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proof i exercised, today--did you?

16 years ago

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Had to get one in my birthday suit :o)

FESS UP, have you?

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firemanswife
16 years ago
Does chasing three little girls count?

You look great!!
monica_pa Grieves
16 years ago
Yes, I did. Went to the rec center and did my 35. miles on the bike and through my regular program in the workout room.

It's doing wonders for my back and hips.
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I do enjoy running, but every time I do some yoga I just love it. In my older years, I'm leaning more and more toward things like Pilates and yoga to keep me and my joints and muscles moving. I had a great yoga instructor several years ago. She spoiled me. I just need to find another and I know they are out there I just need to seek it. My Pilates studio & instructor - Wow! She's the best and could probably lead me to the yoga instructor.
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nodakgal
16 years ago
You've got a great tan going on there Ms G!
No real exercise for me, I should I know, but just work.
On the plus side tho, I haven't smoked any ciggies today! LOL
That's good for me right?
glenda_al
Original Author
16 years ago
monica, I agree, exercise does wonders for your back.
this time last year I was getting ready to go to scotland/ireland, and thanks to the personal trainer at health club, I made it and was able to keep up with the group I was traveling with
Georgysmom
16 years ago
I walked nine of the eighteen holes today....trying to condition myself for walking 18 when the weather gets cooler. Also did my back and leg exercises before golf.
nicole__
16 years ago
Yes, I did mine. I ran 5.5 miles AND today is trash day in my hood. I found a perfectly good garden hose reel someone was throwing out. I hauled it home. :0) Saved $40! lol Exercise AND free stuff...my kind of day!!!! lol

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linda_in_iowa
16 years ago
I did my water aerobics class. Someone was photographing us but we don't know who. It is way too humid and hot here to do any other exercise outside. LOL at Nicole. Good find. Sunday night when I put my trash can out on the curb, I set a big fan out there that no longer worked and also a Little Green Machine that didn't work. They were gone by morning.
nicole__
16 years ago
lol.....I know....I'm easily amused! The girl from the city was gadening the median, it's full of these HUGE RED iris.....she gave me one of the rhizomes....double score!!! :0) Glenda HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!! b-day suit looks good!
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fran1523
16 years ago
I did water aerobics yesterday too and Glenda. I just started a few weeks ago and am trying to go three times a week. Unfortunately our pool is inside.

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