The children are both down for an afternoon nap--and I'm snagging this time to post. This health and fitness stuff sure takes time, doesn't it? Not only meal planning and grocery shopping, but making time to exercise, taking time to journal food and exercise to paper and electronic journals, and, of course posting to my blog and reading your posts. I'm working hard to get back into a schedule where all that happens, but I'm having to whittle back some of the time stealing habits I've slouched into recently. I love my new iPad and Netflix and Words with Friends, but I think I'm going to have to put my iPad time on a reducing diet too.
I read through twenty or so posts from when I first started here. It was fun reading what I'd written and remembering those times. I also got a great idea for dinner last night--grilled scallops (marinated for 10 minutes in orange juice w a sprinkle of soy sauce) and a summer salad that's a family favorite (black beans, corn, chopped ripe tomato, chopped avocado, fresh cilantro and fresh lemon juice). What a great, light dinner for a hot humid night.
We had intermittent rain showers, so DH and I skipped biking and went for a late night walk instead. This morning, before the children came, I got out and walked two miles on my favorite river path. I took along my Nike+ to record my mileage, but guess I need a new battery, because it wouldn't record. My iPod worked, though, and I started listening to The Help,
by Katherine Stockett. I subscribe to audible and download from there and put the books on my iPod and my Kindle. I only allow myself to listen when I'm exercising (at the gym while I do my weight routine and when I walk).
Here's a picture from our brief trip to Chicago a few weeks ago. I think this is a temporary art installment, but what could be more perfect for the Windy City?
Looking forward to the movie! Read it awhile back and enjoyed it!
ReplyDeleteI do the same thing of listening to a book when I exercise and only then. It is a good motivator.
ReplyDeleteOur book club read The Help and enjoyed it. Now, we're all trying to get together to go to the movie.
Welcome back. I enjoy reading your posts.
Lori
Nice to see you are back at posting. Looks like you are seeing your GB alot which is terrific!
ReplyDeleteYes, I agree that it is hard to get it all in. But, isn't that true about life in general? Glad you are back though.
Tish! Do I know what you mean about getting it all in, kinda looking forward to september when life returns to normal again in this house ;-).
ReplyDeleteGreat to see you posting and love the picture in your header, you look so happy!
I'm the same way now when I start a good book. I only let myself read if I get on the treadmill:)
ReplyDeleteI hope to get to Chicago this fall. I love the art pieces they have in the downtown area. Last time I was there, I believe Grant Wood's American Gothic had been replicated as a statue. I'll have to look up my photo, because I seem to recall it also has the Tribune building in the background.
ReplyDeleteI think that's why I keep holding off on getting an IPad--I know I would spend way too much time on it. Its always a balancing act, trying to choose the best out of a lot of good choices.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear from you! I've missed you.I've never been to Chicago.
ReplyDeleteOh boy, I can relate about not having enough time - and the kiddo isn't even here yet! Glad to see your update, regardless!
ReplyDeleteGood post, Tish. I just read the first chapter of "The Help" online, and it's
ReplyDeletedelightful. xxm
Hope you are doing well Tish! Love that picture from Chicago - I haven't seen it in person yet - my office used to be a block away from the Tribune building - while I hated the commute, I miss being downtown every once in a while!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your weekend!