Commit to Get Fit and Lean- Tuesday, March 22nd

Good Morning...or good middle of the night...I got up at 3 a.m. and just couldn't go back to sleep...:confused:

DC and I battled yesterday....*sigh*...it's been on my mind. :( The day after my show started off with him calling me at 7:30 a.m. to ask me where I was, why aren't I up yet, when am I coming into work...etc etc. I failed to mention that yesterday...ugh. It pissed me off to the point I couldn't get past it...ruined my entire day. Jerk. LOL

This morning I will food prep, since I didn't do it last night. I will go to the gym super early.....get a workout in there, HOPEFULLY. Probably just a nice brisk walk, and of course legs..lol

I think I will take it easy for the most part this week.....and then decide if I'm going to actually do a Cathe rotation! YAY!

Ladies, thank you for all your kind words!!! And for all the support!! I'm so happy I went through this journey (from day one!) with you all!!!!!!

Belinda- Thank you, girl!!! Your kind words warm my heart. :D I can't wait to meet you! The move and planning of it must be so stressfull (((hugs)))

Amelia- Doesn't work just get in the way of everything??? LOL!!

Lori- Did you end up hearing back from your client?? LOL you dont need to borrow my body! You've got your own smokin' one!!

Melissa- Did you get snow yesterday??? We did....UGH. :mad: What a miserable day....lol Why so sad about dropping weight for inclines?? Don't be! We all got those days! ;) I think you will have a great time in Vegas with the boys!! And I hate to say it, but maybe a better time being the only one.....dont' need to worry about anyone else , especially if this particular friend is being a pain in the arse.... ;)

Trish- Get out of the blahs, will ya??? It's gotta be this stinkin' weather! And I might not have to do anything to get in shape, but I need to do EVERYTHING to stay in shape! :eek: I have to be so careful not to go into post show blues...and yesterday wasn't a good start! lol

Kristin- Wow, thanks girl!!!! Wish I could KEEP this body, but that is TOUGH and usually not realistic!! So, as far as your chest flies go, my gut would say yes on the weight being too heavy (being that I'm not there to see you do it..sometimes it takes someone else to say "hey, I see this"). Going too heavy automatically puts stress on the front of your shoulders. Other causes, going to deep in the movement, meaning hands drop below shoulders, going too fast (which I'm sure isn't the case with Cathe!!), and just making sure wrists, elbows, shoulders stack one over the other. I hope that helps???

Deb- You too with the snow??? Seriously....WHEN does it end! Glad you got a spin class in! I've yet to take one of those.....

Helene- Way too much stress on that back, girl!!! You've probably been working like mad with your whole family there!! I really want to get together soon! Hey, are Thursdays always your long day???

Soooo....here was my cheat meal, since I may have failed to mention. I first had a glass of red wine....was blitzed after half a glass. LOL. THEN, went to the salad bar, and felt that twinge of guilt over having croutons, cranberries, and black olives...Kristin rolled her eyes at me...LOL, then went back for shrimp ( I did the soup/salad/dessert bar ..one price), Kristin again rolled her eyes...LOL! so THEN...I went to the dessert bar (keep in mind, I don't eat dessert on a normal day, so this was new to me....lol), and got a slice of pecan pie (omgggggggg, I won't have it again until next show, that will be my official post show dessert!!!) and Pistachio Ice Cream, with cherries and caramel...LOL. (keep in mind I"m lactose, and obviously DIDN'T CARE).....tummy wasn't too bad, though!! Talk about a SUGAR HIGH....holyyyy.....:eek:

Ok...that's all for now! BBL!!!

 
Morning!
Sorry for not checking in, but life and family have been crazy.
Belinda, I cannot imagine packing up my house, let alone two of them. Just thinking about it qualifies as a workout.
Iris, wow! That's the motivation I need. You look amazing, simply amazing.
Helene, sorry your back is bothering you. It's probably the b&b.
Deb, glad you had a good time at your mom's and your sons are doing well.
Kristin, one of my sisters coached T-ball and she liked it. But then again she loves, loves, loves baseball.
Melisssa, how's the studying? I also would have been eyeing the champagne.
Lori, not long before your vacation. Who will watch your kids?
Trish, lack of sleep is wearing me out too. Hope you had a good night's rest and can take the stairs today.
My dad got ill and so I had to fly to visit him. Got in late on Sunday, 11:30 and now am off to Michigan in a few minutes for a couple of days for work. Have done a lot of walking but still not a hard cardio session like I prefer in 10 days because of the ankle. Hopefully, when I come back it will be fully recovered.
Cookie
 
Hi and good morning,

I will repost here, didn't see Iris started us off this morning:confused: I must be tired!

Hallo and good morning,

The movers came before 8 am, all my/DH cloth/shoes/workout cloth & BB's and bikes are gone! Hope I didn't forget anything, oh well! DH ask me this morning if am bringing enough cloth:eek: he thought I didn't had enought, so I ended up packing more cloth this morning at 6 am:eek::p I am beat already! Last night I started packing all my workout DVD's, since I can't fit the enire Cathe libary in my carry on, I bought two CD/DVD cases that hold 72 DVDs:eek: you fit a lot of DVDs in those suckers:p they hardly take up any space in your suitcase! I still have room for other stuff in my carry on, just in case I forget anything! Note to myself, I still need to take the sleeves out of the DVD cases, so Cathe can sign my covers:p

DH and I will go to the gym tonight. Off to take the dogs for a walk! BBL!
 
Good morning,

I'm going to the gym to do either run or do the ellipitical if I have time after work will start M2 week 4 today. More snow expected Wednesday:(

Belinda - I'm wondering if you should put your DVD's in your carry-on. Alot of times I get a note that the TSA has gone through my checked luggage so I wouldn't trust it and everything is turned upside down from them checking.

Iris - I looked at the pics on facebook, how exciting for you. You can see the glow in your face . . . you are an inspiration to us:) All I kept thinking is to be young again.

Cookie - Your plate is overflowing:( At least your able to rest your ankle, hope your Dad is feeling better. Someday's I wonder if there will ever be me time or at least worry free days.

Helene - I was wondering when the B&B would open again:) DH swears by his chiropractor and my Mom says 3 Advils do the trick for her back (I know too many).

Trish - It so hard to shake the blah's, what about changing up your workouts? This weather doesn't help either.

Lori - Do you schedule more clients on your week off?

Kristin - DH did a lot of volunteering for baseball. Actually just ran into a Mom last week and she brought up DH's coaching. DS's also remember and have lots of funny stories with DH . . . so bottom line is go for it!!

Melissa - You will have a lot of fun in Vegas even without your friend . . . so much to do, see & eat:) I was surprised I liked it.

Amelia - How's work? The weather must be great by you.

Have a great day:)
 
Hey Girls,

I didn't get a chance to check in this morning and I also need to read yesterday's post...I know...story of my life!

I had a early morning, before 6:confused: When I came home from training I did GS and PH Shoulders and Bics, BM2 abs and PH abs. Yesterday's workout was GS chest, tris and back and a run outside. My speed is holding steady. I just actually received an email from a girl I know saying that she saw me last week running and by the time she had ran a couple of errands, there I was again...LOL. She gave me some nice compliments. Its nice to hear sometimes. The girls I usually train tonight at 7 are coming today at 1:30. I am going to get dressed for my run so that when they leave I am out the door with them. By the time I get home from that , it will be time to pick DS from preschool. Its also DD's b-day today. I need to go get a cake and a card.

Belinda** Where are you guys going?? Maybe if I read yesterday's post I would find out:eek::D

Iris** Tell DC to stick it! Are you a little sad the competion is over? I got a little down after my first marathon but not so much after the 2nd. You work so hard for a while and then its over!

Deb** I would schedule more people on my week off but then I would have to fit them in on my work week as well...and that's no good. Most people want a set time. So I have been sticking to my normal clients.

Cookie** My parents are watching the kids from thurs-mon and then my sister will from mon-thurs. She will be home on holidays...i feel kinda bad but that's all I can do. Atleast she will get to see the kids:);)

K...Im gonna get ready for my run b/c they will soon be here.

Lori:)
 
Good morning,

I'm going to the gym to do either run or do the ellipitical if I have time after work will start M2 week 4 today. More snow expected Wednesday:(

Belinda - I'm wondering if you should put your DVD's in your carry-on. Alot of times I get a note that the TSA has gone through my checked luggage so I wouldn't trust it and everything is turned upside down from them checking.

Iris - I looked at the pics on facebook, how exciting for you. You can see the glow in your face . . . you are an inspiration to us:) All I kept thinking is to be young again.

Cookie - Your plate is overflowing:( At least your able to rest your ankle, hope your Dad is feeling better. Someday's I wonder if there will ever be me time or at least worry free days.

Helene - I was wondering when the B&B would open again:) DH swears by his chiropractor and my Mom says 3 Advils do the trick for her back (I know too many).

Trish - It so hard to shake the blah's, what about changing up your workouts? This weather doesn't help either.

Lori - Do you schedule more clients on your week off?

Kristin - DH did a lot of volunteering for baseball. Actually just ran into a Mom last week and she brought up DH's coaching. DS's also remember and have lots of funny stories with DH . . . so bottom line is go for it!!

Melissa - You will have a lot of fun in Vegas even without your friend . . . so much to do, see & eat:) I was surprised I liked it.

Amelia - How's work? The weather must be great by you.

Have a great day:)

Quick check in! Debbie, when you fligh overseas you can bring your carry on on the airplane, meaning it will not check in with my other 2 suitcases. It's with me the entire time. My carry on will not leave my side:p from Munich to Atlanta. My lap top everything will be in there;) I know it's different in the US, since the plans are smaller. if you fligh from state to state! I have no choice but to bring them, I will not see my houshold goods until the end of this year??? Depending if you built or buy a house! DVDs are going!
 
Afternoon ladies,

Got a little more sleep last night. I think it's helping. I haven't dozed off in any meetings today:D My wo today was iTrain16 + AC Yoga abs. I haven't done this ab routine in a while. I definitely want to do it more often. I really like the windshield wiper move with your legs straight up. I felt that good in my obliques.

Belinda - So when will you actually leave Germany? Will you still be in the Atlanta area in mid-April? Maybe you, Amelia and I can meet up.

Iris - Uuuuggghhh, I hate when work drama keeps me up at night! I hope things went smoothly with DC today. Did he know you had a competition the day before?!? Sheesh, cut a girl some slack! And I'm envious of that cheat meal...especially the pecan pie:) I had a bookclub meeting on Sunday and as the girls chowed down on tiramisu, I sipped plain ol' hot tea.

Kristin - I also think you are either lifting too heavy if all of the other things that Iris mentioned are in order (wish I had her insight when I hurt my shoulder on chest flys a couple years ago). Do you enroll the boys in saturday activities during the summer? I take the summer off from activities and have already started the countdown:)

Deb - By the time I got home yesterday all the snow was gone:) Not looking forward to the messy mix we're getting tomorrow. I think my blahs are really just exhaustion. I don't think I'm getting enough rest so I'll have to fix that one way or another.

Cookie - Hope your dad is feeling better. Can't believe you have back-to-back flights. Do you like traveling for work? It is usually a semi-vacation for me...no, DH, kids...you get the picture;) Hope you're able to get some rest and your ankle is better.

Lori - So, are your clients showing much improvement? Do you also help them with their diet?

Helene - Do you DVR tv shows? I can imagine this is a great time to catch up on your favorite shows:D.

Melissa - Whatcha up to today?

Gotta run. Chat later
 
Evening all! Tonight's workout was Step Moves and weights and plates abs from abs circuits. I was able to do most of the plate work this time, my core is on fire ;). Saw my principal crying before I left today, which is of course, not a good sign. There is a board of ed budget meeting there tonight. I have a feeling things will be getting much worse.

Iris- thanks for your input. You wanna come over and check out my form? Lol. It has to be my form due to the heavy weight. I can do the bench presses no problem, but the flies seem to be the culprit. I will pay more attention to my form. I might be going too deep in the movement like you said too. Hands below shoulders? I am trying to envision whether or not I did that. I will pay more attention to it next week. P.S. If I were you, I would have added something chocolate on my plate, lol. I am a chocolate junkie, lol.

Cookie- we love baseball in this house. I was never into it until I met my husband. 12 years, and countless Yankee and LI Ducks games later, I am a fan. My DH was quizzing me on rules and terms and was quite impressed with what I knew, lol.

Belinda- 72 dvds? Wow, that has inspired me to buy more, lol. I am getting HR and STS Total Body and LBB next, plus maybe drill max. not sure yet.

Trish- I am going to listen to my body as I do the chest workout next week. No need to injure myself. My workouts are what keep me sane!!!

Deb- thanks for the encouragement. I am getting really psyched about it.

Hello to Lori, Amelia and helene.

Good night,
Kristin
 
Back again!
Belinda, I use those cases to store my dvds in also. How does it feel to have packed up so much?
Iris, don't let that guy get to you. Isn't he seldom if ever around?
Lori, glad you have the childcare so well worked out. Still getting comments about those arms?
Kristin, hope your shoulders are okay. My sister who coached is a Yankees fanatic! You can't even call her when they're playing - she can't stand the interruption.
Melissa, it will be so much fun going with the guys - lots less drama. Plus Vegas won't have snow!
Deb, did you get to the gym? Lately I'm really feeling squeezed between family and work obligations. Yesterday I was told by state ed they weren't doing a review in one of my schools yesterday, and today they said yes they're coming! I'm just feeling so stretched trying to get everything done. Don't know how you do it. How's your fil feeling?
Trish, I can relate to feeling blah. The past few days I was eating jelly beans - and I don't even like them. I need to just get back back into my routine. Shall we make a pact together? I get home late on Thursday, but Friday morning I plan on sweating.
Amelia, I'm sitting here in this hotel room watching the Biggest Loser. Haven't you mentioned enjoying watching it? Hope things are well with tring to juggle everything.
Well, meetings tomorrow start at 7:15!
Cookie
 
Good evening,

Cookie - I feels good, beeing ahaid of things! Trust me, I am not looking forward packing up 2 houses. So much work ahaid of me. Sorry, to hear about your dad beeing sick and your ankle hurting! Sending you and your dad lots of healing vibes! Take care, of yourself!

Kirstin - I filled two of those DVD cases, that means I will bring 142 wo DVDs, lol! You neve have enough,lol! Hope your shoulder feels better.

Trish - we will not leave Germany until May? If the weather gets to hot here in May, we may not fly right away? Airlines will not fly the dogs in extreme heat, who knows? I will wait and see. Do you live close to Atlanta? Are you still in the area in May? I would love to meet you;)I will give you my cell #, it will not be activated until the day we fly!

Iris - sorry about the work drama. I hope one day my body looks close to yours, lol! I still have ways to go.

Lori - sent some of that energy my way, will you? Nice mix, of workouts, girl!

Good night, see you all in the morning!
 
 

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