Deanie & Co. Thursday 7/12

deanie

deanie

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Good Morning :)

Today was MM upper body and abs. It was a very good workout, and Hard! I used the same weights as Cathe. I'm glad we are doing some of the premixes. I have never done this one and I liked it.

Tomorrow is supposed to be KM low intensity premix, but I am going to use the workout blender on KPC and do: warm up, combo 1,combo 2, combo 3 then repeat 2 and 3. I am really looking forward to it. I figured if its to short, I can add on the combos from KM. For some reason, I feel like I have to be "in the mood" for KM, and I'm not this week.

The kids were fine at the caterers, they brought Legos and books. I think we are going to go with this caterer. He seemed really knowledgeable, and he was recommended by 2 people.

Tracee/Cheryl~ I hope your had a good workout this morning.

Gin~ I hope the repair man came and all is well.

Marcy~ Funny, you like L&G better than B&G. Me too, I thought I'd be the only one!:)

BBL,
Deanie
 
Good Morning!

Today was B&G overall legs premix for me because I'm a day behind the rest of you. Anyway, it was a good workout and I think it's been a while since I've done a tough leg workout because I was really feeling it. The only thing I skipped was the second round of glute exercises at the end. I think doing the whole thing twice is overkill, the first time around does the job nicely. ;)

I just checked out the blog this morning and love both of the outfits shown on there. I love the navy and white combo. Is she going to be selling these on her site too?

Deanie- It sounds like you've made a decision on the caterer which I'm sure is a big relief. Good for you!

Gin - Did the repairman come yesterday? I hate waiting around for stuff like that.

Cheryl - did you get a morning workout in today?

I didn't read the cookie vs. ice cream debate yet but put me down as prefering cookies, especially the dough. YUMMY!

BBL
Tracee
 
Good Morning Ladies!

I did MM upperbody only and then MM abs. It seemed like such a short workout! I was able to stay with Cathe on the weights, except for some of the back and some of the shoulder exercises. I think it was on pullovers and front raises I had to go down in weights.
MM was the first Cathe workout I bought. What about you guys?
I have been making my yummy chocolate chip cookie recipe this morning. I am taking lunch to our new pastor's family and my cc cookies are on the menu. They just moved here. And just in case you were wondering.....I did not have one crumb or morsel!:7 :9 :7 Honest! Off to the dentist first before delivering lunch.

Deanie--The repairman did show up and it was no big deal. $117.00 and about 15 min.later, the rubber legs on the bottom of the washer had come off causing the washer to hop around.:p
I have RS on schedule for tomorrow. are you a week ahead or did you change it? Sounds as if you are getting off to a good start with DS's Bar Mitvah. You are so organized.

Tracee-- We missed you yesterday. Wonder what that means about us with the ice cream vs. cookie dough?? Great workout with B&G!

Marcy--I know what you mean about starting the sweets and carb craving all over again. I have been through that many times!

Cheryl-- What workout did you do today?

Gin:)
 
Good Morning Ladies!

Today was MM Upper Body Premix and MM Abs and I stuck in a couple of chinups/pullups. Did one full chinup and reached bar level on the pullup. I realized I hadn't done this workout since 10/8/06! Here are my stats for MM:

Pushups were obviously not a problem for me like they were the last time I did this.
Dbbl Flys: 1st set 10 reps @ 19#, 2nd set 6 reps @ 19# (I guess I'm still used to lifting heavy)
Bbl Underhand Rows: 1st set 15 reps @ 40#, 2nd set 15 reps @ 46#
Dbbl One Arm Row: 33# (only 7 reps each side) (Her slow counts were killing me!)
Barbell pullovers: 10 reps at 40#
Dbbl Lateral Raise: Both sets 12 reps at 12#
Dbbl Upright Row: 12 reps at 12# (these felt better to me today than when I was doing the X. I was probably trying to go too heavy).
Bbl Front Raise/Delt: 30# both sets (I really like this exercise.)
Barbell Curls: 1st set 8 reps at 36#, 2nd set 4 reps at 36#
Dbbl Curls Partial Reps: 10# for all (this one still kills me no matter how much I do it.)
Dbbl Overhead Press/Dips: Both sets: 10 reps @ 19#

I really enjoyed this premix. Gets a lot done in a short amount of time. Abs weren't too bad for me. Rhythmic Step is on for tomorrow. Depending on how achy I am, I might do yoga instead.

Attention: I finally have "before" and "after" pics. Mind you, I'm not very photogenic and I don't think they're great but I do see an improvement in my back and in my core. Biceps seem a little more cut to me although I don't know if they show in the pictures that well. The ones in the black shorts are the before pictures and the ones in the burgundy shorts are the after pictures. I think I would've gotten better results if my eating was better but I'm still happy with my results (which I'm just about finished writing up.) I started writing down what I've eaten for the past few days and I'm already seeing better results. I find I have to eat under 50 grams of fat a day and try to eat under 200 carbs a day.

Tracee - Glad to see you back. I don't know if you got my e-mail but if you'd like to see my pictures, I'll need your e-mail address. I agree that some of Cathe's stuff is sometimes overkill. I think I like the navy/white outfits better than the brown.

Deanie - I agree this was one tough workout. I forgot how tough. I'm aching everywhere today. My calves are really sore today. Looks like Cathe is doing one of Tony's calf moves with the toes turned in. Cathe's calf raises are harder because she does them on the step. Not that you don't feel it with Tony but you just feel it that much more with Cathe. I've never used the workout blender on Body Blast. There are so many premixes, I haven't had the opportunity to use the blender. I have used the blender on my Firm Super Cardio Mix a few times but I haven't taken that one out in a long time. That's the only Firm I have that I'm keeping. Glad the kids stayed busy and behaved at the caterer and I'm glad you found one you liked.

Gin/Cheryl: Hope you had a great workout.

Have a great day. BBL.

Marcy
 
Gin - The first workouts I bought from Cathe were the Rhythmic Step+ DVD, MIS/PH/Body Max and Cardio Hits. Glad your washer was fixed. Good for you for holding out on those CC cookies!:p

Marcy
 
Hi Again!

Tracee~ Good job on B&G, I agree with the second round being over kill!

Gin~ I am so jealous! You must have great will power! I could never, not have even just one small taste of cookie dough!!!! You rock;-) I changed the rotation around a bit. I combined the 2 rotations debbie did (original and may 07) and added the treadmill. The first workouts I bought of Cathes were: high step (a beginer/interm. step ciruit) and then a video of Imax 2. Glad you washer is fixed.

Marcy~ great job on the chin up and pull up!!!! I can't wait to see the pictures~ I will pm you in a sec. Your weights today are impressive. I thought they were hard with Cathes weights. I hope you are not to sore tomorrow!!:)

Deanie:*
 
Gin~ FYI here is the rotation I am doing:

WEEK 1
Day 1: BM2 Double Upper Body premix (72 min.) (Includes abs)
Day 2: treadmill 45 min. fat burner ~ level 8
Day 3: Legs & Glutes; abs from KPC
Day 4: MM Upper Body premix; Abs from MM (55 min.)
Day 5: KM low impact, kick box premix (58 min.)
Day 6: Low Impact Circuit (includes abs) (75 min).
Day 7: Rest (24 hrs.)

WEEK 2
Day 1: ME Upper Body Split + BC upper body only
Day 2: Kick, Punch & Crunch (68 min.)
Day 3: Gym Style Legs to Calf work; B&G Floor work (60 min.)
Day 4: PP Upper Body premix (3 sets) (65 min.)
Day 5: BM2 timesaver cardio & abs
Day 6: Drill Max (72 min.)
Day 7: Rest (24 hrs.)

WEEK 3
Day 1: PUB (includes abs) (57 min.)
Day 2: LIC Cardio Blast timesaver + LIC Blast Off add on (58 min.)
Day 3: PLB + BM2 (stability ball) abs (57 min.)
Day 4: SS Upper Body Blast premix (59 min.)
Day 5: Cardio Kicks
Day 6: High Step Training Advanced
Day 7: Rest (24 hrs.)

WEEK 4
Day 1: CTX Upper Body Split; abs from B&G (w/ankle weights) (65 min.)
Day 2: Low Max or treadmill HIIT
Day 3: Leaner Legs; coremax 2
Day 4: Push ups from GS Chest & Tri’s; LIC Upper Body Sculpt 2 x’s through; LIC abs
Day 5: IMAX 3 (60 min.)
Day 6: Step, Jump & Pump~ just Jump & Pump & abs
Day 7: Rest (24 hrs.)



Deanie
 
Marcy -

I sent you a pm with my e-mail address. Hopefully, you'll get it. I've never sent a pm to anyone before. Ha!

Good job on the weights with MM. I don't have that one so I'm going to have to find a substitute for tomorrow. I have MIS and ME, would either one of those work as a sub?

Gin - I wouldn't have been able to resist the cookie dough either. You have amazing will power.

Tracee
 
Marcy -

I got the pics and I agree, I see the biggest change in your back and abs. Nice job!! Isn't it nice to see that something you worked so hard at has paid off? Your arms and shoulders have really nice definition too. I wish I would have taken pics of myself before I started back with Cathe' but oh well.

Tracee
 
Tracee - Thanks for the kind words. Yes, it definitely feels good to have worked so hard for something and have it pay off. I think all the chinups/pullups really helped with the back. Even just attempting to do it is quite difficult. Just put it on your calendar to take pics on August 1st and then on September 1st. Did you also preorder the new workouts?

Marcy
 
Yes, I did preorder the new workouts. They sound like something that I'm really going to enjoy so I can't wait until they are shipped.

Have you taken your measurements yet? Has there been a big difference in the numbers?

Tracee
 
Good Afternoon Ladies!

Marcy--I saw your before and after pics. Great job! I cannot believe how much you can lift. I know I will NEVER be that strong!x( I sent a pic of myself to you also. Just a head shot. So you could put a face with a name. My hamstrings are sore from yesterday. I never feel the calf raises too much. I guess from running. I still have the Firm Super Cardio Mix also. But was planning on getting rid of it. It was one of their better cardio workouts, though. I 've heard that the newer Firms are not nearly as difficult.

Deanie-- Have you been able to go to the pool today? Wish I could go too. It is hot and sunny here.

Tracee--I feel as if I have to have a lot of willpower because I seen to not be able to lose any weight lately. I have tightened up so much on the clean eating and the weight is not budging.x( The worst thing I have had in the last 3 weeks is fat free popcorn. Okay, thanks for letting me vent.

Gin
 
Gin~ Send me a picture! I'd love to "see" you:) No I am not at the pool today. I have about 10 kids in my backyard playing baseball. Its great: the kids are occupied, I am in the air conditioning, and all I do is supply the water and ice pops!!

Actually, it could be fun to all send each other pictures!


Deanie

eta: Gin~ do you eat 3 meals a day? Try eating 5 or 6, but eating the same amount of points. That could be the nudge your body needs to break your plateau.
 
Hi again!

I'm almost done with my X results and will probably post them tomorrow.

Deanie - Sounds like you're having a blast! Do you have a picture to send?

Gin - I agree with Deanie about the 5-6 meals and also try to have protein with each meal.

Marcy
 
Marcy~Okay, I am going to email you a picture. I've never attached them before, so I hope it works.:)
Deanie
 
Hi Again!
I have been eating 5-6 small meals a day everyday. Here is a very typical day's menu:
Actually this is today:
B--1/2 grapefruit, 2 high fiber low fat pancakes w/1/2 t. light marg., 1/2 c. plain ff yogurt w/ 1/2 scoop whey protein powder-5pts.
Sn--1/2 protein bar (10 gms.protein)--2 pts.
L--turkey sandwich on flat out bread w/ spinach, tomato, mustard, avocado, carrots, cucumber slices--3 pts.
Sn--1/2 c. ff cottage cheese with 1 peach sliced--3 pts.
D--maybe a Boca burger on Ezekial bread with veggies, 1 c. v-8

Deanie-- I am going to try to send a pic of myself to you also. I'll bet the boys are having a great time in your backyard!

Gin
 
Great! I will send a picture back to you:). Your eating looks wonderful. Maybe you aren't losing weight, because you are gaining muscle? Are your clothes looser? Maybe add a point or 2? I eat about 24-26 points a day. But really, I'm stumped!!:)
Deanie
 
Maybe I just need to be more patient. I plan to get on the scale on Sat. morning, but no my clothes don't feel any looser. And I have been drinking more water. I usually eat around 25 pts. a day, but yesterday I stopped after 19 because I just wasn't hungry.

Deanie--I sent an e-mail to you.

Gin:)
 
Ok, I don't know how I always end up at the end (haha), because I work out in the morning...at 6am! :) Oh well :)

I did my workout...I wish I could lift the 25lbs that she uses in MM, but I think I can only do 20lbs...unfortunately, I only have 15lbs. Guess I need to get to the store!

I forgot who asked, but someone wanted to know if i am working and going to school at the same time - the answer is yes.

I didn't read anyone else's yet, but I hope you're all doing well cause i need some motivation on this eating thing!! grrrrr....

Cheryl :)
 
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