Possible CTX rotation for February.

Karen,

Well last night I was a complete bumb! No work out but to make it worse, I din't accomplish ANYTHING. I was either laying on the couch or sleeping! x(

Today I am off to the crazy italian's side of the family baby shower that I am not supposed to know about tee hee ;-) but I GOTTA exercise so I am gonna do it NOW. I have to leave here in a couple of hours and who knows how I'll feel later so I don't want to chance skipping my work out AGAIN! This has been a VERY bad week for my exercise...I hope I don't make it a habit for this last month after doing so well...;(

Well, I'm off to sweat! Talk to you later!

Have a great day!

~Wendy~

I smoked my last cigarette on March 17, 2004 at 10:00 pm!

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EDD: 05/19/05
 
Hi Wendy!

Oh, my gosh. What fun! Made me laugh about the shower that "you don't know about." Sounds like you have great relatives.

I know -- I am not going to be getting in a workout today cause I didn't get enough sleep last night and so I've decided to make this my day off. Hopefully I'll remember that tomorrow and will make myself workout.

Think I'll do Cario & Weights -- it's been a while since I did that one.

Okay, talk to you later. Have a great one.:7
 
Hi Karen.

How are you? So did you have fun doing Cardio and Weights? I like that one too.

I did the first 35 minutes of Step Blast and then the shoulders, biceps and triceps work from CTX on Saturday before I left for the shower. Last night I did 40 minutes on the Gazelle.

The shower was lots of fun. Got a lot of good stuff. Spent a few hours yesterday morning making SOME sense of it all. I got the clothes organized and everything else is a "neat mess". lol But everything is out of the bags and boxes it came in and now we can walk through the room atleast! lol ;) I will start working on thank you notes this week...

What's your schedule like for this week? Gonna be a busy bee?:)

~Wendy~

I smoked my last cigarette on March 17, 2004 at 10:00 pm!

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EDD: 05/19/05
 
Hi Wendy,

Actually, I went for a run yesterday instead of Cardio & Weights -- had been inside writing all day, and really needed to get out -- and so turned the day into a running day. It was good -- it's been overcast and a little chilly here -- so it was a good run.

Gee, sounds like a good problem -- so much stuff that how do you organize it all? I like those kinds of problems -- I saw that you posted something else about a new mom -- haven't read it yet, but I will.

Things are going pretty well here. Very busy, but only because I left this deadline too long and so I have to put in the time to get the pages written and sometimes the pages don't come easily.x(

But got up this morning and did IMAX2 -- so feel energized.

Sounds like a great workout, Wendy. I wish I could figure out mixing up all the workouts like you and others do. Oh, well... It seems enough for me to talk myself into doing the workouts each day...x( Let alone figure out my own.

Anyway, have a terrific day.:7
 
>Hi Wendy,
>
>Actually, I went for a run yesterday instead of Cardio &
>Weights -- had been inside writing all day, and really needed
>to get out -- and so turned the day into a running day. It
>was good -- it's been overcast and a little chilly here -- so
>it was a good run.

Running...that's one thing I just can't do! I am simply HORRID at it!:-( Glad you enjoyed it though!:)

>Gee, sounds like a good problem -- so much stuff that how do
>you organize it all?

I have an idea...I think I will find a home for a little bit of everything...then all of the extras that I don't need right away I will store in the bottom of a closet in labeled bins for future use. It's the only way I can see making it all fit and still having it's placement make atleast SOME sense!

>But got up this morning and did IMAX2 -- so feel energized.

Good for you! I push so hard to do my work outs because I KNOW I will feel sooo much better both mentally AND physically when they are done!

>Sounds like a great workout, Wendy. I wish I could figure out
>mixing up all the workouts like you and others do. Oh,
>well... It seems enough for me to talk myself into doing the
>workouts each day...x( Let alone figure out my own.

I just kinda mix it up so I don't get bored. I figure out what I want to accomplish like cardio, lower body, upper body..whatever it may be and then I will pick different work outs to make it all happen. Keeps it interesting and with Cathe's chaptering it's quite easy to do!:)

>Anyway, have a terrific day.:7

You too Karen! I'm washing baby clothes right now...will be working out in a little while...:)


~Wendy~

I smoked my last cigarette on March 17, 2004 at 10:00 pm!

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EDD: 05/19/05
 
Hi Wendy!

I so admire that you can mix up your workouts like that -- I don't quite understand each body part that must be hit and so I really have to rely on Cathe to make sure I'm working all the muscles. Cardio and anaerobics are different -- I pretty much understand those and so can make up my own -- but weights...x(

Although I'm going to have to understand it pretty soon. I'll be gone on tour all through the month of September -- which means...working out on my own -- most hotels and motels don't have VCR or DVD capacity -- not even in their workout rooms. (I've checked.) Sigh...

Anyway, sounds like a good plan, though, Wendy -- to at least find a home for everything -- I try to do that with all my work, but sometimes, things just pile up.

Well, it's off to work I go, I go. Whistle...:eek: :)

Have a good one.:7
 
Hi Karen.

Went to the doc yesterday morning. Everything is lookin' good. Baby is in position for his journey and my body is preparing properly as well! YEAY! :7 :+ :7 Go back in a week for another check up.

I didn't work out yesterday. Was out after work and didn't get home until 9:30...if I can't finish my work out by 10pm, I won't do it...so last night it wasn't gonna happen. Tonight I will do cardio and hopefully on thursday I will attempt Power Hour for the first time! :7 Friday and Saturday I will not be working out...have my Lamaze class Friday night and Saturday all day and then going out to dinner for my b'day in the evening so I get another couple days rest there wether I like it or not. lol

So when you go on tour, do you bring dumb bells with you to work out in your room or do some of the hotels have gyms you can use?

~Wendy~

I smoked my last cigarette on March 17, 2004 at 10:00 pm!

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EDD: 05/19/05
 
Hi Wendy!:)

What great news! You made my day brighter because of your good news -- yea! Lamaze classes -- oh, I remember them well. Have fun with them.

My workout today is going to be a short cardio and stretch -- and I haven't done it yet -- but hope to fit it in some time this afternoon or before dinner. Usually I work out first thing in the morning, but just didn't feel like it this morning.

I think you're going to love Power Hour -- it's like ME in many ways, but it always for me is slightly more intense.

When I go on tour, I do usually bring dumbbells -- I found that even in hotels, they don't have the kind of dumbbells that I need or want -- and they are usually in short demand -- even if you call ahead and ask about them. So I usually bring my own. I've just ordered a couple of books to learn a bit more about strength moves so that I understand all the different muscle groups I need to hit. I know I'm okay on stretch and anaerobics and aerobics and plyometrics -- but the strength workouts continue to puzzle me. (Maybe I should pay more attention to Cathe, huh?:eek:

Okay, so it's off to work for me. Have a good one.
:7
 
Hi Karen.

I am just about off to bed for the night but figured I'd pop in for a quick hello while I wait for a load of 'baby laundry' to finish up in the wash. :)

Tonight I did Low Max (no blasts ofcourse). Great work out. I love it! Can't wait until I can try the blasts....or can I!? LOL }( :p

Anywho...I am looking forward to the Lamaze class. I hope to learn lots of things that I don't know. They say taking the mystery out of the child birth proccess tends to take the fear away as well. Although, I'm not really afraid...just a bit uneasy I guess, but I'm sure that's natural.

Ok, well laundry is done! I must head off to bed now!

Speak to you soon! Have a great night/day! :7

~Wendy~

I smoked my last cigarette on March 17, 2004 at 10:00 pm!

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EDD: 05/19/05
 
Hi Wendy!:)

Me, too. I'm just about off tonight, but need to get some clothes in the dryer. You'll really like the Lamaze classes -- I agree -- the more you know about childbirth, the less there is to fear. You'll understand what's happening through the entire process -- and that makes it easier, I think. On both you and the father.

My hubby was with me through the entire birth. Don't know what I would have done without him. I'm so glad that they allow the father's in the delivery room nowadays.:)

Well, it was no workout for me today. Lots to handle -- not work wise unfortunately -- but at least I got some work done.

Well, have a nice evening.

:7
 
Hello Karen.

While I'm thinking of it, I meant to tell ya, I'm kinda bored with the Bridget Jones book I am reading...it's taking me forever to finish it b/c I only read a few pages at a time. Oh well. I have the 2nd one too...but I am going to take a break from that after I finish this one because my book about the wicked witch of the west is on it's way and I'm excited to read it. I had also ordered the hobbit with that but cancelled it only because it's a hardcover. I didn't realize it and they charge a lot more for hardcovers. I will find a paperback version some day soon and buy that instead.

So after work tonight I will be going by my mom's house. It was her B'day yesterday and mine is on saturday so we will be exchanging gifts tonight. We would usually also do dinner or something with my DH and her BF but the timing is bad right now so that will have to wait a couple of weeks. I am stopping at Dunkin Donuts (my FAVE!) on the way to her house to pick up a "goodie" to stick a candle in for us since we won't be having a cake. lol I'll probably also get myself some evil coffee drink while I'm there...Can't resist!}( :eek: :p :9

When I get home later on in the evening I am supposed to be doing Power Hour. Don't know if I'll have the time for the full work out. I may have to create my own shorter "premix" for time's sake...
I also want to write out some more thank you notes for my shower guests. I have a lot on my plate for this evening, don't I? YIKES!:eek: Well, I will do what I can...


~Wendy~

I smoked my last cigarette on March 17, 2004 at 10:00 pm!

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EDD: 05/19/05
 
Hi Wendy,

Thanks for telling me about the Briget Jones book -- sometimes I can't get into a book either, even in the romance genre -- and I generally love those -- but I'm sure you'll find something that catches your interest. For me, right now I'm reading mostly research -- and just to unwind at the end of the day, I read Harry Potter, cause it's just a cute, relaxing read. And helps me unwind and go to sleep.:)

Wow! Your birthday is Saturday!. Congratulations, Wendy. I hope your birthday will be a great day. My hubby's birthday is coming up in May, as well as our anniversary...and of course, my deadline...x(

Wish the book were coming easier...;( :+

I think you'll like the Power Hour -- you'll have to let me know -- it's alot like ME to me, only ME just kinda shines for me for some reason.

Did IMAX3 today -- the entire workout -- sometimes I break it up -- but it's a really tough workout for me and so I do lower versions of most of the blasts, just to get through them...:+

Well have a wonderful time with your mother. It sounds like fun!:)

And have a terrific evening.:7
 
Hi Karen.

So Power Hour didn't happen last night. By the time I got home from my mom's house it was after 7. I started doing 'baby stuff' and by the time I stopped it was 9 so I did the down only premix of PUB cause I really needed to get in an upper body work out this week atleast.

Sorry you are having such troubles finishing your book. I guess writer's block is for real, huh? ;-)

Well, Lamaze class starts tonight...I'm rather excited about it!:)

Do you have anything good planned for your anniversary?

When is your hubby's b'day? Maybe my son will share the day with him. lol

Have a great weekend, Karen!

~Wendy~

I smoked my last cigarette on March 17, 2004 at 10:00 pm!

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EDD: 05/19/05
 
Hi Wendy,

Wow, I think that's great that you got in PUB anyway. Good for you, Wendy.

Well, writing went a little easier in the evening. But it's still like pulling teeth. Yeah, I need some inspiration and sometimes research is just the thing to do that. So I have some research books coming and some videos, etc. Pant...pant...x(

My hubby's birthday is May 19th and our anniversary is the 11th. My wonderful hubby wanted our marriage on the 11th because he said it was two ones coming together. I love that.

Don't have anything planned, as I'll be under heavy deadline...we'll probably really celebrate when we go to his mom's in Montana for her 80th birthday in June. I'll be off deadline -- I better be -- and we'll have some time to ourselves, I hope.

So, Wendy, in case I don't log on this weekend, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR WENDY! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

(Were you humming?)

Have a terrific one.:7
 
Did anyone ever tell you that you have a beautiful singing voice, Karen? :7 Thanks for the wishes!

BTW-Your hubby's B'day is my baby's DUE DATE! Pretty cool, huh? :+

The thing about the 1's coming to together is way cool and very creative! I like it!:)

Montana...wow...I have heard that is a gorgeous state!

So first couple hours of lamaze was tonight. She touched briefly on several things and it was interesting but the real "bread and butter" of the class is tomorrow. It's a full day 9 to 5.

Which reminds me that I should probably head for bed...I have to be out of the house kinda early tomorrow!

Have a good weekend! :)

~Wendy~

I smoked my last cigarette on March 17, 2004 at 10:00 pm!

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EDD: 05/19/05
 
Hi Wendy,

Why thank you for the compliment on my voice.:+ ;)

Hope you had a great day on your birthday. Is your due date really May 19th. Oh, my gosh. How cool is that?:)

Montana is breathtakingly beautiful. My hubby's mom is still there -- and my hubby is from Montana -- the Black feet reservation is right up against Glacier National Park -- it's just incredibly beautiful. Mountains, prairie, forests -- and history. Much, much history.:)

Well I haven't had much sleep this weekend, so I'm going to make this short and myself get to bed. Have fun tomorrow. I know you're gonna love your class.

Have a great one.:7
 
Hey Karen.

Well, here's the scoop on my lamaze class!

The class was very intersting. I actually enjoyed it alot. We had a great instructor and a few people in the class who made us laugh every time they opened thier mouths....they were just naturals comedians I guess. lol

I cried twice though. I'm such a mush! lol I cried during one of the films and I cried during the hospital tour when we got to the nursery and they showed us a brandy-new (only hours old) baby up close through the window...6 pound baby boy...absolutely precious!!!

What's pretty cool is that every time a baby is born in that hospital they play a lullaby (don't know which one) over the PA system. It can be heard through the ENTIRE hospital. It's played softly and one was apparently played during one of the movies we watched (I didn't notice it though). This little boy we saw was probably the one born when it was played. It's a nice thing that they do, huh?

The rooms in L&D and Maternity/Postpartom are fabulous. They are very homey looking with wall paper, curtains and the like. Not your normal sterile and cold looking hospital room. They are all equipped with rocking chairs too. Plus they just opened up 3 private rooms that are available on a first come first serve basis for a little extra money. DH and I are DEFINATELY going to request that when I go in. The thing about them (besides the privacy factor) is that the hubbys can spend the night with the moms and babies if you have a private room where in the other rooms, they can not...for obvious reasons ofcourse.

I gotta jump in the shower now! Have a great day!:)

~Wendy~

I smoked my last cigarette on March 17, 2004 at 10:00 pm!

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EDD: 05/19/05
 
Hi Wendy,

Wow! Those rooms sound fabulous. Way over and above what they had when I had my babies. Of course, by then the father could stay with you throughout and this was a godsend to me. I don't know what I would have done without him. But yours sounds really homey -- I love that they play a lullaby when a baby is born. This is so cool.

You must have picked the perfect hospital, too, which is a really good thing. Aren't the classes just wonderful, though?

Well, it's been quite a day today for me. My brother - in - law is really moving in today and so we are busy with him. I have yet to write. Wanted to visit first.

But I must get down to it now. Have only a month left and am only 1/3 through the book. Sigh...x(

Have a terrific day, Wendy.:7
 
Hello Karen.

So I am deleriously happy because I FINALLY exercised tonight...hadn't worked out since THURSDAY!!! I was feeling horribly guilty! It was a short work out but all I care about is that I do it at all right now...I did 2 cycles of C & W...about 30 minutes with w/u and stretch. YEAY!:+ :7

I really hope your book starts coming along soon...I feel badly that you are having such a tough time of it. :-(

Hope you had a good weekend.

~Wendy~

I smoked my last cigarette on March 17, 2004 at 10:00 pm!

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EDD: 05/19/05
 
Hi Wendy,

I'm so glad you were able to exercise. It's always a good feeling, isn't it? I'm supposed to do Power Hour today, but I may just stretch. I was up until 5:30 AM writing and then got up at 11 to pay bills and such and so now that I'm up...I'll probably stay up.

I'm hoping I've found the bug. Went back and discovered that I had committed a no-no in writing. My characters had wanted to do something I hadn't expected -- this is always a good sign, -- but I cautioned them and decided to write it differently than what they wanted -- this is really an author no-no -- and from that point onward, it really became a drag -- characters in revolt, etc.

So last night, I rewrote the scene -- the one they wanted the way they wanted it -- and I'll have to revise as I go forward to accomodate, but I can't believe I did that -- and this close to deadline. I usually am more attuned to my characters. But I thought I knew better...:+

Anyway, going to try to tackle it again now.

Have a great one.:7
 
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