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Hey all I hope everyone is doing well! Been thinking of you lately. I'm ok. Things are still not normal here though- gyms closed. Will be a yr now since I've been able to see my trainer regularly. I'm still focused on maintaining and doing OK with that. My bike is getting a tune up at end of April and then I can start…

Hey gang Sorry I haven’t been around but I wanted to make sure to come in and wish everyone a Merry Christmas. I’ve been ok, just haven’t been into sitting at my computer or fitness really. I have kept with my goal of maintaining and not gaining weight and that has been about it. My gym has basically been closed since…

@cbabie 9” of snow – that wasn’t me! Thankfully lol. We don’t get snow here until end of Dec or Jan usually. In spite of the stereotype, only parts of Canada get snowy. I think Iowa, Wisconsin, and some other states get more snow and are colder……Toronto is a pretty warm part of Canada though overall. @mswatson0777 8 hour…

@TeresaW1020 great pictures! Looks like a beautiful area. Sounds like a really nice anniversary. @cbabie yep half bagel is better than all. I do have a weakness for raisin cinnamon bagels myself. Glad you got a walk in. @mswatson0777 glad you had a nice day, and yes the sweatshirts sound adorbs. @trooworld we all have…

I forgot to say- I bought 2 cookbooks today bc I need some inspiration. I actually went to a physical bookstore and just looked around and bought two that looked ok. One is vegetarian not bc I'm a vegetarian but I just wanted some ideas for some veggie based meals. The veggie one is Oh She Glows and the other one is called…

@TeresaW1020 I can relate to your husband. I hate when games start at 8 or 9. I like to be in bed by 10 lol. Tonight I'll be watching the Dodgers. 8 pm start. Not sure if I will be able to stay up to 1130! Good luck with the fasting, be careful though. ....sounds like a lot of fun with the kids! And happy…

@trooworld that is such a shame. But regardless of the slight gain, it sounds like you’ve been doing really well with your goals and activity. Walking around a botanical garden sounds like fun. @theslightedgeforever I’ve never heard of salt on watermelon. Hm. Don’t think I would like it, as I usually I like watermelon when…

Hi @roz0810 welcome to the group. Scale goes up and down, at least it's trending the right direction. @trooworld great job on the bike! @theslightedgeforever I take it you're feeling a bit better. @TeresaW1020 wow I'm sorry about your tooth. I remember you saying it was hurting. Such a shame. The shutdown- restaurants can…

@mswatson0777 when will you be done grad school? All your stories remind me of when I was in grad school. I did 12 months compressed, it was tough. @trooworld that is an interesting gadget! I couldn’t use it- I don’t talk to people enough lol. It will tell me to make more friends. Hey 7 mins on the bike is better than…

@RetiredandLovingit I’m sure if your husband tries to watch what he’s eating as well that should help you too. Hope you enjoyed your time with the grandkids! I hear you on trying to enjoy the nice weather while it’s here. I’m trying to do that too. @cbabie walking is good exercise, glad you’ve been getting out. I’ve been…

@mswatson0777 that is great you found some dumbbells online! I’ve looked off and on but not much luck, though I’m back at the gym now. But dumbbells would have been cheaper lol. Also glad your knee is healing. I hate dealing with injuries- still recovering from achilles tendonitis so I know what a pain it is to get…

@theslightedgeforever I do think BC has wildfires sometimes, but right now it’s the smoke from the south…..a firepit night sounds heavenly. Some day this will all be over….that’s great you can make friends. I’m the opposite, I am terrible at meeting people. It makes things hard. @retiredandlovingit that’s a lovely picture…

When I make oats it's half oats and half milk. It really depends on how liquidy you want it.

@TeresaW1020 congrats on Onederland! That is fantastic! I know that was a goal for a long time. I think you deserve a new puzzle :D @mswatson0777 my social life is cancelled too, although tbh I never had much of one before lol. At least now I have an excuse.

Hey everyone! Well I had a nice vacation in Victoria BC. The weather was good, and I got there just before the air was affected by the wildfires. I rented an e bike. It is pretty fun- if you peddle a little bit they go super fast. (Although once it started so fast I went right into a ditch lol. It was grassy so I wasn't…

@mswatson0777 wow that's terrible. Take care.

Hey gang. Sorry I haven't been around. On my vacation in British Columbia. @trooworld I did see you posted that salmon recipe for me and I'm going to check it out. I'm eating out a lot but trying to balance with no desserts or treats. Hoping not to gain weight. If I can maintain I will be happy.

@theslightedgeforever yeah stability is important too. I have a real fear of having poor mobility when I get older. Mobility, stability- it's the kind of thing where you use it or lose it, gradually. It doesn't even take much, it's just making an effort. My goal right now is 10 mins a day. ...I didn't realize you did your…

@trooworld so you are back in your office? Are you glad to be back or has a lot changed with covid protocols? …sorry to hear you are struggling with arthritis, that is terrible. I was thinking of a new mattress too, mine is like from 2009? I never know when to replace things. @TeresaW1020 21 Day Fix- is that strength? Do…

@trooworld wow that all looks beautiful! Love the flowers. And I love the plates with the design. So cool. It looks great. I never think going without food all day is good, so I'm glad if you weren't feeling too hot you listened to your body. And congratulations on your anniversary! @theslightedgeforever well we all have…

@trooworld those drinks sound refreshing! I just want to cut down. I've done ok with it except as I said it has made me lax in other areas. But one thing at a time. Yay for having a bathroom and shower! @TeresaW1020 yeah I might glue that puzzle and hang it up when I'm done. Great on the loss- down is better than up!…

@trooworld man that really sounds like a pain with the drywall and the dog. I’ve been working remotely too and am always hearing dogs and kids and traffic. You need to have a little party when all of this is done…..my decision about my mother- yeah unfortunately it’s the best thing for me. @TeresaW1020 yeah I haven’t read…

@mswatson0777 wow that sounds like a tough day. It must be hard dealing with the mask thing. Here most people are compliant. Hopefully you will continue to feel better with some rest and good days at work. @trooworld I'm really sorry for what you're going through. It sounds difficult. Take care of yourself and just know…

Hey gang Sorry I've not been around. Just have been real off and on again with trying to achieve any fitness goals. Currently trying to get back on again. I walk 2x a day and I do a few stairs (currently 40) just whatever I can do with my tendonitis which is still not fully healed. My gym is open but they are only allowing…

@cbabie I’m so sorry about your friend and her loss. How terrible. ….that sounds sweet, exercising with the little one. @theslightedgeforever maybe I should say I went on vacation rather than fell of the wagon. Haven’t been tracking food, haven’t been doing my goal of 20-30 mins a day of movement like mobility or strength…

@theslightedgeforever I drink room temp water too. I don't like cold drinks unless it's beer lol. @trooworld I've never tried air-fried hot dogs. At one point I was going to buy an indoor grill but I never got around to it. ...oh I hope you do get back to work! And part-time is great, if not for the money aspect I totally…

@trooworld the hot dogs- well I like them barbecued and I guess I just dont go to many barbecues any more. I have no social life lol....that's a pain about the bathroom. Are gyms open in your city? We lost water for 24 hours once and I was like well I can always shower at the gym if I have to. @RetiredAndLovingIt sounds…

@theslightedgeforever Hey you made your water goal! That's huge. Is it any easier in the summer because of the heat? .....good idea with the clip for your laptop. Mine hinges too but so far that's the only part that hasn't broken. ,....the bike thing. It was pretty new. They only did it because when the pandemic hit and…

@TeresaW1020 that's too bad about your mother not getting any movement. I would worry about it affecting mood. Maybe she is still adjusting to the move. And then the pandemic hit on top of it. That is a lot of change all at once. My weekend- tomorrow maybe a bike ride. Sunday having breakfast with my uncle- first time in…

@Teresa1020 $400 is crazy for a puzzle. I couldn't remember the amount. 5000 is still a lot. I did join some swap groups on Facebook. One is a Canada-Us swap group. I had to take my laptop in for repairs so I am on my phone. I didn't want to exercise today but I did my 20 mins legs- lower body squat and lunge. Hope to get…