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2/9/10 4:50 P

Hey Mary... Wow, it's only been one day? I must really be attached! I miss you when you're not here! Hmmm... maybe this is the crazy busy dental week you were talking about? Hmmm... I've lost track.

Hope you're well and biking contentedly?!

We're gearing up for a storm here... supposed to bring the first real snow we've had since mid-December. I guess it's reasonable... but it's February, so we're all looking for the spring now.

Have a great night... take care.
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2/8/10 12:06 P

Thanks for stopping by to say hi Ashlee!

Norrie, it's so good to see you back!! I really did miss you. I was pretty proud of that 2107 miles last year but I'm determined to pass it this year. If I ride four round trips a week like I want to, that's 100 miles. I know I can't always do that but if I can do it most weeks, I should be able to pass it. Sad part is, I got that first 100 the first week of the year. Then I got really sick and didn't ride for three weeks! So I'm easing back into it. Last week, two round trips. This week should be three. It was beautiful out this morning.

Kelly, the game was great. I love that the Saints won. I like cheering for the underdog. We had soft tacos. Nice and easy so I didn't have to work too much during the game. Fun day but I'm a little tired today. It was a busy weekend. I'll have to get to bed early tonight!

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2/7/10 2:16 P

Isn't she inspiring, Norrie?! When she gets going on that bike of hers... look out world! I am amazed at the miles and the fitness minutes this girl clocks!

Hope you're having a great weekend, Mar. Enjoy the game!

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2/6/10 11:14 P

Mary !!!!! 2,107 miles ? !!!! 150 already this year ? Wow ! My doc wants me to try a stationary bike for cardio. I hate them. But maybe you'll inspire me with mileage at least. So proud of you. Love, Norrie xo

(I kept getting your spark page and couldn't remember the title of your journal) Success at last.

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2/5/10 10:49 A

Just want to say I had to smile at your quote (the one about the kind of woman that causes the devil to say "Oh Crap, when the woman gets out of bed!" That's the kind of woman who is making a difference, so everyone get out of the way or join her to help! She is a success! Best wishes on your weight program.

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2/5/10 10:08 A

Oh boy... that's not fun. I'm very grateful for good dental coverage!

Glad you're back on the bike... have a good (and safe) ride home. Superbowl plans this weekend?

Have a good one... and be well, friend.

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2/5/10 9:56 A

Thanks Paula! It always feels good to think what you're doing might help someone else. You look like you're also well on your way! Keep up the good work!

I didn't do as well as I'd hoped on food yesterday. Not tragic though and I drank lots of water so that always helps. I'm sure glad I didn't skip the workout.

I'm back at work and will ride home today. It's nice getting back to it. It's raining now but is supposed to clear up later. Hopefully, it'll be a nice ride.

Got the estimate on getting Colleen's teeth done. I expected it to be expensive but it is still about twice as much as I thought it might be. That was a blow. But they're all impacted and she needs to be put to sleep. That's why it's so costly. We'll just have to figure it out because it has to be done.

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2/4/10 3:54 P

It was great reading these posts, very inspiring. I needed that motivational boost!

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2/4/10 10:43 A

Plan Plan Plan.... you can do it!

Way to go on the workout - proud of you!

I'm running the track with my friend today - trying not to be intimidated. First time with real "forward motion" in a long time!

Have a good day - be good!

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2/4/10 10:35 A

I know what you mean Kelly! Teenagers can be particularly tough. I'm at home today and just trying to get Jake out of bed is a challenge. We also have a driver's test coming up, wisdom teeth to pull, braces coming off. It gets crazy sometimes. But I wouldn't trade it for anything. I'm afraid it will only be over all too soon!

My tooth is much better today which is very encouraging. The others stayed achey after the procedure. I hope this one stays healthy!

I'm doing quite well with my goals this week. My calorie burn is still a bit on the low side. But I'm working at home today and managed to get up and do a good workout. If I have time, I may try to tread later too.

The big challenge is to eat right when at home. It's just like the weekend. Change in routine and I tend to go off the deep end with food. I'm off to a good start though. Going to try really hard to do it right.

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2/3/10 7:41 P

Ouch! Sorry you're hurting - not fun at all!

Glad you got your ride in ... and I know you'll get your calorie burn in - I believe in you, girl!

Really looking forward to my holiday... I'm weary of the day to day challenges of the mom thing. Don't get me wrong, being a mom is my FAVOURITE thing... but there are some days..............

ANYWAY, have a good night.
Chat soon,
K.

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2/3/10 1:49 P

Cold and slippery is hard Kelly. And I've taken a tumble out there before. That can really set me back. Nice to have the treadmill now for days like that.

I did get in a good walk yesterday. I'll have to get in a workout tomorrow and one on Saturday in order to meet my calorie goals. We'll see if I can get that done.

I rode this morning and got rained on just a little bit. That's okay though because it means it's not freezing. Leaving the bike here until Friday now. I feel pretty good.

But I had my crown work done this morning. No fun there. The novacaine is starting to wear off now and it's feeling a little achey. Hopefully, it will pass in a day or two. I really do not want another root canal!

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2/2/10 10:12 A

I think a walk sounds like a great idea... and 20 mins IS a good start!
I want to start adding some walking on my non-run days too... I do enjoy walking - but have to admit that I'll like it more once the weather is nicer again - I don't like doing it when it's cold and slippery!

Keep listening to your body... and remember that you'll start to get back more energy and better sleep as you're riding more.

Have a terrific day, my friend!

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2/2/10 10:06 A

No ride this morning so I walked to the bus. Only 20 minutes but it's a start. I'm thinking I'll do a long walk at lunch today. Haven't done that in a while.

I just couldn't get out of bed this morning for a workout. Should have but I've been pretty tired lately and slept badly Sunday night. Got a good night's sleep last night so feeling better. Tomorrow morning I ride and Thursday I'm working at home. I'll have to get in a workout then.

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2/1/10 1:48 P

It IS a strange winter this year... for us as well. We're having some wintery weather here now, but it's hard to believe that we're only 6 weeks from spring! The snow blower hasn't seen much action this year.

Glad to hear you're back at it, Mary. I bet it feels great! Keep it up, girl... I'm rooting for you!

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2/1/10 10:57 A

Thanks Kelly! Things are looking up. I got the bike out of the shop on Friday and rode it home. It was a really nice afternoon. I took it easy but the bike is running so much better, I got home pretty fast anyway.

Had another good ride this morning. My plan is to get two round trips in this week over several days. I want to ease back into this. It felt pretty good. I'll ride it home tomorrow night. Means my calorie burn will be low so I'm going to try to find something else to do and cut back on my calories a bit.

Going to be nice weather for riding though. Crazy winter we're having. My plants are already showing new growth because it's so warm. Hope we get some winter. This just feels a little weird!

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1/28/10 5:31 P

Sorry about the bike, Mary... I hope it turned out ok? I understand what you mean about the exercise. My plan is to exercise on M-W-F between runs. BUT, I haven't made a plan of it or committed to something specific. When I leave it to chance, it just doesn't happen.

SO... let me know what YOU figure out... maybe we need to keep each other moving a little more?!

I'm glad you're feeling better finally, and hope that the bike situation clears up so you can get back at it!

Thinking about you....
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1/28/10 3:11 P

Yes, Teeny's message was cute. Thanks Teeny!

Your DH is lucky that's all he missed. I'm still coughing in spite of feeling much better. I didn't have to really make anything up but they are keeping me plenty busy. I suppose it might not have been so bad if I had been here all along.

So my bike is in the shop... again! I got all geared up and ready to go. But I always test it out now because of previous problems. When I tried the gears, they wouldn't move. And it was not frozen this time. So I loaded it on the truck and drove it in. So disappointing!

The repair shop is near my work so I took it down there on my lunch hour. They just did a bunch of work on the gear cables so if they charge me a bundle for this, they're going to have an unhappy customer. They've always been pretty good to me though so I'm trying not to expect the worst. But it is past their warranty so we'll see.

But I'm eating well. I just need to get back to exercising. So far, I've been relying on my biking. I need to get myself motivated to do other things when the biking isn't possible. Today was different. Once I knew about the problem, it was too late. But other days, I should be exercising. Time to get it done!

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1/28/10 8:50 A

Glad you're feeling better, Mary. My DH only missed one day at work and has had to work OT the last 3 nights to make up for it... so I understand you must be busy trying to catch up!

Sounds like you've got one crazy week coming up!

Hope you can get back into riding and into the routine of taking care of you!

Have a great day!
K.

p.s. cute message from Teeny, huh? I've got to start using the emoticons more... they really add some sparkle, huh?!

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1/27/10 7:59 P

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1/27/10 3:02 P

Sorry Kelly! I'm here. Just been very busy and not a lot of time to post.

I'm much better and working full days again so that's a good thing. Still haven't gotten back in the saddle but planning to tomorrow. I want to take it easy still so just riding one way tomorrow and then home on Friday. We'll see how I do! I am doing much better with food now that I'm back to my normal schedule.

Got the news on Colleen yesterday that she has to get her wisdom teeth pulled soon. She's not too excited. Still, it'll be nice to get it over with. I had arranged a week off in February. I was going to use it to work on taxes. I now have something scheduled each of four days that week, mostly for her. She gets her top braces off on Tuesday, takes her driver's test on Wednesday, and then her teeth pulled on Friday. I get my crown on Thursday. Crazy! I hope I find some time in there to work on the taxes!

Jake's been feeling his wisdom teeth as well. I have a feeling when we get to the dentist with him in March, we will be making his appointment. Not fun!

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1/26/10 11:29 A

Miss Mary, Miss Mary... how are you feeling, love?
Thinking about you lots and lots - I need you back here, girl!

Miss you... be well!

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1/22/10 3:58 P

Wow... glad you didn't get caught up in that!
Rest the weekend - hopefully by Monday you'll be back in business!

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1/22/10 10:09 A

Well, we got a new TV. It probably cost less than it would have to repair the other one and it's a pretty nice one so that worked out. Now, once I shake this cold, no excuses. I need to get moving again. It's been two weeks!

I just read in the paper that the trail I usually ride has been closed for the past week because of a slide. All this warm wet weather has caused a little havoc around the area. I guess it was a good time to be sick (if there really is such a time). I guess it's back open now and declared safe so I'm hoping that I can get back on the bike on Monday. I'll get a little more rest this weekend and hopefully, that will be enough.

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1/19/10 6:12 P

Oh, Mary... I'm sorry. You're really having a go with this aren't you? TOTAL bummer about the tv, but I think you're right not to exercise right now.

Hang in there... you'll be back at it before you know it!
(((((((((((((big hugs from me to you)))))))))))))

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1/19/10 5:53 P

Sorry about the TV but glad you're getting better :)

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1/19/10 2:57 P

Finally getting a little better but still coughing a lot. I am back at work today but not feeling really great. I'll probably leave a little early. I don't think I'll be riding at all this week again. Bummer too because the weather is perfect for it. I just need this cough to get better first.

Our TV is broken so no Wii either. Not sure if the lungs are up for exercise quite yet anyway. Apparently, the model we got four years ago has some serious flaws. So it looks like we need to replace it. It would cost a lot to fix it and no guarantees that the fix will last. Bummer!!

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1/14/10 1:51 P

That's not whining... just the truth!

Take time to take care of yourself.... LOTS of rest.
Thinking of you!
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1/14/10 10:16 A

Get well soon :)

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1/14/10 10:14 A

Still here Kelly and pretty miserable. I worked about a 3/4 day yesterday and went home. By last night, I was feeling pretty good. Thought I was over the hump. Then I went to bed. So I guess I'm okay unless I try to sleep! The cough is moving into my chest and settling for the long haul.

Back at work today as there's a lot going on and I need to attend some meetings. I'll probably go home after that and I doubt I'll be here tomorrow unless I have a significantly better night than I had last night.

Sorry to be so whiny. I know I'll get over it. It's just going to take a while!

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1/13/10 9:47 A

just checking in, Mary... how are you feeling?
Thinking of you! Rest and be well.
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1/12/10 1:08 P

Awe, Mary... I'm so sorry. Tis the season, huh?
Just focus on rest and healing.... mega dose on that Vitamin C.... hopefully it will pass quickly for you.

Thinking of you!
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1/12/10 10:58 A

Not such a good week. The sore throat started Sunday night. I stayed home yesterday and home again today. I hope to be back to work tomorrow but we'll see. I feel pretty lousy today. Sinus headache won't quit. How's that for a big whine?!

I had such a good start last week. I don't see me getting on my bike at all this week. Food's not so great either. At least if I can get back to work, I can get that in line.

Anyway, this too shall pass. I won't let it derail me completely. I'll just get right back to it when it's over!

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1/11/10 7:31 A

We might have to change your name to 100 mile girl! Way to go, friend!

Have a good week... be strong!

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1/10/10 8:29 P

I did survive Kelly. And I rode home on Friday. So I got 100 miles last week like I'd hoped. There's a bit of a storm coming in tonight. Won't be very cold but it will rain and blow. Can make for difficult conditions so it's hard to say if I'll ride tomorrow or not. I'd like to because my back is sore. I do better on my bike with a sore back than on the treadmill or the stair stepper.

It was a great weekend for activity. Had a lot to do. I'm not even sure I got everything done but got a lot done and feel pretty good about it. Nice enough today, I even got some weeding done in the garden. Not very good on food though. I really have to knuckle down and get of these holiday pounds.

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1/10/10 7:18 P

Hey Mary... how was the weekend? Did you ride home? Survive the crisis at work?

I'm so proud of you... here comes another week - let's really make it count!

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1/7/10 5:12 P

That is good Kelly! I still think about food a lot. Usually what I've planned to eat next though which is a step up from wanting all the other stuff.

Yes, I did ride today. Still don't know if I'll ride tonight. I'm pretty tired and I could ride home tomorrow and still get my 100 miles for the week. But it's really nice today and supposed to rain tomorrow so I can't make up my mind. Part of me wants to get it over with and part of me wants to spread it out. Having a small crisis at work today which may make the decision for me if I can't get out of here.

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1/7/10 4:09 P

Well, did you do it?!

I had a fantastic run today and I'm feeling pumped! Don't think I told you, but I'm fasting coffee, all sweets and all junk food this week. I'm finding it's getting easier and easier - I'm falling back into the routine I was in back in September... much less thinking about food and much more desire for healthy choices. What a blessing!

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1/6/10 3:07 P

That would be fantastic!

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1/6/10 2:05 P

It was a really great ride! And I made it in plenty of time. It was cold with a little bit of clearing but not freezing so the bike did fine.

So this is day three. If the weather stays like this, I'll get my hundred miles this week. Wouldn't that be great?

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1/6/10 7:38 A

I'm sure you'll do it, Mary!
Hope you have a good day... and safe ride.

I know what you mean about routine - I am such a creature of habit and find comfort in it. If I can just get the RIGHT habits in place, then things should fall into place nicely!

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1/5/10 10:57 P

It's okay Kelly! I like hearing how you're doing. Wish I could say the same about my first five days. But the first two weekdays have been stellar! I feel pretty good and am enjoying riding, in spite of the wet weather. It feels like routine and I like that it's like that.

I'm hoping to get out early tomorrow. I have a dentist appointment and if it looks like I can't make it, I won't ride. It's okay because I will ride Thursday for sure and three days is not bad. Still shooting for that 100 mile week though. It would be nice to have one to start off the New Year!

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1/5/10 8:21 P

Wow! Thanks for the info, Mary - I had no idea, really. I like the idea of a more temperate climate... especially right now! But the change of seasons is always lovely here.
Our daytime highs the last week or so have been - 7 to -11, plus the windchill, making it feel more like -25. Brrrr.
Summers usually run in the range of 28-32 degrees (celcius), although last summer was cold and cloudy.

I'm with you, though... it makes absolutely no sense to complain about the weather since there's not a stitch we can do about it!

Hope you've had a good day. My first 5 days of 2010 have been positive and controlled... my biggest battle is being REALLY hungry by about 9:30 am - after eating breakfast at 6:30. The past couple days, I've just indulged in part of my lunch around 10, then finished it at lunchtime. I have a little something when I get home around 3:30, but once supper's done, eating is over for me and I'm not hungry anymore.
Hmm... that's a big blurb for a question you DIDN'T ask! Ha ha ha....

Anyway... take good care, my friend!

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1/4/10 10:21 P

Kelly, today was about 48 F (around 9 C). That's a few degrees above normal here. Because we are close to the Pacific Ocean, we actually have a warm current from down south that keeps our temperatures fairly moderate most of the winter. It also brings a lot of moisture.

Most of the time when it gets really cold, it's because we have no cloud cover to keep in the warm air at night. So it's clear and cold. Even then, it's usually the 20s or maybe the teens (around -6 or -7 C), mostly at night, warming up a bit during the day. We had a spell like that a few weeks ago and I didn't ride at all.

Every once in a while, we'll get a really cold blast from up north that runs into some of the moist warm air from the south. If the conditions are just right, we'll get snow. But we see snow only a few times a year and it doesn't last for very long. We'll get a really big snow maybe every two or three years and it usually happens in January or February. But we had one last year right before Christmas which is almost unheard of. And it literally shuts us down. The city is not prepared and the drivers aren't used to it. Plus it's usually wet and we have lots of hills which can make it pretty bad. The worst is when it warms up in the day and freezes at night. Then we get a nice layer of ice underneath.

Summers can be nice but sometimes short. The best months are July and August when we can have almost drought-like conditions and sometimes we get a few flashes of good weather in the spring. Last year was a year of extremes with the early snow and some record hot weather in July. We are real wimps when that happens.

And of course, this is only on this side of the Cascade mountains. The other side is very different, colder and more likely to get snow in the winter and much hotter in the summer.

So there, ask a question.... Is that more than you wanted to know? I really feel for you all in the colder climates. My sister lives in Chicago and it gets really cold there and snows a lot. I imagine it to be more like where you are. I don't blame you for not wanting to go out in it. We really are very lucky. Yet still, we whine about the rain or wish for snow or complain when it's really hot for a week. What a bunch of idiots, huh?

I made a decision a few years ago that I just wasn't going to complain about the weather. No matter where you go, there are problems. No place is perfect and I love it here. So I have to love the weather too, right? I've just learned to deal with what we get and I've gotten used to it.

Anyway, the ride home this afternoon was a little better. It drizzled all the way but I didn't get soaked. Got everything drying out so I can ride again tomorrow. Now I've got to get some sleep!

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1/4/10 9:33 P

Good job, Mary... Keep at it. I'd like to have a better understanding of the weather in the PNW... we're really into winter here - very cold and snow. Icey too... I wouldn't be brave enough to walk outside, nor do I think my lungs would take it!

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1/4/10 5:09 P

So far so good Kelly. I started out hungry but that seems to have subsided. It was a cold, wet ride this morning but I did it. Kicking myself a bit for not getting on the Wii first but at least I didn't skip it all entirely.

I'm worried that it will freeze out there again when it dries up later this week so I'm riding as much as I can while it's warmer, in spite of the rain. I'll have to have a better back up plan for the cold days. I'm trying to get all my clothes a bit drier before I have to ride home. It's going to be a long, cold ride if I have to put on wet gear!

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1/4/10 7:25 A

Hey Mary...
Here we go! Have a strong day!
blessings,
Kel

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1/2/10 9:58 A

The New Year and I didn't even get here yesterday! Thanks to you both for the New Year wishes. Wishing you both the same. This should be a good year!

RW, so good to see you here. I know you're always around. I'll try to do better at keeping in touch.

Kelly, I feel like you're my partner in all this. Thanks for keeping me going.

On to 2010!

Mary

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1/1/10 3:50 P

Happy New Year, my friend.
Have a healthy, happy year!
Blessings!

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1/1/10 9:41 A

Happy New Years Mary !!
May this year bring you blessings and happiness
hugss, RW

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12/31/09 7:18 A

Well done yesterday, Mar!

Sadly, I have NO space for a treadmill - which I would LOVE! We're already pretty crunched in a small house with 5 people. Too bad for me.... maybe if we move... lol.

Have a great day today and a fun NYE!
My goal is just to not get TOO out of control - we're doing an evening of appetizers with my sister and mom which can be deadly. I made some fresh spring rolls, though, which I love and find very filling. Nice and low in fat and cals as they are really just rice and veg. Other than that, everyone gets to start fresh tomorrow, don't they?!

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12/30/09 10:29 P

I know the feeling Kelly. It actually would've been okay weather-wise for me to walk at lunch today but I was too busy and worked right through it. But I did get home earlier than normal because I had a ride. I just told myself I would get on the treadmill when I got here and I did. I really need to do a lot when I don't ride to make up for the calories I usually burn on the bike.

Do you by any chance have the means or the space to buy a piece of equipment? The treadmill is outstanding when I can't get outside and a club is really just not an option for me. I've more than paid for the two pieces of equipment I have (stair stepper and treadmill) by not paying fees for the gym over the years and I do use them. I actually wore out one stair stepper and am on my second one. It's good in the summer too when it can be too hot outside. Just a thought. It's nice when you have a fall back plan that works.

It was a really good day today. Very busy but I took time to eat which can be a problem for me when too busy. I forget to eat and then get too hungry and overeat. Was able to keep on track today and wasn't as hungry as yesterday so I'm already getting back to the correct eating pattern after eating so much over the holiday. A good sign!

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12/30/09 11:11 A

Oh, good job, Mary! You're really doing well and I'm sure once everyone is back to regular schedules it will get easier again. Glad you're sticking to it and finding alternatives.

I think the key, for me, is going to be getting back into at least SOMETHING every day... like I was back in Sept/Oct. That continual posting of calories and activity was very motivating.
Time also to figure out how to dig deep and get in at least 3 walk/runs a week. Not sure how I'm going to make it work - it's just TOO cold and slippery to do it outside - I'm sure a 2 month membership to the Y is in order... but that's only the place. STill have to sort out the schedule!

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12/30/09 10:46 A

I rode home again last night. For some reason, it seemed harder. Don't know if I was just tired or if I need to check the tire pressure again.

Taking a day off riding today. A friend of mine offered a ride and I took it. But I did get up and do some yoga on the Wii and 30 minutes on the stair stepper. Feels good to keep moving.

I don't have as much time for a workout in the morning as I'd like on a normal day. I was able to do it today because my friend picked me up later than I would have to leave for the bus. I hate to get up even earlier but may have to on the days I don't ride. It's harder this week because Chris is getting up later. When he gets back on schedule next week, I'll try to just get up when he leaves.

Hoping to ride again tomorrow. It may be raining but that's so much better than the freezing cold!

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12/29/09 11:24 A

Downward sounds great Kelly!

I got on my bike again this morning but it was a mistake. It was colder than yesterday and my gears froze again. They were in one of the lower gears I used to get up the hill at the end of my ride yesterday so I was stuck there the whole way in. Made for a long ride and I really didn't need that because it was so cold. Sure would like to figure out what causes that. I see plenty of other people out there not having the same problems. In spite of it though, I feel good that I did it. Still haven't decided about tonight.

I also got on the Wii this morning before my ride and did a bit of yoga. I liked it because it helps me align my body correctly. I was never sure if I was doing the moves right before. Not a lot of time in the morning but 15 minutes is nice and a good stretch before riding.

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12/29/09 8:29 A

Common sense is a highly underrated thing! Good job, Mar!
Glad you had a good Christmas. Like you, I'm looking forward to buckling down again here!
Upward and onward (or should I say downward and onward?! lol)

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