Clean-tidy-Thursday (ONE WEEK TIL T-GIVING!)

angie_mitchell

angie_mitchell

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Hey ladies,

So, in writing the thread name I realized it was only a week until Thanksgiving. Then I realized how sad it is that my kids will be in school and my husband will be at work on Thanksgiving day! :( We're celebrating with a bunch of Americans in Belgium but not until Sunday. Can't even get a small butterball turkey here. Ugh.

Anyway, kids are at school all day so my WOs shouldn't be a problem. Not sure what they'll be yet. I'm kinda sore. We'll see what I can muster through. Weight is holding steady but still very down... hoping to drop it some more.

I busted out the Christmas music this morning hoping to keep myself in a happy, festive mood today. Days alone can cause me to sink into depression.

I'm annoyed because the more pics I see of shock cardio the more I realize I need more risers for box jumps. I only have 4 right now so I def need 4 more. If I lived in the States, I could get them from Amazon for $60 and free shipping. They won't ship them overseas. Cathe will ship them overseas but for the high premium of $180!! So, Ryan suggested we just ship them ourselves from Fed Ex when we're home and it should cost around $40-$50. The price we pay for living overseas!

Nina, have a great day subbing! I'm so jealous. I think a room of K kids would be so fun! You're probably getting up very soon to start your run as it's almost 4 your time! I'll send you a PM re:homeschooling.

Kate, I'll send you a PM as well but for now check this out: http://shop.scholastic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay_31748_-1_10001_10002 My MIL got it (and the 1st grade one) at Costco. Are you a member there? I'm pretty sure it was like $5.99. Anyway, it's AWESOME! So colorful, so thorough. Annabel is going through it (it's way easy for her but boosts her confidence for sure) and she LOVES it. I'll definitely be using the 1st grade one too. As for reading, you know I LOVE Hooked on Phonics!

Wendy, your walks with JJ sound so great! What did you decide with ham?

Morning Katie! Did you get that WO in today?

Colleen, any news on the job front?

Lisa, how's your crazy busy life going?

Anne, hope you had fun last night!

Klaudia, when is the nutcracker? Are the girls getting excited?

Becky, where in FL are you going? I LOVE FL and any place tropical!

Shout out to Patti if you're still lurking! We miss you!

OK, off to workout. I could sit at this stupid computer all day and let it suck my life away...

Keep it clean!
 
Morning Angie! So nice to see you here in the early morning again! I'm glad you will be able to celebrate Thanksgiving eventually - try to plan a bunch of fun things for yourself that day so you won't think about it too much. I might try cardio doubles if the scale does not start to move soon.

Yesterday (and Tuesday and Monday, really) was the most stressful day(s) in my job in recent history. I am just so so so so busy. Yesterday and I met with a bazillion clients in the morning, then after lunch I had to be in court. I had two appointments scheduled at 130 so I was hoping to get my case called early so I could make it back. Also, I was supposed to be back in court at 330 to give a speech to the little kiddos getting their licenses. Well, I missed both appointments, my case was called at 330 pm (I won the probation violation case, by the way;)), I ran upstairs to give my speech, then ran back to my office to clean up the mess that was left from the day. I left work about 30 minutes late...

I ended up falling asleep on the couch around 730 pm. I woke up around 9 I think and asked Chris where Collin was, and he said that he was in bed (I had no idea how late it was). So I just got up and went to bed, which puts me at about 9 hours of sleep last night. That's what my body does in stressful situations - just shuts down. I have neurofeedback today, so I will talk to my lady about this and see what she says.

Sorry for that looooooong post, but needless to say, I did NOT make up my missed workout last night. And I don't know why I keep 'sleeping in' - I would love to get preg, but I'm not even ovulating right now!

Ok, MUST.WORKOUT.TODAY! Off to find something to do / figure out how to make up missed workouts.
 
Angie, So sorry about your TxGiving woes.....and I def know that sad, depressed feeling. (((hugs)))) Hang in there! You'll be state-side in no time!
Ryan is so sweet to understand your NEED for more risers!:D What a guy!
Thanks for the link....I'm going to order HonP today - I can't keep putting it off. Isabel is READY.

Katie, Sorry for the stressful days. Don't worry about hte WO's - that'll just add to your stress. Keep your eats in check and that will be what your body needs the most. ONe day at a time! (((hugs))) to you too!

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Eats were impeccable yday. Going for more of the same today!
WO - I don't know! Something tho! Prob UB weights
Today Isabel has TxGiving Feast at school. Her class dresses up like Indians and they do a pow wow. Then they dress up like Pilgrims and serve Thansgiving meal that they have been working on all week. It is so cute - I can't wait!
Tonight my dad is coming over for dinner and I invited my bro, SIL, ang theor 2 kids too. Nephew is 4 and Niece is 1 week younger than Julia. Should be fun! We love to have them over!
So, a busy day for us, but I am ready for it!

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QUESTION OF THE DAY! (remember this?!)
WHat kind of SOCKS are you wearing right now? 'Fess up if they're holey raggy things! :p
I'm wearing a pair Isabel got me for my bday from JCrew. They're silver glittery w/ decorative holes all over them. They itch horribly and get super baggy right away and I can't stand to wear them but I do because he was so proud to have picked them out!:D

HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!!!
 
3 miles of hiit + lower body done! I am wearing NO socks - I rarely wear socks, only when I am working out really.
 
Morning!

Not much time-have a 9 am meeting to refinance our mortgage. Suffice it to say-I stink! No workouts and bad eats the past two days. My cycle is a week late, there's FD with my mom, and blah, blah. Hoping to do PS Legs and Abs later.

Angie, great job on your workouts! You are going to look awesome in your suit for sure! (You already do to me:) The girls' recital is next Saturday. They're looking forward to it as am I cause it means I'll have my Saturdays back:) Thanks for the link. I need to get extra stuff for Milla-we're pretty sure she has a learning disabiity stemming from her apraxia-which you'll learn all about soon. I think we're going to have her tested my a pediatric neuropsychologist to see what our best course of action is regarding school. She can read but has no clue about math-it's a processing, sequencing thing and I know it's only going to get more difficult.

Katie, nice run! How did you do the hiit? Glad you were able to get some sleep. And the weekend is close!

Kate, send me those clean eating vibes! I won't even tell you what I've been eating:( I think I need HOP for Nevena-she's over my shoulder every time I help MIlla, sounding out words and letters. Kid's amazing! Have a great time at the Feast and take lots of pics!

NO SOCKS-just showered:)

BBL...
 
Hey ladies miss ya...Sorry i have been mia.
I had to ship my computer to texas for fixing or they will replace it.

Kate good advice.
Yday was cameron bday and he wanted the wii after all. We all had fun with that game bec it came with sports game like boxing tennis etc. Even my dd liked it.

I will try to catch up on the work computer lol if not see ya on facebook. I will be working long days and i will only have off thankssgiving.

Luv ya.
P.S. Tthis week i will be doing kbells
 
Good Morning Girls !

Angie- that would be hard, being somewhere so far away on Thanksgiving.:( I hope you have a great celebration on Sunday with your friends.
I don't have enough risers either !!!:(:( I only have 4 and I feel your pain. I think they are expensive to begin with but wouldnt' want to pay the crazy shipping you'd have to pay to ship directly to you in France !!!! I haven't even seriously thought about ordering them myself yet.

We are going to the St. Petersburg Fla. My parents go there every winter and we usually go down for a couple weeks. I cannot WAIT. Our weather has been chilly, gray and dreary . I bring my laptop, so I'll still check in . I lovvvvvvvvvve walking on the beach , but will also miss my more intense workouts at home.

Time to workout. Yoga & abs today and then a crazy busy day packing & cleaning !!!

Becky
 
WO done! I did 4DS HIS & LIS and then the step combos of BM2 and 1/2 the ab work (too sore and tired to finish). I figured I'd get my "double" in all at once. Had to take lunch to Ryan because he forgot it so I couldn't do a morning and afternoon session. Nice to be done though. Ready for a shower.

Kate, I'm wearing sticky, sweaty, white Champion ankle socks. But I have to say my faves are the ones from Lucy. Never had a softer pair of socks. Good luck with Isabel and HOP! We've loved it!

Katie, sorry work has been so crazy. Will you be able to get some rest this weekend? At least your days are starting off pretty well!:rolleyes: Great job with your WO this AM!

Klaudia, what's with your eats/wo??!! I know you've got it in you because you've got the body to prove it! Get on it girl! Make yourself proud!

Robin, bummer about your computer! Fun about the Wii though! We used to have one but Ryan sold it because we don't have time to play but I wish we had it now that the kids are getting older.

Becky, enjoy yoga and packing. I am vacation daydreaming like crazy!

Ok, off to shower, have a bath and go soak in the tub probably. Redundant amounts of water but I love it!
 
Good morning everyone!

Last night I did some retail therapy. I realized that most of my clothes are too big and I am tired of it. So BR was having 40% off 1 item and they let me buy 2 at 40% off. I came home and I was freezing and dead tired. I figured out this morning I have a head cold because I was struggling during my workout. I hope it goes away quickly.
Funny story from my interview yesterday - the HR lady was the last person to come in. She had my resume and she kept flipping to another resume (I guess to make it look like they had more candidates). Anyway, I looked at the name on the resume and I knew the person had accepted another job 2 weeks ago. I thought that was pretty funny. No offers yet - I am just waiting by the phone.

Robin, the Wii is a ton of fun. Sorry you have to work so much.
Kate, I am wearing black trouser socks. I have to look presentable at work.
Klaudia, sorry about the all the drama. Hope things calm down soon.
Becky, have a wonderful trip to FL. I am so jealous.
Katie, ^5 on your workout. Just do what you can during this stressful time and watch your portions. You will get through it.
Nina, I will post the recipe tonight. If I forget, keep reminding me.
Angie, awesome workout! You are doing so well with your doubles.
Wendy, did you ever do KPC?

w/o was ASC combos 1-3, 5
b: oatmeal w/ almonds
s: 1/2 clif bar
l: salmon patty, wheat pilaf and grilled squash
s: blueberries & yogurt
d: turkey burger w/ spinach salad
 
Colleen, your eating is SOOO good ! I like everything you are having today !!! :)

My eats are weird right now because we are just trying to use up food before we leave.
Breakfast today was (before workout) homemade breakfast bar (the last one !)
after workout I had a protein smoothie (yum!)
Lunch & dinner........still workin' on it. We have egg beaters and not much else left in the house !!! So egg beaters for one of our meals for sure .;)

Kate, my socks are comfy slipper socks since I am inside all day today cleaning & packing !! :)
 
howdy =) JJ is napping and i am on the computer instead of doing laundry and dinner prep... bad wendy!!

becky, tell me abt homemade b'fast bars, please! ive been meaning to make sara snows protein bar recipe for a while, havent gotten to it yet. i am way too cheap to keep buying luna bars when i could make my own.

colleen, lol at the hr lady trying to fool ya!! when iwas the one doing hiring for my dept it was funny the advice i would get from hr... they were def into the "psych" of it -- but manipulation and silly games were nevercomfortable (or necessary) to me. and ITA with becky, yr eats are always FAB!!

angie, holy smokes, your WOs are crrrraaazy!!!!! dont forget to take a rest day woman, you will need it =)

robin, sorry for comp woes. glad thewhole fam is enjoying wii -- theyhave them in the teen rm at lib so ods has thankfully not asked for one.
 
what a crazy exciting wonderful day! i "almost" slept in and would have been furious at myself. i really hit it hard with 5 miles of interva;ls and insanity plyo. i will be hurting tomorrow. got out the door by 7:32 with 2 kids and went to kindergarten. it was such fun! i cannot believe my baby will be that old sometime. i finished at about 2 and took 2 very tired boys home. i missed them so much. somehow being around other peoples kids makes me want to cuddle my own so so much. now they are having a few minutes of quiet time, as am i - can you tell? eats are great today too, and they will stay that way. i came home super hungry, prob from too little lunch and no am snack. i had a small bowl of cereal, a few nuts, and a low carb wrap with cot cheese. it sounds like a lot, but i prob won't be having dinner tonight - last night of swim, and it is just too hard.

angie, thansks for the pm. i will read it tonight. thank you thank you, and great job with the wo!

kate, great job with the eats. is it easier to keep it clean without majr wos?

hi katie - i echo what the others have said. don't do a makeup wo if you are already totally stressed. consider your other am activities your wo;) and move on.

colleen, i am sorry you are sick again. that is a lot lately, isn't it? and great finds with new clothes. i am jealous.

klaudia, you sound so upbeat and happy lately. maybe you need to change your wos up a bit. have you tried the bodyrock.tv site? sun 20-30min wos - very idfferent.

hi robin - we missed you. happy bday cameron.

becky, i need to spend more time at the beach. as i was struggling to fall asleep last night i kept imagining walking on the beach. so soothing.

flip flops and sandals only here. or running socks! i desperately want to work up a sweat but have no energy. maybe i will just plan a good wo for tomorrow. bbl

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klaudia, get to that WO woman!!! get to it!!!!!!!!!!! thats an order.

kate, im wearing hanes no-show socks, what i always wear with my sneaks. i prefer barefoot when possible but we have hardwood and its chilly! gladyou got to cs.

katie, wtg on that wo! yr body knew youneededsome xtra sleep, nice dh let you do it =)

angie, forgot to say, i endedup makingthat stuffed potato recipe from anne. and tonight, you guessed ot, moreham!! gonna do it with wheatpasta, baby spinach, garlic, rep pepper flakes, evoo and a little parm. keep my portion small and give myself more salad, same as last night.

b - luna bar, 1/2 banana, coffee
s - 1/2 stuffed potato from last night (i know, big snack =(
l - br rice california roll (they make them at the supermarket)
d will be that pasta dishand salad

wentto group power this morning and that feels great but im so hungry today for some reason. trying to forcemyself NO MORE EATING until dinner, and dinner must be pc.
 
Thanks for the motivation! I just got done with my workout-PS Legs and Abs:) Eats have been good and will continue that way! Getting ready to take Milla to a local nursing home to drop off Thanksgiving placemats she made with her Daisy Troop:) Will be back to catch up on personals.

Again, thanks for helping me push through-you guys rock!
 
evening is done - not sure i would make it thru. why was tonight so much harder than my wo this am???:p

okay, question for moms out there - who regularly bleaches and clean bath toys? it has been wayyyyyy too long since i have, and i am so fedup with cleaning and such, i have a fantasy going right now of throwing everything away!:mad: i unfortunately vocalized that feeling to finn in a moment of weakness - "mommy, please don't throw our toys away!" anyways, just wanted to see how bad a slacker i am. off to bed.

klaudia, great job with the wo!!

wendy, you did great today. maybe you were under your cals yday and needed more today? i was so hungry earlier, but then, surprise surprise, no interest in dinner. ah well, tomorrow is another day, and i think dh will be home in the early afternoon:)
 
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