40's - week of 7/29/12

fitover40

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Getting the thread started. Lazy start to my day, not sure what w/o I will do. Slept in, slept 10 hrs straight, ahhhhhhh!
 
Good Morning,

We are headed to the lake again today. I woke up with another migraine (I really need to drink more water) and my dizziness has decided to come back.

Lisa-I am jealous, enjoy your lazy day.
 
Hi girls! YR today. Lisa, 10 hours!!? I'm jealous! Roxie, hope you feel better. Maybe the sun will bake it out of you! Murphy, did you have fun? Give us the scoop! I looked for you, it was hard cuz I don't know what you look like! Jody, how are you doing? Ronne, I was seeing your rain! Did DD have fun? Hope you all have a good Sunday! Mary
 
Back to report my w/o. Kettlebell way...haven't done in ages, it was harder than I think it normally was, either because 1. I haven't done it in a while, 2. I'm older 3. I'm out of shape or 4. a combo of the above.

Roxie, no rain yesterday here, but they did get it in South Denver. I still think my headache was from weather the prior 2 days, I was just elated when I woke up with no headache this morning. For us in this hot dry climate we don't realize how much water we are losing thru perspiration. i just try to guzzle water even when not thirsty. It could be some weather pressure adding to it for you too.

Mary, I was dog tired yesterday, don't know why, maybe it's my body just using up everything to heal my face. Lesson in skin cancer that I've learned: Basal cell (I get from Mom) has to be cut out, better to do the Mohs surgery to make sure all is gotten and stitch leaves less scar than if they scooped it out, then it leaves a divet in your face and a white circular mark. 2. Pre-cancerous (from father's side) they freeze off, these turn eventually to squamous cell cancer, never had them get that far thank goodness. I do know 2 people whose siblings have died from squamous cell cancer. Since I have a reddish complexion (some from rosacea), the scar by my nose may be a bit more noticeable since it will be white and that area of my skin is a little red, that's where the laser may come into play (hope insurance pays for that). So wait a month, see how that scar is. That one is still real sensitive but less noticeable since it's all red, the one on my cheek is more noticeable right now since the scar is red and surrounding facial tissue normal color. Make sense? Oh I did ask doc, why is it that these basal cells seem to flare up, then go away, flare up, go away, and when they go away I think they aren't anything. He said that's the body's way of trying to fight it off and eventually the body can't anymore (I've had that one coming and going by my eye for at least 2 yrs). So for now, I have to try to remember where these things come and go and if there is a pattern then when they are flaring try to get in to catch them a bit sooner. However, the one on my cheek was caught early and really wasn't much smaller than the eye one. eye one was 1.1mm x .7 mm, cheek on was .9mm x .7 mm. Hope this lesson helps one of you and wasn't boring.

Murphy, yes post pics!!!!! Hope you had a fabulous time!

Jody, saw on the news, the corgis was the queens. I bet your DD is loving her straight teeth now! Braces are so worth it. So glad my parents did it for me, I really would have been a mess!

Ronne, was DD glad to see you? I didn't see the rain Mary mentioned, have watched a bit of olympics, but just here and there.

Oh, my left glute, I FINALLY figured out what was causing it! The chaise part of the sectional is causing it when I lay there, so have to find a new spot on the couch to zonk out. I finally figured it out as that was where I spent most of the recovery time and no working out and my left upper glute was killing me. I'm so glad I finally figured it out! Maybe I'm not meant to lay around so much :)
 
lol Lisa, are you saying you got sore from sitting on your arse? Now that just seems wrong to have more soreness from recovering from hike than from hike itself. I've never done KB.
Yes, dd happy about braces off, wants her perm. license and job and clear skin.
Mary, I'm just trying to stay centered.
Roxie, I bet the water would help. Maybe the dizziness is boat related and will go away as you get your sea legs?
Murphy, looking forward to trip report.
Ronne, nice job on opening ceremony. The queen's corgis won me over. I play words with friends w/ a Brit- he said traffic is remarkable.
I gathered dog stuff, gates and cleaned up crates, mopped floor.
I was thinking that I should wear firewalker band after mopping while drying floors with towel/foot shuffle. Instead I did HST cardio and legs plus cardio only for about a 40 min workout.
One of the besties having bd party tonight. I'm not in the mood but will go for a bit. crap, I'm already late.
 
Hi all!!! I am so tired and have a headache (I have had it since Thursday or Friday). OMG! I bent down to scratch my knee and my whole backside (booty, glutes, calves and feet ached)! I shrugged my shoulders and my shoulders and obliques yelled at me for moving them!

Okay, where to begin. 2 classes on Friday, 6 on Saturday and 1 on Sunday. They say to bring 8 outfits and they are so right. Plus, whoever suggested the ziplock baggies had a great idea. I have never had so much sweat on me, it was ridiculous. I could wring out my clothes they were so wet. You could get by with two pair of sneakers, but three does work better (I had four). Oh, and a robe would be nice for the locker area. It felt funny changing my bra and undies in front and along with some of the other women. It all worked out.

The food was very good (and plentiful) and all of the staff was wonderful. You could buy videos and equipment and clothing there - at a slight discount. I bought some tubing and Cathlete T-shirts. They had some cute shirts (babydolls and tanks) on clearance so that worked out great. The feelfit wear was NOT on clearance and is a bit expensive for me - $82 for a pair of pants?! Pants that I am going to sweat in?! But, people were buying them and LOVED them. They could not stop talking about how wonderful all the clothing was. It looked and felt nice, but I am on a budget.

The classes were the usual - kick your butt- classes. Someone told me not to go all out b/c I will be spent for the other classes. That was a great suggestion. I saved some energy and was able to complete everything but, I was so tired and sore that I don't know if I could have moved if I went all out! The spinning lady and the Zumba lady tried to kill us. I think the spinning lady stood (while riding) for 30 minutes of the 45 minute class. The zumba class was fun. It was my first and I had no idea what to do, but it was fun.

Cathe. Cathe is petite, rock solid muscle (as are all of the cast - OMG!), and makes you feel so welcome and special. She seems to be such a wonderful warm person. Very nice. She had lots of patience! I felt like a groupie (no, I did not throw my sports bra onto the stage - which is tiny). She signed one of my dvd covers and Cathe, Brenda, Cedie, Jai and Marlo signed a shirt (Lorraine could not make it). All of the cast was patient, warm and friendly - and petite (5' 3" and under and rock solid muscle).

Schedule
Saturday
Class 1 - step and kickboxing (dinner)
Class 2 - PJ stretch/yoga
Sunday
Class 3 - athletic step and TTM tabata
Class 4 - spinning (I was in group B)
Class 5 - bootykicker (I mean bootcamp)
Class 6 - stretch (lunch break)
Class 7 - total body blast and barre (back to hotel to shower)
Class 8 - Zumba (this is after dinner, Feelfit fashion show and 15 minutes of fame)
Sunday
Class 9 - mix-up/requests (was supposed to be S&G, CF and abs)
Then quick-clean up, lunch at the diner and more photos and autographs
9 classes in three days (really 2, two 1/2 days and 1 full day - OMG!)

Murphy
 
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I will get some pictures up once I go through them. I am camera shy so it may take a minute.
 
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I did some stretching and ab work. I felt the need to do something, stay on track. It worked out well. I am still tired. I plan to take a day off next week; I hope I can last until then!
 
Murphy, sounds like an awesome trip. I guess you've earned a few rest days? : ) Any pics with the crew? I'd heard they were all tiny powerhouses.
Party was nice, but I didn't stay late or go off my food plan, I want to be on my game this week.
I'm eyeing CCC express premix and a PUB up only PM for today.
Have a good one
 
Hi all

Murphy - thanks for the report. Sounds amazing!! So envious. Can't wait to see your pics.

Jody - congrats on the weight loss! That's impressive in just a month - you must have been eating really well!

Lisa - like Jody, I do think it's pretty funny that you injured your bum by lying on it!! :p
Sounds like you've got a really good doctor who's on the case with all these pre-cancerous cells.

Mary - it's great to have DD back. She had a blast and was spoilt rotten by my parents!

Roxie - hope the headache cleared.

No workouts for me - I came down with a cold over the weekend and having been feeling pretty ropey. Today is the best day so far but I'm not going to rush back into it. Been lapping up all the Olympic stuff, I loved the opening ceremony on Friday, it was fantastic. Felt really proud!!
 
Good Morning,

The headache is still hanging in there and I can feel the fluid sloshing back and forth in my ears or more like I feel like I am sloshing back and forth. My PT is back from vacation so its back to getting my ass kicked. After we put the boat in the water and made it across the lake I was not doing to go felt really sick to my stomach and almost passed out and I had only spent 10 mins in the sun so I got in the water and that is where I felt the best so I spent more time in the water then out. The kids landlord wants them to rip up the carpets before they move out which I think is bull crap because the carpets were there when they moved in and probably since the house was built 30 years ago.

Lisa-looked at the temps in South Fork Colorado where we are going Saturday and they are in the 70s which sure beats the 110 degree temp we had yesterday, I am so looking forward to it.

Ronne-hope you get to feeling better.

Jody-I know you can do it and your workout plan sounds good.

Murphy-that looked like a killer weekend but it also sounded fun.
 
RS done with modifications.

Mary, the Jackalope has sent another email copying everyone to send pictures!!!! WTF? I'd like to send a picture that was sarcastic (not of me), but then I figure why bother answering stupidity. I could have gone in the office, but I wanted to be more healed since they seem to like to pick me apart. Maybe it's all in jest but this sure has been hurtful. One of the other idiots took a FB picture of me in high school and had it up as his screen saver and copies printed out. Imagine if they got a hold of the picture I did take of my stitches. I don't get the humor. And now some guy has announced over a conf call that why was I not in the office since I only had a cosmetic procedure done. I replied, yea, I decided to voluntarily do this to myself. At least he ended up apologizing later because I guess from my tone he knew I was not happy. Geez nothing like a couple idiots to make you feel bad, and just when the doc made me feel like it will all be ok in the end. In the meantime I guess these work people will get to dissect my face next week when I go into the office to try to see what happened to my face. Sorry, I just very sensitive to this whole face thing. silly me

Roxie, 70's does sound nice....I didn't know what elevation Southfork was at, must be higher than I thought it was. WE are set to break the record for the most days over 90 in a row. 24 is the record, should blow by that by friday.

Ronne, hope you get to feeling better, I'm sure you are resting in front of the TV watching the olympics :)

Jody, OK, when you put it that way, it does sound stupid....but honestly it's much better after not laying there.....need new couch? Love your new pic.

Murphy, you are one crazy woman! Day 2 might be worse, wonder if you will be able to walk tomorrow?
 
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No workout, I'm in the mood right now, but my relationship guy taking me out for dinner in an hour. I don't know what to call him these days.
Procedure probably postponed due to flow, we'll see what tomorrow looks like.
RT looking really good again, talked to director of program who also works in field. She says if I'm good, I'd be working before grad and that there are lots of therapists (ha I prob used to work with them) ready to retire, as well as educators ready to retire, too. I did like the work, I do like 12 hours 3 days a week.Making 50 K a year starting next year would be sweet. Big picture, what do I want my life to look like in 5 years?
***head desk x 5*** ::prays for guidance::

Lisa, your coworkers sound mean spirited to say the least, I wouldn't play with them. That is too bad.
Roxie, sorry about the boat/dizzy thing. Yuck. enjoy your a$$ kicking from pt tonight.
Ronne feel better. Are you dopey from cold or ropey from cold. I suspect a typo rather than a Britishism but we never can tell with you quirky Brits. Yes, clean eating and virtually no wine.
i suspect Murphy's body has seized up into a little ball and her family is trying to unpretzel her.
Waves to Mary, Becky and all~
 
Jody, does any of us know what our life will look like in 5 yrs? And even if we think we do, the journey always changes the destination when you aren't looking. Make the best decision you can, go with what feels right, you wont' regret it. When you try to push yourself to 'fit into' something it's never a good fit. Let's call him your squeeze :) Of course Aunt Flo would show up, but just think it's keeping you young with all those hormones still functioning. coworkers: I'd love to tell them where to go and how to get there
 
Hi girls! Really late today! Cross country camp started and band camp! Like a revolving door! Did CSS. Murphy, thank you so much for the report! Sounds amazing! Are you sore? Can you walk? I can hardly wait to see pics! Lisa,mi don't even have words for that guy! GROW UP! I'm sorry you are having to deal with such childness. Ronne, hope you feel better. I was just watching the rowing , Great Britan was winning! Roxie, hope you are feeling better! How was the trainer? Jody, good job resisting the treats at the party! Mh ope all goes well with the doc. Hi to Becky! Am exhausted, Mary
 
Hi everyone

Roxie - that sounds pretty awful. Hope you're feeling better.

Lisa - what a bunch of morons you work with! No wonder you want to work at home! We love you, bruises, hair and all!! :)

Jody - yep, the word is ropey, no typo. Means rough (which you probably don't say either!!) You made me laugh with your comment about Murphy! Hope you had fun with your 'squeeze' (good word, Lisa!)

Mary - wow, no wonder you're exhausted! You'll need a holiday from the holidays!!

Did YM today. Felt worse after than before which I don't think is meant to happen :(. Enjoyed watching the men's gymnastics yesterday. Work is just slowing down in time for our holiday, just right.
 
Did CTX UB PM. Not my normal cheerful self today, a bit blue. I hate that I let these people get to me this way. But seriously, would they ask someone going thru chemo to send a pic of their new hairstyle? If ANYONE says anything to me next week I may just have to give them that sarcastic remark.

Ronne, the stars are all aligning for your holiday, now you must get better! The working from home will be stopping it seems. Got a note from the contracting company that if you are scheduled to be in the GDF (their fancy term for office) then you need advance approval to work from home for a limited time (1 to 2 days). I really hate corporate politics.

Mary, Wow what a busy, fun summer you are having, enjoy these times!

Murphy, I think we should keep bugging you for pictures until you post some. Are you able to MOVE today?

Jody, how was the time with the squeeze?

Roxie, hope the headache is better, how many more days for southfork?
 
Hi girls! Today did AOS Providence. I'm not very good at kettle bells! Especially the windmill! DH challenged me to the darn rowing machine again! That's killing me! Lisa, what difference does it make where you do your work as long as you get it done?! I can't believe these are grown adults acting like that? Maybe too much time in their cubicles? Jody, how was date night? Roxie, you leave soon? Ronne, when do you leave? Murphy, how are you feeling? Lisa is right you know! We will nag you til we see those pics! I'm getting so confused with all this driving around! One has to be there at 7, the other 8:30, pick up one at 10, the other at 3, then there is night practice. And the schedule is totally different tomorrow! Plus the little one is just complaining in and out of the car! Then because I don't work in the summer, I get lots of calls, "can you...?". Ok, I'm done! Oh, wait I'm not! I should have gotten gas yesterday, it went up 37 cents overnight!? Ok, now I'm done! Have a good day! Mary
 
Good Morning,

5 more days until vacation begins I just can't wait. PT kicked my butt last night but it didn't seem as tough even though she was gone for a week. I only have 3 more sessions left and she is already trying to get me to sign up for more my bank doesn't like that idea. DD and her DH are living with us this week while they put the final sealant on their hardword floors so my house is crowded. We finally finished cleaning the rental last night. Tonite I will go to the gym and do the elliptical.

Lisa-your co-workers are just jealous because they can't work from home.

Murphy-how are you feeling today?

Jody-I can't plan tomarrow little lone five years from now.

Ronne-hope you get to feeling better.

Mary-you are always busy.
 
om goodness, we fell off the front page! I did CCC express pm yesterday and PUB express pm.
Mary, I can't believe how many miles I've clocked in the name of motherhood. I can't believe I'm still doing it. My kids need jobs and permanent licenses!

Roxie, did they pull up the carpet? agree, bullshit.

Lisa, I hope you get in a happy place of healing. When your coworkers get you down, think about how grateful you are you have good doctors and are taking care of yourself. Maybe when they say stupid things, you can respond, thanks for thinking of me, I'm just so happy that the cancer has been removed. (even if it doesn't fit the situation)

ronne, we watched womens gym last night and kids watching lots of tennis, hope cold better.

Murphy, which will be your reentry workout (other than stretchy)? will you be road trippin again next NJ trip?

Send me some good vibes, I'm going to see if I can tell the programs on next monday.
PS my avatar is a pic dd's online friend sketched from pics of our dogs. Isn't it sweet? Who says online friends aren't real?!
 

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