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[missyt]

Good Morning ladies!!!! Off to a good start, got my run in!!!

Marie---4 Day Split is deal of the day. Don't forget to use coupon (save15) for 15% more off.

Hope everyone has a lovely Monday!!!

Off to work. Check in Later!

[gratefuldog]

Got my run in too! It is beautiful out! I was way over dressed! I am dripping wet. I just had a hard boiled egg and a glass of water. Now I am headed down to do triceps and back. disc 8 I think. Then I need to do abs. I love that I have been using the core icon on my calendar. I can quickly glance at my calendar and see all of the days that I worked my belly!
Jean, how is the shoulder?
Colleen, I have meaning to ask you if you have issues swallowing the Hydraplenish?? Mine are capsules. They are so light weight that they float to the roof of my mouth when I put the water in my mouth. I gag every time I try to swallow them because they are stubborn and won't go down. They float up and get stuck! Do you have this issue? what brand do you use? I am almost out.

[maryk]

Hello Everyone!

Yes, I was at a volleyball tournament all day yesterday. I got home at 5 and then had to rush to 3rd daughter's softball game. When I got home from that I was really tired so got takeout Chinese for dinner, and I had ice cream for dessert. I really felt like crap after that. Today is a new day!

On Sat. I tacked on MMA Boxing after I did STS. That one is not too tough and it has a good ab section in it. Has anyone else noticed the 2 guys have really bad form in that one? Sometimes I feel like laughing in the middle of my workout, Cathe needed to keep a better eye on them!

When you run or exercise first thing in the morning, do you eat first? Sometimes I wish I could just get up and workout but feel I have to have something in my stomach first. On weekends I have my coffee and something light to eat and then I work out, but that takes longer.

Marie, I cut back on my caffeine when I was pregnant and everything was fine. I was commuting to Boston at the time and needed the boost to get me going in the morning. I sounds like you have a very demanding schedule so listen to your body and your dr.

I hope everyone's injuries are ok.

Welcome back Jean. Sounds like a difficult situation with your sister, but I'm sure she appreciates you being there.

I had kind of forgotten about Cathe's new workouts, but now that filming is near I am getting excited for them!

[missyt]

Mary---I get up between 5:45-6:00 am. So, I exercise for an hour, shower, and then eat breakfast! On the weekends---I get up @ 7am and run for an hour. I eat breakfast sometimes before/sometimes after (just depends on how hungry I am. My internal clock knows that I eat breakfast around 7:15.

My knee is better today. It just looks like I had knee surgery! hahaha There is a cut from the top all the way down below--- in a straight line. It is a little sore, but I am not letting it stop me. Looks alot better today.

Today, I am doing Disc#7!!! Looking forward to it!

Gotta Go---BBL!!!

[marazoe]

Hi Everyone. Today I did Pure Strength Legs and Abs. Then I did Pure Strength Biceps and Abs. I can't believe I have done Legs twice. My shoulder feels pretty good but I think I am going to go easy on it for awhile. I know I can do biceps and not aggravate it. So I am going to just do different body parts and see what I can handle. But Legs is going to be my primary for now. I never thought I would say that.

I always eat breakfast before I work out. I generally have 2 boiled eggs and a piece of toast on weight days. If I am doing cardio , I usually have cereal. I always have a cup of coffee as soon as I get out of bed.

Colleen I got my protein powder . Today I mixed 2 scoops with frozen fruit and water. It wasn't bad. It had a different taste but it was fine. It made my shake very thick. I would buy it again.

Jean

[gratefuldog]

That is great you are working your legs so much Jean!!

I eat after I run. I can't have anything in my stomach when I do that. I always eat right afterwards. There is no way I could do an hour of weights without something in my belly.

Time to clean the bathrooms.

Didn't win the auction. I had a set price in my head and it went over that. The fun is in the hunt.

[cokonkel]

Oh I'm so glad today is a rest day! I'm DOM'sing pretty good right now! That workout really gets your core and kettlebell swings always work my back and lats like nothing else. It really got my upper body and lower body too! Whew! For me, I definitely need to always do this workout before a rest day or I'll be toast!

As far as eating before workouts, I usually have something light like half of my protein shake or a bowl of oatmeal with cinnamon and my coffee. I've been into steel cut oats lately...yum! I'm one of those people that can't roll out of bed and workout...or really do anything until I've had my coffee! I need at least 45 minutes to wake up before I work out so I'll sit on the computer with my oatmeal and coffee and browse the forums while I come to life!

Jean- That's so awesome your continuing to work the legs! Are they getting just a little bit better? Maybe not enjoyable yet, but less dread inducing? I really want to try the chocolate version of that protein powder. I bet it would be yummy! I usually do 1 scoop of the greens protein powder and 1 scoop of unflavored whey powder with a combination of coconut (or almond) milk and a little of acai or pomegranate juice. Sometimes I'll do greek yogurt or kefir instead of the coconut or almond milk. I've also had it with chocolate milk. I've pretty much thrown my entire kitchen at my shakes! Oh, I also found some chocolate almond butter and put it in there...yum! As you can see...I'm a sucker for chocolate!

Mary- aren't those guys hilarious in the MMA workouts? It seems like so often in these workout dvds the guys are the ones with poor form or not able to keep up with the girls! I've noticed that in Bob Harper's workouts, too. The guys look like they are about to pass out! I knew men were babies, but sheesh! LOL I'm SO excited for the new workouts too! Filming begins May 15, Whoo hoo!

I can't seem to stop buying workouts. I got LIC the first week in May and then I turned around and bought this new one called Kettlebell Kickboxing from Total Fitness last week. This after I swore I was done buying stuff for awhile! I just got the KB Kickboxing one today so I'm gonna preview it while we're slow at work here! Hee.

Later ladies!

[marazoe]

I just heard about a new workout called Popphysique. Has anyone heard of that? It is kind of a ballet type routine. It appears the only place to buy it is on Amazon and they are unavailable. All of the reviews are 5 stars . I was hoping to see a preview of it but the Popphysique on shows about 25 seconds of nothing really. Just wanted to know if anyone has heard of it. My friends son and DIL live in Calif and they take classes there.

Where do you guys buy the Hydraplenish? I was thinking of getting some for my husband. He had knee surgery as a teenager and still has knee pain.

The leg exercises aren't as painful as before. It is still not fun. I only use 3 pound handweights and a 15 pound bar. I will increase as I get more used to this. I really like the sit and stands. I prefer squats over lunges. But I do whatever she wants me to do. I think I will get to the point like the rest of you where it is an automatic part of my workouts. So I am going to try to do legs every other day to get into the habit.

I was thinking of putting one scoop of green protein powder and 1/2 scoop of regular in my shake. I think i will do that next.

Jean

[missyt]

Good Evening!!! I think I went crazy! Before I knew it...I did 30 minutes on the elliptical and Disc#7 and Medicine Ball abs from Ab Circuits! hahaha

I think Cathe was trying to kill me....we did like a thousand pushups!!!!

Jean---The more you train legs the more you will like it!!! I like to have DOMS!!! So, legs....well, if you work them hard enough you will receive DOMS!!! I just enjoy feeling like I got a good workout!!! I know, Crazy!!!

Off to shower and rest!!! Have a lovely evening!!!

[gratefuldog]

Never heard of that workout Jean. I get my Hydraplenish on Vitacost. Still waiting to hear from Colleen about what kind she gets....
I need to get more.