Pentagenarians & Beyond: W/B 11/17

Today was one of those days where everything was kind of off. My husband got a call from his niece who was going to come here on her way to Texas so I started laundry and pulled out things for dinner. Getting the sofa bed ready etc.. Then she decided she didn't have time. I picked up my grandson from school which is a long drive. I got there an hour ahead of time and they ended up getting out 30 minutes later than I was told. Anyway, I got in a shorter workout and got to the bank and a stop at Sprouts. We played games and set up the electric train for Christmas. He saw it in the garage. My workout was PHA 2, my first real attempt at full body weight training. I was cautious and am feeling fine. Workout was 47 minutes, met 6.0, 225 calories, 808 steps, heart rate 102 average, 144 max. I did modify a bit and went light on shoulders.
Weights Rnd 1A and 1B
side to side sumo squats 15# db, 15# db 12 reps
one arm row 15# db, 15# db 12 reps
forwrd leaning glute lunges 10# dbs 12 reps
pull overs 10# dbs 12 reps 10# dbs 12 reps
standing squats 15# dbs 12 reps 15# dbs 12 reps
push ups on knees second round with hands on step
rear lunges off of step 10# dbs 12 rep 10# dbs 12 reps
close grip bench press 12# dbs 5 reps 10# dbs 5 reps
Round 2A and 2 B
side lunge 15# db 12 reps, 15# db 12 reps
biceps curls 12 # dbs 12 reps 12# dbs 12 reps
elevated push dips 8# dbs 12 reps 8# dbs 12 reps
side to front lateral raise 2 ct 1 rep 5# dbs 12 reps 3# dbs 12 reps
static lunges 15# db 12 reps 15# db 12 reps
W curl 10# dbs 12 reps 10# dbs 12 reps
deadlifts 15# dbs 12 reps 15# dbs 12 reps
lying extension 10# dbs 12 reps 10# dbs 12 reps
 
Hi Everyone,

Yesterday I did a Peloton 30 min 80's Pop ride before work. Today I did Basic Step, then Walk Strong 3 Lower Body and I finished with the Waistline Work Mile from 5 Mix & Match Miles. I went to the chiropractor Wednesday and today. My upper back feels a little better but I am going to have to be very careful at work.

Carolyn-Thank you. I am going to be more careful when lifting and moving things at HD and I'm not going to lift anything that is too heavy or seems unsafe for me to lift.
Great job with XTrain Legs! The floor work on that one is tough!

Valerie- we don't have any family here locally so usually have a quiet holiday by ourselves. We are planning on going to Indiana to see family for a few days around Christmas. I don't think I would like a destination holiday either.

Diane Sue-Great workouts this week! Working at HD is a very physical job most of the time. It may be that I won't be able to stay there, or I might have to decrease my availability to the point that I am only working a couple of 4 hour shifts a week.

Hi to Deb & Lori!

Judy
 
My family pretty much likes the old fashioned Christmas celebration. The decorate all over the place. Christmas trees all over their houses. We have to have certain family tradition foods that have been passed down, both Christmas and Thanksgiving. If you try to eliminate something someone complains that it is not there. The only thing that has kind of become a non old fashion Christmas thing is gifting. We always exchanged gifts, but as the family has grown, children have become adults, it has become difficult to figure out how to do it. For awhile we just drew names and the high school and below all got gifts from everyone. Now that they are all adults but 3 little ones, they came up with a gift card exchange game where you can steel gift cards. I don't think the men like it too much. I really think the college young ones would rather have money. Anyway, we haven't came up with a good solution without having to purchase gifts for 16 people. Then there are boyfriends and girlfriends that may come. They can exchange gift cards too if they want instead of watching everyone open gifts.

I just typed posts to everyone and it disappeared:rolleyes:

Valerie, I wanted to get my shopping done today, but it just did not work out. Now I am going to find myself battling the weekend before Thanksgiving shopping. I did manage to pick up butter and sweet potatoes at Sprouts. There was hardly any potatoes out and some guy was restocking and I was not going to wait. I don't have that many things left to get. I already bought a lot and have my list of what the others are bringing. All but one family anyway. I kept waiting, and I decided I would just take care of those things. Mostly things like drinks, rolls and that sort of thing.

Judy, I hope that you can figure out a way to protect your back so you can still work. It is not worth an injury though. The 80's Pop ride sounds fun. I need to get more Jessica Smith workouts. You tube is just too time consuming unless I have the workout picked out ahead of time and put in my watch list.
 
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Carolyn, my daughter brought me over the turkey and I bought a ham at Sprouts. I also have purchased some items at other times when I have been to the store. I still have a small list to get out and get. I guess the other obligations are unavoidable. We really work to try to get everyone together. Our Sunday brunches have got a bit more difficult. We used to do it every Sunday and everyone was usually in and out at some point. Now we do it once a month and I have to send out texts way ahead and then reminders and we still end up with some not making it. I enjoyed Low Max the other day. Although for some reason it started to feel extremely long. I guess it has been awhile since I have done that much cardio in one day.
 
it was pretty cold this morning so we waited until after lunch to ride, but then did about 90 min mountain biking. road biking is risky this week with a lot of frost in shade. mt biking is safer and more fun. it was about 40 degrees but sunny so we were actually too warm.

our gift exchanges, all adults, devolved into exchange of gift cards. we don't see each other often enough to have a clue about actual gifts anymore.
weather looking iffy the next few days.

Diane sue, great you were able to do a "real" workout with decent weights.

my sister still has not learned to use her cell phone. it is hopeless. now her dog suddenly got sick and is scheduled to be put down on tuesday. she is not too old ( 10.5) but had what seemed to be a stroke, became intermittently incontinent and seems to have a large tumor near her heart which is enlarged. a real mess because she will of course be pressing to get another dog soon, and I have told her I am not doing it again. IMO this was her last dog. maybe a small dog but her living situation is not good for a big dog and conditions will not get better.
 
This morning I did X Train Burn Sets Bis and Tris. That was 41 minutes and 185 calories burned. My average heart rate was 117 and maximum heart rate was 145.

Diane Sue, my husband and children are the same. We all like a traditional holiday celebration with turkey and trimmings. My twenty and thirty something nieces are the ones who keep planning the trips for Thanksgiving and their parents go along with whatever they plan. They apparently want more excitement .

Valerie, that’s too bad about your sister’s dog. I hope she can figure out a way to manage her life.

Judy, nice workouts this week. Take care of yourself.

Hello to Deb and Lori.
 
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