Wha'd Up Wednesday

Wha'd up, wha'd up?

Not a whole lot has been going on here.  Summer weather has sucked so far.  Rainy and cold.  We've only got about two tanning sessions in so far and are still white. 

The middle arm is Twin 1.  The brown arm is of a golfer/carpenter.

It's been so miserable that Twin 2's husband asked if they were going to Mexico this year.  Hopefully August will turn around when we are on vacation. 

Twin 2 went over to PEI last weekend for Callie's 2nd birthday.  She delivered Callie into this world...or so she tells people.  Even though it was cold she had a great time.  She stayed at her BFF's mother's cottage and stayed in the camper parked beside the cottage.  Neither of the Twins camp.  It went pretty well until Twin 2 and her husband woke up in the morning and needed to poop.  Can you poop in a camper toilet?  

While Twin 2 was in PEI, Twin 1 was babysitting.  Her hubby and two friends went golfing and it was a wet day so she didn't want to go.  She babysat instead.  Their friends has the brother to Pearl so he came over for the day.  

Twin 1 finally got some new workout mats that replaced the ones the dogs worked on.  They are pretty and girly.

Twin 1 also pulled out her rower for the first time in a year and did 20 minutes on it.  Her poor hands.

It was Pearls 1st birthday this month.  Not sure of the exact date but we're thinking around July 21st.   Here is a picture of her and Onyx celebrating.

To/Two food pictures now.

On Saturday morning we had a quick appointment and Twin 2's husband drove us.  While we were at the appointment he went to Tim Hortons for a coffee and came back with one of these for each of us.  

Reese Pieces Donut!!

It was tasty but we were thinking it would be more peanut butter flavoured instead of just the three peanut butter cups on top.  It was a chocolate donut with kind of a boston creme filling in the middle with chocolate icing and nuts and three peanut butter cups on top.

Remember when you used to get a handful of candy from the .25 cent candy machines?  Not any more.  .25 cents got Twin 2 FOUR M&Ms. FOUR!  But I guess when you buy a $5 'family pack' you only get 20, if that lol

This weekend is the long Natal Day weekend.  We are having our annual family golf tournament this weekend over in PEI.  We are renting a 4 bedroom cottage with the whole fam so it should be a good time.  We'll post on that next week.

Tip Tuesday

Invest in good gear.  For beginners, this may mean a good pair of running shoes to avoid injuries and technical clothes made of fabrics that wick away moisture and prevent chafing.  For others, experimenting with the latest GPS unit or shoe pod can be a fun way to track training progress and stay motivated.

Motivational Monday

Friday Funny

Wha'd Up Wednesday?

We have been planning on doing more biking this summer but we've actually only been out twice so far.  We did however get to our yearly ride to the Bike & Bean already this year.  Usually we wait until bike season is almost over but we were prompt this year.  It was suppose to be a sunny day so we left Twin 2's around 7:30 a.m. (originally planned to leave at 7:00 a.m. but we just couldn't pull it together in time).  It took about 40 to 50 minutes to get down to the Bike & Bean and once there we drove about a km or so past it just to see what's beyond there (a little creepy in one part) then turned back around and stopped in for breakfast.  We just grabbed a coffee and muffin each and quickly scarfed it down because while we were eating we could see the rain clouds starting to roll in and we wanted to beat the rain home.  

The ride home is always much harder because after you've had a little rest you realize how sore your legs (and bum) are when you get back on your bike.  We usually stop for pictures and take our time on the ride home but again, we were trying to beat the rain.  It started shortly after we arrived home.  One of these days we hope to start at the Bike & Bean and ride to Chester as we've never been down that way. One of these days.

The morning we got home from the Bike & Bean we did a JM video and then we got into skipping.  It was so fun that we decided to do a skipping challenge (you can see the Twins love their challenges).  So last Monday we started with 10 skips and everyday we add on 5 more.  On July 31st we will be required to skip 100 skips without stopping/messing up.  If we stop before our allotted number required we have to start again.  It's been fun so far.  Some days are easy and other days are so hard.  It's weird.

Speaking of skipping, we had our Birthday BBQ this past weekend.  It was a good time.  Had 20+ people attend, 7 of those had birthdays in July.  We had people inside and outside and just as everyone went outside and made themselves comfy by the fire it rained.  And not just a sprinkle here and there it down poured.  So everyone made their way inside.  Then the subject of skipping came up and we suggested a skip off so about 1/2 of us went down to Twin 2's gym and had a skip off.  During the skip off Twin 2's BFF says "you have the weirdest parties".  Yes, yes we do.

We will be having our Annual Luddington Invitational Golf Tourny early this year as well in two weeks.  We'll keep you posted on how that goes.  We are renting a cottage in PEI this year so will make a weekend of it.  Should be a good time.

Tip Tuesday

You can train your body to run well at any time of day simply by exercising regularly at that time.  When you consistently time your exercise, you train the cardiovascular system to deliver more oxygen to the working muscles at that time.

Motivational Monday

70 Thoughts during your first 10k (found on Active.com)

Don't let your mind talk you out of a great race day. Here are 70 totally normal thoughts everyone has during their first 10K race.

1. Race day. Let's go.
2. 5K? Check. 10K? About to be checked.
3. Crap, why did I think I could do this?
4. A 10K is TWICE the distance of a 5K.
5. That means I have to run TWICE as long.
6. I'll probably die.
7. There's a lot more people at this race than the 5K.
8. I totally feel out of place.
9. At least I look totally coordinated in my new kicks and outfit.
10. I probably spent too much, but I look freakin' good.
11. Good grief—I'll never get used to that starting gun.
12. Tunes: on. Beast mode: activated.
13. Don't trip.
14. Don't trip.
15. Pothole.
16. Don't trip.
17. They should call the first half-mile an obstacle race.
18. So. Many. People.
19. At least there are fewer little kids to beat me at this distance.
20. It sure is hot. I'm already sweating.
21. I'm going to be a hot mess for finish line pictures.
22. Dang. These shoes feel goooooood.
23. Money well spent.
24. Does that sign say mile two?
25. I completely missed mile one. Fine with me.
26. This uphill snuck up on me, though.
27. Ughhhhhhhh. Legs? So? Heavy.
28. Longest hill in history.
29. I'm pretty much barely moving right now.
30. Pick up your feet.
31. Ack, there's a race photographer. Act like you're not dying. Smile.
32. Suck it up, buttercup.
33. Halfway mark. Only halfway? I hate you, sign.
34. If this were a 5K, I'd be done by now.
35. Where are all the spectators?
36. There are so many people at start and finish, but none out here.
37. It's pretty quiet.
38. Except that wheezer over there.
39. Jeez, is he OK?
40. He's OK.
41. Uh oh, blister's a comin'.
42. I knew I should have broken these shoes in longer.
43. I blame the shoe sales guy.
44. Nothing I can do now.
45. THAT guy is passing me?
46. No, not happening. I can at least keep up with him.
47. Craaaaaap. This hurts.
48. No walking.
49. OK, maybe I'll walk for a little bit. 30 seconds.
50. One? two? three?
51. Pick it up, self.
52. I'm going to chow down on the biggest cheeseburger after this.
53. And fries.
54. So worth it.
55. What did that volunteer just say?
56. The finish line is right where?
57. Around the corner?
58. No WAY.
59. Wow, where did this energy come from?
60. There it is!
61. It's beautiful.
62. This crowd is all here for me! I'm famous.
63. Pass that girl. You can do it. Pass her.
64. Only a? few? more? feet?
65. Dying.
66. Wooooooooooooo!
67. Gah? done.
68. Blister city. Lesson learned.
69. Bring on the burger and fries.
70. 10K? Check.

Friday Funny

Resolution Update

FITNESS:

Twin 1:                                 

Complete P90x workout    - started & failed, Turbo Fire - started & failed, JM Body Revolution - started for the 2nd time 

Get dogs out running - been walking them but no running yet as I have not been consistent in training them to walk politely on leash.     

Twin 2:

Complete JM 90 day Body Revolution - started & failed.  Started for 2nd time.

Run 5k in under 39 minutes - no running to date at all

Both:

Run a 10k in 1:10 - 1:15 (current PB is 1:20).  We have some work to do - have not been running

Run at least 1000 km this year - have not been running

Run all year long (we have a tendency to sign up for a race, train, run race then stop running altogether) - have not been running

Think about running another 1/2 marathon - thought about it - check!

  

FINANCE:

Both:

Pay off all outstanding debts

Use credit card only in extreme emergencies

Twin 1 has paid off 2 debts but have 2 more to go.  The credit card has only been used for online shopping but that amount has been put back on the CC when purchased. 

Twin 2 has her CC paid off but then went to Montreal.

PERSONAL:

Twin 1:                                       

Stay positive and don't let negative people affect my day - check!

Twin 2:

Find a family doctor (mine closed up shop) - fail

Go to dentist (been awhile) - fail (made an appt but then had family emergency that week and haven't made another)

Become more domesticated - fail (this is a hard one lol)

Both:

Become more social - Working on it.

Get new glasses (we've each had current pair since 2010) - check!

Good thing we still have 6 months to go. 

Wha'd Up Wednesday

Our birthday was last Thursday and we got a few things.  At this age we basically get whatever we want when we want it as we are making our own money but we each did get a few things.  

Twin 1 got some cash, Tim's card, Starbucks card, chocolate bar, box of Charleson Chews and her co-workers took her for a Sundae at lunch.

 Her hubby took her to Swiss Chalet Saturday when he got home from being away along with a Starbucks Gift card.  Her in-laws came over for a BBQ and gave her some shirts and made her this ice cream cake they roasted marshmallows over.

Twin 2 got some cash, golf balls, a biking shirt (pretty cool.  Has pockets in the back for convenient reach around while on the bike).  She was treated to a nice breakfast in Mtl with her traveling buddy and lunch with a few co-workers.  Her hubby had a little personal size cake waiting for her when she got home from Mtl and cooked her supper.

This coming weekend Twin 2 will host her annual Birthday BBQ Bash. We have six July birthdays in our immediate group so every summer in July we all get together and celebrate together.  Should be a good time.   

Tip Tuesday

Go soft.  To avoid shin splints, get off the pavement for a few days and run on a cross-country course or unpaved bike paths.

Motivational Monday

Meal Plan Example

Warning these meals may become repetitive as I like to penny pinch and instead of buying everything for every meal I buy lots of one and have the meal a few times to use it all up before it goes bad as we are eating "fresh" now.

Saturday

B- Vegetable & Egg Scramble

                3 egg whites

                1 egg

                0.5 cup cooked Spinach

                2 oz Broccoli

                1 oz Onion

                2 oz tomato

S – Quick Turkey Roll up w/Fruit and nuts

                2.5 oz Turkey Breast

                0.33 oz Raw Cashews

                3 oz Apple

L- Italian Tuna Salad with Fruit

                3.5 oz Albacore Tuna

                0.5 oz Olives

                1.5 tbsp dressing

                2 oz Peppers (red/green)

                2 oz Tomato

                0.5 oz Onion

                4 oz Orange

S – Cliff Bar

                ½ Cliff Builder Bar

S- Grilled Chicken w Spinach and Bean Salad

                4 oz Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast

                2 tbsp Salad dressing

                2 cups of Spinach

                0.75 oz Garbanzo Beans

Sunday

B- Protein Power Oatmeal

                1.25 Scoop Whey Protein Powder

                0.75 oz Plain Oatmeal

                ½ tbsp. Almond Butter

S – Cliff bar

                ½ Cliff Builder Bar

L – Chicken, fruit & nuts

                3.5 oz Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast

                0.5 oz Raw Cashews

                4 oz Apple

S – Berry Banana Protein Shake

                1.25 scoop of Whey Protein Powder

                0.5 tbsp Peanut butter

                2 oz Banana

                2 oz Strawberries

S – Salmon, Brown Rice & Asparagus

                4 oz Salmon

                0.25 cup Brown Rice (cooked)

                4 oz Asparagus

Monday

B- Scramble Eggs & Oatmeal

                3 egg whites

                1 egg

                0.75 oz Plain Oatmeal

S – Quick Turkey Roll up w/ fruit & nuts

                2.5 oz Turkey Breast

                0.33 oz Raw Cashews

3 oz Apple

               

L – Tuna Salad w side of fruit

                3.5 oz Albacore tuna

                1 oz Avocado

                1 tbsp dressing

                1 cup Garden Salad

                2 oz Tomato

                2 oz Orange

S – Cliff Bar

                ½ Cliff Builder Bar

S – Steak, Sweet Potato & Steamed Cauliflower

                3 oz Filet Mignon

                4 oz Cauliflower

                2 oz Sweet Potato

               

Tuesday

B – Berry Banana Protein Smoothie

                1.25 scoop of Whey Protein Powder

                0.5 tbsp Peanut butter

                2 oz Banana

                2 oz Strawberries

S – Turkey Roll up with fruit and nuts

                2.5 oz Turkey Breast

                0.33 oz Raw Cashews

                3 oz Apple

L – Vegetable & Egg Scramble

                3 egg whites

                1 egg

                0.5 cup cooked Spinach

                2 oz Broccoli

                1 oz Onion

                2 oz tomato

S – Cliff bar

                ½ Cliff Builder Bar

S – Turkey Vegetable Stir Fry

                3.5 oz Ground Turkey

                0.5 tbsp Olive Oil

                1 cup mixed Vegetables

Wednesday

B – Vegetable & Egg Scramble

                3 egg whites

                1 egg

                0.5 cup cooked Spinach

                2 oz Broccoli

                1 oz Onion

                2 oz tomato

S – Cliff Bar

                ½ Cliff Builder Bar

L – Italian Tuna Salad w Fruit

                3.5 oz Albacore Tuna

                0.5 oz Olives

                1.5 tbsp dressing

                2 oz Peppers (red/green)

                2 oz Tomato

                0.5 oz Onion

                4 oz Orange

S – Muscle Milk (light) & Fruit

                14 oz Light Muscle Milk any flavor

                2 oz Apple

S – Grilled Chicken with Spinach & Bean Salad

                4 oz Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast

                2 tbsp Salad dressing

                2 cups of Spinach

                0.75 oz Garbanzo Beans

Thursday

B – Protein Power Oatmeal

                1.25 Scoop of Whey Protein Powder

                0.75 oz Plain Oatmeal

                ½ tbsp Almond Butter

S – Turkey Roll up with Fruit & Nuts

                2.5 oz Turkey Breast

                0.33 oz Raw Cashews

                3 oz Apple

L – Halibut w Broccoli & Side Salad

                4 oz Halibut

                2 tbsp dressing

                1.5 cup garden salad

                3 oz broccoli

               

S – Cliff Bar

                ½ Cliff Builder Bar

S – Turkey Vegetable Stir Fry

                3.5 oz Ground Turkey

                0.5 tbsp Olive Oil

                1 cup mixed Vegetables

Friday

B – Vegetable & Egg Scramble

                3 egg whites

                1 egg

                0.5 cup cooked Spinash

                2 oz Broccoli

                1 oz Onion

                2 oz tomato

S – Muscle Milk & Fruit

                14 oz Light Muscle Milk any flavor

                2 oz Apple

L – Turkey Vegetable Stir Fry

                3.5 oz Ground Turkey

                0.5 tbsp Olive Oil

                1 cup mixed Vegetables

S – Cliff Bar

                ½ Cliff Builder Bar

S – Grilled Chicken with Spinach & Bean Salad

                4 oz Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast

                2 tbsp Salad dressing

                2 cups of Spinach

                0.75 oz Garbanzo Beans

Venice Nutrition

As you know Twin 2 is doing a Fast plan and last month when we went to Moncton I found a book at Chapters that was about Venice Nutrition.  I read it and it talked about eating to keep your blood sugar level as that will curb snacking.  You eat every 3-4 hours with a meal of Fat, Protein & Carbs depending on your body.  I joined online and plugged in my weight and measurements and these are the recommendations it has for me to aide in reaching my goal.

 

Workout Program per Venice Nutrition is:
 

Stretching - 4 days per week, 15 min per session

 

Cardiovascular Training - 4-5 days per week, 30-45 min per session

 

Intensity Training - HIIT 2 days a week, 30 min session

 

Strength Training - 4-5 days a week

Here is an example of my Workout Schedule below.  The Fat Burning Cardio may be either 

biking, light jogging or walking with the dogs.

 

Friday - Stretch (15 min), Weights/Core - JM video (30 min) & Fat Burning Cardio (30-45 min)

 

Saturday - Stretch (15 min), Weights/Core - JM video (30 min) & Fat Burning Cardio 

(30-45 min)

 

Sunday - Stretch (15 min), HIIT - Skipping (10 min), HIIT video (20 min), Fat Burning Cardio - JM Cardio video (30 min)

Monday - JM video (30 min)

 

Tuesday - Stretch (15 min), Weights/Core - JM video (30 min) & Fat Burning Cardio (30-45min)

 

Wednesday - Stretch (15 min), HIIT - Skipping (15 min) , HIIT video (15 min) & Fat Burning Cardio - JM Cardio video (30 min)

 

Thursday - Rest

It also breaks down the Protein, Carb and Fat nutrition for your meals and mine are as follows (per meal):

 

Protein: (40%) 25 g

Carb: (35%) 22 g

Fat: (25%) 7 g

Calories / Meal: 250

Sleep Recommendation is 8 hrs.

Water Recommendations: Drink at least 8oz of water with every meal and 8 oz of water in 

between each meal.

As stated above it breaks down the nutrition content and we will post of an example meal plan that it gave me.

I will do a re-measure in a month's time and see if there is any progress.  Hopefully I will stick with this and see some results! 

Friday Funny

Happy Birthday!

We are now pushing 40! Happy Birthday to us :-)

Wha'd Up Wednesday

Summer has finally arrived.

Canada Day was our first day we got to lay in the sun and got BURNT but that turned into the colour brown.  We didn't end up heading to the fireworks.  The ones in the city were cancelled as just as we packed up from tanning the rain started.  They were still on in our community but we're getting old and can't stay up that late (9:30 pm).  Terrible.

This past weekend the parents made a quick trip up.  On Saturday morning Pa showed up to Twin 2's house with his power saw and cut down some dead trees.  It was a hot one even in the morning so he only cut a few down (the ones that we really noticed) and will do the rest in the fall.  This has been Pa's job for the past 35+ years and it's the first time any of us have actually seen him do what he does to put food on the table.

After Pa was done we had a snack and then the whole fam (including Ma & Sister Wi) headed to the driving range to hit some balls.  Sister Wi and I each wanted to take a pic of us all there but we left our phones in the car.  After that we headed to Twin 1's for some dinner.  Ma & Pa then headed home and we ran some errands.

On Sunday it was a beautiful day (minus big black clouds here and there) so we tanned at Twin 2's house.  The colour is coming along nicely.  Twin 1 was eating her lunch and Lou decided he wanted some too.  He's not usually such a piggy.

There's a little bit of sun up there somewhere.

Guess what tomorrow is!!??  OUR BIRTHDAY!!!! 

   

Tip Tuesday

One of the best ways to limit dehydration during a run is to drink enough before it.  With the exception of alcohol, which is dehydrating, all beverages, including water, sports drink, coffee, tea, juice, and milk, can help keep you hydrated throughout the day.

Motivational Monday

Twin 2 is heading to Montreal today to see Taylor Swift in concert.  Hopefully this concert will go better than last time she saw Swifty which was years ago at Cavendish.  She went with her BFF and her two nieces.  It was an outdoor concert and once Swifty got on stage the crowd rushed the stage and squished her and one of the little girls she was with.  The little girl was nervous and wanted to get out and the only way out was for them to make their way over to the side of the crowed and get security to haul them up over the fence.  They watched the concert from the side stage for the rest of the night.  Indoor concerts with assigned seating from hence forward.