Hello? hello?...hello? (echo)  *cricket!

Hey MN BFL friends! I hope this finds each and every one of you doing
absolutely fantastic!

Summer is on it's way! (My brain pretty much skips spring and jumps
to anticipating summer.) Lot's of awesome outdoor opportunities
coming our way to enjoy a change of environment, a change of pace, a
new group or seasonal group and destruction of the monotonous indoor
delimma. Cool!

Workouts have been going well as I continue to heal from my plantar
fasciitis and shin splints.  Key component into making that occur: 2
pairs of new, quality running shoes that I alternate. Ah, relief! My
left leg shin splint is hanging in there so may have a pronation
issue going on that needs to be addressed specifically soon.

Workout today: Hill Runs
The mighty hills of doom, destruction and humiliation. Yep, those are
the ones.  10 two minute hills with a one minute interval "flat".
Warm up 10 minute and cool down 10 minute "easy" run. (Easy and run
are not found as co-inhabitants in my vocabulary but...okay...)

How's everyone??
Ben- How are you feeling and where are you at with your treatments?
Cindy- How is life and has it settled down into a manageable daily
chaos? ;-)
Steve- How goes our powerhouse? What's the latest and greatest in
your continuous adventure of discovery?
Kristen- How's our marathon maniac??
John- How is the challenge going for you and your wife?
Rebecca- How is tri training?
Beth- You there, lady?
Everyone else- how are you? Check in please!

Have a great day and enjoy the fact that the grass is turning green
on OUR side of the fence!

Bon

Kerstin- Sorry about misspelling your name! Just starting to drink my
coffee....

Jen- How's it going??

Kate- I know you're there! ;-) How are you?!


bon

Bon,
The powerhouse ran out of gas the past two weeks. Between SAD, job situation and
school, things have been pretty tough psychologically for me the last couple of
weeks. I missed about a week's worth of workouts and my diet slipped. I didn't
do a lot to prevent it because I just felt like taking a mental and physical
break for a little bit. I'm not worried about it and I'm not going to beat
myself up over it either. These things happen occasionally and I know what I
need to do to get back into the swing of things.

I'm glad to hear that your foot ailments are beginning to dissipate. It's
amazing what a new pair of shoes can do! To prevent shin splints I run on the
grass or dirt paths around the lakes as much as possible. The more I can stay
off of asphalt and concrete, the better. I also do a lot of ankle twirls before
and after I run which helps to prevent tissue inflammation of the shin area.

Steve



To: bodyforlifeminnesota@yahoogroups.com
From: bonniesiegel2004@...
Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 14:53:15 +0000
Subject: [Body For Life Minnesota] Happy May!




















             Hello? hello?...hello? (echo)  *cricket!



Hey MN BFL friends! I hope this finds each and every one of you doing

absolutely fantastic!



Summer is on it's way! (My brain pretty much skips spring and jumps

to anticipating summer.) Lot's of awesome outdoor opportunities

coming our way to enjoy a change of environment, a change of pace, a

new group or seasonal group and destruction of the monotonous indoor

delimma. Cool!



Workouts have been going well as I continue to heal from my plantar

fasciitis and shin splints.  Key component into making that occur: 2

pairs of new, quality running shoes that I alternate. Ah, relief! My

left leg shin splint is hanging in there so may have a pronation

issue going on that needs to be addressed specifically soon.



Workout today: Hill Runs

The mighty hills of doom, destruction and humiliation. Yep, those are

the ones.  10 two minute hills with a one minute interval "flat".

Warm up 10 minute and cool down 10 minute "easy" run. (Easy and run

are not found as co-inhabitants in my vocabulary but...okay...)



How's everyone??

Ben- How are you feeling and where are you at with your treatments?

Cindy- How is life and has it settled down into a manageable daily

chaos? ;-)

Steve- How goes our powerhouse? What's the latest and greatest in

your continuous adventure of discovery?

Kristen- How's our marathon maniac??

John- How is the challenge going for you and your wife?

Rebecca- How is tri training?

Beth- You there, lady?

Everyone else- how are you? Check in please!



Have a great day and enjoy the fact that the grass is turning green

on OUR side of the fence!



Bon
























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Powerhouse Steve,

Even the most effective, massive furnaces shut down for maintenance
now and then. I have a feeling you'll be out of the shoots in no time
flat. Get thee to a tanning bed!  Seriously- sorry to hear there have
been some challenges as of late. Hopefully those things will either
come together in a nice way or your mental, physical and
psychological strength will increase so that you can re-gain your
focus and forge ahead.

What is your favorite cardio these days? I haven't got my bike yet
but am hoping to soon.... Looking forward to taking on the lakes!
Running around them anyways. I'm terrified of my first open water
swim. Gotta get my Will worked out soon. I also prefer the grass or
dirt by far over asphalt or concrete, though I am finding the ground
hasn't settled yet so the bumps and holes are best avoided right now.

Get your groove back!
bon


--- In bodyforlifeminnesota@yahoogroups.com, Mpls Artist
<mpls_artist@...> wrote:
>
> Bon,
> The powerhouse ran out of gas the past two weeks. Between SAD, job
situation and school, things have been pretty tough psychologically
for me the last couple of weeks. I missed about a week's worth of
workouts and my diet slipped. I didn't do a lot to prevent it because
I just felt like taking a mental and physical break for a little bit.
I'm not worried about it and I'm not going to beat myself up over it
either. These things happen occasionally and I know what I need to do
to get back into the swing of things.
>
> I'm glad to hear that your foot ailments are beginning to
dissipate. It's amazing what a new pair of shoes can do! To prevent
shin splints I run on the grass or dirt paths around the lakes as
much as possible. The more I can stay off of asphalt and concrete,
the better. I also do a lot of ankle twirls before and after I run
which helps to prevent tissue inflammation of the shin area.
>
> Steve
>
>
>
> To: bodyforlifeminnesota@yahoogroups.com
> From: bonniesiegel2004@...
> Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 14:53:15 +0000
> Subject: [Body For Life Minnesota] Happy May!
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>             Hello? hello?...hello? (echo)  *cricket!
>
>
>
> Hey MN BFL friends! I hope this finds each and every one of you
doing
>
> absolutely fantastic!
>
>
>
> Summer is on it's way! (My brain pretty much skips spring and jumps
>
> to anticipating summer.) Lot's of awesome outdoor opportunities
>
> coming our way to enjoy a change of environment, a change of pace,
a
>
> new group or seasonal group and destruction of the monotonous
indoor
>
> delimma. Cool!
>
>
>
> Workouts have been going well as I continue to heal from my plantar
>
> fasciitis and shin splints.  Key component into making that occur:
2
>
> pairs of new, quality running shoes that I alternate. Ah, relief!
My
>
> left leg shin splint is hanging in there so may have a pronation
>
> issue going on that needs to be addressed specifically soon.
>
>
>
> Workout today: Hill Runs
>
> The mighty hills of doom, destruction and humiliation. Yep, those
are
>
> the ones.  10 two minute hills with a one minute interval "flat".
>
> Warm up 10 minute and cool down 10 minute "easy" run. (Easy and run
>
> are not found as co-inhabitants in my vocabulary but...okay...)
>
>
>
> How's everyone??
>
> Ben- How are you feeling and where are you at with your treatments?
>
> Cindy- How is life and has it settled down into a manageable daily
>
> chaos? ;-)
>
> Steve- How goes our powerhouse? What's the latest and greatest in
>
> your continuous adventure of discovery?
>
> Kristen- How's our marathon maniac??
>
> John- How is the challenge going for you and your wife?
>
> Rebecca- How is tri training?
>
> Beth- You there, lady?
>
> Everyone else- how are you? Check in please!
>
>
>
> Have a great day and enjoy the fact that the grass is turning green
>
> on OUR side of the fence!
>
>
>
> Bon
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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Hi Bonnie,

   I'm so glad you sent this email. I was just thinking about all of you
(particularly Rebecca who I still want to assist with swimming! Things have been
so hectic...and not my best friend's wedding is taking over my life for the next
month!)

   The marathon training is going ok. My sister and I and her roommate ran in the
SLC Half Marathon April 19th and had a blast. It was challenging and we ran
faster then I normally do but we pr's by 6 minutes and finished in 2:09:29! I
could definately tell we were at a higher elevation as I got tired much faster.
And a lot of the course was downhill so my shins were screaming for a week
after. I need to work on downhill running!

   I'll post photos in a bit.

   I've only run once since the HM, 8 miles last weekend which felt great. And
this week I've been holding off since I had a fungal toenail removed on Tuesday.
I'm shooting for 16 miles tomorrow in the rain and cold so wish me luck!

   My sister and I are both signed up for Grandma's Marathon in June, and then
Twin Cities in October, and after that I think it's time for a break from full
marathons....or at least just one a year-two is a lot!!

   My weight hasn't changed much which is a bit frusterating, but I'm going to
focus more on my diet which has been sliding, especially with lots of
celebrations coming up. I have an awesome aqua silk dress I am wearing to many
of the events and it fits like a glove and a black bridesmaid dress I need to
wear next weekend so that is my motivation.

   On the fitness front, I am really focusing on my new mantra" focus on what you
CAN do, not on what you CAN"T." And my new favorite" the reason most people fail
to succeed is because they trade what they want most for what they want in the
moment."

   I am starting a new weight training plan, the Power of 10- super slow lifting
on Monday. After doing 4 months of New Rules of Lifting for Women I am much
stronger and ready for a change and new challenge.

   I also can't stop talking about how much doing my pilates tapes has benefited
me now that I am consistently doing them 2-3 times a week. My thighs are
actually getting smaller and more defined!!

   Rebecca-Let's email some more to try to find a time to get together for
swimming. Sorry I haven't gotten back to you, I've literally had NO time.

   Have a great day and where is the sun!?

   Kerstin

Bonnie Siegel <bonniesiegel2004@...> wrote:
           Kerstin- Sorry about misspelling your name! Just starting to drink my
coffee....

Jen- How's it going??

Kate- I know you're there! ;-) How are you?!

bon






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Pictures for you!
==================
From: Kerstin Forsythe
Hey Everyone,<BR><BR>Enjoy the running photos. In the "running" photos
I'm usually on the <BR>right side, and in the standing photos I'm on the
left (no sunglasses). <BR>My sister is in the other white hat. I'm #5139 if
you can see the bibs. <BR>The fancy photos are when DH and i got dressed up and
went with my <BR>parents to their dance club the evening of the
race.<BR><BR>Enjoy,<BR>Kerstin
To see the pictures, either select or copy-and-paste this address into your
browser: http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8AasWLdo5bNmM2
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Love the photos, Kerstin!!

Looks like you three ladies enjoyed your marathon! Though at that
pace, I don't think I would be smiling! Awesome job!!
It's funny to see everyone looking over at you guys- admiring the fun
you're having, no doubt! *Loved the cat pictures too!
Good luck tomorrow! You are one dedicated lady. I spoiled myself and
ran indoors today. *smiles sheepishly

I'm sure you'll look glamorous in your dresses as you did in the blue
one in the pictures!

Love your new mantras, especially the one about the trade off!

Sounds like you're doing all the right moves- shaking things up a
bit. I've heard nothing but great things about Pilates!

Keep us posted!
bon




--- In bodyforlifeminnesota@yahoogroups.com, Kerstin Forsythe
<forsythekp@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Bonnie,
>
>   I'm so glad you sent this email. I was just thinking about all of
you (particularly Rebecca who I still want to assist with swimming!
Things have been so hectic...and not my best friend's wedding is
taking over my life for the next month!)
>
>   The marathon training is going ok. My sister and I and her
roommate ran in the SLC Half Marathon April 19th and had a blast. It
was challenging and we ran faster then I normally do but we pr's by 6
minutes and finished in 2:09:29! I could definately tell we were at a
higher elevation as I got tired much faster. And a lot of the course
was downhill so my shins were screaming for a week after. I need to
work on downhill running!
>
>   I'll post photos in a bit.
>
>   I've only run once since the HM, 8 miles last weekend which felt
great. And this week I've been holding off since I had a fungal
toenail removed on Tuesday. I'm shooting for 16 miles tomorrow in the
rain and cold so wish me luck!
>
>   My sister and I are both signed up for Grandma's Marathon in
June, and then Twin Cities in October, and after that I think it's
time for a break from full marathons....or at least just one a year-
two is a lot!!
>
>   My weight hasn't changed much which is a bit frusterating, but
I'm going to focus more on my diet which has been sliding, especially
with lots of celebrations coming up. I have an awesome aqua silk
dress I am wearing to many of the events and it fits like a glove and
a black bridesmaid dress I need to wear next weekend so that is my
motivation.
>
>   On the fitness front, I am really focusing on my new mantra"
focus on what you CAN do, not on what you CAN"T." And my new
favorite" the reason most people fail to succeed is because they
trade what they want most for what they want in the moment."
>
>   I am starting a new weight training plan, the Power of 10- super
slow lifting on Monday. After doing 4 months of New Rules of Lifting
for Women I am much stronger and ready for a change and new challenge.
>
>   I also can't stop talking about how much doing my pilates tapes
has benefited me now that I am consistently doing them 2-3 times a
week. My thighs are actually getting smaller and more defined!!
>
>   Rebecca-Let's email some more to try to find a time to get
together for swimming. Sorry I haven't gotten back to you, I've
literally had NO time.
>
>   Have a great day and where is the sun!?
>
>   Kerstin
>
> Bonnie Siegel <bonniesiegel2004@...> wrote:
>           Kerstin- Sorry about misspelling your name! Just starting
to drink my
> coffee....
>
> Jen- How's it going??
>
> Kate- I know you're there! ;-) How are you?!
>
> bon
>
>
>
>
>
>
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Sorry everyone. I didn't mean to send you all 85 photos!!! I'll give you the
album link instead.

   Use this link instead:

   http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8AasWLdo5bNmMn

Kerstin Forsythe <forsythekp@...> wrote:


==================
Pictures for you!
==================
From: Kerstin Forsythe
Hey Everyone,<BR><BR>Enjoy the running photos. In the "running" photos
I'm usually on the <BR>right side, and in the standing photos I'm on the
left (no sunglasses). <BR>My sister is in the other white hat. I'm #5139 if
you can see the bibs. <BR>The fancy photos are when DH and i got dressed up and
went with my <BR>parents to their dance club the evening of the
race.<BR><BR>Enjoy,<BR>Kerstin
To see the pictures, either select or copy-and-paste this address into your
browser: http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8AasWLdo5bNmM2
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I've been doing pretty well.  Getting back into a more regular exercise routine
again.  We joined the YMCA (only club near us).
Last week, Stacey and I went on a trip to Puerto Vallarta to celebrate our 10th
anniversary, escape MN, and recouperate after the last seven months of brain
tumor fun.
Here are some of our pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ursel/

This week I'm back on chemotherapy.  This week's gone remarkable well so far.  I
think it was the whole laying around and doing nothing in Mexico for a week that
helped me get rested.  I did sprain my knee though (hit by a big wave).

With the exception of the last couple weeks, and the previous chemo cycle, I've
still been working out 3-4 times a week.  My new favorite cardio is the
elliptical machine.  Now that we have a gym membership, I can do other cardio
than the bike.

I'm still dealing with a rotator cuff problem (siezure related) that inhibits my
UBWO, and now I've got the knee problem, but I think I'll be back at it early
next week.


----- Original Message ----
From: Mpls Artist <mpls_artist@...>
To: bodyforlifeminnesota@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, May 2, 2008 10:03:30 AM
Subject: RE: [Body For Life Minnesota] Happy May!

Bon,
The powerhouse ran out of gas the past two weeks. Between SAD, job situation and
school, things have been pretty tough psychologically for me the last couple of
weeks. I missed about a week's worth of workouts and my diet slipped. I didn't
do a lot to prevent it because I just felt like taking a mental and physical
break for a little bit. I'm not worried about it and I'm not going to beat
myself up over it either. These things happen occasionally and I know what I
need to do to get back into the swing of things.

I'm glad to hear that your foot ailments are beginning to dissipate. It's
amazing what a new pair of shoes can do! To prevent shin splints I run on the
grass or dirt paths around the lakes as much as possible. The more I can stay
off of asphalt and concrete, the better. I also do a lot of ankle twirls before
and after I run which helps to prevent tissue inflammation of the shin area.

Steve

To: bodyforlifeminnesot a@yahoogroups. com
From: bonniesiegel2004@ yahoo.com
Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 14:53:15 +0000
Subject: [Body For Life Minnesota] Happy May!

Hello? hello?...hello? (echo) *cricket!

Hey MN BFL friends! I hope this finds each and every one of you doing

absolutely fantastic!

Summer is on it's way! (My brain pretty much skips spring and jumps

to anticipating summer.) Lot's of awesome outdoor opportunities

coming our way to enjoy a change of environment, a change of pace, a

new group or seasonal group and destruction of the monotonous indoor

delimma. Cool!

Workouts have been going well as I continue to heal from my plantar

fasciitis and shin splints. Key component into making that occur: 2

pairs of new, quality running shoes that I alternate. Ah, relief! My

left leg shin splint is hanging in there so may have a pronation

issue going on that needs to be addressed specifically soon.

Workout today: Hill Runs

The mighty hills of doom, destruction and humiliation. Yep, those are

the ones. 10 two minute hills with a one minute interval "flat".

Warm up 10 minute and cool down 10 minute "easy" run. (Easy and run

are not found as co-inhabitants in my vocabulary but...okay.. .)

How's everyone??

Ben- How are you feeling and where are you at with your treatments?

Cindy- How is life and has it settled down into a manageable daily

chaos? ;-)

Steve- How goes our powerhouse? What's the latest and greatest in

your continuous adventure of discovery?

Kristen- How's our marathon maniac??

John- How is the challenge going for you and your wife?

Rebecca- How is tri training?

Beth- You there, lady?

Everyone else- how are you? Check in please!

Have a great day and enjoy the fact that the grass is turning green

on OUR side of the fence!

Bon














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Ben,

If you're going to go and sprain your knee, that is certainly one of
the better ways of doing it! I must say, I have never heard of being
injured by being hit by a wave but considering the weight of a wave,
the velocity, the sheer volume and so forth, there must be a lot more
injuries out there!

Happy Anniversary to you and Stacey!!

I'm so glad to hear you are having a good week so far with regards to
chemo.
I bet being able to do the elliptical is a very refreshing
alternative to your cardio!

I hope you have a great weekend and the effects of your Mexico get
away are still lingering! (Minus the sprain.)

bon





--- In bodyforlifeminnesota@yahoogroups.com, Ben Ursel <bursel@...>
wrote:
>
> I've been doing pretty well.  Getting back into a more regular
exercise routine again.  We joined the YMCA (only club near us).
> Last week, Stacey and I went on a trip to Puerto Vallarta to
celebrate our 10th anniversary, escape MN, and recouperate after the
last seven months of brain tumor fun.
> Here are some of our pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ursel/
>
> This week I'm back on chemotherapy.  This week's gone remarkable
well so far.  I think it was the whole laying around and doing
nothing in Mexico for a week that helped me get rested.  I did sprain
my knee though (hit by a big wave).
>
> With the exception of the last couple weeks, and the previous chemo
cycle, I've still been working out 3-4 times a week.  My new favorite
cardio is the elliptical machine.  Now that we have a gym membership,
I can do other cardio than the bike.
>
> I'm still dealing with a rotator cuff problem (siezure related)
that inhibits my UBWO, and now I've got the knee problem, but I think
I'll be back at it early next week.
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Mpls Artist <mpls_artist@...>
> To: bodyforlifeminnesota@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Friday, May 2, 2008 10:03:30 AM
> Subject: RE: [Body For Life Minnesota] Happy May!
>
> Bon,
> The powerhouse ran out of gas the past two weeks. Between SAD, job
situation and school, things have been pretty tough psychologically
for me the last couple of weeks. I missed about a week's worth of
workouts and my diet slipped. I didn't do a lot to prevent it because
I just felt like taking a mental and physical break for a little bit.
I'm not worried about it and I'm not going to beat myself up over it
either. These things happen occasionally and I know what I need to do
to get back into the swing of things.
>
> I'm glad to hear that your foot ailments are beginning to
dissipate. It's amazing what a new pair of shoes can do! To prevent
shin splints I run on the grass or dirt paths around the lakes as
much as possible. The more I can stay off of asphalt and concrete,
the better. I also do a lot of ankle twirls before and after I run
which helps to prevent tissue inflammation of the shin area.
>
> Steve
>
> To: bodyforlifeminnesot a@yahoogroups. com
> From: bonniesiegel2004@ yahoo.com
> Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 14:53:15 +0000
> Subject: [Body For Life Minnesota] Happy May!
>
> Hello? hello?...hello? (echo) *cricket!
>
> Hey MN BFL friends! I hope this finds each and every one of you
doing
>
> absolutely fantastic!
>
> Summer is on it's way! (My brain pretty much skips spring and jumps
>
> to anticipating summer.) Lot's of awesome outdoor opportunities
>
> coming our way to enjoy a change of environment, a change of pace,
a
>
> new group or seasonal group and destruction of the monotonous
indoor
>
> delimma. Cool!
>
> Workouts have been going well as I continue to heal from my plantar
>
> fasciitis and shin splints. Key component into making that occur: 2
>
> pairs of new, quality running shoes that I alternate. Ah, relief!
My
>
> left leg shin splint is hanging in there so may have a pronation
>
> issue going on that needs to be addressed specifically soon.
>
> Workout today: Hill Runs
>
> The mighty hills of doom, destruction and humiliation. Yep, those
are
>
> the ones. 10 two minute hills with a one minute interval "flat".
>
> Warm up 10 minute and cool down 10 minute "easy" run. (Easy and run
>
> are not found as co-inhabitants in my vocabulary but...okay.. .)
>
> How's everyone??
>
> Ben- How are you feeling and where are you at with your treatments?
>
> Cindy- How is life and has it settled down into a manageable daily
>
> chaos? ;-)
>
> Steve- How goes our powerhouse? What's the latest and greatest in
>
> your continuous adventure of discovery?
>
> Kristen- How's our marathon maniac??
>
> John- How is the challenge going for you and your wife?
>
> Rebecca- How is tri training?
>
> Beth- You there, lady?
>
> Everyone else- how are you? Check in please!
>
> Have a great day and enjoy the fact that the grass is turning green
>
> on OUR side of the fence!
>
> Bon
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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>

I have been having major problems trying to respond to everyone's e-
mails.  I first replied to everyone through my e-mail and ALL of my
replies came back to me as undeliverable.  It said something about
using plain text only?  I don't know what that means.  Then I came to
our yahoo website to reply and typed out EVERYTHING and as soon as I
hit preview, it all erased!!!  I don't know why I'm having such
problems but this is the last time I'm going to try and then I will
take the hint that maybe it's just not supposed to happen.

Bon: Glad to hear you're healing up!  Thanks for checking in with all
of us!  It seems that life gets so busy. It's hard to find the time
to check in.
My tri training has been going well.  I have been making great
progress on all events.  I am under a 10-minute mile now and I'm sure
I will only continue to get better. On the swimming front, I am now
rotary breathing on my left side too.  I'm doing much better with my
form.  I am going to try to get out my bike very soon!  Spin class is
fun and I am improving with that as well but it would be nice to ride
outside.
In the past 16-weeks I have lost 30lbs. and removed 38.5-inches so I
continue to make progress on the weight reduction.  I miss my weight
training.  I may just do this triathlon in June and the Iron Girl
duathlon in September.  Training for a triathlon is alot of work and
it really does take alot out of a person.  I'm actually taking a day
off of work just to get caught up with some stuff around the house.
I am probably going back to bed first!
As soon as you get your bike, we have to plan a ride!  I hope you
have a GREAT day!

Steve:  It's good to hear from you!  I'm sorry to hear you are
struggling with the SAD!  I know exactly how you feel.  I have had
many bouts with that, for some reason it hasn't been too bad for me
this year.  We've got some sunny days ahead so hopefully you will get
to feeling better soon.
We all have our moments of falling of the nutrition/workout train.  I
had almost a year off the train.  Sometimes it just seems
overwhelming.  It's good you know what you need to do to hop back
train again!  You'll do it too!
I hope we can all plan a bike ride soon!  Is the trail from Hopkins
to Chaska a trail that you can ride a road bike on?  Or do you need a
mountain bike?  I would like to try that ride but wasn't too sure if
you needed a special bike.  Take care, Stevo!

Kerstin:  Congratulations on finishing your half marathon and in such
GREAT time!  Thank you for sharing your pictures!  I think you look
wonderful in your dress!  VERY ELIGANT!
My swimming is coming along pretty good!  I might take a video and e-
mail it to you and maybe you could look at it and give me some
special tips.  I appreciate your expertise and any tips you have to
offer.
Are you still planning on doing the Iron Girl?  Are there any spots
open on your team?  I am going to do that if I can find a team to
join.
Good luck on your new weight training!  Let us know how you progress!

Ben: Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful pictures!  I hope I
can travel somewhere like that someday!  It looks like you had a
GREAT time despite the big wave incident!  I continue to pray for
healing for you!  Stay strong!

I hope that EVERYONE is having a GREAT week!  I hope we can all get
together soon for a group event-bike ride, run or swim!

~Rebecca

Hello Everyone,

Sounds like everyone is really busy.me to but would love to see everyone for
a get together some time soon. Unfortunately May is out for me as well as
the first half of June. How about July of 2028? Just Kidding! I'm out here
by Lake Minnetonka so I was thinking maybe a Luce Line ride followed by swim
in the Lake. I can't believe I'm already trying to plan things for
June.where did April go?



Since I signed up to do the sprint Tri, my body seems to be falling apart. I
don't know what's going on but I'm going to see an orthopedic doc of Fri. I
hope he has SOMETHING to offer. I hate not having a resolution when I go to
the doc.



Take care.have a great day,

Jen









-----Original Message-----
From: bodyforlifeminnesota@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:bodyforlifeminnesota@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of rebeccainep
Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 1:16 PM
To: bodyforlifeminnesota@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Body For Life Minnesota] Hello!



I have been having major problems trying to respond to everyone's e-
mails. I first replied to everyone through my e-mail and ALL of my
replies came back to me as undeliverable. It said something about
using plain text only? I don't know what that means. Then I came to
our yahoo website to reply and typed out EVERYTHING and as soon as I
hit preview, it all erased!!! I don't know why I'm having such
problems but this is the last time I'm going to try and then I will
take the hint that maybe it's just not supposed to happen.

Bon: Glad to hear you're healing up! Thanks for checking in with all
of us! It seems that life gets so busy. It's hard to find the time
to check in.
My tri training has been going well. I have been making great
progress on all events. I am under a 10-minute mile now and I'm sure
I will only continue to get better. On the swimming front, I am now
rotary breathing on my left side too. I'm doing much better with my
form. I am going to try to get out my bike very soon! Spin class is
fun and I am improving with that as well but it would be nice to ride
outside.
In the past 16-weeks I have lost 30lbs. and removed 38.5-inches so I
continue to make progress on the weight reduction. I miss my weight
training. I may just do this triathlon in June and the Iron Girl
duathlon in September. Training for a triathlon is alot of work and
it really does take alot out of a person. I'm actually taking a day
off of work just to get caught up with some stuff around the house.
I am probably going back to bed first!
As soon as you get your bike, we have to plan a ride! I hope you
have a GREAT day!

Steve: It's good to hear from you! I'm sorry to hear you are
struggling with the SAD! I know exactly how you feel. I have had
many bouts with that, for some reason it hasn't been too bad for me
this year. We've got some sunny days ahead so hopefully you will get
to feeling better soon.
We all have our moments of falling of the nutrition/workout train. I
had almost a year off the train. Sometimes it just seems
overwhelming. It's good you know what you need to do to hop back
train again! You'll do it too!
I hope we can all plan a bike ride soon! Is the trail from Hopkins
to Chaska a trail that you can ride a road bike on? Or do you need a
mountain bike? I would like to try that ride but wasn't too sure if
you needed a special bike. Take care, Stevo!

Kerstin: Congratulations on finishing your half marathon and in such
GREAT time! Thank you for sharing your pictures! I think you look
wonderful in your dress! VERY ELIGANT!
My swimming is coming along pretty good! I might take a video and e-
mail it to you and maybe you could look at it and give me some
special tips. I appreciate your expertise and any tips you have to
offer.
Are you still planning on doing the Iron Girl? Are there any spots
open on your team? I am going to do that if I can find a team to
join.
Good luck on your new weight training! Let us know how you progress!

Ben: Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful pictures! I hope I
can travel somewhere like that someday! It looks like you had a
GREAT time despite the big wave incident! I continue to pray for
healing for you! Stay strong!

I hope that EVERYONE is having a GREAT week! I hope we can all get
together soon for a group event-bike ride, run or swim!

~Rebecca





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Hello Group!

So, has anyone tried or know anything about the NO2 / NOS (Nitric Oxide
Generator) products? I had thought about trying it at one time but they are
very pricey and then I got an email from
http://www.mri-performance.com/index.html whose marketing is awesome and of
course, their products sound amazing. Just curious if anyone had tried
these?



Jen





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(bumped for Jenn)


--- In bodyforlifeminnesota@yahoogroups.com, "steve_bfl"
<steve_bfl@...> wrote:
>
> For the past month or so I hit a brick wall physically and mentally in
> my current challenge. I just couldn't seem to get beyond a certain
> weight in my bench press and a couple of other exercises. I felt I
> needed just a little extra something to get me over the hump.
>
> I had been doing a lot of research on one of the latest and greatest
> supplements to come along. Nitric Oxide which is sold under the NO
> Xplode label by BSN is known as a vasodilator. Basically, what this
> means is that your blood vessels are enlarged thus allowing more blood
> and oxygen to reach your muscles. The hope is that the additional
> oxygen and nutrients provided will allow you to do extra reps.
>
> Coincidentally, this is the same process by which the ED drugs like
> Viagra operate. The increased blood flow allows a man to more easily
> achieve arousal. Because of the similar processes, one of the
> beneficial side effects of taking Nitric Oxide for weight training is
> of course an increased likelihood of sexual arousal.
>
> Yesterday, I tried NO Xplode on a non training day and at home so I
> could maintain a safe control over any possible side effects. One of
> the side effects of ED drugs is that they lower your blood pressure.
> If you have abnormally low or high blood pressure or take medication
> for blood pressure you can't take ED drugs because they can cause your
> blood pressure to drop dangerously.
>
> After taking a 1/2 dose followed by another 1/2 dose an hour later I
> noticed a slight feeling of lightheadedness. This was probably the
> result of dropping blood pressure. I also noticed the "other more
> beneficial side effect".
>
> This morning I decided to try it out on a upper body workout day.
> Again, I noticed the slight lightheadedness so I made sure to sit down
> between sets and not stand up too fast. My first exercise is the dumb
> bell bench press and on the last set I have a 75 pound dumb bell in
> each hand. The past few weeks I couldn't even get it up (pun intended)
> for one rep. This morning I did five reps on my last set!! Now, I did
> have someone spot me on the first rep to make sure I could get going
> but he barely even touched me. While I was pleasantly surprised, I
> thought I might have been experiencing a psychological placebo effect.
>
> Later on in my routine I do a set of dips as my superset after doing
> dumb bell tricep extensions. Previously, I have only been able to do 8
> dips. This morning I did 11! Whoa! I may be onto something here! I was
> really excited by this mornings preliminary results.
>
> I just made sure I didn't get "too excited".
>

Jenn,
I bumped up a posting for you on this subject from a few months ago. It's now
been 3 months since I first tried the product so I'll add a few comments based
on my experiences.

I tried No Xplode by BSN. Basically, it contains three ingredients: L-Arginine
( http://altmedicine.about.com/cs/herbsvitaminsad/a/Arginine.htm ) which acts as
the vasodilator, caffeine which acts as the energy booster, and creatine which
acts as the muscle volumizer and restorer of ADP. A long posting could be
written on each of these ingredients and their benefits and limitations. I
suspect the NO2 product you are investigating has similar ingredients.

Basically, NO2 products dilate the blood vessels to increase blood flow to the
muscles. The alleged benefit is that muscles will receive more oxygen and
nutrients thus providing more muscle growth. Personally, I noticed a 10 percent
gain in all my lifts on this last challenge using a NO2. Now, I may have been
able to get the same results just by taking a caffeine supplement for the
additional energy boost. I think I'm going to try that next time around. The
downside of using an NO2 is a dramatic drop in blood pressure. Because your
blood vessels are dilated (larger) that means the same amount of blood is
flowing through larger passageways and doesn't need to get pumped as hard by the
heart to get to its destination. Hence, low blood pressure.

After several weeks of experimentation, I cut my dosage back by 25% on my upper
body days and 50% on lower body days. The reason is that because on the lower
body days and the amount of weight I was trying to lift required great effort
and heavy breathing. I would get very light headed after each set and had to be
careful about standing up too fast.

If you already have low or high blood pressure, are taking blood pressure
medication, or have any heart condition, you should not take NO2. Also, if you
are pregnant, have diabetes, have liver or kidney problems you should not take
NO2. Check and follow all labels warnings. Do your own research online  to make
sure this product is safe for you. If you are taking ANY medications check with
your doctor and/or pharmicist for possible drug interactions.



________________________________
> To: bodyforlifeminnesota@yahoogroups.com
> From: jenremo1@...
> Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 20:32:20 -0500
> Subject: [Body For Life Minnesota] Too good to be true???
>
>
> Hello Group!
>
> So, has anyone tried or know anything about the NO2 / NOS (Nitric Oxide
> Generator) products? I had thought about trying it at one time but they are
> very pricey and then I got an email from
> http://www.mri-performance.com/index.html whose marketing is awesome and of
> course, their products sound amazing. Just curious if anyone had tried
> these?
>
> Jen
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>

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Rebecca,
With all the weight and inches you are losing, I may not recognize you!

The two trails starting in Hopkins are hard packed limestone. You can ride a
road bike on them without too much problem. You'll just need to be extra alert
steering around the occasional dip or loose gravel, etc. Last weekend I went for
a 45 mile ride through Minneapolis and St. Paul. I sure felt it the next day!
Steve



To: bodyforlifeminnesota@yahoogroups.com
From: rebeccainep@...
Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 18:15:56 +0000
Subject: [Body For Life Minnesota] Hello!




















             I have been having major problems trying to respond to everyone's e-

mails.  I first replied to everyone through my e-mail and ALL of my

replies came back to me as undeliverable.  It said something about

using plain text only?  I don't know what that means.  Then I came to

our yahoo website to reply and typed out EVERYTHING and as soon as I

hit preview, it all erased!!!  I don't know why I'm having such

problems but this is the last time I'm going to try and then I will

take the hint that maybe it's just not supposed to happen.



Bon: Glad to hear you're healing up!  Thanks for checking in with all

of us!  It seems that life gets so busy. It's hard to find the time

to check in.

My tri training has been going well.  I have been making great

progress on all events.  I am under a 10-minute mile now and I'm sure

I will only continue to get better. On the swimming front, I am now

rotary breathing on my left side too.  I'm doing much better with my

form.  I am going to try to get out my bike very soon!  Spin class is

fun and I am improving with that as well but it would be nice to ride

outside.

In the past 16-weeks I have lost 30lbs. and removed 38.5-inches so I

continue to make progress on the weight reduction.  I miss my weight

training.  I may just do this triathlon in June and the Iron Girl

duathlon in September.  Training for a triathlon is alot of work and

it really does take alot out of a person.  I'm actually taking a day

off of work just to get caught up with some stuff around the house.

I am probably going back to bed first!

As soon as you get your bike, we have to plan a ride!  I hope you

have a GREAT day!



Steve:  It's good to hear from you!  I'm sorry to hear you are

struggling with the SAD!  I know exactly how you feel.  I have had

many bouts with that, for some reason it hasn't been too bad for me

this year.  We've got some sunny days ahead so hopefully you will get

to feeling better soon.

We all have our moments of falling of the nutrition/workout train.  I

had almost a year off the train.  Sometimes it just seems

overwhelming.  It's good you know what you need to do to hop back

train again!  You'll do it too!

I hope we can all plan a bike ride soon!  Is the trail from Hopkins

to Chaska a trail that you can ride a road bike on?  Or do you need a

mountain bike?  I would like to try that ride but wasn't too sure if

you needed a special bike.  Take care, Stevo!



Kerstin:  Congratulations on finishing your half marathon and in such

GREAT time!  Thank you for sharing your pictures!  I think you look

wonderful in your dress!  VERY ELIGANT!

My swimming is coming along pretty good!  I might take a video and e-

mail it to you and maybe you could look at it and give me some

special tips.  I appreciate your expertise and any tips you have to

offer.

Are you still planning on doing the Iron Girl?  Are there any spots

open on your team?  I am going to do that if I can find a team to

join.

Good luck on your new weight training!  Let us know how you progress!



Ben: Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful pictures!  I hope I

can travel somewhere like that someday!  It looks like you had a

GREAT time despite the big wave incident!  I continue to pray for

healing for you!  Stay strong!



I hope that EVERYONE is having a GREAT week!  I hope we can all get

together soon for a group event-bike ride, run or swim!



~Rebecca
























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Rebecca-

Sorry to hear about the email issues. That can be so frustrating!

So glad to hear about your continual improvements!! You are tearing
this up!! Outstanding!!  That is wonderful you can breath on both
sides. I have not had any improvements on that front and frankly if I
turn my head at all to the right my ear immediately fills up with an
exorbiant amount of water.

I understand regard the heavy training load. It is a killer!
Here's to us both getting some much needed rest and recovery.

bon

--- In bodyforlifeminnesota@yahoogroups.com, "rebeccainep"
<rebeccainep@...> wrote:
>
> I have been having major problems trying to respond to everyone's e-
> mails.  I first replied to everyone through my e-mail and ALL of my
> replies came back to me as undeliverable.  It said something about
> using plain text only?  I don't know what that means.  Then I came
to
> our yahoo website to reply and typed out EVERYTHING and as soon as
I
> hit preview, it all erased!!!  I don't know why I'm having such
> problems but this is the last time I'm going to try and then I will
> take the hint that maybe it's just not supposed to happen.
>
> Bon: Glad to hear you're healing up!  Thanks for checking in with
all
> of us!  It seems that life gets so busy. It's hard to find the time
> to check in.
> My tri training has been going well.  I have been making great
> progress on all events.  I am under a 10-minute mile now and I'm
sure
> I will only continue to get better. On the swimming front, I am now
> rotary breathing on my left side too.  I'm doing much better with
my
> form.  I am going to try to get out my bike very soon!  Spin class
is
> fun and I am improving with that as well but it would be nice to
ride
> outside.
> In the past 16-weeks I have lost 30lbs. and removed 38.5-inches so
I
> continue to make progress on the weight reduction.  I miss my
weight
> training.  I may just do this triathlon in June and the Iron Girl
> duathlon in September.  Training for a triathlon is alot of work
and
> it really does take alot out of a person.  I'm actually taking a
day
> off of work just to get caught up with some stuff around the
house.
> I am probably going back to bed first!
> As soon as you get your bike, we have to plan a ride!  I hope you
> have a GREAT day!
>
> Steve:  It's good to hear from you!  I'm sorry to hear you are
> struggling with the SAD!  I know exactly how you feel.  I have had
> many bouts with that, for some reason it hasn't been too bad for me
> this year.  We've got some sunny days ahead so hopefully you will
get
> to feeling better soon.
> We all have our moments of falling of the nutrition/workout train.
I
> had almost a year off the train.  Sometimes it just seems
> overwhelming.  It's good you know what you need to do to hop back
> train again!  You'll do it too!
> I hope we can all plan a bike ride soon!  Is the trail from Hopkins
> to Chaska a trail that you can ride a road bike on?  Or do you need
a
> mountain bike?  I would like to try that ride but wasn't too sure
if
> you needed a special bike.  Take care, Stevo!
>
> Kerstin:  Congratulations on finishing your half marathon and in
such
> GREAT time!  Thank you for sharing your pictures!  I think you look
> wonderful in your dress!  VERY ELIGANT!
> My swimming is coming along pretty good!  I might take a video and
e-
> mail it to you and maybe you could look at it and give me some
> special tips.  I appreciate your expertise and any tips you have to
> offer.
> Are you still planning on doing the Iron Girl?  Are there any spots
> open on your team?  I am going to do that if I can find a team to
> join.
> Good luck on your new weight training!  Let us know how you
progress!
>
> Ben: Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful pictures!  I hope
I
> can travel somewhere like that someday!  It looks like you had a
> GREAT time despite the big wave incident!  I continue to pray for
> healing for you!  Stay strong!
>
> I hope that EVERYONE is having a GREAT week!  I hope we can all get
> together soon for a group event-bike ride, run or swim!
>
> ~Rebecca
>

Hi Jen!

Sorry to hear your bod is rebelling against the training- falling
apart!  My feet and now my right knee are very angry at me and trying
to tell me I am 40 years old but my heart is saying I am about...31?

I hope you have success at the orth tomorrow. Let us know how it
goes.

I heard that Lake Minnetonka is a great place to practise the swims.
Do you have a wet suit?

bon


--- In bodyforlifeminnesota@yahoogroups.com, "Jennifer Casselli-
Riemenschneider" <jenremo1@...> wrote:
>
> Hello Everyone,
>
> Sounds like everyone is really busy.me to but would love to see
everyone for
> a get together some time soon. Unfortunately May is out for me as
well as
> the first half of June. How about July of 2028? Just Kidding! I'm
out here
> by Lake Minnetonka so I was thinking maybe a Luce Line ride
followed by swim
> in the Lake. I can't believe I'm already trying to plan things for
> June.where did April go?
>
>
>
> Since I signed up to do the sprint Tri, my body seems to be falling
apart. I
> don't know what's going on but I'm going to see an orthopedic doc
of Fri. I
> hope he has SOMETHING to offer. I hate not having a resolution when
I go to
> the doc.
>
>
>
> Take care.have a great day,
>
> Jen
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: bodyforlifeminnesota@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:bodyforlifeminnesota@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
rebeccainep
> Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 1:16 PM
> To: bodyforlifeminnesota@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Body For Life Minnesota] Hello!
>
>
>
> I have been having major problems trying to respond to everyone's e-
> mails. I first replied to everyone through my e-mail and ALL of my
> replies came back to me as undeliverable. It said something about
> using plain text only? I don't know what that means. Then I came to
> our yahoo website to reply and typed out EVERYTHING and as soon as
I
> hit preview, it all erased!!! I don't know why I'm having such
> problems but this is the last time I'm going to try and then I will
> take the hint that maybe it's just not supposed to happen.
>
> Bon: Glad to hear you're healing up! Thanks for checking in with
all
> of us! It seems that life gets so busy. It's hard to find the time
> to check in.
> My tri training has been going well. I have been making great
> progress on all events. I am under a 10-minute mile now and I'm
sure
> I will only continue to get better. On the swimming front, I am now
> rotary breathing on my left side too. I'm doing much better with my
> form. I am going to try to get out my bike very soon! Spin class is
> fun and I am improving with that as well but it would be nice to
ride
> outside.
> In the past 16-weeks I have lost 30lbs. and removed 38.5-inches so
I
> continue to make progress on the weight reduction. I miss my weight
> training. I may just do this triathlon in June and the Iron Girl
> duathlon in September. Training for a triathlon is alot of work and
> it really does take alot out of a person. I'm actually taking a day
> off of work just to get caught up with some stuff around the house.
> I am probably going back to bed first!
> As soon as you get your bike, we have to plan a ride! I hope you
> have a GREAT day!
>
> Steve: It's good to hear from you! I'm sorry to hear you are
> struggling with the SAD! I know exactly how you feel. I have had
> many bouts with that, for some reason it hasn't been too bad for me
> this year. We've got some sunny days ahead so hopefully you will
get
> to feeling better soon.
> We all have our moments of falling of the nutrition/workout train.
I
> had almost a year off the train. Sometimes it just seems
> overwhelming. It's good you know what you need to do to hop back
> train again! You'll do it too!
> I hope we can all plan a bike ride soon! Is the trail from Hopkins
> to Chaska a trail that you can ride a road bike on? Or do you need
a
> mountain bike? I would like to try that ride but wasn't too sure if
> you needed a special bike. Take care, Stevo!
>
> Kerstin: Congratulations on finishing your half marathon and in
such
> GREAT time! Thank you for sharing your pictures! I think you look
> wonderful in your dress! VERY ELIGANT!
> My swimming is coming along pretty good! I might take a video and e-
> mail it to you and maybe you could look at it and give me some
> special tips. I appreciate your expertise and any tips you have to
> offer.
> Are you still planning on doing the Iron Girl? Are there any spots
> open on your team? I am going to do that if I can find a team to
> join.
> Good luck on your new weight training! Let us know how you progress!
>
> Ben: Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful pictures! I hope
I
> can travel somewhere like that someday! It looks like you had a
> GREAT time despite the big wave incident! I continue to pray for
> healing for you! Stay strong!
>
> I hope that EVERYONE is having a GREAT week! I hope we can all get
> together soon for a group event-bike ride, run or swim!
>
> ~Rebecca
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

Steve,

You'll still be able to recognize me.  I still have 11-pounds to lose
just to get back to where I was last time I saw you.  Maybe in about
another 6-months I will be unrecognizable.

Thanks for the information on the trail ride.  That's awesome that
you got a 45-mile bike ride in!  WOW!  Good for you!  I bet that
helped your mood quite a bit!
I hope you have a great weekend!

~Rebecca

--- In bodyforlifeminnesota@yahoogroups.com, Mpls Artist
<mpls_artist@...> wrote:
>
> Rebecca,
> With all the weight and inches you are losing, I may not recognize
you!
>
> The two trails starting in Hopkins are hard packed limestone. You
can ride a road bike on them without too much problem. You'll just
need to be extra alert steering around the occasional dip or loose
gravel, etc. Last weekend I went for a 45 mile ride through
Minneapolis and St. Paul. I sure felt it the next day!
> Steve
>
>
>
> To: bodyforlifeminnesota@yahoogroups.com
> From: rebeccainep@...
> Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 18:15:56 +0000
> Subject: [Body For Life Minnesota] Hello!
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>             I have been having major problems trying to respond to
everyone's e-
>
> mails.  I first replied to everyone through my e-mail and ALL of my
>
> replies came back to me as undeliverable.  It said something about
>
> using plain text only?  I don't know what that means.  Then I came
to
>
> our yahoo website to reply and typed out EVERYTHING and as soon as
I
>
> hit preview, it all erased!!!  I don't know why I'm having such
>
> problems but this is the last time I'm going to try and then I will
>
> take the hint that maybe it's just not supposed to happen.
>
>
>
> Bon: Glad to hear you're healing up!  Thanks for checking in with
all
>
> of us!  It seems that life gets so busy. It's hard to find the time
>
> to check in.
>
> My tri training has been going well.  I have been making great
>
> progress on all events.  I am under a 10-minute mile now and I'm
sure
>
> I will only continue to get better. On the swimming front, I am now
>
> rotary breathing on my left side too.  I'm doing much better with
my
>
> form.  I am going to try to get out my bike very soon!  Spin class
is
>
> fun and I am improving with that as well but it would be nice to
ride
>
> outside.
>
> In the past 16-weeks I have lost 30lbs. and removed 38.5-inches so
I
>
> continue to make progress on the weight reduction.  I miss my
weight
>
> training.  I may just do this triathlon in June and the Iron Girl
>
> duathlon in September.  Training for a triathlon is alot of work
and
>
> it really does take alot out of a person.  I'm actually taking a
day
>
> off of work just to get caught up with some stuff around the
house.
>
> I am probably going back to bed first!
>
> As soon as you get your bike, we have to plan a ride!  I hope you
>
> have a GREAT day!
>
>
>
> Steve:  It's good to hear from you!  I'm sorry to hear you are
>
> struggling with the SAD!  I know exactly how you feel.  I have had
>
> many bouts with that, for some reason it hasn't been too bad for me
>
> this year.  We've got some sunny days ahead so hopefully you will
get
>
> to feeling better soon.
>
> We all have our moments of falling of the nutrition/workout train.
I
>
> had almost a year off the train.  Sometimes it just seems
>
> overwhelming.  It's good you know what you need to do to hop back
>
> train again!  You'll do it too!
>
> I hope we can all plan a bike ride soon!  Is the trail from Hopkins
>
> to Chaska a trail that you can ride a road bike on?  Or do you need
a
>
> mountain bike?  I would like to try that ride but wasn't too sure
if
>
> you needed a special bike.  Take care, Stevo!
>
>
>
> Kerstin:  Congratulations on finishing your half marathon and in
such
>
> GREAT time!  Thank you for sharing your pictures!  I think you look
>
> wonderful in your dress!  VERY ELIGANT!
>
> My swimming is coming along pretty good!  I might take a video and
e-
>
> mail it to you and maybe you could look at it and give me some
>
> special tips.  I appreciate your expertise and any tips you have to
>
> offer.
>
> Are you still planning on doing the Iron Girl?  Are there any spots
>
> open on your team?  I am going to do that if I can find a team to
>
> join.
>
> Good luck on your new weight training!  Let us know how you
progress!
>
>
>
> Ben: Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful pictures!  I hope
I
>
> can travel somewhere like that someday!  It looks like you had a
>
> GREAT time despite the big wave incident!  I continue to pray for
>
> healing for you!  Stay strong!
>
>
>
> I hope that EVERYONE is having a GREAT week!  I hope we can all get
>
> together soon for a group event-bike ride, run or swim!
>
>
>
> ~Rebecca
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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B: Thanks for you!  I sure don't feel like I'm tearing it up.  I had
a day off on Wednesday because I couldn't get my eyes open that
morning but I did get my strength training in yesterday before my 1-
hour spin class (1-hour of sprints!) and today I managed to get my 3-
mile run in (9:20-minute mile) and my 1/2-mile swim!  Yea-I guess I
am tearing it up!  My appetite is voracious!  It does help to eat
lots of complex carbs though.

I have a feeling you'll be improving on your swim soon.  You are
stronger on long distance swims, I have to work on that!

I hope you have a GREAT weekend!

~R

--- In bodyforlifeminnesota@yahoogroups.com, "Bonnie Siegel"
<bonniesiegel2004@...> wrote:
>
> Rebecca-
>
> Sorry to hear about the email issues. That can be so frustrating!
>
> So glad to hear about your continual improvements!! You are tearing
> this up!! Outstanding!!  That is wonderful you can breath on both
> sides. I have not had any improvements on that front and frankly if
I
> turn my head at all to the right my ear immediately fills up with
an
> exorbiant amount of water.
>
> I understand regard the heavy training load. It is a killer!
> Here's to us both getting some much needed rest and recovery.
>
> bon
>
> --- In bodyforlifeminnesota@yahoogroups.com, "rebeccainep"
> <rebeccainep@> wrote:
> >
> > I have been having major problems trying to respond to everyone's
e-
> > mails.  I first replied to everyone through my e-mail and ALL of
my
> > replies came back to me as undeliverable.  It said something
about
> > using plain text only?  I don't know what that means.  Then I
came
> to
> > our yahoo website to reply and typed out EVERYTHING and as soon
as
> I
> > hit preview, it all erased!!!  I don't know why I'm having such
> > problems but this is the last time I'm going to try and then I
will
> > take the hint that maybe it's just not supposed to happen.
> >
> > Bon: Glad to hear you're healing up!  Thanks for checking in with
> all
> > of us!  It seems that life gets so busy. It's hard to find the
time
> > to check in.
> > My tri training has been going well.  I have been making great
> > progress on all events.  I am under a 10-minute mile now and I'm
> sure
> > I will only continue to get better. On the swimming front, I am
now
> > rotary breathing on my left side too.  I'm doing much better with
> my
> > form.  I am going to try to get out my bike very soon!  Spin
class
> is
> > fun and I am improving with that as well but it would be nice to
> ride
> > outside.
> > In the past 16-weeks I have lost 30lbs. and removed 38.5-inches
so
> I
> > continue to make progress on the weight reduction.  I miss my
> weight
> > training.  I may just do this triathlon in June and the Iron Girl
> > duathlon in September.  Training for a triathlon is alot of work
> and
> > it really does take alot out of a person.  I'm actually taking a
> day
> > off of work just to get caught up with some stuff around the
> house.
> > I am probably going back to bed first!
> > As soon as you get your bike, we have to plan a ride!  I hope you
> > have a GREAT day!
> >
> > Steve:  It's good to hear from you!  I'm sorry to hear you are
> > struggling with the SAD!  I know exactly how you feel.  I have
had
> > many bouts with that, for some reason it hasn't been too bad for
me
> > this year.  We've got some sunny days ahead so hopefully you will
> get
> > to feeling better soon.
> > We all have our moments of falling of the nutrition/workout
train.
> I
> > had almost a year off the train.  Sometimes it just seems
> > overwhelming.  It's good you know what you need to do to hop back
> > train again!  You'll do it too!
> > I hope we can all plan a bike ride soon!  Is the trail from
Hopkins
> > to Chaska a trail that you can ride a road bike on?  Or do you
need
> a
> > mountain bike?  I would like to try that ride but wasn't too sure
> if
> > you needed a special bike.  Take care, Stevo!
> >
> > Kerstin:  Congratulations on finishing your half marathon and in
> such
> > GREAT time!  Thank you for sharing your pictures!  I think you
look
> > wonderful in your dress!  VERY ELIGANT!
> > My swimming is coming along pretty good!  I might take a video
and
> e-
> > mail it to you and maybe you could look at it and give me some
> > special tips.  I appreciate your expertise and any tips you have
to
> > offer.
> > Are you still planning on doing the Iron Girl?  Are there any
spots
> > open on your team?  I am going to do that if I can find a team to
> > join.
> > Good luck on your new weight training!  Let us know how you
> progress!
> >
> > Ben: Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful pictures!  I
hope
> I
> > can travel somewhere like that someday!  It looks like you had a
> > GREAT time despite the big wave incident!  I continue to pray for
> > healing for you!  Stay strong!
> >
> > I hope that EVERYONE is having a GREAT week!  I hope we can all
get
> > together soon for a group event-bike ride, run or swim!
> >
> > ~Rebecca
> >
>

Hi Bonnie,

Actually I wanted to say Hey, BonBon. Does anyone call you that because if
you were a good friend I would have to call you BonBon? OK, maybe I've been
hanging out with my 5 year old too much!



I think there are parts of Lake Minnetonka that could be great to swim but
on busy boat weekends it would be a little harder to find. I do not have a
wetsuit, I usually just wait for the water to warm up but since I'm doing
the sprint this year I may not be able to wait that long. The water last
weekend was 44 degrees!!!



Jen









-----Original Message-----
From: bodyforlifeminnesota@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:bodyforlifeminnesota@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Bonnie Siegel
Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2008 2:46 PM
To: bodyforlifeminnesota@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Body For Life Minnesota] Hello!



Hi Jen!

Sorry to hear your bod is rebelling against the training- falling
apart! My feet and now my right knee are very angry at me and trying
to tell me I am 40 years old but my heart is saying I am about...31?

I hope you have success at the orth tomorrow. Let us know how it
goes.

I heard that Lake Minnetonka is a great place to practise the swims.
Do you have a wet suit?

bon

--- In bodyforlifeminnesot <mailto:bodyforlifeminnesota%40yahoogroups.com>
a@yahoogroups.com, "Jennifer Casselli-
Riemenschneider" <jenremo1@...> wrote:
>
> Hello Everyone,
>
> Sounds like everyone is really busy.me to but would love to see
everyone for
> a get together some time soon. Unfortunately May is out for me as
well as
> the first half of June. How about July of 2028? Just Kidding! I'm
out here
> by Lake Minnetonka so I was thinking maybe a Luce Line ride
followed by swim
> in the Lake. I can't believe I'm already trying to plan things for
> June.where did April go?
>
>
>
> Since I signed up to do the sprint Tri, my body seems to be falling
apart. I
> don't know what's going on but I'm going to see an orthopedic doc
of Fri. I
> hope he has SOMETHING to offer. I hate not having a resolution when
I go to
> the doc.
>
>
>
> Take care.have a great day,
>
> Jen
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: bodyforlifeminnesot <mailto:bodyforlifeminnesota%40yahoogroups.com>
a@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:bodyforlifeminnesot
<mailto:bodyforlifeminnesota%40yahoogroups.com> a@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf
Of
rebeccainep
> Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 1:16 PM
> To: bodyforlifeminnesot <mailto:bodyforlifeminnesota%40yahoogroups.com>
a@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Body For Life Minnesota] Hello!
>
>
>
> I have been having major problems trying to respond to everyone's e-
> mails. I first replied to everyone through my e-mail and ALL of my
> replies came back to me as undeliverable. It said something about
> using plain text only? I don't know what that means. Then I came to
> our yahoo website to reply and typed out EVERYTHING and as soon as
I
> hit preview, it all erased!!! I don't know why I'm having such
> problems but this is the last time I'm going to try and then I will
> take the hint that maybe it's just not supposed to happen.
>
> Bon: Glad to hear you're healing up! Thanks for checking in with
all
> of us! It seems that life gets so busy. It's hard to find the time
> to check in.
> My tri training has been going well. I have been making great
> progress on all events. I am under a 10-minute mile now and I'm
sure
> I will only continue to get better. On the swimming front, I am now
> rotary breathing on my left side too. I'm doing much better with my
> form. I am going to try to get out my bike very soon! Spin class is
> fun and I am improving with that as well but it would be nice to
ride
> outside.
> In the past 16-weeks I have lost 30lbs. and removed 38.5-inches so
I
> continue to make progress on the weight reduction. I miss my weight
> training. I may just do this triathlon in June and the Iron Girl
> duathlon in September. Training for a triathlon is alot of work and
> it really does take alot out of a person. I'm actually taking a day
> off of work just to get caught up with some stuff around the house.
> I am probably going back to bed first!
> As soon as you get your bike, we have to plan a ride! I hope you
> have a GREAT day!
>
> Steve: It's good to hear from you! I'm sorry to hear you are
> struggling with the SAD! I know exactly how you feel. I have had
> many bouts with that, for some reason it hasn't been too bad for me
> this year. We've got some sunny days ahead so hopefully you will
get
> to feeling better soon.
> We all have our moments of falling of the nutrition/workout train.
I
> had almost a year off the train. Sometimes it just seems
> overwhelming. It's good you know what you need to do to hop back
> train again! You'll do it too!
> I hope we can all plan a bike ride soon! Is the trail from Hopkins
> to Chaska a trail that you can ride a road bike on? Or do you need
a
> mountain bike? I would like to try that ride but wasn't too sure if
> you needed a special bike. Take care, Stevo!
>
> Kerstin: Congratulations on finishing your half marathon and in
such
> GREAT time! Thank you for sharing your pictures! I think you look
> wonderful in your dress! VERY ELIGANT!
> My swimming is coming along pretty good! I might take a video and e-
> mail it to you and maybe you could look at it and give me some
> special tips. I appreciate your expertise and any tips you have to
> offer.
> Are you still planning on doing the Iron Girl? Are there any spots
> open on your team? I am going to do that if I can find a team to
> join.
> Good luck on your new weight training! Let us know how you progress!
>
> Ben: Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful pictures! I hope
I
> can travel somewhere like that someday! It looks like you had a
> GREAT time despite the big wave incident! I continue to pray for
> healing for you! Stay strong!
>
> I hope that EVERYONE is having a GREAT week! I hope we can all get
> together soon for a group event-bike ride, run or swim!
>
> ~Rebecca
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>





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Hey Cindy! I hope you had a GREAT weekend.  Sorry I didn't call you
after my bike ride on Saturday.  It was a crazy busy weekend.  I had
a GREAT ride though.  I went up Bush Lake Road, as you know it has
been calling my name since I got my bike.  It was quite a challenge.
I ended up going up twice though-the first time was a little bit
tougher than the second time.  I thought my lungs were going to
explode by the time I got to the top.  My heart rate was 160 bpm the
first time and 155 bpm the second time.  It was awesome so much so I
contemplated going up a third time but I just had too much to do this
weekend so I'll have to go another day.  I did take a nasty spill on
my bike, while sitting at the stop light.  I was unclipped on my
right foot resting at the curb and I shifted my weight ever so
slightly and over I went.  Lots of blood and bruises on that fall.
It's ok though nothing serious.  It's definately a lot safer in spin
class, not as much fun though.  I ended up riding 16.45 miles it took
me about an hour and fifteen minutes.  I was supposed to do a two
hour ride but with the two hill climbs, I figured I got my workout in
for the day!

I hope your job search will reap some successful results this week!!

Take CARE!

~Rebecca

--- In bodyforlifeminnesota@yahoogroups.com, Cindy Streich
<cindysexcited2bfit@...> wrote:
>
> Hey, Everybody:
>
>   Sorry I haven't been responding to the e-mails the past couple of
weeks.  It's been kind of crazy with the job search, thinking about
maybe moving to Phoenix, Arizona and not being really clear on what
my next steps are in life and the busyness of it all!!  I have been
slacking on my workouts but I know I need to focus on my workouts and
make that one of my priorities!
>
>   It's great to read all of the posts on the MN BFL site.  I don't
have a lot of time right now for a long post but just wanted to
say "KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK EVERYBODY"!!
>
>   Take care & have a GREAT Weekend!  Happy Mother's Day to all the
MN BFL Group Mothers!!!
>
>   Cindy
>
>   P.S. Rebecca -- are you planning on going to spin class tomorrow?
>
>
> Bonnie Siegel <bonniesiegel2004@...> wrote:
>           Rebecca-
>
> Sorry to hear about the email issues. That can be so frustrating!
>
> So glad to hear about your continual improvements!! You are tearing
> this up!! Outstanding!! That is wonderful you can breath on both
> sides. I have not had any improvements on that front and frankly if
I
> turn my head at all to the right my ear immediately fills up with
an
> exorbiant amount of water.
>
> I understand regard the heavy training load. It is a killer!
> Here's to us both getting some much needed rest and recovery.
>
> bon
>
> --- In bodyforlifeminnesota@yahoogroups.com, "rebeccainep"
> <rebeccainep@> wrote:
> >
> > I have been having major problems trying to respond to everyone's
e-
> > mails. I first replied to everyone through my e-mail and ALL of
my
> > replies came back to me as undeliverable. It said something about
> > using plain text only? I don't know what that means. Then I came
> to
> > our yahoo website to reply and typed out EVERYTHING and as soon
as
> I
> > hit preview, it all erased!!! I don't know why I'm having such
> > problems but this is the last time I'm going to try and then I
will
> > take the hint that maybe it's just not supposed to happen.
> >
> > Bon: Glad to hear you're healing up! Thanks for checking in with
> all
> > of us! It seems that life gets so busy. It's hard to find the
time
> > to check in.
> > My tri training has been going well. I have been making great
> > progress on all events. I am under a 10-minute mile now and I'm
> sure
> > I will only continue to get better. On the swimming front, I am
now
> > rotary breathing on my left side too. I'm doing much better with
> my
> > form. I am going to try to get out my bike very soon! Spin class
> is
> > fun and I am improving with that as well but it would be nice to
> ride
> > outside.
> > In the past 16-weeks I have lost 30lbs. and removed 38.5-inches
so
> I
> > continue to make progress on the weight reduction. I miss my
> weight
> > training. I may just do this triathlon in June and the Iron Girl
> > duathlon in September. Training for a triathlon is alot of work
> and
> > it really does take alot out of a person. I'm actually taking a
> day
> > off of work just to get caught up with some stuff around the
> house.
> > I am probably going back to bed first!
> > As soon as you get your bike, we have to plan a ride! I hope you
> > have a GREAT day!
> >
> > Steve: It's good to hear from you! I'm sorry to hear you are
> > struggling with the SAD! I know exactly how you feel. I have had
> > many bouts with that, for some reason it hasn't been too bad for
me
> > this year. We've got some sunny days ahead so hopefully you will
> get
> > to feeling better soon.
> > We all have our moments of falling of the nutrition/workout
train.
> I
> > had almost a year off the train. Sometimes it just seems
> > overwhelming. It's good you know what you need to do to hop back
> > train again! You'll do it too!
> > I hope we can all plan a bike ride soon! Is the trail from
Hopkins
> > to Chaska a trail that you can ride a road bike on? Or do you
need
> a
> > mountain bike? I would like to try that ride but wasn't too sure
> if
> > you needed a special bike. Take care, Stevo!
> >
> > Kerstin: Congratulations on finishing your half marathon and in
> such
> > GREAT time! Thank you for sharing your pictures! I think you look
> > wonderful in your dress! VERY ELIGANT!
> > My swimming is coming along pretty good! I might take a video and
> e-
> > mail it to you and maybe you could look at it and give me some
> > special tips. I appreciate your expertise and any tips you have
to
> > offer.
> > Are you still planning on doing the Iron Girl? Are there any
spots
> > open on your team? I am going to do that if I can find a team to
> > join.
> > Good luck on your new weight training! Let us know how you
> progress!
> >
> > Ben: Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful pictures! I
hope
> I
> > can travel somewhere like that someday! It looks like you had a
> > GREAT time despite the big wave incident! I continue to pray for
> > healing for you! Stay strong!
> >
> > I hope that EVERYONE is having a GREAT week! I hope we can all
get
> > together soon for a group event-bike ride, run or swim!
> >
> > ~Rebecca
> >
>
>
>
>
>
>
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Try it now.
>
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>

The BFL site now has a short blurb and photo of the new BFL Champions
book due out on June 3rd. If you click on their link it will bring you
to Amazon where you can pre-order the book. Amazon also has the new
Strength for Life book by Shawn Phillips.

Hi Tanya!

Wishing you a wonderful day as you celebrate your life!

bon

Just make sure the Birthday cake is BFL approved (unless of course it's your
free day) !



To: bodyforlifeminnesota@yahoogroups.com
From: bonniesiegel2004@...
Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 19:42:42 +0000
Subject: [Body For Life Minnesota] Happy Birthday, Tanya!




















             Hi Tanya!



Wishing you a wonderful day as you celebrate your life!



bon
























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Tanya-

I hope you are having a FABULOUS Birthday and that you have a year
filled with many blessings and good feelings!

Love you!
Rebecca

Thank you all of the birthday wishes! My parents for got but my BFL 'family'
remembered!!!
Tanya




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Cindy,  I'm glad you were able to get some job search stuff
accomplished.  I just KNOW you are going to find the job of your
dreams!!

I've recovered from my fall, now if I could just the energy to get up
in the morning to workout.  I have not been able to get out of bed
the past couple of days.  This is my rest and recovery week so I'm
going to NOT beat myself up and rest and recover.

Tomorrow my plan is to take my bike over to Bush Lake Road and go up
the hill and down the hill, up the hill then down the hill!  I'm not
sure how many times yet but that's the plan.

Friday, I have to practice transitions.  Easy work-outs but I have to
do all three events so that I can practice transitioning.

Saturday, I was planning on going out to Excelsior to ride the course
and then run the course that is mapped out for my triathlon.  If you
would like to join me you sure are welcome to.  I want to try to be
out there by 8:30am so just let me know, if you want to go.  I have a
bike rack, I could come pick you up and we can drive out and have a
GREAT workout together.

Have a GREAT day!

~Rebecca

--- In bodyforlifeminnesota@yahoogroups.com, Cindy Streich
<cindysexcited2bfit@...> wrote:
>
> Hey, Rebecca ... No problem about not calling me.  I went for a
couple of walks over the weekend and went to Snap Fitness so I did
get some workouts in!  It worked well not going to the spin class on
Saturday because I worked on some job search stuff on Saturday and
Sunday.
>
>   Sorry to hear you fell on your bike -- bummer.  It sounds like
you had a great ride on your bike though so that's FUN!  Wow...it
sounds like a big hill you climbed on Bush Lake Road -- I didn't
realize there were a lot of hills in that area.
>
>   Thanks for all of your Support during the transitions ithat are
happening n my life!!
>
>   Take care & Have a Great week!
>
>   Hugs, Cindy
>
>
> rebeccainep <rebeccainep@...> wrote:
>           Hey Cindy! I hope you had a GREAT weekend. Sorry I didn't
call you
> after my bike ride on Saturday. It was a crazy busy weekend. I had
> a GREAT ride though. I went up Bush Lake Road, as you know it has
> been calling my name since I got my bike. It was quite a challenge.
> I ended up going up twice though-the first time was a little bit
> tougher than the second time. I thought my lungs were going to
> explode by the time I got to the top. My heart rate was 160 bpm the
> first time and 155 bpm the second time. It was awesome so much so I
> contemplated going up a third time but I just had too much to do
this
> weekend so I'll have to go another day. I did take a nasty spill on
> my bike, while sitting at the stop light. I was unclipped on my
> right foot resting at the curb and I shifted my weight ever so
> slightly and over I went. Lots of blood and bruises on that fall.
> It's ok though nothing serious. It's definately a lot safer in spin
> class, not as much fun though. I ended up riding 16.45 miles it
took
> me about an hour and fifteen minutes. I was supposed to do a two
> hour ride but with the two hill climbs, I figured I got my workout
in
> for the day!
>
> I hope your job search will reap some successful results this
week!!
>
> Take CARE!
>
> ~Rebecca
>
> --- In bodyforlifeminnesota@yahoogroups.com, Cindy Streich
> <cindysexcited2bfit@> wrote:
> >
> > Hey, Everybody:
> >
> > Sorry I haven't been responding to the e-mails the past couple of
> weeks. It's been kind of crazy with the job search, thinking about
> maybe moving to Phoenix, Arizona and not being really clear on what
> my next steps are in life and the busyness of it all!! I have been
> slacking on my workouts but I know I need to focus on my workouts
and
> make that one of my priorities!
> >
> > It's great to read all of the posts on the MN BFL site. I don't
> have a lot of time right now for a long post but just wanted to
> say "KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK EVERYBODY"!!
> >
> > Take care & have a GREAT Weekend! Happy Mother's Day to all the
> MN BFL Group Mothers!!!
> >
> > Cindy
> >
> > P.S. Rebecca -- are you planning on going to spin class tomorrow?
> >
> >
> > Bonnie Siegel <bonniesiegel2004@> wrote:
> > Rebecca-
> >
> > Sorry to hear about the email issues. That can be so frustrating!
> >
> > So glad to hear about your continual improvements!! You are
tearing
> > this up!! Outstanding!! That is wonderful you can breath on both
> > sides. I have not had any improvements on that front and frankly
if
> I
> > turn my head at all to the right my ear immediately fills up with
> an
> > exorbiant amount of water.
> >
> > I understand regard the heavy training load. It is a killer!
> > Here's to us both getting some much needed rest and recovery.
> >
> > bon
> >
> > --- In bodyforlifeminnesota@yahoogroups.com, "rebeccainep"
> > <rebeccainep@> wrote:
> > >
> > > I have been having major problems trying to respond to
everyone's
> e-
> > > mails. I first replied to everyone through my e-mail and ALL of
> my
> > > replies came back to me as undeliverable. It said something
about
> > > using plain text only? I don't know what that means. Then I
came
> > to
> > > our yahoo website to reply and typed out EVERYTHING and as soon
> as
> > I
> > > hit preview, it all erased!!! I don't know why I'm having such
> > > problems but this is the last time I'm going to try and then I
> will
> > > take the hint that maybe it's just not supposed to happen.
> > >
> > > Bon: Glad to hear you're healing up! Thanks for checking in
with
> > all
> > > of us! It seems that life gets so busy. It's hard to find the
> time
> > > to check in.
> > > My tri training has been going well. I have been making great
> > > progress on all events. I am under a 10-minute mile now and I'm
> > sure
> > > I will only continue to get better. On the swimming front, I am
> now
> > > rotary breathing on my left side too. I'm doing much better
with
> > my
> > > form. I am going to try to get out my bike very soon! Spin
class
> > is
> > > fun and I am improving with that as well but it would be nice
to
> > ride
> > > outside.
> > > In the past 16-weeks I have lost 30lbs. and removed 38.5-inches
> so
> > I
> > > continue to make progress on the weight reduction. I miss my
> > weight
> > > training. I may just do this triathlon in June and the Iron
Girl
> > > duathlon in September. Training for a triathlon is alot of work
> > and
> > > it really does take alot out of a person. I'm actually taking a
> > day
> > > off of work just to get caught up with some stuff around the
> > house.
> > > I am probably going back to bed first!
> > > As soon as you get your bike, we have to plan a ride! I hope
you
> > > have a GREAT day!
> > >
> > > Steve: It's good to hear from you! I'm sorry to hear you are
> > > struggling with the SAD! I know exactly how you feel. I have
had
> > > many bouts with that, for some reason it hasn't been too bad
for
> me
> > > this year. We've got some sunny days ahead so hopefully you
will
> > get
> > > to feeling better soon.
> > > We all have our moments of falling of the nutrition/workout
> train.
> > I
> > > had almost a year off the train. Sometimes it just seems
> > > overwhelming. It's good you know what you need to do to hop
back
> > > train again! You'll do it too!
> > > I hope we can all plan a bike ride soon! Is the trail from
> Hopkins
> > > to Chaska a trail that you can ride a road bike on? Or do you
> need
> > a
> > > mountain bike? I would like to try that ride but wasn't too
sure
> > if
> > > you needed a special bike. Take care, Stevo!
> > >
> > > Kerstin: Congratulations on finishing your half marathon and in
> > such
> > > GREAT time! Thank you for sharing your pictures! I think you
look
> > > wonderful in your dress! VERY ELIGANT!
> > > My swimming is coming along pretty good! I might take a video
and
> > e-
> > > mail it to you and maybe you could look at it and give me some
> > > special tips. I appreciate your expertise and any tips you have
> to
> > > offer.
> > > Are you still planning on doing the Iron Girl? Are there any
> spots
> > > open on your team? I am going to do that if I can find a team
to
> > > join.
> > > Good luck on your new weight training! Let us know how you
> > progress!
> > >
> > > Ben: Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful pictures! I
> hope
> > I
> > > can travel somewhere like that someday! It looks like you had a
> > > GREAT time despite the big wave incident! I continue to pray
for
> > > healing for you! Stay strong!
> > >
> > > I hope that EVERYONE is having a GREAT week! I hope we can all
> get
> > > together soon for a group event-bike ride, run or swim!
> > >
> > > ~Rebecca
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ---------------------------------
> > Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo!
Mobile.
> Try it now.
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

Rebecca,
I'd love to go biking on Saturday but I'm donating blood that morning and they
recommend no strenuous exercise the day of a donation. I'll drink a Myoplex in
your honor instead.
Steve



To: bodyforlifeminnesota@yahoogroups.com
From: rebeccainep@...
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 15:06:44 +0000
Subject: [Body For Life Minnesota] Re: Hello!




















             Cindy,  I'm glad you were able to get some job search stuff

accomplished.  I just KNOW you are going to find the job of your

dreams!!



I've recovered from my fall, now if I could just the energy to get up

in the morning to workout.  I have not been able to get out of bed

the past couple of days.  This is my rest and recovery week so I'm

going to NOT beat myself up and rest and recover.



Tomorrow my plan is to take my bike over to Bush Lake Road and go up

the hill and down the hill, up the hill then down the hill!  I'm not

sure how many times yet but that's the plan.



Friday, I have to practice transitions.  Easy work-outs but I have to

do all three events so that I can practice transitioning.



Saturday, I was planning on going out to Excelsior to ride the course

and then run the course that is mapped out for my triathlon.  If you

would like to join me you sure are welcome to.  I want to try to be

out there by 8:30am so just let me know, if you want to go.  I have a

bike rack, I could come pick you up and we can drive out and have a

GREAT workout together.



Have a GREAT day!



~Rebecca



--- In bodyforlifeminnesota@yahoogroups.com, Cindy Streich

<cindysexcited2bfit@...> wrote:

>

> Hey, Rebecca ... No problem about not calling me.  I went for a

couple of walks over the weekend and went to Snap Fitness so I did

get some workouts in!  It worked well not going to the spin class on

Saturday because I worked on some job search stuff on Saturday and

Sunday.

>

>   Sorry to hear you fell on your bike -- bummer.  It sounds like

you had a great ride on your bike though so that's FUN!  Wow...it

sounds like a big hill you climbed on Bush Lake Road -- I didn't

realize there were a lot of hills in that area.

>

>   Thanks for all of your Support during the transitions ithat are

happening n my life!!

>

>   Take care & Have a Great week!

>

>   Hugs, Cindy

>

>

> rebeccainep <rebeccainep@...> wrote:

>           Hey Cindy! I hope you had a GREAT weekend. Sorry I didn't

call you

> after my bike ride on Saturday. It was a crazy busy weekend. I had

> a GREAT ride though. I went up Bush Lake Road, as you know it has

> been calling my name since I got my bike. It was quite a challenge.

> I ended up going up twice though-the first time was a little bit

> tougher than the second time. I thought my lungs were going to

> explode by the time I got to the top. My heart rate was 160 bpm the

> first time and 155 bpm the second time. It was awesome so much so I

> contemplated going up a third time but I just had too much to do

this

> weekend so I'll have to go another day. I did take a nasty spill on

> my bike, while sitting at the stop light. I was unclipped on my

> right foot resting at the curb and I shifted my weight ever so

> slightly and over I went. Lots of blood and bruises on that fall.

> It's ok though nothing serious. It's definately a lot safer in spin

> class, not as much fun though. I ended up riding 16.45 miles it

took

> me about an hour and fifteen minutes. I was supposed to do a two

> hour ride but with the two hill climbs, I figured I got my workout

in

> for the day!

>

> I hope your job search will reap some successful results this

week!!

>

> Take CARE!

>

> ~Rebecca

>

> --- In bodyforlifeminnesota@yahoogroups.com, Cindy Streich

> <cindysexcited2bfit@> wrote:

> >

> > Hey, Everybody:

> >

> > Sorry I haven't been responding to the e-mails the past couple of

> weeks. It's been kind of crazy with the job search, thinking about

> maybe moving to Phoenix, Arizona and not being really clear on what

> my next steps are in life and the busyness of it all!! I have been

> slacking on my workouts but I know I need to focus on my workouts

and

> make that one of my priorities!

> >

> > It's great to read all of the posts on the MN BFL site. I don't

> have a lot of time right now for a long post but just wanted to

> say "KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK EVERYBODY"!!

> >

> > Take care & have a GREAT Weekend! Happy Mother's Day to all the

> MN BFL Group Mothers!!!

> >

> > Cindy

> >

> > P.S. Rebecca -- are you planning on going to spin class tomorrow?

> >

> >

> > Bonnie Siegel <bonniesiegel2004@> wrote:

> > Rebecca-

> >

> > Sorry to hear about the email issues. That can be so frustrating!

> >

> > So glad to hear about your continual improvements!! You are

tearing

> > this up!! Outstanding!! That is wonderful you can breath on both

> > sides. I have not had any improvements on that front and frankly

if

> I

> > turn my head at all to the right my ear immediately fills up with

> an

> > exorbiant amount of water.

> >

> > I understand regard the heavy training load. It is a killer!

> > Here's to us both getting some much needed rest and recovery.

> >

> > bon

> >

> > --- In bodyforlifeminnesota@yahoogroups.com, "rebeccainep"

> > <rebeccainep@> wrote:

> > >

> > > I have been having major problems trying to respond to

everyone's

> e-

> > > mails. I first replied to everyone through my e-mail and ALL of

> my

> > > replies came back to me as undeliverable. It said something

about

> > > using plain text only? I don't know what that means. Then I

came

> > to

> > > our yahoo website to reply and typed out EVERYTHING and as soon

> as

> > I

> > > hit preview, it all erased!!! I don't know why I'm having such

> > > problems but this is the last time I'm going to try and then I

> will

> > > take the hint that maybe it's just not supposed to happen.

> > >

> > > Bon: Glad to hear you're healing up! Thanks for checking in

with

> > all

> > > of us! It seems that life gets so busy. It's hard to find the

> time

> > > to check in.

> > > My tri training has been going well. I have been making great

> > > progress on all events. I am under a 10-minute mile now and I'm

> > sure

> > > I will only continue to get better. On the swimming front, I am

> now

> > > rotary breathing on my left side too. I'm doing much better

with

> > my

> > > form. I am going to try to get out my bike very soon! Spin

class

> > is

> > > fun and I am improving with that as well but it would be nice

to

> > ride

> > > outside.

> > > In the past 16-weeks I have lost 30lbs. and removed 38.5-inches

> so

> > I

> > > continue to make progress on the weight reduction. I miss my

> > weight

> > > training. I may just do this triathlon in June and the Iron

Girl

> > > duathlon in September. Training for a triathlon is alot of work

> > and

> > > it really does take alot out of a person. I'm actually taking a

> > day

> > > off of work just to get caught up with some stuff around the

> > house.

> > > I am probably going back to bed first!

> > > As soon as you get your bike, we have to plan a ride! I hope

you

> > > have a GREAT day!

> > >

> > > Steve: It's good to hear from you! I'm sorry to hear you are

> > > struggling with the SAD! I know exactly how you feel. I have

had

> > > many bouts with that, for some reason it hasn't been too bad

for

> me

> > > this year. We've got some sunny days ahead so hopefully you

will

> > get

> > > to feeling better soon.

> > > We all have our moments of falling of the nutrition/workout

> train.

> > I

> > > had almost a year off the train. Sometimes it just seems

> > > overwhelming. It's good you know what you need to do to hop

back

> > > train again! You'll do it too!

> > > I hope we can all plan a bike ride soon! Is the trail from

> Hopkins

> > > to Chaska a trail that you can ride a road bike on? Or do you

> need

> > a

> > > mountain bike? I would like to try that ride but wasn't too

sure

> > if

> > > you needed a special bike. Take care, Stevo!

> > >

> > > Kerstin: Congratulations on finishing your half marathon and in

> > such

> > > GREAT time! Thank you for sharing your pictures! I think you

look

> > > wonderful in your dress! VERY ELIGANT!

> > > My swimming is coming along pretty good! I might take a video

and

> > e-

> > > mail it to you and maybe you could look at it and give me some

> > > special tips. I appreciate your expertise and any tips you have

> to

> > > offer.

> > > Are you still planning on doing the Iron Girl? Are there any

> spots

> > > open on your team? I am going to do that if I can find a team

to

> > > join.

> > > Good luck on your new weight training! Let us know how you

> > progress!

> > >

> > > Ben: Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful pictures! I

> hope

> > I

> > > can travel somewhere like that someday! It looks like you had a

> > > GREAT time despite the big wave incident! I continue to pray

for

> > > healing for you! Stay strong!

> > >

> > > I hope that EVERYONE is having a GREAT week! I hope we can all

> get

> > > together soon for a group event-bike ride, run or swim!

> > >

> > > ~Rebecca

> > >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > ---------------------------------

> > Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo!

Mobile.

> Try it now.

> >

> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

> >

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

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