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1. Listening to music 2. Reading 3. Watching my favorite tv/movie 4. Prayer 5. Deep breathing 6. Exercising 7. Drinking tea/coffee 8. Talking to my Mom 9. Cooking/baking 10. Pinterest Not in any set order :)
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1. Reading 2. Music 3. Crosswords 4. Meditation 5. SparkPeople 6. TV 7. Favourite Tea in Favorite mug 8. Talking to my Mom who is out of state 9. Take a nap 10.Watching a great movie
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1. Cuddling with my husband. 2. Playing with the kids (when they're not driving me crazy  ) 3. Cuddling and petting my cat. 4. Reading a book in front of the fireplace. 5. Long relaxing shower. 6. Long walk by myself. 7. Writing in my journal. 8. Drawing/Painting. 9. Getting out of the house and not for errands. 10. Listening to music. No particular order.
Jen, Michigan
“You can never cross the ocean until you have the courage to lose sight of the shore.” ~Christopher Columbus
SW: 212 lbs 9/23/12
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1. Stroking pets 2. Relaxing music 3. Good book 4. Calming bath with salts 5. Cup of herbal tea 6. Meditate 7. Retail therapy 8. Curling up in front of a roaring fire 9. Exercising 10. Being looked after by my other half Not in any particular order apart from the top one :D
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1. Kickboxing 2. Good Shower and scrubbing my body clean and smooth! (No bathtub at home but I'll love a good soak!) 3. Good books 4. Good sleep 5. Variety shows 6. Strolling in nature 7. Scrolling through Tumblr to look at beautiful and/or adorable pictures 8. Clean my room 9. Earl Grey Tea (Any tea with a fragrance you absolutely adore) 10. Almonds
"No One Regrets a Workout or a Healthy Meal. So don't think, do it!"
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1.Walk 2.Good book 3.Bubble Bath 4.Glass of wine 5.Journal/Blog 6.Meditate/Pray 7.Scream into pillow 8.Nap 9.Laughter 10.Crying
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Meditation, music, exercise, talking with friends, read a book, watch a good movie, cleaning house, gardening, shopping.
I am committed to me..really committed to me for the first time, in like EVER!
2beefit= Jane
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Hot tub at the gym after a yoga class
Namaste,
India
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My Ten: Cuddling with my DH. Going out on a great hack. Grooming my beautiful horse. Going for a long easy swim. Spending some money on a little retail therapy. Running...lots of running. Deep cleansing breaths. Getting fresh air. Curling up in front of the fire and listening to it crackle. Sparking :)
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I like this thread. I think stress is a big deal and I often overlook it. 10 things: hot bath, BREATHE in and out--and be mindful of breathing, massage, running, spending time outdoors, writing, focus on the big picture (try not to sweat the small stuff), keeping a good routine at work and at home, laughing with my family, reading.
Kim
Upcoming Races: Bluff Balloon Chase 5k, Canyonlands Half Marathon, Huff To Bluff Half Marathon, Thelma and Louise Half Marathon, Ragnar Wasatch Back
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My top ten are pretty similar to yours: Laughter, playing with the dog, petting the cats, hot tea, hot showers, good books, video games, music. But I also use: Exercise, specifically interval training. Interval training really pushes and focuses the body. Venting. I like to find a safe person and go OFF. Not on them, but to them. Two of my friends are guaranteed good for this, but blogging or handwriting the rant out works just as well. Sometimes, you just have to verbalize the emotions and problems in order to deal with them and find a solution.
Everything we need is within - your body is the lock, your spirit is the key.
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I use prayer (talking with & listening to my Creator - the Lord God Almighty) for major de-stressing! Knowing that He has all the answers & that He wants the best for me gives me hope beyond words. God bless!
Almighty God, You are the one who inspired man to seek & build a free land. It was Your Holy Word that gave direction & guidance in forming our government. Forgive us for allowing that same government to remove & separate You from our nation’s daily affairs. Please give us another chance. We hunger for You to once again bless America. I ask & I thank You in Jesus’ most holy name, Amen.
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the gym reading bath shouting at my poor DH :P my bike walking taking 10 mins away from current situation breathing counting to 10 really does work do it again if not!
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Vent! Exercise Read Go for a walk Play with my dog
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For me it's just gym time!
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right now I will try anything!
We can do this....together.
Tracy
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Taking my girls out for a walk is my biggest. Making my little girls laugh. Spending some one on one time with the hubby because we don't get that often. Cooking/baking Shopping
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tried & true 1 cup powdered milk in bath stress lotion on hands from bath & body works yoga outside classical music or just relaxing pets peppermint gun pictures of loved ones on desk short funny video online- yutube anyone?  
A challenge is a chance to
shine.
author unknown.
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LOL ERICNJ28 - Sipping mine right now! My best destressors Snuggle time with the 4 legged family members Cuddles with the 2 leggers Sweating it out on a run A great ride on my mare Long Hike (or trail ride) in the country Reading Singing!! Christmas tunes now :-) Dancing - not nearly enough time for this! CHOCOLATE ANYTHING When I can't sleep - Deep breathing and meditating, sometimes thinking about a specific mantra to quiet my mind
I can do anything I put my mind to.
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Like so many people here, petting my cat is my number one de-stressor. Others include reading, playing solitaire on my phone, getting outside for a few minutes (even if it's only on my balcony or the steps at work). Of course, when I'm at work, sometimes I just have to lock myself in the bathroom and bang my head against the wall for a minute or two...
Amy
"I have studied many philosophers and many cats. The wisdom of cats is infinitely superior." -- Hippolyte Taine
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Praying, Zumba, playing something silly with my little boy, baking, chatting with a good friend, sitting outside enjoying nature, watching a comedy or a stand-up routine, a long, warm, uninterrupted bath, singing my favorite songs out loud, journaling.
GOAL: To be at my goal weight by the end of September.
Mini goal: -5 by the end of May
Reward: A new Zumba shirt!!!!
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Take a bike ride in nature Walk the dog A hot bath Reading a book Doing yoga Watching a funny or romantic movie Drawing a mandala Chatting with my husband Take a shower Looking at colorful pics on internet
Edited by: CHRISTINASP at: 12/3/2012 (08:28)
Keep it simple.
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LEE I am with you about the running water. That is so relaxing. I have an above ground pool in my backyard, and even though the water is not running, in the summer, it feel great to just sit by it on an evening and relax. Love to swim as well.
Bonnie
Toledo, Ohio, USA TIMEZONE 0. we do go on daylight savings time in the summer.
Co leader 50+ members with 10-24 pounds to lose
"LIfe is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it is about learning to dance in the rain,"
One day at a time, we CAN do anything!
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Any Farming activities, like planting or weeding ect. Watching chickens or bees or some other small group of creatures doing their thing flyfishing hiking baking yoga driving with my husband in a warm car playing a computer game Tea time being by running water
"Motivation is not something you find or lose, have or don't have. It is the product of how you see yourself in the world: active or passive, effective or ineffective, powerful or victimized, normal or pathological."
Coach Dean
"I hold this jagged stone in my chest of keepsakes" AUNTMOUSE
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Running Weight Liftng YOGA Cooking Shopping (I do this a lot...lol)
"Finish each day
And be done with it.
You have done what you could.
Some blunders and
Absurdities have crept in.
Forget them as soon as you can."
by: Ralph Waldo Emerson
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I don't have 10 de-stressors, but I have a few! Working Out Journaling Reading Hanging out with friends (Girls Nite Out) Playing computer games
Phil. 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!
No one can do what you are called to do, but you!
Great works are performed not by strength but by perserverance. - Samuel Johnson
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Wonderful mantra. I will definitely remember it. Thanks!
All the glory to Jesus, my Saviour!!!
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For me, swimming is the best stress buster. It gets my heart rate going, and at the same time, it's calming and meditative. Weight training comes next. The focus that's required in lifting works great.
Appreciate life.
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Nunzia and Joyful Great observations. Good coping! Spent the day with 2 of my closest friends, and laughed and laughed. What a great stress reliever that is!
Bonnie
Toledo, Ohio, USA TIMEZONE 0. we do go on daylight savings time in the summer.
Co leader 50+ members with 10-24 pounds to lose
"LIfe is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it is about learning to dance in the rain,"
One day at a time, we CAN do anything!
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I had a couple guys come in and do some woodwork in my kitchen today. This forced me to stay home and stay put for a change so that I could direct them as needed. Through all of this day I realized how much running around I do and how that wears me down (stress!). I'm going to cut myself some slack for doing nothing and enjoying my day on the couch with my laptop and a couple good books! 
Joy for the Journey!!!
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Looking at the stress differently. This morning I went into my backyard and saw that somebody had thrown a whiskey bottle by our shed and there was broken glass on the pathway. We have a basketball court behind us and on the other side of the court are some apartments. My first response was to get angry and I threw one piece back. I then regretted it because someone might get cut. I walked over to the courts and picked up the piece I had thrown. I also remembered my mantra: If this is the worse thing that happens to me today, I am a lucky woman. Nothing is worth losing my piece of mind.
Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.
Your worst enemy cannot harm you as much as your own unguarded thoughts.
Drop judgment and pick up love.
If you can move a grain of sand a day, eventually you will move a mountain.
Crappy choices bring crappy feelings.
Can'ts are joy limiters.
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Talking with Jesus Reading Sparking Listening to music Talking with my son Cuddling with my husband Watching dvd's with hubby & son Swimming Walking Spending time with Flame(our dog) on my lap
All the glory to Jesus, my Saviour!!!
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Made it to the pool again today. Two days out of three. Good for me. Just had to blow my own horn!
Bonnie
Toledo, Ohio, USA TIMEZONE 0. we do go on daylight savings time in the summer.
Co leader 50+ members with 10-24 pounds to lose
"LIfe is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it is about learning to dance in the rain,"
One day at a time, we CAN do anything!
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Yoga, taking a walk, going out in my kayak and reading
Success isn't a result of spontaneous combustion. You must set yourself on fire."
-Arnold H. Glasow
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Wow, these are great! The first things I thought of were: reading, walking, listening to music, taking a nice relaxing shower after my workout, time with my close friends chatting, I also love watching great movies on TCM. 
Edited by: IRISHEI at: 11/30/2012 (11:42)
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Cooking, reading, good night's sleep, talk with a good friend, walk, doing the laundry, 1 glass of wine, pausing, yoga, decluttering.
Toni
Go slow to go fast.
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1. Reading
2. Walking at Nature Center
3. Listening to relaxing music on Pandora
4. Listening to comedy on Pandora
5. Ironing : )
6. Getting a Massage
7. Lighting Candles, dimming lights
8. Getting on Sparkpeople
9. Talking to my family on the phone
10. Watching an old movie on Turner Classics Movie Channel
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Getting into the pool and exercising and swimming
Bonnie
Toledo, Ohio, USA TIMEZONE 0. we do go on daylight savings time in the summer.
Co leader 50+ members with 10-24 pounds to lose
"LIfe is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it is about learning to dance in the rain,"
One day at a time, we CAN do anything!
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Walking alone, walking the dog, crossword puzzles, Betty White flipout game, pyramid solitaire, exercise DVD's.
Susan
"If it is to be, it starts with me!"
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Whenever I get ticked off, usually at my dh who believes working women and mothers should do ALL the housework, I take a long walk. Sometimes I invite the dog along, but not my dh. I always come home feeling detoxed. We've been married 37 years. It's a wonder I'm fat! 
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Yoga Fresh air outside Going for a walk Deep breaths Water Stretching Playing with my son!
GratteCiella
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Fast tempo music
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1) Snooping around on iTunes for a new song or podcast to listen to 2) Listening to said song or podcast! 3) Getting a massage or giving a massage 4) Treadmill 5) Sitting in a recliner with a lick-happy pet 6) Meditation techniques for winding down/work detox/relaxation 7) Cuddling 8) Reading a book 9) Writing to soothing music (a to-do list or recipes I'd like to try out) 10) Tea Time
Edited by: INNER_PEACE at: 11/28/2012 (15:24)
There are no such things as Mondays anymore. Don't sabotage yourself by saying you'll do something "next Monday". Because Monday doesn't exist, duh!
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Exercise, exercise, stretching, more exercise...a good book & a quiet room. Hahaha...quiet, with kids...that's funny.
It Is What It Is.... :)
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This was almost depressing for me. I don't get to utilize so many of the things that would be destressers. 1. My fur babies 2. walking 3. A hot soaking bath(very seldom) 4.sitting on my deck and having a drink 5. prayer/meditation 6. yoga/water yoga 7. browsing a favorite magazine 8. eating a decadant chocolate dessert 9. travel esp to the beach (never get to do this) 10.girlfriend time
Quote by the late Zig Ziegler: when people tell me, "Zig motivation never lasts". "I tell them, bathing doesn't either that's why I recommend it daily". Myfavoritemotivationalquote
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I love taking a bath, and I love the de stressing time at the end of my workout, when I do stretching and breathing. I also try to start the day with some meditation.
"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy."
- Martin Luther King, Jr.
I believe that anyone can conquer fear by doing the things he fears to do, provided he keeps doing them until he gets a record of successful experiences behind him.
- Eleanor Roosevelt, human rights advocate
"Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after the other."
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I did my 10 earlier and now I keep coming back to read everyones lists to add in some new de-stressing ideas!! Thanks everyone for sharing!!! Woo Hoo!!!
Smiles from Barb!!
"If you want something you've never had...you must do something you've never done!"
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Running Walking Letting loose with friends Vegging in front of the TV Listening to awesome music Taking a long, hot bubble bath Reading a good book Cooking Baking Singing
~~~Jody~~~
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In no particular order: 1) The ocean -- swimming in it, sitting by it, WHATEVER. Being near the ocean immediately grounds me. 2) Yoga 3) Snuggling with my cats 4) Hugging my husband 5) Leisurely cooking something (or several somethings) 6) Going for a drive with no particular destination 7) Shopping, even window-shopping 8) Taking a long bath with a good book 9) Going to a petting zoo -- I don't think I'll ever outgrow that! 10) Hollering (just a "wooooo!") out of a moving car window. There's a huge release for me in that for whatever reason =)
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Thanks for bring up the topic. I made my list and thought, hey I haven't made a list of ten things for relaxation. I have list things before but not ten. I think if I can listen TEN surely I can find ONE out of the list of ten. 1. sparking 2. Water Aerobics 3. Listening to CD meditation designed of weight loss. 4. Shopping 5. Research on internet for health improving facts 6. Sipping herbal tea 7. Hot, hot shower of bath 8. Talk to my sister or close friend 9. Walking my dog 10. Eating a healthy salad out in a nice rest rant.
Edited by: JUDY106 at: 11/27/2012 (09:40)
Weight loss surgery is stomach surgery,
NOT
Mind surgery.
Change the MIND
AND
Change the BODY
MAKE UP YOUR MIND
You are NOT going to Quit
You are NOT going to Sit
MAKE UP YOUR MIND
You are going to
GET UP and GET MOVING !!!!
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Walk my dog Gardening  Singing with a local choir 
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I spend time with my grandaughter she is 2 and doesn;t worry about time or what needs to be done so I just set aside time to play with her.
Team Leader
Victoriana
Prednisone Before and After
Plattsmouth NE Sparkers
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seeing the scale go down - and stay down - is my best de-stressor in years!!!
“Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you”
(Matthew 7:7, NLT)
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Walking outside on my cul-de-sac while my kids play outside Playing piano Laying in bed watching TV (puts me right to sleep) The good feeling of accomplishing tasks Reflecting on life's good and then acting on it by treating others well laughing, laughing, laughing
The minefields of life NEVER go away. We just get better at navigating them. (from Necessary Roughness on USA)
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walking - taking the dogs for a long walk someone beautiful watching a good movie/series on tv reading cooking/baking doing mosaic gardening going to antique/second hand shops (finding beautiful bargains is a great de-stressor) chatting to friends going dancing going for a massage
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1.sketching 2. facial and hot bath with bath bombs 3. yoga 4. jogging 5. walking around the Japanese garden near my house ( $5 but so beautiful and worth it) 6. any intimate moments with my fiance :) 7. gardening 8. a good book 9. dinner with friends 10. karaoke and spending time with my mom when she's not stressing me out lol!!
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1. A relaxing soak in the tub with good bath salts, something to read or soft music & a candle. 2. Eye drops frollowed by lying on my back stretched over a half roller to stretch out my back; eyes closed and thinking of nothing for a little while after work and deep breathing. 3. Ten minutes curled up with a heating pad or ice pack (depends on what's achy- maybe both in different spots) 4. Resting my feet in a foot massager or foot bath. 5. Reading jokes on the Internet sent by friends. 6. A new magazine to pour over with articles and lots of colorful photos. 7. A full body massage. 8. A pedicure. 9. A hot pot of tea with lemon or honey sipped slowly a cup at a time. 10. Walking at the beach.
K.bear
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As much as running came not easy to me and i had to work slow to build up my mieage (and i still only run 4 miles per day) i look forward to my morning run as my destress time.
Elise
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At the end of the day, I like to "go dark" for 30 minutes before I go to sleep. That means no TV, music, phone calls, or texting. I find that I ease into sleep better and feel much less stressed when I have a firm cut off point where I am disconnected from everything.
Follow me on Twitter: @quitepam
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Exercise Drinking water Eating sweets  Knitting Watching television Sleeping Computer games Repetitive household chores, such as folding laundry, raking leaves, washing dishes Hanging out with gal pals Driving by myself
"You cannot accept another with a hateful heart. You cannot hear the other with a closed mind. You cannot embrace with closed arms. You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist."
--Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi
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running. that's about it for me. even then it only lasts til the high wears off.
Treat everyone with politeness, even those
who are rude to you -- not because they are nice,
But because you are.
~Author Unknown
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Browsing Pinterest Exercising Reading Chatting with Friends Listening to Music Watching a Movie or Show on Netflix Bike Riding Writing Dancing Going on with Friends
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Grandchildren time beach walk beach walk at sunset yoga reading blogging golfing wining/dining with gal friends water aerobics family time
"Fall down 7 times, get up 8" - Japanese Proverb;
The journey is the reward"
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Candle lit tub
Namaste,
India
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Exercise Reading Whirlpool bath Massage Lunch with friends Deep breathing Country drive Walk around the block Journaling Hugs (Not necessarily in that order.)
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Exercise Exercise Exercise ....rinse and repeat. :) And afterward, nothing beats a recliner & a good book.
It Is What It Is.... :)
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