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January 1st of 2009, I watched a marathon of the Biggest Loser and saw in one day the contestants shrink to half their original size. I was feeling pretty low, because I had gained 6 pounds in December and was at the heaviest weight I'd ever been. My sedentary job meant that I wasn't moving much, the long hours meant that I didn't have time to work out. The Biggest Loser inspired me to get serious about getting in shape. I started slow. Step one was just deciding that being healthy was a priority.

Of all the chores that have to get done on a horse farm, Feeding, Stall Cleaning, Turnout, Tack Cleaning, Grooming... Water Buckets are my very least favorite. I've worked at numerous barns over the years and it's always the same.

I took the time today to add up exactly how much money I have spent to date on my horse, who as of writing this I have owned for approximately seven years. Let's just say, it's staggering...

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