Guten Morgen PEEPS 12/3

[Boilergal]

Yea! It's Top Chef Wednesday! LOL!

For some reason, I woke up wide awake at 4AM today...stayed in bed until 5:15AM...then did the step portions of Body Fusion and Stretch Max with the resistance ball. Right now I'm having my oatmeal with dried cranberries and a big cup of office tar, today flavored with Eggnong Creamer.

Wendy

 

[berry99]

I did my mish-mosh weight workout last night. It was ok, but nothing spectacular. Those leg drills in KM are so hard. I need to build up my endurance with them. I have to say also that I really love Body Max 2. I have never done that workout the whole way through (I mean I just don’t want to workout for 90 min) but the premixes are awesome! The upper body workout was good and I am feeling it today.

I have another TV addiction now. I started watching season 1 of Heroes from Netflix and I am hooked. Does anyone else watch that show?

JJ – what can I say, you are a rock star! I don’t even really come close to Cathe’s weights on PUB and you went higher. That’s great. Just thinking about the bicep section makes my arms hurt .

Wendy – I love the Houdini pictures. Her hair is such a pretty color. I pulled out the pork slider recipe from the FN magazine, but haven’t made it. I actually looked at ground pork in the store and it was pretty high in fat. Where did you find lean ground pork? My normal grocery store didn’t have it. In terms of greek yogurt, I really like the Greek Gods brand and the Fage brand. The GG brand is cheaper so I usually go for that when I find it. I haven’t seen the Tassos brand, but will keep a lookout for it. I did try the Oikos brand and it really tasted nasty to me. LOL, about drinking office tar. That’s why you need yummy creamer, right?

Dani – I hope that you had a good night’s rest last night. LOL about DH snoring. Mine does too and it is really awful sometimes. He didn’t believe me that it was that bad so I found a tape recorder and recorded him one night. He was surprised at how bad it was. Since you were talking about Cathe’s December rotation I decided to check it out and I like it. It seems very do-able for me. Usually her rotations are too much for me and I end up getting frustrated but this one looks manageable. I might give it a try after Christmas, but for now I am just doing a free-for-all.

Jerry – how was your walk/jog last night? Do you do your workouts on a TM or outside?

Ellie – I hope that you are hanging in there. Peep in if you have a chance to let us know you are ok.

Hi to Heather and Laura and all the other peeps that might fly by!

 

[elliemom]

PEEPS!!!

Hi, I'm missing you guys.
I only have a few minutes but wanted to say hi and share a little funny.

Uncle George is 80 and DH and I are helping him plan the funeral. Well last night the priest came over and was going over all the details of the mass. We were helping choose the readings etc. The priest said "Who's bringing up the gifts"? And Uncle George said.... Gifts??? " I have to ask all these people to bring GIFTS"??? I didn't even tell anyone they needed a gift???!!!! What the hell am I going to do with all these gifts"????

We laughed. The first good laugh since Aunt Dottie died. And she would be laughing right along with us. DH and I are still laughing.

Everyone has a great day I hope (that's Yoda speak)
You should see me put on the Darth Vader mask and say "Sean, I am your mother"

I think I may have lost it.
ellie

 

[jloewe]

Good afternoon!

I did Muscle Max, followed by Total Body Stretching, MM is still my favorite total body lifting workout, I love the way I feel when finished!!

Karin---I am in the beginning phase of my jogging, for now I am strictly indoor (no treadmill, though). I am really looking forward to getting outside when weather permits, and Santa brings me my Ipod Shuffle...fingers crossed!!

Ellie...I love that your sense of humor is still in tact, don't ever lose that, I know first hand how beneficial a good laugh is, and am greatful I never lost mine through the tough times!

Tomorrow is an off day, but hoping to check back in later if I can!

Take care!!

 

[dbelden1]

HI Peeps!

Had a quick chance to pop in and peep-a-doodle-do! Last night I did GSCT and boy am I feeling the stiffness and DOMS set in this morning... hard to put on my shirt and jacket! I decided to follow FitnessFreaks December '08 rotation because I have week 2 & 4 DVD's... don't have the 4DS series, so will just do and repeat and repeat! I think I need to start throwing in a 1RM section too... or I'll end up having to do all 118 exercises in one night... that or guess...

Wendy: Thanks for starting us off! Good workout too! sorry you were up so early... DH gets up at that time M-F so I'm up that early every morning but don't get out of bed for a bit longer... but when you aren't used to it, it makes for a long day!

Karin: what is your "mish-mosh"? Have you posted it anywhere? I did Cathe's November rotation, but her December one I just don't have enough of the workouts to even remotely come close so as I said, I'm doing FF's December one... I like that I don't have to think (much unless having to replace a listed one for one I actually have - limited collection still... but working on it)... So, Heros you say... huh... I haven't seen that one - is that the one where the "Cheerleader saves the world?" lol! I'm more into L&O, CSI, and then there's HOUSE! Apparently I like to watch the "underbelly" of society get it in the end! heehee!

Ellie: We definately miss you too glad you had a minute to check in! you alway amaze me with how you handle everything (whether you think you do or not)! I was completely LMAO about the Yoda and Vadar!!! and hope DS had a wonderful birthday considering all that you were dealing with! At least you know your neighbors... I have never really become buddies with ANY of my neighbors, small town or not... My first house was next to an old busy-body couple who constantly looked throught their curtains at whatever I was doing, and when I'd look over, the curtains would quickly close! UGH! but never saw a thing when my house got broken into... yeah, right! So I stick to my DH, close friends and my peeps on the forum! But I think it is cool that you guy are so close to your neighbors and community!

Jerry: MM is definately a booty-killer... in more ways than one! It was one of the first Cathe workouts that I did when I ordered, so I was horrified and askeered that they were all gonna be like that!!! Thank God there are ones that are more reasonable! LOL! good luck with the jogging and will put in a good word for you with the North Pole guy that you get your Shuffle! I'm from Alaska (5 year transplant anyway) I have connections!

Laura: hope you are doing well and can check in!

Waves to Heather, JJ and any other peep that pops in!

have a great day all!

 

[Boilergal]

Karin--You will find Tassos in the honey aisle--it's Greek honey and so freakin' awesome! I don't really care for Okinos, either. I'll have to try GG, they have that at Sprouts here. Is it as creamy as Fage? That's my big point--good Greek yogurt has to be thick and creamy!!

The lean ground pork I got was at--where else--Whole Foods. LOL! DH even made a point to tell me last night that "You can make these again if you want." Which is code for--This is GOOD.

Thanks for the kind words about Houdini's hair. I always get comments on it when we are out and about. I think red hair is kind of a rarity these days...

Ellie--Uncle George sounds like a love. He's lucky to have you and your family to help him through this. Like Jerry said, please keep that beautiful sense of humor you have. You always manage to make me smile/laugh whenever I read your posts, and I think your humor will sustain you through these difficult times. Hang in there, sweetie!

Jerry--I ordered total body stretching a few weeks ago from SNM and they were out!! It's on backorder right now and I'm soooooooooo anxious to get it. In fact, you did the workout I'd love to own someday: MM and TBS!! LOL.

Wendy

 

[NinjaMom]

Good "evening" Peeps~

I'm checking in kinda late today I just picked up a new computer yesterday and I'm trying to get everything to work. I'm having trouble getting my wireless network and printer to work together plus I have 4 ipods and a bunch of software, photos, and documents to transfer. Luckily, DH's uncle (Mr. Techie) is coming over this weekend to help me.

No workout this morning. Just groceryMax, laundryMax, and Xmas decoratingMax. Can't wait for more Xmas shoppingMax....seriously I'm already burnt out on shopping.

Wendy~ I was just going to bed when you were getting up I've been going thru a period where I can't stay asleep and again I was up from 12-3AM reading. Hey...I decided to try Fage yougurt after all the raves but to me it tastes like sour cream I guess I'm just not as "cultured" if you'll pardon the pun.

Karin~ It took me a long time to be able to lift heavier for PUB. I also took longer breaks but my biceps were definitely crying.

Ellie~ How nice of you and DH to help Uncle George with the funeral arrangements. Not sure why anyone would bring a gift to a funeral I wonder what the priest meant. I think you need to post a pic of you in the Darth Vader mask

Jerry~ You are the MM king! Way to go

Dani~ I had to LOL at your DOMS after GS CST and having trouble putting on your shirt & jacket. Been there! Let me know how FF rotation's works for you. I was considering doing it after I finish a few weeks of PUB.

Waves to any peeps to pop in after me. Have a good night!

JJ