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Had a great time camping on the Olympic Peninsula - we looked at some properties and now that we are home and looking at pictures, all I can see is how much weight I've gained back of the 70 pounds I lost 3 years ago (about 30 pounds of it). At least it is motivation to turn in around. We made an offer on a property that…

Thanks everyone for the welcome back! It feels good to be getting back on track. Now to just get back to where I was...we went to the gym yesterday for the first time since I had my hip replaced and I sure felt it today! In a good way though- looking forward to getting back into a routine. In a nutshell, both of my…

Hello there, it has been ages since I’ve participated but I’m back at it and would love to rejoin the group. Many changes here and new beginnings!

Hi, I go to the monthly maintenance class on MWF at 1:00 consistently and try to go to the Tuesday 4:30 yoga class when I can. I'm interested in adding more workouts!

Hi everyone, We had a fabulous time in Mexico. Re-entry to the real world was hard this week! I made it to the gym for my 3 group classes, plus a yoga class but my food hasn't been up to par. Not horrible, but not going to see any losses. Goal for this week is to keep up with the workouts, adding 3 more cardio workouts in…

Hello all, it has been a long while since I've checked in. I've not been doing well with logging food and haven't been making the best choices. I'm up 20 pounds from my low point but still down 50 from where I started. I had a rude awakening when I tried on some shorts that I wore in Mexico last May....too small! I was so…

Happy New Year everyone! Where can I find info on the 40 pounds by May 27th challenge??? Just what I need!

5 days, 2335 miles, 4 states, 36 hours at our destination, a gorgeous hike in Bristlecone Forest, 40+ hours in the car, daughters stuck in Portland when their flight to meet up with us in Redding was cancelled prompting us to re-route to get them in Sacramento, a car break in, what else? lol, we survived our Thanksgiving…

Today I met with my dietician, and we came up with a plan to get me back on track. I am excited to be focused again. This is a hard time of year, living up here in the pacific northwest we have such short days and I really want to eat all the carbs and hibernate until summer! Today I didn't look at the scale, but I am…

Me too! I just re-started my plan and need support and motivation.

Hello everyone! What happened to October? I fell of the proverbial wagon but am back. Today is day one of tracking again. The last couple months have been a series of setbacks- some minor, some bigger, but I can't let them keep me off track. My biggest challenge is the short dark days of the northwest winters. Love the…

Hi everyone, Lots of posts to catch up on! Sending healing thoughts to those recovering, good thoughts to those struggling, and celebrating with those celebrating. Pip, what an inspiration Kirby is! We had a great trip this weekend up to Victoria BC. We took the ferry from Anacortes to Sidney BC on Friday and rode our…

oh my goodness Mary! So glad you are okay. How scary!

Hi everyone, hope you all are having a great weekend! Everyone is out of the house and I just finished a yoga video. I'm still sore, but thought I'd start with that. I could do it as long as I was slow and deliberate. My shoulders are still sore but I was able to do enough to get credit. The challenge I'm doing with the…

Oh yes, I was absolutely wearing my helmet! I am a stickler when it comes to helmets on wheels. When we went on the group tour/ ride in Hawaii we were the only ones in the group wearing helmets. My helmet didn't hit the ground, but it looks like my tire hit it as the bike rolled over me- have a little skid mark but no…

Thanks all, no, it wasn't a small accident, but as these things go it could have been much worse and I feel very lucky! Just got back from the dentist and there doesn't appear to be more than the little chip which can be easily fixed. He recommends waiting a few weeks just to be sure that there isn't nerve damage that will…

I crashed on my bike on Sunday. Good news is that nothing besides my skin and a tooth is broken and I will heal. Left hand is in a splint (I'm left handed). My bike will be ok too- after I got checked in at urgent care Tom took my bike to the shop. Front wheel was bent beyond repair but the frame was ok. After x-rays of my…

Pip, LOVE your pictures!! I think Tom and I need to put that ride on our to-do list. We will be gone next year, but in 2018 we will have to do it. Looks like so much fun. We did Trek Tri-Island in 2001 and slept in tents- Tom says his tent days are over unless he's backpacking so he'll be happy to know that he can bring…

So, when you write a long newsy post and it disappears. :( In a nutshell, it is a beautiful day here in Western WA, thinking of Pip on her MS bike ride and wishing I were out there too. We had planned to go kayaking today, but dh couldn't find the paddles last night. This morning we got busy with other things (like getting…

Just a quick check in on this first day of school- my senior in HS didn't let me take the traditional first day pic so I caught her in motion out the door. My student teaching daughter was very excited to pose. I just "faced the music" and updated my weight. Up 5 pounds since last recording (in July? maybe June...) Owning…

Becca, I've been pondering the same thing. A year ago yesterday I started a weight loss/fitness program. Lost 70 pounds and finished the structured part of the program. I've been generally making okay choices and working out and exercising more than I ever did, but have hit a plateau- actually have gained 5 pounds. I am…

Good morning friends, happy September! Summer went so fast. I don’t remember by August goal, but am sure I fell short. I will be writing them down! This month’s goal is to complete a Back to School Health Challenge that a neighbor is running. She does a weekly free bootcamp in the neighborhood park and is training to…

Barbiecat, I need to get those shirts for my husband and me. We just have a little trailer (16 feet) but it is so stressful if we don't get a pull thru site. Practicing in a parking lot is a good idea. I won't even try though, so I can't complain! I signed up for a month of the shakeology. I have a friend who is an…

Home from a marvelous vacation and have today to catch up before going back to work tomorrow. Meetings for a week before school starts a week from Tuesday. Curious if anyone uses shakeology by BeachBody? They are having a promotion this month and it looked like a good deal to get the shakes and workout videos in a package…

Quick check in! We are in Hawaii on the Big Island, in Kona. I'm doing a clean eating and workout challenge with a group of ladies from my neighborhood and so far so good. Two days and we've been to 2 farmers markets. Mahi mahi last night and ono tonight. Plus amazing tropical fruits and veggies. In addition to walking all…

Thanks everyone for the hugs. They mean a lot. I'm still feeling my sense of peace so am thankful for that. I too am sending out love and light to those struggling with physical and or emotional pain as well as other losses. I stayed pretty much on track today- I did eat half of a tortilla while making dinner for the rest…

Wow, almost 200 messages since I last checked in. Will try to catch up, but don't know that I'll be successful. I have had a busy few days, but amazing too. Quick background- my father passed away in Feb after a very brief illness- only 2 weeks after he was diagnosed with cancer. We moved him in with us almost as soon as…

Sue in WA: I am in Bellevue, but closer to Kirkland. Just east of Bridle Trails State park. We have a barn, but no horses! Love seeing the horses when I’m on the trails in the park. Penny: LOVE LOVE LOVE the pics of your mom picking berries. I want to be her when I grow up.  Becca: Sending healing thoughts to your dh.…

@drkatiebug You are rocking those lu la roes!! Super cute! I just got my first skirt, and love it. A friend is about to become a consultant so I am looking forward to shopping more.

@Pipcd34, I am in Bellevue. I mostly ride on the Sammamish and Burke Gilman trails (which are paved) but next week we are venturing up to ride the Centennial Trail in Snohomish. Cycling for me is more recent thing. I've had my bike for 15 years, but sadly it was neglected for 5 years- until about a year ago. Wanting to…