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  Kenneth Johnson joined the event Fitness Challenge: Jumping into June!

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  Sylvia Todd:
  Hi all! Last day for this event and I didn't get to do normal exercise, but we were go go all around town in the humid, hot sun, so that's something . Hope y'all have enjoyed the June fitness challenge!

  • June 30, 2016
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  Chris Dibbern:
  Ok, yesterday was some lifting with friends. Weighted in-place lunges, some shoulder work, some presses, reverse flies, curls. Good stuff! A day off from cardio! :-D
  
  Tonight, we'll see. It's raining really hard, here, and I'm loving it!!! God is goooood! :-)

  • June 30, 2016

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    Sylvia Todd Nice work, Chris! Haha, I wish it would rain here - just hot and humid today .

    • June 30, 2016
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  Sylvia Todd:
  Hi all! Did my morning treadmill/weights/ab roller set today . Back was bothering me some during the night, so trying to do things that don't aggravate it too much. #GottaKeepMoving

  • June 29, 2016

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    Linda Lauver Good way to start the day!

    • June 29, 2016
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    Sylvia Todd Thank you, Linda, I think so ! It's a good way to get the blood flowing and the brain functioning .

    • June 29, 2016
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  Chris Dibbern:
  Today was just stretching and rest, for me. I was feeling a little worn out. Back at it, tomorrow, God-willing! :-)

  • June 28, 2016

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    Sylvia Todd Glad you are getting a bit of rest and recharge, brother !

    • June 28, 2016
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  Sylvia Todd:
  Hi all! Knocked out my 30 mins this morning with treadmill, ab roller push ups and weights. This combo seems to do well for times when my sciatica has been flaring up a bit, like this week .

  • June 28, 2016

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  Chris Dibbern:
  Tonight was "T25 - Speed 3.0." It is 25 minutes of HIIT, and 2 minutes of stretch. It hurt so good! :-D

  • June 27, 2016

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    Sylvia Todd Haha, gotta feel the burn !

    • June 28, 2016
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  Sylvia Todd:
  I always mean to do my workout in the morning, but seem to end up doing it in the late afternoon lately. I really have more energy in the morning, and like the idea of getting the heart rate benefits for the rest of the day, so made it a point to just...  moreI always mean to do my workout in the morning, but seem to end up doing it in the late afternoon lately. I really have more energy in the morning, and like the idea of getting the heart rate benefits for the rest of the day, so made it a point to just take half an hour for some treadmill, plank and weight time . Just a small change, but will probably make a difference over time .  less

  • June 27, 2016

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    Chris Dibbern I agree! Good change. :-)

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  Winona Pyritz:
  Time after time in my life God has provided just what I needed. Sometimes an encouraging word from someone or a way to pay the bills. When I give He rewards me abundantly. Your daily devotion blesses me. Thank you for your hard work.

  • June 27, 2016

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  Chris Dibbern:
  Today was a rest day for me... especially after yesterday. I did indeed end up working out about four times, in total. Basketball and Insanity in the morning (~1:20), as mentioned previously, and then basketball and bouldering, in the evening (~2 hours)....  moreToday was a rest day for me... especially after yesterday. I did indeed end up working out about four times, in total. Basketball and Insanity in the morning (~1:20), as mentioned previously, and then basketball and bouldering, in the evening (~2 hours). That's way more than I usually do, but it was moderate enough to work for me.
  
  I think I slightly pulled something in my back, but thankfully, the Lord provided a friend to walk on me. :-D Cheaper than paying for a massage!  

  • June 27, 2016

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    Sylvia Todd Wow, that's a lot! lol, I remember when my siblings and I were little, my mom would have us take turns walking on her back. I have never had anyone do that, but apparently it works .

    • June 27, 2016
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  Sylvia Todd:
  We didn't get much sleep last night, and pretty pooped after the service, sooo, we decided to just take a day enjoying the weather on our porch . The weather was very nice today, not as hot as it can be this time of year, so we thought we'd take...  moreWe didn't get much sleep last night, and pretty pooped after the service, sooo, we decided to just take a day enjoying the weather on our porch . The weather was very nice today, not as hot as it can be this time of year, so we thought we'd take advantage of that, too! Lord willing, there will be tomorrow !  less

  • June 26, 2016

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    Dion Todd I take full responsibility for distracting her.

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    Sylvia Todd Hurray, I'm off the hook ;-)!

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    Diane Symborski✝ He got your back, Sylvia. LOL :-)

    • June 30, 2016
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  Sylvia Todd:
  Welp, what with dealing with technical challenges in getting ready for tomorrow's service, the day kind of got away from us. Lord willing, will make it up tomorrow !

  • June 25, 2016

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    Chris Dibbern Haha it happens. It gives me an excuse to work out extra hard, later, which I dare say I almost prefer!. :-D

    • June 27, 2016
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  Chris Dibbern:
  Ok, began this day, well. Shot hoops, early, as a warm-up, then came back in and did 41 minutes of Insanity, since I was already sweaty, anyway. The hope is climbing and swimming, later, since my friends are calling me to it.
  
  Nothing gets you motivated...  moreOk, began this day, well. Shot hoops, early, as a warm-up, then came back in and did 41 minutes of Insanity, since I was already sweaty, anyway. The hope is climbing and swimming, later, since my friends are calling me to it.
  
  Nothing gets you motivated like active friends! I remember after I prayed the Lord help me drop the 30 lbs or so, the first thing He did was put the right people in my life. :-)  

  • June 25, 2016

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    Sylvia Todd That is awesome that the Lord provided people to motivate you, as well as make it more fun ! Well done, brother!

    • June 25, 2016
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  Chris Dibbern:
  Today was a rest day, for me. Back at it tomorrow morning with some basketball, Lord willing. :-)

  • June 24, 2016

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    Sylvia Todd Amen, enjoy your day, brother !

    • June 25, 2016
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  Sylvia Todd:
  Knocked out a combo of barre exercises, planking (at least a bit...they are still pretty difficult for me ) and weights! What could be more fun than that !

  • June 24, 2016

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    Chris Dibbern WTG Sylvia! The planks and other kinds of holds get easier. Some good worship music always helps me through the mental challenge of it. :-)

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    Sylvia Todd Oh yeah, great idea, Chris !

    • June 25, 2016
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  Chris Dibbern:
  I was juuust about to post "Uhh ohh... how can I be the first post for Thursday? C'mon team! We can do this! :-)" And then Sylvia beats me to it by 1 minute! :-D
  
  Tonight was just "T25 - Core Speed" for me-- lots of standing core...  moreI was juuust about to post "Uhh ohh... how can I be the first post for Thursday? C'mon team! We can do this! :-)" And then Sylvia beats me to it by 1 minute! :-D
  
  Tonight was just "T25 - Core Speed" for me-- lots of standing core work. It was good!  

  • June 23, 2016

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    Sylvia Todd Haha, rawr ! Good going, Chris, you are an inspiration!

    • June 23, 2016
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  Sylvia Todd:
  Whoo, just one of those "go go, Gadget" days here, so taking one of my rest days ! 

  • June 23, 2016
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  Chris Dibbern:
  Tonight I kept pretty basic. Some calisthenics (three kinds of push-ups), planks (side and normal), and stretching. And the usual 2.8 or so miles walking.

  • June 22, 2016

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    Sylvia Todd Very nice ! Haha, I didn't actually know there were different types of planking, though at this point, just "normal" is probably challenging enough .

    • June 23, 2016
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  Diane Symborski✝:
    I walk for 30 minutes walking and did my PT  stretching. Amen!  Thank You Father. <3 

  • June 22, 2016

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    Sylvia Todd Yay, good going, Diane !

    • June 22, 2016
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    Diane Symborski✝ Gezzz - I mess that one up. I walked for 30 minutes and did my PT stretching. :-) lol

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    Sylvia Todd Haha, no problem, I knew what you were saying !

    • June 23, 2016
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  Sylvia Todd:
  Had a pretty good day today ! We actually made it out to the gym (gasps!) and did our 30-minute strength circuit, and worked in half an hour on the exercise bike, too! 

  

  Had a pretty good day today :)! We actually made it out to the gym (gasps!) and did our 30-minute strength circuit, and worked in half an hour on the exercise bike, too! 

  • June 22, 2016

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  Chris Dibbern:
  Today was "Insanity - Pure Cardio" from month 1. It felt great to sweat a bit. The endorphin high as wonderful, and the workout was back to pleasant (sometimes, it's better to take a [short] break from a particularly challenging  workout program rather...  moreToday was "Insanity - Pure Cardio" from month 1. It felt great to sweat a bit. The endorphin high as wonderful, and the workout was back to pleasant (sometimes, it's better to take a [short] break from a particularly challenging  workout program rather than burn yourself out).  

  • June 21, 2016

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    Sylvia Todd Nice, Chris ! Agreed, I think it's great for avoid the plateau of repetition and helps to keep things from getting boring, too!

    • June 22, 2016
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  Diane Symborski✝:
  I did it my walking and my stretching today. Amen!! <3

  • June 21, 2016

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    Sylvia Todd Yay, Diane, you go girl !

    • June 22, 2016
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  Sylvia Todd:
  Hey all ! Tried to up my workout a bit today with both cardio kickboxing and some barre exercises. I also tried some planking, which seemed amazingly difficult ! I could barely hold one for ten seconds. It was fun doing something that seemed very...  moreHey all ! Tried to up my workout a bit today with both cardio kickboxing and some barre exercises. I also tried some planking, which seemed amazingly difficult ! I could barely hold one for ten seconds. It was fun doing something that seemed very challenging though, so going to keep working with them!  less

  • June 21, 2016

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  Diane Symborski✝:
  I did my walking and did some of my PT  stretching. :-)

  • June 21, 2016

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    Sylvia Todd Great job, Diane! I know that over time, you will just get stronger !

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  Chris Dibbern:
  And by "back to it, tomorrow," I meant back to work and friends from airports, and such. Obviously, I didn't mean exercise. Who would mean that? :-P
  
  Kidding. Okay, so today was another off-day. Let's try this, again, tomorrow! :-D

  • June 20, 2016

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    Sylvia Todd Haha, that's how life goes sometimes ! Hope you enjoyed the time with your friends!

    • June 21, 2016
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  Sylvia Todd:
  Hi all ! Got some stretching, 20 mins on the treadmill and then weights today. Good for the back and good for some heart work !

  • June 20, 2016

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  Chris Dibbern:
  Today was rest. Rest was good. Eats were also good. Back to it, tomorrow! :-)

  • June 19, 2016

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    Sylvia Todd Sounds perfect, brother !

    • June 20, 2016
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  Sylvia Todd:
  Back is not feeling quite right today, so going to do some stretching and resting today. Plus it's Sunday anyway ! 

  • June 19, 2016

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    Tyler Velau It's healthy to take a day or two off a week, it gives your body time to heal and recover from all the stresses that you have been putting it under. But that doesn't mean its easy to pick it back up again afterwords lol Best of luck to you and keep up...  moreIt's healthy to take a day or two off a week, it gives your body time to heal and recover from all the stresses that you have been putting it under. But that doesn't mean its easy to pick it back up again afterwords lol Best of luck to you and keep up the good work!  

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    Sylvia Todd Haha, Tyler, that is the truth . Thank you for your encouragement, brother!

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  Chris Dibbern:
  Ok, missed a report, yesterday. Yesterday was 15-20 minutes of weights at the gym, and the usual 2.8 miles walk. Today was basketball in the evening for about an hour, and lots of chores.
  
  The nice thing about high-intensity exercise I find is that, in...  moreOk, missed a report, yesterday. Yesterday was 15-20 minutes of weights at the gym, and the usual 2.8 miles walk. Today was basketball in the evening for about an hour, and lots of chores.
  
  The nice thing about high-intensity exercise I find is that, in addition to burning calories, it also really curbs appetite in the following hours. I googled to try to find out why, but it looks like they're not really sure, yet.
  
  Have a wonderful weekend, guys! God bless!  

  • June 19, 2016

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    Chris Dibbern Here is the article I found. http://www.today.com/health/exercise-may-actually-suppress-your-appetite-two-new-studies-suggest-1C6971256

    • June 19, 2016
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    Sylvia Todd Nice, Chris, and basketball is certainly a fun way to get in some workout time . I'm not sure I've experienced that with the appetite, but it's possible that my workout is not hardcore enough, in fact very likely ;-). Where I've tried to make the change...  moreNice, Chris, and basketball is certainly a fun way to get in some workout time . I'm not sure I've experienced that with the appetite, but it's possible that my workout is not hardcore enough, in fact very likely ;-). Where I've tried to make the change is making sure WHAT I am eating is fitting into the plan, instead of just filling up on unproductive calories !  less

    • June 19, 2016
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    Chris Dibbern Yup the curbed appetite doesn't happen for me unless what I've done is high-intensity and aerobic. Lifting either does nothing or boosts my appetite, I am not sure. Basketball on Saturday was enough to curb my appetite, though, and it was fun! I love...  moreYup the curbed appetite doesn't happen for me unless what I've done is high-intensity and aerobic. Lifting either does nothing or boosts my appetite, I am not sure. Basketball on Saturday was enough to curb my appetite, though, and it was fun! I love workouts that don't feel like it! :-)  

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    Chris Dibbern P.S. I am terrible at basketball, but learning! It's nice to have a couple friends there who can teach and challenge!

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    Sylvia Todd Sounds like a lot of fun! I used to love playing basketball when I was a kid, like before junior high. At about that point, I seemed to have stopped growing and everyone else shot ahead (I'm barely 5'2" now ). It was a sad time, lol.

    • June 20, 2016
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  Sylvia Todd:
  Hello ! Taking the day off for our anniversary, and praying you all have a blessed, healthy and joyful day! 

  • June 18, 2016

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  Sylvia Todd:
  Hi all ! Just a quick 20 on the treadmill and weights as we enjoy a bit of a staycation for our anniversary this weekend :-)

  • June 17, 2016

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  Chris Dibbern:
  Today I kept simple: a little plyo and a lot of stretching, at the gym. :-) My back was feeling a bit out of whack, so I made sure to do some planks, too, after the stretching.
  
  
  Anyway, God bless, and may the Lord help you glorify Him through your fitness goals!

  • June 16, 2016

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    Sylvia Todd Oh yeah, be careful with your back! Haha, I have looked at planks, but can't quite get my head around doing them . I think they're supposed to be great though, yes? Amen, brother, and God bless!

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    Chris Dibbern Yes, planks are supposed to be great, if you hold them long enough (even just a minute). If you get bored, you can switch between elbow and hand planks every so often, or even switch constantly, one hand at a time. Or, switch to side planks. :-) Super...  moreYes, planks are supposed to be great, if you hold them long enough (even just a minute). If you get bored, you can switch between elbow and hand planks every so often, or even switch constantly, one hand at a time. Or, switch to side planks. :-) Super good stuff for your core. :-)  

    • June 17, 2016
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    Sylvia Todd Ok, good stuff, will give them another look! I probably don't really do enough core work anyway . My main obstacle is that I'm pretty uncoordinated and it looked confusing at the initial glance, lol

    • June 17, 2016
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    Chris Dibbern Planks are pretty simple, really, once you get the hang of them. The most basic version is just keep your back straight, hands directly beneath your shoulders, and feet shoulder width apart. Have Dion watch to help you with your posture! The biggest...  morePlanks are pretty simple, really, once you get the hang of them. The most basic version is just keep your back straight, hands directly beneath your shoulders, and feet shoulder width apart. Have Dion watch to help you with your posture! The biggest mistake people make is either arching their back, or letting it sink too low. You want it flat like a wooden plank, and all your core muscles consciously tight!  

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    Sylvia Todd Ok, great tips, Chris, thank you! Going to give that a shot during the week !

    • June 19, 2016
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  Diane Symborski✝:
  I walk for 20 minutes and did some of my PT  stretching. It helps to break up scar tissue. I thought maybe I should start doing some of them again. I'm stating to feel pain again in my core really bad. When I get those stretches in it helps the pain....  moreI walk for 20 minutes and did some of my PT  stretching. It helps to break up scar tissue. I thought maybe I should start doing some of them again. I'm stating to feel pain again in my core really bad. When I get those stretches in it helps the pain. I was happy with my work out.Thank you Father, for letting me get my work out in... <3  

  • June 16, 2016

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    Sylvia Todd That sounds perfect for you, Diane, well done and may He continue to heal you and strengthen you, in the name of Jesus <3!

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    Diane Symborski✝ Amen, <3 Thank You, Father!!

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  Sylvia Todd:
  Hi all ! Did a nice 20 mins on the treadmill and a set of weights today. What I really like is I was able to crank the speed up from what I had been doing (1.8) to 2.2 (at max elevation) without a problem. Makes me feel like I'm making progress . Also, I...  moreHi all ! Did a nice 20 mins on the treadmill and a set of weights today. What I really like is I was able to crank the speed up from what I had been doing (1.8) to 2.2 (at max elevation) without a problem. Makes me feel like I'm making progress . Also, I think taking a couple of rest days a week helps with building up the muscles that get torn down from the workout!  less

  

  Hi all :)! Did a nice 20 mins on the treadmill and a set of weights today. What I really like is I was able to crank the speed up from what I had been doing (1.8) to 2.2 (at max elevation) without a problem. Makes me feel like I'm making progress ;)....  moreHi all :)! Did a nice 20 mins on the treadmill and a set of weights today. What I really like is I was able to crank the speed up from what I had been doing (1.8) to 2.2 (at max elevation) without a problem. Makes me feel like I'm making progress ;). Also, I think taking a couple of rest days a week helps with building up the muscles that get torn down from the workout!  

  • June 16, 2016

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  Chris Dibbern:
  Just out of curiosity, I weighed myself, this morning, and was surprised to discover a +5 lbs gain in ~24 hours. :-) It was the first time I'd done squats and deadlifts in a long time, so I guess my muscles were a little water-logged (they do that in...  moreJust out of curiosity, I weighed myself, this morning, and was surprised to discover a +5 lbs gain in ~24 hours. :-) It was the first time I'd done squats and deadlifts in a long time, so I guess my muscles were a little water-logged (they do that in order to repair themselves). Those exercises work very large muscle groups.  

  • June 16, 2016

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    Sylvia Todd Wow, I would choke if that ever happened, haha ;-). Actually, I have found that sometimes doing weights or maybe from a day when I'm eating carbs. Water seems to weight a lot, though I think I've never had more than two lbs. of that. Through the weekend,...  moreWow, I would choke if that ever happened, haha ;-). Actually, I have found that sometimes doing weights or maybe from a day when I'm eating carbs. Water seems to weight a lot, though I think I've never had more than two lbs. of that. Through the weekend, we are doing a sort of staycation for our anniversary, so there may be more carbs than usual . I still plan on keeping up my exercise, just to keep my metabolism going!  less

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