Cabs & abs ---> Work it off Wednesday

[RunninTeach]

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Angie :: so you all brought your gifts back with you or did you just exchange them and open them later when you got home?...We had 14 adults participate in the swap...Everyone was still buzzing about it at dinner last night...The kids (ages 13-19 -- which means they are too cool for school) thought it was a RIOT. The 19-year-old called his GF and told her all about it...So we old farts even passed the "cool" test with that one. *lol*...My sister wound up taking the chickens during goodwill trading at the end of the swap. She actually announcedhttp://forums.s2kca.com/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif she was going to regift them to someone in her DH's family. *lol* And she did. Apparently, the person has a rooster/country kitchen decor and loved them. They came from Pier One Imports and *would* be a nice decoration *IF* it fit with your design scheme...My eating has been ridiculous, but it won't really get cleaned up until after I return from vaca. One thing I have noticed is that even though I am eating junky stuff, *usually* I do not go insane with portions like I used to. I need to get on the scale today, though, and see how much damage was done. Last year, I gained 7 lbs. during the holidays!!! I took it off in January, but I'm hoping this year I did better damage control!

Hi Wendy, Di, and Laura!

Today will be a leg workout. Was gonna go for PLB but I feel like something else. Not sure yet what it will be.

Still have that lingering cough and scratchy throat, and it's starting to get a little schlime-y in there. I better pack some Airborne and cold meds with me.

OK, 'nuff babbling for now. I leave for the airport around 2, so I'll be back before then to check in again before I leave.

Have a GREAT day, everyone!!

[font face="heather" font color=black size=+2]~Cathy[/font]

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[Fit_mommy]

Good Morning....

UGH! I feel like I'm in a coma. I think I slept too much last night and I have a Christmas celebration "hangover" but alcohol is NOT the cause this time. LOL

I can't wait for nap time so I can work out. That is probably the only thing that will make me feel "human" again. Until then I'm likely to be pretty uselss.

I hope everyone had a holly jolly Christmas!

Cathy: Have a wonderful trip! I hope whatever is ailin' ya beats feet! Would hate to hear you weren't feelin' well on the slopes! Have a safe flight.

BBIAB.

 

[rmrmr]

Good Morning Cabbers!

I was wiped out last night. I was up at 6am yesterday and going all day long. Cody and Amanda came over at 8:30 yesterday morning and we opened gifts. We had a great time. We left for MIL's at 1:30 and the roads were pretty bad. I was nervous about Cody and Amanda having to drive in the nasty weather. They made it to grandma's just fine.

MIL has always done stockings for the kids, but this year she did a treasure hunt instead. It was so fun to watch the kids. Here's some of her clues-Go to the door then rush rush rush to the top of the house-here you will find a treasure and your next clue. They had to go upstairs but the girls didn't get it at first, but Zach and Jerod did. The next one sent them to the dungeon (basement). My MIL is very clever. She sent them upstairs, downstairs, to the garage, her bedroom, outside to sing a christmas carol to us, and finally to Mrs. Claus where she gave them $100. There was a gift with each clue as well.

She made us a prime rib dinner with mashed potatoes, salad, rolls, and a veggie platter. We also had tons of baked goods, candies, baklava, cheesecake etc. Christmas is also my BIL's birthday.

I definitely need to workout today and am need of a good dose of cardio and weights. The kids and I also have tons of gifts to put away and get the house picked up.

Cathy-We open gifts 3 times-my dad's on xmas eve, our own family xmas on xmas morning, and then again at MIL's on xmas day. The kids always say "we get 3 christmases"! I have a huge family and we draw names on my side (thankfully), and we even have the kids draw names with their cousins. We try to make it more of a family affair and not about the gifts. Hope you have a safe flight and a wonderful time on the slopes. BTW-we are supposed to get 3-6 inches of snow in the Denver metro area tomorrow with the mountains getting more. Maybe you will have some fresh powder for skiing!

Wendy-DH just called from work to see if I had woken from my coma. After my 2nd cup of coffee I'm starting to feel more alive. Jerod and I are going to Target soon, it's probably very crowded. At least we're not returning anything.

Hi to Angie and Laura!!!

BBL

Diana

 

[RunninTeach]

I opted for rest. Thought about it and then decided working the legs the day before Colorado probably wasn't the wisest move. Would rather keep 'em fresh as they will be challenged plenty starting first thing tomorrow!!

Wendy :: hope the nap did the trick! I am going to stop for more Airborne before heading to the airport. I'm hoping I can limit this thing. But I have to wonder...this happens, it seems, at least once a month. I need to build up a stronger immune system!!

Diana :: love MIL's treasure hunt idea -- fun! Sounds like a great time. Thanks for the snow report -- we're so STOKED! Hope the road conditions are good. Happy shopping at Target!

OK, this is my last check-in before taking off. If I have any downtime (like in the early morning before others are up), I may try to drop by via my cell phone. In case I don't get a chance, though, I will talk to you all when I get back on Monday.

Ciao, girls!

[font face="heather" font color=black size=+2]~Cathy[/font]

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[Fit_mommy]

My work out is complete. I did SSE's core cardio and P90M's Plyo Legs! I added 16 jumping jacks between all of the exercises in plyo legs to up the intensity. WOW did it ever work!}(

Time to hit the showers.

BBL!

 

[Poochy]

Hello Ladies ..

sorry so late .. and not time to catch up .. LOOOONG .. EXTREMLY busy AND shorthanded .. only me and the boss today w/a few in the back .. yeah today has been the epitomy of WILD!!

Will have to try to get here tomorrow to tell you about my adventures .. boy have I had some wild ones .. and FUN ones .. I have been one busy traveling gambling eating bad LMAO girl these last 5 - 6 days!!!! }( }( }( yesss .. I HAVE BEEN baaaaaaad on the NON exercise and the horrible eating .. so unlike me .. but boy have I had a blast .. and no end in sight right now .. LOL!

here is a run down

Biloxi - 3 days - 2 nights .. }( }( slots - food - slots - and dice game!!}( }( had a blast and came out a winner (can't say the same for DH ;( )

Home to celebrate friends B-day Sat. night .. MORE FUN - oysters and CABS all around!}(

Then Sunday got the PLEASURE to visit my friend w/cancer .. OMG she looks wonderful .. soooooo much better than the last time I saw her .. it was truely a gift from God to get to spend some time w/her .. and took some pics .. will post when I have time

Christmas Eve - taking gifts to neighborhood and older residents that don't have family .. then cooking all day .. then on to open gifts .. SOOOOOOO much ... and the nephew was such a hoot!!

Christmas day - morning up early to get on the creek to check fish baskets .. then on the SIL and DB to see what Santa left my doodle bug .. he racked up! finally home to cook supper b-4 DH left for work

today BACK TO REALITY .. and feeling fat .. and in a post Christmas haze .. and sooooo looking forward to finally fitting in a workout .. no luck so far .. adn no classes this week .. then a post holiday party at BF's tomorrow .. WHEW .. I am beat!! LOL

OK .. gotta run .. balance and get outta here .. hope to see my friend w/cancer tommorrow b-4 she leaves for TX again! Man I have missed her so much .. but so happy she looked so well and happy!

Will catch up w/everyone and personals tomorrow .. gottta run .. looks like everyone had a blast over the holidays!! YAYAYAYAYAYAYA!!!

{boy my class is gonna hate to see me next week .. LOL)

Evening Girlies .. have a great one .. workout some for this slug .. I am letting you girls down ..but never fear .. times are about to hit double speed next week as far as workouts go!!:7

 

[angie_nrs]

Good evening girls

I haven't logged my food for the past 4 days, nor have I really been on the computer much. I have a box full of emails that will take me forever to weed thru.x( At least I have the next couple of days off. The boys are still at grandmas house so I should be able to sleep in tomorrow without a problem. I'm thinking of taking some things back to the store and maybe searching for bargains tomorrow. I haven't decided if I really want to go thru that mess or not.

Cathy - So sorry I missed you before you left. I hope you have a teriffic time on the slopes! It sounds like a great time!!
We brought our own gifts home last night. A couple of them will be used next year....a couple of them had food items in them that we will have to set out during a new years party or something.
You are right.....it's all about damage control this time of year. I'm definitely more aware of things this year than I ever used to be. I'm indulging in the goodies but not to the extent that I used to, so that's progress. I'm hoping the scale of Friday is kind...and if not, I will be doing something about it!!}(

Wendy - I hear you about the "no alcohol" hangover. I had a heck of a time getting out of bed this morning and I went to bed at 8:45, which is unheard of for me. It just didn't feel like a work day at all. It was tough reeling in my eating today too. It's at least a little easier at work since I only have what I bring in to eat. But, after I got home I could've eaten everything in sight....which could be dangerous in my house right now.;(
When do you pick back up with your clients again?

Diana - I do the treasure hunt with the boys for their easter baskets. Cam asked if I would do it for Christmas, but I just didn't have the time. The kids LOVE it!
I'm jealous of your white Christmas. We've pretty much lost all of our snow and today was like a spring day.:-( We're supposed to get some snow on Friday.....I sure hope so. If it's winter, there should be snow!!

Laura - So glad you had so much fun! It's great to hear about your friend with cancer. That must've been extra special to have some time with her.
Reality sucks eh? *lol* At least you didn't have to work with PIA today.
What kind of craziness do you have planned for New Years?

Well, I guess I should go and catch up on some emails. I'll chat with you girls tomorrow.

Angie