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Happy Monday.

Well, it was a rather quiet, lazy weekend.

The news from my son was not so good - he has been offered a job in BC and they are seriously thinking of accepting! Personally, I don't think the job offer is that great and that they really need to weigh all the pros & cons. Yes, the money may be a bit more (again, not great), but the cost of housing is almost 5x as much as it is here. And, if they go, my DIL refuses to put our granddaughter into daycare, so she would be a stay at home mom. Right there, they are behind the eight ball. I know my son is unhappy at his current job, but this is a huge life changing decision that really needs some serious consideration. At least here, they can survive on his salary and some of her supply teaching. She has taken the year off to stay home another year with their daughter. When she does work, her mother babysits. We'll see how this plays out. Keeping my fingers crossed they look at it all objectively.

No exercise this weekend. It was cold and snowy and I just felt like hibernating. Did manage to get outside and clean up my last big flower bed. It all looks so much better when everything is put to "bed".

Today is Remebrance Day in Canada.
At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, please take the time to Remember Them.

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Good morning All! Got in a bit of aerobics this morning and some resistance band work. I had to buy a new scale because my old one broke and would not go past 60lbs! Now the new scale says I weigh several more pounds than the old one did. :sad: I really miss that broken scale!! :ohwell:

43 and loving it. I'm in

KellySue, lol @ new scale. But I know EXACTLY what you mean!! I always weigh at the gym....and when THAT scale broke last year, the one they replaced it with had me up a "few" pounds, too.

The good news is, now I'm down on even that NEW scale!

So, it's all going to be just fine!!

Good morning All! Got in a bit of aerobics this morning and some resistance band work. I had to buy a new scale because my old one broke and would not go past 60lbs! Now the new scale says I weigh several more pounds than the old one did. :sad: I really miss that broken scale!! :ohwell:

You may need to calibrate it. Check the manual to see if / how.

44 Years old. I"m In better shape now than when I was in my 20's or 30's, but also weighing more! I know I have more muscle now...but I also know all the extra weight is NOT miuscle. Wish I would have decided to DO more when I was younger. Who knew exercise could be...........fun ??:laugh:

Great results, WhataBroad!! Nicely done!!

Caramel - I love the idea of an 8 week holiday challenge! Sounds much better than an 8 week binge fest! :laugh:

WhatABroad - Way to go!! That's fabulous! I only weigh myself every 3 - 5 weeks as well. It just works better for me if I focus on the long term lifestyle change. I hope it works for you too! You've made amazing progress!

Love seeing all the new people checking in!! Great stuff!

Beeps- I love days like that! I usually get to see that kind of thing on my way to the gym before work.

Today is a rest day for me. Busy, Busy, Busy!! I am planning on being at the gym tomorrow.

Have a good day all!

whatabroad - great results!! It really is the measurements that count the most!

Kellysue - although I believe that measurements are the truer numbers to go by, I am a daily scale stepper, so I can feel your pain. :laugh:

Beeps - what a glorious start to your day!

My son was offered a job in Fort St. John, BC. I too believe BC is a beautiful place to live, but it is SO far from ANY family!!! I worry that my granddaughter will grow up not knowing us or any of her cousins. Right now, she is surrounded with grandparents, great grandparents, aunts/uncles, cousins, etc.
My son has countered the offer, so we are still waiting to hear. :noway:

Long day yesterday - so no time to get online. When I finally arrived home at 11:00 p.m., the internet was down, so I headed right to bed. Did get my lifting session in and then had curling. Won our game. We are now 2-0. :happy: :laugh: :happy:

Beeps - I hate when my workday explodes and my workout plans get canceled. Hate it, hate it, hate it!

WhatABroad - Great profile picture!

Work has been very stressful for me this week, so my workouts have been a little limited. I have gotten a couple of runs in and tomorrow I'm swimming and hitting the weights! No matter what!

*waves as Beeps drives by*

1968samuel - thanks! I was feeling especially pumped up from my work out and everyone was asking me to update a pic of me getting my swole on!! lol

I got in a 3miler after work yesterday and did a kickass, literally!!, glute and hamstring session this morning. Hill sprints after work!

Hey kids,

another really long day yesterday. It was a good one though. Attended a workshop about Harm Reduction. It was SO interesting!

Got a 5 mile run in as well - in the rain, but thankfully, it wasn't too cold. Had time to have a quick shower and protien shake and was out the door for bridge, Had some very interesting hands which made for a fun night.

Had my eyes checked yesterday. Haven't had an eye appointment in YEARS. Can't remember when the last time was 10-15 years agao??? Anyway, have healthy eyes, just aging ones. Doc recommended invisible bifocals. :noway: Have great vision when it comes to distance, just can't see much up close.

We are all wearing purple today at work - in support of ending Violence against women. I don't own much purple so am wearing a running shirt and running shoes. Thankfully, it is also jean day, so the outfit works. :laugh:

Mild again today. :happy:
Busy weekend in town. Concert tonight as well as our Christmas By Hand Festival. Time to get some Christmas shopping done!
80's dance tomorrow night. Of course we are going to "dress up". :laugh:

All is good here. I took a much needed day off from work today. Got up fairly early and did a 45 min weight workout in the basement. I am going to have to get some heavier weights pretty soon. :-) I was going to do another HIIT but I don't want to do them back to back days. I tend to get over zealous and up paying for it in the end. My body is older then my mind. :-) I will most likely walk to the grocery store and I spent about 2hours raking leaves.

As for tomorrow I am thinking a nice long hike or a run...time will tell. Have a great weekend everyone.

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KellySue, I workout, 100%, to reduce stress and sleep better. Period.

Everything else that *might* come as a result of working out is strictly a side-line benefit....not the MAIN REASON I do it!

(I also exercise to expand my lungs so that asthma doesn't kill me really young.)

Can't wait to hear about the wedding...what are you wearing - pictures, please!