I'm back from my very soggy vacation.

I'm back from a very cold and wet vacation in Vermont. I had a very nice time, even though the weather didn't cooperate. Many people at the music festival who had not seen me in 2 years didn't recognize me. But, they did when they heard my laugh...yes, I have a distinctive laugh... Is there any interest in me resuming my "Gym Is Open" posts? If they help, I'll do it. I managed to gain 3 lbs on my vacation, even though I exercised 5 out of the 8 days I was gone. I thought I was doing "pretty well" on my eating, but, I guess not! I'm back at it again though. Here is what I did at the gym today: Med Ball Over Head Side Bends Med Ball Woodchop Squats Floor Crunch Feet Up Floor Crunch Knees In Floor Kickout on Elbows Elbow Raise Over S Ball Reverse Curl With Dowel Band Lateral Raise Band Front Raise Tricep Kickback on S Ball Superman on S Ball Front bend, back extension Reverse Grip Lat. Pull down One Leg, Leg Press (each leg) Band Side Walk Leg and Hip stretches I did 30 minutes on the treadmill and hope to take a walk tonight. What did you do to move your body today? Lori

Welcome back! Glad to you had a nice visit despite the sogginess of the situation. Of course, we want the daily exercise post. I've been lax. I'm sure you'll read about it below if you dare read to catch up. LOL! Kathy

Kathy, You are excused from the gym till you have a note from the doc. Hope tomorrow brings some resolution with the dr.s appt. Bless ya, Hang on, this trouble may soon be over. I hope so, Chin up, you are loved! Mary

Good for you Mary! The thing I am most grateful for from this weight loss surgery is the amount of energy I have and how much I can accompli**** is truly amazing!!!! And you will have something beautiful to show for it!!!! Lori

Hey Lori, Welcome back ! We missed your sunshiney posts and good example to get out there and move. Sorry the weather wasn't friendly, must have been a treat to see their faces when they realized that familiar laugh belonged to a brand new bod!!! Exercise today for me was yardwork. From 9 am to 12:30 pm, till I got drenched in the rain and back at it at 4 pm till 7.40 pm. I am bushed! But my cottage garden is taking shape and looks so pretty. I cannot believe I worked so long out there! Neither can hubby. Feels good to be able to work hard and see the dream becoming a reality. Mary