Monthly Archives: August 2014

08-27-14 – Wednesday – Just Thinking

Posted on August 27, 2014 by SimpleLivingOver50

So another day without a workout and I am still making it. Yesterday I had so much energy at work it was ridiculous. I believe that it will only take a week to reset and be ready to hit the … Continue reading →

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08-26-14 – Tuesday

Posted on August 26, 2014 by SimpleLivingOver50

It is going to be interesting watching my numbers over the next week without the daily workout. I believe that they will confirm that the daily workout is one of the key factors in keeping the type II diabetes in … Continue reading →

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What is Sustainability?

Posted on August 26, 2014 by SimpleLivingOver50

Originally posted on Jessica's Wanderlust:
We live in a world of excessive consumption, unnecessary production, that is completely full of man-made waste. Currently we are taking more resources from the earth each year than she is able to reproduce…

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Paralyzed By Doubt? 5 Ways To Live A Life You Love

Posted on August 26, 2014 by SimpleLivingOver50

Originally posted on Our Better Health:
BY REBECCA BUTLER     AUGUST 1, 2014  Fear and doubt are sneaky. They’re forms of energy constantly attempting to capture your attention. The thing is, what we focus on is what we grow.…

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08-25-15 – Monday – Training Week Off, Time to Heal

Posted on August 25, 2014 by SimpleLivingOver50

I have made the decision to take off one week of training. This decision is very difficult as my workout routine has become a part of my day like the morning sunrise. I noticed yesterday that the glands around my … Continue reading →

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08-24-14 – Sunday – Getting back the Spark

Posted on August 24, 2014 by SimpleLivingOver50

My desire to work out each day is diminishing and I don’t have the same enthusiasm that I did when I first started this mission. I am still a good year away from reaching my ultimate goal of building the … Continue reading →

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Annual Dahlia Festival – Swan Island Dahlia – Canby, Oregon

Posted on August 23, 2014 by SimpleLivingOver50

                                                          Annual Dahlia Festival. Today we went to the Dahlia Festival here in Oregon. It was amazing seeing dahlia’s for as far as the eye can see. Of all of the things to forget before leaving the house, I forgot … Continue reading →

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08-23-14 – Saturday – Gardening Day

Posted on August 23, 2014 by SimpleLivingOver50

Along with taking a an exercise day off yesterday I also decided to back away from the protein bars all day. I did drink the protein shake, however. I just figured that without the workout, the protein would be simply … Continue reading →

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08-22-14 – Friday

Posted on August 22, 2014 by SimpleLivingOver50

I slept in an extra hour this morning with intentions of taking a day off of working out. I have been feeling like I need it for several days now and decided that my body needs rest on this Friday. … Continue reading →

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08-21-14 – 4 Months No Smoking

Posted on August 21, 2014 by SimpleLivingOver50

It has been 4 whole months since I quit smoking and I feel great. I seems like so much longer, almost like years have gone by since I even given thought to a cigarette. I cannot honestly say that my … Continue reading →

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