<p>Ran a couple of miles this morning that I wasn’t in the mood to do, but forced myself to because I knew we were making a stop at the amazing local bakery for donuts as the first stop on our “girls day out” - my two daughters and I. Glad I did get the miles in, but also really enjoyed the donut. Noodles and Company for a quick lunch today. Did my fair share of carb loading today too. Oh well! </p>
<p>Sad, sad day. Baby kiddo is on the plane heading to Spain.</p>
<p>Ran 5 miles on the Precor - by the time I was done running errands, it was 45 degrees and pouring rain. Ugh.</p>
<p>Went to Lulu to return the coat I ordered online. They gladly took it and said that it would sell in 5 minutes. There was a ton of stuff on the clearance rack, so I dug in! Got some future presents for kiddos (shorts and tees) and treated myself to a lovely burgundy color sweater with pockets for my iPhone. 
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<p>Good morning, and happy holiday trails to all 
I am finally back home, staring at the hill in the dark, and thinking the time is nigh to resurrect my own bunny (that looks a lot like a box turtle ;)</p>
<p>Of course, my three sisters descend on me today for some dual birthday shenanigans that typically invoke a debauch of food and drink, so I’m not out of, or rather into the woods just yet ;)</p>
<p>Plugging along. Doing something daily, usually a swim or spin. </p>
<p>BB, is your D living in Spain? Or studying? Safe travels for her.</p>
<p>Yesterday had a fun day out doing some after Christmas shopping - my favorite, no pressures! Had the opportunity to stop in a Lulu store - I have decided that I will be the oddball and say that I just don’t love their stuff - like bottoms more than tops but the tops just seem to heavy to/for me. I think I’m more of an Athleta/Marmot gal. I did see one of the pretty pink down “jacket” tops you all have been talking about – AND I admit, THAT was adorable! It was on the clearance rack - size 6, marked down to $99 from $168 or something like that - thought about you all!!!</p>
<p>Hosting a “mini” Super Bowl feast at our house today - our Packers vs. our Michigan families Lions. Heading to the store now for some healthy options - fruit and salad fixins - to go along with the chicken tortilla soup (that’s not bad) and sub sandwiches and dips! </p>
<p>Got back from Germany last night. I’m going to rest today, but tomorrow going to get back on the bike. We walked a whole lot of course, but I doubt enough to erase all those Weiner Schnitzels and potatoes. :-* </p>
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<p>Ditto on the wishes for safe travels!</p>
<p>Sounds like fun, Abasket. Have a great day!</p>
<p>“BB, is your D living in Spain? Or studying? Safe travels for her.”</p>
<p>Thanks! She is just visiting her BF who works there.
Abasket, have fun! Nrdsb, we turned on the TV while exercising last night and watched a guy traveling Germany using a guide book from 1913. Fascinating! After seeing all the yummy food the guy consumed, we had red kraut, herring, and sausages for dinner after the exercise. Amazingly, I found all of that in the fridge. 
Now I need to devise a plan to burn off the unplanned feast.</p>
<p>We had a big snowfall yesterday, so going to ski someplace to watch the football game.
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<p>40 degree rain, which is my deal-breaker weather for running outside. Did not see how I was going to stand the dreadmill today, but I managed the 4.7 miles necessary to get a 35 mile week. 5 miles ahead of bunny. Just a few miles to go for the 1300.</p>
<p>Did a little over 4 today - 4.12 to be exact. Happily outdoors but again, really warm. Raining now. </p>
<p>D left a little after noon - way too much eating and drinking this week but far less than in years past. Dinner out Friday because I was sick of cooking - and a huge Thai feast last night. Overall, nothing too terrible though. I think I’ll take a rest day tomorrow. My legs are tired. </p>
<p>Good job all! Besides two dog walks, my only exercise today was while we were playing Dicecapades ( a board game) - my card challenge called for doing 20 push-ups in 30 seconds - I said forget it but my family made me give it an effort -and I did it!!! By the skin of my teeth, but I did it!!!</p>
<p>Saw the David Bowie exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Art, then went to a nearby hotel for brunch. Had egg white, spinach and kale tacos - really good. Does window shopping count as cardio? Then went home and did yoga class. </p>
<p>High-five, abasket! </p>
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<p>You bet it does, Pizzagirl! Especially when I see something that I like so much that my heart starts beating faster. ;)</p>
<p>Weights for me today! </p>
<p>Yay, abasket! </p>
<p>Re: LuLu. Remember that the stock changes some every week. Some weeks I don’t see anything I like, other weeks I want everything. Bunsen and I can attest to how good the WunderUnder leggings and other Lulu tights are both for athletic wear and causal/business casual wear. </p>
<p>Yes, the WunderUnder leggings are fantastic and truly universal! I even wore them as tights with boots under a (rather fancy) Max Mara dress/blazer combo when it was cold outside! </p>
<p>There is some (mostly yoga and fashion) stuff at Lulu I don’t care about, but certain things like the abovementioned leggings, fluff-off hoodies, shorts and running skirts are real gems.</p>
<p>I did get a Lulu headband for Christmas in my stocking - I do love the way it looks and it’s super comfortable! </p>
<p>Cold but sunny here. Going for a walk!</p>
<p>Looking forward to house guests but not to their dietary requirements. One can’t have dairy, one can’t have peppers of any kind, one can’t tolerate spicy foods. I would say at least we aren’t hosting the vegetarian but I’d rather make spicy veggie meals than boring meat/potatoes/pasta.</p>
<p>At least we all like dark chocolate. </p>
<p>Good on the dark chocolate!
3.1 outside miles this morning. Gloomy and damp, but good to have some fresh air. 2 miles to go to the 1300 for the year. I may do it after work to just have it done!</p>