Getting Our Licks In!

I did my hike that I always used to take Maggie on last Spring in Boulder, I had 3 friends who bagged on me at the last minute, I had wanted to have others with me the first time hiking it since Maggie died. I wanted them to be a distracted from her memory. So basically I ended up hiking it by myself and I had a very hard time, I basically cried the WHOLE time! I know this sounds so pathetic as I should be 'over' this by know but I don't think we ever get over our 4 legged loved ones, do we???

So a rough day, but feel better letting all out might have been a good thing for me....
 
Laura,

Its okay. And who says when it is time to be "over it"? I will always feel the pain and loss of losing Noodles 2 years ago. You honor Maggie, and its okay. Cry if you need too! I won't hold it against you. Anyone who loves someone, even a dog or cat, won't hold it against you. Its only human and humane! Grieving with you....
~Renee
 
Hello everyone -

I actually did ME as well last night - that workout is getting around this group fairly well. I, however, did the Express Pre Mix workout - not so express I thought at almost an hour. I am experiencing some major DOMS from Double Wave Pryamid - I'm amazed I have to say - I rarely get sore anymore. I kept up for the most part with Cathe on some of the weights - was dying on the biceps section and absolutely loved the ab work. DH and I went out to dinner afterwards - had a pretty nice time too.

Laura - I will tell you that I'll never get over Indy and she has been gone quite awhile. I so loved that puppy. There is no time frame for grieving - take your time and take solace in the fact that you have given her short, wonderful life real meaning by remembering and missing her. Big (((((HUG)))) from me.

Michelle - I loved the leg presses too!! Was stronger on those and was surprised I knocked them out as easy as I did. Great pun - my garden has gone to the dogs.

Janie -Sounded like a great workout day!!!

Ok - must go now - hope you all have a really nice day.
 
ladubose said:
I did my hike that I always used to take Maggie on last Spring in Boulder, I had 3 friends who bagged on me at the last minute, I had wanted to have others with me the first time hiking it since Maggie died. I wanted them to be a distracted from her memory. So basically I ended up hiking it by myself and I had a very hard time, I basically cried the WHOLE time! I know this sounds so pathetic as I should be 'over' this by know but I don't think we ever get over our 4 legged loved ones, do we???

So a rough day, but feel better letting all out might have been a good thing for me....
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Hi Laura, I don't know about the world in general, but for me, my departed four legged children are always with me to some extent. The balance between happy memories and grieving for the loss tends to shift over time, but I'll confess, I had posted a picture of my Robin who died two years ago and ended up in tears when someone asked about her. You loved Maggie and being alone where you two used to go together - I'm not a bit surprised at how you felt or reacted. In a way, it was better to do this on your own, wasn't it?


It's been a wonderful week home! Not quite as much time off as I hoped so far, but more than I'd feared :p:p:p I did another radio interview yesterday. This was with a woman who was genuinely interested in the area, no tough questions, so I could focus on 'radio timing' if that makes sense. Without the visual queue of an audience it can be tricky to tell exactly how long to make an answer, and the appropriate depth. Very good practice! Plus, some hopefully helpful information for her audience :)

In taking things easy this week I've done - STS back/chest week 3, fewer sets; TRX back biomechanics, and a Kelly MC 30 minutes (kickbox). Yesterday was a rest day. The weather hasn't cooperated too well so I've only gotten in two real hikes and three horse rides (same day) for four days. I'm also eating too much :eek: which really needs to stop :eek: so I fear it will be back to the calorie counting for a bit. Probably this is from having been so haphazard and stuck with airport/hotel food for so long. Am sleeping more than normal too.
 
This morning after a nice (but humid) walk with Ripken, I did Rhythmic Step. One of my favorites. Really worked up a good sweat.

Laura: I don't think it is at all silly for you to cry when you experience an intense memory of Maggie. It was something that you probably were going to do whether you were by yourself or with your friends. It's a natural part of the grieving process and I think you also are honoring her because that memory is so happy for you, it is bittersweet. It's been almost 10 years since my first pup went to heaven and I still have moments from time to time where something will happen that reminds me of Plug and I just burst into tears. When you intensely love your pet, like a member of your family, I think it is just natural to have these moments. I say--go with the flow and have a good cry.

~michelle
 
Laura, I wanted so badly to tell everyone about my experience going on hikes where Molly and I use to go, and now it's Rolly and me. But, I just thought that it was more drama and you all probably didn't want to hear it.

Not only did I cry the whole time, I sobbed. Is that pathetic or what? All I can say, is that we love our little pets, and having them for as long as we did, was use to them being part of the family. I figure, I cry for my humans and I cry for my fur babies. Same thing, it's a loss and it hurts badly.

Give it some time, I will eventually stop crying, and the memory in my heart is always there. I know it happens from experience. I think you know too. Give it time. (((Big hugs to you.)))

Shoegal, Good job on your workout. Glad you had a nice time at dinner with your DH.

Deborah, You are so good with words for Laura.

Sounds like the radio interview was a success. I'm glad.

Me too with the weather and wanting some outdoor activity. Maybe next week will be better, weather wise.

Nipping the weight gain at the bud is the only way to do it. Good for you. Not easy I know.

Enjoy the rest of the day everyone,

Janie
 
Logging in to say "hi!!" I did Step Moves last night. I really enjoyed it - this was after I decided that I couldn't do Core Cardio Circuit or whatever it's called - the dread factor was awfully high. I've only done it one other time and it does warrant another go around to truly determine how I feel about it but it looked so . . . I don't know . . .hard. So - I knew I'd enjoy step and I did.

Doesn't look like Rex will finish the railing :( - he started to mess around now with the gravel drive and boy what a mess!! He is really big into projects. Or at least he was. All the time I've known him he's "created" work to do - now he says he isn't enjoying it like he once was. Bad for me - but now I'm like - let's hire someone.

Looks like it is going to rain all weekend - I really want to garden - try to replant the bulbs the girls have dug up and plant more flowers!!

Shadowpup - radio interview - sounds exciting and like it was a good talk. Will you have another podcast of it so we can hear?

Janie - we all have a special place in our hearts for our "furry babies" and I think we will all cry still at one time or another. Like you said - the loss is always there. I have to say that nothing fills up the loss better than loving a new pup.

Hello to everyone - getting ready for the weekend??? What does everyone have planned?
 
I am one whipped puppy. Did Body Max this morning--ugh! I did okay through the cardio, and the cardio circuits although that last set of static lunges was tough. If memory serves me correctly, I've always hated that last set of static lunges--or maybe I'm just not crazy about static lunges, period. Anyway, the weight work just about did me in. The sweat was just rolling and dripping everywhere. It was even too much for Ripken. Didn't feel like my endurance was all that enduring but I'm still standing, so I guess that's a good thing.

Shoegal: you don't get sore anymore? Geez, I hurt everyday. Must be my age showing:eek:. I'm with you: hire someone to get the work done and you and your DH can go sailing. Rain all weekend--really? That's sounds like not so much fun. We had a good round of thunderstorms roll through yesterday afternoon and I think there is a chance of the same through the weekend. But mostly just hot and humid here.

Ripken's not big on hot and humid. This morning on our walk, we only did a half mile. And he kept stopping and resting. At one point, for dramatic effect, he started limping. I thought maybe he got a pebble in his paw, but the paws were fine. Just a bit of puppy theatre. One minute limping, next trotting along just fine. Geesch.

Shadowpup: were you on a local radio station near where you live? I'm assuming you were being interviewed on cybersecurity or was it some other topic. Bet you were great regardless of the topic.

Janie: if you have moments where you need to grieve over Molly, you go right ahead. We all understand and don't mind you sharing.

Sister: exercising today after field day at school? Hope ya'll have nice weather and nobody passes out from the heat.

Hope everyone has a great Friday.
~michell
 
Joey and I did The Firm Vol. with Susan Harris today. Then I will do Low Impact Circuit in an hour or so, and a light yoga afterwords to stretch the weary ligaments. It's threatening to rain, so I'm not sure if Rolly and I will be out walking, we'll see if we can find some rainless spots during the day.

Shoegal, Step Moves is enjoyable for sure. I love it as well.

Do replant the bulbs the girls dug up. You will enjoy the loveliness of it. More flowers will wonderful as well. Enoy, I hope it doesn't rain when you are ready to plant.

I have to agree that having another pet does take your mind off the other one somewhat. It works.

Michelle, Body Max, good for you, that is not an easy one by any means. Great challenge isn't it?

Molly use to do that too, pretend something was wrong and really wasn't. LOL They do know how to play our sympathy.

Awe, Thanks for the understanding about still grieving about Molly. That's kind.;)

Will come back later,

Janie
 
Hi all, just a quickie post today on workouts! Perhaps more later ... we've been out a little more than usual and it is cutting into my internet time ... but I wanted to share my new PRs with STS :)

Workouts have been going well - I'm starting to feel more like myself again :D. Yesterday, I did STS Meso 3, Legs, modified. I've been cutting out the second set of squats and doing only three sets of deadlifts; that doesn't seem to hurt my strength gains and it really helps speed up the recovery time. My squats really improved! I was able to do 160 pounds, 40 in the vest and 60 in each hand. Thank goodness for those VersaGrips, because I cannot quite hold 60 pounds for seven reps without them. Deadlifts also went well; I was able to do 140 pounds there with my new bar :D I backed off on the lunges to 106 (40 in the vest) because I was tired by then :eek:

Today, I did Insanity Plyo, and held back just a smidge because my legs nad shoulders were tired - slowed down a little on the squats, and did the planks and so on on a slant, and subbed in jumping jacks for the last few of those to lighten up on the shoulders. It has been a *very* long time since I did this workout and it definitely felt harder to push through. Polished off 20 ounces of water in 45 minutes!!!

So, overall, pretty good workouts. But since I am supposed to be taking it easy, tomorrow needs to be something light :eek::eek::eek:
 
Thank you all for your supportive, kind and loving words. It is so wonderful to have people who you can share these things with and really felt heard and understood.

Super busy over here with the school year winding down, as well as all the extra curricula activities, I am trying to stay on track with the exercise but it has been hard to get it in sometimes. I made up yesterday's leg workout, which I missed yesterday due to the girls violin recital at school, and it turned me into a sweaty mess. I really can't believe how much I sweat on Meso 2 leg workouts, as much as a good cardio session!! I guess those circuits really get me going, and the timing keeps the pace up as well. I squeezed in a quick 20 minute walk between clients and a little bit of core work.

Today I did not eat nearly enough early in the day, especially considering the intensity of my workout, which led to a post afternoon slump, leading to a quick nap on the coach and waking up to eat anything I could first get my hands on which today was some blue corn chips, a healthy version at least and some mini chocolate chips. It is that TTOTM for me which always leads to sugar/sodium cravings so it isn't that surprising. Luckily I was able to stop myself after just a little bit. It turns out I am still below my calorie count for the day and my protein is way low so I might have a protein shake with banana and actual milk instead of the usual water for desert.

Catchick: (((HUGS))) and thanks for your kind words!

Shoegal: great job on ME. I haven't done that one very often but remember liking it when I last did it. HMmmm not getting sore?? TIME FOR STS!! LOL!! I actually go through phases where I am not sore either to be honest if I am working out consistently without any interruptions, but every once and awhile it is like HOLLY MOLLY where did those DOMS come from?? Sounds like it is time to get some help, and hey hiring someone helps out the economy right? Also it is a good time to hire out as people are bidding jobs lower to get the work. So it is a win-win for all around!:D

Michelle: yes I had a very good cry, surprised me actually, and it was probably better to be alone to fully release my pent up grief instead of keeping it bottled up inside....I don't have Body Max, but that make me want to get it!! I don't think your soreness has to do with age, but just from working hard. Maybe try epsom salts in a hot bath, that helps me out, or taking some amino acids which are supposed to help with DOMS>

Shadowpup: thanks for the understanding as well! Sounds like you are getting back up to speed!!! Maybe the hunger is just refueling your tired self? Just make sure you are eating enough, unlike me sometimes, and lots of protein to fuel those muscles that are lifting those crazy weights!!

Hi to ElleP: hope you are well and looking forward to hearing from you!!
 
Walked with Rolly for about an hour and a half. Great day for it!

Debroah, You did so well with your workouts. Keep up the good work! Congratulations for your well deserved improvements for squats and dead lifts. Oh my, yes indeed those visa grips do come in handy. Those are heavy weights you are doing. Wow.

Laura, Circuts make me sweat too. I think it's because we are using some of the largest muscles in our body.

Those eating days come and go, it will be better tomorrow. Hang in there.

Have a great Saturday everyone,

Janie
 
Enjoying my weekend, spending time at a friends pool and relaxing...ah, getting into that summertime mode. Yesterday was STS 25, chest and back. I kicked a$$ if I do say so myself! ;) Today will be Insanity Pure cardio. This is my first attempt at anything "insanity" so it should prove to be interesting, thats for sure. I purchased Amy Bento's "Rumble" dvd, its kickboxing and heavy bag stuff. It looks easy to me. I haven't tried it yet, but the intensity level that I am used to seeing in Cathe's workouts is missing from Amy's. I could be wrong since I have only watched it, and not done it. I'll let you all know what I thing about "Rumble" and Insanity PC.

I'll be heading back to my friends pool this afternoon. Big time HOT in Virginia and I am loving it! We may also go for Japanese for dinner, later. Oh, I love the Japanese steak house! Yummers!

Enjoy whats left of your weekend!

ttfn

~Renee
 
Hey, another busy day and no workout yeserday!:mad:
Can't wait for summer time to start for the girls, 5 days and counting!:cool:

Thinking of going for a long walk today as it is so nice out for an easy cardio. The day is absolutely gorgeous and my hamstrings are still tight from Fridays workout so not feeling like step or something more intense like that...

Janie: your walks are motivating me to walk more!

Catchick: let me know what you think about Insanity. I have been thinking about that series for sometime now..

Happy Sunday to everyone else
 
Found a spot free kinda sorta from rain, so went walking with Rolly.:D Just got a little wet.:D

Renee, OOOOOO, by the pool. Now that's the way to relax! ;) Great job on STS Chest and Back. I love Insanity! Really confuses the body. Rumble is great too. It's a wonderful workout, you'll see. It's different from Cathe for sure. Enjoy your Japanese dinner. It does sound yummy.

Laura, I bet the girls are excited too. Any plans for them this Summer?

Yea, there is nothing like a great walk in the woods, with all that yellow color from the scotch broom. Also from the many Rhododendrons. A beautiful time to walk a long way in that. Can't get much better than that.

Hope everyone's day was good,

Janie
 
Hello everyone!


Gee - the weekend was full of rain. Off and on - here and there - but never completely gone. Rex said he couldn't get anything done outside - he would bring out his tools, get all set up then it would rain. He'd come inside - it would clear, the sun would come out - so he would go back outside, set up again - lo, & behold - the rain again. Finally, he came inside for good - the sun came out and he said he wasn't going to be fooled - and just stuck indoors. :p All this rain makes the girls muddy when they go out - so we are constantly wiping them off when they come inside. Hopefully, today will be a better day to get something done in the garden. I did mow the lawn for my Mom on Sunday - that was a bit of a workout. I actually really enjoyed it but that is no surprise - I've always loved mowing the lawn.

I attempted to clean and get the laundry done on Satuurday - not quite done but better than it was. :D Went out to dinner on Friday night alone with DH then - on Saturday night with friends - that was fun. My nephew, Evan graduated from high school on Saturday too - with the rain - the school was limiting who actually could go into the auditorium - like 2 people per student so I didn't go. :(:(:(

Sounds like everyone had a busy weekend!! Will check back later in the day.
 
Hi Ladies,
I did not get a chance to check-in and not much has been going on. I did not workout at all Wed-Fri.:eek:

I managed to do yoga on Saturday night at 9:30pm and it was one of the best practices i have had lately. I just felt very light and all the poses were coming really easy so i was able to push. It's like that sometimes. Some days it all clicks together and other days not so much.

Yesterday i did not do anything again.:eek:

I had a great weekend though. My Spring yoga classes all ended this weekend and i will have a couple of weeks off before the summer session begins. I'm going to enjoy having some time off.

Renee: It seems like school ends earlier where you are. The kids here don't finish until the end of June.

Laura: I think anyone who has ever had a pet can relate to what you are feeling. They are so precious and loved so it's natural to grieve for them just as you would any other loved one. Having a good cry is a good release and you shouldn't feel embarassed. I find it interesting that your friends had to cancel for whatever reason. Maybe the universe felt that you needed to do that hike alone.

Janie: Did i read that right? The Firm with Susan Harris? Blast from the past! You go girl!:p

Hi Shoegal, Shadowpup, and Michelle!
Have a great day.
 
Did TBS with my Joey. He really does like that one and I can't convince him for now that he needs other workouts. Well, at least he's doing it, right? I'm not too worried yet. I'll also be doing PLB just because it's different to confuse my body and I need it. Will also take Rolly out today sometime (after I get back from shopping) and will walk in this glorious sunshiney day. Hopefully for an hour. It gets Rolly tired enough so that he won't try to play with the kitties. For some reason they don't like his style of play. They do tolerate him.:D

Shoegal, LOL:D, poor Rex. I bet he got frustrated from the on off and on again rain. Maybe today he can get some work done.

I think I mowed the lawn a couple of times in my life. I bet it is a great workout.

Only two people could go in the auditorium? Because of the rain? How Disappointing for you.:(

Elle, I love yoga too and try to do it at least 2-3 times a week. Good for you! It's sometimes hard to find the motivation to workout. When that happens to me, I think how hard I've been working and how great I feel about myself afterward, and don't want to lose all that I gained. I sometimes have to give myself a huge push. This forum really helps too, with all the creative ways out there (Cathe mostly) and the inspirations from you and others, it really helps. Keep checking in, so you can inspire and get motivated all at the same time. You are worth it. And we love you.;)

Yeah, I really like Susan Harris. She's a hoot.:D



Any plans this Summer? Will talk again later.

Janie
 
Back in action. Took a couple of days off. I haven't done that in a while, but I'm glad that I did. This morning, I was back to Cathe's June rotation: muscle max. I'm having to modify on some of the exercises because my right elbow is making itself known again, but that's okay. Really enjoyed the core segment at the end of this workout.

Shoegal: too bad about the rain in your part of the world. It's so frustrating when you are trying to get outside chores done. It sounds like your DH's projects have not migrated indoors--yet.

Janie: wow, you are hitting the exercise hard. Good for you. And all those puppy walks--they are the best!

Laura: I hear you about not eating enough food. I did that last Friday and after doing Body Max, I was not in good shape.

Elle-P: you really seem to enjoy the yoga. Are their certain yoga workouts that you prefer?

Sister: Monday is done for you: two more days with the kid, then your summer begins. How was the first insanity workout?

Shadowpup: I'm amazed at how heavy you lift for your lower body. I think it must be the horseback riding in addition to the weights. You must have legs of steel.

Hope everyone has a great Monday.
~michelle
 
Hi! I did end up taking a walk for an hour yesterday, the first 1/2 mile is straight up hill and then it is nice and flat! I took a leisurely pace and enjoyed the beautiful sunshiney day!

Today I had a teacher parent conference in Boulder so snuck in my 'quick' hike that is basically straight up the foothills and straight down. I can do it in an hour and it is one heck of a workout, forgot to turn on my I phone program so don't know the miles or elevation gain. It isn't far but is sure is a climb, over a 1,000 feet I am guessing.

Than my Pilates class, worked them real hard with some advanced moves which was fun! Then my Total Tone class!

AND NOW THE OFFICIAL BEGINNING OF MY REST WEEK!! WOOHOO!!!
Got my bike tuned up and ready to go so planning on taking my first ride of the season after my Pilates class tomorrow! And lots of hiking and maybe a few runs.

Janie: I heard there has been lots of rain up in your part of the world, glad the sun came out for you! The girls get out friday and all of us are so ready for summer! One of my best friends is getting Married on the 21st of this month and the girls will be in her wedding, she has so many events leading up to the wedding that we will be insanely busy, then we leave the next day to go to my mom's to help her pack up and get ready for her move to Boulder, and also a trip to Atlanta & to Paulee Island in July-August...

Shoegal:yes that is frustrating when the weather is inconsistent!! And the mud is never fun with 4 legged ones is it? Mowing is a big calorie burner!

Elle: glad you are back. Diddo on what Janie said! There have been days when I really didn't want to workout but also didn't want to have to 'fess up' to the group and that has really helped me get gong on those days! Sometimes I tell myself, just get your workout clothes and tennis shoes on...and then I dilly-daddle about and say ok just go do 5 minutes.... and then I always end up doing the whole thing!! Them mental games are 1/2 the battle sometimes!!

Michelle: I think it is good to take breaks everyonce and awhile. Talk about muscle confusion!! LOL! I have been taking it easier a bit here and there and always feel stronger afterwards..You have been pushing it pretty hard lately...
 
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