12 April 2010
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16 CommentsHi, y’all! Hope your week started off beautifully – mine sure did! Although I am TIRED, there has been LOTS of fantabulous sunshine (woo hoo!!!!!) and I’ve been soakin’ it up!
More sunny days also means more time spent outside WORKING. Ah, the garden and all the other outdoor chores.
While I fantasize about snoozin’ in a hammock, I know I won’t have the nutrient-rich produce I crave (daily!!!) if I don’t get busy moving and do something about it.
And who needs a gym? Seriously!
Burn, Baby, Burn!!!
Garden squats make ya feel the BURN.
Think about it: When gardening, you squat and plant, get up, move down, squat and plant some more – unless you crawl around, that is.
But if you’re squatting (like I do!) it’s a pretty good workout! And…
I AM S-O-R-E!!!!!!!!
Yikes!!!
After that first day of planting, I could barely walk the next morning. And I’m still a little sore. Phew!
If you do a lot of computer – or other sedentary – work, I urge you to “get gardening” – you’ll wake up all those muscles that sleep while you work.
And the best part? With garden squats, something (more than muscle!) comes from all your hard work: FOOD!
I was feeling a little ridiculous silly this evening after all those outside chores (including pulling a big wagon – twice!!! – filled with 5 gallon buckets of water, to water the baby orchard) and took some pictures of myself.
Note the PINK gingham bandana I’m sportin’. Who has time for doodying up hair – there’s chores to do!!!
I was actually WAY more tired than I looked in the above pics – and the wind has chapped my lips (big time!).
But this is how I really felt. I think the sun got to me…..
Exhaustion = SILLY with me!!! LOL
And tomorrow is my brother’s birthday, so I won’t be online – but I PROMISE there’s LOTS of AWESOME reviews, giveaways, recipes, and all sorts of fun stuff coming SOON!!!!
Do you go to a gym? Do you do squats at home? Do you garden? Have you been getting outside and enjoying the fresh air and sunshine? Whatcha been up to?
P.S. I actually remember seeing pictures of me when I was two or three, wearing a red bandana. Maybe I’ll come across ‘em and scan ‘em to compare. 
Oh, don’t forget to check and see if you won the iHerb shopping spree giveaway!!!! CLICK HERE to find out!
‘night!
Haha you are so cute! I love that silly face picture. I *need* to get out into the garden – you’ve inspired me!! now what to plant….
La´s last blog ..Shoes and salads
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Raw Juice Girl Reply:
April 13th, 2010 at 7:55 am
Thanks, La!
Yay! I’m so glad I’ve inspired you to get out into the garden. Woo hoo!!!!
Hugs,
Michele
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Hello~I have been reading your posts for a while but have never commented until now. I think your blog is so inspirational and encouraging! I am on Day 12 of a Clean detox using Dr. Junger’s book and kit. I have just found Natalia Rose’s books and really love them. I have been incorporating her recipes in my raw eating plan little by little. Did you ever start your Amish Blog? I really enjoy the Amish posts you put up. Or you might be including it in this blog? Blessings,Rose
Rose´s last blog ..ON A GOOD DAY~~~~~
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Raw Juice Girl Reply:
April 13th, 2010 at 8:19 am
Hi, Rose!
Thanks so much for speaking up and commenting. I LOVE it when readers share their thoughts!
We ARE still going to launch the Amish homesteading blog, but it’s just taken a backseat to everything else we have going on. But we’ve taken photos and video and have documented as we’ve gone along and we’ll be sharing most everything on the homestead blog. It’s mostly designed right now and just needs a few touch-ups, and then we just have to fill it up with fun, entertaining, informative posts.
I peeked at your blog, too – LOVE it!!!!
Hugs,
Michele
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Michele,
Ohhhh my knees are sore just thinking about it. My back won’t feel neglected either. but what a great way to be sore. I could spend all day in the garden. Remind me why I live in Alaska again????!!
George
George Angus´s last blog ..The Story of Charlie Z – Write The Ending
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Raw Juice Girl Reply:
April 14th, 2010 at 10:23 am
Hey, George!
Oh, I know! Yes, it IS a great way to be sore for sure.
Um, Alaska? Gosh, I don’t know! LOL
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Garden squats are aweome exercise!! I love working-out outdoors in the garden – it’s so satisfying and truly a full-body workout too!!
Your pink bandana is awesome!! I’m impressed with how tidy and gorgeous you look after a day in the garden!
Astra Libris`´s last blog ..Super-Healthy Banana Walnut Bread
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Raw Juice Girl Reply:
April 14th, 2010 at 2:35 pm
…tidy and gorgeous???? Wow. Thanks for the compliment!
Actually, my face was much redder than the photo reveals (it was taken in the shade) and you don’t see my dirty clothes. LOL
Yes, they are awesome exercise! It IS satisfying and I love it, too.
Hugs,
Michele
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Haha! I love the silly face picture! Gardening is fun, isn’t it? I wish we could have a garden because it’s such good exercise, and I love fresh produce, but we live in an apartment right now. Oh well, someday!
Happy birthday to your brother!!
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Raw Juice Girl Reply:
April 15th, 2010 at 8:29 am
Thanks so much, Jessie!
Aw, maybe someday is right – hopefully soon!
Hugs,
Michele
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Love the headband and the pics!! I go to the gym, do squats, but wish for a garden! One day when I get my own place I will! Right now I’m growing herbs and stuff though on my windowsill
xoxoxoxo
Ashlei´s last blog ..Earth Week Challenges Part 2
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Hi M!
I love to use gardening and housework to get my cardio in (squats too)
pulling weeds does wonders for your legs! :0 (and your back)
btw..you look ADORABLE in your bandana! love your pics!
so glad you’re getting sunshine!
Have a great week!
xoxox
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Michele, thank you so much for your comment on my blog! I’m glad you liked the look of the parsnip fries. Let me know what you think if you do give them a try!
Ricki´s last blog ..Brilliantly Beet Smoothie
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I don’t go to the gym — we live in a podunk town with no real gym.
I do yoga and garden. Most people think gardening is just tossing some seeds around and waiting for them to grow. Those who don’t garden don’t realize what a tremendous workout it really is for the legs, glutes, back, and arms.
Cyn´s last blog ..How to Water a Meyer Lemon Tree in a Container
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