Yesterday's walk was on the Not really a "hike," per se. To me, a hike involves hills, gullies, backpacks, and of course, mud galore. No, yesterday was definitely a gentle, peaceful walk! And it's someplace I've been before -- in fact, I blogged about it this past January: Brown's Creek Bike Path in Chatsworth, California! … Continue reading Another nice Chatsworth walk!
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Friday Five: 5 Ways to Walk Indoors
Happy Friday, everyone! (**UPDATE: Day 5 walk DONE! see photos at end!) Hey, remember the other day when some of you (no names!) were all upset because you couldn't go outside and walk for more than a few minutes without your fingers and toes falling off? 'Cause you're all, y'know, snowflakes? Well, for those of … Continue reading Friday Five: 5 Ways to Walk Indoors
A few good reasons NOT to go to the gym today (even if you love your gym)!
Uh, yeah, time to get to work, huh? OK (yawn, stretch) hang on! Sorry, I should be more awake than this -- I did go to the gym yesterday, after all (hi, Kaily, Charles, and Nathan at Anytime Fitness Chatsworth, here's your shout-out, as promised!). And I'm glad I went -- it's been a while, … Continue reading A few good reasons NOT to go to the gym today (even if you love your gym)!
Friday Five: My 5 rules for the gym, in no particular order
Well, howdy and happy Friday, everyone! This has been a different week, exercise-wise. Mostly, because the weather was a little cooler (i.e., 80s and 90s instead of 90s and 100s!), I walked every day, and enjoyed it, for the most part (although the last 50 yards are always the hardest!). Still, I did make it … Continue reading Friday Five: My 5 rules for the gym, in no particular order
Rare Saturday post: take a hike!
Hey, everyone, sorry I forgot about the "Friday Five" yesterday! Actually, I didn't forget so much as ... well ... actually, I did forget, sorry! But to make up for it, here's some photos from a hike I took this morning with a group of people from Anytime Fitness in Chatsworth, CA -- enjoy! This … Continue reading Rare Saturday post: take a hike!
Friday ̷F̷i̷v̷e̷ Three: Nonscale victories and helpful trainers!
Hmm, just realized it's been quite a while since I've tried to find five random things and connect them in some way. Let's see if I still have the knack! Non-scale victory -- Tried on and BOUGHT three new shirts at Ross yesterday, and two "gently used" shirts from Goodwill -- and they were all MEDIUMS … Continue reading Friday ̷F̷i̷v̷e̷ Three: Nonscale victories and helpful trainers!
When Nature Calls!
So there I was, Wednesday morning, debating which of my two gyms to go to for my workout. 24 Hour Fitness in Simi, with the awesome pool? Or the equally awesome Anytime Fitness Chatsworth, with the super-fun video treadmills? I was at a crossroads (literally! Roscoe and Valley Circle, for you fellow Valley-ites). I had … Continue reading When Nature Calls!
The “Saturday Some” — a new thing, kinda sorta
If you're a regular follower of this blog, you may have wondered what happened to my regular "Friday Five" post. Yeah ... well, the long answer is, "It was sunny and bright, so I decided to go out for a long drive to a wonderful place I haven't visited for quite a while," and the short … Continue reading The “Saturday Some” — a new thing, kinda sorta
Friday Five: 4 things I’m looking forward to, plus 1 yogurt recipe!
Well, good morning, one and all! You know, summer's on its way, and although it may be a bit premature, here are a few things I'm really looking forward. Plus, a fun Chobani yogurt tweak! Ready? Here we go! Swimming pool! I know, I know, I keep yammering about the awesome pool at my 24 … Continue reading Friday Five: 4 things I’m looking forward to, plus 1 yogurt recipe!
Rhymin’ Weekly Weigh-in, Road Trip edition, plus another (unpaid*) plug for Anytime Fitness!
Happy Monday, everyone! Hey, guess what? I'm getting ready to hit the road this morning for a technically unexplainable journey into the outer stratosphere! Well ... okay, Arizona. Still, a road trip is a road trip, right, Dorothy? Anyway, before that, how's about we hit the scales? Ready? Here we go! 195.4 Yippee-skip - not too … Continue reading Rhymin’ Weekly Weigh-in, Road Trip edition, plus another (unpaid*) plug for Anytime Fitness!
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