Nov. 08 Checkin !!! Mon. 24th !!!

[ShyWolf]

Howdy Ladies!

Sorry I've been MIA but its started - the holiday crazies over here.

I cringe when having to shop for hoilday meals and I had to drive to 3 different places for my stuff and last night I think I have it all for Thanksgiving Day brunch - dh has to work on his weekend so I'll be cooking Wed- Thurs morning so that when he gets home Thursday morning he can have brunch with us before sleep takes him to lala land

I haven't worked out this weekend also as I have AF over and its torture -won't go into details but oy!

I need to detox and try to have a normal boring day but my schedule is busy - I need to attend a ceremony at my lil ones' school then I have to drive my son to the college again for another registration meeting I'm tired from the weekend and need a vacay lol

Anyways I have all are doing well

 

[Boingo1]

Good Morning Vilma!
Good Morning All to Follow!!

Vilma: Sounds like a whirlwind of a weekend, plus having AF, you poor girl you!! Your T-Day brunch sounds very nice, and you worked it out around your DH's schedule too. Not getting holidays off and working nights is hard, I do understand.

I slept like a ROCK last night! I'm a bit off this morning, but feel ready to do Circuit Max, as scheduled! (I think)...

BBL to let you know how it goes..

 

[bitmover]

Boot Camp!!

Good morning ladies. I had a great workout!! All that talk of boot camp here inspired me.... it was a cardio day for me so I put boot camp in, did the cardio portions, but when she was doing the weights I grabbed my 8kg kbell and did easy swings, just really concentrating on hip snap and no arm use. Then I did the core work with Cathe & crew. Where she did kickboxing or unweighted leg work, I did that -- it was really fun. Vilma, I'm thinking I'm still using too much arm in my swings and I feel like I will never get the snatch! Especially one arm swings. I'm a little discouraged, but I'm just going to keep working on it.

It's probably going to be a crazy week for everyone, eh? Our hosting friends are still up for the festivities Thursday..... she doesn't want anyone with a hint of illness coming, of course, but other than that she's game. I think she is doing great from the sounds of it!

happy monday!
-Beth

 

[jojobean]

Hi all! Vilma, I know what you mean about the holiday crazies. I did some shopping this weekend and it was crazy. Hope you get a little down time today. Did you see Twilight again?

Chris, you're probably finishing up Circuit Max about now! Hope it went well - let me know, I'll be doing it tomorrow.

Beth, good job on Boot Camp! I do like the cardio, except the terminator thrust thingies!

I did Squeeze Stronger this morning. My whole body feels like jello after doing that one!

Only day of school this week - makes my getting ready for work a whole lot easier! Don't have to worry about dragging little bodies out of bed!

BBL...

Joanne

 

[bitmover]

Oh yeah, Joanne, I meant to comment on that one day of school this week -- it seems so insane! Our parents would boycott for schoool, but interesting that they strategically schedule the conferences so you really can't go out of town. There would be lots of complaints here if they did that. Though I really love our school & its community, we are pretty high maintenance!

Good job on SQST!!

-Beth

 

[Boingo1]

I made it!

Circuit Max done!

It was a toughie, I was feeling tired and ... the hi/lo... ick. But I like it once you get to the kickbox, step portion.

Beth: Nice combo workout today! Are you getting your turkeys "ready" today?

Joanne: Did you do SS instead of a rest day? Oh my! We have school today and tomorrow, and then the rest of the week off. The younger boys have the "Turkey Bowl" this afternoon. The teachers vs. the 5th grade in touch football. They make such a big thing about it (a parade, teachers dress up, a DJ, snacks, etc).

Going to head out to the Mall for a coat for my middle son in a bit, and pick up some groceries too. Hubby is home with me, so I have a 'buddy'!!

See you guys later....

 

[jojobean]

Beth, yea, the one day of school is kind of crazy. This year they had a few different dates for the p/t conferences, so you didn't have to go this week if you didn't want to. We had my older son's in early November. But, this is the first year they've done that.

Chris, I did do Squeeze instead of a rest day. I was up at 5:00 am so I figured I'd do it. I set my alarm to sleep in (till 6:30 - woo hoo! ), but woke up anyway. I don't like the hi/lo in Circuit Max either. I do like the variety, though, but I haven't done it in a couple years, probably! The Turkey Bowl sounds fun!

 

[hottiescientist]

Good morning...I woke up at 5:20a to realize that codeine makes me not want to wake up and get out of bed at 5:20a...or 6:20a....or 6:45a....mmmm, narcotics. Needless to say, I'm running late and will have to figure out later what to do for a workout.

My 90 minute thing last week was pretty tiring though challenging in a fun way. I'm going to change it up this week but since I haven't really started yet, I haven't decided how either. I looked over my workouts and realized I've been skimping on my weight work. Frankly, I'm just very bleehhhh at the thought of doing focused weight work so I think I'm going to ease myself into again with circuits. So, I'm thinking a circuit heavy workout this week.

All of your T-day talk makes me nostalgic. Its just me and DH in LA...which is fine, we certainly enjoy alone time. I used to make a big dinner for all the people stranded in LA that couldn't afford to go home (over half of the people at Caltech live in CA or the west coast so a lot of them would leave campus stranding the rest of us), and I did this well after college too, but last year I stopped because I was just doing too much. I remember going a bit crazy putting all the food for adults...I couldn't imagine doing that plus having kids around. Well, maybe I will in a couple years...

But for all of you, GO SUPERMOMS!

Vilma -- it sounds like your life is a workout right now. Don't get too frazzled!

Chris -- I really can't get myself to like hi/lo. I try. And then I end up hating the workout. It's why I don't do Step, Jump, and Pump. Maybe I'll make an effort this long weekend to hi/lo...certainly I'm going to do something that I couldn't do before. I read about your crazy holiday week. That just sucks! Does your union know about that? Totally lame. But you're a much better natured person than I am so you'll probably handle it just fine. Oh, and btw -- these were the shoes I wore the other day and I already managed to scratch them. Really cute but hard to walk in. I don't know how my sister runs around in higher heels with three kids all the time.

Beth -- I thought of you this morning at 5:20a. I thought of you already up working out with your KBs. I even thought, hey if I give Beth my cell, maybe she can wake me up and motivate me to work out. LOL -- but I seriously did think of all of that. Good for you for having such an awesome workout. It's finally fall here in SoCal and I saw the weather guy saying similarly for where you live. I read about turkeys btw -- I think its both funny and totally cool that you're having those turkeys. But I did read it after that Sarah Palin pardoning a turkey while other turkeys were being...uhh...you know so I think I was just focused on, how is Beth going to...you know...is there a place where you bring the turkeys or do you or your DH do it? Sorry if its gross details but I'm just curious now!

Joanne -- I wish I had one day of school/work! I totally envy your kids!! Hope you enjoy the rest of the week.

Oh, I'm not sure if any of you guys like going raw/organic in recipes, but I tried one last night. It was pretty good except that I accidentally used sweetened cocoa instead of unsweetened and I think I put a little too much agave syrup in. But other than the sweetness, it was pretty nice taste and texture-wise and very fast to make. I'm thinking agave will be nice as a sugar alternative but I have to get used to putting a lot less in I think. But still a fun experiment...that will not help me towards me PhD at all!

Have a good day!!

 

[laperez25]

Hello!!!!!!!!

I’m sorry I’ve been MIA, but I’ve been so busy and stressed. I can’t believe Thanksgiving is only 2 days away!!!!! I’ve missed you all so much! Today I did SB Premix Combo 2-3 + Challenge, then I added my NEW dvd Squeeze Stronger, but did only upper body today and I really enjoyed it! It was actually fun and different. But, I think I should have waited till it cost only $20, because $30 is too much, but it is a great dvd. Ohh and on top of that, my voice has been gone since Friday. I can talk but it sounds faded or something, lol.

Vilma: I hope you have an easy day! I’ve been super busy this weekend too! Sorry, but what is AF?

Beth: WTG on Bootcamp. If that’s the original BC I need to do that one SOON! I’ve had it for months and STILL haven’t tried it.

Joanne: WTG on Squeeze Stronger. I have to try the lower body part now. I might give that one a try on Wednesday since tomorrow is cardio only.

Chris: WTG on CM! I’ve been debating if I should buy that DVD. What do you think?

Hottie: I hope you enjoy your workout today! That recipe that you did looks and sounds really yummy! I might give that one a try.

Ohh guess what?? YAY!!! I’m finally 39 inches on my hips, just one more inch to go!! I must say that I tried to get into my jeans that I was able to use before I got prego with my DS and I had tried them on about 2 months ago and didn’t go up my thighs!! And 2 days ago I decided to try them again since I dropped from 41 to 39 in less then 2 months so I put them on and they fit!!!! I almost did cartwheels in my room and I was screaming all over the place, LOL! It was just a great feeling to finally put those jeans on after they’ve been sitting in my closet for 3 yrs!!!!!

I hope you guys have a wonderful day! I’m going to watch some tv and start making dinner.

P.S. Ohh and I also bought Squeeze the original one and Amy’s Advanced Step Challenge 3, so I can’t wait to see how those are.

 

[bitmover]

Welcome back, Ivy! Great work on the jeans! Wow! I don't think I own any clothes from pre-pregnancy days anymore, so have no idea if I would even get close to getting in them!

Joanne, you waking up when your alarm was set to 6:30 (for sleeping in) sounds just like something I would do!! Hottie, definitely pm me your cell phone and I'll be waking your a$$ up!!!

Those shoes! OMG -- I wouldn't even want to try them on. I cannot wear heels. Good for you. But your poor feet!

And on the turkeys..... the deed was postponed til tonight -- maybe I told you guys that. Hubby is going to do it with a friend, but if things are under control in the house I may take pity on them and help pluck. This has got to be one of the crazier things my husband has dragged me into, and believe me, there have been some doozies! All I can say is it's a good thing we never named them! (which reminds me, we have friends in rural Indiana who raised cows knowing they were going to slaughter them -- these people have 5 or 6 kids, all girls -- they named one of the cows "Patty" -- get it?).

My kids have just two days of school this week, too -- whooo-hooo!

-Beth

 

[ShyWolf]

Its a little after 6 pm
Can I crawl into bed yet? Please?

I'm exhausted never got my flippin workout in although I do have on my workout clothes under neath my street clothes all day long- just waiting for an opportunity to come along but it never happened I just got home , my head hurts my feet hurt and all I want to do is go to sleep.

Ivy AF = TOM = my period lol

I honestly feel like I've been hit by a truck... I need a down day soon

Well I'm going to start the dishes since nobody did them while me and my son were out

I'll see y'all in the morning and hopefully I'll have the energy and the non interrupted time to get some type of workout done - I just want to cry as I miss my exercise!

 

[jojobean]

Vilma, that's a bummer you couldn't get your workout in. I was going to say it's good to have a couple rest days once in awhile, but it sounds like they've been anything but restful for you! Hopefully you can get some "you" time tomorrow.

Ivy, hi! We missed you too! Congrats on getting in those jeans! The original Squeeze is good, but the new one is tougher!

Beth, you may be plucking now! If you take pictures, please post!!

Hottie, I'm not crazy about hi/lo either. Although I do like Amy Bento's. Have you ever tried any of her workouts? Are you feeling better?

Well, we just got back from parent/teacher conferences. They all got glowing reviews, mostly! I was almost in tears with Caitlyn's teacher. She is such a sweetheart and was so supportive when she had her surgery. She said it was like Caitlyn was never gone - she was doing so well in school. She was amazed at how well she's reading and writing. There's a whole lot of history there - we weren't even sure at one point if Caitlyn would live long after birth and so many people thought she would have disabilities. Well, she's proved them all wrong! It was just very emotional. I'm so proud of her. We took the kids out for ice cream afterwards.

Have a good night everyone!