Back to check on you guys...
Had a massage after work, it was heavenly!!! Sigh... I get one about once a month. At first, I felt guilty and would only schedule one after a tough biking event. Now, I just do it, no event needed to pamper myself. As regular as getting my hair cut now.
Yes, I work at a State prison that has Level 1, 2 and 3 inmates. Level 1 are used for work outside the gates, like building fences in the community, cleaning parks, fighting wildfires. Then we have Level 2 and 3. Most of those won't go outside the gates. They just do their time on the yards, maybe working and earning $.09 per hour, maybe taking education classes. I work outside the gates in the department that takes care of the plant needs (carpentry, electrical, etc). I sit at a computer all day long. No, I don't get scared, but you do have to be security minded. I'm around lots of inmates, but don't have to directly supervise them. It's a good job, great benefits and only 7 years until retirement (I hope).
August, I was in an acapella choir (6 of us, usually at least 4 part harmony) for about 10 years. I loved it and loved the performing, but needed a break. I got into bike riding about 6 years ago and love it. I ride a few times a week (road riding) so don't have a lot of time for other hobbies, besides my DH and going camping and riding our 4-wheelers. I rode and owned horses for years, but just sold my horse a couple months ago. I rode hunter/jumpers, dressage, reining, you name it. May still get back into it again, but not looking to for a while.
Michelle, glad you like the new Cathe's. Guess what? Mine have arrived and are probably out on the front porch, but I really don't want DH to see me with 5 new DVD's. I mean, I don't have to be obvious, do I? I'll wait till he goes into the bathroom and then dash out. Wonder if he's ever opened the cabinet where I keep the DVD's... They've multiplied from the simple little Yoga Zone that started me on this fitness thing more than 2 years ago.
Tomorrow is my day off and I think I'll give one of them a whirl. Hmmm... which one?
August, Cathe's cueing is really pretty easy for me. I think you nailed it right about Christi cueing much further in front. I'm getting better, but Christi really keeps my mind occupied so the time flies.
Michelle, I love Cardio Coach. I did Version #1 on my bike (set on a trainer) 2 nights ago. I was thinking, wow, this is Version 1. Should be easier than the others. Wrong... They are tough, tough, tough, but good, good, good! I love Sean's voice too. I did all of Version 1, including the optional challenge and guess how many calories I burned? Just slightly over 200 measly ones. I was sweating like a big dog, the drops were falling to the ground all around the bike. I even had a fan on me. Wish I could burn more calories. I can't imagine what #4, or 5 or 6 are like. I've only done Version 1, Version 2, Version 2 revised and Version 3. I'm hoping to do at least one a week to keep me in shape with my biking as I can't ride after work anymore with the time change and colder temps. Weekends, I just ride one day with a group usually.
I think starting a weekly yoga check in would be good, but if it really takes off, we could then go for every two days or something like that.
August, I wouldn't mind hearing how your Yoga for Dummies is each day. I'm sure you'll discover something different every day.
What's with our middle aged bloating bellies? Now I know why so many women like the low rise pants. They don't cut into our bloated bellies, that's why. August, how did the Activia experiment go? Don't they guarantee results of some kind on the commercial? Thought of you when I saw it.
Must go and read more on this forum.
Jeanette :7
) workouts. I love the outfits, too
