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angie_mitchell

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Morning clean & chatty girls!

Couldn't get to sleep last night because yesterday afternoon I took a nap in my depressed state so I slept in again and will have to get my WO in later. Today is PUB.

We're going to a gymboree kind of class this morning with that australian girl I met the other day and her daughter. I'm looking forward to it!

I'll be back later! Happy Wednesday!! (Halfway there Katie!)
 
Morning, Angie! The class sounds fun - let us know how it goes!

I am super super tired this morning and I overslept a bit as well - we will have to see how much of a workout I can get in this morning...

Yesterday was totally clean and I am starting to feel better for it. Today's challenge will be lunch - we have a board meeting today that is catered. I asked my boss and she said garden salad, sandwiches, and a dessert tray. I will try to have a big salad, 1/2 sandwich, and NO dessert - but this place is known for their desserts. Please - tell me some reasons not to eat the dessert!

Better get my butt in gear - bbiab!
 
We're back from our trip to the bebe gym! The girls had a great time. It was very similar to Gymboree and at the end they even had the gymboree bubble blower! I felt right at home! It was fun! Then we went to Quick afterward (like McDonalds) and I had a salad and the kids all ran and played. It was fun and I could really see myself being good friends with Rebekah. She's super sweet and really the first person I feel I have much in common with.

Katie, good luck with your WO and your lunch. Dessert - it's never worth it! I wish I could be the kind of person who could just take a bit and move on but I always eat too much - once I get that taste in my mouth. Then I regret it when it's sitting in my stomach and I'm not feeling lean!

OK, girls are going to watch a movie and I'm going to get PUB done. I'll check in later!
 
good morning everyone!

angie, i love gymboree. glad you had a good connection with a friend. enjoy pub. it is one of my favs.

katie, sorry you are so sleepy, but good job getting abck on track. by the way, i asked this a few days a go but missed your response. what do you do with your exercise equipment - where do you store it? as far dessert, i am better off having one or 2 bites of something delicious. otherwise i think about it toomuch, abstain, and end up eating too much of something else.

kate, how is julia?

aidan slept better, thankfully, and i did get up very early (had to give a his antibiotics anyways) and got a great run in. abs and legs on tap for later. did i tell you guys my very very wqonderful neighbor who was going to watch the ikids for me so i could mow, actually mowed my lawn for me??? i feel so much better today with that weight off my shoulders. i truly like mowing, when it fits into life! so, today is a home day with the boys and it is beautiful out. i will enjoy every minute! bbiab
 
Morris, all of my stuff is in the corner of my living room -- dumbbell rack, steps, yoga mat, barbell and plates, bands, ankle weights, pull up bar, the list goes on... My TM is in our garage downstairs. It's not ideal, but it works. Chris doesn't mind it being there, which is nice. One of this days I will have a big house with my own room -- and a door to that room that LOCKS!

Angie, glad you had a good time with Rebekah and all the kids! I have an Australian friend and I LOVE the way she talks!

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WO was okay - M2W3 chest only - double wave load - I missed a couple reps here and there:eek: Looking forward to CS tonight.
 
Sleep. Need Sleep.
Maybe today would be a good day to start liking coffee!:eek:
Julia was working on her teeth ALL NIGHT LONG! I just about lost it at one point. I did get a little sleep in her chair. :confused::confused:

Today is a rest day .... thank goodness! Hoping to fit in some CS tho!

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Angie, I'm glad you guys had so much fun! You deserve it!

Katie, Stuff yourself silly on that salad and drink a LOT of water. If you really want dessert keep it to 3 bites. Can't do too much damage there!
I'm so excited to get back to STS! I'm so glad you're enjoying CS!

Morris, I'm so glad Aidan is doingbetter! ANd the lawn mowed! How great!!

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Better tend to my needy teether. It's gonna be a loooooong day!:(
 
PUB done! I really like that one. I think I'm going to enjoy doing it for 4 weeks. It's really fun to see even how I've increased my weights from last week. I like all the exercises except the shoulder ones I can't do any more than 3# on the rear delt raises (smiley faces!) but I was proud because I put in a few 5# exercises for the front and side raises. Baby steps.

Girls are going out to play with their little neighbor friend and I'm going to squeeze in a stretch max seg and maybe a few push ups. I really want to work my way up to more on my toes. Right now I can do about 4! I used to be able to do 20+!

Katie, WTG on your WO. I used to have to keep all my stuff in my LR too - now we have a WO room! We've contemplated getting a TM for our garage... prob won't do it here since we can only use it here with the voltage diff. UGH.

Kate, so sorry about little J! I was thinking of her this am. Teething babies are so hard! I always feel so bad b/c it just must hurt so much! Hope you get some rest today!

Morris, that is so awesome that your neighbor mowed your lawn! How incredibly sweet! What a weight off your shoulders for sure! I was in bed last night thinking of you - is your "real" name Morris? You don't have to tell me if you don't want to, just curious. Have a great day with your boys!

Morning to everyone else!!!

It's a good day. Feels so good to have a good day!
 
Rainy day here-good for sleeping in:) Waiting for my charges to arrive in a few minutes. Nothing else on tap for the day. I'll do Legs and Glutes and abs at naptime.

Anige, glad you've made a new friend. You sound happy:) Good luck with PUB-I tend to do pyramid up only.

Katie, picture your svelte self in your bikini-is it worth the dessert? Are you doing Meso 2 as one body part/day?

Kate, sorry about your rough night:( Just think, it'll be over in the blink of an eye and you'll look back wondering what all the fuss was about. Did you get to run last night?

Morris, yay for your neighbor! We have neighbors like that too. Enjoy your day with your fellas:)

Gotta get breakfast...
 
Morning! I did Straight Up Step this morning and most of SM segment #1. It was a great sweat- I love step. :) I would do it everyday if I could. But variety is good and my joints require it! Beautiful day here and I need to get the kids outside. My cleaning person will be here in a few minutes with her daughter to watch the kids so I can work for a bit.

Klaudia: I love L&G- probably my favorite LB Cathe workout. How is it working out with the boys?

Kate: Poor baby and poor mama! Oh man, the teeth are so hard on everyone. Here's hoping today is better. Have you tried iced coffee? I used to like that but not hot- now I drink it all!

Morris: What a great neighbor! You sound upbeat and happy today. :)

Katie: I'm like Angie- can't touch it because I'll just keep going. I need to practice the 3 bite rule. But just imagine how happy you'll be in your swimsuit when you think back that you didn't touch that dessert!

Angie: So glad you made a new friend- it makes all the difference, no? I have a hard time getting my weights to go up on the rear delt raises- just a hard one for me.

I have to run but I'll check back in later.
 
Morris, yay on neighbors mowing! I got the backyard done last night, thank goodness because it's raining like crazy today.

Klaudia, have fun with the kiddos today. I can totally do the 5K at the zoo. That's right around Jim's birthday, but that probably won't matter by then.

Kate, poor Julia! I'm sorry she's in so much pain. One of colleagues at work has a small child and he says the whole teething thing seems like bad design. Why put them through that?

Angie, I love PUB too, but I can't remember the last time I did the whole thing. I'm like Klaudia, I just do UP.

Katie, resist the dessert by telling yourself you can have ice cream every day on vacation. That's what I would do, but I'm not the best example...

Robin, are you going meatless for dinner tonight?

Colleen, another stressful week for you? I hope working out relieves some of it for you.

Hi Patti and Lisa! Patti, thanks for the recipe, that looks yummy. Have you tried the frozen asian carrot thing at Trader Joe's? It's yummy.

Lisa, enjoy your family this week. Don't worry about us, we'll be here when you're ready.

So I only did chest, back and shoulders last night. I pooped out. I'll do bis, tris, and abs tomorrow. I was supposed to get up and run 3 miles today, but it's pouring rain here. I think I'll leave work a little early and try to do something. Maybe half of IMAX2. It's not running, but it's cardio conditioning, right?

I haven't heard from Jim. I have no idea when he's coming back. Probably by Saturday, but I'm not sure. Fun, fun...

anne
 
Good Morning!

I keep thinking it is Thursday but maybe I am wishing it is Thursday. I overslept this morning - I guess all this stress is catching up with me. I will probably skip my workout today and double up on Friday. I am planning to work from home since I have an interview and new iPhones are coming.

Klaudia, it is dreary and rainy here. Have fun with your charges.
Katie, I try to think about how I will feel after the dessert (like a lead weight in my stomach) and that helps.
Kate, sorry about the teething baby. Does she has any teeth yet?
Angie, I am so glad you had a great day! ^5 on the increase in weights.
Anne, sorry about the rain. Maybe it will let up this afternoon.
Lisa, I have heard of straight up step. Who is the instructor? Since Amy Bento is not producing any DVD's I want to pick up a couple of other instructors.
Hi to everyone else! Hopefully I can stay caught up on personals today!
 
Angie, WTG w/ PUB!:D

Klaudia, Rainy day here too. DDs slept til 8! Love it!
Have fun with L&G!

Patti, I HEART my cleaning lady!:D I feel a bit indulgent having her come since I'm a SAHM but man, do I HATE scrubbing bathrooms! :p
I've been in a step-funk lately. :confused: Used to do it daily and it's lost its charm recently.
No iced coffee - I've tried it...blech!:p Mike wishes I would drink it! I'll stick to my ice water, thank you!

Anne, I2 is def cardio conditioning!:D

Colleen, You guys are iphone fanatics, aren't you?!:D i'm tempted.....
No teeth yet for Julia! 8 months and still nothing.. Oh well, makes nursing a little less scary!:eek::p:D

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Julia went down easily for a nap, Made buttermilk bread with DDs, and now they are making a potion with the leftover bits!:p
Better get busy!
 
Anne: Yes, I love those carrots! I2 counts as cardio conditioning for sure!

Kate: I know on the cleaning lady- mine is terrific. I can justify it for now but maybe not forever. I will cry if I have to give her up. I despise cleaning- would much rather organize.

Colleen: It is Seasun Zieger- here is a youtube clip with a sample of the WO. I had to preview it once and still get tripped up here and there but it's fun and goes by fast. I have phone envy, btw. Mine is like an Atari it is so big and clunky.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iucqd8yMic&feature=related
 
Stretch max seg 1 done and did 3 sets of toe push ups, 3 reps each set. I know it's low but I'm working my way back up. :)

Klaudia - good luck with your kids today and have fun with L&G. I like that one too.

Patti, I could probably do step everyday too. It's just so fun and goes by so quickly! And yes, a friend makes a world of difference!

Anne, hang in there with your WOs - you're getting something in which is a lot better than most people. Are things getting that bad with Jim?

Colleen, get your sleep - it's so good for stress. And YAY on your new iphone! Have fun with that!

Kate, my girls didn't get teeth (or hair for that matter) until they were one!

I'm trying to figure out how to post pics. I wanted to post one of my chubby babies... when they were chubby. How do I actually put them in the email? The first one is Annabel at about 7 months. The second one is Ellie at about the same age... in her fave pose. Kate's talk of chubby babies just always makes me miss mine!

OK, time to read to girls! bbl
 

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Angie, those pics are adorable! We have our computer set to a slideshow screensaver-I love seeing Nevena as a chubby baby:) Good job on the toe push ups! Danica wins the toothless prize-she didn't get her first one til she was 15 months! Didn't stop her from eating pizza and steak though:)

Anne, we have a date for September 20th! Any portion of Imax 2 is a great workout!

Patti, I work out at naptime. The kids have quiet time then-or else;)

Colleen, I slept in too-it's the weather! Hope Friday gets here quick!

Kate, I started drinking coffee my senior year in college and quickly became addicted-need my morning cuppa joe and an afternoon one sometimes too! I think I'm going to make your blueberry muffins today:)

Hi Robin and Lisa!

b-kashi cinnamon harvest w/raspberries
l-tuna, white beans, cukes, and tomatoes w/balsamic
s-fruit and Greek yogurt
d-pasta with veggies, salad
 
patti, cleaning lady was weekly, but i went down to every-other.... so i AM sacrificing!:p;) im w/ you - love to organize, hate to clean!

angie, ack!!! cute pics!!! love em!!!
wtg w/ sm & pushups!! i DETEST pushups! but i love chest press - go figure!

klaudia, hope you guys like the muffins! theyd be even better w/ ap flour!:eek: oh well... fiber, whole grains, blahblahblah!:p
great eats!!

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chiro soon! my necks killin me from sitting in the rocker all night!:eek:
 
Angie: I'll bump us up there! I love the baby pictures, especially the one where she is in a teepee. :) Max loves that pose, too. I miss the baby days but I have to constantly remind myself that this is a fun age too. Plus, they sleep all night (totally jinxed myself here).

I was trying to find a recent picture of me and the kids to post on here and can't find a good one. Humph.
 
help me keep us bumped up, angie!!

went to the chiro....and got my head put back on straight!:p

buttrmilk bread(new recipe) is in the oven to go w/ our roast feast tonight! yum!
 
hey patti! would love to see a pic!

my pics are too big to post! cathenation wont allow them!:mad: anybody know how to resize?
 
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