Today is Day 292 of my Daily Food Diary! π
We had a nice quiet weekend.Β Husband DanΒ was a bit under the weather, but he was back on his feet by the time Maddy was ready to be picked up from work yesterday.

Like all the grands, Maddy enjoys her time with Grandpa.Β When she called to ask if she could get a ride yesterday morning, she made an effort not to sound disappointed when I told her I would be picking her up.Β But, when she called to say she was done work and ready to go, she did not do as well at hiding her excitement when I told her Grandpa was on his way. π
To be fair, Grandpa does take a quicker route, let’s her drive home, waits while she runs in to change, AND THEN let’s her drive over to her friend’s house, before he comes home.Β π

Today starts a new week. I have decided that Monday, Wednesday, and Friday will be for aerobics and light weights (8 pounders!) and Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday will be aerobics and treadmill.
Aerobics will always be a solid part of my daily workouts. The routines that I do help to clear my lungs, are good for balance and flexibility. Apparently, a lot of people with chronic lung disease cannot lift their arms over their heads. While that was a struggle for me at one time, I have overcome it and plan to keep it that way.
Plus these routines are just a great way to start the day. π
Weights workouts – light or not,Β are great at any age but more important than ever as we age.Β They provide multiple benefits but helping us to maintain muscle strength and bone density is reason enough for me to keep doing them.
Time on the treadmill (and morning walks with Dan and Molly) are great for cardio vascular health and lung function – which is always my top priority.Β
I only take one full day off a week (Sunday), but my favourite day of the week is stillΒ Monday, when I get back to my weekly workout routine.Β Β π
Daily Food Diary – Day 292
Breakfast:
(1) c coffee (2)
(2) eggs (160)
(1) tsp butter (34)
(2) potato patties (240)
(2) slices bacon (87)
Snacks:
(36) oz water
(9) wine gums (158)
Supper:
(12) oz carbonated water
(9) chicken hot wing flats (383)
(1) Caesar salad (250)
Total consumed calories: 1336
Total used calories: 111
(1) hour food prep/cook (111)
Total net calories: 1225
Net calories goal: 1229-1225 = 4 under π
That’s it for today. Take care and have a great day! ππ€

I admire your workout ethic, Anne! Well done, Maddy is so cute! β€οΈ
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Thank you, John! They are all cute – like big grown up versions of their little tot selves. π
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Hoping Dan continues to feel okay. Maddy is adorable. Have a great day, Anne.
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Thank you, Mags. Have a great day! πβΊοΈ
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Love this Anne! Love hearing about Maddy and Grampa time. β€οΈ
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It is pretty cool that it’s about more than just being grateful for his rides – she appreciates the opportunities to just be with Grandpa. I think he’s her ultimate safe space. π
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Mario Kart for Switch 2? Great Halloween costume! π
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You continue to be my inspiration, Anne. Thank you for that!
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Thank you, Terry! I only got to walk around one block this morning. (It was cold, windy, AND it started to rain. Dan and Molly walked me home and went to the dogpark. I did my aerobics, weights, and I did 30 minutes on the treadmill. π
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I’m not even sure if it was for Halloween. The photo was taken last fall. It might have just been because her and her friends were into Mario Kart. π
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My power walking is on hold for a few days, as we get unpacked, settled in, and catch up on yard work here in Texas. I need to do the yard work before the heat of the day hits. It was over 90Β°F until after 8pm yesterday!
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I’m sure you are getting lots of exercise just getting settled in. And that heat! π³
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