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  • It is NEVER too late to get your education! I work for a University and we have MANY MANY MANY students who are adults and coming back to school for various reasons. Find a University that understands the unique needs of an adult student. Remember, just like getting fit, you'll find the time to do the things you decide are…
  • I decided that I wanted my body back a bit over 4 weeks ago. I downloaded the mfp app and began tracking everything that goes in my mouth. I joined a gym and hired a personal trainer. For the past 4 weeks I have worked out with the trainer 3x/week for an hour each time doing strength training and have done some sort of…
  • One of my rewards is horse-related... I am short (5'3") and under all this padding is actually a fairly small frame. One of my dear friends moved to Oregon (from New Hampshire) with a horse that has a heart like mine. The horse is an Arab mare. She's chestnut. She's a princess. But she's a warrior princess. And - she's…
  • My first goal of getting under 250lbs will be rewarded with a jump out of an airplane :) When I get under 200lbs, I'm buying new rock climbing gear. When I make it to my goal weight I get three things - shopping in Europe, a "tramp stamp", and I get a wife (well, I'll get her anyway, but I should be pretty damn close to my…
  • I love resurrected threads :) My biggest dream has yet to be dreamed... but, while I'm waiting, I have some smaller big goals... To "hike" a Pemi Loop in under 24 hours. (its about 26 miles and the elevation change is the equivalent to hiking Denali from sea level) I have it on my calendar for next July. To complete a…
  • Met my lady online. We messaged back and forth a few times. My profile said that I was from the town next to the town her alma mater is in - so she was excited to come back up to the old stomping grounds. What was not mentioned was that I had JUST moved to the town that she lived in... Funny how those things happen. I gave…
  • I have a bunch... A peach and a rose on the nape of my neck for my girls An anklet of forget-me-nots on my ankle and foot for my horse A pair of dragon flies on my ankle because I like dragon flies A pair of dragon flies on my calf because I was manic and thought it would be a good idea, I was wrong A "hike on" with two…
  • If I'm hungry, I eat them back. If I'm not, I don't. I do recommend wearing a HRM to double check some of MFP's numbers. They tend to overestimate calories burned on a bunch of activities. I go by my HRM if there is a disagreement.
  • Dating sites are tricky. I know that I often wouldn't respond to the "how's your day" or "hey, you're cute"... But when my sweetheart sent me a "you look like a fascinating woman" message, I had to check out her profile... And she had on a Veritek jersey in her pics... So I responded. The rest, as they say, is history.
  • People aren't usually sure of how to label me until they get to know me. I wear my hair shaved pretty tight to my skull most of the time. But I love pink and dresses. I am rarely without earrings or a necklace, but they are often brightly colored. I have children that I bore, but I am marrying a woman. I like lace panties,…
  • Great job! You look phenomenal! Here's to being healthy!
  • I love Zumba - its fun and its a good workout. I have danced most of my life and I adore Latin music, so its kind of a natural fit for me. I was very nervous about the class before I went to my first one, because I was afraid of being the fat out of shape one in the class.... yeah, not so much. It was a blast! Just for the…
  • Yes. I eat breakfast every day. Usually just a small one - but I have to get my body going. I can feel the difference when I work out if I haven't had breakfast - tend to feel sluggish...
  • Yes! Way too much fun, sometimes! We got my aunt good at Christmas :)
  • okcupid here too. Though we tell people we met on christianmingle.com - just to get a reaction :)
  • Nothing to be nervous about - Excited, yes! Nervous, no. You'll do great. The trainer is going to be your coach, motivator, strongest supporter and strongest critic! The trainer wants you to succeed! Just be clear about what you are looking for and be honest about what you are willing to put into it.
  • FWIW - I met my fiance on a dating site. A free one, at that.
  • Fabulous job! Keep up the good work!
  • @KardioKim - you've got it!
  • Thanks ladies! We've got this! We're on it. Always room in my heart for new friends - message away!
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