First and foremost – Sunny:
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Lorie – Oh cool! I’m glad you signed up for the Nike Half! I can’t wait to see if we get to go!
Wendi – How’s the foot doing? Still bothering you? Have fun bowling and with the horse chiropractor. That has to be interesting!
Wendy – Enjoy Yoga X!! Sounds like you have a nice day planned. I will probably get that brown t-shirt this weekend. I did get a brown cami with the skirt, but it’s a little low to wear to work, so I solved it by putting an off-white lacy higher cami underneath – it looks cute, so I do have a solution. Oh heck, I won’t laugh at you! I ran out last night to Target to get a bell for a workout I just got – never did, just got – that’s pathetic – you’re just browsing.
Ya know – a day off is good for ya! Hope you enjoyed it. I could send you Ripped to the Core if you want a Jari one for your friend – I like the compound movements in it, but Jari drives me batty. I also have Maximum Intensity Strength on VHS if you want it.
Kristi – Oh, we’ll all survive the elevation. The course is stunning, unfortunately it does not run OVER the Golden Gate, though!
I’ve always wanted to do that – I’ve walked it many times. Although I do remember being told it does – we’ll see I guess.
Carole – Sorry you’re out of sorts. I think it’s contagious because I am, too. Too much stress right now (work AND home!). Enjoy your outing tonight! That sounds incredible. Wish I lived closer as I would join you! The doc gave DD18 a pain killer, but I think the pain had already peaked and was starting to recede. She’s fine now – I spoke to her last night.
Jackie – Sounds like a great workout! Did you wear your skort? I feel so tough but girlie when I wear mine. I’ll know more about DMIL when DH gets to his home town. He’s in Delhi, but got there later than when it’s safe to drive to his village. To give you an idea – it’s about 60 miles, and takes 5 hours. Definitely not our highway system!
Sunny – Hope you have a fabulous birthday!!!!! Which I could send AOS Firepower to you for your birthday, but… Read my review below. It’s totally different from Providence, but it’s just as good (in some ways better, actually). I really LOVE this one. I have not dripped sweat like this since the BootCamp at my gym. I might actually like the Kung Fu Kickboxing. I like the old style martial arts drills – which is why I think I like Kettlebells – the training is more martial arts style – the warm ups are very close to Tai Chi and Tae Kwon Do warm ups. I can really tell that Russian, China and Japan are very close to each other. WAY TO GO on going for the advanced PT cert. You’ll be fabulous!
Dallas – DD is doing much better. I think knowing what it is helped the most. I do not think I’ve ever done all of Yoga X. Ever. My favorite yoga instructor is Eoin Finn – I guess to each her own – eh? Oh, let us know how you like your new EXT!!!
Another interesting day. I figure for each interesting day I go through, I’ll get one good one, so I keep plodding on.
My boss is having a “thank you for making quota” party at his house tonight – but I told him from the start that I can’t make it when DH is not here – too much I have to do at home. But everyone else wanted it, so even though I am the top producer they scheduled it. I’m feeling sorry for myself about that. I don’t feel like a member of the team. I’ll get over it. I also work all day with these people. I don’t want to spend all night with them too. On the bright side – I won’t over eat all that fattening food he’s preparing.
Well, another winner from AOS. Firepower kicked my butt! It’s five rounds, each round has a set of exercises to match the round number. Each set is 1 minute in length. So Round 1 is 1 set of Turkish Get Ups. Round 2 is 1 set of Double Cleans and 1 Super Planks – Round 3 has 3 different exercises, etc (including burpees with the kettlebell – holy OUCH!). The video offers different choices – I did twice through with longer rest (1 minute between rounds – which goes quickly, I tell ya!). By the second round I was dropping in the weights I used. Then he ends with a bonus – 5 minutes of snatches – did it with a 15 pounder – knowing that my arms would hate me if I used anything heavier. I am thoroughly worked out, though, and I feel good. I did gain one pound back, but I’m still down two over all, so I’m happy!
