March 14th Update

by annemariedemyen, posted in 2024, Health and Fitness
“Take pride in how far you have come and have faith in how far you can go.”
– Paula Finn

One month in from starting Year 3 of my health and fitness journey and things are still moving along.

I have been doing my aerobic workouts every morning and I am excited to be moving up in the intensity.   I have also been  working on my strength training.  I have been crushing the five pound dumbbells this time around and I am confident that I am ready for the eight pound weights next month.  Once I bump up to the next level, the sky’s the limit! 💪

I went for my first walk since November a few days ago!  It is very humid out and there are patches of snow and ice to maneuver around but it felt good to get out there and move in the fresh air.

The neighbourhood bunnies don’t mind the snow, ice, or water puddles.  There were four or five of them hopping around our front lawn yesterday.

My biggest news this week is that my daughter has joined a gym in the mall where she works.  I am seriously planning to go check it out.  I know I have always said ‘never’ but I have always been kind of curious.   I’m not saying I am ready to commit, and if I do it would probably be one closer to home.    But…  I need to get out of my comfort zone.

In other recent news, Dan and I went to Prim and Maddy’s school assembly last week.  Both of them played in the school band and Maddy was one of the MC’s for the general assembly.

Prim on sax, Maddy on trombone.

And speaking of Maddy…  We are so proud that our Maddy has been accepted into the Saskatchewan Youth Honor Band.   She is so dedicated and hard working, she absolutely deserves any honors she receives.

Maddy – our shining star!

Fun fact that I learned this week…  All of our grandchildren – Maddy and younger belong to what is known as the Alpha Generation.    I swear, that term is perfect for these kids.  They are strong, resilient, determined, talented, and brilliant.   They are amazing – every one of them. 

That is it for this week!  Take care and have a great day!

26 thoughts on “March 14th Update”

  3. You’re crushing it Anne and I’m so happy for you! You don’t have to commit, but sticking your foot into the water to see if you like it, is a solid start. Stay curious always! The path you’re on is filled with endless possibilities.

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  5. I’m glad that you are moving along so well with exercising! Congrats to Maddy, she is very pretty too. I love to see bunnies running around they are so cute! I see rabbits in the desert here too when I am biking.

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  9. Oh. When I was a kid we had a Standard Poodle that loved chasing the Canda Geese off of our lawn on the lake. It was not fun stepping in the poo with bare feet! 😂

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  19. I hear you about the gym, baby steps. Maybe it would be a comfortable place to work out eventually especially with the weather outside not always being ideal. It’s good to challenge your comfort zone!! Maddy is beautiful and I didn’t know they are the alpha generation. So interesting, young ones are so inspiring as they make their way in this world. Have a wonderful weekend, Anne! 💞

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  20. Thank you, Diana! Maddy’s older sister (Genie) wrote me a long text last night about Gen Z and Gen Alpha. Maddy is actually right at the end of Gen Z and at the beginning of Gen Alpha. (2010) That must be why she is so particularly unique. 😊. But yes these young ones are so inspiring. And with the condition our world (and society in general) is in, we need them to be so. ☺️

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  23. My daughter and grandchildren joined a gym near me. They love the loud everything–music, machines, crowds, etc. I am loving the gym at the Senior Center of our town. Great clean equipment, no loud music, no talking on cell phones, getting a chance to know neighbors. To each our own, right?

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