Commit to get fit & lean for June!

Good Morning:)

Yesterday's workout was kind of lame. If I don't do it first thing in the morning, then I am dragging after lunch. And I remember there was a time when I hated working out in the morning and always waited until the afternoon:confused:. We had an appt for DS in the morning so I couldn't workout in the a.m...then I couldn't make up my mind what I wanted to do. I started with abs and 4DS shoulders....then I did 20 mins on the TM mixed in with DM. It was a o.k workout but DS was in the backyard, so I kept checking on him, the baby woke up, my FIL showed up....so I had lots of interruptions. Hoping to make up for that today. I really hate it when there is nothing I want to do!!

Cookie** Well...DD isn't so young but I still have to keep tabs on her. I wish I could put a tracking device on her so I know where she is at all times cause she can find some mischief. The only thing is, is she has a job for the summer so she should be kept busy. And as for helping me out here ....time will tell. I wouldn't put my money on her helping me out to much.

Deb** I do have a spin bike. DH bought me one for mothers day. I really like it....and its tough. I had a bike before but the resistance isn't has tough. Spinning is a dread factor for me cause its usually pretty tough. Maybe I will do Cathe's spin workout today. I have only been doing the Mindy short and sweet workouts mixed in with something else.

I will bbl to report my workout. There isn't much happening here today...and its raining AGAIN!

Lori:)
 
Good morning all. I took a sick day today. My second of the year, lol. DS has half a day and my dad couldn't get him off the bus. DH is still away so I had to stay home to be here for when he gets home. I am not even upset because I needed a day. Last night we had DS's baseball game. The assistant coaches managed the team because DH is gone. It was a good game. DS hit two singles and two doubles. The other team's coaches were a bit too much. They were yelling at their kids and they were very negative. Trashy, really. :mad::confused:

Anyway, When DS gets home I might attempt to take my two wise guys to the movies or something.

I did TBT LB last night. I was scheduled to do PUB and then TBTLB today, but I switched it for two reasons. 1. I was tired and TBTLB is a shorter workout. 2. I still had DOMS from BM2 in my triceps and chest. As a matter of fact, my triceps are still talking to me, lol.

Lori- I am so not a morning workout person. I can never push myself in the morning. It amazes me how much you do and how you can go that hard in the a.m. LOL. Late afternoon is ideal for me, but I normally do it after dinner, sometimes after the boys are in bed, like last night.Yes, DH is gone for one week and I am complaining, lol. It is hard for me, lol, especially because he does the morning rush and I do the afternoon pick up. SO in the a.m. (I am not a morning person, FYI, in case you all have not figured this out yet), I usually take a shower, get myself ready and go. With him gone, I have to get myself ready and the boys and be on time. I love them but they slow me down even more in the a.m., :rolleyes:


Cookie- nice workout!! I have been thinking about TB lately. That might be another one I take on my trip. The only thing is I would have to skip the dumbell portion.

Deb- busy doe snot even describe yesterday, but it is over now. The game threw me off. I was doing good until the game. I picked up coffee after the game and it gave me enough of a kick to do the workout, lol. DH comes back on Friday!

Belinda- how are you doing? Feeling any better?

Kristin
 
Morning girls,


Haven't worked out since Sunday. I did do 20 min Back Care yoga w/Rodney Yee and a 20 min walk last night, if you can call that a workout? Don't know what I did on Sunday to my back, but it's hurting like hell. My husband thinks I pinched a nerve in my lower back:confused: I was doing Intensity on Sunday, felt a sharp pain in my back...instead of stopping I kept going:confused::rolleyes: now I am paying for it. I had to promise DH that I won't workout. The last time I was in so much pain was, when I slipped my disc in Germany:mad: i really hope it's just a pinched nerve. I will take it easy for the next few days, if it doesn't get better with muscle relaxers/heat I will see a doc for my back.

You all doing a great job with your workouts, keep it up! Wished I could work out too:(

Cookie - I will order the dvds from Bob's website, not a big deal!

Kirstin - enjoy your day off today:D good for you getting your workouts in. Doesn't matter which order they in, as long as you get them in, right?

Lori - maybe you need a rest day? When was the last time you took one? Plus you have a lot on your plate w/DH leaving soon. What spin bike do you have?

Debbie - nice job on that spin class last night. Do you have a spin bike?





Happy Hump Day, girls!
 
Hi Girls:)

Baby is a sleep and DH took DS with him...I should be napping:) Laziness hasn't hit me just yet. I use to love 15 mins snoozes. Just enough to give me a kick in the arse!

Today's workout was cyclemax and then I started to do STS FB but anti workout baby wasn't having that. I was hoping to finish it but didn't have much luck. Then I was a little annoyed with DH b/c we are down to 5 days and he is still doing work stuff. I know it has to get done and I don't want to say anything....just keeping the peace.

Kristin** If DH was being accepted for RCMP we wanted him to be away while I wasn't working. If I was working and had to deal with kids, I wouldn't survive! LOL So I know where you are coming from. Not to mention that I use to be on call at night. I can't be on call with no one home to watch the kids:eek:

Belinda** I didn't do anything on Saturday or the Sunday before that. I feel like I need some new workouts or something. Im gonna check out some of Bobs workouts:)

So we got some good news today. Bout time. Not that its been that stressful around here but it seems as if DH is always jumping hurdles. So.....I noticed a while ago that $34.95 was being deducted from our bank account every month for mortgage insurance. We then went to our insurance agency and they said we didn't need it b/c we had enough life insurance that if something happened to one of us, the house would be paid for. We tried to cancel this payment but didn't know who to contact. No one seemed to know who it was. Our bank put a stop payment on the payment b/c we knew if we did it this way, we would hear from them. Sure enough we get a letter in the mail, DH calls them and b/c we had insurance through someone else they are crediting us for the last 4 yrs! 48x 34.95 adds up!

I may bbl!

Lori:)
 
Lori, I think you gonna like Bob's workout. I like them all, they sneak up on you. I haven't done this Total Body Transformation yet, heard is a goody:p and for $5 you can't beat them. I also like Jillian Michaels workouts, they kick your butt. You like Mindy's spin DVDs, hah? Have you tried Cathe's spin DVD yet?
 
Hi,

I took a yoga class today. This week I'm busy with Kohl's stores so I'll squeeze in w/o's when I can. Tomorrow, I need to go to a Macy's store to prepare for a big visit it so weird that they get 2 months notice for the visit. They have been painting & changing the floor plans for months now.

Belinda - I hope it's not a disc problem:( I remember what you went through last year. Did you find a Dr. that you like by your new house?

Lori - It's funny but my spin bike & TM have so much more resistance (which can give me the dread factor) then the equipment at the gym (but the gym's equip is used all day). But I'm sure we're getting better w/o's at home because of that. That was a great surprise with the extra $$'s perfect timing:)

Kristin - It was a nice day to take a sick day:) You probably don't get too many chances to have the house to yourself. One more day to go;)

Cookie - Looks like the weekend will be nice.

Goodnight:)
 
Hey guys. I really enjoyed my day off yesterday. I put my older DS on the bus and then my younger DS and I made homemade biscuits. He was so cute. He loved being my helper. Then he helped me straighten up the house. He kept saying this is fun as he was helping me make the beds. LOL. Then I took My mom to Kohls and my mom bought me a swimsuit and coverup for my birthday, which is not until next week. So I am now set for Florida, ;).

I ended up doing PUB last night. Tonight is supposed to be SM. I haven't been sleeping well without DH, so I don't know if I will get it done or not. We shall see.

I will bbl with personals, promise. I just need to get ready for work.

Kristin
 
Good Morning:)

I appear to be having some kind of kidney issue this morning:confused: Whatever it is, started 2 days ago, got worse last night and seems to be even worse this morning. I thought for sure it was a kidney stone but it only hurts when I take a deep breath. I had a kidney stone before (about 15 yrs ago) and trust me....it didn't just hurt when I took a deep breath. So this makes me think it might be something muscular. I may go see the Dr....or I might just wait it out. I'm not dying in pain, it's just uncomfortable.

Kristin** Sounds like you had a lovely day with DS. DS1 goes to school next year so it will just be the baby and I half of the day:)

Deb** Have fun at work today.

Belinda** I know...the dvds are so cheap. I paid about $10 for each one but I know I have seen them at walmart too. I should have checked there before ordering them online but the shipping was free. I may see if they have any of the ones I didn't order. I have to go and get a baby present anyway. I have Cathes dvd...that's what I did yesterday. The Mindy spin dvd is called short and sweet. It's 20 mins tough workouts.

I will bbl to report my workout. DS1 has his graduation tonight:eek: so sweet! I need to make something for that and I need to get him a little present. Besides for a trip to the Dr...that's all I will be doing. I did take a pill so I may be up for a workout in a little while:p

Lori:)
 
'Evening!
Belinda, how's your back? Hope it isn't a disc, like Deb said we remember how much pain you were in last time.
Kristin, your day off sounds enjoyable. Your birthday is coming up? When? Did you already start packing for Florida?
Lori, its amazing the trouble kids can find to get into! I'm always amazed when I hear "oh my kid would never do that." I just want to say "wanna bet?" What make of bike do you have? I have Cathe's and Mindy's spin dvds but no bike!! It's on my list, but honestly I don't even know where to start. Working while having kids at home is like working four jobs at once!
Deb, what make of bike do you have? Glad to hear the weekend should be nice. It's dd's graduation! She's all excited. After the ceremony she wants to go to an Asian restaurant. She's always planning and organizing something - usually me!
Went for a walk yesterday and today. Think one of my dogs is getting too old to do even 3 miles. He stops about every 10 yards and pretends he has to go the bathroom. He can't possible need to and nothing is happening, but he pauses, lifts his leg and rests. Really pretty comical.
Youngest son comes home for a visit tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing him.
Cookie
 
Hi,

Today felt like the longest day & not in a good way:) TGIF tomorrow, must catch up on my sleep. I only had time for shoulders in M2 D19 will finish the rest over the weekend.

Belinda - I hope your back is feeling better today.

Lori - Could it be a kidney infection? I heard passing a kidney stone is as painful as childbirth, so needless to say I would be terrified:)

Kristin - It sounds like you had fun on your day off. That was so nice of your Mom & to spend time together. I have to go to 3 Kohl's tomorrow & I know 1 will be a mess & the other 2 shouldn't be bad.

Cookie - Enjoy your time with your younger son. A few years ago bought a spin bike, when Johnny G (not sure who he is) had an informerical for a spin bike & DVD's. If I remember right it was around $250 the bike is very sturdy. The DVD's were good too. Not sure if they are even around anymore.

Goodnight:)
 
Good morning all. Sorry I did not get back on here yesterday. I was dragging. I know I am going to sound like a little baby, but I really do not sleep well when DH is gone. So Monday-Wednesday night I was averaging 3-4 hours of sleep and it just caught up with me. I was dragging all day yesterday. I ended up making a Costco frozen pizza for dinner and ate HALF of it :mad::(. Does not help that TOTM has arrived. After dinner I went outside and laid back in my lounge chair while the boys played. When they went to bed, I passed out. Needless to say, no workout yesterday. I was supposed to do SM. I will do it today at some point.

Deb- Kohls is such a great store. I had 30% off coupon in the mail, plus everything was on sale, plus I got kohls cash! It was a great bargain. I buy a lot of the boys' clothes there. My mom and I had a good day. She is getting more "forgetful" though. The cashier asked for her phone number and she messed it up. :(:confused:

Cookie- my birthday is on the 16th. My younger DS is tomorrow. He is turning four!!!:eek: Me, I am turning. . . 29, of course, yea, that's it. ;):p. Okay, okay, 35.

Lori- how is the pain today? Did it subside at all? I hope it is just muscle soreness of some kind.

Belinda- how are you doing? How is your back?

Kristin
 
Good Morning:)

Another exciting day here today. DH has his sign in at the detachment at 10, I guess this means that he will officially be a member once he signs those papers. Tonight we are going out for dinner with friends and that's the only plans for today. Hopefully I will get a workout in later.

The pain in my side isnt as bad as yesterday but it's still there. I am kind of thinking it might be muscular because it eased up yesterday when I was working out. I did CC#8 and STS FB. If it isn't better in a couple of days I will go to the dr. I did dead lifts a few days ago.....maybe I wasn't using correct form?

DS's preschool concert last night was so funny. He is obsessed with the mic so everytime he found his way in front of it, I started sweating because I didn't know what he was going to do!

Cookie**. I just bought whatever spin bike was on sale. I know that some are in the $1000 range but I don't think there is a need to spend that kind of money. They are do the same thing and none of them are motorized. We spent about $400 on mine but I know you can get them cheaper at Walmart. I remember when I had to stop taking our dog for runs. He would get so far and then he would limp the rest of the way home. It was pretty sad.

Deb** I was wondering the same thing. I guess anything could be possible. I should probably start guzzling some water.

Kristin**. Well I am glad I don't have your sleeping issue cause I would have a long 6 months with no sleep! 3 days to go. I'm getting a bad stomach!

Alright, I may bb later!

Lori:)
 
Hey girls,

I just came back from 1.5 mile walk w/ the dogs. I will take it easy with my workouts this week. Like I mentioned before, my back is still bordering me. Later I will do some yoga/stretching (never did it yesterday, relaxed instead:confused:).

Lori - did you see a doc with your kidney stone? You need to go, girl! Are you drinking enough water? My BIL had a kidney stone a few weeks ago, he ended up in the hospital. He never drinks any water, only beer:rolleyes: Enjoy your dinner tonight. Congrats on your DH!

Kirstin - you needed that sleep. Good for you. Have fun catching up tonight. I am thinking starting Cathe's June rotation on Monday? Maybe?

Debbie - which reminds me, I need to go to Kohls this weekend and use my 30% coupon:eek: Good job, on your weight workout.

Cookie - I don't think it's my disc, thank goodness! Don't wonna go through that again.


Have a great day, everyone.
 
Hi Girls,

I am ready for dinner but no one else is. So I thought I'd check in:)

DH was so excited today when he signed those papers. You can see it in his eyes. I did get a bad stomach when they made him sign the papers saying we will move ANYWHERE in Canada. Time will tell. I know we will have to move eventually, it's just when and where.

Belinda** No I didn't go to the Dr, I'm stubborn like that. Funny thing is it isn't hurting all the time. Like right now...so it can't be a stone. I do drink a lot of water but I probably need to drink more considering that I'm still nursing. I had to laugh when you commented on your BIL! LOL Maybe he needs to lay off the beer:p

BB tomorrow!

Lori:)
 
Good evening all. So I ended up doing Yoga Max tonight. I was still feeling tired, and I figured YM was the way to go. My upper body, especially my chest is still sore from PUB, I figured I could use the stretching plus I needed to de-stress. DH is home!!!!! We had DS's last baseball game tonight. He is playing in the summer league though, and that starts after 4th of July. The last day of classes was today and it was a CRAZY day to say the least. I have two weeks left before I am free for the summer, lol. My younger DS is having his birthday party tomorrow. I am hoping that Sunday I can do nothing, lol.

Anyway. . .

Lori- It might be that you are not getting enough water, especially when breastfeeding. I laughed about your story with DS and the mic. I can relate, lol.

Deb- did you get6 to finish D19? Hope you get to catch up on some R & R this weekend.

Belinda- I think it is very wise of you to ease into working out with your back acting up like this. Cathe's June rotation looks really good. I would have given it a whirl if I wasn't going away in the middle of the month.

Cookie- One of my friends at work is a gym teacher. She told me today that she will have to give quizzes in gym next year. QUIZZES in gym?!?!? :mad::eek::confused::rolleyes: These poor children. When will the "pendulum" swing the other way? When I first started teaching, my older colleagues (all retired now) said that all this testing nonsense would go away in ten years (that was over ten years ago). They used to say that reform in education is like a pendulum and it will eventually swing the other way. I think it got stuck all the way to the testing side, lol. Quizzes. . . in gym. . . whatever. . .

Okay, good night all.

Kristin
 
Hi,

I ended up finishing M2 D19 chest & tri's. I was heading to my 3rd Kohl's today but ended up turning around and going home (will ask for an extension) the traffic was so bad today, people going to the shore & the Yankee game. My body was so sore after sitting in the car for so long.

Belinda - You seem to be coming around & I bet the yoga & stretching will help you. Wow, both you & Kristin had 30% off, I had 20% off & bought Father's day gifts & work sandals.

Kristin - I'm not sure how you survived 3-4 hours sleep, you'll be catching up all weekend. I missed my yoga today & sure could have used it:) I was wondering how your Mom was doing. Have fun at DS's birthday tomorrow.

Lori - Hopefully you & DH will have some input on where DH will work. You would need lots of coffee if you can't sleep when DH is away;)

Cookie - Enjoy DD's graduation this weekend!

Goodnight:)
 
Good Morning:)

Had a good evening with friend's last night. We couldn't get into the restaurant we wanted to eat at....didn't think about making reservations so we went some where else. While we were there my MIL called asking if the baby was o.k today b/c he had been crying every since he woke up at her house. I think he is to young to be scared of different surroundings.....so I'm thinking that he was hungry and that he didn't like the formula I had mixed for him. He hasn't had formula in a long time. I fed him and we headed back to the restaurant with baby in tow.

I am not sure what the plan is for today. We mentioned going on a little RT but no one else is up yet. Later this evening we are heading to the park where my SIL and family are and we are going to have dinner out there with them and our friend's. Should be a fun evening, esp for DS. So I don't know what today's workout will be. It's suppose to clear up later (cause it's still raining!) so maybe I will go for a run then.

Kristin** I still haven't tried Cathe's yoga dvds yet:eek: I should start doing yoga atleast once a week. Bet your happy DH is home:)

Deb** Nice workout yesterday!

I probably won't bb today but I will check in tomorrow morning.

Lori:)


 
'Morning!
Belinda, hope your back is continuing to feel better. Don't know about you, but I'm finally realizing I need to slow down and not rush back into things.
Kristin, hope you slept better last night. My dh snoring wakes me up but I used to miss him when he wasn't home. Now once I get to sleep, I sleep much better without him! Sometimes I even wish he would go away for a night or two! Terrible confession, sorry.
Lori, you know how to make the best of every situation. Hope you have fun today.
Deb, my youngest son is getting me a spin bike as a late mother's day gift. I'm so excited! We'll see how I feel after using it. That may be a different story.
Did Squeeze Stronger ub segment. Forgot how I liked that one. DD's graduation day so have to rush to get everyone up, moving and out.
Cookie
 
Hey Girls...13.5k done outside. It was so nice to get out!

Cookie** Have fun at the graduation. I hate it when we are in a rush to get some where and it doesn't matter when I start getting ready..always seems to be a mad rush!

Lori:)
 
Hi,

I did M2 D20 Legs. I didn't feel like going out tonight & now I regret it but will get to bed early so won't mind in the morning. Last night we watched Secretariat it's about a triple crown winner . . . rented it since today the horse that was supposed to race for the triple crown was scratched.

Lori - Great job with your run . . . the rain must have finally stopped. We are having a lot of rain this spring too!

Cookie - Good luck with DD's graduation today. Wow, on DS getting you a spin bike:)

Hi Belinda & Kristin

Goodnight:)
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Our Newsletter

Get awesome content delivered straight to your inbox.

Top