Commit to get Fit & Lean for July & December 2015

Hi,

Today I did Power Hour. Tomorrow we are going to the Borgata Atlantic City & returning on Monday. I bought DH a groupon in September so we decided to use it before the holidays. We should have fun & hopefully not lose too much;)

Belinda - It was a DVD that I bought at the Collage sale awhile ago. You are giving me the itch to do STS too, only thing stopping me is I want to start ICE when it arrives:)

Kristin - I hope you get a good write up because you deserve it otherwise you should say something! I can't believe they touched upon the testing in the Snoopy movieo_O It is so sad & scary the situation going on in Paris:(

Cookie - Have a great time at the wedding. You will look so good in your dress after your workouts!

Goodnight:)
 
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Good morning,

Sorry for not checking in yesterday :) I walked over 22K yesterday :D
Today I will do a nice stretch and that's it.

Cookie - have fun at the wedding. Question my son is getting married in Jan 2016. I have no idea

Debbie - have fun in Bogota Atlantic City :) Never been there.

Kirstin - I hope you get a good write up and things will get better. So sad what happened in Paris :)

I will be back later. Have a great Sunday, everyone.
 
RWH LIHI Legs all done. I was going to add on bonus abs 2, but I was spent after that workout. It really does wipe you out. I also walked Baxter this morning. My brother and sister-in-law are coming over with the baby to watch football. My parents are coming too. It should be fun. We are cooking pulled bbq chicken in the crockpot. I got all my lesson plans and activity sheets done for the rest of the month. I am in good shape here :).

Belinda- I am hoping for a good write up too and soon. She has some nerve making everyone do their formal observations in the beginning of the year and then not giving back feedback in a timely fashion.

Deb- I couldn't believe it myself (Snoopy movie). Someone told me about it, but I thought they were exaggerating or it was a rumor. Unbelievable.

Waving hello to Cookie.

Seriously have to get my house company ready now, lol.

BB tomorrow.

Kristin
 
Good morning,

D16 is done :) DH and I also took the dogs for a short walk this morning. It was soooooooooo cold outside :) Arrr…

Kirstin - fantastic job on your workout. I hope so, about the write up :)

Waving Hi to everyone that checks in today.

Good job everyone :) Keep up the good work.

I will be back tomorrow. Have a great day and workout.
 
Hey guys! Just finished my workout for tonight. I did PRS #1 plus bonus abs 2 from RWH.

Still no write up on my formal observation, which was on 10/13!!!! I am disgusted with this. Imagine if I gave a test and took over 30 days to grade it! Parents would call and complain. I would be spoken to about it. . . but apparently I do not deserve immediate feedback. Unbelievable to me. . . but I digress. . .

Belinda- I just reread your previous post. You walked over 22K in one day! That is amazing. Good for you.

Waving hello to Deb and Cookie.

Kristin
 
Hi,

We are back from Atlantic City, we just did a little bit of gambling but in the end we broke even. It was fun and we I was surprised but did get a really nice room with Groupon.

Today I did Pyramid lower body.

Belinda - Wow, that is a lot of steps!!! Great job:)

Kristin - You would think she would forget your observation by the time she writes it up:rolleyes: Have you seen the previews for the movie "Creed" it looks good.

Cookie - How was the wedding?

Goodnight:)
 
Belinda, nice count on steps! What did you do to get 22K? Your son is getting married in just a few months. That must be extra incentive to keep up the workouts.
Kristin, our admins have only a set number of days to provide feedback or the eval is invalidated. Must feel good to have so much planning done.
Deb, I may be the last person who hasn't done Groupon. Sounds like a nice weekend away.
The wedding was really, really nice. I told my kids to enjoy the reception b/c there is no way I'm giving any of the one like that! It was fun having them home but also hectic b/c they all arrived at about the same time on Friday, and left at the same time on Sunday. It was a world wind visit, and it was sort of like being hit by a hoard of locusts. On the way home from work on Friday, I stopped and picked up $200 in groceries to supplement what we already had on hand. That was gone that night. Went to the store Saturday morning and bought more. That went, and thankfully they filled up at the reception. DH went to the store early Sunday before they all got up. Only they had made plans to take my mom out for pizza so they didn't want to eat! I had to freeze 3 dozen rolls, cook salmon and freeze other things for the future. Took a nap on Sunday and was still worn out last evening, so that's why I didn't post yesterday. Today did slide and glide!
Cookie
 
Hi,

Today I did a pilates ab workout and some pilates leg work. The stores were so crowded today, I guess some have started Christmas shopping. I don't have any gift ideas for anyone:confused:. My older son will have a long list and my younger son usually doesn't have a list.

Belinda - I didn't realize your son was getting married so soon, how exciting!!

Cookie - Your story reminds me of our neighbor in Florida, when we are in FL in the Spring her son's family comes and everyday she is running to the store for more groceries. She is exhausted by the time they leave. After you catch up on your sleep you will look back at the memories:) They must love your home cooking!

Kristin - Waves hi

Goodnight:)
 
Good morning,

D17 Legs is done :) Sorry, I have not time for personals. I have to get ready, DH is seeing a doc for his shoulder today.

I will try to catch up tonight. Happy Hump Day, everyone.
 
'Evening!
Belinda, hope things went well w/dh's doctor visit. You always get a workout in!
Kristin, hope your week is going well.
Deb, I am like your neighbor. DH's snoring woke me up at 2:30 and I didn't get back to sleep. Between that and that lack of sleep this weekend, I'm dragging right now. Did do muscle max this morning. First time done in a long time, and it holds the test of time. It is so well done. I always think of this series as the goddess one. Must be the columns and the sculpture or something. Cathe is really pretty in it but ooh what a workout.
Cookie
 
Hi,

I worked late tonight so didn't get a workout in. I have been concentrating on packing healthy food so hopefully that will offset any workouts I miss. The food stores are already packed!

Belinda - Cookie's right your so good with getting your workouts in:) I hope all goes well with the DH's Dr.s visit.

Kristin - I bet you are looking forward the the Thanksgiving break;)

Cookie - I can't imagine not being able to fall back asleep, hopefully you made it through your day:( Muscle Max is one of my favorites too, that is the only dvd I had Cathe sign at the 1st RT.

Goodnight:)
 
'Evening!
Belinda, hope all is well. How did it go w/dh's appt?
Kristin, to give you an idea of my day - I could measure it in the number of Tootsie Rolls I stress ate!
Deb, are you cooking for Thanksgiving? I usually pack very healthy but had brought in a new supply of candy for the jar, and it seem to have made a stop by my desk. At least it is lighter now and easier to move it to the correct room!
Slept pretty good last night but still feel like I'm dragging. Perhaps I'm coming down with something.
Cookie
 
Hi,

Today I took a yoga class. Almost didn't go I had a really bad nosebleed which I think I get from the dry heat:confused: My feet are on fire from walking so much today, can't wait till the weekend.

Belinda - I hope all is well with you & DH.

Kristin - Hi:)

Cookie - I'm cooking but my Mom may be spending it with her sister (who usually comes to my house) because she's not doing so well. Also we will have a quick, early dinner and go to my in-laws & because my nephew and his wife will be visiting from Tennessee. Sweets are my weakness especially when I am tired & stressed. It's good that you slept pretty good.

Goodnight:)
 
Hi Sherry and Heidi,

Sorry for not checking in yesterday, I thought I did? I can't remember if I mention it or not ?

DH surgery is scheduled for Dec 11 or Dec 4? The doc is trying to squeeze him in Dec 4. Fingers crossed! If they can't get him in on Dec 4, he will get the surgery on Dec 11. DH rotator cuff is torn in 3 places. He needs the surgery soon or they can't repair his shoulder anymore that's how bad DH's shoulder is. The doc also was talking using tissue from a dead person to place into DH's shoulder since DH's tissue in this shoulder is completely gone:( I hope they don't have to do that, it's completely crossing me out:( I know, DH is in good hands and the doc know's what he is doing. My son is getting married in El Paso in Jan 2016. DH and I plan on taking the RV and the dogs. I hope DH recovers soon so he can drive the RV. I can't even reach the gas patal:p I am completely stressing out. DH on the other hand, is completely positive every will work out. Oh, I forgot to mention …DH can't move his arm for 8 weeks:( Yes, I am stressing. Thanks for asking about DH. Means a lot to me.

I started doing Leslie Swanson Thanksgiving Walk Challenge. It's helping me with the stress that's going on right now. Yesterday I walked for 3 miles. Today I did STS D18 plus extended stretch and I will walk one mile later.




I will be back later. Have a great day and workout,everyone.
 
Belinda, that is stressful! I'm glad your dh is in such good medical hands. A colleague of mine had what sounds like a similar experience, and she's doing really great now. Just wish the surgery could have helped her personality. Ooops, did I say that? Is the wedding towards the end of January? Just thinking driving would be easier with more time to heal. Glad walking is helping with the stress. You need to also take care of yourself.
Kristin, how was your week?
Deb, a nosebleed? Hope everything is okay. Are your sinuses alright? The dryness of this time of year does a number on my skin and nails. Have been awake since 2:30 again but am now drinking a second glass of wine. Hoping to really have a deep sleep tonight. This afternoon really struggled with feeling tired for about an hour before I was able to get another wind. No workout trying to conserve energy to make it thru day.
Tomorrow I need to walk the dogs. We've had a bear visiting a couple of times the past few weeks, and it has really done a number to their nerves. The bear has taken all the suet, bird food, and gotten into the bee hives a few times. Not sure if the bees will make it thru the winter now. My dad's wife is in town this weekend. It's her first visit since his passing, and we'll have lots of food over the next few days.
Cookie
 
Thanks Cookie :) I am sure DH will be fine. LOL, about your colleague :) I hope you get a good night sleep and the wine helps. I am having one too.

Update on DH: his surgery is on Dec 4.
 
Hi,

I didn't get a workout in today, we went to my Mom's and celebrated an early Thanksgiving celebration with her my brother, ds's & gf's. It was a nice time with lots of laughs.

Belinda - It's great that your DH was able to get the earlier appt., more time to rest. TG for you workouts to help with the stress. Do you have a dress for DS's wedding?

Kristin - I hope all is well.

Cookie - The bears seem to becoming so brazen! Where ds lives his gf's grandmother lives up the hill and they get bears on their property but she has a pellet gun & blowhorn she uses. We tease DS he better be good to her granddaughter because she is a sharp shooter:) That is so nice that you still have a relationship with your Dad's wife. I hope to do the same if that becomes the situation some day.

Goodnight:)
 
'Morning!
Belinda, yes - what are you going to wear to the wedding? Inquiring minds want to know. Glad dh has the earlier surgery date. What is the date of the wedding?
Kristin, hope all is well. Are you busy with the boys' activities?
Deb, this bear is bad. DH had to reset the hives again yesterday and got more stings. The poor guy's got a swollen wrist and ankle from where they are able to get in around his beekeeper outfit (that is never going to be in NY Fashion Week). He's now thinking of putting in an electric fence around the hive to scare it off, but that will be a lot of physical work plus expense. I'm more like we can just buy honey at the grocery store type of person. Nice to have a good Thanksgiving get together already. Will you still have the ds and gfs over on Thursday? My dad's wife is an absolutely wonderful person. We're so very lucky to have her in our lives. Lot of laughing and food yesterday - hoping for more laughing and less food today. Did max cardio (modified on rebounder) and heavy bag (upper body only) from Boxing dvd to alleviate some guilt about food. Didn't get the poor dogs their walk yesterday but that definitely needs to get done today. Also planning on FlexTrain in a bit.
Cookie
 
Hi guys. I'm so sorry I fell off the face of the planet. I ended up sick with a wicked cold and it wiped me out. This weekend I had my NYSUT Union convention in Montauk and although they had wifi it didn't work on my phone at all. I did workout Friday and Saturday at the hotel's gym but I couldn't check in here. I learned a lot at the convention. I think I'm going to run for rep this year for sure. I am exhausted. Although I feel better, I have no voice. I will be back tomorrow for personals.

Kristin
 
Hey girls,

Sorry for not checking in yesterday! DH and I were on our way shopping when we saw what we thought was a little goat outside a local farm. When we got closer I realized it was a (skin and bone) dog. :( My DH quickly pulled over and we were in pursuit. We were quickly joined by another lady and the three of us kept trying to coax the dog into our car with no luck. We continued searching for about two hours and were joined by the local animal rescue and a shelter. We had no luck. This was about 1200 in the a.m., we returned to the same spot that evening giving another hour before dark, continually checking in with the shelter. We left a bowl of dog food (which I bought from Dollar Tree, I also bought dog treats, dog bowl and a leash) outside the shelter thinking the dog may go to the sound go other dogs as it was less that 400 meters from where we saw the dog.

This morning we woke up with chores but put them to the side again going back to the site looking for this poor little doggy, The first thing we saw was that the food was eaten from the bowel. We gave it another hour, as it was Sunday the shelter was closed so we checked in with animal control and they agreed to move a trap (very nice) to an area we all agreed might be the doggy's hide out. We left the area praying for the pooch, we went back in the evening giving it another hour, checking the trap and the forested area near the trap where we last saw the dog. Again no luck!!! Once we got to the house (at about 4 p.m.) the animal control team called us thanking us for our efforts, stating that the trap worked and the dog was well fed and warm on a blanket. We were excited, we plan to go and visit the dog tomorrow. I thought the dog was a boxer :) The lady from the animal control thinks the dog is a hound dog? Once the dog fills out, we know :) I even said a prayer for the dog today. I am so relieved the dog is safe and doesn't have to spent another night in the cold outside.

I don't know if you know, but I am following/supporting a few rescues on FB. Never in a million years I thought I would see an animal looking like this poor baby did in my area :) I thought they all in Georgia or Fl :)

DH and I decided to pay for the dogs Vet expenses:)

As you can see my weekend was short. I am beat and relieved at the same time. I will catch up on personals tomorrow. Good night!!!
 
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