Commit to get Fit and Lean for January 2014

Melissa - enjoy your workout and have fun checking out youtube.

Lori - I am starting week 4 next week too, also looking forward to some different workouts. Hope your little one is feeling better soon.
 
Hey guys. I ended up taking yesterday as a rest day. I woke up feeling achy and having chills and a fever. I stayed in bed all day. Luckily DH was off and took care of the kids. I woke up feeling better today, but I still have congestion. I was supposed to do a cardio workout, but I knew I wouldn't be able to, so I did Legs and Glutes instead. I am hoping I can do cardio tomorrow.

I have so many essays to grade and I haven't even looked at them. Tomorrow the boys have a birthday party and the dog trainer is coming while they are gone. My dog has been showing signs of dominance and nipping and she wants to come while the boys aren't here because she plans on testing his aggression and then assessing what work might have to be done. I know boxers are strong-willed, but I don't want the dog to think he can boss me or my boys around, which seems to be what he is "testing" at this point. Anyway. .. we shall see what she says.

I walked him this morning and I might walk him again now. That will count as some kind of cardio, right.

Nothing else going on. . . pretty boring this weekend. I was thinking of starting STS again, but maybe just for upper body and doing what I want for legs. I don't know. . . I am thinking if I follow a three month rotation, it will get spring here faster, and then summer, haha. Time flies when doing a rotation. Not so much otherwise.

Melissa- I was just saying this to my husband after the meeting Thursday. Not sure if I can keep doing this. I don't know if I want to anymore. I feel like I have so much stacked against me this year. I really like doing the teacher course. . . I was thinking of teaching at the college level, but I would probably have to get a second master's for that and that money should be put aside for my boys' college savings. I feel as though it would be selfish to go back and spend all that money when they will be going to college in 10 years. I don't know. I loved my students last year and that is what got me through. This year. . . not so much. Plus, my classes are maxed 30-32 and they are all low.

Deb- kudos for you for even attempting to get to 60. I have done one premix with three, but it was step, low impact, and fat circuit burning. I think that was easier than some others. . . lol. I want to do 77 one day. Just not today, haha.

Belinda- it is not as cold as it was a few weeks ago. This morning it was 28, not so bad walking the dog. It wasn't windy though, which helps. I needed the air too. Funny you guys have snow. I have nothing.

Lori, climbing the hills for sledding is a workout in itself, I know. My kids ask me to pull them back up the hill, lol. I think there is something wrong with that picture. . . but I do it anyway. I am happy that I am strong enough to do it. I hope DS is feeling better. Something was going around my school and I think I got it :/

Cookie- what was your staff development on? I think you would have been horrified to see my so-called staff development on Thursday. Ridiculous. . .

Amelia- Nice job with HR. How is work going?

Okay, off to possibly walk the dog.

Kristin
 
'Evening!
Belinda, you sure are great at getting in your workouts! How's your daughter doing?
Amelia, I started to eat a slice of coffee cake, and then thought of you - stopped eating it and gave the rest of my small slice to the dogs. You are motivating me.
Melissa, I love the story about your parents. Believe it or not, I could see my dh doing that. That's the kind of guy I hope this new one is for you.
Lori, hope the baby feels better soon. Pulling them up and down a hill is quite a workout.
Kristin, it was a math common core pd. Perhaps you might want to consider National Board cert - it is equal to a doctorate but more practical than theoretical, plus a lot of organizations hire NBCTs as consultants and pd providers. Hope you take it easy.
Deb, are you getting ready to go to Florida? We had snow yesterday and into the night. The roads were quite icy driving home, even the highways! Wish I could work from home, but no I have to go in.
A windy dog walk today and then low impact X10. Only I think we have a mouse, so I didn't want to get down on the exercise mats. Good excuse to skip burpees!
Cookie
 
Hi,

Today I took a hot yoga class. The naked/underwear guy was there but he wore pants this time TG!! and he was far away so I didn't have to worry about his sweat landing my way:eek: It didn't feel as hot/uncomfortable today but the last time I did hot yoga was in the warmer months.

Someone asked what movie we watched and it was Hangover III, it had some funny parts. DS & his gf loved it we just thought it was ok.

Belinda - At 1st I was unsure of the informercial but after watching some clips I can see a few exercises that I would like and looks like a fun factor too!

Kristin - I hope your feeling better. Baxter must be going through the teenage years. I liked the fat burning circuit too.

Melissa - I do like Ultimate Yogi but that is a big series with Travis. Jessie gave me some free yoga instructor names but when I looked them up it looked like it was more instructional (but I will get the names for you).

Lori - Sledding up the hill with the kids is some workout. We have a big hill behind our house at the school and I suggested to ds & gf to take their ski's there and they thought I was crazy too much work they said:eek:

Cookie - We're leaving on Friday, I'm probably going to overpack because it looks like I will need to pack for a bunch of seasons:) I'm surprised you can't work from home more and more companies are doing it.

Waves hi to Amelia

Goodnight:)
 
Good morning,

Today I am starting M2 Disc 13 and P90X3 week 4!

Cookie - you and Amelia motivating me with your eating:eek: You both doing great. Keep it up! Aleisa is doing great. She is here this weekend:D Good job walking your dog in this weather. I am a wimp!

Debbie - OMG, about the naked/underwear guy:eek: That's funny! What are people thinking wearing those cloth in a gym:eek: I think you would like P90X3, I sure do:)

Kirstin - OH NO! Sending you a speedy recovery. I think it's a great idea starting STS. Once summer start, I don't want to commit to a 3 month program. TG the snow melted yesterday. Had enough:p

Waving Hi to Lori, Melissa and Amelia.

I will be back later. Have a great Monday, everyone.
 
Hey girls,

Yesterday was a rest day. I plan on getting in something after work today, perhaps some cardio? Last week I got in 4 workouts yay!! My goal is 5 though...

My calories were way over yesterday thanks to a box of weight watcher brownie bliss bites ( omg, so good :eek:) and some more wine (which is gone now) but its ok, I've got all week to make it up and I don't eat any extra calories for workouts, I just have to keep pushing through .I'm not going to weigh in until next Monday :)

Belinda-Great job on your workouts.

Debbie- Glad you was able to avoid naked/UW guy in your yoga class. Good job getting it in!! I've noticed that you do a lot of yoga. It makes me what to add some one maybe twice a week. I know its good for the body and the mind.:)

Cookie-Nice job avoiding that cake. I should have thought of you before I bought those WWer brownie bites. They're only 80 calories but I and ended up eating the whole darn box (4 I think) :eek: Great job with your workout too..

Kristin-Glad your feeling better. Great job getting legs in, its tough working out when we're sick. Work is ok...its work. As long as I stay out of the gossip the deli is very entertaining lol. I told my DH I would love to go back to office work but there is little opportunity for that here. Oh no on your Boxer, It will be interesting to see what your dog trainer recommends for a dog showing signs of signs of dominance.

Lori-Hope the baby is better, LOL at you getting your DH to take him to the doctor. Nice workout.

Melissa-How was your weekend? And the date? Have a great day:)

ok..I think thats everybody. I have to get ready for work..blah. At least im off tomorrow.
 
Gooooood morning! Today I'm planning on PUB (no abs) and the fat burning circuit from X10. Also heading back to the island soon and gonna see the new guy tonight. I don't know why I'm nervous but I am :eek: Also, I'm sure this will come as a big shock to everyone but my brother never showed up last night :mad: He called me and was like "I feel really bad for totally missing your birthday" and I said "Don't worry about it" cuz honestly what do I say? I was kind of ticked though when he invited me to go out for his friend's birthday last night because he was going THERE! Sooooo you can go out for your friend's celebration, but you can't drive 20 min to come see your family? It royally sucks. It also makes me so mad that he is the only one who has not visited me on the island since I moved there; even his friends came down to see me, how ironic. There is always an excuse :rolleyes: Oh well, no sense in stressing over things you can't change, right?

Lori, sledding really is a great workout! And so much fun!! My parents don't really talk about my brother and the baby, but they definitely aren't happy about it. I hope your little one gets better soon. Poor little guy :(

Belinda, my best friend told me to check out JM's Yoga Meltdown; she said she does it all the time and loves it. YouTube has level 1 so one day I'm gonna try that. Have you done that one? I think when I get back home, I'm gonna strap on the FitBit again since it's pretty much just sitting on my dresser rotting :eek:

Kristin, how are you feeling today? I've heard that about boxers; hopefully the trainer can figure out what's going on and nip it in the bud before it gets out of hand. Wow, I didn't know you need a 2nd masters to teach at the college level. It's so sad what the educational system has become. Between you, my mom, and my best friend, everyone just sounds miserable and burnt out. Such a shame, and I think it's really detrimental to our society. Hopefully the higher-ups will wake up and realize all of this is just a bad idea.

Cookie, you are doing so awesome with your eating; you're really inspiring me to stay on track! Aww, thank you for saying you hope this new guy is like that for me; that means a lot to me, honestly! I hope so too. I'm not used to a lot of this because I haven't had the best relationships in the past; I've never actually had someone listen to what I say and be supportive (sad isn't it?). It's hard too because he is so open with his emotions and I'm so used to keeping things in, but I'm trying to show more emotion and talk about feelings since I really like this guy. LOL @skipping burpees!! Those are the worst!

Deb, LMAO @naked guy!! OMG I can't even imagine. Thanks for thinking of me re: yoga!! :D Where in FL are you going?

Amelia, awesome job on the workouts!! You will be up to 5 in no time ;) Mmm chocolate and wine: a girl after my own heart!

Enjoy the day ladies! It's supposed to get cold again: not sure what is going on with this weather :confused:
 
Belinda, when is your ent appt? How is your foot doing lately? Think I've mentioned having neuroma in my right one. Well, yesterday during lunges, I could actually hear the bones crackling around! They're a little tender today but okay. When I drink wine, they actually bother me a lot the next day.
Lori, how the baby doing? Hope the cold doesn't go thru the family. You're probably on P90 version 5.
Amelia, I miss wine. My probably is there is no such thing as one cookie or piece of cake - I just keep going once I start.
Melissa, well, I'm sure you know we're all waiting to hear how it goes tonight. Which, BTW, will be great. Its a shame we can't pick our family members. I think we all have ones like your brother, unfortunately. I have Jillian's yoga meltdown, and its a good wo. I just don't care for her tho. If you can squeeze in more time, I highly recommend the Ultimate Yogi - it is awesome.
Kristin, how did it go with the trainer today. My dh is after me to take the youngest dog to obedience, but it would be me doing it. Perhaps I can get him to do it with me. I've done it w/all the others and I'm then the only one they listen to. He needs to do it. We're hearing possibly 30-40% retirement in the district! There is a change in the healthcare payment, but still! I'm sure you're drowning in paperwork. Who is going to want to go into this job?
Deb, yuck on the guy! That's disgusting. TG he wasn't near you. Friday for Florida? Good for you. This weather is crazy It's snowing here again today and cold.
So walked the dogs this morning and did pure strength for a change. Was supposed to go to dentist and then to have a mammo but just had to call and cancel. DH was moving things around between cars and took my car key w/him to work. I'm looking all over and couldn't find it. Plus, my wallet was in the trunk, so even if I got a ride (unlikely), I wouldn't have been able to pay. Not that I really mind not going but will have to pay fees for canceling so late and still need to get the appts. Oh well.
Cookie
 
Hey girls, Just finished a 30 min power walk with the kido's. As soon as I walked in the door from work I changed and we went for the walk. Now its time to start supper...turkey tacos:)

Melissa-bummer about your brother. We all have family members like that...its a shame when they don't make time for us :( I would be ticked too.

Cookie-Great job with your walk and pure strength!! I haven't had wine in a while so I figured I would buy a bottle..I manage to make it last about a week. So I did good this time. LOL. so I'm thinking I won't buy anything unless I know I I can stop at one serving( like chocolate) . I wanted some egg rolls today so I got some lower calorie ones and boy were they good..only 140 calories a piece. :)

Hello to everybody. Have a great day..suppose to get cold again here starting tomorrow ... gah
 
Good evening,

I did STS D13 and P90X3 Isometric awhile ago!

Cookie - thanks for asking about my foot and ears! ENT appointment is on Wednesday. My foot is getting worst, need to schedule an appointment for that soon. I also miss wine:confused: Wine isn't my problem. Did the doc say why you have neuroma? Glad you have your foot problem figured out.

Melissa - so sorry your brother didn't show up. I agree, we all have one of those family member..unfortunately:confused: I own JM Meltdown DVD, it's very good. Do you have a Amazon Prime membership? If so, most of her workouts are FREE streaming;) Check it out!

Kirstin - my sister had a boxer, she was such a sweetheart! Never heard of of boxers doing this. What does your trainer think?

Amelia - nice job with your workouts.

Debbie - have fun with your workout today.

Good night, ladies!
 
Hi,

I took a yoga class today, I ran into Jessie yesterday & she was taking a 3 hour yoga workshop:eek:. She told me after class that she gave us a mini version. I felt bad because I could see some older people struggling but they hung in there.

SNOW & cold weather again for tomorrow it sounds like the coast will get more I feel bad for Kristin & Melissa:(

Belinda - I wasn't sure if you are on the snow map for tomorrow. Great job with your workout, I think I will like the combo you are doing.

Kristin - Wondering if you have a snow day?

Amelia - I'm really liking the power yoga but need to add more variety into my workouts. The turkey tacos sound good, I have the shells just need the fillings;)

Melissa - I was going to suggest JM Meltdown, I like that one just haven't done it in awhile. She also has a new one Inferno but I don't have that one. We're going to my in-laws condo which is near Clearwater Beach.

Cookie - I see the signs in the Dr.'s office but I didn't think they would really charge you if you couldn't get there:confused:

Lori - They keep saying our crazy weather is coming from Canada, please take it back;)

Goodnight:)
 
'Morning!
Quick check in, since I need to go earn some money!
Belinda, tomorrow is your appointment? Hope they finally figure it out. Last fall it was diagnosed in one foot. Lately the other foot bothers me when I drink alcohol.
Melissa, how are you doing?
Amelia, good for you for getting that walk in right away and with the kiddos. Never have thought of a low-fat egg roll. w/Chinese New Year's starting next week, I'll keep it in mind.
Lori, I'm trying to be brave, but 4 degrees here. While that's probably a heat wave for you, it is freezing cold to me.
Kristen, do you have school today? Hope it is a good day. Just heard 5-10 inches of snow expected.
Deb, just was thinking of your great timing on the trip to Florida. The radio is saying the frigid temps will probably last the rest of this week. Do you have a lot of buildings to go in and out of today?
Did some walking on the rebounder to reduce impact on my foot.
Cookie
 
Good morning,

Today is P90X3 Dynamix. If I feel up to it, I will do STS D14 legs too?

Cookie - hopefully they will not cancel my ENT appointment due to this weather?:confused: Good for you keeping your workouts low impact, I do too!

Debbie - we are getting this cold/snowy weather too. I had enough now! Looking forward to warmer weather. Yoga can be tough on older people, glad they all hang in there:D

Melissa - I forgot about JM's Inferno, this one just came out. I like it a lot. It's tough one. Costco sell that one for $7.99;)

Lori - how did you like yesterday's workout? That one was tough, hah?

Amelia - have fun with your workout today. You are doing fantastic!

Off to get more coffee, BBL!
 
Morning

Athletic Training done this morning and OMG:eek: that first part just about killed me! I forgot how challenging it is. And I kept to my promise...my step is still raised at 6".

ok..I will bbl with some personals

Yesterday my calories were 1610 :)
 
Hey ladies! I tried the X10 fat burning circuit for the 1st time yesterday: what a fun workout! It's pretty tough but I enjoyed it. Today will be a STS plyo legs workout and abs. We are also supposed to get a pretty big snow storm which I'm not too thrilled about :(

Last night I went to the new guy's house for a movie night. 2 hrs before I left, I started freaking out cuz I was thinking in most guys' heads, "movie night" means a lot more than just watching a movie and honestly, I'm not into that; as I learned from the Sex & the City girls, you don't sleep with guys you want a relationship with before you're actually in a relationship. All in all, I was seriously pleasantly surprised with the entire night; first, he told me to park 3 houses down in a lot because his driveway has a bunch of cars, and he walked down to get me so I wouldn't be walking by myself. He pulled me to the inside by the curb so he would be the one walking in the street if cars came. At one point towards the end of the night, we were joking around and he said something about being a gentleman and I'm like "yeah right" and he grabbed my face and goes "If all I cared about was your looks, I would've tried to sleep with you. I didn't even suggest we go into the bedroom, because I really like you and I'm not going to mess this up." Then he walked me to my car and actually opened the car door for me. Holy crap, I can't even handle this right now lol. So much new stuff to get used to, but I'm really enjoying it :)

Cookie, how are your feet feeling today? Yeah, I'm not big on JM either which is why I don't want to actually purchase her Yoga Meltdown. I was looking at the Ultimate Yogi and thinking I might check it out. 30-40% retirement?! That is crazy!! My mom says that all the time about who will want to go into education with the way things have been going. I know a lot of people who wanted to do teaching but then changed their minds :confused: So sad.

Amelia, mmm turkey tacos sound so good right now! Nice job on your walk w the kiddies :) LOL I thought it was just me but you're right: AT is hard!!! I always get winded in the beginning. Awesome job on the eats!

Belinda, good luck with your ENT appointment tomorrow! Let us know how it goes. I do have Amazon Prime. I totally forgot about the free streaming, thanks for reminding me! Seriously, I need some of your enegry; you're inspiring me with all the workouts you get in!

Deb, 3 hours YIKES!! Yeah, we are supposed to get hammered w the snow today. BLECH. I'm so tired of winter. I don't mind the cold, I just can't stand not being able to go anywhere with the snow. You must be getting so excited for your trip!

Kristin, are they giving you guys early dismissal? Stony Brook cancelled all afternoon classes...even though I don't have any yet lol!

Lori, what are you up to today?

Have a great day, girls!
 
Good evening,

I just finished Kickin'Core with Charlene Johnson, very fun workout and P90X3 Dynamix.

Melissa - glad I could help! That guy is a keeper:eek: You not gonna find guys like this to often. Good job on your workout today. We have like almost 8 inches of snow:confused:

Amelia - tough one. Good job!

Have a great evening.
 
Hi,

As far as the weather goes the path of the storm changed so we have so much snow. I worked today because thought the storm was going to come later but it came earlier:rolleyes: I was in and out of stores and must have cleaned off my car 5+ times. My arms feel like noodles not sure if it was from cleaning snow or doing GS chest & triceps. And I won't even mention the commute let's just say I should sleep like a baby;)

It looks like FL will be in the 50's & 60's but after today I'll take it:)

Belinda - Now you have me wondering if I have that workout:confused: It does sound like fun! Good luck with your appt. Can't believe your getting snow so far south.

Kristin - How was the snow by you? Most schools are opening late here tomorrow.

Amelia - I'm always surprised how AT is so hard but it does have a fun factor but I do keep my step lower. Are you getting cold weather too?

Melissa - The new guy sounds perfect for you & taking it slow is great! I checked out the instructors Jessie told me about & I don't like them much too slow even to just watch. The other set of power DVDs I heard are good is Blissology but that is also a set so it is pricey one of these days I will get with my Amazon points. I once saw Ultimate Yogi on sale 50% off at Deep Discount if it happens again I will let you know.

Cookie - On the positive I wasn't cold going in and out of car today because I dressed right & was probably hot from removing snow & ice from my car. Do they give you any medicine for your foot or any suggestions to have less pain?

Lori - Do you get more snow where you live now, I remember it was always snowing where you used to live.

Goodnight:)
 
Hey girls! Today was Shovel Max and then my actual workout was Party Rockin' Step #1 premix 1 and Low Max blasts only. PRS was more manageable when I only had to learn a few combos rather than the entire thing, and I actually had fun doing it this time! I might have to attempt it that way for a few times before I can do the whole thing. I also started getting my binders ready for school. I can't believe we start on Monday, but then again I can't say break went by very fast.

Belinda, wow you guys got a lot of snow! I'm not sure how much we wound up getting but it looked like a lot of it was blown around by the wind. Nice job on your workout yesterday. I like Chalean.

Deb, the storm came early for us too. How much did you wind up getting? My friend was telling me horror stories of her commute yesterday; I would've lost it :eek: Yes, def let me know about Ultimate Yogi and whether it goes on sale again. I have to be careful with my money; I was turning my mattress the other day and dropped it so it cracked my foot board :confused: My roommie and I tried to fix it today w some glue so fingers crossed it actually holds up and I don't need to get a whole new bed. UGH.

Waving hello to Cookie, Amelia, Kristin, & Lori! Enjoy your evening!
 
'Evening!
Belinda, never heard of that dvd. Is that another one you would recommend? I really like kb, even tho I'm learning to enjoy low-impact everything lately. You must be counting down the days til your trip and warmer weather.
Amelia, how was your day today?
Melissa, I really like UY and highly recommend it. Wish I had time to do it every day and one of my other workouts, but can only do one wo a day, so I squeeze it in a few times a week. Today was one of those days! This guy sounds great.
Kristin, did you have school? Sounds like you guys got hit hard.
Deb, your poor arms! What a couple of hard workouts they had. Its really cold here. In Sept had a cortizone shot in my foot for the neuroma. The other foot they think is related to sulfites n wine!
UY this morning and 100 squats.
Cookie
 
Hi,

I didn't get a workout in today, trying to get my month finished up before we leave. Today the traffic wasn't bad thinking everyone stayed home to catch up on sleep. I feel so bad because the roads are getting destroyed because of all this bad weather so many potholes:(

Yesterday I was constantly changing my route because some roads were like parking lots, wouldn't you know it my GPS's data was all wiped out today. I guess better today than yesterday.

Belinda - I hope everything went well at the Dr.'s.

Melissa - We had about 12 inches of snow, the roads are clear but the parking lots are one big mess! How much did you get? I agree with everything Cookie said about UY. I'm not very good at DIY but if the glue doesn't work maybe Home Depot could recommend a product.

Cookie - I can't think of them now but I also heard other products have sulfites in them besides wine. I didn't realize but it can be a real problem for some people.

Lori - I was thinking of you today because I bought a cup of coffee and it didn't stay very warm with the cold temps:)

Waves hi to Kristin & Amelia

Goodnight:)
 
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