Life Lyn Style

Last night, I had the pleasure of attending a dinner meeting for the Cleveland Chapter of the Ohio Blogging Association.  We met up the Touch Supper Club.  It was fun to meet some other Cleveland area blogging folks.  I was especially happy to meet Katie and Alicia, since both of them are also heading to Fit Bloggin‘ in May.  It was a fun evening and the food was superb.  I had the mushroom gnocchi and tomato soup.  I’m looking forward to the next meeting.

In attendance:

Alicia from Poise in Parma

Amanda from Clue into Cleveland

Bud from Circular Absurdity

Byron from byronfernandez

CLEgal from WhyCLE

Jeff from My Future Past

Joe from Healthy Day Fitness

Kali from Finishing Firsts

Katie from Healthy Heddleston

Lyn from Life Lyn Style

Maria from Delish Adventures

Maria from Downward Daily Dog

Robert  from Great Lakes Green Pages

Stephanie from Hungry in Cleveland

Stuart from Web SIG Cleveland

Today was an unplanned day off from working out.  Nick and Sally enjoyed a play date this morning and then took really long naps this afternoon.  So, we didn’t make it to the J before dinner.  Next up: cardio in the morning.

Monday’s SPIN class with Beth has become routine.  I love starting my week with her class.

Today, I walked in and all of the furniture had been rotated 90 degrees.  It was so different.  Everyone that walked in did a double take.  We have a rectangular room and the instructor has been in the front (one of the skinny ends) with rows of bikes in front of her. (Think bowling alley).  Today, she was shifted around and the bikes formed a semi circle type of pattern.  There were maybe 50% less rows and they were wider.  So, we were all much closer to the front than before.  I think it was great and added to the intimacy of the class.  I hope they keep the change.

It was a bit weird to pick a bike in the “right” place.  I always pick a bike in the same spot.  Actually, I always pick my spot and then move a bike I like to that location.  I consider mirrors, instructor spot, fan locations/path, neighbors, etc.  It’s quite the process.

The class itself was AWESOME.  I can’t wait for next week.

Next up: trainer workout with Paula in the morning.

We went to the JCC this morning after church.  For some reason, my abs are really sore.  I did 20 solid minutes of high intensity elliptical and then walked on the track a few minutes.  I forgot to bring a water bottle, so I stopped by the drinking fountain a few times.  I finished up with some stretching.  Next up: Spinning in the morning.

Nick and Sally decided to make and give out cupcakes yesterday.  They pulled the coffee table over in front of the fireplace (used to be a spot for gas logs) and set up shop.  Nick was making all kinds of cupcakes including broccoli cupcakes.  It definitely would win for originality for his creative combinations.  Of course, Sally needed to “help” too.  I love their imagination at this age.

I didn’t have a workout to speak of today, but I will definitely have a solid cardio workout tomorrow.  That said, I didn’t sit down much today.  Being active is GREAT!

I spent most of the day cleaning.  It was really nice to make some forward progress on the house today.  Sometimes, I think we have too much stuff.  Today, it was confirmed.  I can’t wait for trash pick up this week!  I’m also gifting some of the baby stuff that we don’t need anymore.   Delivery for that is this week as well.

I had the rare opportunity to shop without the kids today.  My sister and parents both got me gift cards for clothes for my birthday.  I have tons of clothes, but nothing that fits and feels great right now.  I really felt like a few tops (and bras) that fit right at my current weight would do wonders for me.  I haven’t really gained or lost pounds lately, but my sizes are going DOWN.  Several times at the store, the salesperson, Rachelle, had to bring me smaller sizes.  Rachelle and her coworker kept telling me that my shirts were too big.  I was happily surprised.  I think my strength training regiment combined with cardio is really paying off.  It was the first time in years, that it was fun to try on clothes!