December 09 Check in Tuesday 8th*******

[Kathy36]

Good morning ladies...

We have another busy day here....Right now we are getting ready to go to mass today for the holy day. Then, the kids and I are going to hit the grocery store. Then after lunch the kids have to go back to the dentist for their sealants. Then home again to clean the house for our dinner guest tonight.

I am hoping to squeeze my workout in there somewhere..It will be 4DS LIS and weight and plate abs....

Beth: I think I remember reading yesterday you asking what I was doing for the rest of the month after STS....Well, I am going to do some circuits I think. If we get the shock cardio workouts. I will be doing those for sure. In January, I will see what Cathe posts for her rotation and more than likely do that for January...Good luck starting STS today. Right?

ok, gotta finish getting ready for church...

 

[Boingo1]

Good Morning!!

I think I will put my money where my mouth is today, and do a run, IN THE COLD. High of 39 today, but the sun is out, so I think all will be good. OH, and there's no snow or ice. Which is expected our way tonight. ... I'll also do some kind of ab work too!

I have BIG BIG time DOMS in my back , where I hardly ever get sore!, and also chest from yesterday. Definitely a big change up in weights did it to me.

Kathy: You do have a busy day! My boys went to church last night for their CCD class. I'm such a bad "Catholic", I never take the boys to church, with my weekend schedule , just can't do it. It makes me feel bad sometimes. But then again, I was "forced" to go to church when i was little, and grew up not liking it so much, and always trying to get away from it. Maybe this way will work in the boys' favor when they get older? .... Hope you get in your workout! I hate that feeling of being rushed, and wondering when I'll get it in. Makes me cranky!!

Will check back later!

 

[bitmover]

Good morning! Yes, I started STS again today! I feel high as a kite! It was so great! I was worried because I didn't sleep all that well, my throat's been hurting.... just wasn't sure, but I got up and did it and loved it! I didn't seem to have to pause it as much as I remember (for weight changes and whatnot). And, here's the most hugely surprising thing..... my shoulders are stronger than they were the first time around! I went lighter on chest and biceps in some places -- just didn't feel like worrying about the extra pound that was called for -- and honestly I felt it in the biceps without the extra! But, my shoulders I remember struggling with, and in some cases I did what was called for on the workout sheet and afterward looked and realized the first time around I had to go lower. Wow!

So, I'm feeling good and happy. Hmmm, isn't that a candy?

Kathy, I hope you have an enjoyable full day with those festivities.

Chris, wow, a high of 39! We have 31 here this morning. Did I tell you guys there was snow yesterday? It was so fun! It never sticks at our house -- we are in a "sun belt" and a little lower -- but just up the road from us it was coming down, and the more we drove the whiter things got. So pretty! My sister had 6" at her house, and a foot and a half at her new place which is just in the Sierra foothills. Very fun! I thought we might have more this morning -- it's certainly cold enough -- but I don't think any rain came in the night. It's supposed to rain again tomorrow/Thursday, but I think the temps will be higher, so maybe that was it!

Hottie -- how are you feeling? I hope today is a better day!!

Joanne..... we're still sending hugs and good thoughts your way.......

 

[bitmover]

P.S. you guys.... I meant to thank you for your encouragement for me getting back onto a routine -- I think this is the ticket. And thanks for your support through my injury and flip-floppedness!

 

[Boingo1]

Hey!

I just finished B&G Stability Ball Bonus Abs. My core was still sore from KCM's Plyo! I can't even believe it, that was from FRIDAY! Anyways, some of the moves weren't that easy, and it felt so HARD, but i muttled through with some modifiers. I think I may do the KCM again this week, maybe see how the Step & Plyo Premix is. Have you done that Beth?

Beth: I'm so happy for you and STS!!! Good for you, and good for you for finding something that makes you happy!! I have to say, I'm definitely enjoying STS the second time around more. It's true, you don't feel as rushed with the weights, because you sort of know what's coming. I forget , there is one that annoyed me. Oh, the "wave work" in Meso 2 I believe. Going up a few lbs, and then down again. It was irritating to change the weights like that. .... The snow sounds like how I'd like it! Pretty so you can see it, but melting. We had a little snow on Saturday night, but it melted easily (the ground is pretty warm from our 50+ degree days). Tonight we're supposed to get the snow, and then turn to rain. Ick. I really am happy with the little snow we got so far. Or maybe I should make myself get outside and "enjoy" it somehow when we get a bunch. (sounds like an oxymoron to me!)

So I sit here and procrastinate, because it's only 28 degrees out. I do need to go run! I will like it!! I WILL!!!

Hottie: I also hope you're are feeling better today!

Joanne: Thinking of you too, Miss ya!

 

[Kathy36]

Yeah Beth!! Way to go on the STS start!

Chris: We are expecting that snow/ice/rain stuff tonight into tomorrow too! Great job with your workout...Hope you get to that run...I was the forced to go to church when I was little because my Grandmother was very religious. My parents were not religious though. So, when my Grandmother passed we didn't go as much. But, I really missed it when I got a little older around 20 or so...I started going on my own and have gotten alot better. Especially since I am trying to set an example for the kids. I just wish I was better with knowing my Bible. Since I wasn't forced as a kid, I didn't read it like I should have read it. I am trying to be better and I constantly encourage the kids to do it and I assign chapters for the reading assignments in their school work. I do like to teach. I feel I am learning alot teaching CCD. Anyway, that is the story on that..

Alright, now it is time to get downstairs to workout before the dentist appointment!

 

[bitmover]

Chris, the step/plyo premix is fun, but.... the plyo moves repeat where I think it would have been more interesting if she had thrown in more of the plyo moves for variety. I don't think all the plyo moves are used. So, I think it could be a little more interesting, but it's a good workout. On the sore core... that's how it was for me, too, but like I said, it hasn't hit me like that at all in the other times I've done it since. I sort of wish it would hurt a little more, actually!

Hope you are out there running and having a good one!

 

[Boingo1]

Hey Again!

I braved it and did my run! It was ok. I was dressed warm, and really tried to enjoy the park, because I know my runs on dry ground are numbered. I ran for almost 50 minutes! It felt good, though my legs are sore already, hips especially. My poor hips, I don't know why they're always having issues.

Kathy: AH! you guys must be getting the same front we are. The boys are really hoping they have at least a school delay. You guys don't get that! LOL!. ... It's tough with the religious stuff. I grew up Catholic, but don't agree with everything they teach. But I just want my kids to grow up with some sort of religion, I do think it's important. So I try not to beat myself up for being slack on church. Hope you got your workout in! I have to go to the dentist tomorrow. CRAP, I hope the kids don't get a delay or I won't be able to go! I just thought of that! .. *sigh*

Beth: Thanks for the info on the step/plyo. Although I'm doing MESO 3 Plyo tomorrow, I think I better not plan on doing KCM one! What the heck was I thinking??... Maybe with the long break in between me doing it again, I'll get the soreness again?

Speaking of CCD, I have to take 2 of my boys to a meeting tonight, since it will run into the time Greg leaves for work. Jake, my youngest, will make his First Confession (Right of Reconcilation) in Jan. And his First Communion in May! I can't believe it's his turn! My last one!!

 

[jojobean]

Hi ladies. Just wanted to check in...I know you've all been thinking of us. My dad is in hospice - he's been since last Wednesday night. It's been so strange, so many emotions. They told us he most likely would pass within 24 hours or so. Well, he's still hanging in there. He's at the hospital - which is best for my mom. He's totally unresponsive, except when you talk to him you can see that he hears you. His expression changes a bit. The first couple nights me, my mom and my aunt all stayed over in his room. Now, we're taking turns staying over, but I'm there all day. It's so weird to be there waiting for him to die. It's all surreal. We've had so many friends and family come to see him. I've actually seen a lot of relatives I haven't seen for about 20 years. I'm doing OK - it's kind of like we've already grieved, we've all cried so much, but I'm sure when it happens we'll grieve all over again. Chris, we are on the oncology floor, so I think about you sometimes talking to the nurses. It's so sad - there is a woman next to us in hospice - I've never seen anyone come to see her. Anyway, I'm home for the night - we finally got a tree, so I'm going to pull out the stuff and decorate with the kids. It doesn't seem like the holidays - I have no shopping done, but I'm trying to get some spirit! Just wanted to check in and say hi.

Joanne