Commit to Get Fit and Lean - October

Hi guys. Sorry I was MIA yesterday. I got asked at the last minute to chaperone an after school field trip, so I did. DH was off, so he was able to take care of the boys. I got home around 6:45 and the dog trainer came at 7. After she left, I read my little guy a book and fell asleep on his bed with him. Needless to say, no workout for me yesterday.

Today I walked the dog and did MMA Boxing.

Deb- you are making me want to buy the new dvds. I have no money :(.

Cookie- Glad to hear you are feeling better. I am so tired by the end of the day. . . it does not prevent me from sleeping. I will have stressful dreams though, lol. I always have weird teaching dreams when I am stressed about work. There is a real push on Long Island among teachers and parents to get rid of all the testing and King as well. I cannot even look at him when I see news clips are newspaper articles with him in them.

Amelia- great workouts. I've been thinking about doing 4DS KB lately. I'll have to add it in the rotation :). How's the job going?

Belinda- how was your visit with Alesia?

Okay off to rest!
Kristin
 
Hi,

Today I did portions of Great Glutes sliding disc, stability ball & bonus chair section. I like this DVD too:)

When I was working today, I ran into my nephew's (the one getting married this weekend) ex-gf it was so weird. She usually asks about my nephew but didn't this time & I felt so uncomfortable. She said she needed to go get a dress fitted:confused: I teased my SIL's & DH that maybe she'll show at the wedding:eek:

Belinda - I hope your having a good time visiting dd.

Kristin - You know the new DVDs will be there when your ready & if you wait may catch a good sale. The good thing is they are sold separately. I'm sure the field trip wore you out.

Amelia - That was quick getting rid of those pounds, still hanging onto vacation weight:( 4DS kickbox is a good one:)

Cookie - We leave for the wedding on Friday, I did buy a new dress because I have a few more weddings down the road. My last dress I was able to wear a lot of times because it was for all different people. I'm happy the rest days helped you feel better.

Goodnight:)
 
'Morning!
Belinda, hope you're still taking it somewhat easy.
Amelia, dang girl - you dropped that weight fast! Good for you. Isn't it great to have some time alone so you can hear your own thoughts?
Kristin, bet you were tired after a field trip! King speaks in our district tomorrow - first time since the fiasco. Should be very interesting.
Deb, sounds like with getting the dress fitted, the ex is coming! Thought of you yesterday as I was moving boxes of copies of math modules in and out of buildings. Yikes! Do your shoulders and neck area get sore?
Taking a rest morning. Hoping to get in a yoga wo this evening. Woke up in middle of night with a terrible calf cramp - so bad I actually screamed. Guess I will have to learn to eat a banana or take potassium. All of a sudden, I seem to be falling apart.
Cookie
 
Good morning ladies,

I had a little set back since I did my workout last week, my right foot is hurting like hell again. I have a doc appointment this afternoon. The doc needs to find out soon what is going on with my foot? Just don't get it:eek:

Cookie - glad you starting to feel better. I hear you on falling apart:confused: Would you recommend Cathe's new series? How different are the weight workout from her other ones? I am sure here step wo are fun, but I already own SJP/C&W. I read on VF that Cathe's leg workout is easier than her X-train? What do you think?

Amelia - congrats on the weight loss. Keep it up! I miss my walks.

Debbie - I read that Cathe's new dvds are not well chaptered? With lot's of power 15's and repeater? What are your thoughts? I wanted to get the step workout, heard it all the footage from SJP and some from C&W? I already own those dvds.

Kirstin - glad you had fun with your field trip. Collgevideo sold X-Train for $75 a few day's ago:confused: Less than than the pre sale:confused:

I will try to go for a short walk today. Nothing to intense.

Happy Hump Day everyone.
 
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Hey girls, quick check in for me - gotta get ready for work.

4ds low impact step done this morning. Will be back in the morning with personals. :)
 
Hi,

Ugh, I can tell the holidays are coming because so much merchandise is waiting for me at the stores:( It does make the day go quicker.

I almost skipped my workout but decided to try X10 Low impact, I really liked that one.

Belinda - I haven't tried the step workouts yet. I do find these dvds work your legs alot, they do move fast. They are similar to her other workouts but there is some new stuff thrown in. I would watch the clips & make your decision but no need to rush especially with your foot trouble. I didn't notice anything with the chapters but there are more premixes.

Amelia - Great job with 4ds step.

Cookie - I felt my back twinge & thought tis the season:) It sounds like you move boxes often too, you need to get a student to help . . . I'm sure they would be thrilled to get out of class;)

Waves hi to Kristin & Melissa

Goodnight:)
 
'Morning!
Belinda, I'm also hoping they figure out your foot situation soon. Like you, I wonder if it wasn't related to the cortisone shot. Or perhaps it is just coincidental that the pain is in the same foot. I haven't even opened Cathe's new ones yet since I want to finish up another rotation I'm doing. It's been a big temptation to just rip them open tho.
Amelia, nice job with 4ds! Keep it up.
Kristin, how's Baxter doing these days? Is he completely recovered?
Deb, I do move a lot of boxes! And paper is heavy. We can't have students assist, since they're there to learn. I wouldn't mind a custodian assisting, tho! If I didn't have so many boxes in my car right now, I would probably have bought a hand truck at Staples the other day. However, I didn't even have room to put it in if I had bought it. Your job could count as a workout!
Cookie
 
Workout done. I did High Reps tonight. It felt good to really burn all the muscles. I didn't realize that I missed total body workouts. I also walked Baxter and played with him in the backyard for over an hour, so I got some cardio in too, lol.

Tomorrow is our annual trip to NYC Museum of Natural History. I am excited, but nervous too. I hate taking the subway with the students!!!

Anyway. . . not much else to report. Wednesday was a terrible day, but today was better :)

Cookie- he is fully recovered. We just resumed training with the dog trainer this week.

Deb- X10 is the one I want the most of the new dvds. I am going to ask for dvds for Christmas this year.

Amelia- good job keeping up with the workouts!

Belinda- less than the presale? Maybe the new dvds will be less on collage too in a few months, who knows?

Okay, off to shower after I pay bills (fun, fun, fun).

Kristin
 
Hi,

I quick goodbye, packing up for the wedding we leave tomorrow morning. I took a yoga class today TG:) Have a great weekend everyone!

Belinda - Take care of yourself.

Kristin - I thought X10 would be one that you would really like.

Cookie - A handtruck would be great idea, once I borrowed one from DH's job & it was great but took up too much room.

Waves hi to Amelia & Melissa

Goodnight:)
 
Hey ladies! I finally have a minute to breathe, so I'm checking in lol. This month has been absolutely RIDICULOUS. We've had at least 2-3 tests per week plus projects (group projects at that, my favorite :rolleyes:), and work. UGH. We have an exam per week up through Thanksgiving but it doesn't seem too bad once this coming week is over (we have a midterm in a really difficult class, which I'm honestly terrified for). I've been so busy that I haven't been able to participate in the mentor program for Fit Kids :( I miss it. People in my class have been periodically breaking down here and there with crying fits, that's how bad it is. I hear 2nd year is the worst so once this is over it'll be smooth sailing...I hope :eek:

One of my friends from school had to drop out of the program recently; he was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and it metasticized to his lungs. It was so weird because one day he was saying how his back has been hurting and we were joking around about red flags and stuff, and a week later he was getting biopsied. A week after that we found out how sick he is. I pray that he makes it through chemo and everything ok and is able to return to school next year. He is a really awesome guy. Even in the hospital, he is so unbelievably positive and laughing and stuff. It really puts things into perspective.

Belinda, sorry to hear your foot has been bothering you again :( That stinks about the new Cathe workouts. I was also thinking about getting the step one but if it's like those others I have those too, so I will save my money lol.

Deb, have fun this weekend at the wedding!! I can't believe how soon the holidays are. You must be gearing up huh ;)

Cookie, how was King's talk in your district? That must've been interesting! How's the calf doing?

Amelia, awesome job with 4DS! Love that series :)

Kristin, have fun at the museum! I love that place. Haven't been there in years.

Did Hardstrikes this morning with the 2 tabata add-ons. That workout is so much fun and I love the music! I usually do it with my weighted gloves but I did something to my shoulder Sunday when doing burpee push-ups, so I had to use my bare fists this time (no bag of course).

Have a great weekend girls!
 
'Morning!
Belinda, how was your visit to Alexia? Hope she's doing fabulous.
Melissa, glad to hear how you're doing! We missed you. School sure is a juggling act and a stressful one at that! Noticed how much you like group projects! Doesn't sound like there's much time for a social life. How are you balancing things to get time for yourself?
Kristin, think I mentioned I used to live at the south end of the museum, 77th, where they inflate the balloons for the Thanksgiving parade. I love, love, love that museum. Do the students go to see a particular exhibit?
Amelia, how are you doing?
Deb, is the wedding in Tennessee? I forget, sorry. Hope you're having a great time.
Going to do a strength workout once this coffee kicks in. Getting my hair done this morning, then errands, and a hockey game this evening. Going to take some paperwork to the salon but am hoping they have some great magazines, so I can just relax.
Cookie
 
Good morning girls! Today I'm planning on doing Barre and drinking A LOT of water. My mom made pork chops yesterday and the rub was super salty. I couldn't even fit into my shoes this morning lol :confused: Today the plan is to study (shocker), then tonight my BFF, her husband, the husband's friend, and I are going to a concert up in CT. I'm so pumped: definitely looking forward to a night out!!

Cookie, leave that paperwork at home and relax!! Doing anything new to your hair? LOL I don't mind group projects that much but at the same time, I don't get how lazy people can be. The last group project was a nightmare; one person didn't hand their part of the powerpoint to us until 1:30AM the night before, and our presentation was due at 8AM!! We're not in undergrad anymore, GROW UP! Ugh. Haha I make sure to make time for a social life cuz if I didn't have one, I would go insane. We usually do something Fri and Sat nights, and I'm working on planning ahead, making schedules, etc. It's hard but I have to keep focusing on the end result cuz that's what's keeping me going honestly. This is the hardest thing I've ever done but also the most fulfilling and I can't see myself doing anything else!

Enjoy the weekend!!! :D
 
Good afternoon,

I am still here:D Sorry for not checking in, had nothing new to report. I saw my doc on Wednesday. Had another X- ray done from my chest, I am still coughing:( I was suppose to call him back on Friday to get the results, but totally forgot:rolleyes:He couldn't give my the results from the Neurologist, all their computers were down that day. He also put in a referral for an MRI for my foot, I will make an appointment next week.

Today I did 30 min interval training and did abs from Pink Power: Flat ABS "Turbo Charged Belly Toning = 10 min.

Cookie - I am glad you are feeling better.I agree with Melissa:D Just relax, girl! Alesia is doing fine, had my hair done last in DC last week. Have fun at the hockey game later today.

Debbie - glad you like X10. Read l lots of great reviews on that one. Maybe once I gone through all my dvd collection, I will buy that one. Maybe amazon will rent it soon? I can try the workout before I buy.

Kirstin - hope you had fun with your field trip. Sorry to hear you had a horrible day. Have a wonderful weekend and try to relax. Amazon is selling XTrain for $74. I will keep you posted when I see the new workouts on sale somewhere. Totalfitnessdvds always have a huge sale Thanksgiving and xmas. I will keep my eyes open:D Although I really don't need anymore workout dvd's. I have already enough.

Melissa - watch your salt intake today, hopefully the water weight will go down soon. Have fun tonight. Yeah,I am sure... you read the same reviews on Cathe's new dvds on MFP too. I read somewhere that Cathe is coming out with STS2....

Amelia - how are you doing? What plans do you have this weekend.

DH and I will go to the theater this evening, they playing a murder mystery.

Tomorrow we are going to DC. My son is taking his sister out for brunch for her b-day. Alesia's bday is on Halloween.

I will be back tomorrow. Have a wonderful day and weekend.
 
hey girls, quick check in for me because I woke up late and had to call the HVAC guy out here to fix my heat :confused: then I had to get my workout in and plan my meals + clean the house and remind the the kids to keep it that way ;)

The last two days have been rest days. Today was Cardio and weights and it was pretty fun.

I will catch up with everybody tomorrow, gotta get ready for work now:)
 
'Morning!
Belinda, Alexia must have had some awesome birthday parties growing up! Nothing different w/my hair, just the roots touched up. I've gone to the same stylist for years so we catch up with each other. Did buy another undereye concealer. I must have spent enough on finding one to be the magic bullet that I could have had surgery! I'm far too much of a wimp, tho. Are you calling the dr tomorrow?
Amelia, a long, long time ago, we used to have someone come in and clean. i would make the kids sit in the car while I would walk thru the house to enjoy how it looked. Of course, it didn't last 15 minutes once they were out of the car. Glad you got the hvac guy to come right over.
Melissa, what concert did you go to? Does salt usually affect you that much? Balance is something I struggle with all the time.
Kristin, hope you're enjoying the weekend.
Deb, how was the wedding?
DH did something to his back so we didn't make it to the game. Listened to it on the radio. Hope he's doing better today. I'm okay with helping and being patient the first day, then the second, but by the third?!!! Today will be day two, so the healing hopefully will commence. Off to the basement to do some workout. Thinking I might finally try one of the new leg ones.
Cookie
 
Good morning,

I did 30 min Power Cardio! Getting ready to take the dogs for a short walk. Boy, it's cold outside:( Going to DC today.

The theater last night was amazing and funny. We laugh the entire time. We had a great time.

Cookie - Alesia had amazing bday parties! I don't use under-eye concealer, never have. I will call the doc tomorrow:D Hope your husband feels better soon. Have fun with your workout.

Amelia - good job with your workout yesterday.

Waving Hi to everyone that follows. Have a great Sunday, everyone. Need to get ready.
 
Good morning! I had so much fun at the concert last night. My ears are still ringing haha. I miss hanging out with my BFF and her husband, they are such fun people. I'm glad I got to have a night out :D

Today I'm planning on some kind of cardio from the LIS since that's all I brought to my parents' house. Then I'm driving back to LI tonight.

Belinda, nice workout today! Glad you enjoyed the show, that sounds like fun. Hope you're feeling better!! It is really cold out; winter's coming! Ugh lol. Oh man STS 2?? I also don't need any more DVDs but I might have to make an exception for that series.

Amelia, sounds like a busy weekend for you. Nice job on c&w. That is a fun workout!

Cookie, LOL at having the kids sit in the car so you can enjoy a clean house. That is too funny. We saw a hardcore band, they're not very popular but I love them. Yep if I even look at salt I blow up like a balloon. I usually can tell because my fingers feel like big fat sausages at the ends of my hands :confused:
Hope your DH feels better soon. Have a great workout!

Waving hello to Kristin and Deb!
 
Hello all. Friday was the field trip to the museum in NYC. I was so tired when I got home. I walked the dog. Then DH took DS to his baseball clinic and my neighbor (the one with the boxer) invited me over for some drinks. Well, we drank and laughed and had a grand all time, but I woke up with such a headached yesterday. I also felt queasy. I had to help DS with his map project, so the only workouts I had yesterday was when I played with Baxter and walked him.

Today I made up for it. I walked Baxter for 3o minutes and then did TTM. I did the solid step, plus the triple tabata premix and the bonus core work. This week it is my goal to workout every day!!! I need to do this. I feel like since school started I am averaging only 3-4 workouts a week and I am used to doing 6. I feel like such a slacker!

Anyway. . .

I have a lot of work to do today. Papers to grade. Plus I am the turnkey person for the Odell training I went to. I have to implement their unit first in my classes, so I need to study and plan. I might go to the library for peace and quiet.

Melissa- good to see you on here. You are halfway through this semester, so keep it up. The end will be here before you know it. I have been slacking with the workouts too, just because life is crazy right now. We'll get back to it.

Deb- how was the wedding?

Cookie- we go to see the Native American exhibits. They all just wanted to see Dum Dum from that Ben Stiller movie :rolleyes:. We then have options to go wherever we want. I took my group to the dinosaurs, the ocean life floor and the human body exhibit, plus then the girls wanted to see the gems. They were complaining about all the walking, lol.

Amelia- I had to laugh at your comment about cleaning the house and reminding the kids to keep it that way. That's the hardest part, isn't it? I cleaned the bathroom yesterday. Then DSs took showers. Clothes everywhere. I made them put it in the hamper and the older one goes, "Calm down, it's just clothes on the floor." I almost lost it on him, lol.

Belinda- does doing Power Cardio mean you are feeling better? :) Good for you. It's freezing up here too, which I hate. I hate to turn on the heat before November. If it wasn't for the kids, I'd wait it out, lol.

Okay, off to shower and get to work. Enjoy the rest of the weekend ladies!

Kristin
 
Workout done! I decided on the cardio only part of Slide & Glide and rounds 1-4 of Cardio Supersets.

Kristin, don't be so hard on yourself! You'll get back to 6 days a week. It's hard getting used to balancing work and working out but I have faith in ya ;). Nice job on TTM,that one is not easy. Your museum trip sounds awesome and you picked all of my favorite exhibits to go visit! I want to make a trip down there sometime this winter...but I say that every year and never go :eek:
 
Good morning,

Today I will do a TB wo:)

Melissa - glad you had fun with your BFF at the concert. STS2 sounds good, but I really don't need anymore workout dvd's:rolleyes: I still have some in shrink wrap:eek:

Kirstin - don't beat yourself up! At lest you got some workouts in, right? Walking Baxter is a workout too. Glad you had fun this weekend. Oh, we turned our heater on a long time ago. I keep all my workouts low impact, no high impact here for awhile.

Waving Hi to everyone that follows. I will be back after my workout.
 
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