RAFL week 4 - Prairie Roots

AHA. Weighing ice cream, what a concept! You Are Doing So Wonderfully GREAT

"Prairie Roots" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

My current weight: 163.6 lbs Weight change since my last recorded weight: -1.4 lbs Total weight
change to date: -68.4 lbs

Alrighty then! I'm closing in on my next mini-goal of 70 lbs total loss. Sybil's still wondering
how any of this is happening, but she's feeling rather quiet today. I think exercise distracts
her. <G> This week, I did the unimaginable and exercised no less than SIX times. That's a personal
record. The variety of exercise kept things interesting: snow shoveling, BodyPump at the Y,
aerobics videos, and toning DVDs. I'm still loving my fitness ball.

I splurged and bought a carton of Skinny Cow ice cream last weekend, and then followed Joyce's
example of weighing my evening dessert portion. Portion control over ice cream using measuring
cups just ain't happening for me; but weighing my portions worked fine for me this week. So far so
good: I've still got more than half a carton in the freezer. Maybe I've found a way to have my ice
cream and eat it too.
--
Prairie Roots week 49: 232/163.6/WW goal 145 RAFL week 4: 167/163.6/154 next mini-goal: 162 (70
lbs total loss) started WW 22-Feb-2003 | 10% target: 1-May-2003 5'4" | 50 | F

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Prairie Roots said:

My current weight: 163.6 lbs Weight change since my last recorded weight: -1.4 lbs Total weight
change to date: -68.4 lbs

Alrighty then! I'm closing in on my next mini-goal of 70 lbs total loss. Sybil's still wondering
how any of this is happening, but she's feeling rather quiet today. I think exercise distracts
her. <G> This week, I did the unimaginable and exercised no less than SIX times. That's a personal
record. The variety of exercise kept things interesting: snow shoveling, BodyPump at the Y,
aerobics videos, and toning DVDs. I'm still loving my fitness ball.

I splurged and bought a carton of Skinny Cow ice cream last weekend, and then followed Joyce's
example of weighing my evening dessert portion. Portion control over ice cream using measuring
cups just ain't happening for me; but weighing my portions worked fine for me this week. So far so
good: I've still got more than half a carton in the freezer. Maybe I've found a way to have my ice
cream and eat it too.
--
Prairie Roots week 49: 232/163.6/WW goal 145 RAFL week 4: 167/163.6/154 next mini-goal: 162 (70
lbs total loss) started WW 22-Feb-2003 | 10% target: 1-May-2003 5'4" | 50 | F

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WooHoo!! Another 1.4 lbs!! That is great!! I am impressed that you exercised 6 times. I got an
exercise ball for my bday just cuz you loved yours so much. Now I just have to get the video that
you recommended!!

Connie

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Cheers,

Connie Walsh

241.5/205.5/155 RAFL 210.5/205.5/198.5

A very nice loss, indeed, Prairie Roots! Congratulations on that & on handling the ice
cream! Elaine K

Prairie Roots said:

My current weight: 163.6 lbs Weight change since my last recorded weight: -1.4 lbs Total weight
change to date: -68.4 lbs

Alrighty then! I'm closing in on my next mini-goal of 70 lbs total loss. Sybil's still wondering
how any of this is happening, but she's feeling rather quiet today. I think exercise distracts her.
<G> This week, I did the unimaginable and exercised no less than SIX times. That's a personal
record. The variety of exercise kept things interesting: snow shoveling, BodyPump at the Y,
aerobics videos, and toning DVDs. I'm still loving my fitness ball.

I splurged and bought a carton of Skinny Cow ice cream last weekend, and then followed Joyce's
example of weighing my evening dessert portion. Portion control over ice cream using measuring cups
just ain't happening for me; but weighing my portions worked fine for me this week. So far so good:
I've still got more than half a carton in the freezer. Maybe I've found a way to have my ice cream
and eat it too.
--
Prairie Roots week 49: 232/163.6/WW goal 145 RAFL week 4: 167/163.6/154 next mini-goal: 162 (70 lbs
total loss) started WW 22-Feb-2003 | 10% target: 1-May-2003 5'4" | 50 | F

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Congrats on another loss and closing in on that next mini-goal, Syb-Roots!

Just was talking about the carton of skinny cows to friends at breakfast (a dangerous meal out) and
mentioned I will not succumb since portion control is still a real issue when it comes to desserts
like ice cream. The individual sandwiches, yes, free rein scoops - no way.

Hiding from the 41F rains.

Prairie Roots said:

My current weight: 163.6 lbs Weight change since my last recorded weight: -1.4 lbs Total weight
change to date: -68.4 lbs

Alrighty then! I'm closing in on my next mini-goal of 70 lbs total loss. Sybil's still wondering
how any of this is happening, but she's feeling rather quiet today. I think exercise distracts her.
<G> This week, I did the unimaginable and exercised no less than SIX times. That's a personal
record. The variety of exercise kept things interesting: snow shoveling, BodyPump at the Y,
aerobics videos, and toning DVDs. I'm still loving my fitness ball.

I splurged and bought a carton of Skinny Cow ice cream last weekend, and then followed Joyce's
example of weighing my evening dessert portion. Portion control over ice cream using measuring cups
just ain't happening for me; but weighing my portions worked fine for me this week. So far so good:
I've still got more than half a carton in the freezer. Maybe I've found a way to have my ice cream
and eat it too.

Way to go, PR. Seems like you have nice and steady losses, which is great! And well done on the
exercise, 6 times is absolutely brilliant!
--
Nathalie from Belgium
134.1/101.4/minigoal 99.9 Goal 68 Kg
134.1/101.5/minigoal 220.3/Goal 150 pounds RAFL 105.3/101.4/96 Kg
134/1.102/212 lbs "Prairie Roots" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
"]news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

My current weight: 163.6 lbs Weight change since my last recorded weight: -1.4 lbs Total weight
change to date: -68.4 lbs

Alrighty then! I'm closing in on my next mini-goal of 70 lbs total loss. Sybil's still wondering
how any of this is happening, but she's feeling rather quiet today. I think exercise distracts
her. <G> This week, I did the unimaginable and exercised no less than SIX times. That's a personal
record. The variety of exercise kept things interesting: snow shoveling, BodyPump at the Y,
aerobics videos, and toning DVDs. I'm still loving my fitness ball.

I splurged and bought a carton of Skinny Cow ice cream last weekend, and then followed Joyce's
example of weighing my evening dessert portion. Portion control over ice cream using measuring
cups just ain't happening for me; but weighing my portions worked fine for me this week. So far so
good: I've still got more than half a carton in the freezer. Maybe I've found a way to have my ice
cream and eat it too.
--
Prairie Roots week 49: 232/163.6/WW goal 145 RAFL week 4: 167/163.6/154 next mini-goal: 162 (70
lbs total loss) started WW 22-Feb-2003 | 10% target: 1-May-2003 5'4" | 50 | F

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Good job this week. I know what you mean about weighing/measuring your ice cream. I find it easier
and much more safer to by the indiv portions of ice cream. I just can't see my self weighing it. Too
much tempation to take "a little bit more".

Say hi to Sybil for me. She sounds like a winner <g>.

"Prairie Roots" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

My current weight: 163.6 lbs Weight change since my last recorded weight: -1.4 lbs Total weight
change to date: -68.4 lbs

Alrighty then! I'm closing in on my next mini-goal of 70 lbs total loss. Sybil's still wondering
how any of this is happening, but she's feeling rather quiet today. I think exercise distracts
her. <G> This week, I did the unimaginable and exercised no less than SIX times. That's a personal
record. The variety of exercise kept things interesting: snow shoveling, BodyPump at the Y,
aerobics videos, and toning DVDs. I'm still loving my fitness ball.

I splurged and bought a carton of Skinny Cow ice cream last weekend, and then followed Joyce's
example of weighing my evening dessert portion. Portion control over ice cream using measuring
cups just ain't happening for me; but weighing my portions worked fine for me this week. So far so
good: I've still got more than half a carton in the freezer. Maybe I've found a way to have my ice
cream and eat it too.
--
Prairie Roots week 49: 232/163.6/WW goal 145 RAFL week 4: 167/163.6/154 next mini-goal: 162 (70
lbs total loss) started WW 22-Feb-2003 | 10% target: 1-May-2003 5'4" | 50 | F

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On Sat, 31 Jan 2004 11:43:31 -0600, Prairie Roots <[email hidden]>
wrote:

I have no clue what RAFL is, but I can see that what you're doing is working for you. You've come
such a long way! Sybil? You hear voices in your head too? LOL

Lynne

Quoted message said:

My current weight: 163.6 lbs Weight change since my last recorded weight: -1.4 lbs Total weight
change to date: -68.4 lbs

Alrighty then! I'm closing in on my next mini-goal of 70 lbs total loss. Sybil's still wondering
how any of this is happening, but she's feeling rather quiet today. I think exercise distracts her.
<G> This week, I did the unimaginable and exercised no less than SIX times. That's a personal
record. The variety of exercise kept things interesting: snow shoveling, BodyPump at the Y,
aerobics videos, and toning DVDs. I'm still loving my fitness ball.

I splurged and bought a carton of Skinny Cow ice cream last weekend, and then followed Joyce's
example of weighing my evening dessert portion. Portion control over ice cream using measuring cups
just ain't happening for me; but weighing my portions worked fine for me this week. So far so good:
I've still got more than half a carton in the freezer. Maybe I've found a way to have my ice cream
and eat it too.

On Sat, 31 Jan 2004 11:43:31 -0600, Prairie Roots <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

My current weight: 163.6 lbs Weight change since my last recorded weight: -1.4 lbs

Another good loss. You are doing well.

Quoted message said:

This week, I did the unimaginable and exercised no less than SIX times. That's a personal record.

Thats impressive. Do you find that exercise causes weight fluctuations? or is it still coming
off smoothly?

Quoted message said:

I'm still loving my fitness ball.

I've just started using mine. If they'd discoved them in medieval times they'd never have needed to
invent the rack 🙂

Well done

Ray
--
rmnsuk overall - 273/206/182

great loss and great nsvs also, good for you, Lee
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Quoted message said:

My current weight: 163.6 lbs Weight change since my last recorded weight: -1.4 lbs Total weight
change to date: -68.4 lbs

Alrighty then! I'm closing in on my next mini-goal of 70 lbs total loss. Sybil's still wondering
how any of this is happening, but she's feeling rather quiet today. I think exercise distracts
her. <G> This week, I did the unimaginable and exercised no less than SIX times. That's a personal
record. The variety of exercise kept things interesting: snow shoveling, BodyPump at the Y,
aerobics videos, and toning DVDs. I'm still loving my fitness ball.

I splurged and bought a carton of Skinny Cow ice cream last weekend, and then followed Joyce's
example of weighing my evening dessert portion. Portion control over ice cream using measuring
cups just ain't happening for me; but weighing my portions worked fine for me this week. So far so
good: I've still got more than half a carton in the freezer. Maybe I've found a way to have my ice
cream and eat it too.
--
Prairie Roots week 49: 232/163.6/WW goal 145 RAFL week 4: 167/163.6/154 next mini-goal: 162 (70
lbs total loss) started WW 22-Feb-2003 | 10% target: 1-May-2003 5'4" | 50 | F

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Yes, PR! Almost a whole pound and a half! I'm so happy for you! Congrats!

--

~Kristin O~
272/239.4/172

"Prairie Roots" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

My current weight: 163.6 lbs Weight change since my last recorded weight: -1.4 lbs Total weight
change to date: -68.4 lbs

Alrighty then! I'm closing in on my next mini-goal of 70 lbs total loss. Sybil's still wondering
how any of this is happening, but she's feeling rather quiet today. I think exercise distracts
her. <G> This week, I did the unimaginable and exercised no less than SIX times. That's a personal
record. The variety of exercise kept things interesting: snow shoveling, BodyPump at the Y,
aerobics videos, and toning DVDs. I'm still loving my fitness ball.

I splurged and bought a carton of Skinny Cow ice cream last weekend, and then followed Joyce's
example of weighing my evening dessert portion. Portion control over ice cream using measuring
cups just ain't happening for me; but weighing my portions worked fine for me this week. So far so
good: I've still got more than half a carton in the freezer. Maybe I've found a way to have my ice
cream and eat it too.
--
Prairie Roots week 49: 232/163.6/WW goal 145 RAFL week 4: 167/163.6/154 next mini-goal: 162 (70
lbs total loss) started WW 22-Feb-2003 | 10% target: 1-May-2003 5'4" | 50 | F

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Wow PR! You're are doing such a great job. Be proud!!

Brenda

"Prairie Roots" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

My current weight: 163.6 lbs Weight change since my last recorded weight: -1.4 lbs Total weight
change to date: -68.4 lbs

Alrighty then! I'm closing in on my next mini-goal of 70 lbs total loss. Sybil's still wondering
how any of this is happening, but she's feeling rather quiet today. I think exercise distracts
her. <G> This week, I did the unimaginable and exercised no less than SIX times. That's a personal
record. The variety of exercise kept things interesting: snow shoveling, BodyPump at the Y,
aerobics videos, and toning DVDs. I'm still loving my fitness ball.

I splurged and bought a carton of Skinny Cow ice cream last weekend, and then followed Joyce's
example of weighing my evening dessert portion. Portion control over ice cream using measuring
cups just ain't happening for me; but weighing my portions worked fine for me this week. So far so
good: I've still got more than half a carton in the freezer. Maybe I've found a way to have my ice
cream and eat it too.
--
Prairie Roots week 49: 232/163.6/WW goal 145 RAFL week 4: 167/163.6/154 next mini-goal: 162 (70
lbs total loss) started WW 22-Feb-2003 | 10% target: 1-May-2003 5'4" | 50 | F

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Thanks. I keep finding out that it doesn't matter what Sybil thinks or says. As long as I keep
working the program, the excess weight will continue to come off, despite her craziness. The
best news for me is that Sybil, even though she remains an ever-present voice, no longer
controls my life.

Yes, until Joyce said she ALWAYS weighs ice cream portions instead of using measuring cups, the idea
had never occurred to me. It was a revelation!

Prairie Roots

Lesanne said:

AHA. Weighing ice cream, what a concept! You Are Doing So Wonderfully GREAT

"Prairie Roots" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

My current weight: 163.6 lbs Weight change since my last recorded weight: -1.4 lbs Total weight
change to date: -68.4 lbs

Alrighty then! I'm closing in on my next mini-goal of 70 lbs total loss. Sybil's still wondering
how any of this is happening, but she's feeling rather quiet today. I think exercise distracts
her. <G> This week, I did the unimaginable and exercised no less than SIX times. That's a
personal record. The variety of exercise kept things interesting: snow shoveling, BodyPump at the
Y, aerobics videos, and toning DVDs. I'm still loving my fitness ball.

I splurged and bought a carton of Skinny Cow ice cream last weekend, and then followed Joyce's
example of weighing my evening dessert portion. Portion control over ice cream using measuring
cups just ain't happening for me; but weighing my portions worked fine for me this week. So far
so good: I've still got more than half a carton in the freezer. Maybe I've found a way to have my
ice cream and eat it too.
--
Prairie Roots week 49: 232/163.6/WW goal 145 RAFL week 4: 167/163.6/154 next mini-goal: 162 (70
lbs total loss) started WW 22-Feb-2003 | 10% target: 1-May-2003 5'4" | 50 | F

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Thanks Connie.

I hope you like your exercise ball as much as I enjoy mine. Even if I don't get an entire routine
in, or use an alternate program, just using the ball at the end of the day to flex and stretch my
back is so relaxing and invigorating at the same time.

Prairie Roots

Connie walshclan@nospam_primus.ca said:

Prairie Roots said:

My current weight: 163.6 lbs Weight change since my last recorded weight: -1.4 lbs Total weight
change to date: -68.4 lbs

Alrighty then! I'm closing in on my next mini-goal of 70 lbs total loss. Sybil's still wondering
how any of this is happening, but she's feeling rather quiet today. I think exercise distracts
her. <G> This week, I did the unimaginable and exercised no less than SIX times. That's a
personal record. The variety of exercise kept things interesting: snow shoveling, BodyPump at the
Y, aerobics videos, and toning DVDs. I'm still loving my fitness ball.

I splurged and bought a carton of Skinny Cow ice cream last weekend, and then followed Joyce's
example of weighing my evening dessert portion. Portion control over ice cream using measuring
cups just ain't happening for me; but weighing my portions worked fine for me this week. So far
so good: I've still got more than half a carton in the freezer. Maybe I've found a way to have my
ice cream and eat it too.
--
Prairie Roots week 49: 232/163.6/WW goal 145 RAFL week 4: 167/163.6/154 next mini-goal: 162 (70
lbs total loss) started WW 22-Feb-2003 | 10% target: 1-May-2003 5'4" | 50 | F

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WooHoo!! Another 1.4 lbs!! That is great!! I am impressed that you exercised 6 times. I got an
exercise ball for my bday just cuz you loved yours so much. Now I just have to get the video that
you recommended!!

Connie

Thanks Elaine. We'll see how well I do measuring ice cream over the weekend and a blizzard.

Elaine Kirkham said:

A very nice loss, indeed, Prairie Roots! Congratulations on that & on handling the ice
cream! Elaine K

Prairie Roots said:

My current weight: 163.6 lbs Weight change since my last recorded weight: -1.4 lbs Total weight
change to date: -68.4 lbs

Alrighty then! I'm closing in on my next mini-goal of 70 lbs total loss. Sybil's still wondering
how any of this is happening, but she's feeling rather quiet today. I think exercise distracts
her. <G> This week, I did the unimaginable and exercised no less than SIX times. That's a personal
record. The variety of exercise kept things interesting: snow shoveling, BodyPump at the Y,
aerobics videos, and toning DVDs. I'm still loving my fitness ball.

I splurged and bought a carton of Skinny Cow ice cream last weekend, and then followed Joyce's
example of weighing my evening dessert portion. Portion control over ice cream using measuring
cups just ain't happening for me; but weighing my portions worked fine for me this week. So far so
good: I've still got more than half a carton in the freezer. Maybe I've found a way to have my ice
cream and eat it too.
--
Prairie Roots week 49: 232/163.6/WW goal 145 RAFL week 4: 167/163.6/154 next mini-goal: 162 (70
lbs total loss) started WW 22-Feb-2003 | 10% target: 1-May-2003 5'4" | 50 | F

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Prairie Roots
232/163.6/WW goal 145 joined WW Online 22-Feb-2003

I hear ya! Except it doesn't seem to matter with me: sandwiches or cartons, portion control with ice
cream is equally challenging for me. The only difference is that the sandwiches are easier to count.

During the week I'm able to stick with weighing a single serving portion. I'm challenged on the
weekends to do the same, but again, sandwiches or carton don't much matter at that point. The key
for me is to write everything down and monitor my use of flex points.

Fred said:

Congrats on another loss and closing in on that next mini-goal, Syb-Roots!

Just was talking about the carton of skinny cows to friends at breakfast (a dangerous meal out) and
mentioned I will not succumb since portion control is still a real issue when it comes to desserts
like ice cream. The individual sandwiches, yes, free rein scoops - no way.

Hiding from the 41F rains.

Prairie Roots said:

My current weight: 163.6 lbs Weight change since my last recorded weight: -1.4 lbs Total weight
change to date: -68.4 lbs

Alrighty then! I'm closing in on my next mini-goal of 70 lbs total loss. Sybil's still wondering
how any of this is happening, but she's feeling rather quiet today. I think exercise distracts
her. <G> This week, I did the unimaginable and exercised no less than SIX times. That's a personal
record. The variety of exercise kept things interesting: snow shoveling, BodyPump at the Y,
aerobics videos, and toning DVDs. I'm still loving my fitness ball.

I splurged and bought a carton of Skinny Cow ice cream last weekend, and then followed Joyce's
example of weighing my evening dessert portion. Portion control over ice cream using measuring
cups just ain't happening for me; but weighing my portions worked fine for me this week. So far so
good: I've still got more than half a carton in the freezer. Maybe I've found a way to have my ice
cream and eat it too.

Prairie Roots
232/163.6/WW goal 145 joined WW Online 22-Feb-2003

Shh! I don't want to waken her. LOL

Laura said:

Say hi to Sybil for me. She sounds like a winner

Prairie Roots
232/163.6/WW goal 145 joined WW Online 22-Feb-2003

Thanks Nathalie. I like nice and steady.

For me, exercising 6 times in one week is nothing short of miraculous! My goal is 5 times; I'm
satisfied with 4 times.

Nathalie W said:

Way to go, PR. Seems like you have nice and steady losses, which is great! And well done on the
exercise, 6 times is absolutely brilliant!

Prairie Roots
232/163.6/WW goal 145 joined WW Online 22-Feb-2003

On Sun, 01 Feb 2004 08:52:08 -0500, Lynne <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

On Sat, 31 Jan 2004 11:43:31 -0600, Prairie Roots <[email hidden]> wrote:

I have no clue what RAFL is, but I can see that what you're doing is working for you. You've come
such a long way! Sybil? You hear voices in your head too? LOL

RAFL (Resolutions Are For Losers) is this newsgroup's current weight loss challenge, which is hosted
by Amberle3. Here's the link to find out what the fuss is about and to sign up yourself if you're
interested. angelfire.comrafl.htmOpen ↗

Yes, Sybil and I have been fighting for control ever since I started WW. She sounds like she's about
14 y.o.: always negative, always whining or complaining or taunting or pouting, with far too much
energy, too little compassion, and no sense of reason.

How about your voices? <G>

Quoted message said:

Lynne

Quoted message said:

My current weight: 163.6 lbs Weight change since my last recorded weight: -1.4 lbs Total weight
change to date: -68.4 lbs

Alrighty then! I'm closing in on my next mini-goal of 70 lbs total loss. Sybil's still wondering
how any of this is happening, but she's feeling rather quiet today. I think exercise distracts
her. <G> This week, I did the unimaginable and exercised no less than SIX times. That's a personal
record. The variety of exercise kept things interesting: snow shoveling, BodyPump at the Y,
aerobics videos, and toning DVDs. I'm still loving my fitness ball.

I splurged and bought a carton of Skinny Cow ice cream last weekend, and then followed Joyce's
example of weighing my evening dessert portion. Portion control over ice cream using measuring
cups just ain't happening for me; but weighing my portions worked fine for me this week. So far so
good: I've still got more than half a carton in the freezer. Maybe I've found a way to have my ice
cream and eat it too.

Prairie Roots
232/163.6/WW goal 145 joined WW Online 22-Feb-2003

ray miller said:

Prairie Roots said:

My current weight: 163.6 lbs Weight change since my last recorded weight: -1.4 lbs

Another good loss. You are doing well.

Quoted message said:

This week, I did the unimaginable and exercised no less than SIX times. That's a personal record.

Thats impressive. Do you find that exercise causes weight fluctuations? or is it still coming off
smoothly?

It's hard to say exactly, although if my muscles are sore in the morning after working out the
evening before, I know the scale will show higher. I usually don't exercise on Friday evenings for
that reason: I give my body a chance to cool down before weigh-in. My metabolism, though, is a
little on the sluggish side, so I'm also aware that exercise will keep me steadily losing.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

I'm still loving my fitness ball.

I've just started using mine. If they'd discoved them in medieval times they'd never have needed to
invent the rack 🙂

The ball hurts so good? If discovered in medieval times, perhaps the authorities would've mistaken
the groans of pleasure from the ball for the groans of agony from the rack?

Quoted message said:

Well done

Ray

Prairie Roots
232/163.6/WW goal 145 joined WW Online 22-Feb-2003