I Hate Cardio Check-In, 4/24/06

Miss Lee

Miss Lee

Cathlete
Hola Haters!

I did not do ANY exercise this weekend--AT ALL! ZIP...ZERO...NADA. I had a wonderful and relaxing Saturday with my DH. Sunday we went out to brunch, perused a couple of bookstores, then I went grocery shopping while my DH prepared his talks for his upcoming trips. I cooked dinner for the inlaws last night and we had a nice visit with them. My MIL is looking good but continues to get short of breath with activity. She's been needing to take daily naps, something she's never really done before.

Okay, I'm on to the next phase of my rotation where I start Body Fusion. Have any of you done this one? I need to preview it this afternoon and I'll probably do it around 7 PM. This next 3 week period calls for BF on Mon & Wed, and a brisk 40 min walk on Friday's. Of course, the remaining days are filled with upper and lower body work and stretching. I'm looking forward to the change, but I may need to find a substitute for the walk because all this pollen is KILLING me!

What's up for you gals?

I'll check back later.

Michele:)
 
Hi haters!

Just wanted to come in here and say I don't hate cardio but I hate everything else in the universe today. Does that count?
 
Good morning ladies.

Shelley if you hate everything else in the universe, just add cardio to your list, OK? }(

Michelle sounds like you did have a nice and relaxing weekend. Good for you. Sorry but I don't own BF so I have no idea how it is. I think that Jana has it b/c it was on her to sell list. Although I could be wrong.

The only workout I got in this weekend was S&H legs and boy am I feeling it today. I wish that I had a squat rack b/c I can only lift 65lbs over my head and I know that I could go way heavier for squats. I'm trying to follow the April rotation but I already screwed up yesterday b/c I didn't have time to get in CoreMax. I had to change the rotation around a bit b/c I didn't have some of the DVD's. Today I have IMAX2 down so hopefully I"ll get it in, in addition to my walk.

And, guess what I ordered on Friday night? The Urban Rebounder, maybe that will get me at least "like" cardio. I got it from Dick's for $119 with free shipping. Gabe is so excited b/c he thinks that I bought it for him. DH will probably kill me for buying more exercise equipment.

Well back to work. Have a great day ladies!
 
Hellow ladies -

I had an okay weekend. Saturday I did, get this, Bodysculpt from the first FIRM infomercial set. Actually, I only did the lower body part. I knew that I would be pretty out of shape because I haven't lifted weights for 2 weeks, so I thought I would try something easier. I saw the new FIRM infomercial that morning so kinda got me in the mood. I have not used all my FIRMs in a long time, it was kinda fun doing old videos, but I could not stand how they talk to the beat of the music, seems so strange.

Anyway, then Sunday DH and I did our 30 min run/walk together but after 20 minutes I felt lightheaded and stopped. I don't think I ate enough for breakfast and we were running in 90 degree weather with the sun beating down on us. So I gave myself a break today and will do weights at lunch instead of the run that was planned, and pick up with running again tomorrow.

We had some unexpected guests lately. Yesterday DH's friend called and wanted to go to dinner and spend the night THAT night. I thought it was kinda rude, and I had to scrabble to get the house in order. And then my aunt called yesterday evening and is coming in town and wants to have dinner tonight. If my house hadn't been cleaned yet, I would have had to stay up all night in clean it because she called so last minute. I would like a little notice before people just stop by!
 
Dana, I'm really proud of you for taking on the 12 week challenge and I'm rooting for you all the way. YOU CAN DO IT!!! I'm going to try it, but on my own. It's my 12 week personal challenge. I'm not willing to post pics (DH won't agree to that and I can understand his reasoning). I'm just sticking with the begginers rotation for now (it's a 12 week rotation), then I thought I'd post a question in Ask Cathe about where to go from there.

I've been wanting a rebounder so I'll be anxious to hear your opinion of the work outs. Did you get any DVD's with it? I've been following Marie's and Wendy's reviews and they seem to love it. Post ASAP:p :D

ETA a hello to Diane! I agree, I think it's beyond rude for people to partake of your hospitality without proper notice, especially with your schedule! Don't they know how busy you are!? I don't blame you for feeling put out by it.

I don't know how you run in that heat:eek: . I couldn't do it if my life depended on it. Let me know what you think of the transfirmer workout.

Michele
 
Hi Michele - I did not buy the transfirmer workout, I won't spend any more money on the FIRM, I just saw the infomercial which made me want to do my old videos from the very first body scuplting system. That is the system that really got me started on workout videos. I had a few before then, but that is when I started a real collection. I have sold a lot of my old videos after I found Cathe, but still have about 100 videos, including older firms, Fitprime, yoga, pilates and of course, Cathe. Every once in a while I do a non-Cathe workout if I don't feel up to the challenge. I was actually pretty sore yesterday after the workout, but probably because I haven't done a weight workout in a while.
 
Hello haters,

Well I am feeling like a** today. I had a horrid weekend and it was just a mess so I decided to eat my stress away...WHAT WAS I THINKING?????? BAD, BAD, OH SOOO BAD. I am hiding my head in shame. It was just a crazy weekend.

We actually tried to get out of the house and go to the festival with MIL watching DD....Yeah, ok guess how that went. I am really getting frustrated with the MIL. I love her dearly, but she is starting to get on my last nerve because she is just acting so helpless. We were going 1.5 hours and she called "the baby is screaming her head off and I don't know what to do"! A little history, I am really blessed with a good baby and she does not scream like I heard her do on the phone on Sat. so of course we left to go and get her...

driving home on the freeway a truck had sheetrock in it and it flew out of the truck and straight at our car, thank GOD DH slowed down enough to when we hit it, it was pretty much on the ground. Had the wind been just right and we did not slow down it would have gone straight into the windshield. Scary moment seeing your life flash before your eyes!...so then we got there and she stopped crying the minute we got her away from MIL. So that was that.

Best part MIL said it was MY fault the baby was going crazy because I never bring her over to see her and the baby did not remember her...yeah right..ummm...you were just at my house less than a week ago for EASTER!!!!!! UHHHHHH......held all comments until I called my Mom that night. It's nuts.

Not like anyone actually reads these, so I thought I would just vent.

Dana~ GIRL! I am so proud of you for going on the 12 week challenge. You have my FULL support and I will be your cheerleader 100%. I know you are going to take 1st place. Now, about the rebounder...I taught that class in group-ex and personally I hate that thing. That's just my opinion. Everyone is different...so you might really like it. It just was not my thing. Too boring on it.

DMoney~ good idea about stopping on Sat, good for you listen to your body! It was HOT on Sat, and you were brave for getting out there. Cold front comming through on Wed I think and this weekend should be cooler. Not to mention Ozone watch on Sat and allergies.

Michele~ Don't have the fusion, never tried it, but it looks fun. Let me know how you like it. I need a floor workout that does not kill the knees. I did LowMax yesterday and uh my knees are still in pain, and I was only on a 6 step not 8. How is the rotation working out for you so far? Are you seeing results?

Char Char~ I don't think I can talk to you today, I am holding my head in shame and know I will get my lashing from you.....

Ok I am out. Must shower and get on with the day.

BBL
 
Hello Haters!

Only thing I am hating today is mowing. Mowed yesterday and more today! My neighbor tells me I need a bunch of goats to eat the grass for me! LOL! Now that it is all done, it is beautiful and my house is grossy! I can't get to it today. Tomorrow. I have OCD..so excuse me, o.k?

I ran yesterday. It rained...wasn't suppose to, but when I started I knew it was coming, but once I got going, I wasn't going to stop. You all know I don't like to just plain run so if I get going good, I won't stop for NOTHING! I thought I might see lightning, but I was still going to keep going. I know, not smart, but the first 10-15 mins challenging me and I don't want to quit because of a storm, etc. Anyhoo, no lightning, lots of rain and puddles to jump over. I had to close my eyes at times because I literally could not see cuz it was raining so hard! Got home mowed and then did chest/back. Worked some with hubby too. Hubby will be gone all this week so I am sad. Glad to have the entire bed to myself though!!!

So haters.....

Marathon,

I think I might be stressing too in your situation. Sounds scary what you went thru on the road. My gosh! Scary stuff, girl! So, I won't get my whip out on ya. Think thee has been whipped enough! MIL is driving you mad, huh? Helpless people that really aren't helpless drive me mad too. My children were good babies too. No screamers. If they didn't mind in the grocery store when they were around 5, I would squeeze their hand to remind them who was in charge. No problems here. Later, when they got older when they would fight, I would make them sit side by side with their arms around each other on the couch for 30 mins, and if by 30 mins, they didn't still "love" each other...then I would make them kiss each other on the cheek. By that time, they were o.k. as they didn't want to kiss on the cheek. LOL! Just thought I would share...how random of me!!! LOL!:p

Mighty Michele,


Never did Body Fusion before. Glad you are not still abbreviating what your doing. BF could stand for boyfriend ya know, etc.
:p Anyhoo, sounds like your weekend was pleasant. Glad MIL seems to be doing better.


Do It Dana,

Like my corny name for you? Well, looks like it suits you just fine. You gonna do IMAX 2 today after yesterday's workout. Good for you. So are you loving cardio now or what? It is o.k., you can pretend to hate if you must!

Diane,

I still have to think of a name for you? Can anyone help me here. We need names for everyone else.
Anyhoo, 90 degree weather? Where do you live? Jamaica? Gosh! Wasn't no 90 here, that is for sure!

Hey to everyone else and anyone hating today

Charlotte~~
 
Whoa!!! this thread was on page 2!

Jana, I think your MIL should submit herself for discipline--lol! What's going on with her? Have there been any changes in her life recently? For instance, has she lost any/many friends to illness or death? How about her husband? Is he still with her or has he been lost to divorce/death? Did her youngest child recently leave home? I'm just trying to think of reasons for her behavior.

Your little incident with the sheet metal would've scared me to death. Overall, there is so much truck traffic around here..I always try to get far away from any truck hauling a load!

I previewed Body Fusion. It will be a challenge for me. It's longer than BS with higher impact.

Toasty, I can't believe you would run even if there were lightening outside! I guess that's why we call you Toasty!! He he

Michele:)
 
It's been quiet today...where is everyone..
I liked the:

Toasty, I can't believe you would run even if there were lightening outside! I guess that's why we call you Toasty!! He he
That was funny! hehehe!!!
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That's Toasty doing her plyo workout! hehe!

As for MIL...uhh I don't know. I feel real bad for her, but no change. FIL died 4 years ago next month and she has been fine. Everyone has stayed the same, the only change was DD, but she is almost 6 mos old and this started about 1 mo ago and no big deal. I don't know, but what I do know is I don't have an extra 2 hours in the day to go over there a few times per week and let her see the baby. I am a busy girl and I feel like if she wants to see the baby she can come over here! That's all I got to say!

Ok so BF, think I might check into that one. Let me know when you did it if you like it. I am interested in it.
What's on the rotation today?

Even though I was a piggily wiggily this weekend I did do LowMax (Sun) and KM Sat and today. Tomorrow I will be back in the swing of things. I already feel better today by eating better.

Ok off to read..BBL
 
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