40+ Club: Spring Fitness Challenge
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It's Friday! :drinker:
Check-in...it's been a good week for me. I have been eating very cleanly and keeping my calories under control. And it was also a great week with P90X. I'm doing my last workout of the first cycle today, and the past three weeks have absolutely flown by. I'm noticing some great strength gains right now. I had to cut back a little on my cardio intensity because the strength training workouts were SO intense this month, so my goal over the next two cycles is to take the cardio intensity back up a notch while keeping the strength training intensity up there. My goal is to be back into summer shape by the time summer starts! :happy:
tron, sorry to hear your daughter is already on her way back to Louisiana. Boy, that time flew by, didn't it? Your resolve to get back to exercise and eating well is great! I have no doubt you'll do it.
singfree, sounds like you are really beginning to hit those workouts HARD! No doubt your legs are killing you, but it sounds like you are doing exactly what you had planned last January. Great job!
TxMs, good to see you! I hope you enjoyed your Irish stew last night. Sounds good.
mk, thanks for the quote! Made me smile. Hope your shoulder is feeling better.
altushe, :flowerforyou: . I really hope you get some answers soon.
Enjoy the weekend all! We're supposed to be up to close to 80 today....but back into the 50s tomorrow. It is definitely spring.
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Where did the time go??? Havent been here since Sunday!!!! I havent had time to read posts. I can see that a lot of you have posted and that is great!!!! I have been very busy with work and family activities. My diet has been great. I have also been fighting cravings but so far so good. I have gotten into a little habit of eating nuts after I come back from teaching Zumba. It needs to stop though. Exercise wise, just Zumba. I keep thinking about starting some abs work or just light resistance program but nothing. If I dont do it early in the morning, and it would have to be at 5am, I dont get it done. So that is what has happened in a few weeks now. For some reason I just cannot get motivated to do that. Too many things in my head.
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Just a quick check in.....
Hope everyone has had a good week.
I did not stick to my diet plan to well. It was a very stressfull work week. My loss was so little it's not even work mentioning, but with all that I ate this week I am happy with anything. I work at two different facilities and the one that I had to work at for 4 days has people making and bringing in homemade goodies daily. Temptation is something I am going to have to work on, I am ok as long as its not in my face, but bring in cookies or cake and I loose all self will.
Have a good weekend everyone, I hope to get out and enjoy our warmer weather as long as the rain stays away!0 -
Just a quick weigh in...I'm down 2.2 this week! I CANNOT WAIT to be under 220! It's been a tough week with TOM and all but I fought the battle and exercised (even when I really didn't feel like it) just so I could have the extra calories because I was hungry, hungry, hungry. Gotta love those hormones. :grumble:
Hang in there gbryant! Sunday starts a new week and you can do this! Maybe bring some rice crackers to work for a snack when the others are eating cookies. I love the caramel ones...they are so satisfying and you can eat them and not feel too guilty!
Hubs came home after being gone for 3 weeks on a job and hasn't said anything about my weight loss. I haven't told him I'm "dieting" because I'm not. I'm simply making better choices, watching my calorie intake, and adding some exercise to my life. I should add that he's not very supportive of my weight loss endeavors. The last time I did a fad diet he said, "why bother...you'll quit like you have all the other times..." so I don't say anything about my new lifestyle. My new lifestyle began on February 1, by the way, and since that time I've lost 12 pounds. Just a little disappointed I guess because, for crying out loud, I am absolutely swimming in my jeans. Oh well. This is for me; no one else. Sorry...grumble, grumble...I know. Gotta love those hormones...
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Happy weekend everyone!!
This week was crazy at work and I am so glad its Saturday! Woo Hoo!!
I weighed in today and lost 2.5 lbs..I am officially down 20.5 lbs!! :noway: Amazing! (Almost a qtr of my goal!)
I feel great and like the changes I am seeing in my body, why didn't I do this sooner??
Tomorrow is the Mini Heart Marathon and I am shooting for walking it in 50 mins or less, its 3.2 miles. (I said 45, but my friends think that may be tough... even for them)
I hope everyone has a great weekend!
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Victorious_one
You are right about the protein and albumin as they already tested those and while the albumin is normal, the protein IS a problem. However they can tell that it is not dietary protein (which I get plenty of). For some reason my body is not making/absorbing protein. That is part of what is causing the "profound" anemia and edema - they just do not know why. I originally though that celiac or gluten intolerance could be part of the problem although I have been completely off gluten now for a month and no improvement and the antibodies they test for celiac came back negative. I know you mentioned that you suffered from protein issues after your surgery. Was there any resolution as to why or how to treat? Thanks for your concern. Hope you have success with the Mexican restaurant!
Hey, Altushe!
My weight loss surgery is a malabsorptive surgery, which means that my body doesn't' absorb all of the nutrients (and thus all of the calories) that I take in. I malabsorb about 40% of my protein (my body only absorbs about 60% of the protein grams I eat). What happened was that I was so very nauseous and I vomited a lot after surgery. It is a very unusual side effect of the particular kind of surgery I had, so no one could figure out what it was from. This went on for six months. In that six months, I wasn't able to eat a lot of anything. I never got up to being able to eat the 100+g of protein that I need per day. Over time, my prealbumin, albumin and protein levels got freakishly low. They had to put me on TPN (IV nutrition), and I've been on it for about 7 weeks. My numbers are now normal, and they're weaning me off the IV slowly. My goal every day is to take in at least 100g of protein by mouth because that's what it takes to keep me alive. My body does absorb a good amount as long as I can get the grams in.
The TPN I took to resolve this issue is not likely to help you if you're already taking in enough protein by mouth, but your body is not absorbing it. I'm not sure what would cause your body not to absorb the protein. If you're seeing a gastroenterologist or an endocrinologist, they may be able to help you pinpoint the issue.
Please let us know how it goes for you! This is a serious issue, but all the reading I've done says that when the cause is found and treated, the edema issue will be resolved.0 -
Hey, everyone. Spring is definitely in the air! I love warm weather. For the first time in my life, I'm living in a state where I'm landlocked. I don't know how I'm going to get through the summer!
Tex, thanks for the water suggestion. I think I'm going to have to strap on a gallon oxygen-tank style to get it in. :happy:
I haven't been walking. I've been strapped to my computer working on this and that. My phone is not working, which means my music is not available to play when walking. I have to get it fixed ASAP.
My hubby is fixing my dinner--baked flounder and 1/4 of a sweet potato. I may splurge and have an orange for dessert.
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Hi all. Spring is definitely here! I spent almost three hours this morning raking leaves that fell last fall. Also clipped back the dead lantana branches. New lantana is growing. The vine my hubs mowed down last fall has lots of new growth on it and looks so much more healthy than it did before it got accidentally pruned.
The "I am not going to plant very much this spring" hubs has left the building. He has already planted yellow squash, tomatoes, four kinds of basil, parlsey, two kinds of oregano, two kinds of chives and is itching to get his giant pumkins seeds germinated. And he is looking for an eggplant for me (he does not like it but plants it for me.) And "mild" jalapenas for me to pickle. So much for not planting much...
We still need to get our lawnmower back from the lawnmower spa. the weeds are starting to get high. Take care all! TxMs0 -
Good Dayfrom NEPA.
What a beautiful weekend. I have worked in the yard and made plans for the pond expansion. To my surprise we have over thirty fish still alive and this may stagger our demo plans. But thats the fun of it....We are working on all projects that dont cost alot of money, just muscle. I will dig my weight off this spring. The best part was the dollar tulips at walmart. They are healthy and cheap and will bloom for years to come....If you need alittle cheer get some.
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Good evening!
Sunday night again and back at work...again. It was a very good weekend here. The weather was in the 70s on Friday, not so warm now. Oh well, it's early Spring in PA. We had a great time on Friday night at the Evergreen Club, lots of fun and dancing. We went to a B-Day party on Sat. for a friend who turned 30...I vaguely remember that age. I ate too much cake. Rambling again. I'm going to concentrate on my diet a little more starting this week. I need to shed some fat now that I've reached my strength goals. Time to add more cardio to the mix.
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Hi all!
alf, it's good to see you back!
gbryant, temptations ARE tough but at least you are aware where the issue is, and that's a step in the right direction. You don't always have to say 'no' but if you start saying 'no' a little more than you used to, you're moving in the right direction.
niknik, congrats on the weight loss! Don't give your husband's failure to notice your weight loss a second thought. My husband didn't pay much attention either.....until I got to the point other people were really noticing. As you said, you are doing this for you, and I think that's a great approach.
Victorious_One, sounds like a great dinner last night!
TxMs, I was wondering if your husband had changed his tune on the garden. I look forward to more amazing photos of your veggies later this year!! Oh, how I wish I could have a garden. Some day.......
LadyPersia, sounds like you had a great weekend!
singfree, glad you enjoyed your Friday night. A 30th birthday party? I remember turning 30....vaguely.
All here is well. We had pretty weekend....a tad cooler than I would like, but sunshine all around. This morning....not so much. Woke up to thunder and lightening. I didn't do great with my eating this weekend but....oh well. I'm back on track and that's the important thing. I'm in my first recovery week of P90X, and this week I'm focusing on my Insanity workouts. This morning I did Max Interval Plyo. It's a toughie, but it felt good. I'm feeling better about how I look right now, but I think if I were to weigh myself, I'd find that I'd really like to lose about 5lbs. So I'm not going to weigh myself. :laugh:
tron (and for others interested), you recently asked about duffy. She updated her blog last week. I just thought I'd let you know. For those curious, she seems to be working her way through recovery right now. She continues to amaze me.
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Hello!!!!!!!!!!!!!! All the talk about plants, flowers, spring, makes me more motivated about planting some flowers myself. Last year I did not at all!!!! So this year I am really longing to do that...something simple but with lots of color!!!! Are tulips easy to care for? How do they do in the Texas heat? Probably not for this area... I am taking this week off from Zumba. I have a friend teaching my classes. I really feel I needed a break. Started PT for my foot today. The therapist found a lot of weaknesses in my range of motion etc so he said he will have me work on those areas. On Fri I have the PT eval for my hip. We will see...I just hate to not teach and be there for my students but I also have to take care of myself. I dont mind getting a sub if I am going out of town but I have never taken a week off in over a year teaching and just stayed home. It feels weird. Eating was not that great this weekend either for me but I am moving on...still no sweets no alcohol though and there have been plenty of times to give in...
Stiring, thank you for updating us on Duffy. I havent seen her on FB either...glad to hear she is ok. And you are amazing yourself!!!
Sing, great to hear from you. Glad you had a wonderful weekend!!! My husband and I are going to see West Side Story this Sat. I cant wait. And then we are going to go dancing somewhere on the Riverwalk...I love it, so pretty. Any of you have been to San Antonio and the Riverwalk?
Glad to hear from all of you and your almost spring adventures...Lady Persia, Tex, Victorious...
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Good Morning!
alf, I think it is great that you are taking a week off from Zumba. No doubt your body will thank you. I'm glad the PT is going to be working with you on your foot, and I hope you get some good answers/help as well on your hip. You've been fighting these injuries so long that I think the break and PT sessions will do you wonders....or at least I hope so. I've never been to San Antonio. My husband travels there alot with this current job he's in, so I'm hoping to go along with him at some point. If I do, be sure to know I'll be letting you know because I'd love to meet you! I've heard great things about San Antonio, and we have a good number of friends who have settled there post-military life.
All here is the same. I started the day with an Insanity workout which was fun. My eating is cleaned up again. Looks like my pattern is going to be good six days a week with one day a week where I kind of do whatever. I'm okay with that right now.
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Hi everyone,
Love all the posts about spring and planting. Still too early here in Ohio but I will have my small veggie garden, flower beds, and flower pots this year. Excited with the warm weather we are having this week, but it will all change very soon and back into the 40's as we head into the weekend. Thats Ohio for ya....:grumble:
I did the mini heart marathon and we walked 5K in 51 mins. YAY!!
My friends noticed how easily I kept up with their pace and it felt great. Looking forward to our next walk. :happy:
LadyPersia - great plan, working in the yard for exercise. I love tulips and Im hoping mine bloom this year...too little sun where they were planted, may need to dig them up in the fall and replant. My daffodils are coming up and are just starting to bloom.
Alf - Time off from Zumba will help heal your foot and hip. Im sure your students will understand and be glad when you are healed and back again.
NikNik - Congrats on your weight loss!! WTG!
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OMG Stiring, I would be delighted to meet you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We can hang around town or workout together or both!!!!!! Yes, definitely let me know. My job is very flexible and I pretty much take off whenever I want to. I'm already excited and you have not even set a date yet!!! LOL Yes, the break feels really nice but I am telling you, I truly miss teaching. As I mentioned in my last post it feels really weird being home and not teaching. It is not going to be a true rest time since I've been working at my other job, running errands and need to practice new songs for next week. Also on Thu I am doing a Zumba demo in downtown for the City Manager and a lot of the Directors of different City/Govmt Depts in SA. It is a 45 min class. I'm a little nervous about it but I think it will be fun.
Oh Stiring and Robin, I was talking to my husband about bread and bread machines...which ones do you have? Is it really simple to make bread? Expensive? I am really tired of looking for good breads that dont have so many preservatives and weird ingredients.
Wow, where is everyone today????? I hope all is well. :flowerforyou:0 -
I everyone. Happy Wednesday!
I found a way to cut out 2/3 of the carbs in my protein shake. I'm having a party! :laugh: I hope it shows up on the scale, whenever I can get a new one or get mine fixed. It's one of those fancy types that gives your water & body fat percentages with your weight, so I'm hoping we can get it together.
I'm still not walking, though. I did get my phone fixed, so my music is ready. The weather is terrible today, and I think I'm getting my husband's cold. That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it for at least a day.0 -
Good Morning!
Kim, congrats on the mini heart marathon!!! That's a GREAT walking time!!!! Glad you enjoyed it. We're having the same weather pattern as you right now here in the DC area. They're even talking snow over the weekend. I'm disappointed because we were planning on going into the city for the Cherry Blossom festival....but in snow? I'm not so sure about that.
alf, I look forward to meeting you too.....sometime hopefully soon! I had thought about coming down there this May with my husband as he has a one week conference, but there is talk that might be canceled so I don't want to invest in a ticket if there is any uncertainty. So the next visit may be in October. I'll keep you posted for sure! It doesn't sound like you're taking much of a rest week, but I still think the change in routine will help your body. The Zumba demo sounds like fun!! And I have no doubt you'll do great!!
Victorious_One, good job on finding a food solution that works for you. I hope you don't feel too poorly and that you get back to feeling good soon.
All here is well. I started my day with a Turbo Fire workout, and I think I'm going to try a new Bootcamp workout I got later today. It looks like a toughie!! I should probably love it. My diet is good, which makes me happy. I wore a pair of jeans yesterday that I haven't wanted to even attempt to put on for a few months, and they fit fine. So I must be doing something right!
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alf, I forgot to mention bread machines in my last post....and it is too l late to edit it. So....here I am again.
I have a Zojirushi machine. It's expensive...I'm not going to lie. But when I was looking for a machine, I decided to go for a small one (I have their mini bread machine which makes 1lb loaves) and something reliable. It takes up very little counter space, and for that, I love it (especially since I've had three kitchens in the less than two years I've owned it). I have nothing but positive things to say about my machine. I actually ordered it from amazon.com. That being said, I know you can get machines for much less. Hopefully our good friend zebras (who we haven't seen in forever!) may be reading this thread because I know she just replaced her bread machine as well. But, for the life of me, I can't remember what brand she got, but it sounded like a really great machine. Hopefully she'll chime in.
I love my bread machine. I have no idea how much making my bread costs in comparison to how much it would cost me to buy bread because on this issue....I just don't care. I hate all the crap they put into most loaves of bread so much that cost on this one just isn't an issue for me. I've used my bread machine to make a good number of things now....cinnamon rolls, hamburger buns, sub rolls, pizza crust, etc. I'm so happy I have it.
If you have any more questions, please let me know. I'll try to help out. And, again, hopefully zebr0 -
Morning everyone! SOOO ready for spring, it's still freezing here , but the sun is shining! Hope this is the start to a beautiful spring! Happy Hump Day Everyone!
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Stiring, Yes, I'm here, lurking away!
Alf:
I bought a Breadman for about $100.00 recently from Amazon. It works very well, but its very noisy. I really wanted the full size version of what Stiring has, but we are on financial lockdown right now, but we only eat bread made by our machine, so I considered it necessary to replace my former machine, rather than switching to store bought bread. Stiring gave me this wonderful whole what recipe, which either one of us will share if you get a machine, I have a great recipe for French bread and cinammon raisin bread too. And I have three serious bread machine recipe books, if you decide to get a machine I'd be happy to share them. Any machine you get, you just measure the different ingredients into the machine, and push a button or two, and hours later voila! To avoid dissapointment, if you do get a new machine, don't rely on their printed recipes, this machine's book the first recipe I tried was totally off. In fact I recommend testing with the French bread recipe I have as it requires the fewest ingredients. You won't go back once you start using one I can't speak to cost, because I haven't calculated what the different ingredients cost and amounts used in each recipe, but I'll try to remember to do that next time I buy ingredients.0 -
Hi there! I'm sorry I have been MIA for a week or so. I have been here but a little unmotivated. Cabin Fever has set in, definitely.....
So Alf and Stiring--the Bread Machine. I have the Zojorushi as well--it's a 2 lbs machine although I make all the "medium" recipes, more like 1 1/2 lbs. I LOVE it. I'm pretty sure my hubby bought it on Amazon too. I have been making pizza dough, focaccia, pita breads and all different types of regular breads. It's so easy, and so healthy and really does not take up any time. I'm thinking tonight about making flour tortillas and just looked up a recipe...might be interesting. I also wanted one because I wanted to choose the good ingredients that go inside w/no preservatives, and also for my son's nut allergy--we have to avoid nuts and I get so tired of reading labels because everything cross-contaminates w/nuts. Anyway, highly recommended. Hope we sold you...you'll love it!
Stiring--sounds like you have been doing great--a variety of exercises and clothing still fitting--yay!
I'm so looking forward to spring too. And can't wait to start gardening. And my favorite thing is coming up: searching for wild leeks (ramps) and morel mushrooms....only a few more weeks to go!
Will catch up on all the posts and check in on Friday!! Take care everyone! Robin0 -
We finally got power back!!! YAY!!!! We woke up Sunday to 4 ft of snow and no power or cell service. Finally got the power pack still no cell servings. It just started snowing again, I just pray it holds off til my son gets home from school. The school sent home a not yesterday saying that when it snows the buses are gonna drop my son off MILES away from my house. Its so annoying. They need to get the old bus driver back that wasn't afraid to drive in the snow. I wouldn't care as much but we only have one 4 wheel drive and my husband has to take it to go to work.0
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good day for snow filled NEPA...some spring eh?0
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Good Morning!
Glad to see both zebras and Robin check in!!! :drinker: alf, I hope you're convinced about bread machines now. :happy:
tron, I'm so sorry to hear about your power issues! That's horrible. I hope your son made it home safely.
LadyPersia, it looks like spring has morphed into winter, doesn't it? I don't like snow talk this time of year. :grumble:
All here is well. Working out and eating well. I've got meetings both today and tomorrow at the Pentagon, so I've got a couple of busy days ahead.
singfree, where are you? I hope all is well with you. Check-in when you get a chance.0 -
Thanks for missing me Stiring. LOL
Alf, did we inundate you too much with bread machine stuff? I tend to babble too much when I get excited about something.0 -
Namaste....
Well I have dug out 10 inches of snow from my 280 foot driveway and I found poping thier heads around my rock wall crocus. They are almost ready to bloom. Winter is getting kicked away no matter what:)
Alittle crazy here with my family but the Dr Oz show was Awesome. Had alot of fun. Even got to speak to him and he had to remember my name for part of the show. NYC is still our favorite place. Doctors tomorow for BP. New meds are ...ehk....but Im doing it.
Blessing of good health and a fit ..mind, body, and spirit to all!!
Remember to Breath deep and least twice today
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All this talk about bread machines makes me want to buy one right away!!! I am just not so sure I will use it a lot especially when they are so expensive. I do appreciate all the suggestions and offers to send recipes. I was looking at them online. The Z one, mini, is at the AAFES (military store) store online, sold for $175, no tax. I wonder if the store has it, I might check it out or call.
Zebras and Robin, great to hear from you both, it's been a while. And Stiring of course, with all of your great ideas.
Yeah Sing, where are you????
Lady Persia and Tron, cant believe you are getting so much snow. It has been like summer here in San Antonio, in the high 80's low 90's!!!!! I love it!!!!
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Oh, boy. Just when I thought I was doing really well...I have to worry about my bread now, too?!!
I just realized that my fantastically yummy and satisfying BK chicken tendergrill sandwich that I've been eating for lunch almost daily (no mayo) has 1,100 (YES...one thousand one hundred) grams of sodium. Yikes! Needless to say...no more tendergrills for me. But I thought I was doing really well by eating the whole wheat or multi-grain sandwich rounds (they are yummy and only have 100 calories). How many calories is in a slice of the homemade bread? Sigh...I guess I need to read the label on my sandwich thins.
On a personal note...I weigh in tomorrow and was going to ask then but since I'm here I'll just get it over with. I've been working out three to four times per week for 45 minutes to a hour each time, alternating cardio and strength training with light weights. I feel it. I get my heart rate up to 120-125 and sweat (not a great deal, tho, because I'm not a really sweaty type of person...). I can definitely feel muscle formation in my arms but am wondering about my tummy. It seems to be "hollowing out" for lack of a better description. Meaning, I can see more of my waist but the skin of my stomach has really started sagging...like it's melting...or empty and now the skin that's left behind is really hanging. I'm just wondering if any of you have had this same phenomenon or if it's normal. I'm hoping that it IS melting away and that underneath is that six pack I KNOW I was born to have. HA! :laugh:
By the way...I want to thank you all. When I feel a tough day coming on, I just turn on my computer and read your comments and thoughtful encouragement. Thanks.0 -
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Hi all!
Spring is definitely here in North Texas (Dallas - Fort Worth area). Blue bonnets and prim roses are blooming along the highways (thank you Lady Bird Johnson). We have one yellow iris blooming and lots of iris buds. If you want to see a great display of different iris, go to argyleacres.com. Argyle is a little town north of Dallas and Fort Worth. These people have an amazing array of iris for sale. I learned about them in a watercolor class I was taking. We now have lots of different iris from them. Hubs keeps buying vegetable plants...
Zebras! Hello! Glad to hear from you.
Alf: I have been dreaming of bread machines all day too! I like to buy the frozen bread dough. I defrost it, let it rise and then bake it. I give it to new neighbors when they move in and to all neighbors for Christmas. Everyone asks for the recipe but I tell them it is a family secret. (Don't tell my neighbors...)
Lady Persia: So sorry you are still shoveling snow. We will be cutting the lawn this weekend.
Hi Tron. Always good to hear from you.
Niknik: I am very sodium aware. We really do not eat out very much because of the sodiujm content. You are doing great. Keep up the slow weight loss and exercise. Consider adding more ab workouts.
Speaking of ab workouts, we went to our trainer tonight. She had us do the "plank", a yoga position targeting abs. My husband with the big beer/food belly can hold it for a minute and I struggle with 15 seconds???
Enjoy the springing of spring! Those of you with snow: we will be in the 100s in the summer so enjoy the cold. We will pay big money for it in the coming months!
Take care all! TxMs0
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