Ouch!

Is Yoga really excercise? I have to admit that I used to not think so. I've always thought that yoga (talking about only the physical technique, not the religion) was simply for relaxation and stretching. I have been proven wrong by my Wii fit board. I've always been told to stretch before every workout, so I've been using the yoga poses to stretch my muscles before beginning the aerobic portion of my routine. After that first day, I was sore in muscles I know I only used when I did the yoga poses. So after a week of Wii workouts, and still experiencing soreness, I can assure you that yoga, is indeed, excercise.

Hello, BLT's

My tomatoes have finally ripened, and Dave and I got to enjoy the BLT's we've been craving since the first green fruit appeared on the plant.

Memory Triggered

It always amazes me, how the smallest detail can make me feel so nostalgic At the produce market, they have a pea shelling divice, that separates the shells, sending the peas down a conveyor belt. Today, I got to watch them do purple hulls. As I got closer to the area, the scent of freshly shelled peas took me back in time. I could just see my mother and me, sitting and shelling peas from Dad's garden, as we watched TV together. Now, I'll always associate that smell with that memory.

Well, I know I've written several photo-heavy posts, but I just wanted to share. I hope you enjoyed them, and if you get a chance, I highly recommend a visit to Eford's Peaches And Produce in Pittsburg, Texas.

Assorted Photos

As we sat to enjoy our ice cream treat, we also got to enjoy some beautiful scenery, including a vintage tractor fountain. I took these photos to share with my readers...

Yummy!

During our visit to Eford's Peaches and Produce, we decided to treat ourselves with a dish of ice cream, blended with their fresh fruit. They offer several different varieties, making the decision almost impossible. I finally chose blackberry, while Dave opted for peach. Of course we ended up sharing both of them. :)

Pittsburg, Texas

Dave and I had such a great day. We went to Pittsburg, Tx to visit the Peaches and Produce market, owned by Eford's Orchard. We were happy to have a little cloud cover protecting us from the heat, but we soon discovered the place to be cooled by nice, big outdoor air-conditioners. We could have shopped in comfort no matter what. After browsing the variety of merchandise, Dave bought some fresh, local honey, some blackberry perserves, and of course, some fresh peaches. We plan to return in July, when they'll have the free stone peaches. Those are Dave's favorite...

Obesity Crisis?

Ok, so my husband and I decided to get out our Wii fit. I had shoved it to the back of my closet last year, when it told Kloe she was overweight. Rediculous. It's hard enough to motivate yourself to excersize, do they have to make you feel like such a loser, before they even allow you to start? Anyway, I packed it away, having never even touched it.
As the heat increased, making my daily walks unbearable, I knew it was time to find some way to get a regular workout while staying indoors. I prepared myself to be told I'm obese. The Wii fit goes by BMI only, and since I'm not 120 or less, I'm obese. So after it told me I was obese, it gave me a ballance test to check my Wii fit age. Your Wii fit age tells you what condition your body is in for its age, in other words, how fast your body is aging. According to my Wii fit age, I have the body condition of a 31 year old, and I'm in great shape. That's almost 12 years younger than my actual age. Wow!
So wait a minute...I'm obese, but in great shape? And if it's possible to be obese And in great shape, then why does our society consider obesity to be such a crisis? Makes no sense to me, either...