Daily Archives: October 25, 2011

Special Delivery!

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I woke up this morning and am feeling much, much better than the last two days. I think this headcold will be sticking with me through a bit, but I can handle it.

However, note to self: Chinese is not the best thing to indulge in on a post-flu empty stomach. Phew! My stomach ache came flying back at me in a hurry!

This morning I was feeling a little smarter.

Breakfast:

No worries, that’s not evil coffee in there, it was hot tea. Hot/warm liquids work wonders on sore throats and colds in my opinion.

I had a chance to stop by my mailbox and pick up my mail this morning. I was expecting a package.

You know what this means…

It had arrived! I stopped by my apt office to pick it up.

Any guesses as to what it is?

 

A Tripod for my flip Cam!

Look forward to short video clips on how to’s and tips coming soon! :) Thanks to the wonderful flippin’ (no pun intended) tripod.

Now, the package I wasn’t expecting:

A package full of pictures of my nieces and nephew and a special work of art from my niece! Que the “awww’s” and “ohhs”.

Heart warming and totally made my day!

Sometimes I wonder if my apartment managers are miracle workers:

Seriously? Rock on! 

Well, I’m off to work again. Thank goodness I didn’t have to work this past weekend! Hopefully I’ll make it through the day ok!

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Shape ups or Ship outs?

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A few months back after ALOT of deliberation and asking around, I finally decided to purchase the “Sketcher’s Shape-Ups”. I had literally heard an earful on the shoes and wanted to try them out for myself. Afterall, how can you voice your opinion when you haven’t tried them out for yourself?

I have been wearing mine to work almost everyday  for a few months. I  figured I now have enough experience wearing them to voice my opinion on them.

 Many have said that they look “ugly”, are “uncomfortable”, or “don’t do what they’re supposed to do”. I tried mine out and wore them for a day and I could tell that my calf muscles were getting a workout and were slightly sore the next day. I didn’t think that the shoes were the “most” attractive either, but I have to say that they have grown on me.

I also wanted to share with some of you that there are more than one kind of the shape-ups. I got the sf-shapeups-which are said to be able to be ran in. However, I would NOT try to run in them. I just don’t feel like they are the best running shoes to run in.

On the contrary, I feel that the shoes are VERY comfortable and would recommend them to anyone.  Buying them to replace your tennis shoes/sneakers? I don’t reccommend them. They were a little weird to get used to walking in, but after a while, I didn’t notice that I was walking in them anymore.

If you are looking to “lose weight”, “walk off those extra pounds”, and ”get toned” I’m afraid you’ll be a little disappointed. Yes, I think they did have a positive effect on my muscles especially my calves, but not enough to make a drastic change. 

I think people assume you can walk anywhere and do anything in the shoes and this is when they get disappointed.

Just a little opinion blurb. :)

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This weekend flu by!

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I woke up Sunday morning with a terrible sore throat and an upset stomach.  I don’t know if it has to do with the fact that I got the flu shot last Friday, my seasonal allergies, or from installing the insulation. (I was wearing safety glasses, a mask, and a protective barrier.) A mixture of all combined? I’m not sure.

Now that I have a head cold as well, it got me thinking.

Can I exercise when I’m sick?

The general consensus is that if your cold is above the neck (i.e. congestion), you’re okay to run.

“This view is supported by research done at Ball State University by Tom Weidner, Ph.D., director of athletic training research. In one study, Weidner took two groups of 30 runners each and inoculated them with the common cold. One group ran 30 to 40 minutes every day for a week. The other group was sedentary. According to Weidner, “the two groups didn’t differ in the length or severity of their colds.” In another study, he found that running with a cold didn’t compromise performance. He concluded that running with a head cold–as long as you don’t push beyond accustomed workouts–is beneficial in maintaining fitness and psychological well-being.” (Source)

HOWEVER, if you have a sinus infection, you should NOT run.  Despite the fact that sinus infections are “above the neck,” running with a sinus infection can create pneumonia or respiratory distress. (Source)

 

Other doctors believe you should balance the “above the neck” rule with the temperature rule:  if your temperature is above 99 degrees, you shouldn’t run.

I think I’m going to take it easy for a bit.

 

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New Gear!

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I had to work friday so before I headed off to work I made some steamed greens and whole wheat blueberry muffins.

For lunch I had steamed greens and a muffin.

Have you ever had?

It is A-MAZING! It tastes  so good and is good for you. Try it! :)

I normally try to pack myself a dinner for work. Friday’s lunch consisted of leftover steamed collard greens, leftover peanut noodles, and some red grapes.

Do sunsets get any better than this?

I had this weekend off, so saturday we (my significant other and I), headed over to his parents place to continue re-doing their bathroom. I got involved with the installation of insulation (:p haha). Then later that night, we headed off to visit some friends who have moved a ways away due to a job opportunity.

We had planned on seeing some haunted houses, but by the time the man and I had arrived, it was too late. So while the others finished up going through the haunted houses, we opted out to go play lazertag and bowling at a local arcade while we waited for our friends to finish up. 

The main reason why we went out to visit them is because they had got a great deal on a kayak for us. I wish I would have pictures for you, but it was dark out by the time we got to see it.

However, they did also send us home with a hiking backpack!

 I picked up hiking with the significant other right after we met. This past summer I went camping for the very first time in my life. I loved it!

 So I’m excited to get my very own pack!

Thank you Pat and Janis!

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