I have not made as much progress as I would like but I will keep going.

I had surgery in late October early November 2011 and have had a lot of trouble getting back in step.

The fog seems to be lifting now. I have my eating habits back on track and doing some exercises. I have redesigned all of my workouts, so everything is fresh and I am determined to get back on track.

The mild winter this year is allowing me to do more walking out side so I am going to enjoy it while it lasts.

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Man,  I had not realized how long it had been since I updated.

My Vegan eating is going really well. I feel 100% better when I do not eat any aminal products. I have lost an aditional 5 pounds so that feels great as well.

My Gran died on Jan 11. I ended up driving 9 hours to go to her furneral. I was a nice sned off. She was 86 and in failing health so it was not all that unexpected - just a bit sad. It was unsettling to ealize how old every one is getting. I remember my uncles and cousins a be...
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Healthy Living with Ellie Krieger.
Today's Small Change: Increase your flexibility.
Say "Om"
The word yoga means "to join," and it may seem as though everybody's doing it these days. But yoga is thousands of years old — it's an ancient Indian practice that enhances flexibility, builds strength, and tones the body while emphasizing mind–body unity.

Yoga instills a sense of calm and relaxation, but it boosts stamina as well. The focus on d...

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Healthy Living with Ellie Krieger.

Today's Small Change: Move it outside.

Gear Up for the Great Outdoors

If the weather permits, exercising outside makes a whole lot of sense. First, it's free — no gym memberships or class fees to worry about. Second, it gives your skin an opportunity to produce vitamin D, the "sunshine vitamin," which is difficult to get enough of from diet alone. Third, it gives you a chance to enjoy your surroundings. ...
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Today was a busy day.
I started out doign my 18 minute walk (This is with an MP3 player), than my back exercises

After Lunchmy daughter and I went shopping. That is about 1 hour 10 minutes walking in the mall and about 250 calories burned  for not much effort.
Than to the grocery store - for a half hour of food shpping and anoth 100 calories burned.

I am a bit sore and my back is botherign me a bit but it is worth it in the long run.
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School is out again today. Even the kids are wanting to go back. Why the bus stops have snow at them. The school has been out over a week and this is really bad planing on the county's part.

I understand our kids have to be safe but with better planing on the governments part the kids would not have to miss so much school

I have kicked up my aerobic exercise again. Walking every hour for about 5 minutes. It help relax me and gives me just a little bit more that I have done. IT is really n...

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OK – here are the photos I promised. Some of the quality is not that good – they were scaned.

The first on is from June 1980. I was 12 years old. That is my dog Rusty with me. If you are wondering why I am holding his mouth. There was another dog in the photo and Rusty while very friendly with kids – did not like other dogs.
 

This my daughter and I taken in April 2001.

I was about 200 pounds here.

 

These photos of my daughter and I were taken in May 2001.

 

Finally,  here is a...

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Hello again,

This is shaping up to be a wonderful day. The snow is melting, the sun is shinning and I hear the birds every time I step out of the door. It is also a 3 day weekend. My day job is as a programmer – helpdesk person for a transportation project – I just happen to work from home. So while everyone else was off this week – I have been putting in my full time.

Any way, I thought you might like to get to know me a little bit.

I am 41 – born April 10, 1968 in Baltimore, MD...

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Hi, This post is just to introduce myself and give everyone a general idea of my background.

I am a 41 year old Personal Trainer located in Manassas, VA.

I have 1 daughter (11 years old) and 1 Husband (51 years old).

This blog will be used as part of my own website and will follow me in my daily life and my quests to improve my health.

I am 5'3'' and 214 pound. Not too bad considering last June I was 242 pounds (This was my heaviest.). While this may not seem like a good thing but i...

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