Saturday is done too!

Tiff worked hard for half the day and I did not. I packed and said good byes. I played dice and rested. This evening we also went to the club on property for a little farewell. No big party as we still have to weigh in and measure tomorrow. Tomorrow we will be home!!

See you soon.

The big winners!!

After a great day for tiff and I both I talked her into bingo since she is so lucky. Then we both won a game. Gona use our big winnings to help buy the cookbooks.

I did pool and skipped disco dancing. Tiff like it so well she did two sessions of it. Everybody at dinner was talking about her great dance moves. I took credit for teaching her all she knows!!

Talked to the boys on the iPad today. So nice to see them.

Half a day tomorrow then graduation. Sunday we head home. I can see the light.

Richie Sambora.

Guess he was with Bon Jovi? Shows what I know about rock stars.

Only one more full day.

What a day. Hiked the beach and saw a woman fall all the way down the cliff. Scared me to death. We think she was ok. Not sure but it is way too long a story for the blog. Reinforced for me stay on the trail with the guides. Not something I'll forget soon. Got motion sick in the ball class. Spent more time in the pool instead. Once again I may not be thin but I am tan.

Tiff is doing well and still eating the food. She cleans that plate every meal.

I also saw a rock star on the trail today but can't remember his name. I'll have to ask tiff and let you know. He was married to Heather Locklear??

Friday here we come.

Wednesday night and all is well.

Almost bedtime and tiff and I are both good. Much better day. She saw the dr tonight too. We are both like new! Ok well we are much better. Work through the pain really works here. Our room smells like Ben gay! More tomorrow. Good night.

Down she goes!

One of my biggest fears happened today. I know you will be shocked to hear I fell! It is actually amazing that I made it 17 days before I fell. It was one of my best hikes yet and going downhill I slipped and fell backwards. Another reason to love your camelbak is that it cushioned my fall a little bit. Amazing it did not break it. I came back to do 3 other classes being careful but decided to skip the last one. I have an appointment with the chiropractor at 6:30. Tiff has had a tough day too. They put her in a real advanced hiking group and they kicked her butt. Then her knee hurt later and she got a little shaky and weak. Think she will be ok. She ate a quick snack and went to the last class of the day. I think she is getting the one class at a time attitude that you have to have here.

Everyone stay home and stay away from the storms. Weather is great here. More tomorrow.

Monday week 3

Today was a good day. I knew tiff would do well. She is liking the food so far and kicking butt in class. Must be the 20 years younger and several pounds thinner. Or I guess it could have been the roller derby training? Anyway for a first week person she is doing well. So nice to have her here.

I am feeling stronger again this week. I should have stayed 8 or 10 weeks but my $$$ is gone and I am too home sick. Guess I'll just have to keep it up at home. I'll be looking for walking partners soon.

Planning to watch the final show of biggest loser tomorrow. If you watch it look for our favorite trainer Sam. He will be there. Wish we could go to the show!

Good night once again. 6 days and I'll be home.

Tiff is here. Yea

Sunday is a day of rest and relaxation. I had a great day. My friend came to visit and took me for a trip to a local nursery then to get tiff when she got in and then to a movie. So good to have tiff here. She even liked dinner. Off to a good start. Monday here we come.

Two weeks down

It was a long and busy day here and sounds like it was in Kansas too. For some reason the site was not working earlier. It's late but I can't sleep so I'm trying again.

Once again a week is gone and people are leaving. That means new faces tomorrow and one will be tiff. Can't wait

Jay and family are suffering the death of their dog Tyson. I feel so sad for them. Wish i was there. Another reminder how fragile life is.

Need to try sleeping so guess I'll sign off. More tomorrow.

Things I've learned or relearned in two weeks

Sports bras are better than regular bras. I may never go back.

Money does not make you happy. Some people have way to much here and are not happy.

Most of any challenge is in your head.

Time by yourself is to be cherished. It does not need to be lonely.

TV is not real. Neither are movies.

People are nice from all over the country

Some pain feels almost good at times.

I love my family.

It's Friday.

People here love love love Friday. Me too. I am a little concerned for Tiffany because she is having trouble with a foot. Hope she is ok and still up to joining me.

The hike today was paramount and lots of movies were made here. Can't wait to tell The boys I walked on the track where herbie the love bug was filmed. Headed to lunch. More later.

Seeing stars

Forgot to mention part of our group saw Owen Wilson hiking today. Said he was unfriendly and would not let them take pictures. Guess he just wanted to hike.

Thursday night

Dinner over and in my room in bed by 6:45. Another good day. Just beginning to get to know the one week people and already they are talking about saturday being their end. I feel very blessed to have been here almost two weeks and no injuries! Other than the bee sting!!!

Really do appreciate the notes of encouragement. It's like mail from home when you are at summer camp. Keep them coming. Good night.

Good Thursday hike

I have come to the conclusion that I love hiking. I just don't like hills. Such beautiful trails here and I love the alone time I often get out there. I am truly becoming one with nature. Just flat nature please!

Down hill from here.

I have crossed that point of half way. Tiff will be here in just over 3 days. I see the light at the end of the tunnel. Today finished much stronger than it started. Glad to be headed to bed. Hoping to hike tomorrow.

Bee alert

Got stung by a bee in the pool. Ouch. Red ear.

Wed afternoon.

Things are better and brighter. Worked out extra in the gym then did circuit class and lunch. It is hump day for the week. Weather is to be sunny next few days. Yea. Tonight is target shopping. Doesn't take much to make my day. PS ate beet soup today. Amazing what I've eaten here.

Wed morning low.

Once again I got up to cold and rain. Also ear ache and scratchy throat. No hike for me today. Going to the gym to try learning the equipment better. I so need a pick me up. Not sure what. Maybe I'll go sing in the gym. Later.

Tuesday week two

Woke to rain this morning. Caused fear in my heart about hiking. About half the campus did not go. I did. Glad I did. Rain quit and it wasn't too bad. Walking was like having weights on my feet. Rest of day was tough. I barely made it through the classes today but I did. Another day down. After tomorrow I'll be 8 hikes down and 7 to go. Yea.

Very tired tonight. Sleep please be good to me!! More tomorrow. Night.

Monday week two

Walked on treadmill at incline number 12 today. Slept through a class this afternoon (oops)
Had an awesome burrito for dinner. The pool was freezing today. Extra time for a long shower tonight. They moved me up a level in hiking groups. No one moved in next-door so I have no cabin mate. Really like the quiet time. Predicting rain tomorrow. Sure hope not.

More tomorrow.

New faces

Today a lot of new people arrived They look scared like I did last week. At dinner we will all introduce ourselves and share thoughts. Still can't believe I am an old timer. Not sure what I'll say. I think maybe something simple like 'Keep moving forward'. That helped me a lot last week.

Talked to all the boys and Tiff today. First time I cried. Not much just a little. It was so good to see them on the FaceTime from our iPads. Glad we got them.

No one has moved into the other end of my cabin yet?? Maybe I won't have to share a bathroom. Might be nice. Maybe they are a late check in. We shall see.

Need to charge my iPad. Too much angry birds today. Was nice to have the time to goof off.

More later.

Dice today

Found two ladies to play dice. Yea.

Sorry no pictures

I just got this iPad and have not figured out all the tricks yet. Could not get pictures up on the blog. I'll try to get them to Facebook.

Graduation was fun and sad. Now I am a long timer. Wow! They did a video of everybody from stuff all week. We were laughing our heads off. People dressed in real cloths and make up and did their hair.

Got laundry to do so better get a move on. I miss everyone!!

Officially one week down...

It is Saturday and it's official. I survived one week. My 21 day adventure is now down to 14. I am so so happy to be able to say that. I took several pics of the place so I'll try to attach them. Graduation tonight for those who are leaving. Should be fun. There is to be a video of the week. Great!!! Sure I looked awesome (not)

Talked to Tiffany this morning and can't wait for her to get here. Should make the last week easier. I would love for Dave to come too. Not sure how to talk him into it. Maybe later.

Will try working on the pics. More later

P S thanks so much for the notes of support. It helps with homesickness and is so encouraging.
Keep them notes coming.

Almost one week down...

It is Friday night and tomorrow is only a partial day. I almost feel home free. Ok not really, but I do get a bit of a break. Sunday is totally free time.

In case you didn't notice, the blog site has been down and lost data. If I could remember what I said I'd retype it but I don't. Sorry. News highlights. I am really tan. I am not trying but the sunscreen wears off in the pool from the water and on the hikes from sweat. A littler worried I'm getting too much.

Lots of people are leaving tomorrow. Already sad to see others go. Many only do one week but some have been here many weeks and even months. Amazing. Had a delightful dinner with two sisters from back east. Wish I'd known them longer. Funny & interesting just like my two sisters.

100 lbs is what I feel like I've lost but I'm sure it is less. LOL. We can weigh on Sunday and I probaly will. There really is not a big focus on weight. It is eating healthy and exercise. Lots of it.

Have I said how good the food is. I am very happy with it and not hungry. Ever been too tired to eat?? That is part of how it works here. I want to take the chef home with me. I've had two cooking classes that were great. May have to buy the cookbooks since I can't have the chef.

My eyes are tired so I'll sign off for tonight. Hope to send pictures this weekend. Later.

Not sure where data went???

Looks like a couple of days disappeared not sure where they went. Last night I was feeling good and had time to write then the site was down. Need to get to lunch. Today was beach hike and it was awesome. 5 days in a row I've hiked 5 miles. Miracles do happen. More tonight.

Sorry I missed Wednesday

All I can say is a run to target and a flat tire kept me out late. 9:00. That ia late here. I was so tired I could not focus. It was good to see real people at target. Everyone here is no makeup, sweaty and dirty. Real people looked good. More tonight I hope.

Day 3

Ok here is the deal. Just assume that everyday I hike first thing then have 2 pool classes and 3 gym workouts plus 3 education sessions everyday. Cuz I do just in different order and different trainers each day. So from now on I'll try to just tell you the fun sad or unusual stuff

For today it was meeting a family here together. Mother father and son. They were on the doctors show and were sent here as part of their involvement with the show. Very nice and very interesting.

More tomorrow. I'm pooped. Thanks for the nice notes. They do help.

Day 2

Wow what a day. Started with 5 mile hike. Weather was cool. View on trail amazing the hills terrible but I made it. Then 45 min killer workout in the pool. Then lunch and 3 more exercise classes and two nutrition classes. Oh yea and dinner in there too. No blisters yet. Yea!! Lost my jacket, locked myself out of my room and fell just stepping on the treadmill! Met lots and lots of great people and drank about 140 oz of water. I feel blessed to be here. Tomorrow I move forward again!! 20 days to go.

I'm finally here

What a great Mothers day! My wonderful sisters took me to the airport. My flight was upgraded to 1st class. I met the personal assistant to an actor on the plane. How interesting!! My kids sent me great notes today and I am finally in Malibu. I forgot I also had lunch with a high school friend who lives in LA. The resort is amazing. The staff and other guests are super and dinner was great. Tomorrow the hard work starts. I'll be back with a report tomorrow if I can still move. Wellness here I come.

Welcome followers to the blog.

I'm excited to see people signing on. Only 2 days. Starting to pack. They say don't pack for fashion (good deal) bought several exercise outfits. Even a camel bak. Had not even heard of one before. Great way to get water while hiking. Should be doing a lot of that.

Trying the new ipad2

Now I have my iPad and I can begin to use it, I thought I'd try it on the blog!
Only 6 days.....