NICE VISITS!...
Sedona, Arizona-
Good Morning!
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I enjoyed my visits to everyone on my Blogroll. Some sites have been removed, others were reminiscent of someone who was interrupted during lunch, with a last post occurring several months ago. I noticed my name on these Blogrolls, smiled and left a note stating that I had dropped by. This monthly ritual is a version of "Welcome Wagon" via Blogging, I suupose. A few sites became "Restricted", which by definition is neither warm nor inclusive, so I removed them. There were a few people who left behind notes essentially stating that they needed time away to reflect on their lives and recharge their spirit. I empathize with them completely and even left words of Supportiveness, hoping for their return soon--each one a fantastic personality. As I drove to a grocery near my home, I was thinking how time itself has become an enemy to lifestyles that have become hurried--not frantic and "out of control"--(which is a scary place to see people emotionally)-- but legitimately stressed. In fact, I took note of sincere regret that a couple of people took the time to mention, and I appreciated their honesty. They took the time to explain why they needed a break and I rather appreciated the gesture!
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Last night's weigh in before working out saw another 2 pound drop in my weight to 168 pounds. I am now 48 pounds lighter than I was when I moved to Arizona 15 months ago! My target weight is 155, which is what I weighed throughout most of my life. My workouts take place in a Sports Rehabilitation facility where many of us were led by a surgeons prescription. Once the skilled care is completed, we have the option of continuing in a "Wellness Program" that is as structured or unstructured as you wish. I am very big on goals, so every month I review alternating days of routines with two Physical Therapists I truly respect. My biking has increased to 40 minutes and will eventually climb to 45 minutes a day. The friendships I've made here are with incredible people who are rebounding from sports related surgeries, while others are investing in their future by choosing to live longer, stronger lives and this of course is the route I decided to take and remain with forever. Nothing is more rewarding than to see friends making tremendous progress and to encourage them; this is a "Two-Way Street" and I have always felt it to be genuine. So, that's it for now. An unusual BLOG...but then I feel that most of my posts are unusual, so there you have it.
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Have a Good Thursday!
posted by Michael Manning @ 12:00 AM
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After going through my blog roll it seemed like cyber friends where just like real life friends in the way that you may lose touch.
Congrats on the weight loss, you will feel much better!
way to kick butt woth your body!
i had to make my blog private, but i sent you an invite. ill resend.
love and friendship,
dari
Ole Blue: THanks for the Congrats! Each of us has a marker when we first began blogging. I still have a good number of people that I started with on board, which is very nice. I've met a handful of them across the United States while on business trips and it was always a Blast! :)
Girl Rants: Mucho Thanks! :D
Way to go on getting back into shape. I'm sure your feeling much more energetic and healthy. I always appreciate it when you drop by and leave a comment.
hey, it's cool that you take the time and appreciate what you've done for yourself too!
it's inspiring to others because it reminds us of what is possible if we make the effort to make it happen.
Mike,
Congrats on the weight loss. I wish you continued success in your weight lost journey but more importantly you’re over all health.
-V
My blogroll has slowed down a lot, but so has my reading of it, so I guess it's evened out :) Congrats on the weight loss! I'm currently trying to lose some myself, but it's been a pretty slow process, unfortunately.
I intended to blog daily when I started, But like life that did not always happen. I think its either the fault of the media, the H1N1 virus, or just laziness. You choose...
P M: It's always enjoyable to visit your site as well, my friend!
Seraphine: Love your nice comments! I'm glad that I am putting in the time and effort because there's a whole lot of living left to do and I realized that I firmly want to be around to do it; it's the best investment I've ever made and the environment is one of healthy people mentally and physically, which is so enjoyable! :)
xonvaldez!!! How fun to see you here...well, of course I don't actually "see" you. But you know what I mean! Thank You. You are such a Good Egg to pal around with and so uch fun! :)
Becky: It's been over 1 year and so this process has been a serious commitment to modify my diet and eat differently as well as burn calories while strengthening my body. I put on size 31" waist slacks today. When I arrived here in Arizona I was a size 44. But I so fortunate to be around Physical Therapists who are the best and they are always available to me. And believe me, I ask questions! Quite a journey!
DJ Davy B: Ah yes, but this is to be expected when racing cars or flying airplanes. Which reminds me, Danica Patrick met her husband on the same street where I do my workouts. With a wink and a nod! ;)
My surname translates as "slim", but I could probably lose a few more kilograms. (They're like pounds, but foreign).
Congratulations on the weight loss--I need to follow your plans. 10 years ago, when I was writing a dissertation, I put on 20 pounds and still carry it around with me. I work out, but don't diet. Love the photo--reminds me of how much I miss the west.
Excellent work on the weight loss! I finally hit my goal and certainly feel much better shed of that 15#s.
Sage: We men tend to carry extra weight in the gut area which has recently been proven to be deadly. I know you can lose it with an ongoing plan that fits you and wish you the best!
Seamus: Fantastic! I hope that you make a fitness plan part of your everyday lifestyle too! :)
sedona is so pretty. the next time i go, i also want to drive up to see the grand canyon too.
Seraphine: Are you driving or me? :D) Seriously, e-mail me if you guys are heading this way and we'll meet over a drink! FUN!
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