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[Pattylynne]

Greetings everyone and welcome to the month of March!

This thread is for anyone who wants/needs help with workout support, accountability or help. We have an awesome group of friends here, but would love to have some more join us.

Take care and keep moving because Spring will soon be here!!
Patty

[Pattylynne]

Hi everyone,

Just a quick wave of the hand as I head into work for the day. According to my MM Band I was active yesterday with alot of steps but I miss my personal trainer. We had a wild day in the Metro DC area yesterday with rain and heavy winds. This morning its kind of cold but the temperatures this week look fairly decent so maybe we will have an early spring.

Take care everyone and have a good day!

[mkopp]

Hi Pattylynne,

Thanks for starting us off for March.

Yes Spring is hopefully just around the corner -- Day Light Savings time starts on the 13th so that will mean more light at night. And the daffodils or tulips are starting to shoot up in NYC (granted only an inch or so).

Maybe March will be the month I re-commit to strength training -- since I have been meaning to start for the last several months.

That said at least I get my walks in and hope with the longer days to lenghten the walks a bit.

May try and post my mileage or approx milage for accountability.

Hope all are doing well -- shout out to Jen, Angela, Nancy,Vicky and Donna.

Marg
Maintaining

[emerald_green]

Spring? Thats crazy talk! We woke up to snow this morning. It didn't last long with the deluge of rain we got on top of it, but it was still snow! Some areas a bit closer to the Columbia River Gorge got 7"!!! Our school dictrict was the only one in the area that was open for the full day.

Pattylynne - Thanks for starting the March thread Your weather is sounding as wild as ours, as we had lots of wind and rain the last few days as well.

Marg - Yay for longer days and longer walks!

BTW, this weekends tea party is officially not gonna happen since that is the day of the funeral. It sounds like she wants to reschedule, but she hasn't called me yet. *sigh* Its completely understandable, but I wish she'd call anyway.

Take care,
Angela

[jenrdn69]

I'm around, just really busy.

Get my arm band tomorrow! YAY! Need something to start me on the right track.

Ready for this: I walked out of my center on Monday --- I was so FED up with them. I don't know if you remember, but after my first round at JC and I came back, I had a new consultant...and, she was NEVER on time and I'd show up and then she wouldn't be there or my appt wasn't booked. It was insane. I complained, but things never got much better.

WHen I came back this time, there was a new center director and I agreed to see my old JCC. We discussed what happened last time, she felt HORRIBLE and explained what was going on. Fine. My first few visits and things were fine. Well, the last month or so, her appt before me runs over. ALOT. And, I HAVE to leave at 6:40 to pick Vicky up at 7 pm dance class. So, essentially, I get 2 minutes of wave time and then get food and leave. After a few weeks of this, I tell my JCC this cannot continue as one reason I'm even trying to stick with JCC is that I need some talk time. She says she understands, etc. etc....Well, last week, same thing. She appologizes, but says this client is moving to another times. Great.

So, go into Monday. I'm there at 6:15 for a 6:20 appt. So...not the old client who always ran over, but a new client...Long story short, she comes out at 6:30 and starts getting the order ready for this client. I looked at her and said "stop hurrying. I'm leaving. This is not acceptable." (the Center director was there with another client at that time). And, I walked out the door. I was so upset.

I called Tuesday morning to talk to the center director. I told her flat out that my time was valuable, I had voiced my concern to my JCC about time before and the insanity of the center (never being on time) was one reason I left last time. I told her the only reason I'd consider even coming back in is because I had ordered an arm band --- if not for that, they wouldn't see me again.

Center director knew what happened, had talked to JCC about it, etc and that my JCC was so upset by what is happening. Sorry, but I don't care if the JCC is upset --- part of her job is to make sure her clients get their full time and so yes, you HAVE to cut people off at times if you know you have a client coming in next who needs you to be on time. Its just good business. Even me -- that means, I've told her before, if you have another client, stop me as I can go on and forget the time....but, if her client isn't like me and aware of this, she needs to tell them, gently, that she has make sure she takes the order at the 15 minute point and start getting it together so that she can be ready for the next client on time. I can handle one time or a few times, but time after time and AFTER me talking to her about it, etc...

So, I'm seeing a new JCC tomorrow -- literally she is like brand new to JC (met her once while she "audited" a session during her training). She seems nice. I'm looking at it this way: a whole new start for me there at JC with a new JCC. Got a message on my phone from old JCC today saying that she had been upset and thinking about this all week (her problem NOT mine), but that she was glad to see I was coming in for an appt.

So, armband tomorrow!

Take care everyone. I have not had a chance to read and I gotta go quiz son for his science test !

[sljackson]

I am starting the program tomorrow and really need encouragement to work out. I am breastfeeding my 5 month old son and have a 3 year old daugher so it is difficult to find the energy to go to the gym, as well as inconvienent at times because of the breastfeeding. However, the YMCA I am a member at has an excellent child watch. I just need someone to hold me accountable in some way.

[jeseth]

sljackson-welcome and check in often!

Jen-sorry to hear about the problems at JC. I really dislike when people are not on time. Waiting and me don't get along well. How is the MM working?

Angela-give her time to call. I remember the feeling when my mom died, you just have so many other things on your mind.

Marg-today is suppose to be nice, then turn cold again this weekend. I have spoken to sooooo many people that are soooooo ready for spring!!

Patty-thanks for starting things up this month!!

Well-I had a great time at the concer the concert the other night. Hubby and I came on Tuesday and vegged out the rest of the day on the couch!!
I have only made it to the gym Wednesday and Thursday night. Wednesday was a hard one, always is when you are coming off of a four day, zero workout! tonight I am going to the gym for the body pump class. I have even signed up for it this week. Last week I quess was a big mess. Three of us didn't get in because it was full. One lady had put all of her stuff down-water-towel etc-went to go run and when she came back a group of three women took over that area and moved her stuff. She was not happy to say the least. The instructor hopes that those women don't come back to her class. 1 they didn't follow any of the routine, 2 it was more of a social hour for them and 3 they talk alot!! Anyway, I am looking forward to eat and plan on going to my cardio class in the morning!

We have a 30th surprise birthday party to go tonight for a friend of ours. hoping I will keep my eating under control.

Eating has not been the greatest this week so Tuesday for my wi i will be hoping to have just stayed the same!!

Gotta get to work
xoxoxo
Vickie

[jenrdn69]

Have to be quick.

Interesting with the MM first day.

It says I burned 2743 calories! And, my deficit is at 1142 if I totally stick to my planned eating tonight.

I think I will log in a BLT of 100-150 cals: I ate a bunch of raw veggies while cooking dinner and had about 3 strawberries, a taste (small) of the rice I was cooking for family and then about a few cranberries (dried).

If this is accurate, then, I should loose weight if I eat and excercise the same each day....hmmm. I was surprised at how high my activity registered, to be honest.

I'm aiming ofr 750 deficit a day --- that is 1.5 lbs per week, not 2 lbs, as that is not something I can do.

It was neat checking out the numbers..gonna strap it back on and have my tea.

[emerald_green]

I'm having trouble with my computer! Stupid technology.

Jen - Thats a pretty impressive burn! Maybe you were having trouble loosing because you weren't eating enough? That can happen, you know. A deficit of 500-1000 is ideal.

Vickie - That is rude of those ladies to do that, but a person shouldn't just leave their stuff and go away either. Glad you had fun at the concert!

sljackson - Welcome to the group! Using a gym is great and all, but when you got little ones it is often better to get at least some exersize done at home or in the great outdoors. Take the kiddos for a walk when the weather is nice. Do a DVD for pilates or weight training in your own living room. Get creative! Involve the kids whenever you can because movement is good for them as well.

The party was postponed until next week. I would have liked to go to her dad's funeral but hubby has the car this morning. I might see her at a birthday party tonight, but I'm not 100% sure she will come. In fact, I'd be floored if she came... Anyway, I'm going to go real easy on her and provide everything for the party... luckily it doesn't involve a whole lot since I bring the tea and scones anyway. All she'll have to do is put plates & silverware on the table. Its the least I can do for a gal whom I've been friends with since pre-school!

Take care,
Angela

[Pattylynne]

Hi Everyone!

Welcome to the thread SLJackson! As Angela stated you really don't have to go the gym in order to workout. Its amazing how many calories you burn chasing your little ones around. You can use ordinary items in your house as weights. A large jug of milk can really test your muscles. Ask your JC consultant for some additional suggestions. Another good internet place to check out is Sparkpeople.com. They have all sorts of exercise programs and they have videos on how to do them.

Jen glad to hear that you have your MM band. One word of caution, it takes about a week to get reliable readings out of the MM band. Once the MM band becomes familiar with the body it becomes more accurate. As for the problems with your center I am so sorry and I totally understand your frustration. I have a similar frustration and its call the Metro system in Washington DC. Every day there is some delay or something doesn't work and it is frustrating when you leave your home early to get to the office and lose the time in the Metro system.

Angela sorry to hear about the death and the postponement of the tea party. People handle the grieving process differently and I know that when I have troubles I often behave strangely.

Ok as for me I am slowly getting back to normal as my body heals from the inner ear incident. My bouts of vertigo are easing as I go into the laying down position so maybe the crystal that caused the problem is melting away in my head. I went easy on the exercise this past week and just did walking. Tomorrow I intend to get down on the floor and try some crunches. If I can do that without getting the dizzy feeling I will feel more comfortable with working my personal trainer. We have a session scheduled for this Thursday and I am keeping my fingers crossed that I will be OK. Had my weigh in this afternoon and I am down two pounds and I am officially at my halfway point. This week if I continue to be consistent in my eating pattern with JC food I will start replacing some of my breakfasts the following week. She looked at my summary readout from the MM band and remarked about my steps. Yes I am active each and every day and often exceed 10,000 steps. What I need at this point is to increase my vigorous activity in order to burn fat and that is only going to come from working with the trainer on my core. Her other comment was my low totals in sleep and I just looked at her and said its not going to happen. With my commute I am pushing for at least 6 hours of sleep during the week. I don't need to be guilted at this stage of my life with my lack of sleep. I am doing the best with the situation at hand.

Well time for my walk. The temps are nice here in the high fifties but they are calling for alot of rain on Sunday. Thats OK we really do need the rain. Take care everyone and have a nice Sunday

[mkopp]

I am re-posting this for Nancy -- looks like she posted this on Friday
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Topic: March Fitness Buddies, Daily Support & Encouragement (walk2lose -- Today, 07:58 AM)
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Hi Ladies! Happy March!

Patty thanks for starting this months thread. Sounds like your doing a bit better. I hope you'll be able to workout with your trainer next week. We had the crazy weather in MA this week too.

Marg, Woooo Hooooo daylight savings time cant't get here soon enough for me either. So much better for walking the dog. I can't wait for spring, still have close to 20" of snow in the yard.. I can't wait for the snow piles to go down and the sidewalks to reapear.

SLJ: Welcome. this is a great group. I'm thinking you would be smart to get some workout DVD's. I like Leslie Sansone alot. She has kept me sane during a long tough winter, she might help you during the Texas heat too.

Jen good for you for sticking up for yourself. Do they only give your JCC 10 mins? Mine get 15. If your old JCC is upset she should be talking to the director not you.

Vickie, Glad you had a great time at the concert. Had to laugh about the vegging after the concert. Makes you wonder how you did this and more at 18 doesn't it? Glad you signed up for your class.

Angela, I was thinking maybe you should just give your friend a quick call. Not about the party just a check in so she knows all is really okay. Plus she may need a friend. Let me know when it starts feeling like spring out there, I'm so tired of cold and snow.

Donna, hope your okay. I forget where I was looking but there was an article about WI and someone else said those people need spring in the worst way. Hope you get some soon.

My race is tomorrow, looking forward to it. It's suppose to be in the 40's, heat wave. I haven't gotten running in as much this week as I have cleaning and lifting. Both home and at work. So kind of stiff and sore actually. I'm doing my acupuncture appt this afternoon.

Got word from my sister that a family friend passed away this week. Primary reason would be obesity, she had breathing problems also and collapsed trying to get to her inhaler. She was 16 days away from her 56th birthday. She was always over weight and never got a handle on it. She will need one of those oversized caskets the showed on Jamie Oliver's show. Not telling this to bum everyone out but to bring a reality to the fact that we truly need to get our rears in gear and stick to our food plans. So I guess what I'll do is dedicate the races I'm doing this month in my friends memory. Plus make it a point to stay on plan. Nothing is more motivating than having it hit you in the face that this is truly, truly life or death. Also those of you with children, please get your kids moving and eating well. My friends mom clearly over fed all of her children and they have paid the price for this decision. I also want to say thank you to my buddies who choose to eat well !
and choose to workout. We may not be perfect but we try hard to be better for ourselves, family and friends and that's all we can do. What's the saying it's hard to be fat, it's hard to lose weight and workout. Choose your hard! Thnaks for all the times you choose thatapple instead of the chips and for all the walks and workouts. So ladies for me if it wasn't before fights on to get this weight off for good, forever.

Okay so it's finally a nice day here in MA and I am going to go get some capris to run my races in. Hope it's a nice day everywhere and we can all get some activity today. Take care.
Nancy

[mkopp]

Happy Sunday All

Rainy day here in NJ -- we actually will head back to the city early today - DH has some work to do and might pop into the office -- so this will mean I might actually go to sleep early tonight -- and may actually be able to get up in time for some exercise.

Scale is doing well -- actually down a bit -- now I just need to tone up -- especially before the warmer weather comes and we start wearing short sleeves.

Yesterday was a day of running around - errands and a hair appointment -- busy but got everything done -- and did enjoy my 2 hours of "me" time at the hairdressers -- cut and color so it gives me time to sit and read magazines -- the color actually has to stay on for 40 Minutes!. Eating wise did ok yesterday -- but somehow did not manage to get any fruits or dairy in -- will aim to get them in today.

Pattylynne -- glad you are feeling a bit better -- we had nice weather yesterday

Angela - hope your friend does ok -- and I am sure having her friends over for the party next week will also be good for her -- to have friends around at this difficult time. Hope you had fun at the Birthday party.

Nancy - hope the race went well

Vickie -- Did you make it to the Body pump class? sounds like it is a popular one!

Jen - glad you are finding the MM band informative

Donna - check in we miss you!

SLJackson - how is the plan going for you so far?

MARG
maintenance

[walk2lose]

Hi Ladies, the race went well, not quite as fast as the other but I haven't gotten to train outdoors and this race had hills and wind. So 37:48. I'll try for fast on the 13th, but it will probably be hill too, those long slow hills right off the bat kill me.

Marg, thanks for reposting, I actually deleted it. Just didn't want to be a downer, it's been a tough winter for my friends. I took my friend on my race with me angel on my shoulder. My DH went with me this time which was good since I had a hard time before the race. Glad you had a good weekend. So your hair is ready for spring now you just need new walking shoes. It always seems like spring when you get new sneaks.

Patty, hope the crunches are going well.

Angela, when I go to my JC appt they always apologize for the computer going slow. I thought I wonder if the computers tell each other I'm sorry my human is a little slow. I know mine would.

Donna, someone has a big milestone bday on Wed. Yep I'm outing you. Hope your handling it okay. Bet you didn't think you'd be belly dancing your way to that number. ching ching a ching! So what are you going to do to celebrate.

I am back down 1.6lbs this week, a pound over my low 2 weeks ago. I ate some pop chips the other night when I got back from my acupuncture appt. I was starving, my DH just gave me a look and said your eating those like I'm not doing enough, it definitely was not the day to give me a look like that. Why do DH's always pick exactly the wrong time to give that look or say something about our eating. They are like moths to a lite on that I guess. I going out for a run to try out my new shoes.

Hi to all I missed hope your having a good weekend.
Nancy

[jenrdn69]

I will read all posts later, but have to run --- ok, I don't have to, but if I don't get my butt to the gym NOW, I'm going to find reasons NOT to go.

Wanted to say that I like and don't like the armband --- ok, its only been like 2-3 days. I like it because it makes me want to move around and get the activity up (I like looking at the graph of calorie burn). So, yesterday night I was actually taking invdividual trips up and down the stairs when normally, I'd try to take as much as I could. I also see I'm less active in general on the weekend --- funny, I feel I'm more active, but the activity is in a limited place --- my house vs. running (walking) down the hall at work to the bathroom, to a meeting, to get water, etc. Interesting.

The GOOD news: My scale read 163.2 this morning. This is a sorta loss, but not really. HUH? Remember last week with the 3+ lb gain. Well its gone --- no real loss on top of that (the scale last week was 167.8) and I had been between 163 and 164 on a maintain, but not loose. THe 'big' WI will be Thursday morning -- that is the last WI I had in the early morning (for some reason, my weight is MORE at 4:30 am than at 8:30 am (maybe its more dehydration, etc...On Thurs when I got my MM, at home it was 166.6.

I still am not eating on 'my plan' and getting too many extras at night. I was 'hoping' the armband would help me with that, but looking at the burn rate, I'm like, ok, a bit extra might not be bad (same thing you mentioned Angela). ANd, I do understand that the first week isn't necessarily accurate (higher burn than really), so I need to be careful. Yesterday it said deficit of 748, which is what I'm aiming for, but my cals were just over 2000...I need them to be between 1500 and 1600 with ALL foods logged --- all veggies, BLTs, etc, not over 2000.

Better run. Will read posts later. Thank you all!

[emerald_green]

YAY ME! After goodness knows how long, I FINALLY got off my ample hiney and did enough exersize to actually sweat. I did the leslie Sansone strength walk. Originally my plan was to remain on my hiney and use my exersize bike, but looks like the batteries went dead. Again. But obviously I made a good choice in not giving up just because my first choice didn't work out, which is a huge win.

Plus I am trying to be better about drinking my water, or if not that then several cups of green tea.

Nancy - No problem about posting "not so happy" news here. How can we support you if we dont know what all is going on in your life? That is very sad about your friend, and I'm glad that you wrote about that. It is certainly something we should ALL take note of! I'm sure we are all tempted at times to take the "easy route" and gain the weight back (and often more). But how easy is it *really*? Does it make us any happier? Happy is being satisfied with 1/2 a dessert as opposed to stuffing ourself until we feel gross and disgusted with ourselves, and buying ugly plus sized clothes, and dreading *the talk* that we ought to be hearing from our medical proffesionals. And if I am really honest, part of why I finally got moving today was reading that post. It is so easy to get back into those old slovenly habits.

Marg - Doesn't it feel good to get everything done on your list? Great job!

Pattylynne - I'm glad to hear that you are starting to feel less dizzy, and will resume your exersize soon! WOO HOO for hitting halfway!!!

Jen - Good for you getting in more activity! Work on that, then you can work on the BLT's later. Ya gotta pick your battles. In other words, be successful in one area and it'll make it easier to build on that success in other areas.

My friend Eileen didn't make it to the birthday party last night, which is 100% understandable. It was a nice gathering, though. It was at a Mexican restaurant, and I ordered fish. No drinks (other than water). I opted not to go bar hopping after that, since that really isn't my *thing*.

Take care,
Angela

[walk2lose]

Thanks Angela, I'm glad the post got you up and going. I love Leslie Sansone, she seems like someone you wished lived in your neighborhood and had everyone walking everyday. Great job at the Mexican restaurant, not sure I would have been that good this weekend. I could have skipped the bar hopping though, it's not my thing either, use to be but not so much anymore.

Patty, I forgot to say congrats on your halfway point, WOOO HOOOO! I must say it is very impressive how you have handled this physical set back with your ear/vertigo. I hope your really proud of yourself. What are you going to do for a reward? You should since many would have used this as an excuse to have a huge lapse or throw in the towel.

Jen, You've got to admit watching those numbers go up is fun. I have noticed that driving in my car can make my activity got up, even more so when I am the passenger. Plus if your doing alot of cooking on the weekends maybe you don't get in as many steps.

Well it was 61F here today. Halleluyah!!!!! I was a bit stiff from the race but with lots of rain coming tonight and Mon, I got my rear out the door. I ran a mile in my new shoes, they say to take it easy at first. Then I took the dog for an extra long walk at the school. I love these new shoes, they are so light, it's like I have nothing on and yet I'm protected. We'll see if I can get out of bed in the morning. I went for some energy work this afternoon and then did a guided meditation. I haven't done a GM in years forgot how relaxing and powerful they can be. I have to say my neighborhood looks like something out of a horror movie tonight, with the warm temps and rain we have a low thick fog that is really erie. Spooky! Kind of fun. Hope everyone has a good week. Take care.
Nancy

[jeseth]

Not feeling the greatest today! Would really love to go home and rest. I am supposed to get my hair colored at 1:45 this afternoon. So I really hate to go home and then come back into town. Not when gas is $3:50 a gallon.

I did not get to the Body Pump class Friday night. My brother called about 4 that afternoon and asked if we wanted to go out to eat. I haven’t seen him in awhile and thought it would be nice to get together with him and his wife. But I did call the gym and let them know. I had heard that it was not a full class anyway. I did however workout Saturday morning.

Eating has not been great but not over the top either. Weigh in is in the morning. Need to see where the scale is at.

Our microwave died Saturday morning. We had to buy one Sunday and hubby should be able to put it up this evening. He tried yesterday when he got home with it but we have the wrong size bolts. Too bad cause our youngest was home from college for the weekend and able to help hold the thing up. It goes under the cabinet, over our stove. Our oldest son may have to come over and help. It is funny how much you use a microwave!! Really miss the thing.

Sorry this is short but really not in good spirits. Nose is stuffed, tired and throat hurts!

Happy workouts everyone!!
Xoxo
Vickie

[emerald_green]

I'm on a roll, 2 days in a row! Today was walking outdoors with Mira because it is really nice out today (for March).

Vickie - (((hugs))) Feel better soon! Sorry your microwave died. I used to have one above the cooktop at our old place, and the microwave dying prompted us to redo almost the entire kitchen! I hated the plain tile countertops, the cooktop was giving trouble, and the dishwasher had been recalled due to a fire hazard, so the microwave going kaput was the final straw.

Nancy - Those shoes sound so nice!

Take care,
Angela

[Glomom]

Hi everyone,
Just finished my 2nd week and let me tell you I am LOVING me some Jenny Craig!!! I have lost 10 pounds so far!!!!!

Just wanted to share!!!

[Pattylynne]

Hi Everyone,

First off congratulations Glomom for your 10 lb loss so far. Way to go and yes Jenny Craig can be wonderful if you do the work.

Vickie so sorry to hear that you are ill and about the death of the microwave. I've come to depend upon mine so much that it is hard when things like this break.

Angela it sounds like you did a great job eating out at the restaurant. I'm not a bar hopper either and frankly the only time drink is to take the edge off my emotions.

Nancy congrats on the race and getting out to run. Our Sunday was a wet one and I didn't get out at all other than going to church. I think Spring is arriving here in Metro DC because I noticed the buds on the trees as I was walking up from the Metro station this morning. I've noticed alot more Robbins and I have seen crocus blooming So yes I think Spring is arriving.

Jen, I am glad for you that the scale went down. As for the MM band I am somewhat annoyed because I couldn't get my data to the server this morning. Well hopefully tonight it will work.

Ok as for me I am in a weird place once more I think the feelings are being driven by hormones but I am really tired of Jenny Craig ... I don't want to deal with it anymore. I went to my Ob/Gyn appointment yesterday for the dreaded pelvic exam & pap smear and it went Ok. The doctor said straight up to me well at least you are not overweight. I almost started explaining to her that I was not at goal but stopped and realized I am not overweight. Ok so what am I?? Why can't I be content with the weight I currently have and what is going to be so different if i weighed 125?? The other thing went grocery shopping yesterday and spent more than I thought. Granted some items were non grocery but still ... its time for me to get real. So I have two options completely blow off Jenny Craig or tell them I'm going to maintenance and will not be buying a full week of food. The bottom line is a I know what to do but have I developed the resolve to follow through. That is what is troubling me not the weight on the scale but my own desire and want to stay at a healthy weight.

The other item on my agenda is to schedule the mamogram and find a primary care doctor. Yes this means more icky tests but with my family health history this is a must. As the doctor said yesterday I have insurance so use it!

On a positive note I am no longer feeling any effects of the vertigo. I guess that crystal has disolved so I am feeling balanced and eager to take on the stability ball. Yeah!! Plus I go back to my trainer on Thursday. Yesterday I entered my 2010 tax information into Turbo tax and sent it off for review. Hopefully I will send my file in electronically Thursday or Friday and yes i am getting refunds from the state and the feds. Yeah!!! So yes there is much positivity in my world and I can deal with my other issues.

I haven't been exercising much the past few days since I have been out of sorts. However today is a nice day and I will head out after lunch for a walk around the campus. Take care everyone and remember to keep moving because Spring is almost here!! Yeah bring on Spring!!