*** STS 6 Monthers Alumni *** July 2012 *** Fireworks ***

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Getting us started!

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Okay...first things first - I GO MY DVD'S yesterday! But haven't got to look at them yet.

Rachel, so glad your dad is recovering. You have been through a lot lately. I love how yoga is helping you with mental/physical connections and sounds like it's really become a strong channel for you.

Kim, I cannot believe your mom is such a fast runner! I think my best 5K was about that, but I was usually around 29 minutes (if I remember right!).

Cendrine, you will love Silver c Falls. It's about 15 miles from where I grew up and we went there all the time for family picnics. Sounds like you are really getting settled in in the new house.

Okay...I'm going to start a new post.

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It's already July!!. Thanks for starting us, Jo!

Rachel, I'm glad that your Dad is home now. It is amazing to see how people's health does when they get older. I agree with you that finding peace of mind is so important to maintain overall Wellness! I'm glad yoga is helping you with that!

I made pancakes with the sourdough starter, added bananas and walnuts and everyone liked it. But the dough I made for bread, pizzacrust and a fruit thing was very crumbly, I haven't tried the bread yet, as it just came out of the oven, but am not happy with the looks of it, not puffy enough for my liking.... I may have to post on the bread site to find out what flour that's non gluten does best for this and try again....

Dd's birthday is coming up soon and she decided she wanted a mommy and me birthday. She wants to go to the mall and get her ears pierced, then stroll through the mall to see if anything jumps out at her, then she wants to go have tea at a tea house, swing by whole foods to pick up a birthday cake and bring it home to share with dad and brother...

She sure knows what she wants! Lol!

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Jo, we posted at the same time... how exciting to get the DVDs! When are you going to tackle them?

Gotta go take a shower, dd has plans for me (she is keeping a 'schedule') I think she is growing up too fast!

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I posted a couple of graduation pictures. Of course, I am waiting on pictures from people that took them for me! That one picture of me accepting my diploma cover is blurry, but you get the idea. I won't see my professional pictures for a couple of weeks.

Graduation was awesome! My GF was here and actually stayed until Tuesday so was busy with her. About 5 of my previous employees came (which surprised me!). The ceremony was at 11 in the morning and then we all went to lunch. So by the time I had to be there early (9:45) until we got home, it was an all day affair. I feel so good about being done.

Then on Wednesday we found out DH mother was in hospital with pnemonia. She's actually very healthy and had a pnemonia vaccine so I don't know what that's all about. This is the second time she's had it. She lives in Ohio so we can't run to see her but she is now home.

I then found out another GF's daughter, who is about 28, is battling jaw cancer. She had had a surgery to remove the tumor, chemo, etc., and then they declared her cancer free. In less then 3 weeks, it came back with a vengeance, is inoperable, and they are only giving her 10% chance to live. She is currently going through radiation. Anywho, I have been working on house projects to donate things for a giant garage sale they are going to have to raise money for her to send her to see this Dr in Texas. He has some new experimental technololgy and they are going to send her to see him and of course insurance won't pay for it. So have been working fast and furious to put together for the sale they are having next week.

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Well, Good Morning Cendrine!

Now to finish...so really got started SUPER clean with eating yesterday...and I mean SUPER clean. That button finally clicked in my brain and I'm ready to make it happen!

I plan to go view the new videos in a bit but still have to approach the workouts with modifications. I have got to get my jojo mojo back! Slowly put surely I will be back to my old fiesty fit self!

Okay, that's the quick catchup. Off to workout! I'll go back through the old thread and see what else I missed!

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Happy Canada Day Kim!!!!

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I just got done doing C&W. Boy I haven't done that in a LONG time! It was really fun! Again, I'm trying to start back up with familiar workouts to get up to par and ones I know that I can easily modify as I want to get through the whole workout. I did pretty good but again having to use whimpy weights. I'm now sitting here eating a salad.

This ... weight ... has ... to ... come ... off!!!!

I told DH not to tempt me with chocolate, pizza, ice cream or anything else he knows I won't eat. I will not CAVE IN! The switch is ON!

TTYL!!

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Me again! So as I'm attempting my own version of Jo on the Biggest Loser...I went and did PUB UP premix (still whimpy weights). I am now ready for a nap! LOL!

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I'm a posting fool today. I just wanted to say that I had another PERFECT eating day today and, besides my workouts, watching the Olympic trials is really helping with the motivation. Honestly you guys I just need 5 good days of working out and I'll be back to my old never quit self! You know how much I LOVE working out!!!