Jazzercise.TerryD

08/08/2026

Whatever kind of Saturday you're planning ... I hope it includes joy, laughter, and surprise moments.

08/03/2026

This.
It's not what we do - it's who we are.

How do I know? Because before Jazzercise I was a restless exerciser. I tried a program, it was fun for a little while. Then I got bored and moved to something else.

Until I found Jazzercise. Nearly 15 years, only 1 program. Never boring. Always fun. Genuinely supported.

Think you know Jazzercise? Think again.
We’re the original dance fitness workout—choreographed to music, built on community, and designed to make you feel so good, you’ll want to keep coming back.

07/25/2026

So for 200 odd days I've been logging a meal. Just one: breakfast.

"They" (as in "the experts") suggest tracking every meal, every snack, every ounce of water.

I tried that. It was exhausting and frustrating in ways that had nothing to do with calories or macros.

Logging *just* breakfast works for me. Here's why: it is my accountability marker for the day.

I eat a healthy breakfast. I have a healthy mindset - in all the ways - the rest of the day: food choices, exercise, water, etc.

Do I occasionally log other meals? Yes. But only when its a food or food combo I haven't had before. Logging that meal gives me the Net Carbs I need to know for bolusing insulin.

So friends - do you log food, water, exercise? I'd love to hear what does (and doesn't) work for you.

07/18/2026

I *think* I might have mentioned that I rediscovered my love for puzzling this winter.

It is an afterwork-before-dinner activity that has nudged me to step away from what could be never-ending time on the computer. It's my (mostly) daily selfcare appointment.

No surprise lots of florals. But it wasn't 'til I put this post together that I saw how often I leaned into geomtrics and bright colors.

07/08/2026

Y'all know how bad I am at before and after pics.

This birdfeeder was originally tan. No finish, no detail, just brown.
Step 1: I painted it black.
Step 2: Put in the detail.

This thing weighs about 3 pounds empty. It is H-E-A-V-Y and a squirrel magnet. So now I've converted it to a patio decoration with a tea light where the birdseed used to be.

This was one of Mom's many birdfeeders. Looks different. Still reminds me of her.

07/05/2026

You know it's hot when ...

You put your face over the charcoal chimney and you can't tell if they're actually heating up.

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07/03/2026

Nothing says "Happy Birthday, America" like a dance party ... or a little Power Sculpt.

Join me at 8:30 am tomorrow for Power Sculpt 45 (Low Impact, of course).
You're not going to want to miss it ... I'm bringing one of my all-time favorite treats.

A throwback to BEFORE sweet and salty became a thing!

06/28/2026

... a little sunshine for a cloudy day.

Picked these yesterday. the coneflowers have outdone themselves! They're sharing these vibrant colors all over the yard.

Happy Sunday y'all.

06/21/2026

Long time, no posting. IYKYK

Finding a new rhythm has taken longer than I anticipated. As someone who believes strongly in "when one door closes ... " I've had to keep my heart open and trust the process.

What I've learned is that having (more) space isn't the same as making space.

Today I made a little space to just be. I took the coffee outside and have been enjoying the morning sun as it scrolls up the mountain, the rare cool breeze (for this time of year), and the birds singing.

03/15/2026

“I don’t exercise to add years to my life. I exercise to add life to my years.”
— Jack LaLanne

Timeless.

As a young girl -- when dieting was a *thing* and women's fitness wasn't -- I remember my Mom watching The Jack LaLanne Show.

Exercise didn't become a priority for Mom until later in her life ... and when it did, it was for exactly these reasons.

I don't expect to do things at 80 with the same agility that I did at 40. I'm good with that ... and today's workout investment is making that possible.