Control the Damage March month

Good Morning Ladies!:)

The Bachelorette party was a blast! Good times with a great group of women!:D

Got home around 4pm y'day, totally exhausted so I promptly laid down for a nap for about 90 mins. :p Felt much better when I woke up! I felt so good that after my son went to bed I decided to squeeze a work out in so I did 30 mins of Hard Strikes!

Saturday before I left I did Super Cuts! I was sooo sore on Saturday-IDK what I was thinking when I picked that work out but I got through it! :D

My quads are still pretty sore today-still reeling from B&G Leg Blast premix I did last week! :eek:

No work out this morning b/c I go to my first interning session at the training studio tonight which will include a work out! Can't wait! So excited! :D

Gotta get ready for work now but I'll try to catch up on personals at lunch today! BBL!:cool:
 
Hey guys:D

This morning, I did Candaces had a blasts to:D

fit-mommy- Ouch on the leg work. I'm going to preview B&G leg blasts tonight sounds like a goodie, nice work;)

Hello to everyone else:)
 
Hi Ladies,

I didn't workout this morning, no particular reason. The rotation calls for supercuts tomorrow but I may do To The Max instead. We'll see.

One of my friends (my age) had a double mastectomy about a week and a half ago. This is her second bout with breast cancer. Well apparently they didn't get it all and she will have to undergo radiation and possible hyperthermia radiation. She has such a positive outlook about all of this, and I want to cry. She is one of the gals I did the tri training and triathlon with last year and takes bootcamp too. It's just so sad.

TG-Glad you enjoyed your w/o this morning!

bbitam.
 
Hi Girls:)

Last night I worked out before bed again. It didn't look good for a while and I was so tired. The baby went to bed early and it was still light outside so I did 8 km outside and standing LBB leg work. Tonight I did burn sets chest,shoulders and bics, then Ride.

I was optimistic that I would have nothing to complain about this week! Lol. I was wrong. What could possibly go wrong? It's a four day week. I was super excited b/c I was gonna be getting my rings this week. Remember the rings dh bought me for Christmas, I had to send them back b/c they were to big, had them for four days and then a diamond fell out...it's been over a month and I got them today. To big again!! I was NOT meant to have these rings! It's cost us over $60 each time to send these rings back b/c of insurance and here we are faced with the same issue again. Oh...and my jeans were to tight this morning. So I've spent most of the day being hungry:eek:. Anyway I couldn't do anything but laugh when I tried the rings on...like seriously!?

Wendy** I didn't even know you were going to a party. Must have been fun!!!! I enjoy supercuts. It's one of my favs. I pull this series out a lot.

Diana** sorry to hear about your friend:(. That's terrible. I think in these situations you have to be optimistic. Most people don't want others to worry about them. That's impressive that you use 65 lbs for squatting. I probably could if I had a squat rack. I've been using 30 lbs dumbbells. I did chest tonight and thought of you! I did all the reps with 30's and I'm gonna feel it tomorrow.

I will bb tomorrow!

Lori:)
 
Good Morning. :)

(Well, not really...I hardly slept at all last night... :rolleyes::()

Y'day's work out was a kick azz circuit of bridges, planks, push ups, squats, swings, ropes and rows brought to you by the local PT Studio that I am lucky enough to now be interning with! :) Going back for more tmrw evening! ;)

I also have plans to hit the gym I've been interning with on Friday morning (I am off for Good Friday! YEAH!) to observe him training some clients. I may also see if I can get back to the PT Studio in the afternoon because I can! :)

No work out this morning...but maybe tonight if I catch a second wind...

TG:: So are you gearing up to give the Leg Blast premix from B&G a try? Warning--it's a doozy!!!:eek:

Di:: I am sooo sorry about your friend. A great attitude helps though! I can't even imagine going through that! :(

Lori:: OMG I'd be sooo pissed about the rings! You should NOT have to pay for the shipping to send them back again-I assume it was the company's fault that they still came back too big??

Ok, off I go! BBL hopefully!:cool:
 
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OK .. me and Toots are too old for this puppy stuff :confused: :p he is a cutie .. a sweetie .. and a mass of destrucive force!!! :confused: holy crap I forgot how much TIME a pup is!!! wow!!! Toots did take to him ok - but not as good as I would like - she is getting better day by day - we drove to AR to get him TO A MOUNTAIN no less - got home SAT night - Toots slept on the bed w/me and the pup - but would not let him get near DH - NOR her toys .. she is stingy w/her toys - I should have taken a WEEK off - I took off ystdy to work w/him .. and her .. and training . . etc .. well MY well laid PLAN went out the window this morning .. it is FREEZING here .. and I am not comfortable leaving Toots alone w/him while we work -so we were going to barracade him in the kitchen :confused: :eek: HA!!! lasted 5 full minutes and he was out - THAT didnt work - so I was late for work - rearranging - Toots is in pool room - the terror has full roam of kitchen - dining room - and den :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: I went home at lunch - paper training UNSUCCESSFUL - I dread what I will come home to tonight -:confused: - he was doing so well as long as I am home to take him out .. (he knows pee, and sit, and come command) .. but being gone to work all day so long is just TOO LONG!!!! maybe by next week we can let him and Toots out in the pool room together!!!

ANYWHO .. I have done nothing but up and down w/the pup and Toots!! no exercise to report .. or tonight ... :( .. striking this week up to OH WELL NEW PUPPY SURVIVAL MODE!!! Lol

Lori - have you thought of a ring guard??? to make ring fit if sending it back is not an option???

Wendy - great workouts - and a bachlorette party too .. wow I am impressed!

Di - I am so sorry about your friend .> SOOO MUCH CANCER .. it is sickening and soooooo scary!!!! :(:(:(:( {{{{{ hugs }}}}}}

OK.. better run ... have a great one!
 
Hey Girls:)

Tonight's workout was 30 mins on the TM , mixed in with supercuts. Another good day of eating under my belt. Could be water retention as well. I've also been eating a lot of fibre...not really gonna help the bloat much:p

Wendy** I'm loving that this is a four day week although DH has to work on Friday. But I'm going to ask for next Friday off to go pick up my parents. The airport is 3 hours away. We are thinking about trading the truck in on a van and a car. Car for DD and the van for us...a VAN. Swore I'd never own one but when our family comes to visit we don't have enough room in one vehicle.

Laura** I remember the puppy days. It was before I had DS and I remember thinking "I don't know if I can do this baby thing". They are def a lot of work but I bet your enjoying him to the fullest!!

Be back tomorrow!

Lori:)
 
Good Morning. :)


Yesterday was a rest day...I was just too darn exhausted to work out. :(

This morning I will do something cardio based and then tonight go back to the PT Studio! :)


Well, last night I decided to put my Ebay cash towards a work out set that IDT anyone else I know has....JNL Fusion...Hopefully it's a goody coz it wasn't cheap! :eek: Worst case scenario though, I can always re-sell it...along with the next handful of dvds I already have picked out to unload as soon as I get around to it!:p


So at work they have finally begun the process of "officially" moving me over to the accounting dept-I got my phone/vm switched over to that desk in the afternoon. Now they have to get me a sign on for that computer. I am working under the former accoutning gal's sign on right now...I will still be doing the file clerk duties part time but with the exception of the actual FILING itself, I'll be able to do the rest from one desk instead of bouncing back and forth like I've been. With as much as there is to do in the accounting area, I think the big boss is a little crazy thinking I can keep up with both jobs long-term but who am I to turn down a CHALLENGE!? ;):D:p If anything, it's the file clerk work load that will suffer and then they will most likely end up giving it to someone else which is fine with me as long as I ultimately get to stay in accounting. :)

Lori:: A van?? Really? ICK!!!!:p I always swore I'd never get one either and so far so good! ;) A three hour ride just to get to the airport is nuts-especially when YOU aren't even going some where! :eek: So how long will your parents be staying?

BBL!:cool:
 
XTrain Legs - Barre, Ball & Chair only plus XTrain Tabata - 5 + 4 in that order omitting step recovery blasts in between.....DONE!:D
 
Hi Ladies,

My weight is up and its driving me crazy. My eating has been pretty good, but obviously not good enough. I've been on my new thyroid medication for about 2 weeks now, but the Dr. said it could take up to 9 mos to impact my weight. Hopefully the tri training and ViPR will help out. I know you can't out exercise a poor diet.

Not sure if I mentioned I have a new "stand up" workstation at work. I stand all day at the computer instead of sitting down. I've been using it for just over a week and I really like it. My neck and shoulders don't hurt and I notice my posture is much better. I stand tall holding my abs in instead of slouching in a chair.

Today I plan on tackling Combat Shock Plyo HIIT and the Combat Ab w/o. I completed 11 weeks of the 12 week Xtrain rotation. I'm just ready to move on. Perhaps I'll finish up the remaining weight w/o's this week though.

Wendy-Nice w/o! It sounds like you really like this PT studio. Do you think you may want to work there? Do they work on progression, tracking and increasing on a regular basis? That's one thing I really like about Cross Fit, the almost constant progression. Yay for accounting! I've looked at JNL Fusion several times, I find her very motivating. Probably because she hasn't always been a fitness guru, she started out overweight and made herself what she is today.

Lori-really, a Van...sometimes you need one. I've looked at 7 passenger SUV's but we really only need one when the girls are here. We just take 2 cars during that time. Is DD excited about getting a car? We are selling the one DH bought for Jerod. He's driving my alero and I'm driving the focus. Someday I'll get a new car. I agree with Laura, can't you just go to a local jewelry store and get a ring guard?

Laura-I saw pics of baby Brutus, this little terror sure is cute!:D Good luck.

Jacque-what are you up to?

bbl
 
WED / Hump day ..

I feel like zombie and have HORRIBLE cough .. this up and down .. and POLLEN .. and FREEZING temps has got the better of me ... it was 28 degrees this morning .. dang it ..this house training .. OY .. forgot how time consuming it is .. :confused:... Toots and I dont have as much patience as we used to do .. she seems more offended than I do when he dont make it outside in time .. :confused: .. she runs and looks at it appauled .. like "OH H### NO .. this is NOT GONNA GET IT" .... :p .. he has only messed up once... ..and prbly wouldnt then if I were at home .. today he did the paper :D we willl get there! Ystdy he used the paper .. but then dragged my throw rug and top of it and balled it up on top of it as if to cover it up :confused: :confused: (like that didnt count) but it WAS on the paper!!!

Lori - sooooo your parents will be here soon .. I know you are excited!!! 3 hours is a ways .. but our Atlanta airport is 3 hours away for us too .. a VAN ... eeeeeek .. what about a SUV? a smaller one .. like the Murano? Or even something bigger like the Pathfinder .. I LOVED my Pathfinder .. EXCELLENT vehicle! drove like a car .. but towed like a truck!!!

Wendy - you too tired to workout ??? i had to read that several times over to make sure you typed it right! lol .. looks like you are loving the PT stuff .. that is soooo awesome!!

DI - so you stand up ALL DAY .. ugh .. I wouldnt like that at all ... can your feet and back take that?? my lower back gives me fits when I am on my feet too long ... hey now remember you body fat went DOWN .. and your lean mass went UP .. so your weight is not gonna go down real fast!!! dont be too hard on yourself!

OK .. gotta run .. no workout for me again today .. PUPPY BOOTCAMP .. :confused: .. this week is a total sacrifice .. I plan on getting some long runs in this weekend .. then next weekend .. DH shift should be to where he can tend to him some during then day .. whew .. !!! OK .. have a great one!
 
Hi Ladies,

I left work early to drop my bike off for a tune up and get some new big girl (clipless) pedals & shoes. That's what I asked for for my birthday last year, but since my bday fell after riding season I never had it done. Hopefully I wont wreck too many times. I'm gonna practice clipping in/out in the school parking lot. LOL

I did Combat Plyo HIIT and Core attack this morning. This afternoon I went for a 3 mile run, the temp was perfect. The only down side was dodging the snow, ice and mud. I wore my knee brace and so far it feels fine. I do have ViPR tonight and tomorrow morning will be the tell tale sign.

Laura-puppies are a lot of work, more power to yah! Hope you can get out and run. I can still sit but need to move my monitor down to the lower desk. I only sit when I eat my breakfast and lunch, otherwise I'm standing. My lower back was a bit tired the first few days but it's been fine since then. Instead of having a chair support me, my back and core is being used to support myself. I have a lot more energy at night.

bbl to see what everyone else is up to!
 
Tonight's PT Studio work out:: Me, a mat, perfect push bars, 2 sets of dumbells, 2 kettlebells, ropes, a cable machine, gliding discs and flying sweat for 45ish mins....DONE!:D

Tomorrow morning I am going to try to do a short work out to warm up the muscles and then do a long stretch!

Tmrw is my Friday! :D Anyone else have a long w/e ahead of them?

I'll be back in the a.m. with personals.
Good night!:cool:
 
Hi Girls

Tonight's workout was xtrain burn sets back and tris, 20 min run and 4DSBC. It's been a long time since I've done that one.

I feel a little better. Think I have the dog issue straightened out and he should be able to fly up with my parents on the 5th. Cross your fingers it doesn't go sideways. The jewelry lady emailed me and the new rings have been sent priority and I will be getting reimbursed for my postage. Maybe it's the turning point for my bad luck.

Wendy** you are the master if trying new workouts. I saw some on beach body the other day but I don't really know how many different ways we could do a chest press or bicep curl. I know...a van. DH hasn't wanted one for a while and I wouldn't do it. It just seems to make more sense now.

Diana** sucks when the scale goes up. Mines come down two lbs in two days but I feel better in my cloths. But then again I've been gauging when we moved here and my jeans were falling off of me. I don't mind the number on the scale so much but I like to be comfortable in my cloths. Have you started your tri training yet? How's your knee??

Laura** hope you get some zzz's and some runs in this weekend. To funny about the dog! I swear Chico use to do things when we weren't home just so Charlie would get the blame. I'd love to have a SUV but we are looking for something a little easier on gas and in a sensible price range.

Tomorrow is my Friday too!!!! Yippee!!

Lori:)
 
Hi Ladies,

Sounds like I'm the only one who doesn't get Good Friday off. I'm hoping to work from home and potentially take a half day off....and ride my bike. My bike should be ready this afternoon. :)

My legs are so sore this morning, ViPR is to blame and perhaps my short 3 mile run yesterday too. The knee is a bit sore this morning but not too bad at all. My standing workstation really helps since it hurt a lot to go from sitting to standing, standing all day is much better.

The scale is down 1.2lbs this morning, just wish I could get back to where I was last summer. Today will be Burn Sets CSB and Core if I have time. Core attack with a 12# DB was pretty awesome yesterday. We also did core in ViPR last night, so no harm done if I miss them this morning.

Lori-yay, you finally get your dog...DS will be so excited!! I want to be comfortable in my clothes but right now they are busting at the seams and I'm not buying a bigger size. Tri training starts on April 16th, and I'm really looking forward to it!

Happy Thursday Ladies!
 
THURS

Hello Ladies ..

Nope I dont get good Friday off either - so DI.. I will be working with you .. I wish I did .. b/c for once the temps are to be warmer .. :) .. we are busy today .. ugh .. and FULL MOON .. so it has been INSANE here!!! It is also spring break and Easter weekend so the traffic is horrible ... my new little stinker is doing good being sweetie pie one minute and Conan the Destructor the next!!! :p but it is so sweet to see him so excited to see me when I come home!! Toots is doing ok .. but still SNAPPING .. she is really protective over DH .. :confused:

Lori - :D sooooo glad your dog will be home - I know DS will be soooo happy .. the dog too!!! My Pathfinder got pretty good gas mileage - think around 19 - 23 mpg - and it had LOTS of room .. my aunt just got a Ford Escape and it supposed to get 33 mpg highway .. and it is really NICE!!! that is great news about the ring .. I need to THANK YOU .. b/c of your fiasco w/your ring .. I took mine in to check the setting .. and she said the big stone was loose and ALL FOUR SIDES :confused: .. in fact she had to add gold to all the prongs .... she said i was CLOSE to losing the middle stone .. this is my 20 year anniversary ring .. :confused::confused::confused::confused: so I immediately left my wedding band to have her check it out to .. so thanx to all your bad luck .. you probably saved me a lot of $$$$ and tears!!!!!!

Wendy - wow you have been getting some good workouots in .. and all mixed ... sounds AWESOME!!!! so you have a long weekend?? what are your plans

DI - so you did all THREE workouts ..combatt hiit .. a RUN .. and VIpr class all in one day .. geesh .. that is too many hard workouts .. {{ shaking my finger at you }} your legs SHOULD be sore .. and your knee too ... crazy woman!!!

OK .. still no workouts to report .. only lack of sleep .. and if you count getting up and down .. and going in and out a million times during the day and NIGHT while toting a 16# bag of energy a workout .. I am good!! LOL .. ok .. gotta run ... have a good one!
 
Mornin' Glories! :)

Y'day I did Yoga Relax in full. Today remains to be seen but I won't be working out until later IDT...

I have to be at the gym to intern for a while by 9:30 this morning and then this afternoon it's food shopping for me. Tonight I am going to the bowling alley with DH to hang out.

Work is hoppin'! My boss in the accounting dept is hoping they will hire someone else to do the file clerk job so that I don't have to. She said she will be speaking to her boss about it so fingers crossed that he goes for it! ;)

Laura:: Have you ever considered crate training the new pup? That's what we did. Works well and it keeps you from having to go outside during the night! :) Aside from what is mentioned above, we will probably go out to dinner with my mom and her S/O tmrw night and we are going to my MIL's for Easter. Sorry you are working today. I think this might be the first time ever that I've gotten Good Friday off so I feel for you! :(

Diana:: Fingers crossed that you are WFH today AND that you only have to put in a half day! Nice job doing Core Attack with a 12# DB! You rock! :D

Lori:: You would actualy be surprised at how creative a work out can get! Sure the move itself can only be done so many different ways but there are so many other variables that come into play and make each new work out fresh! Glad you are finally getting your dog back! DS1 must be very excited! :)
 
TGIF!!!

Hi Ladies,

I decided to take an impromptu vacation day today. DH's uncle and cousin are visiting from Boston. His cousin hung out with us last night and spent the night and they just left to go have breakfast at my MIL's. I'm not sure what the plan is for the rest of the day.

The xtrain rotation calls for Cardio Leg Blast....that's not happening today. My legs are still fried from ViPR on Wednesday. I picked up my bike last night and they gave me some training tips to learn how to ride with my new clipless pedals. Perhaps today is a good day to get some practice in. It will take a while before I feel comfortable enough to get in some real mileage I'm sure. I would hate to tip over into traffic-yikes.

Wendy-Enjoy your long weekend. Surely you must be getting close to completing your interning hours. That's great news that you'll be just accounting going forward.

Laura-your new baby Brutus is keeping you hopping! That's a workout in my book. I did do all those w/o's on the same day, but one in the morning, one at lunch and one in the evening. Doing them all back to back would not be doable for me. Funny you mention the Ford Escape, I drove one of those and it was very nice!

Lori-What do you have planned for your long weekend? I'm sure Easter shopping for the kiddos! I kind of miss the days of Easter Baskets, toys and of course candy. We always put new swim trunks and water toys in the boys' easter baskets!

Hi Jacque & TG-TGIF!!
 
TGIF - Good Friday - and Happy Easter!

Morning Ladies ..

Well .. Brutus did good last night - his official AKC name: Sir Brutus Brewmaster Taylor (he has a fondness for CABS :confused: always trying to get mine) :p guess he IS like his owner (s) :p:p:p Toots is a bit better .. but after reading up on the adult dog and puppy - everything says to let her snap and growl .. that she will teach him quicker than we ever will "good manners" ... LOL .. we kept him up last night and he slept thru the night first almost solid nights sleep i have had in over a week :) he has a very COCKY streak just like my baby Buster did ..YUP .. puppy bootcamp is a must every day!!! :confused:

OK now ----- so I am i the ONLY looser working - SIL took off this ENTIRE week - spring break here - and now all of YOU are off .. :mad::mad::mad: dang it!! and it is so pretty out!!!

Wendy - congrats on getting today off .. dont think i have EVER had it off .. well everything says crate train .. #1 I dont have the patience for it b/c he SCREAMS bloody murder .. #2 if we lived close enough to where I could go home and let him out I could see it but that is not possilbe .. he will be alone (w/Toots) 8 - 10 hours a day #3w/Toots roaming around and lounging around like she is at a day spa and him in a crate .. I just dont see it working .. plus full grown he will be a good 130# dog .. ummmmmmmm ... soooooo dont see any crate holding him .. LOL!!!

DI - Ford Escape .. I was surprised at how nice it was .. and comfy and roomy!! My aunt LOVES hers!!!

hello to all that follow .. ok .. i am about to go out to run some Easter errands ... fight WALLYWORLD .. UGH .. I will BBL to see what everyone is up to!
 
Good Morning:)

Two good night sleeps under my belt. I think I needed to catch up a little. Last night we went to bed early cause dh had to work at 6. I didn't get up until after 7 and I think we went to bed just after 10.

I'm watching my babysitters son for a little while today. She went on a overnight thing with her friends and her husband (who works with dh) had to work in the morning. I offered to take him, I'm not going anywhere. Plus she's gonna give me a free day next week:D. DH went to work yesterday, only to find out it was his day off. They change their schedules so much, it's hard to keep track of! He said he could go home but his boss told him to stay cause be was getting time and a half, plus it a paid holiday so it's like 2.5 the pay and he gets another day off in its place b/c he worked on his day off. The only thing that sucks, is that we thought his day off was Sunday and it would have been nice t have a day off together. He has a few days off next week and I think he will work s extra shift. There are shifts they can take for highway patrol and they get paid double time. He did one last week. The extra money comes in handy but he doesn't get it right away. He just got paid two weeks ago for the extra he worked Christmas time:confused: AND we still haven't gotten our expenses back from when we moved here.

Yesterday I went for a long run. I did 14.5 k, that's the furthest I've done in a while. I'd go again today but I think dd has to work. Dh gets off at four though so we will see

Diana** I totally understand not wanting to buy new cloths, unless its the same size or smaller:D I think that's how people get stuck in the fat trap. They keep buying bigger sizes and before they know it, they are double their size. My jeans are pretty tight as it is cause I've been buying the skinny jeans so they never get loose and it doesn't leave much room for fluff:eek:. I don't think getting older helps because things that worked in the past might not work now. Watching the diet even closer is a must. I'm just so short waisted and that's where a extra lbs or two goes. The scale is only up 2-3 lbs and after yesterday's run, it's probably less....I just haven't weighed.

Laura** well if the ring fiasco was to save your ring, I'm happy! It gave the whole ordeal a meaning! I didn't tell you guys the latest...or did I? I took the rings to work with me on Thursday to get them ready to go in the mail. It was a envelope, inside a envelope, inside a envelope. Somehow on my way to work, one of the rings slid out. When I went to show one of my coworkers a ring was missing..,I thought I was gonna throw up! I was like "seriously"! I checked my car, it was there, bottom of my purse, dh went home.....I ended up texting the sitter and asking her to check the baby's bag...and that's where it was!!!! I almost died. Thankfully it was the wedding band and not the other one. Atleast I could have bought the wedding band, I wouldn't have been able to replace the other one right now. Anyway, it quickly went back in the mail, I had to get it out of my hands. Ask why it's not in a box!??? Cause the lady we are dealing with said I already had a box! Imagine that?? Meanwhile I sent the original ring back in the box and she keeps sending the rings back in a padded envelope. I'm going to email her and ask for the box back if that's the case.

Wendy** I know that there are many variations but the DVDs I was looking at we're pretty straight forward. And you know me...I'd probably never use them:eek:. They are also hiring a new girl at my work and I will be sharing a office with her. I'm not sure when she starts. I am taking next Friday off as well to go get my parents so I have a feeling I will be working overtime this week to get my work done. Fun h thing is, they will pay me over time for any extra hours I work that day. But I will take Friday off. There was one day last pay period where I went home a hour early, so I made up for it the next day. Well, I got paid for 39 hours reg and 1 at time and a half. I would have thought I would get time and a half for anything over forty hours a week. I'll take it!

I should go tend to these children. Not that I haven't been......it's taken me forever to write this!

Lori:)
 
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