Commit to get fit & lean for August!!

Hi,

I took yoga class & the instructor really kicked our butts. There were 2 guys her age in the class so I think it was for them;) I made the mistake of squeezing 3 malls into one day & everything hurts but at least I finished the Hello Kitty project.

I'm not sure if you guys heard about the NYC shooting but it was right near the fashion district (my company is on that block too). It turns out my gf's bf used to work for the company that the office manager & fired worker (gunman) also worked for. He knew both of them & is so upset. I was supposed to cover for the NY girl this week & next week TG she cancelled her vacation a month ago.

Lori - Hopefully the baby waking up was just a fluke. It sounds like you'll be really busy till November & throw in getting ready for the holiday and you will be set. Thanks I'll check out those spin dvds.

Belinda - Wow, lots of workouts for you today:)

Cookie - I was thinking about your DD today because they had 75% off clearance shoes today + you could use coupons so needless to say the shoe department was mobbed. I looked briefly but didn't have the patience. Your right too many errands wears me out & is just too time consuming.

Kristin - I can't believe the wedding is here already it supposed to be really nice weather too! Since it's just after midnight . . .
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!

Amelia - How do the kids like school this year?

Goodnight:)
 
Good Morning

The baby slept better last night but still started his day before 6:30. I was in a good sleep too....oh boo! It's a good thing I'm a morning person. And what do people do who don't drink coffee??? It a a amazes me.

Yesterday's workout ended up being 40 mins on the TM mixed in with AB. I didn't know what I wanted to do so that's what I pulled out. Havent really thought about today's workout yet. My inlaws are going away today so it won't be a run outside cause I have no one to watch the boys. And I haven't decided if I will go home this evening or tomorrow. I still haven't found anyone to watch the dog. I'd rather have someone sleep here then just pop in to let him out. Worse case scenario I will take him with me even though it's not ideal cause he barks so much and my mom runs a B&B.

I decided to have everyone is for dinner yesterday evening. My friend as fed me so many times since DH left so I wanted to return the favor. I took a pack of ribs out and knew it was to much for us so I had my in laws here as well. 7 adults and 5 kids and there was still lots left over. It's a good thing I invited all of them. My house was crazy for a little while but the evening passed quickly.

Belinda** nice workout yesterday. Nap? What's that? :eek:

Ameila** I'm sure you'll make up for the missed workout. Are your kids back in school now? I think the kids in the u.s go back to school earlier then the kids in Canada but they also start their summer break earlier.

Kristin** did you tackle AB? Or did it make you dizzy again? It was probably just fluke...something you ate or not enough sleep. It's a awesome workout.

Deb** I didn't watch the news yesterday so I don't know anything about the shooting. What's the world coming to? It's hard to think that there are more normal people then wack jobs!

Cookie** lol...I know there must be someone wrong with me! I did see a coat I liked but it's $130...my gc is for $50 and I just purchased our tickets for DHs graduation so money...money...money! There's never enough! Hope you got your baking supplies!

I will bbl!

Lori
 
Morning girls,

I will do To The Max today.

Happy Anniversary, Kirstin:D
　
Debbie - good job getting your butt kicked by the instructor. So sad about the shooting.

Lori - glad your little one slept last night. I need my coffee every morning. I feel the same way about my dogs, rather take them with me. Your mom runs a break and breakfast? Have fun with your dinner .

Waving Hallo to everyone that follows.
 
Hey everyone. Happy weekend! I got my workout in early because we have a busy day ahead. I did a quickie, Slide and Glide cardio and abs premix. I have a hair appointment at 12, church at 2:30, the reception is at 6:30. It is also our 12 year anniversary. DH surprised me. We don't usually give each other presents because by the end of summer, our spending money is low and we have to get back to school materials/clothes for DS and myself, and then all the little things we do all summer adds up as well. This year, though he gave me a present. The setting on my engagement ring was bent and the diamond was loose, so I haven't worn it in months. He had the setting fixed and the ring polished. they raised the diamond and the little diamonds around it (beguettes?). It looks brand new, and evern bigger for some reason, I guess because they raised it. I was totally surprised.

Lori- No dizziness with AB. I find that if I don't eat enough or if I attempt to do that workout without "prepping" myself mentally for it (if that even makes sense) I get a little queazy.This time I was ready for it, and kicked butt :). It is a good thing you are a morning person. I am most certainly not. . . lol. I am pretty cranky and in rare form before I have my coffee.

Belinda- thanks. I have to get those new workouts, lol. Waiting still for September.

Deb- that shooting was crazy. It is so sad when people lose self-control like that. After 9/11 you have to be insane to do something like that right in front of the EMpire State Building. The press was talking about how quickly the police arrived. Duh, I am sure the ESB is one of their top "sites" to watch, be aware, be ready, whatever you want to call it. I don't know how any of you feel, and I don't mean to bring up a controversial topic. . . I just think this country needs to rethink gun control because this seems to keep happening.

Okay, I will bb tomorrow! Hello to Amelia and Cookie!

Kristin
 
'Afternoon!
Belinda, my dd sounds like yours about leaving for college. None of my ds were this excited but then they packed the evening before leaving.
Amelia, how are the sneakers? That's a long day. Bet you slept well after it.
Lori, when I'm really busy, I don't have the time to shop or browse online so we save money. The other evening the Internet service went out before I ordered some bread-making supplies, so that my dh was probably happy about. Maybe he keeps messing with the connection on me.
Kristin, Happy Anniversary! What a wonderful, thoughtful gift. At a training yesterday, numerous folks asked me when was our first pay day! This time of year is tough. Totally agree with you on control.
Deb, TG you weren't there. It is so frightening, and I feel bad for your friend. It is just crazy. Are you doing yoga today to relax or take a rest day?
Going downstairs to do a tb weight wo in a couple of minutes. Also want to walk the dogs in the early evening.
DD and ds's gf are making dinner for us - crabcakes and Cobb salad. We just finished up making bread to go with it. Oh, and tiramisu for dessert. They came up with the menu. I should be more like Lori and run 18 miles, but oh well.
Cookie
 
Good Morning:)

I decided yesterday afternoon to head to my parents house. One of the hound guys who use to work at DHs store is staying at the house with the dog. I lured him with a case of beer:). I'm here until Thursday. DD isn't sure what to make of this. I promised her I would take er driving. It's hard to take her when we are home b/c when she drives, no one else is allowed in the car ....and well, I have kids 24/7 so she doesn't get to drive very often.

Yesterday's workout was PUB/PH shoul,bics,tris,abs and cyclemax. I'm not sure what I will do today yet. I brought DVDs with me and a little equipment but chances are I will run if it's nice enough.

Kristin** what a awesome surprise! I haven't been wearing my engagement ring b/c the same thing happened...only I lost the diamond. I noticed it just before DH left. Our plan was to buy me a new ring but the more time that passes (cause lord knows now isnt the time to be buying diamonds), I'm thinking about sending it away to get it fixed. It really shouldn't cost that much.

Belinda** I'd rather not take the dog with me cause he barks to much. Plus my parents wouldn't let him roam the house like he's use to....I can't really blame them there, just adds more work. We never had inside dogs growing up, they were always kept outside but the cats were allowed in. Anyway, last thing my mom wants is a barking,shedding dog when she's trying to run a business...lol.

Cookie** I usually fill my cart up and never check out, unless it's lulu of course:eek:. I have 6 workouts in my cart at amazon and I'm debating clicking the place order button. I really don't need any new workouts....

I will bbl to report my workout!

Lori:)
 
'Morning!
Bet everyone is enjoying the great weather this weekend.
Lori, I have shopping carts too! What dvds do you have on Amazon? Zumba is in my cart there. Keep looking and looking but so far haven't clicked on it. Good call on not bringing the dog if you want to keep the invite open from your mom.
Has anyone else noticed not getting the email from Cathe.com with new postings to our thread? I mean other than just today.
Yesterday was turbobarre. Thinking of trying a rotation with barre workouts and various cardio for a couple of months. Today was to the max and now I'm feeling like I can handle things. Of course, once this endorphin rush ends laundry will continue to overwhelm me as will paper! Dinner last evening was totally the best I've ever had, but it was pretty heavy food. The girls did a great job and even cleaned up. Hoping to continue unpacking boxes which we had to do w/getting the floors redone. I'm doing that slow so I can really decide if I want to put them back as I'm continuing to weed out.
Cookie
 
Worst run EVER!!!!! I left about an hour after lunch to go for my run. About 10 mins in it started to rain...not just rain but pour. Rain doesn't normally bother me so I kept on going hoping it would let up. I decided to go the same route I went the last time I was here which was 7 k one way, then turn around. I get to the 7 k mark and I decide to do the upcoming hill cause I felt good. I was having an awesome run, still raining but not nearly as hard. As I'm trucking up the hill who should come behind me but my brothers DOG! I was so pissed! He was outside when I left and I told him to stay. I guess putting in my headphones wasnt in my favor. I called my parents for someone to come and get him but of course my phone had no reception cause I'm in the middle of nowhere! Then my gps signal sucked on the way back so I gave up on that, also couldn't listen to my music b/c I had to keep my ears and eyes open for the dog so he didn't get ran over. Then my socks were full of rocks..to the point where my feet were gonna get blisters if I didn't stop and empty them. And then it started to POUR again...plus the wind was in my face. Then my phone started to die. Better my phone then the dog I guess:eek:. The only upside is I did 15k, furthest I've ran in a while and I felt good doing it until everything went to *hit and I was majorly annoyed with everything and everyone. I didn't think my phone was going to survive the rain to be honest. Anyway...I'm home now, lived to tell about it and so did the dog!

Cookie** I ponder a lot to when it comes to purchases. I usually ask myself if I need it and that's always a no..I don't need anything, it's all want at this stage of the game. What I need is my sanity! I wonder if I can purchase that anywhere online!

Lori:)
 
Hi,

Yesterday I did STS TB & today I took a rest day. We went to dinner last night at a local italian restaurant and the owners (husband & wife) were mad at each other so it was alittle weird. The husband is alittle rough around the edges & she is the sweetest thing.

So New Orleans may be getting hit by a hurricane this week. I feel so bad for that city because it cannot handle another hurricane, last time they were destroyed by Katrina:( Well will see if I have a place to vacation soon enough.

Belinda - You have been quiet this weekend.

Lori - That was some run!! I don't think the dog will follow you again he probably has DOMS today LOL. How did dd do with driving?

Kristin - How was the wedding? I agree with you they need to rethink gun control:mad: That was a nice surprise from DH, my engagement ring's band is thinning out need to get it fixed too.

Cookie - Your dinner sounded delicious. I love tiramisu but it looks like a really hard dessert to make. Does DD have to leave now that she's cooking;)

Amelia - How are the sneakers working out with your w/o's?

Goodnight:)
 
Good Morning:)

My mom heard the baby chatting this morning so she came and got him so I could sleep in. I was still up at 7:30 but it beats 6:30. I'm not sure what workout I will do today. I would like to run again but it's suppose to be pretty warm today and if I don't go early I won't get. I brought some DVDs with me...not sure which ones. My legs are also a little sore. I can only imagine what the dogs must feel like! I'm sure he slept good.

Deb** yeah, New Orelens needs to move or something! I don't know if I could live in a place that could be swept away at any moment...after just picking up the pieces. I am sure there are still people who lost everything and still aren't back on their feet. Sometimes we forget how lucky we are and are to busy focusing on the little things that really don't matter.

I will bbl to report my workout!

Lori:)
 
Morning girls,

Today I am starting week 4 of Cathe's Aug rotation, Iwill do Circuit Blast and ab.

Yesterday we went to a see a movie and afterwards we had dinner.

Kirstin - you husand is a keeper! What a wonderful gift.

Cookie - your dinner sounded yummy. What bread did you bake?

Debbie - good job on your workout yesterday. So sad about New Orleans.

Lori - I say so! Sorry about your run. Can't believe the dog followed you the entire way!

I will be back later.
 
Hey Girls

I've been back from my run for a while. It was to warm today. I thought id beat the heat but no such luck. I ended up doing 10k and abs when I returned. I think tomorrow will be some kind of DVD and wed a long run before I go back. I think tomorrow is suppose to be warm again, while wed it's suppose to be cooler. The dog also got excited when he saw me tying up my shoes and when I went to put him inside he ran away from me. But all you really have to do is say the word "treat" and they fall for it I'm no dummy!
Boy are my legs ever sore! I didn't realize it until I started running and now they feel more sore b/c I just ran for another 47 mins. It must be all the hills!

Belinda** have fun with your workout. Circuit blast is a fun workout! Then again, I enjoy circuit workouts.

I will bbl!

Lori
 
Hi,

It's quiet here today. I took a total body w/o at the gym (just like Power Hour) it was a good class. It is just too crowded & they told me it was light because of the holiday:confused: some classes just draw too many people.

It was a crazy weather day today it switched between rain & shine:)

Belinda - Kudos on almost finishing August rotation. Which movie did you see?

Lori - I meant to tell you that it is so cool that your Mom runs a B&B . . . that is one of my SIL's dreams. Great run!! Car ride is going to be tough with DOMS;) I saw your thread on colored jeans, I say go for it & you will rock that look. Sometimes it's all in the way you wear it. I would wear them with either a loose/flowing top or a jacket but you could wear them anyway at your age.

Waves hi to everyone!

Goodnight:)
 
Good Morning:)

Slept well last night and I got to sleep in again until 7:30. My mom had to get blood work done that required fasting so she had to leave early to get it done. I had some weird dreams last night. Everytime I woke to roll over , I just finished dreaming something weird but I can't remember any of them now. Only the last one and it had something to do with DH being home for a visit,some of DDs weird friends and her getting into trouble.

I'm not sure what workout I will do today. I enjoy running outside here cause I don't get to to do it much at home anymore but I would really like to go for a long one tomorrow. So maybe today I will do CF which I brouh with me.

Deb** I still haven't ordered the jeans. They are only 2/45 so the fit might not be the best either. I know it's a trend that will soon be over so I don't want to spend $70 on something that I might not get my money's worth. Sounds like you enjoyed your workout yesterday. I would imagine that a lot of people have no clue what they are doing when it comes to weights, probably why the class is such a hit.

I will bbl to report my workout!

Lori:)
 
Morning girls,

Today I will do Turbo Barre.

Sorry I didn't check in again yesterday, had a busy day.

Lori - glad you got some sleep. Have fun with your workout today. Good job on your run yesterday. I do like CB too.

Debbie - I hate it when classes are crowded, I need room to work out.

Waving Hi to Kirstin, Cookie and Amelia. BBL!

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Morning girls

sorry I've been MIA lately, its been pretty busy around here with our schedules:confused: Inventory was over the weekend so I only got in 3 workouts last week, better than nothing I guess:):eek::cool:

Not sure what today and tomorrow will be. Im off work and so glad to be...really needed a break from that place.

Belinda-Thats what I need to do, a workout rotation to help keep me motivated. Not sure what yet though. Nice job on your workouts girl...

Lori-Sorry to hear about your awful run the other day...I read about it last night when I was lurking. But you go girl for running in the rain. I too have very strange dreams every now and again...have a good workout today.

Deb-Nice job on your workouts too, I wish the Gym down the street from me wasn't so expensive...hearing you talk about your classes make me want to join a gym. Its a small gym and they want 35$ a week. I can remember a time when they were 17.50 a week:confused:

Cookie-How have you been? I've never really given Turbo Barre a fair try...maybe today. I know how you feel about laundry too...im overwhelmed at the moment as well.

Hello to Kristin!! Hope I didn't forget anyone...

So the foot is a little better. It still flares up if I forget to take that inflammatory medication or ice it. The shoes seem to be helping a little. I may need to buy some nice inserts...sigh.

ok..bbl
 
Hi guys. Sorry I was MIA. The wedding was wonderful. They had an hour and a half cocktail hour, with soooo much food, including a sliders station :eek::eek:. We danced all night and had a blast. Sunday was a rest day (obviously). Yesterday I did STS TB. We went to get school supplies for DS and my classroom. $200 later. . . I cannot wait to get a paycheck. I still need to order folders for my students. Today I am going to my classroom to set up and make my photocopies before the real craziness and mad rush begins (Thursday). I cannot believe summer is basically over, but I cannot complain because this was by far one of the best summers ever! It is bittersweet too. I miss being at work, but I know I will miss all the time I have had with my boys. Once school starts and the "marathon" begins, we get on this schedule and it seems to never slow down or stop. I have to make it a point to make sure to take time out with them every week. My youngest is going into Pre-K!

Amelia- do you have the LIS? If so, there are a few great rotations for this series. There is one just for LIS. Then there is a one-month LIS/STS, and a three month LIS/STS. I just love the LIS. This month I did STS TB rotation with LIS and IMAXes, MMA and Intensity. I got really got results.

Belinda- Yes, my husband ahs his "keeper" moments :p. I love him even when he drives me nutso though. Funny you are doing TB. I have been thinking about that workout. I never really do it, but when I do, I enjoy it. I am thinking of doing it at the end of this week when I finish my rotation.

Lori- that dog must have been thinking you were crazy running in the rain. He must have regretted following you, so why would he try to do it again? Silly thing. Any weird dreams last night? I've had some weird ones myself lately. I think they are playing out all my frustration with my family, lol,because most of them involve my parents and sister. Oh, and of course, now that school is almost here, I have the dream where I am completely unprepared the first day of school. I don't even have my class rosters, and I am dressed in sweats. Speaking of clothing. . . I also saw your thread on colored pants and I say go for it too. I'm not too into it right now only because I wouldn't know what to put with them, except for a top I bought that matched, lol, but if you want the look, go for it. Mid-30s is not OLD, ;).

Deb- the weather has been strange here too. Started out humid and sunny yesterday. Ended up pouring rain with thunder and lightning. Now it is rainy today. Nice job on the class. Sitting in the car after a tough workout always makes it difficult to walk afterwards. I remember last year after the RT, when I pulled up in my driveway and went to get out of the car, they hit me. Oh, it was such a good pain though, lol.

Cookie- let the madness begin! I got my Sup. Conference Day letter. The first half of the day are all meetings about APPR and test scores. SOOOOOO much fun, lol.

Okay, I will bbl. I have Intensity scheduled. I am thinking about doing a premix.

Kristin
 
'Evening!
Belinda, TB has become one of my fav wo ever! Has your ds settled in?
Lori, what a horrible run! That sounds like it was one of your bad dreams last night.
Amelia, glad you got new sneakers. Wish you were completely over the pain.
Kristin, our supt conf day is tomorrow. Staples was having a good deal on folders.
Deb, you must be becoming quite the yogi with all your challenging yoga classes. Lately I noticed I'm preferring more stretching and less impact workouts.
Step Blast today. Am feeling so tired, I'm off to bed at 7:36!
Cookie
 
Hello. So I set up my classroom with my two boys. It was a bit challenging setting up and entertaining them, but I had no one to watch them. Plus, even if I had someone to watch them, I wouldn't want to leave them knowing that I have only a few days left of summer with them. We went in the pool afterwards, but mosquitos were out and attacking, so we went back in the house. Anyway, I did my workout. I ended up doing AB, premix 1-5, and then Intensity low hiit plus bootcamp premix. My legs are FRIED!!!!

Cookie- good luck tomorrow!

Night all!
Kristin
 
Hi,

I took a spin class today. Yesterday's class gave me different DOMS on my outer thighs but didn't really do any different exercises the only thing difference it was a faster pace because we were doing reps to the beat of the music:confused:

Lori - I agree that the colors are trendy & not to spend so much. Do you have discount stores like Marshall's & TJ Maxx? They have good discounts. Did you get your run in?

Belinda - I've been trying to fit Turbo Barre in too:) What will be your next rotation?

Amelia - Wow that's a lot of money for a gym:( The good thing about working out home is you can pop in any DVD your in the mood for. After Labor Day the gym will be packed so enjoying it this week.

Kristin - The cocktail hour is the best part & even better at an hour and a half. Oh, also the desserts;) The boys must love seeing your classroom. I'm surprised you would have bad dreams about school because you are so organized.

Cookie - It looks like you haven't stopped since your back from vacation:( you may need another one. I've been trying to get all my favorite workouts in at the gym because it's going to get very busy for me at work. Yoga is a favorite but it's because of the instructor.

Goodnight:)
 
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