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Welcome to the June Exercise Thread

bopper — Tue, 30 May 2017 01:55:01 GMT

Welcome to June Everyone!

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Mmsfoxxie — Tue, 30 May 2017 10:57:00 GMT

Good morning everyone. @bopper, what a dreary sounding Day you had. It was beautiful here. I wasn't out that long but I loved the nice breeze. I went to the center for my walk. Not many classes were going on, in fact, I only saw two instructors.. nice that they got the day off.

@bopper, I bought a nettie potty years ago, one for me and one for my husband. Never used them, lol. I just couldn't do that procedure, lol. I know it helps but.......

Glad I can do a regular routine today....Body & sculpt, flexibility and walking.

Beautiful flowers!!

Enjoy your day everyone. Be safe

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DrKelli — Tue, 30 May 2017 13:51:54 GMT

I'm confused! It's still May, isn't it? LOL!

I hope you all enjoyed the weekend. I know I did. Tonight, I have my 3rd session with the professional organizer and I'm starting to feel better about my "hoard" (I use that term loosely, I'm more of a packrat than a clinical hoarder. I plan on tackling my "office" tonight and then, the next time, start on the kitchen and living room. I'll use the rest of my time with her to clean out my garage, which I've been trying to do for 10 years.

Today, we have a 'paper' workout, left by the trainer who does our small group training. The girl that is normally in that group and I decided that we would work out as if he was there, so he gave us a workout before he left. I really didn't do anything over the weekend.

This week, I need to go buy a lot of mulch. I have these two sort of raised beds in my backyard that mostly grow weeds, so my intent is to spray weed killer and put weed barrier cloth down and then put mulch on top of it. I'm not much of a gardener and I'm sure my neighbor is tired of looking at it, even though there is a privacy fence between us.

Have a good day, all!

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Mmsfoxxie — Wed, 31 May 2017 12:01:16 GMT

It's a beautiful day, so rise and shine, everyone! Good morning. It's not June yet @DrKelli but it's nipping at our heels, lol.

I love the first of the month....pay day! Since being retired for two years, you'd think I'd be used to getting paid only once a month but I'm not. It's one thing to budget for two weeks, another to do a month, lol. Why, I don't know. But when I had a job, every two weeks, I got a fresh start.

Boy, I haven't planted a thing! Maybe I won't this year. I notice there are several things that I cared about in the past but the drive to do it is not there.

Today is an open day at the fitness center....nothing scheduled that I like on Wednesdays and Thursdays so only walking is on my agenda.

Be your personal best today everyone.

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bopper — Wed, 31 May 2017 19:08:45 GMT

Hey ya'all it is still May you know LOL, I just posted in the May thread but it's okay if your early here.

No gardening here, so cold and so wet. Haven't bought a thing, I'd have to haul it inside every night.

MickD sounds like the organization is starting to come together for you. I think we all could use a professional organizer, I know I could.

foxxie glad your having nice weather, everyone here is talking about our cold April and May and all the rain....Tomorrow is supposed to be a little warmer, I heard 60's. We have to watch our budget too, just isn't alot to work with.

Okie dokie I've said everying on the May thread and not much to add so have a good day everyone.

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Mmsfoxxie — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 03:05:57 GMT

Ohh, lol. I thought you posted here so as to begin us posting here @bopper. Sorry about that.

I was expecting a package to be delivered today so I've been checking for my email delivery notice all day. Just now I checked again and it says delivered at 9:18 pm. So I go downstairs to the porch...no package. It's so dark out here with no lights, I wonder if he gave it to the wrong house. UPS delivers up til 8 pm and it was light then. Well I can only hope that if the wrong person got it, they're honest enough to bring it to me. A neighbor just brought me my yesterday's mail today.

Seems like everybody is trying to take away what I purchase lately. First the concert tickets, now a QVC package. Just was told tonight, though, bybthe concert vendor that my $84.24 will be credited to my account within a week and that he'd send me two complimentary tickets. He apologized for the mishap.

Yeah, Lucy, where are you.

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Mmsfoxxie — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 11:55:55 GMT

Oops! I got upset too early, lol. My husband found my package in the scrunched up in the mailbox which is at the curb. In my defense, though, UPS has NEVER put my package in the mailbox. Always at the door and usually ring the bell. Delivering after 9 pm means he was in a big hurry, I know, but follow the rules. All's well that ends well.

Good morning, all. I hope everyone had a good day yesterday. I hope you got a hint of warmth. It was beautiful here ... the bad stuff in the form of rain is suppose to hit Friday evening.

Last Sunday, I started a raw foods diet. No bread, sugar, artificial sweeteners and for the most part, no dairy. I did drink a smoothie twice, only because I have some that I need to use but it has whey. My appetite has decreased a lot I'm my craving for sweets is gone (for the moment) and I'm seven pounds down in less than a week. The most I've ever lost in a whole week is six pounds on Atkins. The good thing about Atkins is that you are always full whereas on this I'm not. I'm slightly hungry but it doesn't bother me. If that makes sense.

I guess I need to go back to grammar school to learn my colors. This blouse that I just got is blue and I thought I was ordering a purple shade. Although the description said indigo, it looked purple on the screen. Nope, it's blue. I'll keep it, though. I like the fit and even if I go down a size, it will still fit. It's a Halston fashion. I also got a cold shoulder dress in purple plum. That color looks weird, too. I'm trying to get a few purple outfits to wear at my Red Hatter events.

Today, Thursday will be just like yesterday...a couple of miles on the track. I envy you guys the ability to do so much without pain afterwards. Three cheers for good joints, lol. I'm not complaining, though, because everyday at the fitness center I see people just trying to walk that track, barely making it. Some have to have canes, some with a therapist with them. Some much younger than me; I'll be 70 in two months if I'm blessed to do so.

Have a good day, ladies.

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nomless — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 14:52:01 GMT

Glad you found the package, Foxxie. I find that blues and purples often don't show their true colors on TV. Glad you like the top even though it's color was unexpected.

My day yesterday was unsettled with lots on my mind. Hope today feels more normal.

I watched a few Property Brothers episodes yesterday. At the end of the last episode, I realized they had no lamps in the living room. Not even sure if there were tables beside the sofa. Now I'm thinking I rarely see lamps in their rooms. Sometimes they have a small accent lamp somewhere, but I don't think they use table lamps often. No wonder their designs look so clean and open. Add a table lamp or two, and the look would change a lot. Now I want to see more episodes and see if I'm right....do they really avoid the use of side tables and table lamps?? Such a room would not work for me....I need my side tables to put stuff on and need light at night. I think they often put lighting in the ceiling, but that wouldn't be good for reading and I'm not sure I would like overhead lighting.

ETA: Now I'm watching Million Dollar Listing and notice there are few lamps or side tables in their staged rooms, either. I bet the same is true of Fixer Upper.I've watched these shows for years....strange that I've never noticed this before. I guess my home will never look like a designer home ... I gotta have my tables and lamps, lol!

ETA again: Love It or List It - again, no side tables by sofa and no table lamps in the staged homes they look at. I can't believe I've never noticed this before. Now I'm wishing all these rooms were staged for REAL life. My place would look great if I got rid of half the furniture, but it wouldn't be a place I could live in. I definitely need tables and lamps!

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DrKelli — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 14:49:31 GMT

Good morning everyone! We are finally getting some good weather. I have a major yard project this weekend--I have these two raised beds and I can't grow anything but weeds in them, so I've decided to put mulch in them and smother the weed growth.

@nomless, I can't imagine not having a reading light. I have an end table in my living room, but it is basically nonfunctional. It has some pictures and candles on it, but the lamp on that table is worthless for reading. I have a floor lamp for that

The organizer and I got the craft (cr*p) room cleared out. I'm sure she is not happy with the way it is 'organized' but I'm fine with it. I got rid of 3 bags of trash and 2 bags of clothes, so I'm good. I will finish the shredding in the next two weeks and think about if it can be 'organized' further. Our next project is the kitchen and downstairs, which should be pretty easy. I can probably get rid of another 12 bags of stuff upstairs, but it is actually manageable now. I just can't 'add' anything to it.

Today is Zumba and I'm thinking about going to the Zumba class tonight at our rec center to see if I can get in good with that instructor and teach a different group of people and maybe get on their sub list.

I agree that blues and purples do not show "true" on tv. I think reds are actually that way too, unless it is the apple red of denim and co.

I hope you all start your June out in a wonderful fashion!

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Mmsfoxxie — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 16:16:23 GMT

@nomless, I haven't noticed whether Property Brothers have table lamps either. Lately, I haven't focused much on the show even though might have it on. It's on too much. I hate Love It Or List It. Haven't seen Million Dollar Home. Haven't seen a full episode of Fixer Upper....something about the husband bugs me. I watch that lottery winner show sometimes just to see the mannerisms of that host. He's the only one left of the contestant that won any of HGTV's. designing shows.

Sounds like you like decorating nomless. I like it but I have a hard time visualizing combinations. Not creative at all, lol. Oh, I do notice that all of them like those pendant hanging lights in the kitchen.

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bopper — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 16:21:49 GMT

Hey all happy Thursday! I did 3.5 miles outside this morning and 35 on my reformer. It was sunny when I left and not 10 minutes later all clouds, and still clouds and only 53. Quite the strange Spring even for us.

foxxie so glad you got your package, our mail lady puts mine in the box too if it isn't arriving UPS. But main thing is you have it! We haven't had much warmth, and so much rain. It is quite disappointing to those wanting weekend plans and camping plans. I have lots of joint pain, I just barrel through best I can. I have a heating pad on my low back every morning before I get out there. Interesting about the Raw food diet, good for you! Colors on TV can look quite different but glad your keeping the shirt and the dress.

nomless I now need to watch both of those shows, I do watch HGTV but why haven't I noticed that. I need side tables and lamps also so don't feel bad and yes I could get rid of half of my stuff too and it would look a lot better. I get overwhelmed and don't even know where to begin. My side table is my place for remote, my water, glasses...etc. It doesn't seem livable without table lamps and end tables to me. I need that.

DrKelli you are inspiring me to get rid of stuff and begin filling bags too. Like how much Lock n Lock do I need! Seriously it's just the 2 of us. Among other things. Have you tried putting down that week block over the raised beds? I have so many weeds, that's all that grows here too and moss.... I was hoping to plan my moms grave this weekend but they said 70% rain once again....the soil is soggy now!

Lucy we miss you, check in and let us know you are okay please.

MickD I know you got in a few miles today either treadmill or trail. Enjoy your day!

Okay lunch time, Adios!

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Mmsfoxxie — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 16:26:03 GMT

@DrKelli, wow, you're a busy bee, too. Is this your home you're talking about?

Can't you pull the weeds out of the raised beds? I have one and that's what I usually do. I haven't done diddly this year. My husband pulled some, trying to give me a hint, lol.

Enjoy your Zumba class. I changed my mind about going out and did my own homemade workout.

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DrKelli — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 18:44:56 GMT

@Mmsfoxxie--Lord, no! There are thousands of weeds in those beds. Plus my yard gets southwest exposure in the afternoon and I would literally cook out there if I attempted to weed those stupid things. My dad did it one year when he was still alive and it took him 2 days. Yes--it is my home and I'm taking the laziest way possible to deal with the nonsense. LOL.

Sit down, people--I will be subbing my first Zumba class on June 15. Our regular instructor can't find anyone to sub for her, so I said that I would do it because I have 45 minutes worth of routines. She said she would check with the group exercise manager so that she could be in there for me to "audition" (no pressure there) but it looks like that will be my first class with no safety net!

I got good and sweaty today. Now I just have to wait for the official confirmation email from our regular teacher!

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DrKelli — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 20:28:58 GMT

I just got official word! I will definitely be covering the Zumba class at my gym on June 15! Everyone start praying now. LOL!

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nomless — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 21:34:41 GMT

Foxxie,I'm clueless about decorating. I watch those shows hoping for ideas I could use on my place, but I have yet to see anything I could do here. My place is simply rooms with furniture in them, no decor whatsoever. I would so like to have de or that looks inviting but I have no idea how to do it. 😞

DrKelli, yay re: your subbing gig! You'll do great!

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Mmsfoxxie — Fri, 02 Jun 2017 11:38:01 GMT

Congratulation, @DrKelli! I'm sure you'll be great.

Gonna be another beautiful day today. I exercised at home so I missed it except for getting a breeze from the window. I'm definitely going out today, though. It's supposed to get around 80 degrees.

Walking and my cardio class this morning.

Hello to everybody....forgot to say that, lol. Have a great day.

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DrKelli — Fri, 02 Jun 2017 13:24:41 GMT

@nomless, I am the same way about decorating. I would love to have a home that doesn't look like I just got out of college. I have a friend who actually went to school for interior decorating and she said she would come over and give me some ideas. One day, I will take her up on it.

Hi @Mmsfoxxie, @bopper and everyone else! It's supposed to be a nice day today and today's workout will be the laziest one I can do--meaning walk on the treadmill. LOL

Have a good weekend.

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MickD — Fri, 02 Jun 2017 17:06:39 GMT

TGIF everyone!!!!!!!!!! Did 2.75 mi/34 min on the treadmill.

@DrKelli congrats on the zumba class and on organizing your stuff! I am doing one room at a time...today will be the laundry room....next week the kitchen...

@Mmsfoxxie outstanding job on the weight loss!!!!!

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bopper — Sat, 03 Jun 2017 00:13:45 GMT

Well I am down with the stomach bug, not a good night last night. I'm heading to bed right now and am on the mend.

Good Night!

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Mmsfoxxie — Sat, 03 Jun 2017 13:01:18 GMT

Good morning, everyone. Glad to be alive on this beautiful day. It's expected to be around 85 degrees.

@bopper, I hope you're feeling better today. I wondered about you early on because you hadn't checked in. What a plan buster being sick.

I'm gonna do my Zumba this morning.I hope. When I got up this morning, one of my knee bones seemed out of place. Quite often arthritis will play with you like that for an hour or two, then you're fine. I hope that's the case because I told someone yesterday that I would definitely be there since I missed last week. I'm starting to think twice about saying I'm going to do something or be somewhere because so often my body will give be the finger, lol.

Have a great day everyone.