Commit to get Fit and Lean for January 2014

[Cookie57]

'Morning!
Belinda, it's hard enough being a parent, an in-law must be even harder. My mil and fil have now both passed but I got along well with both, but much better w/fil. Perhaps there is always a sense of competition w/mil and dil, or just a confusion about where boundaries are? My mil wanted me to be her daughter, and I didn't realize that for a while. We grew in our relationship.
Lori, I can't imagine you running. The temps here are so cold, I keep thinking how does she do it up there. Does your treadmill get a lot of hours?
Amelia, love the hearts! What a great idea. Bet your dd is so excited. Drama, drama, drama. Folks just love it don't they. I'm trying to be more conscious of my food choices.
Kristin, our youngest dog, the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever (how's that for a breed name?) willingly went out, and she loved the snow! What a nut case. The other two were like no thank you. I'm so not motivated to get back into the fast pace of school. Feeling rather overwhelmed with how much I have to get done since I was sick this break, and not wanting to do get back on that hectic pace again. I made sugar cookies and coffee cake yesterday.
Melissa, did you have a tasting yesterday or was everything cancelled?
Deb, did the dog move out with the gf and your ds?
Supposed to finally visit my mom today for the holidays. Haven't left the house due to being sick, but on NYD I did GS Legs and my left calf felt pinched. Well, now it feels in total revolt to having weight placed upon it. As long as I keep walking on a flat surface, it's alright; just can't do stairs, incline, or sit down! Getting out of bed was not fun. Put a heat pack on it but that's not doing anything. Not looking forward to riding 45 minutes in a car to visit her to listen to her make fun of me acting older than she is!
Cookie

 

[bayerngirl]

Good morning ladies,

I never got around to check in yesterday. Crazy day, saw my doc on base to get another chest x-ray. I have a cough since Oct

DH and I did P90X3 CVX. Today we will do P90X3 The Warrior and STS D9 legs.

Cookie - my husband's mom had the mentality…."Out of sight out of mind". DH and I lived in Germany for over 22 years. Plus like I said, she never like me from the beginning. I think she is jealous of me She never liked the fact that I am German, WTH? When DH and I got married..she didn't even give as much as a card I never gotten anything form her, but that's ok. I don't need anything from her. DH and I sent her gifts from Germany, never a thank you I stopped sending gifts after 15 years Should have stopped earlier Oh well….I am a slow learner!

Amelia - P90X3 just came out 2 weeks ago. I like the 30 min workouts. Hope you get them soon.How is The Body Fat Solution different than other diet books?


Kirstin - DS has 1 year for his masters, than he plans on going for his PHD All P90X3 workouts are around 30 min. Here is the link from BB:P90X3 Workout: Get Ripped In 30 Minutes A Day - Beachbody.com
Nice mix of workouts!

Hi Debbie and Lori!

I will be back after my workout.

 

[dr.mel_PT]

Hey girls! It's cold out there today. I was supposed to go to VT to ski with the fam but my dad told me to stay home because I don't really have the equipment for drastically cold temps (especially since I freeze when it isn't below 0). Probably a good thing I didn't go, because I feel like I'm getting sick

Yesterday I did shoulders and calves from 4DS. I wanted to get in cardio too, but my body just wasn't up to it. Today I plan on trying out Party Rockin Step, depending on whether I can do that one on a mini step or not. If I know a routine well enough, I can usually do the step workouts on it, but I hear PRS has some tricky choreography

Amelia, wow how old are the girls you work with?! That is insane! The project looks really cute! Let us know how it turns out. School starts Jan 26 so I still have awhile for break but I'm kinda getting bored now lol. I have a year & 1/2 left: can't wait to be done!

Kristin, I heard you guys got hit hard. LOL @ Baxter and the wall of snow. I went to let my parents' dog out and usually he is all over the snow but I guess it was too cold and he came running back inside. He's a wimp I'm with you on the summer countdown!

Cookie, we didn't have any tastings yesterday because of the weather. I wanted to go to my friend's house last night but our road was a sheet of ice so I just stayed in and watched movies. Sorry to hear about your calf Sometimes massaging it helps! Have fun at your mom's today

Belinda, that is awful about your MIL! How could she not like you because you're German?! That's just ridiculous. Nice job on your workouts! At least you are much fitter than her

Lori, LOL @tony still talking. He does talk A LOT but his corniness grew on me haha. You're rocking these workouts!

Deb, haha the Path is extremely cheap. Speaking of trains, my friend lives upstate and she said it was so cold last night that the train doors kept freezing shut! She took a pic and I couldn't believe it.

Have a great day, ladies. Keep warm!

 

[jnka825]

Workout done . I did PRS #2 (I really love this one) and then I tacked on the bonus barre from XTRAIN legs. Burned over 600 calories. I will I could work out every day in the middle of the afternoon. I have so much more energy and can go harder longer. Why does work have to get in the way, lol. Speaking of work, I have to go back on Monday. I'm not looking forward to it. The temps are supposed to rise tomorrow and then drop again, and I have a feeling the heat won't be working with two weeks of no building use. . . keeping my fingers crossed that this is not the case.

I plan on planning for school today and tomorrow and getting extra prepped for the first teacher class I am doing, which starts on Wednesday.

Melissa- better that you stay home, especially if you are not feeling 100%. It is too cold to enjoy the snow. I might take Baxter out, but for 10 minutes max.
He is going stir crazy. I only got PRS 2, so let me know how you like 1. I was on the fence about getting it because everyone on the forums was saying it was too complex with the footwork. I need the footwork to be fairly easy or I fall, lol.

Belinda- at least your mother-in-law wasn't overbearing, lol. It could have been the opposite. We haven't spoken to my MIL since my first DS was born. Long, long story, but she is crazy and she knows we have TWO children and she has never made an attempt to reconcile or apologize. . . nothing. I would tell you more, but then I'd be writing a book on here. I am glad she is not in our lives.

Cookie- I am sooooo not ready to go to work on Monday and have no desire to go as well. I have to start the module next week. . . I usually do a great unit on MLK and RFK and Rosa Parks, but I have to scratch it to do the module. King may think it is optional, but when your Superintendent insists you do it. . . it is not an option at all. Ugh!

Amelia- those low temps have to be unheard of in Georgia I would think. ugh! When is summer going to get here? I love winter until the holidays pass, then I have no use for them. Lol.

Waving hello to Lori and Deb!

BBL,

Kristin

 

[dr.mel_PT]

Workout done! After previewing PRS and deciding that I probably don't want to break my neck attempting this on a mini step, I decided to do Hardstrikes (thanks Kristin!!). I did the HS & 3 tabatas premix. Tonight I'm going to my friends' place; I'm excited to get out of the house!

Kristin, nice mix of workouts today! Hopefully you will have heat in your building. My mom went back Thursday and she said already there are problems. She has her countdown going until retirement wow, your MIL sounds like a piece of work. Everyone keeps telling me that in laws change as soon as you get married. One of my best friends (the one I'm going to see tonight) always tells me these horror stories about her MIL.

Have a great night everyone!

 

[gidget1978]

Hi girls!


Quick check in. I have a birthday supper to go to and I'm suppose to be there already! Lol. Oh well. I really don't care to go. More money and more food!

Last night I did yoga P90X , yesterday morning I did burn sets back and bics, then tabatacise. Today was P90X challenge and then I did 6 miles on the TM.

Today is DS's bday...he's 7 and I remember some of you gals from even back then!!!

Belinda** you are gonna make a great MIL and grandmother! Without a doubt! Have they thought about a date yet?

Kristin** we haven't bought yet but our house sold last may. I don't really enjoy having ppl in because I don't have the space I'm use to. We are living in military housing right now because its ALOT cheaper. We may buy something this spring or we may ask for a transfer.

Cookie** I so hate gossipers. There are two on the floor I work and I dislike them both an they know it. There are only a handful of ppl I don't like....they made the cut. There are a lot of personalities I can handle but the backstabbing, nice to your face isn't one of them!

Melissa** well I don't know how cold it is there but it's -45 here tonight. They are telling ppl to not go outside for anymore then 5 mins. Most likely someone will freeze to death tonight....that happens around here.

Cookie** yep I can handle a lot but I think I've met my limit! Lol. I use to prepare meals ahead of time but then I spent all day Sunday in the kitchen and most times it was Mac and cheese it lasagna...not real healthy. It's a rat race no doubt. I love GS. My fav!

Hope I got everyone! Sorry if I didn't!!!

Lori

 

[DebD]

Hi,

We had a lot of snow on Friday, I shovled the walkway and started feeling a cold coming on. We went to dinner last night and it was downhill from there. Today I was going to attempt yoga but didn't have any energy. I made a big pot of chicken soup today. Ugh, I think I caught both the cold & stomach bug that was going around the family on New Year's

It is so cold here too so I guess I don't mind being stuck in the house.

Belinda - My workouts should be here early next week. Did they give you the results for your x-ray yet?

Kristin - This winter reminds me of the one a few years back and we thought spring would never get here. Great job on your workouts. Did your new tenants move in yet?

Amelia - The good thing about the work gossip is your not a part of it and can just watch. I love the heart artwork you and your daughter are doing.

Melissa - Are you expecting a tough semester in the Spring? It's going to be below zero tonight I couldn't imagine how the trains work when it's so cold.

Cookie - My older son moved in with his gf, so Lucy is still here and isn't too crazy about going out in the cold & snow so there have been some accidents in the house I hear you on not being able to get things done when you are sick.

Lori - I don't ever remember you doing yoga, I can't wait to start up again. I remember when your ds was just a baby, wow 7 already!

Goodnight

 

[Cookie57]

'Morning!
Belinda, your future dil will benefit from your poor experience with your mil. Believe it or not, the one thing I know for sure my mil didn't like, was that I wasn't German! OMG did I hear that a lot. So silly. The dr told me the cough from this year's flu can last for months. Do you think that could be part of yours?
Amelia, did I read that correctly? I had no idea you had temperatures that low! Wow. Perhaps your co-workers will learn not to put work gossip into text. Drama, drama, drama. Sad how pitiful their lives must be.
Melissa, I can't imagine snowing in these temperatures. Good idea staying home! Hope you feel better.
Lori, -45?!!! Why would anyone be out for 5 minutes in that? The homeless shelters are so crowded, I feel like a glutton.
Kristin, I also have a lot of reading and prep to do today. Hoping to get a lot done in the car ride to return dd to Providence. Will your course be every Wednesday after school?
Deb, so you lost a son but kept a dog? Is today a sauce day?
Had a nice time with my mom, dd, and dh yesterday. We went out to eat and then visited at her place. Did some reading and prep work for this week, but have a ton more to do. As long as I keep walking on a flat surface, my calf is okay. Getting up and down is a major issue, so am wondering if I really should ride along to drop off dd today. Eight hours in a car does not sound like fun.
Cookie

 

[bayerngirl]

Good morning,

Yesterday I did P90X3 The Warrior, that's it. Today I need to do STS D9 Legs. Just didn't had it in me to tackle on another workout. It was so cold outside, we stayed home put down the xmas stuff.

Thanks everyone for your kind words on my MIL It is what it is, right? It doesn't border me anymore, used to a long time ago It's her loss, not mine.

Cookie - I know, it's silly:roll eyes: I had that cough since October…..at first they told me it can take up to 3 month I past that 3 month mark. The doc on Friday said, it's a little long? I had no whizzing in my lungs, which is good. If the X-ray comes back normal, he thinks it's from my sinus infection. Unfortunately I have a ear/sinus infection at the same time? So what are your New Years resolutions? I forgot to mention….I will limit my spending on workout dvd's this year I already have what I need and quit frankly…..all the new workouts are starting too look alike I also will go though my workout dvd collection and get rid off the ones I don't need/or use anymore. That's my goal for 2014! I still have lot's of workout dvd's in shrink-wrap

Debbie - yeah, on your dvd's next week I will get the results by Tuesday. The doc wants the Radiology to read the X-ray first.

Lori - thanks for your sweet comment. It made my day They didn't set a date yet? Like I said, DS wants to finish college first and his fiancé wants to go back to college and finish hers. DH and I encourage them both to finish college first WOW, on your workouts yesterday. I was tired just reading it

Melissa - hope you had fun last night. WTG, on your workout. Glad you listen to your dad, it's cold outside. We stayed home yesterday, felt good too. Alesia and my son wanted us to drive to DC. I just wanted to stay home and relax and get my xmas decoration down. Get my house back to normal.

Kirstin - are you ready for Monday? Your MIL sounds like mine Sorry, your are going through this too. I know, it's hard on the kids too. My kids have no relationship with their grandmother either. Which is sad. 143 days until summer what is that all about? I can't believe your dog went outside yesterday, lol? I can't get mine outside in that kinda weather.

Where is Amelia?

I will be back after my workout. Have a great Sunday, everyone!

 

[dr.mel_PT]

Good morning! Today I have Cardio Legs & abs planned. My professor emailed me yesterday to ask if I could help with her Fit Kids program again this semester. It starts the 13th, which is 2 weeks before the semester starts. My parents got upset that I will be going back early, especially since I won't be here for my birthday. I told them I could come back that weekend. I don't get it; when I was in undergrad and lived out of the state, they didn't seem bothered, but now when I'm only 2 hrs away it's like I live on the other side of the world lol

Lori, how was your dinner last night? You are rocking those workouts! Nice job -45?!?! Nope, it definitely doesn't get that cold here. Holy cow!! I would probably die lol.

Deb, ew a cold and the stomach bug at the same time? That sounds awful. I have a cold, too. Pretty sure I got it from my friends' daughters cuz last night they were hacking up a lung and she said they'd been sick for a week, and I was all over them on NYE Yeah, this semester is supposed to be pretty rough. Ugh, I'm kinda looking forward to it but then again not really lol.

Cookie, your day yesterday sounds nice. I'm glad you had a good time. I hope your calf feels better

Belinda, you're right, it's definitely your MIL's loss and not yours. Hahah that sounds like a good resolution! If you have any DVDs you're looking to get rid of, let me know! It's smart for your DS and his fiancee to finish college first before getting married. How far is DC from you? UGH, yeah I should tackle the Christmas decorations this week. I hate taking them down.

Waving hello to Amelia & Kristin! Have a great Sunday everyone!!

 

[gidget1978]

Good Morning!


My shoulders are sore from yesterday's workout. These workouts aren't crazy tough (I don't think) but the different moves get me. I'm enjoying it. DH is already behind 2 workouts. I'm not surprised!

Last night was nice. We didnt get home until late. We went back to their house and played just dance. It was pretty funny.

Clean eating starts today. I just threw out all of the leftover cookies. And I have a pot of brown rice on and I'm gonna put some chicken breast on soon.

Deb** nope, I never did do yoga . That's why you don't remember. I wanted too! Lol. Just wasn't in the cards. I like the shorter workouts. Not these hour long ones. You know me...I get so bored. I have to keep moving...fast! Ha!

Belinda** my decorations are coming down today too. How do you like P90x 3? He's growing on me! I wasn't sure how old your son was. Doing all the things they need to do first is a wise choice.

Melissa** maybe your parents don't want you to leave because they won't the sensible one to stay near . Or maybe they want you to say no to your brother and his gf when they ask to love in! Lol

Cookie** it's still freezing out today. I have to go get some fresh fruit and I'd rather not! Brrr!

I'm not sure what today's P90X workout is but I'm soon gonna find out! Ill check back later!!

Lori

 

[bayerngirl]

Good afternoon,

STS D9 legs + Basic stretching is done!

Lori - I like P90X3 and the shorter workout. Like you Tony is growing on me too. He is goofy What rotation are you following? I am doing the Classic .I hear you on the clean eating.

Melissa - of course, I let you when I get ready to get rid of my dvd's In good traffic it takes us 1 hour. Not to bad! I am glad that DS and his fiancé are smart about not rushing into things

Off to the shower. BBL!

 

[jnka825]

Hi everyone. I just finished Supercuts, premix with core #2. My abs are going to be sore tomorrow. I feel the DOMs creeping in already. I also walked Baxter once already for 40 minutes. Poor dog needed to get his energy out. We were out the door at 8 a.m. Have you guys ever looked at the Stats in the workout manager? Well, I was looking at my monthly stats and then the top ten. How can you have 70 plus workouts done by January 5? Anyone? I don't know how that is physically possible. I don't know why, but it bothers me. We shall see how I feel after the first session Wednesday night, lol.

Anyway. . . it warmed up today, but it is supposed to get freezing cold again on Tuesday. Should make for a wonderful commute .

Lori- I threw out all my cookies too just this morning. I think I am going to go into sugar detox shakes soon, lol. We also took down the Christmas decorations this morning. My younger DS started to get teary-eyed and said he wishes it was Christmas everyday. The house looks plain without all the green and the tree and lights. Spring needs to hurry up and get here now, lol. That is great that you sold the house. Military housing might be small, but at least you can save a lot of $$ that way. Smart choice.

Melissa- my MIL loved me until she realized we were getting married. Then she totally changed. I think she was pissed because for the first time, DH wanted to do better in his life and move out. He had always had money problems beforehand and relied on his mother and rich aunt, another awful in-law to bail him out. Once he cleaned up his credit and we got married, she was sooooo different. It was creepy and it only got worse. After having my first DS, he was a preemie and was in the NICU for a month, I thought she would be better with me, but she got even worse. She was very cruel to DH and he had had enough. Didn't want our son to witness or have to deal with it. Haven't heard from her since. Crazy.

Belinda- my kids are probably better off not knowing her at all, that is the way I look at it. I cannot wait for summer, can you tell. We won't be going on vacation or anything. If things go right though, we will be putting in a pool this summer. My fingers are crossed for that!

Cookie- my course is two-fold. . . 15 hours of instruction and then 15 hours of PLC. It comes out to 2 credits. We will be meeting every other Wednesday after school until the end of April. I am excited to get started!

Deb- I was thinking the same thing about this winter. It is strange too how one day it is 10 degrees, the next 40. The tenants are nice so far. I like them and they have a son in the district, so I am hoping that they will stay until I can eventually sell it.

Okay, I need to get to work now. BB tomorrow. I scheduled a short X10 workout for tomorrow, Cardio Blast. I am hoping X10 will help me get in 6 workouts a week with no excuses because they are so short!

Kristin

 

[punka274]

Hey girls,

I have two kids wrestling beside me and its driving me mad

I worked this morning then came home and did 30 mins of Step Blast ( low impact of course) then 4ds legs premix. Had a good stress reliever. So with today's workout that makes 3 workouts this week. Thats 3 weeks with 3 workouts a week I may try and get in 4 this week. baby steps right

Im off the next two days so I will catch up with you guys tonight or tomorrow

We're suppose to get snow here so the grocery stores are nuts right now including the one I work in. I may get called into work tomorrow if they have some co-workers that can't get to work because of the snow

 

[DebD]

Hi,

I didn't sleep much last night but made up for it today. I wanted to take down Christmas decorations but it will have to wait. My plans is to take a yoga class tomorrow. I have this week off so I want to get better quick so I can enjoy

The temps on Tuesday are going to be so cold, I heard even near Amelia. I guess we can't complain when Lori is having -45 weather.

Ugh, my bossed just texted me I need to go to NYC tomorrow the girl I'm covering for must be having trouble getting home. DH will not be happy.

Belinda - A long engagement isn't a bad idea it gives them plenty of time to plan.

Kristin - When ever I see that you do Supercuts I always think you went to get your haircut! I love how the house looks decorated for Christmas, so I see how your son must feel.

Amelia - Well the kids will love it if it snows. Even if we are getting an inch of snow everyone runs to the foodstore

Melissa - I wonder if your parents just enjoy your company more now that you are older.

Cookie - I hope you were able to get all your reading & prep work done today. Can you wear sneakers tomorrow to work for your calf?

Lori - Too funny about DH being 2 workouts behind you, you are a tough act to follow I have on Christmas cookie left but I'm thinking it's stale so it's safe.

Goodnight

 

[gidget1978]

Hi Ladies!


Today's workout was cvx, then 15 mins on the tm and xtrain legs. My shoulders are even more sore then earlier and I took a peak at tomorrow's workout and I saw more push-ups. Lol.

Ameila** my kids are always driving me crazy so I get ya! Are you still at the bakery or somewhere else?

Kristin** DS kept coming downstairs while I was taking the tree down and he kept saying the same things. He wanted to keep it up lol! I can't blame them. I wouldn't mind having some kind of tree or plant here with lights on it.

Deb** I guess your not done with NYC! I have two new bosses since I started! My new boss is growing on me quite nicely. She gets her work done but she has time to talk to. I didn't feel like that with the other one. I do have a new co worker though who doesn't zip it. She drives me crazy and she's sly....I don't like that so I keep my distance.

Belinda** Im doing the classic as well. I was thinking about doing the cathe jan rotation and the classic rotation together. I haven't ruled it out yet!

Ill bb tomorrow!
Lori

 

[bayerngirl]

Good morning,

Today I am starting Week 2 of P90X3 w/ Synergistics and Week 4 w/STS 10 (CSB)

Lori - I really like P90X3, since they all only 30 min. Is your husband still doing P90X3? My husband is doing it with me No excuse! I like the idea mixing P90X3 with Cathe's Jan rotation. Let me, know how you like it.

Debbie - hope you slept better last night? Sorry, your bosses make you go to NYC today. I wouldn't be happy either, especially in this kinda weather

Amelia - good job keeping up with your workouts.

Kirstin - good job on Supercuts, premix with core #2 yesterday. Yeah, I looked at the Stats in the workout manager before….it's a joke!! Remember when Cathe had the Across America Challenge? Some people claimed to cross it just a few day's, LOL! Guess what? I still haven't made it to the finish line, lol. Hope your fist day of workout isn't to crazy today.

Hi Cookie - how are you doing?


I will be back later this afternoon. Have a great Monday, everyone.

 

[punka274]

Hey girls,

No snow in my area, yay Its just freezing out. Suppose to 8 degree's tonight with a wind chill of -15 in Georgia? Seriously?

I plan on doing an upper body workout today then another cardio. Im going to start logging my food on a notebook I bought a few weeks ago - I just need to get me a new food scale, mine isn't responding at all. Guess all those years of using it finally worn it out

Belinda- You asked me how The body fat solution was different then any other weight loss book.. its probably the same old information I just needed another tool to help get me back on track with my eating and workouts since I lost all motivation for it. Depression is hard to climb out of.
Glad your enjoying P90x3

Lori- My position in the Bakery was too much for me to handle - I was always overwhelmed and just couldn't deal with the Manager there anymore so to make a long story short I ended up in the Deli Department part time and a lot more happier ( and only making 1 $ less an hour with no responsibilities ) Oh and I know what you mean about keeping your distance from the sly co-workers at work. There are 3 in the Deli department. I pretty much stay to myself at work. WTG on your workouts..I always said you were superwomen...

Kristin- May I ask how your DH cleaned up his credit? We're working on my hubby's credit now to hopefully get a better deal on a house one day, but its taken forever. Awesome job on your workouts.

Debbie- Oh no on NYC Its too cold to go anywhere. We haven't taken down our Christmas tree either. I plan on doing it today or tomorrow since I'm off work. Enjoy your yoga class

Melissa- Nice job on your workouts. Maybe your parents are upset because your close and they can't be with you? My parents are about 10 minutes away and I probably talk to them once or twice a month I know...thats bad

Cookie-Hows the calf this morning? Glad you had a nice time with your family.

 

[bayerngirl]

Morning girls,

STS D10 is done! I will do P90X3 this evening, when DH comes home.

Amelia (((HUGS))) do you have family member (mom, sister)you can talk to? You are doing great with your workouts. I thought maybe his book would be different than all the other books.

I will be back this evening.

 

[dr.mel_PT]

Good morning girls! I have some major DOMS going on in my lats, not sure if that's from Hard Strikes or not Today I have XTrain Chest/Back/Shoulders and CSS rounds 1-4 on tap. I need to fit all my strength workouts in by Thursday since I'll be going up to VT to ski with my dad Friday morning. I'm so excited!! I haven't been skiing in over a year. My mom is flying down to VA for my cousin's funeral. We couldn't afford two plane tickets at such short notice, so she decided to go by herself

I have a date Wed night with this guy I've been talking to for a couple of weeks. He seems normal...for now. He told me he writes/shoots for some magazines and gave me the name of one of them plus the page numbers his work was featured on. Is it crazy that I got a digital copy of it, then looked him up on FB to make sure he wasn't BSing me? After that last psycho, I'm being super careful. If this one turns out to be creeptastic, I'm just giving up and becoming a cat lady

Lori, Just Dance is such a fun game! You're inspiring me with your hardcore workouts lol. Ew sly coworkers are no fun. I don't blame you for keeping your distance. Where are you working now?

Belinda, 1 hr to DC isn't bad at all! I didn't realize you guys were so close. That is a good idea to mix P90X3 with Cathe's rotation this month: sounds like fun! I need to look at some of the previews for P90X3. I like that they are all 30 min workouts. Maybe I can convince my brother to get me a copy since he got the original P90X for me

Kristin, I never looked at the WM stats but now that you pointed it out, WTH?! There is no way you can do that many workouts in a few days! I was thinking, unless they did a bunch of short premixes but still, I don't think you can do that many! I'm sorry your MIL is so childish; that is sad, especially because she has grandkids. Oh well, her loss. I would want you as my DIL! Your situation sounds similar to my best friend's; she helped her husband clean up his credit and move out of mommy's house, then they got married, and her MIL turned into a raging banshee. She's in their lives but sounds so overbearing and repressive, and she's big on playing up the guilt trip like saying all this stuff like you left me, you don't care about me like you care about your dad (her MIL and FIL are divorced), all this stuff. It's so bad that on NYE, she was at the party and my friend's mom was also there, and her mom turns to her and goes "I didn't know MIL was going to be here. Next time she's at a function, I'm sorry but I'm not coming." Crazy stuff.

Amelia, great job on those workouts! You're on a great streak! I still can't believe you guys get temps so low! Haha, at least you talk to your parents! You could be like my brother and live so close but never talk to your parents; now THAT is bad I was contemplating moving to Florida because we have lots of family down there, and I fell in love with West Palm when I went down to visit. Plus they are always looking for PTs. But when I thought about it, I dunno if I can be that far away from my parents, so I'll probably wait until they retire and go down there.

Deb, I've been saying I'd take the Christmas stuff down since Friday lol. There's just something about it that I HATE doing! Boooo on going to the city Hopefully it won't be too crazy.

Cookie, how are you feeling today?

Off to get ready to head to the mall and try and get rid of this gift card that's been burning a hole in my wallet for the past year Have a great day ladies and keep warm!