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[Fit_mommy]

Hello Ladies.

Our Turkey Day was good. Too much good food and brought home lots of left overs!

Y'day was a rest day but this morning I did Plyometric Cardio Circuit.

Went by our house for a couple of hours today. I cleaned the inside for a bit while DH ripped down the damaged insulation in the crawl space. Unfortunately he found a ton of electrical wiring that he previously didn't think was down there. It all got wet. This means we aren't moving back home all too soon after all and I will have to adjust our claims to FEMA and insurance as well...

I have a hair appointment at 4:30pm and then we are going out to dinner simply b/c my hair will look really good and I won't have to put the effort into making it that way so I don't want to waste it!

Laura:: Me shopping on Black Friday?? HAH! NEVER!!!!! Glad you had a such a good holiday. Makes me especially happy to hear YOU say that b/c of all you and DH have been through lately. (((HUGS)))

Diana:: Sorry your DS is being so ungrateful and rude to you. That sucks. Maybe need to sic his father on him to give him a good azz whoopin'! That oughtta fix him! ITA though, if he insists on acting this way then you should tell him that he needs to move out. Maybe it'll "scare him straight" so to speak but if it doesn't, keep your word and make him leave! Easier said then done though-I know....

Lori:: LOL love the references to the "tape" on Cathe's older stuff. Too funny. I hope the housing situation works out for you sooner rather then later. I have a feeling our house could be easier to "get rid of" then we think with so many people displaced after the storm but we can't do anything until it's fixed and insurance companies are never in a rush to pay you....

Ok, I may try for a little nap before I head out to get my hair done...BBL or ITAM girls!

 

[gidget1978]

Hey Girls

I went for a run with my running partner after lunch. I had decided not to go after lunch cause it seemed cold and windy. She stopped in for a minute and convinced me to go. It wasn't cold but it was windy and pushing that stroller.... Anyway, I'm home now and happy I went. Did almost 11k. I may do something else later tonight or I may just do a circuit tomorrow.

Diana** oh I can only just imagine how rotted you were and how rotted will he be when he comes home and he has no door? Will he apologize for being an idiot? DD can be a rule tool when she wants to be too. They all can. I have a niece that always seems to be in a good mood, she always kisses and hugs us but her family says she's not fit to live with. She's moody and no one can talk to her...lol

Laura** sounded like you had a lovely day. When the kids get straightened away tonight I think I am going to watch episodes of modern family.

Wendy** that sucks! You guys were probably looking forward to getting back into your home. Enjoy your evening and your hair do. I had bright red highlights this time

So just when I had given up on the appt thing, she emails me and says that there is a unfinished basement as well. Now this I can live with b/c I can put my workout stuff down there and I asked her if she would consider a 6 m lease and she said that she would even do a monthly lease. I think I like her...I don't know who she is but she's my new BFF!

Bbl!
Lori

 

[gidget1978]

Good Morning

I've been up for a while. I woke up, started thinking and couldn't get back to sleep. So I got up and decided to do some online Christmas shopping. But of course that didn't workout to well cause there were items in my cart that amazon wouldn't ship to me so I didn't buy anything! To bad to cause it was stuff DSwould have really liked. I'm gonna be soooo tired later!

So I'm gonna do a circuit workout I think. And I'm going to get it in early cause we are having the kids pics taken after lunch so I need to be ready to leave here by lunch time.

Oh, the appt was a bust! Apparently it's not in a very good area of town. I did find another place and I'm waiting to hear what that area is like. I went to print off the application form and my computer wouldn't do that! So I just gave up...*sigh*!

I will bbl!

Lori

 

[Fit_mommy]

Good Morning.

Trying to decide on a work out and having a hard time....

I am going it alone today. DH and his cousin are helping my FIL move and DS is at my MIL's for the weekend. Tonight though a group of us (DH, his cousin, sister, BIL, etc) are supposed to meet up and go dancing so that should be fun.

Not much else goin' on around here. Dinner last night was good. We shared a super sinful dessert-a huge brownie bottom sundae! OMG YUM!

Gotta make sure I work it off today!

Lori:: Ugh-waking up and having your mind turn on before it's time to get up sucks! I hate when that happens! So which circuit work out did you decide on? Sorry the apt didn't work out. You'll find something...

Be back after my work out!

 

[rmrmr]

Hi Ladies,

No workout for me yesterday...I was just too dang tired. I lounged in bed most of the day watching HGTV! I haven't done that in a long time. Today should be legs and cardio, but I'm thinking a bike ride might hit both of those! I need to check the weather and see if riding would be better today or tomorrow.

DS1 is going to get the Christmas tree and decorations out for me today. I'm looking forward to getting the tree up and it looking more like Christmas around here.

DS2 is on my last nerve. He texted me last night that he was going to a friends house after work and that he had to work today from 10-8. At 9:50 am I told DH that DS2 has to be at work in 10 mins. I wasn't about to wake him up after he was so rude to me. Of course he left late for work which makes me very angry. He lost his last job for being late all the time. He needs to be more resonsible and respectful! DH is pissed because he's in the middle. He should be on my side as far as I'm concerned.

Wendy-Sorry to hear there is additional damage to your house. It would be nice if you could get it fixed up and sell it in short order. I know how much you want a larger house. I love getting my hair done too, it never looks quite the same when I do it. Now you have me considering doing LL and PCC...Shaun might be just what I need today!

Laura-Hopefully that cold of yours is it's way out. So happy that you had a wonderful family Thanksgiving! You totally deserved it. I need to get busy on cleaning up my eating...all my control has flown out the window with all the yummy foods hanging around.

Lori-Sorry the apt. ended up not being in a good neighborhood. Can't the RCMP give you some guidance on location. It probably wouldn't be so important if you didn't have kids, but you need to be in a kid friendly neighborhood near schools, parks, etc. Perhaps your new BFF can provide some guidance too. Nice run yesterday, even if it was windy!

Off to decide what w/o's to do today. BBL

 

[rmrmr]

Hi Ladies,

Back to report my workout! I did SuperSets Lower Body Blast, Coremax 3 and Afterburn. Although I wasn't really feeling like working it, I feel much better now that it's done!

bbl or ITAM!

 

[gidget1978]

Good Morning

I feel better then I did yesterday, I don't know why...nothing's changed! Lol Maybe I have come to terms with it or maybe I have slipped back into denial!

Yesterday I ended up doing STS FB and that was it. I was going to run last night but I didn't bother. I had a drink with my running partner and I caught up on my recorded shows. Today is gonna be cardio and abs. I'm also going to start my packing today. I can start getting the dress clothes ready for myself and the boys.

Wendy** how was your night? Hope you aren't hungover like the last time

Diana** I would be ticked too. Dh was always bad for being late. If he had to be somewhere at 10, he would have left the house by 10. I would think your dh would be on your side too. Maybe he has a soft spot for ds2? I'm jealous that your getting your Christmas stuff organized! DS keeps telling me that we have to put our tree up! Poor guy!

I'll bbl!
Lori

 

[Fit_mommy]

Good Morning.

I am tired. To bed at 4am and up at 8:30 is not enough sleep for me! I just couldn't sleep anymore this morning but I definitely see a nap in my future!

Well, after tons of hemming and hawwing and stalling I finally decided on and did my work out at 5pm y'day! I spent the last two weeks complaining about evening work outs and when I have the chance to work out earlier, I don't take advantage of it! Go figure!

Anywho, I did High Reps:: Upper Body Only Premix plus MMA:: Boxing wearing weighted gloves and THEN went out dancing last night!!!! I am sooo sore!!!!!!!!!!!

I was the DD last night (doesn't happen often!) so DH and his cousin drank...ALOT! I think they had something like 11 drinks each!!! They were a riot! Kept me amused all night! That's for sure! So Lori, I am happy to report that for obvious reasons, I do NOT have a hang over this morning! LOL

Lori:: Sounds like you had a nice relaxing evening. I am another one who tends to be late. Nah, you aren't in denial about moving...I think you are actually starting to get a little excited! Even if you won't admit it!

Diana:: So did you have fun decorating y'day? We threw out our Christmas tree after last Christmas b/c we were supposed to shop the sales for a new one which we never did. Now we don't have a tree. If, however, we aren't back in the house by then I guess it won't really matter.... So did you hang with Shaun T. y'day? Sorry the issues with D2 continue. Maybe it's TTOM for him! LOL Though I really swear sometimes that men get PMS more then women do!

K, that's all for now. BBL!

 

[rmrmr]

Hi Ladies,

I've decided to stick to circuits for this week to try and get these few pesky pounds off. Thanksgiving definitely didn't help. This morning I'm doing HSTA.

Monday will be a rest day since I have a super early meeting and then have DS's football banquet in the evening. The remainder of the week will be circuits. Wednesday may be a BR w/o since I have that standing early meeting.

I did not get the Christmas tree up yesterday. Still waiting on DS1 to get it out from under the stairs for me. DS1 & 2 have some of their stuff blocking the entrance to under the stairs. Fortunately for me, they don't want me moving their stuff so they said they would get out my Christmas tree and decorations.

Wendy-wow, how'd they twist your arm to be the DD! Oh, that must be why DH took you out to dinner! I'm sure wherever you spend Christmas, there will be a tree for Joey. That's all that matters. How do you like HR? I wish she said how much they were lifting so I had a starting point. I ended up doing SS Lower Body Blast, CoreMax 3 and Afterburn yesterday. The scale is moving in the right direction....just extremely slowly. With all the holiday festivities, I need to reign in my snacking and kick my w/o's into high gear!

Lori-I'm sure you've come to terms with the move. I'm sure it's difficult not knowing where you will be living...etc is a little stressful. As long as you are together as a family is all that matters. Any more news on selling your house? I hope you can find some short term housing that allows you the opportunity to look around your new city and make a longer term decision that will fit your family. Wow, you actually took a day off from running...when was the last time that happened!

Laura-hope you are enjoying your weekend.

Off to get my w/o on!

 

[gidget1978]

Good Morning

I got a lot done yesterday. It was one of those days that was endless but when it was over, I wondered where the day went. I started in the kitchen and started throwing stuff out or moving it into the garage for the yard sale. I wasn't cleaning though, so it didn't take as long. I also sold some of my lulu yesterday. I went through what I didn't wear and I decided to get rid of it. A girl I train told me that if ever I wanted to sell some, she knew someone who hated paying full price for it, for her daughter. So that's what I did. She bought almost all of it. Then another friend stopped buy to pick up some bar stools I was selling and she said "what else ya got"...lol. She went off with some too. I made about $250 but I would t dare add up how much it cost me in the beginning. Lets just say I took a loss! I probably could have sold it on eBay and made more....but it would have been 10x more work!

So the only thing I have left to gut is the laundry room and maybe the play room. I wanted to throw stuff out now, instead of doing it when I got to my destination. BUT I can't do that this morning cause the guy who looked at the house last week is coming back for a 2nd viewing with his girlfriend at 10:30. I'm super excited about this cause it would make my life a whole lot easier. I wouldn't have to rush to go to work when I get to Alberta, and we could actually look for a house instead of moving into an apt. I know that these people were looking at 8 other homes. I don't know if he was looking ahead of time and narrowing it down and now that is gf is here, they are looking at the ones they are interested in, or if they're still looking at all the houses. I also lowered the price and they need to be in before Christmas. I'm thinking not all of those homes can be vacant before Christmas. Fingers crossed!!!

So after my friend left yesterday I went for a 9 k run and that's all I did. I'm not sure what this weeks plan will be. I only have 3 days of working out here. There is a gym in the hotel but it only has cardio equipment. I think I'm allowed to go to the base with dh to workout though, so that will be good.

Diana** when I went for a run yesterday there were a few homes with lights on and trees up. Made me a little sad. I would def have had my tree up by now. In some ways I feel more organized cause I have gifts wrapped and sent out of the house. Besides for my own kids, I only have a couple left to buy for. I like feeling organized but I'm not one of those who takes a label maker out and labels everything. Enjoy your early meeting!

Wendy** did you have a nap. Sometimes being tired is the worst of it but thankfully Joey is at the age where you can just lay around and throw him some food every now and then. I like those ages. That's where my kids were and then I had another

Speaking of kids...I just got my referral to see the gyno but its on the 18th and I leave on the 20th so he's not going to be able to do anything. I was going to get an iud but that needs to be done 5 days after your last period. That's not going to work so I need to call my dr and just ask for something. Then another appt we have been waiting for for a YEAR came in the mail last week as well for DS for the 30th of nov! Figures!

I will bbl! Hopefully ill bb to tell you my house is sold!

Lori

 

[Fit_mommy]

Good Morning Ladies.

Happy Monday? UGH. NOT!

Back at the job for another week and then that could be it. Time will tell...

By the time I had time to work out last night I was so tired and sore that yoga (Kundalini Warrior Work Out) was all I could muster. I couldn't convince myself to do cardio even though I probably could've used the calorie burn. The yoga hurt enough!!! I felt better by the time I was done though! More awake and a bit less stiff/sore...

Not positive what I will do this evening. I am CONSIDERING Afterburn. No promises on that one quite yet though!

Lori:: I sure did nap! I went back to bed at 10:30am and didn't get up until close to 1pm! Wow look at you go! You sure did get alot done and I'm so proud of you for selling some of your beloved Lulu! I am keeping my fingers crossed that the couple coming to see the house today decide they want it! That would be fabulous for you!!!

Diana:: Enjoy your rest day today! I like HR. I've done it before...just not often! The combo of HR upper plus MMA Boxing made me sore as heck so what's not to like!? The only thing that irks me is the lack of back work in the premix I did. I know Cathe says the back gets used enough as a secondary muscle so it's not needed but it still bugs me. Hey, your tree may not be up yet but atleast you have one!!! LOL

 

[Poochy]

MON - ugh

OK - typical MON after a long holiday - crap - busy - and stressfull - and people smell like booze and ciggaretts ugh! I had the BEST holiday tho!! It was a wonderful stress free time - had some ME time which I have not had in a LOOONG time!! wonderful - cleaned house - organized closet - I did manage to do trisets UB and LB .. and was SORE from that bad .. in fact my tris are STILL sore from it - SAT night me and DH stayed up till 3 soooooo NOTHING got done ystdy - I am too old for that crap!! LOLOLOL I laid around and watched lifetime xmas movies it was WONDERFUL!

Lori - keeping fingers crossed on the couple looking at your house .. that would be awesome!! I know all of this is bitter sweet for you ... man you have got a lot of stuff done too - and sellling lulu *gasp* - I NEED to go thru my exercise stuff and throw out the old stuff - no one would buy it .. too used

Wendy - me and SIL are doing SOMETHING tonight - not sure what - I need MAJOR calorie burn .. i was BAD on my eats .. SUPER bad!!

Di - hoping DS2 has a clue by now!! and yes . . my self control was NON EXISTANT this long holiday - I need some MAJOR DAMAGE CONTROLL~

OK .. better scoot - I brought my laptop - gonna check out a few sites at lunch .. see if I can scoop up some cyber deals!! have a great one! tonight will eitehr be Xtrainer - AB - CF - TTM - or AT something with some major calorie burn!!

 

[Fit_mommy]

Laura:: So glad that you thoroughly enjoyed your holiday/the weekend so much!!! Sounds like saturday was the night to stay up late! We went out dancing and didn't get to bed until 4am!!! I asked DH for The Asylum for Christmas. If he doesn't come through I'm finally just going to buy the darned thing! No more stalling! LOL

 

[Fit_mommy]

Just poppin' in to say that I rocked After Burn tonight!!!! I used lighter weights to accomodate my killer ub doms but I did it and the booty burn was no less firey!!!!

 

[Fit_mommy]

Morning Girls!

I sound alot cheerier then I am, I am sure. The weather here today stinks. Dark, cold and rainy with snow on the way.... I'm also tired. Did NOT want to get up this morning!!!

Not writhing in pain from AB YET and my ub doms has finally subsided. YAY!

Wrestling practice tonight so my w/o will be a late one of either yoga or a short cardio depending on my energy level and mood...

BBIAB!

 

[rmrmr]

Hi Ladies,

I'm on my second cup of coffee, still trying to wake up. Last night was the Football Banquet. I had to be there at 6pm to set up and we didn't get home until after 10pm. It was just a long day all around, having to be to work early and not getting home until late.

My cyber shopping was a bust. I had some stuff in my amazon cart since black friday but was waiting until cyber monday to pull the trigger. One of my items was out of stock and the other the price had increased $30. I quickly checked around other sites but didn't find it any cheaper so I went ahead and ordered it. No more waiting for cyber Monday for me.

This morning will be Athletic Step! I'm looking forward to it. Definitely need to reign in the eats though.

Laura-glad you were able to relax and enjoy the holiday with your family. Sometimes we get caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday that we forget to be thankful and enjoy ourselves. I need major damage control too. My eating has just been very poor lately....too much snacking and eating junk.

Wendy-AB....oh yes, my hamstrings are still singin' from that one! How is Joey liking wrestling? As long as they find something they are interested in, that's all that matters. Any news from FEMA on your house?

Lori-Are you busy packing for your weekend trip. You must be so proud of you DH! I have to say you've handled his absence quite well. Taking care of 3 kids (an infant no less), the house, keeping this going while he was at training...You should be proud of yourself too! Any more news on the house viewing?

Time to get my w/o on....and get rid of this extra fluff. bbl

 

[Poochy]

TUE

Morning Ladies ..

me and SIL did XTRAINER last night - every time we do it - it is a little harder - figured my tris and chest would be screaming this morning .. but so far I am ok! today is a rest day - FORCED rest day that is - a friend's b-day and we are gathering for drinks and fun - I would have worked out at lunch but being the procrastinator I am I have to go and look for a present

Wendy - no matter how often I do AB it KILLS my hammies .. it is dreary here too - dark - cold and WET - ugh .. depressing! I know FEMA during Katrina was a nightmare for my friends - and dealing w/insurance was worse!! Hoping you have a better go of it than my friends did - it was a LONG drawn out process

Di - ITA on cyber Monday - whatta BUST - I didnt get anything - no deals were there that I found to be "gotta have it" ... there were some good prices on electronics .. but that is not what I needed .. I was dissapointed too!

Lori - ITA w/Di - you are a superwoman and have handled everything in your life w/grace and in stride! I dont see how you do it!!! Hoping the house is sold - keeping fingers crossed for you!

OK - have a great one - exercise for me!

 

[Fit_mommy]

Hello Again.

To answer Di's FEMA question...they were already at the house and we were granted temp housing $. I am now trying to get back in touch w/them to amend our application though as we found the wet electrical wiring under the house which they need to know about. Our flood insurance adjustor is coming on Saturday. Depending upon what they will cover, we may or may not get additional $ from FEMA. Gotta wait and see...

So I thought my work here was done after this week but the boss asked if I would be interested in staying on for a couple more months after the woman I am filling in for comes back to help him collect on past due accounts. EXACTLY the job I am looking to GET AWAY FROM but money is money so I'll take it for now!

Di:: Joey loves wrestling. He also loved Karate but I can't get in touch with those people to sign him up again. He wants to try football next year as well. I am happy to see him intersted in something, not just b/c it's sports though the exercise is certainly good for him! Sorry about your internet shopping woes. I have never taken advantage of any "deals". I can't handle the pressure.

Laura:: So far FEMA has been a breeze to deal with. Granted, I tried to call y'day and got left on hold but I will let that one go b/c prior to that they've given us no headaches. I will call again today. Now if they leave me hangin' AGAIN I will be mad! Have fun at the B'day celebration tonight!!!

Lori:: Time is tickin' away! I remember when you weren't even half way through DH's training and here you are just a couple days away now! How exciting! So any bites on the house???

 

[gidget1978]

Hi Girls,

I was going to check in this morning but DS was hogging his Ipad again. I found out that my 9:30 wasn't coming to workout so at 8:30 I headed to the basement and got my workout over with before my 10:30 showed up. I did 20 mins on the TM, 40/20, GS standing and some abs. Yesterday's workout was 35 mins on the TM and CTX UB.

No word on the house yet. The real estate agent told me yesterday that this couple was also looking at other homes, with other agents yesterday evening and afternoon. She said that she would let me know when she heard something but I haven't heard from her yet. DH still has a good feeling about it, might mine has faded. Whatever will be, will be..right?

Wendy** So this is your last week at work, for sure? Have you stopped your job search for a while? I don't know if I recall you ever doing a video in its entirety like that! You usually mish mosh everything

Laura** Well ya know, someone had to hold the fort down. In the meantime Im sure Ive snapped more then once but hey, no one got hurt and there's no bruises! LOL Well, DS has bruises but I didn't put them there...he does that all on his own. Have fun tonight. I am the worst for not having gifts ahead of time too.

Diana** This is the first year I have heard of cyber monday! Is it something new? I didn't take part in any online shopping. I figure whatever I want I will get when I am away. We are getting excited but in the meantime, this place is going to be turned upside down when we return!

I may bbl. I was going to take the baby to baby group but hes been a sleep for a while now. I figured once he woke, I would run out and do a few things but that doesn't even look promising now. DD has dance class at 3 so hopefully I will get a couple things done then. I just need a few things for our trip, I have almost everything packed. I feel organized

Lori

 

[gidget1978]

Real estate called this afternoon and they want a 3rd viewing for the same couple. They have it narrowed down to three houses. She said she has a good feeling about it but ya never know with this stuff. Fingers crosses! Won't be happening until late tomorrow afternoon or early evening.

Bb in the a.m.
Lori