STS 6-Month Alumni ***March 2012***

[Runcrazy]

Hey! Just starting us out. I originally posted this in the old thread and then realized I should start a new month. This is cut and pasted:

Happy March 1!!! Only 3 more weeks until spring! I decided to do Rhythmic Step again. I figure once I've mastered that I'm good to go on my other step workouts (why...I dunno! ). Again, I didn't make it all the way through BUT my feet no longer feel like cement and mama mia I had that wonderful rosey cardio glow!!! Yessiree I didn't have to modify anything. So I'm sitting here having a nice salmon salad to reward my wonderful efforts!

The President of my old company was in town today from Toronto so I went and met him for coffee. Had a nice chat.

Nothing much else....I vacuumed, doing laundry and worked out!

Happy Thursday!

[Runcrazy]

Happy Friday! I had a GF call me at 6:00 this morning as she was upset about something that had happened at her work. She wanted advice from me on how to handle a situation today before she got to work. She was worked up and talking a mile a minute...I don't come around that fast when I'm awoken! LOL! Anyway, talked to her for an hour then went back to bed!

I plan to spend today on homework so not much going on.

Have a great time girls!

[cab0899]

Some how I thought I would have so much time since I only worked 3 days this week. I was wondering what I was gong to do with 2 days off, came up with a list and didn't even finish the list. Once I really started thinking about it, I came up with a list of things that needed done that I had bee putting off since I was working full time. I went in for my annual dr's appt, got lab work done, tons of errands, generally organized the house. DD had no school today and had a friend over to work on a school project.

Yesterday was STS #22 Ch/Back/Triceps and also a 2 mile fast tm run and then today was STS #20 Legs.

Cendrine I'm curious what a bad menu at Disneyland was for you?? You are such a healthy eater, I'm actually wondering what you had.

Jo We are so happy to have you back and so proud to hear about your academic achievements. I'm sure it seems so unreal that the end of school is getting close! How will you celebrate?? Nice that you keep in touch with your old coworkers! Don't worry you will nail Rhythmic Step eventually!

Hope everything is going well Rachael!

[Runcrazy]

Oh Kim, it's amazing how time gets away from us! LOL! But sounds like you got lots of things done! I know...here I am not working and can barely clean house! LOL! I'm telling you I'm busy!

To put everything in perspective, if all goes as planned (unless I get a job) I will be done in 15 weeks! Doesn't sound like much does it considering I started the beginning of July 2010! Can you guys believe it??? I can't believe I'm this close!!! So a GF and I have already discussed having an open house for me when I finish. I'd just invite those that have been part of this journey with me and our close friends. That includes all of YOU! Though I know that's not probably likely. But know you will all be included in my celebration in one way or another!

SS went hiking for the weekend so DH and I are alone for four days! Yay! Except I have nothing but homework that has to be done! LOL!

Anyway, time for bed. Have a great weekend everyone! Tomorrow is Rhythmic Step again. (I know crazy huh?)

[Runcrazy]

And Kim, thank you for being happy to have me back. I missed posting with all of you and having glimpses into your lives! It's nice to have at least a few extra minutes to devote to sharing my passion for fitness with all of you - in spite of how out of shape I am right now!!! LOL!!

[cendrine]

15 more weeks is nothing, Jo, how exciting! You can definitely see the light at the end of the tunnel! And if anyone deserves a party, you do!

Kim, I have a list and it has things on it se erase years old... think it will ever get done... lol?

You can take me off the 'good eating pedestal... I had fries and a cream cheese filled pretzel... I think that really does qualify as BAD!

I'm going to try the lower body blast again today, hopefully with less doms

[FourAM]

Wow I have been out a long time!
We are working working working to try and finish this job so I wake up with the chickens and go to bed with them too (if I am lucky)!
We are even working today but I just had to check in with you guys and let yall know I am still out here!
Work is just crazy right now. People are calling us from all over and there just is not time to do it all. We are doing our best though.

Jo-15 weeks and this whole adventure will be over with? So when is the party? LOL!
You are a light!

Kim-I make those lists too so I am right there with you when things don't get done like I think they will.

Cendrine-Yum on the fries! I am sure with all your good eating that this won't get you.

Off to work. Have a great Sunday!

[cab0899]

Hope everyone is having a good weekend!

Cendrine, I don't know if this makes me a bad person, but I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed some yummy treats! All 3 of you seem like such healthy eaters, I thought it was just me that gives into unhealthy treats some times. The important thing is that we all eat healthy most of the time!

Today my running group, which is DH and ds, and I did a 7 mile run!! We were on the slow side but we had to run through some good snowdrifts so that slowed us down. I guess it's just extra resistance training! Then came home and did the extended stretch from STS.
Yesterday was Afterburn with DH, not sure if I posted that.

Busy day yesterday, it was the start of ds's hockey playoffs (they lost) and then we went to a fundraising supper for my nephews' daycare. My kids went to the same daycare when they were younger and I was hoping to see some old friends and catch up. I hardly knew anyone, I guess everyone I knew their kids are too old for the daycare now.

Just going to relax for the rest of the day now. Rachael and Jo, I hope you get some relaxation time this weekend too!

[cendrine]

Wow Rachel, sounds like you are drowning in work! I guess that's a good thing, but I'm suspecting you are like me and like things in manageable doses...? Lol

Kim, I completely understand what you mean, and no, it doesn't make me a bad person, or if it does, I'm a bad person too...lol! Your run sounds great, it's so fun that you get to do it with Dh and ds!

Lower body blast went well yesterday. The kids had three neighbor kids over and they didn't know what to make of a working out mom... lol (I don't usually work out with visitors in the house, but I decided I didn't care) life's so much easier when you stop worrying about what others think... (I happen to have to work through that issue a lot)
Anyway, the doms today are so much milder than last go around! Im excited about that. Taking a rest day today.

Hi Jo!

[FourAM]

Another quickie for me...Maybe I can stay up on all of yalls news anyway...I am ready for another vacation
Yes Cendrine, I am just like you when it comes to needing a little structure. I do expect a little unpredictability with our job but still there is normally some semblance of a schedule.

Kim-I love that you are in a running team That made me smile! I needed that. And I have to say how impressed I am that you run with snow drifts on the ground. I just can not imagine how different our lives are as far as climate! And although I try to eat healthy...I fall off the wagon all the time but I just get right back on the next meal...I think the key is to try to not have a blow out day...it's ok to have a bad meal now and again.

Cendrine-Amen on not worrying about what others think! I am always working on that too. That is one of my "soul searching" sort of topics all the time. When I started going to morning yoga, I would get so much anxiety (all brought on by me) just because I would want to relate to all these new people. When I stopped worrying about that so much, my morning seemed so much smoother.

Hey JOoooooo!

Better get ready for the day! Have a great Monday!