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I'm the same way--and just moved to Wisconsin!

Sounds so good. I liked the Jon Krakauer book about Everest, _Into Thin Air_. Not really mysterious but absorbing.

Wow--what a great group of serious readers. I just got _The Book of Lost Things_ for my book group, and I recently finished _Girl on a Train__seriously creepy (and fun). Looking for new reader friends on MFP, so "friend" me, readers!

This sounds great--can't wait to try it. I never thought about heating it up.

Thanks--I can do that at my gym--we have one of those boxes. I'm definitely going to try that workout. I'm so bored with my strength training!!!!

Cool--I'll dust off the jump rope.

I've glanced at them but not given them a serious look. Will check them out again--thanks!

Great idea!

Sorry--no snow here!

Any suggestions for making it challenging? Probably just go faster, I know.....

On it!

I know, but I'm very susceptible to suggestion. I just wanted to hear what others do. I'm going to try the underwater jogging. Any tips?

Could you explain what "box jumps" are? And what do you mean by the crunches--just to the center, and then to the left and right? I can never picture these things from the description---sorry!

You mean you walk on it without it moving? Not sure I get it.

Thanks, everyone! Love the swimming and underwater jogging ideas, as well as all the others. Way to help me get out of a rut!

That's great--although a little strange to be the object of sympathy. Maybe you can get a t-shirt that says "Intentional Weight Loss"?

This is such a good insight!

Wow--this is a quandary. I think that we have to each come to our weight-loss decisions on our own, and while we can encourage our significant others, we can't compel (or even propel) them toward change. I would suggest talking to her about how good you feel, what you like about being thinner, and leave it at that. Enjoy…

That's a great idea--I'm going to use it (when I get there).

True!!!!!

Fitness Blender--What a great site--thanks for the tip. I am SO bored with Jullian Michaels!

These success pictures are amazing. Way to inspire me as I go at this AGAIN!

Getting married at the end of December. No success story yet, but talk to me in January!

Your story is impressive--moving and inspiring. I needed that today!

Don't shut it down--this is just the topic I need to read to stay on my weight-loss goals.

I agree--that's why I'm back. Glad to know others are dealing with this issue as well.

Add barley for the rice and mushrooms to any recipe. Great! (But, as has been said, go light on the cheese!) Red peppers are the best.

Love this thread! Some of mine: A triathlon (although one of the easier ones). Hike into (and out again) of the Grand Canyon. Get certified to SCUBA dive. Ballet class (I was good at this, once!). Re-create Basho's "Narrow Road Through the Back Country" walk in Japan (or at least part of it). Biking Tuscany. Walking tour…

Just turned 55 and am looking for more friends in this age group, too! Caren