Pentagenarians & Beyond: W/B 6/5

I've gone to different yoga classes with 5 different instructors. most places (around here) offer a first class free. I showed up one day expecting to be a stranger. everyone was nice and even "knew" 2 people there. I didn't want to be in a class filled with 20-somethings so weekday mornings are best. the weekend/evening classes tend to be larger with more young people. The instructor sets the tone/type of yoga, how strenuous, how "serious" etc. my current instructor is by far the best I've had. she's 40-ish and in terrific shape, does not stick to easy. most of the group 40-65 but we're not wimps! and we have a lot of fun.
I tried to get friends to try yoga with me but never could get anyone so went by myself. I mean, how bad could it be?? I'm glad I gave it a try. I had tried at home with tapes but didn't feel like I accomplished anything. I don't have a mirror and never could tell if I was doing things correctly.

yesterday was a great class. later I did bike and treadmill. we have a long weekend so I won't be around until probably thursday. we're going east, camping and mt biking and hiking.

Deb, nice trick getting the only non AC cab! Glad you had a good trip. Too bad DH is still suffering. the "ear rocks" we were talking about last week are a pretty common problem that causes vertigo. there's something called the Epley maneuver where the doctor would rotate his head in a certain pattern. this moves the particles in the semicircular canals from where they are to somewhere else. I don't know why the particles cause vertigo, but it might be worth asking about. sometimes it needs to be repeated a couple times but it's not invasive or complicated. Hope he can get to see a new ENT person if it's not better.

Good news on a puppy too.

my cholesterol has crept up too, the HDL(good) is quite high. the LDL (bad) is low so I'm not worried and my diet is good. gotta go...more later.
 
Yes, Lynda .... tifting? what's that?
Joan hope Disneyworld is going well. I don't envy you, Florida in june... how hot is that? sounds like the whole east coast is cooking right now. I'm so wimpy... 80 degrees is sweltering to me. I start lying down in front of the AC with a cold compress if it gets much warmer than that.

A doe walked out of the trees in our yard with 2 tiny spotted fawns. so cute. little eating machines but so darn adorable.

so my project today is figure out what we're going to eat for the next 5 days and get all prepared or at least packed. I try to cook things ahead, or make sauces & dressings so I don't need to drag big food containers. lots of chopping, mixing, and loading the frig. we won't be too far from a store but it's much easier to make things ahead.
 
Hi Deb, Josie, Joan, Cathy, and Valerie--

This morning I did Skinny Sculpt (45 min.).

TIFT is for taking it from the top, which can get really old and boring once you know the choreo.

Love Central Park, Deb. Lots of interesting statues, beautiful spots to picnic and walk. Also love NYC, although it just seems to get more and more expensive. That's great news about a new puppy!

We have some guests staying with us this weekend--both alums and friends. Looking forward to seeing them, visiting.

Have a great weekend ladies!
 
Happy Friday!

Tomorrow I will be volunteering at the Aids Life Cycle closing ceremonies. I can't believe a whole year has gone by since I did the ride. I signed up for next year and can't wait to start training for it. I need a goal to keep myself motivated.

I will probably go spinning before I go to the ceremonies. My shift is form 12 to 6:00 Pm and then, I will be going to dinner with my ridding team.

Deb, did you go to Rosie O'Grady’s for your steak? I'm glad that you are getting a new puppy.

Joan, I hope that you are having fund in Florida.

Valerie, have a great trip.

Garance, my son can be called on deployment still if he is needed. I eat oatmeal every day, but it did not make any difference this time. The day that I went for my blood work was after the 3 day holyday and I had eaten too much red meat that weekend. So, I think that had a lot to do with it.

Well ladies, have a great weekend.

Josie
 

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