Well, I figured I better get in another post before June is up. Can't believe summer has already arrived and my kidlet will be out of school! Maybe I need to manage my time better because it seems to be passing me by at an alarming speed... These past 6 weeks I haven't been running much as I want to be but instead I've been trying out some new things. One of the things was the Jenny Craig diet. (Ok, you can stop laughing now!) As it's a pretty low-calorie diet, it made me tired so I didn't feel "myself". However it definitely DOES work. I lost 6 pounds the first week, 2.4 pounds the second and another 2.2 pounds the third. That's over 10 pounds in 3 weeks... but that's all I could handle it for. The food is totally hit or miss and at $150+ a week, it should be a "hit" every time! Their double chocolate cheesecake was my favourite for obvious reasons. (Who doesn't like cheesecake... or chocolate?!) But overall, I found the entrees salty and bland even though they smelled pretty good when cooking. Having to go in to meet my consultant each week held me accountable and was a real was a motivator as well. They gave me some satisfactory literature about nutrition and portion control and their website tools/forum was fairly helpful. So if you're looking for a quick results, definitely consider it. Just be prepared to hand over plenty of cash as it's expensive - averaging $18-22/day! Eeep!
This month I also took part in the Relay for Life to raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society. My team collectively raised over $7100, which was pretty impressive! My captain did an amazing job organizing the pub night fund raiser, silent auction, draws, etc. Personally, I raised $425 in individual pledges. Almost everyone I asked donated something, which was very nice. It was a great day to have the relay (no rain!) so I went for a run around the track. I was really surprised seeing the amount of young survivors at the event. Volunteering in Hospice years ago, I saw a lot of elderly people being touched with cancer so it was sort of a shock to me. It's a devastating disease that can hit any one of us at any time. I know it's cliche to say, but don't ever take your health for granted! Embrace your loved ones and remember that life isn't always about accumulation and "stuff". (You can't take the junk with you!) Personally, I know at the end of the day, it's relationships and "experiences" that I'll value the most... not whether I have the latest flat screen t.v. or designer clothes. :-)
This month I also took part in the Relay for Life to raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society. My team collectively raised over $7100, which was pretty impressive! My captain did an amazing job organizing the pub night fund raiser, silent auction, draws, etc. Personally, I raised $425 in individual pledges. Almost everyone I asked donated something, which was very nice. It was a great day to have the relay (no rain!) so I went for a run around the track. I was really surprised seeing the amount of young survivors at the event. Volunteering in Hospice years ago, I saw a lot of elderly people being touched with cancer so it was sort of a shock to me. It's a devastating disease that can hit any one of us at any time. I know it's cliche to say, but don't ever take your health for granted! Embrace your loved ones and remember that life isn't always about accumulation and "stuff". (You can't take the junk with you!) Personally, I know at the end of the day, it's relationships and "experiences" that I'll value the most... not whether I have the latest flat screen t.v. or designer clothes. :-)
Speaking of "experiences", on Father's Day we decided to go up to the Airport and take a flight above the burbs in a 4-seater Cessna.
The Plane we rode in.
My daughter LOVED it! I sat in the front seat and was able to take some cool pics of the view.
Yesterday, I took my first ultralight flight up where I got the opportunity to take hold of the controls and fly the plane! Was a total blast! Yes, I was pretty nervous, but now I can't wait to go back and do it again. As they are only small/light 2-seaters, I had this picture in my mind where I'd be flying inside a tin can with a lawnmower engine attached, but this plane had quite a bit of power to it! Was cool to take off and land on a patch of grass, too. If I had to learn how to fly it would be in one of these planes. I definitely see flight lessons in my near future!
The ultralight plane!
As this is the last week of school, I was thinking of what I can bring to my daughter's class as a treat for the kids. I just bought a cake pop maker, so I think I might bring those. The maker definitely makes it a LOT easier to create these little treats! I've tried making them before without one and I failed miserably. I still need to work on my decorating though! I also need to find a cake recipe (that's not disgusting and works in the maker) that is a bit healthier and less sugary... because we all know we can't just have one! ;-)
Well, it's time I take advantage of this lovely, sunny day and get outside with my kidlet! Got to enjoy it while it lasts! Have a great week and thanks for reading!
