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  1. Also, I've been eyeing some ruck plates. I've been hearing about this for a while but haven't taken the plunge, but yesterday I was listening to a podcast and they were talking about how rucking helps with bone density for women and I'm sold. I'm buying plates this weekend!
  2. I don't have a tilt table but I know what I have to do I had just slacked on it! I've been doing well since January so I thought a lazy week would be ok. I had PMS, the weather was crap, and I got sucked into a book series, alas that was a bad decision. I had probably 5 -7 days where I struggled with some pain and lack of mobility. I thought I'd just increase the walking and mobility and it would go away after a day or two but it didn't. Thursday morning I decided I had to get serious because it was lingering so I got out the foam roller at the end of my mobility workout. Lo and behold Friday I could walk without issue when I woke up, despite the fact, that I had at least 6 hours of driving on Thursday. I know when I added foam rolling to my moblity work in January it was another step ahead in recovery but I had slacked on using it. Using a foam roller is unpleasant. This is a reminder that I need to keep it in my routine. With my mobility my focus is on my hip flexors, with my foam rolling the focus is on my IT band. So my recovery plan is-- - no laying around unless sleeping; minimal sitting- if I do sit try to keep to the floor or hard chairs -13k+ steps a day - mobility work morning and evening- minimum hit the hip flexors with the low lunge and the couch stretch (on the floor against the couch or foot stool) - foam rolling- IT band and also the hip flexors and hamstrings if I have time Goodness Laura, you can't catch a break. I hope recovery goes well. It's just walking and mobility for me as far as exercise. We're also working outside on the shop. I'm just a fetch it mostly so lots of low level movement.
  3. They can take babysitting courses at 12 and up here and we have no specific laws about what age children can be left alone. So, I'd say any age after 12 is pretty safe. I started leaving my youngest alone around 10.5 or so, usually at least one big sister is with her but there have been times when she's been on her own.
  4. I'm in the midst of a sciatica flare. It's the worst I've had in many months so I'm in emergency mode here. I feel the worst when I wake up in the morning- taking quite a bit of walking to work it out and be able to move normally. At night when I lie down I have nerve spasms. I've banned myself from the couch. I've cut out the lower body strength training- even body weight. I'm doing mobility multiple times a day. As soon as I wake up I'm pacing around the house and am aiming for multiple walks a day. I'm doing some foam rolling too. I've got to get this under control well before vacation.
  5. I agree ladies! It is discouraging at times but that means that we are continuing to strive for improvement and that's ok too (IMO!). (hugs) Great job!
  6. I haven't updated in forever. I finally have a slower week. Ya! Last week I got 3 strength training- 2 sessions of pickleball, some walks, and daily mobility. The last 2 weeks I haven't walked enough and although I have kept up daily mobility I haven't done as much and it caught up to me last week. I had a flare of my sciatica so I've increased my mobility again and am working on increasing walking again. My hormones are being stupid and my energy is down so I'm having to push myself right now.
  7. I have no words of wisdoms but lots of good thoughts for you.
  8. We used an RFID-blocking passport/money holder that went under our clothes in really busy places. Dh had one that he wore on his neck and hit around his belly. I wore one that went around my waist. We didn't have any issues. I have a small crossbody purse that I use in less crowded areas that I will keep on the front of me if I'm worried. ITA with the suggestion to only bring your passport when it is needed. We take at least 2 different credit cards with different banks and keep one back wherever we are staying just in case (although this has not been needed).
  9. I got in 78.34 hours for February. We had some lovely weather and started doing school outside most days. My original goal for March was 50 but I'm adjusting that to 100. We'll see how I do!
  10. Lots of hugs. I hope that the MRI gives you an answer and a path forward. I hope that you do not need surgery but if you do best find that out! TBH it was very difficult for me. You guys know how much I whined here. I sure won't pretend that I was a model of acceptance. I had to drastically reduce my time here for a long time because I found it too hard to read about things I couldn't do. I was also busy adjusting to a new job so that was helpful to get my mind off of things. I couldn't get any sort of peace until I stopped focusing on *when* I would get better. It was much better for me emotionally to celebrate the improvements, no matter how small- improvements in mobility, pain levels, day-to-day tasks, how much time I could tolerate sitting in the car etc. I also came to see that bad days don't mean I'm back where I started. You've had a lot of travel time lately there has probably been a flare due to this - keep this in mind (any time I had sitting very much I'd flare- I also flared with lower body strength work for many months, some positions I couldn't do at all- biking, for example, was right out). I also realize now this will be something that I need to watch. We know that sitting is bad for us but evidently for some of us we feel those effects more quickly and easily. I also have an awareness that there is some laxity in my joints that is likely playing a part in this. I'm trying to stay focused now on doing the things my body needs (walking, mobility, strong core) so I don't have another flare.
  11. Check out some bodyweight routines for your next travels- that way you can do some strength training without the weights. Nerd Fitness has a a few on their website and it's simple so you can just memorize it. @Harriet Vane I agree with the ladies, take it easy. I think some stretching and really slow and easy walking is good but not much more. Prayers for a quick recovery. ------------------------------ It's been a icky week. PMS and my period have knocked me down flat. Between busyness and fatigue, I didn't manage much. I eeked out my strength workouts and a tiny bit of mobility but have failed dismally on steps. I have got to get my steps up today my body is revolting. No pickleball this week- inside is closed and we've had terrible winds outside. Today- some strength & mobility and a walk
  12. I'm so happy for your family 🧡
  13. Yesterday- am upperbody strength- 30 min & 6.5ish mile hike+ short mobility. We wanted to do more but I wasn't feeling very spunky with not sleeping well. Today lower body strength- 30 min & short mobility - should get some pickleball later.
  14. Lovely photos Laura! @wintermom where's your photos? Weekly wrap-up; 3 days strength; 2 days pickleball; daily mobility of some sort Several walks- average - 13 k steps with 14 hours exercise and lots of outside time Today's plan - hike- 6-12? Not sure yet. Might do strength today not sure.
  15. @wintermom and @Laura Corin I hope you ladies have a wonderful time on your vacations. I bet it is nice for both of you to get away to a sunny locale. Yesterday- strength + mobility; 1 hr 20 min pickleball; I think I took a walk lol. I ended the day right at 10k steps. Today- started with 10 min mobility and 2.5 ish mile walk. Going to the city for dd's appointment and might hit the zoo.
  16. Thank you all for sharing I'm enjoying the answers. What is your current favorite podcast, blog, or person you follow? I just started listening to podcasts regularly. I was a bit of a curmudgeon about the whole idea for the longest time until it occurred to me that they are a lot like talk radio. I used to listen to talk radio every morning until they changed the line-up. So far I like-- ChooseFI- This one is about finances, financial independence to be specific. I have been in this Facebook group for years but just started listening to their podcast. While I've been learning about the FI/FIRE movement for years I've felt difficulty relating. Listening to rich people talk about how it's so easy just to save 50-90% of your salary when they are making 100k/200k+ as single people isn't very relatable when we're making 60 as a family of 6. However, the movement at least this corner of it, has lost its religiosity. They have also embraced the fact that while we have to prepare for the future we also need to live now and our money habits should match our priorities, not some dudes online who live different lives. 1000 Hours Outside- I thought this would be narrow in focus but although the primary focus is on getting our kids outside she weaves in so many other topics. She does really interesting author interviews about nature, parenting, motherhood, exercise, mental health, etc. What was your favorite book last year- fiction and/or non-fiction? Last year was such a whirlwind. I didn't read much and remember even less. I scrolled through my library emails to jog my memory. I loved Untangled (non-fiction). This was recommended here and discusses parenting teenage girls. I felt her advice and information was spot on. Most of the things I already do but she gave me a different perspective on some points. Favorite purchase last year I'd say new walking/hiking shoes. I've been looking for some for a few years since my last ones bit the dust. I've tried on and returned so many pairs. I finally tried the Altras and I LOVE them so much. They were pretty cheap too since I picked up the last season's model. Best life hack In the evening when I'm relaxing I do some mobility moves on the floor. Trust me!!!! Your body will thank you. Try some youtube videos (Nourish Move Love has a few different ones I really like one 5 min one that has great modifications) to learn some moves and then you can do them watching tv. Biggest regret - this was a financial podcast so it was my biggest financial regret but I think it's best to open it up for interpretation Letting fear stop me- the trip to Rome we didn't take before kids, the local Master's program I didn't do before it ended. What did you do to make your life easier this year? I made everyone in the house help more with tasks, including dh. The kids started helping with meals years ago but I'd loosened up on it and needed to adjust things now that dd3 was older and ds wasn't around as much. I threw dh on the cooking rotation too. I started making monthly meal plans over a year ago and now I have them each think of things to cook for their nights so I'm only coming up with 3 nights a week and one of those I aim for leftovers. High point of last year Hmmm of the top of my head we did a short family vaca to the city. We all loved the little animal farm and staying up late for the corpse flower.
  17. Have a wonderful trip! (we had a terrible time in Paris with signage)
  18. Hugs! Parenting teens is hard. The teenage social scene is very, very hard.
  19. I heard this on a podcast I liked and thought it would be fun to do here. I've got to post and run as I have to start the day but I'll come back to answer when I have time. I look forward to reading the answers. Pick and choose what you want to answer! What is your current favorite podcast, blog, or person you follow? What was your favorite book last year- fiction and/or non-fiction? Favorite purchase last year Best life hack Biggest regret - this was a financial podcast so it was my biggest financial regret but I think it's best to open it up for interpretation What did you do to make your life easier this year? High point of last year Related:
  20. Dd1 hears from others that it must be nice to spend Daddy's money. It's nice to be rich yada yada. She's not sure exactly where that has come from. We do not live in a fancy neighborhood with a fancy house. It is newer but modest in design and size (1650 upstairs +1150 downstairs). She dresses pretty nice but buys most things used and pays for it herself. My clothing budget isn't high so anything extra she pays for with her own money. We just had a convo yesterday about people's perceptions. I think it is good to reinforce looking rich and being rich are not the same thing. Most of us cannot afford to be both. Having financial security is much more important than status symbols and don't be fooled by thinking people have more money by what they buy. I'm trying to reinforce to her those points. Fingers crossed that they stick. It is a good lesson that looks are deceiving. Awwww thanks! Afford is a strange word. Yes, unless we're Bill Gates we've all got to make choices and often it is not cut and dry.
  21. We do lots of walks but I only occasionally ruck, just when I need supplies because it's longer. I keep meaning to make this a regular occurrence. Thanks for the motivation. I'm still easing back into using weights for my lower body since recovering from my energy. You'll find that generally bigger muscle groups are stronger and you can use heavier weights- so rows, chest, and lower body. Smaller muscle groups like the triceps, biceps, and shoulders you can't use as much. -------------------------------- Tuesday- full body strength+ mobilty 40 min; 1 hr 45 pickleball; 2 mile walk + 1+ ish mile hike Today- mobility + walk?? I've got to go out of town this afternoon for a kid's appointment so I'll be short on time. I'm planning a walk this morning and maybe another while the kids have activities tonight.
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