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Sorry I never made it back this weekend - I was trying to have a relaxing and productive weekend... I haven't been posting much about my personal life because I too feel like a Debbie Downer, but... My job sucks, my child is horribly behaved, my marriage is having issues, I can't seen to get a hold on my weight, etc. etc. Nothing major is wrong - I need to try to be more positive and thankful.

And to top it all off, I laid awake most of the night with an aching sore throat:mad:

Sorry to be negative, gonna work on that. I'm off to try to workout - bbiab.
 
Just finished at the gym and waiting at school to pick up kids.

Katie, (((hugs))) we can all so relate! Hang in there. We're here for support!

I will check back in later after kids are back at school.
 
(((((((katie)))))))

angie, have fun w/ your girls!

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I am feeling so much better....just starving now!!!
Big day ahead - all morning I've got to put our house back together. Mike did as good as he could but it's lacking a woman's touch!;) I work at k'garten in the afternoon then Gina has a dr's appt for this weird cough she's doing at night.:confused: Wish me luck!!!

Eats will be clean and I'm hoping for a good weights session tonight.
 
Good Morning !!!

Angie-good going at the gym ! :)

Kate, I'm SO glad you are feeling better !!!!!!!

Katie , Hugs ! We've ALL had times like that , you're aren't alone !!! Sorry, but password didnt' work for me either . What are the pictures of ?

Had a great but nonstop weekend !! Got a tree, decorated tree and the house, finished Christmas shopping (except for a gift card here & there) !! Did some wrapping, some laundry & cleaning and I am POOPED !!!!!!!
Will wrap today and was going to start my baking but might wait until tomorrow !

Hi to everyone !
Back to the rotation this morning after a 3 day break from it !:eek:

Becky
 
Someone make me start moving! I am so unmotivated and feel awful from not eating all day yesterday. ugh....

Becky, Glad you had a fun weekend! Wrapping & baking sound like do much fun!
 
Morning Girls

Wow did I get enough rest this weekend.

(((Katie))) sorry about blues-max. Sometimes it seems like everything happens at the same time. My suggestion is to fly away to Hawaii and take me with ya.;) No but really, if you have a spare evening, go down to a church that serves meals and volunteer.

Kate sorry about the night time couching and I hope that it's nothing serious.

Hi Angie

Becky what kind of cookies are you making.

I did an Oxygen workout called Your Bench Your Gym. It includes 7 different exercises that you can do with a bench. So I carried my bench from the living room to my bedroom (workout #1). It's a good endurance workout and fun too, except the decline crunches...scared me to death.

bbl
 
Hey all, girls are eating and thought I'd pop in. Gym this morning was 30 min stair stepper, 20 min bike, 10 min tm, 35 min ellip. I felt like I was there forever but I had the time and there was no reason to go home before going to get the girls so I just stayed.

Kate, I'm so glad you're feeling better. Puking is no fun! Not sure I can get you moving though. The day after the flu is supposed to be a rest day. Do only what you must. Let your body recover.

Becky, your weekend sounds nice. I'm anxious to get to the States where I feel like I can really be in the spirit. Hope your WO goes well today. What's on tap?

OK, I'm soaked with sweat and cold so I need to shower. BBL!
 
Robin, You guys can only go to HI if I come with you! And SweetCheeks Junie is comin' too!:D:D:D:D
Mike ALWAYS does decline crunches - and his abs are beautiful.....I need to do them too!
Glad you had a restful weekend!

Angie, WTG w/ the cardio! DANG!!! :D:D:D:D I need to channel some of that!!! You earned that shower!

off to wake up Gina and make breakfast - see yall in a bit:)
 
good morning everyone!

katie, hugs coming at ya! i like robin's advice a lot. take it easy with that sore throat, and remember to give yourself a break.

kate, i am so glad you feel better. my tummy still is not right:confused: i hope you recover quicker.

becky, can i have some of what you have??:D you are so productive!!

robin, glad you got some rest. what sort of decline are the crunches on?

angie, great wo as always! are you shipping presents to the states or carrying them?

the party was okay yday - kind of a kid nightmare as everything was breakable, and at eye level. it was good to break up the afternoon, though. and, i could not eat at all due to my tummy, so i stayed clean and tidy. kids go to school this am for a bit and i will try to run, outside, but i am not sure my tummy will allow it. mayjust do some arms and legs and abs, not sure. also not sure on eats. i want to make some soup, but i have no motivation in the kitchen lately... bbl
 
nina, its so hard t be at a nonkidproof home!
sorry youre still feeling off....yuck Take it easy w/ your wos ... maybe your bod is telling you to - gasp! - rest!!!:)
i need to experiment w/ some soup recipes too....maybe tmrw
 
Nina, good morning! I'm sorry you're still feeling yucky! I'm going to side with Kate and suggest maybe a full on rest day with a bath and just giving your body a total rest! Hang in there. You'll be back to yourself soon enough.

And I haven't purchased any gifts here... just shipped them all to the States and will wrap when we get there. Everything here is so expensive and I just don't like it.

OK, really going to shower now...
 
Angie, Did you get your shower????

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Clean eats here - 2 eggs, 1 white w/ cheese & a clementine
Lunch & dinner will be some sort of salad
BORING!!!! I need to find some new soup recipes!
 
Morning!

I must get rid of these cookies!! I had way too many yesterday. I'm going to take themt o dance tonight and have Darrin take some to work before I regret baking them! Today is easy til this afternoon when we have dance. I'm going to try and do some online shopping while the girls are at school. Workout will be cardio and abs-not sure what.

Katie, big hugs. We've all been there, believe me. I was just telling Darrin what horrible parents we are-the girls do nothing but scream and fight, it seems. Ugh. Take heart and count your blessings-you have a job, your son is healthy, and every marriage has its moments-makes making up more fun!;) Hope your throat feels better-tea with lemon and honey always helps me.

Angie, nice workout!

Kate, glad you're feeling better. Now get moving!! I need to try decline crunches, too-my abs need help!

Becky, fun weekend! Have a good workout!

Robin, Darrin got me a gray blazer for $10 at JCP the other day:) It was originally $68:eek: Glad you got to rest up this weekend:)

Nina, that place sounds like my FIL'S-too many knick knacks and not enough room. It's better now that the girls are older but it used to stress me out! I say don't push yourself so hard-your body needs a chance to recover. Soup sounds good!
 
Kate, I did get my shower... finally. Then had to practically drag Ellie back to school. She's been all kinds of whiny today. I'm sad to say I lost my cool with her but I get so sick of the crying about every little thing. I need some new soup recipes too.

Klaudia, christmas cookies sound so yummy. I haven't baked any but I've had my fair share of m&m's the last few days. We bought them as incentives for the girls' behavior but somehow I keep finding them... good luck with getting rid of them. Why do I hate the way my kids' behavior reflects me?!?! So frustrating. Report your WO later.

I forgot to mention that I also did GS Chest & Tri this morning. Those push ups always get the best of me. I am going to write down next time how many I do on my toes so I can get to a point where I see progress!

Off to "make" a Christmas gift for Ryan. ;):p
 
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Good Morning!

I had a rough night last night and my morning was really busy. I have a head cold so I was up from 2 until ? because I couldn't breathe. I know I fell back to sleep but not sure for how long. I slept in because I have to drive to VA for a meeting midday and I did not want to a groggy driver. I will try to do kettlebells tonight if I am up for it. DH has it too so he was up and down most of the night.

Klaudia, great pictures! Your sweater does not look too cheesy. I have seen worse at the office. I agree about the antlers.
Katie, {{{HUGS}}}sorry it has been so tough for you. I have a hard time with my weight when I am stressed.
Kate, I am glad you are feeling better and ikwym about being unmotivated. I did not enjoy wrapmax yesterday because I was too tired.
Becky, what rotation are you doing?
Angie, good idea keeping a log. I wish I did that so I could see the gradual improvements. Sorry about E's crying - being a parent is tough.
Robin, interesting workout. I should try some magazine workouts. They are always a nice change. Glad you got rest this weekend. I am so jealous.
Nina, how frustrating that they did not kidproof the house. I always try to move things when I know I am going to have kids over. I hope today is better for you.
 
No one's going to Hawaii without me! We can all visit Lisa. :D I'm a great trip planner, so just give me dates and I'll put together a group package.

Seriously, Katie, {{{{{HUGS}}}}} We all go through rough times, please don't make that feel like you can't post here. You know we're all here for you in whatever form you need.

Klaudia, cute pics! When is the wedding?

Kate, I'm glad you're feeling better, can you just rest up today? The house won't fall down if you don't pick it up today, trust me. ;)

Robin, great advice, as always, to do some volunteer work. I was thinking on the way to work today that I need to do that.

Nina, I concur, can you just take it easy for a day? Please? And sorry for all the fd, I know how stressful that is. {{{HUGS}}}} to you too!

Angie, are you excited for your trip? I know I would be.

Becky, it sounds like you had a great weekend.

Wendy, how was the wedding?

Hi Lisa! Great score on the Bon Jovi tickets, how fun will that be?

Colleen, I hope the second week of your new job is as good as the first.

Okay, I need to get some work done. I will try to be better about checking in this week. I will also try to be better about my eating. I do have tap tonight and we're going to vote on whether or not to do the recital. :eek:

anne
 
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