Damage Control-April!!!

[Poochy]

TGIF

Man what a morning - another circus morning at my house I feel like a wigged out zombie Did Crossfire last night - next week is the finale of the Biggest Looser contest here at work - this week - so far my two girls are #1 and #2 YESSSSSSSSS i am SOOOOO proud - one of them will win IF this ONE guy dont come up and win .. he is out of town and has not weighed .. I have heard he is doing crossfit and has REALLY cut his diet down to minimum .. he is their only competition IMO!!!

Lori - travel safe - i know you are excited!!! I feel your pain about NO BATHROOM peace and quiet time - NO - I have none either!!! Brutus and his little big eyes looking at me . like WHACHA DOIN???

Wendy - ya I think Toots is loving the company - although he tests her patience a LOT of the time - mine too! when he gets wound up .. he gets going and going and going . then gets ill and ill and more ill .. think he heeds Toots more than me tho!!

Di - has Jerod tried Asylum 1 - Speed and Agility .. that is some good agility trainign there .. .. that is some high dollar training ... Plyo training - interval training - and sprint training all are good forms of speed training ...a good mix off all three would CERTAINLY help!!!

OK - better run .. DM birthday is the weekend ... and SIL and DB anniversary ... and it is to be a gorgeouse weekend!! wish DH wasnt on NIGHTS .. ugh!! OK .. have a great one!

 

[Fit_mommy]

Good Morning and Happy Saturday Ladies!

Bright n Early Circuit City class at the Training Studio this morning at 9am sharp! What a fantastically sweaty hour it was! Needless to say, my work out is DONE for the day! It was nice to get it out of the way so early! Something that would NOT have happened this morning if left on my own!

I might go observe a training session at the gym at 3pm today but I am definitely picking up my internship p/w no matter what. I want to get it sent off already! I'm getting antsy!

Laura:: Hope your group wins the BL challenge at work! Fingers crossed though I don't think it's even needed! Of course the little guy is going to test Toots patience. It's to be expected but she will probably grow to love him as if he were her own pup and he will look to her as a mother! Too cute! That's exactly what happened when my DH's cousin brought a puppy into the house where there was already an adult female dog.

Diana:: Nice tuck jumps! Don't they give that as an option in a Combat work out? So I was doing burpees at the studio this morning and of course I was jumping after each one. The trainer looked at me crossed eyed and made the motion to stop jumping so I did. He didn't have a chance to explain why he frowns on it though so I'll have to ask. He has a very different way of training then anything I've ever done. The learning curve is far greater there then at the gym b/c there are so many things I've done for years are a no-no there!

K, time for lunch.
BBL!

 

[rmrmr]

Hi Ladies,

It is beautiful here today, in the 60's...and tomorrow too. We may get some rain today or tomorrow and possibly some snow on Tuesday. We got our lawn aerated on Friday and DH fertilized before the last snow, so now we have some green grass coming in.

Yesterday ended up being a rest day, which was due. Today I did GS C&T, and CLB to get me back on track with the April rotation. I also did my PT exercises after CLB since my legs were nice and warmed up. The rest of my body is not liking this physical therapy. My neck, shoulder, back and hip all are sore on the bad knee side. The therapist told me because my injury took a long time to come to frution...my body had time to adapt to it (become misaligned if you will). The therapy is actually trying to get everything back in the proper alignment. On the up side, my knee did not bother me at all during my w/o's today. I was able to handle the foam roller better today.

I need some new clothes...but would like to wait until I can get off about 5#'s. Amanda's wedding is in 3 weeks so 5#'s is totally doable. Plus, I thought my tri training started on the 16th...it's starts on the 9th! Glad I checked. That should also help melt off the pounds.

Wendy-glad you got your early w/o in. I would be interested to know why you shouldn't jump after a burpee. At my rec center, legs are to go outside the hands (wide) and not inside the hands on burpees. "Inside the hand causes too much stress on the knee." Also, when training a group...well their exercise abilities could be all over the map and you don't want anyone to get hurt trying to exercise above their abilities. Let me know what you find out. I think I mentioned to you that Combat 60 was much of a calorie burner for me. Well my HR monitor died and I just sent it in for a new battery. I'll give it another try when I get it back.

Hi Lori, Laura, Jacque & TG! Off to shower and change!

 

[Fit_mommy]

Good Morning.

I have a JNL work out on tap for this morning before Church. I think it's a cardio circuit routine of some type...Tmrw night I go back to the studio for another small group training class.

This afternoon we are going to my SIL's for dinner to celebrate a couple of Birthdays in the family.

So I went to the gym to p/u my internship p/w y'day afternoon and the goofball trainer I am working with left it at home! Thankfully I had planned to spend a little time there working on sales so it wasn't a waste of time. He is leaving for a week on a biz trip tmrw morning so he is SUPPOSED to leave the p/w at the front desk for me to p/u before he goes. Fingers crossed that he doesn't forget!

Di:: I asked the trainer about the burpee w/a jump thing and he said that he doesn't recommend it unless both the burpee and the jump are done with PERFECT form and that is very difficult to do and unusual to find. I used to do burpees with my knees inside my hands and it never felt right. Now I do them so that my feet and hands are the same distance apart. Much more comfortable.

BBL!

 

[gidget1978]

Good Morning

We arrived back last night. It was a retry days trip. I could have spent a little more time in the mall. Edmonton has the biggest mall in North America and I only saw a smidge of it. Friday we were there for a couple of hours but it was mostly for DD's sake. My parents were pretty tired and then we had to beat back to the airport to get the dog. Yesterday we went back to the mall again but this time for DS's sake and we spent most of the time in the amusement park. I had about an hour of shopping. I did make it to lulu and got myself a new sweater but I wanted to go back...and didn't! Probably a good thing. Also went to American eagle and bought a couple of outfits. I really wanted a couple pairs of boot cut jeans b/c I've gotten low and skinny jeans have taken over my closet. I could only find one pair in the whole store. Skinny jeans every where. Then we wanted to get on the road...so we did. The next time I go, it needs to be a girls trip or something. I can't shop with kids and a husband.

Today I am going for a long run. I think my legs are sore from roaming the mall. I should take the dog with me but he won't last. And if I make it short for his sake, I probably won't go back to it

The dog was pretty excited to see us. We could hear him barking outside the cargo building. He was good in the hotel and on the drive here. He doesn't seem to be confused. I think he's the kind of dog that could go anywhere.

Diana** so you are going to Amanda's wedding? You have to fly right? She must be pretty special to you! I was talking to my ex the other day b/c he sent DD some money for her birthday and he was talking abut his next marriage. And I don't even know if he wants to...lol. Anyway, hope I don't get invited! he spoke about inviting his ex wife and I'm thinking "really? You cheated on her with a 19 yr old and you think she would want to go"? I know I wouldn't.

Laura** the lady who lives next door to me is on a biggest loser challenge too. I think right now she is in 2nd place. But she strayed a little last week and she was beating herself up over it. She's so close, she doesn't need to be doing that! She will win something, even if she doesn't get 1st place. I'd like to help her, run/walk with her but my time is so precious....I just don't have the time!

Wendy** enjoy your day with your family!!

Alright...I should go do a few things...I'm also getting hungry. Guess my body finally digested and disturbed (more like it) that huge cinnamon roll I had yesterday. Probably shouldn't try my skinnys on today

Lori

 

[rmrmr]

Hi Ladies,

No Imax for me today...but a 15 mile bike ride! It was a bit windy for my liking, but glad my GF could come over and go for a ride with me.

Tomorrow calls for drillmax, that's kind of a long w/o for a workday, but I'll see how it goes. If I'm not up early enough, then perhaps I'll do the Imax instead. We are expecting 8-14"s of snow on Tuesday. I'll probably work from home and then I can do drillmax.

Lori-glad you made it to and fro safely!! I went to the Mall of America when I was on work trip in Minnesota years ago. Definitely make it a girls trip next time, so you have some to shop and enjoy yourself! Yes, I love Amanda....after all she is my DG'S mother and we get along great! Her fiance is great and the girl's love him. You definitely got in a long run for sure! How long are your parents visiting for?

bbitam!

 

[Poochy]

MON

why do the weekends FLY by SOOOO fast .. UGH . . we did ahve a GORGEOUS one too!! sunshine and upper 70's!! today is the same!! The puppy dont realize it is the weekend he insist on keeping the same work week hours NO SLEEP for this one .. geesh!!! I played in the yard w/him adn Toots and they did so well together .. I am broken out all over tho .. either the grass or bugs .. but I am ITCHY .. ugh!!! I did S&A SAT .. wasnt up to a run .. and SUN I woke up w/an eye migrain .. so I did NOTHING!! well it was DM b-day .. so DH, DN, and DM and myself went fishing .. it was FUN!!!

Wendy - intersting about the trainer and the jump/burpee - ITA about the tuck jumps that is one move I dont do ... I do a jump but not a tuck jump .. i do more of a squat jump than tuck jump ... and ITA about the hand and foot placement too!! Yes this is the FINAL week of the BL challenge the winning weigh in is this FRIDAY ...

Di - sounds like your PT sessions are doing your body good - if you are that sore you must really be misaligned!!

Lori - soooo glad you got your dog back - I know he is one happy pup!! what did your DS do???? was he happy??? How does he like his new place????? LOL about shopping w/men and kids .. NO WAY .. you just cant get anything done w/them .. LOLOLOL!!!!

OK .. better run .. I gotta run all the way home at lunch .. .. will be nice when Brutus is big enough to be on the front porch and I dont have to worry!!! have a great one!

 

[Fit_mommy]

Hello Ladies.

I chose to sleep in this morning guilt free b/c I have a PT studio work out on tap for tonight!

Laura:: You need to take a video with your phone of the pup and Toots playing together and post it on FB for us! The owner of the PT Studio is a stickler for form. Not a bad thing! In fact, he has made corrections on me for moves I've been doing (apparently wrong!) for YEARS!!!!!! Such as planks, push ups and lunges....

Di:: Nice bike ride for you! How did DM on a weekday go?

Lori:: The biggest mall you say!? Oh my! I need to go there! The vid you posted on FB of your dog's home coming was too cute! Thanks for sharing!

K, lunch is over...gotta scram!
BBL or ITAM!

 

[Fit_mommy]

Good Morning.

The small group training session last night was a repeat of what we did on Saturday which was fine. It's an azz kicker and it was easier on the brain to remember the moves of a routine I had already done.

This morning I think I will do the JNL cardio circuit that I skipped The other day.

BBL!

 

[gidget1978]

Good Morning

Quick check in cause I didn't get here last night. Last nights workout was GS UB, everything but back, and a 20 mins tabata spin workout. Tonight I have training at 6:30 so I don't know what I'll do. One of my coworkers wants to start walking at lunch time so we may go today. It's end of the month though so it's pretty crazy in the AP dept right now.

Diana** I'm so happy that you guys all get along so well. We are the same here. And it's what's best for the kids. So many people fight....I couldn't be bothered. It's to time consuming and draining. There are a lot of people who have kids at such a young age and it just ends up being a disaster. You should look into that Jamie diet/program again on bodybuilding.com...I'd do it with you. But you have your tri training now soon, right?

Laura** dogs are just like babies! The baby wakes up the same time...he doesn't care if its a weekend or not. I posted a video on fb about the dog. He was so excited and so was DS. He seems to be pretty content.

Wendy** how was your workout last night!? The mall was pretty big....I barely got to see any of it...girls trip indeed!

I'll bbl!

Lori

 

[Poochy]

TUE

Morning Ladies ...

it is to be 86 degrees today .. what happened to SPRING .. we went from winter to summer overnight! last night was combat 60 - was great! I still have slight migraine .. but it isnt bad .. POLLEN is NOT helping things!! ugh!!!

Wendy - Sounds like you have a great trainer/gym owner!!! I felt like I was constantly correcting people in my classes on form .. but that is only way they will learn to do it correctly and efffectively!! I think too many group leaders dont take the time to look and correct bad form .. so of course the student thinks they are doign it right!! it is a lot easier to correct form as a PT than a group leader tho ... I will try to get some video of Brute while he is being silly .. he IS hillarious!!

Lori - I will have to check the video out . . I bet it is precious!!! How cold would your walk be at luncH????

Di - how is Jerrod doing on his eating??? did you ever find a training program for him?

OK .. better run ... DH has "puppy duty" for lunch oh geesh I dont know if that is a good thing or a bad thing more work for me or less I have errands at lunch! Ok .. have a great one ...

 

[Fit_mommy]

Hello.

17 Burpees, JNL Crazy Circuit Cardio and TF Stretch 10 done!

I think tmrw calls for JNL's Ballistic Backside! Oooh Baby!

The scale is up and my pants are tight. UGH! This has been the trend for a few weeks now and it's not getting better. I THOUGHT I've been eating well but maybe I'm not??? That being said, I might have to start logging on WW again to see what I am doing wrong and get it corrected b/c I do NOT want it getting any worse!!! So many people say don't pay attn to the scale. Go by how your clothes fit or by a tape measure. Well for me, there's no reason NOT to go by the scale because 9x out of 10, if the scale is up then my jeans are tight so I don't listen to the scale poo-poo-ers! Everyone is different and therefore the same things don't work for everyone!

Laura:: This guy is huge on correcting form! He also has a whole different outlook on exercise, stretching, etc. So much of what I've learned is incorrect inside the walls of this studio. I am seriously "re-learning" things every time I step inside! Can't wait to see vids of you little guy in action!

Lori:: Is tonight your first training appointment since you moved to Cold Lake?

Lunch is almost over. Gotta grab coffee! I'm on phone from 1-2!

BBL!

 

[rmrmr]

Hi Ladies,

The schools are closed due to a storm that is supposed to be dumping 5-10"s of snow on us. We got up this morning and there are only a few inches, but the roads are very icy. It's been snowing all day but not much additional accumulation.

Yesterday I ended up doing DWP and my ab machine. I'm working from home today and may be heading downstairs shortly for Drill Max. That w/o is used in several premixes I do, but I haven't done this w/o as produced in forever. My tri-training class starts tonight. If we are running or biking it will definitely be on a treadmill or stationary bike tonight.

Wendy-sorry about the tight clothes...I'm in the same boat. Usually kicking up my cardio is what helps me, but it hasn't been of late. I do know in Pump or Step class the instructors go over proper form ahead of time, but due to the nature of the class they can't "fix" everyone's form. In my group training our trainer works with us on proper form.

Laura-Glad I went for my bike ride on Sunday since we are getting blasted with cold/snow today. Jerod is making an effort on his eating, but as we all know it takes time. DH wants him to do the 6wk speed clinic for $360 and approved that exhorbinant cost. I have another PT session today.

Lori-It's nice to get out of the office and get some fresh air. I'm fortunate to work by a golf course and open space with trails to run in. Good luck with your new training client!

Back to work then on to drillmax...bbl

 

[Poochy]

WED -

I woke up thinking it was FRIDAY only to find out it was WED @#!$@#!@#$$ ... what a dissapointment! this has been an excrutiating long week! Well - i was truely evil last night - I made the girls do A1-S&A I KNOW - i am EVIL!! but hey .. this is it - their last week! I am proud they tried - and did a lot of it - they will thank me later!!! (tho this morning I dont think they are exactly "thanking" me )

I just had customer from H### and now I have a @#$!@#$ headache .. geesh - he was mad - mean - freaky and creepy!!

Wendy - ok .. what is this JNL you have been doing - I have been putting off asking you to start up your oh so good enabling skills - but curiosity is getting the better of me!!!

Di - well good for Jerod - and whoa DH approved that cost .. LOL .. funny how men can justify THEIR expenses .. or rather expenses that THEY see worth it .. lol!!!

Lori - how did your first training session go?? saw the pic of the baby and his FOOD ... errrrr .. well saw a picture of his food and the baby was in there somewhere too cute!!

OK .. better run .. have a great one .. errands at lunch .. DH checking on the little one at lunch ... he has learned how to use the doggie door .. and has learned how to take Toots for a walk .. and even his own self ... he takes the leash and walks him and Toots OK .. have a great one!

 

[Fit_mommy]

Hey Ladies.

This morning's work out was JNL Ballistic Backside. Half of the weight work focused on the buns and the other half on the back. Good stuff!

So late in the day y'day (probably close to the time I was called into the boss' office to be laid off at my last job!), I was called in to the office with my direct supervisor and her boss (her boss is the guy who hired me). He asked how I was doing and we spoke a bit about my work load, etc and then I was told that both of them agreed that I was doing a great job so they were giving me a raise effective immediately of $2 more per hour! WOOT!

Laura:: It's the fitness model, Jennifer Nicole Lee's work out program. BODY FX® | JNL Fusion Official Site | Home
You can also find clips/examples of her style on bodybuilding.com and on youtube if you want to check her out in action.

Di:: Ok so maybe we can tackle this tight pants/scale problem together! How was tri training and how much snow did you end up getting?

Just looked at the clock...lunch time is over so I gotta run!

BBL or ITAM though!

 

[rmrmr]

Hi Ladies,

I had an early day yesterday, at work before 7am. We got a Limo ride to the Microsoft Center and some one on one attention with them. They also provided lunch then the limo back to our office. By the time I got home last night I had a throbbing headache and went to bed...and slept all night. The headache seems to be lingering a bit this morning.

I missed ViPR last night....thinking I'm too overbooked with tri training and vipr. The rotation calls for UB weights and I'm using GS BSB and my ab machine this morning. Tonight is tri-training and we are biking/swimming tonight. We'll see what actually happens as it kind of hard to bike with snow/ice on the road.

Drillmax was much friendlier doing it as designed. It's in a Cardio Blast premix that I do and it's only the cardio. Having the breaks in between to do weights made it much easier than I was anticipating.

Wendy-WooHoo, a raise is always good....but will make it that much harder to leave when your PT business takes off! I haven't weighed in a few days since DH brought home chinese Monday night, had it again Tuesday...need to get back on track ASAP.

Laura-OMG, brutus taking Toots for a walk...I love it. Sorry you have to deal with A-HOLES sometimes....GGRRRR. So is the big weigh in tomorrow??? Make sure your girls drink plenty of water today to flush out any extra water weight! Even if they don't win, hopefully they will feel the benefits of exercise and keep with it.

Lori-I haven't been on FB for a few days. I'll have to go check out your new pics. I'm sure you're busy with the kids and your parents being there. Enjoy their visit.

Hi Jacque & TG!

 

[gidget1978]

Hi Girls

I tired to check in last night but the iPad died. I just got back from a 10 k run, it was nice out. Not cold at all. Last night I did 20 mins on the TM mixed in with LBB standing work. And Tuesdays workout was GS back, abs and a 8 k run outside.

Diana** more snow!? Seems like everyone is still in winter mode ex for miss Alabama! I haven't done DM in such a long time! The DVD reminds me of when DH's store was broken into. It was Easter week and he was doing inventory for the insurance company. Funny how things like that stick out in our minds. You asked the other day if the baby is in the room with us, he isn't but I think he hears us even though we aren't loud and he has a white noise machine in his room. He was up at 5 the last two mornings!

Laura** it's not 86 degrees here! Sorry work has been crazy but tomorrow is Friday!!! I bet you'll be having some cabs! The baby always has to go right from the high chair into the tub after dinner! He's very independent and likes to feed himself....thus the disaster.

Wendy** I could have wrote your post! I think it has something to do with the fact that we have jobs that don't require a whole lot of strain! My computer at work is still set up to print downstairs so that's my exercise! Up and down the steps. I'm def eating more but it's not that bad. And we aren't getting any younger. We will soon have to watch every moral that goes in our mouthes.....not looking forward to that.

My training session went really well. I realize when training how out of shape people are. I didn't design a program to over work her by no means and she was huffing and puffing and taking breaks. She thought she was going to throw up.....oh well! Maybe she will

Bb tomorrow!

Lori

 

[rmrmr]

Hi Ladies,

Another early meeting today...another re-org in the department.

This morning is Cross Fire per the rotation I'm following. I'm using GS instead of X train for the weights. It occured to me that perhaps next months rotation will have GS. I'm sticking with GS for now since it's really challenging me.....and I just finished the Xtrain rotation. Not sure if I ever mentioned that I ordered Cathe's new w/o's.

Last night was bike/swim. It was a bit cold and there was some sand on the roads from the snow, but the ride wasn't too bad at all. The swimming, well I definitely need help here. My swim lessons start on the 20th.

gotta run...bbl for personals!

 

[Poochy]

TGIF

Hello Ladies . .

I was out ystdy w/a migraine no exercise to report - none today eitehr ... still not feeling good! but it is FRIDAY .. and the FINAL WEIGH IN WAS TODAY <<<<< drum roll please >>>>>>> MY GIRLS WERE::::: #1 #2 and #3 DAMN I AM GOOD!!! I feel like PROUD MAMA!!!!!! My top 2 girls have dropped almost 2 dress sizes and look totally AWESOME!!!!!!! and they are both vowing to keep on keeping on!!! one is AT her goal weight - the other is only about 5 pounds away!!!

Well Brutus went for his vet chk up - he now weights 25 1/2 # vet says we dont need to let him grow so fast ummmmmmmmm OK .. we are feeding adult dog food not puppy food -but guess we gonna have to cut back some ...???

Wendy - darn you!!!!! i caved - JNL is ordered I am weak what can i say .. the LENGTH is what sold me .. well .. that and the fact that you like them!!

Di - My girls have sent me the sweetest THANK YOU notes - and I intend on getting them some sort of "VICTORY" workout top w/something MOTIVATING to remind them how well they did ... they want to continue on tho ..

Lori - the system that dumped snow on Di - dumped rain and storms and tornadoes on us .. had some ruff stuff roll thru last night - but back to sunshine and 76 degrees today ya I AM A BRAGGIN'!!! wish i could send some to you!!!

OK .. better run .. have a great one!

 

[gidget1978]

Good Morning

No workout to report yesterday. I had a training session after supper and then my mom wanted to go to Walmart so I did that with her instead. I have all weekend to get a few good workouts in. I have a hair apt at 12:30 but I'll wait to workout after that.

I had some exciting news yesterday and hopefully more today. I had a viewing on the house, the people who want to buy it had their son and daughter look at it b/c they live away, they almost bought it by the pictures alone. The agent text me after and said that the viewing went really well and that she is confident she will be hearing from them. So cross your fingers that we get an offer today! I don't really think it matters that its a weekend with real estate, does it? I think they kind of work 24/7 and lord knows, I'd work on a Saturday if I was gonna make 4.4% on a house! In the meantime I'm not in a rush to move but it would be nice for my house to sell. The building is sold, everything isn't official but it's sold so now we just have to wait and see what unfolds there. Hopefully we will come out clean or owning very little.

Diana** there is so much dirt around here. We use salt home and it's harder on vehicles I think but this sand is to much. It's in my house everywhere and shoes. Every time I put a shoe on I have to turn it upside down.

Laura** congrats to you and your gals! How did the guy do that you were worried about? I would think that puppy dog has more cals then adult food? That's one big puppy though!!

I'll bbl to report my workout!

Lori