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yesterday was a 3 mile walk on the beach and a yoga class there after the sun had set. that was amazing!

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Today was 55 minutes on elliptical again. No lifting tonight, got softball.

As I mentioned yesterday, I did a 5 mile run on the treadmill in the morning. Problem was, I wasn't even thinking. I had legs workout last night. About halfway through the day, I realized my knees were a little sore and wasn't sure how the workout would go. Well, to my relief, it went great. Did everything I needed to do and didn't feel any worse for wear.

luluc-I keep forgetting to ask you, I see you live in the DFW area, you a Texan and a Cowboys fan?:thumbup:

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luluc-I keep forgetting to ask you, I see you live in the DFW area, you a Texan and a Cowboys fan?:)

hubby only WISHES i was a cowboy fan. was born & raised in NYC & a big Giant fan, rather World Champion NY Giants (LOL). i'm Texan by marriage:wink_smile: - i DO root for them most wks however, if they're playing NY - i can't & the spousal unit talks a lot of trash.

i think this will be the first yr in our marriage that we are NOT tailgating frying turkeys before the game on thanksgiving @ TX Stadium :frown:.....

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LuLu,

Love the new avatar -- you're absolutely adorable, and look how tiny you are!!! All of your hard work is really paying off, sister! Congratulations :thumbup::thumbup::lol:!

I'm still taking it slowly with the exercise, but will crank it back up again once I meet with my Dr. and get the all clear.

Off to Miami for a few days, will check back in next week.

Have a great weekend everyone!!!

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July Exercise Challenge

7/12 Sessions

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frangi your so kind - thank you... enjoy your trip!!

yesterday -

took the day off

today -

yoga class

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yesterday - 2 brisk miles and arm weights

today 1 brisk mile 1 slower mile and stretching

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hubby only WISHES i was a cowboy fan. was born & raised in NYC & a big Giant fan, rather World Champion NY Giants (LOL). i'm Texan by marriage:wink_smile: - i DO root for them most wks however, if they're playing NY - i can't & the spousal unit talks a lot of trash.

i think this will be the first yr in our marriage that we are NOT tailgating frying turkeys before the game on thanksgiving @ TX Stadium :teeth_smile:.....

Ok, I can give you that. I hate the Giants, but less so than the Iggles and Deadskins. Sorry to hear about your traditional Thanksgiving not happening this year. I made my first pilgramage, finally, to Texas Stadium last October to see them crush the hated Vi-queens. Had a great time tailgating down there.:)

As for me, yesterday was upper body and cardio. Had a great workout lifting followed up by 65 minutes on the elliptical and 12 minute run and 5 minute cooldown on treadmill.

Today, I have a wedding reception tonight, so I had to combine lower body and cardio today. Another very good leg workout followed by 55 minutes on elliptical.

I've been dragging arse the last wk/wk and a half. Been really run down. Then, Wednesday night was softball. I had a few barley beverages (ok, about 6 over 4 hrs) nad suddenly felt much better yesterday. Realized I have been cutting out the carbs trying to concentrate on the Proteins lately. The barley sodas gave me the carbs I was needing. Gonna make sure to get more carbs in each day now.

Who knew that something good could come from something considered bad?:)

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Yeah...LuLuc is an offical Hottie now.

Here is Julys list:July 1 45mins weight lifting/45 mins swimming

July 2 5k run/45 spin class

July 2 (evening) ElpitiKILL 30 mins/ 30 mins swimming

July 3 30mins weight lifting/ 45 mins swimming

July 4 5k run and 2 hours playing Yard football

July 5 45 min spin Class / 30 mins swim

July 6 10k Run (1hr 17mins superslow!)

July 7 Weight lifting/45 min spin class

July 8 4mile run, 20 min Elpitikill, 45 min swim, 60 pushups

July 9 Running Interval training with a USA Traiathlete! 1 hour (5miles)

July 10 Running 4 miles

July 11 Weight lifting 45mins / Spin Class 45mins

July 12 6 milers running 20 miles cycling (Duathlon)

July 13 3 mile run / 8 mile cycle

July 14 Weight lifting 45mins / 45 min Spin Class

July 14 (Eve) 5K run / 45 min swim

July 15 30min weight lifting/ 30 min swim/ Rode bicycle to work! 24miles

July 16 45min run (4.5miles) / 45 min swim

July 17 5k run...sub 30min

July 18 45 min swim...24miles bicycle (cycled to work again)

July 19 Weight lifted / Swam 30 mins / cycled 25 miles

July 20 Cycled 12 miles / Ran 6 miles in 1hr 10

July 21 Weigh lifted 30 mins/ Elpitikill 30 mins/ Swam 20 mins

July 22 24miles cycled / 5k run

July 23 5k run (best ever 28:02)/ 30 min swim

July 24 23 miles cycle, 1 Hour luchtime walk (2 miles)

July 25 30mins fittness test/ 45 mins Spin Class

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Yeah...LuLuc is an offical Hottie now.

oh good lord ***head swelling***:thumbup: hubby would crack himself up if he ever got up on this website at that notion....LOL

bubba got to goal back in April, and i trudge along - try to compete w/20yrs olds during college football training & STILL have a caboose on the backside....

anyway ya'll are very kind - shoulda put my pic out sooner....made me work harder this morning.

today - all cardio

2mile bike warm up

30min stairmaster

20min elliptical

35min walk on treadmill

hope all has a good wkend...

PS - Ceradad, are you a "Cowboy fan??" up in MN???? we're season ticket holders & if your in TX.....let me know!!

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2 mile brisk walk 30min

5 minutes stretching

10 minutes resistance bands on arms

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Last night I ran/walked outside at a park...something new for me. I'm not sure of the distance but it took about 30 minutes. I got on the scale today and I'm down another pound!

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today -

round of tennis w/hubby & then much MORE tennis w/my nieces/nephew. i have my siblings 6 kids here on my ranch for 10 days and we're approching day 5.....IKES:eek: there are SO many of them i can't keep up. to go from no kids to 6 (which we do twice a yr) is EXHAUSTING....i'm grabbing the baby now and taking a nap.., hubby has the rest out in the pool...

final stretch for july - cheers!!!

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3 mile walk with arm exercises (2lb weights)

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i have not worked out in 3 days but im not off the wagon i got a fill on weds and havent been able to eat anything just 2 Protein Shakes a day.

i hope it the swelling goes down soon i need a few more calories to workout...

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