Xer ...... Fit and Fierce Friday !!!!!!!!!!!

[taprice]

Hi all,


Today is a run and some yoga. DS is going to run with me after work. It's finally gotten cold and will only be in the 40s. I feel much better after a rest day. I needed it.

Luckily I asked DH if there were any plans for the holiday. Ours are dependent on FIL, since we always spend Thansgiving with him. I had suggested we have it here and we are, so that is great news for me. No preparing food and hauling it 90 miles. Now I just have to think about what we are going to have and go get it. I had DS go to the grocery store for me during the day yesterday, so that helped. I'm off to Costco about 6:30.

Debra - I don't consider myself materialistic, but I surely wouldn't give up that alimony unless the absolute perfect situation came along (boy wouldn't that be hard to judge?) Unfortunately, we have to have money to survive. You really did have a complicated pregnancy. Mine were easy, I was just a bitc* for nine months each time.

Jeanette - I was busy at work yesterday too and I like it because time flies. I just deal with a lot of deadlines and nit picky paperwork, which I do not like. There are still a lot of very nasty parents who try to catch you on minor paperwork errors. I'm not sure what education has come to. I undertand from the counselor that we are having a meeting with the nastiest parent yet. I didn't think they could get much worse.

Nicole - We got this new laptop, which is great, but the keyboard is not the usual keyboard. I'll go to hit the return, and since it's not in the same place, it is the up or down. I'm still not used to it then I have other normal keyboards. It's making my brain fire a few new neurons.

I have to go to work yet again. I'm glad it is Friday.

Tracy

[aschendell]

Hi all...Just stopping by to wave before I head out to read with the germ infested urchins this morning. Still feeling a little puny and sniffly...I'm sure one of DD's little friends gave me something last week! Or it could just be allergies. I am planning a long yoga session today. Or maybe I'll just take a nap...LOL!

Tracy...Glad you aren't going to have to haul food 90 miles for Turkey Day...that is never fun. I guess FIL is going to come to your house this year, which is great. How is your aging pooch doing today? Good you got your rest in yesterday...Have fun with DS on your run this afternoon.

Jeanette...I promise to catch up with you when I return in a bit...

I caught up with everyone else last night...See you guys in a little while. Pray no one sneezes on me this morning!

Debra

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To be a part of this Dance even for a moment is an unfathomably huge gift---Eoin Finn

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[teddy16410]

Morning Gals!

Today is 4Ds BC Lower Body Circuit
Glutes are SUPER sensitive from BC 2 days ago + KB yesterday... Oh yes- I ended up doing 4DS KB + Eoin Daily Dose of Bliss (or is it happiness?) WHATEVER it was so good! :7

Dont think my hips will ever open up but if they do it will be so good- all those positions he says are suppose to feel like licking/nectar/honey etc... just make me grimace! Still - its all good and I found that by being more consistent with DVD choices I am able to focus much more on all the form pointers that create the real difference... Didnt ya tell me that would happen Tracy??? LOL - Ya ever feel like you're talking to a brick wall here? :+ Speaking of Tracy.... we have cooled off as well although our lows are in 50's & highs 70's...PERFECT for me... Windows open - AC Off and I am a happy camper to save 500.00 month ! :D Enjoy your run with DS today... maybe he'll start running all the time now- seems he is enjoying it! Congrats on the good word about holiday travel!!!! I just cringe thinking of all those on the roads- half of them drunk and other half tired. :-( BE SAFE if you go out... I am heading to grocery store in about 30 minutes to avoid all the crowds... Wendell informed me last night that TWO WEEKS AGO he made plans with our Bay neighbors to do a wine & snack (like grilled shrimps & oysters) evening before the boat parade (in front our house) Saturday after T-Giving. x( x( x( x( x( x( THANK YOU HONEY FOR THE ADVANCED NOTICE!!!!!!!!! x( x( x( x( x( x(

Debra dear!You are such the BRAVE mother!!! Be afraid - very afraid! :+ Spraying LYSOL as I type!!!

Gang- I havent even read up on yesterday and probably wont be back til late morning... I am super duper busy with a few clients using add on services so I am a working FOOL! Hopefull after T-giving life will settle into a routine.... I shall retirn to catch up I promise!!!! :* :* :* :*

[wkoutmom]

Good morning all of you Xer gals. Today is Eion and after 3 days of nothing, it will be a blessing.

I really have a busy day today. I have to go get permits, marriage liscence, then the kids are going to the park. Then after that our city has a holiday festival on one of the streets where the stores and restaurants set stuff up outside and we can get free samples. I might walk to my DS's school today and make it a tradition on Friday's. Just one little way to help being a little greener.

So I am rambling. Everyone have a great day and I hope to catch up with you this weekend. I really am sorry that I haven't been around, but I have been trying to pay attention to my DS's a little more.

Until later....

Lea

[teddy16410]

Tracy- Just glanced quickly at your post yesterday about returning Abs DVD- NO WAY RAY!}( }( I'll say its because I am a wonderful alturistic gal - truth be told I sooooo didnt like it! LOLOL .... You keep it dear - at least at your house it wont find its way to dumpster;-) You're a sweetie to even offer sending it back...wait- maybre you dont like it either! ROF:7 :+ :7 :+ :7 :+

[crunchymomof3]

Happy Friday Xers!!

I liked yesterday's premix (The Cario Power 4DS premix), but for some reason, I thought the BC cardio was first before KB, lol. Oh, well. It was still tough }( Also not a great transition between the two, it just cut out in the middle of a move...

Today I'll be doing some total body weight workout TBD. I'm planning to take a rest day tomorrow and then do the 4DS as produced Sun-Wed. Then I'll rest T-giving, and do some running/light scuplting (body weight and tube exercises) while at my MIL's house Fri and Mom's on Sat, rest Sun 11/25 and then start the X on the 26th }( I'm getting more psyched by the day!!

Nicole -- The DVD remote is safely where it belongs, lol. I am definitely digging the 4DS, but I'm looking forward to Tony, too }( I'd love to be close enough to go to classes with Wendy and Jen, but it's quite a hike and I don't have many sources for child care, either :(

Wendy -- UGH! What a major pain!! They always shut down roads at the WORST times! How is Jen doing, anyway? Please tell her I said Hi!

Tracy -- Actaully, most of 'em are sick or getting over it :( My DS started last weekend with a cold, but he's almost better now. My youngest DD now has it, but she's on the upswing, too. DH has some crud, which I don't think is a cold, and I'm hoping it's not Strep, either :( We had that twice last winter/spring, so I'm trying to avoid him as much as possible, lol. It would be just my luck to wind up with Strep during T-giving and right at the start of the X rotation...

Debra -- I hope it's just allergies and not a germ. Either way, I hope you're feeling better soon!

Traci-X -- How exciting to be so busy with clients! I hope your sessions go well and you're able to get caught up soon :) Sorry to hear you didn't get much notice on the plans... My DH's entire family is like that. They'll call and invite us to things the DAY BEFORE! Ugh! We're 3.5 hours away!

Lea -- Enjoy Eoin :D He's so fun, especially when you're lacking motivation for a harder workout.

Hi to everyone else! I hope you have a great Friday!

Carol

[Teddygirl]

Jeanette: Not to mention when trying too watch a movie he's ridiculous with talking. Soon as he open his eyes in the morning cracking jokes or something, I have to tell him PLEASEEEEEEEEE. Good you and your friend got some quality time in:)

Nicole: Nice workout:) Last night, I was watching 100 best bodies or something like that, Mostly all of the stars do Yoga to stay fit, I was surprise, I need to hop on the Yoga express. I plan to look at P90X manual, I’m excited too!

Debra: Poor Baby! I'm giving you permission to do whatever makes you feel better, no fun being sick. I hate colds, relax:)

After work, I went too Sam’s Club and brought a few things we needed for TG dinner. I’m going to finish up all me shopping today, it’s all about cleaning this weekend. Last night, spent time with Ted we did nothing but put up grocery and talked, I watched him play the boxing games, since I known him he play the games like I work out. I don’t complain it could be worsts like hanging out in the street.

This morning, I did KM ouch! I forgot how tough those dog gone leg drills our, boy was I crying like a baby. Yum, needing more of that!

Okay ladies, will chit chat later

[swift wind]

rOUND2/Phase3/Week13/Day1/Yoga
subbed (long and lean with the Baron)
Rested completely yesterday and did some grocery shopping instead.

Happy Friday lady xers!

I'm spinning with so much going on around here. The ACE material is consuming me. Work is busy, and holiday plans are whirling in my head. I probably won't be very chatty for the next few weeks.;(

Enjoy the day:7 and weekend also.:7

[Netta]

Good morning,
Today was SJP step/weights circuit premix, plus abs and planks. I always enjoy this workout. Love the music in it. Scale was down 3# from yesterday. Guess bloat is finally leaving and it's about time! Gosh, what is the purpose in our bodies holding onto the fluids during TTOM?

Tracy, how is your dog doing? Did you take her to the vet? Medications? Hope she is doing better. Don't think you mentioned what breed of dog she is. Bet you are looking forward to running with your DS. Plus, if it's getting dark, you won't have to be so concerned for your safety. Glad you don't have to haul food for Thanksgiving. Bad enough having to cook all of it, let alone pack it up. I had morning sickness for 7 months during my pregnancy. Miserable. I only had one child. We had 2 other stepkids living with us so I didn't feel the need to have any more. Hope the meeting goes well with the nasty parent. So glad it's Friday too. Hoping to get lots done at work today, without those silly little deadlines.

Debra, you poor thing, hope you start feeling better. You have lots of urchins, I have inmates. Wintertime, on the prison yards, you hear lots of hacking and gross sounds. It's awful. Glad I'm not out with a bunch of them. We just have 4 that work in our office and I don't have to sit near them. Plans for tonite with CB? This weekend?

Traci, I don't feel nectar either, but know the stretch is good for me if I don't go too far. But no, not a blissful feeling. Now child's pose is nice cuz I don't have to do anything. Corpse is good too. I need to go grocery shopping this weekend sometime too. My contribution to the Thanksgiving meal is sweet potato casserole and a cranberry jello salad (nuts and sour cream swirled in it). Easy deal for me.

Lea, marriage license? For you? I think the Friday morning walk to school would be really nice. Enjoy Eoin today. The festival and free samples sounds nice.

Anointed, Ted must be pretty darned entertaining. I think it's better than a guy that just grunts and doesn't talk much. Don't you? LOL!! Sometimes I just want to get the duct tape out. Right when I really want to listen to something important on the news, he's blabbing about something or cracking jokes or something that definitely could wait until another time. Not like I can back up the TV and listen again. Oh well, glad I have a fella. Leg conditioning drills are tough for me. My hams or flexors or whatever are so tight I can't even straighten my leg out in front of me.

Swifty, you are one busy gal! We look forward to hearing from you, even if you can't stay on long. You are so near to the end of the X!

Carol, your workouts sound well planned. Glad you are doing the X with us. You'll love the motivation on here.

Hi to all,

Jeanette

[lvnascar]

Morning Xers,

I am looking at trying out the 4DS Premixes. So today is 4DS Back & Biceps Premix / ME Abs / 30 Min Run

Have to brag about oldest DD again. She has an acting class and was chosen for the lead roll in the play. She is playing Virgina in the classic Yes Virginia There is a Santa. She was quite pleased with herself, and I am very proud of her also.

Wendy, Had to LOL at your son being able to take the heat from his drill instructors. These type of stories reminds me of the times my DD's would say they hate me. As they get older they appreciate their parents being tuff, but loving. You know if I previewed any of my workouts in my bed I would be fast asleep by the time the warm-up was done. I don't know why, but previewing a workout makes me sleepy.

Sandra, How was Jump & Pump class last evening. Did DD have a good time using her new equipment. She will be an accessory junkie just like the rest of us before you know it. You sound just as busy as I do on your weekends. It doesn't stop with the children needing to be carted around all over the place. :D I will be picking up our friends dog after work for Cami's first friend sleepover. :7 :7 :7 First thing I'm doing is taking both of them for a walk. This should be an interesting walk. One dog will be lifting his leg peeing on every mailbox in the neighborhood, and the other will be sniffing all the spots he just marked. :7 Should make for a long walk.

Tracy, I have to say that I enjoyed the LGI8 rotation. The Yay part of the rotation: I liked the variety of the workouts. Circuit/Heavy/Hi Rep/Superset. It kept me from wanting to quit the rotation. I don't really have any Nays to speak of. The one thing I will say is that I didn't do the rotation as stated in the M&F Hers article. I am a person that really can't do a workout on my own, I need the DVD to tell me what to do. But the rotation did give me a great description of what type of workout to look at, and then I fit the DVD to the rotation. Some of my choices may not have been exactly what they where looking for, but it was different from the previous week and that worked for me. Glad that I didn't do my measurements today! AF arrived and I just feel like crap today! ;-)

Nicole, XXX status makes me feel even more X rated. :7 :7 :7 Wonder what my DH would say if I told him, but then all he would do is look at me like I was from another planet. Oh wait he would be getting other ideas and not understand it was exercise realted. He just knows I workout. :D

Debra, Hope you didn't catch anything from one of those germ infested urchins, and start feeling better. I agree with Traci LYSOL away!!!! :7 And then to volunteer to go back into the field again. You are brave. ;-) Oh our pooch was sleeping really well last night. This morning she was ready for me to take her again. She was waiting by the door. But I figure she will have fun with Decoy this weekend. Don't you just love the name of this dog! Our friend has a crazy sense of humor.

Jeanette, I love your Arnold voice. I will be trying the LIS tomorrow, when I have more time. I may need to be looking at some moves over and over. Once I get DH to help me with this picture trail thing, I will try to take a picture of the new furniture. Maybe I should wait until I repaint the walls, put up some curtains, etc.... :7 :7 Now that could take forever to get a picture. Well you are done with the bloat, and now I am having the bloat today! x( x( x( I may have to wait a few days to take the measurements that I had planned on. This is how bad I am about my TTOM. I was wondering why I have been up 3 lbs. So today the light bulb goes on over my head. DUH! I'm just terrible.

Tracy, Yipee on the not having to run around on T-Day. Because of my MIL's obsession with ALL the family getting together for the holiday, she has made reservations for Wednesday night at a resturant. My DH's family isn't very large, he has 2 Aunts, 1 Uncle, 1 Cousin (with 2 children and a spouse), 1 Brother (with 1 child and spouse). So now we are up in the air about T-Day. I have decided that I will make a meal for us. I'm leaving it up to DH to decide if he wants to invite his parents, and Aunt and Uncle. My family will be doing the annual waterpark adventure on the weekend. :7

Traci, When I was doing the new 4DS series I noticed that my calf muscles started hurting around the second day. I'm checking out the 4DS lower body workout tomorrow. Maybe this will be the workout I tack onto my P90X extra leg workout. We will see. So you didn't enjoy Eion like all the other lovely Xers do! I have the Long & Lean DVD on its way to me. So I will see if our taste in yoga run the same, you said that you enjoyed that one or am I wrong?

Lea, Wow you do have a busy day today! The walk through the streets sounds like a great idea. Have fun with Eion!

TG, When Ted is playing his boxing games does he stop talking? I sometimes have to tell my DH to stop also. In fact it was just last night that I did that. DH and DD where having a conversation right next to me while I was trying to watch TV. They both looked at me when I told them to be quiet!!! I was watching Gordon Ramsey, and it is hard enough to understand him when it is quiet. :7 :7 :7

Swifty, Hope your head stops spinning while doing the yoga! :D Don't need you falling over.

Carol, I'm excited about starting on the 26th too. I can't believe I said that. Must be the fact that I'm with a group this time.

Have a great day!

Laurie