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10/3/12 6:32 A

I'm going to start a new thread for this ... Post from now on on Daily Highs/Lows! www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/team_messagebo
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10/3/12 12:12 A

I like posting my highs too. Let's keep it going.

Tues high: Spent most of the day in the car looking at our beautiful fall color. Even got a 10 minute walk after lunch.

Low: Having problems with a painful knee. It only hurts when I go up or down steps.

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10/2/12 9:32 P

OK! Oct is here. But I like thinking over my day to recognize high and low.
Monday high -- 2 x basement to 5th floor at the Kaiser building while waiting for an appt. & a walk outside 60 min total)
Monday low -- didn't get to the gym

Tuesday high -- some success digging out at work after nearly 2 weeks
Tuesday low -- fighting UTI and feeling rotten. ZERO fitness minutes today

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10/1/12 10:09 A

Mon. high: Woke up feeling great and ready to tackle the world again.

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10/1/12 10:07 A

Sun high: Took a much needed day of rest. Our awesome God knew we need that. His plans for us are wonderful.

Low: Was achy this morning.

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9/30/12 10:55 P

Sat high -- nice to be home. Got a long walk in
Sat low -- going through a week's worth of mail

Sun high -- great church service, made a good, low cal chicken rice casserole for dinner
Sun low -- ate a 2nd piece of chocolate club soda cake (better to stop at 1, even though it's low fat, low sugar)

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9/30/12 10:27 P

Sun high: church young adult group discussion on St. Francis de Sales "Introduction to the Devout Life"

Sun low: the Bills got creamed by the dreaded Patriots, 52-28. OUCH!!!

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9/29/12 3:26 P

Sat high: Went for a 25 min. walk this morning and then went to the Fruita Fall Festival parade and festival. Didn't eat there although all the yummy smells were tempting.

Low: Got on the scales this morning, enough said.

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9/29/12 11:41 A

Fri high -- made it home safely; drank enough water and made healthy choices when we stopped for food. It has been hard to get away from the "eat all while you drive" mode of travel. I used to pack so much junk food and we ate just out of boredom. No more!
Fri low -- don't think there was one. (does that count as another high??)

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9/28/12 9:58 P

I went to a shower for our foster grandbaby today. I got to hold her while our DIL opened presents.

Worked out for 83 minutes today, not all at one time.

Low: ???

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9/27/12 11:51 P

High: I got my hair cut today. Yay!!! She fixed it so nice. Wish I could have it done every week.

Got in 25 minutes on the stationary bike. Hope it is nice enough tomorrow to walk outside. I like the gym but it is so much nicer to walk outside.

Low: not enough time to get everything done. Busy day tomorrow too.

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9/27/12 11:33 P

Wed high - llama trail hike among the gorgeous red rocks
Wed low -- ?? can't remember

Th high -- Enjoying the amazing beauty right here by Sedona for one last day
Th low -- Dead Horse State Park hike (1/2 hr west, out of red rock country) -- hot, not too pretty, and full of grasshoppers (I have a HUGE phobia there, folks!! --- oh, yeah, my food low was pizza overload at lunch. Tasty, but not something I usually indulge in (esp. not in that quantity!).


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9/25/12 8:14 P

One of my HIGHS is seeing you gals share your highs here!

My Tues high -- very relaxing day. Lots of it spent sitting out under the trees in the courtyard reading a book. Nice when vacation doesn't mean we are frantically trying to see "everything" because we've never been here before and don't know if we'll ever get back.

Tues low -- only a casual walk through town.

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9/25/12 5:43 P

Tues high: Finished my bible study for tonight. Went to the gym this morning and had a great workout - 2 miles on the treadmill and 6 miles on the bike. I love to sweat!!!

Low: none so far.

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9/25/12 3:42 P

Tuesday hi Hi Hi!!
got a great TRX workout this morning. It's a concentrated killer!

Wednesday low
a bit sleepy this afternoon from a poor night's sleep.

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9/25/12 12:45 P

Monday high -- 5.5 hr hike on West Fork Trail in Oak Creek Canyon. Hoping I can get photos up today.
Monday low -- the dinner I ordered last night (Pasta pomodoro) was bland. Light, but not tasty. Oh well, I tried.

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9/24/12 12:23 A

Sun. High -- after 2 sedentary days, I got some exercise! 30 min in the pool (a bit chilly till I got moving!) and a 75 min walk. It is so beautiful here!

Sun. Low -- Phx son & family headed back to the city. We only got a 24 hr visit. But we're thankful for that time!

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9/24/12 12:03 A

Sun high: Celebrated DS's birthday today. Went to Community Concert tonight.

Low: none

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9/23/12 9:43 P

Sunday High! our daughter Laura was with us for the weekend

Sunday low...she is flying back to St. Louis in the morning

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9/23/12 2:55 P

Sat high-- son, d.i.l. and gs came to see us.
Sat low -- very sedentary day

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9/22/12 8:00 P

Sat high: got my hair fixed. I love being pampered. It doesn't happen very often.

Low: didn't get any exercise :-(

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9/22/12 11:40 A

Fri high -- made it to Sedona safely --12hrs 10 min. Ate 1/2 black bean burrito (not whole). The leisurely stroll to restaurant is all the exercise we got. But on a long travel day, I don't really think of that as a "low"!

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9/21/12 8:00 P

Fri. high: Went to the gym this morning. Did the bike, rower, and treadmill for 55 minutes.
Took DIL to Chili's for lunch. Had 1/2 Caribbean Salad for lunch and the other 1/2 for dinner.

Low: Weight went up 0.8 lb this week. Next week will be better.

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9/20/12 10:19 P

Thurs. high: Went for a 2 mile walk this morning.
Picked up GS from preschool and the first thing he said is can we go to McDonalds. Of course grandma said no - not. I love their Southwest Salad with balsamic vinaigrette.


Low: Went over calorie limit, again. Discouraging.

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9/20/12 9:57 P

Thurs high: ate very healthy today and got in plenty of fruits and veggies
Thurs low: just felt "blah" all day...but thankfully managed not to give in to any cravings

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9/19/12 10:31 P

Wed. high -- ate only 1/2 my sesame chicken at lunch today. Didn't end up stuffed! Stopping when I'm satisfied instead of eating "because it's so good" is a good feeling!
Wed.. Low -- feeling "fat" today, though there isn't any real reason I should be.

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9/19/12 1:55 P

Tues high: Got in a 30 min. walk while DH was getting his annual eye checkup. Did 10,000 steps which is a biggie for me.

Tues low: Still having problem watching what I eat :-(

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9/18/12 7:23 P

Way to go Lauralyn! But be careful of those numb feet!

Tues. high -- walk after work
Tues. low -- candy corn in Craig's office

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9/18/12 5:01 P

Tuesday high: burned 680 calories at the gym on the elliptical (woo hoo!)
Tuesday low: feet went somewhat numb on said elliptical...pushed through anyway though :)

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9/17/12 9:51 P

Monday high -- got to the gym & had a good workout; made really good white Chicken Chili for dinner
Monday low -- have used ARC machine last 2x at the gym ... Surprised at how hard it was to do 15 min. Thought it was going to be a nice change from treadmill. But I have decided my left knee doesn't like it. Too bad...

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9/17/12 9:24 P

Mon high: Had a different instructor at Silver Sneakers today. She really got the heart rate up. Wish we had her all the time.

Mon low: First two weeks of Sept I lost 2 pounds and put it all back on in 3 days. So discouraging. Watching very carefully what I eat today.

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9/17/12 11:40 A

Sunday high ... Church, long walk with hubby.
Sunday low ... Sat with open bag of pita chips and jalapeño Greek yogurt dip - not a good plan. I always wind up reaching in "one more time"-- several times! Measure out a portion and put it away, Susie!

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9/17/12 1:37 A

Sun high: Went to church.

Sun low: I couldn't believe how many calories I ate today. Need to make better choices.

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9/16/12 5:48 P

Sat. Went to GD's birthday party. Got there when the kids were all out playing. It was so nice and quiet and I got to hold their foster baby. She even woke up for me. Had a nice visit with DIL. Our little drama queen enjoyed her birthday and all her presents.

Low: none

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9/16/12 9:51 A

Catching up
Saturday high - Had an awesome yard sale for JJs service dog travel fund, made just over 300.00 :)

Saturday low - falling and busting both of my knees.

Sunday High- cannot wait to get to be with my church family today!!

Sunday low - I am in serious pain from yesterdays falls :( I'll be seeing the doctor tomorrow. I hurt less yesterday than today so we'll see what I did to my knees when I see the doc.

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9/15/12 10:07 P

Saturday HIGH!!
Most of it! Zumba, cleaned my car, prepared more for mission trip, relished this beautiful day, dinner out with my husby.

Saturday lo....had some grieving to do for our son Andrew today. Still hard to relinquish all to the Lord, but I am getting better at that. Grieving over so many of the unwise choices Andrew still makes in life. But God is good through it all.

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9/15/12 8:32 P

Sat high-walking streak continues, little shorter but hurried to Gary Chapman conference.

low-married student potluck had to many tasty food items with little veggies tonight

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9/15/12 4:35 P

Sat high - 3.75 hrs at 10,000 ft! Beautiful aspen viewing! Will get photos up soon.
Low -- tbd (hopefully there won't be a low!!

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9/15/12 3:52 P

Fri. went for a ride on the Mesa to see the colors. A lot of the trees had turned to gold but there was still some green too. Went for a nice hike while we were there and had lunch at log restaurant at Mesa Lakes Lodge. Delicious.

Fri low: none

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9/14/12 7:45 P

Fri high - 60 min walk with hubby after work
Low -- haven't had one yet today

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9/14/12 4:29 P

Friday Hi Hi Hi!!

Spent time with my long standing ladies prayer group this morning. We've been meeting weekly for 12 years starting as a Moms in Touch and still going strong!

Friday lower

Because of a change in my gym membership, I need to tweak my Friday a.m. workout schedule to be able to pray with my warrior friends. Thus, no scheduled workout today. However, I hope I can squeeze in a walk on this lovely day.

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9/14/12 3:41 P

Friday high - it's a beautiful fall day in Colorado Springs :)

Friday low - feeling stressed with the yard sale tomorrow. I know it will go great and I have wonderful friends coming to help me but I still have so much to do and can only do it after the boys are asleep tonight!!

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9/14/12 10:05 A

Fri High: Day 6 of walking streak, my Dh walked home with me after dropping the kids at school, enjoyed a wonderful wooded area.
Low:knee is ache, not sure if I need to go find a dr. here.

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9/13/12 10:34 P

Thurs high: Had a wonderful day. Went for a 2 mile walk by the river and saw 2 herons and some ducks. Went to grandkids (5) carnival day at school and then we all went for pizza. Ate in their outdoor patio and it was great. There were other kids out there so we didn't have to worry about them being quiet.

Low: Pizza didn't have much sauce or cheese. Was disappointing.

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9/13/12 10:14 P

Julia, sorry to hear about your back pain! Praying for relief!

Th high(s) -- Bible study ("Walking by Faith" by Jennifer Rothschild) off to a good Starr, and an intense workout at the gym!
Low -- my crock pot roast, potatoes, etc. was bland...

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9/13/12 4:34 P

Thursday hi!

*just clicked on this thread that Susie started; thanks gal!
*was able to squeeze in a cardio tone class at our church before getting ready to work at our church coffee shop as barista. I love working there and blessing the people who come into Connect.

Thursday lo

*lower back is hurting even after an acupunture treatment yesterday

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9/13/12 10:19 A

Wed high: did 20 minutes on the exercise bike and then went to Silver Sneakers class with hubby. Felt energised afterwards.

Low: Didn't get as much done at home as I had wanted to.

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9/12/12 11:19 P

Wed. high - tried 2 new SP recipes. Chef Meg's Tomato Soup and Adult/gourmet grilled cheese (think that was the name)

Wed.. Low -- I used too much fresh basil and am still tasting it 3 hrs later. Ugh. Otherwise both were good (the basil was my own addition to the soup ... So I can't blame Chef Meg! Note to self: "a little dab'll do ya!").

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9/12/12 10:08 A

Wednesday high - It's RAINING!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wednesday low - I'm tired. After a month of sleeping alone (the dog doesn't count) I'm just over it. I have 3 (ish) more months to go still and honestly I'm dreading it. I'm grateful that he's safe, that he's not deployed and still on American soil but I'm ready to have my husband home where he belongs.

Side note - I did get to the Dr. yesterday, got my thyroid meds refilled and my reflux meds and a referral to the allergist (oddly I'm allergic to dogs and we're adding a service dog to our mix in January lol) so all is well in that area. The Dr's scale weighed me in at 202lbs. That was disappointing but I'm gracing myself and still claiming ONEderland lol!

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9/11/12 11:22 P

High: It started raining as we drove to the trail so went to Sam's Club and got 30 minutes going up and down the aisles - not shopping, just walking. Did the shopping after our 30 min.

Low: Feeling so tires after walking for only 30 minutes (plus shopping).

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9/11/12 10:40 P

Good job walking, Jodi!

Tues high - nice walk after work, and very moderate lunch at Olive Garden (I've learned how to keep calories in line there!)

Tues low -- had planned to go to the gym after work since I hiked instead of going yesterday. But got out of work 25 min late and didn't want to be that much later for dinner, so I skipped the gym and went for a walk instead. I need to get regular with the gym again!

Both of my last 2 days off have been hiking days. Those will not be possible as much as fall arrives, both due to weather and my busier schedule. (I use Mon morning as a prep time for Bible study, and the class is on Th morning.)

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9/11/12 3:26 P

Tuesday high-interviewed for substitute teaching at kids school and found the principal open to mentor me. Also woke up at 6 am to walk and did my strength training as planned!

Low-Didn't sleep great so took a nap. Wondering why I'm so tired, going to bed at 10 and alarm set for 6 but not sleeping well. PTL my schedule is open right now that I can nap when I need to. Might be PMS or fighting cold.

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9/11/12 10:21 A

Tuesday high! It's our 5 year anniversary today!! We have two anniversaries (legal marriage, and our church wedding) today is the anniversary of our legal marriage :)

Tuesday low - too much stress today. I have to go to the doctor (not stressed about that) but the timing is different than I thought I scheduled and I don't know that I can be back in time to get my son off the bus, scrambling to find a friend to come get him off the bus for me! If not I'll have to cancel my appt and wait until October! :(

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9/10/12 11:03 P

Monday high: Had a good workout at the gym.

Monday low: Wish I could say my eating went as well. Went to Subway for lunch and Rib City for dinner. I'm going to really have to watch what I eat the rest of the week.

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9/10/12 5:34 P

Monday high ... Nice hike (really a walk along a creek) and lunch with a friend! Love that I can do Panera salad and frozen lemonade without guilt!
Low ... Needed a little nap. But I'm seeing a common thread here, and we all, as Jodi said, need to listen to our bodies and getting enough rest & deep sleep is so important! 8 hours, folks!!

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9/10/12 2:30 P

Monday High-woke to another great morning of walking, also stopped half way through lunch plate and saving it for later.
Low-Took a nap which isn't bad but I think it shows my body is fighting the cold my daughter has, praying I can stay rested and fight it off.

Learn2BMe-Love your awareness that not enough sleep effects all in the house, give grace and I highly recommend a nap like I took. :-) Praying you make it!

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9/10/12 10:56 A

Mondays High - I'm having lunch with our women's ministry team leader (she works at the hospital here, nice and convenient to go have lunch haha!) today, looking forward to some good fellowship time with her.

Monday Low - I'm tired (not enough sleep last night) and my boys are whiny!!! Not a good combination!

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9/9/12 6:13 P

Great to see a few more joining this thread! Learn2BMe, I remember the years with 2 little guys and a hubby gone for weeks on end in the military. You Can Do It, but it's hard! Glad to see you here, getting some support!

Jodi, hope your headache goes away. (mine from yesterday is gone, PTL!)

Sun high--11 students joined our church this morning, and 4 were baptized. Making sugar-free peach jam this afternoon. Planning walk after dinner.

Low --Did OK with church picnic foods but should have skipped the tamale. It was probably higher in fat than I usually eat, and it didn't taste as good as I thought it would. But I ate it anyway ... I am no longer a member of the "clean plate club" and could have left it after a bite or 2.

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9/9/12 4:26 P

Sun high: Pastor preached about revival today and that is what I have been praying for. Our country needs it and so do I.

Low: Tired this afternoon. Glad today is a rest day. God makes great plans for us.

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9/9/12 4:24 P

Sat high: had a good workout at the gym. Rode the Expresso bike for 32 minutes on a slightly hilly course and knocked 1 minute off my time. I love the expresso bikes and the different courses they have.

Low: weight went back up a little.

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9/9/12 11:34 A

Sunday high-when I woke up at 6 I decided I couldn't get back to sleep so slipped out of the apartment without waking the family and walked around the apartment complex with my praise music and enjoyed the sun coming up!
low-Been fighting a headache most of the weekend, praying it is my body fighting the cold my daughter is getting or PMS.

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9/9/12 11:04 A

Sunday High - Broke into ONEderland this morning! 198lbs!!! :) That's 29lbs gone :) Very excited by that.

Sunday Low - missing my husband more today than I have so far. It's been a long month without him, so much has happened.

on a side note, I'm really sorry I've been gone for so long from SP. It's been hard to be as regular here when all the house duties are falling to me. Plus having two of my best friends in crisis at the beginning of August didn't help. I'm trying so hard to get back on the horse here!!

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9/8/12 4:02 P

Friday low ... Highest number on the scale in ages (3 days after lowest, and day after 6 hr hike? Huh?? I'm not too concerned, but it started the day wrong.) Then ate 4 chocolates when those around me got crazy hectic in the afternoon. I picked up their stress (not smart, I know).

Friday high ... Chose a protein-filled lunch which wasn't too much & satisfied me.

Saturday - high -- planning grilled chicken, perfectly healthy pasta, and a Zuchinni salad marinated in lite balsamic vinaigrette dressing. And, I made a Hungry Girl chocolate cake ... which cuts the calories 100 calories Per Piece! (made enough salad & cake to take to the church picnic tomorrow.)

Saturday low -- I'm fighting a headache as I prepare for dinner guests ... Ugh.

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9/8/12 1:33 P

High: took the day off as a rest day. Even took a nap in the afternoon.

Low: really tired - pushed too hard on our walk yesterday and should have taken a nap afterward. Live and learn.

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9/6/12 11:15 P

Thurs High -- 6 hr hike all at over 9,341 ft elevation!
Low -- I'm awfully tired tonight ... But it's a happy tired! and I'm off to bed at 9:15 pm!
Yvonne, our pace was just over 1 mile/hr ...

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9/6/12 11:02 P

Hasn't the weather been beautiful. I'm loving spending my exercise time outside.

Today we did 2 1/2 miles in 46 minutes. Had a great day today.

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9/5/12 11:31 P

Wed. High -- 20 min walk after dinner. Was gong to skip it since we're doing a longer hike tomorrow, but when I went to get the mail, it felt so nice outside I extended it. Being active is feeling more like "natural" than sitting around!
Wed low -- friend at work out an open dish of candy corn on his desk ... I love those and got into it too often!

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9/5/12 9:58 P

Wed. high: today was my "rest day" which I do light exercise. I did an hour Silver Sneakers class which is mostly balance with light weights and 2 miles on the bike.

Food was within my calorie limit but too many sweets.

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9/5/12 12:38 P

Good for you, Yvonne! Getting there is half the battle! Once I start working out (or head out on that walk) I get in the groove and feel so much better for having said, "NO!" to the voice telling me I was too tired ... too busy ... deserved a break ... etc!! Persistence will pay off!

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9/5/12 10:14 A

Tuesday - I didn't feel like going to the gym but I went anyway and had a very good workout. Really pushed and felt so much better afterwards.

Low: The scale just isn't moving and I'm watching what I eat and getting more exercise in.



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9/4/12 10:38 P

Tues. high -- healthy eating choices, and a walk after dinner. Daily Goals met.

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9/4/12 10:14 A

Monday high - saw 143.5 on scale! Used to stay at 143, but have been 145-146 for months.
Monday low - chose chocolate chip as pre-dinner snack. C'mon, Susie, there were better choices!

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9/3/12 11:06 P

I've had a couple of good highs today. Exercised a little this morning and a regular workout at the gym this afternoon. Was able to keep my calories at the low end today. Love days like this.

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9/2/12 9:05 P

OK, gals, we are doing well with encouraging one another on blogs and Friend Feed, but our Team seems to be stuck! I propose this -- commit to checking in on this thread once a day! Let us know the HIgh and Low of your day.

--my high today was a nice walk with hubby; low was that I didn't especially like the casserole (leftovers from freezer) I fixed for dinner. But I'm not going to snack tonight ... I'm not hungry, though I don't feel really satisfied. --

On another note, Julia & I have been your leaders for a while now ... I think we need some new blood on the leadership! Who wants to step up and help (or take over)? What kinds of challenges would you like to work on together?

And one more thing -- let me know if you'd like to join me for a hike the first Saturday of October. See my South Valley Park Hike blog for the hike I'm suggesting. Would love to have some face time with you all!

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