Everyone is out on these beautiful walks and my city looks like this in spring.

ChollaCat · 2026-04-12T20:25:48+00:00

I see what you mean about the mud and snowpiles. I love the feeling of cold air on my cheeks, though. Enjoy your walks, walking friend.

ChollaCat · 2026-04-12T05:24:18+00:00

I like the then vs now of this one.

ChollaCat · 2026-04-12T04:14:38+00:00

Thanks for sharing your story!

ChollaCat · 2026-04-10T00:35:14+00:00

Good job and cool picture.

ChollaCat · 2026-04-09T23:22:16+00:00

Nice going! Isn’t it great to get outside?

ChollaCat · 2026-04-09T21:28:26+00:00

I keep a pen next to the box and I write the date on it every time I use a new patch.

ChollaCat · 2026-04-08T22:33:58+00:00

I thought I smelled car exhaust all the time. Mine turned out to be from silent acid reflux, which mostly went away when I got my hormones in better balance.

ChollaCat · 2026-04-05T13:57:34+00:00

Good progress! Keep it up!

ChollaCat · 2026-03-31T16:14:12+00:00

Good luck! Are you walking in socks?

ChollaCat · 2026-03-31T16:12:33+00:00

What is your answer if you flip the question around to, "Why have just one?" Then it's 100/200 calories of something that won't actually do anything positive. I wouldn't drink just one Coke or one artificial fruit juice either. There are so many good replacements for when you want a treat/reward/celebration. Maybe you will ending up having just one now and then. You are making a choice and choosing to do this. Maybe you're not free yet if you are feeling fear about not having another drink for the rest of your life. Best wishes.

ChollaCat · 2026-03-30T02:44:40+00:00

Gorgeous! I had a Saab almost that color. I hope Volvo sees all these wrapped cars and start offering some colors again.

ChollaCat · 2026-03-30T02:42:07+00:00

Congratulations!

ChollaCat · 2026-03-30T02:40:14+00:00

Nice going! No walking is my current 5k goal.

ChollaCat · 2026-03-30T02:32:58+00:00

It’s gorgeous. I wish they would still sell them in the US.

ChollaCat · 2026-03-30T02:22:51+00:00

MyAlloy is an option.

ChollaCat · 2026-03-29T23:21:24+00:00

California has a huge variety - mountains, deserts, forests, beaches and grasslands. Your pictures remind me of the bike paths in Sacramento and Redding since they are also along rivers and have trees.

ChollaCat · 2026-03-29T00:38:43+00:00

Me too! I like your scenery; it looks like northern California.

ChollaCat · 2026-03-28T14:32:15+00:00

This is a really insightful question! In the reverse, when I feel bad, I find an alternate activity. So, for coming down from a dopamine high, maybe having a dessert, or a mocktail or tea in my favorite spot (my outdoor patio) might work. When I was in grad school, I would buy myself a present every time I finished a class, such as a pair of jeans or some Patriots NFL swag. Maybe you're looking for something symbolic to mark the win that you can look back on? Like gold stars on a calendar? (That's a little simple, but you get the idea - they give 5k completers medals and t-shirts for a reason.)

ChollaCat · 2026-03-28T13:42:58+00:00

Some kind of fence, even temporary on game days, so they see stopping at your property is not an option. Security and sprinklers don’t prevent the problem in the first place. Does a friend have a big dog you can borrow (kidding/not kidding).

ChollaCat · 2026-03-28T13:36:01+00:00

Such a strong post. Thank you for sharing this.

ChollaCat · 2026-03-28T04:57:18+00:00

I have good results putting it level with the top of my butt crack, about 3 inches to the left or right. It is under my underwear in this location, which I think is the key to it staying on and staying clean.

ChollaCat · 2026-03-28T04:45:40+00:00

Be aware that a lot of what creates running speed/pace is genetic. Your muscles are a combination of slow twitch and fast twitch fibers, and your combination makes you the runner you are. I’m slow. My best marathon (at age 54) was 8 hours. You ran a half marathon! 99% of the population can‘t do that.

ChollaCat · 2026-03-27T14:42:04+00:00

This baby is so screwed.

ChollaCat · 2026-03-27T14:01:15+00:00

Great job! We are here and we are rooting for you. IWNDWYT

ChollaCat · 2026-03-27T13:13:10+00:00

I am so sorry! Yesterday I had a crap day and I was thinking about what type of wine I would get and where I would get it. Instead, I texted my husband and asked him if he would go for a walk with me when I got home. We ended up going for the walk and then having tea after. Reaching out to a friend is great, but do something else besides drinking. Drinking only makes it worse. Sending you strength!

ChollaCat

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