CoNtRoL tHe DaMaGe in NOV!!

[rmrmr]

Hi Ladies,

My TurboFire discs arrived yesterday....and being true to my style...I did Fire 45 and Core 20 today! I really love Chalene and enjoyed the 2 workouts I did. The Fire workouts are all kickboxing and the number correlates to how long the w/o is. I haven't reviewed all the materials but I think I have 14 dvd's and a few HIIT w/o's too. It looks like the workouts range from 15 to 55 minutes.

I'm heading to Kohl's today to get some more w/o capri's and some stuff for the boys. Other than that there isn't much going on here today.

Lori-I hope DS was just car sick and not really sick. If I didn't have to work, I would do all my w/o's at once too. We don't get Canada's 1 year of paid maternity leave here in the states...heck, we are lucky to get 6 weeks off. We are supposed to get snow today, but only about 2-3 inches here in town. Not sure when I will be able to run outside again.

Wendy-were you able to go to class today?

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[gidget1978]

Hi Girls

I went for my run earlier. I thought about it and it was only wind...wasn't going to kill me! And if I was running a race I would have had to run in it. It was a good run but it was very windy, more so on the way home. I did 14 km.

Diana** Yes I suppose if I were working I wouldn't be able to work out for 2 hours straight either. It won't be long and I will be back into a routine of working, I can't believe it really. I was so busy just thinking about DH being clued up that I kind of forgot that I was soon due to go back to work. Where did that year go? I think I was also hoping we were gonna get posted somewhere where cost of living wasn't crazy and I could choose to work when I wanted but that isn't going to happen now. I want to work...but the baby is stuck to me like glue. Im going to feel terrible the first few days I leave him.

I will bb tomorrow!

Lori

 

[Fit_mommy]

Good Evening.

Better late then never!

No work out today. Had class from 9am to 5pm. Came home and went out to dinner (third night in a row!) and now we are ready to head out to a bar for drinks and dancing in just a bit.

Tomorrow I am going to start my SS rotation but I may opt to start it with an intense cardio instead of an SS work out. It depends on how "fat" I feel tmrw!

Well I thought that because Sandy cancelled our class last saturday that we'd have a make up class. Hah. No such luck! The instructor "crammed" all of the info into one class today so our test is a week from today and I didn't study AT ALL since Sandy hit! I have my work cut out for me this week! Thank goodness I'm unemployed so I'll have the time to catch up! LOL

Ok, DH is ready to go so I gotta skeedaddle!

BBITAM!

 

[gidget1978]

Good Morning

The wind is still crazy high here. I figured that the wind would have died down over night but it didn't. I was hoping to get a longer run in, then yesterday's, at some point while I was here. There is always tomorrow. I guess todays workout will def be one of the DVDs I brought but I have to go to church first. The rest of the day will be pretty low key here. My mom cooked turkey dinner yesterday so it's a leftovers kind of day.

Wendy** cramming is the worst but you do have all week to study so you should be good to go. I've been reading through some of my material to refresh my memory again. It's a great way to put myself to sleep at night. Hope you had a good time last night. I think we are having a girls night Saturday night. It will be my first night out since having DS!

I will bbl to report my workout!

Lori

 

[rmrmr]

Hi Ladies,

We didn't get much snow bit the roads sure are icy. We even had a plane slide of the runway at DIA last night. Thankfully there were no injuries.

We are going to MIL's for dinner tonight. Normally I wouldn't mind, but with the icy roads I'm not looking forward to it. The roads will probably be sanded by the time we head out.

My mind is all over the place as far as w/o's go. I'm thinking a total body weight w/o and a tough cardio would be good for today. Although A2 and even TurboFire has some weight training included, it's not the same as doinng a straight weight w/o.

Lori-you braved the wind and got your run in anyway. I'm sure it makes your mom proud to have you come to church! Enjoy your w/o whatever you decide. I definitely think it would be much harder on mom and baby after staying home for an entire year.

Wendy-Wow, sounds like you have a lot of studying to do this week. Although not fun, I'm sure you will get it done and pass with flying colors!

Off to change and pick some w/o's to do.

bbl

 

[gidget1978]

Good Morning

I am still at my parents house. I'm suppose to be going back today but both of my boys have a stomach bug. Not good! I don't know if I should attempt the 75 mins drive alone b/c if someone throws up again....or poops up their back, I'm in for it. I was sitting in bed last night with ds and when I asked him what was wrong he threw up all over me. Then when the baby woke up this morning he had his poop done through everything and a smell I have never smelled before! He's eating now but not like he normally does.

Yesterday ended up being a rest day. It was way to windy and time just got away from me. Not b/c I was doing anything important. It's not windy now but it's COLD...I'm hoping it will warm up some.

Diana** how was dinner at your mil's? Where dh is, they've had tons of snow. I may have to rethink my foot wear for the gradation. But I'm thinking there will be a place to change from winter boots, into shoes. No one will be gang to graduation with boots on....not to mention that there will be snow tracked every where. I still need to stretch those damn shoes though. It's getting easier to walk in them. What did you do for your workout after? I'm sure my body enjoyed the rest and the candy

I will bbl today. I will probably go for a run in the next couple of hours. Even if its to cold I can always go for a small one. It never seems that bad once the body warms up.

Lori

 

[rmrmr]

Hi Ladies,

I'm the only one who works today, the rest of the family is off for Veteran's Day.

My whole body is sore from STS Total Body yesterday....love that w/o. Cardio is on tap for this morning. Trying to decide between Cathe, Turbo Fire and A2.

The temps are supposed to warm up after today...back to the low 60's, perfect for running a couple of times.

Lori-I hope the boys feel better soon. I'd probably hang with my parents another day and let the boys recover a bit.

Hi Wendy & Laura-bbl to see what you two are up to!

 

[Fit_mommy]

Good Morning.

Sorry I was MIA y'day. It was a baaaad day....

I guess the drinks I had Saturday night, though my standard fare, did not agree with me b/c I had a whopping hang over that included nausea and vomiting for several hours. It was quite odd for me. IDK what was up! Anyway, when the nausea finally subsided enough around 2pm, I was able lay down and take a nap. I woke at 4pm and felt much better. My stomach was still a bit funny but I was able to eat and act like a human being for the rest of the evening. Anyway, shortly after I woke up I was cooking dinner and then we watched a couple of movies and before you know I was back in bed to sleep again! LOL...Needless to say, I did not work out y'day.

So today will be either an SS work out or cardio depending on my mood.
I have an appointment at noon and we are going to my mil's in the late afternoon for dinner so I'm not quite sure when I'll squeeze it in but I will!

Di:: I see my exercise a.d.d. had you in it's grips this morning! Hope it didn't make your decision TOO tough! TY re the vote of confidence for the pt exam. I'm quite nervous.

Lori:: EWWW! Sounds like y'day was the day for yacking! I remember when DS had that really bad stomach bug at 18 months old. It was awful. I feel for you having TWO kids with it at the same time! I realized what time of year it was y'day while I was sick and wondered if it was a bug that was making me throw up. It was gone within a few hours though so I'm not sure....

Hi Laura!

BBL!

 

[gidget1978]

Hey Girls

I decided to come back home. The baby hadn't thrown up in a while and after his nap he was starving and he kept that down. I was undecided for a while but decided to hit the road. Both boys were good on the way back...no one got sick.

I went for a 11 k run this morning. I could have went longer but I didn't want to leave the boys with mom for to long cause I didn't know what might happen. I may do a weight workout tonight, depending on when the baby goes down for the night. He hasn't had any long naps today.

Diana** it's suppose to be warmer here tomorrow, I guess we will be heading outside for a run after lunch.

Wendy** uh oh! Maybe you've become allergic to alcohol and you will never ever be able to drink again! now, wouldn't that be something! Usually when I feel like that its for a good reason. Most times I have sense enough to stop and other times, not so much...but it's been a while!

I will bb in the morning!

Lori

 

[Fit_mommy]

Bite your tongue Lori!!! IDK what's worse...that or my SIL asking me if I was pregnant tonight at dinner when I was telling her how sick I was!!!! LOL

Well, a temporary job just fell in my lap. I start tmrw! 8-4 at a local office where a friend works who needs help. Not sure how long it will last but it's better then nothing! Not sure when I will work out though. I can't work out at 5am here like I did at home I don't think so I may have to bite the bullet and exercise after work for a while...

In addition to the job, DS starts school tmrw AND I have a lot of studing to do for my PT exam on Saturday!!! I was counting on having tons of time to study during the day! Not anymore!!!

When it rains it pours I tell ya! All or nothing! JEESH!

Ok off to study...BBITAM!

 

[gidget1978]

Good Morning

I wasn't tired last night and I'm surprised I'm not paying for it this morning. I don't know what it was with my parents house but the baby had some long sleeps while we were there. Now that we are home, he woke at 6:30. I was texting my friend last night and I got into a fit of laughing and wasn't tired. I sent her something that was cracking me up. Then when I got in bed I got in the iPad and a friend I went to school with had posted something and I was chatting back and forth with him and his wife and laughing some more. Around 12:30 I had to force myself to put the iPad down and go to sleep.

The baby seems to be better this morning and ds has been good since Sunday night. Now...the baby could have another episode yet b/c it's only early in the morning but its been 24 hours, his colour looks better and he's eating his breakfast like he hasn't seen food in a week.

Yesterday I did a 11k run while I was at my parents. I could have went longer b/c the day before was a rest day and I felt good but I didn't want to leave my mom with the boys to long b/c I didn't know how they were feeling.

There isn't a big lot on the go here today. The wind seems to have picked up again and I was hoping to run this afternoon. That won't be happening with this wind so I will most likely spin instead. I also need to do weights and I will probably start that soon. Then after lunch I will go to the grocery store and get some things we are out of. I've stopped stocking up on stuff. I haven't been buying any meat at all so I usually run out of stuff sooner then I'd like...also we are going away in 16 sleeps

Wendy** I guess if you were pregnant it would have been over in 9 months..but you'd be allergic to alcohol forever! So I can see why you would feel horrible about the thoughts. Thinking about being pregnant is enough to make me want to throw up actually. Congrats on the job front even if its only for a little while, at least it's something. Life is like that...it's all or nothing!

I will bbl to report my workout!

Lori

 

[rmrmr]

Hi Ladies,

Yesterday I ended up doing Kimberly Spreen's Absolute Kickboxing with weighted gloves It was a nice change of pace. Today will either be a Cathe step w/o or another TurboFire. My legs are more sore today than yesterday from STS TB.

I applied for another position at work and met with the Director of that department yesterday. The job description was pretty general and he went over the specifics with me. It turns out it's not something I'm interested in doing. I'm just going to keep looking and hope for the best.

There's a 5k/10k turkey trot on Thanksgiving. One of my friends wants me to run it with her. It's pretty expensive though, $32 for the 5K or $42 for the 10K. A shorter race may be just the push I need to get back to running.

Lori-It's good for you to laugh! 16 sleeps, not much longer now! Have you done any of the Cathe spin w/o's. I have them but have never looked at them since I don't have a spin bike. Perhaps I should look into one of those.

Wendy-hope you are feeling better now. What you described is the whole reason I keep my drinking to a 2 drink max when I go out, or even 3 when I'm at home. Wow, congrats on the new job opportunity. Guess you will be studying every night instead of all day. Any news on when your house will be assessed so you can move back home?

Laura-Did you come home a winner??? I'm sure it was just nice to get away whether you won or not. I enjoyed a relaxing evening with my honey the other day, just by chance all the kids were out of the house for one night.

bbl

 

[Fit_mommy]

Good Morning.

At the job. Just manning phones for now. Was told it's okay to use internet when not busy so here I am...

No work out for me this morning but I intend to get something done this afternoon. Only here until 2:30 today (but will usually be here til 4) so today I'll have some extra time...

Lori:: Glad the baby seems to be feeling better. Hope there are no more poop up the back diapers or vomit in your future. Yeah, pregnancy is the much better option then being allergic to alcohol but I don't honestly think either one is the culprit.

Diana:: Sorry the position you were applying for turned out to be something you weren't interested in. Hopefully something else will turn up for you soon. Good luck with the race! I have toyed with entering a 5k since I started running again. Maybe in the spring...Nope, no idea when the house will be looked at. I'm going to give a call when I get home later to see if I can find something out. They are supposed to call me but haven't yet... I should learn from your rules of drinking!!! Maybe next time!

 

[gidget1978]

Hi Girls

Workout done. I did GS UB, CM and Ph abs. DS is gone to school and the baby and I are going to the grocery store.

Diana** I like cathes spin workout. I'm looking forward to her next one. I have a few of the Mindy ones so I tend to switch it up often. That is expensive! My goodness, that's almost the cost of a marathon. Most small races are only $25. Maybe you should sign up if you think it will get you back into running.

Wendy** look at you checking in your first day on the job How much time did I spend on the cathe site when I was working? As soon as my boss left the room I was logging in! Lol Sounds like you just need to admit to drinking to much then!

Sent out a email regarding Saturday night and I'm having good feedback. A lot of the girls are coming here. The boys are going to my in laws for the night. It should be a fun night, I'm looking forward to it now!

Lori

 

[Teddygirl]

Hey Guys

I check-in with Hardcore Fitness Maniacs wondering if I can also check-in here. Some of you may know me, I've been around for the past 10 years. I adore Cathe. But, lately I have been in a slump, since buying a home and living alone I just couldn't get myself together. Now, that I am somewhat settled in and not so afraid to live in this big home by myself I have gotten much better I can even go into the basement by myself, oh my only took 2 years

Seriously, I would love to check in with you guys. Have a wonderful day.

 

[rmrmr]

Hi Ladies,

UGH....having computer problems at home. My laptop is working fine, but something is definitely wrong with this desktop. Guess I'll be working on this problem for a bit.

This morning I did Intensity....it fit the bill for a solid cardio w/o. My legs are so sore today, must still be from STS TB on Sunday. Not sure what the plan is for the morning, something short since I have to be to work early for a meeting.

TeddyGirl-welcome to our check-in. I do remember you and think we may have been in a previous check-in together. Funny you mention being afraid by yourself in the house. My workout area is in my basement and my basement is finished. It sounds crazy, but I still find unfinished basements scary.

Where's our Laura....still gambling I guess!

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[gidget1978]

Good Morning

My stomach feels a little weird this morning. I wasn't looking forward to my coffee like I normally am. I really hope I'm not getting that stomach flu but how can I not?

I am sooooo sore from yesterday's workout! Everything hurts. I hadn't done UB for 4 whole days and I guess my body knew it. No more rest days for me!
I have training this morning and then I will get my workout started. I'm not sure what Ill be doing. I want to do leaner legs again but I need to run as well. It's not a very nice day here so running outside wont be happening.

Terddygirl** I remember you as well....welcome to our little check in. It's usually just the four of us and easy to keep up on everything b/c there aren't that many post to read. There is something about basements...Lol. Not mine but when you get into those unfinished ones with the furnaces....like home alone...they are scary!

Diana** nice workout. I haven't done that one in a while. I can't find the remote for the DVD player in the basement and when I do full cardio workouts, I want to do it on the big screen, not on the little tv in the corner where I do everything else.

I will bbl!
Lori

 

[Teddygirl]

Aw…..Thank you for all the welcomes. It feels wonderful to be remember; I remember you guys as well. OMG....if my basement wasn't finished NO way in this lifetime would I be working out down there.

This morn, I did CC Candanc needing to recondition myself getting up at 4am is not easy.

Stats:

54 minutes
3:83 miles
401 cals burned

 

[Fit_mommy]

Good Morning.

Last night's work out was CRF Triple Tabata premix plus 40 minutes of Kundalini yoga. Today will probably be another SS work out.

Lori:: Sounds like a good party you have in the works for Saturday night! Have fun! You deserve it girl! Nice work out y'day as always. LOL re checking in from work. I am only doing it coz I was told it's ok if I have nothing else to do. No offense but I'd rather be busy @ work then have all kinds of time to check in! Makes time go by faster!!!

Diana:: Nice job with Intensity! Sorry about your desktop pc having issues. Better you them me though since you are the one to fix it since that's what you do for a living!

Teddygirl:: I remember you too! Ofcourse you can join us! Welcome!

Ok, that's all for now...BBL!

 

[rmrmr]

Hi Ladies,

OMG, my legs are still killin' me. I actually took ibuprofen this morning, probably should've taken it Monday.

I'm going to try another Turbo Fire disc, probably the 30 min one since that is what I have time for this morning.

Lori-hope you aren't coming down with that stomach bug. That would really throw a wrench in your training, not to mention your Saturday night plans! I use our flat screen for my cardio dvd's, but do use my laptop for BodyRock or Zuzana w/o's.

Wendy-Is it hard to workout where you are staying? Apparently you are able to get it done! Actually I work with software, not hardware....my family gives me grief about that. My kids buy computer parts and build their computers....I like the kind that comes already put together with the color coded cables so I can't screw it up!

Calling Laura....where are you missy??

bbl