Damage Control May Month :)

[gidget1978]

Good Morning

I had a very uneventful workout yesterday morning, anti workout baby was in full force yesterday. I managed to get Amy Bentos back and shoulders done, then I stopped to get lunch for the kids and the baby was fussing, putting him down for another nap, woke before I could get on the bike, told one of the girls it was time to get ready for school (she's super slow) , came up to check on her and she had missed the bus....while I was telling her that she missed the bus, her foot slipped and she fell down the stair It got to the point where I had my workout cloths on for FOUR hours! So I called it quits...just wasn't meant to be. But if anti workout baby shows up again today, he's just gonna have to suck it up! I need some good cardio!

DH is having his liquidation sale this weekend. We talked about it last night and he is hoping the doors will be closed by the end of next week. Of course this put a big knot in my stomach. I guess it brought everything to light and then I wondered what he was going to do for income for the next couple of weeks before he goes. We have money tucked away for when he leaves but if he isn't getting a pay check 3 weeks prior and then as to wait to get paid with the RCMP, that money won't last long. I also know we have access to a lot of money and our families money but I don't want to rack everything up and have a ton of stuff to pay off after. Anyway....he told me not to worry about it. So I guess I won't!

Diana** I think I may do HSC today...I need to do some leg work as well. I could start off with 30 mins on the TM and then mix HSC in with it. I would also like to buy ME again b/c the one I have skips, she does a lot of step ups in that one as well. I think the nursing helps with the weight loss as well. Its to the point now there where I need to watch everything that goes in my mouth....or not worry about it until DH leaves cause then I will feel to depressed to eat!

Laura** Not great when I morning starts off like that. Sounds like you are subbing your workouts for some quality time with your babies and hubby! I think that's allowed. Enjoy the good things in life! The town pain was in full force yesterday. He gets his bike work done at DH's store and he was in 5 times yesterday...LOL....DH said that he purposely sabotages his bike. Then he called with all these questions about the store closing and DH pretty much told him it was none of business.

Wendy** I figured you might be a while taking the border off and morning coffee time might drift into late afternoon wine time! I saw what you had on FB about Joey and school! That's awesome! I will take .2 any day, that doesn't bother me but like I said to Diana, if I don't watch it .2 comes back again....I'm kind of at a stand still. But Im not really depriving myself of a cookie here and there either.

Alright...I am hoping to get my workout done this morning and DS has someone coming in to work with him this afternoon. I also want to go and get my giant baby weighed....we call him big baby now. My guess is he is pushing he 16 lbs mark

BBL!
Lori

 

[rmrmr]

Good Morning Ladies,

I don't have a w/o plan for this morning since we will be riding hills and swimming tonight. BR may fit in well this morning, we'll see.

DH is taking my car in, the check engine light has been on since last week. Hopefully it's nothing serious or expensive.

My brother called me last night to let me know that our stepmom left the house and all of its contents to him, as well as giving him some money. I'm happy the house is staying in the family and we have access to all our mom and dad's stuff that's still there. The house is paid off. The concern is that my brother has some serious IRS issues...he was forclosed on last year and has been living in his camper on some friends land. The IRS could take this house too. When I asked if he could sign it over to my sister or I until his situation was resolved, he said that would be IRS fraud. I basically said let us know if you need help keeping the house since that would be in our families best interest. He also got her car but said he didn't want it and couldn't afford the payments. I can have the car and my bedroom set and he's scheduling time with my sister and I so we can come over and go through our parent's house and take whatever we want.

Lori-sorry you didn't get to finish your w/o. My boys were big babies too. The girls on the other hand are small. Amanda is planning a 30# party for them when they reach weight. They are 4 1/2 and haven't hit 30# yet.

Wendy-how are the Itread w/o's compared to cardio coach? I only have CC workouts on my ipod. Did anyone ever hear cause of death for Sean O'Malley? Now that I get my old bedroom set, I want to get the girls room painted before they come out in July. Good job on the weight loss girl. I'm down 7#'s but don't want to jinx it. For me, its because I'm locked in a conference room testing and don't have access to the food at my desk.

Laura-sounds like your day didn't start out to well yesterday...but ended just right! We are all getting back to running, we should find a race in the middle that we could meet up at. I'm guessing you are close to the middle for all of us.

bbl

 

[Poochy]

THURS - one step closer to weekend - woot woot!!

first of all ---- EEEEEOOOUCCCCHHHHH lower body tri sets - have FRIED my hammies and butt - wow - I knew Cathe was gonna kill me .. been slacking on her workouts ... she is soooo much harder than running! I just hope I can run on these sore legs today - because is it absolutely a GORGEOUS day - high is only gonna be 81 - SUNSHINE - and low humidity! PERFECT - gonna be one of the better running days I will have for the rest of the year!

Lori - ok between anti-workout baby and the town pain stories - you are cracking my arse up!! the town pain sounds like a piece of work .. LOLOLOL priceless!!!!! hoping anti-workout baby gives you a break today!! LOL

Di - they have short races around the state locally - but no 1/2 or full marrys! (not that my arse cld do one either!) .. FL has a lot of triatholon events ... not that I cld do that either SIL and I said if Cathe EVER comes to Atlanta GA .. we are THERE .. so that would be awesome to have you guys come and meet us there IF she ever goes to Atlanta!!

Wendy - hope the "stripping" goes well today .. and by stripping i mean the WALLS ... LOL

for Mothers Day - I ordered my mthr and my aunt some SHERRI BERRIS - chocolate covered strawberries - I got shipping notice they shld be in today . crap .. oh well they will get mothers day gifts early I suppose!! think we are going to have a family barbque poolside SAT for DM .. for her mothers day .. b/c it is to be gorgeous SAT .. but rain SUN ...

Ok .. better get busy!! have a great one!

 

[gidget1978]

Hi Girls,

Quick check in before the behavior specialist comes. I'm not sure why they are called that b/c he has no "behavior" issues really. I realized that when I took him to that birthday party the other day. He is is mild compared to some kids and a lot better behaved.

My workout was a good 50 mins run and 3 section of HST. I am happy with that but I need to start don more ab work.

Laura** I tell ya, I could go on and on about that pain in my arse. In everyone's arse really. I'm kind of afraid he is gonna find out through the grapevine where the party is being held. I don't know how that will go over and it has nothing to do with his sexual preference of course, we aren't like that. But let's face the facts.....men don't like being hugged by other men, and they certainly dont like the fact that he thinks he can switch them! Add a few beer to that and people may have a few choice words for him and I wouldn't want anyone to hurt his feelings either. I don't think he's had the easiest life. But he also has a very dirty mouth. I dont need to hear about anyones sex life .So it's best he stay clear .


Diana**. I can see how you would be worried about your brothers situation. Hopefully he will let you put the house in your name. Enjoy your workout tonight!

Bbl!
Lori

 

[Fit_mommy]

Hello again.

The wallpaper border is FINALLY down and X-Stretch is done! Now it's off to the foodstore with me! I am making breakfast for dinner tonight! Stuffed french toast , bacon and eggs ! I'll happily eat the first two but the eggs are for DH and DS only! LOL

BBL for personals b/c I don't want to run out of time for the foodstore before I have to pick up DS from school!

 

[Fit_mommy]

Good Evening Ladies!

Okay, I'm a dork! I completely forgot that DH bowls tonight so although I bought the ingredients today, I will not be making breakfast for dinner until TOMORROW night when DH will be home to enjoy it!

Tonight it was just DS and myself so he had pierogies and I had a sandwich.

Diana:: Sean committed suicide unfortunately. He battled pretty severe depression for a long time apparently and it got the better of him. I always preferred Itreads over Cardio Coach personally. I seem to run the opposite way of the crowd though so to speak so you may not end up agreeing with me if you were to try one. The majority love Cardio Coach and think it is the absolute best work out of it's kind. I am not in the majority obviously but in addition to that, do keep one thing in mind...CC was made for tm or outdoor running while Itread was made specifically for tm running. You are an outdoor runner so IDT Itread will work for you. So you don't have to answer this if I'm prying but just curious as to why your step mom left EVERYTHING to one sibling when there are three of you?? Glad you will get your bedroom set and whatever else you may want out of the house. I hope your brother doesn't loose the house due to his IRS troubles.

Laura:: I hear you on the backside doms from Tri Sets for lower body!!! That and AB get me in the arse good every time! Yes the stripping was a resounding success today and I managed to keep all of my clothes on at that! LMAO!

Lori:: If you don't think your son has any behaviorial issues then why keep the appointment? Nice work ou today but yes you DO need to start doin' more ab work girly so get movin'!!! LOL

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

 

[gidget1978]

Good Morning

Not sure what today's workout will be. I feel the need to do weights. My parents are coming to visit but its to windy to run outside so whatever I do, will have to be done inside.

Wendy** They are called behavior specialist but I they work on all areas. They do a lot of the same things that he learns at speech. They also work with atheistic children. They help him with learning how to write his name and things like that. Enjoy your breakfast this evening. Does that mean your not going to eat all day?? LOL

BBL!
Lori

 

[rmrmr]

Hi Ladies,

Not sure if I will work out this morning or not. My left ear is bothering me and giving me a headache. I think its from swimming and getting water in my ear.

Our weather is back to cold and rainy, highs in the 50's this weekend. Hope it doesn't put a damper in our Mother's Day BBQ. We are hosting and DH is cooking ribeye's on the grill for 10. I'm looking for a fabulous dessert to make.

Lori-enjoy your time with your parents.

Wendy-thanks for the heads up on Itreads. They probably aren't for me since I loathe the TM. That's so sad to hear about Sean. He helped so many people, wish he could've been helped. Regarding my stepmom's wishes, my brother needs more help I guess. He's had a hard life. My dad's wishes was for the house to go to all of us kids, but unfortunately he didn't have a Will. Regardless, stepmom knew his wishes. As long as the house stays in the family I'm okay with it.

Laura-no worries about the early mother's day gifts, better early than late! Lower body trisets will do that to yah!

bbl

 

[Poochy]

TGIF .. WOOT WOOT - and EEEOUCH!!!

OK ladies - my hammies are WORSE today - having "toilet issues" .. having to fall onto toilet seat b/c of PAIN IN HAMMIES!! GEESH!!! That will teach me NOT to lay of my CAthe workouts ever again!!!!! I did manage a SHORT run ystdy - 3 1/2 miles - 40 minutes - yes SLOOOW - I was hurting - I am gonna attempt a better run today IF the pain eases up! And of course .. this just in time .. SIL and I hitting STS TB tmrw OMG .. the rest of me will be fried!!!

DM and DA LOVED the berries - even tho they were early - and they were DELISH!!!!!

Lori -Still laughing about the town pain - OH MY no he wouldnt make it down here w/these southern boys!! too much testosterone floating around the men down here .. LOL ..then add beer .. HA .. LOL .. but cant help but giggle .. something tells me he will not give up on finding out when the party is .. LOL .. and you will HAVE to report the goings on .. LOL!!! Hoping the the antiworkout baby is cooperating today!! Enjoy your visit w.your parents!!

Wendy - congrats on the stripping!! We all knew you were a good stripper!!! LOL . . i know what did my hammies in - those dang one foot on the high step the other on ground .. lunge down . touch floor .. yup ... I felt mine seperating when I was doing those . . but crap .. didnt think I would be THIS sore!!!

Di - yup - so sad about Coach Sean - sometimes some of the happiest seeming people are the ones with the most demons! when I hear his words "Fear is the killer" .. it kills me to think of all his words of hope and inspiration and advice for HANGING ON .. that he surcummed to his own personal demons .. soooooo sad and such a loss!!! re: the house issue - do you think there would be a way to "sell" the house to one of you for like near to nothing - to get it in another family member name - so the gov. cant touch it ????

OK .. TGIF people!! I am sooooo ready for 5 oclock - TMRW - SIL and I will tackle STS TB - after I stop crying in pain - we are going to cook for DM - and lay out by the pool and let DN swim! Maybe the weather will cooperate - it was to be gorgeous .. but now 30% chance of rain and SUN it is to storm!

OK .. Hope all of you have a HAPPY MOTHERS DAY weekend!!

 

[gidget1978]

Hi Girls,

I've been all day working out again The baby didn't nap until 11 so I started shortly after that. I did GS C&T, got lunch for everyone and just finished GS B,S&B. I'm hoping to get a quick run in, even if its just 30 mins. My parents took DS to walmart so when they come back I might run then.

Diana** Our weather sounds similar. Its windy today and it looks like its going to rain. Next week is going to be really nice so I think a few runs outside will be taking place. Hope your ear is ok. Your probably going to have to buy plugs. What did Sean die from exactly?

Laura** Pain in the arse told one of DH's staff memories (the one he is trying to turn gay) that he was going to stop into my house the other night JUST what I need! I remember the toilet issue from the marathons. Its hard to hover over public washrooms after you've ran 42k I feel your pain.

I will bbl to report my cardio!

Lori

 

[gidget1978]

Good Morning

Can't believe I was the last one to check in yesterday. Everyone must be busy!

I'm enjoying my coffee while DH went to open up his store. They are having their huge sale now. I don't know how much longer the store will actually be open. This is a good thing cause it will give DH some time to spend home before he leaves......which was a month from yesterday. He also has someone who is very interested in the building so everything is looking good. I can tell that a huge weight is being lifted off of his shoulders already....he's a different person.

I'm very sore from yesterday's workout . My chest was sore before my head even hit the pillow. I also did 20 mins on the tm and 10 om the bike. Today I would like to run and do a leg workout. We don't really have any plans and it's raining

Hope everyone is enjoying their Saturday!

Lori

 

[rmrmr]

Good Morning Ladies,

Today will be weights, perhaps a circuit.

We received a copy of my stepmom's will yesterday indicating she left the house, contents of the house and her car to my brother. It also indicates that I am going to take over the payments for the car etc. My aunt has been tasked with maintaining the payments on the car, house etc until all the paper work has been processed. This letter went to all 6 of us kids. I have 3 older brothers/sisters from my dad's previous marriage. There were 3 properties listed on document, the house, and the 2 condo units that DH and I have been paying for, for more than 2 years. We definitely need to get that straightened out.

Lori-Oh yeah, C&T really fries the chest. It sounds like everything is falling into place for DH's departure.

Laura-so now you have me thinking I should do LB & UB trisets today..you crazy girl. Glad DM & DA loved the berries!! You have a fun day planned for tomorrow, enjoy.

Wendy-yay for stripping!!! I'm going to be painting over memorial weekend. I want to paint the upstairs bathroom and the girls' room before I put the new furniture in there. We also need to get Jerod a new bed. I wish you lived closer you could have Jerod's furniture for Joey. He's still in a kids bed but he's over 6ft. tall. His bed has a bookcase headboard, 8 drawer underdresser but he has definitely outgrown it.

Oh, I'm still looking for a dessert recipe for tomorrow. Let me know if you have any suggestions.

bbl

 

[Fit_mommy]

Hey Ladies.

Y'day I did a 16 minute hooping/jump rope interval cardio + Yoga for the Warrior. Today I did X-Train Fit: Legs. Tmrw should be a run and ab work at the gym.

Got my weighted hula hoop in the mail last night! I tried it briefly but I can't wait to use it in a real work out soon! Maybe I'll use it to "warm up" before I go to the gym tmrw!

Yesterday morning DH and I went to a meeting regarding DS possibly being admitted into a Gifted and Talented Program at his school next year (2nd grade). We find out in August if he got in. Shortly after that I had a doctor's appointment so my morning was shot. I ended up stalling on doing my work out until late in the afternoon b/c since I couldn't get it done in the morning I was HOPING that the hoop would be here in time to use it but no dice. I did the cardio at 2pm and the hoop didn't arrive until after 4pm while I was doing Yoga for the Warrior. Booh.

This morning was DS' karate class and this afternoon was his B'day party with his friends. Tonight we go to a Surprise 50th Birthday party for a cousin of DH's. It doesn't start until 8 and is an adult party being held in a bar so DS will be spending the night at his grandma's house (my mom).

Diana:: That's very sweet that you would give us your son's bedroom furniture. DS could use new stuff but we are going to wait until we move...if we EVER move! We want to get DS one of those bed and desk sets where it's a bunk style bed with a desk on the bottom instead of a second bed. Have fun painting the girls room! I'm sure they'll be tickled pink when they see it!

Lori:: OMG YOU ARE SORE!?!? Holy cow it's a miracle! You rarely mention that you have any DOMS! Lori is finally in pain! YAY! LOL

Laura:: Oh how I hate tummy issues! All of those dang dixie cup moves are killer! I thought about doing AB this morning but I chickend out! LOL Hope you are having a nice weekend!

That's all for now. BBITAM!

 

[rmrmr]

Hi Ladies,

Fly by for me. Finished MM a bit a go. Still need to run to the grocery store, Lowes-for MIL's gift and gas up DH's truck....make desserts for tomorrow...and it's already past 3:30-Yikes. Gotta run!!

Happy Saturday!

 

[gidget1978]

Good Morning,

I actually started posting yesterday morning but I went back to bed before I finished it and when I woke up again DH had the website closed. So i never did get back to reporting it.

Yesterday I went for a 13 k run alone and my pace was really good, I'm almost back Saturdays workout was the mindy spinning DVD and tri set legs. It was the first time I had done that one, not a big fan. I wasn't sore at all and in the beginning I felt like there was to my rest while she was explaining the next move. I also feel front lunges and lunges on the step with the Dixie cups in my knees. I don't think I will be pulling that one out to often.

For mothers day I got my spin bike. And my mil gave me some money which I will pay on the credit card towards the bike. Also I have someone who wants to buy my other bike. It was an expensive weekend here. DH bought the new iPad, I went to the mall yesterday to get some shirts and DH wanted some jeans and shirts and then the bike. Ick!

Diana** sounds like you def need to get something's straightened out. I'm sure you guys will get it all done! How was your dinner yesterday?

Wendy** yes I had some nice DOMS , even yesterday my chest was still sore. I really pushed it this time and lifted some heavy weights. How was the party saturday night?

I have someone coming to workout at 10:30 and I want to get out for a run before that so I am hoping to pack up soon. Hopefully squeeze some weights in this afternoon!

Bbl!
Lori

 

[Poochy]

Mon - uGH

EEEOUCH - and DBL EEEOUCH - I went for almost 6 mile run FRI night - 64 min - was great!! SAT - me and SIL did STS TB OH MY GOODNESSS - i hurt all over - but chest is FRIED - It hurts to rub lotion on my body me thinks I wwwaaaaaayyyy overdid!! Did nothing ystdy - couldnt do anything! Today is not much better - and forced rest day - have a retirement dinner for DH coworker tonight - but I do get to leave early!! woot woot but FOOD and CABS all around again tonight! I have GOT to get back on my WW .. geesh!!

SAT was great - had a nice family weekend - it was dreary out but we still sat by the pool had drinks then we cooked .. was awesome!! SUN STORMED .. OMG .. it was a stormy day all day - we lost power last night the storms got so back - luckily it came back on before we went to bed!

Lori - ya .. why dont you ever mention DOMS? although you dont have to.. i seem to be having enough for the lot of us here lately!!!

Wendy - A weighted hula hoop??? wow .. that is intersting!! CONGRATS on Joey pssbl making the gifted student program .. WOW .. that is wonderful!!

DI - Hoping your mothers day was great one!

OK .. better run - short day for me today .. woot woot .. have a great one!

 

[Fit_mommy]

Hello Ladies.

Well I had a little TOO much fun Saturday night so y'day is being called an active rest day. I pushed out about 15 minutes with my hula hoop in the afternoon before heading up to my SIL's for Mother's Day dinner....

This morning though I was on the ball! I went straight from dropping DS off at school to the gym where I did ITread 20 minutes # 9 (which was one big hill ) plus abs on 3 machines and then just finished up the first half of X-Train Fit:: Arms (25 minutes) here at home. Good stuff!

Today is DS' actual Birthday so I'll be shopping for the rest of his gifts (nothin' like waitin til the last minute huh!? ) once I log off of here and then bringing goodies into his class for his B'day around 2:30pm.

That's all I have time for right now but I'll be back!

 

[rmrmr]

Hi Ladies,

I had a wonderful Mother's Day! I lazed around in the morning 'til I finally got movin' and did MM. We hosted and had SIL's family and MIL over. DH cooked ribeye's on the grill, yummy and SIL brought salad and cheesy potatoes. I made 3 desserts and they all turned out great-banana cream pie and peanut butter pie from skinny taste and also a toll house pie. We had a ton of fun. My gift was a new DVD player for the bedroom so I can have netflix upstairs!!!

Lori-nice run yesterday or was it the day before??? I saw your family picture on FB, you all look great! Rylan looks a bit mischevious, but having all boys I can honestly say that's to be expected. Like I always say, it's just money.

Laura-so you're too sore from STS TB to workout.....LOL Looks like you've got your running legs back...perhaps a damage control race is on the horizon!!!

Wendy-I have a gifted/talented child also. I don't really think he's any smarter than his brothers, he thinks about things differently. I actually think all children should be taught the same way they teach the T/G kids. Your weighted hula hoop sounds awesome!

I gotta run...bbl.

 

[gidget1978]

Hi Girls

Had a good run this morning. I did 46 mins and I also did GS chest and shoulders. I skipped the incline presses though cause the baby was fussy. I've been waiting for the baby to wake up so we can run out and do a few things but now it's almost 4! Not sure where this day went. My sil stopped in for a surprise visit so that was nice. We are going to a friends house for a birthday dinner tonight.... Looking forward to that. I'm gonna miss having dinners with my friends when DH leaves, it's very unlikely that I will be hosting any.

Laura** I was unaware that I didn't complain about DOMS. If it makes you guys feel better I can pretend? Lol. My hammies are a little sore today, probably from tri sets. Sounds like you had a nice weekend!

Wendy** is Joey 6 or 7? I'm thinking he is 7. The kids will love treats being dropped off at school. DS went to a birthday party last week and there were pirate cookies there. Basically short bread with a pirate face. I have made 3 batches since that party and now he's asking for more. So did you have a big head yesterday? I'm not looking forward to my first hangover! My parents are coming to town to watch the kids for DH's going away party but I will stay sober. It's not worth pumping and throwing away.

Diana** DS looks mischievous? Your a smart women if you got that from a photo. He's come along way over the last few months. His speech and listening skills have improved. In the meantime he went missing from the backyard earlier and I find him running up and down people's front lawns chasing birds. I was not impressed! Happy to hear you had a good mothers day!

I will bb in the morning. DS has speech at 10:30. It would be awesome if I could get up earlier to go for a run but that's unlikely!

Lori

 

[Fit_mommy]

Good Morning Ladies.

For this morning's work out I made up my own strength and cardio interval circuit:: 20 rounds @ 15 s rest/45 s work of jump rope, forward and backward alternating lunges, hooping, kettlebell swings and renegade rows. Then I did 20 reverse pull ups, 15 standard push ups and 30 narrow stance squats at the end just to make sure I was sufficiently fried! I may do some yoga later...not sure yet...

Gotta hit the ground running to a mani/ped appointment here shortly so I'll BBL to catch up with personals!