Mon 30 Jun

Wow, summer was so late in coming, and now June is over. Yipes!


Food:

7:00 am 1/2 c Trail Mix Cranberry Vanilla, 4 oz light vanilla soy milk, small square coffee cake, peach, coffee
2:00 pm Chocolate soy shake, 1 c blueberries
6:45 pm Multigrain bagel, 2 oz turkey, slice lowfat provolone, romaine leaf, 12 oz light vanilla soy milk, 169 g strawberries, Hunt's Fat-Free tapioca pudding cup



Exercise:

5:50-6:40 pm Ball/band DVD

Sun 29 Jun

End of camping trip. Seem to be getting a cold.


Food:

8:45 am 1 c coffee, 1 pc rhubarb crumb cake
11:45 am 2 c coffee, 16 oz fresh-squeezed OJ, 1 large apple streusel pancake
2:30 pm Rice Krispie treat
6:15 pm Schwans Oriental Beef & Broccoli w/rice, 12 oz light vanilla soy milk
7:45 pm 1.5 shots coconut/coffee/vanilla rum, square coffee cake

Sat 28 Jun

Camping at Baraboo Hills Campground with Bob, Michael, Nick K and Ryan Z.


Food:

9:30 am 2 c coffee, 1/2 c fried potatoes w/onions, 1/2 c scrambled eggs, 2 pc Nueske bacon, 10 oz pink grapefruit juice
1:30 pm 3.5 oz ham, bun, lettuce leaf, 2 tomato slices, 1 oz Swiss cheese, 1 tsp honey mustard, 2 bites pasta salad, 3 baby carrots
2:30 pm Chocolate chip cookie
3:00 pm 1 oz Multi-grain tortilla chips
5:15 pm Rice krispie treat
7:30 pm Hot dog, bun, 1 tbl ketchup, 1/2 c baked beans, rice krispie treat
9:15 pm 1 toasted marshmallow


Exercise:

11:45 am-12:20 pm Hiking bluff trail at Devil's Lake
12:30 pm-12:50 pm Hiking along RR tracks at Devil's Lake

Fri 27 Jun

Wow, I don't know if it's the weather or post-vacation reaction, but I have been so tired and almost dopey the last several days. I just can't seem to wake up and get with the program.

Delay leaving for camping - Rich's van is parked in front of the garage where the camper is kept and Dad can't rouse him. Hope we can get going soon so we can set up before dark.


Food:

7:00 am 1/2 c Cranberry Vanilla Trail Mix cereal, 1.5 oz light vanilla soy milk, 1/4 cantaloupe, coffee
12:45 pm Chocolate soy shake, 1 slice oat bran bread, 6 slices shaved chicken breast, 1/4 cantaloupe
1:15 pm Chocolate chip cookie, fresh from oven
5:30 pm 1/2 mini-loaf blueberry bread, 5 oz roast beef, 1/2 c mashed potatoes, 1/4 c beef gravy, 1 c swet corn, 20 oz fresh-squeezed lemonade
8:30 pm 3/4 Hershey bar, 2 graham crackers, 2 roasted marshmallows


Exercise:

6:35-7:05 Bike ride around campground

Thurs 26 Jun

Wow, is this week flying by! We go camping to Baraboo tomorrow for the weekend. Devil's Lake is supposed to reopen today. Hopefully some of the trails are above water, but I guess I should take my water walkers instead of hiking boots.

CCPC, my former division, is hosting a "farewell" lunch for the rest of the Gilfry building staff today. I heard they got an initial proposal for their benefits package in the last day or so and no one is very happy. Looks like the decision to bail out was a solid one.

Food:

7:00 am Peach soy shake, 1/4 cantaloupe, coffee
11:30 am Can Diet Cherry Vanilla Dr. Pepper, Boca burger, bun, 1 tbl ketchup, 1 tbl pickle relish, pickle spear, 1/2 c potato salad, 1/2 c ramen salad, 3/4 c fruit salad, 1/2 c baked beans, 2 c raspberry iced tea, large piece red velvet cake w/white icing, about 10 pc M&M/mints/lemon drops
3:00 pm Small piece chocolate cake w/white icing
5:45 pm 1/2 c 1% cottage cheese, 1 tbl chives, 1 c blueberries
8:30 pm Can Diet Cherry Vanilla Dr. Pepper


Exercise:

6:15-6:30 pm Walk to hair appointment
8:15-8:30 pm Walk home

Wed 25 Jun

Looks like another nice day today. Sunshine makes my day worthwhile. Also nice having lots of fresh fruit in the house.


Food:

7:00 am 1/2 c Trail Mix Cranberry Vanilla, 4 oz light vanilla soy milk, 145 g strawberries, 1/4 cantaloupe, coffee
11:45 am Peach soy shake, 115 g strawberries, Dutch bun
3:15 pm Peach
4:15 pm 2.67 servings sugar-free iced tea
6:15 pm Brat, bun, 1 tbl ketchup, 1/2 c Bourbon & Brown Sugar Grillin' Beans, 1.25 c watermelon chunks, 12 oz light vanilla soy milk


Exercise:

9:00-9:50 pm Pilates mat

Tues 24 Jun

Met my new supervisor who started while I was on vacation. He seems nice and seems knowledgeable. Hopefully I'll still be able to say that in a few months.


Food:

7:00 am 1/2 c Trail Mix Crunch Cranberry/vanilla cereal, 4 oz light vanilla soy milk, 1/4 large cantaloupe
8:00 am Dove egg
12:00 pm Medium banana, 2 oz light vanilla soy milk, strawberry/banana soy shake
2:15 pm Molasses cookie
4:45 pm 1 c blueberries, 2 c kettle corn
6:30 pm Chicken leg, 1/2 c Shells & White Cheddar pasta, 2/3 c diced beets, 12 oz light vanilla soy milk
9:30 pm 151 g strawberries


Exercise:

7:05-8:15 pm Walk to Grandma's

Mon 23 Jun

Ah, back to reality. It was nice to spend a little time with you yesterday - glad we could coordinate it. Hope you like your island goodies.


Food:

7:00 am Vanilla soy shake, Dutch bun, coffee
11:45 am 6 pc sushi, small salad w/1 tbl ginger dressing, 2 oz beef, 1 c mushrooms, 1/2 c each cabbage/bean sprouts, 1/4 c onions, 32 oz iced tea
2:30 pm 1 Wintergreen LifeSaver
6:15 pm 9 cheese ravioli, 1/2 c Prego, 1 tbl shredded parmesan cheese, 1 Peach Medley applesauce cup, 12 oz light vanilla soy milk
8:00 pm Hunt's Sugar Free chocolate pudding cup


Exercise:

8:40-9:30 pm Power Shaping DVD

Fri 13 Jun

Brain isn't quite awake; it took me several seconds to remember what month it is. My scale is down to 130.8 today (hooray!) but I haven't had as much energy in the past week or two. I suspect the rain and humidity are to blame.

We'll probably give you a call on our way back home Sun 23 Jun. I expect to find church in Chicago after we pick up our baggage and car, and I'll probably want to stop at Valli Produce so I expect we'd hit Madison in early afternoon or so. Maybe time for lunch?

Looking forward to seeing you! Sorry you haven't been feeling well - maybe too much WOW? Tee hee! Get some fresh air once in awhile too - though I'm glad you have some time to relax and have fun over the summer.

Don't know how often I'll get to a computer before next week Sunday. I'll post and/or check email if/when I can. We'll be thinking of you and wishing you were with us! Lotsa love!!!!

Food:

7:00 am 1/2 c Heritage granola, 6 oz homemade yogurt, 75 g red grapes, coffee
12:00 pm Strawberry/banana soy shake, 1/'2 c 1% cottage cheese, 1 tsp chives

Thurs 12 Jun

Busy getting details ready, packing, etc for trip. Will get you contact information this evening.


Food:

7:00 am 1/2 c Heritage granola, 6 oz homemade yogurt, 1/4 cantaloupe, coffee
12:00 pm Peach soy shake, 1 slice whole wheat toast, 1 tsp margarine, 1 Riesen caramel
4:00 pm 100 calorie espresso cookies
5:15 pm 224 g mango
6:30 pm Chicken breast, 2/3 c sweet potato casserole, 1 c broccoli, 12 oz light vanilla soy milk


Exercise:

8:10-9:00 pm Pilates mat

Wed 11 Jun

Found out we will be staying at the Sapphire again in St. Maarten. I'm going to research the phone information tonight or tomorrow and will get it to you. You can call us there on the 800 number at no charge, so we need to arrange a time you could call that we will be in the room.

Boo hoo! My soy milk ran out tonight and I don't want to buy another one before we leave on vacation. I will miss having it tomorrow.

Food:

7:00 am 1/2 c Heritage granola, 6 oz homemade yogurt, 1/4 cantaloupe, coffee
11:45 am Large banana sliced in 2 oz light vanilla soy milk, vanilla soy shake
2:00 pm Starbucks espresso truffle
4:45 pm 2 c kettle corn
7:00 pm 2.5 oz salmon, 2/3 c sweet potato casserole, 1 c asparagus, 12 oz light vanilla soy milk


Exercise:

6:15 am 2 sets each of 10 incline pushups and tricep dips
9:05-9:40 pm Cardio Hula DVD

Tues 10 Jun

Now that you're settled a little into summer routine, how is it going for you? Are you able to find fun time in your week?


Food:

7:00 am 1/2 c Heritage granola, 6 oz homemade yogurt, 1/4 medium cantaloupe, coffee
12:15 pm 1 slice Double Fiber toast, 1 tsp margarine, large banana sliced in 2 oz light vanilla soy milk, chocolate soy shake
1:00 pm 1 Riesen
6:30 pm Chicken breast, 1/2 twice baked potato, 1/4 c jasmine rice, 1 oz beef tips, 1/4 c pea pods, 1/2 c mixed vegetables, 2 wedges melon, 2 giant strawberries, 2 small slices pineapple, small piece chocolate pecan pie, 2 diet sodas


Exercise:

8:50-9:35 pm Power Shaping DVD

Mon 9 Jun

Glad to hear that the storm didn't cause much damage. Usually I see on the news when Madison gets hammered, but I didn't hear anything at all, even from Grandma! We've been getting a fair amount of off and on rain, but nothing of concern. Just not much incentive to spend time outside.


Food:

7:00 am 81 g cinnamon roll, 1/2 c blueberries, 6 oz homemade yogurt, coffee
11:45 am 3 oz shaved prime rib, 2 pc toast, 1 oz mozzarella cheese, 1 c mixed fruit
2:30 pm 32 oz pear water
3:00 pm 1 Dove egg
5:00 pm 2 c kettle corn
6:50 pm 1/2 c 1% cottage cheese, 1 tsp chives, 135 g red pepper slices, 12 oz light vanilla soy milk
7:30 pm Fat-free tapioca pudding cup


Exercise:

5:50-6:40 pm Brutal ballet DVD

Sun 8 Jun

St. Joe's picnic day - rainy as usual.

Didn't realize Madtown got tornadoes. Any damage in your vicinity?


Food:

7:30 am Strawberry/banana soy shake, 1 c blueberries
12:30 pm 3 oz chicken breast, 1/2 c dressing, 2 tbl gravy, 1 1/4 c green beans, 1 baby carrot, 1/4 c cranberry sauce, 6 oz milk. 1/2 piece lemon cake w/lemon frosting
5:00 pm Sugar-free chocolate pudding cup
6:30 pm Brat, bun, 1 tbl ketchup, 1/2 c rice salad, corn on the cob, 1 tbl butter, 4 oz white wine, cheesecake

Sat 7 Jun

Walk Wisconsin today, and a beautiful day for it, at least in the morning. I'm ready and raring.

Walked with Ruth Kulas today. Weather deteriorated from the beautiful morning to on and off rain, but it was nice.

Food:

9:00 am Peach soy shake, 1/2 c blueberries
11:30 am-4:30 pm 2 orange slices, 2 tbl peanut butter, 5 triscuits, 1 oz cheddar cheese, 1 medium banana,2 tbl chocolate dip, 4 Ritz crackers, 1/4 pretzels, 2 fig bars, 1/4 chopped apples, 1/2 c trail mix, 1/2 turkey wrap, 1 slice watermelon, 2"x2" brownie, 8 oz root beer


Exercise:

11:10-4:45 pm 13.2 mile walk

Fri 6 Jun

Michael's last day of school - and his math final. Hope it goes well for him.

Came home an hour early at the end of the day yesterday and napped so I'm feeling a little better. Also my scale is back down again, so the upward blip was likely related either to the illness or the change in weather retaining water.


Food:

7:00 am 1/2 c peanut butter granola, 6 oz homemade yogurt, 155 g strawberries, coffee
12:00 pm Chocolate soy shake, 1/2 c 1% cottage cheese, 1 tsp fresh chives
12:50 pm 1/2 c blueberries
2:00 pm 100 calorie espresso cookies
3:45 pm 2 c kettle corn
6:00 pm 3 oz deep-fried catfish, 4 hush puppies, 1 tbl tartar sauce, 1/4 c cole slaw, 8 oz Smithwick's beer
8:00 pm Marionberry juice flavored water, 30 oz


Exercise:

5:30-5:40 pm Walk to Kristin's
6:50-7:00 pm Walk home

Thurs 5 Jun

Thought some pollen was getting to me, but now I think it's a cold. I've had headaches, trouble falling asleep (even with decongestant allowing me to breathe), and occasional chills. Nothing severe, but annoying. Should make Walk Wisconsin an interesting experience on Saturday.

Yesterday was depressing. I stopped into County Market to get more fresh berries and the young checkout asked me if I qualified for the senior discount for 62 and older. I was stunned.


Food:

7:00 am 1/2 c peanut butter granola, 6 oz homemade yogurt, 164 g strawberries, coffee
11:45 am Peach soy shake, 1 c blueberries
2:45 pm Hunt's Sugar Free chocolate pudding cup
6:00 pm 2 c ketlle corn
6:30 pm 4 oz ground round, bun, 1 tbl ketchup, slice tomato, 1/2 c Grillin' Beans, 1/2 c sliced cucumbers, 12 oz light vanilla soy milk


Exercise:

6:55-7:10 pm Walk to Hair Co
7:25-7:45 pm Walk home

Wed 4 Jun

Scale popped up this morning - depressing. Hopefully just water gain that will rescind in a day or two.


Food:

7:00 am Vanilla soy shake, 113 g strawberries, 1/4 c blueberries, coffee
11:45 am Salad w/1 bacon, 1 tsp pine nuts, 1 tbl ranch dressing, slice spinach egg bake
2:00 pm 32 oz PowerAde Zero Grape
7:00 pm 4 oz charred sugar-crusted Alaska salmon, 1/2 c yellow curry rice, 3/4 c sliced cucumbers, 12 oz light vanilla soy milk



Exercise:

5:10-6:20 pm Yoga DVD including instructional section

Tues 3 Jun

Sleepy sort of morning.



Food:

7:00 am 1/2 c Cranberry Vanilla Trail Mix Crunch, 4 oz nonfat vanilla soy milk, 163 g strawberries, coffee
11:45 am Strawberry/banana soy shake, 1 c blueberries
12:30 pm 3 Musketeers Dark Chocolate Raspberry Mini
3:00 pm 100 calorie espresso cookies
3:45 pm 1 Dove egg
6:00 pm 4 oz mahi mahi, 2 tbl sundried tomato sauce, 1/2 c wild rice blend, 1/2 c steamed veggies, 1/2 breadstick, 1/4 c seaweed salad, 12 oz light vanilla soy milk
8:00 pm 13 g dark chocolate


Exercise:

6:55-8:00 pm Walk

Mon 2 Jun

Happy 24th anniversary to us! We had a lot of fun celebrating with Grandma and Michael last night. We combined a celebration for Michael's Choral Student of the Year award with the joint anniversary celebration. The Pinewood brought free desserts for all.


Food:

7:00 am 3/4 c Maple/brown sugar Chex, 4 oz skim milk, 153 g strawberries, coffee
11:45 am Chocolate soy shake, 1 c blueberries
3:00 pm Molasses cookie
3:30 pm Gum
5:00 pm 2 c kettle corn
7:00 pm 1/2 portion beef sukiyaki, 1 c miso soup, 1/2 c lettuce w/1 tbl ginger dressing, 4 oz riesling, 1/2 c rice
8:30 pm Lemon ice w/raspberry topping


Exercise:

5:30-6:20 pm Pilates mat

Sun 1 Jun

Looks to be a sunny beautiful day, and I just might have time to enjoy some of it. We will take Grandma out for dinner tonight in addition to the usual church/groc/breakfast routine to celebrate the joint wedding anniversaries tomorrow, but I only have 1.5 loads of laundry left and no choir. Maybe a walk in nice weather and a few minutes to sun - sigh!

Wow, I love that few minutes in the sun! Can't wait for St. Maarten where sun abounds and there will be lots of time to enjoy it.


Food:

8:15 am Vanilla soy shake
12:00 pm 2 crepes, 1/2 c sliced bananas, 12 oz OJ, coffee
6:15 pm Tom Collins, 1/2 Caesar salad, 1/2 baked breadstick, 2 baby carrots w/cumin dip, 1/2 crab cake w/remoulade sauce, 3 oz mahi mahi w/sun-dried tomato sauce, 1/4 c wild rice blend, 1/4 c seaweed salad w/sesame seed dressing, 2 pieces broccoli, 1/2 brownie w/1 tbl chocolate syrup & 2 tbl whipped cream


Exercise:

4:10-5:00 pm Brutal ballet DVD
8:50-9:40 pm Walk