Walking off the Pounds, Find Your Own Pace

After you have finished a few minutes of warmup strolling, gradually increase to a brisk pace (as if you were late for work). A "brisk" walk is different for everyone. I depends on your particular physical condition. Don't over do it if you've been inactive for a long time.

You will know if you are at "your own pace" if you are capable of talking while you walk. If you don't have enough breath to talk, you are overdoing it. If you are walking by yourself, I'm sure you don't want people to think you are a nut case talking to yourself as you're walking. Check your breathing every so often by humming or counting softly to yourself.

The sound of your breathing is another gauge of workout intensity. It's normal to breathe harder than usual during your walk, but you shouldn't be wheezing or gasping.

Walking can be fun. Find your pace that is comfortable for you. Find the amount of time you can walk comfortably. You will see them both increase as you continue to walk. Stick with it and you will see the pounds melt off.

I suggest using a Pedometer. It will count the steps you take. It's always nice to see in black and white exactly how much you've accomplished. It's good to keep track in a journal so you can see how you progress.

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Easy Low Calorie Holiday Pumpkin Dessert

When the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays roll around, pumpkin desserts are always a favorite in our household. I wanted to share this easy recipe. It is only 85 calories (2 points)and it makes 10 servings.

EASY PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE PUDDING

Ingredients:
1. 8 oz fat free cream cheese (softened)
2. 8 oz fat free cool whip
3. 8 oz fat free sour cream
4. 3/4 C. Splenda
5. 1 tsp. lemon juice

6. 1 can pumpkin puree
7. sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice (flavor to your liking)

8. 2 pkgs of the 100 calorie Honey Maid Thin Crisps (crushed finely)

Directions:
* Mix ingredients 1-5.
* Next add 6 & 7.
* Pour into approx. 10 dessert cups (ex: muffin tins)
* Top with final ingredient #8.
* Chill in the refrigerator until firm (couple of hours)

Easy and delicious and low calories...can't ask for anything better.

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My Woods is Helping Me Lose Weight

Sunday's Workout:

Yesterday was another beautiful day. The air was crisp and cool. It was a perfect day to thin out the trees in the back woods of our property. I took my clippers and started tackling a part of the woods no one has ever cleared.

I cut down lots of smaller trees, sapplings and brambles. They are so thick, they keep the bigger trees from getting bigger. Once I had them cut down, I chopped them into smaller pieces so I can haul them to the burn barrel.

I got so caught up in my cutting, I didn't watch the time. I should have quit while I was feeling good. Oh no, I had to wait until my leg, left shoulder and back started hurting.

I limped into the house and looked at the clock. I was surprised to see I had been cutting down trees for 3 hours. No wonder I was hurting.

I took a hot shower but was still in a lot of pain. I had one demerol pain pill left, and took it without hesitation. (I had been saving it for a time I was
really hurting.) I fell asleep about 45 minutes later.

This woods is helping my lose weight and build muscles. I just hope it doesn't kill me before:
1. I reach my weight loss goal.
2. I have the woods cleared of all the small trees and brambles.

I'm still sore today so I'm going taking a break from the yardwork.

I'm off to make some homemade tenderlions and also a big pan of swiss steak.

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Burning Calories Working Outdoors

Friday Workout:

I took a break Thursday from working in the yard. I was back at on Friday. Late spring, we had a very hard frost and it killed some of our trees. We've had some pretty good winds last week and it several large dead limbs fell along the back part of the yard.

I took my trusty clippers and cut them up. I cut them so I could get them in the burn barrel without having to worry about starting the woods on fire. I cut and hauled, cut and hauled. I had to use a pruning saw on some of the branches that were too big for my clippers.

While I was burning the branches, I started raking up the leaves in the area the branches had fallen. I also raked a couple of the flower beds near the area. These dried leaves were great fuel to the fire.

After I got that area raked up, I took a shovel and went to the front of the house to pick up the dried weeds and plants I had gotten out of the flower bed on Wednesday. Although I put stuff on those fire ants, I was afraid there might be more in those piles of stuff. I chose to use the shovel and not get my hands or feet anywhere near the debris. I threw that stuff in the fire as well.

I worked out in the yard for about an hour and a half. I felt great when I finished. Looking at what I had accomplished made me feel pretty good as well.

I stayed and watched the burn barrel until it was at the smoldering stage. It was then time to hit the shower. My hair and clothes smelled like smoke.

I'm not sure how many calories I burned. I know I did some muscle building. I prefer yard work to a treadmill any day.

How I love this time of the year!!!!!

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Cutting This Workout Short

Wednesday Workout:

Today I decided to dig out the flower beds located between the sidewalk and the house. There was so much grass mixed with the flowers, it was a mess. I took my trusty hoe and went to work.

The iris flowers had gotten too thick so I started thinning them out. It was like swinging an ax to get those things out of the ground. The bulbs really were embedded.

I held the hoe differently than I did the trimmers so it didn't bother the blisters I already had. I could tell I was using other muscles I hadn't used the previous two days. The weather was cool and it felt good working up a sweat.

I started tackling the tall grass. That stuff was really tough to dig out. I couldn't believe what an extensive root system it has. Everything was going great until I felt a pinch and looked down at my feet. YIKES!! FIRE ANTS!!

I hurried and got away from that area. That brought this workout to an end. It was too late though. They had already bitten me on both feet in several places. I itch so bad from these bites. They get fire red and swell up so bad.

I see today I have 6 bites on my left foot and 2 bites on my right foot. I didn't sleep very last night. I don't know why, but it seems after the lights go out, they itch even more. I spent have the night scratching my feet.

I'm so mad at myself. This is my third experience with fire ants. I told my mom I was not going to go outside anymore without socks and shoes on after my second experience. I didn't follow my own advice this time and only had on my clogs. Hopefully, the third time is the charm.

(I said to myself, "Will I ever learn?"

Off to the medicine cabinet to find some more itch medicine.

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Cutting This Workout Short

Wednesday Workout:

Today I decided to dig out the flower beds located between the sidewalk and the house. There was so much grass mixed with the flowers, it was a mess. I took my trusty hoe and went to work.

The iris flowers had gotten to thick so I started thinning them out. It was like swinging an ax to get those things out of the ground. The bulbs really were embedded.

I held the hoe differently than I did the trimmers so it didn't bother the blisters I already had. I could tell I was using other muscles I hadn't used the previous two days. The weather was cool and it felt good working up a sweat.

I started tackling the tall grass. That stuff was really tough to dig out. I couldn't believe what an extensive root system it has. Everything was going great until I felt a pinch and looked down at my feet. YIKES!! FIRE ANTS!!

I hurried and got away from that area. That brought this workout to an end. It was too late though. They had already bitten me on both feet in several places. I itch so bad from these bites. They get fire red and swell up so bad.

I see today I have 6 bites on my left foot and 2 bites on my right foot. I didn't sleep very last night. I don't know why, but it seems after the lights go out, they itch even more. I spent have the night scratching my feet.

I'm so mad at myself. This is my third experience with fire ants. I told my mom I was not going to go outside anymore without socks and shoes on after my second experience. I didn't follow my own advice this time and only had on my clogs. Hopefully, the third time is the charm.

(I said to myself, "Will I ever learn?"

Off to the medicine cabinet to find some more itch medicine.

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[Source: Fatty Weight Loss]

Fixing Car = Puppy Rescue

Yesterday I had to take my car to the shop to get two windows fixed. (I love my power windows until they quit working.) When I got there, a cute little beagle puppy came out of the bushes to great me. He was wagging his tail like we were long lost buddies.

The shop owner explained someone had dumped the puppy off a few days earlier and it had taken up residence in the hedges in front of the shop. The building has a big overhang so it offered cover for the dog. He said every morning they got the dog a sausage biscuit from McDonald's. The owner told us the guy that brings them car parts was suppose to pick the dog up on Friday. I was glad to hear it was getting a good home.

At 4:45, the shop called to tell me my car was done. We had to hurry to pick it up before they closed at 5:00pm. Of course, the little puppy came out of the bushes to greet me. Those big brown eyes just melted my heart. I told the office girl I was going to come back with some food and water for the dog.

At 5:30, my husband and I went back with goodies for the dog and a rug for him to sleep on. He started eating that food so fast. I was afraid he would get a tummy ache. I felt better when I left knowing he had food, water, and a rug to sleep on.

Low and behold, last night severe storm warnings as well as a tornado warning was in effect for our area. I was so worried about the puppy. At 10:00 pm last night, my husband and I jumped in the car to go rescue the little guy. Again, he was so happy to see us. He loved riding in the car.

As soon as we got home, my husband put him in the tub and gave him a bath. He stood there so quietly. He seemed to enjoy getting clean. Wow...talk about smelling better.

We own two dogs. Meadow, the 3 year old german shephard/collie mix....didn't care for the puppy. Sara, the 9 month old, she loved the puppy. The two of the played and played and played. I had an extra doggie bed and set it up in the kitchen for the puppy. Finally about midnight I got all the dogs settled down. The puppy slept like a baby.

This morning the sky is blue and the sun is shining. My husband took the dog back to the shop before it opened. I'm going to check later this afternoon to see if that guy picked up the puppy. I want to make sure it has a home.

I knew there was some reason I picked that shop out of all that are in the area. It was to help that little puppy I named Kelly after my grandpa. I may never see him but I'll always remember those cute eyes and that wagging tail.

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