November 09 Checkin Wednesday 4th*************

[Kathy36]

Good morning ladies..

Getting us started out today...Workout for me today is Disc 20 Legs.....Not much else today except the kids have PE class this afternoon..

Last night was Chris' baseball game and his team lost..They were not playing well at all and the other team was better. So, his team ended in 2nd place which is great. They played well to this point. It was so cold and windy though. All the parents were bouncing around trying to get warm..

Ok, be back later. Gotta start our day!!

 

[Boingo1]

Good Morning!!

Today is DISC 14, MESO 2, LEGS. My first Meso 2 leg workout... I'm a little sceered of the DOMS that may happen. I had pretty decent DOMS in my chest & shoulders from DISC 13 this week.

Kathy: Sorry about Chris' team's loss. Are they out of it then or will they play more? It must suck to play in the wind/cold!! Have fun with YOUR MESO 2 leg workout today!

to everyone else today!

Will BBL!

 

[bitmover]

Good morning, girls! Happy Wednesday!

Kathy, too bad about not playing well in the last game (last game, right?), but you're right -- second place is great. How's Chris feel about it?

A lot of leg workouts today, eh? Enjoy! I did Mindy's Workout! -- it's tough! Good prep for shock cardio, I'm sure. The backs of my legs were really sore doing it, and I was thinking it was the barre work from yesterday but then I remembered I did 200 kbell swings yesterday afternoon, and I think that may have actually been it. I'm going to try to see if I can do 200 swings a day for a month or so. It doesn't take long at all, and it's a really good boost. Mindy's so funny.... she says "WOW!" a few times in the workout as if "wow, how did I think of this move?!" Cracks me up.... and.... "if you're feeling sort of french-fried...."

More battles on the homefront last night, but not between Larry and me. The deal is, we sort of on the fly decided to make the kids eat whatever we are eating -- no more of this special meals prepared for them. The problem Mon. night was that we didn't first agree to a strategy, and ended up somewhat divided, which is never good. Well, last night we were on the same page, but it was day 2 of Dylan being so stubborn about not eating and going to bed hungry. I worry that this is going to scar him for life and give him eating disorders, but then I think about many of us who grew up with this sort of philosophy. I don't know what the right thing is! But, tonight it's his choice, so at least he won't go to bed hungry for a third night! Poor kid.

My throat feels like it might be trying to get sick. I hope not! Gotta get those vitamins going.

Chris, I loved the story about your mom in the waiting room -- so funny! Glad to hear it went well.

Joanne, when do you get your results from the scan? Should be soon, right?

Waves to Hottie, and Vilma, if you're out there somewhere!!!!

 

[Boingo1]

Finally got my arse downstairs and did DISC 14: LEGS! I'm such a procrastinator!!! And of course, it wasn't bad...I like the tri-sets, you *only* do 10 of each exercise!! I can do 10!!! I also did StretchMax w/ the Band afterwards.

Beth: I do love that Mindy too! Maybe I'll do her Step for cardio this week. She's quirky/funny! You did the Bosu workout? I should do something extra in the afternoons. Not sure what. Maybe like a 10 minute cardio for a little boost. The only thing is, I hate to get all into my workout clothes AGAIN. And then change back. For some reason that's very daunting to me!..... I know, about half the time, I also cook something different for the boys. It's usually easy stuff , though, like those Perdue cutlets, for sandwiches, or whatever. The other thing I've done is, if they don't like the "choices" , I have a frig full of yogurts and they're allowed to choose a yogurt and fruit or crackers. That might make you feel a little better than sending them to bed without supper? And maybe they'll at least TRY what you've made for the main course too? I've found that they are pickier the younger they are. I mean, Jake didn't eat meat , really (unless you count the Perdue chicken), until a few years ago. And he JUST started liking Pizza (not that that's a GOOD thing) this year too. ... Been wondering how things with you and work are this week? Did things straighten out or are they still stressful?

I was thinking about running later, maybe I will.... just in the neighborhood. OR also thinking just a walk through the park. Or a bike ride! OR, I may just sit on my ass and catch up on DVR'd TV!!!!

 

[Kathy36]

Hi ladies...

Chris: Thanks.. No, they are done playing for the fall season. They start the spring season in April. Vic signed Chris up for a winter baseball camp that starts in January and is on Saturday for I think 6 weeks. He is looking forward to that..I am going to get downstairs and work my legs too. I like the trisets too...I vote for the DVR'd stuff..HAHA

Beth: Thanks to you too. Yes, last game..Chris was a little upset. Mainly because his pitching wasn't on last night and he only pitched one inning(his dad took him out since he is the coach) and gave up alot of walks that ended in runs (4 of them). But, he wasn't the only one. All the pitchers last night were in la la land...They just didn't play like they wanted to win. Oh well. We told him 2nd was great too..We have those same battles with Chris on his eating. He will go to bed without eating too. Then I feel so bad and guilty..I haven't figured that one out yet. I wish I had an answer...Chris is such a picky eater. He doesn't like hardly anything like meats and veggies. He keeps telling me he will eat them when he gets older. I tell him to do it now. Then I shake my head and tell him how sorry I am for his future wife having to cook for him. All he eats are hot dogs, chicken nuggets and sometimes meatballs not hamburgers though. Just meatballs Oh!!! And corn is the only veggie he eats. What to do! If I force him, there is a big debate and he gets mad and I have to deal with him and he goes to bed hungry...I would love to know the answer....

ok, time to workout!!

 

[hottiescientist]

Oh what a glorious lazy Wednesday morning for me. I decided to go into work late since I had the evil marathon experiment yesterday and I have a lighter day today (unfortunately, the marathon starts again on Thursday and then Saturday). I'm going to start STS Legs in a bit after having a very productive morning cleaning and picking up around the house. I think I may do a CST from earlier this week tomorrow or at least the S and T part of it, but I think I actually would rather do Legs now than later in the week! Yesterday I tried to do the LIC Timesaver Premix but I had to cut it short due to too many things in the day.

Kathy -- sorry your boy lost but it sounds like they had an awesome run! Will be joining you on disc 20 in a bit...

Beth -- wow, I didn't thought about the feeding kids planning ever. I wonder what we'll do...we tend to eat dinner together (= i cook) but as my schedule has gotten crazy we've gone to the frozen and microwavable food and "fends for ourselves" mentality. Interesting. Sounds like a good cardio workout...I want my shock cardio...it's never going to happen for T-day is it? I'll be lucky if its my bday...

Chris-- that leg workout gave me DOMS for almost 5 days. It was painful...i wish I could sit on my ass and watch DVRed stuff as well.

Ugh, hormone changes...stupid period coming. So exhausted...going into a leg workout?!?!

 

[hottiescientist]

holy moly my legs are friiiied! But I have to say I'm happy that I can get through Cathe leg workouts more...maybe I won't be afraid of GS Legs anymore. And I think Meso 2 really has some nice effects on my arms...now if I could just do something about my belly fat...

 

[Kathy36]

Thanks Hottie. Chris and his team enjoyed playing. So, it was a great season..Hope you made it through that leg workout!! They sure are hard to do when you start off tired...

 

[Kathy36]

Ooops. posting at the same time. Glad you made it through...I need to do something about belly fat too!!!!

 

[bitmover]

You guys are funny! Belly fat. My stomach was huge last night after dinner -- Larry and I both noticed it. Ok, so I need to do something, too!

Chris, it wasn't the bosu workout, but the one called Workout! It's mostly on the floor, but she has a couple of things on step or bosu -- she's great about showing modifications.

The food thing..... funny thing is, my boys both eat a fair amount of fruits/veggies, but they just are so picky about dinners! I used to be happy making an "egg tasty" for them, or something so I knew they had a little bit in them, but Larry thinks we really need to crack down hard on them so their palates are expanded. We have such a hard time going out to eat or going to friends' houses -- it's embarrassing at times! So, the hard line is.... you have to eat what's served, and if you don't like it, you go to bed hungry. It is a hard line, but I guess that's how Larry grew up. Truth be told, my mom says it's how I grew up, too, but I know I was very picky, but I have no memory of going to bed super hungry. So, maybe there is hope it's not completely scarring them.

The work stuff.... I dunno.... still a little stressful, but we're trying not to focus on the stress so much. Thanks for asking!!

No, unfortunately, I do not think we'll have shock cardio by tgiving. I think we may be lucky to get it this calendar year! Really, they haven't filmed that much, have they? It's kind of hard to tell. Sure hope Jai is there for any kickboxing/MMA stuff as her form is sooooo good.

Ok, need to run back to school to help out there.....

 

[bitmover]

P.S. Chris, I know what you mean about changing back into workout clothes.... there's no way I would. I did my swings yesterday in the skort I was wearing, and the skirt part kept getting in the way so I just hitched it way up. Attractive, eh? Maybe you can think of an add-on that you could do in regular clothes?

 

[hottiescientist]

You know, so I have to admit, I love veggies and hate fruits. I never understood why other kids didn't like veggies...until I started eating at their houses. Seriously, you want kids to eat veggies, cook them up in an indian stir fry. That was my staple at my home and I love(d) it. In fact, I love it so much that going vegetarian isn't a big deal for me (my friend who is vegetarian said once to me, well, it would be easier to be vegetarian if I ate you're cooking every day!).

But fruits or raw veggies...its another story. Part of my problem with fruits is that the high citric nature of a lot of fruits feels like its burning in my mouth. But say, I'd love bananas. Anyway, its taken me into adulthood (well, sorta, still a kid too much) to get on the I have to learn how to like these things. Joe goes through fruits like crazy and he thinks if we live in SoCal where we get so many awesome foods that its wrong not to eat them all.

But I have my comfort bad foods that I still eat to this day. Not nearly as bad as my sister's but I guess these habits to cultivate when you're younger...man, you guys are making me think about all my bad habits (and wishing I was home to stuff myself with my yam comfort food I made last night)...

Ok, that was a weird distraction!

 

[jojobean]

Hi ladies. UGH!! - I'm sick!! I tell you I'm destined to never finish a rotation or follow a program through. I was supposed to do Burn 2 today. I came home from work last night and just felt crappy. My chest was so congested and I had a nasty cough. Out of nowhere. I woke up this morning feeling the same and stayed home. I was having nightmares about having swine flu and having to move into a hotel so I don't infect my family! I doubt it's that though, I don't have a fever. I took a three hour nap and feel tons better.

Chris, what a hoot! Your mom's conversation in the doctor's office. I love it! I don't like to change back into workout clothes either. Once I'm done, I'm done! I did lots of DVR catching up today. Mostly Mad Men. Very cool show.

I seriously doubt we'll have Shock Cardio by T'day. Christmas, possibly. I'm not sure what's filmed and what's not. I love Cathe, but why not just tell us. I haven't looked at the forum today (except here), so maybe there's an update.

Beth, oh, the food thing and kids!! DH and I used to have many "disagreements" about that. I don't believe in the clean your plate thing. Yes, try it. If you don't like it, don't eat it. But that's where the problems came in. Colin is the world's pickiest eater. He rarely will eat what we eat. I'll usually make him something else. DH used to get so upset. I just can't let him go hungry. He seriously will not eat what's on the table. DH has had him sitting there for over an hour and he won't eat it. Tears and screaming. i don't see how that helps anything. I know it's probably my fault for not cracking down sooner, but it must be the mother instinct thing or something - I just can't let them go hungry. I've decided maybe someday he'll expand his palate, but if not, we only have to deal with it till he goes to college, then he'll get married (after college!) and his wife can deal with it! The rest of the kids are OK about eating, but if they don't like something they'll only eat a little and of course, just as I'm about to sit down, they are all hungry and want something else. I tell them if they can make it, they can eat it.

Kathy, sorry to hear Chris' team didn't win, but sounds like they did great. I think kids sometimes just get fried by the end of the season and are tired!

Hottie, good job on the leg workout! What happened with Evie's knee? I remember you saying something happened and she might need surgery or something? Or am I remembering wrong?

OK - here's a couple pictures. That's DH scaring Caitlyn in a werewolf mask during her parade. Colin is the gnome, and of course, MJ. I don't have a good one of Jameson. I bummed - I think this is the first year I didn't get one of all the kids together.

 

[hottiescientist]

Actually, I just took some steps in that direction re: Evee's knee Joanne. She has a luxating patella which may or may not need surgery (frankly, if it can be corrected with surgery, I'd rather it be now for her health). I had called around all of LA to find people who would actually do the surgery and there actually aren't that many...then it sitting down and finding out how much a consult + xrays + surgery would cost. We're not even bothering to go the Beverly Hills one. I called the one closest to us and they said the consult plus the xrays would put us at $200 before surgery so that won't kill us to find out.

Poor Evee though...we haven't taken her to dog park because its hard to control her from running as fast as she can so she's going a bit stir crazy with only walks. With us sick and then unfortunately, having some horrible fights this last month, she's not doing so great neuroses wise. It was pretty bad -- joe and I got into a stupid argument on Saturday that didn't need to be as big as it was (and trust me when I say it was all his fault) and poor Evee was just shaking. ::sigh:: That moment has been haunting me about ever having kids...

wow, didn't expect I'd write about that! But it feels a little better just talking about it I guess...

Anyway, I'm hoping Evee's stuff can be done for under 2K. Less would be better but I'm shooting and budgeting for 2K. I'm sure she's not going to like not being able to move around that much in the beginning but it'll be good for her in the end.

I hope you feel better though Joanne!!! It sucks so much to be sick and I had a similar nightmare actually a couple nights ago (but not about swine flu). And I love the MJ costume!

 

[Boingo1]

OMG, Joanne! Look at those costumes! MJ is freakin DEAD on (no pun intended!!!!). Caitlyn is ADORABLE and you did GREAT on the gnome costume!! Halloween is a blast, isn't it? What did Jameson dress as?.... SOOoooooOO sorry to hear you're sick. OH gosh, Joanne, that really sucks about not getting to do your CLX today. I felt that way when I had to re-do MESO 1 when I got the flu, too. I hope you feel better for tomorrow! But take care of yourself. H1N1 is too crazy. Tomorrow, the town is having a H1N1 Flu Shot clinic for grades k-5. And they only have 300 shots available. Should be a freakin zoo, but I'm going to take Alex and Jake. ..... OMG, I Love Mad Men! Though I'm 2 or 3 shows behind now! I did watch Desperate Housewives this afternoon though....

I don't know , I've always loved mostly all food. (Just a few I don't, like brussel sprouts and liver. And I would seriously starve if those were my only choices. The thought makes me want to vomit!). I can make myself eat just about anything. And I have a HUGE issue with food (I eat way too much of it)., My mom always just asked that I "try it". If I didn't like it, I didnt' have to eat it. I think I liked everything though! LOL!... I know my sister's son , who's 12 now, always had an "issue" with not liking certain foods. He's also underweight. Well, his father, who is Cuban, is like a drill sargeant when it comes to him eating. It's even kind of scary how he forces him to eat. (Just in his tone of voice). I'm so positive that kid will have issues with eating when he grows up. .....

OMG , Beth, you made me LOL about your skort and KB's! Funny picture! But that is what I mean! Actually, this afternoon I felt COMPELLED to go outside, so I did change my jeans into running pants, and went for a 40 minute Bike Ride! It was awesome!!!

It is so "secretive" about SC's release. *They* swear it will be out in the Fall. So anytime BEFORE December 21st, right? Is that the first day of Winter? I just get all excited with the pre-order, and when they said "Fall" , I was always picturing October-ish. It's hard not to really WANT it NOW!

So I don't have a huge problem with 'belly fat', but can I bitch about my THIGH fat? God I hate the squishy stuff on my outer thighs that looks like I have 2 asses when I walk!

Hottie: Nice you had a lazy day today!!! You deserve it! Hope you have a good STS LEg workout today! THey are at least quick (mine today was less than 50 minutes, are they all?).... Liking veggies is NOT a bad thing! I bet you cook them WAY good!!

Speaking of food, time to start some kind of dinner....

 

[Boingo1]

Hottie:... My heart goes out to you about the fight you had with Joe. I'm sorry you guys had it out so bad. Poor doggie, too. How long have you been married? Just wondering, not that it matters. Are you both "hot headed"? I know Greg and I are BOTH the youngest in our families, and I think that gives us the most "issues". Something about how we both deal with things the same (some things, that is) and it's not in a good way. Anyhow, hope you made up and talked things out, with Evee too!

 

[bitmover]

Joanne! I love the costumes!!! Those are great, and Chris pegged it.... MJ is "dead on." Funny!

Sorry to hear you are sick! Maybe you're just run down -- you never get enough sleep, right? And it sounds like the nap helped, so, get as much rest as you can and hopefully you'll be over it soon!! I'm sucking down the zicams today!

Hottie, if you do end up having kids, maybe you and Joe will figure out how to keep the fights to a minimum. Sometimes things end up filling whatever space/time is available, you know what I mean? Closets, for instance.....

Gotta do some chores!!

 

[hottiescientist]

That's definitely something to consider Beth. The fighting has been pretty bad this whole year and particularly this past month. I would have never describe us a fighting kind but I hope it'll pass with time and patience. Just watching Evee though made me shoot right back to my childhood and it just shook me up a bit.

So you all watch Mad Men too? I'm afraid to start it as Chris and Joanne got me hooked to Rescue Me...

 

[bitmover]

I watched the first season and have the first disc of the second season from netflix right now (Mad Men). Larry didn't get into it, so it's hard to find time to watch it by myself. I'm not sure I'll actually make it through -- so far the second season hasn't really grabbed me, but I remember the first season getting better as it went on......

And, I feel like maybe I should clarify my comment about maybe not fighting as much with kids in the mix. In every sense, you have all the more reason to fight -- you are more stressed, more tired, there are really big issues at hand, but..... on the other hand..... a huge bunch of things that used to seem to really matter suddenly just aren't issues anymore because there simply isn't any time/energy/space for them to be issues. I'm not sure this is entirely understandable until you become a parent.

 

[Boingo1]

Sometimes we're so caught up in everything going on, we have no TIME to fight! or we're so busy in opposite directions, we don't have OPPORTUNITY to fight. I mean , the focus totally turns from "us" to "the kids" too.

I just thought I'd throw that out there.

I swear, if you think too much about it, you will never have kids. As it was, we waited 8 years, because we did too much "thinking" ..LOL!