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was sick for a few days, but back at it again.

doing 10 minutes bike, 30 minutes elliptical, and 5 minutes bike.

eating habits slumped a bit over the weekend, but getting back on track.

Up to 10 minutes stationary bike & 30 minutes elliptical. Eating better. Feeling better.

Bought a Gazelle Freestyle Elliptical machine, delivered last Friday. Put it together on Sunday, and spent about 15-20 minutes on it (was wiped out from the "work-out" of putting it together!). Yesterday and today I did 30 minutes on it.

I've also been leaving fried, greasy foods alone. Although I did have a hot dog yesterday, my meals have been mostly built around fresh fruit & vegetables. Had the urge to go out for a burger Sunday evening, but stayed home and had broccoli, peppers, mushro… Continue

tomorrow I'll venture out early to the public market for fresh fruits and veggies, maybe pick up some fish from the monger and chicken sausage from the butcher.

had Pho for lunch, and poached tilapia with steamed veggies and white rice for supper.

did a lot of up & down the stairs today. weather was nice but I didn't get out to walk. I'll spend a little more time than needed walking around the market tomorrow.

Regarding nutrition:

In order to cut down on the amount of food I cook for supper each night we bought a Seal-A-Meal and package enough food per bag for two servings. Picking up more fresh and frozen vegetables at the market, and trying to make potatoes with less butter and milk. Baking bread with no extra fat and more whole grains. Remembering to eat breakfast!