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July 2022 Totals: 87 Miles

July 2022 Totals:

Year To Date January – July 2022:

  • Elliptical: 646.66 miles in 48 hours, 50 minutes (2 days, 50 minutes)
  • Kettlebell: 15,210 swings (8kg/17lb) 
  • Exercised: 129 days out of 212:
    • 83 days elliptical
    • 70 days kettlebell
  • Watched: 26 movies and 3 documentaries
  • Weight Loss: 16 pounds! (difference between highest & lowest weight)

Catalina Caper (1967) Beach Party (1963) Bikini Beach (1964) Beach Blanket Bingo (1965)

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