Big Bummer

Lots of bummers lately - Pastor & Courtney leaving of course is the big one. Missing the PPP Party for Courtney, our group not getting to church to exercise, another big one for me plus putting on a few pounds - guess it's' my winter weight. I hope that we can spark up again and do some group sweating. I really need to and haven't been home early enough in ages to do anything. Not that it will slow down too much for a while because Madison school is getting their 1:1 passed on Monday so another 400 or so computers to get ready and manage. It's an awesome thing but a lot of work. So cheers to Courtney and good wishes and someone please tell me how the party went. It was almost 10 when I got home so I didn't come over.

It's Party Time

Well girls - we've sat still for long enough - as a group anyway. I know many of you haven't sat still a day but then there are "some" of us who have! Well sat still while still working our butts off at work or whatever.

Congrats to all those who have hit their goals and beyond or who have even made a little progress. That is soooooo awesome. I wonder if we couldn't share the times that a group member is going for a walk or whatever so others can join them. You high achievers need to pull some of us along - at least that works for me if someone gets me going.

Speaking of going - I'm thinking that since my girls are gone this week that maybe I can get my house clean. Not sure since I've got a packed week but I'm hopeful. So I was thinking of maybe having our Physette Party on this Sunday June 8 around 3 or so if that works for most of you. Let me know what you think and then we'll start planning the food.

Just Jane & Me

Well it was just Jane and me on Saturday - Jane Fonda that is. It's one of the "new" old tapes I got from a client. It's pretty good but a bit long for being so out of shape. You skinny gals will love it - ha. I know that we should be having the hot tub party on the first weekend in May but I'm not sure if that will work for me or not yet. I should know sometime this next week. I'm going to try and go to the church at 3 today if possible. Plus I'm going to try and go Mon. & Tues. nights since I'm gone the rest of the week. Come join me if you can.

GRAND FINALE

So, when are we getting together at Jalayne's?
I need plenty of warning time to find a bathing suit.

Working Out Tonight

Tonight! March 31!!! Let's send out March with style... and sweat!
I've had family in town for the last five days, and as much as I love and adore them... I've eaten too much and have some energy to burn... until the next round of family arrives this Wednesday!
See you all at the church!

Back On Track

Well maybe next week - or better yet this weekend I'll get back on track. Actually I'll be on a railway track tomorrow night going from Midway airport in Chicago to downtown Rush Street in and going to Gino's Pizza. I'm pretty sure calories measure less after you've flown but not sure. I don't even want to check the calorie intake of different liquors like Leanne even though I won't have time for much. Apple will be paying for them so I hate to count calories then. I'll try to be good but no promises. So I'll be reporting live from Chicago starting tomorrow night! Watch out for my kids in the neighborhood.

WOMAN'S CHALLENGE

I participated in this last year; and will do it again this year... you set your own goal and commit to making your life healthier! Last year, I committed to 10,000 steps a day... you decide!
Check out the website... if you want to be reminded of it; be sure to add your email address to their list-serve.
(COMPLIMENTARY PEDOMETER!!!) Some times it's all about the freebies! :)

Saturday's Check-In

Friendly reminder that we'll meet Saturday morning, February 23, 9 a.m. for our workout and use it as a time of check-in... I'm working on tracking down the registration forms for the Wisner Run/Walk... hopefully we'll have them by then, to pass out and commit ourselves!
Snaps to Barb W. for joining the group for the 1st time last night... hope we didn't scare her off!

I must chuckle at how much we've learned about each other, in the midst of this... great conversations!

Catch Us Exercising Part 2

Update for Week of Feb. 18th
Mon., Thurs., Fri. at 7:00 p.m.
Sat. at 9 :00 am and Sun. at 3:00 pm.
Tues. - church is busy.

Our normal schedule so far has been:
Mon., Tues, Thurs, & Fri. 7:00 pm
Sat. at 9 :00 am and Sun. at 3:00 pm.
Come join us if you haven't yet!

Check out the comments under this section too.

Lenten Sacrifice

Lent officially begins today! It's Ash Wednesday, February 6, 2008 (logging the date for future reference!)
Amber is giving up pop... sounds as though this could be a long 47 days in the Labenz household.
Courtney is kicking the refined sugar habit. Let's see how the Pastor's Wife bakes for church, w/o eating it all! :) Cupcakes are already in the works for Confirmation on Saturday; and there's a stash of cookies to go along with them. My only secret: Freezing it in the deep-freezer until needed! :)

Anyone else figured out what they want to try to do without? Remember, that technically Sundays are not a part of the 40 days of Lent... so if you need that one day of the week, to be weak; it's Sunday!

We'll post what you're sacrificing... exercise, is not an option; and we'll keep you on track and motivated...

Catch Us Exercising

Place comments here as to where you might be walking or exercising and you'd like others to join you. It can be at church or where ever. There will be some exercise tapes, at the church to use. I'm setting some personal goals to go to the church on Mondays, Tuesday and Thursday at 7, Saturdays at 9 and Sundays at 3. Not this Tuesday though with the church dinner. Also times can be flexible if anyone needs them to be. No promises I'll be there those times but so far I've only missed one in the last 2 weeks - yeah. Nothing too strenuous and only for 30 minutes or so. - jk

Great Links for Web Sites & Podcasts

Cute site with good info for recipes, motivation and other things.
http://www.aimeesadventures.com/

Also a good fitness podcast and web site.
http://www.withamymac.com/

Click on Subscribe to any of the choices and it will pull info in to iTunes. If you don't have iTunes, it's a free download from
http://www.apple.com/downloads/

What Are Your Goals

Part of the discussion on Saturday was, "What do you want to achieve?" It was then that we realized that setting a "WINNER" would be impossible. We all have different goals. So, what are yours? By announcing it, you can A: know what you personally want to work towards, B: We can help you along the way with encouragement and checking in and C: You can determine how to measure success of the program.
So, it might be pounds, inches, sanity, toning, eating habits. You name it, it's your goal and it's RIGHT!

Activity Tracker

I've updated the Tracker per some feedback from Roxie. We narrowed it down quite a bit. Look in the comments for the updated Tracker. There is also a form to use if you want which I can email upon request. See notes from first meeting under Get Togethers.

Get Togethers!

First official meeting of our group will be on Sat. Jan. 26th at 1:00 p.m. in the basement of St. Peter's church. Be there if you can so we can make decisions on activity tracker, goals, dues, prizes, etc. CHECK OUT THE COMMENTS FOR MEETING DETAILS.

Recipes

Thought I'd get us started with great easy and healthy recipes!

Pumpkin Spice Mini-Muffins
One box of Spice Cake Mix
One can of Packed Pumpkin (not the pie filling)

Blend well. (DO NOT ADD ANYTHING ELSE!)
Place in mini-muffins or regular muffins. Bake according to time and temperature of cake box.

Mini-muffins are 2 points each. WAY GOOD!!!

Government Warns-Don't Swallow Your Gum While Exercising

Pretty Pilger Physettes

Hey Girls - here we go and a 1 and 2 and lift those legs, pump those arms, strut those booties.

Welcome to the Pretty Pilger Physettes Blog. Please feel free to enter any comments, ideas, random thoughts, healthy recipies, exercise tips, experiences, etc. So let's have some fun and get in shape. 2008 will be Great!