Pentagenarians & Beyond: W/B 6/14
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fox2star
Cathlete
Good morning,
Today I did LIVE Metabolic 300 (again!), 49 minutes, 297 calories. I really like this one....I will be doing it frequently.
Carolyn, nice job on Chiseled Upper Body! It's great that you can continue your investments meetings using Zoom.
Lori, nice that your labs came out ok. I love the little shower/pool set up for Gigi.
. Funny how dogs are different. We put a kiddie pool in the yard last year, and neither of them would go in it for any length of time. When I threw toys in there to get them to go in, they just jumped in and got the toys out..."What are you doing with my toys??? they don't belong in here!!"...that was the look I got. However, IKE LOVES! the hose. When I water plants with it I have to put him in the house. He wants to bite the water like a crazy dog.
Diane Sue, too bad about the leaky toilet but nice that you got a tile that you like. We have a great car wash system here...its a drive through, and we are unlimited members, go as many times as you want, and you just scan your card, no talking to anyone, paying money etc. Also gives us a nice discount on gas. I can't imagine what a McDonald's drive though has to sound like with a mask on....you can barely hear them without masks! With what I read on the booster, you still have to set it up and then plug it in half way between the router and your secondary device.
Waving to Judy, Valerie, & Christina,
Take care,
Today I did LIVE Metabolic 300 (again!), 49 minutes, 297 calories. I really like this one....I will be doing it frequently.
Carolyn, nice job on Chiseled Upper Body! It's great that you can continue your investments meetings using Zoom.
Lori, nice that your labs came out ok. I love the little shower/pool set up for Gigi.
. Funny how dogs are different. We put a kiddie pool in the yard last year, and neither of them would go in it for any length of time. When I threw toys in there to get them to go in, they just jumped in and got the toys out..."What are you doing with my toys??? they don't belong in here!!"...that was the look I got. However, IKE LOVES! the hose. When I water plants with it I have to put him in the house. He wants to bite the water like a crazy dog. Diane Sue, too bad about the leaky toilet but nice that you got a tile that you like. We have a great car wash system here...its a drive through, and we are unlimited members, go as many times as you want, and you just scan your card, no talking to anyone, paying money etc. Also gives us a nice discount on gas. I can't imagine what a McDonald's drive though has to sound like with a mask on....you can barely hear them without masks! With what I read on the booster, you still have to set it up and then plug it in half way between the router and your secondary device.
Waving to Judy, Valerie, & Christina,
Take care,
Traildoggie
Cathlete
we are back from MT last evening. 10.5 hours drive. mostly not too busy but traffic is picking up from even 2 weeks ago. I had a very active 2 weeks. we did 5 significant hikes and several bike rides. plus the drive days are not exactly rest days. even if no formal exercise. I need to go back and re read last weeks thread since I was seriously distracted. our house guests were there Tuesday to Saturday and left when we did yesterday morning. it was fun and we did a lot of hiking but its like being on duty 24/7. DH did the driving. I did kitchen patrol, etc. I am pretty tired. today will be some cooking and maybe garden work since the weeds don't take a vacation.
This is my rest day, so no workout for me. Deb, great job with Live Metabolic 300. It’s good that you like the workout enough to do it again.
Valerie, traveling is very exhausting. It sounds like you had a nice trip.
Diane Sue, I do miss meeting with my group in person, but we always focus on the business of the club. We are still able to do that very well in a virtual meeting. Those who want to socialize stay online after we adjourn. Good luck with your bathroom project.
Hello to Lori, Judy, and Christina.
Valerie, traveling is very exhausting. It sounds like you had a nice trip.
Diane Sue, I do miss meeting with my group in person, but we always focus on the business of the club. We are still able to do that very well in a virtual meeting. Those who want to socialize stay online after we adjourn. Good luck with your bathroom project.
Hello to Lori, Judy, and Christina.
WD
Cathlete
Today is my rest day of sorts. I pretty much did my part of the project when I cleared the bath and got out some tools for my husband to remove the old toilet. I will be busy later for clean up. They had to go back out and purchase a new sub flooring and my son just cut it and is installing it. I did Lindsey Samper Yoga Therapy #1 and #2 which was neck and shoulders followed by hamstrings. That is it for any type of workout. It will be nice when the bath flooring is all done. That bathroom was/ is a mish mosh of colors light tan tile around the tub and sink/ vanity and white on the floor with an almond toilet. Since some cabinets have wood shelves and some pressed wood, I feel there has been a lot of just throwing in what they had when building to cut corners. Anyway, the porcelain has different shades in it that should pull it together. I told dh to just get a white toilet. I wrote down the moves to Kelly's new weights #1 in the garage workout which is 57 minutes. I will do it sometime this week. I think I am going to do the boxing and sculpting she put on youtube tomorrow though.
Deb, I really like metabolic workouts for getting benefits of total body and some cardiovascular, but I wish so many of them did not have overhead presses and upright rows. They are rough for me with my neck and shoulder issues. These therapy sessions are good though. I woke with pain and a headache this morning, but by the time I was done with the yoga therapy and showering it left on it's own. We have purchased a pass for the Zips car wash and my husband washes his car like crazy. But, with working nights and driving the highway's he gets plastered with bugs. There were so many this time that he wanted to take it to a regular car wash and have them scrub off the bugs. We went back around to zips and he gave the guy at the front some extra cash to give it some extra spraying and work on the bugs before we went through. He said he has done it before and the guy took a brush to his grill and stuff for him. Our house was so large and I had a booster upstairs and one in the front living room to get cable and internet their although we did not use that room much. It was the nicer living area and we stayed in the mancave at the lowest end level most of the time. Otherwise I had one upstairs to boost my workout room. which was right over the man cave where the Router was located.
Valerie, cooking and garden work does not sound much like a rest. I told my husband to order pizza for while they worked today as I didn't want to cook something. Feeling like I need a break today.
Carolyn, when our family did zoom some stayed longer visiting than others. At least you are still able to do some of you club stuff.
Deb, I really like metabolic workouts for getting benefits of total body and some cardiovascular, but I wish so many of them did not have overhead presses and upright rows. They are rough for me with my neck and shoulder issues. These therapy sessions are good though. I woke with pain and a headache this morning, but by the time I was done with the yoga therapy and showering it left on it's own. We have purchased a pass for the Zips car wash and my husband washes his car like crazy. But, with working nights and driving the highway's he gets plastered with bugs. There were so many this time that he wanted to take it to a regular car wash and have them scrub off the bugs. We went back around to zips and he gave the guy at the front some extra cash to give it some extra spraying and work on the bugs before we went through. He said he has done it before and the guy took a brush to his grill and stuff for him. Our house was so large and I had a booster upstairs and one in the front living room to get cable and internet their although we did not use that room much. It was the nicer living area and we stayed in the mancave at the lowest end level most of the time. Otherwise I had one upstairs to boost my workout room. which was right over the man cave where the Router was located.
Valerie, cooking and garden work does not sound much like a rest. I told my husband to order pizza for while they worked today as I didn't want to cook something. Feeling like I need a break today.
Carolyn, when our family did zoom some stayed longer visiting than others. At least you are still able to do some of you club stuff.
Peaceful Rainbow
Cathlete
Are you all open to adding another person to this group? About 8 years ago, due to schedules and life in general I fell off the workout wagon, and have finally in the last few months gotten back on track. There was a time when I was pretty active on the forum, but...life. I'm 59, married and my boys are 21, and 19 (Thursday). We're all at home right now. I'm retired anyway, my husband is working from home, oldest is taking classes, and the younger one finally started his job at the zoo.
I'm just finishing up a Step Boss/LITE rotation and starting an ICE/XTrain one on Friday. I've not dabbled in Cathe's live classes or downloads as I'm not feeling up to the potential tech challenge involved.
Cathy - who really needs an updated pic.
I'm just finishing up a Step Boss/LITE rotation and starting an ICE/XTrain one on Friday. I've not dabbled in Cathe's live classes or downloads as I'm not feeling up to the potential tech challenge involved.
Cathy - who really needs an updated pic.
fox2star
Cathlete
Good morning,
Today I did a Cardio Coach workout on the treadmill, 32 minutes 234 calories.
Cathy: Welcome!
Valerie, Welcome back! It sounds like you had a nice trip, and visitors enjoyed themselves.
Diane Sue, it sounds like you have that project underhand and it will be done quickly. Nice that you have family can is able to take something like that on. We no longer have the car washes that had people actually washing your car by hand. The only way you can get that is to have it detailed. John just had his done. ( I have him a gift card for Christmas) and it was wonderful.
Judy, thanks! I love this vine, but the flowers do not last that long. We usually trim it back so it is not so crazy looking, but forgot to do it this year.
Hi to Lori & Christina,
Take care,
Today I did a Cardio Coach workout on the treadmill, 32 minutes 234 calories.
Cathy: Welcome!
Valerie, Welcome back! It sounds like you had a nice trip, and visitors enjoyed themselves.
Diane Sue, it sounds like you have that project underhand and it will be done quickly. Nice that you have family can is able to take something like that on. We no longer have the car washes that had people actually washing your car by hand. The only way you can get that is to have it detailed. John just had his done. ( I have him a gift card for Christmas) and it was wonderful.
Judy, thanks! I love this vine, but the flowers do not last that long. We usually trim it back so it is not so crazy looking, but forgot to do it this year.
Hi to Lori & Christina,
Take care,
Good Morning. I decided to try Low Impact Challenge again after talking about it with Diane Sue. It was 51 minutes with 403 calories burned. My average heart rate was 138 and maximum heart rate was 163. I actually enjoyed it again. I realized that I did a premix with the Blasts done two times which is why I remembered it as being hard. Anyway, it was a good workout.
Cathy, welcome to the group. I retired 5 years ago and I enjoy having time to focus on my health.
Deb, that’s a beautiful picture. Great job with the treadmill workout.
Waving hello to Diane Sue, Valerie, Judy, Lori, and Christina. Have a great day everyone.
Cathy, welcome to the group. I retired 5 years ago and I enjoy having time to focus on my health.
Deb, that’s a beautiful picture. Great job with the treadmill workout.
Waving hello to Diane Sue, Valerie, Judy, Lori, and Christina. Have a great day everyone.
Traildoggie
Cathlete
good morning! welcome cathy. I am long ago retired
Deb that is a lovely wisteria. they get very big, heavy and aggressive here.t people must be very careful where you plant them. they get so heavy they will tear off your siding or a trellis. I love the flowers but don't want anything that needs to be constantly pruned back. I love the color though. we had a terrific trip this time mainly because park was not terribly busy. I think that was the "window" though, getting much busier by the time we left.
I have taken 2 days off and today will pick up mail and grocery shop and hopefully an upper body and ab workout later today. neglected body parts for 2 weeks.
Deb that is a lovely wisteria. they get very big, heavy and aggressive here.t people must be very careful where you plant them. they get so heavy they will tear off your siding or a trellis. I love the flowers but don't want anything that needs to be constantly pruned back. I love the color though. we had a terrific trip this time mainly because park was not terribly busy. I think that was the "window" though, getting much busier by the time we left.
I have taken 2 days off and today will pick up mail and grocery shop and hopefully an upper body and ab workout later today. neglected body parts for 2 weeks.
WD
Cathlete
Today I started with Kelly's Youtube Box and Sculpt Outside, 35 minutes 158 calories, heart rate 118/158, 2,924 steps. I liked it, but could not hear Kelly very well. This was boxing with lower body weight sculpting segments. I used a 10# dumbbell as they only use one dumbbell. I then did Raw Weights #1 in the garage, 57 minutes, 109 calories, heart rate 85/123, 910 steps. I am not sure how accurate this one was because somewhere I had paused the Fitbit and I was not running another device so estimated from what I had.
Total time 92 minutes, 3,834 steps, 267 calories. My son came over today to put the grout on the tile and I had him and my grandson for dinner. I had to go grocery shopping also and am now in the process of cleaning up from all of the stuff tracked through the house and upstairs.
Weights #1 in the garage June 2020
step and a set of dumbbells used Kelly 15's ( I used my high step as I had previewed ahead of time) Tabatas of 8 rounds timed
w/up
Biceps 15 # dumbbells
front curls alternated with 8,6,7,7 reps
hammer curls 7, 7, 7,7 reps alternating
body weight alternating lunges as rest
Shoulders 15# dumbbells( starts at 10:16 minutes)
1 arm shoulder press 11,11,12,12 reps
Upright row 7 right, 7 left, 12 alternating, 12 alternating
body weight alternating lunge rest
Back 15# dumbbell (alternating sides of reps right then reps left) Kelly puts one foot on the step
lawnmower right 11, 10,11,11 reps
left 11,10,11,11 reps
body weight curtsy lunges rest/recovery
Triceps 15# dumbbells
overhead triceps extensions 1 dumbbell 14,12,13,12 reps
alternating kickbacks 10,14,14,12 reps
rest no activity
Lower Body 15# dumbbells at 28:51 minutes
squat 8,10,8,11 reps
curtsy 8 right, 9 left, 8 right, 9 left
Chest on step (I lowered to 10's because of front of shoulder issues) I did this on the floor
flys 7,8,8,8 reps
bench press 8,9,9,8 reps
Planks Kelly uses a step here and I used the high step all 8 rnds timed
plank
keep pull planks
knee side to side plank
plank hold on elbows
sit outs
knee pull planks
plank hold on elbows
Abs
crunch alternated with reverse crunch for 8 sets 4 of each
stretch at 53:57 minutes
Kelly You tube Box and Sculpt outside 1 dumbbell 35 minutes
Boxing
squats
boxing
reverse lunge alternating and passing dumbbell from hand to hand
boxing
scales
boxing
side lunge rainbow with dumbbell then side lunge reach with dumbbell
boxing
alternating curtsy lunges
boxing to finish
Total time 92 minutes, 3,834 steps, 267 calories. My son came over today to put the grout on the tile and I had him and my grandson for dinner. I had to go grocery shopping also and am now in the process of cleaning up from all of the stuff tracked through the house and upstairs.
Weights #1 in the garage June 2020
step and a set of dumbbells used Kelly 15's ( I used my high step as I had previewed ahead of time) Tabatas of 8 rounds timed
w/up
Biceps 15 # dumbbells
front curls alternated with 8,6,7,7 reps
hammer curls 7, 7, 7,7 reps alternating
body weight alternating lunges as rest
Shoulders 15# dumbbells( starts at 10:16 minutes)
1 arm shoulder press 11,11,12,12 reps
Upright row 7 right, 7 left, 12 alternating, 12 alternating
body weight alternating lunge rest
Back 15# dumbbell (alternating sides of reps right then reps left) Kelly puts one foot on the step
lawnmower right 11, 10,11,11 reps
left 11,10,11,11 reps
body weight curtsy lunges rest/recovery
Triceps 15# dumbbells
overhead triceps extensions 1 dumbbell 14,12,13,12 reps
alternating kickbacks 10,14,14,12 reps
rest no activity
Lower Body 15# dumbbells at 28:51 minutes
squat 8,10,8,11 reps
curtsy 8 right, 9 left, 8 right, 9 left
Chest on step (I lowered to 10's because of front of shoulder issues) I did this on the floor
flys 7,8,8,8 reps
bench press 8,9,9,8 reps
Planks Kelly uses a step here and I used the high step all 8 rnds timed
plank
keep pull planks
knee side to side plank
plank hold on elbows
sit outs
knee pull planks
plank hold on elbows
Abs
crunch alternated with reverse crunch for 8 sets 4 of each
stretch at 53:57 minutes
Kelly You tube Box and Sculpt outside 1 dumbbell 35 minutes
Boxing
squats
boxing
reverse lunge alternating and passing dumbbell from hand to hand
boxing
scales
boxing
side lunge rainbow with dumbbell then side lunge reach with dumbbell
boxing
alternating curtsy lunges
boxing to finish
Traildoggie
Cathlete
I picked up our mail and did the grocery shopping and dodged rain drops today. then did Upper body and abs . I haven't done any weights in 2 weeks so I followed cathes weights and didn't increase to more reps or heavier like Ive been doing. if I don't get sore at all, then will go back to what I've been using.
our peel and stick wallpaper is peeling. I am so disappointed in this product. this is an ideal surface, its a powder room and doesn't even get humid. it was done correctly. we will have to re-do this and I will NOT use peel and stick again.
I am finally down a couple of pounds. I am still grinding away on WW. I will do it this time! I am close to goal about 3.5 pounds to go, so it might slow down even more, considering my crappy metabolism that grabs calories out of the air and saves them. I'm especially pleased because we were very active on our vacation, but it WAS a vacation and that is a good thing.
diane sue, congrats on your remodel project. that was how ours started, toilet had to be replaced. we were limited to ones with a larger footprint to cover some discoloration in the wood floor, but it turned out nicely with exception of the wallpaper that unsticks itself at whim.
our peel and stick wallpaper is peeling. I am so disappointed in this product. this is an ideal surface, its a powder room and doesn't even get humid. it was done correctly. we will have to re-do this and I will NOT use peel and stick again.
I am finally down a couple of pounds. I am still grinding away on WW. I will do it this time! I am close to goal about 3.5 pounds to go, so it might slow down even more, considering my crappy metabolism that grabs calories out of the air and saves them. I'm especially pleased because we were very active on our vacation, but it WAS a vacation and that is a good thing.
diane sue, congrats on your remodel project. that was how ours started, toilet had to be replaced. we were limited to ones with a larger footprint to cover some discoloration in the wood floor, but it turned out nicely with exception of the wallpaper that unsticks itself at whim.
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This morning I did Strong and Sweaty Bootcamp which was 44 minutes with 255 calories burned. My average heart rate was 123 and maximum heart rate was 150. Yesterday I had my annual appointment with the breast specialist. She reviewed my mammogram results and everything looks great.
Valerie, congratulations on your weight loss. Every little bit helps to get you closer to your goal.
Diane Sue, nice job with your workout yesterday. I know you are happy to get that tile done and having your son and grandson for dinner.
Hello to everyone and I hope you have a wonderful afternoon.
Valerie, congratulations on your weight loss. Every little bit helps to get you closer to your goal.
Diane Sue, nice job with your workout yesterday. I know you are happy to get that tile done and having your son and grandson for dinner.
Hello to everyone and I hope you have a wonderful afternoon.
Peaceful Rainbow
Cathlete
This morning I did PHA2. My favorite of the PHA workouts. I have lower back issues and some weight work aggravates it. The only move in that workout I have to adapt is deadlifts. I can do one legged deadlifts because when I bring the back leg up I keep the back level. I also have a cranky knee that prefers back lunges to front and generally makes itself heard though there's nothing structurally wrong with it. I had surgery in '88 without proper rehab which didn't help. Fixed the main issue, but left that quad not as strong.
I still have some workouts that I got during my on off period that I haven't done. Strong and Sweaty is one of them along with Fit Splits (I think that's what it's called).
Valerie congrats on the weight loss! I'm on that journey myself and every bit off is to be celebrated!
And kudos to anyone who tackles wallpaper. I did a bathroom and kitchen in a house I sold in the mid-90's and swore I'd never do it again. No idea, how well it lasted but it stayed up long enough to sell the place.
Carolyn great news that your results were good!
Diane glad you got to spend time with your son and grandson. Haven't seen anyone in family who doesn't live in my house for months.
I still have some workouts that I got during my on off period that I haven't done. Strong and Sweaty is one of them along with Fit Splits (I think that's what it's called).
Valerie congrats on the weight loss! I'm on that journey myself and every bit off is to be celebrated!
And kudos to anyone who tackles wallpaper. I did a bathroom and kitchen in a house I sold in the mid-90's and swore I'd never do it again. No idea, how well it lasted but it stayed up long enough to sell the place.
Carolyn great news that your results were good!
Diane glad you got to spend time with your son and grandson. Haven't seen anyone in family who doesn't live in my house for months.
labnick
Cathlete
Good afternoon ladies!!
I took GiGi for a 3 mile walk today and this was my only workout. I recently have been trying to take her everyday, don’t think I have mentioned this. I used to walk Chester all the time, but stopped with GiGi because she just pulled way to much and was hurting my shoulders. She has calmed down some so the walks have been more enjoyable.
Deb....your wisteria shrub is beautiful!! I have peoni’s right now blooming and orange roses. I love this time of year. Too funny about watering the plants. GiGi is the same way...in the house she has to go otherwise, no chance me watering the plants with her mouth trying to eat the hose!!
Valerie...welcome back. Oh such a long time to be in the car. congrats on the weight loss!! That is great and a great motivator!!
Cathy...I remember seeing your name when you were active here. I have gone off radar and it is nice that this group was still here, going strong to welcome me back. I loved the Fit Split workouts! I can see how deadlifts can bother your back.
Carolyn...awesome exam results!! Great news.
Diane Sue...I bet you‘re glad the grout is done. My son is good about helping me with projects. We work very well together. Oh the clean up afterwards! Always hated this part. Lol!
Hi to Judy and Christine!!!
I gave my notice today to my company that I will not be going back to work. My husband and I are planning to relocate to Florida by the end of August. I have some connections there and feel confident I can find work. Same with my husband. As you all know, the past few years have been extremely challenging for me. It excelerated with the death of my friend, then immediately to Bob’s illness and my inlaws have had their share of health issues. We believe life is too short and decided to make the move to be closer to Bob’s parents. It is crazy we are doing this during Covid (Christine I know you went thru something similar) but it is now or never. We just need to be very careful and aware of our environment. Today, made it official and I feel like I have a weight lifted off of my shoulders!!
Have a great evening all...I know I will!!
I took GiGi for a 3 mile walk today and this was my only workout. I recently have been trying to take her everyday, don’t think I have mentioned this. I used to walk Chester all the time, but stopped with GiGi because she just pulled way to much and was hurting my shoulders. She has calmed down some so the walks have been more enjoyable.
Deb....your wisteria shrub is beautiful!! I have peoni’s right now blooming and orange roses. I love this time of year. Too funny about watering the plants. GiGi is the same way...in the house she has to go otherwise, no chance me watering the plants with her mouth trying to eat the hose!!
Valerie...welcome back. Oh such a long time to be in the car. congrats on the weight loss!! That is great and a great motivator!!
Cathy...I remember seeing your name when you were active here. I have gone off radar and it is nice that this group was still here, going strong to welcome me back.
I loved the Fit Split workouts! I can see how deadlifts can bother your back. Carolyn...awesome exam results!! Great news.
Diane Sue...I bet you‘re glad the grout is done. My son is good about helping me with projects. We work very well together. Oh the clean up afterwards! Always hated this part. Lol!
Hi to Judy and Christine!!!
I gave my notice today to my company that I will not be going back to work. My husband and I are planning to relocate to Florida by the end of August. I have some connections there and feel confident I can find work. Same with my husband. As you all know, the past few years have been extremely challenging for me. It excelerated with the death of my friend, then immediately to Bob’s illness and my inlaws have had their share of health issues. We believe life is too short and decided to make the move to be closer to Bob’s parents. It is crazy we are doing this during Covid (Christine I know you went thru something similar) but it is now or never. We just need to be very careful and aware of our environment. Today, made it official and I feel like I have a weight lifted off of my shoulders!!
Have a great evening all...I know I will!!