Starting September
Starting September simply
Steady steps and sure
Waiting, watching, walking
September thoughts are pure
Great-granddaughter grins
At a walk-athon with friends
Fund-raiser fun and frolicky
Tackling new trends
Love,
GG
Posts tagged ‘exercise’
I Can Enjoy Family Times
I CAN enjoy Fun Times with family …
and I DID!!
It’s been quite a week
Here I am with our “bonus daughter,” Laina, who lives in Maryland,
our grandson, Nick, and his mom, our daughter, DeDe,
both of whom flew here from Switzerland.
at Wasabi’s in Bozeman, Montana this weekend.
Yes, DeDe and I were there, too.
It’s a fun place!
Can you believe he ran (or walked when necessary)
for a total of 17 miles? Amazing!
but what fun he had eating the chocolate
from the 1st place medallion
that Elaina bought for him!!
Gotta keep movin’ to stay fit!
Fun times indeed!!
What do you do to stay fit?
“the kids” found other happy things to do –
like a day in Virginia City
and a trip to Yellowstone.
Here is Nick at our favorite brunch spot
in Bozeman:
Jam!
If you’re ever in our area,
you gotta be sure
to make this one of your stops!
was enhanced by “the pup!”
Kenny has loved all the company … extra playmates!
They leave to return to their homes tomorrow.
We are certainly going to miss them!
Who have you hosted in your home this summer/fall?
I hope you had as much fun with family as we did!
Off to bed now.
See ya tomorrow –
We’re going to the airport bright and early.
Good night!
Love,
JanBeek
Git Walkin’
This is the week to git walkin’ –
It’s time to git off m’ butt –
Time to leash the pup.
Git outta this home-bound rut!
So off to the park
On this beautiful day –
Git walkin’ before the sun
Warms too much and I wanna stay.
Git m’ hubby to come
And join me in the park.
We’ve got a gorgeous place –
Let’s go before it gits dark!
Take the pup to the river
And enjoy the midday sun.
Let the hubby walk her –
They’ll both have fun!
@Lion’s Club Park
With my trusty camera
I’ll git some photos fir ya.
Come walk a spell with me.
Come close – let me stir ya!
It’s a gorgeous blue-sky day.
There’s not another soul in sight.
We’ve got the park to ourselves –
The day looks mighty bright!
Ya gotta come in person
If you wanna read this sign –
Can’t tell ya about it
Not even the upper headline.
It’s so peaceful to be
In this place with only me
And my hubby and my dog.
Let’s sit a spell and just BE!
Didja bring along a snack?
We could sit here and eat.
Give our pup a treat
And get off our weary feet.
But, no that’s not why we came.
We came to just git walkin’ –
So git a move on, Jan,
And quit yer silly talkin’!
TazE says the day is heating up
So we gotta keep on movin’ –
Whistle a tune as you jog.
Exercise the dog and get groovin’!
Around the back side of the park
The scenery changes a lot.
Fields of baled hay and no shade –
Now it’s starting to get hot!
Don’t you love these round ones?
They were square in fields back home.
Things are done differently
When you git out and roam.
Looking beyond the hayfield,
You can see a ridge halfway up.
That’s where our place is located.
It’s a great neighborhood, yup!
Walking back into the shade
Of the tree-lined park, we see
A gazebo on the lawn out there.
Wanna come sit a spell now with me?
No, it’s heating up; let’s move.
I was surprised as I walked on
To see my friends from the Manor
Having a picnic out on the lawn.
That’s some of the folks
That I lead Bible Study with weekly.
When they saw me out of context,
Some greeted me quite meekly.
Isn’t it wonderful that friends
From our local nursing home
Can get into the van and travel
To the park and watch others roam?
When I saw a couple of the kids
From our neighborhood at play,
Their greetings were robust!
Their smiles and hugs made my day!
Time for a potty stop before
Heading home to get some rest.
I’m so grateful to the Lion’s Club
For their park. Kudos to Cherrie and the rest
Who work to keep it pristine.
It’s a gift to our community.
We plan to walk there most days.
Aren’t you glad today you joined me?
See ya tomorrow (God willing)
Love,
JanBeek
Walk with me
through the darkness.
Pick me up each time I fall.
You’ll bring light and erase the starkness!
(Love Randy’s invitation in the song below)
Ten Ways to Get a Handle on Weight
Do you often wish
That you could get a handle
On excessive weight?
I enjoy burgers –
Especially with french fries.
Eating’s the culprit!
The average person
Has gained fifteen pounds, they say
During this virus.
No, it’s not because
The average person’s pregnant!
It may be boredom!
Eating’s an escape
From these monotonous days
Of this pandemic.
So how do we control how much, when, and what we eat? And how do we motivate ourselves to get off the couch and get some exercise?
TOPS
Today was my first day back at TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensible)
https://www.tops.org/
since March 11th.
When this pandemic hit, we were not allowed to meet in our usual spot at the Madison Valley Medical Center. We were encouraged to stay home, socially distance, and sequester if needed to stop the spread of this disease. So we did.
Some experienced
Loneliness and depression.
We NEED connection!
But knowing that I
Would eventually go
Back to my TOPS helped.
I did not want to
Disappoint my friends at TOPS
When finally we’d meet.
And I I didn’t want
To balloon back up in weight
To where I once was.
TOPS helped me take off
Those excess pounds I had gained.
Friends encouraged me.
I needed to be
Accountable to my friends –
Weighing in each week.
Charms and ribbons helped
To keep me motivated.
Slowly losing weight!
Don’t try to rush it.
It is the gradual loss
That stays off of you.
Ribbons represent
The number of miles walked.
Exercise is king!
Watching what you eat
And when you plan your meals
Is also a key.
Eat colorfully!
Less on fruit, more on veggies,
And watch your portions!
“Mind Over Platter!”
That is an effective goal.
Use a smaller plate!
If the plate is small,
You can fill it easier –
It looks like a lot!
Don’t snack in between
On things that aren’t good for you!
Choose nuts or carrots!
Today at my TOPS,
After being gone for months,
I was the winner!
The biggest weight loss
Was only a couple pounds!
But I didn’t GAIN!
Each TOPS member is “Most Valuable”
So back to the title, “Ten Ways to Get a Handle on Weight”
Did you catch the main points?
Here they are:
- Watch what, how much and when you eat.
- Exercise Daily.
- Avoid boredom – stay connected!
- Join with friends who share your passion to remain fit.
- Remain accountable to that group of friends.
- Lose weight gradually, don’t rush it.
- Eat colorfully.
- Minimize snacking – and keep it healthy!
- Weigh-in weekly – keep a record.
- Believe in yourself. You can do it! Remain positive!!
Thanks for visiting
JanBeek
See ya tomorrow!
Scared of Getting Older?
Do we have an obsession with image? More concerned about the outside than the inside? As a nation… as a world?
Are you fed up with it? Do you feel it is robbing us of our sense of purpose and our wisdom?
These are some questions I gleaned from Scilla Elworthy, the elderly South African woman in the Ted Talk above:
Are you fully alive in your body? Do you have energy and attractiveness in your soul? Are you content with what is? Can you remove the mask, let the wrinkles show, and still like yourself?
Self-acceptance is a great, great gift!
Obsession with image is tiring… Yes, I believe that!
What makes you feel electric? Does the world see your energy? Do you have real aliveness?
Health, exercise, purpose, usefulness… those are the keys!
Many people struggle to find purpose in life. Scilla Elworthy said, “Most people fear pain and loneliness.”
We worry about what will happen when we are no longer able to care for ourselves and must rely on other people.
Dementia is a real fear for me. My mother was diagnosed with it before she died. My sister is in a home today – a nursing home – being cared for because she has Alzheimer’s. It is in my family. Is it in my future? I cannot dwell on that! I must live in the NOW and love myself so I can love others. The keys are:
- gratitude,
- prayer and meditation,
- time in nature… being outside with things that are alive
What about death? It is inevitable. Approach it with curiosity. Think through it. Know that death is not finality.
What are the gains of growing older? We can speak out! Dare to speak up about those things that we think are wrong! Stand up for those things! Make a contribution by making a difference – by being true to ourselves.
Know that with age comes wisdom. Wise, experienced leaders are a gift to the world. As we age, we can be that older, wiser person who sees beyond the horizon. The world need us!
But age and wisdom are not synonymous. Wisdom does not come automatically. We can’t live in a foxhole and gain wisdom. We need to go out and risk adventure. Risk rebuke. Risk the world hating you. We need to be true to ourselves as we lift our heads to what is happening around us and seek the solutions to the challenges we all face. We can’t be ostriches with our head in the sand.
A friend of mine said she has decided that the best way to avoid dissension is just to avoid having an opinion. “I try to remain totally objective – with no opinion expressed. Opinions just garner arguments,” she said.
We can’t let ourselves live in that kind of fear! Avoidance invites stagnation.
“Whoever is free from all fear will always be safe,” Scilla Elworthy said in the Ted Talk above. So, we must let go of any fear we have of speaking out.
What do you care about? What’s your opinion about aging? Let’s hear it!!
I told him, “… and every silver hair, too!”
I’m not afraid of growing older.
Just don’t call me old!!
See ya tomorrow.
Love,
JanBeek
4 Ways to Keep Positive
There are many ways
To keep our spirits rising
Let’s take time for four
Take a Walk
Take your dog outside
Or invite a friend to join
Get yourself fresh air
Even through a mask
The outdoors is refreshing
Get up and go move!
Visit Your Neighbors
Keep six feet apart
And join your neighbors outside
Share flowers and wine
Share love and friendship
Keep the loneliness at bay
There’s no better way
T – M -W
Is the best invitation
Charley’s “Too Much Wine!”
Let Go Anxiety –
Adopt Humor & Practice Faith
There’s no better way:
Practice positivity
With the Bible and your faith
Hang around fun folks
And keep in touch by the Web
Share all God’s blessings
Don’t dwell on “Don’t Haves”
Concentrate on what you HAVE
Practice gratitude
Son-in-law, Andre’
Decided – save some bucks and
Avoid the virus
He knew just the way:
He could do his own haircut
Well, the front is fine!!
Don’t worry about
Not going to the hairdresser
Just do it yourself
Have clippers, will do!!
Find yourself a friend
Who will be your prayer partner
Daily trade pictures
Pray together and
Exchange positivity
Watch your spirit soar
Connect with the hearts
Of the people that you love
Share each others’ love
The weather has permitted worship on the lawn.
It’s so good to see our friends.
Let God Music Lift You
As I write this blog
Susan Boyle lifts me up
Non-stop I listen
I ask Alexa
“Repeat” and she repeats this
Until I say “Stop.”
Listen to the words
Let them sink into your soul
You can’t help but smile
Be raised by music
Let the Love of Christ lift you
You must not stay down
Let God live in you
Let the Holy Spirit speak
Be strong and be well
There are many ways
To keep our spirits rising
Take time for these four
Take a Walk
Visit Your Neighbors
Let Go Anxiety
Let God and Music Lift You
See ya tomorrow.
Have a blessed day.
Love,
JanBeek
Color, Music & Life’s Fascination
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Artist Melissa S. McCracken is a synesthete — she can see sounds in brilliant color, and she actually paints songs.
I found this to be fascinating.
I hope it was interesting to you, too.
I love sharing things that are fascinating to me.
Here are some other things that fascinate or intrigue me:
These things pique my interest
and make me want to try them
or learn more about them
or at least share them with you.
I want to share my sense of hope with you
in these troubled times
and help you overcome any fears
that may be haunting you.
Little kids with exceptional talent always fascinate me!
Check out this adorable violinist!
Not always right spot on…
but hey!
He’s playing from memory
and
he’s only three!!
I hope some of these selections fascinated you, too.
Share with me something you are fascinated by, will you?
Have a Wonderful Week.
See safe!
Bee well!
Bee Happy!
Sending you my love,
JanBeek
Get Movin’!
Today is the day
To get your body movin’
No more stagnating
Movin’ and groovin’
Keeps a body mighty fit
Can be overdone!!
Have a movin’, groovin Tuesday.
See ya later … I’m headed out today.
What’re you doin’?
Love & Virtual Hugs,
JanBeek
Best Laid Plans
Well, my WP friends, I told you I’d post pictures this afternoon of our river float, right?
Nope, that’s not my photo. I found it on the internet. It’s where I’d like to have been – with that blue sky dotted with clouds, but alas…
Take a look at that gray sky. Does it look like an inviting time to go out on the river? Temperature’s not bad, though – even though rain is threatening. Look, Bob’s weeding the garden in his shorts!
That’s the direction of the river… and if this were a video, you’d see the trees and bushes blowing in the wind. It isn’t a pretty time to be out rowing!
So, let’s have some fun at home instead.
Set those best laid plans aside.
Make lemonade with those lemons!
That wind and those clouds were sent by God. I wrote a Haiku this morning about the way the wind blows the clouds away. Hopefully tomorrow will be a sunny day.
Meantime, let’s just find some ways to smile and enjoy some laughter inside on this Saturday afternoon.
I needed a therapy dog because my husband has a habit of walking around without clothes on. Well, we ARE separated from other houses by a few acres, right. But still…
Hah!
No, I’m just kidding…
he never walks around OUTSIDE naked!
With all this refrigerator time, I should start using my recumbent bike more often… develop some sort of exercise routine and keep my TOPS weight under control, right? But…
Did that one make you chuckle?
I was looking for something to distract me this afternoon from the coverage of Donald Trump’s rally where all those people are crowded into an arena and only about one in ten are wearing masks.
So I logged on to Derrick’s garden.
Do you follow Derrick’s delightful posts at derrickjknight ? Today his post was “Night and Day” – and his roses were captivating. Check him out! He and Jackie have a flower garden second to none. And Derrick’s photography is magical.
Here is a rose for you from their garden:
Have a Happy Father’s Day, my friends.
If you don’t get to go where you wanted to go
(for whatever reason),
make the most of it where you are.
And don’t worry about being too sexy…
God loves you just the way you are,
and so do I!
What did you do today?
And which of my offerings make you laugh out loud?
Share!
See ya tomorrow.
Love, JanBeek
Walking & Talking
Walking and talking
Are two wonderful pastimes
Love the connections
Whether clouds or clear
Getting out is good for you
Exercise today!
When in close quarters
Don’t forget to wear a mask
Stay safe and healthy!
See ya later!
