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It's been 2 weeks since I lifted a barbell! Natura It's been 2 weeks since I lifted a barbell! Naturally I got humbled by a 215 dead and scaled back to 205. Neck pain still reminds me to keep my presses modest.

➡️Blisters were hurting but these @wodndone wraps kept the mess contained and out of sight. Still debating if they are worth the trouble. Took me 20m to get them on and fiddled with them throughout.

#barbell #february #strengthtraining #resistancetraining #weighttraining #lifttoeat #liftweights #liftingforgains #liftlikeanoob #liftlikeagirl #barbelltraining #aznlifter #fitness #foodiefit #foodiefat #fitnessmotivation #gettingstrong #stillanovice #workouts #workinprogress #fitnessjourney #womenwholift #defygravity #wheresmygainz #over50lifter #liftingover50
Did they pop yet? Another view of the seed flats/ Did they pop yet?

Another view of the seed flats/bench that I started earlier in the week. I planted echinacea, agastache, monarda, gomphrena, marigolds, cerastium, veronica and zinnias. I wish it was just a tad warmer outside so I can put out the overwintered plants and start more seed.

#seeds #seedstarting #seedlings #soilblocks #annuals #perennials #flowers #gardenpics #gardening #growsomething #instagarden #indoorgardening #gardenpic #gardens #wintergardens #backyard #backyardgarden #gardenbeds #flowerpics #gardenporn #growingflowers #flowerporn #texasgardens #zone8
Next day DOMS has me feeling 🤕 so switched it u Next day DOMS has me feeling 🤕 so switched it up to resistance band training. At times these felt too easy so I need to double up on the bands next time.

#bodyweight #bands #february #resistancetraining #strengthtraining #foodiefat #weighttraining #lifttoeat #liftweights #liftingforgains #liftlikeanoob #liftlikeagirl #barbelltraining #aznlifter #fitness #foodiefit #fitnessmotivation #gettingstrong #stillanovice #workouts #workinprogress #fitnessjourney #womenwholift #defygravity #wheresmygainz #over50lifter #liftingover50
Another satisfying #postworkout sushi dinner by Sh Another satisfying #postworkout sushi dinner by Shoji Sushi & Hibachi in Frisco. Nigiri, sashimi and riceless Sweet Dreams roll. #damndelicious

#shojisushiandhibachi #seafood #raw #sushi #fish #salmon #searedsalmon #mackerel #sashimi #adventuresindining #foodpic #foodporn #foodstagram #diningadventures #takeout #togo #takeaway #curbsidepickup #curbsidedelivery #yelpfriends #yelp #japanesefood
Ibuprofen + dumbbells + exercise ball = fun upper Ibuprofen + dumbbells + exercise ball = fun upper core workout. I'm grinning hard realizing I can do preacher curls on my exercise ball.

#dumbbell #exerciseball #february #strengthtraining #foodiefat #weighttraining #lifttoeat #liftweights #liftingforgains #liftlikeanoob #liftlikeagirl #barbelltraining #aznlifter #fitness #foodiefit #fitnessmotivation #gettingstrong #stillanovice #workouts #workinprogress #fitnessjourney #womenwholift #defygravity #wheresmygainz #over50lifter #liftingover50
We got sunshine! The 'maters and the leafy greens We got sunshine! The 'maters and the leafy greens are getting their first taste of sunlight as I start on hardening them off (and rid them of the pesky gnats). Outdoor temps: high 60s and low 40s all week.

I started at least 6 1010s and 1 1020 flats of annual and perennial flowers indoors.

#seeds #seedstarting #seedlings #soilblocks #veggiegarden #vegetablegarden #leafygreens #strawberry #lettuce #bokchoy #spinach #peppers #annuals #perennials #flowers #gardenpics #gardening #growsomething #instagarden #indoorgardening #gardenpic #gardens #wintergardens #backyard #backyardgarden #gardenbeds #gardenporn #growingveggies #texasgardens #zone8
Blasting the abs coz the rest of me felt wretched Blasting the abs coz the rest of me felt wretched after Monday training.

#bodyweight #abs #coreworkout #february #strengthtraining #foodiefat #weighttraining #lifttoeat #liftweights #liftingforgains #liftlikeanoob #liftlikeagirl #barbelltraining #aznlifter #fitness #foodiefit #fitnessmotivation #gettingstrong #stillanovice #workouts #workinprogress #fitnessjourney #womenwholift #defygravity #wheresmygainz #over50lifter #liftingover50
Something about wilted spring mix and freshly shav Something about wilted spring mix and freshly shaved @traderjoes parmigiano reggiano and cheddar with caramelized onions over eggs, with a side of crispy prosciutto have been making my brunches a whole lot more satisfying lately.

#mixplate #breakfast #brunch #traderjoesrecipes #traderjoesfinds #prosciutto #eggs #babyspringmix #cheese #preworkout #foodpic #grilled #foodstagram #igfood #foodporn #goodeats #food #homecooked #carnivoreeats #meatsweats #eatyourgreens #eatyourveggies #madeinmykitchen #postworkout
Got sick right after #2021snowpocalypse but gettin Got sick right after #2021snowpocalypse but getting back on track is easy now that daytime temps are back in the 60s. Cardio + weight training.

#dumbbell #february #strengthtraining #foodiefat #weighttraining #lifttoeat #liftweights #liftingforgains #liftlikeanoob #liftlikeagirl #barbelltraining #aznlifter #fitness #foodiefit #fitnessmotivation #gettingstrong #stillanovice #workouts #workinprogress #fitnessjourney #womenwholift #defygravity
From the coldest winter snap back to shorts-and-sa From the coldest winter snap back to shorts-and-sandals weather in a couple of days. With the snow melt, I get to see what veggies survived. Winners: brussel sprouts, romaine lettuce and garlic.

Goners: Kale, cauliflower, broccoli, dill, spinach, red lettuce and radish (tops).

Just for note, I put out those romaine starts last month I think and to see them still perky and green caught me by surprise.

#2021snowpocalypse #veggiegarden #vegetablegarden #ornamentalplants #floweringshrubs #gardenpics #flowerporn #flowerpics #gardening #yardwork #growsomething #instaflowers #gardenpic #gardens #wintergardens #whatsblooming #backyard #backyardgarden #gardenbeds #gardenporn #growingveggies #texasgardens #zone8
Stock tank beds and veggie garden in the aftermath Stock tank beds and veggie garden in the aftermath of #snowpocalypse2021.

No, I didn't cover the stock tank beds because it's likely in 2-4 weeks I'll be replanting with new starts.

The plants in the tent really suffered from the extreme cold. Even though interior temps were 8-10 degrees warmer, the power outages ensured that temps dipped below freezing. My tropical hibiscus and hydrangea have dropped most of their leaves, not sure they will recover.

#veggiegarden #vegetablegarden #ornamentalplants #floweringshrubs #gardenpics #flowerporn #flowerpics #gardening #yardwork #growsomething #instaflowers #gardenpic #gardens #wintergardens #whatsblooming #backyard #backyardgarden #gardenbeds #gardenporn #growingveggies #texasgardens #zone8
Another DIY pizza thanks to @traderjoes . I still Another DIY pizza thanks to @traderjoes . I still have to learn restraint when topping my pizzas.

White truffle oil, italian truffle cheese, mozzarella, portabella and crimini mushrooms, prosciutto, smoked salmon, parmigiano reggiano, chopped garlic and fresh basil. On #traderjoes cauliflower crust.

#truffle #mushrooms #pizza #garlic #prosciutto #smokedsalmon #cheese #basil #foodpic #goodeats #foodstagram #igfood #foodporn #damndelicious #tasty #food #homecooked #carnivoreeats #meatsweats #eatyourveggies #madeinmykitchen #mindfuleats #diypizza #homebaked #traderjoesfinds #traderjoesrecipes #baked
Light barbell work last Friday. Before exercising Light barbell work last Friday. Before exercising in the dark and cold was the new normal. #snowpocalypse2021 

#barbell #february #strengthtraining #foodiefat #weighttraining #lifttoeat #liftweights #liftingforgains #liftlikeanoob #liftlikeagirl #barbelltraining #aznlifter #fitness #foodiefit #fitnessmotivation #gettingstrong #stillanovice #workouts #workinprogress #fitnessjourney #womenwholift #defygravity
Pre-#snowpocalypse2021 eats. We got the BGEXL fire Pre-#snowpocalypse2021 eats. We got the BGEXL fired up for grilled veggies and meats to stock up before the winter storm hit.

Reheating food in the microwave while the power is on has been quite a dance.

Little did we know that we should've winterized our pipes, coz having no water sucks!

Side note: first time tryin @traderjoes shawarma but didn't expect whole sirloin to grill.

#dinner #chicken #shawarma #leeks #chilestoreados #brusselsprouts #grilledchickenbreast #inihaw #bbq #roasted #foodpic #grilled #foodstagram #igfood #foodporn #goodeats #food #homecooked #carnivoreeats #meatsweats #eatyourveggies #madeinmykitchen #postworkout
Wednesday sucked coz I had to go into the office, Wednesday sucked coz I had to go into the office, then came home and passed out.

Thursday was better bcoz I got to stay home and workout.  Just a few of the dumbbell sets I did.

#dumbbell #february #strengthtraining #foodiefat #weighttraining #lifttoeat #liftweights #liftingforgains #liftlikeanoob #liftlikeagirl #barbelltraining #aznlifter #fitness #foodiefit #fitnessmotivation #gettingstrong #stillanovice #workouts #workinprogress #fitnessjourney #womenwholift #defygravity
Easy to make fun of my dog when he can't run away. Easy to make fun of my dog when he can't run away. But he has a kitty friend to console him.

#arthritis #seniorpuppy #seniordogs #greatdane #aging #xldogproblems #seniordogsofinstagram #greatdanesofig #dogs #igdogs #dogstagram #danestagram #furkid #seniordog #loveyourseniordog #lovedogs #loveyourdog #lifewithseniorpups #adoptdontshop #furmomforlife #xldog #catsanddogs #cats #kitty #kitten #tortoiseshell #ilovemytortie #lovecats
Still taking it easy with the shoulder and back wo Still taking it easy with the shoulder and back work, so as not to aggravate the pinched nerve. A 5x5 sesh.

#barbell #february #strengthtraining #foodiefat #weighttraining #lifttoeat #liftweights #liftingforgains #liftlikeanoob #liftlikeagirl #barbelltraining #aznlifter #fitness #foodiefit #fitnessmotivation #gettingstrong #stillanovice #workouts #workinprogress #fitnessjourney #womenwholift #defygravity #wheresmygainz #over50lifter #liftingover50
Historic winter storm has me dreading like it's th Historic winter storm has me dreading like it's the last hours of Frostpunk. Honestly can't remember ever seeing -1 degrees F in the forecast in all the years I lived in N Texas. I've taken out what delicate plants I could from my outdoor greenhouse tent to bring indoors. 

Even though temps are generally 10 degrees warmer in the tent, that likely brings things below freezing by Sunday.

At least we got to see the ice sculptures our frostweed produced. Not impressive as some I've seen on IG but still cool to look at.

#winterstorm #winterizing #overwinter #freezewarning #texaswinter #texasweather #texaswinteriscrazy #frostweed #verbesinavirginica #gardenpics #flowerporn #flowerpics #gardening #yardwork #blooms #growsomething #instaflowers #gardenpic #gardens #wintergardens #whatsblooming #backyard #backyardgarden #gardenbeds #gardenporn #growingveggies #texasgardens #zone8
For most of 2020 I went makeup-free. I mean it all For most of 2020 I went makeup-free. I mean it all just comes off on masks amirite? Now the urge is back to turn my over-50 face into a palette. Except it's winter and working on dry, mature skin sucks. #imboredpaintme

#beauty #makeup #amazon #amazonfinds #ultahaul #ulta #makeupaddict #makeuphaul #skincarehaul #skincareupgrade #pamperyourself  #skincare #healthandbeauty #skincareroutine #skincareregime #antiaging #beautyisskindeep #skinrejuvenation #faceandbeauty #skincareaddict #facialcare #facialtreatment #beautyover50
Who me? Doogie tends to be too fast to photograph Who me?

Doogie tends to be too fast to photograph, even for a half-blind senior puppy. But we shared some one-on-one playtime and he gifted me with an IG-worthy selfie.

#smile #dogsmile #furkid #furbaby #pets #igpets #petstagram #adoptdontshop #seniordogs #seniorpup #doxie #dachshund #doxiegram #dogs #igdogs #dogstagram #doxiemix #lovedogs #furmomforlife #seniordogsofinstagram #aging

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