40s - week of 1/10/2011

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Hi everyone, how is everybody? We got snow here yesterday and it's c-c-c-c-cold so I'm working at home today! And, ssssh, it isn't too busy (fingers crossed).

Sat I did a combo of the UB workouts from STS TB and HR. I had to do UB since my legs were still sore from skiing. Then Sunday I did 4DS Double Cardio (HIS and LIS)...man was I huffing and puffing----what happened to my cardio capacity?????, today I did 4DS UB premix and enjoyed NOT rushing to get to work, ah, felt so good not to rush.

Keep your fingers crossed for DS21, Both interviews went well, hoping for the local one. They would start him as an intern in 2 weeks (6 hrs a week) and then full time upon graduation, should hear this week.

Mary, how's that reading going? I've still been downloading lots, one more week of my subscription. You need to get on goodreader.com as my friend so we can see each other's books and ratings.

Hi Murphy and Ronne, hope you join us this week!
 
Hello! I have been trying new w/o's from my app on the iPad, sat., I did an Ellen Barrett, was simple, but wow were my arms burning! Sun., I tried a Patrick Goudeua ( think I spelled that all wrong) Dumb Training. It was fun, he laughs a lot. The fitness app is now offering free trials. Today I tried one called (get ready). Look Better Naked. I liked that too! Lisa, how nice to have the option to work at home. I would never get anything done! I am easily distracted. Little DS is home from school today, cough, sore throat, so he and I are just hanging out. I will definitely get some reading in today! Hi to Ronne and Murphy! Talk to you tomorrow! Mary
 
Hello! I have been trying new w/o's from my app on the iPad, sat., I did an Ellen Barrett, was simple, but wow were my arms burning! Sun., I tried a Patrick Goudeua ( think I spelled that all wrong) Dumb Training. It was fun, he laughs a lot. The fitness app is now offering free trials. Today I tried one called (get ready). Look Better Naked. I liked that too! Lisa, how nice to have the option to work at home. I would never get anything done! I am easily distracted. Little DS is home from school today, cough, sore throat, so he and I are just hanging out. I will definitely get some reading in today! Hi to Ronne and Murphy! Talk to you tomorrow! Mary
 
Mary, I'm hoping for a slow work at home day to get some reading in. So far, I've stayed steady busy (at least it's not crazy busy). Lots of conf calls that I don't really need to pay too much attention to, but it's too hard to read while people are chattering in your ear. I have a headache too, I'd sooooo love to curl up in bed with my Nook. Those trials workouts sound interesting too bad I dont' have an iPad anymore. DH seems to like the MB Air so I guess it all worked out ok in the end.....as it always does, right?
 
5 mile run today with Cardio Coach 8. Man was it hard! I noticed it got foggy outside and then realized it was the window fogged up from the frigid cold outside and the warm moist environment I was creating inside on the treadmill :) Now off to drive into work....the streets should be mostly clear, I just hate potential slick spots....
 
Good morning! 5 miles? That is impressive Lisa! I did HSC this am. Fun and quick. I am in an empty house and I love it! Tho, I do need to start cleaning, when I just want to be a lazy bum! Hope you have a good day at work! Hello to anyone else! Mary
 
mmmm, yum, I got to work and they had Krispy Kreme donuts! I stopped at one glazed donut! Such willpower!
 
Hello ladies!

Happy New Year! Hope you had a good Christmas.

Well, I'm back on the treadmill (figuratively!). We had a lovely break. DD was off school for almost three weeks and we had a very relaxing time.

I'm back to work now and working out. Work is still very busy.

Mary - I did Patrick Goudeau this week as well. I did half of Hard Work Conditioning 2 yesterday and half today. It's so tough! I like the sound of these free trials.
Hope your DS is feeling better.

Lisa - sounds like you've been enjoying working at home. It's much better isn't it?!

Bye for now.
 
Hi all. I tried some Chalean Extreme stuff and some Rev Abs stuff. It was eh. I think that is my last "I wonder what that is like" excursion. It just was not for me. I would write more but my "assistants" are here...

Murphy
 
Hi everyone! Just did Atletica again. It's getting harder! Maybe because I had to shovel the driveway first? The snow just keeps coming! Ronne, glad to hear you had good holidays! Patrick is funny isn't he? He giggles so much! Murphy, my assistants went to school! I heard that the instructor from Rev Abs is one of the new trainers on Biggest Loser. Lisa, LOVE Krispy Kream donuts! Especially the ones that are glazed then have chocolate on top of that! Well, need to get into the shower, so I can go shovel more! Have a good day. Mary
 
Hey, the whole group is here! I did Circuit Blast, I think I'm finally just getting back to my fitness level prior to my illness, just in time for the cruise? I'm sore everywhere from that run!

Mary, enjoy the snow, almost time for you to go back to work?

Murphy, which chalene was that? The only thing I like of hers is Turbofire, if you get a chance you need to try that one.

Ronne, I wish I could work more at home (especially now that I know more of what I'm doing). I like seeing the people at the office, but don't like the drive and the perception that I feel I always have to be working since the boss is just 2 desks over (and can see me....actually could probably spit on me from where he is if he wanted to).

Bye!
 
Hi everyone

Lisa - I love Circuit Blast! Oooh, I'd forgotten about your cruise! It's lovely to have something to look forward to in January! You must be getting excited now.

Mary - so you've got the snow now as well? It cleared after Christmas here and now it's wet and windy and feels so warm compared to December. We had the coldest December since records began! Shovelling definitely counts as a workout!

Murphy - looks like you'll be going back to Cathe as soon as your 'assistants' let you!

I did Intensity today all the way through! I did skip one of the intervals on the Hiit section (drop to the floor) but I was amazed I got through it. I feel like I should get a medal for it!
 
I tried one of Tracie Long's new ones today, Leaning out. It was okay. I have to remember that her focus is on functional fitness. It I can rember that, I think I will like them more. They are good for that. I have her other new one and Lalo's Fuentes' Freeze Technique. I have the first one and it was okay. I could feel it the next day. The voice over dvd's are always a little odd for me but overall it was okay.

Lisa - I am not sure whidh Chalean I tried. It was from the "Extreme" series and one focused on abs and the other was endurance. I am not sure. I think I am done with her. The camera men walking around and some other things were too distracting for me. I can barely focus as it is.

Murphy
 
Morning! Just did the bike and the barre work from LBB, kind of an easy day! Lisa, I go back to work on Tues.! Back to reality! I really could be a stay at home person! Murphy, I always wondered about Lalo, he does have a nice name! Ronne, snow stopped, more will be coming! Glad to hear you got to thaw out a bit. Did you presents ever arrive from the mailman? Lisa, how many more days till you leave? Are you packed yet? Any shopping? Have a good day! Mary
 
Hi everyone. I was really looking forward to a TurboFire workout, and I did do TF 55 EZ. The thing is my mind wanted to but my body is hurting....running really works a lot of stuff and I'm still sore from a couple days ago.

Good news!! DS21 got the intern job at the solar company, 6-8 hrs a week while he is still in school. Hopefully they hire him after graduation, they say they hire 60% of their interns. This is the one where our neighbor is the VP.

Murphy, I don't like that Chalene one either, and those cameramen, omg! You really do need to try TurboFire. I NEVER do the Chalene extreme one but always go to Turbofire.

Ronne, WTG on Intensity, I'm impressed! I haven't done it since my first time, I wanna, I just don't know if this body does, boy I'm feeling older, I think it's tougher coming back from an illness than a time off because of a cruise!

Mary, More importantly, only 5 more work days! I'll be around next week but then leave the following Sunday. I could SO be a stay at home person!

Back to work......
 
I just finished the second new Tracie Long. It was okay. I think I like this one better than the other. I kept reminding myself it is functional fitness and that helped me relax and enjoy it more. I think I will have to work these in as my "rest days". They are a rest from Cathe. :)

Lisa - congrat's on the DS news. Glad to hear it.

Ronne - Lisa is right, congrat's on the Intensity. I have not done that one in its entirety. Wow.

Hi to everyone.

Murphy
 
Happy FRIDAY! I was up early again (was hoping to sleep in....why does sleep evade just when you WANT to sleep in?), anyways, so I did PUB...I need to get those arms buff for all those sleeveless shirts on my cruise :)

Murphy, light workouts are nice and a way to keep you moving without killing you. I know sometimes there is a dread factor with Cathe. :)

Have a good weekend everyone!
 
Hi all! Today just did the upper body premix fromSTS total body. I didn't feel like doing much! Need to go to Target and run some errands. Lisa, congrats to your son! Murphy, we all need light w/o's! I do have a soft spot for Tracie. Ronne, how is going over there? Have a good weekend, we are going bowling and to the science museum this next couple days. Talk to you next week. Mary
 
Hi everyone

Murphy - you can't resist Tracie Long can you?!! It's nice to have some lighter days. I don't want to go all out everyday.

Lisa - congrats to your DS. Sounds like it'll be good experience. I presume it is paid?
5 more days - how exciting!

Mary - yes, all the parcels came finally, a little late for Christmas but they got to people in the end! Sounds like you'll have a nice weekend. Have fun!

I'm off to the theatre this weekend. I got tickets as a Christmas present from my DH, we're staying overnight and having dinner as well! Really looking forward to it. See you all next week.
 
Ronne, yes it's a paid internship, although DS21 wished it was more $....I checked payrate.com and it's average for the area. Since it seems more R&D it should be pretty interesting for him. Now he's ready to graduate. It will be nice to have one of them out on their own (and no college expense). Have a good time at the theatre. You all seem to have so much fun. I have a baby shower to go to on Sunday. Things seem to be piling up before the trip, hope I have time to pack!
 
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