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Jen, you must never come to Houston. The mosquitos are INSANE during warm months. We only have about 1.5 months that are not warm.

Hey Howie! Welcome back! You are always welcome here. I am so happy to have you to help motivate us. I know you've had a rough time and you feel like you've lost ground. Like you said, a lot of us feel that way right now. I'm encouraged that we can call come back here and vent and find some motivating friends to help us…

That's a beautiful fountain behind me at Buffalo by Park which rinsing the middle of Houston. It's finally not sweltering hot here, I should probably get up and walk. Yes, I laid down and took a nap.

I like the idea of a Jaunt with a view!

Beautiful words to John, Heron. Welcome back! And I've seen pictures of you. You're beautiful! We are our own worst critics. We would do ourselves good to talk to ourselves they way we would talk to a friend. I'be been so critical of myself lately. So down about weight and damage I've done over summer. Going to try to get…

Your stats look great Susan! I'm also trying (failing) to navigate vacation time challenges. Have some fun in Florida though!!

Oh man! We are piddling out huh? I wonder if folks don't need so much support or if folks are not in it. I'm the latter. I need support for sure. Just searching everywhere for my mojo.

Tiiiiired!! I am tired Jen! So naive to think life would slow down after the masters. I have extra kids in my home, summer training to prepare and family travels looming. Tiiiiiired! I am sick of myself though. Going outside to run a few sprints to see if it helps the direction of my day.

Wow, how interesting to read over one's typos the next day! If Kim Walls was around she would notice that that was 11 o'clock last night and make some mention of my lack of sleep! I am seriously struggling to get back on track. It's not like I'm eating horribly but it's way too much of those healthy foods that you're…

Thanks for home birthday wishes!! I've been reading and loving all the posts. Sorry I haven't posted mich. Marathon training, Portland, no scale, date nights, 70,000 atepe in a week?? You guys rock!!

Hey guys! I can't believe I threw that challenge out there and now I'm not even doing it. I failed my own challenge! Fourth of July weekend was a crazy indulge in time and now it is July 6 and I'm still on vacation, I still have relatives in town, doesn't feel like I'm back into the routine at all. :( Susan, 3 pounds sound…

Great to see you guys doing such fan stuff! Angela, I don't have a kettle bell either. But I guess I'll get one or think of something also. Happy Belated Canada Day & Happy Birthday America!

Happy 4th!! (still need a kettle bell!!)

OMG JT and Devin?? What a cool thing to see you guys here. So glad we could guilt JT into joining us again. Hey Heron, good luck with the CN this week. Surely skipping one will shake things up. And Portland sounds fantastic. Keep us posted! Jennifer, we are here for you. Just stay plugged in and we will be here when it…

Hey everyone! I'm still around also and feeling a bit that way myself Jennifer. But I have plans to change that! I am going down to the hotel gym to get in ANY KIND of a workout. More for motivation than for the effects of the workout. I am also buying a kettle bell so I can do a 10 day swing challenge. David Whitlock (of…

Big John Methodology? Fantastic! Keep us posted. Kim, you wrote that one for me. Can't keep 100% to anything! Gotta run. Happy Monday all!!

Thank you Jen!! Can't wait to do Vegas with you!! Awesome job on the water Kris! I'm going strong also! About to have 16oz before coffee. I've heard it's a good idea to start your day this way. Kim: did you get your mom's iMac wiped? I need iMac help! Heron: where do yall live? I may have missed it. Member I told you I'd…

Sorry yall don't have a recent podcast!! But I'll try to get it out this week. Today I'm enjoying my kids!

Kris! Thanks for joining us!! I'm getting better with water too. We have company this weekend and everyone is sleeping but I need to get up to get a step ahead of the 5 kids! Anybody talk to Jen? Please drop her a note if you have another way of contacting her. (Right now, she is me 6 months ago...needs our support!!)

John, my favorite quote from the article: "... at 68, semi-retired Vrind now plays and teaches seniors’ volleyball a couple of hours a week, cycles for at least an hour every day, does gymnastics, and plays with her eight grandchildren." Goodness! Her recovery is remarkable! Susan: my research is on effects on student…

Absolute best exercise on SO many levels Kevin! Enjoy!!

Cynthia - I am in awe of you. But I always have been!

Most of my post disappeared!! AAARRRGG!! Okay, so: Susan, again, thanks for taking us along. I love hearing about your progress. You're such a great voice here! Kim: My sleep alarm is making a HUGE difference. What a simple concept that has helped me get so much more sleep in the last few days. You're a peach! Thx! Kevin:…

Susan!! What a fantastic post. You completely made my day. I loved the recap of your year with your precious girl! And I'm so happy you're sharing your journey. It makes mine so much more enjoyable!

Geez! Yall are blowing me away on the water. I got in 50 oz and that was an improvement for me. Better tomorrow. Heron, what a beautiful description of Gene. We need more like him. Susan: stay the course! You know CN works for you!! Update us. :smile: Kim: ser my alarm and going to bed at 10:30. Two hours earlier than…

Do you run Kevin or are the shin splints from walking? Sorry!! Happy Day 1 of the fuel up challenge! About to go fill up now. I'm shooting for 64oz over the day. Kim: I like the idea of a go to sleep alarm. This is the last masters class I have, and work is insane right now, so I don't know that I'll always be able to…

Awesome!! I'll look for your updates in the weekly chat & accountability thread. Excited you guys are in. Hope we get a few more.

Kris: come see me!! Let me know about your Houston trip as soon as you know! Heron: I'll be in Palm Springs. Where are yall in relation to that? Kim: 4.5 hours of sleep last night. :( I know this is the WORST thing for me. Going to maybe do a sleep challenge too. For real.

11:00 at night and I'm at WALMART!! And yes I was up very early this morning. Kim, you're going to kill me I'm sorry. I'm really just sorry for myself. I'm just leaving here because both children told me things they needed at the last minute for school tomorrow. I should just let them suffer and go without it but we're in…