Diet/Exercise/Health/Wellness Support Thread

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<p>iDad, was it slippery at all up there today? I think we’re finally supposed to be getting some rain here tomorrow. It’s still early enough in the season I haven’t needed to rake leaves yet, so I’m surprised it was already past prime where you were hiking. Same temp, 51, when I went out running this morning.</p>

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<p>I think peak foliage in the White Mountains was probably last week. It’s cold there. Snowed last night. Still pretty nice:</p>

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<p>It was pretty wet. Rock was wet and slippery in places, but nothing very treacherous. The open rock all faces south. I wouldn’t want to do this hike with a layer of ice, though.</p>

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<p>The foliage in the Southern part of the state is sweeping through so it’s getting prettier by the day. Of course I received an email for a frost warning for tomorrow night.</p>

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<p>idad, those photos were postcard pretty! Well, most of them were. :p</p>

<p>I am jealous of your hilly hikes. It’s pretty flat out here in Cincinnati, except for one park which has a gorge left by glacial meltoff an eon ago.</p>

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<p>Thanks for posting the pics. Pretty. Hiker looks content. :)</p>

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<p>Love the pictures. Good hiking!</p>

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<p>idad, what model is that jacket? I want one in that orange! ;)</p>

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<p>The pictures remind me of driving through NH (north-south) in the past. You feel like there are a bunch of ice cream cones out there that you’re driving through.</p>

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<p>I know I’m not supposed to use the word, but… awesome pictures, idad! The hiker looks great - are those some of your TJMaxx steals? I recognize the hat :)</p>

<p>Ran on the dreadmill so I would not miss the vice-presidential debate. The dudes did better than I expected, and I did OK, too (3,7 miles, 30 min).</p>

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<p>hops:</p>

<p>It’s a UA Men’s Transit 1/4 Zip. </p>

<p>[Under</a> Armour Running Mens Transit II 1/4 Zip Top @ Barrington Sports](<a href=“http://edu.barringtonsports.com/products/under_armour_running_mens_transit_ii_1_4_zip_top_2011/13350/print]Under”>http://edu.barringtonsports.com/products/under_armour_running_mens_transit_ii_1_4_zip_top_2011/13350/print)</p>

<p>It’s actually a lightweight breathable shirt. I think it’s from their running line. It’s one of their LOOSE fit styles, it’s big and baggy, which is actually OK to wear as a top layer, even over a fleece.</p>

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<p>These two mountains, Welch and Dickey, are prominently visible and recognizable driving north on I-93 approaching the Campton/Waterville Valley exit. This is billed as New Hampshire’s top family hike and it is really terrific. Very nice trail. Lots of incredible trail work (stone staircases in places), I think dating back to the Waterville Valley Athletic Association in the 1930s. It’s got a little bit of everything, including a little rock scrambling, but nothing too hairy.</p>

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<p>The orange 1/4 zip was a TJ Maxx special, although not a big steal at $24. I like having some super-high visibility options and I knew this would be very handy as a layer for hiking. I can’t say enough good things about the two Brooks mesh caps. I’ve dropped ‘em in mud puddles and they keep washing up perfectly. I throw them in with just about every load in the washer. I had this one today cinched down super tight on my head because it was really windy up on the mountain. Didn’t need it for the sun today, but it was just a little something to keep my noggin’ warm. I have a fleece beanie, too, but it really wasn’t cold enough for that.</p>

<p>I’ve also got a GoreTex ball cap in my backpack for rain.</p>

<p>Lots of people hiking today. A popular style (for men and women) was shorts over tights (with hiking boots). I could go that route with my new power stretch pants, but I just don’t think that’s my look. I saw too people hiking in shorts. It was a bit nippy for that.</p>

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<p>I have one of those hats - a full price buy at REI, followed by a buyer’s remorse which dissipated as soon as I wore it for the first time. I agree - it is a brilliantly made hat! I second that it washes well.</p>

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<p>Great photo. I especially like #2 with the low red bushes. Down here, we only have a handful of trees that have turned. At least all the ones I can see looking out my living room windows are still solidly green and hanging on to every leaf!</p>

<p>All I did was a 2.5 mile walk and a few sets of kettleball swings. But I did post a new low weightwise today.</p>

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<p>Congrats mathmom!!! :)</p>

<p>Loved the hiking pics idad! I will try to post some from Muir Woods. Walked for 2.5 hours yesterday. Felt great at the time but my knees were a little stiff last night. Weight loss is going a little slow but at least my hair isn’t falling out this time! :)</p>

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<p>Great Job!!! is that a monthly low or the 52 week low? :slight_smile: </p>

<p>My personal experiences is that “set a relatively short term goal using a life event” to avoid yo yo</p>

<p>For example, we had a work place “weight loss” program - 3 months with a weekly weight in. It was very easy to focus and execute. Right after that program ended, my weight was going up because the lack of a goal.</p>

<p>Now that we booked a group vacation including some younger couples from work, I have my short term goal again. By Christmas time on the beach, I want to have some muscle definitions. This would require both body fat reduction and lean muscle build up. </p>

<p>There are about two months to go, I can’t wait to take my shirt off on the beach, one way or the other. :)</p>

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<p>Hey, when did this thread turn into a fashion and photo discussion? </p>

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<p>Nice stretches and weights workout here this morning. I have the brochure on my desk for a fun 5K I want to do next summer. That’s a little ways off though. :wink: For the more immediate future, I’m thinking probably a turkey trot.</p>

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<p>Once you lose the weight, it is very nice to be able to show it off.</p>

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<p>Fashion and function go hand in hand when it comes to fitness clothing. When manufacturers come out with an improved version of technical cloth etc. they surely don’t make grampa styles out of it! ;)</p>

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<p>It’s the lowest I’ve weighed in the last 12 years or so. I’ve been within a pound of this weight since the beginning of August. 15 more pounds and I’ll weigh what I weighed when I was married. :)</p>