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Old 05-25-19, 10:12 PM  
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Just checking in to say hello... kinda long.

Good evening ladies. I've been away for a while now and thought I'd stop in and see how everyone is doing. Life has been beyond belief this year.

My husband had his right knee fully replaced Feb 25th. His left knee May 6th. 10 weeks apart!! It's been challenging, yet so good for him. During that time my mom's Alzheimer's took another major change and we started looking for help about 9 weeks ago. We found a safe and reputable memory care home for her 2 weeks ago and moved her in this past Thurs. I am an emotional train wreck to say the least.

The same day we moved my mom I also had my annual check up. I was surprised my blood pressure was quite good considering ... 118/70. All my blood work is excellent. The only part of my body that took a big hit was my weight. I've gained 20 of the 35 back that I lost within the last 2 yrs. My workouts don't even exist at this point. But I plan to start back soon.

With moving mom, it actually frees up 2 full rooms and my wonderful husband is helping me turn one of them into a dedicated workout space for just me!! I'm very excited to get moving again. My Rebounder calls to me and I have yet to try the 3x3 Fit system.

How is everyone else doing? I miss being here. Hopefully I can start coming back on a regular basis now that I have help with mom and my husband is more independent again.
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Old 05-25-19, 10:27 PM  
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Good to see you back - hang in there and give yourself some grace (no, give yourself lots of grace).

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Old 05-26-19, 04:37 AM  
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TIna, glad you are back. hope everything works out with your mom.
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Old 05-26-19, 06:57 AM  
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Hi Tina, welcome back
I think you did amazing to have good blood work and have just gained some weight back. It is hard and complex to take care of a loved one with AD. Not to mention helping your husband mend. Wow.
Make yourself a great workout room and have some fun! You'll trim down.
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Old 05-26-19, 07:25 AM  
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Thanks everyone, I already feel the tension leaving my body. I think creating a space for just me will give me the motivation I lost during the last 5 months. A space I've never really had.

I really want to pull out my 3x3 Fit system and give a thorough effort. But whatever I do, it's needs to be therapeutic and kind to this body.
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Old 05-26-19, 08:26 AM  
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It's good to hear from you, Tina! You've had a challenging few months, but a dedicated space for you will be lovely. Be kind to yourself and enjoy your new workout space!
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Old 05-26-19, 08:37 AM  
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Hi Tina,

Sorry for all the life challenges you’ve been facing. Congratulations on your excellent bloodwork and on your future dedicated workout space. It’s nice to see you posting.
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Old 05-26-19, 10:10 AM  
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Hi Tina,
I always enjoy your updates. It sounds like you have had many challenges over the past few months with your Mom and husband.

Congrats on the new workout space! What a gift. I look forward to hearing about you crushing 3x3.
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Old 05-26-19, 12:41 PM  
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Hi Tina! (((hugs)))
You've been through a lot, and so sorry about your mom, but you're making your way through to the other side. Glad your health markers are good!! The weight will come off again.

Looking forward to seeing you around more!
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Old 05-26-19, 03:56 PM  
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Hi Tina - it's good to see you here again! You really have had some challenges in your life. That's so cool that you'll now have your very own dedicated workout room and can get back on the workout wagon. Keep us updated on your progress!
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