I have decided to use Friday to say Thank You to some people who have motivated me each week. I am just getting started and some people have been very kind and commented to help me through some things. Others have motivated just by their posts. I have spent a lot of time reading other people's posts. There are some great ones out there!
This weeks Friday's Friends are:
Believing in Myself
Sky n Surf
My Morning Cup of Coffee
Joyful Reflections
Remote Appeal
Thanks to all of you. Take a look at their blogs, if you haven't already. They are all very inspiring. They are not all weight loss, just fun, interesting people.
Now on to other things. I haven't gotten my work-out in today. I do intend to do that in a few minutes. The soreness has toned down. As many people have commented, if you feel sore that is a good sign. It means you have worked your body. When I was too sore to move it didn't seem so good, but now I'm okay with it. I guess it's time to really work my body some more then.
I have been busy today so I haven't gotten around to answering comments. I apologize. My husband has been on me to get my taxes done. I started them the other day, so I worked on them a little more today. I also have some taxes to do for a couple of my friends.
I went to have my hair colored today, that takes half my day. It looks good though, no more gray! My gray seems to coming in more all the time. I didn't have a single gray hair at fifty, but I sure do now. I am getting older.
Does getting older mean that you can't be in good shape? I am going to say a resounding NO! I can't let age be an excuse for gaining weight and getting flabby.
I realize that as you get older you don't burn as many calories. Is that just because we aren't doing as much? When I was young I went non-stop. Even when I had my last child at forty, I would go to the playground with him almost daily. I would climb up the slide and run and play with him. Do we need to play more?
I am sure if I showed up at the playground and started running and playing without taking a child with me, they would call the police. People would think I had lost my mind. There are other ways to play.
How about commenting and telling me how you play?
This weekend my grandson's are coming to stay overnight. They are 5 and almost 10. I know they will find ways to play the entire time. I will definitely be playing and I will be exhausted when they go home.
I am going to focus on playing more. I'm ready for any ideas you might have.
I love to swing! At the park! With our without children. No one has ever said boo. It's just pure, unadulterated pleasure for me. :)
ReplyDeleteHave fun with the grandsons! I'll see two of mine tomorrow! YAY!
And thank you!
I can count on your response every day. Thanks so much. I think I am beginning to feel accountable to the people who read and respond. If it keeps me moving that's great. Yes, I swing when I go to the park, but I don't know if I would go down the slides and play on the other playground equipment, but I should. I just don't go to the park without children.
DeleteHi there Betty! You have inspired me! I was just talking to some friends earlier about my past work out regimen, where I'd get up at 4:30 and hit the gym until 5:30. This was daily for about 8 months - until one day it rained and my covers felt much better than my getting out of bed to get ready. It ended for about 5 months, then I started again with what I thought would be a good idea. BOOTCAMP! Well, I completed the 6 weeks of the sessions I committed too, but I was so exhausted when it was over, that I refused to return. And I was a little afraid of running into my coach. She was vicious! LOL! I am glad you are taking care of yourself. It's important; and inspiring. Thanks for sharing your experience with us!
ReplyDeletem glad I can inspire someone. Maybe we can help each other to stay on track. I know exactly what you are talking about. I have exercised almost to the point of being obsessed and then one day something just gets off kilter and then I have a hard time starting. I am hoping that blogging will help me to continue so I don't have to tell people that I have fallen off the wagon.
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Hi Betty! Thanks so much for dropping by and linking up! Wishing you much success with your exercise regime and weight loss...you can do it, you can do it!! ;-) May you have a wonderful weekend!! ;-)
ReplyDeleteMichell @Prowess and Pearls
Thanks Michell.
DeleteGlad to link up with you, Betty. I love the vegetables on your page. Now, if only I could eat those instead of the all the other stuff. Congrats on your determination. I'm gonna be cheering you on!
ReplyDeleteBetty, thanks for stopping by at myfinnishdelights.blogspot.se! I am following you on google+ now.
ReplyDeleteSara
Thanks Sara.
DeleteDon't look at my blog...yesterday's post was about cookies. You, my friend, are a born blogger, I am amazed that you're only a few weeks old. Yesterday I was bouncing around the blogosphere, and noticed that some bloggers follow 150 plus people. I follow about 22, and they are ALL fascinating, you included. Thanks for the mention, and good luck.
ReplyDeleteAs a general statement, we lose the drive to just 'play'. I forget to sometimes....but feel so refreshed when I do. :-)
ReplyDeleteLet's make a plan to play more! It is good for the body and soul.
DeleteYea, I know the feeling too. I used to have no problem losing weight whenever I wanted. No way now. You seem to be doing great though! Keep it up. Thanks for stopping by my site. I signed up to follow you and cheer you on.
ReplyDeleteJulie @ http://icreatepurtythangs.blogspot.com
Thanks Julie, I enjoy your blog. I need all the help I can get! Encouragement is great!
DeleteGee I sure wasn't expecting this. Thanks for the mention, it made my day! :-)
ReplyDeleteYour welcome, I have loved your blog and your comments.
DeleteAdopt a dog ... they will run and play all day ;)
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! You right I could run a over playing with my puggle, she loves the play.
DeleteLove your playfulness with your offspring at the playground. I need to get out and do some swinging!
ReplyDeleteMy son enjoyed it so much when I would play like a kid. My husband would laugh but he said, "Not bad for a forty something old woman".
DeleteBicycle! Not for athletic training, but just to enjoy it the way you did as a child!
ReplyDeleteYou can take great nature trails on a bicycle. And just have fun. The only thing is I don't remember it hurting my behind so much when I was a child. Maybe I was havIng too much fun or maybe I had a smaller behind.
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