moving without impact... hhmmm

hehehehehe....

So, I walked all over Vegas for 3 1/2 days with the leg bothering me slightly... like around a 6-7. WAHOO !! I think I've got this pain management / doing nothing thing down ! I can walk all over and be OK :) YEAH !!! I get home, go get the dog from the dog daycare, she takes off on one of her crazy nutty wild dog runs and drags me with her. Not pretty...

Today, I go to the dog park and a 120 pound American Bulldog, who is adorable, wants to play and jumps on me an knocks me off balance and I almost fall over. Great..

Lessons learned = walking is A-OK ! I can walk just fine thank you very much. Any type of fast, unbalance move sends incredible sharp breath-taking pains into my groin. Brilliant... and then .. the aftermath is a sharp, heavy ache that lasts for hours.

Alrighty then...

On a GOOD note, I set up the trainer the other night and did a leisurely 20 minutes. It felt good ! An hour later, not so good. Interesting, 'cause there is no impact. Maybe just the movement ?

OK... enough about that... it's winter training time people ! Indoor stuff, outdoor walks, swimming if you can, and ya gotta combat the amazing snacks and holiday party food. What's a girl to do ??? You gotta find snacks you can manage that will help take off that holiday urge :)

In the meantime, in our crisp beautiful Seattle weather, go take a walk or a jog outside. I saw tons of people today out running and I must admit, I was a little jealous... it was a great day for it !!

• Starbucks Caramel Brulee Frappuccino Light Blended Coffee

PER SERVING (Tall, 12 oz.): 150 calories, 0.5g fat, 190mg sodium, 31g carbs, 2g fiber, 21g sugars, 4g protein -- POINTS® value 3*
AHHHH! This beverage is SO, SO good. As for the fact that it's blended and frozen? We solve the "how to stay warm while slurping frozen drinks in the winter" conundrum by staying firmly planted in one of SB's comfy chairs until every drop of the stuff is gone. This is good advice. Take it.

• Miss Meringue Meringues in Peppermint Crush

PER SERVING (about 9 cookies): 110 calories, 0g fat, 20mg sodium, 25g carbs, 0g fiber, 25g sugars, 1g protein -- POINTS®value 2*
We're longtime fans of these crunchy, sweet mint treats. Meringues are ALWAYS fun, but we really love this winter-y version. Pick some up and set 'em out for nibbles at a holiday party... or just eat 'em while you watch Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! for the hundred-millionth time.

• Torani Sugar Free Pumpkin Pie Syrup

PER SERVING (1 oz., 2 tbsp.): 0 calories, 0g fat, 0mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars, 0g protein -- POINTS® value 0*
Mmmmm! Making crazy drink concoctions in our kitchen is simply not possible without delicious sugar-free syrups. And we're SO happy this seasonal flavor is back again. Mix some into your coffee drinks, create a special milkshake, or try drizzling it over sweet potatoes or butternut squash. We repeat, mmmmm! And ... Cost Plus carries these, try the Sugar Free COCONUT in your non-fat hot cocoa !!

• Pepperidge Farm Holiday Cookie Bites in Ginger Man

PER SERVING (12 cookies): 130 calories, 4g fat, 105mg sodium, 23g carbs, 1g fiber, 12g sugars, 2g protein -- POINTS® value 3*
Don't think ALL holiday cookies are off limits just because you're watching what you eat! Count out a dozen of these li'l "men" -- which are adorable, delicious, and sprinkled with red & green sugar crystals -- and get that gingerbread taste without worrying about how many calories you snarfed down.