I Hate Cardio - July 5

August

August

Cathlete
Morning!

I almost changed our title to I Hate Cardio But Only in the Most Sarcastic of Ways but I guess that wouldn't be appropriate (just kidding, Honeybunch!).

I am having the most ridiculous day! So I got my DVD out from under my washing machine (took about 20 minutes or so, including a major crook in my neck LOL). Then it was time to go food shopping. I went to throw my garbage in my apartment building and..........ended up friggen throwing away my KEYS!!! :eek: x( :eek: x( :eek: x(

So then I'm fishing around in the garbage dumpsters for my friggen keys LOL.

Luckily, the rain had stopped by the time I found my stinkin' keys, so out I went food shopping..........only to get to the door of the grocery store to find a friggen TYPHOON LMAO!

I had walked to the store so by the time I lugged my food back to my place, I was completely soaking. And in the lobby, drenched to the bone, no makeup and hair slimed to my face, I hear someone call my name - it's an associate I haven't seen in three years...only I don't recognize the person AT ALLl LMAO!! I'm such in shock at the whole situation that it doesn't even occur to me to fake an "Oh YEAH! I remember YOU! Wow, how ARE YOU?!" I just stand there with rain dripping off of me and a total blank face! LMAO!!

But the whole reason I'm telling you this story is actually because...........everyone, please sit down. I'm not completely sure, but I think I bought barley today.

:7
 
Good morning!

I have step today but I don't know which DVD I'm using. I'm so far off track that it doesn't matter. I just need to pick one and DO it. I've had a couple of days in a row of exercise and FAIRly clean eating (I did have 2 pieces of candy and a LF ice cream sandwich yesterday}( ), so I feel good overall.

ROTFLMAO at August. I think you could write a book, honestly. You really know how to turn a phrase and you're funny! I'm sorry about your DVD but your escapades of the day with the DVD, your keys, and your long lost acquaintance are priceless. I'm so excited that you MIGHT have barley--lol! I hope you enjoy it. I don't know how you manage without an oven. I use mine almost every single day. I primarily roast my veggies. Last night we roasted a mixture of red potatoes with garlic, broccoli, and cauliflower drizzled with EVOO. They were so delicious and my favorite part is that I line the baking sheet with foil so there is no pan to wash!! I think you should fire up your toaster oven and give her a whirl.

Janjan, I usually have to deal with heavy firecracker activity but we had rain last night so it wasn't the problem it normally is. I really hate it. I hope you can get caught up on your sleep today.

Diane, how was your family gathering? Did you take any healthy eats to the picnic? I haven't had a hot dog in ages. That actually sounds really good.

Kate, how were the fireworks? I haven't seen fireworks in years, other than the ones on TV.

Dana, how was your 4th? I hope you have time to check in today.:)

What are you girls doing today? I have to pay bills and run errands. We had to buy a new phone over the weekend and I need to sit down and figure out how to program it. My, phones have come a looooong way since we bought our last one:eek: :7

I'll see you later:) :*
 
I would never deny anyone the chance to be miserable!

"You can't win them all - but you can try." - Babe Zaharias http://www.clicksmilies.com/s0105/musik/music-smiley-004.gif[/img]
 
>I would never deny anyone the chance to be miserable!
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>"You can't win them all - but you can try." - Babe Zaharias
>http://www.clicksmilies.com/s0105/musik/music-smiley-004.gif[/img]

I'm confused. Is somebody miserable? I think you're in the wrong thread, HB. We tend to have a pretty good time in here.
:) :7
 
Hi Everyone -

The family gathering was fun yesterday. No, I did not bring anything healthy to the meal, just had 2 full fat hot dogs with real sour cream and onion potato chips and a couple of fresh baked brownies for dessert. It was so yummy. The only thing I did different now that I am trying to eat healthier was some damage control. Only a few chips and a little bit of brownie, instead of tons and tons. I think there should always be a cheat day on a holiday, so I just don't get another one for the rest of the week.

This morning I was supposed to do GS Legs, but something funky happened with my alarm. It went of at 6 a.m., I hit the snooze, and then woke up naturally at 7:30. It just never went off again. I'm not sure what happened. Anyway, I really need to try to get up the first time anyway, but I went to sleep way too late to get up at 6.
 
Good morning everyone,

So, well lots of H-town news, they just announced Ken Lay has died, I was a little shocked. It is always sad to hear someone died, but this is a little strange. I will admit I lost some $$ in Enron and almost worked there, so I was like everyone else angry, but still sad to hear he died.

Moving right along...Oh gosh Michele, the firecrackers...uhhh...girl, it was raining here last night too and those people were still shooting them off. Finally at 1 am they stoped. I was so close to calling the cops because they were shooting them off 2 doors down from our house and it was so friggin loud. I swear just wait, janapalloza will be on. Diane you are so invited to the 3 day festival...haha.....Hopefully the firecrackers will not go off anymore.

We have had so much rain, it is crazy. Diane-how about you guys? For everyone who is not familiar with where we live Houston is a massive place and spread out, so even though we both live in Houston we are about 30 mins from each other. I have a friend who lives in South Houston and it takes me about 45 mins-1 hour to get out there in no traffic. It's crazy I tell you!

Moving right along....August was cracking me up last night. We are starting to have fun when everyone else is not around. I do school stuff at night and talking to her is the nice little break I need!

I did get up to level 2 today on the bike! Yeah! I was good for a few intervals and gots 35 mins in!! yeah!!! Still walking slow, but hey one day at a time right!! I also created a new push up. Left leg bent on the floor and right leg out straight....yeah...ok so it is a little strange, but hey it some what works. I can't put any pressure on the knee so I am learning to be creative. What can I say.


All right I have got to try and finish this school stuff. I will be checking in with you guys later.

BTW-who is miserable? Hmmmm...
 
Hi August Michele and Diane and everyone else who checks in here!

I really need to join a check in and yours seems really nice. So I'd like to join you all if you don't mind.

BY NO MEANS DO I HATE CARDIO girls. But from what I remember you started this thread in fun am I right???? Even before you started this check in I remember everyone teasing Michele about "hating" cardio in other threads and we all laughed about it because it was a JOKE!

I actually used to do cardio everyday thinking that was best for me but recently read where Cathe said doing more weight training helped change her physique so I'm actually trying to do more circuits and total body workouts ALONG with some cardio.

I just need some friends to be accountable to and chat with. I am NOT miserable. I look forward to working out everyday regardless of what it is. In fact I'm the opposite. If for some reason I "can't" workout it bothers me. EGADS!! Maybe I have some underlying issues!!
Please help me girls before I think working out too much may be bad for me and stop it all together!!! :7 (I'm kidding I hope you girlies know)

Kali

www.PictureTrail.com/kkali
 
Jana - It did rain some at our house, but the big storm totally missed up and went over Michael's parents (in Spring). So we drove through the rain, but didn't have a ton at our house. There were a lot of firecrackers going off in Spring when we were there too. But luckily none near our house, or else we definitely would have called the cops because it is illegal. We also got a good view of the fireworks show downtown while driving back from his parents on 45. It was pretty neat.
 
Hey Kali,

Welcome!! We have a lot of fun in here, and for the record NO we don't hate cardio, its just a little joke we all have.

I think you are like everyone in here, we hate to not do cardio! We all like to exercise and just use a little humor to help us get through the day.

We are glad you are here to join us and make yourself at home!

It's Michele, Dana, Kate, August, Janjan(that's me) and...who else???........I can't remember...too much info in the brain right now...but anyway...

welcome and have some fun with us!
 
Hi Kali -

You have some wonderful progress pics! You go girl :D

I actually think some people on this board do "hate" cardio! But they still do it and that is the point. A lot of us would just prefer weights if we had the choice. I hate it when I don't workout too (like today) but for some reason it takes all I've got to get up in the morning before work and just do it. I am trying to get better at that.
 
Ha ha ha to you haters!!!! I'm still not doing any cardio, but just checking in to make sure everyone else here is SO GET YOUR BUTTS GOING!!!!! You know in some sick sort of way, you all love this cardio. It is good for you! Don't you just love it when your entire body is red and your drenched from head to toe in sweat...that is when we are the most beautiful!

Already I am getting my whip ready now....don't make me come get ya all!}(

Charlotte~~
 
It was said in jest, my dear. Just trying to inject a little humour!

"You can't win them all - but you can try." - Babe Zaharias http://www.clicksmilies.com/s0105/musik/music-smiley-004.gif[/img]
 
Thanks guys! A little humor goes a long way! :7:7

Charlotte, I'm not done putting pictures in that new album so I have it protected till I'm done is all! I'll let you see!
I have actually gained weight since some of those pics but my measurements are less than they were the last time I was at this weight (thank goodness)!!!!!!!

Look forward to chatting with you guys!

Kali

www.PictureTrail.com/kkali
 
I guess the miserable must have been in reference to me! I mean, swashing my hand under the washing machine over a dozen times trying to fish around in No-Man's Land while making friends with scary, black dust bunnies (Flylady would have fled), then off to sticking my head into the stinky garbage bins trying to locate my dang keys...then to top it off walk around the neighborhood looking like a wet rat carrying bags of lettuce and possibly, probably barley! You can't get much more miserable than that LMAO!!! Miserably hysterical, anyway!

Nevertheless, I apologize for the stupid joke about our title, Honeybunch!

Now let's see here.

Michele - So have you picked your step DVD yet? I would have such a hard time figuring out what exercise to do if I didn't have it all written out in advance. I have the tendency to do a "Hmm, which one...which one...well, I could do neither." Anyway, good for you. Hope you enjoy the new phone! Is it cordless?

Diane - Oh man, that food spread sounded absolutely divine. I haven't had a hot dog in ages, either. I could have passed on them, but I'd have had my face in the brownies. It would have been shameless.

Janjan - Jeez, those dorks were shooting off fireworks in the rain? They must be awfully bored! Janapalooza - HA! Will we be able to get discount tickets? How cool that you and Diane are so close from each other. Wouldn't it be weird for us all to get together and hang out in person? You guys should come visit Japan! I love your original pushup. It sounds like an alternative of some kind of advanced one-handed pushup! You should do it at the gym sometime - I'll bet anything people will start to copy you! On that note, I look forward to hanging with you again during your schoolwork break!

Oh, hey, Kali! Of course we'd love for you to join in on our frisky check-in! By the sounds of your first entry, you seem frisky-friendly! I look forward to hearing more about you and the exercises you're into, if you like to rummage through garbage for keys you threw away, any recipes with barley, anything at all! I'm currently doing the Upper Body Bliss rotation, but in general I weight lift three days a week and do cardio (mostly kickbox) three days a week. Anyway, WELCOME!

AH! Charlotte came again! Hey you!

Ack, and Honeybunch, too! Hey you!

Okay, I guess I'll get ready for bed now. I've got Kathy Smith Kickboxing tomorrow. And I've got bananas.
 
Hey Diane, Yeah we got lots of rain and it is still raining. The humidity is uck...I am over that part of the weather. While rain is nice, I need to go to the store and doing that on a slow knee with a baby is not fun!

And yes everyone is invited to Janjanpalloza...man it is going to be fun. teach those firecrackers!!

Hey August...how did you end up in Asia? I would love to go there sometime.
 
KALI!!!!!!! I LOVE that you want to check in with us! For the record, I really DO hate cardio...but I do it and I get mad at myself if I don't. I'm very grateful to the gals in here that help get me through it. I mean yeah, it's a joke, but it's real. We try to have fun and that's the point. Anybody is welcome here. I think that people who love cardio are strange--lol! I thought of you the other day when I ventured into the Beyond. I had never been to Bed, BAth and Beyond until this weekend and wow!, it's a great store.

Char Char! It's nice to see you here today. Kali, Charlotte comes in every once in awhile to harass and harangue but we love her just the same:*

Janjan, I emailed or PM'd ya...can't remember which so check both--lol!

Girls, I'm out for now but I'll check back later this afternoon.

ETA that I would have gone crazy with a pan of brownines this weekend. I'm very proud of you, Diane, for exercising restraint--lol!

:* :*
 
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