Saturday 28 February 2015

50 Days of Cold

This has been a long winter. Long. The canal in the city where I live has been open for skating for a record-breaking fifty days in a row. Meaning it's been cold enough to keep that ice nice and frozen solid for all this time. I have strapped on the skates and done the 14K back and forth along the length more times than I thought I would. If you can't beat 'em, join 'em! Seriously, you do get nice and warm... once you get going :) 

Since I don't skate with my camera anymore (2 broken ones), here's a link to pics by the National Capital Commission for any skating fanatics: Rideau Canal Flickr Set

Although I have been fighting against excessive weight gain due to the meds I'm on, I was surprised this week to see that number on the scale dip into the mid-160s. I think it's because I've been more conscious about tracking my every single activity and getting up and moving, even though that bone-tiredness creeps in.

Food-wise, mostly good choices made. An experiment to try to wean myself off coffee worked so-so. I had three work days coffee free, and I felt good. Just a little groggier than usual at the start of the day. Since I only drink one measured cup, with a little lactose-free milk and sometimes some stevia, there are no big withdrawal symptoms.

Plans for this week: Watch the finale of Parks and Recreation on the pvr. 
And follow the sound advice of my favourite Ron Swanson quotation:
Intensity: Give 100%. 110% is impossible. Only idiots recommend that.

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  1. 50 days of cold ....... brr definitely too much.

    Have a nice mug / bowl of warming soup, I love mushroom best.

    All the best Jan

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    1. Thanks for stopping by Jan! I was souped out by the end of December, but I'll likely make a butternut squash one for next week. I also love mushroom soups but asian style in a clear or coconut milk broth with spring onion and a kick of spice :)

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  2. Ooh I like that quote! People saying they're "110% sure" makes my eye twitch.

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  3. I hear you loud and clear on that one!! When people say that, I get suspicious.

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    1. Hey, it's been a while since you've posted. I hope all is well!

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    2. Eh... not so much but I've an update post planned for the weekend.

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    1. I've an update post planned for the weekend.

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