Hi Everybody,
We had a beautiful day until about an hour ago, now the rain will be here soon, so I'm just doing some laundry and picking up around the house. DH and DS are at the gym. I introduced my DH to spinning at our gym about a year ago, and he was totally hooked from day 1. He normally works out early afternoon before work, but since he's on a temporary layoff he has some extra time. The gal that teaches spin is on vacation and they asked DH to teach the class tonight. He was pretty psyched. My DH and I have a very competitive thing going between us, so I was tempted to go to the class tonight and give him a run for his money, BUT I did run 5 miles this morning so my legs are not the most fresh. When I put him up to a challenge, I want to make sure I'm 100%!!
Gayle-We missed you, and can't wait to hear about your weekend. I guess I will just have to be patient until tomorrow morning
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Ellie-Thanks for jumping in to say HI. Your weekend sounded like a blast (and I'm not talking Step Blast!!) I believe Gayle has pictures for us to view of the weekend adventure. Can't wait to put faces and names together!!
Jo & Cendrine-Thanks for the advice on the squat rack. I think I will just use the vest and as heavy a bar that I can lift over my head without killing myself. I was looking at weighted vests that go from 20 to 30 #'s, do you think that would be to heavy? The reason I ask is because my lower body has always responded quickly to squat work, and I really don't want to expand my quads any more than they are, but of course I want to shrink my butt!! Do you think the 10# vest is sufficient for extra weight or should I bite the bullet and pay the extra for the heavier weighted vest and increase and reduce weight as needed?
Jo-I enjoy shopping, my DH does not!! For us to go shopping together is a rariety, unless it's for appliances, furniture or household gadgets. I believe I've purchased 90% of his clothes without him even stepping foot in the store. When it comes to clothing, he's content on wearing cothes that he's had since we were first married (over 20 years ago). I wish I could take DH with me to buy clothes or eye glasses, but over the years I have learned that it's more productive for me to go by myself or take a friend.
Cendrine-It's good to be back with the morning crew!! I absolutely love getting my workout done in the morning and having extra time at night so I can say HI to all of you! I did Drill Max on Sunday. I did the double cardio where you do each drill twice then move on to the next drill. That one kicks my butt every time, but I sure do feel accomplished when it's over!!!
jloewe-No fair rubbing it in that you got to see Gayle and Chrissy's chiseled bodies and we can't!! They have worked hard to get those great results and they deserve
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Rachel-So you have a porch pig with an eating complex! I have a great visual of that!! My DH and I are big time dog lovers, and at one time we had 5 very large dogs that were incredibly spoiled. At Christmas time, we would put antlers and stocking caps on all the dogs and then our neighbor, who was a photographer, would come over and take our Christmas picture. He would have to take about 50 shots to get just one where all the dogs, DH and me were looking straight ahead. Every once in awhile I will pull out all the pictures and laugh at all the funny faces my DH and I were making trying to get the dogs in position. Sadly, the last of our 5 dogs passed away about 3 years ago. Then last year DS was relentless about wanting a pet, so we finally caved and this time we went the complete opposite and got a mini dauschund (sp?) He's a long haired hotdog, and as cute as a button. Need I say that he's just a tab bit spoiled
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Hi Kim-It does sound like our boys are very similar to each other, with a lot of the same likes. To bad we don't live a little closer to each other
. DS had his first tennis practice today, and while he was reaching for the ball, he lost his balance and toppled over. I guess he inherited a little of his clumsiness from me! He skinned his hands, both knees and both arms have bruises on them. He thinks he gave the instructor a slight heart attack when he did his not so graceful fall. I'm sure he will be very sore tomorrow.
Hi Chrissy- I'm sure you are catching up from the busy weekend. Hope to hear from you soon.
Hi Julie-Hope your week is going well!!
OK, I think I've said enough for now! Have a great evening and I'll see you in the morning!
Mary
