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Terrific Tuesday morning to all the cool kids! I'll continue to be without my dear bicycle for most of this week it seems. Something about their bad - ordered a 2 sprocket rather than a 3 sprocket -- and I have to wait for the new part to come in. :\ . We're in the middle of a series of heavy rain storms this week and…

Hey Cool Kids. Happy Groundhog Day! For all you folks in the storm path, I hope you're warm at home right now! I had a good weekend exercise-wise, and not too bad food wise, but a few too many libations. Saturday I walked to the gym (2 mi), did 1 1/2 hrs of "Power Flow" yoga, walked to the bike shop (2 more miles), picked…

Happy Friday Cool Kids! :D Great news Sylvarose! Beeps - get yourself to that gym Sunday! Larro, I run into the same thing with sugar intake from fruit. It seems like there should be some sort of distinction between whole foods and processed foods with added sugars. Alf, I've never tried Bikram yoga, but have done…

Good morning all of you cool kids! So many new voices! Very cool. JackieU, aren't those seminars crazy with the food? At least there's usually some pieces of fruit, but most everything is so sugar-laden. It sounds like you did an amazing job of choosing well. Sherrie, I'll cross my fingers that your next weigh-in proves…

Happy Hump Day Cool Kids, How are you east coaters doing? Glorious here on the Redwood Coast. There are "king tides" this week, which means really high highs and low lows. The bay this morning was so full, and the sky was gorgeous pinks and golds. Pretty nice way to start the day. I was driving though :\ . My bicycle is…

Hey Cool Kids, I went to yoga at the gym near my house after work yesterday, and that was great. Today I did the Hard CORE 12:15 - 12:45 lunch workout, and it annihilated me! I guess I'd better do it again on Thursday. ;) Tuesday is "girl's night" so my gf & I will enjoy a cocktail along with a healthy dinner. Beeps, it's…

Happy Monday Cool Kids! Alf, the workouts sound great! Keep up the hard work. It will pay off. Nick & Sdereski the snowshoeing sounds so much fun! When I lived briefly in a snowy area, it wasn't done ... still the old tennis-racket snow shoe styles. It just sounds like a blast. Larro, I love the line, "...but spice cake".…

Happy Friday Cool Kids! Enjoying a busy day at work. Have a couple of meetings to plan & lead. Rode the bicycle in again this morning. So pretty. I saw a barn owl! Love those guys. Fridays are my decadent days -- B & I have manhattans and play cribbage. It's nice to have traditions. Caramel, I hope you stay warm through…

Happy Thursday Cool Kids! Yesterday was a day off from exercising after a 5 day streak, but back on the bike for today's commute. There's a new speed reader on the highway, and it clocked me going 15 mph! Zoom zoom! ;) Caramel, your spirit will carry you through whatever is plaguing you. Sending {{hugs}} to you. The mud…

Good morning cool kids! Whew! What a scare. I tried to post on Friday, and the office computer denied my access to the forum. Some new filter. I was afraid it would really make it impossible to keep connected, but it seems to be gone this morning. Thank goodness. I would have really missed you guys! Beeps, cool deal about…

Happy Hump Day Cool Kids! I rode Buttercup to work this morning. It was fun, but I froze my face off! I couldn't put the visor down because it kept fogging up in the cold. Regardless, it was a great way to start the day! Also got a walk in at lunch, and that was nice. Food & water under control so far today. Yesterday I…

Happy Friday eve Cool Kids! I'm just about to hop on my 250 and ride home. But first: Welcome back Ruby & Stef! You were missed. So glad to hear from you both. Myg, don't we feel a little guilty about our weather when we hear what our pals are enduring? ;) Larro, geez it's cold for FL! Your numbers look good. Don't get too…

Howdy Cool Kids! I'm sending some of my luke-warm California sunshine to all of you under the big freeze. Today is forecasted to be pretty warm in the mid-sixties. Today was my 3rd consectutive peddle to work this week. Going for a streak tomorrow! I did a little better with calories last night, but still let my housemate…

Happy Hump Day Cool Kids! I'm embarrased to report how badly I've done this week. Not a single day this week have I managed to stick to my calorie limit. I do great all day, have 500 - 800 calories left when I get home, and still manage to go over. Gah! :s . I just feel so hungry all day. Maybe I'm not eating the right…

Happy Tuesday Cool Kids, We continue to have nice weather here on the Redwood Coast. Had a nice bike ride into work this morning. Can't wait until it starts getting light again though. It's tough to leave and come home in the dark. Kate, I bet you'd love a Vespa. They are sooo cute! Beeps, solid plan. I especially like the…

Happy firts Monday Cool Kids! E's Mom, way to start the new year! I agree that making your own food is critical for controlling calories. It's not easy to find time to make everything from scratch, that's admirable! Caramel, so sorry to hear you've got a nasty bug. Ugh! Take a night of from the gym. Maybe make yourself a…

Happy New Year Cool Kids! Hurray for us all. There has been some amazing Cool Kid accomplishments in 2014, and I know 2015 will be no different! Larro, I hope you enjoyed your day of cooking and football (sorry about the Alabama game -- and go Ducks!). Gumbo sounds awesome, and I'm sure the canned chicken will be just…

Happy New Year's Eve Cool Kids! I've just skimmed the posts (68!) since I went to HHI for the holiday. After a week of eating like a gator - including eatintg a gator ;) - I am so glad to be back home where I have some control over the situation. Even B needs a food break! Like Sdereski, I'm afraid to even look at the…

Happy Friday Cool Kids. 3rd consecutive bicycle commute day. 3.5 round trips for the week. The storms slowed me down a bit, but it's been pretty good riding all in all. Absolutely had to ride today...holiday potluck, and we've got an office full of foodies. I brought venison and wild boar meatballs. The Pacific is kicking…

Happy Thursday morn Cool Kids, Another successful bicycle commute this morning. Rain not predicted until tonight. On my ride home last night -- when it was raining -- I came across a girl with a flat, no tools, no clue, no rain gear. She'd already been walking with her bike for a couple of hours. It was dark and she was…

Good morning Cool Kids, I used the b-day money I received to buy a new pair of bicycle rain pants, so of course I couldn't wimp out of the dark and stormy ride to work this morning! :) It was a bit nutty to do, but I really, really need the calorie offset. I did some "power" walking last week, and that set my hip back off,…

Good Morning Cool Kids! It's nuts at work this week -- trying to finish a bunch of projects so they're not hanging around when I get back from vacation after the holidays! Myg...I'm so curious about those mushrooms! ;) The egg spree sounds great Sdereski, you're on a serious streak! Hmmm, gluten, dairy and nuts, that's a…

Good morning cool kids! Sorry I've been MIA this last week. Ended up going to Sacramento to present on a panel, then it was the weekend, then I was down sick for a couple of days...whew! Home, better, and on track today. Nick, how are you and the family doing? I love dogs. After my last one passed years ago, I haven't had…

Hey all! I've just gotten through the posts, and it looks like everyone had a pretty healthy and happy holiday season. I'll be on track with posting tomorrow! :flowerforyou:

Good Morning Cool Kids, Caramel, my sincerest condolensces. So tragic. KS, you've had quite a weekend! I hope the surgery was what your dh needed to turn the corner and start recovering. Congratulations on the better house! That's a blessing. Kate, sounds like a great visit to the dr. Congratulations! Ruby, too bad about…

Hey Cool Kids, I wanted to take a moment to share the treasure I found on my ride home last night! This is a King Bolete, aka Porcini mushroom. For scale, this one is about 10 inches across. It's in they dehydrator right now, which will enhance it's awesome flavor. I see mushroom soup in my future! We're off later this…

KS, our posts crossed in the air. I'm so sorry to hear what an ordeal this has become for you and dh! I'm keeping you in my thoughts :flowerforyou: Be sure to take time for yourself, even if it's just a tiny bit, it will keep you strong.

Happy Friday Cool Kids! Got to ride my bike in this morning, and now I'm ravenous! LOL. But luckily I already have my breakfast lined out, so that's all I get. We've got a storm coming in today, so I'll probably get hosed and blown about on the way home. Bring it! :D Kate, I'm sure both you and your dr will be stoked about…

Good morning all, No riding today. As carlosjenno says, "it's pissing down out there"! I'll get a walk in at lunch. There's been a hummingbird in the tiny courtyard outside my office window, and I'm walking to the bird store to get a stick-on window feeder. Had another small 'scale' victory. What seems to really be helping…

Good morning Cool Kids! I'm checking in early today as I won't have time this morning at work. I have to give a presentation at 10 and am a bit nervous. :\ . This also means I don't get to ride my bike since I feel the urge to wear mascara. I usually don't wear makeup unless it's a special occasion. I would have gotten wet…