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It's Friday! I KNOW you're happy Katie!

This morning was KM Low Impact Timesaver. It was pretty blah. I'm not a huge fan of KM and the only part I can say I really enjoy is the intensity drills and those are cut out of this premix so I was kinda bored. It had the warm up, 2 arm/leg combos and then the leg conditioning drills. So, ugh. I think I'll go for a walk today. It's supposed to be beautiful out.

Katie, I'm with you on TTOM (it's funny b/c we're obviously on the same cycle... this has happened before!). Anyway, a little midol makes me a much happier person! I hope you feel better today!

Kate, you make me laugh with all your swooning over Mike. :) So cute! YAY! and congrats to you on your skirt. What a great feeling!

Lisa, hi! I feel like we never get to "see" each other! :) I'm with you on the confusion about the best thing to do to see changes. I am thinking of doing the intensity series for a while but need to figure out how exactly to incorporate that.

Colleen, I'm so sorry you're not feeling well. I hope you get better soon. You're right, it is no fun to take time off for being sick. All I can think about when I'm sick is how I want to be better! (((HUGS)))

Klaudia, aside from your reuben (sounded very yummy btw), you seem to be on a roll lately! You mentioned "tear drops" in your thighs the other day. I've never heard that term before... what is it? Keep up the good work!

Robin, ha ha on Hugh Jackman! Were you able to talk yourself into your ellip wo y'day?

Morris, what's the good word on the house? If I were you, I'd be ready to give the house away at this point! Keep up the great work - you are always such a solid inspiration for me!

Anne, how was counseling? I've been thinking about you lately. I'm sorry you haven't been doing well. Are things ok with you and DH? Hang in there!!!

OK, gotta get breakfast cleaned up and get the girls off to school. They have doc appts tonight - just reg check ups. Gotta figure out their whole immunization sched and such.

Have a happy Friday!!! BBL!
angie
 
So, after I dropped the kids off at school, I came back to the house and "watched" my bible study session (have I mentioned that I LOVE beth moore?). Anyway, I made the mistake of watching in my bed and then just wanted to curl up and take a nap. BUT, I got up, forced myself to get myself outside and go for a walk. Well, my walk turned into mostly a run. It just felt too good. I tried to take it easy (run a song walk a song) but I know I'll prob be sore but it was rejuvenating for sure!! :)

Just got out of the shower and now need to get dressed and pick up girls!

BBL. Morning katie!
 
Angie, you are a rock star!! I don't really care for KM either - not intense enough for me!

I slept very well, despite the bald-headed baby that crawled into bed at 3 am :p He said last night before bed, "Mommy, I reeeaalllllyyy wanna have a sleepover in your bed one day!" Little stinker! Have I mentioned that I am getting the baby itch?:confused::D

This morning I am going to do a short, freestyle workout -- I'm thinking of alternating 20 reps of each -- plyo move, lower body move, and abs. Weights will stay light for the leg work cause tomorrow is a long run.

I also need to make scones this morning for Chris's friend's at work -- who knew that manly blue-collar men went so crazy for scones?:p I know that Morris asked me for the recipe before and I never posted it:eek: so here it is...

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Scones/Detail.aspx

Today I am adding blueberries and lemon zest to mine. I also sprinkle some large sugar crystals on top!
 
klaudia, ugh, dont you dread no-nap days? did she go to bed early?:eek:
cute that you & your dad shopped together! i wish i were close to my dad. i think we could have a beter relationship, but ... well, a lot of buts , but the 1st BUTT is his wife!:mad: such a ..... piece of work!;)

lisa, i loved ff's dec rot. those were what i 1st did for weights after j and really saw changes to my pp bod.
eeewwww on big sweaty guys bumping into eachother!:p

angie, wtg on the run!!!! way to overcome your own self! i love when that happens!
what is frances take on immunizations? i find the country to country differences so fascinating. what do they recommend?
km isnt my fave either, tho i do like the leg cond drills at the end to add on to a leg day.
im sure cathe has a rot for the int series.

katie, have a fun wo!
collins so cute!
baby!!!????? keep us posted!:D
your scones sound so good! bb& lemon is a fave of mine!

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j struggled to get to sleep but ended up going all the way thru w/ no wakings. yay!
no major plans today.... kohls, chiro again---i have a huge knot in my upper back. made it so hard to go to sleep!

wo - last sts:eek: - sh/bi/tri

my belly is getting FLATTER!!! nowhere ear where i really want to be but closer! tempted to weigh in...really tempted....but it shouldnt matter soim going to try hard to resist!
 
Angie you sound good today. No w/o y-day so today I'll do 1 hour of ellip and class stretch. What series is Beth Moore doing now.

Katie your scones sound good and enjoy your freestyle. I may try out my many Oxygen workouts. I'm collecting them in a binder now. I'm not sure how I can fit in more weight training. Unless unless I make it in to an circuit??

Kate what ya said...your dad's wife has a big butt :D Take measurements of your core and then weight yourself. That's what I heard on Oprah.

Good news my weight is down 2.5#. I guess measuring out my portions is really working for me...also I stop popcorning at night. If I'm hungry I'll grab protein snack.

Off to do my ellip.
 
Happy Friday!!

So I totally jinxed myself! All that talk of definition, blah, blah and today I wake up looking all soft and mushy all over:( I'll be working extra hard today, that's for sure! I have cardio and abs (that I never did yesterday) on the rotation. I'm thinking Imax 2 is in order! The girls have Field Day today and it's a perfect day out:) Nothing else on the agenda til tomorrow when Danica has dance auditions and recital pictures on Sunday.

Do any of you get M&F Hers? I bought the latest issue and there's a cool workout based on the movie 300. You do 300 reps for time-25 pull ups (assisted), One-arm clean and press (25/side), 50 box jums (20"), 50 lying leg raises w/db, 50 Romanian deadlifts, 50 decline push ups, and 25 pull ups (assisted). You can rest between reps, but not exercises. We do something similar in my kb class. It's crazy hard but a lot of fun-no boredom! The magazine said to do the workout once a week for 8 weeks in addition to your normal training split.

Angie, nice workout! I think pms is messing with what I see in the mirror. The teardrop is that muscle on the inner thigh just above the knee. I think it's from doing narrow stance squats in STS.

Katie, how sweet of Collin! My kids sleep like rocks! Once they're down, they're out for the count:) A workout and baking all before work?! You guys never cease to amaze me!

Kate, she did not:( And she was up at 7:30 this morning! My dad is a trip! I really need to appreciate all he does more and not get so annoyed by his antics! Yeah on the flat tummy! And good luck with STS-the concetration curls were hard for me last night.

Hi Robin, Anne, Colleen, and Lisa!

b-leftover scrambled eggs w/ spinach and cheese, fruit
s-almonds
l-turkey and cheese wrap, grape tomatoes
s-?
d?
 
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How was your work out, Robin?

Kate, congrats on finishing STS! Do you feel like a rock star?

Katie, you get up early enough before work to work out AND make scones? You are super woman.

Angie, good job on the run! I need to do 4 miles today. The sun is finally out again here (it's been rainy for the last 3 days), so I'm looking forward to being outside.

Hi Colleen, Lisa, Klaudia, and Morris!

Counseling last night was a festival of pain. We did this thing called the museum tour. We had to list out *all* things we resent about the other person going back to the beginning of our relationship. It was hard, but it was good. We're on the verge of breaking up again, but we don't want to tell my MIL so we have to wait for her to die before we do anything. Isn't that fun? Yeah, I may go on antidepressants soon. I'm not handling the stress of my life very well.

But, did I tell you guys I'm going to CA? I'm going to a 3 day training session for work. I leave on Sunday. I have to take the red eye back on Wednesday night to get back in time for the dress rehearsal for the recital. So, I leave here tonight to go to MIL's, go to my parents tomorrow, then back to MIL's for Saturday night and leave from there on Sunday. I have to remember to pack for CA today!

Okay, I'll be back later. I had the weirdest dream this morning--I went back to Belgium to visit my host family and I was learning tap dancing while I was there. Very bizarre!

anne
 
Robin, yay for weightdown!!! Good for you!

Klaudia, Sorry for the mushiness! Too much sodium yday maybe???
That WO sounds tough/fun!
Have fun at field day! Just say NO to hot dogs!:p

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Short walk w/ DDs to see the horses. Organizemax now....cleaning lady is coming today! yay!!!!
 
Anne, I am so sorry! I dont think anyone would handle that stress well! HUGSHUGSHUGS. I dont understand tho why listing taht stuff out would HELP. Seems like it would be a reminder of more pain and not be good for forgiving thoughts. But Im not a therapist!
Maybe CA will be a nice break from the routine.
 
Hi Everyone!

I am finally starting to feel better. Yeah!!! I got up this morning and did KBX good premix. It was perfect - intense enough to get my hr up without overdoing it. I got up a little late so I didn't have time to do core work so I might do it tonight if I am up to it.

Anne, {{{HUGS}}} I hope going to CA will help you get away from the stress.
Kate, congrats on finishing STS. Enjoy your walk.
Klaudia, I have thought about subscribing to M&F Hers but never didi it. That workout sounds interesting. Maybe I will run out to Borders at lunch and get a copy.
Katie, baby itch? it has been 1 year since you have been married. It would help with your cramps.
Angie, ^5 on the run this morning. I agree KM is low intensity so I don't do it very often.

b: oatmeal w/almonds
s: fruit (forgot to pack morning snack so I will eat my fruit and maybe pick up something at lunch)
l: grilled chicken salad
s: strawberries & yogurt, chopped veggies
d: tbd
 
colleen, glad youre coming around! i'll have to check out that wo!
core is soooo easy for me to slack off on. but im so glad whhen i do it! love the tighter feeling.

aaaahhhhh....a morning shower.....feels so good!:D
 
Afternoon ladies! It's an absolute gorgeous day today and I'm enjoying it except Ellie is talking my ear off! I'm on the verge of going crazy!!!

Anne, (((((HUGS))))) I'm so sorry to hear about you and DH. UGH. I agree with Kate in that I don't understand dredging up resentments but maybe it's a good idea to get things out in the open. I'll be praying for you. It breaks my heart b/c I know of so many marriages that are on the rocks these days. :(:(

Katie, how are the scones? How was the make-shift w/o?

Kate, YAY on flatter belly!!!

Robin, ^5 on the 2.5#!!! Great to know you're doing good things!

Klaudia, that wo sounds interesting. And I'm sure you're not flabby. PMS is a weird thing...

Colleen, glad you are feeling better! Take it slow and easy! You'll be back in no time!

Ok, gotta vacuum the stairs. Anna told me they're dirty...:eek:

bbl
 
Klaudia M&F Hers w/o looks interesting, which month is it in?

(((Anne))) I'm so sorry:( about your situation and yes you have the right to be stressed. Hey enjoy your trip:).

Colleen I'm so glad you are feeling better and nice menu.

I only did cardio for 1/2 hr...my knees told me to stop, so I did. I did do CC intervals which is a great way to burn cal. I need the stretch too.

b-oatmeal
 
Ha ha, I'm posting from work!!

Anne, super super huge to you. I don't know what else to say...

I'll save more personals for lunch time. See y'all then!!
 
Thanks, guys! I knew you would be supportive and I want you to know I really appreciate it.

LOL, Kate, it was good because it helped us identify things we need to work on.

I finally realized we haven't been focusing on trying to improve our relationship because we have too much other stuff going on with our families. So now we have to decide if we're willing to put the work in to make things better. We'll see.

Wow, I'm self-centered today, aren't I? I'm sorry, I'll do better later!

anne
 
Taking a break from "cleaning and tidying" my house! Figured I'd get that out of the way before I workout this afternoon when Nevena naps-and trust me, she will be napping!

Anne, sending more hugs your way. You can vent all you want. I hope things work out for you and DH, however that may be.

Colleen, glad you're on the mend! I need to do more kickbox. I should look for a live class. I used to go to the Y for one, but they dropped it:(

Robin, awesome on the 2.5#s!! It's amazing what cleaning up your diet/portion control can do! Keep it up:) It's the May/June issue. Funny they spelled June with no "e".

Angie, it's beautiful in MI too:) Milla is always taking my ear off! Funny I used to be so worried she'd NEVER talk and now I can't get her to stop!

Off to vacuum...
 
anne, buig hugs your way! i am so sorry for your pain and all you are dealing with. i am a big fan of any mediction that helps one get where they need to be.

klaud, i will check out that issue too. you are not flabby, but i am feeling that right there with you:(

kate, you are our poster child today.

katie, yeah on the baby lust. i have it too. shh, don't tell;) but i love my aidan bear

robin, great wt loss!

colleen, so glad you feel better.

angie, great wo.

terble fd here. i won't bore you all with it. i tried to sleep in today but finn woke at 5:30. i just ran during aidans nap, and 10 miles felt like just what i needed. bbiab
 
Morris, I;m sorry for your FD! PLEASE if you need to vent.....we're here. Glad your run helped!

Klaudia, Oddly, I love to vacuum. Just dont make me dust or clean bathrooms!:p
Sending you Nevena-nap vibes!

Anne, We're not putting our marriage forst right now either. Whiel I don't see us suffering too badly for it I know we need some US time away from all the girls. We're not treating achother badly, it's just we are SO BUSY with everything that we're not making time for us as a wedded couple. It's practically a job, isn't it?

Hi Katie! I won't tell your boss!!!

Robin, 30 min of CC sounds like a burner to me! And honestly, if we're eating good, I don't think we really need more than that anyway.:)

Angie, Glad all is well. Isabel is a chatterbox too!:rolleyes::p

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Errands rounds 1 done. think we''ll go out again this afternoon. Claening lady is here and I love her but it's just kinda wierd nad I like to go out for a little bit.

CLEAN EATS GIRLS! KEEP IT UP!
 
anne, what did yu think of little panda?
and.....only 1 wk, 1 day t go til recital! yay! have fun at tap tonight? dressrehearsal?
 
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