Coolers ~~Waiting for STS

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Just starting fresh on this Monday morning.

Patricia Glad you had fun at the monster truck show and made it back home safe. How many days left until your trip??

Will plan to do PLB at 8pm tonight after dd's piano lessons/work. Got to have a meeting with the intern this afternoon to review her work/goals as she is having a difficult time. I hate doing stuff like that which is why I don't go into management.

Kim
 
Morning!

Todays workout has been BBC Fat Blaster, and after work I will be doing Back & Triceps at home in my clean workout space. Yesterday I committed a neat nick on my workout space. Vacuumed and straightened out all my stuff. Oldest DD had some plastic drawer units that she didn't need anymore, so I took one of those and put my bands and hand weights in their. I need to get something for my DVD's though, because I'm running out of room! :eek:

Kim, You won't see me in management either. :D It is exciting that we are actually going to have STS in our hands soon. Are you planning on doing the 1RM's?

Patricia, Glad you are safe from the Monster Truck Show! I saw on the news this morning, that a young boy that attended one was killed. So sad.:( Let me know how that turkey chili is, always on the hunt for good healthy recipies.

Jeanette, I had that On the Ball DVD, and I think I sent it to a second hand store. :D I usually use that Jiffy Cornbread, and have seen this other mix in the store that says it has honey in it. I might just try that one, and see how it works. I think the brand name started with a K, but right now the name is not coming to mind.

Have a great day everyone,

Laurie
 
Good Monday Evening Coolers

Just finished Burn it Up. It was hard but didn't feel the need for a 2nd lung this time around:D Need to get a good stretch in now and will do it during 24 that starts in a few minutes:)

I've got a good start on emptying the workout room / toy room. Don't know if the guy to patch the ceiling is coming tomorrow night or not as DH didn't confirm with him today:( DH didn't like the colour I picked so back to the drawing board. I hate this part.

Laurie - I guess I'll be getting my w/o room organized too over the next few weeks:) Now is the time to decide to purge any w/o's that I don't use anymore but it is so hard. I'm head of the Health & Wellness on my jobsite so I'm thinking of having a lunch n learn and play Chalene's Kitchen Makeover and if I'm an eager beaver cook up the chili recipe and serve it.

Kim - Mgmt can be hard but one thing I've learned now is if someone is not pulling their weight and I suffer for it and they have had SEVERAL warnings I'm ready to let them go:mad: Well now is the time to find out if your intern is on the right career path. Better then when it is too late and it becomes hard to make a change.

Jeanette - hope you had a good day :):):)

Okay - short and sweet as 24 is on
 
Good morning Coolers,
Had a great weekend! Yesterday was golf and it was a beautiful day, in the 70's. I'm sporting a little bit of sunburn too. Should have put on the sunscreen.

Today I started my 1 rm's again and got quite a few of them done, just made sure I was alternating body parts. I think I've got most of my 5 star exercises done. This won't be too bad if I just dedicate my weight training days to doing these instead.

Tonite is sewing at my Mom's. Can't wait to start this little project with her.

Patricia, I have some workouts that need to go too. I keep thinking some day I may want them. You go on that workout room.

Laurie, yes, I'm going to do the 1rm's, or at least I intend to do the most important one. I'm feeling nice and toasty right now from them. I wish someone would come over and do a "neat nick" on my workout room. Actually, I just store the weights in there, it's too small to move around in.

Kim, hope all is well with you and your family. I'll wait for you to get STS before beginning myself.

Gotta run,
 
Morning!

Today my workout so far is BBC Fat Blaster Upper Body. Would like to get to the gym tonight, but I have a hair appointment and my van may just head home. Tonight is Legs/Shoulders and some type of cardio (probably 4DS kb). :D

Patricia, LOL! :D:D Love the 2nd lung comment! Good for you on keeping that lung in place! LOL! What color are you looking at for the workout/toy room? One thing I noticed about my workout space is that I need a weight stand. They are all over the floor, and I could have soooo much more room with a stand.

Jeanette, Ok just make me want sunburn on my nose! :D We have a nice sunny day around here too, but the temps are no where near 70 deg! :rolleyes: WTG getting those five star exercises done. That must have been a workout itself. Have a great time sewing with you DM tonight! Bet there is lot's of laughing and chatting going to happen while sewing is going on. :D

Kim, Now that we know when STS is going out, how long does it take for you to get yours usually?

Laurie
 
Afternoon Coolers

Are the Americans watching the inauguration?

Just back from my quarterly cleaning at the dentist. I swear I feel 5#'s lighter now.:D

Tonight is my rest night but may do a step w/o. Depends on how motivated I get tonight. I'm starting to feel a cold come on + I'm in the house cleaning/purgin mode so may concentrate on that instead tonight. I'm just starting to feel like I'm getting a cold sore just this minute:( so I must be run down even though I don't feel it.

Jeanette - your sunburn sounds better than the frost bite that DH got on his neck from snow mobiling last week:p Good for you on startng the 1RM's. I was glad to see that post by SNM that you don't have to do all of them.

Laurie - my w/o room is currently painted Potter Clay - It's actually quite nice but needs another coat os the previous owners didn't do a very good job of it. I'm now thinking of keeping the colour and switching out the lights or adding in more lights. We're selling in about 1.5 yrs so have to keep that in mind. I bought a weight stand for my birthday 2 yrs ago and just love it. Its 3 tiered so doesn't take up as much space as the 2 tiered ones. Plus you can put the heavier DB's up higher:p:p

Kim - I'll answer Laurie's question for you about STS. Snail mail is what I call it. 2-3 weeks after shipping, especially since most of us Canadians don't want to use UPS and incurr all their brokerage / duty charges. How did your mtg go with the Intern?

BBL,
 
Hi Coolers,
Had a really nice time last night sewing with my sister and Mom. We may even get together again before next Tuesday (our designated sewing night) to work on it some more.

Today was the first 5 intervals of Imax3, then abs from Christi Taylor's Fit to Dance. Tonite is Garage Boys spin where I'll probably do a Cardio Coach. Tomorrow will be back to doing more 1 rm's.

Patricia, how was the curling? Hope the cold doesn't develop. I think I've got some allergies going on, nose dripping from time to time. I'll probably only do the 5 and 4 star rm's. More if I'm motivated to.

Laurie, how was the haircut? I got mine trimmed last week and it's already driving me nuts as it will be in the growing out phase for a while. Did you work out last night? It was nice sewing and staying busy last night with Mom and my sister. My Dad got a big kick out of it too. Know he was glad we were getting Mom to do some fun stuff again. Mom really is excited about it too. Love seeing that.

Kim, where are you? Hope everything is fine.
 
Morning!

No workout last night, because I didn't get home until 8pm. So with a salad in my stomach I decided to watch TV and have DH keep my feet warm. :D This morning was BBC Fat Blaster Lower Body and Shoulder work. I will be going to the gym to work my legs though!:D

Patricia, Thanks for the info I will be on the lookout for the three tier rack. Funny how a teeth cleaning can make your day better! :D I have to get in for that too! Thanks for the info on the snail mail, then I will know approximately when you all might be starting your STS rotations. I was curious to see if it would work out with when I wanted to start too! Did you have a good time curling?

Jeanette, I loved my cut. I went for a shorter version of my current style, and it really looks nice. Was going to change the color, but am keeping the brown/red color for know. Glad that you had a good time with your sewing last night. I think it is fun just to get together with your family, and you accomplish two things: A much needed visit, and making a project! :)

Kim, Hope all is well with you and your family. :)

Laurie
 
I'm here! Just busy with kids, work and stuff. Finished KPC yesterday and PLB on Monday so have finished week 3 of the Jan rotation. Taking the optional rest day today. Feeling really tired this week. Work has been busy, my intern is very nice but definitely doesn't seem as knowledgable as most students. I'm still carrying my own caseload but training her at the same time and during my paperwork time, I'm spending all my time teaching her so getting really behind on my own paperwork. She tends to ask the same questions multiple times but eventually does learn the material.

One good piece of news, ds was at the orthopaedic surgeon and got the all clear to start back into all normal activities. He did noticed the significant difference in the size of the calves, he has really lost lots of muscle in the one leg.So he's at hockey practice tonight and he's so excited!!!

I emailed his gym teacher yesterday, the response today was "well, it's about time!" I don't know what to make of that teacher.:rolleyes:

Laurie It sounds like Cathe might ship international orders UPS? this time so I wonder if that will make things faster.

Jeannette I'm glad you're enjoying your sewing project. You inspired me to get my needlework out for a few hours Sunday afternoon.:D Did you decide to give up on the January rotation??

Patricia How come you're selling the house in 1.5 years?? You sound much more excited aobut going to the dentist, I find the cleaning quite painful but I have very sensitive teeth.

Goodness, I'm tired, took dd to hiphop dance class and almost fell asleep watching it. Going to head to bed soon. Kim
 
Just finished up Burn Circuit 1. This is the beginning of my 3rd week. I'm only going to do 3 weeks of each phase so I can get onto STS quicker:p

Glad tomorrow is a rest day as I'm fighting a cold. We won at curling last night. Its strange to be finished by 8pm, I'm used to most activities keeping me out late at night especially with a long commute home generally. The benefits of living in a small city - everything seems so much easier.

Kim - such good news for DS:):) Was there any recommendations on how to get the one leg stronger to "catch up"? Seems time is just flying by especially when you're finished 3 week rotation already in Jan. when it seems like there are 2 more weeks yet to go. 22 days to Mickey Mouse:p I'm soooo looking forward to when we get back winter will be 1/2 over. I've had soooo much work done at the Dentist that a cleaning is a piece of cake (not that they recommend eating cake:D)

Laurie - I noticed my weight rack tonight and the accountant can't count - it's actually 4 tiers:p I'm afraid to get my hair cut as I'm actually liking the length right now and hoping to put off cutting it until after my vacation and I don't want to cut it too close to the vacation incase she screws up;)

Jeanette - its nice seeing you so revved up over a project even if it involves a needle and thread. I noticed people get "buzzed" when they're creating / making things. My sister started making glass jewellery this last year and even trying to sell it. I admire people who are creative/artistic as I can barely draw a stick figure:p

Have a nice night all.
 
Morning,
Today I worked on more of my 1rm's. Done with the 5 stars and now going thru the 4 stars. Will be done in a few more days. Last night was a bike spin session. Did Cardio Coach #5, always a good one.

Patricia, I LOVE your workout room!!! Very nice color! You lucky dog you! Yeehaw on the curling win! Are you in a league?

Kim, hope you got a good night's sleep in. I was yawning during the day a couple times myself yesterday. Bet your DS's calf muscles come back soon. Hope the cold hasn't developed into anything. I did stained glass years and years ago and liked that too. My sister likes to sew a lot and it is just a nice activity for she, my Mom and I to do together. Hoping to get to work on Mom's project this weekend before our regularly scheduled evening (Tuesday).

Laurie, LOL about your DH keeping your feet warm. House was nice and toasty when I got home from spin last night. DH's are good for something, huh? I had a dream last night that my hair was dyed blonde in spots. I'll be glad when it grows out to where I want it, which will probably be a few haircuts from now. Hate that growing out phase.

Got a cleaning appointment at the dentist today so will be off early.
 
Morning!

Todays workouts so far have been BBC Fat Blaster Upper Body and Mission Specialists Abs. Will go to the gym after work for Chest & Biceps.

Kim, Dang on the caseload and the training. I bet that is what is making you tired. I bet your DS was very happy about getting back to his sports. :D I'm sure it will not take him long to get the muscle definition back. After the comments I have received from a one of DD's teacher this year, I'm not surprised at anything they say anymore. :rolleyes:

Patricia, I will forgive you for not being able to count! :eek: LOL! Your workout room really looks very nice. A lot nicer than my basement. This morning I was looking a bug in the eye as I was in a plank! :eek: Congrats on the curling win! Hope you are able to keep that cold at bay!

Jeanette, So my question on the 1RM is...... If you pick the wrong weight do you do another 10 with another weight? Yes I do find those DH's have many uses, and one of the was making coffee this morning.:D LOL! Oh the hair growing out stage is not fun, because you can't seem to do anything with your hair. :(

Laurie
 
Good Thursday Evening

Just home from swimming lessons. DH was much more enthusiastic tonight. Got in to the water right away and even got wet up to his neck. The previous 2 lessons he barely got his bathing suit wet:) All in good time.

Planned rest day for today which is good b/c the cold has taken hold today. Hopefully a good nights rest will help it alongs it way.

Jeanette - so do you feel lighter after the teeth cleaning or not too? Some co-workers are in a league and when one of them can't make it they know I've curled b/4 so I guess I'm their spare. Might join next year as its a just for fun league, only 6 ends even. I'm used to 10 ends which can make for a long night.

Laurie - Are you one a BBC rotation right now? I see that a lot lately for you. I didn't show you a pic of the other side of the basement which is completely unfinsihed - thats where I make go to play all his guitars and jam with his friends:)

Kim - hope your day went better for you. I guess its the end of the week for you too!:D

Okay, I'm suppose to do Burn Circuit #2 tomorrow so hopefully I'm up for it.

Night, night
 
So glad it's Friday, certainly felt like a long week for me. Yesterday just picked up the kids after work and headed to Boston Pizza, needed some fun time. Did get Cardio Kicks done between supper and watching ER though. Anyone else watching ER? I heard yesterday that George Clooney has signed on for one episode. So still moving ahead on the week 4, January rotation and today is L & G I believe, haven't done that one in awhile.

Patricia Thanks for sharing the pics, looks like a great place to workout! I need to get a weight rack like you have. How are you feeling today? Glad ds is start to enjoy the swimming!

Laurie What kind of comments from the teacher's did you get ?? DS was a little sore last night after hockey Wed night and then school skating club and gym class Thurs at school. Not used to so much excercise but he is loving it!!! Definitely Dh's job to make the coffee in the morning!:)

Jeanette Good for you getting started on those 1rms!! Any specific format that you are following??
 
TGIF

I rested in bed an little extra longer today, but now that I'm up and moving starting to feel a little human:confused: We're having freezing drizzle today so hopefully its not a scary drive home this afternoon. As it is I have to go out at lunch as I'm out of food.

Kim - I tried going to bed at 9:30 last night but just couldn't get to sleep so stayed up to watch ER. Its kind of fun seeing some of the old characters come back.

Hope everyone has a good kick-off to the weekend.
 
Morning!

So far today I have done BBC Fat Blaster Lower Body. Wanted to get to the gym tonight for a leg workout, but DH wants to go see a movie. He gets in these moods where he needs to see a movie on the Big Screen. We have not been to a movie in a couple of months, so he might be going through withdrawls! :eek: :rolleyes: It's ok though, because the move he wants to see is one that I would like to see too! Inkheart, and of course if it has Brandon Fraser in it I will go see it! :eek: LOL! I'm thinking that I should nix the gym and just do B&G at home before we go out!

Patrica, So happy to hear that your DS is comfortable with the swimming. He will have lots of fun with it. I wanted to do some type of cardio in the mornings, and I just happened to have these BBC workouts sitting around. Funny how when you do a cleaning you refind things. It does have it's own rotation (which isn't very hard), and I though it would compliment my weight workouts in the evenings. Basically the cardio is plyo, and then they use the tubing for the "weight" type workouts. So next week, when I have time, I will add in some of the Mission Specialist workouts that he includes on these DVD's. Those workouts are only 12 min each. Hope you start feeling better soon.

Kim, Here is one comment that DD's resource teacher (we used to call them special ed in my day:)) said to her, after she came to her about not getting graded on a paper she had handed in, "Oh well, at least you won't have to deal with that teacher next semester." (the school psycologist was shocked at the comment:() She has also told DD that she should drop a class because she wasn't doing very well in it. I think to proove this teacher wrong, DD is probably going to pass the class. DD and this teacher have not formed a connection since the beginning of school, so DH and I forced the school to give her a new teacher. Sorry to say I don't watch ER anymore. ;)

Laurie
 
Did Burn Circuit #2 right after work. Wanted to get it done b/4 dinner while I still had energy. My cold is still hanging in but sinus seem better. Hopefully I'll get a lie in tomorrow.

Tomorrow is one of the longer workouts in this program. Intervals which I think is 45min + Ab another 10min. Wow, will feel like a long workout after the rest of them.


Anyhow, off to bed.
 
Rhythmic Step done. Busy last night and today at the church as we were taking membership classes at the new church we joined about 1.5 years ago. Went okay.

Got super cold again today. -38 so planning to hibernate the rest of the day.

Patricai How are you feeling?? You've had your share of colds this winter

Laurie Did you get out to see a movie?

Waving hello to Jenette, hope you're having a good weekend!
Kim
 
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