November 4 day split rotation check-in...

Hey Kathy...Don't stay away from you pilates workout! I most likely did a move wrong. Like I said I'm not graceful at all. My back already feels better this afternoon. Let me know how you make out when you try it.

Lori
 
Thanks for the info Lori...I don't own that pilates workout either. But, I thought of getting a couple of them to do on rest days. Glad your back is getting better..


HIS/chest & back is on the rotation for today. Who else is on this one today?

I will check back later after I get a chance to workout....
 
Today was LIS Shoulders/calves for me. It was the first time I did the complete work out. All I can say is WOW...Chalk it up to another great workout by Cathe. All the 4DS DVD are great. Now she tells us to get ready for STS. I didn't think I wanted to add to my collection but...once I read the BLOG OH My I gotta have it. Sign me up!!!

Tomorrow is Bootcamp for me. I have to share...I got on the scale today and I am down 3lbs. :D :7 OH HAPPY DAY.

I hope everyone is having a great day!

Lori
 
I agree Lori!! The new STS sounds like a must have set...Can't wait. Way to go on that 3 lb loss...I have not been eating great and TOM is upon me. So, my morning scale ritual is not a pretty site these days...

Anyway, HIS: chest & back today for me...Tomorrow says off. But, I am going to do some cardio or something..

Have a great day...Off to take my daughter to paino lessons..
 
Hi to everyone in this rotation,

Just peeking in to see how things are going for you all.

Wow! 3lbs. down Lori...Fantastic!

Kathy: Don't worry about that nasty old scale that lies...especially during TOM thing! ;-) I am always and don't know why but up at least by 5lbs. Errrrr

Oh, I too am watching the progress on Cathe's new program STS. It sounds great! Now I am wishing for the end of December so I can get started on her current new release. I have been good and not tried them out yet because I am still working on my current rotation for BFL.
So far on this rotation I have lost 6.5lbs and have gained great definition in my arms, abs and legs. I can't lift anything without my biceps popping out like Popeye on spinach. Love the fact I have increased my weights from starting out 3 months ago on 3,5,and 8 up to 12,15 and 20's for most of the upper body workouts.

Keep up the good work! :)

Hey Kate: Have you tried the Power Oatmeal Pancakes from Eat-Clean Cookbook by Tosca Reno?

Heidi
 
Heidi - I don't have that cookbook - could you post the recipe? Pretty please? AWESOME JOB on your progress, btw. You too, Lori!

I just finished HIS & chest/back. I am doing more pushups than I ever have before. Thank you Cathe!!!!! Seeing better definition in my UB too.

So excited about STS. I know very little about P90X but this kind of seems like Cathe's version of that. Can't wait!

What does everyone think of all the rest days in wk.2 of our rotation? And then next week we hit it hard w/ 4 hard days in row? I'm going to do some cardio tomorrow, too, Kathy. I haven't been terribly fond of days off in the past (always felt guilty/lazy) , but I must say I really needed it on Wednesday. I felt very refreshed tonight doing HIS - much more energy for the blasts.

See you tomorrow!
 
Hey Kate:

I see what Cathe is doing... 1st week tough and the next week is recovery. Same with week 3 and 4. This gives your body time to recoupe. It's just one day cardio and weights then a rest before the next cardio and weight day. Good split up!

Here's the recipe:

6 egg whites
1/2 C low-fat cottage cheese
1 scoop whey protein powder
1/2 C oatmeal uncooked (not instant or 1 minute)
1/4 C wheat germ
1/4 C flax seed
1 tsp baking powder
1 Tbsp canola oil
1/2 tsp cinnamon
Cooking spray for griddle

Mix (pulse or blend) in food processor everything except egg whites.
Pour this into bowl add the egg whites and fold together until just blended.
Spray griddle/Heat griddle and cook pancakes.

This recipe makes 3 servings / 2 pancakes each

Pretty straight forward. Enjoy!
Note: If you want some sort of syrup:
Use 1/2 C blueberries or raspberries that have been cooked w/1 Tbsp of water to make like a syrup. Drizzle over pancakes or use a dollop of unsweetened applesauce.

:) :)
Have a great breakfast!
Heidi
 
Heidi! Thank you so much! It never ceases to amaze me how helpful everyone is here. Must be all those endorphins we get from working out!

DH would *throw up* if I served him eat these!:7
 
Hi Kate,

Too healthy for him huh? My DH would try it at least and give me his honest opinion.

Haven't tried them myself...will make them this morning though.

If anyone else has a better recipe and is still eating-clean, please don't hesitate to add it too. :)

Be Back to let you know how I liked them. Would you do the same?

What is your workout for today? Or is this a rest day for you?

Have a good one!
BBL
 
Hi Kate,

Back from breakfast.

I made the Power oat pancakes...simple recipe. Cut the recipe in 1/2 just incase it didn't workout well.

Ate 2 penny cakes with applesauce. Not bad...a little different than your average Whole Wheat cakes.
Had a protein shake to boot. So now I should have plenty of energy power to get this house in shape for the weekend!:)

Have a great day everyone! BBL :)
 
Hi everyone! Sorry I've been MIA the last few days. I did get a power walk/run in Wed night but ended up with another rest day yesterday. So I'm just letting lunch digest then heading off to do HIS/chest/back. I did all the new workouts once now and loved all of them so I'm really excited to rotate back through them this week.

I'm so excited about the new workouts! I guess they won't be out till probably next summer. Something to look forward too!

Lori and Heidi wtg on the lbs lost!! I've been eating so terribly lately that I haven't lost anything even with all the exercise.

Lori- How's the back doing?

Kate- Hope you enjoyed your day off yesterday, it sounds like you needed one!

Kathy WTG on keeping up with the rotations. You help keep me motivated!;)
 
Hi ladies!!!

Heidi: That oatmeal pancake recipe sounds pretty good..I have one similar that I found in a magazine I think Shape...

2 egg whites
1/2 cup oatmeal
1 scoop protein powder
1/2 cup water
a little cinnamon

I combine all the ingredients and spray a pan with cooking spray and cook on both sides. I add fruit and eat all the pancakes. It usually makes about 2 maybe 3 if you make them smaller..Yummy!! I will have to try your recipe...

Kim: I have been doing the same thing with the eating...Maybe if I can control it I could actually loose some. I weighed this morning and was down a few pounds. But, I was up yesterday with TOM....So, back where I started...

Ok ladies, like I said I didn't feel I needed a day off. So, I did Lomax and my legs were feeling that one. I haven't done it in a while. I liked it..
 
Hi Kathy,

I can't take credit for this recipe. It came from Tosca Reno's new cookbook Eating-Clean. This cookbook has alot of yummy recipes in it.

Latest tries were: Creamy Pumpkin Soup and Applie Pumpkin Muffins...which I made bread instead. Really Good and the family liked them both. So this makes cooking even more worthwhile. :9

I am off to finish up cleaning the house.

BBL
 
November 4-Day Split Check-in

Good morning! Lori invited me to join y’all. I will visit when I can, but I am not sure if I will have time to check-in every day. I started Cathe’s November rotation Sunday morning, and I am wrapping up the first week with a rest day. It will be interesting to see how my body responds to 30 minutes of cardio 5 days a week with a stretch day and a rest day. This rotation feels “just right” for where I am in this journey. The way Cathe added stretch and rest days is making this series even more enjoyable for me. These were my workouts for the week:

11-04-07 Higher Intensity Step
11-05-07 Kickbox
11-06-07 Stretch Max
11-07-07 Lower Intensity Step
11-08-07 Boot Camp
11-09-07 Higher Intensity Step (cardio premix)
11-10-07 rest

I did the weights first premixes the first week I did this series on my own and the premixes for a 3-day split the second week. I decided to do the workouts as produced this month for Cathe’s rotation. I discovered that doing cardio first gives me a better workout overall. I prefer fasted cardio but need fuel before weight workouts. Enjoying the cardio first then taking a quick break for part of a hemp protein smoothie before the weight work is the perfect solution for me. I had more energy for cardio this way and was surprised to discover that I was able to lift heavier weights because I was all filled up with warm fuzzies from the fun cardio! Yippee! Cardio first for me! Boot Camp is the possible exception. It is a tough workout no matter which way I do it! That biceps and triceps work is intense!

These workouts make me so happy (especially the cardio kickboxing and step choreography)! Other than Cathe’s Friday morning step class and the Road Trip, I have not been this excited about my fitness journey in a long time.

I believe I have experienced my “breakthrough” with this series. When all is said and done, I believe I will testify that gaining 10 pounds when I started this series was one of the best things that ever happened to me. Why? Because it convinced me to pack up my scale and start enjoying the journey again instead of stressing over my weight. I feel so free! The pressure is off! Yippee!

I know from flirting with the Slow and Heavy Series for a few weeks last year that heavy weight training makes me tired and hungry. I miss the natural high and feeling of bursting with energy that an intense cardio and circuit training rotation gives me, but I am having so much fun with these workouts. I need to have fun now because it appears that Cathe is going to start cracking the whip in 2008. I am enjoying every minute of these fun and dancy step workouts because the party will be over when the new Shock Training System arrives! I love the thought of having a series planned by Cathe for results!

I enjoyed the chat with Cathe during my lunch hour yesterday. Good news! She has not given up on the boxing series or Rhythmic Step 2! I just need to be patient! It makes me happy to know that she will continue producing the Cathe workouts I know and love in addition to the STS workouts. Yippee!

My eating has been stellar this week. I have been eating 5 times a day in addition to a hemp protein smoothie after my weight workouts. I added a little extra protein to my menus this week in the form of organic air-chilled chicken. I am listening to my body and feel good about my way of eating, so I decided not to make any other changes at this time. I will feel even better next week after my body adjusts to the time change. This time change wipes me out every year even though we gain an hour. I definitely like sunshine and warm weather!

Lori, thanks for the invitation!

Blessings,
Heather B.

“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31 NIV).
 
RE: November 4-Day Split Check-in

Welcome Heather!!! So good to have you join us with our checkin. I missed the chat yesterday. I am thrilled to hear about a Rhythmic Step 2. I had no idea she was going to be doing one of those. I love that workout. I guess because it was one of the first workouts I bought of Cathe's and I had such a feeling of accomplishemnt when I finally got the footwork. I am also excited about the system Cathe is developing next year...Good job on the eating. I have been eating clean. But, just too much...At least it isn't junk though and that is a good thing.

Anyway, checking in today with Kickbox: Legs & core...Those low end lunges are still hard. So, I started from the top and then kept it low...
 
RE: November 4-Day Split Check-in

Welcome Heather!

Today was supposed to be a rest day for me but did a little swimming while dd was at her swim lessons. Looking forward to kickboxing tomorrow! Kim
 
RE: November 4-Day Split Check-in

Good Morning everyone...I haven't been on in a couple of day. Checking in with BootCamp on Friday and two rest days this weekend. I am Getting ready for Church.
Hi Heather I am glad you found some time to check in. Hemp protien Smoothie what is that? Is that something my body would benifit from while working out?

I am seeing some good results since doing the back to heavy rotation and now the new 4DS. My eating has improved but I know it could be better. Its a portion controll thing with me too. I will say that I am proud of myself for not getting into the boys candy like I would have in years past.

Kim now that you've done all the 4ds which one is your favorite? For me I think it is Kickboxing. I think it is because I can get proper form with the kicking and punching.

Heidi high fives to you for your weight loss. :7

Please remember to thank a Veteran today. Remember all those serving over seas and state side. Say a prayer for them. Send them a card or a package. They really need to see that we support them!

Have a geat day and a great work out.
Lori
 
RE: November 4-Day Split Check-in

Hi ladies!! I decided to do Rhythmic step today instead of pilates or yoga..I will probably do that on the next off day...

Now time to get to church..
 
RE: November 4-Day Split Check-in

Lori, I think that my favourite is Boot Camp and then Kickbox. I sure worked up a good sweat doing the Kickboxing today. I find all four of the cardios go so fast! I guess they are shorter but they're all so much fun.

Just finished kickboxing for the second time. I enjoyed the weight work more this time because I was more organized with all the equipment changes. Last time I kept having to pause the workout to get organized. Kim
 
RE: November 4-Day Split Check-in

Hi and Good Morning to all,

Lori: Thanks for the encouragement!:) Goal for the next couple of months is to be able to fit into that itsi bitsi bathing suit for a trip to the Cayman Islands with my whole family. 1/2 way there!

Eating Clean is working out perfectly! It is so easy and the food is great!

Welcome Heather! :7 Never too late to check-in with anyone of these great groups.
I usually check-in with BFL but I am learning about the new DVD's and can't wait to start them after Christmas.(Christmas present and being good not to open them until then) They sound like such a blast.

Kim: Do you know if anyone has Cathe's weight sheets for these DVD's yet? This would make it easier for you to know what weights your going to use or equipment.

Workout finished today:
SH Legs
CW Abs and Stretch

Shopping for this weeks food and clothes for DD's Progeria conference set for tomorrow. (She always does things last minute ;-))

BBL Have a great day everyone.
 
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