Lurker Invitations April Check-In
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MDolfiniReed
Cathlete
Hi everyone,
I was here yesterday and wrote a big long post that then disappeared. So, I thought, dang--I'll just wait until tomorrow and try again.
Yesterday, I took a break from exercise. We've got the boat set up for the season. Of course, I managed to forget one box which just happened to have the sheets for the master stateroom in it. So, we made due with the flat sheets from the twin beds. The weather was absolutely gorgeous yesterday and more of the same today.
Did Butts and Guts this morning. I forgot how long that workout is. I'm a moaner and a groaner all the way through the butt part, but I love the gut portion of the workout. Now, I definitely need a shower.
Shadowpup: thanks for the idea on the dial-in weights. Any suggestions on a particular brand? I never got to Dick's Sporting Goods on Friday, so I'm going to try to go this week. Now, on to the topic of flexibility. I've always been pretty flexible, although my backbend and splits days are behind me. I think that gaining flexibility is all about allowing yourself enough time to really concentrate on stretching. Something I don't always do. I often like to stretch when I'm flopped in front of the tv doing nothing. I love to sit on the floor with both legs out in a V as far as I can get them and then just fold over with my belly flat on the floor and arms extended. I don't know any tricks other than working on your flexibility every day and being patient.
Hope everyone has a great day.
~michelle
I was here yesterday and wrote a big long post that then disappeared. So, I thought, dang--I'll just wait until tomorrow and try again.
Yesterday, I took a break from exercise. We've got the boat set up for the season. Of course, I managed to forget one box which just happened to have the sheets for the master stateroom in it. So, we made due with the flat sheets from the twin beds. The weather was absolutely gorgeous yesterday and more of the same today.
Did Butts and Guts this morning. I forgot how long that workout is. I'm a moaner and a groaner all the way through the butt part, but I love the gut portion of the workout. Now, I definitely need a shower.
Shadowpup: thanks for the idea on the dial-in weights. Any suggestions on a particular brand? I never got to Dick's Sporting Goods on Friday, so I'm going to try to go this week. Now, on to the topic of flexibility. I've always been pretty flexible, although my backbend and splits days are behind me. I think that gaining flexibility is all about allowing yourself enough time to really concentrate on stretching. Something I don't always do. I often like to stretch when I'm flopped in front of the tv doing nothing. I love to sit on the floor with both legs out in a V as far as I can get them and then just fold over with my belly flat on the floor and arms extended. I don't know any tricks other than working on your flexibility every day and being patient.
Hope everyone has a great day.
~michelle
Shadowpup
Cathlete
Good morning all! It's gorgeous here too: still snow most places, but I see bare ground and my crocuses are doing their best to peek through. The daffodil tops are also showing through the snow ... maybe spring will find us after all 
Laura, yes, sigh, I'm just going to have to find some form of leg stretching that I like and can incorporate in my lifestyle. If only there were a gadget that measured this area. It's a sad commentary on how inflexible I was as a kid that even now, poorly as I do in that area, I can at least touch the ground. I'd get within three or four inches as a child and no further.
For dial-in, I ended up with the bowflex select tech. There are several styles and manufacturers, and probably you'll want to pick them up to see what you think. Even within bowflex there are different grips. Mine are the 2009 version, and they have a flat side so that you can set them down without rolling, which on a boat would probably be even more of a plus than in my basement! One is a box-style, which I tried out at a hotel gym and did not like at all. I've seen the box style in p90x, and you may want to consider them. They seem to take up less space. Also, the materials in the mechanisms are different. If you're doing salt water boating, that might end up being the deciding factor for you.
It was a combination of things that sold me on the select tech. One, pragmatic, the resale value is high so if you don't use them you can get your money back. Also, they are extremely easy to use - just flip a switch on each end of the bell to change the weights. Also, there's a variety of weight ranges; I opted for the 90 pound max but most people here seem to be getting the 50s. I just kept looking at my 1RMS and thinking ... I better get more weight than 50. I also like that you can change the weights in increments of 5, but you can also set each half differently, which means you not only get a different kind of challenge to the muscle due to the difference in weight on each side, but you essentially get a 2.5 pound increment. I have been using that in STS quite a bit! Some people complain that their bowflex weights break. I haven't had mine long enough to tell, but there is a warranty. You'll want to pick them up to try them out in your hand, because the sheer size of the ends takes getting used to. The smaller/50 pound adjustables are not as big as the larger 90/pound adjustables.
Laura, yes, sigh, I'm just going to have to find some form of leg stretching that I like and can incorporate in my lifestyle. If only there were a gadget that measured this area. It's a sad commentary on how inflexible I was as a kid that even now, poorly as I do in that area, I can at least touch the ground. I'd get within three or four inches as a child and no further.
For dial-in, I ended up with the bowflex select tech. There are several styles and manufacturers, and probably you'll want to pick them up to see what you think. Even within bowflex there are different grips. Mine are the 2009 version, and they have a flat side so that you can set them down without rolling, which on a boat would probably be even more of a plus than in my basement! One is a box-style, which I tried out at a hotel gym and did not like at all. I've seen the box style in p90x, and you may want to consider them. They seem to take up less space. Also, the materials in the mechanisms are different. If you're doing salt water boating, that might end up being the deciding factor for you.
It was a combination of things that sold me on the select tech. One, pragmatic, the resale value is high so if you don't use them you can get your money back
. Also, they are extremely easy to use - just flip a switch on each end of the bell to change the weights. Also, there's a variety of weight ranges; I opted for the 90 pound max but most people here seem to be getting the 50s. I just kept looking at my 1RMS and thinking ... I better get more weight than 50. I also like that you can change the weights in increments of 5, but you can also set each half differently, which means you not only get a different kind of challenge to the muscle due to the difference in weight on each side, but you essentially get a 2.5 pound increment. I have been using that in STS quite a bit! Some people complain that their bowflex weights break. I haven't had mine long enough to tell, but there is a warranty. You'll want to pick them up to try them out in your hand, because the sheer size of the ends takes getting used to. The smaller/50 pound adjustables are not as big as the larger 90/pound adjustables.
janiejoey
Cathlete
Hi Everyone,
Hope you all had a nice weekend. Just got home today(beautiful and sunny) and already did a couple of hours in the garden. Heavy work, like taking stones out of the truck and added them onto a bed to make the bed higher. Also went and got a half load of garden soil to be ready to fill dirt in the garden beds. And so it starts off the season yet again.
Shadowpup, the select tech is an amazing piece of equipment. My son-in-law has them and uses them all the time. They are very expensive though.
Michelle, I'm a moaner an groaner when it comes to all my exercises LOL! It's hard work. Love Butts and Guts.
Janie
Hope you all had a nice weekend. Just got home today(beautiful and sunny) and already did a couple of hours in the garden. Heavy work, like taking stones out of the truck and added them onto a bed to make the bed higher. Also went and got a half load of garden soil to be ready to fill dirt in the garden beds. And so it starts off the season yet again.
Shadowpup, the select tech is an amazing piece of equipment. My son-in-law has them and uses them all the time. They are very expensive though.
Michelle, I'm a moaner an groaner when it comes to all my exercises LOL! It's hard work. Love Butts and Guts.
Janie
ladubose
Cathlete
Well looks like the site is up and running smoothly again.
Today I did a 45 minute snowshoe up the road. Burnt about 430 calories and then I did Pyramid Style Upper Body. Man those biceps are killer! I even went down 5lbs on the scale and it still burned in those biceps! I am going heavy on the weights because I leave for my mom's on Tuesday and won't have access to any weights for 10 whole days! I am going to do an active rest time, which I think my body needs. I plan on walking/running and doing lots of Pilates and Yoga. I may take the 4DS Kickboxing so I can do that as cardio to mix it up. I was hoping my new DVD's would get here so I could take KickMax but it isn't likely that they will arrive in time.
Michelle: your boating lifestyle is so appealing to the free spirit in me. Do you get to sail all summer, it sounds like you take some longer trecks. I did Butts & Guts yesterday. I was groaning too!
Shadowpup: yes I agree that we could be bad influences on the pocket book! I am intrigued by the P90X and think it would be good to rotate it with STS, but 1st things 1st, I still need STS, so I am going to be patient and not do an impulsive buy driven by infomercials!!
JanieJoey: It must be nice to be home and tend to your garden. I am so glad Adrian is at home. I forgot, are you fairly close to them? Enjoy the time to decompress from all that hospital stress.
Ironlady: I would love to know what your daughter thinks of P90X. Is 4DS a new workout for you? I love that one when I don't have more than an hour and I want to do both cardio and weights. Plus all the premixes are great it is like having 20 workouts instead of 4. Great longer and very tough cardio on there! The weight work isn't my favorite, but it is nice to break up the body parts into splits and to go heavier.
What's up Shoegal? No shoe report in awhile....makes me concerned???
Today I did a 45 minute snowshoe up the road. Burnt about 430 calories and then I did Pyramid Style Upper Body. Man those biceps are killer!
I even went down 5lbs on the scale and it still burned in those biceps! I am going heavy on the weights because I leave for my mom's on Tuesday and won't have access to any weights for 10 whole days! I am going to do an active rest time, which I think my body needs. I plan on walking/running and doing lots of Pilates and Yoga. I may take the 4DS Kickboxing so I can do that as cardio to mix it up. I was hoping my new DVD's would get here so I could take KickMax but it isn't likely that they will arrive in time.Michelle: your boating lifestyle is so appealing to the free spirit in me. Do you get to sail all summer, it sounds like you take some longer trecks. I did Butts & Guts yesterday. I was groaning too!
Shadowpup: yes I agree that we could be bad influences on the pocket book! I am intrigued by the P90X and think it would be good to rotate it with STS, but 1st things 1st, I still need STS, so I am going to be patient and not do an impulsive buy driven by infomercials!!
JanieJoey: It must be nice to be home and tend to your garden. I am so glad Adrian is at home. I forgot, are you fairly close to them? Enjoy the time to decompress from all that hospital stress.
Ironlady: I would love to know what your daughter thinks of P90X. Is 4DS a new workout for you? I love that one when I don't have more than an hour and I want to do both cardio and weights. Plus all the premixes are great it is like having 20 workouts instead of 4. Great longer and very tough cardio on there! The weight work isn't my favorite, but it is nice to break up the body parts into splits and to go heavier.
What's up Shoegal? No shoe report in awhile....makes me concerned???
janiejoey
Cathlete
Laura,
You are still snowshoeing? WOW. How wonderful that must be. I love that activity, it is a calorie burner. Good for you.
Have a fabulous time at your mother's, I think you have plenty to do to not worry about a routine per se. When you get back, you will find that you're stronger than before.
We are about an hour and half away from my son and his wife. Not too far. I'm going to take your advice and decompress from hospital stuff and being away from home. Thanks, I needed that.
See ya tomorrow,
Janie
You are still snowshoeing? WOW. How wonderful that must be. I love that activity, it is a calorie burner. Good for you.
Have a fabulous time at your mother's, I think you have plenty to do to not worry about a routine per se. When you get back, you will find that you're stronger than before.
We are about an hour and half away from my son and his wife. Not too far. I'm going to take your advice and decompress from hospital stuff and being away from home. Thanks, I needed that.
See ya tomorrow,
Janie
Shadowpup
Cathlete
Hi all,
It's almost the end of a fun weekend - with the nicer weather, I was able to do a bit of playing with the horses. The ground is too slick for riding, but not too slick to get them out, brush them, and let them get some pasture time. Soon it will be riding season!
Our internet connection has been bad today, so while it is up I wanted to post to say I'd be out for the next week, leaving tomorrow. Hopefully I'll have time in the morning to get the very last dvd of Meso 1 done. My body's not quite up to three days of STS in a row this weekend, so I'm going to do something cardio instead. And perhaps a little stretching
Shoegal, hope you're doing well! We miss you
It's almost the end of a fun weekend - with the nicer weather, I was able to do a bit of playing with the horses. The ground is too slick for riding, but not too slick to get them out, brush them, and let them get some pasture time. Soon it will be riding season!
Our internet connection has been bad today, so while it is up I wanted to post to say I'd be out for the next week, leaving tomorrow. Hopefully I'll have time in the morning to get the very last dvd of Meso 1 done. My body's not quite up to three days of STS in a row this weekend, so I'm going to do something cardio instead. And perhaps a little stretching
Shoegal, hope you're doing well! We miss you
Shoegal
Cathlete
Check in Sunday Some day in April
Meant to post on Friday and Saturday and catch up but time got away from me and then before I knew it - there was no time. I loved reading the posts.
Best of all - Adrian is home where he belongs. So good to hear Janie - and glad to hear you are well and doing just what you should be doing too. Glad to hear it.
I did "CleanMax" on Saturday. Even cleaned the carpets - and lo and behold -I thought of you, Shadowpup. Here I am cleaning my own carpets like an ass - where are the young men eyeing up my old Firm boxes with jealousy??? Yeah, not too much to envy there . . . and there are only throw rugs in my workout room - wasn't at all the same experience. Well, at least my arm got a little bit of a workout. My knowledge on flexibility is that it is something gained over time - you must practice it everyday. Try a split every single day. Believe me, you'll improve. I just tried mine - not as good as I used to be but I know I can get that back. Just like the push ups.
Laura - I suppose I do have a whole bunch of Cathe workouts now. I got all excited for them and something new that I kept searching the tremendous library for something else I wanted and kept buying - still they continue to be new for me because I haven't got to the point in any of them where I can recite exactly what is said next or anticipate the next segment - in the Firm Volume one I could recite exactly what Susan Harris said in the inner thigh segment. I'm afraid I've no shoes on at the moment - and when the weather warms up I'm shoeless more & more often. I like the feel of the earth on my feet.
I mowed my mother's grass today. Wore spikes. I actually LOVED mowing the grass. It was nippy & cool but I could feel the sun on me and I loved that. All the equipment cooperated too and I was so grateful. I also smell like gasoline.
Hi out there - hope everyone had a great weekend.
Meant to post on Friday and Saturday and catch up but time got away from me and then before I knew it - there was no time. I loved reading the posts.
Best of all - Adrian is home where he belongs. So good to hear Janie - and glad to hear you are well and doing just what you should be doing too. Glad to hear it.
I did "CleanMax" on Saturday. Even cleaned the carpets - and lo and behold -I thought of you, Shadowpup. Here I am cleaning my own carpets like an ass - where are the young men eyeing up my old Firm boxes with jealousy??? Yeah, not too much to envy there . . . and there are only throw rugs in my workout room - wasn't at all the same experience. Well, at least my arm got a little bit of a workout. My knowledge on flexibility is that it is something gained over time - you must practice it everyday. Try a split every single day. Believe me, you'll improve. I just tried mine - not as good as I used to be but I know I can get that back. Just like the push ups.
Laura - I suppose I do have a whole bunch of Cathe workouts now. I got all excited for them and something new that I kept searching the tremendous library for something else I wanted and kept buying - still they continue to be new for me because I haven't got to the point in any of them where I can recite exactly what is said next or anticipate the next segment - in the Firm Volume one I could recite exactly what Susan Harris said in the inner thigh segment. I'm afraid I've no shoes on at the moment - and when the weather warms up I'm shoeless more & more often. I like the feel of the earth on my feet.
I mowed my mother's grass today. Wore spikes. I actually LOVED mowing the grass. It was nippy & cool but I could feel the sun on me and I loved that. All the equipment cooperated too and I was so grateful. I also smell like gasoline.
Hi out there - hope everyone had a great weekend.
MDolfiniReed
Cathlete
Happy Monday everybody! Mondays seem to be hard days lately. But I rolled out of bed with the alarm clock and got rolling. After Ripken and I did our 2 mile walk, I did GS Chest and Triceps and the bonus stability ball workout from B&G. I'm staying steady with my weight amounts for the most part on the GS dvds although I thinked I slacked up a little today on the overhead presses. I love that stability ball workout from B&G. Those side rolls on the ball are HARD. I couldn't go as fast as Cathe on those or else I would have been on the floor. Something new to work on.
Shadowpup: thanks for the advice on the dial-in weights. I'll have to check those out and see if I think they will work on the boat.
Janie: welcome home. I know that you wanted to be with you new grandchild, but isn't great to sleep in your own bed again?
Shoegal: yes, inquiring minds want to know: are you going barefoot? I find April to be a hard time of year for deciding what shoes to wear. I want to be in sandals but some days it's just not warm enough. Took a new pair of Avias to the boat for my designated workout shoes when we are there vs at home. I've had this pair, new in the box, for a while. Thought it was about time to use them.
Question to the group: how do you know when it is time to invest in a new pair of weight gloves?
~michelle
Shadowpup: thanks for the advice on the dial-in weights. I'll have to check those out and see if I think they will work on the boat.
Janie: welcome home. I know that you wanted to be with you new grandchild, but isn't great to sleep in your own bed again?
Shoegal: yes, inquiring minds want to know: are you going barefoot? I find April to be a hard time of year for deciding what shoes to wear. I want to be in sandals but some days it's just not warm enough. Took a new pair of Avias to the boat for my designated workout shoes when we are there vs at home. I've had this pair, new in the box, for a while. Thought it was about time to use them.
Question to the group: how do you know when it is time to invest in a new pair of weight gloves?
~michelle
janiejoey
Cathlete
Good Morning,
After this post will be doing the Meso 2 all over again. I was gone for almost two weeks. No way can I catch up now. So, Disk 13 - Chest, Shoulders and Triceps and abs from ab hits. After the workout I have to do some heavy gardening. Digging, pulling, shoveling and planting. I'm thinking 2 hours maybe longer. That will be my cardio for the day.
Michelle, It is so nice to sleep in my own bed! LOL Great workout, I forgot about that ball workout in B&G. They are hard to do. Good for you. Weight gloves can be used any time. When you feel you need just a little bit more weight increment. For endurance workouts, jogging, walking, on the treadmill...you get the idea. Invest in them and you will see your weight gain come faster.
Shoegal, CleanMax! LOL! What a great way to describe cleaning the house big time. You are so funny. Mowing the lawn is a workout too, and you got vitamin D also.
Shadowpup, Can't believe it's almost horse riding time. That is going to be so much fun for you. Can't wait to hear about the horse stories to come. Wherever you are going for a week, have fun and take care. See you in a week.
Janie
After this post will be doing the Meso 2 all over again. I was gone for almost two weeks. No way can I catch up now. So, Disk 13 - Chest, Shoulders and Triceps and abs from ab hits. After the workout I have to do some heavy gardening. Digging, pulling, shoveling and planting. I'm thinking 2 hours maybe longer. That will be my cardio for the day.
Michelle, It is so nice to sleep in my own bed! LOL
Great workout, I forgot about that ball workout in B&G. They are hard to do. Good for you. Weight gloves can be used any time. When you feel you need just a little bit more weight increment. For endurance workouts, jogging, walking, on the treadmill...you get the idea. Invest in them and you will see your weight gain come faster. Shoegal, CleanMax! LOL!
What a great way to describe cleaning the house big time. You are so funny. Mowing the lawn is a workout too, and you got vitamin D also. Shadowpup, Can't believe it's almost horse riding time. That is going to be so much fun for you. Can't wait to hear about the horse stories to come. Wherever you are going for a week, have fun and take care. See you in a week.
Janie
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Shoegal
Cathlete
Check in April 6th
Hey out there - I have decided to workout this evening to IMAX - and some sort of ab routine - which is undecided. I sometimes go on the calendar and choose something out of the DVD library listed there. Oh - look at that - IMAX - why not? Yes, I know - Hardly scientific. Also decided that I will do more 1 Rep Max testing this evening. Since I took 2 or so months rest since the last time I tested - I think it would be safe now to resume.
Janie - I actually got "CleanMax" from Laura who refers to her cleaning efforts like that - I always thought it was funny too. We should Max everything - like you did "GardenMax" today and I did "MowingMax" on Sunday. Just a way of saying we do everything to the MAX!!! (which is a Kari Anderson workout)
Michelle - No one wants to hear about my barefeet I dare say, especially inquiring minds. But I will tell you this - I have no shoes on once again today. The nasty horrible torture devices I wore are killing me!!!! I go shoeless here in my office but I'm be too embarrassed to walk around like that so I have begun consolidating my painful pilgrimages down the hall. Actually, it is funny that you mentioned finding it difficult to find an appropriate season friendly pair of shoes to wear in this transition - my sister and I call shoes that cross the seasons to be "Tweeners" - something that can go between Winter & Spring or Summer & Fall. I have trouble finding good tweeners too. I don't like my feet to be cold. Ok - I'll shut up and shoes and feet. Geeze!!! By the way - I find "Silver Lining" to be a perfect name for a boat - I absolutely love it.
Laura - hope you can still check in even though you are visiting. Is your entire family going? (too bad the travel workout isn't here yet!!) I wish my new Cathe tapes would get here too. I almost went off the deep end today and ordered more. Don't know what I was thinking - I talked myself down from the ledge once again. No denying I'm an addict.
Shadowpup - Definitely miss you here while you are away!!!! Keep us informed if you can.
Hope everyone has a great day - getting cold here in PA. Expecting snow!!!
Hey out there - I have decided to workout this evening to IMAX - and some sort of ab routine - which is undecided. I sometimes go on the calendar and choose something out of the DVD library listed there. Oh - look at that - IMAX - why not? Yes, I know - Hardly scientific. Also decided that I will do more 1 Rep Max testing this evening. Since I took 2 or so months rest since the last time I tested - I think it would be safe now to resume.
Janie - I actually got "CleanMax" from Laura who refers to her cleaning efforts like that - I always thought it was funny too. We should Max everything - like you did "GardenMax" today and I did "MowingMax" on Sunday. Just a way of saying we do everything to the MAX!!! (which is a Kari Anderson workout)
Michelle - No one wants to hear about my barefeet I dare say, especially inquiring minds.
But I will tell you this - I have no shoes on once again today. The nasty horrible torture devices I wore are killing me!!!! I go shoeless here in my office but I'm be too embarrassed to walk around like that so I have begun consolidating my painful pilgrimages down the hall. Actually, it is funny that you mentioned finding it difficult to find an appropriate season friendly pair of shoes to wear in this transition - my sister and I call shoes that cross the seasons to be "Tweeners" - something that can go between Winter & Spring or Summer & Fall. I have trouble finding good tweeners too. I don't like my feet to be cold. Ok - I'll shut up and shoes and feet. Geeze!!! By the way - I find "Silver Lining" to be a perfect name for a boat - I absolutely love it.Laura - hope you can still check in even though you are visiting. Is your entire family going? (too bad the travel workout isn't here yet!!) I wish my new Cathe tapes would get here too. I almost went off the deep end today and ordered more. Don't know what I was thinking - I talked myself down from the ledge once again. No denying I'm an addict.
Shadowpup - Definitely miss you here while you are away!!!! Keep us informed if you can.
Hope everyone has a great day - getting cold here in PA. Expecting snow!!!
Shadowpup
Cathlete
Hi all, quick post as I race between STS and the road! But I wanted to let you know - I did finish off STS Meso 1 this morning, six month rotation, and so the active rest week officially begins. And do I ever need it!!! Also, I added extra stretching for lower body yesterday and today, since that's my trouble spot. Thanks, everyone for the prod about stretching. I do it regularly, but have not focused on lower body/lower back. This is a good time to think more about how to set some motivational goals in that area.
Will miss you all and if I can, will check in. Only one day home between this trip and one to Tennessee (Sat), so it may be awhile
Will miss you all and if I can, will check in. Only one day home between this trip and one to Tennessee (Sat), so it may be awhile
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Hello all!
Wow, there are alot of posts to catch up on! No time for personals now but did enjoy reading all everyone has been doing!
DD is in VA right now had an MRI today and appt with the neurologist tomorrow! Sure hope they can figure out her migraines and get her some relief!
4DS is a new w/o for me. So far am loving it! did LIS tonight starting the rotation over. Boy those Low plane lunges!!!! I haven't done any of the premixes yet... saving that for later. Discovered I do not have the room for Boot Camp have to sub some step or another Kickbox for that for now! Hope to have more time to post tomorrow!
Night all!!
Wow, there are alot of posts to catch up on! No time for personals now but did enjoy reading all everyone has been doing!
DD is in VA right now had an MRI today and appt with the neurologist tomorrow! Sure hope they can figure out her migraines and get her some relief!
4DS is a new w/o for me. So far am loving it! did LIS tonight starting the rotation over. Boy those Low plane lunges!!!! I haven't done any of the premixes yet... saving that for later. Discovered I do not have the room for Boot Camp have to sub some step or another Kickbox for that for now! Hope to have more time to post tomorrow!
Night all!!
janiejoey
Cathlete
Good Evening,
Finished all my exercises. WHEW! My whole body is fatigued.
Ironlady, How did the MRI go for your daughter today. Keep us posted on her tests. Poor thing. Hope they can treat whatever they find. Yes, the 4DS are amazing! I love them too. I know you are worried, and we are with you on that. Hang in there. I'll say a rosary for her.
Shadowpup, Enjoy your week rest, you earned it. Hope to hear from you during the week, if not have a great time.
Shoegal, Today I will StargateAtlantisMax. I know, it doesn't look right. I'll be watching them the rest of the evening until I get tired for bed. Let's see, how about waterMax. Will be drinking water while I watch Atlantis. LOL Did you enjoy IMAX? That is one tough workout, let me tell ya.
Have a great evening,
Janie
Finished all my exercises. WHEW! My whole body is fatigued.
Ironlady, How did the MRI go for your daughter today. Keep us posted on her tests. Poor thing. Hope they can treat whatever they find. Yes, the 4DS are amazing! I love them too. I know you are worried, and we are with you on that. Hang in there. I'll say a rosary for her.
Shadowpup, Enjoy your week rest, you earned it. Hope to hear from you during the week, if not have a great time.
Shoegal, Today I will StargateAtlantisMax. I know, it doesn't look right. I'll be watching them the rest of the evening until I get tired for bed. Let's see, how about waterMax. Will be drinking water while I watch Atlantis. LOL
Did you enjoy IMAX? That is one tough workout, let me tell ya. Have a great evening,
Janie
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ladubose
Cathlete
Well ladies I am too beat for personals, but I wanted to check in before I watch an episode of Lost with DH. I have been busy getting- ready -to -travelmax(?) all day: running around all day trying to get ready to leave early tomorrow. I also had clients in Boulder and my two rec. classes up here in the mountains so it has been a windmill of a day.
Workouts: Pilates & did a whole body weight training for the other class. I was a little tired and distracted through both classes {kept thinking of things I needed to pack} but I got through them! But they were good workouts anyway.
I will take my computer so I will be able to check in while I am a way.
Workouts: Pilates & did a whole body weight training for the other class. I was a little tired and distracted through both classes {kept thinking of things I needed to pack} but I got through them! But they were good workouts anyway.
I will take my computer so I will be able to check in while I am a way.
MDolfiniReed
Cathlete
Another early morning for me at the Pentagon so my regular schedule is messed up today. No exercise but enjoying some good DOMS for GS C&T yesterday. Sounds like everyone is busy--I'll try to get back for more later.
~michelle
~michelle
Shoegal
Cathlete
Check in April 7th
Had to share - received my new Cathe workouts today - was totally excited but at the same time - disconcerted (or maybe just a wee bit crazy). The cover of "Cardio Fusion" wasn't what I was expecting - (which is the 3 covers of LIC, BM2 & DM w/ a purple background) instead it shows Cathe in the LIC workout and says "Cardio Fusion" at the bottom. I'm miffed. I think I'll get CF & LIC mixed up all the time - they look quite similiar. I'm sure I'll get over it though. The workout is what is important. Now I know exactly what the rest of my week will look like workout wise. I will do either Pyramid Upper or Lower body this evening - and Thursday. In the days in between I'll do Cardio Fusion and one of the Terminator workouts. (still frightened of the Terminator though).
Last night I pushed my way through IMAX - did everything pretty well but I lose strength half way through the power lunges. Can't do it - took a short break and then finished them up. I also did the first workout from Ab Hits which is the abs from MIC. However, this all happened at 10pm. My DH wanted to talk about our budget - that turned into a longer session than I would have liked. So by the time I got back - it was late. I gave myself a way out though - during IMAX I decided that if I did half that would be fine and everything else I did afterward would be gravy but I ended up doing everything. Well - that's a lie - I gave up on 1RepMax testing last night. I'll try again this evening.
Janie - I know nothing about Stargate Atlantis - but glad you maxed it though. I actually did StarTrekThe NextGenerationMax last night. A little bit of an episode - I hardly ever watch new tv anymore. Glad you got your workout in - and your water.
Laura - Well - have fun traveling - nice to get away.
Michelle - Have a good day despite your early morning!! I really thrive on the routine - and I don't usually like my days being messed with - the routine is disrupted and I wondering where the workout will fit in. Hate that - but that is part of life I suppose. We have to adapt.
Ironlady - really hope the doctors discover the source of DD migraines. I'll pray for her too. Enjoy 4DS - there is so much there - you could spend weeks doing all the premixes.
Have a great day everyone.
Had to share - received my new Cathe workouts today - was totally excited but at the same time - disconcerted (or maybe just a wee bit crazy). The cover of "Cardio Fusion" wasn't what I was expecting - (which is the 3 covers of LIC, BM2 & DM w/ a purple background) instead it shows Cathe in the LIC workout and says "Cardio Fusion" at the bottom. I'm miffed. I think I'll get CF & LIC mixed up all the time - they look quite similiar. I'm sure I'll get over it though. The workout is what is important. Now I know exactly what the rest of my week will look like workout wise. I will do either Pyramid Upper or Lower body this evening - and Thursday. In the days in between I'll do Cardio Fusion and one of the Terminator workouts. (still frightened of the Terminator though).
Last night I pushed my way through IMAX - did everything pretty well but I lose strength half way through the power lunges. Can't do it - took a short break and then finished them up. I also did the first workout from Ab Hits which is the abs from MIC. However, this all happened at 10pm. My DH wanted to talk about our budget - that turned into a longer session than I would have liked. So by the time I got back - it was late. I gave myself a way out though - during IMAX I decided that if I did half that would be fine and everything else I did afterward would be gravy but I ended up doing everything. Well - that's a lie - I gave up on 1RepMax testing last night. I'll try again this evening.
Janie - I know nothing about Stargate Atlantis - but glad you maxed it though. I actually did StarTrekThe NextGenerationMax last night. A little bit of an episode - I hardly ever watch new tv anymore. Glad you got your workout in - and your water.
Laura - Well - have fun traveling - nice to get away.
Michelle - Have a good day despite your early morning!! I really thrive on the routine - and I don't usually like my days being messed with - the routine is disrupted and I wondering where the workout will fit in. Hate that - but that is part of life I suppose. We have to adapt.
Ironlady - really hope the doctors discover the source of DD migraines. I'll pray for her too. Enjoy 4DS - there is so much there - you could spend weeks doing all the premixes.
Have a great day everyone.
janiejoey
Cathlete
Good Mornin,
Laura, So you are the Max girl. Love the analogy on putting "Max" to a lot of working...LOL! Joey and I watch Lost when the DVD's come out. Can't stand to wait a week before we watch another episode. I think we should have the season that is now on, by Winter. Can't wait! Have a great time on your travelmax. See ya when you get back.
Michelle, Was today or yesterday a rest day for you? I feel doms in my triceps after the STS the day before yesterday. But not like I thought I would.
Shoegal, How are the new workouts going? Are you finding them to your liking? I have had Terminator for years, and still haven't tried it. I'm scared! Let me know if you like it, or give a review how it feels to your body. I would sure appreciate that.
Did my gardening yesterday and it was almost 3 hours. By the time I got done, I was famished. Ate a lot, but I do believe I burned a lot of calories. I know when I'm tired because, I was trying so hard to get every last bit of garden soil out of my truck into a wheel barrel. I put too much dirt in, the the wheel barrel spilled out everywhere. Darn! I was so tired and frustrated I just left most of it there. It's suppose to rain for a few days and wanted to get the asparagus in. Didn't make it. I did however manage to make new beds for the strawberry roots. Planted over 25 of them and have 2 beds. They are everlasting and should be producing all Spring, Summer and part of the Fall.
Planning on doing STS disk 14 legs today.
Janie
Laura, So you are the Max girl. Love the analogy on putting "Max" to a lot of working...LOL!
Joey and I watch Lost when the DVD's come out. Can't stand to wait a week before we watch another episode. I think we should have the season that is now on, by Winter. Can't wait! Have a great time on your travelmax. See ya when you get back.Michelle, Was today or yesterday a rest day for you? I feel doms in my triceps after the STS the day before yesterday. But not like I thought I would.
Shoegal, How are the new workouts going? Are you finding them to your liking? I have had Terminator for years, and still haven't tried it. I'm scared!
Let me know if you like it, or give a review how it feels to your body. I would sure appreciate that.Did my gardening yesterday and it was almost 3 hours. By the time I got done, I was famished. Ate a lot, but I do believe I burned a lot of calories. I know when I'm tired because, I was trying so hard to get every last bit of garden soil out of my truck into a wheel barrel. I put too much dirt in, the the wheel barrel spilled out everywhere. Darn! I was so tired and frustrated I just left most of it there. It's suppose to rain for a few days and wanted to get the asparagus in. Didn't make it. I did however manage to make new beds for the strawberry roots. Planted over 25 of them and have 2 beds. They are everlasting and should be producing all Spring, Summer and part of the Fall.
Planning on doing STS disk 14 legs today.
Janie
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Shoegal
Cathlete
Check in April 8 2009
Eerily quiet out there - Where is everybody?
Yesterday I did Pyramid Upper Body - I really liked it. The stability ball ab work, which I didn't expect but was pleasantly surprised by - was quite difficult. At the least the pikes were - I found those nearly impossible to do. I was concentrating so hard on them that I could barely hear the tv. So I really enjoyed the workout and the time flew by and I made a huge mess with free weights.
I also went out today and bought myself an outfit for Easter. It is all gray - but I thought I looked sylish and I could dress it up by trying to find a pink scarf - I don't usually wear scarves (except with my coat) but I thought one that is longer and can wrap around my neck & hang down might be cute.
Janie - You sure did GardenMax!!! I love to garden - and the time flys by. I'm envious. I love making the yard look pretty. I bought a hydrangea and I am looking to plant that soon when the weather breaks. I have one in the yard already - but you can't have too many of them. They are so beautiful. I'll let you know when I do the Terminator what I thought of it.
Hope to hear from everyone else out there!!
Eerily quiet out there - Where is everybody?
Yesterday I did Pyramid Upper Body - I really liked it. The stability ball ab work, which I didn't expect but was pleasantly surprised by - was quite difficult. At the least the pikes were - I found those nearly impossible to do. I was concentrating so hard on them that I could barely hear the tv. So I really enjoyed the workout and the time flew by and I made a huge mess with free weights.
I also went out today and bought myself an outfit for Easter. It is all gray - but I thought I looked sylish and I could dress it up by trying to find a pink scarf - I don't usually wear scarves (except with my coat) but I thought one that is longer and can wrap around my neck & hang down might be cute.
Janie - You sure did GardenMax!!! I love to garden - and the time flys by. I'm envious. I love making the yard look pretty. I bought a hydrangea and I am looking to plant that soon when the weather breaks. I have one in the yard already - but you can't have too many of them. They are so beautiful. I'll let you know when I do the Terminator what I thought of it.
Hope to hear from everyone else out there!!