40s - <insert fav word here> week

[fitover40]

LOL, tried to get creative at title! Did LICh minus blast. My glute is really hurting, feel like I"m living on Advil. I even have a bruise at top of crack (TMI) spreading down to left glute where it hurts. I really think I wretched it somehow coming down that steep slippery incline on the mountain (I remember saying ooooh, catching myself from falling and then saying I think I wrenched my back). I'm toying with coloring my hair, gasp, maybe DIL and I will get together sometime this week and we can bond over coloring my hair I'm scared. Does it really give you more body to your hair....I need something for my fine hair...not to mention my little gray party going on.

 

[scubagirl]

Hi girls! Today was GS BSB. Lisa, take care of yourself! How did you manage doing step with your back? Hope you feel better. I don't know about color and body, I certainly don't need anymore of that! Roxie, how's the boat? Jody, any more parties? Murphy, you out there? Ronne, how was your weekend? Hi Becky! DS has been grilling DD about EVERY ride she went on! Well, at least I don't have to talk about them, but it is almost as painful to listen to! Hot and humid here, we are thinking the pool, have a good day! Mary

 

[Roxie 1965]

Good Afternoon,

Trying to get DH to measure the boat for carpet but he bought a fish finder that he is messing around with. I have been up since around five thanks to dds dog she was whining and hitting her tail against the door I can't wait until they come and get her today. I walked on the TM for 30 mins.

Lisa-are you sure you didn't break or bruise your tailbone, I have done that and it really hurts.

Mary-the boat was awesome now I really can't wait to get it fixed up.

 

[fitover40]

Pics of some wall hangings I finally completed for the bathroom. It's a pain adding pictures in here from my phone, they all turn out upside down or sideways. I had to download to my computer then upload.

Roxie, luckily my DH knows when I say I wanna do something he better drop what he is doing! As soon as I was ready with hanging the wall hangings he jumped on it, what a guy! I don't think it's my tail bone, it's very muscular, Advil really is helping, I hate taking it so much though. This one muscle tends to get sore a lot so maybe it's a weak spot for me. What a fun project you will have with fixing up the boat.

Mary, one word, ADVIL! I'm avoiding LB weights or blasts or high impact stuff. I hope to take some rest days this week since I've entered the sleep mode of wake up at 2am, get back to sleep at 4am, wake up at 7am, be late for work DH is back in SF this week, we've been having lots of SF sourdough bread, yum! Not good for my diet is it though? I'm tired of the heat (it was so nice in the mountains last week), it's not so bad if the clouds come out in the afternoon, at least the sun isn't beating down on you. Sent DIL a text about getting together, shopping, lunching, doing hair color...will see, I'm trying to bond and I'll sacrifice my hair to bond Actually I think she can be a big help with hair color as I'm clueless.

Jody, what fun are you up to today?

 

[Faithnveggies]

Lisa, those wall hangings are beautiful! Good luck w/ the hair. I get foils with carmel lows and blonde highs. If I don't go too blondy blonde, I can go up to about 4 months between.
I've been trying to think of a favorite word for thread but nothing is coming to me!

Roxie, it sounds like you are going to enjoy that boat, its great that you and dh are both excited about it. Is it easy to put in and take out? There is a true relationship test- man and wife loading boat on trailer!

Mary, did you all get to the pool? I know you are sick of roller coaster talk, but fwiw, I'm jealous of your dd, too! That is a fun park. Re me party, yes, I ended up hanging out with friends again last night which put the final kabash on my weight loss progress this week. DRAT.

I did BM2 step earlier, and BB ts w/o 1 (step, ch, t) a few minutes ago. I have CF cued up for early morn along with a pile of good intention. : ) I'm going to pre order and get free shipping on firewalker bands, in the meantime I'll tie up my grey band in a knot. I got into the OMT program, too, so I truly have to decide. : o

 

[fitover40]

Hey Jody, congrats on having a choice, do you know what you will choose? DIL and I will be getting together tomorrow, shopping, lunch, hair....wish me luck....we do have fun together, and I'm soooo looking forward to girl time (i've been with my 3 guys all these years!).I'm trying to have a relationship with her, guess I have to be the one to initiate. I guess I just don't know what a MIL should do since I never had one......

 

[Ronne]

Hey ladies!

Lisa - take it easy with those bruises, sounds nasty! Have fun with your DIL - sounds like you need some 'girl' time after all these years. I've been colouring my hair since I was about 14 (food dye to begin with!!) I've had a go at pretty much everything but always come back to RED!! Love it, I have an all over tint (not highlights) - my family always joke they can find me in a crowd as it looks like my head's on fire!!! Go for it, you can always let it grow out if you don't like it!

Jody - sounds like you had a good weekend. PM me with what your DD wants to know about my work and I'll tell you what I can.

Mary - hope you had fun at the pool!

Roxie - sounds like you and DH are enjoying the boat.

Now, a request, please stop moaning about the heat!! We've just had the wettest June ever recorded and it looks like July is following suit. I'm about to go out to lunch with some other homeworkers and it's going to be a wet walk to the cafe. We're still having to use the dryer on clothes most of the time cos it's too wet to hang stuff out. Rant over!
Had a great weekend, the show on Sat night was fantastic (Matilda the musical based on the Roald Dahl book).
Did YR yesterday and just did a CRF premix as a bit pushed for time (Fitness/Plyo/Core), it's a goody.

 

[Murphy]

Hi all. I was away at my summer/vacatio home - my parents house. My DD's and I went. It was nice. My sister and her little one were there too so the kids got to play with each other. It drizzled a bit so they closed the clubhouse pool but dad set up the sprinkler and the kids played in that. Ah, the good ole' days.

I did not get much of a workout in but I did to TTM low impact premix today. It was good. I did not go all out; I would not have made it otherwise. I too am going to preorder the new set and some bands - the ones she uses in AT, the ones with the hanldes on them. I forgot what they are called.

About 2 more weeks to 'til the roadtrip. I bought some new pants and DH bought me new sneakers. I am wearing them now, getting them "Cathe ready." Actually, I think it is about 11 days to go.

Jody - congrat's on getting into the other program. Go with your gut on the final decision.
Lisa - good luck with your backside. ;-) Nice wall hangings. Good luck w/ the hair and time with the DIL.
Ronne - I think you sent some of the rain our way. We had thunder and lightining last night. The little ones were scared and so they slept together.
Roxie - do you know what carpet you want for the boat?
Mary - did you say you were getting a pool?
Becky - Hi Becky.

I feel like I missed somone - shout out to anyone I missed.

Murphy

 

[Roxie 1965]

Good Morning,

Tonite is another session with the PT. I tried to order the new workouts but I can't remember my password so I am going to have to think for a little bit.

Ronne-please send us some rain we would love that suppose to hit 101 today and 102 tomarrow.

Lisa-enjoy your time with DIL and it means more to her that you want to spend time with her.

Jody-we dock the boat and I hang on to it until DH gets the trailer I wouldn't even think of backing it downt he ramp I might go to far. He says he is going to teach me how to drive it onto the trailer.

Murphy-we bought the carpet for the boat yesterday its blue.

 

[scubagirl]

Hi girls! Did TTM today, that is a hard one for me! I need to keep doing it, even tho I don't want to! Roxie, how much longer with the trainer? Certainly seems like you got your money's worth! Lisa, you do beautiful work! I wish my DH would jump like yours! Enjoy DIL, I like mine quite a bit. We don't do stuff like that together tho! I'm sure she is excited to spend the day with you. Ronne, maybe we could swap weather for a bit? Crazy hot here again, they promise rain, but it never comes! Jody, how great to have choices! Are you making you list of pros and cons? I forgot to ask, is the job market good for the eye program? You would be a commodity! Murphy, you have to give us all the details on the road trip! I'm excited for you! Are you nervous? You will meet CATHE! Take a picture for us! Have to clean, also go get follow up mammogram today, wish me luck! Will talk to you later! Mary

 

[fitover40]

Hey everyone, quick post, waiting for DIL to get here. JLR&C done, backside feeling a bit better (at least I didn't have to take Advil last night, but I did this morning (so I don't walk funny....mostly after sitting/laying for a while). I took it easy on the weights, skipped bent leg deadlifts, it felt pretty good.

Ronne, we will have to come up with code word for hot for you. Wonder if there will be lots of rain at the olympics?

Roxie, That is a hoot about you backing down the boat trailer! I just picture me, I can't even drive a boat up to a dock! I'm so inept with boats and water! OY, don't even want to go there with our houseboat trip to Lake Powell one year...ah the memories! Man do we have high bugs (code word) here! That's all the weather people talk about!

Murphy, ooooh yes, do take a pic with Cathe! How fun!

Mary, will see how today goes, I'm getting a bit brave with coloring it (maybe I just want somethign a bit different, ya know?) I just see so many beautiful reds on my hair group I'm in, and I used to think mine was pretty, not! It's gotten so dark over the years, when I was little it was like a copper penny, but like a copper penny I'm a bit tarnished with age! haha

Jody, decisions, decisions.....us boomers are going to need a lot of eye care in the future! OY!

Oh, DH and I are thinking to use our free miles/hotel points to go to Niagara Falls in Sept. Staying on the canada side. Has anyone been? It's somethign I've always wanted to see and what a great way with the airline and 1/2 of the hotel free. DH traveling has it's benefits

I'll let you all know how today turns out and the hair too if I do it!

 

[Roxie 1965]

Good Afternoon,

Order for new workouts placed.

Mary-5 sessions left with trainer and yes I am getting my moneys worth.

Lisa-I can pull the boat trailer out of the water but his truck is to tall for me to back. Your wall hangings are beautiful and hopefully the high bugs will go away.

Jody-speaking of boomers and glasses these new bifocals suck.

 

[fitover40]

Here's before and after pics. 1st and last pic are original color

 

[Faithnveggies]

Pros and Cons list

 

[Faithnveggies]

I apologize for huge post but I wanted to share my list with you all, did I miss anything? Lisa, LOVE vibrant color, roxie, maybe I can help you out in a few years! ronne, we love all Roald Dahl, I bet play was adorable, Murphy, I want to preorder too and get bands, its a great price and can't pass it up but I sure feel guilty for spending money on workouts, Roxie I'd be happy to let the boat launching be the man job forever! Mary, I hope all was good with your mammo today, I'm sending a belated prayer, I think it still counts!

 

[fitover40]

Thanks Jody I think DIL did good picking out the color! Hard to pick a clear winner with your pro/con list. Maybe rate them each on a scale and add them up to see how that pans out to see if a clear winner reveals itself?

Under Cons OMT-working with one doc----that could also be a pro? Now would working under one doc affect benefits (medical) too? That's one thing I"m so worried about in future, affording health benefits! Just when you need it most! But maybe you are used to not having benefits?

Mary, yes good luck on mammo, sorry I forgot that earlier, remember I have Alzheimers

 

[scubagirl]

Hi everyone! Today did CTX 10-10-10, had never done it before, it was ok. Lisa, hair looks great! It's getting so long! DH and I have been to Niagra, in the winter. The Falls were frozen, was beautiful! We froze our ears off, it is a scene I will never forget! Jody, what a great list! When do you have to decide by? Is there anyone in the field you can talk to, that might help you with your decision about ophthalmology! Roxie, I am terrible at backing up, I would do terrible with a boat! Murphy, are you staying at a hotel for the road trip? Are you sharing with anyone? I know, I'm being nosy! I'm excited for you! I am living thru you! Ronne, what are you up to? Hi Becky! Thanks for the good thoughts! It was clear! I can relax for 6 more months, then get back on the yearly plan! Going to the pool, it's "buggy" here today! Mary

 

[fitover40]

Hey everyone, I got in the first 2 drills of MMA KB, skipped the 3rd and abs since I was running late and I just wasn't into it. I was up early (3:30am, finally got up at 5:30), just puttered around too much! Started a migraine right before getting into work, oh joy.

Mary, I was amazed at how long it was too! and that's "curled" which I lose about 2 inches (I know you lose more). Great news about your mammo! I'm hoping for rain today (thanks Ronne) because maybe that will ease my headache!

 

[Ronne]

Hi all

Thank you all for being so sensitive I can sail right over the codeword without even noticing!

Lisa - loving the hair!! It looks fab, really suits you. Welcome to the world of colour!!

Mary - good news on the mammogram! Very pleased for you.

Roxie - there's no way I'd think of driving something with a boat attached to it, never mind backing down a slipway! Not enough confidence for that.

Jody - wow, tough decision. You're probably leaning more towards one than the other aren't you?

Busy day today. Managed to get GS BSB in. Leaver's service at DD's school followed by tea and cakes for parents. Very nice. It's mad at the moment, so much going on. Loads of end of school stuff.

 

[Roxie 1965]

Good Morning,

I have been busy already now to find my desk from yesteday. I have a rant went to my PT appointment and I am always on time well she decides to sign up a new client and tells me she will be 5 mins late and will add on extra time well 15 mins later I told her to call me and reschedule because I was suppose to help dd clean the house after my session so I didn't end up getting a workout in just window scrubbing and bath tub cleaning I was not a very happy person, she said she could do Wednesday night and she wouldn't charge me for it still didn't appease me I don't like working with her back to back I have another session Thursday night. I know none of this makes sense but it usually doesn't when you are ranting. Tonite I will go to the gym and do the elliptical. My boss dumped my lunch all over the floor so now I don't have anything to eat its going to be a long day.

Lisa-I love the hair, do you think it adds body? High bugs are bad here again today.

Jody-I am perfectly happy letting him load the boat.

Mary-glad to hear mammogram went ok.