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Have you tried something new lately?
I finally went back to the gym for the first time in about a month and have gotten back to eating right this week too! Given that i'm recently engaged...i'm pretty motivated right now I guess. I really want to try some new things and get more active this summer. Not just to lose weight, but to become more well rounded and healthy.
This morning there was a groupon for a local hot yoga studio. It's super close to my house, and although I love yoga...i've never been brave enough to try hot yoga. It ended up coming to $2.90 a class for the deal, so I bought it! My first class will be this Sunday and I'm super excited.
I'm also thinking about purchasing a bicycle this spring. I'm not new to cycling, but I haven't had a bike since before college. There are tons of trails and parks close to my house, so I know I could put it to good use! Plus, my company reimburses each employee for $150 of fitness-related expenses each year...so I figure I can afford a decent bike with that.
So I just thought maybe i'd put this out to the board this morning. Have you tried anything new lately? A new food, a new hobby, a new activity? Is there something that's been on your mind that you might like to try? With spring just ramping up, i'm feeling the need to embrace change and start fresh...
This morning there was a groupon for a local hot yoga studio. It's super close to my house, and although I love yoga...i've never been brave enough to try hot yoga. It ended up coming to $2.90 a class for the deal, so I bought it! My first class will be this Sunday and I'm super excited.
I'm also thinking about purchasing a bicycle this spring. I'm not new to cycling, but I haven't had a bike since before college. There are tons of trails and parks close to my house, so I know I could put it to good use! Plus, my company reimburses each employee for $150 of fitness-related expenses each year...so I figure I can afford a decent bike with that.
So I just thought maybe i'd put this out to the board this morning. Have you tried anything new lately? A new food, a new hobby, a new activity? Is there something that's been on your mind that you might like to try? With spring just ramping up, i'm feeling the need to embrace change and start fresh...
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Re: Have you tried something new lately?
I'm also doing a little better at coming around here more often
AND I have an interview Wednesday! My company is closing and I'm trying to transfer to another one in a nearby town. I was so excited the director called, I can't tell you
I haz a planning bio
Jon told me to make sure I wear two sports bras so that I don't knock anyone out
Leia - I'd love your recommendations. I was looking at a Schwinn mountain bike online...It's only $149 on sale at Walmart and seemed to be a good deal. I don't need anything impressive, but I want my purchase to last. What do you think? http://www.walmart.com/ip/Schwinn-Sidewinder-26-Ladies-Mountain-Bike/16913453
Lennon - as always, i'm impressed. Let us know how your race goes!
Stillwell - BOSU is awesome. Thanks for the positive testimony on the hot yoga...it's good to hear that others enjoy it!
Blue - WOOHOO on your interview! I'll keep my fingers crossed for ya!
Stina - I hope your bootcamp is awesome. I love groupon deals!!
Still here and still fabulous!
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Married! May 27th, 2012
[QUOTE]I am moving to another country and trying a new language. I am so nervous! Lol What is Hot yoga?
Posted by ravenray[/QUOTE]
What country and what language?!
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Have you tried something new lately? : What country and what language?!
Posted by MidniteRae[/QUOTE]
Germany! And German. I've taken a year at college but I am still terrible.
Married! May 27th, 2012
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Have you tried something new lately? : Germany! And German. I've taken a year at college but I am still terrible.
Posted by ravenray[/QUOTE]
How long are you planning to be there? I think being there will help you learn the language. That is exciting!
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Have you tried something new lately? : How long are you planning to be there? I think being there will help you learn the language. That is exciting!
Posted by MidniteRae[/QUOTE]
3 months! Ya and I am going to try to speak as much German as possible. But I am a worrier.
Married! May 27th, 2012
I want to learn how to cook meat stuffs for when the BF & I move in together so I can cook meals for him. I've never cooked meat before, so it will be a huge challenge with a lot to learn....
Ravenray - German was my minor in college and I really wish I would have done some sort of study abroad with it. Since I graduated 4 years ago, I feel like I've forgotten so much of the language. I'm sure you'll be fine!
[QUOTE]<strong>Yesterday I tried tofurkey for the first time. Well it was sausages made by the tofurkey brand. I've been a vegetarian for over 6 years and I finally got around to them. They were delish</strong>! Ravenray - German was my minor in college and I really wish I would have done some sort of study abroad with it. Since I graduated 4 years ago, I feel like I've forgotten so much of the language. I'm sure you'll be fine!
Posted by lovelyheather[/QUOTE]
I love their sausages. I made one of my favorite recipes with them on Monday.
2 veggie sausage links
3 med- small potatoes
1 large apples
fry up sausge with 3 tablespoons of butter, then add apples and potato cut up, add 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and 3 teaspoons of sugar. It is sooo good and so easy.</p><p>Just though I would share.
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[QUOTE]Thanks, danser!
Posted by lovelyheather[/QUOTE]
No problem! If you have any good recipes let me know.
Have you ever tried the light life smart bacon? We use it to make BLTs and we add avocado to them. Avocado on a BLT is the best thing ever! Meat eaters are welcome to try this too
[QUOTE] Leia - I'd love your recommendations. I was looking at a Schwinn mountain bike online...It's only $149 on sale at Walmart and seemed to be a good deal. I don't need anything impressive, but I want my purchase to last. What do you think? <a href="http://www.walmart.com/ip/Schwinn-Sidewinder-26-Ladies-Mountain-Bike/16913453" rel="nofollow">http://www.walmart.com/ip/Schwinn-Sidewinder-26-Ladies-Mountain-Bike/16913453</a>
Posted by allusive007[/QUOTE]
That should do well if you're not going to do crazy hills or anything. Those look like the same kind of twist shifters as my old bike, and I liked them other than one gear being a little out of alignment. I recommend trying the bike out in a store if you can. Different manufacturers have different distances from the seat and handlebars, so some may fit more comfortably than others. You can also customize pieces, as needed. I bought a new handlebar stem to get my handlebars a little higher. The beauty of Walmart is that you can return it if it doesn't work for you.
The problem I found with bikes is that there's a sub-$200 market and a $400+ market. There's little inbetween. I ended up getting a $400 Diamondback Lux Trail from REI. That gives you a lighter weight frame, disc brakes, an adjustable fork, and higher-end shifters. I didn't really want to spend that much, but I decided I liked disc brakes, which have better stopping power than V-brakes. $400 was the minimum to get disc brakes.
I haz a planning bio
"Sell crazy someplace else. We're all stocked up here."