Well rest is really a misnomer when it comes to my life. So while I didn’t go to the gym – I certainly kept busy physically and mentally. The weather outside was very un-end-of-Novemberish so I headed outside with Hannah and cleaned up the gardens. I should have done it early Fall but have not really had the chance, so it got cleaned up and bagged.
The act of weeding involves a variety of types of exertion, and the net result is extra physical activity that burns up calories.
Gardening: weeding
This activity burns approximately
400 calories per hour for an average, 145-pound person.
So, while i did not get to the actual gym, I feel pretty good about my activity today.
I also decided to get into the holiday spirit. I watched the Martha Stewart Xmas special on FLN and got inspired to try a few of her craft suggestions. Hannah and I created the beautiful Snowy Balloon Ornaments.
Here’s the end result. Up close they look pretty. Although not as “perfect” as Martha’s, they are perfect for me. I even went outside and found a branch to hang them from. I am full of pride!
Back to boot camp in the morning. I think it will be nice to get back in the swing of things. It feels like it’s been forever since I have been there – but it hasn’t.
G’nite!