Freekeh

Bummer it is not gluten free!

It's over

Went by very fast!

So long TT but not forgotten!

Can't believe TT is actually history...this is my fourth go at it and every year I love it even more!  Thanks for all the great workouts and motivation Kristin and to my Team OMG it's 6!....I would have been the last to say that I would have been able to get my butt out of bed for our 6 am workouts but I did it and really proud of all of our efforts.  FFY - you rock!  Thanks for another great "season."

Week 8

Can't believe we are wrapping up another session of Team Training.  I love the workouts and the motivation that my teammates give to me!  I love seeing their successes as well as mine!

All excited to see my sassy crew today! Everyone is doing great!!

To Spin or Not To Spin... that will ALWAYS be the question

Who doesn't LOVE Kristin's Spin class?  Kick a** music and a high energy instructor who pushes herself harder than anyone else in the room.  She is truly motivating.  (... as I sit here missing her class right now... sorry K!  Work took over today)

So why is it so hard to get myself there?  I know I will love it once we get rolling.  I know I will feel great when it's done.  And yet I have the same the conversation with myself each week.  It goes something like this.

• "Get dressed. Get in the car. Go.  You'll be psyched you did."
• "Maybe I'll run on the treadmill later.  After I finish this (insert one of the many, never ending work projects here)."
• "Don't kid yourself.  You say that now.  Once you get started on this project you will be sucked into that old familiar mud pit of brainstorm mania.   Your body will sink into it's amorphous blob-ish state and hope of physically moving in any direction other than the kitchen for snacks will be lost."

You get the point.  I fear that without Team Training, I will be even more apt to lose the argument each week.

I think the secret to success is to stop having the conversation with myself and start having it with my teammates.  One quick text to inquire about their plans for the morning workout and I'm half way to heading out the door.  In fact, I might not even get that far.  Just thinking about how the conversation would go could be enough to get off my butt and move.  It's worth a try anyway, right?

Team Training has taught me that we are all part of one big FFY team and we can help each other along the way on our path to fitness greatness.

What are your plans to keep your workouts going after Team Training ends?  I'd love to share strategies.

Good luck everyone!
Jen
District 6

Week 8

Seems I'm always away the last week of team training...it's our annual trip to Breckenridge but miss the final push! This year has been great for me meeting and and getting to know a few more members at FFY there are more benefits to team training other than getting fit! And of course Kristen our ever positive trainer that keeps us going. Kristen if you read this please email me the week 8 points sheet.

The G 6

 Another great week I have loved team training and Kristin's workouts too. Looking forward to tomorrow. See you all in the morning.

Wrapping UP

Can't believe we are starting the last week of Team Training!  It has been a great session and I've loved our trainer and Kristin's workouts.  Bring on week 8!

Week 8

I Can't believe we are in the home stretch.  Love my team District 6 ! Thanks to them and our AWESOME trainer, Kristin who motivated me to come to the gym more than I ever have before.  Working out for 2+ hours was not a usual thing for me, and it now happens at least once a week.  

Great job everyone!  We are in the home stretch! Keep it up!

Amy

Wrapping Up

I can't believe that Team Training wraps up this week...I love that not only do I have fun (and have more discipline) during TT but it always seems to make the winter fly by!  Thanks to Kristin and FFY for supporting this great opportunity...I am in the best shape I've been in a long time!

Long way to go!!

Training with my team and Kristin is a terrific start to a healthy shift in my lifestyle.  I'm more than a little nervous for these sessions to end, but feeling like I now am on track.  Looking to end strong this week and keep it going with the same goals for number of workouts a week and carefully sticking to my food goals in MyFitnessPal.

Will miss seeing everyone so regularly...  I loved our training sessions together!

So Sad We Are Getting to the End :(

I wish this wouldn't come to an end...still not ready for warm weather clothing - HA!!!

Sabotaged!

I was sabotaged last night by two members of that other team. All my good intentions of taking a class today went out the door !! Thanks you Lisa and Jen.

will miss you guys

Hi Sassy ladies,
Just a few more sessions to go.  This has been great fun!  Thanks for the laughter.  I will really miss you guys.  
Karen

Time is Flying By

These weeks have flown by!  Need more time!

District 6

2 Weeks left!!  Can't believe we are in week 6 already!  We started off strong let's finish strong!
Remember to wear your team shirts on Friday morning.

Hey SBS! Wear your Team Training t-shirts today! Can't wait to see you all!

Team G6

I can't believe there are only two weeks left!  I am in rut and need to get motivated!  Looking forward to a great last two week!  The G6 rocks!

The G 6

Definitely feeling tired,last week was tough with the kids off school. Fingers crossed I can get back into it this week and loose a few more pounds.

Team G6

Week 7 already! I will miss week 8 as that is our annual ski trip so I would like to say that I have very much enjoyed my team and team training this year! Shout out to Team G6 and Kristen! And ladies let's wear our team training shirts on Wed. For a picture!

Back in the saddle - I hope!

So last week was fairly disastrous...had to miss a TT to attend a workshop and then somehow work got in the way of making it to the gym...and then did I say how the Girl Scout cookies magically appeared in my house and have magically disappeared into my belly?  Sigh.  This week I promise to be better (although starting tomorrow since I ate a handful of See's chocolates after work today - just one of those days).  Can't believe there are only four more sessions left...I have to say that despite this not-so-good week, overall I have done a better job eating well and have tried to workout more and I do see results - more than I remember in the past three years doing TT...thanks Kristin and FFY!

Time to Step It Up

I can't believe we only have two weeks left...my team (NME) and Kristin have been so amazing...however I feel like I need to kick things up a big notch the next two weeks.

Sometimes life gets crazy

I have been disappointed that I have missed the last two training sessions and will be missing the next one. I believe life should return back to normal this week. See OMG its 6 on Thursday.

Pushing through

Hello fellow FFY friends!  

Admit it, the fatigue is setting in.  Shuffling schedules to try new classes, squeezing in that extra 30 minute workout for maximum points, and (the hardest part for me) staying off the junk and eating healthy???  This week's school vacation didn't help either.  So while part of me is counting down the days to the big finish, I'm also a bit fearful of the inevitable "now what???"  We've all made real changes that are paying off.  Lord knows I'm not looking to start that process all over again.

So I started to think about what kind of things I can put in place to help keep me on the righteous path.  Here are three things I am hoping will help.

1.  Road races - Teammate Amy convinced me to sign up for the Wild Rover Series.  Three races held on consecutive Sundays in MARCH!!!  That's right people, through the cold, snowy streets where most people will be either inside or, in some kind of vehicle, protected from the elements.  The good news is we get beer in one of those warm, inside places when we are done.   There's also a 3 mile/10k walk/run race called the Tortoise and the Hare in Salisbury in early April.  Check 'em out!

2.  Bathing suit shopping - Nothing like a good old trip to the swimsuit store for a little reality check.   First, there's the "squeezing into the size that I am sure I should be but am not" part.  Then, the realization that the suit I am trying is the size I wore in high school about 5,000 years ago :(  Finally, the blinding white skin poking out in all sorts of places it shouldn't be seals the deal.  The only thing from keeping me from downing a pint of Ben and Jerry's is knowing that I still have time before summer is actually here.  Now is no time to be slacking off.  Onward ho!

3.  Group fitness - Even when the official Team Training session is over I am hopeful our team will keep our Monday/Friday workouts with Kristin.  Knowing we are all committed to showing up makes all the difference on those days when I could either A. Go to team training or B. Stay in my pj's, drink a pot of coffee and work until the kids come home; at which time I have lost all opportunity to get out and burn off some stress.  The Group Fitness classes do the same thing for me.  I love the regular schedule I've got planned out each week.  Makes it a no-brainer to just get up and go.

With that I wish you all good luck during these last couple of weeks.  What do you all have planned for life after Team Training?  Please share :)

- Jen

Making time for workouts...

With a crazy work schedule this week and the kids out of school, I had a long list of excuses this morning on why I wouldn't be able to fit in my workout.  But luckily, still lingering in my head were conversations with my teammates on The G6 yesterday about how they were making it work even with the school break.

So I'm back from a great BodyStep workout and feeling good about putting my excuses aside.

Sorry to miss you all on Tuesday, but I'll be back for Thursday! See you then SBS!!!!

2 weeks left?!?

This has gone so quickly! Hoping another team training opportunity presents itself later in 2013- after summer clean up sounds great! :)

New class MUSCLE with Gina great workout

One done

One work out done while on business trip.

Missed You

It was awfully lonely working out by myself this morning. Hope that OMG it's 6 is back in swing on Thursday! Look forward to seeing you.

Great workout with Lisa at step tonight

Week 5

This week felt like a turning point. Really noticing the difference in workouts with Kristin and the team and on my own. Outstanding one hour spin class Saturday morning. Sleeping and eating better, more energy and more motivated - feeling better than I have in months.

Being good on business trip

Off to Tel Aviv this week for work. Have my music mix from Kristen so will try best to work out often to help district 6 but more importantly to help myself on this very hectic business trip. Exercise helps so much to get through everything. Have a good week.

Way to go District 6!!!

Congrats on 1st place district 6!  3 more weeks, we can do it!!!  See you Monday am!

Week 5 was great week for training and classes! Let's get those points Team G6!

Can't believe it's week 5 already!

First Workout with a Heart Monitor!!

LOVED working out with a heart monitor today!  Great motivation!!   So happy to be part of this team training with G6!!!

Week 5

Not here for most of week 6, so I'm going to get straight A's in week 5!

On the bike-RIGHT NOW

Loving the burn in my legs!!!!!

Great Snow Workout!

The snow workout was great last week!  Looking forward to another great week!

The G 6

Great Step class on Sunday. Danielle you will be missed big time. Best of Luck.

Palm Desert

Just found out I get to hijack my husband's trip to Palm Desert in the end of March.  So good to have something to look forward to, and it's nice to have a goal...5 pounds by departure?

best wishes for speedy recovery

Here's hoping Lynn's little boy is feeling better.  Thinking of you and your family!
Karen

Sad that I missed Danielle's step on Saturday but got a great workout shoveling snow

Snow challenge

Totally rocked it.

Stronger!!

Thanks to team training and especially Kristin for your hard work and helping me feel stronger in body and mind! :) love it!

Good Luck Danielle

Took Danielle's last step class on Sunday.  Great calorie burn....I'm going to miss her! 

Feeling better

After four weeks, feeling so much better and motivated to keep it going. Blizzard workout was a great change of pace. Nice to get outside and actually sweat in the middle of February. Here's to another great week!

Here we go District 6! Another great week coming our way!

Thanks for today's bonus class!

With FFY closed yesterday because of the blizzard, I was so happy to get out of the house and move!  But it was bittersweet since it was Danielle's last class before she moves - she will be sorely missed! 
On another note, I had really been dedicated to eating more sensibly during Team Training, but I fell off the healthy-eating wagon this past week which culminated tonight in Chinese take-out (how could I resist? I hosted 40 of my students for a Chinese supper and a movie to celebrate the Lunar New Year and the fact that it's our long weekend).  Oh well, tomorrow is a new day so I need to recommit.  Thanks to TT it makes it easier to be more disciplined!

Hey Sassy By Summer, I hope you all survived the storm! Looking forward to seeing you Tuesday and hoping that we work out muscle groups that have not been impacted by all the shoveling!!!

Shorts

So I was trying on shorts, packing for my upcoming trip, when I noticed that everything didn't just fit.  It's all a little big!!!

Shoveling!!

That was tougher than any class. Every muscle in my body aches. Are you sure it only counts as 1 workout.

HIIS Shovelling!!

HIIS Shoveling...Her Shoveling!!!  Whatever you want to call it I am taking my bonus points to the hot tub!!  My husband had to go to Philly on Friday..and is "hoping" to be home by Sunday!  Which means you guessed it! I am doing all the shoveling! So whether I shovel it all via the HIIS method or the old fashioned way, it is still a ton of work and a great workout!  I could hear Survivor playing the Rocky Theme Song in the back the whole time!!!

Way to go Distict 6

Awesome job this week, 1st place!!!  All hard work pays off!  Feeling yesterday's workout, good sore! Enjoy the snow!!!

Holy Hamstrings!

What up fitness friends?  Hunkered down by the fire with the fam, suffering in hamstring misery (thanks to Kristin's latest form of torture "Tabata Spin") and reflecting back on this week's Team Training.  We are half way there and everyone is clearly in the zone.  Lots of hard work, focus and dedication to achieve our goals.  

I thought a little humor might help us push through to the finish line.  Here are some of my favorite finds this week.  I hope you enjoy them too.


1.  Bradley Cooper Sloth:
Who couldn't love an adorable, french speaking actor resembling one of the mellowest creatures on the planet?

http://www.buzzfeed.com/lyapalater/bradley-cooper-looks-exactly-like-a-sloth

2.  What's Up With That?
This is rapidly becoming one of my favorite SNL bits.  Is there a better response to seeing something perplexing?

http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/whats-up-with-that/n12960/

3.  This little guy made me smile.

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10200478183260553&set=pb.1336332844.-2207520000.1360417715&type=3&theater

With that I leave you to your shoveling and snuggling and any other "uggling" you can think of.  

See you at the gym!

A little sore....

Had some great workouts with Kristin this week, feeling sore but looking forward to next week! Loved the cooking website suggestions, send more if anyone has any!

The G 6

Almost able to do a push-up, I'm definitely starting to feel stronger. See you all tomorrow.

Looking forward to tomorrow

Loving team training and looking forward to Weds class. I kinda hated today and want to take out some aggression in class. Kristin, can we do some boxing tomorrow? Or just any form of punching is fine.

I can't wait to see my team in the a.m.! I know you guys have done great this week!

ME? a morning person? Now I am with TT!

I can't believe I actually hauled myself out of bed for Lisa's 5:30 am class this morning.  That is an obscene hour.  But because of Team Training there I was!  Can't believe this is already week four!  And while the needle hasn't changed on the scale, I feel stronger, more fit and feel like I am seeing some new definition in my arms - yay!

Took one for the team.

Yes omg it's 6 I took one for the team an stayed alcohol free got the week.

Will miss you gals tomorrow see you on Thursday.

New Week

I've got to get back on track with my diet!  Looking forward to a great week!!!

G6

No drinking yesterday with a party and the Superbowl?! Yup.  I'm welcoming a new week and keeping up the motivation thanks to my awesome team and leader!  Cheers!

week 4

We are 1/2 way to winning this thing! Keep up the great workouts ladies!

Here we go District 6!!!!!

Like a G6!

Keep up the good work team G 6! Leading in points and want to stay there!!

Really enjoyed the YogaFit class on Friday - Andrea is awesome!  Feeling great this week!  Thanks Kristin!

Saturday morning, and District 6 was at the gym!

Trying hard to get enough points this week as a team, to get back up to the top spot.  4 out of 6 of District 6 was in this mornings spin class.  Way to keep the momentum going ladies:)   See you on Monday morning!

Group Classes

Anyone who can suggest a good group class that's light impact and still a good workout? Have some knee problems and want to take it easy.

Off for week

Sunshine, here I come!  Even though I will be on vacation, I will be good and get to the resort's gym facility.  Need to keep up the work I am doing  w/ Charlene!!  I know she and my trusty teammate will muscle on without me next week.  See you when I get back!

District 6

Great workout this morning!  This weekend will be a BIG challenge with no alcohol on Superbowl Sunday, but we can do it!!!

Wise Words

Week 3 has taken on some serious momentum.  The competition is fierce.  It seems we are willing to do whatever it takes to win.  I've seen everything this week from back-to-back classes and impromptu Ab Ripper sessions to Moms taking the evening bonus class with pajama'd kids in tow (which was totally worth it because we got to nap at the end).  And while I am loving the excitement and the results from the hard work of the week, I have to admit I'm a bit tired.  Let's face it... these old bones ain't what they used to be.  So I decided to tap into the never ending cyclone of energy in our household.  My kids.

Sure enough, they didn't disappoint.  When asked what advice they would give to District 6 to stay motivated they each said the following.

"Try your best and remember, the only way to win is to have fun."
 - Max Hoffman : )  <3 (full disclosure:  smiley face and heart were required by Max as part of his signature)

"Try your best and make sure you have a lot of confidence when you do it."
- Charles Hoffman

So there it is folks.  Emphasis on trying our best, having confidence and fun.  I think that will get me through.  And when the momentum wains, I'm sure there will be plenty of wisdom and guidance from my boys to help me push through.

What words of wisdom and motivation do your children have for you???

- Kickness

Please repeat

Just finally looked at the scorecard for this week and LOVE the no alcohol idea.  However, I've already blown that goal....can we please make that a goal for another week?  Great workout....could barely "take off my socks" last night : )  Let's go .007sFL!!! 

Arms

You know you've had a good workout when it hurts to do the dishes.

Taking off socks and licking faces...

'Nuff said. 007s!

NO alcohol

I really thought this was going to be easy but I could really go for a glass of wine right now after work!

The G 6

Another week over looking forward to seeing what Kristin has in store for us tomorrow.

First time posting hope this works

Hey Sassy by Summer! We are off to a good start! Looking forward to tomorrow!!

BRING IT ON!

Pleased to see that OMG it's 6 is in 3rd place at this point - we are going to give the other teams a run for their money!  That said, I was bummed to be slowed down by a cold this weekend - hope to kick it soon...while I was sorry to miss the special Cardio Sport class - thanks team for representing! - it was nice to get away with my family to hit the slopes.  This week I am excited to be trying the 5-day ReBoot by Joos...interesting to try to eliminate dairy, gluten and such...for Day One, I think I did pretty well.  Looking forward to Week Three - see you all in the AM!

Week 3... here we GO! Excited to be consistent with workouts for now just need to work on eating right throughout the whole week now. Anyone have any good blog or websites that they use for recipes?? I love Hungry Girl and Skinny taste but looking for more!

Week 3

This week's challenges are going to be "challenging", to put it nicely! :) Let's go District 6!

.007s

I can vividly remember how stinkin' proud I was after the last Team Training session when I was able to buy pants one size smaller....starting this year's team training, I wear one size smaller still.  If I can drop those last few pounds, I'll be right where I want to be.  Thanks for all of the support FFY! 

Ya iPhone blogging!

So happy I can download Blogger and blog from my phone! Go District 6.

Healthy habits

In our first week we listed habits we'd like to change.  Starting the second week of veggies to snack on in my lunch :)

Ready for this week!!!

Looking forward to the next week of training...thank you Kristin!!! I have worked out more in the past two weeks than I have in months :)

It is a tight race - let's go District 6!  Another great week of fun and healthy exercise!

Week 2

Looking forward to week 2 of team training!!  Can't wait to see what Kristen has for us this week!!

Cardio Sport

OMG it's 6, great representation at the bonus workout! That was tough, but wouldn't it be great to supplement team training with that class every week.

Scores through week 1

Sore

Bonus class was tough today... but fun!

Stepped Twice

Got to step twice this week. Team training definitely gets me to the gym on the weekends.

New Class

Looking forward to trying the bonus class today!  Great workout yesterday with Kristin!

Great workout today! Thanks Kristen! The G 6 team is looking good!

Refreshing

This morning I came into the gym feeling like crap. After an hour of Kristen whipping us into shape I felt much better. Go figure!

Hi Ladies!  Fun joining Charlene in her step class today.  Well, we tried!  Team Sassy by Summer continues to roll.  See you all next week!

love the feeling when I feel like I just can't do one more rep and Kristin makes you do 10 more!!!

After today's spin class with Kristin. this is my motto for the rest of team training. Thanks Kristin for killing it today in class.

Stayin alive!

Yeah, I feel it.....gotta love the ladders!

Ouch

Yo District 6ers... What the????

Not sure why, but our fearless leader Haymitch, er uh I mean Kristin, must have put us through some sort of inner thigh torture routine yesterday.  Anyone else feeling the burn???

See you on the battle field.  Remember, our hunger to win is stronger than our hunger for cupcakes (most days).

Your teammater,
Kickniss

The day after the start...

Meeting and doing first training workout with trainer yesterday was great. Today the kids have no school and my husband will be home very late so probably not going to make it. I am hoping to use yesterday at motivation to use the treadmill in my basement for a workout! Will update post later with my success or failure.

I finally made it to the treadmill at 0800 that night...30 min plus a quick ab workout!

Looking Forward to 8 Weeks

So glad to be able to be doing Team Training again!  Definitely keeps me motivated.

The G 6

Another year another team training! Let the Pain begin!

Here Goes... everything?

First, I finally figured out I couldn't do this on my iphone so now I can actually read and post. Second, I am anxiously awaiting starting the 2nd week of team training. I haven't really convinced myself I can do this yet but I'm looking forward to some extra motivation from Kristin tonight and look forward to seeing some good results by the end! Here goes everything!!

Silver Extreme Team



Thanks agian Charlene for making me realize the need for training. Great week one !
Look forward to the next seven weeks..

Patriots

One good thing about the Patriot's playing so bad you did not want to eat!!

Excited for 8 weeks of Team Training :)

This is going to be my "motto" for this years training.....

Silver extreme

It is great to be back working with Charlene as a team!  I am sore but it is a good sore.  Here's to a successful 8 weeks.

Kripalu

Tried my first Kripalu class on Wednesday. Great class, and nice way to wind down the day!

Class recommendation

Hi everyone,

Any favorite classes to recommend?  I'm looking to step out of my comfort zone of Body Pump and Circuit Training.

Jen

Hi Ladies! 
Great to meet Ana and Lynn yesterday.  Hiya Natalie and Charlene!
I'm looking forward to our training sessions.  I say we buy some expensive tank tops from  Athletica or something as motivators...eh?

See you in the gym!

Karen

Team Training

So I've met Ana and Lynn and we are ready to go with Team Training! It's a great group and I know we are going to get in shape! Nice meeting you all, see you soon!

Week 1 Scorecards

For those of you who have already lost your week 1 score cards you can pick up an extra copy at the gym. There are extras in a folder in front of the office. (see attached picture) Also, it is there where you will pass in your score cards each week.  :) Hope everyone is feeling great after a fantastic week 1! Remember to keep up the good habits over the weekend! 

Relieved...

It's such a relief to have the support of a team and Kristin for the next 7 weeks.  It makes  it just that much easier to push myself (even if I'm still a little bleary eyed at that hour - it was so much easier to get up at that hour when I was 25).  Looking forward to the rest of our journey Team OMG...It's 6. 

I got in!

I know....don't say it Kristin! Great work out 2day!

Day After...

Day After...
Had my first team training yesterday and feeling the pain today!  So looking forward to the next 7 weeks and working out with a great team and a great trainer!  Lynn

OMG...it's 6

Great workout team. Can't wait to start seeing results.

Oh my God, it's 6!

Great work out this morning - love the pun in our team name.
Looking forward to a new group of friends to motivate and push me!

-Colleen

Back in the Saddle with TEAM NME!!!

So excited to be back into the swing of things!!
I love team training and the way I feel and look afterwards!!
I forget how much Kristin can kick your butt in 60 minutes!!  LOVE IT!!

Love my team

Looking forward to a great Team Training with old friends and a couple of new ones. Go Team!

Bring on the Team Training

Looking forward to our 1st real day of training on Friday!!!
Can't wait to see what Kristen has in store for us....bring it on!

Back Again

I always feel my best at the end of a Team Training session....bring it on! 

Team Training Day 3

Hey everyone!  This is my first time participating in FFY Team Training and my first time blogging so go easy on me ;)

I wanted to share an oatmeal/pancake recipe I love.  It's packed with protein and will keep you energized through all of your morning workouts right through to lunch.  It's easy and yummy too.  enjoy!

1/4 cup plain instant oatmeal
2 TBS natural peanut butter
1-2 servings liquid egg whites
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
Stevia to taste (optional)
agave

Mix all ingredients together except agave.  Use a non stick spray to heat a fry pan.  Pour mixture into pan and cook 3-5 minutes each side.  Remove from pan and drizzle with agave.

You can add berries or bananas to it too.

Happy training!
- Jen

Back for another round of team training. Thanks Kristen!

Eating Plan?

Anyone have a good eating plan...I eat the same stuff everday and probably need to shake things up a bit...

Go Team NME!!!!

So happy to be a part of team trainng and looking forward to what's to come!!! Met my amazing team for the first time on Monday and I look roward to going through this process with them!

Yeah!

Looking forward to feeling better and living healthier in 2013!  Tiffany

I HEART Team Training!

So I'm back for Round Four of Team Training...I love it - so motivating, so fun and gets me pumped up to work out!  Even at 6 am!  Which is new for me - I've always opted for the afternoon sessions but I decided to challenge myself and knock it out first thing in the morning.  We'll see how it goes!  As for names for our team of six - I'll give it a shot...the Sensational Six, Six-Tastic, Sasstastic Six, Slammin' Six, Super Sassy Six...looking forward to Thursday!  Go TEAM!!!

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