Just got back from a great trip to visit my best friend. We had a blast and everything was health oriented.
I woke up early, bundled up, and went for a walk/jog around the path they have behind their house. Then i did 20 min of stretching outside. There was no one else around. It was truly therapeutic. Fresh crisp air, no one else in site. Aaaaaa.
Then we went swimming for a few hours during lap time and had the whole deep end to ourselves for the whole time, and then relaxed in the hot tub.
After a vegetable-heavy lunch we decided to hit the health food store. They were having a sale and we had a blast. Usually i come home from one of my trips with a new outfit/shoes, and a stomach ache from all the junk food we ate. Well, this time i came home with two bags stuffed with health products. Like…Coconut oil, GABA, B-12, stainless steel water bottle, peppermint tea, a fruit based maple syrup (low glycemic index), natural cough syrup, xylitol, XClear (nasal spray with xylitol), coconut bar, cleansing kit, and tons of free samples.
We talked about all things healthy, spiritual health, brain health, physical fitness, weight loss, and anything in between. We talked 3 hours the night i got there, and then basically non-stop for 5 hours on Saturday. We laughed, we cried, it was almost as good as….neither of us like “Cats”. By then we had said everything, and both had nothing else to say =) That always makes it easier to go back home. I love her to death, and am so blessed to have her in my life. We will definitely be getting together soon.
Next time i go to visit i will bring my paint and a project, and we can have fun being creative. Oh, yea and my gym pass at Anytime works any where, and it just so happens that she has a pass as well. I sure wish we lived closer, but 4 hours is close compared to other fitness friends i have. I guess i just need to get traveling more. =)
Happy Monday Everyone!!!
March 2nd, 2009 at 3:34 pm
Hurray!!! Sounds like a terrific weekend! My best friend lives an airplane ride away, sadly. I sure wished she lived closer, but we chat a lot and get together every now and then. (We’re overdue for a get-together, that’s for sure.)
March 2nd, 2009 at 4:47 pm
It sure is a lot easier when it’s just $80 in gas. It was only for 2 nights but that was plenty of time to have plenty of fun. You should totally find a way to get together with your best friend. Call and put a date on the calender even if it’s 6 months out. It’s fun to have those trips to look forward to =)
March 2nd, 2009 at 7:49 pm
Aw what a fun way to spend a couple days! I only recently re-connected with a friend who is super interested in health and it is wonderful to spend time with her. It’s great to be able to hang out with people who have similar passions about living healthy, isn’t it?!
March 3rd, 2009 at 11:36 am
Awesome! So glad you were able to get out and see your friend! That’s always good for the soul =)
March 3rd, 2009 at 2:57 pm
Sagan- Your right. It’s amazing to have friends that are on your same page in every way, and out there growing finding answers and getting healthy. I totally consider you one of those friends too =) I was just determined to get healthy never thought I’d make friends along the way. Everything just keeps getting better =)
Stephanie- It was good for the soul (man if i can remember how to spell soul). i wish i lived closer to you, we would definitely have a blast!
March 4th, 2009 at 11:47 am
Hey, this is pretty random. I was on Google searching for blogs bout losing weight and one website link to another. In the end I’m here. I was just wondering what makes you so determined in losing weight? I’ve always wanted to lose weight and came out with all sorts of strategies. But I just can’t follow them. I guess it was my lack of determination and self-discipline.
I had been doing exercise during my summer break for about 2 months. I was losing weight but very slowly. And there wasn’t any visible change beside feeling stronger phisically and healthier. So when my new term starts, I stopped exercising totally. My university is organizing an annual dinner (which is exactly like school prom) next month 4th of April, which is exactly one month away. I need to lose weight in one month. This is almost like an impossible mission.
I saw your earlier post where you have visible weight lost within weeks. Is there any advice you can give? And did you starve yourself in the beginning? I really wish to look nice in this prom as this could be the last prom I attend with my boyfriend. Please help me. Thank you very much.
March 4th, 2009 at 12:02 pm
Oops. I also couldn’t spend too much time on this as my exam is just few weeks after the annual dinner. So I have to study while doing this. Which means I can’t spend 3 hours exercising everyday or starve myself. Cos I can’t study when I’m hungry. This is really difficult. >.<
March 4th, 2009 at 12:13 pm
So glad you had a great time with your friend. Sometimes we need those little get aways to renew and re-energize. Sounds like you both had a blast!
March 4th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
Kee Kee – 5 years after my high school prom I married my prom date =) Needless to say i know how important and fun those are. We’ve even been on a cruise so we could dress up again on the “formal” night they have. Lots of fun.
I love all of your questions and I hope you don’t mind, but i will be writing an entire post to answer. You got me thinking…I have a lot I need to figure out still =) Thank you. I’m working on it now, and posting it tonight. I have a goal i need to reach this month. Maybe we could team up and make things happen.
SpinDiva – Floating on my back was the most peaceful thing i’ve done in a long time. Swimming with the family once a week might be just what we need for added family, social, physical, and mental fitness. Thanks for the inspiration to get swimming again.