Commit to get FIT & LEAN for November!

Good Morning:)

It's GIRLS NIGHT!!! So happy it's Saturday and I'm so looking forward to tonight!

Yesterday's workout was CF and a 20 min tabata spin. Today I really want to go for a long run outside and maybe a full body weight workout.

Belinda** well at least you got some answers! You guys are in hard shape:p what workout did you choose after?

Deb** have fun cooking that turkey! I have to be organized cause I'm not sure how much time we will have here after we return from the graduation. I wanted everything ready so that when I say good bye to people, I can say "here's your Christmas present":):eek:. It's a long flight. We have to change 3 x's. Firet two legs are at least and hour and the last is 4! I wish the longest part was first...then we'd have it over with. It's ok for the ones who don't have a baby in their arms.

I will bbl to report my workout!!

Lori:)
 
Hi everyone. Yesterday ended up being a rest day. I was just too wiped out to do any kind of workout. I made up for it with CF today. I did CF premix with the added ab work. I am soaking wet with sweat. We are getting ready to go to our friends' house for dinner. Just paying bills first, shower and then out of here. I did all my lesson planning for December, so that should make the made rush of the holiday season a little easier.

Lori- my sister is just pure drama and stress. There is always tension when she is around. She has a mental illness and doesn't take her meds, so that it a big problem. If it isn't me, it's my mom or my brother or my dad. . . she always has an issue with someone. Now, I am usually prime target #1, but since the last incident last year, I don't bother with her at all. I am cordial when we are together, but I do not talk about anything with her other than the weather and reality tv. I am just done. My future sister-in-law never had a problem with her, never a single issue, so why are they not coming to Thanksgiving? Just to cause a problem, I swear. The funny thing is, I think that everyone is kind of relieved because now there won't be any outbursts or cringe-worthy moments. Believe me, it is awful being around her. The sad part is when she was on meds and seeing a therapist, she actually got a lot better. It was the only time I can ever remember getting along with her. Too bad she stopped the meds and treatment. Too bad her husband tells her it's okay not to take the meds and treatment. I feel sorry for my neice and nephew. Anyway.. . have fun at girls' night!!! ;)

Deb- I've never gone to the parade, although I have always wanted to go. Jessica is going this year. We might go next year if they go again. I am looking forward to Thanksgiving turkey! What do you think about all these stores starting Black Friday on Thanksgiving night? I think it is outrageous. I wish no one would go!

Belinda- so sorry to hear about your foot. That just sucks (sorry, had to say it). Just take it easy and do whatever the doctor tells you to do. Heal up!

Cookie- I really like my dentist. If I didn't, I wouldn't keep my appointments, lol. I am a nervous dental patient to say the least. On Monday I go for the second part of this root canal. Ugh!!! So I'm sure you'll get a kick out of this. We are heading into Decmeber and we still haven't written goals or heard about goals. . . We were supposed to do this on Conference Day, but the hurricane wiped us out. So now what? We are writing goals December 11th. Oh and some classes still have not given baseline exams. Yes, I am telling you the truth. I wish I was an art teacher!

Okay, I am off to pay bills and shower!

Kristin
 
Hi,

I did AB today. I'm loving the weekend & sleeping in late. Tonight we're going to dinner (need to jump in the shower soon). Just finished cutting my nails & polishing, they would only break next week anyway:)

Lori - Have fun at girls night out, you deserve it!!! Wow, that is a lot of traveling time especially with 2 little ones . . . crossing my fingers that there is an empty seat next to you for the baby.

Kristin - It must be a relief to get your lesson plans out of the way, have fun tonight! It is crazy that all these stores are opening on Thanksgiving night. Macy's opens early in the morning (I won't be there) & they said it's a mad house. They said shoes are thrown all over the place, can't believe that many people are giving shoes for Christmas:confused: DS is working at the mall, he has to go in early on Black Friday not sure how early but for someone his age not a big deal it's people with familites that is sad.

Waves hi to everyone!

Have a great weekend:)
 
Morning girls,

Sorry for not checking in since Friday. Friday I did 30 min TB with Gilad (Tight/back + abs). Very good workout. DD and I were sore yesterday, lol. Yesterday I didn't do anything, except ran errands with DD. Today I need to get D18 (Back/Triceps) + abs in.

I am not sure if I should order the new Brazil Butt Lift master for Alesia, not sure how it compares to the older series? Who ordered this seires? and how do you like it?
　
Debbie - good job on AB. Glad you getting enough sleep. I don't know what that means anymore, lol. Hope you had fun at your dinner last night. We had a fresh turkey last year from Costco. It was sooo delish. I will get a fresh one this year too.

Kirstin - hope you had fun with your friends last night. My sister is a drama queen, lol.

Lori - how was your girls night out? LOL, we are in hard shape! You can say that! Are you counting down to be with DH:eek:

Cookie - I am excited/sad about DD moving. I do like picking out/shop for stuff for her place:eek: Her appartment is so small, it's a studio apartment. Very small! That's all she needs. Not sure, what she will do with all her clothes. Now she has 3 closets (walk ins) in her new place she only has a good size one, but not enough for all her crap:eek: How is your DD doing?

Have a wonderful Sunday/rest day everyone.
 
Good afternoon,


D18 + abs/stretch (from the 10 Min Solution w/ Cindy Whitmarch) is done!



I will be back in the morning. Have a wonderful day. Time to relax!:p
 
Hi,

My favorite yoga instructor subbed yoga today so I took it. I think some of the people who are not used to her were shocked by her workout. It's is more of a power yoga class.

Belinda - I haven't ordered the new butt series so I don't know anything about it, sorry. My Mom was telling me that Costco has ready made turkey kits with everything already done & cooked.

Waves hi to everyone.

Goodnight:)
 
'Morning!
Sorry for not checking in the past two days - honestly I don't know where the time has gone! Yesterday we had Thanksgiving for my mom and sisters and their families and all went well. Just wish the only leftovers were so carb filled.
Belinda, at least you know what the problem is! What did the dr recommend as a treatment? Your poor dd having to decide on clothes! Isn't it hard to believe closets didn't really exist a hundred years ago?
Kristin, less drama for your future sil - unless of course your sister changes her mind. Mental illness takes its toll on the whole family. Hmmm, isn't the idea of goals as something you should work towards? I think somehow that got lost in the rush of evaluating. It really doesn't seem to be a system for developing as it was first promulgated.
Lori, being organized will definitely help with the move, but you certainly seem to be so. I moved to Taiwan and we had to travel back and forth to the east coast a few times. I still remember some of the flights - they were sooooo long. It was hard with them being little.
Amelia, hope you had a great birthday and all is well.
Deb, guess you have recovered from your flu. How is your fil? The stores are so crowded. Went to the mall and took forever to find a parking spot - cannot even imagine going out on Black Friday.
Am getting major pain in my left foot at about the 6-7 mile part of my walk. My toes start going numb and the ball sort of cramps up. Got new sneakers and still not better. On Saturday had to climb up on a stool to reach a bowl stored above refrig and in climbing down landed hard on ball of other foot and now that's painful. Think Belinda's foot problems are contagious. No cardio for me for a few days.
Cookie
 
Good Morning:)

I was hoping the baby would get up earlier this morning so I could get weights in before I train but I didn't mean 5:19:mad:. I gave him a bottle, tried to put him back to sleep but it was a no go. He isn't bursting with energy there now. He will probably be down for a nap by 8.

Saturday night was a lot of fun. There were a lot of girls here, I think almost 20. We went out to do some dancing but the band sucked! We should have just stayed here and had our own dance party. There were only 7 of us left when I had the idea to come back here and get in the hot tub and that's what we did. It was after 4:30 when I went to bed and surprisingly I wasn't as sick as I thought I was going to be! My head hurt a little but that was about it.

Saturday I went for a run and yesterday I did 30 mins on the TM and HR. I'm leaning towards GS UB and cardio today but I'm going to have to break the two up.

This is a big week. Dh has two major exams tomorrow and wed! Everyone cross your fingers, say a pray....or whatever you do :)

Belinda** I don't own the brazil butt lift so I can't help you. That's like there is a new insanity out, it's tempting but I don't even do the other insanity I own! So why buy more? I should just stick to cathe....on that note, I can't wait to get the new workouts!

Kristin** walking on egg shells around people is never good. I know people like that and they haven't even been diagnosed with anything:p. Sounds like her husband is a winner too. Who suggest something like that? That's awesome that you have your dec work planned. I was hoping to have all my gifts ordered and wrapped before i left for DH's graduation but I don't think that's going to be possible.

Deb** well my in laws are going to be with me when we go this time so it won't be bad at all. The last time I could t even have a coffee or anything b/c he was in my arms and I couldn't get the tray down. And it was to close cause be could have snatched whatever it was. I'm hoping that we can all sit together.

I will bbl to report my workout!

Lori:)
 
Cookie** we were checking in at the same time. Being organized is half the battle. I have a few things to do this week and one of them is making sure ds's pants aren't to long for him. I'm trying to cover all angles so I need to get him to try them on. It's just as well I make a list. I also have a few things to go to this week so I think this week will fly by and I'm going to spend the weekend packing. I only have mon,tues and wed of next week. Our flight leaves at 6 on thurs morning. Hope your foot doesn't cause you to much grief! Don't talk to Belinda....:p

Lori:)
 
Good morning. I never posted yesterday, but I did get a workout in. I did MM. I had planned on it being STS TB, but wanted to do MM more. Anyway. . . we had a good time Saturday night. Sunday I had tests to grade. I spent almost the whole Sunday sitting at the table, but now I can hand them back before Thanksgiving and I won't have any grading to do over the holiday weekend :). We spent the evening watching t.v. with the boys. Nick has a new show with Scott Baio called See Dad Run. It is a cute show and very funny. It is nice to watch something with the boys that we can all really enjoy, lol.

Lori- yea, the two of them found each other and it is weird because in a lot of ways they are meant to be together it seems. Still, he doesn't help her at all with her condition. Sad thing is he is the only one who could help her I think. Maybe he is afraid? OR maybe he has a few screws loose too, who knows. Do you have Black Friday sales by you? Do you join in the madness? I personally don't have the tolerance or patience for it. I hate long lines though, lol. Oh, and rude, obnoxious people, but who doesn't ;)

Cookie- less drama for everyone, lol. This whole evaluation system has been so rushed. . . I don't know. I read King's back to letter to educators, and he claims that APPR is not a "gotcha" but a way to help develop our teaching skills. I have never felt so rushed or unprepared in my life though, so how is that helping? Why couldn't it be broken down into more incremental steps? Why everything done at once? Common Core. APPR. New tests. I read that they are no longer doing the listening on the ELA? Haven't been told that by anyone, but read it. Is it true? When will they tell us that? Just insane. Still, I am feeling more positive this year. I am not letting the negative energy suck me in.


Deb- I think it is sad for people with families. I read that this year shoppers have an extra weekend to shop between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Clearly this push to do Black Friday to Thursday is not warranted. I think it is sad that corporate greed is ruining the few sacred family days we have left.

Belinda- I haven't done a Gilad workout in years! I used to love him. Does he have new dvds?

Okay, off the get ready to go to work.

Kristin
 
Morning girls,


Not sure what I will do since I have cardio on tap today? Maybe a light circuit?



Kirstin - glad you had fun this weekend. Not sure, if Gilad has new workout DVDs. I recorded his show from TV.

Lori - sounds like you had a lot of fun this weekend too. Good luck to your DH. I am sure he will smoke it;) I never finished Insanity, too high impact for me. I ordered BBL for Alesia. I really like High & Tight:p I think I pass on the new BBL until I hear more reviews.

Debbie - I guess, I have to check Costco out this week:p Good job on your power yoga.

Cookie - Oh no!I hope my foot problems isn't contagious:p:eek: Bone spur comes from brusing. Be careful! Don't do any high impact like I did or you will have my foot problems, lol!!!




I will be back later.
 
Good evening,

I did my workout this afternoon, just didn't had time to post. Had to get ready for dog training and cooking dinner.

I did 30 min circuit workout with Cindy Whitmarch + 10 standing abs w/ Jessica Smith + 10 min bun/tight w/ Cindy Whitmarch.

Cookie - how are you feeling? Please take it easy.

Good night ladies.

 
Hi,

I did superset bi's & tri's my legs are so tired from running between stores today:rolleyes: It's funny when people look at me as they are strolling through the mall with coffees in their hands & I'm darting around people. Only 2 more days left & I have 4 days off, just computer work & turkey day to prepare for.

Belinda - Standing abs sounds really interesting!! I get bored with floor abs.

Lori - Wow, if you reread your posts from a few months ago you wouldn't believe you were saying you are going to DH's graduation next week;) I'll wish DH luck on his test but I'm sure he'll do fine. Kudos on getting your w/o in after Saturday night. Your friends are probably so upset your leaving.

Kristin - This week several of the radio stations started playing Christmas songs before Thanksgiving:confused: Ugh, that's all the stores are talking about is their is an extra week this year to shop so goals are so much higher but have they looked at the unemployment numbers:confused:

Cookie - 2 Thanksgivings:cool: I'm going to buy an extra turkey breast so I can give leftovers away & keep some:) Take it easy with your feet.

Amelia - I was thinking about you & wondering if you saw the new Twilight movie? Are you still a big fan?

Goodnight:)
 
'Morning!
Belinda, how is the dog training going? A friend of mine sent a horse for 3 months of training and it came back w/totally different behavior. Think it takes a lot of following up once they're home. Saw a photo of a cute golden retriever yesterday which of course made me want another.
Lori, wow that seems to have come up fast. Hope all the details are falling into place.
Kristin, how did parent conferences go? Do you have to bring a dish to your mom's?
Deb, how many are you cooking for? My dh laughs at my compulsive list making but otherwise I can't keep track of things to get them done. LOL at you running around customers - but that is part of your workout, and how you stay so tiny.
Now I'm breaking out in a rash! Honestly, I feel like I'm falling apart. DH thinks it is nerves but the only thing I'm really worried about is gaining weight w/o being able to do cardio.
Cookie
 
Hi everyone. So no workout last night :(. I had fast food too :( :(. I had to go to the dentist after work and then pick up my boys at my parents house. . . crazy sister was there, so I hightailed it outta there. DH was stuck in traffic and I didn't feel like making anything, so we caved. Then after doing homework with DS and straightening up the place, I was toast.

Tonight I plan on doing a premix from TTM and some upper body work too. We shall see.

Cookie- A rash?!? Oh no! Maybe it is stress. . . stress has such negative effects on our bodies, and I don't think we really fully understand its impact on us. Our parent conferences are in December, for both my school and DS. I always feel better once that one is over with, lol.

Deb- ha! Okay, I'll admit. I've been listening to Christmas tunes on Pandora since the weekend, I am not shopping until December though, lol.

Belinda- nice workout. Did you say you have a bone spur? Ouch!!! Those kill.

Lori- partying til 4:30 in the morning, then taking care of the kiddies and you still get in a workout. . . you ARE SUperwoman. I would have totally blown off the workout and made it a movie/couch day. LOL. I cannot believe DH's graduation is coming up. That really went fast! The hard part will be over once he graduates, right? That is great! Good luck to your DH this week!

Amelia- busy with all the Thanksgiving orders this time of year?

Okay, off to work I go. . .

Kristin
 
Morning girls,

I will do D19.

Debbie - enjoy your time off. Alesia is buying the turkey today, she is afraid they are running out, lol. I like doing standing abs, the floor abs kill my back.

Cookie - the dog is doing fine with the training. He is a different dog. I really like the dog trainer, he is funny! The trick is to apply everything you lerned at home. We also teaching the other dogs. I hear you on gaining w/o being able to do cardio. Can you do some walking?

Kirstin - eating fast food once in awhile, isn't gonna hurt you. Have fun with TTM and UB workout tonight.

Lori - time flies, doesn't it? I am sure, it didn't for you, but I cannot believe DH's graduation is coming up. Good luck this week.

Off to have more coffee, than get busy. BBL!
 
Hey girls...

In case I don't get a chance to come on here before Thursday I wanted to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving! :):eek:

Hope everyone has a great day.

off to grab another cup of java and enjoy my day off. :)
 
Evening ladies. I just finished my workout. I had to switch things up in the rotation because Monday was an unanticipated rest day. I did TTM, less impact premix, plus BM2 the upper body portion plus abs. Tomorrow I plan on doing cardio and legs of some kind.

I am getting excited for Thanksgiving. One more day! Does anyone shop on Black Friday? I never do and I don't plan on it this year either. I have no patience for the lines. I think I use up all my patience in the classroom and with my own two boys that when I am on the road or in a store that is busy I have none!!!

Belinda- I know eating fast food once in a blue moon is not horrible, I just hate doing it, especially when I didn't really want it in the first place. My favorite fast food is Popeyes chicken. There isn't any around here on LI though, so I never have it, lol.

Amelia- Happy Thanksgiving to you too!

Okay, chill time. BB tomorrow!
Kristin
 
Hi,

It was a stressful day today trying to get all these stores ready for Black Friday ugh!! You would think most people would be shopping online even on Black Friday. I asked one girl & she said that she didn't want to pay the shipping most places give free shipping:confused:

I couldn't fit in a workout need to save any energy for the next 2 days:eek:

Lori - Hi!

Belinda - Alesia is right you don't want the last pickings LOL! I almost considered going to the farm & getting a turkey but I thought maybe they wouldn't remove all the feathers:eek:

Kristin - Too funny about high tailing out of your Mom's you would think your sis would get it. My boss was asking me if I worked on Black Friday (No Way) would rather double up on my work. I actually listened to holiday music on the way home tonight to try & relax:)

Cookie - We're only having a total of 8 but it might as well be 50 the way I get stressed out;) Maybe your DH is right that the rash is nerves this time of year could even get the best of us.

Amelia - Enjoy Thanksgiving!!

Goodnight:)
 
Good Morning:)

Sorry for not checking in the last couple of days. I think I've filled this week up with things, just so it will fly by!:eek:.

Mondays workout was GS UB minus bics, and a 10 k run outside. Yesterday my mom came here so I went for another run outside and that's all I did. I had baby group after lunch, while the girls were here the real estate agent called and wanted to show the house in 2 hours:eek:, dh called to tell me he passed yesterday's test, the moving company called and then dh called again to ask when I wanted to leave the province. It felt HEC-TIC! I have no clue how the viewing of the house went. She didn't call me back. And dh leaves on the 15th and I am leaving on the 20th with the kids. This is providing he passes today's final mind you!

Today is almost as crazy. I have training at 8:45, then I am going to go for a run and then hopefully do weights, then I have to go to the book fair with ds and I have a hair appt at 2.

Belinda** nice workouts. I know, I can't believe the time is almost up either. Next week this time we will be going to bed super early cause we have a early morning next Thursday! Our flight leaves at 6!

Kristin** I'd say your sister is probably in good company if he doesn't help her. He might be a nut case too! Sounds like you got a handle on the paper work! Now you can enjoy the holiday weekend. I hear ya on rude people, I would t be able to do the Black Friday thing just for that reason alone. Thank God for online shopping is all I have to say!

Cookie** lol...I hope you wouldn't break out in a rash b/c your stressed about gaining weight! :eek: I think we all feel like we are falling apart from time to time.

Deb** so you won't be working and in the midst of Black Friday, I take it!? Good for you! I would probably be dodging around people the same way in the malls if I were you.

So today dh has his final exam...everyone cross your fingers and say a pray. I can't believe we are nearing the end of this long journey! Oh and you could also pray that the real estate agent calls about the house again! And they want to offer me double what I'm asking!:D

Bbl
Lori:)
 
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