LIVESTRONG Day is the Lance Armstrong Foundation’s 1-day initiative to raise awareness of cancer issues on a global level and in communities across the country.
You can wear something yellow, cook/eat something yellow, participate in any events in your area, or get a health check.
Today was my day for a Pap test. 15 minutes can save your life! Don’t forget to schedule your mammograms and Pap tests as these 2 types of cancers have great survival rates when caught early.
Even though it is not an official bagel day, I wasn’t lifting, so asked John if he wanted to bike to breakfast. It’s the start of my weekend, so what the heck? We went on a chilly ride. 40 degrees! It really is getting close to the time we will hang up the bikes 🙁
This is downtown for some reason. Not sure what it is, but it’s cute!
And then there is that big straw bear… 😉
Had a wonderful warm mug of coffee when we got there
Plus bagel deliciousness!
Look – it’s like the parting of the Red Sea in food form!
The rest of the day has been snacky and not the best of eating. Sigh….
First check-in for Steve’s Hot 100 challenge!
My posted goals were as follows:
1. Duathlon in October. Signed up and ready to go!
2. Limit the number of eggnog lattes this year to 2 or 3. Not out yet, phew
3. Keep a redline of weight in mind to not go over during the holidays. Doing okay with that.
4. Complete the New Rules of Lifting for Women. Finished stage V
5. Enjoy time with family during the holidays. Spent some this week!
I am adding a few new ones as well:
6. Better organization of time to be productive.
7. Do some freelance writing.
8. Run at least 2 more official 5K races this year.
I am hoping the rain holds off for tomorrow. We are supposed to go and check out the course for my duathlon, as the road is supposed to be marked now.
Have a great night everyone!
The hay bear is cute – with all the hay bales around here, I can’t believe I’ve never seen something as creative as that!
Good job with your Hot 100 goals! Hope you have a great weekend!
.-= Shelley B´s last blog ..Maggie =-.
“And then there is that big straw bear…”
LMAO!!!
Helloooo, my east coast twin! Guess what I had for dinner? Broccoli, beef, and rice, in a kinda sorta asian sauce! The power of suggestion! And this “The rest of the day has been snacky and not the best of eating. Sigh….” I had EXACTLY the same thing happen today, and when it does happen, I wonder why, and I always hear you saying ‘I was kind of snacky.’
Thanks for sharing ‘the thrill of victory’ as well as ‘the agony of defeat.’ LOL I think the defeat is just as encouraging to me as the victory. I just re-read your triathlon post. I guess if Lori can have a ‘snacky’ day, and run a triathlon, I will be okay.
.-= debby´s last blog ..A Word of Encouragement =-.
It is funny, I just nibble on days like that and don’t know what else to call it but snacky. I figure if I can keep those days to a minimum I’ll be fine, but they do happen!
Great work so far Lori! The new goals look great too. Number 6 should be on my list.
Make it a great day!
.-= South Beach Steve´s last blog ..The Hot 100 – Going Out With a Bang! Update #1 =-.
Have a great Duathlon and weekend! Looking forward to the re-cap 🙂
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That straw bear is adorable! Your bagel looks so good! Sometimes there is nothing better than a bagel and cream cheese.
.-= Lindsay ´s last blog ..Fall Friday! =-.
What kind of freelance writing do you like to do? Good luck on your month goals!
I have done a bit before on several subjects like real estate and gardening. I just need to get back into doing that.
WTG on your 100 challenge. Cute bears! But I need to see more Pixie pics! I get my cat fix from you.
Have a wonderful weekend, Lori.
.-= roxie´s last blog ..Hot 100: Update #1 =-.
Good job on your Hot 100 so far Lori.
I want to thank you for having the 30 day challenge in Sept. It started me keeping motivated and on track and between your challenge and the Hot 100, I have now lost 6 lbs since the start of Sept. That is so thrilling to me as I had been stalled for more than 6 months!
Thank you so much for putting a link to your tri page. I don’t know how I missed it. I have been noticing that my browser isn’t responding right and I most often don’t get new blog posts showing up until the next day and sometimes not at all.
.-= Karyn´s last blog ..My “Hot 100? so far. =-.
You’re doing great on the Hot 100! Mine is going well too, I’ll update this weekend but let Steve already know how I went.
The straw bear is really cute.
.-= Fran´s last blog ..A day in my life: Friday October 2nd 2009 =-.
I’m sad you (and I) will be hanging up the bikes soon. So what’s your winter sport or choice?
Duathlon…When I see this word I think of Batman and Robin for some reason. You’ll rock it like it rock all the other challenges/goals you set up for yourself.
Re: freelancing, do you do photography, too, or are you “just” writing?
.-= Lynn Haraldson-Bering´s last blog ..Good Love Is Like a Good Roasting Pan =-.
I would love to do photography, but I would need better equipment and a bit more talent LOL!
Winter sport of choice is lifting and dvds, although I will run when there is no precipitation.