So is the exercise thread!
Off to the gym I went this morning. I totally agree with Michael, it is weird to get up early and sweat- but if I waited until after work it would never happen! I notice too thast it helps to keep my mind a little more focused during the day- kind of sweats out the cob webs from sleep!
Have a GREAT weekend everyone!
Reenie
Have a GREAT weekend everyone!
Reenie
Greetings Minnesota OH'ers from Seattle. I hope you guys are staying warm! I have ordered up a ***BUNCH of warmth & sunshine for a few friends in MN, so you should all be able to reap the dividends when it arrives! 
As far as exercise, I have had some successes this week. I was able to work out at my company work out room 4 out of 5 days. I did 35 minutes of cardio at my target heart rate each time, swtiching between the treadmill and an elipitical rider.
Also, at my Seattle support group meeting on Monday night, I got hooked up with a good source for protein, which has helped me from doing this after my workout:
The name of the whey protein powder I am using is Dymatize Elite Whey Protein. I mix a scoop and a half with water ****d) and I get 32 g of protein and only 2 g of carbs (no sugars). Whoop whoop!!!
I bought a 5 lb tub of vanilla for $43.00. Is that a good priice? I don't have any previous experience buying this sort of product to fall back on. From what I can tell on the web, it's not too bad of a price.
SInce I am "Sleepless in Seattle" this weekend, I am going to head south tomorrow for about 70 miles and do a little hiking and digital photography at Mt. Ranier. I hope the visibility is good! I'm probably going with my boss, who himself is considering doing a lap band. I'll try to post some landscape pics when we get back tomorrow.
Cheers! -Alan

As far as exercise, I have had some successes this week. I was able to work out at my company work out room 4 out of 5 days. I did 35 minutes of cardio at my target heart rate each time, swtiching between the treadmill and an elipitical rider.
Also, at my Seattle support group meeting on Monday night, I got hooked up with a good source for protein, which has helped me from doing this after my workout:

The name of the whey protein powder I am using is Dymatize Elite Whey Protein. I mix a scoop and a half with water ****d) and I get 32 g of protein and only 2 g of carbs (no sugars). Whoop whoop!!!

SInce I am "Sleepless in Seattle" this weekend, I am going to head south tomorrow for about 70 miles and do a little hiking and digital photography at Mt. Ranier. I hope the visibility is good! I'm probably going with my boss, who himself is considering doing a lap band. I'll try to post some landscape pics when we get back tomorrow.
Cheers! -Alan