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[CollinsMom]

Happy Weekend to my C&T Lovelies! Any big plans?

 

[CollinsMom]

I am so sorry that I left you all hanging yesterday! I was up early, but got carried away cyber-shopping and then suddenly realized I was late! I tried to check in from work, but couldn't log on (not quickly, anyway).

PT was really good yesterday - he scheduled me an appointment for next week, but says that if I am still improving that he may not need to see me again for awhile. And as many of you saw on my FB page, he and several others said in the office watched me doing planks and said they were some of the best they've ever seen! My PT also tells me that I have the best hamstring flexibility of anyone he sees.

I have had 5 totally clean days in a row, and I feel good. I haven't touched the scale in at least that long, and I really don't want to. I am motivated for a 100% squeaky weekend also.

Something weird is going on with my body and I canNOT figure it out - I am simply holding on to extra weight. I don't know if it is due to #1 all the running or #2 a change in my strength training or 3# a combination of both or #4 none of the above. I just feel like I am doing everything right - burning lots of calories thru cardio, strength training, stretching and core work, eating clean, etc. and I am still looking very fluffy. I think I am going to switch back to GS/Meso 2 style lifting for a few weeks and see what happens. I am probably going to be very sore for awhile, but I need to just suck it up and do it.

ANOTHER FUN FACT that I just learned - there are THREE THOUSAND people registered for the OBX half marathan. Can you imagine? 3000 people??? I would like to finish in the top half...

Okay, better get on with it... 2.5 mile run and my last meso one workout (for awhile, anyway). Then we've got swimming class, grocery shopping, etc. etc.

 

[chefkate]

Good morning, Katie!

Not sure what to tell ya on the body issues. I can't even figure myself out! I would love to see a personal trainer/nutritionist. But we are pinching pennies prepping for this possible addition that's looking more likely all the time. Our mortgage will nearly double so I need to start being more conservative with my spending. Boo!

WTG on all the compliments! That must've made you feel great!

3000 - that's crazy!

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The girls have swim class and Mike is going shooting so it's me and DDs all day. I reeeeally don't wanna sit at the pool for 90 minutes but what are ya gonna do? Isabel needs to learn to swim and Gina is doing well learning to swim BETTER and diving. Might take them out to lunch and to Michael's for a craft. We'll see how Ju hangs in there.

I'm w/ Katie on the eats - they've been great and I want to keep it up. We were at a potluck last night and I managed to avoid all the creamy/soupy/saucy foods - kept it to ham and fresh produce.

WO today will be legs. Hope I can do it in the day but it's not very likely. I have loved doing 4DS 2x this week but next week I'm moving on to GS. Once thru on that one! Mike was commenting last night that my shoulders and chest are getting much more cut. Good news!

Better go start breakfast before they mutiny on me! See ya later!

 

[morris]

hey everyone. we had a bit of drama y-day, so i did not get back here. ds had a pooping issue, but we resolved it and are pumping fluids and fiber-rific products today. i won't go into more sdetail so as not to offend. i did have a really clean day but woke up starving this am and really dragged thru my run. i will keep it clean and reweigh tomorrow. i was also downloading pics of the kiddos and will have to post soem here!

katie, yeah with the plaks!! not sure what to say about body issues. keep trying new things and see what works i guess?

hi kate! have fun at swim. keep your sanity today!

we may go to the beach in a few so long as ds is doing well. back in a bit

 

[Jazcam]

Morning 100% Clean Weekenders

Katie ^5s on rockin the PT and do they know you do Cathe? Good for you for not jumpng on the scale b/c it really doesn't determine your health. WOW 3000 runner so how will we see you on the news. Wear something loud like hot pink or pruple.

Kate potluck is hard b/c people want you to try their food.Good goign with arms and shoulders.

For the past days I've been tracking my calories on sparkpeople and so far I'm on track with the cal count, carbs, salt etc. I will not touch the scale until the end of the week.

b-egg white with veggies
l-left over chicken and salad
s-fruit and nuts
d-?? I'm still reading the mags

 

[Jazcam]

Hi Nina we posted at the same time. Cute pics.

 

[chefkate]

Nina, ROCKIN' ARMS, WOMAN!!! WTG!
Your boys are ADORABLE!!! WOuld love to squeeze em!
Sorry about the poop issue! Been there for sure!
The beach sounds wonderful!

Robin, Good job on the eating! That's the entire battle for me. WOs are no problem - it's all diet.

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Had my clean-but-feels-like-a-cheat breakfast. I made 9-grain french toast and my, was it yummy! Sliced some banana on top and YUM!

 

[kgalas]

Quick post-gotta get ready for dance-Nutcracker rehearsals start today and we have a party in between and one tonight! And I'm trying to clean and get a workout in there somehow! Didn't do my cardio yesterday-ended up looking at pictures online of how to redo my mudroom into a "family command center". Anyway will try to get in a short cardio this afternoon.


Katie, I think the change will be good for you-shock the body and all. I wish I knew the answer, but it seems like we're all looking for it!

Kate, so jealous of your addition! I keep trying to figure out how to make the house more organized-on a very limited budget. I'm obsessed with it, actually! Drooling over mudrooms is my new hobby Have fun today! Yay for the cuts!

Robin, good job on the eats! I'm trying to stay away from the scale-so far, so good!

Nina, we've all been there with the poop issues, believe me! You look smokin' in those pics! That suit looks familiar

Gotta jet!

 

[trixie42]

Hi Everyone!

Only 2 more weeks of insanity. I am getting to the point that I can't wait until it is done. I have found new muscles and new areas of pain. Last night it was my obliques. I woke up in the middle of the night in pain. It is worse on my left side than my right. I had a hard time getting comfortable because my favorite sleep position made the pain worse. Once I got up this morning and stretched, they were fine.

Nina, cute pics and your arms look great!!!
Katie, sorry about your fluffy issue. Don't you respond better to heavier weights? Maybe that will help.
Kate, sorry about the long swim practice but I am glad your girls are improving.
Klaudia, wow what a busy day. Who does MSU play today? PSU plays Temple and it will be a blowout so it is not even worth watching.
Robin, WTG on the calories! Good luck finding something for dinner.
Anne, hope you had a good time last night. Enjoy your visit with your parents.
Angie, have a good trip this weekend.
Lisa, congrats on your insanity purchase. I didn't think the first month was too bad but the second month really kicks it up.

 

[Jazcam]

Colleen you mean that you had pain and the only thing you needed to do was stretch. LOL that kinda funny. Nice going with sticking to the rotation.

Klaudia mudroom into a family command center what????

Kate your breakfast sounds so good. mmmm

Finish my cardio LIC and now I'm hungry for lunch. My cousin Irene wants to go shopping for suitcases at penneys. So that should take about 8 hours. I love her but she shops so slooooooow. I hope she doesn't want to go to walmart

bbl

 

[kgalas]

Back for a lunch break-don't think I'm gonna have time for my workout Gotta be back by 2:30. Ah well, I'll do Plyo Legs tomorrow and that'll put me at 5 days.

Colleen, we play Notre Dame! They're going to be out for blood after their loss to UofM last week. I'm a little nervous. I was thinking about Insanity but I think I've changed my mind-looks like I'd be dreading my workouts a lot.

Robin, this is what I want to do: http://workitmom.com/bloggers/problemsolved/files/2008/11/smallspac_commandctr_02_02.jpg

Waiting for my tuna sandwich-Danica's making it for me

 

[morris]

klaudia, i love the look of that link. i need to do something like that in our back hall. where do you get that stuff? i am so not creative.

colleen, wow, you are working hard. did you get your insanity from the original website?

kate, yummy breakfast!

robin, i am one of those 15 minute shoppers - 8hrs is crazy.

thanks for the compliments on the kids and me girls. funny how we all see things different. i look at pics of me and just see bulk. the beach rocked today - it was just exquisite. finn feels good, and my house is 80% cleaned. back to chores!

 

[chefkate]

nina, not bulk, for sure - toned & incredibly fit!
glad youre havinf a giood day. can you pass some over here?
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i am so stressed today. too much to do i think. i wanted to tke it out on some baked goods but i did an hour of cs instead. i shouldve taken a nap or zoned out w/ a mag. oh well....i cant sit still. ever get that feeling where you just need a good cry? i feel like that right now. i def shouldve slept.
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klaudia, i love that pic! very cool! p'barn has some organizing stuff i want. but it aint gonna happen!
busy day for you! wow!!

colleen, wtg kickin butt on insanity!
i eed to make a point to stretch more. glad it helped you.

robni, are you using your discount to help her?
lic sounds fun!

 

[chefkate]

ok, doing better! i hope!
did some errands and then
we met mike out to dinner

eats are clean - 100% even on a saturday!

cant decide if i should wo or not,
i am due for a rest dy
but have a hard yime taking them.
i did cs, but im thinkng of doing legs.
hmmmmm

 

[bceogirl]

I'm so late checking in today!

We went to the Pork Festival.......I had a grilled porkchop, baked beans and applesauce and a piece of the BEST blackberry pie !!!!!!!!!
We walked and walked for hours and I bought some yummy apple butter they were making right there. yum.

I came home and did 15 min of intervals on the bike (pedaling like MAD!) and 15 minutes of running on the TM.
Then mowed the grass.

Kate I hope you are feeling better. YES some days I think we need a good cry !!! There's no shame in that !

Nina, your arms are FABULOUS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am probably confused but thought I'd read before you saying your weight crept up ???? You look awesome. I am probably mistaking you for someone else .

I hope everyone's enjoying the weekend !

Becky

 

[chefkate]

Becky, sounds like you had a fun day! Good for you! And a great WO too! Do you push-mow? We used to in our first house. Now we hire it out.

 

[bceogirl]

Kate, yes, I push mow. It's funny because my DH has a grass cutting/ landscaping business and has professional zero turn mowers but I cut our grass with my Toro. ; )
I just like doing it and look at it as a way to be active during the day.
It takes about 45 minutes if I go fast !

Do you feel better tonight ? I hope so !

G'night !

Becky

 

[morris]

good morning everyone! happy sunday.

kate, i totally get needing a good cry. has julia changed her nursings at all? that always did it for me.

becky, what a fun day you had yesterday. mowing is fun, if it is not a million degrees thanks for the compliment. my weight has crept up and i carry it always in my backside i just hate the flab.

well, i had a rockin lonnggggg run this am. i could not fall back asleep at 4 am, so i just went. i have neever run so far all at once, but it felt great. eats will be clean again today. i made this bean veggie mush in the crockpot y-day - zucinni, eggplant, onion, pepper, squash, lentils, tomatos and quinoa. it is so good and filling and healthy. makes me happy to have clean food today. off to church soon. see you guys later.

 

[Jazcam]

Morning

Nina your bean veggie mush sound great and that is something that I would eat. You don't look big at all in your pics. I think because I w/o that I'm more body conscience.

Klaudia I so need that set up. I may change my indoor porch into something like that.

Kate are you feeling better today. we all have those days when you want to cry. Irene brought a 5 piece samsonite suitcase set from penneys which was on sale, plus my discount, rewards certificate and newspaper discount. She ended up paying $47 for a $160 set. I ended up buying some baby shower gifts size 6months...winter stuff. I brought this in blue and tan.

http://www3.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?ItemTyp=C&itemID=1762eb2&GrpTyp=PRD&ShowMenu=T&ShopBy=0&SearchString=winter+baby&RefPage=SearchDepartment.aspx&s4PageSize=15&CmCatId=searchresults&Search1Prod=True&S4Filter=N%7c0%7cNtt%7cwinter+baby%7cNtk%7csearch_all%7cNao%7c90%7cNty%7c1%7csid%7c123D671B5BD7%7cNtx%7cmode%2bmatchallpartial%7cNtpr%7c1%7cNtpc%7c1

I wish they had this for car seats when my kids were babies. I brought the rest of the shower gifts from kmart.

Becky I love apple butter! I can eat it right out the jar.

Rest day for me today except laundry and cooking.

 

[kgalas]

Morning!

Long day and late night for us yesterday-came home from the second b-day party at midnight! Slept in a bit today and just lazed around in bed-still having breakfast now Nothing on tap for today! Gonna workout, watch football, and make dinner. And it's beautiful out

Nina, great job on the run! Your crockpot concoction sounds yummy! PB does have some cool stuff, but it's super expensive. I'm all about Target and TJ maxx

Kate, hope today is better for you. Did you take it easy last night or did you end up doing legs?

Becky, I've never mowed in my life! My husband is Operations Manager for a landscape company and he still push mows our lawn-he likes doing it himself

Robin, enjoy your rest day! Cute outfit!