This is how I #PROOFed

by LCCotter on June 18, 2012

Well, the weekend is over. Oh goodness. Can’t we have another day? I need it, bad! You see, this weekend might have been all about Father’s day but it was also all about moving. Fortunately, my dad is the best and helped us move. I like to think it was my gift to him. A “my dad to the rescue” moment. Right? haha. Don’t worry, we did feed him steak on Sunday! Winking smile

Anyway, back to the weekend of moving, and moving, and yes still moving. Moving up and down stairs, moving boxes into cars, moving furniture from storage, to trucks, to rooms, etc. MOVING! And when we weren’t moving we were playing, and when we were done playing, we were resting. Yes, this has been my definition of Fitfluential PROOF lately.  Don’t know what #PROOF is? See here!

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#PROOF:

I wore my Banjees Wrist Wallet to carry my keys, etc. I used my lower back and legs to lift boxes. I used my shoulders and arms to put things up and in it’s new place.

And then there was the PLAY kind of moving/movement #PROOF. Playing on our bikes and wearing plenty of sunscreen of course. Making each other laugh with funny faces. Definitely a good ab workout!

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Let’s not forget the post swim PLAYING with our food… in the form of sprinkles and bluebell ice cream . Winking smile

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Moving, playing, and laughing were all good #PROOF’s from the weekend, but I’d have to say that my favorite of all was was the #POST #PROOF.

Resting, Recovering, Recharging.

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Working out is definitely a passion and love of mine, but…….

being a LIVING MOVING #PROOF keeps me balanced, thankful, and well…. ….POOPED!

How do you LIVE your #PROOF?

Cheers,

LC

p.s.

Don’t forget about the Banjees wrist wallet giveaway GOOD till Wednesday!

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Kristen June 18, 2012 at 7:13 am

I love your upbeat attitude even when things are up in the air and changing a lot. Not everyone can do that with a smile on their face.
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LCCotter June 18, 2012 at 8:16 am

well, smiles help. Fake it till you make it, right? hehe.

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Ellie@Fit for the Soul June 19, 2012 at 12:10 am

I knowwww it’s so admirable and refreshing huh?!! I’ve been doing this by getting stuff done and helping Greg to assemble furniture, haul stuff, etc.! :) But it feels good, just like you say.
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LCCotter June 19, 2012 at 3:02 pm

i’m only half way there. ugh. Help! haha.

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Heather@For the Love of Kale June 18, 2012 at 7:17 am

Amen! Moving is no joke! A valid #PROOF if there ever was one. ;) Love the joy going on here! xo
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LCCotter June 18, 2012 at 8:13 am

i kinda think it’s one of the hardest workouts ever. ENDURING!! haha

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Heather (Where's the Beach) June 18, 2012 at 7:38 am

Love this kind of proof too! Part of being healthy is enjoying life right? And moving is serious working out if you ask me.
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LCCotter June 18, 2012 at 8:13 am

for sure! it’s a LONG DAY of working out PROOF. haha.

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Steph @fitmomtraining June 18, 2012 at 7:53 am

I #proof by moving, grooving, and rocking my bad self out! This weekend, my proof consisted of medicine and rest. Summer colds/flus are bitey.
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LCCotter June 18, 2012 at 8:14 am

you are so bad! i mean the rad bad! tee hee. Feel better soon.

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Heather June 18, 2012 at 7:54 am

love me some resting, recovering and recharging. did a lot of that this weekend!
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LCCotter June 18, 2012 at 8:14 am

i loved hearing all about it too! So cool!

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Marcia June 18, 2012 at 8:00 am

What a busy and fun weekend! Well maybe not the moving part…
Love the tie dye and tired doggies!
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LCCotter June 18, 2012 at 8:14 am

and that’s only 3 out of the 5 this weekend. All different colors too. haha.

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LCCotter June 18, 2012 at 8:15 am

and i am talking about the dogs here. ;=)

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katie @KatieDid June 18, 2012 at 8:20 am

heck yeah, love when life is a workout enough!
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LCCotter June 18, 2012 at 12:10 pm

it’s more than enough sometimes, yes?!

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Jess June 18, 2012 at 8:24 am

Congrats on making it through the move in one piece, that is TRUE #PROOF right there!! Now it’s time to settle in and make your new place a home, with lots of memories, right? Happy Monday, friend!
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LCCotter June 18, 2012 at 12:10 pm

Let’s just hope we can stay put long enough. haha. Love you friend!

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Lindsay @ In Sweetness and In Health June 18, 2012 at 8:34 am

I love how positive you are Linds :D . Moving is soooo hard! Totally don’t need a workout after that haha. Hope you have a great day love!
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LCCotter June 18, 2012 at 12:12 pm

and i am sore today from it. New muscles used! ha!

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Abby @ Change of Pace June 18, 2012 at 9:13 am

Busy, busy! Moving is always so hectic; it’s nice you had help and got some play in there, too!

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LCCotter June 18, 2012 at 12:11 pm

i couldn’t believe the help! so thankful! Family takes care of us.

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jobo June 18, 2012 at 9:23 am

I love this kind of proof too! Moving, living, balanced. (moving quite literally, for you this weekend! Glad you got all situated, or as situated as you can in a weekend!). LOVE the pic of your and James’ hands in that pic. SO cute.
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LCCotter June 18, 2012 at 12:11 pm

i’m gonna need another week at least, but its kinda fun to decorate.. kinda. ;-)

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Kim K June 18, 2012 at 9:23 am

happy fathers day to your dad! im sure he loved helping you and JC out. hopefully you are resting and relaxing after moving day – it always wipes me out!
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LCCotter June 18, 2012 at 12:07 pm

yes, especially since kiwi had a 4 plus ride that morning then moved furniture. Um, hardcore much? haha

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Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) June 18, 2012 at 9:23 am

Moving is a crazy good workout! I’m glad you got to spend time with your dad too! I spent some quality time with my favorite dad (Tony)! I hope you have a great week and hopefully unloading with be fun in your new place!
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LCCotter June 18, 2012 at 12:09 pm

that makes me so happy! what a great dad he is too! you two are one amazing team!

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Christine @ Love, Life, Surf June 18, 2012 at 9:23 am

Sounds like a perfect weekend. And those pics of your niece eating and slurping up the last bit of ice cream? Perfect
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LCCotter June 18, 2012 at 12:09 pm

seriously! oh how i wish i was 2 again. No worries in the world.

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Missy June 18, 2012 at 10:02 am

sheesh…y’all just don’t stay put do ya? LOL.
Love your proof. There is no fitness without balance~!!
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LCCotter June 18, 2012 at 12:08 pm

i think i have a fear of settling. no joke.

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Mel June 18, 2012 at 10:20 am

Kristin took the words out of my mouth. I LOVE how you see the silver lining. :) You don’t’ give yourself enough credit dear. I don’t think your faking anything. You have the gift of gratitude.

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LCCotter June 18, 2012 at 12:06 pm

well that is one of the nicest things to say. i will take that compliment and hold it near to my heart!

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Tina @ Best Body Fitness June 18, 2012 at 10:35 am

Love how you show that living can be fit and #PROOF. Just being active and going out into life all adds up. Although you work hardcore on your fitness too, of course. Love you!
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LCCotter June 18, 2012 at 12:05 pm

oh yes, and you know that well. An active mom is one of the most rewarding PROOFS out there! p.s. welcome home!

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Lisa June 18, 2012 at 10:37 am

Moving is so crazy! Glad your staying sane through it all ;) I’m glad you got in some fun time with your dad in there as well! Hopefully this week will be good and not to stressful unloading all the moving stuff!
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LCCotter June 18, 2012 at 12:05 pm

i am hoping that too! wanna come help? I need some style tips!

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Brittany @ GOtheXtraMile June 18, 2012 at 10:57 am

Congrats on making it through the move! In my eyes, moving IS a workout ;D Glad you had a great weekend though!
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LCCotter June 18, 2012 at 12:05 pm

it sure is! it’s like a marathon of a workout too! haha

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Heidi @BananaBuzzbomb June 18, 2012 at 11:18 am

Gotta love moving. I may have a move in my future….Love you!
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LCCotter June 18, 2012 at 12:01 pm

oh i heard! and possible west coast or AZ???

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Heidi @BananaBuzzbomb June 18, 2012 at 1:33 pm

Indeed…currently targeting AZ….

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LCCotter June 18, 2012 at 5:47 pm

closer to me!!!

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Bre June 18, 2012 at 11:44 am

love the proof! :) especially naked ice cream sunday proof!
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LCCotter June 18, 2012 at 12:04 pm

that should be a new tradition, right? haha

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Lisa @ RunWiki June 18, 2012 at 1:05 pm

The Banjee wrist band looks so soft and comfortable..love ya boo
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LCCotter June 18, 2012 at 5:48 pm

oh now i totally want to call boo too. hehe. xoxo

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PavementRunner June 18, 2012 at 1:12 pm

Great weekend PROOF.

I see some FU Face potential in the family… :)
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LCCotter June 18, 2012 at 5:49 pm

I’m going to start practicing real hard on that. :-O

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Tiff @ Love Sweat and Beers June 18, 2012 at 1:49 pm

Housework is no joke, but moving is even more of a workout. It can get pretty intense! haha I’m glad you enjoyed your busy weekend. :) I got to see my daddy for Father’s Day, so that made mine great.
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LCCotter June 18, 2012 at 5:49 pm

oh yea! i love father daughter time. It’s always a blessing!

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Alysia @ Slim Sanity June 18, 2012 at 3:31 pm

glad the move went well :) I am totally with you on needing an extra day for this weekend!
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LCCotter June 18, 2012 at 5:47 pm

shall we boycott? ;-)

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Alysia @ Slim Sanity June 19, 2012 at 11:24 am

I’m totally in!
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Cinnamon @ eatpraytri June 18, 2012 at 5:17 pm

I LOOOOOVE the pic of the three pups at the end!!! L.O.V.E. I just want to give them all a good belly scratch! :)
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LCCotter June 18, 2012 at 5:47 pm

i know!! and that’s only 3 out of the 5 that were there. Such cute pups!

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Melissa @ Live, Love, & Run June 18, 2012 at 5:56 pm

Yay!!! All moved in! So glad it went well…and I love this post and the fact that you love your LIFE #PROOF. :)
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LCCotter June 18, 2012 at 8:10 pm

It’s just as impportant, you know exactly what i mean. xoxo

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Tessa @ Amazing Asset June 18, 2012 at 6:29 pm

Woot congrats on being all moved in! Goodness woman, you have been up, down and all around traveling these past few months! I can’t blame you for needing that extra day at all :)
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LCCotter June 18, 2012 at 8:11 pm

i don’t what i am going to do feeling settled. haha, not used to it. P.S. I meant to email you about the “date” you had. I have a story!

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Brittany @ Delights and Delectables June 18, 2012 at 6:43 pm

moving is a workout! I would be sore after all of that! Hope you got everything moved and settled!
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LCCotter June 18, 2012 at 8:11 pm

oh my gosh, i already feel the sorenes!! haha.

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Kierston June 18, 2012 at 7:37 pm

Lovin’ ur #PROOF!!! <3 I so want me a Banjee!
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Allie June 18, 2012 at 7:42 pm

I’m glad you’re all moved in!
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LCCotter June 19, 2012 at 3:11 pm

almost! and then you can come visit!
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Allie June 19, 2012 at 3:23 pm

That would be totally amazing….. I can imagine how fun it would be to train with Mr. Cotter and his sherpa buddy ;)
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Liz (Little Bitty Bakes) June 18, 2012 at 8:14 pm

Oh man, moving is always SO exhausting but on the plus side, it’s a great workout and the feeling of just getting it all done is a great one! Hopefully you’re enjoying that feeling now… or soon!
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LCCotter June 19, 2012 at 3:10 pm

i know, i never want to lift a box again!
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Laura @ LauraLivesLife June 18, 2012 at 8:40 pm

For our Father’s day celebration (celebrated a week early), we bought dad a grill and he had to cook us lunch on it! I think he secretlyo enjoyed it though. The man vs grill thing… Hope you’re all moved in? You know how much I hate moving and unpacking, so sending positive karma and prayers your way!
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LCCotter June 19, 2012 at 3:02 pm

haha, i think he feels like a man that way though, right?

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Eleanor@eatinglikeahorse June 19, 2012 at 1:04 am

Urgh, they say moving is up there with the most stressful experiences in anyone’s life – hope you’ve recovered!
The face-pulling picture is so cute and I was intrigued by the Bluebell ice cream; I thought at first that was the flavour:-)
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LCCotter June 19, 2012 at 3:03 pm

i’m still working on it! with frequent coffee, ice cream, going insane, breaks. :-P

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Sara @ Nourish and Flourish June 19, 2012 at 1:17 am

Your weekend #PROOF is my favorite type of PROOF. It’s lifetime PROOF. It’s proof that you’re strong and resilient (mentally and physically), and that you can endure anything. I’m glad the moving went well, and that you stopped to laugh and enjoy some ice cream along the way. That’s what a good life is all about!

Huge hugs to you, Lindsay! And please, please, please come visit me in DC any time! I’d seriously love to have you!!
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LCCotter June 19, 2012 at 3:04 pm

moving is still going, but man, you are right, it’s a mental and physical proof all the way. To endure and to find balance. A constant strive!

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Nichole June 19, 2012 at 9:07 am

Sometimes you have to stop and drink the ice cream:)

Moving is so exhausting, I feel for you – wishing you an easy fun move.

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LCCotter June 19, 2012 at 3:05 pm

and that sometimes is more like weekly. Yes?

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Sarah June 19, 2012 at 9:30 am

Ahhh moving! I feel ya girl! I hope all is well and you are getting all settled. Finally the tv guys are coming here to set up our tv that has been sitting in our living room for three weeks. That’s the last of it though and we will finally be moved in as well. Ahhh a sigh of relief :)
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LCCotter June 19, 2012 at 3:06 pm

how long did it take for your cable guy to show up? haha. TOO LONG! p.s. I need to get me one of your running skirts!

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Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table June 19, 2012 at 9:58 am

Good luck with the move!!! I know it’s a pain, but such a relief once it’s over. And you get to do all of the grocery re-stocking! :)

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LCCotter June 19, 2012 at 3:06 pm

that is my absolute favorite part!! RESTOCK! YEA!

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Kelly @ Laughter, Strength, and Food June 19, 2012 at 10:03 am

I have many ‘dad to the rescue’ moments! I’m not sure what I would do without him! I definitely wouldn’t have made it this far, that’s for sure! :)
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LCCotter June 19, 2012 at 3:06 pm

me neither! i would probably be stranded somewhere. haha

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Paige @ Running Around Normal June 19, 2012 at 10:09 am

Lindsay you are a breath of fresh air! Sounds like a productive, playful, fun weekend, indeed :)
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LCCotter June 19, 2012 at 3:07 pm

you are always a breath of fresh air to hear from friend. xxoo

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Jan June 19, 2012 at 11:58 am

Busy busy lady, you! Hope you have a day of R&R planned!
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LCCotter June 19, 2012 at 3:07 pm

maybe in a week. I am trying. Almost there! yippee!

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Kristin @ STUFT Mama June 19, 2012 at 12:35 pm

You are like a reath of fresh air in the craziest of times. You’re always so calm and collected. Moving…… oh I’m not jealous of all that work. I do wish I could come over and help you though (with some wine of course). :) Love ya friend! Thanks for being a little inspiration every day!
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LCCotter June 19, 2012 at 3:08 pm

i’m calm and collected on here. There have been moments of pulling my hair out. But then i have a glass of wine. hehe. JK.. maybe. I’m waiting for you to come.

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Cat @ Breakfast to Bed June 19, 2012 at 12:44 pm

Moving is an UNBELIEVABLE pain. I am glad it is going well for you.
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LCCotter June 19, 2012 at 3:09 pm

i will be looking forward to the end of it. Hopefully soon! EEK!

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Michele @ nycrunningmama June 19, 2012 at 2:38 pm

You are SO right, girl. Sometimes I forget that the movement all day IS a workout – even if I don’t get my run in, I still moved, played, and walked all day with the little guy =)
Hope you are settling in…can’t wait to see pics of the new place!! =)
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LCCotter June 19, 2012 at 2:56 pm

oh man, you move like no other with a toddler up at 4:30am. And you still run fast pregnant. I need some of your energy! haha.

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Rach June 19, 2012 at 3:58 pm

Ahh, moving… lovely. I hope you get it all done soon!
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LCCotter June 20, 2012 at 7:17 am

almost! so close!! how are you these days?

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Jody - Fit at 54 June 19, 2012 at 8:00 pm

LOVE LOVE LOVE all the PROOFS & pics & resting & recovering & recharging – you are great!

I am testing the banjees right now…

You are so fun!
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LCCotter June 20, 2012 at 7:17 am

yes, so important! i agree. Let me know whatcha think of the banjees!

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Sable@SquatLikeALady June 19, 2012 at 8:02 pm

I swear the best part of working out is that it keeps ya pooped!! haha! I’ve never slept this good =)

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LCCotter June 20, 2012 at 7:18 am

oh my gosh i slept like a baby these past days. AMAZING!

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teabagginit June 19, 2012 at 9:04 pm

my suntan is #proof that i spent a beautiful week outside, my slight neck ache is #proof that i slept (blissfully) in a tent, my calm eyes are #proof that i relaxed and re-booted, and my smile is #proof that i just read your blog post! :)
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LCCotter June 20, 2012 at 7:18 am

thats some GORGEOUS PROOF right there! it shows such life, beauty, and freedom!

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Purely Twins June 19, 2012 at 9:08 pm

cute pics!! haha yes living #proof leaves me pooped too
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LCCotter June 20, 2012 at 7:19 am

especially when the nieces and nephews are involved, right?

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Miz June 20, 2012 at 4:41 am

by getting up each day—no matter what I WANNA DO —and trying again.
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LCCotter June 20, 2012 at 7:19 am

amen to that! You remind us of the PRIORITY PROOF! so thank you.

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