Category Archives: Solitary Fun

Mar 19 2013
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Food/Drink Fun, Solitary Fun

Day 176: They’re Not Cookies

I don’t remember but I’m sure I’ve written about cookies. Maybe the chilled Famous Amos I get out of a vending machine at work. Or the easy bake all natural chocolate chip the hubs and I were once addicted to. Or the legendary Thin Mint, of which I can eat a whole tube in one sitting. I must have written about them. I mean I am basically the Cookie Monster.

But, in an effort to live healthier, I have significantly limited my cookie intake. This makes me feel good, smart and healthy but it does not make me feel satisfied at the end of the night. My cravings for something sweet come upon me quickly and, when I don’t satisfy them, leave me cranky and hungry. Tonight, before that could happen, I gave my sweet tooth the ever delicious combination of apple slices and peanut butter. Instead of depriving myself of something, I gave myself a healthier version of something I want. And I really felt full and satisfied afterwards. It’s sort of the opposite of guilty pleasure fun, but it is fun nonetheless.

Mar 10 2013
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Food/Drink Fun, Guilty Pleasures, Solitary Fun

Day 167: I Love Chocolate

I realize I haven’t been committing to Guilty Pleasure Sunday. I guess I used to need the guilty pleasure every week but lately that hasn’t been the case. Though I have found a new food item to feed my chocolate obsession. It’s from Starbucks, an unlikely place to find a decadent treat. But find one I did. A thick, moist, chocolate chunk brownie. I think I’m going to have to put a limit on how many of these I can have in a month. Or a week. Danger.

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Mar 07 2013
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Around the House/DIY, Fun for Couples, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Solitary Fun

Day 164: TV Gesture

I mentioned yesterday that I haven’t been feeling well. I’ve been a little run down and this morning I woke up just not well. Tired, headache, sore throat, body aches, all of it. So the hubs did something very nice and somewhat taboo.

He moved my old little TV and dvd player out of the spare bedroom and in to our room so I could stay in bed and watch Friends (which, let’s face it, is really all I want to do when I don’t feel well). Yet people may view this as unromantic, very “old and married,” a TV in the bedroom? Even though I’m the one who has trouble sleeping and likes a TV to lull me to my nightly rest, I have always been opposed to it. But this morning it was the best thing ever and I had as much fun as a sick person can watching Friends in bed.

I’m feeling better now, but I don’t think we will move it back yet…or ever…I mean its not like it has cable or anything : )

Mar 04 2013
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Chicago Specific Fun, Fitness, Fun for Couples, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Solitary Fun

Day 161: LSAC

The hubs and I joined the Lincoln Square Athletic Club this weekend and today I went for my first work out. It has been a LONG time since I’ve worked out. Walking the dog certainly counts, but it is not as strenuous and focused as working out at a gym.

After a five minute bike warm up, I did 15 minutes on an elliptical. The bike was hard at first. My knees were not used to that kind of motion but I took it easy and it got better as I went. The elliptical was harder because I wanted to go in at 100%. I am a person who likes to do very well at everything I attempt, so it was hard for me to go slower and shorter than I have in the past. I had to remind myself that I will be able to measure progress even if it is slower than I would like.

Here are some of my workout goals:

1. Increase time on cardio machine each week building up to 30 minutes at least three times per week.
2. Try a spin class.
3. Try a “Ballet Burn” class.
4. Continue to feel good about myself as I work towards a healthier body.

Now, here are some things I really like about this gym so far:

1. There are a lot of machines.
2. Each machine has a little cable TV.
3. They offer a lot of interesting classes at various times throughout the day.
4. THEY HAVE A POOL.

On Sunday, I will be trying my first water workout class. This is supposed to be the best kind of workout a person with arthritis can do because the water provides a lot of resistance, yet there is little to no pressure on the joints. Expect a post about this.

I’m very excited about this new addition to my lifestyle. No more sitting around being secretly jealous of my many friends who are fit and athletic!

Mar 03 2013
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Online Fun, Solitary Fun

Day 160: Home Video, Malfunction.

On this the last day of YouTube week, I’ve decided to share a video from my phone. I have a few embarrassing ones of people at parties and/or weddings but I think I’ll keep those private. This one is still funny though. And lovable. Well, to me at least.

The problem is that, in order for me to actually upload a video on to WordPress, I would have to buy a $60 upgrade. I’m not going to do that, but I will post the video to the Year of Fun Facebook page. So if you go to this link, you can view the video. And maybe also like my page?

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