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Marching into spring or springing into March?
The frozen tundra of Canada is still tightly in the grip of the Snow-Meister. My driveway has thick packed ice; too heavy for me to break up and remove. The snow in my front yard is piled so high that I cannot see the street and my backyard is at the height of the 5' fence in most places... Hard to imagine that the first…
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for Farback...
If firemen had to do their jobs like cops: A fire truck with one fireman would be sent to an address without a clear indication of the problem. The complainant is a neighbor who said they saw smoke or steam or something, maybe from the house or the alley or a vehicle. When the fire truck pulls up, the complainant runs…
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January... a New Year begins!!
2018 is in the books! Welcome to the 12 chapters of 2019... We each have 365 chances to make our lives better by the daily choices we make. Anyone make any notable resolutions?
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Merry December!!
To all of you and your families, I wish a Merry Christmas! For those who are not Christians, I wish happy holidays, whatever for that may take for you! My brother-in-law is already lighting his Hanukkah candles and it's all good.
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It is No-Remember?
As we slide into the holidaze... the odd sleepiness and mental fogginess caused by the overeating of sugary treats from assorted holiday events and the anxiety of gift-buying and party planning... it's easy to forget our fitness goals. Make fitness as important to your routine as brushing your teeth, showering and eating.…
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Oct-Ogre... Hallowe'en Approaches...
Welcome to Autumn! The leafs are falling... Let's get after those fitness goals!!
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Super September!!
This year is going past way, way too fast!! Happy Labour Day weekend!! As we're heading into autumn, what's your fitness plan?
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Awesome August
Okay, folks! Let's get after it!! Let us know how you're doing, what barriers you're struggling against and what successes arrive!!
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Joyous July
Happy Canada Day for those of you who are Canadians! Happy Independence Day for those who are American!! Now get out there and enjoy your summer!!
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Jejune June?
Now the weather is warm, the temptations are remarkable... whether beers, ice cream, barbecue or picnics... While Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Years end up having meals associated with them, it's very easy to blow up the diet in the summer. On the upside, outdoor exercise opportunities abound!! Let us know how you're…
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Marvellous May
April showers bring May flowers? Here in Ottawa, it's still raining and the only flowers I've seen at for sale at the grocery stores. On the upside, this should wash the remaining salt & silt off the roadways so I can break out the Harley soon!! What's the plan this month, gentle readers? More walking? More gardening? More…
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April Showers
No, I'm not commenting on anyone's personal hygiene (either lack of bathing or excess thereof), rather the usual springtime rains... although we've had some indication the next precipitation here in Ottawa, Canada will be snow (sigh...) How is everyone's spring going? Are you getting out there and walking? Remember...
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Magnificent March!!
Come on spring... We survived February! Winter's grip on the northern hemisphere is loosening... although the folks in Buffalo might not agree with me. How are you doing with your New Year's Resolutions (if any)?
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Fantastic February!!
Welcome to the shortest month of the year!! I wonder if whoever wrote up the calendar decided to make February the shortest one in the faint hope that it will be over with more quickly? At least here in the northern hemisphere... I'm fairly sure the Auzzies & Kiwis take a different view of such... lol Anyone have a goal in…
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January Resolutions...
2018 arrives and the new year begins... The gym is packed to the hilt with resolution folks, coming to spend a few days pretending to get back into shape. For those of us who are regulars, the resolution folks are often kind of annoying because they often don't follow gym etiquette about wiping down, putting away equipment…
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December Delights!
Oh, the weather outside is frightful but the fire is so delightful! Now that the days are short and the lines at the stores are long, the usual holiday feasts are coming... Stay the course, folks! Stay calm and MFP on!! Merry Christmas!!
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November falls...
The eleventh month has arrived! For those of us who live in areas where the irrational folly of "daylight savings time" is about to kick in... My understanding is the concept of DST was for the benefit of farmers and resource workers who are on the job when the sun arises. That neatly explains why Saskatchewan... the…
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Police vs Firemen... wait for the end...
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1939827356278248&id=1682090142051972
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Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers
One of my MFP friends posted this link... http://reciperunner.com/greek-lemon-chicken-skewers-tzatziki-sauce/ I grilled up this last night for lunch today... so delicious!!
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Joyful June
The summer is begun! Anyone got plans for summer vacation? Travel? Grandkids? Gardening?
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Spring is sprung
How is everyone's spring cleanup going?
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Honest Exercise Reviewer
If your ears are a bit sensitive to f-bombs, steer clear of this one... It is, however, pretty hilarious... https://youtu.be/RnEbsCy29AU
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hey Farback
A coworker posted up these pictures. Whatta ya think? Easy, hard or somewhere between??
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RIP Mary Tyler Moore
Such a classy lady. Type I diabetes from her early 30s yet lived well to age 80. http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/obituary/7669064/mary-tyler-moore-dead
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Mediterranean Diet...
In my ongoing battle to overcome the muffin top, the Med Diet keeps coming up. Thoughts? http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/diet-nutrition/advice/a15255/mediterranean-meal-plan-w1/
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Eat Less Move More is Bullsh!t...
http://www.bodyforwife.com/ I know... it sounds counterintuitive but a solid article from my perspective.
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First Tidal Electric Generator in North America Producing Power from the Bay of Fundy
http://www.popularmechanics.com/science/green-tech/a24027/first-tidal-generator-north-america-online/ http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/tidal-power-bay-of-fundy-turbine-electricity-emera-hydro-1.3862227 For those who are unfamiliar with the area, the Bay of Fundy is a long inlet between Nova Scotia and New…
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Working hard for good purpose...
I love the idea of sweat equity... Mind you, Canadian houses likely require a bit more electricity than the average mud hut... but what a great excuse to exercise!! https://youtu.be/Cgb9lfKW_d4
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Setting goals
One of the areas where I struggle worst is setting appropriate goals. Anyone else have this issue? For example, I lift but I don't have a specific event, weight or other benchmark in mind for any of my lifts. When I started, the goal was to recover my range of motion and reduce pain. I've done both but since there is not…
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Happy Father's Day
For those of you who have this honour, Happy Father's Day!!
