~~~ MELTERS!..it's Thursday! ~~~

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Cathlete
Good Mornin!

Just getting us started...it seems like that is all I am able to do these days...Sorry I did not get back yesterday..the day just got away from me.. I did read yesterdays posts..will try to bb to post again in a bit..

Deb
 
Morning Melters!

I didn't manage to get myself outta bed to run this morning, so it will be this evening.

I'll bbl for personals!
 
Hi, I'm back,

Almost time to go to work...sometimes it's a pleasure!

Peggie:
I use the I-Treads on a treadmill... have not tried CC yet because I prefer having real numbers to go by, not percieved exertion. The FBI? I work for the Customs clearance division of FedEx..have worked closely with U.S Customs for 35 years.. this type of work always fascinates me. What a small world.. you know someone that lived here!

BreckGirl:
No, I use the treadmill, with I-Treads...I have an old stationery bike that would not be fun with today's cycle stuff.

Shelly:
What is going on girl? what is making you not sleep? I have the spitfire to blame it on!

Tneah:
Glad you got to SD safely...2 months on the boat? or 3? How big is it? Your TaTa girl does not offend anyone here.. I can't figure out how to get it in my signature..

Robin:
Your finger lakes trip sounds like fun..and romantic too! .( ps..who is Jay? I must have missed something..)

Shannon:
I feel for you! Don't you hate when dogs roll in stuff? I had a dog that went into this river bed once.. all kinds of decayed stuff etc.. once... OMG that was awful! When we were driving home, I actually had her almost all out the window of the car, it was so bad. We had to use skunk smell stuff to get the smell out of her

Lainie:
I bet you will love the pavers once it is done..you will have to post pics

Allison:
:7 :7 :7 :7 ...says it all on my feelings for you and your new "friend!"

Leanne:
Love the idea of you and Tneah getting together and figuring out how to get BIL out of your house! Almost like a movie plot! :7 Glad to hear you worked out the airline ticket issue!

Hi to Kara, Kristi and anyone I missed

Deb:)
 
Goodmorning melters.

Deb, glad to see a bit more of you this morning. Jay is my DD's boyfriend. He is home from Afghanistan on leave until next week. Yes, I love romantic weekends in the Finger Lakes. We haven't been up for almost a year, and we usually make the trip 3 or 4 times a year! We have a couple trips planned in the fall, to take friends and family up on day trips.

I'm just about ready to head out the door for the funeral. We will save a trip into town by doing the grocery shopping after. I don't have much else planned for today, other than a workout - probably a CC on the bike. Tris will be home early this evening. Maybe we'll try to catch some fireworks if the weather permits. I'm sure I'll be back later to see what's up with all of you.
 
Good morning melters. AHHHHHH slept in until 7, two extra hours feels wonderful. Going to get coffee, so will bbl to catch up.
 
Morning, Melters!

Well! As far as I'm concerned, today is FRIDAY! Don't you just love three-day weekends? :7 I hope everyone has a good one, whether it's two or three days.

Last night was grocery shopping. I managed to spend less than $100, but just by the skin of my teeth. Of course, I did buy a few extras - for me, and for the little get-together my Mom is having tomorrow.

Today will be Cardio Coach. My schedule tells me I should do CC 6. But I don't know if I can resist the lure of CC 8. Yes, again! :7 I really do like CC 6 though... it's such a dilemma!

Deb - good to see you again! I've been missing all your posts, but I'm glad you're always able to start us off.

Robin - how long will Tris be home? I hope you have a good visit.

Peggy - oh, I'm jealous! 7 a.m.? Wow, I can't remember the last time I was able to sleep that late. Good for you!

Hi to everyone else - I'll go see what else happened last night and BBL.
 
Morning. http://www.pic4ever.com/images/mornincoffee.gif[/img]

I think that smiley's hysterical. But don't worry...that's not how I'm feeling right now. I'm in a crazy good mood.

Wanna know why? Do ya? Do ya? Ok, I'll tell you....

THE BOYTOY CAME OVER AGAIN LAST NIGHT!!! http://www.pic4ever.com/images/2uge4p4.gif[/img] http://www.pic4ever.com/images/Vishenka_03.gif[/img] http://www.pic4ever.com/images/loveshower.gif[/img] I'm totally smitten. It's ridiculous. I'm so happy! We ordered pizza and drank wine and watched movies and....oh, wait never mind. I'll stop there. http://www.pic4ever.com/images/14k8gag.gif[/img]

I'm really a prude. Don't worry. I'm totally joking when I talk like that. Sort of. http://www.pic4ever.com/images/148fs542321.gif[/img]

Anyway, I got my butt up this morning and did PUB plus the drop sets of pushup from GS Chest and Tri's. Tough. I wanted to do Drill Max cardio too but didn't have time. I ended up doing the warm up to Drill Max anyway though. Hey, 10 minutes of light cardio is better than nothin' right? I'll get in some good cardio tonight.

I think we're getting out of work early today! YIPPEE! http://www.pic4ever.com/images/bliss.gif[/img]They usually let us out a little early the day before a holiday. I'm so excited for this weekend. I love days off of work. http://www.pic4ever.com/images/Just_Cuz_13.gif[/img]

Leanne--YAY for your plane ticket! http://www.pic4ever.com/images/999.gif[/img]I'm so glad you found something! Way to go! And nice work pushin' BIL to get that resume done and go on an interview!

Tneah--yay you made it to the boat! You're going to have the best time. I wish I could spend the summer on a boat!

Ok, sorry I don't have time for more personals. I just spent all of it searching for smiley's and talking about the boy. ;)

BBL! Hugs to all! http://www.pic4ever.com/images/grouphugg.gif[/img]

Allison

http://www.picturetrail.com/allisonj90
 
Morning All!:)

Deb, we are down here for 3 months, the boat is 85 feet, so its pretty spacious...but it ain't a house, so its just really different and I start missing my Cathe workouts!:) Oh, copy the link Lainie provided in Mondays post, the bottom one...go to your user profile and choose edit, than at the bottom, paste it under the signature line...hope that makes sense?

Robin, do not want to say have fun today because that wouldn't be right, but its so nice Jay will have you all there for support today. Sounds like you have a fabo weekend planned! We are taking the boat out to the bay or wherever to see the fireworks, the captain is bringing his lovely wife and kid which will be nice.

Peggy, morning gal!:)

Shannon, wow, you are thrifty! I do not think I have ever gotten out of a store for less than 100 bucks.:)

Allie, you and those smiley's make me laugh everyday! So cute!:p Ahh...young exciting love, it warms my heart! I love the intial stages of romance, its well, just so romantic!:7 Your workouts make me tired BTW, you and Shelley are the running fools and iron queens round here.}(

Hi to all you lovelies this morning!

Woke up and of course the back is still jacked up, but whatever, will work the kinks out this morning. I did CC3 last night on the elliptical in the hotel gym...my feet fell asleep during it though, it was quite painful and strange, but then again, I wore my MBT's so maybe that was why?

So today's workout will be an itread this morning, and some arms and chest. Then starting next week its my Red Carpet Ready--I think. Still not sure whether to take advantage of the gyms equipment and just hit it hard with the weights, doing supersets, giant sets, etc....?

BBL, gotta go walk the pup...:7
 
Good morning, lovely ladies!

Looks like a bunch of us got to sleep in today. I slept in until almost 6:30 this morning -- woo hoo! DH's best friend from high school and his wife had their first baby last week; they live about an hour away, so we're going to head up there later this afternoon to visit. (Tneah -- They live in Temecula, where Mr. Trainer Man is!)

Today I'm scheduled to do one of the GS upper body workouts (can't remember which one right now!), and I think I'm going to tack on 4DSKB.

Oh, Kara had recommended the book _You: Staying Young_ to me, and I just started reading it last night. It's got a lot of really interesting information in it. Have any of you read those You books before? This is my first one, and I'm really enjoying it. Reading it is a good reminder that a huge part of why we work out is to stay healthy for the long-term! ;-)

BreckGirl -- Continuing to send you positive thoughts this morning! Please be sure to let us know what you find out -- and just think of how much fun it'll be to greet your new little nephew later today! {{{HUGS}}}!

Deb -- We've missed you! Sorry that things are so hectic for you lately. Yes, I was so glad to be able to get the plane ticket. How is the little spitfire doing?

Shelley -- or should that be Pandora? ;-) -- Hope that the extra sleep was good for you this morning! :)

Robin -- Sending your family and esp. Jay lots of {{{HUGS}}}! Is he doing alright? Your romantic weekend sounds so wonderful! What a wonderful thing to look forward to!

Peggie -- Hooray for the sleeping in, too!

Shannon -- How nice that you were able to get out of the grocery store without reaching that $100 point. What is your mom planning on making for tomorrow? So I know we're no longer in the month of fun workouts, but we really should try to make our month spread into a year . . . so go for CC8 today since you love doing it! :)

Allison -- You are so dang cute, what with your smilies and your wonderful personality!! I always love reading your posts, and I am soooo happy that things are going so well with you and the new boy toy! How awesome that you met this great guy! (Shh! Don't tell anyone, but I'm a prude, too!!)

Hey Tneah -- We were posting at the same time, so I had to come back and say "hi"! :) Sorry that your back is still bothering you, chica! :-( Sounds like the MBT's might have been what caused the weirdness in your foot. You could always start doing the RC Ready workout for a week or so, and just see how you're liking it again. If you're not "feeling it," then maybe switch back to regular gym workouts. Isn't the weather weird today? It's also been kind of muggy and humid here off and on the past few weeks. Did you get a good night's sleep in the boat? I remember you saying how you liked being rocked to sleep . . . it sounds so peaceful! So when do all the SLC guys descend on the boat? Will they be there for long? Hope you can have some peace and quiet soon! :)

Is Kristi getting back today or tomorrow? I miss Kara, too. :-(

Saying hi to Lainie! I'll BBL to see what you gals are up to! :)

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Tneah - as Leanne said, we really should make our fun workouts last all year, sooooo.... will hitting it hard in the gym be fun for you? Then go for it!!! Woohoo! My feet fall asleep on the elliptical too - actually, my toes. I can't wear regular workout tennis shoes, because that just makes it worse - I actually wear sandals, believe it or not. It gives my toes more room. And I also change my foot position a lot, to change where the pressure is.

Leanne - Have fun with that GS workout - and 4DS KB - wow. You're going to work hard today! I think Mom is just planning the usual picnic sort of food. I'm bringing a bean salad so I'll have something to eat without meat in it! :7 Oh, and I strongly suspect there will be homemade ice cream. :9 :9
 
Boob squishage went well. Well, as well as it could. It was a false alarm. They said everything looked great! So I left with a few stickers and "x"s drawn on my boob (decoration), and went to get ice cream. :) (Oh, I put my shirt back on of course.) Not exactly melty-like (the ice cream, not leaving my shirt off), but I've been on a small hiatus. Gonna get it back together now.

WHEW.

Anyway, thank you to all of you for encouraging me and for letting me whimper and whine. I appreciate it!:* :* I was pretty scared!

Now on for the real stuff:
Allie - so happy for your an your new boy toy! It's just what you need in your life right now to give you some genuine happiness!! }(

Tneah - so no Cathe for 3 months? I've been on a Cathe break for a few now. Just doing my own weight work and some iTreads/iCycles. I kinda needed a little break. Especially if STS comes out relatively soon. That's really cool that you'll be living on the boat for 3 months. Did you do it last year when you bought it, or is this the first 3 month straight trial? Do you miss Vegas when you're there? SO sorry to hear about your back. Is it sciatica or hip-related... or both? Seems like there's nothing worse than back pain, because you don't really realize how much you need your back for until it's irritating you! Sending you healy back vibes! Would a massage help? }( :D Sounds like the perfect way to start a 3 month stay in SD.

Deb- what do you do? Nice to hear that going in is a pleasure! Not many folks say that these days. I love my job too!

Hi Robin and rested-up Peggie!

Shannon - what kind of schedule are you following for CC? Or is it something you planned out yourself? I have Vol 2, but have yet to give it a whirl. I'm excited about it though!

Shelley - glad you got a little extra zzzzzs. How's the brain?

Hi Kara and Ms Lainie...
And Kristi - although I don't think I've met her yet.
 
Oh, BreckGirl, thanks for checking in and letting us know that everything was alright!! That is SUCH wonderful news!! And you definitely deserved that ice cream afterwards, so don't feel bad about that at all! *happy dance for you!*

Hey Shannon! Yes, I'm trying to add in a bit more cardio so I'm ready for the RT! Even though I've heard that Cathe takes it a bit easier on us, I'm scared of so many workouts in such a short period of time! }( Your bean salad sounds yummy -- and that homemade ice cream sounds heavenly! I'm already drooling!!:9 I've got some veggie burgers for me and my younger brother's GF for tomorrow, and then we got fresh hamburger patties for everyone else tomorrow. Yuck! Does meat make you squeamish, too? I told my DH that he'd have to grill them. ;-)

Twirl away, girls!

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Hey Leanne dah-ling!:) When you are in Temecula (sp?) kick Mr. Trainer man in the shins for me kay?:p Just kidding!;) Have fun cuddling the new baby, they always smell so good don't they? You are hittin' the workouts hard too...good girl, you all are totally motivating me here!

BG, THANK GOODNESS! Ok, sorry, had to shout that! I am so relieved, so happy for you. You deserved that ice cream! Whew. I just know how I would have felt, and am so happy for you. ((hugs))I had my right hip replaced last July-had bad arthritis-already...lower back has some disk issues from all those years of running and bodybuilding and heels probably, so the sciatic thing rears its ugly head, plus I have some hip flexor issue going on as well. Exercise is good for you, but can wreak havoc too if you are not careful. Ha!

Shannon, sandals huh? Well, that would make sense, hum, I wonder if my 4 inch platform sandals would work?:p Kidding of course, you must wear those Keen type right? I am gonna figure this workout thing out, I hav cut back on the arms and feel like they are looking squishy instead of smaller, so oh dear, it never ends does it?:p

Alllie, yeah! Work is almost over with!

Ok, just got done with my protein shake and its time to hit the gym...wish me luck.

Oh and Leanne, for sure next week chica!
 
BG - I totally missed your post! We must have been posting at the same time. I'm sooooo glad to hear your good news! That's certainly reason to celebrate! As for CC, well, most of the time I do one a week. I love the high intensity! But I usually don't do more than that because I'm a step addict. :7 I do cardio 3x/week - usually one CC, one higher impact step, and one low impact step. Once in a while I'll do kickboxing.

Leanne - I should bring a Boca burger over to the wingding. Good idea! Preparing raw meat is gross, but I still like to walk in to somebody's home and smell it cooking!

Allie - YOU'RE SO LUCKY!!!!!!!!!

Tneah - Ummm, I think I use Earth Shoes? Something I found at Wal-mart - yes, el cheapos!!! But they're comfy and don't need to give me a lot of support up on the elliptical. Ummm, somehow I don't think 4-inch platforms would help you... :p
 
Afternoon all!

Deb - I rarely sleep well. I'm so exhausted at night that I fall asleep in seconds (sometimes standing up) but I can't for the life of me STAY asleep! How's the spitfire? Growing like a little weed?

Robin - so, how close are the Finger Lakes to me?

Peggie - yay for sleeping in!

Shannon - CC8 again! You're obsessed! You know, if you bought yourself a small, cheap MP3 player, you could do all sorts of CC mish-moshes that would make you happy:)

Allie - hooray for the boy and for getting out of work early!

Tneah - sorry to hear about your back, darlin'! Mine's killing me too. What are MBTs? Maybe you should start with the RCR workouts and if it's just too boring or whatever, throw the gym in occasionally?

Leanne - have fun with the new baby! And that's awesome about BIL brushing up his resume and going to that temp agency. What is his line of work?

BG - SO glad to hear the boob squishage went well!

We now return you to your regularly scheduled programming.
 
Hi guys! I am frantically trying to gather everything and pack it in the van. I am the queen of overpacking! My DH is going to have a fit! }( Wait until he has to secure all of my weight plates to the roof top carrier. }( Anyway, the house is still a disaster and I am on the verge of needing medication to get through it. The pieces of wood covered with glue are all over the house and the dust is terrible! OK, I need to stop whining!

I am so glad that things are improving in Melterville! This way I can leave with a happy heart! :) Allison is happy and infatuated, BreckGirl is healthy, Tneah is safely on the boat, Shannon is still CC8 obsessed, Peggie gets to sleep in, Leanne's BIL is going to a Temp Agency, Robin has romantic plans, Deb is busy chasing after the little spitfire, and Shelley still has the lid on her Pandora's Box. Yea! Now, stay happy and have fun in my absence, K? :)

I will miss you all!

Kara :)
 
Leanne--I am so glad you like the book! I love its sensibility (which I could always use more of)!

Take care! :)
 

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