40's hot July thread

Did my pt exercise and leg stretch both days. Butt pain really bothering me so mot walking, except I did do a lot of walking around the stores yesterday. I think even my lower body needs a slow reintroduction into exercise so not as many walks planned. Plus it's hot!

Jody I promise not to cheat.

Mary, won't go into work anytime in the near future. I still don't feel comfortable driving, especially on busy roads during rush hr.

Hope everyone has good weekend, I want to watch this is 40 before I get to be 50. :)
 
Hi, I'm checking in even tho I haven't worked out in a few days. I'll have to do a make up workout this week so that means sts x4 discs.

Lisa, what is this is 40? Is your BD coming up soon?

Roxie did you make it back to the lake? I'm impressed you guys really are enjoying the boat and using it a lot.

Did everyone have a nice weekend? My bro and family are down visiting so we got to see them yesterday. I enjoyed it, I wish visit time was going to be more, but they are also squeezing in old friends and Orlando parks in this trip so that is probably it. They live near DC, I'd like to spend a week up there doing museums and sight seeing there.
Waves to all

ps, I'm thinking about logging my STS experience in the blog so I'll have a place to go back and review the individual workouts. I've started leaving 3x5 index cards in the cases of other workouts to remind me of which pm i liked, risers, when to heavier or lighter.
 
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Hi all

Still enjoying the good weather here. It's getting us ready for California. In fact, it's hotter here today than San Diego!!

Jody - hope you had a nice time with your brother and family. Aren't you going to tag along to the theme parks with them? Or have you done them to death?

Lisa - sounds like your 'workouts' are working. Also, like DH says, you can't change the past, there's nothing you can do about it, so just focus on your health now. Youre doing really well.

Roxie - so did you make it to the lake?

Mary - so how did the sporty members of your family get on? I bet it was a bit hot for them, wasn't it?

Had a nice weekend with parents. Went fruit picking on Sat. It wasn't too hot so it was ideal. Then yesterday we went here: Broughton Castle Oxfordshire | Broughton Oxfordshire | Broughton Oxon It was lovely. We lounged in the sunshine by the moat, ate ice cream and wandered round the house. We even met the owner and had a nice chat with her.
Trying to clear my desk. DD finishes school at lunchtime tomorrow. I will need to get some work done this week in between holiday preparations. Can't believe we're going in a week!
Did weights only from CLB plus the hip thrusts which I've never done before.
 
Good Morning,

I did Week 4 Workout 1 of trainers rotation and it was a HiiT workout and very tough:

Bicycles 50 reps
Forward, Side, Curtsy Lunges 10 each on both legs 60 total
Jump Rope or Jacks 100 reps
Decline Pushups 12 (feet on bench) I used the high step bench to unstable.
Squat Jumps 15 reps
Tuck Jumps 15 reps
Repeat 3 times.

It took me 18 minutes and I just realized I didn't do enough Jumping Jacks.

Jody-yes we went to the lake and that boat is the best 800.00 we ever spent.

Mary-we got to try out the mirror yesterday and it worked great.
 
Hi girls! Today did disc 4. I'm kind of tired of push ups! Only 2 more weeks tho! Race was so nice! DH did well, he is getting better at the swim. The lake was rough yesterday, made me so nervous. DS and his partner placed 2nd in the duelathlon team race! They were so excited! Then we went to a brunch at family's. Last night we had a cookout with friends. Long day, so fun tho. Roxie, that looks like a good workout! Do you do it to music? Glad to hear the mirror did its job! Ronne, what a beautiful place! You have so much beauty by you. One week! I bet you are getting so excited! How long is the flight? Jody, I bet you would write the best blog! I do like DC, just walking around. Especially the Smithsoneon! Lisa, you got some shopping in? Find anything good? Hi Murphy! Cloudy here, but I do get to get my roots done! Have a good day, Mary
 
Good Afternoon,

Kitchen floor mopped, livingroom dusted and vaccumed only room left is the bathroom. It looks like we are about to get hit with more weather.

Mary-sometimes I watch hgtv other times I listen to music depends on my mood.
 
Hi ladies, just back from PT, a couple more exercises added, one for range of motion for my neck (deflated ball, put head on it against wall, adds nice support for going side to side and up and down), then another band exercise, I think cathe does in circuit blast or lic. anyway, lift band from one side across body to up to other side. Seems to me I remember Brenda struggling on it, well, she is definitely doing it soooooooo wrong. They tell me to be careful not to use my trap, that's already too tight, need to use shoulder. So I timed my normal routine with lower body stretches to get that stretched out so I can walk and not have butt pain, and that was 50 min, then another 30 at PT. Yea, these count as workouts! I bought the easier band at PT, I need to learn to lift the right way!

Roxie, I need something to spice up my routines, but too much work to find music, normally the tv is on.

Ronne, PT is so proud of me getting my snow angel on foam roller all the way up, yeah baby, making progress, yes Ronne, baby steps, but it all counts! Can't believe your holiday to CA is so close!

Mary, nothing too exciting at the store, lighter bands, which ended up being only 3 ft, not the 6 ft, grrrr, so got one at PT today. THen a wireless keyboard with mouse trackpad that I can use for work computer and home compter so I don't have so much stuff cluttering the family room. Got the keyboard for $30, just have to get used to it, some keys are weird. I bet you are so proud of your guys, I'm surprised you don't do some kind of event. I'm so private I prefer the privacy of my home, maybe that's you too

Jody, this is 40 is a movie, ugh, I fell asleep and so did DH, DS came upstairs and caught us both sleeping thru it. It really wasn't that funny, I was wanting a funny movie, can't wait for The Heat (sandra bullock) to come out on dvd. birthday is aug 14, I will be in the last year of my 40s.
 
Hi ladies

Lisa - another good workout logged! I remember you always avoided using bands but now you're learning how to use them properly.

Roxie - that's Housework Max done then!

Mary - sounds like a busy fun day. Well done to DH and DS. We do live in a beautiful place. When the weather's good, there are some places in the UK that are as beautiful as anywhere. I think the flight's about 11 hours. I haven't checked!

Did Plateau Buster 2 today and added on the stretch. Got some butt DOMS from yesterday.
Had a massive downpour and storm this morning. It was great. It does feel a bit fresher now.
 
Good morning! Today did CCC, why? I don't know why I punish myself! Ronne, 11 hours isn't too bad. Not like going to Austrailia! That would be a painful flight! Lisa, I don't blame you about the driving, I don't care for it. I need a chauffeur! I would never do one of those races! So many reasons! I don't like to w/o with other people, I can't run, my but gets sore on the bike, and I don't like to swim in the lake, it's dirty! I sound like a complainer today! I love to watch, so much energy! When I went to PT they gave me my bands for free, or they charged my insurance. Roxie, Im cleaning today! Doesn't it feel good? I always feel like I accomplished something. I'm a dork! Hi to Murphy & Jody! Not much today, have to wait for the water department to come and change our meter, mandatory. I feel like I'm back in school! Hope I don't have to wait all day! Talk to you later! Mary
 
Good Afternon,

I am late working out today I went into town to take DHs paycheck to the bank and apply for a receptionist job with a car dealership, I hope I hear something. I did Push/Pull and tried to do CK25 but I just couldn't run today Aunt Flo is suppose to start anytime and I feel wiped out. Its stormy here today so we can't go to the lake and tomarrow DH is having oral surgery and we have to be there at 7:00 so we will leave home at 5:45, I plan on walking 3.0 miles at the park while he is at the dentist.

Mary-it does feel good having the house clean.

Ronne-I didn't count cleanmax should have I was all sweaty.
 
Did my PT exercises...am really starting to love that foam roller. Had such tightness between my shoulder blades (typical of this surgery), it really did a good job on it, I should have done it sooner in the day because I've felt a bit miserable tight today ( I think massage was a deep one). I didn't do too many leg stretches, the shorts I have on right now are a bit tight, took car to car toys to get a rear view camera and gps (came with it) installed. I've always had a hard time backing up and I really don't see it getting back to even where I was anytime soon. Now I just wish I had bought the model a few yrs ago that had it already in it. But, no, I was being cheap, I don't need that stuff, haha last laugh is on me, I need a backup camera :)

Mary, we sound like car wimp twins :) Not a good club to be in. Same thing with w/o and lake stuff :) I got a band at PT (had to pay for it,no biggie)

Ronne, I think I'm also learnign to use the muscle you are supposed to be workig properly. Sometimes when the workout is fast you lose your form , you know? I need to quit using my traps so much (that's why I always avoided shrugs, I don't need them worked).

Roxie, hope you get the job! and what a good use of your time waitng for DH at dentist! DIL finally landed a job more up her alley (makeup artist), great pay and full time hours, though she is considered an independant vender vs an employee. Laura Gellar Makeup, anyone heard of that?
 
Good Morning,

I dropped DH off at the dentist then went for a 3 mile walk in the park and I forgot how nice their park is.
 
Hi everyone! Today did disc 5, took forever! Roxie, hope DH does well, good job multi tasking! Lisa, I have heard of that make up! Congrats to DIL. Speaking of cars, driving home from Costco last night, turned, heard a snap below the van, something was leaking. Turns out it is my brake line. So annoyed! I want a new car sooooooo bad! Just the whole money thing! Ronne, are you packing? Waves to Jody & Murphy! Have a good day! Mary
 
Hi guys,
I did disc 5 on Mon, 6 previous to that so now I'm due for C, Bi, Sh disc 7 today.

Ronne, the parks in Orlando are too expensive for me to just do as a tag along plus I wouldn't go during peak season but I still enjoy them even though I've been loads. I just took DD and met a friend back on Mother's day at Magic Kingdom. Did I show you all any pics? We went "Disney Bound" and I was cleaning Cinderella and Jilly was Alice. I would love to explore a manor home like you just visited. I'd get hung up on the history though and buy a book about it that I'd never actually read.

Roxie, great price on the boat- something you and hubs can enjoy together. Great job on the workouts and best of luck on the job. I'm looking, too.

Mary, I feels for ya on the car thing. Ugh!! I think of you when I'm doing push ups in STS since you pointed out how many there are. Do you use band for the pull ups? Congrats to the guys on races, too. Which lake? Not Earie, that would be too far away...

Lisa, I think of you when Cathe does band work and says this is a great exercise for posture, or whatever and should be done frequently. Between the two of you I am becoming open to band work I guess. Good job on the PT and congrats to DD getting a good job fit, I hope she enjoys it.

Waves tu Murphy, are you keeping up w/ STS?

I had physical this morning (I wonder how often people can read the, "OMG you are such a dumb ass" thought bubble over my head?) and I have another appt for eyes in a few minutes. I want new glasses but hate to spend $$ on them since I rarely wear them but my lens is cracked.Anyhoooo, I popped into the optical store to look at frames and guy comes up to me while I'm looking around and tells me I'm gorgeous! So I think I feel like Lisa when she gets carded! hahaha, just realized he was in the eyeglass store waiting for a recheck--he couldn't see me! bwa ha ha. OK, have a good one gals.
 

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Hi all. Sorry to be absent, had some stuff to deal with. Behind on my STS, but did Disc 4 today. Not so bad. I was feeling a little lazy and did not push it when I knew I should give it a try.

Lisa - good luck to DIL and yes, I have heard of that make-up line.
Roxie - good luck with the job.
Mary - good luck with the car.
Jody - sorry, had to laugh at the glasses story. :)
Ronne - when is your trip, next week?

Murphy
 
Hi all

Summer holidays. Days getting away from me. Didn't realise I hadn't posted yesterday!!

Mary - too bad about the car. Hope you can get it fixed - inexpensively!

Jody - love the glasses story! The pic is great as well. Your daughter really remiinds me of someone I was at uni with years ago. It's uncanny! I couldn't believe how much Disney's costing. It's over $400! Do they do a locals discount? There's something about that in California. I bet it's not much tho'.

Roxie - hope you get an interview.

Lisa - good news about DIL. Will she be giving you free makeovers as practice?!!

Murphy - hope you got everything dealt with!

Did AOLIH yesterday and BM2 double UB premix today. Feeling it in the upper body. I added in small breaks between sets when I needed them so I was able to finish the whole thing. I only did the abs once tho - can't be bothered with repeating that! Took about an hour in all.

DH has treated us all to a family iPad!! He got some vouchers from work for long service and put them towards it. DD's loving it. We're going to take it with us and use it for navigation and on the plane for entertainment etc.
 
Good morning! Did disc 6 today. Won't have a lot of time tomorrow, we are going to Cedar Point for the weekend, kids are excited! Twins start band and croos country in full force starting Monday, so a little last hurrah! Ronne, you will love your iPad! Best gift I ever received! (tangible gift that is!). Disney has a racket going doesn't it? Jody, you are so cute! I'm sure he had 20/20 vision! Funny, went to McDonald's to get coffee for DH, some guy invited me over to his house to see his filing system......in his bedroom??? I politely declined! Roxie, how is DH feeling? Murphy, glad to see you back! Lisa, how are you feeling? Will you get a discount on the makeup? Did DS ever start his job? DH's friend came over, said he can fix the van. My DF had me in tears, he offered to give me his car to trade in so I can get a brand new one. Said he would just use my mom's, he's so good to me! I really have to think that one over, such a big sacrifice! Overwhelmed me! Have a good day, Mary
 
Good Morning,

No workout for me yet today I am still fighting a migraine. I went into town to do some grocery shopping youngest dd her bf and son are coming down Sunday to go to the lake.

Mary-I am having car issues to, 2 years ago DH rebuilt the motor and its back to not holding oil in it and I have a back window that won't stay up but until I get a job we can't afford one. DH is doing good he says it doesn't hurt but he had 3 teeth pulled so you can't tell me there isn't any pain.

Lisa-I have heard of that makeup line too.
 
Hi all, I didnt post yesterday either, was waiting to get all workout in but then everything fell apart (including me) and I just wanted to curl up in fetal position. Sometimes you just need a big a$$ vent, but then that made my neck muscles tighten up which I think is when I feel a weird sensation in my esophogas. I'm tired of trying to heal, I"m tired of the fight and I just needed a HUGE pity party.

So, yesterday I did do my PT and stretches (must make sure to stretch LB ele lower back hurts...a lot), wait I had neck surgery wth does my back hurt so bad. so not only do I have to PT my neck I have to PT my back/hammies. Thought that maybe my back was hurting because I need to tighten some ab muscles. uh, what exercises can I do for that without hurting my neck? THought of MMA Fusion standing portion and a Chalene standing portion. Go to workout room, whole dvd system is not connected right ( THe one thing I asked is for DS to make sure this is connected right for when I'm ready to workout). So what do I do, I throw a fit. DH tries to hook it up (he's so slow at that kind of stuff), says he got it working, told him to leave me alone, I'm done with trying to get better, couple hours later go down to try again, WTF, still not working, OMG. Go have another meltdown over how life is out to get me. TUrns out the switch was bad, I never did get to try those workouts.

So, today, nice cool morning, lower back not TOO sore (still must stretch upon rising), walk 1 mile (taking it slower this time and shorter), do lb stretches, shower, do PT, do more LB stretches. How am I supposed to fit in 4 hrs of work (and boy do I have the work loaded on now---tough, I will just have to set their expectations and not stress!)

Mary, sorry about the car and lack of money. I did our budget yesterday wow, my lack of work has impacted us. DS has been at his internship for couple of weeks now....it's midstream oil/gas processing, guess he says there is lots of money in it so he is excited to get in the industry (he originally wanted in bio-chemical)

Jody, lol, I bet that felt better than me getting carded! what a new pickup spot for singles :)

Roxie, hope headache gets better.

ROnne, Disney prices are out of this world. I hope you have a good time, southern CA is nice, our fav was San Diego. Yummmy mexican food there since you are so close to mexico. they have sea world too. is that on your agenda? I've been to Disneyland-CA, and DisneyWorld-FL, FL is best by far, you have MGM, EPcot, and Animal Kingdom there too. See you will just have to do a trip to FL next time

Hi Murhpy, welcome back, sometimes I"d like to be MIA from here, but I'm afraid you all would think I died or something :)
 
Hello again! Roxie, hope your head is feeling better. Sorry you are miserable. Lisa, I'm sorry about your frustration. You have been very patient. You will feel better. About the darn car. I want to finish paying off DH's car, then I will get a car. I just don't want to have 2 car payments, it's too hard with the kids. I don't want you to think we are scraping the bottom of the barrel! Tho sometimes it feels that way! We would worry if you didn't show up! Ok, have a good evening! Hello to everyone else! Mary
 
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