Commit to get fit & lean for August!!

Hey everyone,

Workout is done! My abs are on fire from yesterday's wo and today's!

Kirstin - my lap gets scared when a storm comes. He starts shaking before it's here, poor dog. Must have been a bad storm you had last night. LOL, we bought DS a couch in Costco, he needed one in his game room. BTW, you need a bigger bed. LOL!

I will be back in the morning. Good night.
 
Hi Girls

Today's workout was Amy Bentos slo mo shoul,bics and tris and ME (finally got it working) shoul,bics,tris and abs. My FIL came by around 3:30 and took the 3 kids so then I packed the baby up and we went for a 13k run. It was the perfect temp outside. I wore shorts and a tank but could have worn capris and I don't think I would have gotten to hot. Tomorrow I might do AB and a circuit...we shall see. ME leg work looked good too when I was skipping through the chapters.

Belinda** I like doing circuits with the tm or the bike when I'm not in the mood to do steady state. Plus the kids are usually downstairs with me and they hog the big tv with the good sound and I'm over in the corner with my tiny tv. I like doing cathe cardio workouts on the big screen with the music up:). You should try it some time!

Kristin** sorry to hear you had such a rough night. None of my kids seem to be to scared of storms..but we probably don't get them like that. I was never afraid when I was a child either. Sounds like you had a good reason to stop cleaning though:eek:
I will bb in the morning! All the kids are home tonight. DD went to gymnastics yesterday and now she can barely walk ..... Lol

Lori
 
'Evening!
Belinda, I have no idea what is wrong with my sons! Wish I did. Swear they are reptilian in that they seem to shed clothes as they move thru the house. Glad your ds isn't that way. It's not like I didn't try with them, sometimes I think they just don't think.
Kristin, planning! it take up so much time, but I do enjoy it.
Amelia, how are you doing?
Lori, I'm never challenging you - I already know that wouldn't be good. Two of my sons are add. My dh was very resistant to them taking medication for it. They realized when they were in middle school and high school it was affecting them socially and academically and asked for it. Some may not need it but others do. To me it is like other chemical imbalances in a body.
Deb, it is so different. We went two years ago after not having been there for 10. I'm so envious of the food, walking, weather, sights, music, ... You'll have a great time and I'm happy for you.
Working on a huge project due Friday, so didn't wo this morning
Cookie
 
Hi,

I did so much running around today & only had time for Bodymax 2 upper body but I was happy to do something. I had the day off & went by DS's place & tried to teach him how to do laundry. I guess I should have done stuff like that years ago:eek:

Lori - I can't imagine how you carpool with all the little ones. It's great that your inlaws help out so you can get your runs in.

Belinda - Sneakers is another big issue with all the males in my family:) Costco does have good deals on furniture. Great job with your workouts.

Kristin - It's weird there were storms all around us but we didn't even get rain:confused: but I can't complain because I too am scared of thunderstorms:eek: Even I haven't seen Halloween decorations yet;)

Cookie - I almost backed out of the trip because I heard some negatives like lots of drunks & it's not that clean. I'm still going to take a chance because the place we are staying received really good reviews. Good luck with your project.

Amelia - I hope your foot is feeling better. Did they give you anything for it?

Goodnight:)
 
Good Morning:)

Must-Go-To-Bed-Earlier.......

The baby is up before 7 which isn't the end of the world but I didnt feel like getting up just yet. He was also up at 4:30 b/c he went through his pjs (why does that happen sometimes) and I felt better at 4:30 then 6:40...oh well, I'll survive, I always do!

I was thinking that today would be AB but my UB is so sore it might not be a good idea. Maybe I'll do the LB work in ME and a run...so another circuit. I may actually start early b/c I am up so early. I think I am getting together with some friends after lunch so I should get a earlier start to my workout. It's suppose to be sunny today but I don't know how warm. Seems like our summer is coming to an end....but a nice Fall would be great. I could get lots of running in with the kids in school:D

Cookie** lol....I'm not sure if he knew what he was doing when he decided to challenge moi:eek:....not that I am taking it that seriously but ive been getting lots of weight workouts in, which I love. I'm unsure about DS....b/c is ability to sit and do things at times can be quite good so sometimes I wonder. Maybe it's just a delay in speech and he's just hyper...time will tell. His speech as come along way though and his sentences are getting longer but he still as trouble telling me stories...he just rambles.

Deb** something is better then nothing right? I taught DD how to do laundry not that long ago and she asked why she had to separate the colors. At the same time I received a text from my friend who was upset b/c her daughter washed her dark blue shirt with her moms lulu tank and had stains all over it....I said "this is why". I usually don't separate once something's been washed a few times though and it's usually only the cheap stuff the runs. My black lulu tank would probably never ruin my whites:D

Have a good one!

Lori:)
 
Good Morning:)

Must-Go-To-Bed-Earlier.......

The baby is up before 7 which isn't the end of the world but I didnt feel like getting up just yet. He was also up at 4:30 b/c he went through his pjs (why does that happen sometimes) and I felt better at 4:30 then 6:40...oh well, I'll survive, I always do!

I was thinking that today would be AB but my UB is so sore it might not be a good idea. Maybe I'll do the LB work in ME and a run...so another circuit. I may actually start early b/c I am up so early. I think I am getting together with some friends after lunch so I should get a earlier start to my workout. It's suppose to be sunny today but I don't know how warm. Seems like our summer is coming to an end....but a nice Fall would be great. I could get lots of running in with the kids in school:D

Cookie** lol....I'm not sure if he knew what he was doing when he decided to challenge moi:eek:....not that I am taking it that seriously but ive been getting lots of weight workouts in, which I love. I'm unsure about DS....b/c is ability to sit and do things at times can be quite good so sometimes I wonder. Maybe it's just a delay in speech and he's just hyper...time will tell. His speech as come along way though and his sentences are getting longer but he still as trouble telling me stories...he just rambles.

Deb** something is better then nothing right? I taught DD how to do laundry not that long ago and she asked why she had to separate the colors. At the same time I received a text from my friend who was upset b/c her daughter washed her dark blue shirt with her moms lulu tank and had stains all over it....I said "this is why". I usually don't separate once something's been washed a few times though and it's usually only the cheap stuff the runs. My black lulu tank would probably never ruin my whites:D

Have a good one!

Lori:)
 
Hey everyone,

After my coffee, I will do Trisets LB.

Lori - I still haven't done AB SLO....need to pull that one out soon. Nice job on AB plus 13K. WTG! I will try LM/cirucuit one day. Have fun with your workout today.

Cookie - your son sounds like mine, lol. He is used living on his one, he could do whatever he wanted. Now he has to pick up after himself....I am not a maid! LOL!

Debbie - how old is your son? My son told me not to do this laundy.....Like I would do his laundy! LOL, I would be doing 6 loads a day. LOL, about the sneakers....finding them all over the place too. I do have a shoe closet.....it stays emty, lol. I have to teach that boy a lot of stuff..LOL!

Amelia - what are your plans today?

I will be back later.
 
Hey girls, fly by check in

My foot isn't feeling too good today. For the past two days I've been doing the stretching and the ice packs. He also prescribed an Anti-inflammatory medication but im afraid with all the walking I do at work its just not healing:( I have GOT to break down and spend the extra money on some really good shoes next week ( next paycheck).

so, no workout today. I did however get four loads of laundry done. S-l-o-w-l-y after work. Then sat down and folded them, then had the kids put them away.;)

I will try and catch up with you guys in the morning. I plan on waking up early and getting in some UB weights, he said I could do weights from the waist up so thats awesome! My plan is BM2 double UB premix.

So who all pre-ordered? I still haven't yet :eek:
 
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Hi,

I couldn't get a workout in today, will try & double up tomorrow & consider today a rest day. I have to stop looking at hotel reviews in New Orleans because the bad reviews are about people getting robbed & one reviewer said she found a eyelash in her eye cream that wasn't hers (yuck!!). We are so used to staying at my inlaws condo that I guess you do have problems at hotels (even Belinda's experience sticks in my head).

Lori - Can you get your little one to climb in your bed in the morning so you can get extra sleep? It will be great when you can get your runs in when the kids are at school. Stange but that was the hardest part for my son knowing what was white:confused: I think if clothing has some white in it he was unsure.

Belinda - My older son just turned 23 yrs. old. The good thing about Trisets LB it's not too long but you always have DOMS the next day:)

Amelia - I didn't even think of that standing at work is probably worse then actually working out. What about socks with more cushion?

Hi Kristin & Cookie

Goodnight:)
 
Good Morning:)

Yesterday's workout was 40 mins on the TM mixed in with ME legs. After I was done that I decided to do the chest and back work too. I'm not sure what I will do today. I am going to my parents house for the weekend so I have to pack but I've gone so many times with the baby that I pretty much know what I need. I use to have to make a list so I wouldn't forget anything.

DH wants me to come visit again but I don't see it even being possible. It's such a long haul and once we get to oct month he will only have a few weeks left. Unless there's a seat sale I don't see that being possible and I don't see a seat sale being possible out of here!

Belinda** AB slo mo takes up a little time but it is good. Because I have been doing a lot of weights lately I keep taking out different workouts and b/c I don't have STS anymore, it seems as if i don't have that many weight DVDs...lol. But I don't really want to buy anymore that aren't cathe cause I tend not to use them. I know mindy Mylera is a good instructor too. I should see what kind of DVDs she has.

Ameila** hopefully you can invest in some good shoes soon. For people who exercise as much as we do, we need good shoes!

Deb** yeah you might want to check out more hotels but in all seriousness I don't think I would know if it was my eyelash or someone else's in my cream:eek:. Unless I just used it but I would never notice. Sometimes you have to take some reviews with a grain b/c there are those people in the world that no one can please. But if there are more bad reviews then good then there is probably something to it. When I was in school for hairstyling my instructor always told us that bad reviews go a long way but no one really talks about good experiences.

I may bbl tonight! If not I will check in from my parents house in the morning.

Lori :)
 
Morining everyone,

Not sure, what cardio I will do today? The rotation calls for Cycle Max, don't have my elliptical anymore.

Amelia - have fun shopping for new shoes. What are you looking for? My PF is acting up too lately. All that high impact, arrr... I pre-ordered 2 weeks ago.

Debbie - your son and my son are the same age, lol. No wonder!!! We stayed in an RV park right at the French Quaters, they evern drove/picked us up in an golf cart, lol. The hotel experience still sticks in my head too. LOL!

Lori - high fives, on your run and ME legs today. Did your sister took STS back? What happend to STS?

Hi Cookie!




I will be back after my workout.
 
'Morning!
Belinda, I think it just takes longer for many boys to get to be men. I made mine start doing laundry at 12! Yep, I'm tough, but I don't care if they mix colors with whites or not, 'cause they aren't doing my laundry. It started when one ds complained about how I did it, so then I set an age limit on them all.
Amelia, my feet and knees bother me terrible when I need new sneakers. Hope you are able to get some very soon and feel relief.
Kristin, busy lesson planning and enjoying the last few weeks?
Lori, guess you already ran 15 miles, lifted weights and left for your mom's. Does your dd go with you there?
Deb, Lori's statement is just what someone else said to me the other day. Ordered new glasses for dd and myself, and I complimented the staff on the service. They asked me to complete the survey since it is almost always disgruntled folks who replied, not the satisfied ones.
Walk this morning. Tomorrow is a bread baking class at King Arthur Flour! I'm so excited - always wanted to do it. Going with a friend and my dd. Alright, now back to work...
Cookie
 
Hi guys. Yesterday was my rest day. I was going to do Yoga Max, but time got away from me. We went to my parents' house and lounged by the pool. My pool needs to be vacuumed, which makes me :mad:. I think DH should vacuum it, not me. I've dont it the last three times. Agree? LOL.

I just finished AT. Going to grab a bite and then maybe if I am in the mood, I will vacuum the darn pool.

Cookie- I have been planning and I just read this great book Teaching Matters: Inspiring and Motivating Yourself. It got me revved up.

Belinda- what happened to the elliptical?

Lori- Nice workout once again. I like how you mix and match videos together. Do you have the workout blender? I think when October rolls around you might find a deal on airfare. Gas should come down a bit and people do not travel as much. It soars during the holidays and when school is out.

Deb- What workout did you do today? New Orleans can be a little rough, but what city isn't? Where are you looking to stay?

Amelia- sorry to hear about your foot. At least you can do some upper body work, right? I love that premix on BM2. It fries the arms.

Okay, I will bbl,
Kristin
 
Hi Girls

At my patents house. Everyone else is eating while I'm nursing DS.

Today's workout was 35 mins of cardio using he the bike and the TM and AB. Tomorrow will hopefully be a long run.

Belinda** the STS I had was my sisters. She didn't ask for it back but I figured I should at least let her try it:eek:...which she hasn't! Where did your elliptical go?

Cookie** DD usually comes with me but she is working this weekend so she stayed home but she will be sleeping at my sil's. Just before I left she text me and said she was sleeping at a friends....yeah, I don't think so! They'll try anything.

Kristin** I agree, it's dh's turn! I think when you've done something a few times everyone thinks its your job!

Ok...dinner time! Bb tomorrow!

Lori:)
 
Good evening,

I switched and did Saturday's workout, which is Step Moves:p Not a bad workout, never done that one before. My husband, kids and I will go hiking tomorrow, I will count that one for Cycle Max.

I posted about the elliptical last week or so....we had to sent back. Nothing was working right, the iFit wasn't working. The computer wasn't working...NotrdicTrack was gonna sent another tech out to fix the monitor and another one for the handles where on the wrong side. So DH and I decided, it wasn't worst it! Plus the padles where so high of the ground, DH had a hard time with his hip. We will go to a sports store and try out a few elliptical and see how we like it before we get another one. You guys remember when I told you, the first 5 min on that machine was very hard, I was out of breath:eek: That's because, on side of the machine was set on incline 18, the other was on 0. No wonder I was burning lots of cal. I couldn't workout longer than 45 min, I was dead!!

Lori - have fun at your parents house. Hope you get to eat soon. Good job on your workout.

Kirstin - let your husband clean the pool:p My husband wants me to take over the yard, I don't think so:eek: I told him when we moved in this house, he will help. For years, he was deployed..so I ended up being mom/dad, plus did everything around the house. Now he is here...he will do his share:p:eek: Glad you got some relaxing time yesterday.


Good night, ladies. I will be back in the morning.
 
Morning girls, I'm not sure why i'm up so early:eek: I did my own upper body mix last night on the stability ball then finished with some core work. The foots ok this morning. I ice it everyday after work and its starting to help.

I've got a boxer 'pup' (more like horse) that is driving me bonkers this morning :confused: I understand that barking is her only form of communication but a barking boxer at 5am isn't very pleasant :eek: Gesh, she worst than the kids. Now she has her toy at my feet :rolleyes:

Lori-Nice workout, I like how you mix things up with the TM.

Belinda- Have a great hike today...sounds lovely!

Kristin-Totally agree, I get like that about the laundry. My DH has more days off then I do but lately here I've been doing the laundry which also makes me :mad:. So did you vacuum the pool? Nice workout girl...

Cookie-How was the bread baking class? Sounds like fun. Im seriously thinking about taking a painting class...I think that would be so relaxing. Nice job on your walk yesterday

Deb- Hotels are tricky for sure, you never know until your there. Hopefully you can find one with some good reviews soon.

I may get in some yoga or palates after work, but wouldn't that be weight bearing too? Doc said it was one of the exercises I could do...
 
Good Morning:)

Went to bed early last night but I played on the iPad for a while. I was looking for some good weight workouts but I couldnt really find anything. Most of what I found was circuit style workouts and I own enough of those. I found another Amy Bento one but it didn't look that tough.

My plan is a run outside today, it's raining right now. Hopefully it will clear up. I didn't bring any DVDs with me but my brother lives next door and they have a tm....not sure how good it is but I'll tell ya one thing...it's not worn out:rolleyes:

Belinda** it's a good thing you sent it back. As far as I'm concerned when you buy something new, it should come problem free. You shouldn't have to get someone in to fix it every other day. And if the company doesn't exchange with another one, then it needs to go. I've been lucky enough to not have any issues with anything I've bought. My tm must be 4 yrs old now and I've never had a problem with it but it needs to be oiled and I don't know how to do that.

Ameila** glad to hear your foot is getting better. DH had something happen to his foot at depot and he has been taken off of it for 7 days. I don't know how more of them aren't injured but I guess they have to be in relatively good shape before they even go to depot because they have to pass a physical, like an obstacle course. DH didn't workout at all but he's quick...that's how he passed it with flying colors. Our dog barks way to much...drives me nuts....I don't care if he's communicating or not! Lol. There's no need of the amount of barking he does!

Im feeling a little sore all over today...I think AB did the trick plus I lifted everyday this week. I think a good stretch wouldn't go astray!

Bbl!
Lori:)
 
All by myself again today

Just got back from my run a little while ago and it was a good one. There are a lot of hills out here and I conquered them...no breaks, just kept on truck'in! I did 14k.

Should go do my hair before the baby wakes! Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend!

Lori:)
 
Hi ladies. So the pool did not get vacuumed yesterday and it was raining this morning, but the sun is out now. I am hoping when DH comes home from work I can "inspire" him to vacuum the pool, lol. Anyway. . . I did Cardio Supersets and then Bootcamp core only premix. It was a great workout. Even though CSS seems easier than AB, I am dripping with sweat at the end of it. Gotta love it.

Tomorrow is ny niece's christening. My sister and I do not get along and I am not looking forward to going there and having to see her at this point. She is bipolar and has not taken meds for years and her anger and animosity and rage are mostly directed at me. The last attack was not at me, but at my husband (such a long story). Although we agreed to be civil to each other (I did so more for the sake of my mother), it has really just turned me away from her. Say what you want about me. . . include me in your craziness, but leave my husband and children out of it. Anyway, I plan on having a glass of wine at the dinner that follows ;). After that we are going to a party that we were invited to by one of the parents of the baseball team. Coaching baseball really opened up our social lives as a couple with kids. It is the best thing we could have ever done.

Lori- WTG on your run! I always have soreness after AB. I often plan a rest day after that one just because of the soreness, lol. So true about once we do something once or twice it becomes "our job". Crazy. . . It won't happen this time, I can tell you that!

Amelia- boxers are cute and lovable, but they can be a bit of a pain at times. . . and stubborn. We had a boxer when I was a kid. We named him Rocky (get it?). He was so lovable, but a little crazy.

Belinda- I thought you were sending it back to get fixed. I didn't realize it was over. That is annoying. Where'd you get it from? Sears might be a good place to get one. I think they have their own assembly people too. Yard work? These men really like to push the limits. Maybe we should start leaving lots of dishes in the sink and underwear on the floor. See what they have to say about that :D

Waving hello to Deb and Cookie.

Kristin

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