40 & over checkin - week of 10/26

Trolls

I see ... trolls crawl out from under the bridge, say a few mean things, and slink away.

Okay, I've got it now! I'm learning most of the lingo (especially the abbreviations!), but wasn't sure about that one! :D
 
Hi everyone. A quick checkin here. I did BM2 double upper today, yesterday I did step blast. I've been having more headaches....wondering what's causing those.:confused: Gotta run for now. Hellos to everyone!
 
Hi everyone! Hope you all are having a good day. A beautiful day here, chilly, but the sun is out! Lisa, maybe you aren't drinking enough fluids? Sometimes that can cause headaches? Trolls? We don't get them on this check-in do we? I don't like trouble! Andrea, I love LIC! It is fun and easy to follow! Don't you love new workouts!? Kathryn, I have 2 10 yr olds. They complain whenever I make them wear their winter coats. It is 30 degrees outside, they will wear a hoodie and they are complaining how cold they are! I tell them not to grumble since they made the choice to freeze! Ronne, I have all of Jari's w/o's, I think you are absolutely fine with S&L, they are all pretty much the same, except for the order of the exercises, Well, ripped 1000 does have simple cardio in between the exercises and ripped to the core has compound moves, like plie squats with upright rows, but if you have one you have them all. Well, off to bake cookies for parties tomorrow and to do KickMax. Have a great day all! Mary
 
Oh Boy! What have I done?

I posted in the OD. Something I hardly ever do anymore. I don't do it because theres too much nastiness there, but I felt compelled to defend someone who stuck to her guns against the "Usual suspects". OH dear.

Have a read of the Snidey thread. Who is this Snidey character? Do i really care? Nope. Why can't I just shut up? ;) I've just come in here to have a vent. I don't epect any replies to this, I'm venting venting venting!!!
 
Well, I did it! I worked out yesterday for the first time since last Monday! Did ME and loved it! Planning a straight cardio session today - not sure what though.

Kathryn - fortunately, my 7 yr old loves wearing her coat and hates being cold so I've not had to fight that battle yet (there are plenty of others to keep me busy ;)).
I hate those Kick Max drills - they're just killer! I've put ASC3 on my Christmas list - it looks great. I like the sound of the ab work as well.

Lisa - hope the headaches clear up! Well done on the BM2 premix.

Save a cookie for me, Mary! :D

Andrea - hope you're feeling calmer now! :) Vent away!

Hope all have a good Friday and relaxing weekend.
 
Hello Ladies!

My dh 's work schedule really messes my week up so I have begun taking Thursday and Friday mornings as a sorta weekend to his just to spend some time with him.

Goodness not even sure when I posted here last but I'm doing somewhat okay as far as the eating goes. TOM is all but gone and I've been taking that Emergen-C stuff for the B vitamins and I think its helping but I am finding that I can't do my workouts like a bat out of hell for 4 consecutive days as my body starts feeling more achy and tired. So I am trying to find a way to hold back from automatically doing interval runs and high intensity training so much. My body hurts!

Started back counting WWpoints on Monday and have been doing my workouts well yesterday ended up being a rest day so I need to get started today with The Kettlebell Way here soon.



Lisa Yay on the wonderful news about your DH. I'm sure thats stress you both are relieved to be free from .

That nutritional evaluation your boss gave you is so interesting too :) Thats so cool that you had that done and keep us posted on how your feeling with the recommendations she's given you.

So tell me - Newport is a kettlebell dvd that when I 1st previewed it I had to snap my jaw shut as it was a WHOA moment. I have decided to do a section of Newport prior to my regular kettlebell workout until I feel comfortable to do it. Anthony goes so fast!

How did you manage that workout? Any tips or tricks for me? Newport is one I feel I'll need to work on slowly even before I do it in its entireity as a full workout on its own.... just wow!

Newport stopped me in my tracks so I guess I'll wait around to add any more kettlebell dvds until I master the exercises in Newport. Now I'm wondering if perhaps I should get AOS clinic dvd :confused:

So Keith Webber huh?

Here's hoping those headaches are all gone.

Andrea So how are you enjoying FF's rotation? Which one are you following?

I'm just taking something called Emergen-C which has B Vitamins. I'm taking it the minute I wake up, prior to working out and any other time during the day I feel my body sluggish. I guess its working :confused:

LIC is so much fun isn't it ? Glad you enjoyed it this week.

I don't even go by the Open Discussion area much anymore - in the past few months I've noticed a certain negative vibe going on so I just stick to my check ins and focus on my check in buddies and our fitness quest ;) I wouldn't worry so much about it.

Mary my dh knows way before me when my period is on its way too. lol He says I become a royal bee-otch with a capital B and man I feel so awfully guilty but ugh its those hormones running rampant and driving me crazy I tell ya. Glad I'm not the only one

Your kids complain about the coats too? I swear I spent very good money on my kids coats and they don't care to wear then UGH!

Ronne I'm the same way I can't workout when I know there is a potenial audience around. :confused: What exactly is being remodeled?

Glad you got a workout in ME is a great one! Well we have Halloween trick o' Treating tonight so my Friday night will be walking the neighborhood and I plan on wearing my weighted vest for that, but I do hope to get a relaxing weekend - I can only hope lol

Kathryn Yay to the kettlebell! I am really, really enjoying them alot :D
So what did you get or order?

Just remeber take it easy and practice your form. I am still a novice and still learning but I have leanred so much just reading from various websites and AOS art of strength videos.



Which reminds me I need to get off my butt and start my workout now

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Quick check in...

Hi, all!

Andrea, don't worry about posting something out in the world. We'll stick up for you! (Did you get flamed? I didn't check!) I probably post too much out there myself, by feel like I've just got to say it! I don't get a word in edgewise at home (with my chatty family), so I guess I post instead!

Lisa, don't ignore the headaches! Could it be sinus? Stress? (although that's diminished lately) Hormones? If they continue, you may want to keep a log of them so you can detect triggers or patterns. And that would be useful if you have to see a doctor. I hope they go away!


Vilma, unable to control my impulsive inner child, I ordered Art of Strength beginner/tutorial disk and an 8 kg kettlebell (hasn't arrived yet), and also the Lauren Brooks (?) DVD that so many seem to love. And while at Target today, I picked a GoFit kettlebell after getting advice in one of the forums that they were nice to use and well-made. I don't know exactly what weights I'll need, so may need to add lighter or heavier after I give it a try.

I like the theory behind kettlebell training -- it is more functional fitness than just lifting for strength. But I doubt I would have even checked it out if it weren't for the repeated raves from so many here. After all, I've got enough heavy things to lift; I don't need more of the same!

Mary, you're baking cookies? From scratch? Good for you! I used to bake but after a disastrous batch of Christmas cookies (worked so hard to make them, but the dough was too sticky and fragile to cut out and place on a baking sheet), I became a slice-and-bake convert!

Happy Halloween to everybody! :D
 
Real quickie post here:

Kathryn I'm thinking I may be ordering that clinic dvd myself esp after veiwing Newport OMG! lol

Your orders are good ones. I have the 15 pound red go -fit kbell that was my 1st one - I plan on keeping it even though I've been using my 8kg more and still waiting for my 12kg which is on backorder.

The 15 kbell is for those turkish get ups and windmills going into overhead squats right now I'm doing those with a 10 pound dumbell and the placement of the dumbbell just feels off and I don't like using my dumbbells for kettlebell exercises just feels 'meh' in my hands to me .

Ooopss gotta go

I swear the minute I think I have time to sit and post I have something calling for my attention ugh!

Let me know what you think of the kbells ;)
 
Happy Halloween!! Just a quick hello, we have to get ready to go get me some treats! And I'm not going to share with the children! It is a beautiful day here, after trick or treating we are going to a bonfire party. I might have to have a grown-up spirit or two. No w/o today, ran out of time, after work I had 2 class parties, then chores, I will have to make up for it this weekend. Hope you all have fun tonite and eat lots of candy, because it is a holiday. Mary
 
No kidding about candy!

Mary, I saw that "What are you doing to NOT eat candy" thread and went, "Not eat candy? Why?" :D

I just try not to eat too much! But I'm not a big chocolate lover, and I buy mostly stuff I hate (skittles, starburst, etc.) That way the leftovers don't tempt me.

Vilma, I've been watching the tutorials and practicing a bit, but what about blisters? (I always wear gloves when I do weights, so my hands are wimpy!) I can see that I'm going to have to get used to that, or else chance it with gloves. No release moves, though!

I know what you mean about dumbbells not feeling right. I used one for the Amy Bento KB abs and it felt very awkward.

I don't even want to know how much 12 kg weighs in pounds. That is some seriously heavy weight! You go, girl! :eek:

Well, gotta get ready for the trick-or-treaters (and our dinner guests). Have a fun Halloween, all!
 
Hi to ALL!

I've had a good sleep last night and feel pretty darn good today!

God I love that LIC workout, I did the cardio premix yesturday, along with PUB & MM bis and tris. I have to work tonight, so I might do try the sculpting section. Todays supposed to be, legs, then tomorrow rest, but I will use Monday as rest, so I'll do legs tomorrow. Confused? :confused: I am. ;)

LIsa - Watch that headache. If it continues I'd be going off to the Docs. Although, I'm not a great one to talk, I'm always ignoring stuff!

Vilma - You always find interesting things to take. I'm looking into the vitamin B thing too. Let me know how you find it. Has your sleeping improved at all?

Mary - Enjoy halloween.

Ronne - Glad to see you got that workout in! What cardios do you like to do?

Gotto go, childs are acting up a bit.

see ya.
 
Hey everyone! Whew, what a busy week. I just finally got a chance to post---I just got back from taking my DS to get his wisdom teeth out (all 4 impacted). I'm a mean Mom to do it on Halloween, but we scheduled this when we thought we wouldn't have dental ins when DH was almost laid off. Plus I found out DS has egged someone's house....twice, and the 2nd time, the parent called us and DS erased the msg! The third egging of which DS wasn't involved in I had to listen to this parent rant at me for 10 minutes saying he was going to call the cops on my DS but then thankfully my DS was home on the night in question. Then we asked DS if he knew who did it on the third time, and boy did he give up names pretty quickly. Anyway, long story short....getting wisdom teeth out on Halloween is good punishment!

I'm feeling a bit better today and did the BM2 cardio premix. Maybe it's time for a rest week? I keep saying that to myself but then I feel too guilty to not exercise. I think I'll limit the cardio and do more weights or Kbells as the cardio is what is making me feel draggy.

Mary, my kids never liked winter coats either! Can't say I blame them, I don't like coats and I really hate hats! At least when they were younger they wore them for the most part, now, if they don't and get sick, then that's their tough luck...remember they are almost 17 and 20.

Ronne, construction is a pain in the butt! Just think though, it will all be worth it in the end! Then after it is all done, you will wonder how you ever got thru it all, but you do and you are glad you put up with the hassle!

Vilma, Newport is EXTREME ! I've only done it once but it didn't have me wanting to run back to do it again. Maybe I just haven't given it enough time....I felt the same way about sand dune guy and when I did it this past week, I felt really good....had glute and ham DOMS for 2 days! Hang in there. I would hold off on buying any more dvds, EXCEPT that there is a Kbell way 2 coming out 11/18....I preordered it.

Kathryn, I wear weight lifting gloves for kettlebells....my hands just couldn't take it anymore, I'm comfortable with using them and my hands thank me for it! I think 12 kg is 26lbs.....I can only use that for swings, but I think that is why I had those DOMS!

Andrea, I'm skeered to post in the OD, especially after my sugar addiction post that I posted this week got what I felt was a little bit of an attacky response from one person. I do not like confrontation at all, some people I think thrive on it.

Hellos to anyone I may have missed, I hope next week is less busy! Have a great weekend everyone!
 
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Hi All

We survived Halloween last night.

This was the 1st time we actually went through the neighborhood and I was a bit skeptical about it since it seems so dead over here but my 10 yr old wanted to go out with her 4 friends,

So at 8 pm she was so disappointed lol she told me to please get her some candy today as her night compared to years past was 'sucky' in her words.

Since we used to live on the Air Force base I have always taken the kids there as they have a nice party for everyone on a football field plus folks are more generous around the houses.

Regardless she was fine as she had fun with her friends.

My oldest dd had to close the store last night so her boyfriend came over and gave her a large candy filled to the brim loaded with all sorts of candy. She ended up with more than my 10 yr old lol

Kathryn I don't use gloves because I had a bad experience using my weight gloves the 1st time I used them doing kettlebells - my hands hurt something awful. It was reallybad as I had throbbing pain the netire day from using the gloves (perhaps its cause they are made for men and are not a perfect snug fit)

I actually don't have a big problem with blisters or callouses. Just below my left pinky and ring finger is slightly hard but nothing that I need to sandpaper them down or that I notice much but I'm constantly using shea butter throughout the year so who knows.:confused:

12kg=26 pounds


Andrea I'm liking that Emergen-C stuff I'm trying to lay off on the caffeine and drinking more tea but for the most part I'm guessing it works ;) Sleep has not been a problem at all this week. Thanks for asking.

Lisa I have known about TKBW2 coming out but I didn't preorder. Let me know what you think of it when you get it.

I'm so tired of all these preorders that I'll get it after I hear the reviews but I must tell you I was very tempted to preorder but held off. Why? because I know I will get it eventually lol:p

So Newport is like Steve Cotter's? I think I could handle Newport better if Anthony wasn't going so fast thats the issue I have with it at the moment, since some of the moves are new to me.

I'm still working on a section at a time with it though. I just wanted to do the dvd in its entirity and found I couldn't just yet. Something to work towards :cool:

I'm so intrigued by Sand dune guy now lol

Sorry about your son egging houses- kids gotta love 'em. He must be hurting pretty bad though - poor guy :(



Okay Ladies hope you all have a great weekend

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Vilma, 26 pounds! I guess I'll work up to it.

I wanted to let you know that I have the AOS training clinic volume 1 and really like Anthony's instruction. I haven't done the workout; I'm only learning the moves, but his lessons are very clear and easy to understand. He gives the "why" you do things a certain way so it makes sense and I can remember. You may not need it because you're experienced, but being new to KB, it's very helpful for me.

Oddly enough, my 8-year-old DD finds him fascinating. She loves to watch the KB instruction, but I've told her repeatedly that she's not to attempt any of the moves. I can see how you can really hurt yourself if your form isn't good.

Speaking of pounds, I think my daughter's trick-or-treat bag weighed as much as Vilma's kettlebell! She and a friend (and DH) canvased the whole neighborhood -- they were gone for hours! I'm not joking -- I think her bag probably weighs a good 15 pounds. Imagine -- 15 pounds of fat, sugar, artificial coloring, calories... I'm going to have to make that disappear! (No, NOT by eating it!) And out of all that candy, she didn't have a single Almond Joy, which is what I would have eaten. :mad:

Lisa, I checked out your sugar addiction thread ... I can see why you felt a little beat up. There's another sugar thread up today, so you may want to take a look and see if there's anything helpful in that.

I have been thinking of starting a thread to see if anybody else has had hernia surgery, and how that went. I have a hernia but don't want the surgery because I don't do well with the drugs (anesthesia, anti-nausea, pain), and I'll have to take off exercising for a looooooong time! :( Besides that, my family will have to do everything for themselves (scary).

I forgot to mention: I did KPC with DH this morning. He asked if I was even breathing hard (yes, but not as hard as he was!), or sweating. He said I'm in the best shape that I've ever been since he's known me. That made me happy because I tend to see only where I need improvement, not how far I've come!

And he's lost nearly 20 lbs, so I'm proud of him! He'll go back to get his blood tested soon and see if he's out of the danger zone (pre-diabetic).

Okay, gotta run. I hope everybody has a great weekend and don't eat too much of that candy! We've got several more holidays ahead of us! :D
 
Hi girls! Hope all had fun last night. I didn't have too much candy, a snickers and that was about it, I did have carrots too, so may be that balanced out the snickers! Lisa, I read that post you were refering to on the OD. I understand your frustration, You all are so amazing with the kettlebells! 26 lbs, that is a lot of weight to be swinging around. Kathryn, your kids got way more loot that we did! Our youngest gave up then he passed out candy, he had a ball! Hi Vilma! Hi to everyone else too! I am supposed to be cleaning the house while DH cleans the car, I snuck over here to say hi! I did Jari, ripped 1000, sweated up a storm! Have a good day! Mary
 
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