:::: CHEETAHS :::: thursday

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Good morning, cheetahs! :) :) :) :) :)

I’m pretty pumped I get to meet Carole & Susan today and see Shelly again. Hope to meet Gayle, too, either tonight or maybe Saturday at Adelphia’s. (Look for Wendy & me at the bar!)

OK, now for personals from yesterday…

Judy :: I think DD is lucky to have parents like you who care, set limits, and walk the walk, not just talk the talk…As a teacher, I see a lot of parents who are truly at a loss for what to do when their child goes astray a bit…Sad to say, but some of them will not invest the time and effort it takes to bring the kid back on track…I also understand DH’s hesitation to post photos…I am always cautious/nervous about that, too…Maybe you could email one or two to us offlist? Or email us the link to your picturetrail if you have one. It sounds like a dream workout room!

Amy :: thanks! I do think I will need some luck finding this dress!!…That is what I said when I saw Judy’s pic. Same for Jackie!

Susan :: I don’t know about the transportation situation for Friday, but I’d imagine you could probably get a lift with someone who drove to the RT and plans to take the Friday AM class…I won’t be running with Carole & Shelly…I’m going to work out early at home and then head to my chiro. So, if you wind up NOT taking the class, then I could be at the hotel around 10 to go to KOP. If you do take the class, then we’ll just leave whenever you’re ready.

Sunny :: Oh OK, so you’ve spent about half your life in NJ. Next time you come up this way, you'll have to let Wendy and me know. It'd be great to GTG...How was the Jenkins w/out?

Kristi :: I’m still for a cheetah GTG…I’m seeing cruises to Mexico - $199… :) How did you sleep last night? Any better?

Wendy :: I posted about the Spreen w/out last night and also on our, uh, CABs thread. It’s a good one!

Hi to everyone else, including our MIA cheetahs ~ we miss ya!

Today calls for S&H Legs and a run…Will run first on account of the humidity.

~Cathy http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/emoticons7/4.gif

"Out on the roads there is fitness and self-discovery and the persons we were destined to be." -George Sheehan
 
WOW, am I tired.....................I am sitting here trying to guzzle coffee to see if that will give me a spark - no luck so far. The weather is so unreal - the humidity is horrible, so I can't get any fresh air to help me out either x( :-( On the lighter side, we were really busy and made good tips, so that's nice. Now, I'll be back down for more tonight and tomorrow night. Tonight shouldn't be so long, though, so that should get me some extra sleep. ;-)

No chance for a workout yesterday and today looks pretty glum, too, since I will go from one job to the next. :( :( I need to quit working so much :p

I'm so jealous of all of you getting to meet and see each other. I can't wait to see LOTS of pics. When does the official RT start with Cathe?

Have a great day everyone!
Marcia.
 
Good Morning Cathy and Marcia and all other Cheetahs to follow!

How are you today? Boston is having a non-humid day today, and it is sunny! Yay!!!!

Too bad that today didn't call for a run for me. I finally did my Kick Max and wow do I need a shower so bad now! I am finishing up my chocolate Trader Joe's protein powder mix shake and listening to Cathe's Boot Camp on FIT TV. I just can't get enough of her!!! haha! Sad I will miss her this weekend! :(

And I am so sad to miss meeting you Cheetahs!!!!

Cathy - I wish I were at that bar with you and Wendy - having a celebration cocktail for Wendy's passing PT exam!!!!! Put the dress on hold now until after the Road Trip. You will find that perfect one!

Marcia - I am sorry you are overworked right now! I know how that can be. At one time in my life, I worked 3 jobs! Thank goodness I only do 2 now. I get my workouts in at 5-6AM now, or else I can't do them either. But I am in bed at 9PM. I know for most people this isn't possible (especially if you have a night job or have children!).

Everyone enjoy their workouts and their days! :)

For everyone going on the Road Trip - us Cheetahs that are going to be left behind will miss you. Please post pictures as soon as you get back!

Take care, be safe,

Amy :)








"Life is short so be the best you can be every day of your life!"

"Running feels great for my soul!"

:) CHEETAH :)
 
Good morning Cheetahs! I just want to say to all the RTers have a great time. We, the left behind cheetahs, will miss hearing from you all, but want all the details when you get back. I'm so jealous. I wish I was at the bar with Wendy and Cathy too. Too bad DH won't be back home until possibly Saturday or Sunday. If his plans had not already been made I might have considered flying in to hang out with Cathy and Wendy during the RT. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a possible cheetah get together in the near future.

Today will have to be a rest day. I won't be taking lunch at work so I can leave early to pick DS up and get him ready for his kindergarten orientation at 5. A babysitter will be taking DD to our home from daycare. DS is so excited about meeting his new teacher. He keeps asking me what her name is and he wants to make her a card. I'm going to let him color a picture instead due to the time factor.

Cathy - Fortunately, I did sleep better last night. Thanks for asking. I only got up once when our dog had to go out. DD, for once in many months, slept through the night. I know it was a fluke of nature, but I'll gladly it. Good luck finding a dress for your DS's wedding.

Marcia - I'm sure you are tired with working 2 jobs. Try to get some extra sleep tonight. I'm glad business was really busy for you last night though. I hear you on the humidity. It is so miserable here too.

Hi Amy, Judy, Wendy, Gayle, Shelly, Carole, Susan, SunnyD, Jackie, and all other cheetahs. I'll try to be back later! Have a great day!
 
Good Morning Girls.:)

My brain is not turned on yet and I already had a cup of coffee! I sat here a few minutes ago staring at a blank page trying to think of something to post and couldn't! :eek: The only reason I have anything to say NOW is because I am telling you about THAT!:p I DEFINATELY need another cuppa java before I go to the gym this morning.}(

Cathy: I will PM you today about meeting on Saturday. So Adelphia's has a bar, eh? Can't wait to crack open that first Corona! :9 }( :p The way I talk you'd think I drink every night, huh? LOL I really don't. HONEST!;)

Marcia: Sorry you missed your work out y'day. I hope things slow down for you after this weekend so that you can get back on track.

Amy: Glad you enjoyed KickMax!

Okay, I'm off to brew more java and get DS movin' so we can get to the gym at a reasonable hour.

BBL! :7
 
Wendy!

I just checked out your tattoo pics-----I love them! Wow that back tattoo is big! Love it!


-Amy






"Life is short so be the best you can be every day of your life!"

"Running feels great for my soul!"

:) CHEETAH :)
 
Back again, cheetahs :)

Ran 3 and followed it with S&H Legs. I’ll be wobblin’ when I pick up the girls at the airport. :p

Marcia :: do you have to *close* the bar and then wake up and go to work at school??? I think you work way too hard, woman! During the TS convention you were going to think some about your future career options…did you decide on anything?…The official RT starts on Fri night.

Amy :: awesome that your humidity is gone – enjoy it!! Mmm, I love Trader Joe’s ~ I bet that chocolate protein shake is delish…now I want one! *lol*…I very often nod off between 9 – 10 pm also.

Kristi :: I’ll bring my cam and take a pic or two at dinner tonight…Should be able to post it later tonight or tomorrow morning…Chicago would still be doable for me…flights from the East Coast have been very reasonable for quite some time…what does everyone else think?…Glad to hear you slept better. I’ve never been a dog owner and didn’t realize they need to go out late at night! Sheesh! I think I’ll stick to my lucky bamboo plant. *lol*

Wendy :: Yes, Adelphia’s is pretty big…there is a bar (possibly two, I can’t remember) and a public dining room plus the private rooms, where the RTers will be. And a heads up ~ the crowd should be interesting. I don’t go there often but have stopped by for an occasional happy hour. The beautiful thing about being a groupie and not an actual RTer is that you and I won’t have to wake up early on Sunday and work out! *lol*

~Cathy http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/emoticons7/4.gif

"Out on the roads there is fitness and self-discovery and the persons we were destined to be." -George Sheehan
 
oh! So Cathy and Wendy are just groupies this trip? Love it! That is great!!!

So please do take some pics tonight if you can Cathy and post them up! I would love to see you Cheetahs together! Wish I was having some drinks with you, talking about teaching and kids, and then Cathe, and.........life! Wedding stuff too (since I just went through it and now you are going to one!).

Wendy and I would talk about our tattoo's.............fun stuff!
:)

Amy


"Life is short so be the best you can be every day of your life!"

"Running feels great for my soul!"

:) CHEETAH :)
 
Cathy - I just had to laugh about your "lucky bamboo plant". I'm sure it is less maintenance. I think most dogs sleep through the night. However, my dog has the bladder of an old woman. LOL I can't fault her too much though because she is by herself from 8 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. and she never eats or drinks anything. However when I do go home during lunch to workout I let her out and give her a treat for being so good. When we are home in the afternoons she does all of her eating and drinking. Great job getting in your 3 miles in the heat and S&H Legs. What a pair to do today! My legs would feel like jelly after that combo.
 
So..............Cathy and Wendy - You live in NJ I am assuming - or is Wendy flying to you Cathy???

Yes I could drive from Boston!!! It is something that could be done! But I have to work! :(

I only wish! Maybe someday though! I would love to meet you wonderful ladies. I know I just met you online this summer, but everyone is so nice!

I definitely want to go to Cathe's next RT, even if it is not for another 2 years! I am doing it! Gotta save up a "travel fund"!!!!!


-Amy




"Life is short so be the best you can be every day of your life!"

"Running feels great for my soul!"

:) CHEETAH :)
 
Good morning ladies,

cathy- i will definitely let you know the next time i make it back to nj. well the KB workout was an intermediate workout. great for a day like yesterday (TTOM) it was kickboxing with weight intervals. that's the good part, the bad part (IMO) was her constant talking and obsession with her heartrate monitor. she talked about it so much i think she owns stock in polar, lol. at the end one of the guys said he burned 700 calories while mine read 190....x(

wendy- lol, you are always so funny. enjoy that corona with fellow nj catheite cathy. the pit workout is kinda a kickboxing workout. hard to explain because it's not a cardio kickboxing workout but it does have a high cardio factor. i definitely recommend.

amy- i love KM, kicks my butt everytime. i should have done that workout yesterday.

marcia- i hope you are now awake enough to get in that hardcore workout}(

kristi- how exciting for ds!! he is too cute wanting to make a picture for his teacher. i am sure she/he will really enjoy the card.

today me and my buddy rode our bikes for 35 mins (lots of hills) and then ran for 10 mins, my legs felt like lead. afterwards i went to the university and ran the stairs for another 20 mins!! i also got in these new workouts from quatro fitness. they are 4 mins of kickbutt workouts. one dvd is all bodyweight and the other is using a dumbbell or you could use a kettlebell. i did one of the dumbbell workouts yesterday and will do another in a few mins. they are based on the crossfit workouts. www.crossfit.com!!!!

oh- and i have a swimming lesson tonight:7

have a great day all!
 
Isn't it great Sunny!!!!

It does kick your butt! ha! Love it!!!!

I find myself talking to Cathe - saying "oh Cathe you are killing me!"


Great bike ride today!!!!! Have fun at your swimming lesson!



-Amy




"Life is short so be the best you can be every day of your life!"

"Running feels great for my soul!"

:) CHEETAH :)
 
Cathy - Yes, I know I work too hard, but I'm not sure where to 'cut back' at this point. I did do a little sole searching during the TS convention, but we were kept so busy that I couldn't just sit and think things through, ya know. I've been trying to figure out where to loosen the load so I put ME FIRST, but that's really hard when I'm used to putting everyone else first. Last night I didn't close, but we were so busy that I couldn't leave until midnight and then up and here to school by 7-7:30AM. Tonight I work again, but I'm the third one on to help, so it shouldn't be too long maybe just a few hours. Tomorrow night, though, we have karaoke so that will be another busy one, but at least I can sleep in on Saturday morning. ;-) Anyway, enough of my sad busy story.

I'm so PUMPED for all of you to meet each other.;-) I love seeing pics of the RT and all of you out to eat. :9 :9 Have a few for us back here at the forums.

Marcia.
 
Amy :: yes, we both live in Jersey. Wendy is driving down on Saturday - if you are not working, consider it!

Sunny :: I chuckled at the comment about Jenkins owning stock in Polar - ugh, it hurts my core hurts to laugh!...I see you are competing with Shelly for Most Workouts in a Single Day!! *lol* Rock on!!

Marcia :: I really feel for you and the situation you're in...I know you don't want to leave the school job b/c of the good benefits, which I understand, but it seems as though something has got to give. It hasn't sounded like that job truly makes you happy...Did I hear you say you & DH were thinking of selling the businesses? What about opening up a gym? I think you expressed interest in that before.

Kristi :: I have been doing leg-intense rotations lately and have gotten used to exhausting the muscles with a run & weights on the same day several days a week. Believe it or not, I like it!

Guess I have to actually do my hair today since I am going to meet some cheetahs, and I don't want any tornado hair pictures posted up in here. *lol*

~Cathy http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/emoticons7/4.gif

"Out on the roads there is fitness and self-discovery and the persons we were destined to be." -George Sheehan
 
Good morning Cheetahs!

Susan - Glad you were able to take your friend for treatment yesterday. I'm sure the break will be good for you this weekend. Girls staying with DH?

Judy - Glad DD realizes her mistake. I never liked for my kids to be at their friends' home without adult supervision or them at my home without me being there. Too much can happen.

Cathe - I try to allow an hour and 20 minutes for my workouts give or take a little. I need some kind of stretching most days. I'm up at 4:30 and as long as I'm at work around 7'ish, I'm ok. Thanks for the review on Ms. Spreen. I think I'm caving. Great workout today!

Sunny - I watch Jenette Jenkins on My Workout some mornings. She seems to know her stuff. Great bike ride!

Wendy - Glad the anti-socialism passed. :) You have the right attitude about your training for the HM. You don't want to burn out too fast.

Marcia - Hope you can get some extra sleep.

Amy - Glad you have lower humidity there. Hope it strikes here soon. If it doesn't ease up, I think I'll be doing my long run on my treadmill Saturday. Glad you finally conquered KM.

Kristi - Enjoy your rest day. Glad to hear DS is excited about kindergarten? Glad you slept better last night. I have a sis in Chicago. That would be a great place to meet sometimes.

Today was an iTrain day for me. I started off with iSculpt #1 segment 1. This consisted of non-weighted lower body work with step ups, glute lifts, one legged squats and leg lifts on the floor. The 20 minutes went by fast. Then it was on to iStrength #5 chest and back. I used bands and dumbbells for this one. Hopped on the treadmill for an easy 2 mile run with iTread #1 20 minutes and finished with iStretch #20. This was core work and an athletic stretch at the end. Nice little workout.

All of you RT'ers have fun. Say hi to Cathe for all of us that couldn't make it. Have a safe trip. Wish I could be there but maybe next time.

Jackie
 
Good idea, Cathy, but my job at the school is the fulltime steady job. Teaching step and selling Tastefully Simple are my saving graces - I enjoy those so it's fun and I don't want to give those up. The bar is our business and I have to help whenever needed, that just goes with the territory. We have thought about selling, but a gym is something that would be tough to get going around our small community. There already is a 24-hour fitness center. I don't think DH would be as excited about that as me ;-) . We have decided also to wait until the bar is paid off so we can see some benefits to it and maybe that would make life easier, too. It's probably not feasible to cut my hours here at the school, that would be my first chose.

Anyway - hopefully I can get figure something out soon. ;-)

Marcia.

Ditto with Jackie - SAFE TRAVELING EVERYONE!!
 
Well, I am about to head in for a power nap before I tackle the housework around here. Thursdays have become my big house cleaning day. I do small stuff the rest of the week but do the "big" cleaning on Thursdays now-a-days.

I did 45 minutes of ITread 14/60 minute this morning at the gym. I took just a couple of walking breaks this time...one at the 2 mile mark for a minute and then one just prior to the half way point for a few minutes. I also ran a bit slower then usual again as well. It was a good work out. }(

I am headed to my mom's for a visit later today. I will be leaving Joey there overnight and picking him up tomorrow after work. I may stop by the bowling alley my DH bowls at tonight on the way home from mom's for a nightcap since I won't have the little guy.}(

GTG for now but BBL for personals!
 
Hello again, everyone…I should be picking up the West Coast cheetahs by now, but all their flights have been delayed. They are getting in between 7-8 now – fingers crossed! Poor things. They have been laid over for hours now. And I’m hungry! I don’t know if they will still want to sit down and eat dinner, but in case they do, I think I need a snack in between.

Jackie :: sounds like a fun workout today…Every time I read about your w/outs, I say I need to check out more of those iTrains.

Marcia :: Sounds like some not-so-easy decisions to be made…I wish you luck in figuring it all out!

Wendy :: how was the power nap? I was tempted to snooze for a bit myself but didn’t have the chance. Smiling at your use of the word “nightcap.” Only b/c you once busted on me for saying I was “tuckered.” :p ;) :)

~Cathy http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/emoticons7/4.gif

"Out on the roads there is fitness and self-discovery and the persons we were destined to be." -George Sheehan
 
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