Commit to get Fit & Lean for February 2015

Hi everyone. Yesterday ended up being a rest day. I was playing with Bax and I think I pulled my quad or something. It really hurt. It feels a little better today. I did RWH Hiit CUB, but I took it easy on the jumps and leg work. I started testing my 1RM. I think I have improved a bit since I first did the tests. However, my chest strength is the same or less :(. I hate chest work and it shows, lol. I hate push ups and I hate chest flies, hahaha.

It is sooooo cold here. I feel as if I live in the North Pole. So depressing. I am dreaming of spring and summer.

Debbie- I am getting excited to do STS again. I am going to do the three month rotation again. I want to start the first week in March, but I am finish RWH the last week in February and I'm not sure if I should jump right in to STS or give it a few days. I am looking forward to doing the program so much. I have all the STS cardio now too, except for the Hiits, but I figure I can use the RWH hiits now and pretty much follow the rotation as is. . . Not sure what I will do for cardio though. I am missing step steady state cardio and boxing.

Cookie- without giving the story away, the plot is basically about an old married couple. The wife has dementia. the husband reads to her their love story every day to try to jog her memory of their love because she has forgotten that she was married to him and that she has children with him. It is sooo sad. I haven't watched it since my mom was diagnosed. It depressed the hell out of me.

Belinda- you should get in your RV and drive to Florida, lol. If I could convince my DH to drive to Florida, I would be headed there right now.

Waving hello to Amelia and Wendy!

Kristin
 
Hi,

Today I took a yoga class. It's funny today when I was walking there is so much snow everywhere it reminded me of living on a ski slope. I was also thinking that some people probably love this!! Tomorrow I'm going to look into going to Florida soon.

Kristin - You could do RWH Hiits & throw in Step & boxing. Everytime I do STS I remember why I love that series so much. Ouch on pulling your quad:(. I see you are getting more snow tomorrow tooo_O

Waves hi to everyone

Goodnight:)
 
'Morning! Gee, I really thought I posted yesterday morning but it isn't showing.
Belinda, I'm with Kristin, I'd hop in that rv and head someplace warm! This is just crazy. My sinuses are doing better. Drinking a ton of water seems to really help flush it out. With it being so cold, I haven't been drinking as much water as usual, and even my herbal tea consumption doesn't equal the water bottles I usually drink in a day. How are yours doing?
Kristin, I wouldn't be able to watch such a tear jerker. I cry even at commercials! A bit ago my dd rented The Stars in our Eyes, or whatever that faucet is called. That was a non-stop drip for me. How's your quad today? Do you have a foam roller or perhaps a tennis ball to roll over it. Be careful, you sure don't want to risk something.
Deb, what was the dress like that you wore to the wedding? It's so hard to dress for a cold-weather event. I can't believe how much snow there is, and then the cold! TG for heat. Even w/a new battery, my poor car did not want to start yesterday.
Waving hi to Amelia and Wendy.
Have a dentist appt this afternoon, visit w/my mom, and work today. Going downstairs to do a JS. According to training plan should get 8 miles in today. My shoulder is doing a little better but don't want to take a chance w/any wts, so will just go for steps today.
Cookie
 
Good morning,

Yesterday ended up being a rest day :) Today I will do Super Cuts and SBF. I am in the last week of the XTrain rotation.

Cookie - we are planing on going to Florida in March. My sinus are all messed up with this crazy weather. I also drink a lot of water, doesn't seem to help. Glad your shoulder is doing better. Good luck at the dentist. Have fun with your mom this afternoon.

Kirstin - wished DH would have to work, I would go to Florida right now, lol! Sorry to hear about your quad :( Take it easy, ok!

Debbie - where are you going in Florida? I am so tired of this cold. I am ready for summer.

I will be back later today.




I will be back later this evening. Have a great day and workout.
 
Hi Ladies!

Last night was my first time with RWH Plyo #1. That was HARD. I also added the bonus abs. I'm attempting to do the RWH intro rotation this month. Warning: I suck at rotations so we'll see how long I can commit. Or if my knee gets cranky. Whichever comes first. HA!

Cookie-Oh, no, not a Fifty Shades fan at ALL!! I got a lot of work done on Dallas Demons #3 (on page 205, usually my drafts end around 350-400.) I'm really enjoying writing this one.

So sorry about that student. I can't even imagine the horror for that mother. Truly, truly heartbreaking.

Kristin-Oh the Notebook, no no! That would totally be like ripping the Band-Aid off a wound! I remember after my dad died of a heart attack I turned on the sitcom Hope & Faith, thinking hey, it has Kelly Ripa, it will be funny. Except it was the episode where they talked about their mom dying of heart failure...GAH.

Belinda-Our weather is messed up, too. Today? 35. By Saturday? 70. Sunday? 39.

Debbie-How often do you do yoga?

Waves to Amelia!

:) Wendy
 
Hey everyone. Just finished RWH hiit LBC. My quad was perfectly fine. Now my claf in my other leg is tight and tender. Hmm. .. I cannot catch a break. I am supposed to do Plyo Hiit 1 tomorrow. It might end up being a rest day.

I started updating my One rep maxes yesterday. I have a lot more to do. I will do more updates tomorrow. I am looking forward to doing STS again. Nothing much else to report. We got hit with more snow this morning. I was in denial thinking the weathermen were wrong, lol. It is depressing. The sun is out now but it is frigid outside. Cannot even take the dog out. Ugh!

Wendy- I know! Why did I do that to myself. It was awful. I felt depressed the rest of the day and it was Valentine's Day! I'm not big on following rotations either, but I have gotten good results with RWH 2 month rotation. Cannot wait to start STS back up. I just need to get my food under control.

Deb- Can you take me with you to Florida? Lol. I am counting down to spring and summer. DS's baseball season starts next month. That is a good sign, lol.

Belinda- that stinks. I say take the RV and have him meet you down there, lol. JK. Do you drive the RV? I would be terrified to drive one. It took me a week or so to get comfortable in my Explorer, lol. People were passing me left and right, haha.

Cookie- Is it the Fault in our Stars? I haven't seen that one and I don't know if I can bring myself to see it or read it. A lot of girls in my classes have read the book and/or seen the movie. They seem to love it. I think they are all dreaming of romance, lol.

Okay, I will be back later.

Kristin
 
Good afternoon,

XT SuperCuts premix #2 = 58 min and Tabatcise = 45 min is done.

Kirstin - :p:D Nope! I don't drive the RV, to big for me. DH always wants me to drive it, the size of this thing scares me:( Our RV is over 35 feet long. Make sure you a extra long stretch in before and afterwards. When are you plan on starting STS? I never do the 1 RM, I always use my last STS workout card and go heavier from there. I think it's too time consuming, JMO:D

Wendy - that's some crazy temperatures we all having this year. How is your knee after RWH hiit LBC? Good job, girl.

Waving Hi to everyone that checks in after me.
 
Hi,

I didn't get a workout in today. I did shovel some snow but it was so light & fluffy, why can't it always be like that:confused: Tonight we went to do see the 80's group "Foreigner" at the Community Theatre in town. It was really fun & a blast from the past. The threatre was an old movie theatre for many years but they made into a beautiful theatre for events and it so nice yet still historic.

Belinda - I couldn't even imagine driving an RV even in a parking lot LOL. I can't picture you taking a rest day:eek: We are going to Clearwater Beach which is about 45 min. from Tampa.

Kristin - It is a good sign that baseball will start next month, but it will be tough for you to watch;) if the weather doesn't warm up. You picked a good week to do 1RM for STS.

Wendy - It's hard to follow a rotation, but always glad that I don't have to figure out which workout to do next. I do yoga about 2x's a week.

Cookie - I'm happy your feeling better. I wore a sleeveless dress (I was worried) but most people did. It was navy chiffon with one shoulder (with a silver applique on the shoulder) & I wore navy sheer stockings with navy pumps which made the dress look more appropriate for winter & kept me warm:) For the summer wedding will wear silver sandals & no stockings.

Amelia - How are you?

Goodnight:)
 
Good morning,

Burn Sets: CBS = 51 min and SBF Adv. Lower Barre 20 min + Booty = 15 min is done.

Debbie - sounds like a fun evening. Not a chance I ever drive the RV in a parking lot, :p My husband family lives in Tampa. Love Clearwater. We plan on going down to Miami :)

Waving Hi to everyone that checks in after me.

I will be back tomorrow. Have a wonderful day and workout everyone.
 
Hi Ladies!

Day 2 of the RWH rotation and I did RWH Back, Shoulders and Biceps. Yay!

Belinda-I was actually booking travel for a softball game in Miami today. :)

Debbie-That does sound like a fun evening! Did you sing along? ;-)

:) Wendy
 
Hi everyone. Today was a fun day. I visited my sister-in-law and held my baby niece for an hour, lol. She is so precious. Then I called my parents and we took the boys sledding. It was so much fun. My dad and I raced each other and ended up crashing into each other, lol. Afterwards, my dad treated us to pizza. When I came home I played with the dog and then I did PLYO Hiit 1 and bonus abs 1. I am about to do more 1 rep max testing for STS. I am glad we got to spend the day outside today because the next two days the temps are supposed to be frigid, -5 below! YIKES!

Wendy- high fives on the workout today. Don't you love (hate) those finishers? My biceps are always pumped at the end and the 24's are killers. My triceps get DOMS for days with the RWH LIHI workout.

Deb- your dress sounds beautiful! My grandmother used to live by Clearwater I think.

Belinda- Now that I hear we are having arctic temps tomorrow, I take it back. If I had an RV, I would be outta here! I want to start Meso 1 in March. I figure doing STS will speed up the winter and bring spring, lol. Whenever I follow STS I feel the months go by, lol. Summer will be here before we know it. I figure I will finish STS by the end of May (counting the rest weeks). ;)

Waving hello to Cookie and Amelia!

Kristin
 
Hi,

Today I did M3 W3 D31 Chest & back. I wish I was getting out of town this weekend just like Kristin said frigid temps coming!!

Belinda - Miami is really nice, more action;) plus a little bit warmer since it's further south. Are you bringing the RV?

Kristin - Really smart to get out today & sounds like a really fun day, especially ending it with pizza:)

Wendy - I was lip synching, actually heard a Foreigner song in a store today!

Wave hi to Amelia & Cookie

Goodnight:)
 
'Morning!
Belinda, I didn't even like driving our Chevy Suburban when we had that, so I can't imagine me ever driving an rv! I really like small cars. Funny how close your dh's relatives are to Deb's. I'm back in DC the first weekend in March. Not sure yet what the schedule looks like but will keep you posted if you're around that weekend.
Kristin, you're right it is the Fault book. Yesterday I picked up a book I read a couple of years ago! Can't believe I forgot I had read it til got it home. I had title on a list of books to read and must not have deleted it. Anyway it's something Journey of Harold Fry and another tear jerker! I was so annoyed with myself. I am so sick of this weather.
Wendy, great job on getting the workout in. Doing a rotation with others here always helped to keep me on track. Everyone's talk of Florida isn't making me feel any better about this horrendous winter.
Deb, the outfit sounds lovely and I'm sure you were stunning in it. Believe it or not, I think I have a couple of aunts/uncle in Clearwater! Must be the place to retire/move to.
Have to take eldest ds to an appt today. This will be an exercise in patience! He is driving me absolutely crazy. JS dance walk to start my day and hoping for another one of her workouts this afternoon. Those workouts always help me to feel better. At dentist the other day found out not only am I getting the implant but need a crown, and not for wearing on top of my head. It is so much money! Makes me wonder how some folks afford dental care.
Cookie
 
Good morning,

XT Cardio Leg Blast and SBF UB is done :)

Cookie - sorry about the dentist! If it's not one thing it's another. Here in WV lots of people don't have teeth, they can't afford dental :( It's expensive! Hope JS walk will help with the stress of your son. Let me know when you are in DC. I would love to see you :)

Debbie - wish I would get out of town with these frigid temps. If it keeps it up, we may go, lol. I never been to Miami (only at the airport). Can't wait. Yes, we will take the RV and dogs.

Kirstin - I hear you on the cold. I am getting so tired of this winter, it's not funny. Can't take the dogs for walk, it's too cold….plus they are to old to get sick. I can't believe you played outside with your boy's in this cold. I am such a wimp:D


Wendy - are you going to Miami? If so, maybe we can meet somewhere?
Have a great day and workout, everyone
 
Hi everyone. Just finished RWH Hiit UBC. I love this workout. I also did some more one rep max testing. I'm halfway through the second page of testing in the STS guide. I figure I will be ready to get started the first week in March. I am thinking STS Tues/Thurs/Saturday. I am thinking for cardio one step, one kickbox and/or metabolic workout, and one hiit per week. I might do a leg/cardio too. We shall see. Feeling good. I just did some cleaning and that's about it. Too cold to go outside and do anything. I am dreaming of summer over here.

Belinda- I was going to say to Cookie that I think people who cannot afford dental go without it, and that often means missing teeth. I haven't been to the dentist in over a year. I know I have to go, I just hate to go there, lol.

Deb- I love Foreigner and Journey, lol.

Cookie- I had a nightmare that I was being observed and I was completely unprepared even though I knew I was being observed, because I didn't care anymore. I walked right out in the middle of the lesson. Is it a sign? I love being in the classroom, but I am over all the bs that goes along with this APPR.

BB tomorrow.

Kristin
 
Hi,

Today I took a yoga class. I took my son's dog for the day and even they didn't want to go outsideo_O We just have to make it till Sunday! My Dad said even Florida is cold daytime 60's nightime 30's. We may all have to go to California they are having summer like temps!

Belinda - What rotation will you do next? Are both your dogs older?

Kristin - You shouldn't be dreaming about school during vacation;) In the newspaper this week their has been so much controversies about the testing. It sounds like you have a good plan for STS.

Cookie - Clearwater is pretty big too! I hope you weren't too stressed out with appts. today. Do you like traveling for work?

Amelia & Wendy - I'm guessing you are having cooler temps too.

Goodnight:)
 
Good morning,

I will do XT Bic & Triceps and SBF today.

Kirstin - I know a lot of people who cannot afford dental go without it, unfortunately. Dental is very expensive here in the US. In Germany medical and dental is free.

Debbie - my husband said that about Florida is very cold right now too. I will work on a new rotation this weekend? My dogs are 10 years old:D Go get a check up!!

I will be back after my workouts. Stay warm!
 
I am back,

both workouts are done! This was my last XT weight workout :D Love the entire program. Glad I did it. Not sure, what I will do next week? Maybe I will do Cathe's RWH?

Have a great day and workout everyone.
 
Hi everyone. Just finished RWH Hiit LBC. I did premix #5 to change things up a bit. In this premix you do some ab work in between some of the cardio/weights. I liked the premix a lot. I was planning on doing more 1RM testing too, but I cannot seem to get the Workout Manager page to open. I will try again after posting here.

It is too cold here to even make a joke about it. When Baxter has to go outside, he runs out and then runs back in huffing and shaking his face. I keep telling him, I know, lol.

Belinda- nice job finishing Xtrain. It is a great series. RWH is my new favorite though. I love every workout in this one, even plyo hiit 1, because it is over before you know it. BTW, my family in Florida is complaining that it is freezing there too. I don't know why, but that gave me pleasure to hear it, lol.

Deb- the testing is ridiculous. There is a movement growing to back away from all this testing and as it gains strength, Cuomo may have to rethink his strategy. Under the APPR plan, kids take tests, even in GYM. It is stupid.

Okay, off to pay bills, clean the kitchen (fun times over here), and shower up.

Kristin
 
Hi,

Today I did Hot yoga. I woke up & thought today would be the perfect day since it is single digit temps:) It did feel good! I can't believe I'm saying this but 3-6 inches of snow for tomorrow. This weather is so depressing 2 years in a row!!

Belinda - So many choices with rotations but you manage to get a really good mix in.

Kristin - It's scary when a puppy doesn't want to play outside. I heard it's warmer in Alaska:eek:

I'm going to get out early tomorrow & take my MIL to the food store.

Waves hi to everyone

Goodnight:)
 
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