Buff Badgers Week of June 27th

heartymax

heartymax

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Good Morning Ladies. Hope you had a great weekend.

My cycle is on but I managed to push out those weights for chest, shoulders and triceps anyway. I am drained now.

Sue---The adjustments the BL group made to the challenge is pretty interesting. It helps to keep people "on their toes" and stick to their committment and not lose the same few pounds over and over again which we don't need BL for....right;)
 
Morning Ladies,

Let me see, Saturday was CTX Chest & Back, STS Ab Circuit Med Ball Abs and CTX Kickboxing cardio. Sunday was MTV Power Yoga with Kristin McGee, and today Barry's Bootcamp 5 Day Academy Butt and Leg workouts.

heartymax, WTG on pushing through a workout even though you where not at feeling all that great. Those days are tough ones when your body is just saying what are your doing? :eek:

Have a great day!
 
Heartymax - I wish I could say I haven't lost and regained the same 10-20 pounds but unfortunately I have. :( Good job pushing through your workout and getting it done.

Laurie - I love the chest work in CTX. Always have nice soreness the next day. Do you have a vacation planned this summer or just daying days off here and there?

On Saturday I did housework so no time to workout. Yesterday I doubled up and did S90 Core Dynamics and Cardio Challenge. Great calorie burner! My forehead was dripping sweat like a leaky faucet. :D This morning I did S90 Legs.

DD has softball tonight unless it gets cancelled due to weather. She was complaining about her left elbow (her throwing arm) hurting last night after a long 2 hour practice on Friday so it'd be a good thing for her to rest her arm another day. Told her to try icing it to see if that helped.
 
Slim Series Review

Happy Monday, ladies! I had a nice weekend. DH and I went out for our anniversary (which is actually tomorrow), and I went to the outlet mall with my mom yesterday, which was SO beautiful! (the day, not the mall!) Today my SIL and I took DS to the zoo. It is my stretch day. One more Tear It Up! tomorrow and I'm done with my Slim Series rotation! Here is my (almost) final analysis, sorry if it gets a little long-winded. I like to type :D

The Bad News: 1) The workouts can be tedious and boring, and the music is awful! Most of the time I just listened to the radio or had the music off. This is really saying something, because usually I scarcely notice the music in workouts. 2) Most of the cardio comes from lifting the light weights at a fast pace. I've always found the effect uncomfortable, and that burning in the muscles while also being out-of-breath to be just about torturous. 3) The workouts are lengthy, between 58-78 minutes each. 4) The production quality of the videos seems not-so-good. Sometimes you can hear the filming crew in the background, and the background exercisers sometimes have bad form. 5) The workouts are all sort of similar, so it really does feel like you're doing the same thing for an entire month.

The Good News: 1) Debbie is a warm, encouraging instructor who laughs when things start to hurt really bad. 2) I see definition where I've never seen it before, particularly in my legs and shoulders, and I have much better muscle endurance overall. I began doing the series with even lighter weights than Debbie, but by the end I could use the same as her for most workouts. 3) Typical female "problem areas" are hit really hard - like the hips, thighs, and butt. She also concentrates a lot on the shoulders/rear delts. 4) I lost somewhere between 5 and 7 pounds and one pants size. This is actually less than I hoped, but when I really consider how many "cheat" days I've had in the past month, that's pretty incredible. 5) There are a couple workouts (Shape! and Tone!) that I could see including in my week even when I'm not doing a full rotation.

Overall: I will definitely do a rotation again! I still have 15-20 pounds to lose, and I think this will help me get there. I do need a break, though, because I'm pretty sick of the workouts :confused: It's sort of opened up a whole new world to me in terms of strength training and what my body responds to. As I type this, I'm previewing Tonique videos I just acquired on the Video Fitness forum (Ugh... I think she's done about 100 full sit-ups). I'm also interested in Tracy Anderson, who I used to roll my eyes at only weeks ago. I'll still definitely do heavier weight-training as well, since I think variety is really the key to getting what I want.

Okay, I'll stop now! Sorry that got so long!

Heartymax: Way to push it! I'm right there with you this week...

Sue: I've lost the same FORTY pounds several times, so... yeah... I hear ya :eek:

Hello Laurie!

I hope everyone has a good week. We leave for Missouri on Thursday.
 
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Sam - Thanks you so much for the thorough and well-thought out review. :) I know what you mean about that breathless, uncomfortable feeling. Supreme 90 is like that in the cardio where weights are used to increase intensity (not for strentgh). The thing that gets me through is knowing I'm only doing the exercise for 20-30 seconds at a time and the workouts themselves are short (30-40 min. so far). I think I'll pass on these if for no other reason than the length and tediousness. Does not sound like something that will get me out of bed at 4:30 in the morning. It's too bad because it sounds like Debbie Siebers is a good instructor and has so much potential. I was looking at Tracy Anderson over the weekend after catching her infomercial and I'm passing on these, too - for now. What turns me off about TA is the cardio. It's all high impact jumping around for 30 min. and looks very boring. Only 1 cardio workout, too. I may reconsider the set at some point but subbing in other cardio.

Have a good evening!
 
Sam---thanks for the thorough review! I laughed when you said the music is awful because everyone knows that I love great music in my workouts:D Also, WTG on the weight loss----5 to 7 lbs lost and a pant size down is awesome! Hang in there!

Sue---I am right there with losing and gaining the same few pounds over again so I understand that. I just thought their modified rules were interesting.

Laurie--will you daughter go to college close to home or will she be far away?
 
HI there! Saturday was KenpoX and Sunday was a 60mn walk and stretching. Today was the elliptical, walking, and some pilates. I am in my 8th week of P90X and this is my "recovery" week.

Check-back tomorrow!

Susan
 
Morning Ladies,

Barry's Bootcamp 5DA Arms & Abs (this is the one with Barry), and KCM's 30MTF Cardio Blast Plyometric workout. I had forgotten how tough the BBC workouts are. :rolleyes: :D Another day of sweat running into my eyes! :eek: :D I had to pause the DVD, and get some water to wash my eye out. It was stinging to bad. :rolleyes:

Sue, Hope your DD was all right with softball yesterday, since there was no rain in our area. :) Yes that chest work is great, endless chest presses (which I don't mind), and then those push ups. I wish that she had started with the push-ups, and then went into the presses. :D We may be going up north to my brothers cabin, but I still have to find out what week it is. ;) Need to call my mom about that one. :eek:

Sam, That is a great review, and I will be passing on these workouts. ;) I to am not a person that is bothered by music, so if you where bothered then I probably would be too. Great results though, and you where very determined to finish the rotation. :D I'm enjoying these beautiful days that we have been having too.

heartymax, My dd is going to a college that is about 30-45 min away from us, but she will be living on campus because she is in track and will need to be there until 6pm for practice. I think it is best that she experiences that Freshman college life anyway. We all need her to be out of the house also. :eek: :D

Susan, You just keep on rolling with those P90X workouts. Congrats, and now you only have the last phase to go. After this rotations will be a breeze for you. ;)

Have a great day!
 
Good morning! Last day of Slim Series! I can't wait to haul out my step tomorrow :D I took DS to his sitter today so I could get some packing done for our trip. We leave on Thursday and I've done nothing :eek: I'm a little nervous about undoing my Slim Series results while on vacation. We're staying with DH's aunt and uncle, and his aunt is a spectacular (yet somehow skinny) cook. We're talking pancakes, biscuits & gravy, warm muffins etc... for breakfast every morning, and BBQ for dinner almost every night (with pies for dessert). I'm going armed with Travel Fit, Kick Max, and a container of my trusty Greek yogurt. Wish me luck!

Sue- No, Slim Series would not have gotten me out bed in the morning. But then, I've realized the only thing that can get me out of bed at 4:30 is bacon... Tracy Anderson's cardio does look strange, doesn't it? I don't think I'd buy one of her systems in the near future. I'm mostly interested in her mat workout.

Heartymax- Yes, I've picked up on your love for great music :cool: I love a good soundtrack, but I don't notice if it's not that great (usually). These were definitely an exception! I hope you're feeling a bit better than earlier this week.

Laurie- I've had to stop mid-workout to rinse out my eyes as well. How annoying is that? I agree it's good for a college freshman to live on campus. It's a good experience. But, how wonderful that she'll still be so close!

Hi Susan!

Have a great week everybody. I may or may not be able to check in later this week, and I'm not sure about what Internet access we'll have while on vacation. So, if I don't check in, I hope next week is great for everybody too!
 
Hi gang,

Sounds like you are all doing well.

Sam, congrats on finishing Slim in 6 and have fun on your trip.

Laurie, BBC always have a dread factor for me because they are so hard. Nice job.

Susan, can't believe you are almost done with P90X. I guess with clean eating this is a great program.

Sue, have you lost any weight doing S90? I do enjoy the workouts.

heartymax, nice job getting your workout done even though you didn't feel the best.

Lala, looks like you are having a good summer. Are you still running?


I am back into kettlebells and yoga. Still cycling and throwing in running, not much running and I need to do more for the 1/2 I am doing in Aug. Have pleuresy so we only did 100K last weekend instead of the planned 150K. Started RKS yesterday but need to get some of my ribs back in that have been going out lately so I need to wait until I feel a bit better. Short workouts that I think I will like.

Have a great day.
 
Hi gang! Today was Core Synergistic. I really noticed how strong my core has gotten today and I was pretty proud of myself!:D

Hey, I forgot to tell you guys I got a new job! I went into this job interview last week as a data entry person. They had me take 6 tests and spoke to me for about an hour. I did not like the hours though (5:30pm -1:30am). Well, they called the next day and offered me a better job, better hours, better pay! :D:D They said I did so well on my tests they wanted me as a customer service rep and my hours are 10am-6 to start and I can switch to 8-4pm later. The company is called NM Transfer, a next-day guaranteed trucking service. It's only 12 minutes from our house which is nice.

Karen, so nice to see you back but I am so sorry you are not feeling well. Sounds like a painful illness. Hope you heal quickly. Yes, I have been eating very clean. I actually only eat when I am hungry and stop when I am not. I have really been listening to my body.

Sam, I hope you truly enjoy your vacation! Congrats on finishing the Slim6 rotation!

Laurie, sounds like a great workout! I have those "wipe the stinging sweat" mornings too. Means you're really working hard! Yes, I was looking over my last months workouts and I am really going to be "bringing it!" I am following the doubles rotation so 3-4 days a week I do 2 a days. It'll be interesting to see how I do with starting the new job!

Hi Sue!
Hi Lala!

See you later! Susan
 
Susan---Congrats on the new job! You must be thrilled and proud to have impressed them on a level to get a better offer than you interviewed for! What a great testimony you have!

Laurie---sounds like everyone will be getting the best of both worlds. Your daughter gets to experience on campus life and she gets to come home and see her family whenever she wants----be it every weekend of once a month;).

Karen----glad you are back....hope your rib gets better soon.

Sam---OH my! what a breakfast spread. Travel Fit and Kick Max are great options for on the road. I have taken those with me too. Vacations are always hard.....especially when you have worked so hard. Just remember----you do want to enjoy a few pleasures----but not all of them. Even if you gain 2 pounds your body is in shape and will bounce back those 2 pounds and be ready to kick butt some more when you get back. Hang in there! Have fun on your trip.

I didn't workout yesterday. I used that time to start packing for my kids. They are leaving sometime tomorrow. I did Cathe's Intensity this morning for a great 1 hour workout.

Hi Sue!
 
Hello! Today is KenpoX and then lawn mowing. We are going camping over the long weekend so tomorrow is packing day.

Heartymax, thank you!:D I am excited and the family is too. It'll be a change since they are all so used to having me around all the time! I miss Intensity and am looking forward to doing it again after P90X!

Since I am going to be leaving Friday morning for camping, I'll be taking my 60-day pics tomorrow. :confused:

Have a great day! It's beautiful out here!

Susan
 
Morning Ladies,

Bodystrikes with Ilaria this morning. Lower body is really getting worked out! :D

Sam, Good workouts to take along with you on vacation. Kickmax has some great premixes also. ;) I really like the bootcamp one. Have a great time.

Karen, So great to hear from you, just sorry to hear that you are not feeling well. Hope your recovery is quick. Did you just get RKS? I have heard some good things about those workouts.

Susan, Congrats on the new job, sounds great. You should do all right with you double workouts, but I'm sure at first you will be tired. Just do what you can. ;) So many people going camping this weekend that I know. :D

heartymax, Some time without the kids should be nice for you. ;) DD18 will be at her summer course starting next week, so I'm thinking that she will probably be coming home this summer. Probably not to see us, but to hang with her friends. :eek:

Have a great day!
 
Laurie - I can't workout without having my sweat towel handy. I've read that the more fit you are the faster you are to sweat and the more you sweat so just look at it as a testament to the fact you are in great shape! :D

Sam - Enjoy your vacation and don't worry about undoing anything. Heartymax is right - anything you gain will be quickly lost and you may be surprised when you get back and weigh yourself and find out it's not as bad as you think.

Karen - Hi there! So sorry to hear about pleurisy. I had to google it and it's amazing you are able to workout at all! Take it easy. Feeling out of the loop - what is RKS? I'm assuming Russian Kettlebell System or something like that?

Heartymax -So your alone time starts today? Don't do like I do and spend the whole time cleaning the house! LOL Pamper yourself or do things you don't normally get to do.

Susan - Congrats on your new job! Can't wait to see the new pictures. I'm sure I'll be jealous of your abs. ;)

Sorry I didn't get a chance to checkin yesterday. I did S90 Cardio Challenge last night. I am starting to really like this workout. Maybe because it's getting easier. ;) I've completed 30 days of Supreme 90 and been seeing good results so will continue and do the full 90 days.

DD lost her softball game the other night but now she's complaining about her knee feeling sore. Dr. Mommy prescribed ice and rest. DS had his physical for football the other night. At 14 he's 6' 1 1/2" tall and weighs 190 pounds! He was up over 200 this spring when he wasn't working out but has dropped 10 pounds since starting weights/cardio conditioning 4 days a week.
 
Good afternoon,

Today I did Reinhardt Kettlebell System day 2, Peak 10 core and Peak 10 flexibility, then a mile run. Last night we rode 35 miles on the tandem.

Sue, glad you like S90. I really like those workouts too. I am just ADD when it comes to sticking to any rotations. I am sure Dr. mommy prescribed the right thing. DS is tall.

Laurie, what kind of course is your DD taking over the summer? Your lower body must be screaming at you.

Susan, have fun camping. It is suppose to be a nice weekend. Congrats. on your new job. It sounds perfect for you. Nice to know you did so well on the tests, isn't it?

Heartymax enjoy your time alone. I'll bet packing took a while.

Sam, have fun on your vacation.

Hi Lala.

Made rhubarb cake today with DD8. Yummy! She picked it, cut the tops off of it, washed it, cut it up and then helped with the cake. Quite a little helper she is. The boys kayaked to the island and are fishing today. DD19 is working at the Boys and Girls club this summer as well as Culvers.

Have a wonderful day all.
 
Hello there! Today will be the elliptical followed by pilates. I'll be posting my pics a little later! Lost almost 2" off my waist this month! :D

Plan to wake up extra early tomorrow morning to get my workout in before we leave. Then while we're gone I hope to run or walk. It's going to be HOT so I'll have to wake up early on those days to get it in before the sun rises!

Karen, that cake sounds yummyy....

Sue, your son is tall!! He must eat his Wheaties!:eek:

Laurie, do you like Illaria's workouts? I have checked into them a number of times and I just don't know...

Hi Lala!
Hi Sam!

Check back later- Susan
 
Hi

Went for a hill repeat bike ride with DH last night. I won't be doing anything today as my ribs and chest hurt to move let alone breathe. Getting tired of this.

Susan, congrats on the inches lost. Do you think you could get the same results using any system and eating the way you are? It is suppose to be hot but finally summer is here. Have fun.

Hi to all you other Buff Badgers. Have a wonderful day.

:)
 
Susan - 2 more inches in your waist! That is AMAZING! :eek: All your hard work is paying off. Have a great time camping. Smart to get your workout in before it gets too hot.

Karen - Take care of yourself. Are you on meds or is there anything they can do for you?

Hi to everyone else!

I was lazy last night so didn't do S90 Back & Bis until this morning. This workout is longer than the other S90s so had to get up at 4:15 so I could still leave the house on time. Ugh! Glad the weekend is coming. I've been spoiled by the shorter workouts but at least the workout itself didn't seem long. DD has a makeup softball game tonight. Tomorrow is Summer Hours - yippee! Love my Friday afternoons off. :cool:
 
I'm back! I posted new pics in my P90X album if you want to take a look!:D

Karen, I think I probably could get the same results, maybe?? Clean eating is really the key I think.

I won't be posting tomorrow since we are leaving early. I plan to get up extra early and get my Core Synergistic in before hand though! I can always sleep later!;)

Have a wonderful weekend ladies! Susan
 
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