From KT – June 9, 2015
Yo DaVitans !! (Remember, DaVita is the name of the total enterprise)
Day #2, mid-day addendum. I did not get to bed until 11:45 pm, the email monster grabbed me and would not let go. I was lights out about 12:15 after my nightly reading. Woke up at 5:45 am, grateful that I did not have a long coughing fit in the middle of the night that kept me awake .. and sad that I could not go back to sleep, too many work issues racing around my head. Life’s rich pageant.
I was at my desk at 6:15, did email and calls until 8:30. I was working at home because I was flying out mid-day and my home is closer to the airport than the Casa (our headquarters) is. I then got a modest workout in, 26 minutes on the lifecycle with medium intensity (I do the hill program, a succession of steeper hills), then a little stretching, balance and strength work. Only a total of 36 minutes, however. After my workout I returned to the desk and a series of calls, and am now on a plane heading to Chicago.
As to produce, as of 1:30 pm I have racked up 3 servings. One was spinach with lunch, the second was strawberries just now, and the third was, you guessed it, my shredded wheat (which I ate dry today, to eliminate the calories and sugar of milk).
The great thing about plane trips is I can power down a lot of emails and other to-do’s. I am head down from takeoff to landing, typically.
I hope many of the rest of you are getting off to a strong start – our habits are our destiny! Start a new habit today, or strengthen an old one.
All the best, KT
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Robin Frye said,
June 9, 2015 @ 2:54 pm
Thank you for the positive info, I will be looking for more in future posts.
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Kristina Cogill said,
June 10, 2015 @ 6:21 am
Love this challenge every year. I skipped my mid-day walk yesterday to keep working… I try not to do that but do get sucked in sometimes. And yesterday was my day off from a morning workout. So, when the boys went to bed, I was only at about 4600 steps. I couldn’t let my buddy down (or myself) so off I went on a walk around the neighborhood and made my 10,000 steps.
I really like the combination challenge this year with the addition of the meditation/reflection/prayer time!
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Maureen said,
June 10, 2015 @ 8:22 am
Consider using Almond milk for your AM shredded wheat. If you go unsweetened it has on 30 calories, it’s high in calcium and low in fat. Plus it tastes good.
I am getting 2.5 servings every morning with a smoothie. spinach, berries, 1/2 a banana, almond milk and Greek yogurt. Yummie
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Shara Wright said,
June 10, 2015 @ 8:42 am
I love to see the living healthy initiative!! I love that we can get cheered on by the “Big Guy”! Thanks for your whitty updates! It makes me want to beat you! haha
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Heather said,
June 10, 2015 @ 8:59 am
You’re a brave, brave man – shredded wheat dry… with a cough none the less. Best of luck!
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KT's reply to teammate comments June 9, 2015 said,
June 10, 2015 @ 12:15 pm
Robin Frye said,
Thank you for the positive info, I will be looking for more in future posts.
KT said,
Team effort Robin!!! KT
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Kathi Schulze said,
June 11, 2015 @ 12:13 am
I went back to the kitchen for more produce, finishing off with unsweetened Greek yogurt with raspberries and blueberries. I didn’t think I’d make it to 5 serving, but I did!
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KT's responses to teammate comments June 12, 2015 said,
June 12, 2015 @ 3:56 pm
Kristina Cogill said,
Love this challenge every year. I skipped my mid-day walk yesterday to keep working… I try not to do that but do get sucked in sometimes. And yesterday was my day off from a morning workout. So, when the boys went to bed, I was only at about 4600 steps. I couldn’t let my buddy down (or myself) so off I went on a walk around the neighborhood and made my 10,000 steps.
I really like the combination challenge this year with the addition of the meditation/reflection/prayer time!
KT said,
LET’S DO IT, TOGETHER!! kt
Maureen said,
Consider using Almond milk for your AM shredded wheat. If you go unsweetened it has on 30 calories, it’s high in calcium and low in fat. Plus it tastes good.
I am getting 2.5 servings every morning with a smoothie. spinach, berries, 1/2 a banana, almond milk and Greek yogurt. Yummie
KT said,
I AM NOT A YOGURT GUY. BUT THE ALMOND MILK, I MAY TRY THAT. THX. kt
Shara Wright said,
I love to see the living healthy initiative!! I love that we can get cheered on by the “Big Guy”! Thanks for your whitty updates! It makes me want to beat you! Haha
KT said,
GAME ON !!
Heather said,
You’re a brave, brave man – shredded wheat dry… with a cough none the less. Best of luck!
KT said,
I HAVE ACTUALLY DEVELOPED A TASTE FOR THE DRY SHREDDED WHEAT. GIVE IT A TRY! kt
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