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Shelley - Car shopping is hard! Hoping you find what you want. I've had a rough week, so really glad it is Friday! I'm working from home today than goodness. I do plan on walking before my 1st meeting at 7:30. Finally no rain! Been doing well logging my food and slowly seeing the pounds come off.. Highest weight ever: 306…

Just got back from a really nice 30 minute walk before my meeting start here this morning. Always feels so good to get out and move. Trying to remember the feeling :-) sounds like we're going to get rain for like 3 more days so great to see all of the flowers start to peek out :-) Karen

Shelly - catching up here and just saw your 20-year celebration! Congratulations that's quite a milestone! I too I'm so disheartened by all of the violence that unfortunately is all too common. So heartbreaking. Chris - sounds like COVID has passed your door :-) really glad! I think at this point many people have it but…

Hi ladies! May have to wait until this weekend to send pictures unless I can squeeze it in. I’m in Toronto this week for work and these days have been very long :-) all good though. I’m here with a bunch of my team members that have traveled in and a team is here. We went bowling last night. Does that count as exercise?…

Hi ladies! Getting back in the groove here post my trip to Costa Rica. Which was absolutely amazing. I will send you some pictures and an update on that this weekend. It's been super busy since I got back. I got back Sunday morning and then did a dinner for Easter at 3:00 and it hasn't stopped since :-) back to reality I…

Thanks Kathy - Costa Rica is beautiful :-) I’m here with about 30 other people from a yoga studio and some of their friends. This retreat center is super cool. The owner is just a beautiful human and the people at work here are just lovely. All of the food is vegetarian with a little bit of fish. Unbelievably delicious.…

Kathy - I love the elliptical. Put on some great music and I am in the zone. I do need to really get into focusing on weight-bearing exercises though. Would’ve Mickles for this year which I have not quite up to yet. But it’s early! It’s been a little bit of a whirlwind of a week getting ready to go to Costa Rica and my…

Kathy - Glad you are listening to your body about working out. Rest days are always a good idea. I went to the gym early this morning and did 50 minutes on the elliptical and then a 10 minute peloton walking workout. Threw in an extra 20 minute walk this afternoon to get to 10,000 steps. Always so hard to get there on work…

Paula - so sorry to hear about your garage!! That's a week work or exercise! Chris - glad you are on the mend... I walked 40 mins outside today... beautiful outside ;) Headed to my bookclub tonight. Looking for a great conversation... Karen

Happy Friday ladies! Goodness this week has been a bit of a whirlwind. Been a little bit under the weather this week but now I'm feeling better. I do plan on going to sunrise yoga this morning to get this day started well. We've had rain for like days at this point. Today's supposed to be beautiful and then the rain's…

Paula - I'm imagining you pushing those turkeys away :-) I do consider that a workout! I've been getting my nails done recently. It's been a really long time since I've gotten them done and I have to say I'm really enjoying having them look so nice. I was doing them myself but that wasn't a great idea :-) Went to yoga last…

Shelley - also sending my condolences. Such heroic work. Bella got off okay yesterday morning and is enjoying Disney. Quite a departure from the 30° here to go to 80 :-) I did manage to get to the gym yesterday morning. Was pretty tired but got there anyway. I opted not to go to yoga last night. Just too tired. I do plan…

I was in the office yesterday so I really didn't get to do any exercise. Working from home today but we are getting four to six inches of snow. It's supposed to be wet and heavy which is not exciting at all. Will need to do some sort of a workout in the basement. Bella leaves early tomorrow morning for Disney. Knock on…

Had a good week of self care...lost what I gained from travel (likely a lot of salt TBH)....and now looking to keep working toward my goal ... Busy weekend.....but want to start it off with some exercise in a bit.... Hope everyone is feeling well this Saturday! Karen

Highest weight ever: 306 (2013) Ultimate goal weight: 165 2/5 - 184.6 2/10 - 182.7 February goal - 175

Shell - Right you are my friend. We know what we need to do. It's just a matter of committing to it and doing it. I did go to the gym yesterday even though I don't feel great. Did 60 minutes on the elliptical and then a 20 minute peloton walk in class. Struggling a little bit with the disc in my back. I think it was from…

Chris - hoping the clear test is coming soon! Shell - I do wonder whether or not there are still people who can do some of the carvings and other work. It's amazing to see some of these things and wonder first of all how it was done, and if anybody's passing the stand other people. My jet lag is pretty significant as…

These are pics from the Brandenberg Gate (the here President Bush did the “Mr Gorbachev…tear down that wall” speech, as well as Checkpoint Charley…the US Checkpoint between East and West Berlin. My colleague and friend Eleanor is in the picture. We traveled together.

Hi Ladies! At the end of my work trip heading to the airport now. Will be home in 15 hours and I can’t wait!! This was a long trip..:.11 days. Went to Brussels, Berlin and Budapest. First trip in my new role at work. Eating out for 11 days has been difficult, but I tried my best given the options. Did some great walking…

I’m tracking too ladies. It is helping. Just made it to Belgium for work. On an 11 day trip…Belgium, tomorrow Berlin for 3 days and then Budapest. Really going to have to be on my a-game with food! Hope everyone stays well! Karen

Chris - Hope your family members recover quickly and hope you don't get it! You inspire us all with your walking :-) Shelley - that is an awful long day to be standing the whole time. Good for you for getting all those steps in :-) I didn't get to do any formal exercise today but 45 minutes of snow removal has to count for…

Shelley - You made me laugh with the clam story :-) so cute. Workef from home yesterday but did drag myself to the gym even though I tried to talk my out myself out of it several times. I've really started to enjoy rowing which I find to be incredibly difficult but I did 20 minutes of straight rowing which is not easy for…

Chris - Hope the weather is better today for you. We have a few reports of wet weather coming. Will see. It is like 30 degrees now. Chilly! I'm going to yoga, but will bundle up! Karen

Highest weight ever: 306 (2013) Ultimate goal weight: 160 1/4 - 182.4 1/12 - 184 January goal - 175

Happy Saturday ladies! I had a really busy week at work. I'm in the middle of transitioning into the bigger role and still doing my old job until I backfill myself which should be shortly. About to promote my Europe leader to take my old job :-) but it's super intense. I had to be in the office every day this week which is…

Kathy - I saw a really good idea for a snack that I'm going to try. You lay out a couple of pieces of turkey breast and spread some whipped cream cheese and a pickle and you roll it up and cut it into little pinwheels. This person put a little everything spice on it. I thought that was such a great idea and very high…

For January I really want to focus on eating high protein and low carb. Also want to make sure that I am exercising consistently even if I can only do something small. Karen

I've also hit the ground running with the workouts this year. Have been pretty consistent. Went to yoga last night after a very long birthday which was perfect. Gearing up to go to the gym here this morning before I start work. Really going to have to be intentional about squeezing in exercise with this new job. It's going…

Did a 40 min walk this morning...even though it is only 32 degrees....bundled up! Made me walk faster lol. Taking Belle out for their 18th birthday dinner tonight. Looking forward to it! Karen

Okay went to the gym this morning it did 15 minutes on the rower, 15 minutes of weight lifting, 15 minutes of treadmill. Now I can start the day :-) Karen