Michele It was called " The Partner". I forgot my book so luckily there were some English books in the finca. I also read another book which was a really nice, simple read called " A Lovesome Thing" by Prue Leith. Its a book I would never have bought for myself, but turned out to be really okay and very enjoyable. Especially on vacation!

I ate today the flakes. But I can eat the sticks too.

It rained yesterday late afternoon, but the sun is out again today! Yippee!

Hey, do you guys know Pampered Chef? I had a few parties back in the days and I found out its available here. So I am hosting a party in a few weeks. Hopefully I get a nice turnout because then I get lots of " hostess gifts"

I am glad to find another Pampered Chef fan here. I have to admit, I when I heard it was available here, I thought that I wanted to be the first one to have a party before word got around!




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Oh, I love Pampered Chef too! Do you think us Americans can order from you Michelle? I've read 90% of the Grisham books - he's got a new one coming out next month I believe.

Last night I started my cross training with 3 reps of 15 of the following:

Front Raises
Shoulder Press
Lateral Raises
Dumbell Curls
Tricep Extensions
Bench Step Ups
Lunges
Butt Blasters

I was awake at 4 a.m. today - WTF?? So at 4:30 I got up and got ready for a run. I'll probably be asleep at my desk later on!! Brinkley and I were out for a very warm (74) and humid 5 miler. Ugh - my heart rate was all over the place and I don't even use a heart monitor. After 3 miles we started taking regular walk breaks. I knew the run was as hard on Brinkley as it was on me. Averaged 10:17 pace.

300 crunches this morning.

Talked with my neighbor last night and I think we are both going to do the Grand Rapids 1/2 marathon the end of October. I think she'll push me to to better - and it better be cooler out by then!!

Cheers!

~Mary

Ha! I have the Today Show on TV and who is on?? John Grisham plugging his new book "Playing for Pizza".

Morning all ~~ Ok, I think I have a moment to try to catch up.

Mary Nice job on your race and then to run 4 miles and play golf - you are a fitness machine my friend!! I know exactly what those are and love them, they really do work the tush although I don't know what they are really called either. If you raise your leg and then swing your thigh out to the side (like a dog on a fire hydrant) it seriously works the inside of the leg!! Can you believe this late summer we are having? It will be over soon, I'm sure.

{b]Michelle[/b] Good for you for walking as a family in the Race for a Cure. I don't know how you stay up til 11 + and then get up that early. I could never do it. I get up very early every day but I'm in bed early too. Boo Boo is cute. I'm sorry about Baby. They are our families and we miss them as such!! Oh and by the way, hauling mulch is totally a workout!

Michele I'm pretty much a Pampered Chef Junkie - have almost everything they sell other than maybe the pans although I would love to have those too. How does Fitday work?

Becky Sounds like the wedding was fun - even though you were sick. I'm with you, I dance from right after dinner until they are kicking us out of the place - way more fun that way!!!

Melanie I sorry to hear that the funeral was so weird but it is done now and you and Jason can move on. It does sound like you were able to enjoy the rest of the weekend. Good for you.

Now for me... Last week I did pretty good with my workouts but my food was not so great. I've been making some lousy choices lately but whatever, I'll get over it. Saturday morning I agreed to meet Rontell and work out with this girl. She is a bit overweight (not that I'm all skinny but she's more in the beginning of her journey) and has been afraid to workout with anyone else because she doesn't think she can keep up. So, ok, I decide that I'll do a serious run before my workout with her so that I'll be somewhat tired and therefore more at her pace. Well, I ran 1.5 in 18:30 minutes (don't ask) and then went to work out with her. We start off and every set she is finishing before me, way before me. I pay closer attention and realize that she is not doing full sets. So I'm like whatever honey - and I kick it up to my normal pace for the remainder of the workout. Needless to say I was beat when I was done. Sunday morning I ran 5.5 - with my pace consistently maintained at 10:00. The run felt really, really good but afterward my knee was sore. Yet again another example of overdoing it!! When will I learn. Yesterday was belly dancing - which I think I'm getting kinda good at!! and this morning was a workout with Rontell. ok, I have to do some work but will be around later...