P90X & Nancy ---> Hump Day, July 11

[RunninTeach]

Mornin', girls

I'll be doing CTX u/b + a run today. I'm thinking as I type this that I might split up some of the u/b between today and maybe Friday to save a bit of time this morning.

Angie :: ohhhh yeah! I hit those school supply sales every summer!! You've got me cracking up with the idea of Laura as a judge. I think the crime rate would go wayyy down. So, how was the view from the top of Mt. Clothespile?

Supposed to get more storms here, and with them, cooler air finally. Hope so!

Have a great day! BBL
~Cathy http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/emoticons7/4.gif

"Man who runs behind car gets exhausted. Man who runs in front of car gets tired." -Source unknown

 

[Fit_mommy]

Good Morning Post Xers!

Cathy: CTX U/B is a long work out. I don't blame you for splittin' it up! So tell me Cathy...Do they open the stores at 5am during the back to school sales cause if they did, I am sure you'd be the first one in the door! :7
I guess you are right re: inheriting those work traits from mom and dad in some ways. I guess it's there when I enjoy what I am doing. Like I said...never had a job I was really "into" unfortunately. At my last job at the bank my boss was uber easy going so that made it even worse! LOL I got away with so much cr@p at that job! Gosh, I loved that guy!}( I actually did...he was such a nice guy and so cool. I would go in his office for something and an hour later I'd still be there cause we'd just be chit-chattin' away. Us and a few others would also go out for lunch once a week. It was nice and he was one of the few things that kept me working there as long as I did.

Angie: I may train a friend or 2 to get some practice while I am job hunting. The problem is getting these couple of friends who keep saying they want me to train them TO COMMIT! I am going to have to do like the gyms do and make them pay AHEAD OF TIME w/a no refund policy so that they will have wasted their money if they don't go through with it!:7 }( DH supports me 110% because he knows I love fitness and knows that I have never really had a job that I really enjoyed and was totally interested in.

I have Abs (perhaps ARX again! YEOW!) and GS Legs on tap for this afternoon. I am working this morning.

As much as I hate T-storms, we need 'em! This humidity is KILLER! DH works outside AND has to wear some type of hazmat suit since he's working at the Hess refinery right now. Needless to say, he has not been happy camper these past few days! :-(

 

[RunninTeach]

Wendy :: I checked the Cathe catalog (that thing is my Bible) and saw the lengths of each segment -- you are right. Makes sense to split it up...Poor DH - that sounds like torture! I saw a guy at the park the other day walking/jogging in a full sweatsuit - I'm talking hoody and everything. Insane to do that voluntarily!...A good boss can make a less-than-inspiring job bearable. I liked and respected my boss (the legislator) and he is still a friend, but I always knew it wasn't the job for me long-term. I would grit my teeth some days driving in to work. Don't get me wrong, there were aspects I enjoyed, and there were certainly perks, but it didn't feel rewarding and I didn't feel like I was reaching my potential, if that makes sense. Teaching was a total turnaround from that. Even now, there are still some days when I think, wow, I get PAID to do this! But then again, if I struck the lotto tomorrow, I wouldn't have trouble retiring already.

OK, finished a sopping wet 3-miler - the ick factor is high today! No time to hit any of CTX before class, so I'll figure that out for this afternoon.

BBL!
~Cathy http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/emoticons7/4.gif

"Man who runs behind car gets exhausted. Man who runs in front of car gets tired." -Source unknown

 

[Poochy]

Morning Ladies!!

The sticky ick factor is at it's highest today .. my hair looked so good until I walked out the door .. and POOF .. the humidity did a number on it .. yuck!x(

Cathe- I can't imagine you anywhere but being a teacher .. politics is another YUCK .. no way .. my brother is Sherrif and YIKES at the crap he has to put up with. AND LOL about me as a judge .. the prison would have a MAJOR overcrowding problem!!! LOL .. DH says I missed my calling as a lawyer .. that I can argue until I convince you I am right! LOL .. but I really see myself as a doctor!! I really wished when you are in college you could be given a looking glass as to who you will become in the future.

I like my job .. LOVE my co-workers .. LOVE my boss .. but it is just a VERY stressfull position .. I love helping people .. and making the deadbeats pay .. but there are some heartbreakers .. and then like yesterday there are the CRAZY LOONS that come out .. YIKES! If I ever have to change careers I will either go back and train for a physical therapist .. or I will certify as a PT and go to a larger city and work .. (my students beg me to film a fitness video .. so I could follow in Cathe's shoes and become famous.. LOL) /// but I REALLY would like to hit the lottery and retire .. like NOW!! LOL

Well .. the "kick@$$" class was awesome .. I have DOMS in my inner thighs and abs and a little into my pecs .. and I did get rid of a LOT of stress .. poor students!!}(

teaching tonight .. probably 1/2 cardio 1/2 yoga ... may throw in some kickboxing!!

tommorrow and Friday on VACATION .. YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYA

ok .. gotta get to work .. have some pressing paperwork and reports that HAVE to be done today!!

will be back later for a breath of sanity and to check in w/the rest of you gals! have a great one!:7

 

[rmrmr]

Hi Everyone,

Jerod is home safe and sound! DH and I picked him Monday night at the airport. He came home with less than he left with. His camera and money pouch were stolen on day 15. He left his alarm clock in a hotel, he left his baseball hat on a bus, he left his rain coat on some rocks, he lost a fleece pull over jacket and is missing a pair of dress pants.

He took his digital camera and money pouch off his person to climb on some rocks, when he returned-they were gone. The delegation leader filed a police report. He feels really bad since we bought him the digital camera for Christmas, specifically for this trip. Also, I wrote his name on his camera and money pouch with a black permanent marker. I wasn't too upset about the camera since I already figured he may come home without it. DH is giving him a hard about it though. I call it teasing/torturing him. He borrowed the money pouch from his grandma so he will be replacing that with his own money. He said he had less than 10 pounds left and had already bought gifts for everyone in the family.

I did chest and triceps at the gym yesterday and need to do a cardio today. My weight is up about 1 lb. I've only been getting in 3 to 4 cardio's each week and think I need to increase that to 5 or 6 times. I'm just having a hard time getting up early enough to w/o since starting this bootcamp class. I'm hope to get in a cardio w/o this afternoon.

Speaking of jobs, I've been at my company for 17yrs. I started out in accounting, moved to finance, then sales & marketing, and now IT. I've always been interested in real estate. I am currently looking into the education and licensing requirements. At some point in time, within the next couple years, I would like to transition into the Real Estate field full time. My DH wants to retire in 13 years, yikes. Of course we hope to have our house paid off by then. If we do, then I guess it is possible, but we would still need some kind of income to live on.

Wendy-have you thought of advertising in your local newspaper? Maybe teaching group classes would be a nice way to meet new clients. I'm not sure if your interested in group classes or not. I'm looking for some kind of class for Jerod. He is a big boy and more exercise would be good for him.

Cathy-You are so organized I could definitely use some help in this area. I'm sure color coded folders and new office supplies help!! You are too funny. You are so lucky to find a career you are passionate about.

Laura-I can totally see you as a lawyer or a judge. If you do decide to make some workout dvd's, I would be a loyal customer. I would definitely take your classes if I lived closer. Have fun on your vacation days.

Angie-I know you're a late poster so I'll check back later to see what you are up to, probably tackling that mountain o'laundry.

Nancy-HHHEEEELLLLLLLOOOOOOOO Nancy. Hope you are having a wonderful time on your vacation.

Diana

 

[Poochy]

Diana .. hate the DS lost all that stuff ... bless his heart!! tell DH to lay off of him .. hey at least he brought back gifts!! LOL

I too went into accounting .. WHAT was I thinking!! LOL

I only have 2 hours 40 min. to go till VACATION .. wooooohoooo!!!

well . . got the fitness class tonight .. but that is not like the asylum work!! LOL

Angie .. how did the cleanmax go?? I have a mini-mountain of multiplying clothes to do and a quick cleanmax b-4 hitting bed early .. gotta hit the road waaaaaaaayyyyyyyy early in the morning .. headed for LA!! hope to have a safe journey!

Cathe - I meant to tell you .. ITA about the smell of new books .. I LOVE that smell .. that is a fond memory from school .. the smell of books and new paper goods .. meant a fresh start .. and a fresh start is always good!

Wendy - hope your workouts are going well .. I know they are!! I think I would start thinking about a good "catch phrase" for a business card for your PT duties .. and maybe a eye catching design for your cards .. that is a perfect way to start out .. you could take your cards to area gyms ask them if they would mind if you left your cards w/them .. most probably keep various cards at the check out desk .. you will have clients out the ying yang before you know it!!

Ok ladies .. wish me luck on my travels .. and going to try to gamble a bit .. LOL .. I am none too good at it .. but the 5 cent machines are TOO fun!! will watch DH at the $1 machines .. too rich for my blood! LOL maybe I will hit the big $$$$$$ .. wouldn't that be nice (however doubt I will be able to retire off the winnings from a nickle machine .. LOL) ..

come on 5:00!!! Ya'll keep up the workouts .. and workout some for me .. won't be able to after tonight until Sat. ... will be on the road most of the time!! have a great one!!

:7

 

[Fit_mommy]

My work out is done! I changed up the order I did things in. This is what I did:

GS floor
1/2 of ARX
GS standing
1/2 of ARX

It was nice cause both my legs and abs got a break at the half way point. I upped my weights in everything in GS Legs except for those incredibly painful slow motion lunges!

Sorry, no time for personals right now but I'll come back later tonight and catch up!

Ciao!

 

[angie_nrs]

Hi girls Just got dinner cleaned up and now am just relaxin. I LOVE roast in the slow cooker with corn on the cob, wild rice, dinner roll and huge salad. YUMMMMMY!:9 I almost couldn't wait for DH to come home, and of coarse, I had to taste test just to make sure it was edible. Now, I get to go make him a pita sandwich with the leftovers for lunch tomorrow. He owes me big time!

Hopefully you all have the cooler weather now. I got up this morning and put on jeans and a long sleeve shirt and was comfortable all day. It was like autumn today. I liked it!

Cathy - I never got the chance to tackle Mt. Clothespile. So, I haven't seen the view. Maybe tomorrow.......
Are you doing 2 w/o's a day now too? You all are making me look bad! I don't think I will ever get enough motivation to do 2 w/o per day.

Wendy - That is so cool that DH is in full support of your goals. I too think you would do great with a group of people. Personally though, I think I would want to start off with individuals first just to get some feedback before going further. I agree that you should get your $$ first. Just ask Laura, it's nearly impossible to collect after the deed is done. Unfortunately, the world is full of deadbeats.
Looks like a tough w/o today - very interesting sequencing!!

Diana - Boys will be boys....and continually drive you nuts. I'm sure he learned a good lesson. But, if that is the worst thing that happened then that's not too bad. I'll bet he has some great experiences to share. So, is he glad to be home?

Laura - Have fun in LA! Wooooohoooo! I am not a gambler either. I went to Vegas a few years back and lost a grand total of $15 LOL! I just couldn't bring myself to put my hard earned money into those machines - argh!! Just not for me - I'm too cheap. Enjoy you vacation full of CABS right??

Off to read my book and I SHOULD at least sort Mt. Clothespile but I've got a major case of the lazies thanks to the big dinner.

Have a great evening all!

Angie

 

[Fit_mommy]

Laura: I was actually looking to getting hired by a gym to train for them. I really don't want to venture out on my own right now. I need help! The only people I'd feel comfortable training on the "outside" right now are close personal friends that are willing to be my "guinea pigs"!:7 My SIL is a P/T and we have batted the idea of opening our own P/T business down the line. That would definately be cool but is a LOOONG way off I think.

Oh Angie, do I know about deadbeats! I was a collector too! I worked as a collector for a messenger service and 2 different banks before having my son! I worked in collections for about 8 years I think! YIKES! LOL Your dinner sounds yummy! I had a turkey club of sorts at my mom's tonight. It was pretty good but ofcourse I ate too much. UGH! Thanks for reminding me that DH asked me to make him a sandwich for lunch tomorrow! I have told him I would make it and then forgotten to on more then one occasion! :7

Diana: Sorry to hear that Jerod lost so many things but I am glad he is home safe. It was all a great learning experience for him. Even losing that stuff! Stinks that the camera was stolen though cuz now there are no pics of his trip. :-(