<--- Back to life, back to reality...

<---waves hello to Shelley and all who follow
<---is with Shelley on having to go to work today and not wanting to
x(
<---hopes Shell had a wonderful vay-cay :)
<---broke up with SO this weekend
<---thinks it was a long time coming but is still heartbroken and, quite frankly....a mess
<---is really struggling with school too x( :(
<---wants to go back to bed and wake up in a couple years
<---hopes all had a good weekend
<---wasn't around much...apologizes
<---just finished GS Chest, Triceps and Shoulders and 4DS Kickbox abs
<---must get in the shower as <--- is already going to be late for work
<---will hopefully be back later during the long, boring day at work

Allison

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<---- says morning to Shelley and Alison and all who follow
<--- is also back at work after hols - just about OK
<--- is sorry to hear about Allison's break-up. thinks that's happening a lot round here at the moment
<--- hopes the days get brighter for you soon, Allison.
<--- just ordered some new weights - adjustable dumbells up to 25lbs so really looking forward to getting those. they're in lbs instead of kilos so won't have to mess about calculating all the time!
<--- had a fantastic holiday, really relaxing and we all really enjoyed ourselves
<--- is not doing any exercise today as the house is being surveyed - no way <--- is bouncing around in front of someone else!!;)
 
<--waves a giant hello to the oal
<--was absent all weekend because of internet connection issues
<--has to get a new router x( x( x(
<--is now on "limited connectivity" but wanted to come and say hello
<--hopes shelley survives the first day back after vacay
<--tells allison that <--broke it all off with xDF this past week
<--says it was also a long time coming but <--didn't want to settle and <--knows it was the right thing to do
<--says it's never easy and usually scary but <--thinks it all works out for the best
<--called the orthopedic surgeon about <--'s ac joint tear
<--says it is worse than before
<--'s doc thinks it is because the injury is on <--'s dominant side and it is impossible to completely rest it
<--hasn't worked out in...forever
<--is a giant blob
<--missed youse and will have to catch up on the forum and oal goings on
 
<--- is sending huge squeezy hugs to Allison
<--- worked out with Allison this morning and smiled the whole time (did Glute Camp)
<--- can't wait to meet Allie in person and give her REAL big squeezy hugs!
<--- waves to Ronne and hopes the house surveying goes well
<--- thinks adjustable dbs are awesome
 
<---waves good morning to everyone
<---sends hugs Allison's way
<---wishes <--- had words of wisdom to help her out
<---tells her to keep hanging in there because it will get better
<---is sorry Shelley has to head back to work
<---is glad Ronne had a fantastic holiday
<---is also sorry that Lorie's injury isn't healing
<---hopes it gets better soon
<---is off to teach kickbox
<---was going to start Warp Speed today, but didn't wake up early enough
<---hopes everyone has a good day

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<--waves good monday morn
<--thinks the lyrics are way too appropriate this morning
<--hopes Shelly's first day back isn't too bad
<--(((HUGS))) Allison
<--is glad Ronne had a good holiday
<--sends healing shoulder vibes to Lorie
<--hopes today is better than Thurs was at work
<--has been way too busy lately
<--hopes all have a good day
[font color= purple size=+3]Catherine[/font]

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<--Waves GM to all!
<--sends Hugs Allison's way
<--is sorry she is having such a hard time:-(
<--High fives Ronne on her new workout toys
<--is sure Lorie isn't a giant blob <-sends her major squezzy hugs and hopes she heals soon!
<--would love to be in Beth's kickbox class(even is <--doesn't do kickbox,LOL)
<--also hopes today is better than thursday was at work for Catherine!!!
<--is still dealing with sunburn:-( and now has DOMS but can't enjoy them:-(
<--is doing a 45min powerwalk for today then thats it because my snuggle bug is coming over around lunch time( my new baby niece)and i get to have her to myself for TWO WHOLE DAYS:7!
<--is thankful that she is sleeping most of the night now;-)
<--will bbl:)
 
<-- waves Good Morning
<-- is happy to have time to post today
<-- sure misses this group
<-- hates it when life gets too busy for <-- to post or think :p
<-- thinks maybe just maybe things are slowing down for the rest of the week
<-- has been a wreck for several days
<-- is piecings <-- back together though
<-- lost sight of health/weight goals while wallowing in emotions
<-- is sorry so many OALs have the case of the Mondays
<-- loves Mondays b/c it's <-- Friday
<-- won't rub it in though :+
<-- hopes Shelley and Catherine's Monday go unusually well
<-- is sorry that Allison is a mess but is proud of her for doing the right thing for herself even though it was difficult *hugs*
<-- excited about Ronne's new adj weights
<-- is bummed for Lorie about her joint tear update
<-- hope Beth enjoyed teaching KB
<-- would love to take that class
<-- needs lots of forum help with KB but enjoys it
<-- is uber duber jealous of Amelia getting to spend time with her new niece
<-- only as 22 more days until <-- gets to see her new niece and other 2 nieces and <--'s whole lovely family
<-- should get to work and at least put up the facade of working
<-- wonders if <-- spelled facade correctly??
<-- hopes to bbl
 
<--waves gm
<--is so sorry Allison is going through so much at once
<--tells her we all have rough patches and they DO pass
<--sends Allison big hugs
<--is so glad to see Lorie today!
<--tells Lorie that <-- meant to respond to her email and thanks her very much for sending it
<--is sorry Lorie has to go so long without working out
<--is also sorry Shelley has to return to work today
<--thinks vacations and weekends always go by WAY too fast
<--envies Amelia
<--is a baby magnet
<--took it easy on Muscle Max yesterday and is hoping the DOMS won't be too bad
<--forgot to set the alarm, but isn't rushing :p
 
<--sends Amelia soothing sunburn cream
<--hopes she enjoys her time with DN
<--hopes things calm down a bit for Ms Connie
<--likes FNs attitude about not rushing!!
<--says so far today is better than Thursday!!
<--actually could stand to be a bit busier
<--says there's no happy medium :+

[font color= purple size=+3]Catherine[/font]

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<--pops in for a second
<--thanks all for the healing vibes and squishy hugs
<--will be seeing <--'s orthopedic surgeon today at noon
<--hopes it has not gotten any worse
<--tells nancy (and anyone else) that it's okay not to respond
<--just felt the need to tell youse who have been with <--through most of it
<--also wants the newer oal'ers to know that we have an oal mailing list and to PM <--if you want to be on it
<--thinks some things are too personal to share on a public forum but needs the oal's support and advice all the same
<--also has an oal birthday list if anyone is interested
<--is glad catherine's day is not quite so hectic
<--hopes connie enjoys her fried-day
<--is glad ronne's holiday was fab
<--is jealous that shelley got to work out "with" allison x(
<--would love to take beth's kickbox class
<--is glad amelia weightlosspants will get to spend time with her neice
<--also wonders with cath where the mia oal'ers are (kel, carole, doodles, amy, etc.)
<--was supposed to tell all youse that squidlet says hello and she misses youse
<--is about to send out an oal search party for our missing oal'ers
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<--Pops in for a minute to say hi
<--Spent yesterday on the sofa battling tummy bug and bad back
<--Is feeling better today but <--'s back is still really on the fritz
<--Hopes everyone had a great weekend!
<--Went to see Sex & City movie and loved it!!
<--Didn't understand though why there were so many 20-something girls in the audience when the story line revolves around 30 and 40-something women. Oh well.
<--Now must go try to work the kinks out of <--'s poor back. :(
 
<-- wants to see Sex and the City soon toooo
<-- probably won't see it until Netflix has it though :p
<-- wishes <-- had girlfriends to go to movies with here
<-- is happy to report that Monday(aka Friday) has been pretty good
<-- can't wait to go home and take a nap though
<-- ^5s FN on Muscle Max
<-- is glad Monday is better than last Thurs for Catherine
<-- hopes Lorie's appointment went well this afternoon
<-- looking forward to an update from ^
<-- hopes Stephanie is feeling better today
<-- doesn't have right to complain about how quiet it is in here ;)
<-- misses everyone though!
<--'s stupid knee is still aching
<-- really was hoping for a cardio workout this afternoon
<-- is considering doing one anyway and just keeping it very low impact and all-round short
<-- will check out what comcast OnDemand has to offer
<-- has to kill 90 more minutes at work and now it's completly quiet
<-- is just never happy :+
<-- bbl
 
<--comes in groovin' to today's song...so apropos!
<--chuckled at the comments on Warp Speed
<--downloaded ^^^, and in a moment of insanity, contemplated trying it
<--then discovered there are days when ZERO carbs are allowed
<--snorts, "As if!"
<--sends more (((HUGS))) to Allison
<--thinks this calls for a cocktail intervention
<--is glad Ronne's holiday left her feeling refreshed
<--wonders what the prognosis is for Lorie's tear
<--confirms Connie's spelling of "facade"
<--is sorry Steph's back is still out of whack
<--still has to see SATC
<--has a retirement dinner tomorrow night, so <-- needs to swap workout plans
<--says that means no rest night for <-- tonight...boo!

[font face="bradley hand itc" size=+2]~Cathy[/font]

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