Commit to get Fit and Lean in December

Good morning,

ENT appointment went well, I still have a ear infection:( In January I will see a sinus specialist, too see what's going on with all those infections:eek:

I did get in my workout before my doc appointment. I did STS D3 + Total Body Stretching. Nice, short lower body stretch. Need to remember that one for leg day.

Today I will do cardio, not sure what yet?

Debbie - the meds are helping, but very slow! Don't you hate it when people act like animals in stores, WTH?

Amelia - let us know what you think about the book. Go and try to get a free pass from that gym, this way you can check out the gym/people. Our gym here in town, gave me a 7 day pass.

Cookie - wow, 4 hours getting home Tuesday. That's horrible! Thanks about my friends son.

Waving Hi to Kirstin. Hope all is well.
 
Good afternoon,

I did To The Max a while ago, skipped the lower body! Kept it low impact, didn't use a step either:eek:

I will be back in the morning. Good night, ladies.
 
Hi,

I made it thru another day and loved that it was warmer:) As Christmas gets closer & closer I need to park further & further so hopefully that will count as a workout;)

Belinda - I guess the Dr.'s are surprised too that you have so many ear infections couldn't even imagine the pain it must cause you. Did you always have them or did it just start a couple of years ago?

Kristin - I was thinking about you today & wonder if you finished your Christmas shopping.

Amelia - Most people in this area go to the gym alone but especially when you take classes everyone says hello & usually small talk before & after classes. Belinda's idea sounds good to get a trial membership.

Cookie - Ugh, on the 4 hour commute home:( My problems were worse during the day going mall to mall. I hope work gets easier for you the next couple of days.

Melissa - Are your finals over yet?

Goodnight:)
 
'Morning!
Belinda, I'm amazed at how you keep up your workouts no matter what. You're an inspiration. How are you feeling now?
Amelia, did you receive your book? I made a note on my to-do list to pull it out and reread it again. I need the motivation. Wonder what is different in this newer version?
Kristin, last day! Hope it goes smoothly.
Deb, how's your back doing now? I think dh, dd, and I are going shopping tomorrow or Monday. To tell the truth, I'm not looking forward to it, dh doesn't care for crowds or shopping, so please don't ask me why he wants to go!
Did some jumping around on the rebounder and it felt like fun. Just what I needed.
Cookie
 
Good morning girls,

I am thinking doing some LB workout today?

Cookie - lol, I am trying to finish STS, not matter what:p Thanks for asking, I am still stuffed up:eek: The swelling in my ear went down, with is great. Still have a little ear pain.

Debbie - every doctor I have seen so far for my sinus/ear infection can't figure out why I get them both at the same time:eek: I am getting ear infections for the last 18 years:roll eyes: or even longer. I was alway told I had a cold. They also checked if I had allergies, but every test I take showed negative. In 2009 I needed emergency surgery on my sinus (remember in Germany?), guess what the same night(only a few ours after surgery) they needed to call the ENT doc that was on the night shift (it was midnight) to check my ears, they where killing me. I had an ear/sinus infection right after surgery. WTH? I can't wait to hear what the doc will tell me in January?


I will be back after my workout. Have a wonderful Friday, everyone. BBL!
 
Hi everyone. I am sorry I fell off the radar the last few days. I did not do any workouts for four days, except walking the dog. Things just got crazy between work, the kids, the dog trainer, basketball (DS) and shopping. The good news is today was my last day of work before the break. I have two weeks off this year and I am ssoooooo glad that is the case. I need a rest. It has been a crazy few months.

I still have to finish my shopping :(. I have a few things left to get for DS, my cousin, parents and DH. Not sure when the heck that is going to get done :(.

Anyway. . . today I walked Baxter for two 30 minute walks. I then did Push/Pull Upper body premix, where you do two sets of each round. Oh, I forgot to tell you. My friend that borrowed some of my DVDs brought them to DS's basketball game. It was funny because I was planning on asking her about them and she brought them with her. I was so excited that I wanted to do one of them tonight, hence Push/Pull. I really felt I needed to give my upper body a good workout, this premix hit the spot. I like how fast it seemed to go too. Tomorrow will either be lower body/cardio or just cardio. Not sure yet.. .

Belinda- I would not be able to tolerate chronic ear infections, my God! That is the worst pain. I would take labor pains over a persistent ear infection. I cannot stand to even have water in my ears when I swim.

Deb- I wished I finished my shopping. I just did not have the time this year. I feel like I am running a never-ending race. At least now I am off, finally. This week was the s-l-o-w-e-s-t week ever. Today was soooooo slow, it felt like two days in one, lol. I always park far in the mall parking during this time of year. I cannot be bothered looking for spots, lol. I have no patience for it.

Cookie- lol, at your comment about DH and crowds and shopping. I am like your DH and I don't know why I waited until the last minute to get the shopping done (well, I had no time), but this is the predicament I am in now. Gotta get it done soon, lol.

Amelia- once you go to the gym a few times by yourself, you'll feel fine. I know it was always awkward for me the first few times. Once you do it regularly. . . you become a regular, lol.

Off to shower!

Kristin
 
Went to the mall today with the boys to get gifts for DH. . . it was sooo hot in there and so crowded, of course. The parking lot was crazy, but I'm glad I went and got more done. I also ordered two origami owl necklaces from a friend for gifts for my cousin and other friend. Now all that is left are my parents, and I know what I am getting them, which is at Costco, so DH will get the gifts when he is at work, lol. Did some wrapping too. I also walked Baxter twice for two 30 min walks and did Xtrain legs Disc 5. I did the standing and floor premix. My legs are feeling it already.

Tomorrow the boys are going to my brother's house for a few hours so I can wrap their gifts.

Hope everyone is enjoying the weekend. I cannot believe Christmas is almost here!

Kristin
 
Hi,

Today I went food shopping & finished up some decorating. It was also nice out, hoping the ice on my driveway will melt. I'm going to go to bed early tonight to catch up on sleep.

Belinda - I didn't realize you have had ear infections for so long:( I bet you can't wait to get some answers in January. I thought the ear infections started in Germany. Kudos on getting your workouts in.

Kristin - Looks like your making up for lost time;) & even doing a great job of getting in your workouts. I'm sure the mall will be crazy the next couple of days. One of the Macy's managers told me he has to be in at 2AM the day after Christmas:confused: I'm sure it will be mostly returns.

Waves hi to Amelia, Cookie & Melissa

Goodnight:)
 
Hey girls, just checking in again. I have to be at work in about 30 minutes.

Nothing new to report with my workouts. I plan on doing something after work today.

I'm off the new three days so I will be working out on those days as well. My eating has been horrid lately. I've got to get back into my healthy eating habits. Its hard when you work around food :confused:

I will catch up with everybody tomorrow :) My niece is coming over today, I'm pretty excited about that :)
 
'Morning!
Belinda, aren't the sinuses linked to the ears, nose and throat? You have had them for way too long. Hope they figure out the problem very soon. Are you all set for the holidays?
Amelia, enjoy the time with your niece and being home with the family. Gee, I remember when your sister was expecting the baby. How old is she now? My dh was in Atlanta and Augusta for a few days on business and kept texting me the temperatures!
Kristin, I'm looking forward to the break too. Unfortunately, last night I made a list of what I've left to get done over this break, and that wasn't pretty. This morning I want to make a plan to get things done. Today we're supposed to try shopping. The only thing I can say it is still won't be as stressful as the oldest son. What does an origami owl look like?
Deb, 2 am! Yikes, I can't even imagine that. Is that that the NYC store? Did your ice melt? Thursday evening there was a huge crack - almost like a gun shot - and then a sheet of ice broke off the roof and came crashing down. It gave me the idea what an avalanche might be like, of course on a much, much smaller scale. It took out the gutter (again).
Did UY yoga yesterday and after learning ds totalled another car, tried meditation! Met a friend and her husband on Friday after work and had a lot of laughs. Then as I opened the door to leave, saw a former colleague on the sidewalk. Walked across the street to spend time catching up with her, and didn't get home til 2 am! My family was in shock, since by 8:00, I'm looking for the couch when I'm home.
Cookie
 
Hey girls, remember me?? The semester from hell is OVER!! I can't believe I made it out of there alive. We had 7 finals in one week, so the 2 weeks after Thanksgiving I literally got 4 hrs of sleep each night between classes and studying. UGH. Then the first 4 days I was off from school, all I did was sleep lol. Finally got back into my workouts last week because I have A LOT of work to do! It's really amazing how little as 2 weeks of deconditioning can do to your body :eek: We have off until the end of January so I plan on cleaning up my diet, working out, and relaxing...oh and working too.

This week I was lucky and actually got booked for 5 tasting events, woohoo!! Today my mom and I are going food shopping then coming home to decorate the house and start the 2 day process of making Christmas cookies. Not sure what I will do for a workout, but definitely something cardio-based.

BBL for personals! Enjoy your Sunday!!
 
Morning ladies,

Sorry for not checking in yesterday, helped my kids move to another apartment. Love the apartment. They have a nice view and it's huge.

Cookie - I think so! Hope they will figure it out in a few weeks:eek: I am getting tired of getting ear infections. Sorry your about your son car. Glad you had fun catching up with your friend.

Debbie - I still need to do some food shopping. My son's GF did all our xmas decorating. My ear infections did started in Germany, we lived their for over 22 years. Long time, hope I get some answers soon.

Kirstin - you are getting some walks in. Good for you. I still have to finish up my xmas shopping. I am going to Tyson's Corner….it will be a mad house today.

Melissa - enjoy your time with your family. Glad your finals are over.

Amelia - hang in there! Enjoy your time with your niece.

I will be back tomorrow. Have a wonderful Sunday, everyone.
 
Hello ladies. I got my workout in early today because there is so much to do. I have a hair appointment at 12, dropping off the kids at my brother's house at 1:30 so I can wrap and then I told DS we would make cookies. . . it is a bit hectic. I already walked the dog once and I did LM premix 1-4, and then TTM step tabata premix only. Between yesterday and today's workout, my legs are toast, lol.

I will probably do another cardio and/or upper body tomorrow. I am really trying to do 6 workouts a week while I am off. Hopefully this will give me a good kick start in the new year.

Belinda- I was thinking of going to target because they are giving 10% off to everyone, but there is nothing I need to get there. I don't want to deal with the crowds either. I just want to stay home, lol.

Cookie- sorry to hear about your son. Is this the one that has his ups and downs? As a sibling of someone who has highs and lows it is so frustrating, I cannot imagine what it is like as the parent. I can distance myself more from my sister than my mom. . . it is a different kind of love. Hang in there.

Deb- 2 am? That is outrageous. The retail world needs to be given restrictions, in my opinion. They cross the line with their employees. Did you hear they got the guys that did the car jacking in NJ? I hope they get the death penalty. Disgusting.

Amelia- good to see you checking in. It has been crazy for all of us. We are all hangning in there though, which is the important thing ;)

Okay, I have to take a quick shower.

Kristin
 
Hi,

A busy day, no workout yet:( I did some things & also went to a neighbor's holiday party. It was a lot of fun saw some neighbors haven't seen in a long time. I'm stressing about tomorrow 3 malls hoping everyone is done with their Christmas shopping & traffic is light;) The weather was beautiful today!!

So I don't go to Target very often but with wouldn't you know it I went 2 times during the cc breach & have been checking my statements everyday. I heard using a debit card would be worse.

Belinda - Crazy time of year to be moving, I've been also helping my older ds move in with his gf.

Kristin - My BIL was on that carjacking case it was so sad wished we had the death penalty in this state:mad: I'm hoping to make cookies on Christmas eve, have fun making them with the boys:)

Amelia - Have fun with your niece & enjoy your days off.

Cookie - I didn't want to go to the party today because too many things to do but I'm glad I did. So I can see why you would stay out late:)

Melissa - Congratulations for making it through a tough semester!!!! Enjoy your time off.

Goodnight:)
 
'Morning!
Belinda, are your children still in DC? It is great how close you all are. How does all the jumping and bouncing affect your ears? That gf sounds like a keeper if you like how she decorated!
Amelia, how was the time with your niece? Bet your kiddos are getting excited.
Melissa, glad to hear how you're doing. Those rush times take a toll on us. Be gentle to yourself.
Kristin, do you think of counting those walks as workouts - lots of folks certainly would. Yes, this is the same son, and yes, it has definitely taken a toll on every one's relationship with him. Basically, the rest of our kids don't want anything to do with him, which pretty much leaves us with him. I'd love to have nothing to do with him either, almost all the time.
Deb, oh yes, I definitely have times I don't want to come home! DS is moving in w/gf, that's good news - right? Is the dog going with them?
Did Cathe's flextrain yesterday - wow, I love that one! Have a interim state ed report to do, so between that and ds today will be yoga later on.
Cookie
 
Good morning,

I am so tired from shopping all day yesterday and moving my kids Saturday.:confused: Yesterday my son was looking for an engagement ring for his GF, the ones he liked were out of his price range. So my son had the idea to give his GF my old engagement ring :eek: My husband and Aleisia explained to me that was an American tradition:eek: It's not a German tradition :confused:

Today I will do STS D4.

Cookie - yes, they still in DC:) Same apartment complex. My son's GF is a keeper. Yes, all that jumping and bouncing affect my ears and my foot.

Debbie - the mall at Tyson't Corner was crowded but not to bad. Hope all went well with your son's move. It was crazy on Saturday. :roll eyes: But we got everything done! Aleisa and I have been checking our statements everyday. We both went shopping during the breach.

Kirstin - I fun backing cookies with your kids. Getting all those walks ins, counts as a workout. Things will get better next year.

I will be back later. Have a wonderful day and workout.
 
Good morning girls! Never got a workout in yesterday; we spent literally the entire day decorating and hauling stuff up and down from the attic. I guess that counts for something :p Today I plan on doing BM2 and finishing up the Christmas cookies. We have so many people coming for Christmas Eve tomorrow, it's ridiculous lol. Christmas Eve is the biggest holiday for my family though, so I'm very excited to see everyone. BFF is coming too, and I haven't seen him in about a year. I dunno why but I'm nervous :confused:

Belinda, that is so exciting about the new apartment and your DS preparing for engagement! Are you going to give him your ring? I hope your ear feels better. Ear infections stink. I was gonna ask the same thing as Cookie: maybe it's related to your sinuses since everything is connected?

Kristin, wow you have a big day planned. Make sure to work some wine into your schedule tonight ;) I'm with you, I wanna try and get in 6 workouts a week too while I have time. Hopefully it will start good habits for both of us ;) Have fun baking with your boys today! It's the perfect day to do it too, what with all this rain.

Deb, hope the malls aren't too crazy for you today! Yes, the debit card definitely would have been worse. Someone stole the # on my card a few years ago during the holidays and I didn't even know cuz the card was still in my wallet! But they got a few hundred dollars from my account. Thankfully the bank corrected everything, but still it was scary.

Cookie, I'm sorry to hear about your son's car accident. Thankfully he is ok! Enjoy your yoga tonight.

Amelia, how was the day with your niece?

Have a great day ladies!
 
Hey girls,

Just finished the original low impact step - so glad I decided to workout today. I forgotten how good it feels to get in a good sweat. :)

I started reading The Body Fat solution last week. So far i've read through chapter 4. Really like it - although my mind seems to go numb when I read information books like this :eek: I kinda wanna skip ahead to the nutrition and workout plan but the OCD in me says read the whole thing :eek:

ok, my kids are hovering so I will bb tonight with personals. My niece is having a good time playing with her cousins. She's 5 now. I can't believe how fast they grow up.
 
Hey girls,

I did STS D4 and Total Body Stretching is morning.


Melissa - I have 2 engagement rings!! I have an older engagement ring DH bought when we first met. It was a long time ago. It wasn't an expensive ring, but it has a lot of sentimental value to me! I never wanted a second engagement ring, but my husband insisted to buy one anyway:roll eyes: I guess, it's an American thing to wear a rock on your finger I can't remember the last time I worn my original engagement ring? I think I will do it:eek: Had my doubts this morning:confused: I will get the ring back once he buys her a more expensive one. The ring will stay in the family. Thanks for your advice! Great job with your workout today. I think you and Cookie are on to something about my ear infections:eek: I would say, you got a good workout in hauling things up and down.

Hi Amelia!

Good night ladies.
 
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