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Old 01-11-12, 11:47 AM  
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Join Date: Feb 2004
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Starting over never felt so great!

I have been a long-time lurker and part-time poster (and full-time vidiot!) and have not been here for a very long time. Eight months ago Friday (and funny enough, also on a Friday the 13th), I got the news that every woman fears she will hear in her lifetime. It feels like a life-time ago since that day. I finished chemo in November and had my final reconstruction surgery in December and now even have a bit of hair!

Today I officially re-launched my workout life! Woo! It was great to clear the dust off the TV and pop in a DVD! Hello Leslie!

Here is my plan: a 3 day rotation, no rest days needed:

Day 1 - a 30 minute Leslie plus an episode of Classical Stretch
Day 2 - a barre workout - any from my collection
Day 3 - an outdoor walk (or a long Leslie if the weather is bad)

In the spring, I will be ready to start running again and will start with my old friend, the couch-to-5K program. I also plan to "earn" seasons 7 and 8 of Classical Stretch working through the ones I already have.

I am so happy to get back to a part of my life that was always so important to me.

Happy Day!
Penelope
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Old 01-11-12, 11:54 AM  
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Welcome back! Congrats on making it through what I'm sure was a difficult time. You sound energized and excited
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Old 01-11-12, 11:57 AM  
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Oh, Penelope, congratulations on your recovery and [[hugs]] for all you've been through!!!
What an inspiration to those of us with health challenges that are nothing like yours, thank you & God bless!!!

Jeri
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Old 01-11-12, 11:58 AM  
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Doing the Happy Dance for you Penelope! Congratulations and welcome back!!!!!
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Old 01-11-12, 12:01 PM  
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Congrats to you!!
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Old 01-11-12, 12:08 PM  
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Congratulations!
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Old 01-11-12, 12:10 PM  
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Congrats, and best of luck with your rotation!
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Old 01-11-12, 12:12 PM  
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Every day is a gift, Penelope! ((hugs)) from a sister warrior.
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Old 01-11-12, 12:17 PM  
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Enjoy your fitness comeback! Your excitement is inspiring.
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Old 01-11-12, 12:18 PM  
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Thank you everyone so much! It is great to be back!
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