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Diana3271 · 10-19-21, 09:57 PM

Hi Everyone!

Got the new phone set up, but I need to address a couple quirky things. Just for laughs I removed the old glass cover. Everything was fine until I dropped it. It was sticky so I couldn't clean it off. I put it on the new phone but it's dirty. I will probably have to get a new one. Then I accidentally signed up for their cloud. It's free for 30 days but I don't want it. So I need to figure that out.

Check-In: 1 hour walk and CS 1023 Lengthen and Strengthen Core

Have a Blessed evening!

monterey vidiot · 10-19-21, 11:05 PM

Thanks all for prayers and healing thoughts for (the other) Diana. Lynn, yes, a fractured vertebra (C-5 IIRC). It's worrisome that she sometimes has trouble swallowing or breathing. I hope the MRI will lead to some helpful diagnosis and treatment.

I went to a funeral today in San Jose. Bertha's husband of 68 years was the dearly departed. She's a soprano in the San Jose choir and had requested that the San Jose choir sing Mozart's Ave Verum Corpus. There were at least 20 of us who did. It wasn't my kind of ceremony (Roman Catholic Mass of Christian Burial) but it was very well done. The priest explained things like the meaning of putting a blanket on the casket and the incense. Bertha, age 95, sang Ave Maria. I was impressed. She still has her high notes and pitch was not a problem. Plus I can't imagine that I could get through a solo at a funeral of someone I loved that much, without crying.

I was pretty well exhausted from over 3 hours of driving. Traffic was awful on the way there.
No workout for me today.

Diana3271 · 10-20-21, 07:37 AM

Good Morning, Everyone!

Steps for yesterday: 11,585

Have a Blessed day and stay safe and healthy!

lynnf · 10-20-21, 08:30 AM

barre 3 -- after vowing I wouldn't do their strength training ones, I did one and it was quite good and challenging. Three sets of alternating upper and lower body with plenty of time to do weight adjustment and good exercise choices. They seem to be improving in this area.

Diana, sounds like time for a new phone cover. But all in all the transition seems to be going with a minimum of drama. Usually tech changes involve way more drama, so that's good.

Cynthia, neck fractures are so scary. Sending all best wishes and prayers for Diana's recovery. And yes, singing at the funeral of a loved one seems amazing. I am contemplating my speech at the ceremony for the unveiling of my dad's grave marker and not sure I will be able to get it out without breaking down, so I told DH to be ready to back me up with a speech or prayer just in case. And it's been months now. Last time we went to the grave I wasn't really able to get through the psalm reading. But to sing...no way.

seabliss · 10-20-21, 02:15 PM

Today I did a 25-minute upper body strength workout from Zanna van Dijk. This one was on her Instagram TV, which is where she's posting most new workouts rather than Youtube. I don't know the strategy behind this, but I prefer Youtube because I can use it on TV better (and it's wide instead of tall on the screen). But it was a good workout.

Diana, great about the phone! Definitely get a new screen saver. They are cheap and a dirty one can scratch your actual screen.

Lynn, sounds like a good strength workout from barre 3.

Cynthia, interesting about the funeral, and impressive about the widow's singing.

monterey vidiot · 10-20-21, 04:50 PM

Another Fe Fit barre workout. I had the set years ago but didn't keep it. 2 weeks ago I stumbled upon one of their barre workouts on youtube. I liked it so much I went hunting for the DVDs, which I found on ebay - a complete set (no gear or paperwork, but all the DVDs in original case) for $9.99. All the Fe Fit workouts are about a half hour, which is my comfort zone. In a week or 2 I'll start doing my Dailey Method DVDs in preparation for my barre retreat with Jill Dailey.

Diana3271 · 10-20-21, 09:15 PM

HI Everyone!

Check-In: Outdoor walk before church

Have a Blessed evening!

Diana3271 · 10-21-21, 09:01 AM

Good Morning, Everyone!

Steps for yesterday: 8,591

Have a Blessed day and stay safe and healthy!

seabliss · 10-21-21, 11:46 AM

Today I did a Heather Robertson lower body strength workout. I can make the one set of weights work for now, as long as I choose the right workouts. Thankful to have them and looking forward to my full collection.

We had an amazing lunch at a restaurant nearby with an older couple who comes to Portugal from Boston a few times a year. We are meeting a lot of people; mostly expats at this point, but hopefully we will develop friendships with some Portuguese natives later on. It is harder to do that.

Tomorrow is our anniversary. We'll find a romantic restaurant to enjoy some food together. We already took the trip to Europe, lol.

Diana3271 · 10-21-21, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by seabliss

Tomorrow is our anniversary. We'll find a romantic restaurant to enjoy some food together. We already took the trip to Europe, lol.

LOL

Happy Anniversary!

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10-19-21, 09:57 PM
Diana3271 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Carolina	Hi Everyone! Got the new phone set up, but I need to address a couple quirky things. Just for laughs I removed the old glass cover. Everything was fine until I dropped it. It was sticky so I couldn't clean it off. I put it on the new phone but it's dirty. I will probably have to get a new one. Then I accidentally signed up for their cloud. It's free for 30 days but I don't want it. So I need to figure that out. Check-In: 1 hour walk and CS 1023 Lengthen and Strengthen Core Have a Blessed evening! __________________ I started my most recent weight loss journey January 2008. I lost 1/2 of my starting body weight and entered into maintenance May 2011. Now the real work begins! You can fight it, or do what you've got to do to get it done. The choice is yours. ~Diana You have the rest of your life to get old. Stay young, as long as you can. ~Diana 10 Pound Slimdown Xtreme Graduate 02/12 Insanity Graduate - I actually survived! LM Combat 02/13 21 Day Fix Survivor! 6/14 Diana

10-19-21, 11:05 PM
monterey vidiot VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Monterey County, California	Thanks all for prayers and healing thoughts for (the other) Diana. Lynn, yes, a fractured vertebra (C-5 IIRC). It's worrisome that she sometimes has trouble swallowing or breathing. I hope the MRI will lead to some helpful diagnosis and treatment. I went to a funeral today in San Jose. Bertha's husband of 68 years was the dearly departed. She's a soprano in the San Jose choir and had requested that the San Jose choir sing Mozart's Ave Verum Corpus. There were at least 20 of us who did. It wasn't my kind of ceremony (Roman Catholic Mass of Christian Burial) but it was very well done. The priest explained things like the meaning of putting a blanket on the casket and the incense. Bertha, age 95, sang Ave Maria. I was impressed. She still has her high notes and pitch was not a problem. Plus I can't imagine that I could get through a solo at a funeral of someone I loved that much, without crying. I was pretty well exhausted from over 3 hours of driving. Traffic was awful on the way there. No workout for me today. __________________ "It takes work to change the shape of this muscle." Susan Harris in The Firm Vol. 1, talking about the triceps, in 1986 Still working on my triceps after all these years. ~Cynthia

10-20-21, 07:37 AM
Diana3271 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Carolina	Good Morning, Everyone! Steps for yesterday: 11,585 Have a Blessed day and stay safe and healthy! __________________ I started my most recent weight loss journey January 2008. I lost 1/2 of my starting body weight and entered into maintenance May 2011. Now the real work begins! You can fight it, or do what you've got to do to get it done. The choice is yours. ~Diana You have the rest of your life to get old. Stay young, as long as you can. ~Diana 10 Pound Slimdown Xtreme Graduate 02/12 Insanity Graduate - I actually survived! LM Combat 02/13 21 Day Fix Survivor! 6/14 Diana

10-20-21, 08:30 AM
lynnf Join Date: Mar 2003	barre 3 -- after vowing I wouldn't do their strength training ones, I did one and it was quite good and challenging. Three sets of alternating upper and lower body with plenty of time to do weight adjustment and good exercise choices. They seem to be improving in this area. Diana, sounds like time for a new phone cover. But all in all the transition seems to be going with a minimum of drama. Usually tech changes involve way more drama, so that's good. Cynthia, neck fractures are so scary. Sending all best wishes and prayers for Diana's recovery. And yes, singing at the funeral of a loved one seems amazing. I am contemplating my speech at the ceremony for the unveiling of my dad's grave marker and not sure I will be able to get it out without breaking down, so I told DH to be ready to back me up with a speech or prayer just in case. And it's been months now. Last time we went to the grave I wasn't really able to get through the psalm reading. But to sing...no way.

10-20-21, 02:15 PM
seabliss Join Date: Jun 2006	Today I did a 25-minute upper body strength workout from Zanna van Dijk. This one was on her Instagram TV, which is where she's posting most new workouts rather than Youtube. I don't know the strategy behind this, but I prefer Youtube because I can use it on TV better (and it's wide instead of tall on the screen). But it was a good workout. Diana, great about the phone! Definitely get a new screen saver. They are cheap and a dirty one can scratch your actual screen. Lynn, sounds like a good strength workout from barre 3. Cynthia, interesting about the funeral, and impressive about the widow's singing. __________________ Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined. - Thoreau

10-20-21, 04:50 PM
monterey vidiot VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Monterey County, California	Another Fe Fit barre workout. I had the set years ago but didn't keep it. 2 weeks ago I stumbled upon one of their barre workouts on youtube. I liked it so much I went hunting for the DVDs, which I found on ebay - a complete set (no gear or paperwork, but all the DVDs in original case) for $9.99. All the Fe Fit workouts are about a half hour, which is my comfort zone. In a week or 2 I'll start doing my Dailey Method DVDs in preparation for my barre retreat with Jill Dailey. __________________ "It takes work to change the shape of this muscle." Susan Harris in The Firm Vol. 1, talking about the triceps, in 1986 Still working on my triceps after all these years. ~Cynthia

10-20-21, 09:15 PM
Diana3271 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Carolina	HI Everyone! Check-In: Outdoor walk before church Have a Blessed evening! __________________ I started my most recent weight loss journey January 2008. I lost 1/2 of my starting body weight and entered into maintenance May 2011. Now the real work begins! You can fight it, or do what you've got to do to get it done. The choice is yours. ~Diana You have the rest of your life to get old. Stay young, as long as you can. ~Diana 10 Pound Slimdown Xtreme Graduate 02/12 Insanity Graduate - I actually survived! LM Combat 02/13 21 Day Fix Survivor! 6/14 Diana

10-21-21, 09:01 AM
Diana3271 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Carolina	Good Morning, Everyone! Steps for yesterday: 8,591 Have a Blessed day and stay safe and healthy! __________________ I started my most recent weight loss journey January 2008. I lost 1/2 of my starting body weight and entered into maintenance May 2011. Now the real work begins! You can fight it, or do what you've got to do to get it done. The choice is yours. ~Diana You have the rest of your life to get old. Stay young, as long as you can. ~Diana 10 Pound Slimdown Xtreme Graduate 02/12 Insanity Graduate - I actually survived! LM Combat 02/13 21 Day Fix Survivor! 6/14 Diana

10-21-21, 11:46 AM
seabliss Join Date: Jun 2006	Today I did a Heather Robertson lower body strength workout. I can make the one set of weights work for now, as long as I choose the right workouts. Thankful to have them and looking forward to my full collection. We had an amazing lunch at a restaurant nearby with an older couple who comes to Portugal from Boston a few times a year. We are meeting a lot of people; mostly expats at this point, but hopefully we will develop friendships with some Portuguese natives later on. It is harder to do that. Tomorrow is our anniversary. We'll find a romantic restaurant to enjoy some food together. We already took the trip to Europe, lol. __________________ Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined. - Thoreau