Hardcore Rotation Checkin for Monday Oct 31

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lorajc

Cathlete
Happy Halloween Everyone,

This morning I did Jillian's Shape Up Frontside & Backside. I used weights on all of the leg work and used a med ball for all of the ab work. I modified some of the plyo and jumping on the rebounder.

I had a difficult time doing an easier workout today. I'm supposed to be doing a recovery few days here and this is going to be really tough. I really like to work it hard, as I'm sure most of you can understand.

My HRM either broke or the batteries went dead and I'm really dependent on that....so I felt lost this morning. I don't like working out with out it, as I have a hard time knowing what range my heart rate is in without it and I really want to keep my HR lower over the next few days, but not too low.

Nicole - did you see my post from yesterday? When does your current rotation end?

Have great workouts everyone.

I hope everyone has their candy ready for the Trick or Treaters. We live on a really busy corner and we don't get any kids at our house, but I have the candy that was given to me for my birthday ready to handout just in case.
 
Hello Everyone,
Today I woke up with SORE throat. So I took a vit. C and went back to bed for another hour. My DD6 is sick has what you have Susan has a 102 fever to. Poor thing she is not to disappointed about Halloween though my DH bribed her and told her he would bring her back a bunch of candy.

Lora that would be GREAT to do a SS rotation together. I think maybe I could do a rotation if I had someone prodding me on:D I don't know how anyone could not get good results with these dvds, but.........they are not Cathe.:D I will finish off this week of my current rotation. Then lets start next mon.???? Do you know off hand which one's were the long ones. I know TIU is about a 1 hour1/2. Let our goal begin with 2 weeks:7 Maybe if we are getting the results we want we can go longer?????

Dallas well my Dh ended up spraining his wrist so he did not carve any pumpkin's, but he did go the the pumpkin patch and help pick out the pumpkin's. I only really had to help my 6 year old. My dd12 did her's, and then my ds10 did his and helped his brother 8 (they are really close) They turned out so cute. My friend gave me a knive that she bought at pampered chef called 1st knife or something like that where you can't cut yourself ??? It has a red handle. Well it worked like a CHARM cutting pumpkins and I did not have to worry about cutting myself or the kids cutting themselves;)

Susan are you feeling better yet??? Btw I like 3M..teers tooo:7

Well gotta go take the kids to school will be back later!!

~Nicole
 
Morning ladies!!

Nicole-I too have a sore throat. I have been fighting with mine for a couple days now. I hate being sick!! Too much to do! :D

Lora-I know easy(rest) days are hard but you deserve them!!

I have my candy all ready for this evening. The boys are all excited about going this evening and they just got up. My DS8 has his party at school today though so he has to put on his costume this morning. I have to take the treat bags over that I had to get for his class.

I have to go for now! I will check in later!

Happy Halloween!!!
 
Hi everyone
Today is a rest day I guess. My son is coming in a few minutes to help with errands. I read my post yesterday and thought that there is something to be said for proofreading before sending:) Anyway we are winterizing the trailer not the truck and I do know how to spell my name LOL

Nicole I hope you get to feeling better. My grandchildren have been going through the fevers and coughing.

Have a great day
Diane Sue
http://wd.1ww.us
 
Morning Evertone,

I didn't check-in yesterday as things were crazy here. I was so tired yesterday as well from the party Saturday Night The party was great and everything went with out a hitch! My son and the band played wonderfully and had a big response from the crowd. I took lots of pics and will be getting them loaded on my pc soon. I spent yesterday out bidding some new contracts and then I had some family B.S. come up that I had to deal with.

Yesterday I did chest and back and ran. Today I think I will do HSC and later in the day do ME. I am in a down mood today ladies. Let me see if I can make a long story short as I really need to vent.

As you know my dad was in the hospital a couple weeks back. Well there is more to the story. My parents live in a house with one of my brothers and his 19 year old and 21 year old daughters. Brother nad dad had an arguement and tempers flared and my brother through a chair. My dad chose to leave as to stay there. He asked my Mother to go with him and she said no. So my dad was staying with a friend when he wound up in hospital with chest pain. He has a history of heart attacks etc and is almost80. Social Worker got involved and wanted to investigate my brother for abuse. My dad said no and I stuck by his decision and agreed with him when I spoke to the social worker. Anyway now my dad is in a independant living center and my mom is still with my brother after 50 years of being married to my dad. THIS IS CRAZY! My other brother and I have been helping my dad which makes my mom very mad. Mad enough that she decided to take something I told her in confidence and tell people. I am in shock that she has done this. It had nothing to do with the problems at hand. I can only see that she did it to spite me and for revenge because I am helping my father. I do not know how to deal with her and told her last night I feel like I cannot talk to her right now and I am emotionally drained. I feel so bad for my dad he is missing my mom and feels lonely. I will continue to do what I can for my dad. I feel that thanks to my brother and mother this family has been divided and may always be so. anyway thanks for letting me vent. You all must think I have the nutiest family in the world and I guess I do.

I am sorry to hear so many of you are sick! I hope you all feel better soon!

Terri
 
Good Morning Everyone!

Today I did KM w/u and the blasts X2 (It said to do Boot Camp Challenge twice, so I hope that's what that meant.) That was 40 minutes and worked the heart good! Then I did GS-Chest only and then MM cd and stretch.

I'm off to my ds6 Halloween parade and party, then I'll be back at the school for dd7 at noon.

I didn't get the chance to read the whole thread. I'll try and check back later.

Dallas
 
Good morning friends!!

Had a really busy weekend but it was good...I couldn't complain if I wanted to. I seem to be over whatever was wrong with my stomach last week and am operating at full capacity.

Saturday - 3 mile treadmill run, KPC, ME
Sunday - 8 mile treadmill run
Monday - CTX Step and Intervals, Chest. Will probably run or something at lunch

Lora - I know what you mean about "easy" workouts. Seems like I'd rather not workout at all rather than go easy...that's something I need to work on too.

Nicole - Sorry you are feeling sick...hope the Vit C helps.

Sabrina - Hope you get better too...whatever is going around I know I don't want it!!

Terri - Hey..glad the party went well, I'm very happy for your son. As for you family, I'm so sorry that you guys have to be divided like this...it has to be very difficult. Now is the time where they should be enjoying each other land oving the family they created together. Sounds like your mother is afraid of your brother even though she doesn't sound willing to admit that. I'll tell you what...you honor your parents no matter what and all will go well with you. You don't have to agree or even like what is happening but just respectfully be the best daughter you can be. You cannot control what your parents or siblings do, but you can control how you handle the situation. I happen to know that prayer changes things...lift up your family in prayer and believe that things can get better and I promise they will....I'll say a prayer for you also. Remember, we are here if you need to vent further...

Diane Sue - Hi! Good to hear from you. Hope you have a good day and that you accomplish all that you set out to accomplish.

Hi to everyone that follows...I'll be back!!


~Marietta
FITXME
http://www.picturetrail.com/fitxme
 
Hi everyone,

Looks like I passed my cold to you guys! I'm doing considerably better today.

Today I did HC High Step Challenge. I now have to make my November rotation. I liked what I did for October (about half hour cardio, two body parts per workout, hitting one a little harder). Each workout was about 70-90 minutes. I might do something similar next month; just use different dvd's. I'll see what Cathe puts out, or maybe I'll scan through other rotations she has put together in the past.

What is everyone doing for November workouts?? Hmmm??

Well, my ds does not want to go out trick or treating for sure tonight. We'll hand out the candy together. I wish I knew why he hates Halloween so much.

Terri, I'm so sorry to hear about your family difficulties right now. You really can't/shouldn't take "sides" between your mother and father, but I can see why you are helping your father more at this time, since he has a bad heart and your mother has your brother. If there were anyway to get the two of them together and resolve this issue, it would be wonderful. I know that's easier said than done! Before you know it, Thanksgiving will be here, and it would be a shame if you were divided. Can you rationally talk to your brothers about this? The one with the temper should really be the one to make some attempts.

Nicole, I would have made you proud yesterday. I tackled the closet that's in the baby's room yesterday. If I didn't know what to do something, I chucked it! I packed up my old business suits/blouses/dresses. It's practically empty. Yay! Well, within 45 minutes of my son's bedtime we decided to watch one of his movies. So, I open the cabinet and lo and behold...there were videos NOT in their cases...everything was a mess! I pulled it all out and organized every video and dvd he owns. Did I mention I rearranged all my glasses and coffee mugs and sons plastic cups too? I did that on Friday. Phooey on being sick. hahahaha hahaha

Have a fun Halloween!:9

Susan:D
 
Dallas I hope you have had a fun at the parties!! :D

Terri so sorry to hear about your parents. Does your mom think your brothers behavior is all right??? I think Marietta is on the right path:) All you can do is pray about it!! I would *TRY* and stay out of the pettiness your mom is trying to instigate.

Susan you go girl:D Like I said before would you move by me:7 You get so much done ha ha. I think it is good you are getting the babies room done. Then if you go early its no big deal ;-)

Diane Sue did you have a nice visit with your dad? I always hate to see my parents leave. The time just goes so quickly!!

Sabrina load up on Vit C :D I have taken 1000 mg already and plan on taking another 1000 by the end of the day.:D

~Nicole
 
Hi Everyone -

I did my second workout.......25 minutes of moderate to lower intensity on the bike. Then I ate some chocolate.......ugh!!!

Terri - Sorry to hear about your family problems. I don't think your family is screwed up.......I could tell you stories a lot worse from both my husbands and my family. It's terrible when that happens ....being divided. It happens in my Mother's family a lot. They can't "get over" things and forgive and then they don't speak to each other which makes things really awkward when someone's on their death bed. I'm sorry I don't have any advice for you. Just know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Elderly adults can get really ornary as they get older....I know!!

To Everyone Who's Not Feeling Well - I hope you feel better soon.

To Marietta & Suan - Glad to hear you're both doing better.

Well - I broke the "not doing anything" around the house phase and forced myself to dust today and I cleared off one small area that needed worked on. Everything else totally overwhelms me cuz I'm a pack rat and I don't know what to do with all of the clutter and to make things worse....our house has ZERO storage space. I'm not going to push my luck and do any more today, as it's already getting a little late in the day when you get up at 3:00 am. I'll try and do another area tomorrow. Wish me luck.

Advice Needed - I have tons of exercise videos (as you all know). My husband keeps saying I shouldn't throw anything away, because I may want the "easier" stuff when I'm in my senior years. I keep thinking they'll be so outdated by then that I won't want to do them and that I should pitch some. What does everyone think?
 
Hey Guys!!

I'm back...I did 50 minutes on the EFX (elliptical machine) at lunch today. The lower impact workout was actually just what I needed. If it weren't raining I know I would have gone running...guess it wasn't meant to be.

Lora - If it were me, I would keep them, but I know you hate "outdated" workouts so what is the point of keeping something that you know you will not use...right? But don't throw them away...sell them get a little something and then you can use the $$ to buy some newer workouts.


~Marietta
FITXME
http://www.picturetrail.com/fitxme
 
Hi again,

One last check-in...

Lora, that's tough, because I too dont like dated workouts. I had some from years ago, that were good, but I just can't stand to look or listen to them. I chucked most of them. Who knows what Cathe will be doing in her senior years by then. I'd just keep a few.

Now, you have GOT to conquer you're clutter young lady. I cant stand it either. I hate it so much that I wont tolerate it. Papers overwhelm me. It's tough. Our house has very little storage space too. So, I do without. Guess how many maternity pajamas I have? ONE. That's it. I have very little. I have to now SHARE a closet with my husband. How's that one? I've heard some people have more than three pairs of jeans... oh my! I have a half closet and six dresser drawers.

Good workout today Marietta. What's your plan for November?

Sabrina, I think any brand of Vitamin C will be fine. The best kind is C-Ester (not Ester C). Right now, I'm taking the chewable 500mg.

Nicole, It would be fun having you as a neighbor. ;)

Dallas, I'm sure you're out having a blast at the kids Halloween parties today!:D

Susan C.M.
 
Susan....girl, I don't know what the heck I'm going to do for November. I was waiting to see what Cathe comes up with...I'm just having the hardest time with rotations lately...I might do yours...let me know what you come up with.

Take care...hot momma!!


~Marietta
FITXME
http://www.picturetrail.com/fitxme
 
The November rotation is posted and it's a Fat Burning one. Yay!!!

Nicole - are you still going to do a mini SS rotation? We can do that for 2 weeks and then start Cathe's??
 
Hi Ladies,

Thanks for your thought on my family situation. I really appreicate all the support and the advice.

I am not sure about the november rotation as I do 2 hours plus a day. Will this be enough for me? Lora will you add to it? Maybe that is what I need to do.

Terri
 
Terri - I'll probably just keep doing my 2nd (nonCathe) workouts like I have been while I'm not working. When I'm working, I only have 1 to 1.5 hours to workout.
 
Thanks for pointing out that Cathe posted November's rotation, Lora.

I thought the same thing Terri. Is this enough? I just printed it out and will add to it, if not, just make up my own.

I say all this as I sit here snacking on some Halloween candy. :9

Gotta get the door.... see ya tomorrow!

Susan C.M.
 
Susan-what kind of candy are you eating? Have you had those inside out peanut butter cups? Those are yummy!!! I have had several pieces of candy this evening, all while watching the Great Pumpkin!! LOL! That is a must every year. ;-)
 
Evening ladies!

Well, the parties were so much fun! I love the parades. Boy, have the costumes gotten so extravagant. It rained as soon as we stepped out to trick-or-treat.:( Just a drizzle, but we were pretty wet when we finally got home. I think MY throat is a little sore and scratchy.

Sabrina ~ That is so funny! I tried to get the kids to watch that, but they wanted nothing to do with it. They have seen The Great Pumpkin, so I guess once was enough. ha ha We did watch the new Winnie the Pooh one though, Heffalump or something. My ds2 was laughing so hard that it was making me laugh. I hope you feel better!

Nicole ~ Oh no, what happened to your dh? Is his wrist/hand OK? You're sick too? I hope you feel better really soon!

Susan ~ Don't feel bad about the 3M. The kids got peanut M&M's in their bags. I ate two bags!!!!:( I have no will power when it comes to those. Any other peanut M&M's had to go to the trick-or-treaters. Can't keep them in the house! Isn't that sad? I guess we all have a weakness, huh?

Terri ~ I am so sorry about your dad and mom. I'd have to say that once again, I agree with Marietta. I believe in the power of prayer as well. I'll be sure to say one tonight for you.

Marietta ~ Glad you're back to full capacity! I knew it wouldn't take long! You do give great advice you know! ;-)

Lora ~ I would probably get rid of the videos. You know how knew stuff is always coming out. You'll just want to get that when the time comes. Don't ya think? Good for you for getting started on your house!:)

Diane Sue ~ You sound so busy! I hope your grandchildren feel better too!

So, who's doing the November rotation? I like all the cardio. I guess I can just add more weights. What do you all think? I know the next two months are going to get super busy around here. I don't know what to do. :(

Have a good night! (Sorry so long. I had to catch up with all of you!):)

Dallas
 
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