lioness
Cathlete
I'm glad the rest is working although I know it's hard not to run!
I didn't know the Ferris Bueller house is for sale. Too bad that they are thinking of tearing it down.
Have fun at kung fu!!
New Runners Check-in for September 28, 2009
- Thread starter morningstar
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I'm glad the rest is working although I know it's hard not to run!
I didn't know the Ferris Bueller house is for sale. Too bad that they are thinking of tearing it down.
Have fun at kung fu!!
RapidBreath
Cathlete
the short of it
Jane- I love rest days
Lisa- You don’t have to be sorry. Its ok (really.) It just takes a long post to explain my condition. It used to be more rare but they say we make up 20 percent of the female population. I didn’t think you was bi##y. Yeah, I know about the hypoglycemic rage stuff, if I have a blood sugar dip it ain’t pretty! Thanks for the kind post.
I hope you feel better soon.
Cindi- I can completely understand! My ankle is still saying no running, but my brain says, lets run!
Janis- your swims sound so refreshing. I also put kettlebells on my wish list. I try not to let my body’s ups and downs bother me. When all written out it sounds terrible but I don’t really think about it all the time. I just try to focus on making improvements, like losing body fat, improving my cholesterol, watching my diet etc. Thanks for the hugs.
Sydney- How are you?
Tricia- A size 4? That’s awesome with sauce on top! Are you going to invest in the winter underwear for the cold? I’m thinking about it.
Tana- I hope your son feels better soon.
This morning I was all dressed and ready to do my workout (still am) I'm waiting to hear back from the tire store about the car. My mom/dad were on the way to work this morning when I my dad pulled off the road because it felt like the tire was delaminating. So, I went down there, picked them up, drove the hour to work, the 45 minutes home and got my brother. Then we went to the tire store, picked out some tires. Now, I'm at home, waiting for them to call and tell us that the car is ready. They said it should only take an hour, but that was like two hours ago. I'm tempted to call and see whats up. The thing is, if I had known it would be two hours, I would have done my 3 miles with Leslie Sansone dvd (easy.) and showered, but I didn't want to be half way through it and stop. What a lame way to spend a morning. boring. . . . And of course after we get the car I have to drive into town to pick up my parents from work (they don't have a car.) I did get some chores done. I should do some studying for my job skills and get my camera gear all charged up.
Todays eats: breakfast was leftover mung bean noodles, vegetables and beef
snack: 1/3 of a milk chocolate/hazelnut bar. It was so good I had to wrap it up and put it back in the freezer.
lunch: 1 oz almonds, 1 cup kefir, 1 probio bar, and about a cup of blueberries.
dinner: later its gonna be some home roast chicken with red potato/celery/almond salad Its not really low carb but I'm sharing with other peeps so it should be ok.
Jane- I love rest days
Lisa- You don’t have to be sorry. Its ok (really.) It just takes a long post to explain my condition. It used to be more rare but they say we make up 20 percent of the female population. I didn’t think you was bi##y. Yeah, I know about the hypoglycemic rage stuff, if I have a blood sugar dip it ain’t pretty! Thanks for the kind post.
I hope you feel better soon.
Cindi- I can completely understand! My ankle is still saying no running, but my brain says, lets run!
Janis- your swims sound so refreshing. I also put kettlebells on my wish list. I try not to let my body’s ups and downs bother me. When all written out it sounds terrible but I don’t really think about it all the time. I just try to focus on making improvements, like losing body fat, improving my cholesterol, watching my diet etc. Thanks for the hugs.
Sydney- How are you?
Tricia- A size 4? That’s awesome with sauce on top! Are you going to invest in the winter underwear for the cold? I’m thinking about it.
Tana- I hope your son feels better soon.
This morning I was all dressed and ready to do my workout (still am) I'm waiting to hear back from the tire store about the car. My mom/dad were on the way to work this morning when I my dad pulled off the road because it felt like the tire was delaminating. So, I went down there, picked them up, drove the hour to work, the 45 minutes home and got my brother. Then we went to the tire store, picked out some tires. Now, I'm at home, waiting for them to call and tell us that the car is ready. They said it should only take an hour, but that was like two hours ago. I'm tempted to call and see whats up. The thing is, if I had known it would be two hours, I would have done my 3 miles with Leslie Sansone dvd (easy.) and showered, but I didn't want to be half way through it and stop. What a lame way to spend a morning. boring. . . . And of course after we get the car I have to drive into town to pick up my parents from work (they don't have a car.) I did get some chores done. I should do some studying for my job skills and get my camera gear all charged up.
Todays eats: breakfast was leftover mung bean noodles, vegetables and beef
snack: 1/3 of a milk chocolate/hazelnut bar. It was so good I had to wrap it up and put it back in the freezer.
lunch: 1 oz almonds, 1 cup kefir, 1 probio bar, and about a cup of blueberries.
dinner: later its gonna be some home roast chicken with red potato/celery/almond salad Its not really low carb but I'm sharing with other peeps so it should be ok.
RapidBreath
Cathlete
the long of it
Regards my long posts, I wasn't pi$$ed or anything I was just trying to explain about what I do (which I know is a little bit different.) In spite of the hardships I have had a really good life, in many ways I am very lucky. If any of you don't have one, you should try making a gratitude journal. Just write out 5 things every night that you are grateful for and keep doing that without any repeats for as long as you can. Then add it all up. Its a long list usually. Even if you are depressed, there are things that you might be grateful for anyway. For example, I'm grateful for butterflies, birds, sunshine, puppies, and flowers. That seems superficial, but I'm an artist, photographer and videographer, I get tremendous joy from seeing all of those on my hikes, runs and walks.
Two-three years ago when I started down this path of self discovery I started with my attention focused on the lousy parts of my life, I was very sick in many ways, and one of the ideas that Sandra Ahten talks about in her reasonable diet podcasts is that you can decide which direction you want to face and that can apply to all choices. For me that was choosing to walk as far as I could, weighing/counting calories, and drinking water not sugary drinks. In the beginning it was 10 minutes of slow walking. At 258 pounds and injured that was all that I could manage. Even though I'm still about 50 pounds overweight and have a twisted ankle, I am in much better shape than I was. I have a lot more information than I used to, I have Cathe (as soon as my ankle heals), I have my jogging track, my shuffle and my hrm. I also have my check-in (you guys are awesome!) I even have techniques to help me deal with the emotional scars that get all dug up when going through weight loss. Now, I know what to do in order to get my body to improve (providing I'm not on antibiotics, I still don't know what to do about that.)
sorry for the ramble
Regards my long posts, I wasn't pi$$ed or anything I was just trying to explain about what I do (which I know is a little bit different.) In spite of the hardships I have had a really good life, in many ways I am very lucky. If any of you don't have one, you should try making a gratitude journal. Just write out 5 things every night that you are grateful for and keep doing that without any repeats for as long as you can. Then add it all up. Its a long list usually. Even if you are depressed, there are things that you might be grateful for anyway. For example, I'm grateful for butterflies, birds, sunshine, puppies, and flowers. That seems superficial, but I'm an artist, photographer and videographer, I get tremendous joy from seeing all of those on my hikes, runs and walks.
Two-three years ago when I started down this path of self discovery I started with my attention focused on the lousy parts of my life, I was very sick in many ways, and one of the ideas that Sandra Ahten talks about in her reasonable diet podcasts is that you can decide which direction you want to face and that can apply to all choices. For me that was choosing to walk as far as I could, weighing/counting calories, and drinking water not sugary drinks. In the beginning it was 10 minutes of slow walking. At 258 pounds and injured that was all that I could manage. Even though I'm still about 50 pounds overweight and have a twisted ankle, I am in much better shape than I was. I have a lot more information than I used to, I have Cathe (as soon as my ankle heals), I have my jogging track, my shuffle and my hrm. I also have my check-in (you guys are awesome!) I even have techniques to help me deal with the emotional scars that get all dug up when going through weight loss. Now, I know what to do in order to get my body to improve (providing I'm not on antibiotics, I still don't know what to do about that.)
sorry for the ramble
syzygy314
Cathlete
Jane - Where in S. GA? I lived in Albany!
Good Morning Everyone!
Tricia ~ I hate running in the cold. It's a good thing I live in South Georgia!!
You asked in an earlier post about beginner kettlebell advice. If you can "swing" it you should try to find a RKC (Russian Kettlebell Certified) trainer in your area for instruction. I attended a fitness boot camp where I first learned about kettlebells. If not, I would definitely recommend getting the Clinic dvd from AOS. If you can, sign up on the website because they are always having sales. Last year, they did a promo around Christmas where they had the 12 days of Christmas and each day they had something different on sale.
I have signed up for three upcoming 5K races ~ 10/17, 10/31 and 11/7.
Waving hello to Morningstar, Alicia and Jenn (and anyone else I missed)!!!
Skyy2
Cathlete
Hi all......
that you all for thinking about me. Well....I had my rest yesterday. And I again did not pass.... so now it turned into a double edge sword they wrote me up and put wording in like "retirement" "poor performance" and such. i was so upset. all last week i put a wrap around my abs and put icy/hot on it and everything i coul think of. i also started slowly doing situps then streching then resting then more situps. i thought i was good! but i wasn't.
todayi had to talk to my boss's boss- i was proud of myself i didn't cry. i just stated the facts. i did well in every other area.. i lost about 8-10% boby fat since having Anna.. i run 22-25 miles a week.. but my abs still need time to heal. without naming names...or bringing anyone else into my argument, i told him how i "felt". he says that he agreed. my past fitness records spoke for me too.
he said that they can;t force me to retire...i won't lose my job.. but i stii have to work with the people that madethe last two weeks a living hell for me.
the only run i've done in the last 4 days was my 2 mile run for the retest. i'm short 13 miles for the week and i don't know if i should forget about it or make it up....
about the abs... i was thinking about the t-tapp thing, or yoga for the abs, or callanetics...not sure.
p.s are anyone on facebook? i post my fitness stuff there too...and lots of pics of Anna bananna
thank you all...
that you all for thinking about me. Well....I had my rest yesterday. And I again did not pass.... so now it turned into a double edge sword
they wrote me up and put wording in like "retirement" "poor performance" and such. i was so upset. all last week i put a wrap around my abs and put icy/hot on it and everything i coul think of. i also started slowly doing situps then streching then resting then more situps. i thought i was good! but i wasn't.todayi had to talk to my boss's boss- i was proud of myself i didn't cry. i just stated the facts. i did well in every other area.. i lost about 8-10% boby fat since having Anna.. i run 22-25 miles a week.. but my abs still need time to heal. without naming names...or bringing anyone else into my argument, i told him how i "felt". he says that he agreed. my past fitness records spoke for me too.
he said that they can;t force me to retire...i won't lose my job.. but i stii have to work with the people that madethe last two weeks a living hell for me.
the only run i've done in the last 4 days was my 2 mile run for the retest. i'm short 13 miles for the week and i don't know if i should forget about it or make it up....
about the abs... i was thinking about the t-tapp thing, or yoga for the abs, or callanetics...not sure.
p.s are anyone on facebook? i post my fitness stuff there too...and lots of pics of Anna bananna
thank you all...
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lioness
Cathlete
Tricia,
I'm in Thomasville. I race in Albany often. I did my 15K there and did a run called the "Nun" Run there in January. They had 2 guys dressed up like nuns and if you beat them you got a special prize. I didn't but they were the "hottest" nuns I've ever seen!!!
Can't wait to go next year.How long did you live there?
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lioness
Cathlete
Hi all......
that you all for thinking about me. Well....I had my rest yesterday. And I again did not pass.... so now it turned into a double edge sword
todayi had to talk to my boss's boss- i was proud of myself i didn't cry. i just stated the facts. i did well in every other area.. i lost about 8-10% boby fat since having Anna.. i run 22-25 miles a week.. but my abs still need time to heal. without naming names...or bringing anyone else into my argument, i told him how i "felt". he says that he agreed. my past fitness records spoke for me too.
he said that they can;t force me to retire...i won't lose my job.. but i stii have to work with the people that madethe last two weeks a living hell for me.
the only run i've done in the last 4 days was my 2 mile run for the retest. i'm short 13 miles for the week and i don't know if i should forget about it or make it up....
about the abs... i was thinking about the t-tapp thing, or yoga for the abs, or callanetics...not sure.
p.s are anyone on facebook? i post my fitness stuff there too...and lots of pics of Anna bananna
thank you all...
Sydney~
I don't know anything about the military but keep your head up and take the high road. I'm glad you have someone on your side. Is it possible for you to transfer to a different department so you don't have to work with those other people?
I'm on facebook. I'll send you a PM.
{{{Hugs}}} and hang in there!!
syzygy314
Cathlete
Morning Everyone!
Well, it's a windy and rainy day here today, so it's an indoor workout for me this afternoon! I HAVE TO DO IT! I wussed out yesterday and didn't run - shame on me! I was exhausted at the end of the day. I'm still trying to catch up my work from being on vacation and it doesn't help that one of our attorney's has to do everything over my shoulder, so if he takes a phone call or sees a client, it leaves me hanging in the middle. I gave up on him yesterday and just started plugging away at my piles of stuff. When he came back, I was in the middle of something else and told him he'd have to wait. It's not fair to me or the other attorneys for him to monopolize my time like that. Anyway, give me some encouragement to get it done today, or threaten me - something to make me move today!
Those of you asking about cold weather - yes, my DH and I both plan on getting some gear to run outdoors as long as possible this year. Hopefully, we won't have the snow we had last year! Yikes! That was way more than I like!
Janis - I love the mental image of you looking like a bear! LOL! Hope no one mistakes you for a real one! Wear orange!
Hope you don't have that flu bug! That thing is nasty from what I hear! We've already had 2 employees out with it! Get well soon!
Sydney - Hang in there! It's good that you were able to address the issue with facts and not emotion. That's better than I would probably have done! My DH was in the Marines (I think I mentioned that before) and the politics are thick. He hated that part of it! It'll all work out! {{sending hugs and positive energy to you}}
Jane - I know Thomasville! I was in Albany for 25 miserable years! My Dad was transferred to the Marine base there in 1975 and that's where we stayed. Income is so depressed there (or at least it was when I was there) that it made it very difficult to save anything. I so desperately wanted to move! Kinda got stuck for a while. There are things I miss, but I don't regret moving! I miss the long summers, fried okra and the smell of turned peanuts fresh on the farm! Never thought I would ever admit to that!
Alisha - Just speaking for myself, I didn't think you sounded angry or anything when you posted about your health issues. Gives a better perspective on your diet restrictions. I also think it speaks volumes about your will to overcome! Good for you!
To all our other running friends I say, "Have a wonderful (and hopefully drier) day!"
If I missed addressing anything - oops! I'll catch you later tonight, hopefully, after a successful workout session! Can't sit on my butt tonight! GOTTA DO IT!!!
Well, it's a windy and rainy day here today, so it's an indoor workout for me this afternoon! I HAVE TO DO IT! I wussed out yesterday and didn't run - shame on me! I was exhausted at the end of the day. I'm still trying to catch up my work from being on vacation and it doesn't help that one of our attorney's has to do everything over my shoulder, so if he takes a phone call or sees a client, it leaves me hanging in the middle. I gave up on him yesterday and just started plugging away at my piles of stuff. When he came back, I was in the middle of something else and told him he'd have to wait. It's not fair to me or the other attorneys for him to monopolize my time like that. Anyway, give me some encouragement to get it done today, or threaten me - something to make me move today!
Those of you asking about cold weather - yes, my DH and I both plan on getting some gear to run outdoors as long as possible this year. Hopefully, we won't have the snow we had last year! Yikes! That was way more than I like!
Janis - I love the mental image of you looking like a bear! LOL! Hope no one mistakes you for a real one! Wear orange!
Hope you don't have that flu bug! That thing is nasty from what I hear! We've already had 2 employees out with it! Get well soon!
Sydney - Hang in there! It's good that you were able to address the issue with facts and not emotion. That's better than I would probably have done! My DH was in the Marines (I think I mentioned that before) and the politics are thick. He hated that part of it! It'll all work out! {{sending hugs and positive energy to you}}
Jane - I know Thomasville! I was in Albany for 25 miserable years! My Dad was transferred to the Marine base there in 1975 and that's where we stayed. Income is so depressed there (or at least it was when I was there) that it made it very difficult to save anything. I so desperately wanted to move! Kinda got stuck for a while. There are things I miss, but I don't regret moving! I miss the long summers, fried okra and the smell of turned peanuts fresh on the farm! Never thought I would ever admit to that!
Alisha - Just speaking for myself, I didn't think you sounded angry or anything when you posted about your health issues. Gives a better perspective on your diet restrictions. I also think it speaks volumes about your will to overcome! Good for you!
To all our other running friends I say, "Have a wonderful (and hopefully drier) day!"
If I missed addressing anything - oops! I'll catch you later tonight, hopefully, after a successful workout session! Can't sit on my butt tonight! GOTTA DO IT!!!
lioness
Cathlete
Regards my long posts, I wasn't pi$$ed or anything I was just trying to explain about what I do (which I know is a little bit different.) In spite of the hardships I have had a really good life, in many ways I am very lucky. If any of you don't have one, you should try making a gratitude journal. Just write out 5 things every night that you are grateful for and keep doing that without any repeats for as long as you can. Then add it all up. Its a long list usually. Even if you are depressed, there are things that you might be grateful for anyway. For example, I'm grateful for butterflies, birds, sunshine, puppies, and flowers. That seems superficial, but I'm an artist, photographer and videographer, I get tremendous joy from seeing all of those on my hikes, runs and walks.
Two-three years ago when I started down this path of self discovery I started with my attention focused on the lousy parts of my life, I was very sick in many ways, and one of the ideas that Sandra Ahten talks about in her reasonable diet podcasts is that you can decide which direction you want to face and that can apply to all choices. For me that was choosing to walk as far as I could, weighing/counting calories, and drinking water not sugary drinks. In the beginning it was 10 minutes of slow walking. At 258 pounds and injured that was all that I could manage. Even though I'm still about 50 pounds overweight and have a twisted ankle, I am in much better shape than I was. I have a lot more information than I used to, I have Cathe (as soon as my ankle heals), I have my jogging track, my shuffle and my hrm. I also have my check-in (you guys are awesome!) I even have techniques to help me deal with the emotional scars that get all dug up when going through weight loss. Now, I know what to do in order to get my body to improve (providing I'm not on antibiotics, I still don't know what to do about that.)
sorry for the ramble
Great post Alisha!!
I am with you on all points. I went through a tough time in late 2007 and wrote out a gratitude list. I kept it by my bed and read it very morning and every night. It really helped to keep me in perspective on what is important!
lioness
Cathlete
Hello My Friends,
I didn't go running last night as planned. A couple of things came up and I just "ran" out of time. I ended up knocking my mailbox off the post (with my car) last night, retrieving it from the ditch and putting it back together.
Tonight I have to be at my parent's house earlier than usual, so I'm working out in their backyard with my trusty kettlebell. This is from Crossfit 603. Depending how I feel after this workout, I'm going to add on some walking lunges, more swings and jump squats. For some reason I'm lovin' jump squats at the moment.
603 WOD
This is a “prison style” workout. Start at one end of the room, perform the movement, then walk to the other side of the room and continue. The bigger the room, the tougher the workout.
[/FONT]Special bonus: If you have to put the kettlebell down at any point… do 10 push-ups. Scaling options – do 2-hand swings instead, and/or drop the Rx’d weight, and/or start at 10 reps instead of 15.
Tricia ~ I get what you are saying about Albany. I think when I moved to T'ville 20 years ago, Albany had the highest crime based on income/population than any city in the U.S. When I first moved down here I would go shopping there every now and again and then stopped because I didn't like the feel of it. Then started going to races there and really was impressed with some areas of Albany. They have very beautiful neighborhoods.
Ok Tricia...I'm threatening you to do your workout tonight otherwise I'll have you shipped back to Albany!!!
I hope everyone has a great Wednesday!
I didn't go running last night as planned. A couple of things came up and I just "ran" out of time. I ended up knocking my mailbox off the post (with my car) last night, retrieving it from the ditch and putting it back together.
Tonight I have to be at my parent's house earlier than usual, so I'm working out in their backyard with my trusty kettlebell. This is from Crossfit 603. Depending how I feel after this workout, I'm going to add on some walking lunges, more swings and jump squats. For some reason I'm lovin' jump squats at the moment.
603 WOD
This is a “prison style” workout. Start at one end of the room, perform the movement, then walk to the other side of the room and continue. The bigger the room, the tougher the workout.
- 15 one-hand KB swings, left (24K/16K)
- Farmer’s walk (to the other side of the room), left
- 14 one-hand KB swings, right
- Farmer’s walk, right
- Continue swings and farmer’s walks, alternating hands, down to 1 rep
- The workout ENDS with one last farmer’s walk
[/FONT]Special bonus: If you have to put the kettlebell down at any point… do 10 push-ups. Scaling options – do 2-hand swings instead, and/or drop the Rx’d weight, and/or start at 10 reps instead of 15.
Tricia ~ I get what you are saying about Albany. I think when I moved to T'ville 20 years ago, Albany had the highest crime based on income/population than any city in the U.S. When I first moved down here I would go shopping there every now and again and then stopped because I didn't like the feel of it. Then started going to races there and really was impressed with some areas of Albany. They have very beautiful neighborhoods.
Ok Tricia...I'm threatening you to do your workout tonight otherwise I'll have you shipped back to Albany!!!
I hope everyone has a great Wednesday!
lrayburn
Cathlete
Hey ladies!
I've been a little out of touch the last few days. Monday I did manage to get in a short run with Pip (CC V2 just the first two challenges) before agility class. Agility class has to count for something too ~ it amounts to an hour's worth of short sprints to keep up with a speedy little dog all while trying to think, cue, reward and release with the right hand!
Yesterday morning I did PLB (all 5 sets/exercise) but skipped all but the outer thigh floorwork. I got ready to go to work and started to feel lightheaded and sick to my stomach so I just went in long enough to get other people to cover my classes and went back home. I still had to go out and teach an obedience class last night but that was the only time I got off the couch.
I'm feeling a little better this morning and did PUB (all of it including abs but I don't do the same exercises Cathe does!). I have to get some things done here at work and then I'll do a walk this afternoon with a friend and the dogs.
Alisha~Thanks for the ramble. I just realized that maybe I had asked that same question that you've answered like a thousand times before. Thanks for answering it thoughtfully though. I know what you mean about where you put your energy though. We all have crap in our lives, it depends on how we want to look at things and where we choose to focus our energy.
How did things get resolved with the tire? Were you able to get your workout in after all?
Sydney~I'm glad they can't make you retire. Good luck and moral support in dealing with the petty people in your life. Unfortunately they are there but you are doing everything you can to heal and get back in shape in a healthy way. In reality people are usually mean and petty because they are unhappy in some aspect of their life. I'm very impressed though because I have a hard time keeping my emotions in check and out of a conversation like that. Good for you.
Janis and Tricia~I hate being cold too. My attitude is directly related to the temperature! I do get out and run in the cold though. I've never tried warming up inside because a) if I had a good place to warm up inside, I wouldn't run outside and b) if I started where it was warm I doubt that I would progress to someplace cold.
Jane~Your workouts sound so interesting!
Cindi~How was kung fu? Sounds like fun but I'm sure requires more coordination than I have.
Tomorrow I'm headed to Hatteras so I will workout in the morning (either kb or an easy stretch/pilates Ellen Barrett workout). I'll be riding horses and fishing down there and may or may not get in any formal workouts but I will get in some good walks or runs with the dogs. I'll be back next Wednesday.
Lisa
I've been a little out of touch the last few days. Monday I did manage to get in a short run with Pip (CC V2 just the first two challenges) before agility class. Agility class has to count for something too ~ it amounts to an hour's worth of short sprints to keep up with a speedy little dog all while trying to think, cue, reward and release with the right hand!
Yesterday morning I did PLB (all 5 sets/exercise) but skipped all but the outer thigh floorwork. I got ready to go to work and started to feel lightheaded and sick to my stomach so I just went in long enough to get other people to cover my classes and went back home. I still had to go out and teach an obedience class last night but that was the only time I got off the couch.
I'm feeling a little better this morning and did PUB (all of it including abs but I don't do the same exercises Cathe does!). I have to get some things done here at work and then I'll do a walk this afternoon with a friend and the dogs.
Alisha~Thanks for the ramble. I just realized that maybe I had asked that same question that you've answered like a thousand times before
. Thanks for answering it thoughtfully though. I know what you mean about where you put your energy though. We all have crap in our lives, it depends on how we want to look at things and where we choose to focus our energy. How did things get resolved with the tire? Were you able to get your workout in after all?
Sydney~I'm glad they can't make you retire. Good luck and moral support in dealing with the petty people in your life. Unfortunately they are there but you are doing everything you can to heal and get back in shape in a healthy way. In reality people are usually mean and petty because they are unhappy in some aspect of their life. I'm very impressed though because I have a hard time keeping my emotions in check and out of a conversation like that. Good for you.
Janis and Tricia~I hate being cold too. My attitude is directly related to the temperature! I do get out and run in the cold though. I've never tried warming up inside because a) if I had a good place to warm up inside, I wouldn't run outside and b) if I started where it was warm I doubt that I would progress to someplace cold.
Jane~Your workouts sound so interesting!
Cindi~How was kung fu? Sounds like fun but I'm sure requires more coordination than I have.
Tomorrow I'm headed to Hatteras so I will workout in the morning (either kb or an easy stretch/pilates Ellen Barrett workout). I'll be riding horses and fishing down there and may or may not get in any formal workouts but I will get in some good walks or runs with the dogs. I'll be back next Wednesday.
Lisa
RapidBreath
Cathlete
Sydney- The best way I know of to get your abs back (not ever had children, I may not be qualified to answer.) is to do yoga abs workouts. Pick any of the yoga today dot com workouts for ‘core’ or for the back. Its just hormones. It isn’t just that the muscles are weak. There is a hormone your body releases during labor called relaxin which is supposed to allow your tissues to relax so that the baby can come out (saw it on the Discover channel.) So, I’m guessing it takes time to get back to normal.
I’m on Facebook under my name Alisha Durbrow which I guess is a little risky, but so be it. Maybe I should use a nom de plum.
Jane- Did you get pictures with the nuns? I don’t do my gratitude list as often, maybe I should.
Tricia- Thanks for the encouragement. You have to do the running, cause I’m living vicariously right now lol!
Lisa- The tire has been a saga unto itself. So, we got four new tires and then I had to go into town and pick up my parents from work. I took the car to get an alignment this morning. I will go back to pick it up as soon as they call me. I am hoping its done soon. I have places to go. The workout never happened.
My ankle is still bothering me, I don’t know why, but later today I will do some easy yoga. That seemed to workout ok.
Hi everybody else too!
I’m on Facebook under my name Alisha Durbrow which I guess is a little risky, but so be it. Maybe I should use a nom de plum.
Jane- Did you get pictures with the nuns? I don’t do my gratitude list as often, maybe I should.
Tricia- Thanks for the encouragement. You have to do the running, cause I’m living vicariously right now lol!
Lisa- The tire has been a saga unto itself. So, we got four new tires and then I had to go into town and pick up my parents from work. I took the car to get an alignment this morning. I will go back to pick it up as soon as they call me. I am hoping its done soon. I have places to go. The workout never happened.
My ankle is still bothering me, I don’t know why, but later today I will do some easy yoga. That seemed to workout ok.
Hi everybody else too!
syzygy314
Cathlete
Evening All!
Jane - THAT was a good threat! LOL! Mission accomplished - I did SJP circuit workout tonight and it felt great! Of course, i forgot to set up at lunch, so I had to take the time to do it when I got home from work! I'm so out of the routine of working out at home!
Lisa - I guess I could warm up and stretch inside, but that would mean doing it at the office before I drive to the bike path. It's only 5 minutes, but wouldn't that defeat the purpose of a warm up? I don't have a safe place at home to run where I can warm up and stretch, then just walk out the door and start. That would be nice, though! BTW, have fun in Hatteras!
Alisha - No run today, but did SJP (see above). I hadn't done it with my HRM before and was surprised to see that I burned as many cals as I do running! Of course, it is a longer workout, but at least I get in some weights! I'll be running tomorrow, so I'll think of you while I run. Maybe some of my running will transfer through psychic vibes!
It's going to be chilly again tomorrow, but I'm hoping to get in at least 2.25 miles. I did 2 miles on Monday. I want to at least get back up to 3 miles or my 5K distance. I probably could, but the change in weather (read: cold air) is affecting my runs!
Hello to Sydney, Janis, Jenn, MStar (in spirit) - goodness, I hope I havent' forgotten anyone! If so, hello to you!
Jane - THAT was a good threat! LOL! Mission accomplished - I did SJP circuit workout tonight and it felt great! Of course, i forgot to set up at lunch, so I had to take the time to do it when I got home from work! I'm so out of the routine of working out at home!
Lisa - I guess I could warm up and stretch inside, but that would mean doing it at the office before I drive to the bike path. It's only 5 minutes, but wouldn't that defeat the purpose of a warm up? I don't have a safe place at home to run where I can warm up and stretch, then just walk out the door and start. That would be nice, though! BTW, have fun in Hatteras!
Alisha - No run today, but did SJP (see above). I hadn't done it with my HRM before and was surprised to see that I burned as many cals as I do running! Of course, it is a longer workout, but at least I get in some weights! I'll be running tomorrow, so I'll think of you while I run. Maybe some of my running will transfer through psychic vibes!
It's going to be chilly again tomorrow, but I'm hoping to get in at least 2.25 miles. I did 2 miles on Monday. I want to at least get back up to 3 miles or my 5K distance. I probably could, but the change in weather (read: cold air) is affecting my runs!
Hello to Sydney, Janis, Jenn, MStar (in spirit) - goodness, I hope I havent' forgotten anyone! If so, hello to you!
jharris
Cathlete
Hi all,
Just a quick hello before I go to work. Hope everyone has a great day and great workouts.
Today I did StrikeZone + some sts rep testing. I like doing them in a circuit fashion takes the dread factor out of for me.
Janis to answer your question I work the retail counter at the post office. I interact with customers all day and stand on my feet all day.
Tana hope your baby is feeling better.
Syndney I'm glad your meeting with your superiors went well.
Alisha I hope your ankle feeling better today.
Just a quick hello before I go to work. Hope everyone has a great day and great workouts.
Today I did StrikeZone + some sts rep testing. I like doing them in a circuit fashion takes the dread factor out of for me.
Janis to answer your question I work the retail counter at the post office. I interact with customers all day and stand on my feet all day.
Tana hope your baby is feeling better.
Syndney I'm glad your meeting with your superiors went well.
Alisha I hope your ankle feeling better today.
lioness
Cathlete
Hi Everyone!
That workout last tonight was a killer. My parent's have a HUGE yard which did not help! After I went back and forth with the swings and farmer's walk, I did 2 rounds of walking lunges, jump squats, bear crawls, squats and more swings. Yikes! The heat is back. It was hard to hold onto to the kettlebell at times.
Tonight I'm working out with my sisters. Here is the workout we're going to do.
Max Rounds in 40 Minutes
5 Mr. Spectacular’s
10 Kettlebell swings
15 box jumps
20 1-arm sit ups (10/10)
Lisa - Enjoy your time on Hatteras.
Alisha - I don't have any pictures of the "running nuns". I will try to get pictures next year. This year was the first year I ran it and I thought they meant a real nun! I hope your ankle is better today.
Tricia - I'm glad my threat worked!!! Enjoy your "chilly" run. Fall lasted about 1 day. We are back in the 90's again today.
Waves hello to the rest of the gang!!
That workout last tonight was a killer. My parent's have a HUGE yard which did not help! After I went back and forth with the swings and farmer's walk, I did 2 rounds of walking lunges, jump squats, bear crawls, squats and more swings. Yikes! The heat is back. It was hard to hold onto to the kettlebell at times.
Tonight I'm working out with my sisters. Here is the workout we're going to do.
Max Rounds in 40 Minutes
5 Mr. Spectacular’s
10 Kettlebell swings
15 box jumps
20 1-arm sit ups (10/10)
Lisa - Enjoy your time on Hatteras.
Alisha - I don't have any pictures of the "running nuns". I will try to get pictures next year. This year was the first year I ran it and I thought they meant a real nun! I hope your ankle is better today.
Tricia - I'm glad my threat worked!!!
Enjoy your "chilly" run. Fall lasted about 1 day. We are back in the 90's again today.Waves hello to the rest of the gang!!
RapidBreath
Cathlete
And I'm back (pow pow)
Morning everybody! I did a 3 mile dvd with Leslie Sansone this morning. That went well. I have some video work this afternoon.
Tricia- SJP is fun. Psychic running, is that like chi running?
Jenn- My ankle is feeling a little better, thanks.
Jane-Hi
Cindi-I’m glad your Achilles is feeling better. Don’t push it too soon.
MStar- you hoo!
do you guys think she heard me?
Morning everybody! I did a 3 mile dvd with Leslie Sansone this morning. That went well. I have some video work this afternoon.
Tricia- SJP is fun. Psychic running, is that like chi running?
Jenn- My ankle is feeling a little better, thanks.
Jane-Hi
Cindi-I’m glad your Achilles is feeling better. Don’t push it too soon.
MStar- you hoo!
do you guys think she heard me?
Jane- Curious minds need to know, what are Farmer Walks and please do tell, what are Mr. Spectacular’s. Wow! Sounds way too good to be true. Could five Mr. Spectacular’s fix your mail box?
Tricia – Hey, any run is a good run! So don’t worry about the mileage. Now, cold weather, my only suggestion is to move to sun-shine-y cali-forn- i – a! {laughing, couldn’t resist!} How about a few jumping jacks in the parking lot?
Cindi – I’m so glad you are feeling some improvement with your Achilles. What do you do for cardio while you are resting your tendon?
Lisa – (belatedly) wishing you a good trip.
Tana – how is your sick kid?
Sydney – good for you for standing up for yourself and stating your case clearly and strongly.
Alisha – Hi!
Jenn - I bet you meet and see all sorts of people working the retail counter!!! Our local post office has a very low turnover, the same folks have been doing the same jobs for years and years. What kind of shoes do you wear for work, for standing on your feet all day?
As for me, I did STS Back and Bi’s today, I really like working those two muscle groups together. I, also, used the stationary bike for 30 minutes while I waited for the dishwasher repair guy. He was knowledgeable and helpful, we talked about all kinds of things while he was here. I like smart and friendly people. Who doesn’t, right?! I have to wait for the part to arrive and then he’ll come back out, which unfortunately could be a couple of weeks. He also looked at my outside refrigerator. Now I know what to do about it, too Yay!
Tomorrow is swimming
Tricia – Hey, any run is a good run! So don’t worry about the mileage. Now, cold weather, my only suggestion is to move to sun-shine-y cali-forn- i – a! {laughing, couldn’t resist!} How about a few jumping jacks in the parking lot?
Cindi – I’m so glad you are feeling some improvement with your Achilles. What do you do for cardio while you are resting your tendon?
Lisa – (belatedly) wishing you a good trip.
Tana – how is your sick kid?
Sydney – good for you for standing up for yourself and stating your case clearly and strongly.
Alisha – Hi!
Jenn - I bet you meet and see all sorts of people working the retail counter!!! Our local post office has a very low turnover, the same folks have been doing the same jobs for years and years. What kind of shoes do you wear for work, for standing on your feet all day?
As for me, I did STS Back and Bi’s today, I really like working those two muscle groups together. I, also, used the stationary bike for 30 minutes while I waited for the dishwasher repair guy. He was knowledgeable and helpful, we talked about all kinds of things while he was here. I like smart and friendly people. Who doesn’t, right?! I have to wait for the part to arrive and then he’ll come back out, which unfortunately could be a couple of weeks. He also looked at my outside refrigerator. Now I know what to do about it, too Yay!
Tomorrow is swimming
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lioness
Cathlete
Janis ~ Glad you got your refrigerator issue worked out. Sorry about the dishwasher though.
Well...this Ms. Spectacular fixed her own mailbox but I would love about 5 Mr. Spectaculars!!
Farmer's walk - This can be done with either a dumbbell or kettlebell. You just carry them like you would carry a pail of water and walk. I used 1 bell but it was 35#. Here's a clip:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsJarJ-3GHg
Mr. Spectaculars are one of my favorite exercises. You can do them with either kbs or dumbbells.
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