I learned to do basic juggling at a community class, oh, 15 years ago. Talk about great exercise, especially if you use balls that roll away! Although I never got to be a master, I did teach my nephew and cousin, both preteens at the time. They went on to become expert jugglers, blowing me away whenever I see them. I practice every once in awhile, thinking I should do it more. Regardless, it’s a great skill to have and it’s totally worth it!
chris2365's Life List
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1. organize my belongings
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2. jog
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3. cook with my kids
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4. create something beautiful (besides my kids)
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5. try to read at least 1 good quality book a month
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6. reduce procrastination at work
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7. become an expert in something
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8. meditate regularly
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9. be in bed ready for sleeping by 11:30 most nights
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10. take a road trip up the Pacific coast
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11. teach my kids empathy
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12. GO ON A WALKING TOUR IN ITALY
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13. do an overnight hike
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14. go on a road trip with my sisters
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15. do a bungee jump
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16. wear makeup more often
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17. publish my day planner book
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18. keep in touch with friends on a regular basis
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19. attend a fabulous New Year's party someday!
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20. go to Italy & soak up the Room With a View atmosphere
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21. organize my pictures
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22. floss every day
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23. drive cross country
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24. send birthday cards regularly to friends & family
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25. watch 100 best movies of all time
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26. see the northern lights
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27. strength train three times a week
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Well, just got back from a week-long camping trip and junk food was the menu of choice. But while I was gone, I set myself some new goals to not only keep the weight off that I’ve lost, but drop the last few 20 or so. Goals include: 2 strength training sessions per week, 2 hard cardio, 5 easy cardio sessions per week. Four meals a day + dessert. No alcohol, which seems to have gotten me off course lately. And I want to try something new – maybe try yoga again now that I’m smaller.
Note that none of these goals are out of my control (e.g., I’ll lose 10 pounds this month – hard to control!). All behaviorial goals, which is what works for me. Any goals you’re setting?
Since June 2006, I’ve gone from 327 to 182.5 pounds. You can check out my journey on wwww.sparkpeople.com (I’m chris2365 there too). No magic secret, it’s calories in, calories out. But if you really work at it, you can find a plan that’s fun, yes fun. Really.
