(((((((No Sweets Week Of Dec 16th))))))

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Wow can not believe Christmas is next week!! Are you ladies done shopping?? I guess I am LOL.

Affirm, I hope you are doing ok-haven't heard from ya in a while.


I did heavy legs this morning and it felt awesome. Worked up to a set of 90# squats 5 reps. Was at 90 a few weeks ago and missed a couple of heavy workouts, so I backed it back down. I would really love to get to my BW in squats. That's around 125- I think. I haven't been on the scales in a few months LOL!! Clothes still fit so I guess I'm the same :D

Muffie seems to be doing very well. I am spoiling her to death though. I fear I am creating a monster. I've been sleeping with her on the couch. She can not jump any. So I am afraid if I sleep in bed she'll try to jump up there. Or if I let her sleep in bed she may jump off. The bed is much higher than the couch. If she jumps off the couch it isn't likely to hurt her incision. Should be getting the pathology back in a few days. I am hoping it turns out benign. But have already be told it's probably not :(

I can not wait to have a little time off. Rose, how much time do you get?? Affirm, I bet you are counting the days till break!!

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I didn't exercise for 3 days and I ate tons of crap!!! But I'm back on track today. I did some cardio + PS:BBA and I ate much better. I am not done shopping. I'll be done on Wednesday. I get a couple of weeks off work starting next week, but I have tons of things to do (mostly cleaning closets and that kind of work) so I don't think I'll be out every day as I would like, but I guess that is better because I have better control of my diet when I'm at home. I'm going to a couple of Holiday parties but that's about it.

Affirm - I hope you enjoyed your trip out of town.

Catherine - I'm crossing my fingers for Muffie. Hopefully everything is okay with her. Congrats on your squat weight. I can't do it as high because it kills my back and traps, but if I go to the gym (I haven't been in years) I normally could go pretty high on the leg press machine because it doesn't get my back or traps involved. I guess you got a pretty strong upper body as well if you can handle that weight when you do squats. Very impressive.
 
Rose, will you be cleaning out all of your clothes that don't fit anymore? I hope you get a break to enjoy your time off.

I guess that I missed that Affirm was going out of town. I was such a wreck worring about Muffie. Affirm, I hope you had a good trip.

Today I did upper body followed by LIS cardio (I love that one) It was a good workout. Eating is better today. I had a spinach burrito for lunch- it was so yummy!!

Rose, thanks. DH hoists the wt up and puts it on my back for me. I can get 65 pounds over my head but that's it. I am really trying to slowly increase my wts and keep good form.

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Yes, I am back. With the flight cancellations and delays....it was a stressful trip to and from, but the trip itself was great. I went to a college graduation and enjoyed seeing my family. I got back Monday morning. I am catching up on the family stuff. DH is wonderful, but he doesn't do well with checking backpacks and reading school papers and stuff.

Fitfairy, I am glad that Muffie is doing better.

Rose, how is your back doing? I know you have been easing back into things the last few months, but I was just wondering if the doctor has given you any updates.
 
Affirm, sorry to hear about the delays :( Glad you got to spend some time with family. LOL about the DH comments :+

Just a few days left till time off for the holiday ladies!!!!!

I think I am getting sick x( Woke up with a sore throat. It's better but still there. Kind of light headed like getting a cold or something. I did workout tonight LIC cario and abs. But I didn't push my self.


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Today I was home early from work. We had such a beautiful day today. Not one cloud in the sky, temperature in the 70's with absolutely no humidity. The perfect day to give both of my dogs a bath. After that my back was killing me, but I took some meds, used a topical analgesic cream on my back, and took a 30 min nap. When I woke up I was ready to do some cardio, but I was careful. I modified the impact and did no abs or weights. I've been doing what my doctors told me to do for a couple of months and my back still hurts. I need to wait until January for an appointment but the next step is probably physical therapy and if that doesn't work then probably surgery (not a big fan of that one at all). One of my cousins was having the exact same problem with her disks and she had surgery in July. She's a very busy college professor and she couldn't afford to take a semester off. She's already travelling and exercising and doing all the things she did before. I'm still too scared to even consider that option.

Affirm - Delays can be frustrating, but I'm glad you're back. We get a break pretty soon. I can't wait.

Catherine - Wow I got a lot of cleaning to do. I'm giving away a lot of things, not just clothes, but books and other things I'm not using anymore so I'm giving them to charity. I'm also painting the closets and remodeling one room among other things. My mom is also on vacation so she's coming to help me out. Hopefully on my next vacation I'll travel somewhere, but this time around money is tight and I got a lot of things to do around here. Tomorrow I'm going to the mall since they're closing at midnight and hopefully I'll be done with my shopping for the season. I'm actually checking out luggage because it's time to get at least a couple of pieces. I'm planning to do a session of stretch max when I get back, but not more than that. I hope I come back from the mall in one piece.:p
 
I love my dog, but right now I am having a "I can take him back" moment. We just put down some new carpet in a portion of our basement a few days ago. That dog-gone dog just dug up a piece of it and it is raveling. I am so mad.
 
Oh Affirm x( That is soooooo frustrating!!!

I was hoping my sore throat would be better this morning. Well, it's still there and now there's slight nasal congestion x( I hope I can still work out tonight. I got so off schedule with Muffie and her surgery. I was really hoping to hit it hard this week. Oh well, it could be worse.

I hope you ladies have a good day!!

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I have been stress eating again x( I just got word that Muffie has bladder cancer. Not very treatable. I am so sad :( and have been an emotional wreck. I just keep looking at her and wondering how much time do I have left with her. Sorry to be such a downer.

On a lighter note, I am so glad that today is my last work day before the holidays!!!

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Fitfairy, I am so sorry to hear about Muffie's diagnosis. I know that Muffie brings so much joy to your life. I truly understand your stress. Hang in there.

I have not exercised at all this week. Just staying balanced lately is good enough for me. I have enjoyed treats as you know that what we do this time of the year. I know that January will be here soon and I will be back on track again. Overall, it has been a good year though and I have truly enjoyed the check in.
 
Affirm, I like your take on things. BTW how's your doggie?? He hasn't destroyed anymore of your carpet has he?

I haven't worked out yet today and must make myself do something. Missed Wed and Thurs workouts. I just don't want to get to far off.

Rose, did ya get lost shopping LOL!! JK, I hope you are ready for the holiday. Are you still having 70 degreee weather?


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Wow, three days without exercising! Tomorrow I'm starting again!!! Well, I finished my shopping ONLINE. It was crazy out there. I couldn't find anything I was looking for on Wednesday, and yesterday I started TTOM (five days before I was supposed to ugh!), today I'm really tired and I have the usual migraine, but I will get back on track tomorrow. The weather has been variable lately, sunny one hour, then cloudy, then rainy, blah! Oh well, but I know I got it better than most people with all the stormy weather. Thankfully we don't get snow in here.

Affirm - I'm so sorry you're having doggie problems. My dog Tyson was a nightmare when he was a puppy, but now he behaves most of the time. I had to teach him what not to do and he eventually learned.

Catherine - I'm so sorry to hear about Muffie's diagnosis. I can relate because I lost my beloved cat to kidney cancer in July. It was so hard for me. I still have his picture as my screensaver and I miss him soooo much, but now that months have passed I know that I did the best that I could do and that I was there with him until the last minute. Some people lose their pets all of a sudden and they never get to say goodbye to them. I knew it was time to put him to sleep when he couldn't take any more treatments and he was sad all the time. The day before I hugged him and kissed him and said my goodbyes. I told the vet that I wanted to be there and I held him until his heart was stopped. I get teary eyed just thinking about that. Unfortunately, our pets leave us too. Just keep giving Muffie all your love. I don't know what your decision is regarding treatment, but whatever it is I know it's difficult either way. Don't worry about not exercising and stress eating right now. You have the right to feel sad and you'll get back on your feet very soon.


Have a nice looooong weekend ladies. My vacation starts officially today and I already have a migraine... Oh freaking well. Take care!
 
Rose, thank you so much for your sweet words. You are so right about being there. Your kitty had a good mommy!!! I am planning treatment to keep her comfortable. It may help slow the progression and should make her feel better. But when she is in pain and we can not make it better we will let her go. I can not think about that too much.

No workout today. Still struggling with a bleeping cold anyway. So rest is good.

Rose, sorry about your headache.

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Hello ladies. Well it's that time of the year when we get sick. I woke up with a sore throat and headache. I took some Tylenol and got some rest and by the afternoon I felt better and did MIS. I struggled at first, but by the end of MIS I felt like a whole new person. Tomorrow I'm doing yoga and it's definitely a rest day on Christmas eve. Give your families and pets a big hug! I hope you both feel better and find a little time for yourselves.
 
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