Buff Badgers Sept. 2-6

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Good Morning,

Today I am doing GS chest/tri and 4DS Bootcamp. Yesterday I did GS Legs, Sun. was the 45 mile race. We finished in 1:53:26, finished 1st place in tandems with a $50 prize and a trophy. Overall we finished 48th. Not the time we wanted and we lost the lead group so it ended up being more of a time trial than a road race. Sat. we went for a 17 mile bike ride also.

DD5 first day of school. Lots of pictures and a mom that has never watched any of her children go off for Kindergarten. She was so excited and now it's just me.:(

DS12 starts cross country tonight and DS14 heads to his first day of high school and a soccer game in Eau Claire after school. The kids and DH bought me a cake and flowers for my birthday. Each of my kids signed their own card and I got some perfume, sunglasses and the STS series. I knew about the last. I watched my son play a soccer game on Sat too. Couldn't have asked for a better birthday with my family. The Lord has truly blessed me.

I have to go look for some jobs today. Guess I should get going.

Enjoy your day.
 
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Copy/pasting my post from yesterday. Will be back later to update.

Happy Labor Day everyone! :)

Not sure if anyone is around but felt like doing a checkin today so I hope this thread doesn't get lost out there.

I did no workouts at all on Thursday and Friday. DS had his football picture taken on Thursday and I was just exhausted Thursday night to do anything. Slept in on Friday so I didn't get a workout in before leaving for the Dells. I did a few rides at Noah's Ark but the highlight of my day had to be lying in the sun by the wave pool and relaxing. :D It felt great. Unfortunately, I forgot to put suntan lotion on my forehead of all places so I got a nasty burn. :( We got home late Friday after eating dinner and doing a little shopping at the outlet mall in the Dells.

On Saturday I felt like all that resting finally paid off! I did the Wedding video cardio and then proceeded to organize and clean my entire house (well, not the entire house - but I got a lot done!) I was go, go, go all day and didn't get tired at all. On Sunday I did Musclemax Timesaver premix (at 56 min. it's not too much of a timesaver but all I could squeeze in before church). After church it was go, go, go in the yard and we got a lot of weeds and pruning taken care of. DS had a football practice with the Carroll University football players. I felt bad for him. It was 94 degrees without a patch of shade anywhere to be found. They practiced at Schneider Stadium on astroturf which was pretty neat for him.

This morning I did my new Amy Bento - Rumble. I am kind of lukewarm on it. I burned tons of calories and enjoyed the bag work although it was a bit repetitious. The first part was low energy and lacked a fun factor I thought. I would have been very disappointed if the entire workout was like the first part without the bag. I wrote a mini review in this thread if you want to read:

http://www.thecathenation.com/forum/...37#post1741937

Well, DH wants to paint DS' room today but first I have to run to the store so I better get going.

Talk later!
 
Morning BB's

I have consumed a pot of coffee, watched DD11 get on the bus (which was late), and still need to clean up my house, do my workout and go grocery shopping. And all of this when I'm still tired. Three days of faire is just way to much for me. :rolleyes: Guess I'm getting old. :)

Anyway I would like to get a 2m run and Power Hour done today.

Karen, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! From your description it sounds like it was a good one. Also congratulations on your tandem ride. Happy job hunting, and I think your house will be very quite today with all the children now in school. But it sounds like the after school activities will keep you busy. ;)

Sue, OUCH on the sunburn on your forehead. Of course that is going to be so attractive when it starts to peel. I have done that too. :( Please send me some of those cleaning vibes, because I am just not in the mood to clean. The only thing I have done so far this morning is getting the dishes in the dishwasher. :D WOW on the temps, was it really that hot! I must not even realize how hot it gets anymore. :D :D :D

Susan, How was your camping trip?

Lala, Know you are a busy lady this week, hope your classes go well.

Dani, Did you enjoy your Labor Day weekend?

Have a great day!

Laurie
 
Karen! How AWESOME that you and DH finished in 1st place! Congratulations! :)

And before I forget:
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!

Sounds like you had a great birthday. I'm so happy you're getting STS. We can all do it together now. Good luck job hunting. Hopefully you'll find something like Susan did with those great hours.

Laurie - Sending cleaning vibes your way - hope it helps! Maybe after that pot of coffee kicks in you'll find some motivation.

Hi, Susan, Lala and Dani!

I did Legs & Glutes this morning. Our girl cat who has the sweetest, smallest meow managed to wake both kids up this morning. Or do you think they were just anxious for the first day of school? ;)
 
Hello Ladies,

Well I did nothing in the terms of exercise in the last three or four days. I was so confused this weekend, I was always a day behind. It was wonderful not having to work and spending time with the family.
DH and I started to do P90x yesterday and the disc froze. I don't know if he is really hyped over this program or not but he went online and bought it. He even got the pull up bar too so I will have that when STS comes. So our discs will come by next week Monday and that is when we will begin our program. DH is not a big person to work out and I chuckled at him due to the fact we did about 20mins of the dvd before it froze and he said he was sore. HA HA We will see how he fairs.

Karen great job on the first place finish!! It sounds like you had a great B-day too. Happy belated B-day. Good luck looking for a job, I hope you find something you enjoy.

Sue sorry to hear about the sunburn. I hate having a sunburn. Sounds like you had fun at the Dells. I haven't been there for years.

Laurie- Yes I did enjoy my weekend. I need more 3 day weekends. Oh well, but I will get my wish this weekend too. Me and DH are going to Great America thru his company. I haven't been there for years too. It should be interesting.

Susan I hope you had fun camping! Hi LaLa!
 
So I am posting again :D

I was not going to workout today but I decided I better. It is so hot and not having any air I just didn't want to, plus not working out for a few days and eating crappy has put me in lazy mode. So today was Slim and Lean and I feel better now. Ready to go grocery shopping soon as DD wakes up from her nap.

Side note I am so ecstatic that DH wants to do P90x. He has never really worked out in his entire life. He too was in the military and that was basically it. But he wants to do the whole thing, nutrition and exercise. I am just pumped. It will be fun to have a workout buddy.
 
Hello fellow BB's!!

The weekend was fun and of course you couldn't ask for better weather!I got the kids to school on time today and myself off to work! It's nice that I can walk to and from work since it's just up the road a bit. it was HOT out though! The job is a busy one and little mind boggling for now but I'll get used to it! Those High School kids aren't too bad, YET! I just walked every morning this weekend while camping. I drank no alcohol but my eating was not the cleanest!:p

I walked Ruby this morning for 30mn, then walked to and from work, then I did the elliptical for 30mn followed by legs/sholder work!

Karen, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I am glad you enjoyed it! Also, great job on the bike race!!

Sue, I need those cleaning vibes sent my way too!! ;) I like Legs/Glutes!

Laurie, hope you find time to rest up after such a long weekend! it must have been hot for you too!

Dani, You sound so excited to have your DH training with you! That's great! I wish you both a ton of success!!

Hi LALA!!
 
Morning,

Today I am planning on some type of cardio. I'll let you know later.

Sue, glad you got your cleaning done. That is always a relief. So you are just o.k. with Amy Bento's workout?

Laurie, glad the faire is done I'll bet. Did you get enough coffee to get your cleaning done?

Dani, glad DH is going to do P90X with you. You are right it will be fun to have a workout partner. Glad you had a nice time with your family this weekend.

Susan, glad you are catching on at work. Hopefully the H.S. kids are good all year. They are probably so hungry they can't cause trouble.:)

LaLa, hope school is going well I'll bet you are very busy getting to know your students and make sure everything is getting done.

Enjoy you day.
 
Hello!

Karen, hope you have fun doing whatever cardio you chose today!

I am doing HIIT on the elliptical and then chest/back work. Still doing the clean eating thing though this past weekend was a bit tough! Glad to be eating my own stuff again!

Enjoy your day! Feels like Autumn is fast approaching!:eek:

Susan
 
Morning BB's,

Yesterdays workout did not get done, but that is OK. I was just way to tired. I did manage to get the kitchen cleaned up, and grocery shopping finished. ;) So today I have finished Power Hour and Cami and I will get in the 2m run after work. Since it is so nice out, it is suppose to stop raining later today.

DD15 was off for her first day of school this morning, looked way to pretty! :eek: DH and I both agreed that we where in TROUBLE! I told her twice this morning that she needs to concentrate on studies more than the drama that goes on in school. :)

Sue, Thanks for the vibes it did help a little. Maybe by this weekend I will be back to my normal self. :D

Dani, Good for you and DH getting the P90X. I think he will like it, and I'm not surprised that he was sore. :D I found that first week that I was sore the second day after the workout. :eek: The eating plan has three options, and the recipies are all really good. Have a great time at Great America. Probably the only place I will never go, because I get so sick on the rides. :(

Susan, The weekend was really hot, but we had a nice breeze on Sunday and Monday that saved us somewhat. You will get back on the clean eating, one weekend will not derail you. ;) Today I am also back with my clean eating, because now I have the time to devote to it on the weekends. :D

Karen, I couldn't believe that I had consumed a whole pot of coffee, usually I only have about two cups. :D But it just tasted so good, and there was no one else at home to help me empty the pot. ;) Hope your cardio choice is a fun one.

Have a great day!

Laurie
 
Karen - Yeah, I'm just "okay" about the new Amy dvd. She just didn't seem as energetic and bubbly as she is in Kickbox Xtreme. I know some people didn't like that dvd because of her poor form but at least it was FUN to do. While her form is better in this workout, she seems like she's moving in slow motion. Maybe it's because of the weighted gloves which I didn't use because I don't have but Chalene uses weighted gloves in her Turbo Jams and she doesn't have a problem.

Susan - Feels good to get back on track doesn't it? You're right - Autumn is definitely on the way!

Laurie - Good. I'm glad the cleaning vibes helped. ;) I can easily consume a pot of coffee by myself so it's probably good I don't make the real stuff very often. I usually just make a cup of instant at home.

Dani - Have fun at Six Flags! Will it be just people from DH's company there so shorter lines? That's one thing I can't stand - waiting in line forever. You've got to try riding the American Eagle BACKWARDS (if they still do that and if they even still have that rollercoaster). We did it a few years ago and it was FUN. I think I actually kept my eyes open for that one. ;)


Last night I went for a 1 mile walk. This morning I did a 2 mile walk and did some crunches while I watched an infomercial on Tony's 10 Minute Trainer workouts. I think the price is too high for what you get but I'd be tempted if the price came down.

We just had our alarm panel training for the Data Center so now I know what to do if the bells and whistles go off - RUN! :p Just kidding, I've been thru this training about 20 times (no exaggeration) and I still think I'd panic if we really had a fire.

I just had a small piece of spice cake that someone brought in for their birthday. While I was down there one of the gals asked me if I lost weight. I only weigh myself about once a month because I get discouraged easily so I honestly don't know. At the beginning of the year I was doing really well and within 18 pounds of my goal but I gained 10 this summer. I blame stress and lack of sleep. I've lost 5 in July so maybe I'm down the 10 I gained and back to square 1 again. Makes me want to rush home and weigh myself. Just kidding. Everyone knows you weigh yourself first thing in the morning buck naked. :D

Have a good day!
 
Hi Badgers,

Today I did Cardio Fusion and it felt wonderful. I think taking off those few days helped, the time just flew by.

Sue you sound very busy I hope you don't beat yourself up too much. I never weigh myself, I go by the way my clothes feel. I could really care l less about a stinkin' number on a scale. I know everyone is different but I am sure you are fine. Just keep up the good work and fit in your workouts when you can.

Today DH and I made a purchase we have wanted for awhile. We bought a tempurpedic bed. It comes on Friday. I am so excited. Both DH and I have had back problems and I am hoping this will help. We shall see.


Hello Susan, Laurie, Karen and LaLa!! I am counting down till p90x comes. I can't wait.
 
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I just found this thread, and responded to another one! Finally have some time to breath, meanwhile you all sound like things are going well.

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY KAREN!
I´m guessing you got STS??!!!And congrats on the bike ride! Awesome.

Laurie, I can totally relate to the DDs looking "too pretty". Good luck on concentrating on studies and not on the drama. Is that possible for a 15 yr old??!!

Dani, let us know about the bed, I just heard somewhere that a good mattress is considered one of the things to spend money on, so hope you like it.

Sue, bucknaked and with no nail polish :)
 
Dani - Enjoy the new mattress! We don't have tempurpedic. We have the kind where you can adjust the firmness on each side. The only time I wake up with a sore back now is when I sleep in a hotel. Spoiled I guess. Hopefully,that won't be the case with you.

Lala - You make me laugh. No nail polish! LOL Have you had to give any detentions yet?

Hi, Karen, Laurie and Susan! Everyone staying warm? And dry?

Last night I did Low Impact (Intensity?) Step cardio - the beginner one whatever it's called. This morning was PUB up to the biceps segment. Will do biceps + PLB floorwork tonight. I'm loosely following FitnessFreak's Sept. 08 Leg Blast rotation. I'm subbing different cardio workouts in and doing timesaver premixes if short on time. We'll see if my legs feel blasted when I'm done. Got on the scale this morning. I hate the scale. I really do. I'm up 3 pounds and it's not even that time of the month. Grrrrrr!
 
Morning BB's,

Todays workout was 4DS Kickboxing. That is all I had time for, just didn't want to get out of bed this morning. :( And what a surprise when I walked out the door in my shorts and T-Shirt! Rain and Cold! :D We walked/ran very fast. :D

Today has been an interesting day, thought we wouldn't have to deal with faire issues already. One of the guys that DH fired from his management staff is trying to take over the guilde. Good thing we have some members that don't want this guy to be guildemaster, because they are being our spies. :D Sounds so juvenile when I am typing it out. But they are no longer welcome in our group anymore, and will be getting a letter stating such!

Sue, Dang scale, did you give it a good kick? :eek: Might just have been the weather change, or you consumed something salty! Don't get to down on the situation. :)

Dani, Congrats on the new bed! Bet you both will be sleeping great with that bed. :)

Lala, Do you know how bad I am, I didn't even know my DD15 was taking Spanish this year. I don't think she new until registration, and DH went with her for that. Funny though!

Have a great day!

Laurie
 
Hi gals,

Today I did a 6 mile run to CC7 and GS back/bi/shoulders.

Sue, sorry about the scale. Sometimes I don't think they are very good indicators of what our weight really is. Take it with a grain of salt. YOu are very motivated and workout really hard. Did you ever finish your program you had to come up with for Dojo?

Laurie, sorry about the people causing problems again. Good thing you guys found out now and can get rid of them. It is getting harder to get up in the morning isn't it?

lala, thanks for the congrats. Sounds like school is going well but keeping you busy.

Dani, hope your new bed works out as well as you hope it does. Let me know how you guys like P90X when you receive it.

Susan, hello, I am sure the job is keeping you busy. Hope you are getting your workouts in and gettnig all your chaufering(spelling) done.

Off to a soccer game, off to pick up DS from cross country and get DD to work.

Enjoy the rest of your day.:)
 
Hello Buff Badgers,

Today was Slim and Lean. I have had enough. P90x comes tomorrow and I am looking forward to a change. I think I have been doing the rotation between Cardio Fusion and Slim and Lean for about 8 weeks now. I guess I found my limit.

Sue-I am guessing your scale wrong. Like Laurie said give it a kick. Honestly it sounds like you are working hard and I hope you don't let that number frustrate you. Keep up the great workouts.

Karen-Acckkkk you have a soccer game today. Hopefully it isn't raining like how it is here. At least they won't be to hot. I keep checking the tracking on p90x. Monday is the start date so I hope it gets here tomorrow.

Laurie-You are a brave women. I think I would of walked back inside and skipped the walk/run. :D

Hi LaLa and Susan. Hope everyone has a great afternoon.
 
Geez, I wrote out a reply a while ago and now I see I never hit, "submit" at the bottom! DUH!!:eek:

Hi ladies! Glad to see we are all having a pretty good day! I am keeping busy with work, kids, sports, LIFE! I managed to get a 30mn walk in with Ruby this morning before the rain came, and it hasn't left yet! I am liking the new job but wishing I had more hours in the day! I was going to do KPC today but my back has been sore for the past few days. I think it's from lifting and moving heavy cartons of Gatorade,milk and water at the High School! Also I have gotten behind on house work and I'd like to get caught up. I hate saving stuff for the weekend cause there are better things I'd rather be doing! So I think if time allows I'll do some Pilates to help stretch my back!:p

Sue, have you tested your scale? I checked mine a few months a go and it's 2.5 pounds too high. It's nice to step on it and subtract every time! ;)

Laurie, seems there is always someone trying to cause trouble. I hope they will stay away!

Dani, we have been tossing around the idea of a new mattress. Let me know how you like this one!

Karen, good job on your run. Are you getting any rain today? Hope your soccer game went well and DS enjoyed Cross Country!

Lala, I am sure P90x will be there tomorrow! I hope you get great results from it. I often catch my DH watching the infomercial but he has yet to want to buy it....

Have a nice night!

Susan
 
Today was my first day with weights since my surgery. YEAAHHH:D :D :D
I did low impact circuit and although I cut down on the weights it felt great and i will probably have DOMS tomorrow. But who cares ;)

Karen, you really work out hard! Good for you. And with all the shuttling you do with the kids...Hope they did well at their events.

Dani, let me know how you like P90X, you will probably be finishing when we get STS!

Susan, you have sure been busy. NOthing like lifting that heavy stuff to make you appreciate Cathe and how strong she make us!

Sue, echoing sentiments on the scale. But it can be annoying :mad:

Laurie, glad you will be getting things worked out with the faire. It is hard to keep up with the kids. My DD will tell me things and I just don't remember. She's a pretty good student, so it's nice not to have to worry about that...there are more than enough other worries going around.

No rain here in Central WI...yet

Next weekend (13th) my DDs and I are doing the half in line skate marathon in Duluth...we thought it was THIS weekend...have to change the hotel reservations :eek:

Happy weekend!
 
Morning Ladies,

I have today off. It is nice to only working 3 days this week. You would think I felt more rested. I haven't decided what type of cardio to do yet. Our mattress comes today and so does P90x. I have to stick around the house for that and then I am off to run some errands.
Tomorrow is Great America which should be interesting. I hope we have fun. My good friend is going to pick up my DD tonight and keep her for the weekend. She should have fun since my friend has a four year old little girl and they get along great.
Well I am off to make some coffee and find something to eat. Everyone have a wonderful day.
 

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