Fri 28 Feb

Naturally, we're expecting light snow this afternoon just in time for your drive to Minocqua, but the roads have been very clear and you'll be on main highways. I can easily take off early this afternoon since I had extra hours yesterday at Lions Camp, so I hope you will still plan to stop off at O'So's for refreshment. My client was not there for our usual breakfast meeting today due to a mixup, so I picked up McD's oatmeal in the drive-thru. It's really pretty decent (and better than a granola bar at my desk). Nice to see you and your friends at O'so's. Dad and I ate appetizers and soup and dessert at Christian's so we wouldn't have to drive anywhere else. Light and delicious. Food: 7:00 am 1/2 grapefruit, 101 g blackberries, coffee 8:30 am McDonald's Fruit & Maple oatmeal 10:30 am 1 oz? pretzels 12:00 pm Asiago cheese bagel w/light garden veggie cream cheese, clementine 3:00 pm Chocolate covered caramel 4:15 pm 9 oz stout 6:00 pm 1 1/2 steamed pork bun w/kimchi, 2 sm fried ravioli w/smoked shrimp, few fried green onion straws, 1 c creamy mushroom potato leek soup, 1/2 dinner roll w/butter, 1/2 apple crisp w/vanilla bean ice cream Exercise: 4:50-5:25 am Jessica Smith Stride N Strength YouTube 5:25-5:55 am Jessica Smith Dance Walk YouTube

Thurs 27 Feb

Didn't wake up in the middle of the night to take ibuprofen and my back is considerably stiffer this morning again. Yuck! Food: 7:05 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, 101 g blackberries, coffee Exercise: 4:50-5:45 am Leslie Sansone 4 Fast Miles Walk YouTube

Wed 26 Feb

This evening we go to the retirement party for Jane Kellerman, she who decorated Christmas cookies with you when you were about 4 years old. She has been with Human Services a little more than a year longer than I have, and she's just a year older. She has gotten quite heavy over the years and has a lot of problems with her feet and her mobility, though. I think she's making a good choice to enjoy her later years while her health is still reasonably good. While preparing lunch today, I had a never-before-experienced moment. I cracked open two eggs from a dozen purchased in December and there were spots of mold INSIDE the egg shells. Needless to say, I discarded them and the remaining couple of eggs in the carton, but YUCK!!! Fortunately, I had purchased a newer dozen quite recently so I could still have eggs. Food: 7:00 am 1/2 chocolate Babka (70 g), 1/2 grapefruit, 101 g blackberries, coffee 11:45 am 2 scrambled eggs, 1 slice Dubliner cheese, 1 slice Earth Friendly toast, 1/4 tbl butter 12:30 pm 1 Toffifee 4:45 pm 2 pints Shiner Bock, 2 fancy cupcakes, 3 cocktail weinies, 2 chicken wings, 2 chips w/shrimp dip, 1/2 c raw broccoli Exercise: 4:50-5:20 am Jessica Smith 2-in-1 toning YouTube 5:20-5:50 am Jessica Smith Cardio Ball YouTube 7:30-8:10 pm Jessica Smith Indoor Jogging YouTube

Tues 25 Feb

My back hurts more this morning than yesterday, even though it was almost feeling healthy at the end of the day yesterday. I tried to do a dance DVD which requires more twisting and jerking than the aerobics, and it was probably a mistake. I'm doing ibuprofen this morning which I didn't need yesterday, but hopefully it will even the playing field again. Unexpectedly had to take a client to see the eye doctor in Wausau, so had to grab a quick lunch from Kwik Trip en route. Not the greatest nutritional option, especially since I had zero time to choose. The sandwich was the daily special and the krispie treats were inopportunely placed by the checkout, on sale for $1. Couldn't wait to get back to drink my water as I'm getting the afternoon sleepies big time from dehydration. Food: 6:45 am 1/2 chocolate babka (72 g), 1/2 grapefruit, 100 g blackberries, coffee 10:30 am 3/4 c Fiber One chocolate dry cereal 1:15 pm Kwik Trip BBQ rib sandwich, .6 large Krispie treat 6:25 pm Chocolate raspberry Greek blend yogurt, 155 g strawberries, clementine, Babybel Light Exercise: 4:50-5:40 am DWTS DVD 5:35-6:05 pm Jessica Smith Power Interval Walk YouTube

Mon 24 Feb

Back is slowly progressing, not whole yet. Amazing how much it affects simple daily movement when pain is involved. Still can't manage reverse trunk curls. Food: 7:10 am Gibassier pastry, 1/2 grapefruit, 100 g blackberries, coffee 11:45 am Strawberry/banana soy shake, chocolate chip espresso muffin, caramel macchiato Greek blend yogurt, clementine 3:00 pm 3/4 c Fiber One chocolate dry cereal 6:30 pm 3 oz beef brisket w/caramelized onion sauce, 1/2 c quick cook faro w/onions & garlic, 5 spears roasted asparagus Exercise: 4:50-6:00 am Jane Fonda Complete Workout video 5:20-5:55 pm Jessica Smith Belly, Buns & Abs Walk YouTube

Sun 23 Feb

Felt well enough yesterday to move around and eat and stay awake, but developed a pain/stiffness in my lower back on the right side that is still with me today. It limits my ability to bend forward and makes me grunt and move like an old person. (All right, an OLDER person.) It can go away any time. I did my ballet and salsa DVDs this morning, and could do most things, but needed to brace with my elbows to do rollups and simply could not do hip lifts. I hope for fast improvement. I am relieved that Dad figured out what us wrong with my back. On Thursday evening in Cedarburg, as we were walking back to the hotel, I hit a patch of invisible ice and nearly fell. I cascaded my arms out for balance, and Dad caught one which saved my fall, but jerked my spine in the process. The pain is right where I felt the jerk so that is certainly the cause of the discomfort. Nice to know and be able to plan for a few more days while it works its way out. Making Cook's Illustrated braised beef brisket with Costco beef today. Will cook while we're at choir. It is now in the oven, complete with sauce of awesomeness. Wish you were here to share some, but probably couldn't compete with the ice caves. Labor-intensive brisket will be paying off very soon. I'm salivating! It was delicious!! Food: 7:45 am Gibassier pastry (from European bakery), 1/2 grapefruit, 101 g blackberries, coffee 1:25 pm Crepe w/duck confit & chèvre (from Le Reve), clementine 2:25 pm 1 Toffifee 6:30 pm 3 oz brisket w/caramelized onion sauce, 1/2 c Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, 5 spears roasted asparagus Exercise: 5:50-6:40 am Ballet DVD 6:40-7:10 am Salsa Dance DVD 2:30-3:00 pm Jessica Smith Barefoot Fusion Walk YouTube 6:50-7:20 pm Jessica Smith Latin Walk YouTube

Sat 22 Feb

I feel like I just lost yesterday entirely. I guess that happens when you sleep the entire day. Actually it wasn't too bad given that the room was nice, the bed comfy, and Dad was content. He went out for a walk around suppertime to make up for sitting around all day. Upside is that I feel fine today, if a little hesitant. I enjoyed the excellent breakfast here today, and we had a quick walk to theEuropean bakery for goodies to take home. Soon we will go to Costco in Grafton, then down to Le Reve in Wauwatosa for lunch before heading home.

Thurs 20 Feb

Not feeling well this morning at all. I blame indiscriminate eating of way too much less than healthy food last night, with the addition of wine a bit earlier, but that should have passed by now. I went very carefully on breakfast, then slept for probably over an hour. We are sitting in the lobby to let housekeeping into the room, but I can hardly wait to go sleep a little more. Fortunately, Dad can keep himself amused on the iPad for long periods of time. I felt a bit off in the mornings earlier this week but was able to subsume it. This just doesn't want to goaay.

Thurs 20 Feb

Looking forward to Cedarburg for the rest of the week. Delighted that no precip is in view yet, so maybe the trip down won't be so awful for driving. Slightly low on energy for exercise this morning, but I did get through a decent dance workout. I know I should have put a little more oomph into my steps, but some days, the oomph meter is low. Resting in our room waiting for the wine and cheese hour at 5 pm. We were very lucky with the weather considering what had been forecast. Most of the drive down had little to no precip, and the rain or wintry mix we did encounter was light. It was a little drizzly walking in town to the winery, but we ducked into shops along the way. This evening, we plan to stay in the room and watch Winter Olympics wuth treats from the bakery and caramel apple shop. We had a high protein lunch at Atlas BBQ so we have permission to graze for dinner. I expect there will be some nice munchies with the wine hour as well. Enjoyed wine with cheese spreads and crackers and some very nice grapes. Back to the room to share the slice of black forest cake. May dig into my gibassier pastry sometime soon. One hour til Olympics. Dad is dropping many crumbs from his pastry. Food: 7:40 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, 101 g blackberries, coffee 11:30 am 4 oz beef brisket, brussel sprouts in honey bacon sauce, cornbread with honey butter, 12 oz Moose Drool Exercise: 5:50-6:40 am DWTS DVD

Wed 19 Feb

Tired this morning, not sure why. Wasn't that much later than usual when I got to bed. Dinner at Bernard's was quite nice, though they limited our menu choices to three options. One was the poached salmon in dill sauce that had been my second choice when I thought the menu was open, so I didn't mind. Appetizers were shrimps with cocktail sauce and bruschetta, my dessert was a chocolate mousse in a chocolate shell. Feel like I've just been punched in the belly. Got an email from our union person that the County board is considering a proposal tomorrow for an analysis to reduce Health & Human Services Dept wages and benefits by 30-40%!!!. Guess it might be approaching time to retire after all. Food: 6:45 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, 101 g blackberries, coffee 12:15 pm Vanilla soy shake, slice Earth Friendly bread, 1/2 tbl butter, slice Dubliner cheese, clementine Exercise: 4:50-5:45 am Buns/Abs of Steel 2000 video 4:45-5:25 pm Jessica Smith Abs Walk YouTube

Tues 18 Feb

Tonight, drug company dinner at Bernard's. And I don't believe there is snow in the forecast again for a while so traveling shouldn't be an issue. The snow piles beside our driveway are gargantuan. Food: 6:45 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, 99 g blackberries, coffee 11:45 am Peach soy shake, slice Loven Fresh 12 grain bread, 1 tbl PB, med banana 12:30 pm 4 pcs (Yikes!) Hershey mint Bliss chocolate 3:30 pm 1 pc Kopiko cappucino hard candy Exercise: 4:50-5:45 am Cardio Dance DVD 4:50-5:25 pm Jessica Smith Interval Walk/Jog YouTube

Mon 17 Feb

Short work weeks are always something to look forward to. We have Cedarburg scheduled for Thurs/Fri so we only have to work three days this week. I can deal with that. Stupid fucking snow! Oh, it felt good to say that. I was stuck for about 15 min on Reserve St til Dad came and pushed me out. I got stuck again in the driveway where the plow had been through so I had to shovel my way in. I've had enough, thanks. Food: 7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, 101 g blackberries, coffee 11:45 am 1/3 veggie cheese omelet (leftover), 1/2 c hash browns, peach soy shake 12:30 pm 1 Bailey's chocolate, 6 chocolate covered espresso beans 3:15 pm 3/4 c chocolate Fiber One dry cereal 7:45 pm 1 large piece leftover sausage/mushroom/tomato thin crust pizza, chocolate raspberry Greek blend yogurt Exercise: 4:50-6:00 am Jane Fonda Complete Workout video 5:25-6:00 pm Jessica Smith Power Walk YouTube

Sun 16 Feb

Soreness in my glutes and hams is starting to finally abate. Usually doing the ballet DVD also helps to work the stiffness out. Nice sunshine this morning. Really looking forward to the warmer temps later this week. Got a recipe in a SparkPeople email this morning for chicken in the crockpot with balsamic, white wine and a few other things, most of which I had on hand. Sounded good enough to gather the goodies into the crock pot before church. Had to stop at Trig's because we had eaten all the fresh tomatoes, but they don't get added til the end anyway. Hope it's as good as it sounds. It smells good at this point. My, oh my, but that chicken was tasty. As were the sides, fresh broccoli (bought today) and faro with caramelized shallot and garlic. And a small glass of chardonnay, since after all, the bottle had to be opened for cooking anyway. Food: 8:30 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, 101 g blackberries, coffee 12:00 pm 2/3 veggie/cheese omelette, 2 slices raisin toast w/butter, 1/8 c hash browns, coffee 1:15 pm 1 pc chocolates 6:15 pm 3 oz chicken breast w/balsamic & wine, 1/2 c faro w/caramelized shallot & garlic, 1 c broccoli, 4 oz chardonnay Exercise: 6:50-7:40 am Ballet DVD 7:40-8:15 am Salsa dance DVD

Sat 15 Feb

We had a very nice evening at the Chef's Dinner at 212. We had assigned seating at a long table and the couple next to us were a very nice young couple with whom we enjoyed lively conversation all evening. They had similar interests to ours and were lots of fun. The food was excellent and the wine was plentiful. The chocolate creme brûlée was lovely, but I don't think my life is substantially different in spite of the chef's certainty that this chocolate would change our lives. I feel pretty much the same, maybe a pound or two heavier? I really enjoy the Jessica Smith YouTube workouts. She offers such a wide variety that there is no need for boredom and she also offers a variety of intensities, though even the plain walks are at least moderate. Food: 7:45 am Steel cut oatmeal w/protein powder, flaxseed meal, 1/2 c Door Co cherries, soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, 100 g blackberries, coffee 2:00 pm 2 large slices Wheel House thin crust pizza, 16 oz scotch ale 4:15 pm 1 pc chocolates 7:30 pm Caramel macchiato Greek blend yogurt, 1 clementine Exercise: 12:00-12:35 pm Jessica Smith Stride & Step YouTube 12:35-1:05 pm Jessica Smith Latin Walk YouTube 6:45-7:15 pm Jessica Smith Sunset Barefoot Walk YouTube

Fri 14 Feb

Happy Valentine's Day!!!! Love you much!!!! Dad and I are going to the Chef's Dinner at Adventure 212 this evening. The young chef is quite talented, so in spite of an unusual atmosphere, it should be a wonderful dinner. Wine pairings in approx 3 oz tasting size are included with each course. Food: 6:45 am 1/2 grapefruit, 100 g blackberries, coffee 8:15 am Crepe, 2 scrambled eggs, veggie mix, coffee 11:15 am Scotcheroo, cranberry vanilla chip muffin 11:45 am Sloppy Joe on bun, pickle spear 12:15 pm 100 g strawberries w/fudge sauce Exercise: 4:50-5:45 am Jessica Smith Fusion workout YouTube 5:00-5:30 pm Jessica Smith Power Walk YouTube

Thurs 13 Feb

I think it's a ColdEze morning again as I feel the possibility of a cold developing. It's still at that stage where ColdEze may just knock it out before it gets hold. Muscles are sore from exercise. Plus the massage on Monday was kind of a waste of money since the woman wasn't very good. Just don't feel like she worked any of the tension out of my muscles. It was more like a nice back rub. Mystery at 1801. My hand mixer has disappeared. After more than 20 years under the microwave stand, I went to get it today and it's just not there. Can't really remember the last time specifically that I used it but I think I remember putting the beaters back out of the dishwasher not too very long ago. Michael was here when I was looking for it and he doesn't remember using it or taking it. Dad has no recollection of putting it anywhere and I certainly would not have put it anywhere else. Had to mix the bake sale cupcakes by hand. Fortunately, the Cook's Illustrated recipe for cream cheese frosting is written for the food processor so the absence of the mixer is not a major problem for that. The frosting is delicious, BTW. Food: 6:45 am Millville steel cut oats w/flaxseed meal, protein powder, 1/2 c Door Co cherries, soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, 100 g blackberries, coffee 10:30 am 3/4 c Fiber One chocolate dry cereal 12:45 pm Peach soy shake, 118 g strawberries w/hot fudge sauce, caramel macchiato Greek blend yogurt 5:15 pm Cleaning the food processor of cream cheese frosting (after storing 1/2 c of leftover) Exercise: 4:50-5:35 am Jane Fonda Fat Burner aerobics video

Wed 12 Feb

Abraham Lincoln's birthday. I was happy that my scale dipped down a little lower today than it has been for awhile. May have helped to go light on dinner last night, or may be water, but I'll go with the former for now. I made up a new version of chocolate dipped strawberries. I have some homemade hot fudge left from the last batch, so I heated it just enough to liquefy and am dipping some lovely large strawberries in it to eat right away. Yum! Today was the day everyone brought treats for staffing because it was Connie's last staffing as part of our unit before she takes a supervisory position with the kids' unit. Lots of goodies. I took clementines to have some kind of healthy offering. There were lots of cheese and crackers, some banana bread and bars, cake, fillo cups w/sausage, cheese, & veggies, etc. Food: 6:45 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, 99 g blackberries, coffee 11:45 am Strawberry/banana soy shake, Light N Fit Raspberry Chocolate Greek blend yogurt, 133 g strawberries w/hot fudge sauce 1:30 pm Clementine, several slices cheese, 1/2 slice banana bread, 2 small banana bars w/cream cheese frosting, small piece lemon cake, fillo cup 7:00 pm 2 Priano crepe manicotti, 1/2 c arrabiata sauce, peach applesauce cup, 8 oz skim milk Exercise: 4:45-5:35 am Kathy Smith Weights DVD 5:35-5:50 am DWTS swing and cool down DVD 5:00-5:20 pm Jessica Smith Toning YouTube 5:20-5:50 pm Jessica Smith Dance Party YouTube

Tues 11 Feb

I am so hoping that this is the last day of nasty, bitter cold this year. If fervent wishes are good for anything, it will be. It's also the day the new Sherlock season is released on DVD. I missed the first one on PBS so I refused to watch any of the others until I can see them in order. Getting bad chocolate cravings…. not good. Dad has a CWACT board meeting tonight and downed some beef stew before he went. We just ran a bunch of fast-paced errands and I'm settling down to a real gourmet, dining alone dinner: yogurt, 2 clementines, and dry cereal! Should actually stay within my calorie limit in spite of Toffifee and chocolate covered pecans. Food: 7:00 am Steel cut oatmeal w/flaxseed meal, protein powder, 1/2 c Door Co cherries, soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, 101 g blackberries, coffee 12:00 pm Peach soy shake, homemade sloppy joe on multigrain sandwich thin, 35 g chocolate covered pecans 5:00 pm 2 Toffifee 6:45 pm Light N Fit caramel macchiato Greek blend yogurt, 2 clementines, 3/4 c chocolate Fiber One dry cereal Exercise: 4:50-5:55 am DWTS Latin Dance DVD

Mon 10 Feb

My daddy would have been 98 today. Happy Birthday, Grandpa! Looking forward to the forecast of warmer temps Wednesday onward for a bit. 'Bout time! Had a massage at Wellness Spa today, but she was no Mary Fehrenbach! I'd rate her about a B-. Nothing really wrong, but nothing to write home about. Food: 7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, 100 g blackberries, coffee 11:45 am Strawberry/banana soy shake, slice 12 grain bread, 1 tbl PB, Ghirardelli brownie 12:30 pm 1 Bailey's chocolate 3:15 pm 1 Little Pops 6:30 pm 2.75 oz Costco rotisserie chicken, 1/2 c cooked farro, 1/3 c acorn squash, 8 oz skim milk Exercise: 4:45-5:55 am Jane Fonda Complete Workout video

Sun 9 Feb

Less energy than usual for my morning exercise today. Hopefully I will find my rhythm as the day progresses. Some day it will be warmer, but today is not that day. Sigh. Food: 8:25 am 56 g brioche, 1/2 grapefruit, 100 g blackberries, coffee 11:45 am Newman social: sm oatmeal cookie, white chocolate macadamia cookie, sm bar, coffee 12:15 pm Steel cut oats w/flaxseed meal, protein powder, 1/2 c Door Co cherries, soy milk, marzipan drinking chocolate 1:30 pm 1 Toffifee Exercise: 6:50-7:40 am Ballet DVD 7:40-8:10 am Cardio Dance DVD

Sat 8 Feb

Ah, a lazy Saturday morning with no set plans. If we get ambitious, maybe we'll even go to the gym for a novelty. Who knows? We were good and went to the gym. My favorite ellipticals were taken so I started on a machine that moved the feet out to the side while stepping like skating. My hip has been bothering me the last couple of days, so as soon as a regular stair stepper opened up, I switched. We worked out for about 45 min then stopped and had lunch in the Bistro. I had very delicious duck tacos and dad had pork belly and fingerling potatoes with an egg on top. We noted the advertisement for a Valentine's Chef dinner that sounds very nice, so we bought the last two available tickets and will have our Valentine's dinner at the gym Bistro. Should be fun. Food: 7:45 am 56 g chocolate chip brioche, 1/2 grapefruit, 99 g blackberries, coffee 12:15 pm 3 duck tacos on 4" corn tortillas w/grilled onions and pineapple and fresh pico de gallo 1:15 pm 2 pc Sugar Doll chocolates 5:15 pm 2 oz spinach artichoke dip, 5 Lime Doritos Exercise: 11:15-12:00 pm Gym machine workout 5:30-6:05 pm Power Walk YouTube 6:05-6:25 pm Cardio Blast YouTube

Fri 7 Feb

Would love to think of something fun to do tonight, but as yet my mind is a blank. No real weekend plans beyond laundry, choir, church. Oh well. Breakfast client canceled. My coworker, Steve, lost his mom this morning. She was only about 69. I sincerely hope bad things don't happen in threes, so none of my other coworkers have to worry about their moms. Food: 6:45 am 1/2 grapefruit, 101 g blackberries, coffee 9:20 am Cherry Nutri-Grain bar 11:45 am Vanilla soy shake, 2 eggs, slice Dubliner cheese, 1/8 c green pepper, 2 pc chocolates from Sugar Doll Exercise: 4:50-5:50 am The Firm Aerobics and Weight Training DVD 5:00-5:45 pm Boosted Walk 4 mile YouTube

Thurs 6 Feb

Tonight is the Evening of Chocolate Decadence at the Country Club as a fundraiser for the Epilepsy Association. Looking forward to sampling lots of goodies. They include providers for savories as well so you can eat "dinner" there with less guilt. Home from the annual overdose of chocolate and sweets. We were extremely lucky this year and each won a gift basket from the raffle, coincidentally the two baskets with gorgeous wooden handmade bowls and a goblet from the woodcrafter who sat at the table next to us. The craftsmanship is beautiful! I suppose sleep will be hard to come by with the sugar/caffeine load from all that chocolate, but I go off to try. Food: 6:45 am Steel cut oatmeal w/protein powder, flaxseed meal, 1/3 c blueberries, soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, 100 g blackberries, coffee 10:00 am 3/4 c chocolate Fiber One dry cereal 12:30 pm Vanilla soy shake, mac n cheese 3:15 pm 16 oz unsweetened iced tea 4:30 pm 1 Toffifee candy Exercise: 4:50-5:50 am Dance DVD 4:40-5:20 pm Jessica Smith Flat Abs Walk YouTube

Wed 5 Feb

Tired this morning, no real good reason. Would love to call in sick and just relax, but damned ethics gets in the way! Food: 6:45 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light vanilla soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, 101 g blackberries, coffee 10:30 am 1/4 venison snack stick 11:45 am Strawberry/banana soy shake, 43 g homemade whole wheat bread, 3/4 tbl almond butter, date cookie 1:30 pm Small piece Heather's banana filled bars 4:00 pm 1 Ghirardelli peppermint bark square 5:45 pm Beef stew, 8 oz skim milk Exercise: 4:50-5:30 am Jane Fonda Workout with Weights video 5:30-5:50 am Cardio Dance DVD 5:05-5:40 pm Jessica Smith Spicy Walk YouTube

Tues 4 Feb

Cooking class with Rockman's tonight. Always fun. Somewhat sleepy this morning in spite of a good night's sleep. Wouldn't mind crawling back in if it was possible. Food: 6:45 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light vanilla soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, 99 g blackberries, coffee 11:15 am 1 3 Musketeers strawberry dark chocolate miniature 12:15 pm Chips and salsa, 5 oz pork tenderloin, 2 corn tortillas, 1/3 c refried beans, 1/4 c Mexican rice 3:45 pm 3/4 c chocolate Fiber One dry cereal Exercise: 4:50-5:45 am DWTS DVD

Mon 3 Feb

This morning I was tired and forgot to clip my Fitbit onto my sports bra so I didn't get credit for about 4500 steps of my usual Monday morning exercise routine. Damn! It's only the second time I've done that (I think) but it's really frustrating not to get the steps onto the counter. Food: 6:45 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light vanilla soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, 101 g blackberries, coffee 11:30 am Strawberry/banana soy shake, 2 slices Earth Friendly bread, 1/2 tbl butter, 1 slice Dubliner cheddar 12:15 pm 1 pc Kaap's chocolates 1:00 pm See's chocolate orange lollipop 6:15 pm Beef stew, 1/2 c homemade applesauce, 6 oz viognier/chenin blanc Exercise: 4:50-6:00 am Jane Fonda Complete Workout video 5:00-5:35 pm Indoor Jogging YouTube 5:35-5:45 pm Cardio Interval YouTube

Sun 2 Feb

So the groundhog saw his shadow and we're going to have 6 more weeks of winter. This is a surprise? Now if they could promise us that winter would be done in 6 weeks, that would be okay. For now, BRRRRRRRR!!!!!! Plan to have the Super Bowl on TV and move in and out, but will also be listening to the Pete Seeger tribute show on Simply Folk that starts at 5:00, probably streaming it on the computer. I hear there will be a Super Bowl commercial by Coca-Cola in the second half that was filmed in Lambeau Field with Ashwaubenon high school kids. Food: 8:30 am 1 c Quaker Oat Squares, 1/2 c light vanilla soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, 107 g blackberries, coffee 11:45 am Slice spinach artichoke quiche, marzipan drinking chocolate Exercise: 6:50-7:40 am Ballet DVD 7:40-8:15 am Cardio Salsa DVD 3:25-4:25 pm Four-mile boosted walking YouTube

Sat 1 Feb

On call was quiet last night, now hoping for more of the same. Enjoyed our cheese fries/dominos night. Today I want to make beef stew with good Costco stew meat. Stew simmering on the stove, fresh pan of Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Brownies for dessert. Yum! Food: 8:15 am Steel cut oats w/protein powder, flaxseed meal, 1/2 c blueberries, soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, 100 g blackberries, coffee 10:15 am 1 pc Kaap's chocolates 1:30 pm Slice spinach artichoke quiche, 3 Cafe Bistro pfeffernusse 5:45 pm Beef stew, 1 c skim milk, brownie Exercise: 12:15-12:45 pm Jessica Smith HIIT YouTube 12:45-1:15 pm Jessica Smith Dance Walk YouTube 4:50-5:20 pm Leslie Sansone 2 mile cardio walk DVD