Finding Radiance

We narrowly escaped the snow for the Northeast!  We were predicted for a lot of snow, but it just skirted us and we only had a dusting.  Thank goodness because twice in 1 week for October would have been too much to handle.   I feel for the people a little south and east of [...]

Snow today and I woke up wondering if I would be able to hit the gym. It had just barely started when I woke up – score! So I slugged some protein and headed out. Backing up to yesterday, John and I donated blood in the afternoon, so this affected my workout today, surprisingly. I [...]

It was a nice cool morning today.  It had rained, so the air was fresh.  I decided to do a run outside today.  No lifting today, so I didn’t need to go to the gym.  I hit the pavement for a good 3 mile run.  It felt good.  Once the long ride is done this [...]

Friday! I have trouble keeping track of the days when the schedule gets a little out of order, don’t you? I had a protein drink and went to the gym at the usual time. Exercise Set/rep/weight Muscle worked Straight leg deadlifts 3 sets of 10 at 65# Lower body Close grip lat pulldown 3 set [...]

What a refreshing morning! The humidity is gone and I actually needed a light jacket biking to the gym today. Felt so good to breathe cooler air! I decided on weights only this morning and did a good workout. Exercise Set/rep/weight Muscle worked Stiff-legged deadlift 3 sets of 10 at 80# Lower body Dumbbell Pullover [...]

Garden time post!  But first, I must get to the very important thing of breakfast.  It is the start of my weekend, although I had to work job #2 for about an hour.  No biggie.  Today was a rest day before the race on Saturday, so I was kind of lazy this morning.  It was [...]

Happy Friday!  I was up fairly early and had my pre-workout protein drink before heading out to the gym. Why do I look worried in the picture?? I think I may be able to convince some ladies to do free weights!  The Curves in the town closed, so some of those members joined my gym.  [...]

Thank you all so much for your comments on my Shape Magazine debut!  If it inspired even just one person to never give up, that would make me so happy!  It really is worth all the effort. Since I didn’t post any food or other doin’s yesterday, I thought I would let you know how [...]

Midweek time!  Sometimes I cannot believe how fast time goes by, can you?  Today was run day at the gym.  I have decided that I won’t do speed work on the days that I run longer and do that on lifting days with brief runs.  I think that will be easier on the legs. So, [...]

Okay, it’s too cold even for me to run outside at below 30 degrees!  I feel silly going to the gym just to run, but I wanted to have it over and done with.  Had a snacky of dates and almond butter that I made the other day. Hit the treadmill for 5.2 miles today!  [...]