40s + February: Fitter than ever!

HI everyone! I just posted pictures of my workout room, I have it about how I want it. Couldn't get the ellipitical or treadmill down in the basement so they are still up in DH office area. He wants to keep his office there (I used to call it the cardio room) and not move it back down in the basement. I dont' use the treadmill anymore ( I have a dog to walk now :) and I don't run anymore, nor the elliptical (I got that to use as a way to move a bit more when working from home ---- I'd get on it for 5 min spurts.

I did HIS/LIS double cardio premix today and a 45 min spinning yesterday. We got about 20 inches of snow, ugh, I don't see many dog walks this week as we are supposed to get more snow Thurs. We went from 60's to teens! gah! I'd doubting my crocuses will survive this!

Ronne, congrats to DD, wow! I've been putting 2 and 2 together and figuring out what else aggravates my neck, sigh. Speaking of skiing made me remember that the first time I was debilitated with my neck was when I was 20, me and DH (by the way it's our 29th anniv today), was skiing in Vail and staying there, I didn't have any fall or anything but I think from the bumping (I used to search out the bumps and lift off :) ) anyway, my neck was "out", stayed in bed 2 days and finally had to go see a chiro up in Vail. He fixed me right up. So I think all the skiing, all the Disney World rides on my bad neck from the car accident when I was 5 (remember went thru a window) really degenerated my neck. Hey, but I had fun and I didn't know. Welllllll, now i know. So as I think about what caused this neck to go "out" this time, I'm thinking it was the bicep curls in XT (sounds weird I know), but man, the bicep curls will put my neck in pain no matter what now. So, sensible Lisa is going to NOT PUSH bicep curls (I think that's what set it off this time along with tilting head back too much). I will (I take an oath) only do one arm at a time for bicep curls for the rest of my life...that way I can work the bicep without working the neck. The whole tilting the head back is something I have to fight NOT TO DO! When it hurts I tilt it more! (massage lady said when you tilt it back it actually pushes C1 forward---and PT was always telling me to drop my head a bit when in a plank. I must remember this! I forget and don't realize I'm doing it in the couch when I'm looking at my phone until it's already hurting! I've blabbered on enough. I figure if I write it I'll remember it :)

Roxie, I drink Greens First every night. The nutritionist recommended it for fruits/veggies.
 
Hi girls! Today did RWH CS&T, yesterday was YR was DD! She liked it! She has been training for track, hurdles, she is very tight, can't even get her fingers to her feet, maybe it will help? Lisa, your room looks amazing! I would love a private space like that! Glad you are figuring out what is causing your pain, now just have to figure out how to change it! Ronne, congrats to DD! 14! When will she be able to drive? Roxie, so, did you do a new one today? How was it? Hello lost girls! FIL had out patient surgery today, did well, went and sat with MIL. Still crazy cold here, thank goodness not as much snow as Lisa tho! Have to get dinner get kids places, good evening to all! Mary
 
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Lisa - love your workout space. You lucky thing, it's like your own gym! It sounds like you're really isolating what causes your problems. I think I've worked out what is causing my hand problems, too much mouse time (playing stupid card games) which is pretty easy to give up and then any kind of fast endurance weight/metabolic work, particularly biceps curls. (!) There's something about the way I grip the weight in my right hand that will cause pain to flare up later up in the day. If I'm doing proper weight work there isn't a problem, it's just the speed stuff. So I'm dropping down in weight for those from 8 to 6.6.

Mary - How sweet that you did YR with DD. I'm sure that will help her. You can't drive in this country till 17 thank goodness!

Did Xtrain Legs today, messed up the rotation, it should have been tomorrow. I'm going to have a tough rest of week!
Got a plumber coming today to look at a possible bathroom leak, joy!
 
Good morning! Today did RWH lower body circuit, harder the 2nd time around! Ronne, hope the leak is something simple, like a bad washer? Is everyone else frozen somewhere? Just cleaning and errands today, FIL is doing well, good day to all! Mary
 
I did 45 min of pilates. Will try a short dog walk in a bit (must be at least above freezing before I venture out!) Suki is getting antsy! Have to get her out before more snow starts tomorrow!

Ronne, I'm sure both if those things would contribute to your wrist. I think I've figured out a little pillow behind my head when on the couch is helping. Sofa has adjustable headrests but I think they make it worse! Hope the leak is a easy fix! Mary, I cleaned kitchen counter tops good and sealed granite yesterday, looks so shiny... Oh cleaned out clutter too! Glad FIL surgery went well. I saw on national news about our snowstorm where couple went to hospital in labor, they sent them home saying baby would be a while, on the way home the baby arrived. OY!
 
Good morning! Today did Ilaria's Atletica, fun, was an hour, but flew by! Lisa, are you getting more snow? Way too cold here to take our dogs for a walk, it's all I can do to get them to go out to do their business! Ronne, what did the plumber say? Hello to anyone else! Back to work tomorrow! Lol! Like I work so hard! Mary
 
Good Morning,

Dh is getting his first ever colonoscopy and he has never been hospitalized and I am a wreck don't like seeing him in a hospital bed.
 
Afternoon all

Roxie - sorry to hear about DH.

Mary - I think the scrambled premix on LB Circuit is just a little bit easier, even though it's the whole thing still.

Lisa - there's something so satisfying about a a good clean-up :)

Well, the leak doesn't seem to be serious. He replaced the sealant around the shower which seems to have been the problem. Relieved it's nothing major. We've just got to keep an eye on it.
Did UB Circuit today. Had to take a quick bath after as still waiting for shower to set.
 
I did 60 min of pilates again and dog walk before the snow comes again. Crocuses are still Blooming! Mary, Suki doesn't like doing her business in the snow, by the time she humps her butt the poo has no where to drop! She searches for the areas that have less snow. At least she isn't like some dogs that seem to poo on the sidewalk and the owners don't pick it up! Grrrr. Roxie, DH said the prep was worse than the procedure. Hope all goes well. Ronne, neck feeling better now that I'm using pillow behind my head in the couch. I guess the couch unplugged from use, doesn't seem to take long.
 
Hi

Lisa - TMI!!!!!

Did TTM today. Haven't done it all the way through for a long time. I survived!
Off to school again tonight. DD's parent's evening. And we're going for something to eat as well.
 
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Lisa - oh no, no dog walks then? Is DH back with you this weekend?

Mary - keeping busy?

Hi to Jody and Murphy if you're lurking.

UB Circuit again but did the scrambled version this time. Might be a bit more difficult. Also did RWH BA 1.
Quiet weekend ahead again. Bit of shopping tomorrow. Bit of housework, the usual.
 
RK done. Ronne, no walks, now it's bitterly cold, then more snow Saturday. Yes, DH has been home, but working a lot. Gah! Mary, are you frozen?
 
Hello girls! Sorry to have been missing, I pulled a muscle in my shoulder Wednesday and I was miserable, I know how Lisa must have felt, today did TB, lower body, feeling better, just taking it slow, don't want to aggravate things. Lisa, your bitter cold is here and snow is coming tomorrow, feels like it has been winter for about 2 years! Ronne, have fun shopping! Hello to all the missing girls! Not much today, just trying to stay warm! Mary
 
Good Afternoon,

I did 21 Day Fix Dirty 30 this morning and then cleaned house. It's cold and snowing here today and suppose to be and all weekend thing so not going anywhere either.

Lisa-I am so ready for spring and summer.

Mary-I agree it's been a long winter even though we haven't had alot of snow until now.
 
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