Pentagenarians & Beyond W/B: 12/21

[Traildoggie]

so glad you're feeling better Lori. so funny about The Interview movie. all the controversy will make this into a big money maker, while without the North Korean intervention it would have gotten very little attention. so strange how the opposite of intention can take over.
I have been having difficulties with contacts the last year or so, for the same reasons. I still wear them most days and use reader glasses for close work when I have them in. it's happening more and more. I hate glasses for active sports with the slipping, rubbing, fogging up. How do you deal with glasses in your workouts?

we had a quiet day and went to some close by parks for birdwatching and hiking. got in 3 miles of hilly walking in several waterfront parks. it was quiet and pleasant, mild temps. next week will be very cold for us so will probably road ride today... the last time for a while. DH got me some cool weather tights for riding but I haven't tried them on yet. the legs look awfully skinny without ankle zips and might not work.

Deb, have a pleasant quiet day at work. I agree with Lori, you have found a system that works... strong work on this rotation. Are you nearing the end of the special diet? I'm wondering how that worked for you.


since no one else posted, I'll add on and say I did Lower body blast and core 1. I tried to find a workout without pushups or plank work and this fit the bill. I haven't done a cathe lower body workout in a long time so I was kind of soft on reps and weight, using 5's for most of it and not minding if I missed 2or 3 of 16 reps.... but I did the whole thing including floor work. will see how the morning feels.
I just got a recall for a followup mammogram. It's happened before but I don't feel good about this one. my mother had breast ca although not a "bad" one. my younger sister had one that required followup a few months ago. still I won't sleep decently until this is over .
we just finished the Tv series Fargo. Very enjoyable, I recommend it.

 

[fox2star]

Good morning,

No workout today, a rest day from the rotation.

Valerie, you asked what I like about this serire; I guess it's the shorter workouts, no step, ( if there is any, it's minimal), no kickboxing, and the weight work is on the traditional side. Also the premixes are great.

Lori, so glad your eye is getting better. That had to be so scary!

Lynda, did your sons come for the holiday?

Hi to Josie & Judy,

Not much going on here. Usual weekend HouseMax, No outside committments so we are free to do whatever we want.. .

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

 

[labnick]

Good morning ladies!

This morning it will be To the Max. I am enjoying this rotation. I have not done this work out in quite a while so it will feel fresh. I like mixing the new with the old.

Valerie...I was just recently called back for my mamo and all was fine. A couple of friends of mine were called back and same thing all was well. One of them had a history of breast cancer and had a lumpectomy years ago and her retake was fine. I am told with the digital test it is normal for 1 in 10 to be called back. Hope this eases your mind a bit. Great job on LBB. Even using 5 lbs it is a tough workout. Did you get to do the barre/lower body conditioning also? One off my favorite quick barre workouts.

Deb...enjoy your rest day. Housemax for me today too. Brother is visiting tomorrow and my house is still in disarray from Christmas!

Linda...I do fine with the angels on my right side but a few counts into my left side I need to drop to my elbow. Hoping some day my left will be strong again! Have you seen Wild yet?

Judy...hope your travels went well!

Hi to Josie!

 

[Traildoggie]

Well, the good news is that I'm not sore. usually I feel it more the second day but I was worried this morning would be "difficult" but very minimal. Usually I get sore from the floor work. there's a short section of step near the beginning that I shortcut. I just step up and down and go over and back without any turns. as long as I keep going at the same pace, I think it's equivalent. there's no barre in LBB, just mat work doing those pizza press moves for about a million reps.

Lori I know call backs are common. my first one was when they switched to digital. I had a repeat mamm and an ultrasound. it was memorably unpleasant. I asked to be called if they have a cancellation since jan 5 sounds like a long time to stew about it. I stress and worry and make everything unpleasant. your basic worrier.

we have a Costco run this morning. DH needs a shingles shot before the end of the year so we take advantage of the paid up deductible. his insurance changes end of next month and it will all be a new program. he's been on cobra until now.

 

[garance]

Hi Deb, Josie, Valerie, Lori, and Judy--

I did ch, sh, tris (approximately 40 min.) on Christmas morning, and yesterday it was After burn (54:00).

Yes, Deb, both of my sons were home for Christmas this year. They gave me an IPhone 6 and a big gift certificate to a housewares store (Different Drummer), so yesterday we went to the kitchen store to pick out a new toaster and salad spinner, then on to Best Buy for a new IPhone case, then went to see Unbroken, which was grueling to watch, but a good reflection of the book. I can't believe how actors are so willing to starve themselves to death for a movie role. I enjoyed my day with them, and we had a lovely Christmas Eve with them and friends at a Thai restaurant, and our big feast on Christmas Day. I think DH and I will be having pizza for dinner tonight because we pretty much finished off the leftovers last night. Housemax for me this morning with a lot of paper and boxes for recycling.

Sounds like you are getting back to normal, Lori. I haven't seen Wild yet, but maybe tomorrow or Monday. I'm doing my usual thing with all the new releases, especially the ones that will be up for award season. Reviews of The Interview sound pretty mediocre in the critical response, but nothing wrong with a few laughs.

I don't think I ever bought LBB Valerie, but it must be a challenging workout if you only use 5 lbs. I thought Fargo was so well done and really felt like the Coen film.

Another holiday next week! Any plans??

 

[Traildoggie]

Unfortunately DH couldn't get his shingles shot because Costco doesn't do them Saturdays. Never thought to ask. have to go back early next week.

I am getting a bit more sore as the day passes. my mistake on LBB.. I used 5 lb dumbbells for several moves instead of 10's, but forgot about squats and lunges I used a 25 lb barbell for. I was careful getting the barbell up and down. I have slacked off miserably in the last 2 months, sort of like I'm in winter hibernation. so trying to pick it up and get back on track. will probably do the elliptical today.

Lynda, I look forward to what you think of Wild. Reviews have not been what I hoped for. not awful but not great either. you lucky dog!. an iphone 6 ...what a great present.

I don't spend much time on facebook but will go look at Max and his ribbons. I was on it yesterday... my sister has a son who completely dropped her from his life as of a year ago. I easily found him on fb with his girlfriend and wedding plans. sister doesn't know. she is a difficult person but does not deserve this. they are getting married in las vegas I'm guessing to make sure she can't be there. what a sad family I have... not my fault, but it is the truth.