Goodmorning! Its a bit overcast here in the Twin Cities, but looking to be a good day. I am especially excited because our department is leaving early (11:30) for lunch and an afternoon of golf! I am not really a golfer – last night hubby and I hit a few balls at the local driving range. But I have a cute outfit, so at least I will look good.

I recently tried Jergens natural glow express Body Moisturizer and I really like it. Here is the product summary from the Jergens website: Jergens natural glow express Body Moisturizer is the quick way to a healthy, natural-looking summer glow. With this breakthrough moisturizer you will begin to see color after the first use. When used daily you will get more than a full shade of natural summer color in just...

Here is a plan that will have you doing 100 pushups in 6 weeks. I might try it.

1. Do good deeds. Even small things, like holding the door for someone, makes you joyful. 2. Be grateful. Take a few moments each night to recall 3 things that went well that day. 3. Challenge yourself. Make a list of things you want to try (e.g. grow your own herb garden). Make plans to do one of the things this weekend.

Being sick has really thrown me “off the wagon”. I am up to 136 lbs, and some of my new pants (size 4) are too tight to wear. Not a good feeling. But, yesterday I ran for about 45 minutes in the morning with Mallie, and then rode my bike (first time this year!) and walked with the dog in the evening. Of course I ate way too much dinner – I don’t know why, I was just could stop myself – I ate Mexican...

I am sick with a sinus infection. Not fun. Lots of laying around watching movies. And eating too much. I weighed myself this morning – 136. That is 6 pounds over where I should be (yikes). Hopefully the antibiotics kick in soon. I just ordered a Polar RS200SD Running Heart Rate Monitor Watch to track my runs with Mallie. We have been running through the park a lot lately (before I got sick) and I really...

Are Carbohydrates evil? No, carbohydrates are not evil. Some forms of carbohydrates should be avoided, but avoiding all carbohydrates is setting yourself up for diet disaster. Let’s look at why anit-carb diets are so popular: eating too many calorie dense carbohydrates, such as white breads, pastas, cakes and cookies, causes insulin to spike. When that happens fat burning potential is greatly decreased, resulting...

You know I love running with my dog, Nick. But I always found the leash cumbersome, and felt that I couldn’t run as naturally when holding it. But then I found The Buddy System – hands free leash. Product description from their website: We all need a little extra motivation once in a while. Nothing like a look from your “best friend” to get you going. But handling a leash can make a chore out...

So I had a break in my schedule today and was in need of a pedicure. So I call my usual salon, figuring Friday morning wouldn’t be too hard to get in. Nope, nothing available until afternoon. Call my backup salon, nothing until later. Getting desperate I try another salon that I had never been too, they could get me in at 10, yay. Sadly the experience was not so good, the nail tech didn’t trim my nails vary...

Bought some new workout clothes this weekend. Nordstrom Rack is a great place to get good deals on workout wear. Of course I hate trying things on, so I only tried on half of what I bought, so a couple things need to go back, but it’s exciting to have a couple new things. With the boot camp every morning I go through outfits fast! Also got a great deal on a new pair of Joes Jeans, the Rocker style. I usually...