2011 NEW YEARS STS CHALLENGERS: WEEK OF 2/27
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kikster
Cathlete
too late to join?
Is it too late to join
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I started another STS rotation (3.5 mos) toward the end of January, so I'm on week 2 of meso 2. So I'm not just starting, however I could used a bit of accountability this time around, lol. I guess I was so excited the first time I did STS (last summer) that I was a bit more of a stickler about getting in every workout on time. Now...not so much.
I've been pretty good about getting the upper workouts done, but for some reason I've been dreading the lower. Idk what's up w/that. So last meso I just kept reaching for either High Reps, or STS Total Body (legs only on both), on leg day. This meso, I've decided to tighten up a bit, and decided to start w/meso 1 legs (on leg day), and just go from there. (so i'll probably just starting plyo legs AFTER finishing meso 3 upper body workouts - I'll just include them in whatever rotation I do then).
Soooooo, will you have me ?
Is it too late to join
?I started another STS rotation (3.5 mos) toward the end of January, so I'm on week 2 of meso 2. So I'm not just starting, however I could used a bit of accountability this time around, lol. I guess I was so excited the first time I did STS (last summer) that I was a bit more of a stickler about getting in every workout on time. Now...not so much.
I've been pretty good about getting the upper workouts done, but for some reason I've been dreading the lower. Idk what's up w/that. So last meso I just kept reaching for either High Reps, or STS Total Body (legs only on both), on leg day. This meso, I've decided to tighten up a bit, and decided to start w/meso 1 legs (on leg day), and just go from there. (so i'll probably just starting plyo legs AFTER finishing meso 3 upper body workouts - I'll just include them in whatever rotation I do then).
Soooooo, will you have me
?
Fit_mommy
Cathlete
Is it too late to join
I started another STS rotation (3.5 mos) toward the end of January, so I'm on week 2 of meso 2. So I'm not just starting, however I could used a bit of accountability this time around, lol. I guess I was so excited the first time I did STS (last summer) that I was a bit more of a stickler about getting in every workout on time. Now...not so much.
I've been pretty good about getting the upper workouts done, but for some reason I've been dreading the lower. Idk what's up w/that. So last meso I just kept reaching for either High Reps, or STS Total Body (legs only on both), on leg day. This meso, I've decided to tighten up a bit, and decided to start w/meso 1 legs (on leg day), and just go from there. (so i'll probably just starting plyo legs AFTER finishing meso 3 upper body workouts - I'll just include them in whatever rotation I do then).
Soooooo, will you have me
Don't be silly! Ofcourse we'll have you! Welcome to the group!
Just so you know, we usually do a weekly check in that starts on Sundays but apparently we all forgot to start a new thread this Sunday. Whoops! LOL Look for a new one (or start it if you are the first one to check in) on Sunday though!
Sherry K
Cathlete
Hi all!
Finally feeling better and eating real food. Now to get my energy back and hopefully start working out again tomorrow. And still hoping that no one else in the household caught the bug.
LaDonna - Glad to hear your dad is doing better
Wendy - Rest day - that's why you weren't quite the early bird today
Kikster - Welcome! We're all over the place in terms of where we are in the rotation, so jumping in is just fine.
Kristin - Hope you and the boys are faring ok.
Time for bed. See you all tomorrow.
Finally feeling better and eating real food. Now to get my energy back and hopefully start working out again tomorrow. And still hoping that no one else in the household caught the bug.
LaDonna - Glad to hear your dad is doing better
Wendy - Rest day - that's why you weren't quite the early bird today
Kikster - Welcome! We're all over the place in terms of where we are in the rotation, so jumping in is just fine.
Kristin - Hope you and the boys are faring ok.
Time for bed. See you all tomorrow.
Fit_mommy
Cathlete
Good Morning.
So listen to this...I slept a little later then usual this morning and then couldn't get my arse moving fast enough so I decided to to delay Disc 10 til tmrw figuring that I didn't really have enough time for it and didn't want to rush. So I decided to do my cardio/leg day which was slated for tmrw instead. Well I got a wee bit carried away and it ended up being a 75 min work out! I could have done Disc 10 after all! LOL I was so wrapped up in killing my lower body that I even forgot to do abs!
Here's what I did:
LowMax: warm up plus blasts 1,2,3
Butts and Gutts: 1st walking lunge set-firewalkers-2nd walking lunge set
Lower Body Blast: Floor prone ham/glute work wearing 2# ankle weights
Inner thigh leg lifts wearing 2# ankle weights: 75 per side
LowMax: blasts 4,5,6
Lower Body Blast: All Standing Leg Conditioning Drills
I was DYING by the end and my legs are STILL vibrating from it I swear! If I don't have DOMS tmrw from this then I want my money back!!!
BBIAB for personals.
So listen to this...I slept a little later then usual this morning and then couldn't get my arse moving fast enough so I decided to to delay Disc 10 til tmrw figuring that I didn't really have enough time for it and didn't want to rush. So I decided to do my cardio/leg day which was slated for tmrw instead. Well I got a wee bit carried away and it ended up being a 75 min work out! I could have done Disc 10 after all! LOL I was so wrapped up in killing my lower body that I even forgot to do abs!
Here's what I did:
LowMax: warm up plus blasts 1,2,3
Butts and Gutts: 1st walking lunge set-firewalkers-2nd walking lunge set
Lower Body Blast: Floor prone ham/glute work wearing 2# ankle weights
Inner thigh leg lifts wearing 2# ankle weights: 75 per side
LowMax: blasts 4,5,6
Lower Body Blast: All Standing Leg Conditioning Drills
I was DYING by the end and my legs are STILL vibrating from it I swear! If I don't have DOMS tmrw from this then I want my money back!!!
BBIAB for personals.
kikster
Cathlete
Wendy - uhhhhhh WOW! I thought I had a hard time sitting when I just sat at the computer, you put my little DOMS to shame LOL
Sherry - thanks for the welcome! Glad you're eating REAL food again. That's always a good sign, the needed energy is sure to follow.
LaDonna - Sending prayers up for your dad (oh and btw, we homeschool too )
Did legs yesterday, and Disc 16 the day before that, so I got DOMS all over today. I plan on doing cardio and probably a segment from Stretch Max, to help ease some of the tightness. That is...if I can stand up from this chair
WOW! I thought I had a hard time sitting when I just sat at the computer, you put my little DOMS to shame LOLSherry - thanks for the welcome! Glad you're eating REAL food again. That's always a good sign, the needed energy is sure to follow.
LaDonna - Sending prayers up for your dad
(oh and btw, we homeschool too )Did legs yesterday, and Disc 16 the day before that, so I got DOMS all over today. I plan on doing cardio and probably a segment from Stretch Max, to help ease some of the tightness. That is...if I can stand up from this chair
kikster
Cathlete
Well, I finished coffee, and running errands...oh, wait...you were talking about workouts, lol
Uhhhhh.....Haven't gotten to those yet.
Wendy - what time do you wake up, woman?! Geez. I get up early (gettin fam fed and DH out the door), but have yet to do my workouts any where close to wake up time, but you're done already? I'm assuming you live on the east coast (anything else would just be uncivilized , lol) *shaking head*
*SIGH* Now that Wendy has made me feel like a sluggard again I guess it's time to get my boy set up w/his tasks, and attempt to sneak away and pound away @ disc 18.
(I actually love back day )
Uhhhhh.....Haven't gotten to those yet.
Wendy - what time do you wake up, woman?! Geez. I get up early (gettin fam fed and DH out the door), but have yet to do my workouts any where close to wake up time, but you're done already? I'm assuming you live on the east coast (anything else would just be uncivilized
, lol) *shaking head**SIGH* Now that Wendy has made me feel like a sluggard again
I guess it's time to get my boy set up w/his tasks, and attempt to sneak away and pound away @ disc 18.(I actually love back day
)
Fit_mommy
Cathlete
LOL Kikster. No worries. I do indeed live on the east coast. I get up between 4 and 4:30am so I can have my coffee and "wake up" time before I hit my work out. I strive to work out from 5 to 6am but usually it ends up being more like 5:15 to 6:15. I'm always running late. Then I shower, get dressed, check in quickly while I scarf down a banana or something small, pack food for the day, get the kiddo ready and we are out the door between 7:15 and 7:30 to get him to school and me to work.
I was a SAHM mom for about 4 years. Trust me, I did NOT get up at 4am to do my work outs and on weekends I don't either! Enjoy disc 18! How old is your son? My boy is almost 6. His Birthday is May 14.
Then I shower, get dressed, check in quickly while I scarf down a banana or something small, pack food for the day, get the kiddo ready and we are out the door between 7:15 and 7:30 to get him to school and me to work. I was a SAHM mom for about 4 years. Trust me, I did NOT get up at 4am to do my work outs and on weekends I don't either!
Enjoy disc 18! How old is your son? My boy is almost 6. His Birthday is May 14.
kikster
Cathlete
Wendy
Awwwww 6! I remember 6 , seems like it was just yesterday...
My boy is 13 now (14 in June , man the time flies!) I actually did the opposite of you. I worked the first 4 yrs, and then became a SAHM almost 10 years ago. He went to kindergarten the first year, and then I started HSing him after that.
Good for you, to take those first 4 years, the way you did! You never get those back, and they're so precious...
Awwwww 6! I remember 6
, seems like it was just yesterday...My boy is 13 now (14 in June
, man the time flies!) I actually did the opposite of you. I worked the first 4 yrs, and then became a SAHM almost 10 years ago. He went to kindergarten the first year, and then I started HSing him after that. Good for you, to take those first 4 years, the way you did! You never get those back, and they're so precious...
Fit_mommy
Cathlete
I enjoyed the SAHM thing for about the first year. After that it started to drag me down. It wasn't me. As much as I was/am in love with the IDEA of staying home, it wasn't for me. By the same token, as much as work sounds like hell , I am much better off here at work then I was at home. Different strokes for different folks I guess! If I were to do it again (which I am soooo not planning on! LOL), I would stay home for a year and then get my arse back to work.
, I am much better off here at work then I was at home. Different strokes for different folks I guess! If I were to do it again (which I am soooo not planning on! LOL), I would stay home for a year and then get my arse back to work. May I join the check-in? A little about me... my name really is Autumn (not just a super cool user name ). I am a SAH(homeschooling)M. I had my 3rd child November... a beautiful little girl. So my focus is getting the pregnancy weight off. It seems the pregnancy weight likes me more than I like it. I am currently attempting the STS 3 1/2 month rotation. I just finished STS Disc 9... what did my lower body do to Cathe? Anyway, I say attempting b/c I find it difficult to stay focused and am hoping a check-in will keep me focused.
). I am a SAH(homeschooling)M. I had my 3rd child November... a beautiful little girl. So my focus is getting the pregnancy weight off. It seems the pregnancy weight likes me more than I like it. I am currently attempting the STS 3 1/2 month rotation. I just finished STS Disc 9... what did my lower body do to Cathe? Anyway, I say attempting b/c I find it difficult to stay focused and am hoping a check-in will keep me focused.
Fit_mommy
Cathlete
May I join the check-in? A little about me... my name really is Autumn (not just a super cool user name
Welcome Autumn! Ofcourse you can join the check in! No need to even ask.
Congrats on the birth of your 3rd child. How wonderful and we have our 3rd homeschooling mom in our midst! That's awesome!
It took me 9 months to get the weight off after having my son and I had to adjust my eating but in the end I lost the weight PLUS a few pounds! Be patient. Don't give up. It will happen.
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JonStephMom
Cathlete
Woo-hoo!!! Welcome homeschooling moms kikster and Autumn! I homeschool my 6 yo, a 1st grader. She will be 7 in July. I love it. After working in public accounting for 10 years being a SAHM is a breath of fresh air. Right now I am real thankful that I am not working. That said, I don't think I could just stay home and not work. Homeschooling is a perfect fit for my DD and me.
Today was Disc 15. I really enjoyed it. I am really having the DOMS this week. Love it. Tomorrow is HIIT 30/30 and Pilates Abs.
Have a good weekend, everyone!
LaDonna
Today was Disc 15. I really enjoyed it. I am really having the DOMS this week. Love it. Tomorrow is HIIT 30/30 and Pilates Abs.
Have a good weekend, everyone!
LaDonna
Fit_mommy
Cathlete
Good job on Disc 15, JSM! I wasn't good for the SAHM thing and I'm not good for the homeschooling thing either...just don't have that kind of patience! I admire what you do totally!
So this is it ladies! If all goes as planned, I will have MESO 1 completed THIS WEEKEND! WOOT!
Disc 12 goes down in flames today! Can't wait to get it done!
Oh and btw...I can count. I realize I did Disc 10 y'day so Disc 11 should be next but I don't want to pummel upper body 2 days in a row. I would rather put legs in between!
I have biceps DOMS today from 10 btw! AWESOME!
So this is it ladies! If all goes as planned, I will have MESO 1 completed THIS WEEKEND! WOOT!
Disc 12 goes down in flames today! Can't wait to get it done!
Oh and btw...I can count.
I realize I did Disc 10 y'day so Disc 11 should be next but I don't want to pummel upper body 2 days in a row. I would rather put legs in between!I have biceps DOMS today from 10 btw! AWESOME!
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jnka825
Cathlete
Hi all! Sorry I have been MIA. With DH away this week I have been super busy working and taking care of the kids all by myself. What a week. I have not worked out since Wednesday. My only two workouts this week have been a yoga dvd and BM2, cardio blast premix. I did not eat clean this week. Went with fast options and I feel so gross now. I feel bloated and blah. So today, I will attempt to get back on the clean eating plan and at some point I want to do a kickass workout, maybe Cardio Fusion.
I will be back for personals later!
Kristin
I will be back for personals later!
Kristin
Sherry K
Cathlete
Hi all!
Finally got in a workout! Figured I'd start with Basic Step, which wasn't too bad. I'll pick up STS on Monday right where I left off, then head into Meso 3. I figure this past week was my rest week. Last night was over with my scrapbook friends and got so much done. Love how I have my energy back. today is run lots of errands, then DD's soccer game, then run the kids around tonight. DH and I might have time to squeeze in a "date" in-between.
Kikster - Wendy's definitely the early bird. I do better lifting later in the day, 'specially heavy weights. Would probably hurt myself in the morning since I'd still be half asleep.
Autumn - Also, welcome. We're all here at thr check-in to try to stay accountable.
LaDonna - I found it amazing that heavier weights in M2 gave me DOMS almost as bad as M1. Changing it up really does work.
Wendy - Let's hear it for almost finishing M1. Love those biceps already! Just think what M2 will do for them.
Kristin - I know how exhausting it gets when you are doing in all alone. With DH teaching Tues and Thurs nights, it's hard to find my "me" time to get in a workout.
Think I'm caught up now. Have a great day!
Finally got in a workout! Figured I'd start with Basic Step, which wasn't too bad. I'll pick up STS on Monday right where I left off, then head into Meso 3. I figure this past week was my rest week. Last night was over with my scrapbook friends and got so much done. Love how I have my energy back. today is run lots of errands, then DD's soccer game, then run the kids around tonight. DH and I might have time to squeeze in a "date" in-between.
Kikster - Wendy's definitely the early bird. I do better lifting later in the day, 'specially heavy weights. Would probably hurt myself in the morning since I'd still be half asleep.
Autumn - Also, welcome. We're all here at thr check-in to try to stay accountable.
LaDonna - I found it amazing that heavier weights in M2 gave me DOMS almost as bad as M1. Changing it up really does work.
Wendy - Let's hear it for almost finishing M1. Love those biceps already! Just think what M2 will do for them.
Kristin - I know how exhausting it gets when you are doing in all alone. With DH teaching Tues and Thurs nights, it's hard to find my "me" time to get in a workout.
Think I'm caught up now. Have a great day!
Fit_mommy
Cathlete
LIS cardio only + abs from LIC got done earlier this morning! I will hit legs in a couple hours!
Krisitin:: It can get crazy trying to do what 2 people normally do when 1 is not around huh?
Sherry:: Glad you got a work out in today. YES I am sooooo excited to get started with M2 work outs!!!! I imagine the results will be fantastic!!!
BBL Ladies!
Krisitin:: It can get crazy trying to do what 2 people normally do when 1 is not around huh?
Sherry:: Glad you got a work out in today. YES I am sooooo excited to get started with M2 work outs!!!! I imagine the results will be fantastic!!!
BBL Ladies!
kikster
Cathlete
Did Disc 18 yesterday, I can't believe how heavy I was lifting! That's the crazy thing about STS, I remember from when I did it before. It's like I look at the workout card, and think, "there's no way I can lift that much", but I load up the weight anyway. And when I finish, I'm just in shock, because I just know that I would never have pushed myself that hard on my own. Pretty empowering.
Today was a rest day, and whew! did I ever need it. Those one leg deadlifts?! My lower back alone had DOMS outta this world.
Autumn - Welcome! I hope the check in will help you stay on track a bit more (especially when you have Superwoman -oops, I mean, Wendy - keeping you on your toes!)
LaDonna - Yes, this Meso 2 DOMS is no joke! We're still enjoying homeschooling too (we're in our 8th year now!), but I know what you mean about it helping to not have the SAHM boredom from being home, but not working. It definitely keeps you on your toes. Plus I love to see HS moms still trying to take care of themselves. Sometimes its so easy to just let go as a SAHM. My first year of being a SAHM, I put on 20 lbs! It was ridiculous. My son was in school, and I didn't work, I didn't know what else to do, but eat!
Wendy - I get dizzy thinking about all the workouts you get done . I know what you mean about HSing, and being a SAHM not being for everyone, lol. I can tell you from experience that having a teen boy @ home w/you all day is definitely not for everyone ! (Just trust me on that one, lol!) Congrats on moving on to M2 I don't know if I could handle the 6.5 month rotation...
Kristen & Sherry - I hope that next week is better than last, I'm sure we'll see you back to your regularly scheduled workouts soon!
Hope everyone's having a good weekend!
~KiKi
Today was a rest day, and whew! did I ever need it. Those one leg deadlifts?! My lower back alone had DOMS outta this world.
Autumn - Welcome! I hope the check in will help you stay on track a bit more (especially when you have Superwoman -oops, I mean, Wendy - keeping you on your toes!)
LaDonna - Yes, this Meso 2 DOMS is no joke! We're still enjoying homeschooling too (we're in our 8th year now!), but I know what you mean about it helping to not have the SAHM boredom from being home, but not working. It definitely keeps you on your toes. Plus I love to see HS moms still trying to take care of themselves. Sometimes its so easy to just let go as a SAHM. My first year of being a SAHM, I put on 20 lbs! It was ridiculous. My son was in school, and I didn't work, I didn't know what else to do, but eat!
Wendy - I get dizzy thinking about all the workouts you get done
. I know what you mean about HSing, and being a SAHM not being for everyone, lol. I can tell you from experience that having a teen boy @ home w/you all day is definitely not for everyone ! (Just trust me on that one, lol!) Congrats on moving on to M2 I don't know if I could handle the 6.5 month rotation...Kristen & Sherry - I hope that next week is better than last, I'm sure we'll see you back to your regularly scheduled workouts soon!
Hope everyone's having a good weekend!
~KiKi
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