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day 4, week 21 jperdome - how is it going? Good to see you post. intotennis - so do you have a good recipe for chicken and dumplings? I'm sure if Jeff loves it you must make it homemade for him. I'll have to see if I can find a healthier recipe on the internet. Sounds like you were very ambitious today working out.…
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day 4, week 17 Seems like we need to light the fire in our bellies all my pushing forward comrades!! I'm hoping that not seeing posts does not mean that we are giving up the mission. You are all strong and can stay positive on this journey for another 30 days. It helps me when I hear from all of you and see what you're…
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day 4, week 13 Just got home from tennis in Scottsdale and too wound up to go to bed yet. Watching Best Baker in America and drooling over these desserts. Luckily I'm not there to taste them. Won our match tonight but our opponents didn't make it easy. Glad we were able to stay the course and play our game and win the last…
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day 4, week 9 What a day! PT from 7-8 am, tennis doubles match from 9-11 am, 18 holes of golf from 1-5 pm. Best part was the ice cold beer at the end of our round. PT was good but tennis was off. The wind didn't help but my game wasn't quite on today either. Golf was no pressure just fun. But I have to say that I am…
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day 3, week 5 Happy Monday everyone!! I use to dread Mondays when I was working but in retirement I don't mind them at all. Haven't been able to get on the tennis court this week (my favorite activity) but I got to the fitness center yesterday (and the backs of my thighs are feeling it today) and did my shoulder exercises…
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day 3 week 24 Had some good singles this morning for a couple of hours. Relaxing at the end of the day tonight. I should do my shoulder exercises but I have the feeling it's not going to happen. I'll get them in tomorrow and I'll try to do them twice. Calories were good today but you know the night's not over. Drink more…
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day 4, week 21 Good day and ended it tonight with some fun mixed doubles and then joining the Boomers musician group. Don't worry I didn't perform but enjoyed listening to others along with friend Diane perform. Nice way to wind down at the end of the day (and only had one beer). I've been lacking on my veggies and fruits…
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day 4 week 17 I had a busy morning and early afternoon with tennis lessons, PT, and 3 games of bowling. I finally had 3 good games with scores of 170, 167, and 177. Pretty good for a 150 average bowler!!! YooHoo! Now I am sadly watching the Cubs get their butts wiped in Wrigleyville. Man, suddenly I am craving a Dunkin…
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day 4, week 13 Thanks for the pep talk - great motivator. I will do my best and I know others will too. It sounds like today has been a very good day for you. Use that positivism (is that a word?) on the court tonight. I got in my shoulder stretches and strength workout, an hour on the elliptical, and have a doubles match…
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day 4, week 9 Checking in while I watch the Cubbies play. We need a win!! Had PT this morning and went to the fitness center this afternoon to put 35 min. on the elliptical and do some leg machines. Calories are down thanks to being on a soft food diet plan right now thanks to my dentist. I'm thinking a small bowl of…
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day 4, week 4 I probably ate too much at the Polish Club dinner, a link of brautwurst, roasted potatoes, and loaded up on the carrots. Finished with a chocolate cupcake with icing. I tried to dance off as much as possible with some polkas, waltzes, line dances, macarana, hokey pokey, and cupid shuffle. I'll do my stretches…
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day 4, week 22 I'll check in early today before I doze off for a well needed nap. I got run ragged this morning playing singles. Really felt the exhaustion set in the final tie break. mommabeare - really great how you planned for the party and what you were going to put into your body. It was nice to enjoy friends and make…
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day 3, week 18 Had a crazy busy day with no time to even grab a snack until 1:30. 7 am this morning I had to take a friend to the emergency room and sat there until they released her at noon. She is OK thank goodness but I completely missed breakfast and lunch. I had to rush to bowling where I missed the first game but got…
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day 4, week 15 I am going to check in early today just because I have time now. Just got back from the fitness center where I tackled the elliptical for 60 minutes. Then I'll end the day on the tennis court tonight. mommabeare - great advice that you had for jorange and I took alot out of it as well. Reminds me that we are…
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day 4, week 11 Went to physical therapy early this morning, followed by 3 sets of doubles, and then another 2 sets tonight. Didn't have time to really get a nutritious meal in today. Stayed under calories but need to find snacks that are quick and good protein. I did forget to put the NOT into my junk food statement.…
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So proud of my crown. Thanks!!!! Busy day running around. Didn't get a workout in yet but will do my shoulder exercise before retiring for the night. Tomorrow will be a good workout day, looking forward to that. Low on calories all day so I had a good dinner tonight. Still under calories. Food taste better when I'm putting…
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WHAT!!!! I was looking forward to the crown for the week!! That's OK, I'm ready for your next challenge. Penny poker was fun with lots of laughs and giggles. But I have to confess that the dessert was Basha's carrot cake with cream cheese frosting. I partook (just to be on the thankful to the hostess side) but I left most…
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day 4, week 27 Checking in late because I fell asleep in the recliner tonight. More tired than I thought after a good day. Tomorrow is penny poker Sunday so my weakness may be the dessert. Hopefully the cards will go my way! hotmamma - Happy Canadian Thanksgiving!!!! And feel better. gigiqueen - sounds like a fun day with…
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day 4, week 23 It was good to go to the fitness center this afternoon and get out some frustration on the elliptical and some leg machines. Then went home and did my shoulder stretches and strength. Made a tuna casserole for dinner and it sure tasted good. Watching the Cubbies take the first game in the NLDS!!! Looking…
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day 4, week 19 Did physical therapy today and bowled 3 games. Tomorrow going to try to get to the fitness center and get on the elliptical or treadmill. Stayed under on calories today. intotennis - hey give yourself a little break, you've been pushing it really hard and even your body needs a rest. Pick one of your comfort…
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day 4, week 15 Did my shoulder stretches and strength program for my exercise today. Stayed under calories again today. gigiqueen - way to get your steps in at work. That's awesome. Kickboxing sounds good but I think Zumba sounds fun. hotmamma - prepping food really is helpful to stay on track. Love how you change your…
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day 4, week 11 Went to physical therapy this morning and did some stretching and strength exercises on the left shoulder trying to kick this frozen shoulder before it escalates. I'll so some more tonight at home. Calories have been down. intotennis - yes your scale is going to love all the tennis you're doing today. You…
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Got no physical workout today. I'll do some stretching at home tonight. Trying to drink lots of water and that's helps keep the tummy full. jorange - sounds like your work gives you a good workout every day. That will balance out with your planned menus each day. intotennis - way to stay under control this past weekend.…
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Made it to the fitness center today to work out on the elliptical and made a pork tenderloin in the crock pot that was delicious. mommabeare - you have the best attitude and outlook. You're going to have a great week. congrats naomi!!!! Let's see if you can hold that title for 2 weeks in a row. I saw this quote in the…
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day 4, week 24 Best way to workout while having a great time this morning on the tennis court with a good friend and a competitor that pushes me forward. Said goodbye to another good tennis friend today unfortunately. Rocquie was also someone who loved the game of tennis, was competitive but also very honest and…
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Checking in late tonight do to having a great time out with friends tonight. Had a great time, good food, and a beer. I was very conscious of calories when making menu selection and was very satisfied with food. Didn't get a workout in today but I am looking forward to some good singles tomorrow morning. day 3, week 20…
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Missed checking in yesterday. Where was I???? Today was a busy day. Usually I like it that way but I felt hungry all day and I was falling asleep after dinner tonight. I think I need an energy drink!!! Did tennis drills for 90 minutes this morning, went to a seminar on low vision aides (great store on 99th and Bell with…
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Checking in late tonight but can't get to sleep reliving the doubles match I played tonight with Susan. Proud that we fought back in the 1st set and in the 3rd set tiebreak. Wish I wouldn't have saved my only double fault for the tiebreak at 8-8. I did enjoy the match overall though and Susan and I played well against a…
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Hey everyone, good to hear that you're all pushing forward!!! Running around today shopping for a new phone and (wait for it) I cashed in my flip phone of 5 years for my first smartphone. I can now use emojis!!!!! I succumbed to the temptation of a raisin bran muffin today. It sounds like it would be healthy but NOT.…
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What a gorgeous day!!! I am loving this cooler weather. Golfed 18 holes today and treated myself to an ice cold beer in the clubhouse afterward. Did good with calories today but was high sodium again. It was those leftover quesidillas. Sorry not sure on that spelling. I wish I had a dog to get me out to walk every day. I…
