*yawn* Just got up from a nice long nap with DH on the couch. We stopped by to hold and smell the baby before coming on home. And then just collapsed. I feel like I've been hit by a truck.
Leanne – You and Ms Tneah are going to have a great time! I envy y’alls “chutzpah” to meet. I’d be a nervous wreck, too. It’s so easy to feel “safe” behind the screen of this laptop. I cannot imagine that y’all will have any awkward moments, though! The pair of you are so genuine and easy going – I’m sure it will be just like talking on the forums (well, without the smilies). :7 LOL ! I hope you 2 have a great time, and we will all wait with baited breath to hear how fabulous it was!
Peggie – I’m with you. I think Dove’s voice is nice… not annoying at all. But I was thinking soap.
Wow – she’s long and lean. She should have a better editor though – my eye went right to the misspelled word “flexibility” (there’s no “a” in it). Those workouts look really cool though. Dangit. I may have to order one. (I’m easily enabled)
Tneah – ITA. I was allllllllllllllll for getting on those thyroid meds, thinking “finally – someone listens to me.” In my mind, I was thinking my thyroid MUST be wacky, because I had all the symptoms. And that doc I was talking about (who got so busy with his practice, he doesn’t work for us anymore – which I think is probably a good thing…) told me sometimes even though your levels appear fine, you “function” better at a certain level. He was totally convinced I would feel better if we just gave me a boost. Well, 1 GR turned into 2 GR and then all the other side effects started. Not worth it to me. And yes, I too was tired ALL the time. Sluggish. I upped my vitamin B and that helped a little. Right now I’m using a topical vitamin B, but I’m not so sure I “buy” the trans-dermal stuff. I think the sublingual tablets worked better. It’s a delicate balance, no?
So you mentioned that Body by O was 2/day cardio sessions. When did you do weights? Tacked on to one of the sessions, or at another time? I don’t have the schedule to work out 3 times per day (except on weekends and days off of course – so that would be 3, maybe 4 days per week). Hmmm. I hired an online trainer once (there I go again with the online stuff) and followed her diet PERFECTLY… and got all bloaty and thick! Me no likey distended belly. I wanted to be LEAN, not thick. Plus she kept feeding me more and having me do less cardio – which I wish wish wish wish wish would have been the answer for me, but alas. T’was not. SO not. x( (The end of that sort of coincided with my thyroid deal – I kept thinking well if I can’t get superlean with this bodybuilder lady’s plan, then SOMETHING must be wrong, right?) Sorry for the long paragraph and all the questions. I truly hope you don’t mind the brain picking. I’m seriously considering doing something like that, but still not sure, so I thought I’d ask you since you endured it.
Allie – you are a mess. I love it! Your workout sounds great. Hope you and the boy have some quality time tonight! Glad you’re enjoying yourself and him! }(
Lainie – I bet you’ll look wonderful in those tops. I just have an area that I am really self-conscious about (okay, I have more than one… but we’re talking halters here, so I’m referencing the one in particular that interferes with my halter wearing) that’s right between my “girls” and my armpits. It’s just how I’m built, but if the halter doesn’t come right under my arm, I feel uncomfortable. Not sure if I’m making sense. I generally don’t. :7 LAZY is so NOT how I would describe you. Anyone who chases 2 little guys around (and 1 big guy – LOL), does all the cool pictures and internet work you do (I’m SO impressed with your galleries – how cool for your kids), all the cleaning, etc etc etc could hardly be considered lazy. You’re just tired, honey! Anyone would be.
Where in north Texas did you live? That’s cool you’re 6th gen. DH and I have toyed with moving a little more north to get out of this heat, and perhaps have some better scenery (as you know, big D is beautiful, but only because of the buildings – not the land). Dunno if that will happen soon. I keep begging DH to move me to Italy. He’s got a few business connections over there, and they’ve offered him a job if/when he wants it. MAN. Would that be so cool or what? Or maybe it’s cooler in my mind.
Kristi – you have every right to be exhausted! You’ve given quite a bit of yourself this weekend. I’m so impressed with your family, too. Yes, Austin has grown quite a bit. Traffic sucks here too. Ugh. We’ve been here since ’93. Dang, that made me feel old.
Quite a few changes in that time to this place. Thank you for making your girls write thank you notes.
Such a lost art, IMO. I’m also like you and Tneah – love to be alone. And I love to be with DH. So cool you and DH work out together.
Shelley Shelley Bo Belley Banana Fanna Fo Felley Me My Mo Melley – SHELLEY!!! Where are you, lovely lady? We miss you. I’m sure you’re off having big fun.
Hugs to Deb and Kara! Howdy to Miss Robin – are you eating delicious ahi tuna and avocado tartare????
I think I’m going to do the circuit things for awhile too to burn some goo. I’m generally not much of a circuit-doer… for some reason I don’t feel “right” if I haven’t “lifted” for a certain body part. I don’t know if that makes sense or not. How does one get those HARD muscles though? Is it a leanness thing, or is it a certain type/way to lift? Anyone? Bueller? I have muscles, but I’d have to flex for them to be “hard.” Otherwise they’re just “there.”
PS – just read the bikini waxing thing. My aesthetician is Russian, and older. She tells me stories through the whole appt. I hardly notice what’s going on. (okay, so that's an exaggeration - I'm FULLY aware of what's going on, but it's just not too bad) :7 Her accent is musical and her stories are enthralling. I agree – you have to shop around for someone you feel comfortable with. I went to a lady once who would always count to 3 before ripping the strip. That just makes me tense. Marina (my Russian lady) is all business. She gets to the point. RIP. No theatrics. RIP. And it’s all over in a few.
Edited to say - Leanne! We posted at the same time. We passed each other in cyberspace. Hi to you sweetie pie!
