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I lost weight. I'm shocked, I haven't been logging for the past 2 weeks or working out, hope I'll keep on losing. John, thanks for the recommendation, I will definitely try that out. Hope the weather is good today.

John, good to hear that all is well with you! How was the DEXA scan you did a while back? I have been busy deep cleaning the house. It's not fun, it's tedious but I have to do it and finish by Tuesday. My food hasn't been the best but I didn't not fall off the deep end either. Haven't worked out 2 weeks. Boo. Going to…

Sounds like a good day! Data and date! What do you usually cook for the week? I celebrated Chinese New Year yesterday and I had a migraine from eating processed sweet carbs. And I feel icky today. I did lost my holiday weights from last year so yay! And that's even with the Vegas trip. Arturo lost more than me which I'm…

Yay! Way to go John! I hurt my back AGAIN, I don't think I ever gave it enough to time to heal so I'm going to have to do just straight PT exercise and yoga. No weights for 10 weeks.

Awwww Thanks John and Amy. I'm usually pretty confident and comfortable with my body and I've made peace with myself about putting value of beauty. Women and beauty are so tightly woven together, there is this pressure on women that is not on men. Don't get me wrong I still like to wear pretty things because I like the…

Amy, love the picture sounds like an awesome weekend! John, I agree with Amy, you are a great catch! Those are such beautiful paintings! I am still trying to Work towards a healthy lifestyle, I was feeling "fat" on Sunday when I had to get dress for a banquet but I ended up getting compliments so that felt nice.

Did ok last night at Arturo's company dinner, no pasta, small piece of bread steak and prawns, red wine and ice cream. Starting to get back to normal routine. Have a Chinese New Year banquet this Sunday I'm going to try and avoid rice.

Amy, Rowing was my fav machine, no impact, full body workout especially the overlooked shoulders. Just watch out for hyper extension. We are back and boy am I glad! I did ok eating wise. Met a lot of cool people and we made some new friends. I didn't take the defensive handgun course with John Farnan because I found out…

Will do John. Leaving for Vegas this Saturday! Who hoo!

Great info John! and yikes that's cold! Arturo has been losing weight, not me and we eat the same... While I am happy for him, I wish things will progress for me. Still not doing heavy weight. We have been convalescing an ex foster, he is the puppy with the deformed paw that we foster last year, well his growth plate has…

My back is better but my knee is acting up. Lol. Oh I really gotta take better care of my joints. I'm only 36, if I'm having this much trouble I'm in trouble when I get older. But I have high hopes for science, we are so close to using our own cells to grow ligaments.

No change in weight. I'm still 15lb heavier from last year, the highest I've been in a while, yet the clothes still fits so.... I'm going to be really vilgilant about my calories and carbs. See if that helps.

Back is feeling so much better! Muscle relaxer, heavy pain pills, herbal salve and rest all helped. Going to do some body weight workout and yoga today. Probably that's my plan for the week before I pick up my kettlebells again. I am super excited about SHOT show!! Arturo and I are going to take a pistol class taught by…

Hurt my back. It sucks!!! I need help for so many things, mainly things that requires me to bend down.. John, I love receiving your notes. On the Arts and Crafts front I bet if you reach out to quilters group, they'd be more than happy to make lap quilts for your guys. There is also a program called "quilts or valor" that…

John, what a day! I agree with Amy, Glad no one was hurt. Amy, keep us posted on your new routine! If you do decide start using kettlebell weights be sure to find a RKC certified trainer. There are a lot nuances in kettlebell movements. It's up to you to decide if you want to follow the hard style (Russian) or American. I…

John, thank you for the reminder. Amy, I read the older post and my workout plan is 4 days of kettlebell and as much yoga as I can fit, plus my walks and hopefully longer/more intense walks. My fitness goal is to out grow my max kettlebell of 35lb by April. Already picked out my adjustable kettlebell. I really like…

My new year's resolution is to focus on strength training and of course keep eating clean most of the time and let the bodyfat % fall wherever my body deems possible. I did not lose weight this year, in fact I gained, I was bummed about it but I take that as a life lesson and just have to keep pushing to my bodyfat goal. I…

Merry Christmas to all! P.S: Goose shrinks way more than duck those suckers are basically half fat! Lol

Carol, I think what you are doing is very important and overlooked work. It's especially when you there is minimal support. But you are strong, smart, capable and most of all you have heart, remember these during those dark hours when you feel like it's hopeless. You shall prevail! It sucks that they have to deal with…

Yep busy time for most of us. I'm doing ok.. I bought a vintage coat earlier this year and I couldn't fit into it, I tried it on a couple of days ago and it fits. However, I've also had to buy new bras because well ahem I gained weight. I tried on 32 bras just to find 2 that fit me right!! The scale is pretty much the same…

I'm doing great, a little worried about the 3 weekends, we have Christmas events every weekend till Christmas.

Well the good thing about the Foster is that I'm forced to walk more but the bad news is no workout. Once we both adjust to the new change again I'll be able to work in something. Amy I love those cross squats, it felt weird doing it at first but I like working out parts that is normally overlooked. Have fun! Oh how's your…

John, when did you start the seeds? I've been having some lower back issue recently so trying to take things easier, my workout has been slipping because I have some Christmas projects to finish but my eating has been good. I will try to get in more workouts. And my foster came back, the adopter somehow did not think to…

Hi Amy, these are a few of what I like https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50kH47ZztHs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoZsTarI9uA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdQLw9jPuu4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaJryQEsT94 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7K6yFOjsJI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNrqrk2xcAo

Been gardening hard the past few days, preparing the garden for winter and trying to experiment in growing something this winter... We'll see

Oh oh Amy, I have a few on my you tube list. I do them when I'm recovering from an injury (which is half of the year lol) or when I don't feel up for it. I'll post them when I'm on my computer.

Walked 90min yesterday and did 10min of kettlebells today. Amy hope you'll get better!

John, I'm happy that you made peace with your food/alcohol but I have difficulties, some days are just easier than others. Example, I was invited to a nice Italian restaurant by Arturo's superior who I adore someone always bring good wine. I had a great time with his team, I didn't eat bread, pasta or potatoes because I…

Quick rant, and Amy I do want to answer your question and give you tips. My rant and it's so stupid.. I hate giving up alcohol, not that I'm a big drinker, I have beer and wine in the house and I don't feel the need to drink, but sometimes once a while I just wanna sit back and enjoy some cider or wine, and I cannot…

I walked 140min, dunno how many miles. Amy, Kris, try Solomon's seal tincture, that had helped my recovery TREMENDOUSLY! In conjunction with the salve. It really works, ever since I took the herbalist certification class, I am constantly amazed at the waking power of herbs. I make my own but here's a great site that sells…