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Quickly checking in. Holiday preparation seems to be ramping up early! Danced my tail off yesterday while making several kinds of wine jelly - stir, dance while the jars boil... dance between batches... Should have taken advantage of the great weather yesterday morning, but I didn't, so I hiked my four miles this morning…

one day down of logging and staying under calories! Haven't gotten to the rest of the challenges, but they are on my radar. I have a 12 hour work day tomorrow, and even if I didn't, it is dark by the time I get home. It looks like a nice long outside walk for me on Saturday - I could use it, I've been giving my knees a…

If somebody can add a measly 45 minutes for me today, that would be great. I was a giant slug after a short walk, but I think I needed a slug day. At least I didn't overeat!

Ugh! I'm here, don't know if I'm coming or going this week, I think I've put 2000 miles on my car since last Sunday - all for work. This week's challenges were good for me since I didn't have much time to get to the gym. @MissionEnforcer The arm videos done (ouch! I'm so weak), 30 minutes of the non-jumping jumprope stuff…

@hawkins410 thanks for the props! I finished in 1 hour, 48 minutes. Not all that impressive to the runners of the world, but faster than my halfway time a couple of weeks ago. I felt myself getting frustrated with slower people walking in packs and blocking the way... never thought that day would come! I'm going to go post…

Just so everyone out there knows this fact about me... I hate housecleaning.

@katharmonic Happy Birthday! @Mission Enforcer - Rajio is done today! I will have five days within my calorie limit tomorrow. I wish one could make salad out of something less salady and still keep the calorie count down. I'm getting really tired of lettuce. I wish anything that was called salad actually counted - like…

Hey, look! I'm here! And I can still type! I'm not as bad off as I thought I would be, but the raijo whatever was a little more challenging today than yesterday. I'm glad to hear it will get better. They have the class on Monday and Wednesdays, so I will try to include both in my routine. I only put ten pounds on the bar…

Oh dear Lord in Heaven, this might be my last note for a while... because I can barely lift my hands enough to type. I went to a bodypump class for the first time ever. I managed to do almost everything, except the push ups and some kind of side plank (I can barely do a regular plank). I'm not sure I'm going to be able to…

Did my arm swinging stuff, 50 squats behind me, a strength workout and a short walk - forgot to take my knee brace and was immediately reminded why I use it. Ate well today and stayed under my calories. I struggle with having enough hours in the day to get more than an hour and a half - and sometimes that means I'm working…

@cardbucfan I think of my calorie allotment as money too - and I find it really helpful when the calorie count for the Reese's cup is right there on the front of the package screaming at me that I will have to "spend" so much on that one item. As I've said before, I'm trying to do things in a reasonable manner - I make the…

Happy Halloween! And Konichiwa! (no idea whether I spelled that right, I think I learned it from Dora the Explorer.) Great challenges this week - exactly what I need - logging, stretching/moving daily, and squats! This is going to get me in a raft of @#$%, but I'm going to tell a tale on myself. I still smoke, and have no…

Got my ball gown all ready - I'll make that waist fit if it kills me! Went to the gym this morning, and spent the afternoon persuading dead azalea stumps that they no longer belong in the yard. Headed out to a bonfire tonight with the cougar bait, I'll try to behave, but it probably won't happen.

@ka97 I agree with your take on things. I was busy trying to make sure I could go the distance in the race and pretty much ignored any kind of strength training. I'm going to continue on both fronts and hope for good results. I have no "core" strength to speak of, and that it's an issue. The other piece I need to work on…

That costume is great! Had an a-ha moment in the gym last night, met another girl who is also doing the strength training program. In talking, we discovered that we are starting at the same weight, and I didn't think she looked "fat." But when I think of me at that weight, that's exactly what comes to my mind... I'm going…

I wasn't home last week when the new Rocky Horror movie was on TV, so I watched it with my husband last night. I am 12 years older than him (go ahead with the cougar remarks, get them out of the way!) and he had never seen the original. By the time it was over, he looked only slightly less confused than when I made him…

Videos done, @#$% stairs done, one more night of no eating after dinner - that was really easy since I usually don't get around to dinner until about 8, and I'm headed to bed by ten thirty. Started a weight training program at the gym tonight. I think the trainer underestimated my abilities, but I'll reevaluate my opinion…

Good Evening (read that in my best dracula voice) I'm back home in Maryland after a great little mini vacation with the southern branch of the family. Before I had to go to the airport, I went out to Indialantic beach and walked the surf line for an hour and a half. I still have sand between my toes and salty skin, so I'm…

Only a little over an hour today, muscles are a little sore, but I don't feel too bad. Got out of the house for a short walk, did stretches while watching the Romania videos, and went through the dance videos one time. Thank goodness my room is on the opposite side of the house from my parents, and concrete slabs don't…

Love seeing the mix of people, places, and ages in this group! I know my brith certificate says I'm over 50, but I really don't feel like it inside. It amazes me how some pop culture things have endured over the years. I went to the first Star Wars movie for a friend's 12th birthday party, and my five year old grandsons…

Hmmm... in 1975 I was 11 years old and a little bit to young for Rocky Horror when it first came out, but thankfully it stayed around through my high school and college years and played every weekend at midnight at the local theater, complete with toast, and costumes, and dammit janet. I imagine there were a few nights I…

Pre race sunrise (I'm the one in the pink shirt) And after the race, with our medals I'm glad I did it again, and equally glad that it is over. I worried for a few days beforehand about all the things that could go wrong, and I really didn't want to embarrass myself. As I got near the finish line my sister ran out to tell…

Finished in under four hours, about 15 minutes faster than last year! Pictures and minutes will be posted later. Going out for brunch!

@MissionEnforcer water challenge completed! Cardio drumming/videos completed. We pretty much used all the pvc patio furniture to beat on. The three year old niece thought it was fun too, but she kept warning us that we were being loud and great poppa was going to get mad. Made it safely to Florida, heading out to pick up…

Checking in - been a couple of hectic days, and after a six hour meeting tomorrow, I'm getting on a plane to Florida. Got my water in three days in a row, but I haven't gotten to the videos yet. I'm thinking I might have to make my sisters join me for that on Saturday to get us psyched up for the race - Daddy will hate it…

@MissionEnforcer Friend requests sent, just waiting for one or two responses. Long-winded intro posted last made last night. Reader's Digest Version: Old, pudgy, Bills Fan living in Maryland, in need of a beer and like minded friends.

Beer, I thought this was Oktoberfest! Where's the beer? There better be a keg of something in that cabin and a mug with my name engraved on it! Hi all, I'm Sharon, 52, married, (got that right the second time), and living in Maryland. I have one daughter, older than I would like to admit, three grands, also older than I…

I'm here! Sorry I've been AWOL for a while - this is a busy time of year at work, long days and long weeks. I'll hold off on the re-introduction until everyone is here, but I'm really looking forward to this. Congrats to Kat on your first, and maybe last, half marathon. I walked my first one a year ago and somehow got…

@badnoodle I missed wherever the slushie reference was earlier, so reading your recipe above I kept looking for how much rum to add. Must be Friday! I feel like I just spent a whole weekend cleaning my house, and it needs it again! We have a few family members who are planning to use us as a stopover in their summer…

Checking in! Started Amazing Race challenge today, looks like a fun challenge, I'll be keeping my eye on skinnyjeans! Did OK over the weekend because I was able to plan ahead for the father's day lunch and not over do it. Unfortunately the grilled chicken option at the restaurant wasn't their best offering. Oh well, I had…