July checkin Happy 4th!!!

[Kathy36]

Good morning ladies..

I hope everyone enjoys the 4th of July today. We are not doing anything special. Just BBQ in the backyard; the 4 of us. We can watch the city's fireworks from our back deck. So, no traffic to deal with. What is everyone doing today?

My workout today is so sort of cardio...I am still deciding. I think I will do a couple of FIRM cardios to equal 60 minutes...

Be back later to check in with everyone...

 

[ShyWolf]

Happy 4th of July Lovelies!

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CTX UB split and if time permits I'll be adding on CCv2


Plans for today after my workout is to take my youngest almost
10 yr old (Her birthday is on the 10th and she'll be 10 then my oldest DD will be 18 on the 16th two birthdays within 7 days of each other LOL)to see Wall*E then tonight if I still feel up to it
drive the kiddos down to the base and see the fireworks they
do every year.

Other than that its a normal day here; dh is working and so we are just staying home I plan on cooking up some burgers on the grill out on the deck but other than that same ol' same ol lol

Have a great 4th All!

 

[Boingo]

Happy 4th of July Gals!!!

Welcome to Deb to our check in! This group is great, even though we don't follow the same every month, it's nice to see what everyone else is doing. And these girls are CONSISTANT and motivating, i tell ya!!... I understand the fear of menopause and that famous middle weight gain. I'm terrified of it too! I'm 45 and not so many symptoms yet, but I've been trying to prep myself by doing Cathe WO's and concentrating more on strength training and muscle building. Hope it works!!

Kathy: Now I remember you telling us about your vacation. I've always wanted to see the Carolina coasts. Take lots of pictures. (Speaking of, did you ever get any CO pictures on your computer?). A good long cardio sounds great for today!

Vilma: Good workouts planned! And another movie! Stop making me jealous! THAT is another we want to see. I think I'm going to take the boys next week though.

Our plans today are laid back as well. it's kind of "murky" and damp out here. they canceled the fireworks last night. And I'm not so sure about grilling out and pool time like we planned today either. Ugh. But , we had no set plans, so it's just take it as it comes. My hubby also is working/sleeping, so it's mostly just me and the kids.

My workout is going to change up with tomorrow's planned workout because I have more time today to devote to it. I'm going to do 4 DS Legs and S&H Legs! (Oh my, will I be able to walk tomorrow/?). And then ad some abs in! wish me luck!

~Chris

 

[Kathy36]

CHecking back in with FIRM fat blaster done. I wanted to add something else. But, I haven't yet. But, I still may try to later. We will see how busy the rest of the day gets..

Vilma: Enjoy your day with the kids and the movie. My kids are interested in that one too. Let me know what they think of it...

Chris: Yes, I did finally get some photos on the computer. I thought I shared them. Ooops sorry..I forget sometimes to mess with photos..Here are a few that we took..

We had lots more..I will get some more loaded on photobucket and post some of pikes peak and the mountains. They were awesome..

 

[Kathy36]

Here are a few more photos that are beautiful..

This one was outside the Olympic training center

This is from the Garden of the Gods

Pike's Peak

 

[Boingo]

Oh my gosh, Kathy! what gorgeous pictures!!

That's a great one of you and hubby, and your kids are so cute!! And of course, NOW I see your daughter looks just like her dad, and your son, like you! LOL! But i swear, that other picture , your daughter had something about her that was you....!!

The scenery ones are just crazy beautiful...I can't imagine being there in person..

thanks for posting them, and bring on more if you have them!!

So I did do S&H Legs, and 4DS Lower Body, plus added on BM abs! Ooooooooh myyyyyy! Lower body: cooked! Hope I'm not cryng tomorrow... LOL!

Off to feed the boys some lunch...

It's still gray and crappy here. Yuck , no fun at all!

~Chris

 

[Kathy36]

Thanks Chris...I think she has a little of me in her too.

You asked for it. Here are a few more pics...

This is a waterfountain in a park we took the kids to. It rotated and released water. Really cool..

We took this while on a tour of the olympic training center. It is a view of Pikes peak and the rockies..

Vic took this one while we were at the Rockies baseball game..

Hope you enjoy them..

 

[Kathy36]

I don't know why they aren't big..I will look at it after I make lunch...!!

 

[bitmover]

Kathy -- wow, great pictures!!! I went there as a kid (well, not the olympic training but do not really remember it. I feel like I need to be taking my kids to these places but boy my husband and I hate to travel. Pathetic, isn't it?

And another guilt factor -- I've never taken my kids to 4th of July fireworks -- terrible, aren't I?! So this year I was feeling so guilty about it and feeling like I really should and I just found out they have cancelled fireworks in our county because of the fire issues. Smart on their part, hopefully, though hopefully people won't try to do their own!! We sort of straddle the county line, so theoretically I could take them to the other county for fireworks, but it's a bit of a haul to get to them. Guilt, guilt.

I did Dove #2 this morning -- I think those are really a nice compliment to Cathe workouts, though I'm not sure how I'll really work them into rotations over the long-term. Since July is so broken up for me, I'm not trying so hard to get a balanced workout. Anyway, I really liked the workout. Because I don't have much going on today, I added on cc#1 minus challenge 3. Chris, you had a tough workout!!

Hope everyone has a great day -- Vilma, my kids really want to see Wall-E -- maybe next week we'll go. Enjoy!!

-Beth

 

[deb08]

Hi Ladies! Thanks for the welcome!!! Today was CTX UB and abs from All Step. I am fried!!!! I'm taking a rest day tomorrow.

We don't have much planned for today except for grilling out later, DS is totally bummed he can't have fireworks. It has been so dry here that DH is afraid someones house could catch on fire from those things he loves to shoot in the air. We told him he could have sparklers. The sarcastic comment was "Oh gee, Whoopee". Teenagers!

Gotta run!!!!

 

[Kathy36]

Thank ladies..I think I fixed the little ones...Hope you like them.

 

[ShyWolf]

Finished my UB workout earlier but haven't had the time to get in my CC in yet.

I feel I absolutely need my run today.

http://www.pic4ever.com/images/3120.gif I feel anxsy to jump on my TM but I did promise the kids after my weights session I would take them out. At the moment I'm waiting on all 3 of my kids to get ready as we are off to the icy cold theater to watch Wall-E

Hello and welcome Deb! Glad to see you here!

Ok well they are done Finally! so I'm off and when I get back I'm keeping my appointment with Coach Sean :7

 

[jojobean]

Hi ladies!!! Happy 4th!! Welcome Deb!

Vilma, hope you enjoy Wall-E. I'm thinking of taking the kids to it.

Kathy, wow, beautiful pictures and you have a beautiful family!! Looks like a great vacation!

Beth, I ordered the Dove workouts. Like I need any more videos, right? But I couldn't resist.

Chris, I don't think you'll be able to walk tomorrow. That sounds tough! I'll be doing it in a few days so you'll have to let me know if you can get out of the bed in the morning.

We really don't have any plans today. We went to our neighborhood parade this morning and last night we went to some fireworks.

This morning was HIS circuit. I was afraid it was all the upper body stuff, but it wasn't - only about an hour total.

Have a good day all!

Joanne

 

[deb08]

OK! All you little "enablers"......tell me about "Dove" workouts. I think the quote was "like I need more workouts". So little time,SO MANY WORKOUTS!!!!

 

[Boingo]

OMG..Kathy! GORGEOUS stuff there in CO!!! thanks for sharing more!! It's fun!

Vilma, hope you got your run in!

Joanne, HIS Circuit was just right, wasn't it? This week is really giving me DOMS that I haven't had in a long time. As I said, I think the change up from endurance last month is really kicking in> Yep, I'll be using a walker to get around for sure!

Beth, We have rarely taken the kids to see fireworks too. I remember 2 years we went to Springfield's , which were at 9:30 at night. Well, by the time we got there (a 30 minute drive), the kids fell asleep! Once we took them a town over, up on a high hill, where you could see the fireworks in the distance, but not hear them. they were more amused with running around with the other kids there. It just has never been a big thing for me. And I HATE the traffic afterwards! I'm such a scrooge!

We did NOTHING today. Well, we did grill out, but we ate inside, the weather is still cloudy. The boys went in the pool , and fought like cats and dogs, so that didn't last long. The boys have actually been quite ornery and not getting along. I won't even let them stay up to watch fireworks on TV tonight! LOL!... They're so deprived...

I have in the back of my head, that STS is coming soon. SO I'm holding off on new workouts. I was looking briefly at Tony Horton's One on One. Those look cool! .... but STS is coming!!!! I can't!

Chris

 

[jojobean]

Deb, the website for the dove workouts is www.dovesbodies.com. They've been getting great reviews on videofitness.com. They seem like they are cardio/weights together if that makes sense. Actually they sound like a class I used to take at the gym that was so good - but the instructor left. I'm hoping they're somewhat similar. I'm embarrassed about how many videos I have. I don't even want to say! My MIL is staying at our house when we go on vacation to watch our dog. I'm debating whether I should hide my videos - she'll think I'm nuts!! And the titles on some of them are a bit strange if you don't know what they are. Butts & Guts?? Hardcore Extreme?!

Chris, I didn't have much time when I stopped in before, but I wanted to mention my fireworks experience. I feel the same way as you!! We went last night. My daughter was so cranky and clingy. The boys were more interested in rolling down the big hill. We got there, waited 45 minutes for them to start - my daughter proclaims "this is boring, I want to go home." Um no, we made it this long, we're staying to the bitter end! At least they can't say I never took them! DH had to work, so I was on my own.

"See" you all tomorrow!

Joanne

 

[bitmover]

I may be too late for anyone to see this!! Chris and Joanne, I'm so glad to hear you say that about fireworks -- this is exactly why we have never gone (not to mention the fact that we're all usually asleep by fireworks time!). I just have such fond memories of fireworks as a kid and I feel like I'm depriving my kids of that. On the other hand, they are right now shooting hoops with Dad outside, so they have those memories. Ok, I've let go of my guilt.

Joanne, you are a hoot about your workouts! Hiding them from the MIL! You sound just like me. I'm embarassed to admit I bought Dove's, but had to tell you since that was my workout! But, Deb, you should check it out -- it's very different, and while I wouldn't want to do that exclusively, I think it is a nice mix-in. I just ordered a second set for my sister, who's 49 and pretty out of shape, but wanting to get back into shape and some sort of routine. I know Cathe is too big of a leap for her, but I'm hoping she will like Dove. Somehow Dove seems more modifiable, if that makes sense.

I hope you are all having a wonderful evening, sans fireworks, or no!

-Beth