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Welcome! Thank you for sharing your story. Your struggle and history with an ED is very similar to mine. It is wonderful that you are recognizing it earlier than I did. I would like to say that at the age of 48 I am “cured” but as the other post mentioned, it seems to be a lifelong battle. Mine began around 14 as a result…

Carol! I am SO into that project. I am going to be following along. I wish they had something like that when I was in school. I would have been all over it. Fascinates me to no end. That was my dream when I was a little one. All the best!!! I thought there were more people doing the Vegas Mudder. I really wish I could :(…

Amy, YAY! That is music to my ears. You are going to have a blast. Is it a mud run race or are you doing an OCR at a facility? I'll tell ya that at my first mud run, it was a beautiful roller coaster of emotions and thoughts. I was immediately pulled into the ultra supportive atmosphere, the wonderful range of people (all…

No workout last night. This morning I started a personal development course and if feels good:) In full agreement DebSue! Heron, Sorry to hear about the back, but glad you are feeling better. I saw Aerosmith in my youth and they were awesome! Loving the shot putting John! I have never known anyone who has done that. Cool.…

Happy Wednesday! A big thanks John and Carol! It is nice to be back, getting all kinds of inspiration from everyone on the board. Carol, you say, "I also have very little skill..." Ummm, I beg to differ. I have seen you on that rope and getting over that killer wall. I am not worthy...I am not worthy... DebSue, I normally…

Happy Monday! Managed a run this morning, so off to a good start. Carol, It is great to hear you found a cross training gym you are comfortable in. As John mentions, I have a concern for some of the moves with my body. I have to modify. I am drawn to the idea of CrossFit because of the team spirit, the fact that you do…

Hey DebSue! Two goals. Get engaged (not talking the ring type). I have been off the wagon for too long which leads to me not being involved in the community. It really does help me and I need to remember it. The other one is to keep moving (running, walking, and strength training). I refuse to give up on this...I refuse to…

Hey All! Sorry for the lack of posting. Knee-deep in a work project. I will be back in the saddle by next week. Have to, I started a new challenge. Something is seriously wrong with me. Have a great week (although I realize half the week has already passed)!!!

Forgot... I will join in the 1000 in 10 days, starting today. My pick is 1000 lower body reps. I have been glute focused lately and it is helping with my running and lower back/sciatica issue. Not picking one move though. It will be tough for me to get 1000 in that short a time since I do heavy weight, but I do some body…

Wishing all a Happy Independence Day! Have not been tracking, so I have not been posting. Playing it by ear and not worrying about how many miles or minutes I am doing as long as I am doing it. Eating has been somewhat good, but made my yearly taco salad yesterday (always make it over the 4th). Yum, but calorie laden!…

Seems getting back here to post last night did not happen. Kelly and Heron, Thanks a bunch ladies! I picked up all three this weekend. Trying to find info about if you can use wild yam and black cohosh at the same time. Thanks again. I feel a tad more in control:) John, I am sorry the numbers were not what you hoped for.…

Morning all! I kept meaning to get back over to post yesterday, but was a tad busy. I will be back later. Happy Monday!

Kevin, I am very sorry to hear about Keira. I was away for so long and missed the post. Hugs and prayers for all of you. I am with you on the pull ups. If I am not consistent (and in my case heavy) I can barely hang there. One day I will do them again. Kelly, Thanks so much for sharing and the tips. It is one of those…

Thanks Heron! I hear ya. My hormones have been out of whack. I felt better yesterday and even better today. The hot flashes have been awful for the last week. I am trying to read more about it. Think that it has also contributed to this trunk weight. I never had belly weight before. Although I felt like I was sleeping…

Thanks Kim! That's what I was thinking when I charged out there. The delivery side of it was weird for me. I am rather vocal, but it was like I was insane with uncontrollable rage. To the point I was shaking after. I am kind of laughing now at thinking of the look they gave me as I bounded off the steps, but I will not let…

Angela, Yes to the digestive system. I am noticing a difference since I cut back. Water is probably helping too. Here ya on the "everybody out moment" I am hitting the uncomfortable place where I am fighting the desire for the old stuff. I felt like I was crazy yesterday. Great morning and then I get ready to walk out the…

Carol, The only way I can start off on the right foot, drinking my water, is to have a tall glass as soon as I wake up. Then I will drink it all day. If I start with water, I find it kind of shifts my palate and I don't even want a half cup of coffee. I am back to fighting my Diet Coke addiction. Read an MSN article on the…

Water still going strong. Woke up early and took the dog for a 3-mile walk this morning. It was a lovely, quiet Sunday morning walk. The pup was a good boy:)

Oh my goodness Carol. Must have been feeling that vibe because I returned one of her emails this morning. Cyber hugs going out to ya Jen!!! Enjoy that quiet before the kid-storm hits! I am enjoying some quiet time and getting a pile of work emails out. Keep trying to wake the BF up, but he is zonked out. Thing is he will…

Jumping on for a quick post. I looked down at the date on my computer and realized it is the fifth. I have been a bit crazed at work. I have successfully drank over 64 oz of water, every day, since Carol posted the challenge. It is the ONLY thing that is working, but I will take it! Thoughts out to all of you. Have a grand…

Good evening! Carol, Great to hear all is well for you in Texas. Your positive post made me smile. A wonderful healthy attitude. Bravo! Hang in there with all of the school stuff. I swear my freelance teachers were dropping like flies this month due to school chaos. Everyone was doing PARCC testing. I was behind because of…

I am in! Slackin' big time >:)

I need to start by thanking all of you for the warm welcome back. I sure missed all of you. This is such a fantastic group and I am thankful for all of you. I need to remember it when I am struggling and beating myself up over my self-perceived imperfections on the health and life front. I just hate showing my weakness.…

Jen, I haven't been groped going through security since a flight right after 9/11. My last four flights I came up as pre-check. My coworkers think I "know somebody" but I say it just means I am destined for a cavity search soon. I'm BACK! Now, how can I lose 40 pounds in a month??? Yep, I gained around 15 pounds since I…

Way behind on this feed. Heron, I have often thought of getting one of those diaper bags for an EDC bag. You can't even tell they are diaper bags. I love the organization. I currently have a bag that is kind of a briefcase/messenger bag. I like the compartments, but it is awkward and ugly. As for your earlier post, you…

Hammer Jammer Happy Hour done yesterday in the driveway. Thank goodness it warmed up up. My dog thought I was crazy and kept barking at me. I did jump rope instead of jumping jacks. OY! Am I ever out of shape. Not for long!!!

You two are the cutest darn couple. It is beautiful:)

Must try jicama. Not sure I have ever had it. hmmm Don't laugh but does edamame count as a veggie??? I have a bag of them to eat at work tomorrow. The best snack. I prefer them in the pods:) Tonight was steamed green beans. peas brussel sprouts with garlic and onions cauliflower (raw) butternut squash cucumber (raw)…

Kelly, Well aren't you the sweetest. Thank you so much for the beautiful words. I needed to hear that and it made me teary eyed. I just copied them and added them to a note on my computer:) As for, " It goes like this: I feel great... I should step on the scale! No!! My pants are looser and I am in a top that has never…

My absolute favorite cheese would have to be Havarti. Ahhhhh:) Although, I am with you Kelly. I can't eat much or I puff up and cramp. Pretty much all dairy. Can do some yogurt and cottage cheese without much distress. I tried a cauliflower rice thing this past weekend. It is chopped up so that it resembles rice. Like it…