Morning Ladies -
This morning I did P90X Kenpo X+ and part of Michelle Dozois' Rockin' Body Cardio. Workout was 54" and I burned 511 calories. I had a moderately hard workout and was able to get my HR above average....but not as high as I would have liked it. I felt like I was dragging a bit. Didn't get much sleep last night.....or any night for that matter.
I had every intention of doing yoga again last night.....but again, I wrapped myself in the blanket sitting at the computer and dozed off.......and then it was late! Unbelievable that I can fall asleep sitting up! LOL.
I'm so glad someone showed up around here. I was beginning to feel abandoned. I'm used to you ladie's not being around the the weekends....but it was mid week already. No need to apologize.....I just miss you ladies when you don't post.
Work continues to be stressful with lots of drama. I got picked on horribly the other day because I wouldn't eat the free lunch we got...white pasta and eggplant parmesan. I don't do fried or white pasta! I don't know why it's such a big deal how I eat. The latest thing is that NOW I take too long going to the bathroom. I already don't drink nearly enough water cuz I'm afraid of going too often! Unbelievable.
Yve - so sorry to hear about your job. I wish that was the law in the States. The more I hear about Canada....the more it makes the cold weather more appealing! LOL. I'm glad you are okay from that fall. You must be careful on the ice. We had a lot of ice last week ....rain...ice...snow...yuk. Can't wait for Summer.
Jen - Good for you putting the IVF stuff out of your head for now and concentrating on lifting while you still can. I think it's good to keep your mind on other things. You don't need to constantly think about that stuff or you'll go mad!
Yes, I ordered new Barry's....but everyone's saying they don't look as hard as his previous set. I really don't care if they are slightly easier .....cuz my opinion of his last set is that the cardio ...if done at the level of step they use, could be an accident waiting to happen and I modified anyway. I also know that since Barry is a recovering drug addict...he's a very driven person and motivated with his workouts. I know how hard I can drive myself.....so I have no doubt that he'll kick my butt. I hope he leads all of them, as I really like his personality. I had no idea he was Gay until I saw an article someone posted on him on VF. Not that it matters or anything...but I would have never thought that.
As far as lifting with endurance workouts, the ONLY way I find myself getting a "good enough" workout is if I do drop sets. I usually pick up a heavier weight and do as many reps as I can and when I start to really fatigue, I pick up a slighter ligher one and so on and so forth. I like doing it this way cuz it's the only way I feel worked enough aftewards.
Have a great day ladies. I'm working a full day today. This is my first week that I'm allowed to work 8 hours on Thursdays. I was spoiled from my shorter Thursdays so it will take a bit of getting used to.
ETA: For anyone that had a Temp to Hire position. HOw long did it take before they put your on their payroll? Just curious. I'm still looking in the paper for a different job....but they are scarce around here....so I'll just make the best of where I am for now.....or should I say, try to!
This morning I did P90X Kenpo X+ and part of Michelle Dozois' Rockin' Body Cardio. Workout was 54" and I burned 511 calories. I had a moderately hard workout and was able to get my HR above average....but not as high as I would have liked it. I felt like I was dragging a bit. Didn't get much sleep last night.....or any night for that matter.
I had every intention of doing yoga again last night.....but again, I wrapped myself in the blanket sitting at the computer and dozed off.......and then it was late! Unbelievable that I can fall asleep sitting up! LOL.
I'm so glad someone showed up around here. I was beginning to feel abandoned. I'm used to you ladie's not being around the the weekends....but it was mid week already. No need to apologize.....I just miss you ladies when you don't post.
Work continues to be stressful with lots of drama. I got picked on horribly the other day because I wouldn't eat the free lunch we got...white pasta and eggplant parmesan. I don't do fried or white pasta! I don't know why it's such a big deal how I eat. The latest thing is that NOW I take too long going to the bathroom. I already don't drink nearly enough water cuz I'm afraid of going too often! Unbelievable.
Yve - so sorry to hear about your job. I wish that was the law in the States. The more I hear about Canada....the more it makes the cold weather more appealing! LOL. I'm glad you are okay from that fall. You must be careful on the ice. We had a lot of ice last week ....rain...ice...snow...yuk. Can't wait for Summer.
Jen - Good for you putting the IVF stuff out of your head for now and concentrating on lifting while you still can. I think it's good to keep your mind on other things. You don't need to constantly think about that stuff or you'll go mad!
Yes, I ordered new Barry's....but everyone's saying they don't look as hard as his previous set. I really don't care if they are slightly easier .....cuz my opinion of his last set is that the cardio ...if done at the level of step they use, could be an accident waiting to happen and I modified anyway. I also know that since Barry is a recovering drug addict...he's a very driven person and motivated with his workouts. I know how hard I can drive myself.....so I have no doubt that he'll kick my butt. I hope he leads all of them, as I really like his personality. I had no idea he was Gay until I saw an article someone posted on him on VF. Not that it matters or anything...but I would have never thought that.
As far as lifting with endurance workouts, the ONLY way I find myself getting a "good enough" workout is if I do drop sets. I usually pick up a heavier weight and do as many reps as I can and when I start to really fatigue, I pick up a slighter ligher one and so on and so forth. I like doing it this way cuz it's the only way I feel worked enough aftewards.
Have a great day ladies. I'm working a full day today. This is my first week that I'm allowed to work 8 hours on Thursdays. I was spoiled from my shorter Thursdays so it will take a bit of getting used to.
ETA: For anyone that had a Temp to Hire position. HOw long did it take before they put your on their payroll? Just curious. I'm still looking in the paper for a different job....but they are scarce around here....so I'll just make the best of where I am for now.....or should I say, try to!
Question, so are you changing weights within the same set or repeating the set using a slightly lighter weight? Sorry to hear the job isn't any better. I didn't know Barry was putting out new ones-that is exciting news. I agree on the cardio being an accident waiting to happen. I would probably use the series more if it were a little easier. I like his personality too, so I hope he leads the new ones. I will have to check his website for the info. I also hope they have more variety of the music and they don't re-edit (loop) the cardio on the second set-that was annoying!