^^^^clean-it-up-for-STS-tuesday^^^^

angie_mitchell

angie_mitchell

Cathlete
Happy STS day to all of you! I hope you all get it soon! :D:D:D:D:D I can't wait for your reviews of it. I'm really looking forward to starting my new rotation next month that includes GS/4DS. I'm interested to see what it does. Although my WOs have been pretty stellar this month (aside from the sick days), my eating needs some major improvement. Yesterday was too carb heavy and I felt it this morning.

Annabel went to school an hour early this morning for some private french lessons. I hope these are worth it because it means my day looks like this:

8 - take Annabel to school/come back home
9 - take Ellie to school/come back home
12 - pick up girls from school/come back home
2 - take Annabel back to school/come back home
5 - pick Anna up from school/come back home

Thankfully the school is a whole 2 minutes away but it's still hard with 2 kids in car seats and I can't ever just leave Ellie in the care because I have to actually go inside the school. Oh well, don't know why I'm complaining - not like I have anything else to do.

I'm having a rough 24 hours or so. Yesterday Ryan came home from work and mentioned that since Caterpillar's earnings are low for this year and are projected to be low for next year, they are laying off most contract employees and also those with low performance ratings. This doesn't affect us in any way but if they continue to do a lot of cost cutting, there is talk of sending international employees home. While it probably won't happen, it just got my mind turning. It's hard because I just haven't quite gotten to the point yet where I am seeing the benefits to being here. While I can recognize that in retrospect I will likely see it as a great opportunity, I just haven't quite gotten there yet. I'm lonely. I miss my family. I want to be able to buy Kraft Macaroni & Cheese and oreo cookies. I want to be able to chit chat with the cashier at the grocery store. Ugh.

Anyway, today is Rhythmic step which should make me happy. :) I'll be back later. Planning napmax while the girls are at school this AM. Just need some rejuvenation.

angie
 
I was just reading the STS thread about the DVDs being shipped. Do you guys have a good handle on how many were sold in the pre-order? I don't have a good concept of how "big" Cathe is (primarily b/c no one I know has ever heard of her). Just curious...

Someday, I hope to be involved in a presale. Hopefully this year, I can build up my collection enough in order to have everything else before the next sale. :)

Here's what I still need: ($250 worth)

S&H
PS
Pyramids
Stretch Max
Terminator
Hardcore Extreme

And then, are these worth it? (another $100)

Basic Step/Body Fusion
Low Impact Step/Total Body Sculpting
Ab Hits
Total Body Stretching

Okay, going to go lay in bed and watch some TV. I'm just tired.
 
Me again...

Just watched the first episode of the new biggest loser season. I have to admit it was really a downer. I mean, why bring that many people to crush their hopes so quickly. Nobody cared how much weight they lost (and most people did awesome!) because they were so upset about having to leave. I understand the concept. I just wish they didn't feel the need to put so many twists into the show. :mad:

For some reason I am just really tired today and lacking motivation. Right now, I'm going to go into my kitchen and find something nutritious to eat rather than devour the bag of cheetos. I can do it, yes I can.
 
Angie, you need a pep talk and a hug!! The CAT financial stuff is in the news here, and I definitely thought of you guys. You are an awesome mom and supportive wife, please know that. I'm at a loss for what else to say, but I want you to know that I admire you for your strength and I'm thinking about you.
 
Well I think we might actually get some freakin' snow today -- FINALLY! It just started here, they are calling for up to 5 inches and a little ice on top of that. I am off work tomorrow already, but I would LOVE to get to come home early today and play with STS (mine is coming today!)!!

This morning will be a walk/run -- better get going or i'll never get it done. If I get to come home early from work today, I will do some 1RM testing too.

STSers -- when are you planning to start, right away? At the beginning of the week? In a few weeks?
 
Angie, My heart goesout to you in so many ways. Poor Annabel! That is sucha long day. Gina's gone from 8-430 and I hate it. It makes me want to homeschool. She comes home so crannky, tired, and hungry. And I am so sorry for all you're going thru. Maybe it will be better onceyou know thwe language a little better??? Like Katie said, you are a great wife and mom. You willget thru this anddef. see the positive things about it.
No cheetos!:p
And seriously, if you want me to mail you some American food I would be more than happy to do it.

Katie, I hope you get some really bad weather!:D Send some of it this way please!
Not exactly sure when to start STS. I want to finish my 1rms (maybe2 more sessions, maybe I can get it done tonight) and take a few days to stretch and do light cardio. I also want the new edition of the WM to be released so I can keep tracko feverything better, Thats not done yet is it??:confused:

Last night I had 2 cookies:mad:. I was hungry after shopping and they were calling my name. other than that I did great y'day.

My stupid laptop keyboard is breaking, hence the major typos I'm too lazy to fix.:mad:

I have to take Julia to the county office today to file her birth cert. Since she was a home birth they want to see her to prove she was born. Whats tostopsomeone from taking anybody's baby to dothat??? (stupid laptop keyboard space bar!!!!!!)

Better get going.....
Angie, take care! Practice that french!:D
 
clean b'fast done and i am stuffed! not sure why so full. oh well

1 c. smart start, 4 apple slices

:confused::confused::confused::confused:

everybody having a good morning????
 
Okay, I successfully avoided the cheetos. I don't know how. I had chicken and a piece of babybel cheese. I'm just grouchy today. Kids were home for less than 5 minutes and Ellie had already gotten into everything. :confused::confused:

Katie and Kate, thanks for the encouragement. I'm just having a rough day. They come and go. I don't know why I'm struggling so much today. I really appreciate both of you. I never realized how thankful I would be for this group of friends! You guys keep me going in so many ways!

Katie, what kind of treadmill do you have? I was looking at them here (really trying to figure out a way to get one...) and right now it seems like there aren't very many options. I think I can order a star trac but I can't afford that. They sell nordictrack at our local store but the cheapest model is 1699 EURO which is so frustrating because it's $999 in the US. UGH.

I'm anxious to get my WO in. I'm hoping it will help my mood...
 
angie, good job on the cheetos! those little things are sooooo good!
i read in mens health before that you should never eat anything that leaves an orange stain on your hand!:eek::p

let me just say again - you are doing an amazing job! you're doing a lot more than you think. i was thinking of you prob even setting up a bank acct there - my head would spin right off!:eek: keep up the good work!:D
 
Angie, my treadmill is a Sole F80, it was about $1500:confused: but well worth it, I love it!! ^5 on avoiding the cheetos!! Put 'em in the trash, then spray 'em with windex! (as Kate would say!)

Kate, THAT breakfast made you FULL?!?!? I eat waaayyyyy more than that, hmmm........... Maybe that's why I'm *thicker* than you, LOL.

WO was one hour on the treadmill, alternating walking at 4.2 mph and jogging at 6.0 mph. I burned 543 cals, avg HR was 158.

The weather has deteriorated significantly in the 2.5 hours that I have been awake. They have no closed the courts yet, but Collin's daycare is closed so that pretty much means I am staying home:p I hope my boss isn't pissed!:rolleyes:
 
katie,im not usually this fullfrom that! and you are not thick!
good job on the tm!
enjoy your day off!

i tried my ellip at 8mph - i thought mylegs were goingto spin off!!!
what i dont like about the ellip - the stride length. its finr for walking/jogging,but for serious speed it seems too short. oh well -i like step better anyway! the ellip was really for mike anyway..
 
Angie I like how you shop. My only suggestion is to not buy old fashion Ab Hits instead spend $20 on the new sTS core work. You can buy is separately. I think Cathe is very popular she doesn't even have to make a commercial for her stuff like the Firm. She depends on word of mouth.:eek:

I know what you mean about the biggest loser b/c if they can lose weight at home they would have already. Sending people home defeats the purpose of the show. I wonder what kind of diet they follow?

Kate is right you are doing a great job Angie.

Katie YAY stay home girl!

Kate when I get my ellip I plan to do interval training or Hitt on it.

Sooooo when are you ladies getting your STS?:D
I suppose to mines today.

My w/o suppose to be Amy hi/lo but my knee is talking to me again so I'm going to do the step machine and some core work.

b-oatmeal
l-chicken soup
s-?
d-ground beef/turkey combo over rice
s-?
 
Robin, rest that knee!!
Katies STS comes today, mine's tmorrow
You'remy inspiartion right now.. You are doing awesome! I think of you when I want a cheat and you keep me in line!:D
 
Kate that's a funny story what if you took a black baby, would they say oh...ok:rolleyes: I guess that's yours.LOL

I plan to start STS in Feb.2 and I'm going to do it differntly. I plan to do
mon-upper bod (card1)
tue-cardio
wed-lower bod (card 3)
thru-upperbod (card 2)
fri-cardio/makeup day
sat-kbells interval
sun-off
 
Page 2 before 9 a.m.? Wow! I got home late from my meeting at school last night so I didn't post my workout, but I did MIS upper body. And I tried the 35# for one arm rows-16 reps the first set!! I'm so happy STS is on its way-I need the direction. I feel like I've been all over the place and getting no where. And I think Darrin will be doing the rotation with me:) Today is cardio/abs. Probabaly HIIT:)

Angie, hugs to you. What you've done took great courage. I'm not sure I can move to another state, much less another continent. Take heart. Things happen for a reason. And keep talking. I know that helps me-a lot:) Enjoy your nap.

Katie, enjoy your day off! Nice job on the run/walk. I'm so jealous of you getting STS so quickly. I got the email, but no ship date yet:( Hopefully soon. I'd like to start in February.

Kate, that's crazy about the birth certificate. More snow coming-maybe you'll get a delay tomorrow;)

Robin, your rotation looks good. I'm going to be living vicariously through you STSers. Sigh.

Hi Colleen, Anne, and Morris

b-cereal, fruit
 
My oh my! You gals are chatty this morning!

Angie, take a deep breath and just let yourself feel crappy today. Sometimes that's all you can do. Hopefully RS helped, I love that work out, which is why I'm saving it for later in the week.

Klaudia, more snow? Are you serious? Ugh. How did your meeting go last night? WTG on the 35#! That's awesome. Don't you love it when you do more than you thought you could?

Katie, have fun at home today! Let us know how STS is.

Kate, have fun at the county office. Ha! I hope it goes smoothly.

Robin, your STS/kettlebell rotation looks great!

Morris, how did your mom's surgery go? I hope today is a better day for you. It's so stressful when our parents aren't well, isn't it?

Hi, Colleen!

Okay, this morning I was debating between Kari Anderson Dance Works (40 minutes of intermediate hi/lo) and the 4DS Kickbox/Boot Camp combo. I went with Kari and section 3 of StretchMax. I was really tired this morning and didn't even hear my alarm the first time it went off, but I figure something is better than nothing. And it wasn't a sweat fest like the 4DS combo would have been, but I definitely got my heart rate up and it's a really fun work out that I enjoy.

4 more sleeps until vacation! Not that I'm excited or anything. I just can't wait to be warm. I've been freezing for at least two weeks now. I just can't get warm, except in bed or the shower. Brrrrrr.

BBL

anne
 
Robin, LOL about a black baby!
Good STS plan!

You can do it Angie!!!!!!

Klaudia, WTG on the 35s!!! Superwoman!:D
Havea fun HIIT session today. I'm ithcin to get back on the VC!
How was your Chinese last night?

Anne, I can't tell at all that you're exicted about vaca!:p
Glad you had a good wo! Not every day has to be an Imax day. And the stretching is soooo good for us. I never got to do mine y'day:(

Isabel got out the bathtub crayons and made an undersea picture all over the Jacuzzi. Its actually pretty good! Sorry, cleaning lady!!!:p:D
 
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