CoNtRoL tHe DaMaGe in NOV!!

[Poochy]

TUE

Well ystdy went to H#LL in a hand basket quick - OMG - I dont know where they all come from - we were slammed - and no one has money - everyone ill - OMG - I was out of balance - had to work late - I was fit to be tied when I left here - so no workout to report - I went home and crashed on couch w/CABS!

and today makes ONE MONTH since I lost my baby dog I cant believe it!! me and DH kinda got weepy talking about it last night ..sigh!

ok - DONT FORGET TO VOTE!!! I did first thing this morning - we have about 2,400 Southern Company employees in NJ helping to restore power - I heard on news that NJ is setting up Polling stations and will allow crews from other states that are there assissting to vote - also heard it may be possible to vote electronically by email ??? I hope our guys can do this!! the majority of our crews are in and around Atlantic City! Wendy hoping you get power soon!!!

Lori - i finally got to view your picture .. AWESOME .. and BEAUTIFUL .. your DH is gonna faint when he sees you!! and LMAO about the EX non friend seeing you in your beautiful dress .. YES that is the way to work FB to your advantage .. LOLOLOL

Di - saw the picture of the twins .. wow .. they are growing!! I need a holiday meltdown class - LOL - sounds like fun torture! I loved upper elite too - great workout - and the Championship one .. SO GLAD he put weights in it too .. I LOVE this series!

Wendy - hoping you get power soon - what about this NEW noreaster that is to hit you tmrw ??? are you going to stay w/your mthr??? sounds like they are evacuating some low lying areas even for this storm .. wow .. you cant get a break!!! Hang in there sweetie!

did you see Cathe's post on FB - seems her father is having to have chemo treatments - and they still dont have power - and she is having to take care and check on them and still trying to edit the new workouts .. Bless her heart!!!

OK .. I am FINALLY at MY desk - gotta play catch up now!! have a great one -

 

[Fit_mommy]

Hello Ladies.

At mom's for a bit again. Did CRF this morning as produced but with some substitutions as follows::

~subbed in my own full body kettlebell circuit for the fitness circuit. Did this because I have no db's at the house I am staying at. Only one set of bells.
~subbed in low impact cardio tabata for plyo tabata. Did this because I didn't feel like jumping anymore.
~did my own short ab routine instead of the bonus core routine. Did this because I didn't have the DB's again.

Everything else was done as produced.

I charged up my DH's lap top last night while the generator was running so I could do it! Worked out fine.

Was just at my house grabbing more stuff so I grabbed 2 kettlebell dvds, 2 yoga dvds, Tony Horton's one on one road warrior work out dvd, and 1 insanity dvd as well as my yoga mat, jump rope and tubing. That along with the other stuff at the house already should make for some decent work outs for a bit...

Called FEMA today to put a claim in. Need to get our foundation checked out to make sure it hasn't been compromised. Let's see how long this takes....

Laura:: Yep the noreaster is comin' our way! Not with mom yet but will probably be relocating to her place soon! If the guy we are staying with doesn't get power by tmrw then they say it could take another 7-10 days before it's restored!!!! That will be enough for me to pack up n get out! LOL Hey, I saw AL power company trucks in my town the other day!

That's all for now...

 

[rmrmr]

Hi Ladies,

To The Max kicked my butt this morning! Goodness, I had to take extra breathers during the HIIT section....the 20 secs just wasn't enough! I need to do some hardcore circuits for a couple weeks to get these extra few pounds off that I've gained due to vacation with DH and this damn Halloween candy. We had to weigh in at Holiday fitness last night and I am not happy with that number. I haven't fallen back into a solid fitness rotation since doing the tri-training. So far I love all the A2 w/o's that I've done....other than Back & 6 Pack. Pure Contact and Ab Shredder haven't been done yet.

I posted a picture of rylee and rallie mae on FB...go check out my lovely granddaughters! Yes, I have bragging rights!

There were 5 of us women that did the triathlon training...outside of our normal group....well one of them has been diagnosed with breast cancer....again. I didn't know that she had just completed treatment when we started our tri training last year. I'm just sick about it.

Lori-I'm quite sure your FB friend will be jealous when she sees you in that dress...heck I'm jealous! What workout(s) did you end up doing today? Do you think Rylan will like all day Kindergarten? My older boys went 1/2 days, but by the time Jerod came along they offered full day kindergarten (for a fee)...so he went all day.

Laura-I dropped off my ballot on Saturday or Sunday! It has been a tough year with so much loss. Make sure to focus on the positive and not dwell on the negative...easier said than done I know. {{HUGS}}

Wendy-it sounds to me like you are making the best of a bad situation and just rollin' with the punches! Hopefully there isn't any structural damage to your house. Are you not allowed back in until it's been checked? You are even back to Wendy's Mish Moshes..you are so strong. You will be proud of me, i'm trying to acquire a taste for red wine...for the health benefits.

bbl

 

[gidget1978]

Good Morning

Another awesome nights sleep . I was a sleep before 11 last night, the baby woke around 12 and that was it until almost 7. I don't even feel like I need two coffee this morning but I probably will

Yesterday's workout was PS and MM back, bics and abs, then a mindy spin DVD. Today I think I'll run outside after lunch. It's cold out there today but after lunch it should be pretty nice. I wouldn't mind doing a leg workout but I don't like doing legs before cardio and I won't have enough time after. It may be a cardio and abs day.

DH passed another test yesterday....that's it now until his final! The end is so near!

Laura** sorry to hear work isnt being that much fun! I can't believe it's been a month already and this is coming from the girl who is home alone with kids! I guess time is going by faster then I think it is! Are you still considering getting another dog?

Diana** breast cancer again? Geez...as if having it once wasn't bad enough. So do they give you a diet to follow with the melt down or you use your own discretion? When I was at baby group yesterday one of the moms was complaining that her weight wasn't budging and that she was taking all of these fitness classes....she was saying this while she was eating a piece of cheesecake . I asked her if she was writing down everything she ate and I gave her a few tips. A lot of people think that as long as you workout, you can eat whatever you want...we know the difference of that. I didn't see the pic of the girls, I'm gonna have to look! Well, DS doesn't like half days, so I'm guessing he won't like full ones either! Lol

Wendy** when do you think you will be back in your home?

I will bbl to report my workout. Should tidy up before my client arrives!

Lori

 

[Poochy]

WED - hump slump day :-(

this election did NOT help my depression - i dont want to get into political discussion - but I fear for our country- especially the middle class blue collar workers!that is all I am gonna say - shttn up now! Ystdy was another horrible day at work - NO ONE has money - and every phone call is begging and pleading and crying - then if they arent doing that they are skeeming and scamming I should be a private eye w/the way I have to figure out schemes of people!!

I went home and did XTRAINER - I got the steps better and it was again harder - seems it gets harder and harder the more and better I do it!! My calves were on FIH-YAH! I had to modify the pushups .. DOMS: shoulders and core!

Lori - yes I am going to get a puppy - I hope!!! We are on a waiting list! I hope to know something in December some time! I really like the breeder and hoping I get one of the pups on supposed upcoming litter! CONGRATS to DH - wow - I cant belive soon he will be done!!! I know you are soooo looking forward to him coming home!!

Di -so sorry for your friend - My friend that died - she had survived breast cancer for 25+ years - then it came back! I miss that woman so bad! She always had a way of making a bleak situation NOT SO bleak .. even with all she had to deal with! Praying your friend will come thru this! It is possible!! Keep positive! and did you say you had to WEIGH IN .. .. EEEEEEEEEKKKKKKKK .. I am not going NEAR the scale for a while!! LOL

Wendy - it would be neat if you ran into someone from my division working there! I told DH that last night .. hoping today finds you with some power!!

OK - better run - I am at my desk for a while -then back on the counter this afternoon - we will be shorthanded the REST of the week have a great one!

 

[gidget1978]

Hey Girls

No workout to report yet. I was hoping to run outside after lunch but it's a lot colder then I thought...brrrr! And the wind is gusty too. I can handle it but not sure about my baby. So now I don't know what I will do.

Laura** I had to look to see who won the election. I haven't been watching much tv...only my recorded shows. I know about as much about the us govt as you know about the Canadian govt...lol. I'm sure a puppy will bring a lot of joy to your lives right now. Does DH know about it or is it a surprise?

I will bbl with a workout to report!

Lori

 

[Poochy]

lunch workout done

4 miles - 38 minutes .. AT LUNCH..... and let me say .. I LUUUURVE the run swiftly long sleeve zip up shirt ... .. OMG .. it was perfect! Great investments .. ...

 

[gidget1978]

Well, well...looks like we have another happy lulu customer. Laura I love my run swiftlys but I just have the reg ones. They have a turtle neck one now. It's tempting!

My workout was just cardio today. I did 25 mins on the tm, DWP and 20 mins spin hill repeats. That mindy sure does make a mean spin DVD! Tomorrow will be cardi and legs. I have a drs appt in the afternoon so it will all in done in the a.m.

BBITM!

Lori

 

[gidget1978]

Good Morning

I was awake before the baby this morning. I must have slept well Woke up to a layer of snow on the ground this morning. There is something about the first snowfall that looks so pretty and puts me in the Christmas mood. To bad I don't know where I'll be for christmas...that part sucks the spirit right out of me again! And I don't have any lulu running pants....imagine that! This snow is kind of making me want a pair but they are $98.

I forgot to tell you guys that I fund a house I like...it's just not built yet. It won't be ready until march! So let's see how that goes.....it would be so nice to have something new instead of homes for the same price that need work

I will bbl to report my workout. It's going to be a cardio legs day.

Lori

 

[Fit_mommy]

Good Morning!

We got power back last night where we are staying....in the middle of the friggin' nor' easter!!! I don't get it but I'll definitely take it! LOL As of last night we still had no power at our house though.

Y'day late afternoon I did the kickboxing portion of Absolute Kickboxing by Kimberly Spreen wearing weighted gloves. It was fun! Hadn't done one of her work outs in quite a while!

This morning I was supposed to go to an reemployment seminar at 9am held at a college campus but the college is closed due to the weather so I don't have to go. YAY!

Not sure what work out I will do today but hoping to add some yoga to it too! I must be stiff as a board by now!!!

That's all for now but I promise to get back here later for personals after my work out!

 

[gidget1978]

Hey Girls

My workout was 4DS shoul,bics and tris, 20 mins interval run, 4DS BC and some of leaner legs. Between putting the baby down for a nap, getting DS's breakfast and then suited up to play in the snow I ran out of time. Oh well!

Just heading to my dr's appt!

Bbl!
Lori

 

[Fit_mommy]

Hello.

We got power back at our house overnight or this morning so I'm hoping to be back at home by this weekend!

At mom's to pick DS up and bring him up to MIL's house for the weekend. DH has bowling tonight so we will go out to dinner first and then I will go hang at the alley with him. Some normalcy is starting to resume. FINALLY!!!!

So this morning's work out was Lauren Brook's 40 min kettlebell work out. I wanted to do yoga too but I ran out of time...booh. I did a good stretch on my own though. Better then nothing.

Ok I know I promised personals but I really don't have time!

Eventually I'll get to them!

Ciao for now!

 

[rmrmr]

bbl for personals.....thought our outdoor runners Ms. Lori and Ms. Laura might be interested in this running top:

Toasty Mitts Sweater by Skirt Sports

bbl

 

[Poochy]

THURS

this is just been helluva dang work week - sooooo busy!!!!

I am getting excited about our Biloxi trip .. we both need some GET THE H## AWAY FROM HERE time got lots to do .. so not sure if a workout will come or not .. DOMS: calves from the run .. and really lates DOMS in the chest from TUE xtrainer ..

Lori - the pants I wore ystdy would be perfect for a run in the snow .. the bottom on the lower leg has "weather resistant" panels - NICE .. I thought perfect for my wood runs (and the sticker briars)!! So when exactly do you leave for your new location? I was thinking first of year .. but guess it is earlier?? you wont have Christmas at home ... awwww .. that is kinda depressing BUT on the bright side you will be back w/your DH as a family for Christmas!

Wendy - WOOHOOO for power .. sooooo glad you got yours back on .. I am taking it the house foundation checked out ok! HOPE SO!!! Glad things are somewhat returning to normal for you!!!

Hello to DI ..

OK .. taken FOREVER to type this .. gotta run .. have a great one!

 

[gidget1978]

Good Morning

I'm not sure what today's workout will be. I should do a run and remained of leaner legs and abs. I am going to my parents house for the weekend so I won't be doing much in the way of weights for the next couple of days. But I could take HR with me...I wouldn't need much for that one.

20 days until we go see DH . Nov is flying by. In the next couple of weeks I need to sore out what I have for who for Christmas and start wrapping it.

Wendy** it's not fun when everything is up in the air. My life doesn't feel real normal now either. I told DH that I can't wait for life to become boring again. I feel the need to get settled into cold lake now..

Laura** when are you leaving for your trip? I'm sure you will be enjoying it! Get aways are always nice no matter how far your going.

Diana** you silly, silly girl...all of my lulu running sweaters have hand warmers like that. Makes it difficult to hold on to my iPhone though and I don't like putting it in my pocket either. Grant it, my sweaters weren't that price although I did buy them on sale.

I will bbl!

Lori

 

[rmrmr]

TGIF!!!

Hi Ladies,

I've been busy the last couple days. I can't remember what w/o's I've done the past few days without my w/o calendar in front of me. Yesterday I did Cardio SuperSets in the a.m., ran 3 miles at lunch, and had a killer bootcamp class last night! Fortunately my weight is back down from the Halloween candy I was eating. Now I just need to get back to healthier eating.

Can't believe I did this, but I ordered Turbo Fire on a groupon deal and it should be delivered today! I've always loved Chalene...I'm kinda miffed I sold Chalean Xtreme...the cardio w/o's were so fun! It wasn't my style of lifting but now I'm wishing I had them.

Wendy-glad to hear the power is back on at your house now. When will you find out about the foundation? I know you say you don't handle stress well, it seems as if you've handled Sandy, staying with relatives, not being able to w/o regularly etc...like a champ. I sincerely hope this nightmare is over for you soon.

Laura-Have fun in Biloxi and WIN BIG!!! The A2 series is awesome! I still need to try Pure Contact and Ab Shredder. Some R&R will do you both some good.

Lori-I bought a few Christmas gifts myself. I need to wrap and write down what I have....and a list for what I need to get. I'm amazed you can w/o with an infant and 5 yr old...you are awesome! A new house sounds great. Perhaps the RCMP can set you up with some temporary housing while the house is being built. I've never had a new house, not sure I would want a brand new build. Then you get to pick everything you want...I could live with that!

bbl

 

[Fit_mommy]

Morning.

So we have power at our house but we can't move back in until the town (or someone-not sure who) deems the house safe to live in so I have to call to find out who needs to inspect it and when. The FEMA thing is a separate issue and that adjustor has yet to call me back btw...

Today's work out will be yoga for sure plus cardio...Insanity perhaps! When I was at the house y'day I packed up a bunch of work out dvds including all of Insanity and all of my yogas! I also packed the Slim Series b/c that's what I will do next as far as weights goes. I guess I'll start it tmrw. Wanna join me, Di?

Gotta get some applications in for jobs today. The storm fiasco put a stop to the job hunt for a while so now that we have power I need to get back on track with that.

Diana:: TY re handling this situation well. I am. VERY well. Surprisingly enough!! I owe it to the therapy appointments I've been going to. They've helped a lot! I recently talked to DH about this. If this happened pre-therapy I would have completely lost it by now!!! I recently sold CLX on Amazon. If I had known you were missing your set I would have sold it to you instead! Good job losing the Halloween Candy weight! I dare not get on the scale right now! I know I've gained since this storm fiasco started! I can see it! I'm trying to get the eating back on track now as best I can. I will probably need to follow WW pretty strictly to lose it by the time I get back home.

Lori:: When you say 20 days til you go see DH, you mean his graduation right? Does he get to come back home with you after that?

Laura:: The foundation hasn't been checked yet but I will keep you posted once it is. I'm jealous of your Biloxi trip! Despite the major flooding and damage in AC, the casinos are back open for business! I would love to go right now!!!!!

Guess that's all for now but I'll be back after I work out!

 

[Fit_mommy]

My work out is done.

I did the Express Circuit Premix from Cardio Core Circuit and Open Up and Warm Up from Kundalini Total Tune Up. Total time was just over an hour.

 

[rmrmr]

Hi ladies,

It is mexican food Friday at my house! Homemade beans in the crockpot, green chile simmering on the stove, and the ground beef is cookin'. We had a wonderful family dinner. It's kind of nice having everyone home for dinner.

I'm enjoying my 3rd mojito! When I go out, I stick to a 2 drink max...but at home I can have as many as I like. The kids are busy or out for the night so I'm going to go hang out with my honey...and watch Dexter!

I'm so worried about my friend with cancer, she puts on a brave face and having been through this before...she knows what to expect. Then another one of my girlfriends found out her mom has stage 4 cancer and her dog just died this week. I feel so fortunate yet am heartbroken for what they are going through.

Wendy-Yay for getting back to your normal workouts! I've gone to therapy a couple times over the years and found it beneficial. I'm glad to hear it is helping you too. No worries about CLX, not sure I really want it. I did save the 2 cardio w/o's to my laptop so I can do those. You still don't have a timeframe when you can move back to your house, that's awful. What about school, is the college open and have classes resumed?

BBITAM

 

[gidget1978]

Good Morning

We are at my parents house. We got here yesterday evening in time to go to my brother's house for dinner. DS was sick on the way out and I had to stop and clean everything up. It was nasty! Then last night he got sick again. I don't know if he is starring at his ipad to much or if he has a stomach bug but he doesn't look well. I gave him half of a gravol before he went to sleep so im not sure if he is ok now....or if it's still the pill...I guess we will soon find out. We had a good sleep though! Went to bed before 11 and not up until 8:30!

My workout yesterday was 30 mins on the TM mixed in with AB and the rest of LL...which wasn't much. If I knew that's all that was left, I could have finished it on Thursday. Today I planned on running but it's very windy here...so I have a feeling it will be a kick boxing or CF day.

Wendy** It was 20 days till we leave...but now its 19 . Graduation is on the 3rd and they are still sending people home. Two more are up for termination. It's just one big roller coaster. Hopefully you will soon be back in your own house!

Diana** I wondered when I sold Insanity if I would regret it but I don't think I will. And if I think about buying it again I will just have to remember that I didn't use the last one. I think you beat me on the workouts the other day. That's a lot of workouts in one day. I usually jam all of my workouts in one time. I like to be ready to start my day.

Laura** Hope you are having a good weekend!

I will bbl to report my workout!

Lori