40's - week of 6/10/12

[Ronne]

Hi all

Lisa - that's a no on the facial hair from me but who knows, I might just ahve that to look forward to! You'll be pleased to know I've started getting night sweats - hurrah!
I obviously missed the news about Yoshi, did you have him put down?

Mary - hope you had fun at the pool. That's great your DD joining in with you (and not in a Murphy way! )

Jody - hope your dd enjoyed her birthday.

Did TB today. I've got shakey legs now! Also been out in the garden, mowing and tidying up. It was like a jungle out there after all the rain. As promised, here are a few photos. They're not a patch on the real thing! The first one is the view from our holiday house.

 

[Faithnveggies]

Lisa, it is a trick that is played upon us...you start to get little random hairs after you lose the ability to see them close up, that is why I said to keep a pair of cheaters next to the tweezers! I hope I didn't wish it on you. Anyway, get sharper, more expensive tweezers, it will make your life easier.
Also, I know how you feel today about yoshi. Last night before sleep I told Brownies pic I love and miss her and apologized if I did the wrong thing.

Did xfactor disc 5 for third time.
Ronne, pics are beautiful! Looks like a wonderful place to enjoy nature and scenery. Waves to all~

 

[fitover40]

No w/o to report yet, I hope to do one tonight. Last night's felt so good I'm hoping for a repeat performance

Ronne, that scenery is just beautiful! So green! What did you all do there? Yes we put Yoshi to sleep, her arthritis was really bad and I swear she had dementia. It's such a hard decision to make. I have sore buns today from my leg w/o yesterday. Those endurance w/o's I think are helping me in my hiking!

Jody, Maybe I will have to go get better tweezers (mine are 30 yrs old!). I only have ONE place that a hair crops up, and it's coarse! I read as estrogen depletes there is more testosterone in our systems so therefore we have more male hair patterns---must be why I've thinned on top of my head...my Dad was bald. It's been going on about a yr. so you didn't jinx me. We both did what we thought was best for our furry friends to not cause them any more pain. when I think with my brain it was right, when I think with my heart it gets fuzzy. This must be why we don't euthanize humans, but I know as my Mom laid in hospice morphined up for 5 weeks with no food/water no IV as we waited for her organs to shut down, I was thinking how much kinder we are to our pets than the human race. Such a fine line. Guess I'll close on that ray of sunshine....and hope I'm done with these kind of decisions since both sets of parents are gone and no more pets.

 

[Roxie 1965]

Good Afternoon,

I thought I checked in yesterday but I guess not. I went to the gym and did Intervals on the elliptical and then we went to the lake, I got a nice sunburn and total relaxation. I am still waking up early morning and not going back to sleep and last night I slept very little, I agree this needs to go to another thread. This morning I went and did the elliptical again and as new contacts which are making me sick to my stomach and giving me a headache. When DH gets done working out we are headed to Topeka to hang out. Its hot here today but suppose to storm later.

Jody-its hard to know if we did the right thing but it was better then watching them suffer.

Lisa-good job with the leg workout hope you get some sleep tonite.

Ronne-your pictures are beautiful.

 

[scubagirl]

Hi girls! Today did a Fitprime work out I got at the bookstore, a blend of cardio, weights, Pilates,etc. it was ok, kind of a light day! Ronne, your pics are beautiful! I will be excited to see the ones from when you go to Spain! Lisa, I love the black and white photos! Roxie, sounds like you are enjoying your days off. Jody, are your girls done with school for the summer? Or do they work all year round? Becky, you still with us? Murphy, are you still sleeping? Cleaning, errands, the lawn. No pool today, too chilly! Have to go to a band meeting for high school tonite! Cross country practice all ready started! They really don't get a break!? Have a good nite! Mary

 

[fitover40]

Did STS Disc 7, CH/SH/Bi, thought about doing core but really did good just to do the STS.

Mary, those kids sure do keep you busy (and young )

Roxie, It's hot here too, I'm afraid it's going to be a long hot summer. Didn't we have this conversation last year? Seems we are all having sleep issues at times, well, maybe the YOUNGER 40's aren't complaining too much yet since it's just starting for them

Jody, big hug, I know losing my dog was much harder than the cat. I think because dog's are so much more in your face type of animal.

 

[Ronne]

Hi all

Lisa - we did a bit of walking, went to the beach, wandered round the main town poking in souvenir shops and eating fish and chips. DH did a lot of birdwatching! Sorry to hear about Yoshi, but it did sound like it was the end for her. I don't know if you have the debates in the US, but there is often a lot of discussion here about euthanasia. There is a clinic you can go to in Switzerland where it's legal.

Mary - Sometimes it's nice to have a lighter day, feels like you're giving yourself a treat!

Roxie - sounds like you're enjoying your days off!

Hi to Jody and Murphy, if you're lurking!

Did Hi-Lo Cardio Knockout (Amy Bento) not the whole thing as it's massively long. I'm in the mood for her perkiness and music at the moment. Really enjoyed it. Planning to go to the cinema tonight, not been for ages. Going to see Moonrise Kingdom. Any Wes Anderson fans here?

 

[Roxie 1965]

Good Morning,

Tonite is another session with my PT and with the new contacts which I am not quite convinced I like yet we will see. I had another crappy nights sleep and now I am back at work but thankfully I only have two days to get through.

Lisa-I think we did have the same conversation last year.

 

[scubagirl]

Hi girls! Today did an AT premix, it's easier to handle that way! Ronne, I never heard of that movie, is it a scary one? Roxie, at least it is a short work week! Lisa, I slept awful last night! We really need to give this to someone else! I was awake till one, then wide awake at 3:30! Very frustrating! Hi to Murphy, Jody and Becky. Going to the pool and then I get to get my hair done! Have a good one, Mary

 

[Murphy]

HI. Today is UB, HR. I should be doing AB, but I am trying to get my energy up for that one. I love AB, but it really kicks my butt. Ronne your vacation sounds nice. Waves to all. Oh, I weighed myself on Monday and I was the same as the week before. I went to a Weight Watchers meeting yesterday and it says I am 3 pounds heavier than last week. WTH? I am going to assume it was the heavier work clothes and the water weight from the pretzels. Plus, at home I weigh myself in the morning, either with my pj's or birthday suit. WW was at the end of the work day.

Murphy

 

[Murphy]

I forgot to add, the home scale shows body fat percentage and that was done.

 

[fitover40]

I'm going to do my w/o later, thought I'd reply to all the personals.

Ronne, that's interesting about Switzerland. I've been trying to figure out what to do for a trip for DH and I, but everything I come up with he either feels it's too much effort (ie. hiking), or not busy enough (like what will we do there? (as in St. Thomas---was thinking of going there for a week at a resort or something). So instead we do nothing I wish I had someone else to plan trips as I get no help!

Murphy, I feel the exact same way about AB. Congrats on the BF% down?

Mary, I only do premixes for AT (when I do it which isn't often).

Roxie, I hope you find a solution for your contacts. Nothing worse than dealing with eyesight problems!

Sounds like we are all going thru the bad sleep time. I woke up again last night, I was hot, I guess somehow I had turned the a/c off and didn't realize it. stupid me!

 

[Faithnveggies]

Lisa, I was LOL after your post, this is what I read.... Ronne states Euthansia is legal in Switzerland and you reply oh good idea I was thinking of a place to take DH. : D

Murhy, I agree, it was prob water wt and/or clothes at ww weigh in but in the end it pays off to not try to show up to ww mtg wearing only panties and bra, that way they have a baseline of you in your real clothes.

Mary, enjoy the fresh hair! How was the pool?

Roxie how is the sunburn? I love soaking up rays but I know it isn't good for me to do so. And yes, you and Lisa were talking about the weather last year, which is when I joined. Before I posted on this check in, I read it for awhile and I remember there were a lot of weather updates!

Becky are you still with us?

I just have a dance for my workout today and a pretty mellow one at that. I am using the new dvds for ideas but this teaching session is nearly done and my teacher is taking the class back to teach herself. If I want to keep teaching, I will have to find a place, like a rec center or something. I went out with a new guy the other day. I liked him. My girls are mostly on break right now, but the younger one will be doing dual enrollment at college for summer b and will be taking two classes which will feel like full time school for her since they are 6 week sessions. Smiles to all. : )

 

[Roxie 1965]

Good Evening,

Because of the eye doctor I didn't make it to my PT session so I didn't get a workout in today. They charged my insurance company and me for these contacts which is crap because they charged my insurance in Dec. and I never received contacts because they never fit right.

Lisa-we are expecting storms tonite boy do I hope it rains we really need it.

 

[fitover40]

Oh Jody, you had me ROFLMAO! I must admit my post from work was very distracting, too many people talking! I can't even form a coherent thought to write in the checkin much less for real work! All that school does sound like a full load. Better to keep em busy. DS20 is reading his textbook already for his fall semester. He said he didn't want his brain to turn to mush over summer break.

Roxie, that stinks about the contacts. They are so expensive anyway! I tried to fight ins one time about something (it was only a $25 charge but it was the principle), I lost. We have some dark clouds, probably won't get much rain with it. They need it for the fire for sure!

I did get in STS Meso1 disc something, basically back/tri. I really had to push myself to do it while I was downing some chocolates. Bad Lisa!

 

[Roxie 1965]

Lisa-do you have James Pattersons newest book 11th hour and how about Nicholas Sparks The Lucky One in your drop box?

 

[Murphy]

Just finished STS lower body. It was not too bad, but I am so drained. ???? Maybe the heat and lack of sleep. Plus, I am trying to get my 10,000 steps in each day. Oh well, my body will catch-up soon - I hope.

Murphy

 

[Roxie 1965]

Good Morning,

I don't know if its lack of sleep not being able to get a workout in yesterday or what I am totally in the I don't give a damn mood today. Its cloudy today and we got a nice rain last night hopefully we will get some more today.

Murphy-I feel ya in the same boat.

 

[Ronne]

Hello

Mary - No, it's not scary at all. It's a really nice story about two young kids and first love. It's quite quirky and beautifully filmed with some good actors, Bill Murray, Bruce Willis, Frances McDormand. Well done on the AT premix, anything from AT is an achievement!

Roxie - well, you have been working out loads recently so take it as a well-deserved rest!

Murphy - did you not know that scales are evil?!!

Lisa - I must admit, like Jody, I did look at your post and think 'wow, she is really fed-up with her DH!' You want a holiday planning buddy? I'm your woman! I love planning holidays! How about S America? Or there's loads of Europe I could recommend. Or what about Thailand?

Jody - your girls sounds like they're going to be busy? Are they both at an age for further ed now? I find the US system completely baffling!! So what do you think about taking on your own dance classes? Is it something you'd like to do?

Did TBT UB today (skipped the abs to save a bit of time). Getting back into the workout groove again. Going out tonight with a friend. We're meeting up in a town halfway between the two of us but we're both on the train so can go out drinking! She has been the cause of some of the worst hangovers of my life!! But she's also in her 40s now and we've slowed down a lot!! Have a good weekend, everyone!

 

[fitover40]

There must be something in the air, I in the don't care either mood too. Slept in waaaaaay late, good thing I'm working from home, but I won't be able to get a w/o in until later, in the meantime I have MAJOR bedhead and I just don't care what I look like.

Ronne, I'll have to take you up on your travel recommendations at some point in the future. For now, DH isn't into going long distances since he flies every week (this is not what we signed up for, sigh, well, the money is nice). For now I'm looking to use up our free tickets we've accumulated which have to be in the 48 contiguous states. There is just no where we are really dying to go. My BFF has a ticket she has to use, maybe her and I will go somewhere Have fun tonight! Bff's are the best!

Roxie, those are both out there, one is in the folder Nicholas Sparks, the other in AAAWork (these are the books I read at work....haha).

Have a great weekend everyone!