Greetings!
Thanks for letting me join you!
Maneera: I hear you on the effect of a traveling spouse! My DH works from home, and is really helpful with the two kids -- supervising homework, and picking them up from practice, etc. I'm quite spoiled.
Diana: I'm a planker, too. I just read an article about trying the plank palms up. Apparently, it shifts more of the effort to the core from the shoulders, arms and chest. It is more difficult, but I'm throwing it in there with my other variations.
I'm learning how to grocery shop in our new town (Trader Joe's is nearby, woohoo), and have started planning our meals more mindfully. After using WW online in the past, I made the switch to tracking with myfitnesspal and using my fitbit -- and I love it!
As for workouts, after years at a gym, I'm now working out at home as a financial decision. It's going fine though. In my current state of fitness, bodyweight exercises, along with tools like dumbells, bands, rollers and a Bosu ball, I'm able to challenge myself. 3 days a week I'm doing a 40 minute Circuit workout that I vary to keep myself interested. I'm walking or biking on the other days. Eventually, I'll need a bit more intensity in the cardio.
Sally: Cake is the bomb. It can explode the best of intentions!
She Dev: Happiest of birthdays to you! Celebration is good for the body and soul!
Kelly: Ouch! Hope you can get some relief quickly!
Anne: How wonderful to share your running time with DD! I love to bake myself. I'm trying to develop recipes for healthier treats, but an Apple cake is still a cake, even if it's made with oatmeal!
Off to walk. Gotta make that fitbit earn it's keep!