Commit to get FIT and LEAN...Its Monday!! :s

gidget1978

gidget1978

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Good Morning Girls....even though it's Monday morning!!:confused: Actually, I'm not really bothered by going to work today. Maybe I am getting over the hump! LOL I may ask about my raise today though. Only b/c one of my coworkers told me we weren't getting one until the end of the year...ah...not quit good enough. But I won't go there again today. If I ask my manager about it, I will let you know what he said.

A couple of funny things happened yesterday that I just HAVE to share....b/c I can't really tell anyone else.

I FINALLY convinced DH to do a Cathe workout with me. Actually, I didn't really leave him much of a choice. I was getting ready to go for a run and just before I left I said " when I get back we are going to do the Cathe workout I just downloaded" (It worked after) He wasn't to impressed but then I reminded him that I slept in a tent last year, and scooped up a salmon and he expects me to do the same this year....so he best put his sneaks on. I thought I was gonna die when we were working out. I try not to laugh but I can't help it. I thought we were going to be fine with the weight selection b/c you know...a man and a women would never use to same weight.....not in my house! We did CTX ( i did anyway) and he called it quits at the beginning of the shoulder workout. He said "don't you think this is a bit much" LOL He was dying! We ended up switching weights at the end b/c the 20's he was using was to heavy, so I gave him my 15's and used his 20's. When he got out of the shower yesterday evening he had trouble washing his hair then. Anyway, I think we both realized yesterday that he isn't in the best of shape anymore. He was ruining my workout b/c when I would be lifting or doing pushups, I would see him working like a dog from the corner of my eye and then I would bust a gut and have to stop what I was doing!!! Let's see how he feels when he wakes up.

Also...I took the dog with my on my run yesterday. Another one in the house not in the best of shape. They say Lab's are known for bouts of energy...not continous running. He did 10km though and he was actually a pleasure to run with. I never use to take him with me b/c when there were two dogs I couldn't leave one home or the other would have a fit.

One more thing...I think my running partner is going to drive me loonie. Ever since our marathon, that is all she wants to talk about...running and marathons. DH said she called yesterday while I was out for a run (she was at work and I don't know why he didn't answer the phone) and he said she let about 10,000 rings go in. Last week she called and was reading marathon stuff to me on the phone...seriously...do I look like I have the time to be read to? I don't have the time for that crap. She blows in here in the evenings or calls to see if I want to go for a run and i always tell her that when I am on call I don't go for a run in the evenings...she is just not getting it! I thought she called yesterday to see if I wanted to go for a run but she called again last night while we were at my inlaws for dinner so I have a feeling she is calling to tell me she signed up for the marathon I am doing in Oct month. Its like this marathon running monster as been created!

Ok...enough about me!

Iris** Did you go out for dinner afterwards? We had one nice day this weekend and now we are back to rain again. Its quit depressing actually! Makes me wanna barf! I was hoping to run outside but its just to wet. I don't mind a little bit of rain but it was pouring when I let the dog out. I got some studying done yesterday! Woo Hoo!! I am learning about the digestive tract, urinary system...blah...blah....its not sinking in b/c its boring!

Trish** Are there new cc workouts to download? I usually take a break from doing the ones I have and then when I go back to them I have forgotten what they were all about!;)

Ameila** I would almost say insurance companies are useless but ours was good when we had the flood. Its almost as if they want your money but when something happens they go into hiding.... OR you never had THAT coverage! That's why we have it all apparently. DH has all the "just in case" covered. Probably to much. Hope it all works out for you. I haven't done RS in years!!!

My novel is over...must get my workout started!!

Lori:)
 
Good Morning ladies.

No workout yet. Hopefully sometime this afternoon before I go to work. I went to bed at 9 last night, didn't get up until 5:30, and I just feel beat. I know its because I'm so nervous. :( I hope I can get it together! I think I'm worried about nothing.....but we'll see. And I very rarely travel before 8 in the morning, so I might leave a few minutes early so I'm not late to the gym!

Lori- LOL@ working out with DH. That's an awesome story. That's funny about your friend too. Tell her you're over it, already. lol The urinary tract?? Omg we didn't even touch on those things....that's what doctors are for! Not that I would mind eventually knowing about all the "tracts" in more detail someday, but damn, my main goal today is to not kill a man, not see if he has indigestion or is peeing properly. hehe.

Trish- Wow! Awesome workout!!! :eek: Yeah that's why I asked your opinion of Avatar, I didn't think it would be something I'd be impressed with ( did I just quote Lori?) either, and figured I would let you sway my decision to ever watch it. ;)

Amelia- Was that your first time alone in your new house?? I can't believe that about the insurance company. My parents have been married for 34 years.

The weather was so bad most of the day yesterday, that I just stayed put at home, and so did my parents. So we're gonna try and go out on Tuesday. I spent all freaking day getting ready for today anyways. And I STILL feel unprepared.....*sigh* Ok I'll BBL and let you guys know how it went with DC. Hopefully it's not a flop....:confused:
 
Morning!

Lori: Awesome the workout with DH. I'm still chuckling at how you you traded weights! Too funny

Iris: You are going to do great. Now you just need to find your confidence. Think of all that you know! I hope you find your confidence. I can't wait to read how you did with DC.

Amelia: Yep, ugh on the insurance companies. I've never had to ask for much from them but the only time I did (the guy who rear ended me's insurance) it was a painful experience. They kept claiming they didn't insure him and that I would have to use mine. Took them three days, and I had to get a rental car by myself in the meantime. Ugh!

Cookie and Iris: I'll PM you my address for Friday. You do remember I have a 3 and a 5 year old right? Oh, and I probably won't drink, or I'll keep it to half a glass of wine. I am so on track for this challenge and I don't want to ruin it. I hope that's OK.

Trish: Nice workouts indeed. And nice pattern indeed ;) I am determined to get into bikini shape by the end of the summer. Better late than never right?

Belinda: Hope you are doing well with your ears :confused: I've never heard of all the trouble you are having! :(

Had a great day yesterday. Did a Plyo leg workout and then went to the amusement park with the kids. We had no rain the whole time and it worked out great. Put some cut pieces of sponge in DDs shoes so she could get on the roller coaster. She kept saying AGAIN! So we had lots of fun! Today is a planned slowish day. I am just planning on walking a lot at lunchtime with a jillian podcast. I think several of you asked about them. I found them on itunes. But skip the ones from 2010 they more like commercials. The ones from 2009 that are over an hour are the ones I am listening too. She really is entertaining.

OK, today is my long work day ........Off I go.
 
Hey Girls,

Just settling into work. My manager is gone to get his hair cut so I am here alone!! Yippee!!

My workout today wasn't as long as I wanted it to be. I spent to much time yacking here. I ended up doing BM2 abs, 4 miles on the TM and some leg exercises. For some reason my workout rooom seemed really stuffy and I wasn't really enjoying the run on the TM. 4 miles was enough for me.

Iris** It seems as if we are touching on lots of things that don't matter! LOL But I need to give this course all I have even though the exams are open book and I could probably get away without really learning anything. I think the next book is regarding the nervous system:confused: I will never remember it all anyway. As for my running partner, she is as good as gold but as the tendency to go over board with anything. She doesn't really hang out with anyone else. I am guessing its b/c anyone she may have grew up with, moved away. She comes across as snobbish but really I think she is just reserved. Anyway...she likes to talk about the same thing over and over....and its usually about running. Whenever we go to a party together that's all she will talk about but I keep changing the subject b/c no one wants to hear that. There is a time for exercise and a time for NOT!LOL

Helene** Sounds like you had an awesome day. I hope I didn't leave the cathe website open so DH could read what I wrote! haha! I am thinking that is why my DOMS isn't to crazy today...its b/c I had to stop during some of the moves b/c I was laughing. Poor guy!

I will bbl!

Lori:)
 
Good Morning

Well, aren't we chatty this morning. I'm getting there...working on my first cup of coffee.

Today is MIS, haven't done that one is a very long time. (it scares me:confused:)

Lori-LMAO, i would pay to see my DH workout to Cathe! He's already admitted that she would kick his @ss,LOL. You should have set up a hidden video camera;) Kudo's to your DH for trying...i bet he is going to have DOMS from hell this morning:eek: Have a nice day at work and nice workout this morning.

Helene-Im going to go checkout those Jillian podcast, really like her. Sounds like you had a fun day yesterday....does the sponge trick work pretty good? I've never tried that. Have a nice walk today

Iris-Can't wait to hear how your day went!

Hello to everyone that follows. Im off to harvest my farms on FB;) then off to eat some breakfast before MIS. Have a good day!:)
 
Good Morning Again..... I'm back from the gym!

It went well, I suppose? He is incredibly easy to work with....too easy. He has no idea what he likes or what he doesn't like. :confused: He doesn't care what i do with him, he says he's just lazy and to make him move.....LOL He's incredibly ADD as well....hard to keep his attention because he's looking around at all the improvements he wants to make to the gym! :confused: Like five times during the assessments, I"m like "focus"....lol He's funny, he spent most of the time trying to make me laugh! Grrrrr.....this isn't teaching me anything. Now the hard part, designing a program for him...................................I see him again at noon tomorrow, and then after that he's gonna let me loose in the office to look at organizing, learning the computer, etc........ What I want to know is.....when can I leave otb?? LOL I still don't have an anwser for that, but if i'm there for any length of time tomorrow, I'm gonna bring it up. I can't give 110% while I'm still working 6 shifts a week at the "dump" as we so affectionately call otb. So we'll see what happens..................I really want to do this internship too! I think he's gonna hire me as an employee, though...which is good! Ok I'm going for a run......I'll bbl with personals!
 
Hi girls,

Took a rest day yesterday. The wedding was really nice. Sadly, I realized how unhealthy my in-laws are, they were struggling just to walk. I feel bad for them yet they refuse to do anything to change the situation. When we first walked in one of my neighbors gave me a compliment and one of the ones I don't like turned around and said well it's because she's young. My guess there is only about a 5-8 yr. age difference, whatever:confused:

I'm leaving soon to run on the TM at the gym and off for a short work day:)

Lori - Funny story about DH wonder if he'll come back for more:) Sounds like your running partner doesn't have much going on especially a 3 yr old to take care of:)

Iris - I'm sure your worried about nothing but Good Luck and let us know how you make out:)

Helene - Looks like this contest is motivating you:) DD is brave when my boys were that age they were chicken to go on rollercoasters.

Amelia - I hope it works out for you with the insurance. It seems like they even question medical claims alot now.

Trish - Great calorie burn yesterday:) You are very lucky to have color to your skin because it does make you look thinner:D

Cookie - How far are you from Helene's?

Belinda - Any word if you can go back to Germany?

Have a great day:)
 
Morning girls,

Boy am I dragging...didn't get to bed until after 11:00 and then woke up at 5:30...I need more sleep than that!! Or maybe that wo just killed me yesterday. Anyways, I have PH on tap for today, but I'm thinking about skipping...I have about 20 mins to make up my mind. I know I need to go. Just think I won't be able to really get into it. On a good note, I decided to hop on the scale this morning before getting in the shower. I prepared myself to be up 5lbs because of all the binging, but surprisingly, I was down .8lbs from my last WI back in March(?). I'll take it. Hopefully I can keep it moving in the right direction.

Lori - I would LOVE to get DH to try a Cathe wo. He thought her ab routine was insane..wait til he has to pick up some weight! HA! And if DH is reading this, high five to you for giving it a go! Your friend is still on a high from that marathon! That wasn't her first was it? If so, she could be talking about it for months!

Iris - Glad things went well on your first day! Is DC going to follow a diet plan as well? That's always my concern when it comes to training someone. You may come up with this great plan, but so much of it depends on them following the rules. Hopefully, you will be out of the dump before you know it;)

Helene - Bikini shape is a dream for me! While I think I could get my lower body, arms, chest and back in that kind of shape, my stomach is just not cute. Even in my best shape, I only dare to wear a tankini! LOL! What a great idea about putting sponges in shoes to meet the height requirement. We took the girls to a carnival on Sat. night and had to skip a few rides because Olivia was just a little too short to ride! Are the podcasts the ones from the fan/stalker? I looked on itunes but wasn't sure which were authentic and which were the stalker dude:)

Amelia (AKA Farmer Amelia) - Enjoy MIS and harvesting!

Deb - Who knew all this time I've been walking around looking thinner than I actually am! LOL!! What a nasty neighbor! I would have sat right next to her so she could admire my biceps;)

Ok. I'm off to the gym...hoorah!!
 
My wo is done!! PH really kicked my butt today, but I'm so glad that I went. I'm planning to get to bed early tonight so, probably won't be checking in again.

Amelia - Almost forgot to tell you. I heard back from Jeff @ CC and the PP currently is not available for download (apparently the foundation is making some changes). So, Jeff sent me the link to download the PP files...can you believe it?? How nice! I'm still planning to paypal a donation to the foundation. After all, it only took me a year to decide to make the purchase, it seems wrong to get it this way!!

Have a great night ladies!
 
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Hi girls,

I never ended up going to the gym because my neighbor came over to drop her dog off because she's taking her family to the shore. We ended up talking about the wedding and she said everyone was asking her who the woman was that was crying so much. It was my MIL. We were laughing because everyone said they looked like funeral tears:eek: not wedding ones.

Iris - You must have posted when my neighbor came over and all I kept thinking was I should have hit submit but thankfully I didn't lose it. Sounds like he may be a good 1st person to train . . . just have to get him to focus. For the spray tan you have 3 options, bathing suit, only thong, or completely bare. I asked what most people do and she said thong so that's what I went for:eek: I toyed with the idea of the bathing suit but then I would have strap marks and the bathing suit would be ruined.

Trish - What a nice surprise all that worrying and you had a weight loss:) It's funny a couple of weeks ago I tried to order PP after sitting on ordering it but I couldn't. I was going to email Sean but never got around to it.
 
'Evening!
Belinda, hope you're doing better. Take care.
Lori, yep you created a monster with your running partner. If she's reserved like you said, she may not feel confident talking about many things. Get her to do a Cathe dvd with you! LOL at your dh. Hope he's okay with doms.
Amelia, I used to get so afraid being on my own; now I love it when I am! I did hsc last wk and it was tough. Have HST on tap for Wed. The pool sounds great for your froggies.
Iris, sorry to disagree but I think you'll learn a lot from this - so much of getting someone to wo is motivation. He sounds like he needs a lot of it. Or maybe he just likes your attention.
Helene, yes I remember you have little ones, and I'm fine without wine. Well, okay anyway! You're really motivated with bffm. Hope it rubs off on me.
Deb, ohhhh that relative sure sounds jealous of you. Don't you dislike nasty people like that? Especially when they make bad choices and then are miserable about it. Did you show her your roundhouse kicks? Yes, Helene and Iris are about an hour from me.
Trish, I like PH - it's one of my favs - gets the job done quick. LOL at your looking slimmer comment. It poured and poured here yesterday.
Did sts 24? - legs today and 4ds lis. Now my glutes and upper hamstrings are reminding me I'm not that young any more. Yesterday I saw my dh doing bicep curls so I told him some Cathe form pointers and made him do 21s. He wasn't happy and decided he was done working out. Can't imagine getting him to do a whole Cathe dvd like Lori's.
Cookie
 
Hey girls,
I got in MIS this morning. Good workout, nice and sweaty. it took 1:14 minutes and burned 367 in calories. Those lunges off the back of the 8" step are killer...good grief, they just kept going:confused:

Iris-Sounds like the guy is very easy going! Hopefully you can get some answers tomorrow!

Trish-whoohoo on PP that was very sweet of him! And high fives on the loss! You got in some great workouts lately and it looks like there paying off! Im still holding steady but hoping for a loss next week. DH started his dieting last Wednesday and its really helping with mine. He doesn't bring up eating out or buying junk...those are my biggest problems. Nice workout today with PH, love that one!

Cookie-I may join you for HSC on wednesday! Nice workout this monring...love that LIS on 4ds. I may do it tomorrow.

Debbie-Sounds like the neighbor that you don't like got bit by the jealous bug. LOL at the tears at a funeral comment!
 
Evening all,

Well it's Monday night and I am sitting listening to my meeting again..... and I am paying attention. I swear :p

Amelia: I like those Jillian podcasts. Again, skip all the ones from 2010. The ones from 2009 are the fun ones. They were recorded from a radio show she does. Yeah the sponge trick worked well. Just cut them in the shape of the hill. And they do squish down by the way so I found I doubled them. If you do it, have them wear them first an hour before you go so they work well. We also put the ponytail right on top of her head :eek:

Trish: I know nothing about a Jillian stalker. I think these are from here. They are billed that way in iTunes. I would think iTunes would delete it otherwise? :confused: Great you got your PP workouts. That was nice of them. Nice job with PH. I don't remember if I did that one. I was looking at the old workouts and I was thinking of doing some slow and heavy. Have you done them? Nice job on the weight loss by the way :eek:

Lori: LOL. So you and your running partner are officially running nuts :eek: The only thing is, it looks like you have a life outside running. So how is your DH doing. Any DOMS? You should have him do some push-ups with Cathe :D

Cookie: I didn't realize you were a full hour away. That's a lot. I'll open the wine by the way, I won't be a bad host, but I won't be drinking much of it.....I hope. I am totally in bffm. I am attacking this think like I would a project at work. Failure is not an option :eek: That was quite a workout.

Deb: Too funny. First the stories about the neighbors. It's like family isn't it. We can't chose them. So far I am lucky and I like mine. But then again I don't see them much because we are not at home much during the week. LOL at :eek: for the thong. I would have chosen the same ...... except I don't own one. :eek: Tell us how it works out as far as the spray tan goes. I am interested.

Iris: DC looks like he needs someone to take charge, and you seem to be just the one to do that. I hope that you can get it all worked out. Where is the gym located again? Hope tonight is going well. I know Monday nights are often slow for you and with the D that we shall not name hanging around. :confused:

Belinda: Any news from your side. I hope you have time to lurk. Wishing you well and I hope we get to here from you and that you will be at home.

You girls are all making me laugh. My DH has a belly himself. He might miss the step. And I say that with all the love in the world, but I do think he needs a healthy dose of Cathe! :p

Today, I walked fast for lunch for 45 minutes. And I did Hiit 30/30 tonight. My eats have been so good I can't believe it. I'm on a roll and I love it. :cool:

See you all in the morning.
 
Amelia: Nice workout ;) I don't remember MIS enough to remember the high step lunges. Either that or I brainwashed them out :p
 
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