Getting Our Licks In!

Wow Janey thats intense! I am sorry that your trip ended on bad terms and you seemed so close to Dan..

Today I subbed a cardio sculpt and then went to Shoshoni, a international yoga retreat center literally 15 minutes from my house that I never go to for some odd reason! It stars with 30 minutes of pranayama, which is breathing meditation, then an hour of yoga followed by a lunch option...it was wonderful semi retreat! Yoga was good too....
 
Hi everyone! Back from California. It was a good trip. The travel days were long, but I managed to go to the outlet shops right next to our hotel and bought a new Coach bag and wallet. Sometimes you've just got to splurge.
Glad to be home with my Joe and Ripken. I start meso 3 today.

Janie: holy molly--this is such bizarre news--rules for visiting your son and his new wife? Obviously something has changed--I'm going out on a limb here: seems the change is the new wife. Maybe your son and his wife will relax the rules after some time has passed and she feels more comfortable with....well, I'm not sure with what, quite frankly. Just very strange. You hadn't sensed an issue before this so I'm just at a loss for words. All I can say is give them some time--hopefully things will resolve to a happier place. Love the story about meeting the Asian family. Wonderfully spontaneous, in a good way.

Laura: Hi to you. Glad you are getting some time to yourself in the midst of running a family.

ReneeP: hope you are feeling tip top by now. Try to get some extra sleep. I think when we start to feel bad, we really just need to stop and rest.

Well, the Nats have at least one more game this evening in the playoffs. Goodness knows, they have made this a fun season for the fans.
Go Nationals!
Michelle
 
Hi Michelle! I'm glad you are home! I know you are to.. nothing quit like being home with family for sure. I know they miss u. And ripkin! I bet he missed you and the walks.
Jane I'm at a loss for words as well. That doesn't make a lot of since a.d which one told u these rules? And did your Son act like he was fine with these rules? I have to say I love my mother n law. I. Ever felt threatened or had a need to act like that towards her. I am grateful she had him. I don't know maybe I. Strange. I'm sorry it has to be that way. Doesn't she and him realize how fast life goes by. It is rediculous how people can be. I hope u feel better soon ..

Well I did cardio and weight today I just couldn't make up my mind what I should do so I decided on that. I am afraid I'm getting burnt out? I dont know.. that's y I hate taking days off I end up not wanting to do anything. It was I was not feeling well now I feel like I'm in slow motion. I pushed myself to do it. I am glad I got it over with. Lol I think I'm getting discouraged. I don't see any weight loss and I have been at it awhile now. So I feel blah and what's the use anyway ? But I know if I lose or not I want to be healthy. And my back kills me if I don't move. Hum. So at it I go... have good day ladies
 
Lost internet service yesterday. Was windy, thundering, stormy and rainy and the ground sticky and muddy. We watched movies and did some art work. That was it, no room to workout on this boat. Things are drying out just fine. Might be able to take a walk or something like that today. Today took a nice long walk 1.5 hrs. with Rolly and found agate...already. But, we know where the best of best is and will be doing more of that tomorrow.

Laura, Didn't end in bad terms, but the red flag is out with Janell. You know what I mean? It's so sad.

Great job on subbing cardio sculpt and yoga at Shoshoni. Sounds like you like this a great deal. I can understand why. Good for you!

Michelle, Yea, so glad you are back and it was a good trip. Enjoy meso 3 today.

Our other children had visited with them before they got married and said she treated Dan so horribly and left with awful feelings too. Also they left not on good terms.:confused: We also were they when they first met and she was just living with Dan and she was a little annoying, but thinking it wouldn't last. Yes, I believe she has Dan rapped around her finger and can do anything and Dan will see it through blind eyes. She is exactly what he didn't want. I feel so sorry for him and there is nothing we can do. We did warn him that we are reading red flags from her, but he wouldn't listen. If anything it made him more closer. As we suspected. It wasn't just us but everyone warning him. Darn! Wished he would have listened. Everything coming from Dan's mouth is paraphrasing Janell. I guess I needed to vent, I'm sorry. Just so sad.

ReneeP, Thank you for your support on Janelle. As I said to Michelle, it's such a sad thing to happen to us.

Great job on Cardio and weight. If you are getting burned out, then your body is telly you to slow down a bit. Just pick it up again when you feel energy again. I'm sorry you aren't feeling well. It's got to be so frustrating for you. Hang in there. (hugs and prayers)

Take care ladies,

Janie
 
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Seems like forever since i have been able to do a weekend workout! But got sts squat rack workout in! And a 30 minute jog on treadmill...yesterday was a day off.... Nutcracker practices are about to intensify and school play next week!
 
Michelle welcome home! We are both on Meso cycle 3!!! Can u believe its taking me so long? I guess I am persistent, i am surprised I haven't dropped it!!!! Are you doing the plyo legs or Squat Rack? Whats your cardio?


Renee: i am sorry you are feeling burned out, but sometimes you have to just go through the motions, stick with it and eventually you will see results, if you quit it is certain that you won't, or at least not the ones you desire!!! Hows your diet? Tays my weakness!!!

Janie: that is such a bummer about your DIL, it is hard when something like that happens, she sounds very insecure....
 
Laura I'm glad u got to get a workout in this weekend. That's my best times because I'm not stressed to get it done. I can do longer ones as well.

Jane I hope u r feeling well and not to down. I can imagine how u must be feeling.

I havnt heard from my DS for over a week myself. That is a story in itself. He ended up wrecking is truck again. It isn't like he was in his right mind if u know what I mean. So much he has been going through is his own choices and he is not talking to me because. I "looked at him hateful" I did write him an email but I know he hadn't read it yet. But it was not real nice. I just let him know how. I felt. How his life if he doesn't straightn out will get worse. I was hard on him I'm told. Dh read it...he said that would be ruff to hear from your mom. I don't know cause at this point he doesn't act like he cares about anyone.not even his self just when the next party is. But I can't keep pretending all is ok when it isn't.
Okay enough of that yesterday I made my sellf do something ...I told myself ok u ..at least do yoga for energy and see if u can't do that I did it then felt I could do css that one is usually easy to me. But I did css+ step express 45 min gawd it seemed to go on forever. Buut I did it dragging ass. Lol then because my back has been hurting all week (I think stiff from not alot of movement all week) I did a yoga relax. So I mostly felt my exercises was done laying on floor! Lol. Today not sure yet maybe a jog outside.

I think my problem is I'm getting Depressed again. I fight it a lot.
Sounds stupid but I feel people around me is going away. I mean my kids are gone well one is here but he works at night. My mom is gone my sisters all are out of state and the one that does come around once In a while can't come see me cause they go to hotel (her bfn my dh doesn't get along) once she gets there she starts drinking and wont stop so she can't drive. I come to her but she is drunk by the time I see her. She fights when she drinks. So its me and dh. And he works a lot and when he is home he has tons of calls. Then we go to bed. It just gets depressing! I think I'm gonna have to go find me a friend lol. Hard to find nowdays.
Ok didn't mean to be a Debbie downer. Oops.
 
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Wow--I think we need some dog kisses and sunshine all around. Exercise first: Meso3 and sister and I are doing squat rack, so today was the first week of squat rack. The rest periods seem so long, but by the end of the workout, I was happy for the 2 minute + rest periods.

Janie: Hopefully Dan and Janelle will make peace with the family. If not, hopefully he and she can be happy and you can continue to have a relationship with your son of some sort. I'm a firm believer that in time, these things work out between parents and their children. I know how tough it is to try to workout on the boat. I can do certain workouts on the boat, but nothing that requires jumping. Do you have bikes with you? They can be a good alternative. Give that sweet Rolly pup a kiss for me.

Laura: sounds like we are both doing the squat rack option. I went through my spreadsheets this weekend and updated all my weight amounts based on what I've done in the program so far. Meso3 is definitely going to be a challenge for me.

ReneeP: we all go through times when we don't feel like working out. I usually opt for a week of light workouts and stretches when that happens. You've got some tough issues going on with your son. I'm all for the tough love approach. I understand how you feel about people going away. I still have my parents and my sisters and my DH and my pup, but I've lost a number of good friends the past couple of years. Wonderful women who died way before they should have. I suppose the good Lord just felt like He needed them in heaven more than here on earth. I try to carry the good parts of these women with me and remember them by invoking what I learned from them in my life everyday. Hopefully you can do a little of the same. And having a DH who is your best friend is a pretty good thing.;)

(((((HUGS))))) to all of you.
Michelle
 
Not sure if you all get this post (the internet here is of ify) but will be going home tomorrow and will catch up with you all in a couple of days. See you then.

Janie
 
Happy Tuesday to everyone! Worked at Quantico this morning and now I am taking the afternoon off to enjoy my 50th birthday with my two boys. I'm celebrating with my STS disc 27 workout and a ab workout just for fun.:p DH and I will go out for dinner tonight to our favorite restaurant in Fredericksburg.

Hope everyone is having a great day.
Safe travels to our Janie.
Michelle
 
Hi lovely ladies of fitness!!!

Yesterday no one came to AM Yoga so I got my STSChest & Back in.... Had private client in town, took Misty for a leisurely walk at the Resevior, very scenic, 2.25 miles, taught Pilates & Ski Conditioning....

Today subbed Cardio Burn, taught Pilates, went to the hot spring to soak my tired bones and sore muscles with a friend and out to late lunch, than back to the Rec teach my new Fusion class which continues to have a strong turnout! :)


The girls school play is this week! Rehearsals for the Nutcracker are picking up to full speed, gearing up for Halloween...

So I haven't told you guys this but last week, the last night my MIL was in town,last Wednesday my husband took his mom and the girls to to a nice dinner (I was teaching so couldn't go). They had a nice long 3 hour dinner, my MIL hasn't drank for a few years due to some medication she is on, and Bo had 1 cocktail and one glass of wine, ended up getting pulled over 1/2 mile from my mom's house due to a tail light not working, and the lady cop call back up, long story short he just hits the lowest limit, my mom has to come get the kids the other cop is apologizing to my mother saying he thinks the lady cop is being ridiculous, that Bo is clearly in his faculties, but now he is facing DWAI charges along with Child Abuse charges because the kids were in the car......social services even went to the girls school today without notifying me and met with the girls and asked them questions About us our family.... The teacher, who insisted on being there said he left with an impression how tight we are as a family,and the girls told the lady that Bo hardly drinks and occasionally will have a beer or two...Now don't get me wrong I do not condone drinking and driving at all and especially with children! But two drinks over three hours with food? This is really bad and a hassle we can't afford or need.....


So tough times all around it sounds like and hearing this pretty much across the boards!!!!

Hugs and love to all of you and we can all get through this, whatever our this is!!!!!
 
Oh and a Very Happy Birthday Michelle! Did you say 50?!?!?!?? Well your one hot, fit amazing fifty year old and i hope you take well deserved pride in your accomplishments in health and fitness!!!
 
Happy Friday! Thanks for the birthday wishes. Busy week. Yesterday was a rest day, today I begin week 2 of meso3.

Laura: Unbelievable event wrt to your DH. All I can say is find out who is the best lawyer for dealing with such silliness when it comes to DWI charges. As for the child abuse charge--I understand the logic of the law here but I've got to wonder what probably cause did the police officer have to administer the sobriety test? Meanwhile there are children out there who truly are being abused and get no help or protection from law enforcement or social services. The whole situation stinks--but you guys are going to have to fight it. You've got no choice. :confused:

Michelle
 
Hi you guys.. just did low imp cir today. I did step moves on thurs night. It has been stressful here... and got to many threads and web site I never know where I've post and wher I. Haven't.
Sorry Laura that's aweful" and I agree with Michelle! A lot of kids who are being abused never get help.
 
Got to the beach house the day before yesterday and the internet wasn't cooperating. Today we are here in Shelton. Sure missed our homes and it's soooooooo good to be back.

I have Tennis Elbow!:mad::( Will have to stop all upper body workouts for 6-8 weeks, more like 8 weeks. Taking that time off will work or not, and if it doesn't will have to do something else that will be more invasive. This is not good at all. The bright side, I can get my lower body looking good. I hope:rolleyes:.

Here is my latest zentangle:

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Joey loves the melody called "Stardust", so I made something special just for him. Can you see the special effect? Also there is one line from the actual Stardust song in this piece of art. It's in the longest line there.

Laura, Great job on Yesterday's STS Chest & Back in and taking Misty for a leisurely walk at the Reservoir for 2.25 miles and teaching Pilates & Ski Conditioning. You always amaze me. Great job on subbing CB and teaching Pilates. Nice to be able to soak in a hot spring. Glad you enjoyed lunch with a friend and then you teaching a Fusion class. Wow. I bet (like all the other years) that Nutcracker is the talk of the town. Congrats on the full speed of it. Yep, Halloween is just around the corner. Will you be putting out your decorations? OMG Laura! DWAI? What a total misunderstanding! I'm so sorry. Yes, we are having a horrible time too. Dan (our son) decided that we are no longer his family. And the most horrific things is, is that we don't know why.:( Sad sad sad.

Michelle, Happy Birthday Michelle. Wish I could have been on the internet. Sorry I missed it:(. Yea for week 2 of Meso 3!

ReneeP, Great job on IMP Cir today. Step moves on Thursday night too. You are doing so well. Keep up the good work.

Take care ladies,

Janie
 
Awh Janie I'm so sorry about elbow! Did u go to doctor ?
Man that's along time! I tried to see the effects u were talking about but I don't see it by my phone ..next time I get on computer ill look better. I know all about the computer problems!
Thanks about my workouts I love wo... its the eating still I have problem with. Mmmm hate it to. Lol so nice to hear from u!
 
Wednesday was yoga & weights

Thursday was day off so I could attend the girls play, which was really cute & my girls did amazing! They really were the only kids that really acted, not just stood there reciting lines! I think we might have to look into acting next year and take a break from ballet

Friday was a reformer class that I took not taught :) and then privates

Today I did STS MMA Boxing. I am about to hop in a shower and Ho to an event fund raiser for my DH & I 's college.


Yes we do have to fit this terrible mess and the $$$ that will take is insane!!! :-(
I just can't believe it & we don't need the stress we've been barely keeping it together as it is...

Michelle: glad your birthday went well!!!

Renee: how are the workouts going? Seems like you haven't mentioned you PF for awhile so that must be good?

Janie: I don't know if you Remember but a couple years back now I had tennis elbow and I got amazing results in 4 weeks with a Accupuncturist
 
Didn't do much today, just trying to acclimate still. Will try again tomorrow.

ReneeP, I wrote a note to my doctor expect an answer Mon. on what to do. Did you exercises today?

Laura, Great job on yoga and weights Wedn. and your day off Thurs. Wish I could have seen your girls in Nutcracker. I bet they were beautiful! Great job on the reformer class on Friday and privates. And of course on today's STS MMA Boxing. I'll remember Acupuncture if need be. Hope not though because I'm thinking it's expensive.

Take care,

Janie
 
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