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[Kathy36]

Good morning ladies...

Merry Christmas Eve!!!

Today I am going to do the MMA kickboxing workout. I am curious about that one...

Later we will be headed to church. Lauren is singing with the choir and they sing at the children's mass at 4:30 today..Looking forward to that.

Ok, now I am going to get ready to workout...

 

[bitmover]

Hi Kathy, and all! I'm still not feeling that much in the spirit somehow! I was shocked at all the Merry Christmas wishes on fb.

Kathy, do tell us how that workout is -- I'm very intrigued with those MMAs. My package is not saying "out for delivery" but it was in San Pablo (not hugely far) on the 22nd! I am anxious to get it now because I do think it'd be fun to wrap it and put it under the tree.

Hottie, how was the bday dinner? How was your day in general?

I took the boys to see the princess & the frog movie. It was cute, but Travis' first words as soon as the credits rolled were "Personally, I think that was more of a love story than a comedy!" to which I answered "and I think Twilight is more of a love story than a vampire story." That shut him up! There were some funny moments in it. Alvin was definitely playing and it was definitely sold out (first two showings were).

Got my wrapping done -- feeling good. The boys and I are going to make a batch of sugar cookies and some fudge this morning -- to take to our wonderful bookmobile crew, who will be working their normal hours on Christmas Eve! I think they finish up our area at about 3:30 -- hopefully they can go home after that! We love them so.

Kathy, enjoy church and the singing -- I'm sure you will!

 

[bitmover]

duh, I forgot to checkin with my workout! I did back and triceps -- evil! When I do that combo I'm really ready to throw in the STS towel -- hate it! I was so sore from the upper body on Monday that I almost did cardio instead, but it seemed to be ridiculous to do cardio when shock cardio is going to arrive any moment.... so, I struggled through with lighter weights and stopping early on some things!

 

[Kathy36]

Hi Beth and all to come...

Beth: What a great idea to take cookies to the bookmobile crew. Enjoy!! You made me smile with the movie comments..HAHA Hope you get your workouts today...Will you be working out tomorrow with one of them if you get them?

Ok, I did the MMA: Kickboxing workout. I did like it. As Joanne mentioned, it is not intensive cardio like kickmax. But, I think the workout is intense for just the punching and kicking drills. I think it is kickmax minus the intense cardio blast section. Cathe did conditioningat the end. It was a great workout for core training too. Anyway, I am not disappointed. I think I will get plenty of cardio from the other workouts. Especially the Hiit workouts. So, maybe she planned it that way...

 

[Boingo1]

Hey Girls!

OMG, it's Christmas EVE!!!!

I swear, I'm doomed for life. Last night, I slept right through the night, without getting up even to pee! Great, right? Not. I woke up with a freakin sinus headache and pressure. I'm so pissed. I swear, it's from being horizontal position for an extended amount of time, "crap" settles in my sinuses, or something. So, the lesson, once again is: CAN NOT sleep through the night, ever again in my ENTIRE FLIPPIN LIFE!!!!!

SOOO much to do.

And can I vent just one more time? I got up early, showered, got breakfast, etc etc. Greg chilled for the morning. Okay, I'm done, I go to do my workout. He starts clearing out the dining room (for dinner tomorrow). He starts bringing stuff downstairs where I'm working out, and putting it in the way! So I say, "Can you not put that there until I'm finished?". And HE says, "FINE, I'm outtahere" and storms away with the impression, he tried, I stopped him, he will not be doing it again.

Yes, the holidays are here! LOL!

So I did my workout, DISC 33, Shoulders Triceps and Biceps. Heavy. I decided to do this one instead of a day of cardio, because if I CAN fit in a workout tomorrow, it will be a 30 minute-ish cardio. And if I can't, then at least I will have finished MESO 3, Week 3 , weights. ... I swear, my right tricep was STILL kind of store from last week. But it went okay. I think I do like this combination of weight work the best.

Kathy: YES! Do report MMA! I would love to try one of these tomorrow or Sat.

Beth: OMG, you need to go to NORAD Santa tracker (become a fan on facebook). They give you updates of where Santa is and pictures of the people tracking him. They tell you where he is exactly! He just finished Australia!!! It got me excited and in the mood....

Ok, I really do have to go bake and clean... STAT!!! At least my wrapping is done. We got to my brother's house tonight for the Eve, I'm looking forward to it, but much to do first!
BBL!

 

[Boingo1]

Thanks for the review, Kathy!!!

Also wanted to say , Beth, you enabled me to use my 20% off calendar coupon (from OD), yesterday. I bought the mat that goes on top of the step. It's funny, because , yes , 20% off IS a great deal, but with shipping (>$8!!), it's pretty expensive!

NOW i'm going to cook/clean/etc!!!! I really am! (after I stop at FB for a minute...HAHAHAHA!)

Oh wait, A Christmas joke. Maybe you heard this.

Q:. How is Santa Claus NOT like Tiger Woods?
A: Santa stops at 3 "Ho's"!!! (Ho, Ho, Ho!)

 

[bitmover]

Chris, what a bummer about the headache and sleeping through the night! I also wanted to get all my weight work done for the week. I don't know if I'll do a shock cardio tomorrow (if it comes today), or not, since the kids are getting the xbox and will probably be monopolizing the workout area -- I may try to get ccpp in once the festivities are done. Of course, with all the excitement, I might need to do NapMax!

I had heard that joke, Chris. Oh, and we do usually follow the Santa Tracker, but I hadn't looked yet. Oh my, I'm not sure I can handle that exciement this early..... and wait.... you showered before your workout? What's up with that?!

time to bake cookies.....

 

[Boingo1]

Oh I'm tired! Just a vague headache now... but I wish I could nap. That's not happening for a very very long time! LOL!

The Norad Tracker is so fun! ....

I took a shower this morning, because I was doing weights only, and so I just change and freshen up, since I don't really sweat so much with weight work. TMI? LOL!!!

Merry Merry!!!

 

[bitmover]

Once I take a shower, I'm done!!

Wish I could take a nap today, but it's not happening.... I'm hoping tomorrow it will.

 

[Kathy36]

Hey Chris...I usually don't sweat too much during weights either..However, I do usually take shower after the workout. But, if I have to go somewhere in the morning before I do weights, I don't usually shower again...Hope the headache is gone!!!

 

[jojobean]

Merry Christmas to all my wonderful friends!!

Chris, that stinks about the headache. Would it help to take a Sudafed or something like that before you go to bed? I've been running around like crazy since 8:00 am - shopping, wrapping, baking, shoveling, doing laundry, cleaning, etc., etc. Everyone else is lounging, playing video games, napping. So I feel your angst!!

Beth, hope your Shock Cardio comes soon.

Kathy, glad you liked the MMA kickboxing. I may try it with weighted gloves next time.

Today's workout was Circuit Blast. Loved it!!! Very intense and fun. I thought I might do a few combos of Athletic Step afterwards, but was too pooped!

I don't have much holiday spirit either. Just doesn't seem like Christmas.

Have to run - have a great holiday everyone!! Hope Santa is good to you!

Joanne