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Good morning. It is a wet one here...we needed the rain, good for the garden! Dog shows over the weekend...very hot and humid, but show was inside, so climate control was good for dogs and humans alike. Since last post I have completed the following: 8/14 = 60 minutes gardening 8/16 = 60 minutes dog show 8/17 = 60 minutes…

Alive and well, I am! It's been hot and very humid here over the past two weeks, so I have tried to keep up with garden work on a periodic basis. My August goal is 1250 minutes of exercise as tracked by my fitbit. Minutes tracked are in the cardio/peak and fat burning range. So here is what I have done thus far this month.…

Garden is exploding! Green beans, swiss chard, tomatoes and zucchini all ripe and abundant! What a bounty...including the weeds! Out in the garden today for 2 and 1/2 hours picking and plucking! Have met my July goal!! July total = 1350/1250!! Have a great one. Cathy B.

Getting close to my July goal! Friday = 120 minutes gardening Monday = 120 minutes gardening July total = 1205/1250 Have a great one. Cathy B.

Picked our first Swiss Chard and Green Beans today!!! What a treat! Monday = 65 minutes gardening (oh that d*** crab grass) Wednesday = 65 minutes gardening July total = 965/1250 Have a great day everyone. Cathy B.

The crab grass in out of control after a week of being gone from the garden. Husband did a GREAT job in keeping it watered but don't trust him to weed ever since the time he "weeded" all the tarragon out of the garden!!! Finally, after 3 days of concerted bending and pulling, I can say that I am winning the crab grass…

A week away from the vegetable garden meant much weeding to do. Monday 50 minutes gardening Tuesday 55 minutes gardening Total for July = 785/1250 Cathy B.

Good morning everyone. I have been away at dog shows this past week. Whew what HOT weather we had. Fortunately the shows were inside an airconditioned building so neither the dogs nor the handlers were stressed too much. Going outside for dog walks, however, was a true testament to perseverance, both for the dogs AND the…

Good Monday morning everyone. Yes, heat (even in Maine) is a real challenge. Humidity has begun to creep into the picture as well...could stand 90's with low humidity, but when it creeps up to 65 or 70 I throw in the towel. Didn't quite meet my June goal of 1200 minutes but want to push it a bit up to 1250 for my July…

Walked with Leslie again this morning for 60 minutes. June total = 1120/1200. Well, I fell short of my goal for the month as I had a mid-month exercise melt down, but finally recovered and am back on track. Looking forward to July! Have a great evening. Cathy B.

Good morning everyone and welcome to newbies. This is a great board filled with very motivating individuals. Thus far this week I've worked in the garden for 120 minutes (Monday and Tuesday) and walked with Leslie 45 minutes. June total = 1060/ 1200. take care, Cathy B.

It's been a busy week. Was at dog shows here in Maine from Thursday through Sunday...both dogs did very well!!...and I got a lot of walking/running to help my Leslie minutes, so it was a win/win week. Here is the breakdown: Monday, June 18 = 90 minutes gardening Wednesday, June 20 = 60 minutes gardening Thursday, June 21 =…

Friday gardening 150 minutes Saturday gardening 60 minutes. June total = 485/1200 Got to pick up the formal pace...Cathy B.

Been out of town on holiday (exercise and diet holiday). Saturday completed 130 minutes of gardening and Sunday completed 35 minutes of gardening. June total thus far 275/1200. Take care, Cathy B.

'm late to the party! Goal for June is 1200 minutes for the month. Started with 25 minute fast walk waiting for tire change on Saturday and 90 minutes of intense gardening Sunday. June total = 110/1200 for the month. Welcome to the newbies and good May work to all returners! Have a great walking week. Take care, Cathy B.

To all Leslie Walkers...GREAT JOB EVERYONE!! Let's keep up the forward momentum for June! Take care, Cathy B.

GARDEN IS IN!! I feel quite superior since most years I'm scrambling to get the veggies in first week of June. Weather has cooperated with warmish days and coolish nights. Warming to upper 70's by mid week with hint of shower in the evening. Thursday = 100 minutes gardening Friday = 60 minutes gardening May total =…

Hey VeggieGirl… I raise Great Pyrenees. They are a large breed about the size of a St. Bernard (but more refined...less slobbery) and mostly white. They are used as guardians of flocks, so are very independent and sometimes challenging, but ever so affectionate and a great family dog. Yesterday and today I did gardening…

Have been off to dog shows since Wednesday. So here is an recap of the walk time I did during the shows ( took account of only the time that my fitbit noted heart rate at a minimum of cardio level). Had a great weekend with both dogs taking point toward championship! Thursday = 20 Friday = 60 Saturday = 45 Sunday = 65…

Sunday (5/13) = 60 minutes gardening Tuesday (5/15) = 47 minutes with Leslie Total for May = 788/1250 Rainy here today so unable to putter in the garden, but everything is soooo green and vibrant with the fresh rain, I can't complain! Have a great evening, everyone. Take care, Cathy B.

May 11 = 140 minutes gardening (rototilling garden, turning over flower beds) May 12 = 30 minutes gardening (weeding and moving composte) May total = 681/1250. Although cool, the sun is out making it too wonderful for indoor walks with Leslie. Hope all of you are having a wonderful weekend and a great Mother's Day. Take…

May 8 = 32 minute walk with Leslie May 9 = 49 minute walk with Leslie May 10 = 32 minute walk with Leslie May Total = 511/1250 Have a great evening. Cathy B.

May 4 = 50 minutes Leslie (5 mile walk --completed 3 miles) May 5 = 45 minutes Leslie (4 fast miles--completed 3 miles) May 7 = 70 minutes gardening and 32 minutes Leslie (belly blast) May total = 398/1250. Cathy B.

May 1 = 33 minutes with Leslie & 50 minutes gardening May 2 = 35 minutes gardening May 3 = 35 minutes gardening & 48 minutes with Leslie May Total = 201/1250. Cathy B.

Good Morning and Happy May Day! We have showers here in central Maine, but tomorrow it is supposed to get up to 80 degrees!!! I, for one, am really looking forward to sporting a healthy glow after working up a good "glisten" in the garden! I'm raising my April goal of 1200 minutes to 1250 for the month of May. Happy…

Sunday = 60 minutes of actual gardening in between the rain drops. Monday = 50 minutes Walk Slim April total = 1252/1200 YEAH!!! Goal Exceeded. Thanks to this group for positive affirmations, unbridled motivation and renewed phasis on personal goal setting. I'm looking forward to May! Take care, Cathy B.

Saturday = 33minutes Sunday = 45 minutes April total = 1142/1200...ever so close! Cathy B.

45 minutes of Walk It Off and Tone it Up. April total 1064/1200 Cathy B.

Was a couch potato yesterday, but got back on the Leslie bandwagon and did 50 minutes of the Walk Slim DVD. April total = 1019/1200. How great to read that several have already met their April goal. I am pleased to be getting close. Have a good evening. Cathy B.

Ultimate 5 Day Walk Plan this morning for 34 minutes. April total 969/1200 The sun is out...the grass is greening and the crocus and daffodils are up in one of my flower beds! Can this Sunday get any better?! Have a great day. Cathy B.