Even though we have short and mild winters in So Cal, we still have them. This winter I need to get out on my board.
My friends are going to Costa Rica for a surfing holiday. I would love to join them, but not this time. Not to mention I wasn't invited. Haa HAa.
In the mean time I am still doing my belly dancing and my work has me on my feet all day. The result is that I am still losing weight. Even with all the turkey and biscuits around.
Its not that you can't enjoy things as long as you don't over do it. I can say that I have taken my own advice and I did walk the dogs after a big turkey diner. It helped me feel so much better, than if I had just laid around on the sofa.
I have to get ready for work and have to cut this short today. Make sure to drink plenty of water and rest in this busy time of the year.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Always be working
Not that there isn't time to vacation and relax in the evening. I have been trying to find a job for quite a while. Now I have one and would like to keep working.
The other thing I keep working on is keeping active. Last week I did take my own advice and walked the dogs after a big dinner. It wasn't easy but it worked and I felt better afterwards. This week with my new job I will be on my feet quite a bit. Something I have not done in years.
Even with all the big meals I have lost a few pounds. Which will make it easier to be on the sales floor. The less I weigh the less stress on my legs. Still a bit sore but not bad.
The other thing I need to work on is getting back in the ocean, the confines of my car and how far I can drive it has been in the way. Instead of complaining I went to find out how much it would be to fix it. The house needs more work and with being busy again it helps me do even more and get going.
The other thing I have to work on is making sure my man and I have good lunches to take to work. With only a half hour for work the need to warm something up and go is imperative. Since I haven't had to worry about that for a long time, so I forgot how nice it is to have a good home made meal to eat, rather than take out.
I also need to be more bold and smile more. I caught a look at myself in the mirror. What I thought was a smile was more like a half smile/frown. Great, some thing else to work on.
The other thing I keep working on is keeping active. Last week I did take my own advice and walked the dogs after a big dinner. It wasn't easy but it worked and I felt better afterwards. This week with my new job I will be on my feet quite a bit. Something I have not done in years.
Even with all the big meals I have lost a few pounds. Which will make it easier to be on the sales floor. The less I weigh the less stress on my legs. Still a bit sore but not bad.
The other thing I need to work on is getting back in the ocean, the confines of my car and how far I can drive it has been in the way. Instead of complaining I went to find out how much it would be to fix it. The house needs more work and with being busy again it helps me do even more and get going.
The other thing I have to work on is making sure my man and I have good lunches to take to work. With only a half hour for work the need to warm something up and go is imperative. Since I haven't had to worry about that for a long time, so I forgot how nice it is to have a good home made meal to eat, rather than take out.
I also need to be more bold and smile more. I caught a look at myself in the mirror. What I thought was a smile was more like a half smile/frown. Great, some thing else to work on.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Active
While the holidays are here with the big meals and calories just waiting for you, which is why people diet in January, why not nip this in the bud?
It seems that people over indulge then hurry up and go back to the gym to lose the weight. Why not slow down on the meals. Then there is not the panic to lose tons of pounds.
Take a walk with your dogs as the turkey or ham cooks. Could you maybe walk after the meal? If your family is driving you nuts this may be the break you need. It could also burn off that extra diner roll you had.
If you can't get out to take a walk with too many people to entertain, then when they go home, take a power walk. Not in the mall, on the street. Did you get those shape-up sneakers you wanted? Then use them. I have mine, bought them in the spring, and I wear only those when I walk the dogs, it helps.
Going to buffet? I have been going to a lot of Sunday brunches, and still losing weight. Pick up some fruit and salad, seafood also helps. Oysters on the half shell only have a few calories, so they are a good choice.
Keeping an active life style means more than hitting the gym once in a while. Just getting up from the TV and walking can help. It helps brighten your mood and helps keep the pounds from adding up. Why be like some many others that eat turkey in front of the ball game? Hopefully you hit the slopes or the beach before the meal and can now sit and watch the ball game.
Find ways to keep going, whatever you do, don't just sit there. Shopping does not count as cardio.
It seems that people over indulge then hurry up and go back to the gym to lose the weight. Why not slow down on the meals. Then there is not the panic to lose tons of pounds.
Take a walk with your dogs as the turkey or ham cooks. Could you maybe walk after the meal? If your family is driving you nuts this may be the break you need. It could also burn off that extra diner roll you had.
If you can't get out to take a walk with too many people to entertain, then when they go home, take a power walk. Not in the mall, on the street. Did you get those shape-up sneakers you wanted? Then use them. I have mine, bought them in the spring, and I wear only those when I walk the dogs, it helps.
Going to buffet? I have been going to a lot of Sunday brunches, and still losing weight. Pick up some fruit and salad, seafood also helps. Oysters on the half shell only have a few calories, so they are a good choice.
Keeping an active life style means more than hitting the gym once in a while. Just getting up from the TV and walking can help. It helps brighten your mood and helps keep the pounds from adding up. Why be like some many others that eat turkey in front of the ball game? Hopefully you hit the slopes or the beach before the meal and can now sit and watch the ball game.
Find ways to keep going, whatever you do, don't just sit there. Shopping does not count as cardio.
Friday, November 19, 2010
Warehouse deals
I know I saw some of you guys out there last night, at the O'Neil sale in Irvine. Its become a tradition of sorts to go and snap up the good deals.
In the last month I have been to a few of them. One in Downtown LA and the other was last night. The great part about that was a friend had broken his scags off his surf board and he needed a new board. This is an old school board I am talking about where the scag was molded into the board. Yes it can be fixed. With the new boards the scags are removable and can be replaced as needed. Which of course, is why they were changed from the molded ones.
All this maybe news to some and old hat to others. One thing is for sure, I am so happy my friend got his new board. I haven't been out much do to car problems. Once that is fixed I can break in a new board myself.
Its been mentioned in my tweets that I sometimes feel bad about being so thrifty and going to these sales. Recently I was at the Juicy Couture store and saw a t-shirt for 88.00. Are they Kidding? In this economy who can afford that? I suppose some one. I will stick to my 5.00 or 10.00 t-shirts thank you very much.
This last year has taught me to be content with less, some have much less than I do and I need to be happy with what I have. If you haven't found out about these sales, then find them. It will help your pocket book and keep you stylish at the same time.
In the last month I have been to a few of them. One in Downtown LA and the other was last night. The great part about that was a friend had broken his scags off his surf board and he needed a new board. This is an old school board I am talking about where the scag was molded into the board. Yes it can be fixed. With the new boards the scags are removable and can be replaced as needed. Which of course, is why they were changed from the molded ones.
All this maybe news to some and old hat to others. One thing is for sure, I am so happy my friend got his new board. I haven't been out much do to car problems. Once that is fixed I can break in a new board myself.
Its been mentioned in my tweets that I sometimes feel bad about being so thrifty and going to these sales. Recently I was at the Juicy Couture store and saw a t-shirt for 88.00. Are they Kidding? In this economy who can afford that? I suppose some one. I will stick to my 5.00 or 10.00 t-shirts thank you very much.
This last year has taught me to be content with less, some have much less than I do and I need to be happy with what I have. If you haven't found out about these sales, then find them. It will help your pocket book and keep you stylish at the same time.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
RIP Andy
This week the surfing world lost a very great talent in Andy Irons. He was only 32 years old. I will not try to name all his achievements here. You can 'Google' that on your own.
When some one younger than me dies and with all he had done, it makes you think. What have I done with my life? Its not that I am lazy or that I haven't done anything. It makes me glad for all the things I have done.
Right now I am trying to get a job, what can I do? I know about books, motorcycles and make-up. Some about boards, but I would not be so bold to try to work at a surf shop.
I do know about parts and I can run air-filters around if need be. Its been nice learning about all kinds of industries. While I can't claim to be an expert I at least have a working knowledge of things. This is not to be a resume, just looking back at my life, at least I have made an effort to learn things and have interesting conversations. That has been my goal.
So what can I learn from Andy? He worked hard and he could really rip! He was a gifted athlete and seemed like a nice guy. Too bad I never got to meet him, but there are surf videos that showcase his work. I may have to buy one now, because we wont be able to see him at Pipe Masters this year.
When some one younger than me dies and with all he had done, it makes you think. What have I done with my life? Its not that I am lazy or that I haven't done anything. It makes me glad for all the things I have done.
Right now I am trying to get a job, what can I do? I know about books, motorcycles and make-up. Some about boards, but I would not be so bold to try to work at a surf shop.
I do know about parts and I can run air-filters around if need be. Its been nice learning about all kinds of industries. While I can't claim to be an expert I at least have a working knowledge of things. This is not to be a resume, just looking back at my life, at least I have made an effort to learn things and have interesting conversations. That has been my goal.
So what can I learn from Andy? He worked hard and he could really rip! He was a gifted athlete and seemed like a nice guy. Too bad I never got to meet him, but there are surf videos that showcase his work. I may have to buy one now, because we wont be able to see him at Pipe Masters this year.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Moving
There was an program in the 90s where a woman would yell, "You have to eat, you have to drink, you have to move." She was trying to say eat well, and exercise.
The flaw in her plan, she had surgery to look that good. No one really big could look like her by going to the gym alone.
I have gone to Pilate's for years and never made the progress I have with belly dancing. I love to dance and it helps so much when you love to do something. Otherwise you end up on the treadmill and hating every minute of it.
To keep moving it has also helped to have goals. One of the things that has helps me it to book myself at showcases to keep me dancing. Once I have a date I can work towards it with new vigor. Without that I would just go to class and that's about it. When I am working up and act, I will dance all week long.
What ever you love to do, surfing, biking, walking the dogs, paddle boarding, do it with passion. Other wise you might as well be moving on the treadmill.
The flaw in her plan, she had surgery to look that good. No one really big could look like her by going to the gym alone.
I have gone to Pilate's for years and never made the progress I have with belly dancing. I love to dance and it helps so much when you love to do something. Otherwise you end up on the treadmill and hating every minute of it.
To keep moving it has also helped to have goals. One of the things that has helps me it to book myself at showcases to keep me dancing. Once I have a date I can work towards it with new vigor. Without that I would just go to class and that's about it. When I am working up and act, I will dance all week long.
What ever you love to do, surfing, biking, walking the dogs, paddle boarding, do it with passion. Other wise you might as well be moving on the treadmill.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Ocean scene
The summer has come and gone. My beetle was not working that great and still isn't. That has put a damper on my surfing and general beach going.
Yesterday I was able to go back to the beach sit in a chair and watch as the sun was going down. My idea of heaven. I had some snacks and even...shhh! a beer. I might go again tomorrow and if I do then I will take my dogs with me.
Last week I found a great deal at the farmers market on some oysters. I brought them home and we shared them with friends. The fresh taste of the oysters reminds me of the ocean mist. Like the first taste of salt water on my face.
It was a great time and I love that there was hardly anyone there. Just a few surfers and us. Then it was on to my Fave Store Hi-Times beer and wine. Check out the bargains at the back of the store, going into the beer cooler department. Close-outs at some great deals.
I won't be at my normal beer garden this week, but back next week. Only a few more, and summer time fun is over.
Yesterday I was able to go back to the beach sit in a chair and watch as the sun was going down. My idea of heaven. I had some snacks and even...shhh! a beer. I might go again tomorrow and if I do then I will take my dogs with me.
Last week I found a great deal at the farmers market on some oysters. I brought them home and we shared them with friends. The fresh taste of the oysters reminds me of the ocean mist. Like the first taste of salt water on my face.
It was a great time and I love that there was hardly anyone there. Just a few surfers and us. Then it was on to my Fave Store Hi-Times beer and wine. Check out the bargains at the back of the store, going into the beer cooler department. Close-outs at some great deals.
I won't be at my normal beer garden this week, but back next week. Only a few more, and summer time fun is over.
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