SPRING!!! DON'T GIVE UP!

I know this weather is really depressing and people have a tendency to hibernate
and sit on the couch eating potato chips, but don't give up or give in!  You will only end up feeling badly about yourself and continue the same unhealthy pattern.
Get out of yourself and your own head and do something for yourself or a neighbor.
Is there someone you know who doesn't get out much and maybe needs some company?  Well, call them up and go visit!  I'm sure they will appreciate it and you'll feel better about yourself in the long run.  Or donate some clothing ,food or money to your local food pantry.  It's the old golden rule in action do unto others or givers-gain
which is what my referral group is all about BNI.  We meet once a week at Harwich Community Center at 7 am on Wednesdays.  Visitors are always welcome!

ANOTHER BLIZZARD!!!

I know we're stuck inside with another snowstorm, but look on the bright side!  Yes there is a bright side.  You can do all the things you never have time to do.  Like finish reading that book.  Listen and or play some music.  Listen to that tutorial you signed up for a month ago and never had time to play.  So far I 've done two of these and I'm feeling pretty good.  I also said all my prayers this morning and will continue to do so until this blizzard lets up which is supposed to be by four this afternoon.  My husband has been out twice to shovel and actually drove down the street and to get me a coffee and a Globe for himself. That was very sweet!  The wind is pretty ferocious!  You could actually do an exercise video if you are feeling like a couch potato. I'm resting my body because I taught my aerobics class on Monday and walked yesterday.  So cheer up tomorrow it's going to be sunny and warmer!

MONDAY,MONDAYS!!!

I can't believe we're getting another snowstorm!  Maybe we'll wake up and it will all be a bad dream!  If not, we'll have to take out our exercise videos and yes, snow shovels
again.  On a happier note, let's think about April, warm weather and spring.  My husband booked a hotel for our anniversary weekend.  Yeah!! However, I had to finish the booking due to his hearing problem and the agents accent on the other end of the phone.  Even I had a hard time, but we finally made reservations and will get a confirmation soon!  I'll settle for sunshine and a little warmer weather, almost 50 would be nice.  Until then, keep moving and stay warm.  Why not check out my class
at Harwich Community Center tonight at 5:30!

SORRY! VERIZON WIRELESS WAS NOT A SCAM!!

I'm VERY, VERY SORRY!!  Apparently, I was behind in my payments, but never received a paper bill.  I also did not want to give my bank information to a computer.
Which I conveyed to the person I was speaking  to.  So once again many apologies and
have a great day!

St. Patty's Day and more corned beef and cabbage!

My hubby and I played Irish Music at The Royal assisted living in Harwich and The All-American Pub on Rt. 134 in S. Dennis on St. Patrick's Day.  The Royal was from 2-3 and the pub was from 5-7.  We had the DeMello clan from Buzzards Bay.  Laura did some step dancing and Laura and Jaydyn helped with the gestures for the Unicorn song.  We also had a tin whistle player Joe Preston who was a piper in the Irish Army.
He really added a lot to the music with his marches.  We had several friends there and two of my clients(also friends) showed up.  Many people from the Golden Ages group from the Dennis Council on Aging came.  I teach exercise there twice a week.  It was really a great time!  After breaking down the equipment we had dinner (corned beef and cabbage,of course!)I had the grey and my hubby had the red.  I also did mostly veggies with a small potato.  Tuesday, I cooked a corned beef in the crock pot and we had it Tuesday and will have it again tonight.  Again I do mostly veggies with a small potato.  We walked yesterday for about a mile, I did one mile and a third on the elyptical and walked another mile this morning, and I will teach my aerobic class tonight.  That should take care of any excess calories hopefully!  Have a great day!

St. Patrick's Day- Keeping Memories Alive!

Yesterday my husband and I were honored to be part of the second annual musical remembrance of our great friend Bill Flynn.  We played mostly Irish music with him, and several other musicians, every Friday night at the Orleans Inn.  We learned a lot of great old Irish tunes and had a lot of fun.  Bill always wanted his music to live on after he was gone, and so it does with his children and grandchildren.  They were all there yesterday singing and playing.  We even had some Irish step dancers!  Many of us were smiling and laughing, and yes a few tears were shed as well.  Especially when
"My lovely Rose of Claire" was sung and dedicated to his wife. That really got to me.
We need to hold on to these memories and traditions and never forget the people who gave them to us.  That's why I always remember my Mom at this time because it was her favorite holiday.  Have a great St. Patrick's Day!  If you're in the neighborhood,
Frank and I will be playing from 5-7 at "The All-American Pub" on 134 in S. Dennis.

EXERCISE TO RELIEVE STRESS

We've all heard it before, but you know it really works!  The other day I was really upset about something and I got on the elliptical machine and did over a half mile in 12 minutes!  Not only did it relieve my stress, but I broke my own personal record.   Things happen during the day to stress you out.  Someone cuts you off while driving,
you forget your coffee or lunch in the morning, your boss wants something done yesterday, or the printer runs out of paper!  All these things build up during the day and
may result in a headache, stomach ache or some other malady.  What you need is exercise.  Come to my class at Harwich Community Center tonight at 5:30 to burn off that stress and feel happy!   It's a half hour of low impact, fat burning Aerobics and a half hour of abdominal work on the exercise ball at only$10.00/class or 2/$15.00.
You'll lose weight and gain fun!  See you tonight!

Day light savings,spring, and exercise class

Now that it's going to be lighter longer, it's time to think about Spring!  Soon we'll be
shedding our extra layers like animals shedding their winter coats.  We want to make sure our exposed bodies are in good shape!  It's time to discover my exercise class on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30 pm at Harwich community center.  It's 30 minutes of aerobic exercise and 30 minutes of  abdominal work on the exercise ball. 
Try it, You'll definitely like it.  The aerobic portion helps rev up your metabolism and burn fat!  It's also stress relieving!  The abdominal work is fun on the ball, not just plain, boring sit ups.  So find a friend and come on down!

ASHES AND A TIME FOR REFLECTION

Today is Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent for Christians.  It's a time to pray,
reflect, contemplate or just be!  I know I'm always talking about exercise and how important it is, but mental exercise is also important.  We're all so busy going, to meetings, classes, appointments or planning our next move.  We need to stop and just be.  Just think about where you are in the world and feel good about yourself.  I like to say "thank you" to my maker because that's the way I work.  You do whatever works for you!  I also find writing very helpful(like writing in this blog!) It gives you a nice sense of accomplishment and grounds you.  So sometimes(at least once a week) you
might give meditation or contemplation or prayer a try.


On a different note, I'm not getting people for my 5:30 class in Harwich port on Monday and Wednesday and I have to cancel tonight because I have a meeting in
Hyannis.  So I'm putting it out there in the cosmos for some help.  I will be up and running on the 9th and 11th next week and will not be there on St. Patty's Day because  my hubby and I are playing Irish Music at "The All American Pub" on rt.134 in S. Dennis from 5-7pm.  So hopefully I'll see some of you there!  Have a great day!

REWARDING MYSELF AND STAYING IN SHAPE WHILE TRAVELING

I did not blog on Friday because I had to finish up on my Get Clients Now class that I
did with Helen Kosinski.  The class is great and so is Helen!  It makes marketing really easy.  You just have to be consistent and follow through on your actions every day!
I highly recommend the course!  So, I did Pilates on Friday because we were taking off on Sat.  I then taught my first exercise class at "The Victorian" an assisted living facility in Chatham.  It went very well and I'm looking forward to working there again next week.  I stopped at Stop n Shop and got a salad for my lunch.  This is the one in E. Harwich on137 that has a salad bar.  I went to the Dennis coa. ate and taught my one o'clock exercise class.   Then I went to Newbury Street South Salon and got a fantastic manicure and pedicure.  It was so relaxing!  That was my treat to myself for working so hard!
Saturday, we left at 7:15am for Maine.  We stopped at Friendlies for breakfast and I got an egg white omelet with veggies and cheese.  I love cheese and as long as it is low
fat(like swiss) it's not too bad!  We arrived around 1pm and went to see our son,
came back and used the exercise room.  I did the eliptical and my hubby did the treadmill for a mile.  We did the same thing the next day and swam in the pool with
the grandkids.  Both are boys and both are not thrilled with the other to say the least!
At least it gave their parents a little break.  We had a feast of lobster and Cod for dinner(Maine lobster, yumm!)  So that's what I did to stay in shape or try to when traveling.  It's worth the money to book in to a decent hotel that has an exercise room.
Yes, I even had a whole chocolate chip cookie at the end of the evening last night.
See, I'm human too!  Have a great week!