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We placed these patches on our backpacks. We hope they serve as conversation starters. 

We have arrived in Madrid, Spain, now waiting for our final flight to San Sebastián.

With this long walk, we decided to do some body measurements before our trip, and then we will do the same measurements after. Clearly the walk is a lot of exercise, but we are on vacation and will also experience the food while we here.

Our gym, Orange Theory West Omaha has a body measurement device which calculates muscle mass, body fat and weight. We both measured in the past few days, and plan to repeat when we get back. We also measured our thighs and calves. Those results are confidential.😃 

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  1. AnonymousJuly 21, 2022 at 5:33 AM

    What's the over/under on the % lost?

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  2. AnonymousJuly 21, 2022 at 7:29 AM

    Woot woot . On Terra Firma
    Let the vacay begin. Onward Pilgrims. Laurie

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  3. ZachJuly 21, 2022 at 8:46 AM

    Great to hear!!

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  4. DianneJuly 21, 2022 at 10:02 AM

    Great idea!! Will be interesting to see how you change!! Love the Nebraska girl patch!! 😍

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  5. AnonymousJuly 21, 2022 at 2:31 PM

    Have fun!

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  6. AnonymousJuly 22, 2022 at 5:49 AM

    Have a great trip!

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