Momma's check in week of Jan. 23

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shopaholic

Cathlete
Hi all,
Maggie, we miss you.
Briee, glad you are back with us.
Emy, hope you are feeling ok.

I completed cathe's jan. rotation but did a few changes.

Sun-mis
Mon-ctx step and kickbox (cardio sections)+ abs ctx kickbox
Tues-Firm upper split+adv. cardio
Wed-Firm-lower split=firm express cardio
Thurs-Imax 2
Fri-Cardio and weights
sat-tae bo adv. live vol. 1 +about 15 minutes cardio from mtv adv. workout

You would never know Alexis couldn't walk a month ago, as she practically runs now. She is still very talkative, asking for her bubba and saying a few other words. Emy, if Max isn't talking yet, don't worry as all kids go at their own pace.(remember alexis just started walking). We finally moved Alexis' car seat around. she remains a little under 18 pounds but it is time for her to be front facing.
 
You have been lonely here this week, I see. I will change that. :D I have a cold, so the workouts have been either sluggish or nonexistant. It is also affecting me mentally, both in that I am brain dead and a little depressed. That is bad, but it's the truth. I hope cathe ships the new workouts soon. Maybe that will bring me some cheer.

Mon- cardio (don't remember which)
Tue- cardio "
Wed- none
Thu- none
Fri- Totally Hot Cardio
Sat- Circuit Max
 
Hi there!! I'm thinking it's time for me to start participating in the check-in's. I would occasionally post in the check-in's when I was pregnant. My son, Cale, just turned 4 months old a few days ago. He's our first child, and I'm still trying to get some type of routine or normalcy established. Hmm...perhaps there is no such thing with a young child.... :)

Even though I'm staying-at-home, some days it's tough getting a workout in. I never know how long Cale will nap so I don't usually try in the mornings/afternoons. My husband knows exercise is my stress reliever, so most nights he'll play with Cale so I can get in at least 30 minutes. Secretly, I think it's because I get a little cranky or whiny to him if I go a few days without exercise. Here's what I did last week...it was one of those 'cranky' weeks. :7

Sun 10-10-10 cardio
Mon All Step cardio
Tue off
Wed off
Thu off
Fri Push Pull
Sat Cardio Kicks

Hope everyone is having a great week! I'll check in again soon!!

Tana
 
Emy, thanks for making sure I wasn't abandoned. Briee, Melanie, Autumm, where are you? Tana, welcome to our check in. When Alexis was 4 months old, I put her in her swing while exercised. Sometimes she cried, but eventually got used to it. This may help you get in more exercise time. For now, ctx is your best choice. We looking foward to hearing more from you Tana.
 
Hi everyone!

Just poking my head in to say hello. We are drowning in house stuff. It is all taking much longer than I expected, especially because there is still school, making meals, and other regular house hold stuff to take care of (and working out of course!)

My weight loss has plateaued since November and my workouts have gotten more and more intense. Time to regroup and focus on my eating;(. I love food of all kinds and detest eating clean because I find it boring, but I really want that last 7-10 lbs off, so I'm attempting to eat clean and have (almost) for 3 days now. I think I am going through withdrawels.

I've also started the weaning process. The first few days were a little rough for both of us. I will finish during spring break.

Shopaholic--Bardric is on the small side now--very active--only in the 40th percentile. Doesn't talk much, but boy can he get around and into stuff.

Emy--Congrats on the new baby!

Tana--welcome and hi!

Briee, Autumn, and Melanie--hi!

Oooh I just got my shipping verification for Hardcore and I am stoked!!

take care everyone
Maggie:)
 
My DVDs are on the way!!

Hi ladies! Just got my notification that my DVDs will be shipped on the 9th. Yippie!!! I"m so excited. In anticipation of my new workouts I've purchased a new pair of Ryka's. :) It has nothing to do with my sore back and joints ;)
Nothing to exciting exercise wise. I think I got 3 or 4 workouts in last week imax extreme, kickboxing, rhythmic step, and another. I forgot.
I know what I'll be doing mid week though!!! I'm sooooooooooo excited!!!


**Melanie**
Justin born 1/17/04
Jory born 4/9/94

" Take care of your body like it will last a lifetime. Take care of your soul like it will last for eternity"
 
RE: My DVDs are on the way!!

Oh Melani--I'm jealous. Because of being in Oregon, even though I ordered July 4, I won't get them until the 11th. I've waited patiently for 7 months, but this week is the hardest.

take care
Maggie
 
RE: My DVDs are on the way!!

Hi Ladies!!!! I haven't been working out regularly, so I haven't had much to post. Maggie, I am in the same boat as you, my weight has not budged since November. I am getting a little frustrated. x( I hope HC, which is supposed to arrive Wednesday, shakes things up a bit.

Briee, have you tried the yoga videos? How do they compare to the others?

Emy, how are you feeling? Wow, I can't believe you are due in 5 months!!! Exciting!!!!

Maybe I'll have a workout log to post soon. ;)

take care!
 
RE: My DVDs are on the way!!

Hi Autumn. Welcome back. It's nice to see you over here.

Guess what? No, I"m not pregnant. ;) I got my hardcore series today!! Yahoo!!! I did imax3. It was TOUGH. The toughest of all 3 in my opinion. The choreography is tougher too. I didn't get much of it. ;) I'll have to do it again really soon. I plan on attacking KickMax next. Yippie!!! I can't wait!!

**Melanie**
Justin born 1/17/04
Jory born 4/9/94

" Take care of your body like it will last a lifetime. Take care of your soul like it will last for eternity"
 
RE: My DVDs are on the way!!

Hi ladies-you prob. dont remember me-i havent checked in for a few months.I am supposed to get my Hardcore tapes in today ...and guess what....I am pregnant with my second baby!!! SO there goes that!! I might still be able to do them-i will definitely check them out!Ashton is going to be 1 on the 14th of feb-so my kids will be 19 mo. apart!I am almost 8 weeks preg.:) :) Well that is all for now-I have mainly just been power walking for my workouts the past few weeks.;-)
 
RE: My DVDs are on the way!!

Smiley,congrats!

Alexis was sick the beginning of the week but is feeling better now. I too received my hardcores, I am hoping to do imax3 today.
 
RE: My DVDs are on the way!!

Congrats Smiley. I have to admit, I'm a wee bit envious. ;) Neverthless, I"m excited for you. :)

When I was doing Imax3 yesterday I was thinking to myself, "I'd never be able to do this pregnant!" Low Max is much gentlier though...I previewed that one today.

Oh, I forgot to tell you guys...and you guys would be the only ones interested in knowing this: I got my period January. This is my first one since Justin was born. I guess that means I'm ovulating again. ;) So with any luck I'll be a few months behind you this time Smiley. ;)I'm nursing justin still a little. "num nums" are off limits b/w 730am and 730pm. The weaning process has begun!!!!



**Melanie**
Justin born 1/17/04
Jory born 4/9/94

" Take care of your body like it will last a lifetime. Take care of your soul like it will last for eternity"
 
RE: My DVDs are on the way!!

Hey Melanie-That would be great-good luck !! So you want your next one close too?-I think it sounds so fun to have 2 little kids running around! :) :)
 
RE: My DVDs are on the way!!

Hey, congratulations, Smiley!

Melanie, I've begun the weaning process as well, but still have not started periods yet (and he is 17 mo old--but this is typical for me). 75% of me wants more kiddos and 25% of me does not (mostly because Bardric and his next oldest brother, who has Downs syndrome are keeping me very busy. It's almost like have twin boy toddlers. Its a good thing they are both so cute:p :p .

My Hardcore DVDs are in transit--that means they are on the delivery truck and I am simply jumping out of my skin. I swear that time is not moving this morning. And now I am stressing, because my shipment notification says that my package only weighs 1lb and I ordered the whole series+extreme+the band and surely it must weigh more than that? I hope there is not a problem with my order.

My husband thinks I am a little nutty.

take care
Maggie
 
RE: My DVDs are on the way!!

Maggie, I"m sure that they're all there. It was a light box. The band is super dooper thin.
DH was nervous about trying for another baby. He's scared we'll have twins. I think that would be fun. I promised to have my tubes tied if we have twins. ;)
We haven't used protection since Justin was born (well before that obviously) but with nursing I didn't get pregnant. I"m thinking that now that my period is back, I'm ovulating again. It typically takes us 6-9 mos or so to get pg (or at least the first couple of times)
Wondering how others feel about hardcore series? I haven't tried any others yet...just too darn busy. ;)

**Melanie**
Justin born 1/17/04
Jory born 4/9/94

" Take care of your body like it will last a lifetime. Take care of your soul like it will last for eternity"
 
RE: My DVDs are on the way!!

Maggie, you are thinking about more kids?
Melanie, i've been meaning to ask, how come the 2 boys are so spaced out? Is this a 2nd marriage?
I am starting to think about having a 2nd but have had difficulty getting hubby to discuss it. He was like this when discussing having our first as well and wasn't overjoyed when I got pregnant but now we joke how he loves Alexis more than he loves me. My ideal age span is about 3-4 years but age is creeping up on me(I turned 35 last month) and it took us 8 months to conceive.

On a lighter note, I have my hardcore dvds. Today I did the high step one. I really liked it, kida of bootcamp meets high step. Yesterday I did imax 3. Wow, this one was a great workout and lots of fun. Lots of jumps,jacks and hops.
 
RE: My DVDs are on the way!!

No, this is my 1st marriage. You know, everyone assumed that it was a re-marriage b/c of the age span. ;) Actually I just finished my doctorate degree in pharmacy in 2002. There's NO WAY I would have been able to finish pharmacy school with more than one child at home. It was challenging enough with Jory.
Earlier in our marriage we became pregnant unexpectantly. We lost the baby. I spent a long time yearning for the baby that was not born. So we conceived Jory with the plans of never becoming pg again. Well, you know the rest of the story.
DH was reluctnant. He kind of is now too. He doesn't talk much about it, but isn't doing anything to prevent it. ;) You're a therapist...you can probably read b/w the lines there. :) If it's meant to be it'll happen. :)
 
RE: My DVDs are on the way!!

Hi Ladies!

Congrats Smiley!!!!! I am a envious too!!! I really want one more, but I would really like to get pregnant in the next year if we have a third. We shall see. I am like Melanie, if it is meant to happen it will.

MY HC arrived Wednesday as scheduled, but I have only completed half of Kick Max (loved it though!!!). My right shoulder was hurting this week and I cut waaaaaay back on starchy carbs... so I took it a little easier.
 
RE: My DVDs are on the way!!

Hi everyone!

They came! And at that point, everything stopped. Housework, school, cooking--everyone just had to fend--I'd waited 7 months for this moment:p }( .

I didn't even work out, because I was checking them all out.

But today I did low max, which I think is a work of genius--much harder than it looked, but easier on my knees than all the jumping, which I have grown to love so much.

Shopaholic--I am conflicted about having more children at this point, probably because Malcolm and Bardric are both fairly needy right now. But we are not doing anything to prevent having another baby. I believe that if the Lord gives us more children, He will give us the grace and resources to raise them. If it happens I will be happy. I will be 37 this June. I don't take my fertility for granted anymore.

By the way, the most recent pics of Alexis have been extremely cute. I wish I could figure out what was wrong with our e mail, so I could send pics of Mr. B.

take care, everyone
Maggie
 
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