Low Carbers & Friends - September 2010
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Rhea
Cathlete
Wow Lita, you are on top of things lately!! Must be all that S&H workouts huh? JK
Been way too busy with nothing it seems. Work is crazy, workouts are starting to slide too since I just don't really want to do them at the moment. I think I need a full recovery week. But I'm in the last week of Meso #3, I really should just finish it out and then take some time. I have a darn trial next week, so maybe that would be a semi good week to take a full week. Now if I could just get myself motivated to start the last week of the Meso cycle.
Well, I had better get going..
ooh, Melinda - congrats on the A whoo hoo...
ohh..BTW 98 day challenge is over, but I decided not to put in for the judging, too much figuring out technical stuff with the pictures and then time to do an essay? Not this week. I'm still going to keep it up with the food and the workouts (as if you did not know this already
Talk to you soon.
Been way too busy with nothing it seems. Work is crazy, workouts are starting to slide too since I just don't really want to do them at the moment. I think I need a full recovery week. But I'm in the last week of Meso #3, I really should just finish it out and then take some time. I have a darn trial next week, so maybe that would be a semi good week to take a full week. Now if I could just get myself motivated to start the last week of the Meso cycle.
Well, I had better get going..
ooh, Melinda - congrats on the A whoo hoo...
ohh..BTW 98 day challenge is over, but I decided not to put in for the judging, too much figuring out technical stuff with the pictures and then time to do an essay? Not this week. I'm still going to keep it up with the food and the workouts (as if you did not know this already
Talk to you soon.
Shadow
Cathlete
I don't know, Rhea - I think you might be on to something
!Darlin' Rhea - if you need the rest, PLEASE take it
. You won't get the same benefits from the last week of Meso 3 by forcing yourself to finish it than if you did the week when you were mentally and physically ready for it. Just a suggestion, of course .Honey - why not take a rest week this week and then let next week take care of itself
? You may be recharged - or you may need a few more days off. Either way, it's what's your body is asking for and I (having learned the hard way ) think you'd be best off honoring it's request .Well, IMHO, you definitely win "Best of the Show" for all your hard work and great progress
!!!!!!!! I am so proud of you for sticking with it even now that the challenge is done!!!!!!!Hope so - 'cause we miss ya when you don't pop in!
Rhea
Cathlete
Lita - I know, you are so right. I just need to get the crude done here at work and then workout only if I feel like it. Still tired, but could be from all the coffee I keep drinking, smells so good that I can't help myself!! LOL
Thanks for the praise on the BFFM challenge. I really did do pretty well with my goals. Here's the breakdown:
Weight: -11.6 lbs
BF%: - 5.4 %
LBM: (important one) +.07 --managed to lose about 2 lbs of LBM and then get it back thanks to STS
Biceps: r: -.75; l: -.25 (which is good since I don't have big arms anyway lol)
thighs: r: -1.5; l: -1.25
hips:; -2.75"
waist: - 3.0"
chest: -2.25" (oh well, figures)
So I figure it is working for me. But I do need a rest. I'm just a bit anxious to get to my next rotation which is the Turbo Fire rotation with Chalene. More cardio then strength, but fun.. I would feel guilty if I skipped the last week with Cathe, but who knows, I might this time. I've gained enough strength. For pete's sakes who needs to barbell curl more than 45 lbs? Thats enough for me!
Okay, I have to stop procrastinating and get back to work. Still haven't really prepped for that trial next week. Hi ho hi ho its off to work I go......
Thanks for the praise on the BFFM challenge. I really did do pretty well with my goals. Here's the breakdown:
Weight: -11.6 lbs
BF%: - 5.4 %
LBM: (important one) +.07 --managed to lose about 2 lbs of LBM and then get it back thanks to STS
Biceps: r: -.75; l: -.25 (which is good since I don't have big arms anyway lol)
thighs: r: -1.5; l: -1.25
hips:; -2.75"
waist: - 3.0"
chest: -2.25" (oh well, figures)
So I figure it is working for me. But I do need a rest. I'm just a bit anxious to get to my next rotation which is the Turbo Fire rotation with Chalene. More cardio then strength, but fun.. I would feel guilty if I skipped the last week with Cathe, but who knows, I might this time. I've gained enough strength. For pete's sakes who needs to barbell curl more than 45 lbs? Thats enough for me!
Okay, I have to stop procrastinating and get back to work. Still haven't really prepped for that trial next week. Hi ho hi ho its off to work I go......
Shadow
Cathlete
That doesn't happen often so you'd better run with it
!Now you're talking
!I know - but you're right in that it can definitely have a boomerang effect
!I should say so
!!!! You rock!!!!!!Yes
.Fun counts for A LOT, my dear!!!!! How often do we truly get to have fun? So often we do what we feel we must or feel we should - but I say, break loose! Life is pretty raunchy when it's all work and no play
.Good gravy, woman, that is awesome!!!!! Wow - you really HAVE increased your strength! That's definitely more than I heft - and I thought I was doing well
!Sigh.... see, the fun always comes to an endOkay, I have to stop procrastinating and get back to work. Still haven't really prepped for that trial next week. Hi ho hi ho its off to work I go......
!
Rhea
Cathlete
Yea, I love being here too, but I really should get some work done on the trial that I have next week. It is just really hard getting in the work mode after each court appearance. I've been so lazy about it, my weekend is going to be shot for sure if I don't get anything done. At least I've learned about getting some documents done on my ipad, so I can work anywhere. (oh great, huh.. ) Okay, really, back to work....okay, back to getting started...lol
) Okay, really, back to work....okay, back to getting started...lol
Tigger
Cathlete
Hi babes! Thanks for starting the thread again for this month Lita. I loved your presentation as well!
Rhea! I say you should plea bargain your case right out of that there trial you're supposed to have. Then you can play this weekend!! Awesome job on the BFFM challenge! I know I have done nothing to challenge myself this summer. And as Lita said, please take a rest, if you're telling us you need one, you need one!! Your biceps (and every other part of your fit body) will be just fine if you do.
Melinda, we went to the Olympic National Park in the NW part of Washington state. It is huge! Glad you liked the pictures! We got lucky on weather--no rain and it wasn't too hot.
Well, a few of us posted on the meetup site that the cost of the bootcamp was prohibitive so they will let us pay as we go. Since I really want to do it, I signed up for it. I hope others do too!
I did lighter workouts this week since I slacked a bit when I was off work. Next week I plan to do Amy Bento's Slo-Mo Challenge which is really tough and similar to S&H. Not as slow as S&H from what I recall.
What workouts are you planning for next week Lita? Or are you having a rest week?
Have an awesome and safe Labor Day weekend my friends!!
Rhea! I say you should plea bargain your case right out of that there trial you're supposed to have. Then you can play this weekend!!
Awesome job on the BFFM challenge! I know I have done nothing to challenge myself this summer. And as Lita said, please take a rest, if you're telling us you need one, you need one!! Your biceps (and every other part of your fit body) will be just fine if you do. Melinda, we went to the Olympic National Park in the NW part of Washington state. It is huge! Glad you liked the pictures! We got lucky on weather--no rain and it wasn't too hot.
Well, a few of us posted on the meetup site that the cost of the bootcamp was prohibitive so they will let us pay as we go. Since I really want to do it, I signed up for it. I hope others do too!
I did lighter workouts this week since I slacked a bit when I was off work.
Next week I plan to do Amy Bento's Slo-Mo Challenge which is really tough and similar to S&H. Not as slow as S&H from what I recall.What workouts are you planning for next week Lita? Or are you having a rest week?
Have an awesome and safe Labor Day weekend my friends!!
Melinda65
Cathlete
Rhea, those are some super great achievements. Congratulations!!!
I did my first week of S&H. I will do it next week too, but we're going away for the weekend to visit DH's family in MI. Will be cooler up there, it's 6 hours north of us.
Tracy, I have got to go to Washington some time. It looks so beautiful. so different from here.
Lita, I am sorry you are here alone I sometimes get sidetracked with other things and don't check in as often as I'd like.
I hope everyone has a nice weekend. It kicks off fall health screenings, which is our busiest season. Of course, flu shots get included and that adds another element to it.
I did my first week of S&H. I will do it next week too, but we're going away for the weekend to visit DH's family in MI. Will be cooler up there, it's 6 hours north of us.
Tracy, I have got to go to Washington some time. It looks so beautiful. so different from here.
Lita, I am sorry you are here alone
I sometimes get sidetracked with other things and don't check in as often as I'd like. I hope everyone has a nice weekend. It kicks off fall health screenings, which is our busiest season. Of course, flu shots get included and that adds another element to it.
Rhea
Cathlete
So how was everybody's weekend? Mine was okay. Had a little bit of something yesterday and slept a lot. Of course, I could have been procrastinating with trial prep, but not really, my sinuses are all wacked out of shape. Not sure if allergies, cold, or what..... I think I'll do a got ole sweaty Turbo Fire today to sweat it out.
Have a great rest of the day. When I'm procrastinating here at work, I'll pop in.
Have a great rest of the day. When I'm procrastinating here at work, I'll pop in.
Tigger
Cathlete
Hi babes! I had a good weekend! Enjoyed the outdoors, saw some friends, did a little shopping (and spent too much, don't tell DH)!
Melinda, I feel spoiled rotten where I live. It's green everywhere on the westside of Washington (and Oregon) but east of the mountains, it's very dry! Living on the westside you just have to put up with a lot of rain. We all get tired of being soggy by the Spring though, let me tell you!
I feel for you all with allergies! I have them too. I take a nasal spray daily and add OTC allergy meds when needed. And I have to take a heavy duty allergy med when I get a massage or I'm blowing my nose for an hour afterward! (And that makes me a little cranky. )
This week, I'm doing AMy Bento's Slo-Mo challenge. Did Legs today. Unique moves for sure, but she goes faster than S&H. I'm afraid of the DOMS that may be coming tomorrow. They usually do after that workout!
Lita, I never find your workout plans boring, you are much more creative than me!
Rhea, I hope you are feeling better and Melinda, don't work too hard this week!
Melinda, I feel spoiled rotten where I live. It's green everywhere on the westside of Washington (and Oregon) but east of the mountains, it's very dry! Living on the westside you just have to put up with a lot of rain. We all get tired of being soggy by the Spring though, let me tell you!
I feel for you all with allergies! I have them too. I take a nasal spray daily and add OTC allergy meds when needed.
And I have to take a heavy duty allergy med when I get a massage or I'm blowing my nose for an hour afterward! (And that makes me a little cranky. )This week, I'm doing AMy Bento's Slo-Mo challenge. Did Legs today. Unique moves for sure, but she goes faster than S&H. I'm afraid of the DOMS that may be coming tomorrow. They usually do after that workout!
Lita, I never find your workout plans boring, you are much more creative than me!
Rhea, I hope you are feeling better and Melinda, don't work too hard this week!
Shadow
Cathlete
Tracy - I was thinking of ya Monday. One of the books I got from Powell's had a receipt from a Vancouver McDonald's . But do you guys honestly have to pay a separate tax for take-out orders ???? The receipt had a "take-out" tax that was almost 10%! Speaking of S&H, I think I'm going back to it once I get done w/ Meso 3 next week .
. But do you guys honestly have to pay a separate tax for take-out orders ???? The receipt had a "take-out" tax that was almost 10%! Speaking of S&H, I think I'm going back to it once I get done w/ Meso 3 next week .