I'm working hard on the minutes. I'm sure i can hit 500 and will try for 700.

Mrscanmore wrote: »

I went out for a run this morning. The last 2 weeks have been unseasonably warm, but today, the cold weather was back! I'm also planning on a quick ski tonight. I should have no problem getting to 700 minutes this week I'm also on par with food, but I am really hungry right now!!! My weakness is anything chocolatey!!

Have fun skiing!! That is the one thing I miss living in FL. I used to go on an annual ski trip, but haven't done it in over a decade.

rusgolden wrote: »

Way to go everyone for pushing extra hard!

On a personal note, my dad's biopsy test results came back and cancer hasn't spread! Thanks again for the good thoughts and prayers!

Fantastic!

WEEK TWO: RACING TO LA RÉUNION!

CHALLENGE #1: "DANSES DE RÉUNION!" (10 POINTS)
5/5 Complete

CHALLENGE #2: “RANDONNEE ON RÉUNION!” (10 PTS)
HIKE TO CASCADE DU TROU DE FER (5 KM; 3.3 MILES) OUTSIDE!
Complete: 1/30/17 - Neighbourhood walk (19F) 5.19 miles

CHALLENGE #3: “NON, PAS TROP!” (5 POINTS)
STAY UNDER YOUR CALORIE COUNT 5 OUT OF 7 DAYS
4/5 Completed

Hi Everyone.

WEEK TWO: RACING TO LA RÉUNION!

CHALLENGE #1: "DANSES DE RÉUNION!" (10 POINTS)
5/5 Complete loved them .

CHALLENGE #2: “RANDONNEE ON RÉUNION!” (10 PTS)
Complete: did this with the dogs.


CHALLENGE #3: “NON, PAS TROP!” (5 POINTS)
Completed it will be a 7/7

Hey Fab Fives... let's pick up the pace a little bit. There are 2 teams that have already made it to the destination.

I had a busy day yesterday with several appointments, so didn't get as much exercise in, but I'm still on track to hit the 700 max for the week. Videos and Hiking challenge is complete and I'm at 4/4 on staying under calories.

I haven't had a chance to check in with Zara and Vanessa, but I will do that now. I would like to reach the destination before the weekend so we can start building up bonus points, but remember, the challenge points are going to be killer this time!!

@b3achy - so sorry you're still having headache issues. That's sure to put a damper on wanting to exercise! I must say I'm very impressed that you walked to the auto parts store with the intention of CARRYING the battery home!

I managed 120 minutes today - 90 at the pool, 20 dumbbell workout and 10 for yoga/stretching. Definitely time for a nap! We have plans for the evening so this is it for me for the day.

If the weather is above freezing I'm sure I can convince the husband to shoot a round of disc golf tomorrow.

I only need one more day under my calories to meet that challenge goal. Given that we're going out this evening, it might have to be tomorrow for that one.

Keep up the great work everyone!

@MissionEnforcer, we can't input our points for the third challenge. The spreadsheet column is locked.

Have a great weekend!

Argh...just typed up a long note, and it didn't post...sigh....

@RaeBeeBaby - I actually have a collapsible cart that is similar to this one from Home Depot...

Great for hauling batteries to/from the auto store. Also was great for groceries when I lived in DC and walked to the store.

So, today was a good catch up day...Got my AR dance videos done for the challenge. Did 60 minutes of my Gazelle (instead of my planned 45 minutes). Then took my auto store stroll to return the defective battery (still under warranty), and bring the new one home. After I got the new battery installed, I ran to the pet store to pick up some food for the beasts, and then did a much needed run to Walmart to pick up some other items I've needed since Monday.

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Speaking of the beasts, I don't think I've shared pictures of my babies yet...

This is Holly. This picture is over 5 years old, but still my favorite. It was the first day or two she was at my house after I got her from the Humane Shelter. I think she looks pretty content...


This is Seminole. I got him the same time as I got Holly. I actually went to the shelter to get him since he had been there over 4 months, and apparently no one had wanted him. He was a bit despondent when I first got him (way underweight at 6 lbs, but I think he was mourning the death of his previous owner). It took me about a month or so to get him to eat regularly, and now I can't get him to stop (he's now over 16 lbs ~ overweight). I love this picture because I really thought he was going to fall off the chair...he never did, but I sat there a while waiting to try to capture it if he did...


BTW, Seminole also loves laundry baskets...typically likes them better if they have fresh, clean laundry in them since I often find him napping on my clean clothes (I've learned to put a towel over anything freshly out of the dryer)...


This is Sheldon...named by my friend for the character on Big Bang Theory, and yes, he's nearly as neurotic. I adopted him from her when she found out her husband was allergic to cats, and I didn't want him being taken back to the shelter (on a good note, I have a forever cat-sitter since she comes to watch him and the others when I go out of town for more than a day). He is essentially my shadow and follows me everywhere. I call him my 'cow'boy for obvious reasons.


Oh, and Sheldon and Seminole have become bro-buds. Really surprised me because I thought Sheldon and Holly would be better friends. Here they are taking over what was supposed to be my desk extension at my home office. Clearly, fur beasts always win over human...