PYGFO Sisters:
Good morning and happy Friday! I am alive and well in Texas. Wild storms have been knocking my computer out at night, and I battled the blues for 2 days (dark and stormy days plus PMS) and was not sleeping well at night. It just dawned on me that I have not checked in since Monday night. Oops!
I did not have as much energy when I woke up Tuesday morning, so Cardio and Weights was a nice light workout. The choreography is simple (with a touch of dancy). The music adds a fun factor. The “heavy” upper body weight work is actually light for me now even matching Cathe’s weights on everything. I did not come close to Cathe’s weights when I first started her workouts, so I am getting stronger. I bounced on my rebounder Tuesday night.
Wednesday was a warfare day. The battles were intense physically, spiritually, mentally, and emotionally. The dark and rainy weather triggered a case of the blues. I started waking up in the middle of the night and not sleeping well. I woke up after midnight, packed my meals and snacks, and was finally able to get back to sleep early in the morning. My favorite Kick, Punch, & Crunch cardio conditioning premix was my workout. It felt good to punch out my frustration and fatigue. It was not my best performance, but I kept moving. I bounced on my rebounder after work.
Praise God! The sun chased the storms away yesterday! It is good that I decided to listen to my body instead of following a planned rotation this month. I woke up after midnight again in the middle of a fierce storm, packed my meals and snacks, updated my journal, and read a book until I was able to sleep again. I slept later than usual yesterday morning and had to get to work early to meet new clients. After battling the blues Wednesday, I needed a fun burst of Cathe cardio for a mental health workout. I pulled out my happy workouts and enjoyed the warm-up of Lower Intensity Step and the Step, Jump, & Pump hi-lo and stretch. Fun and just the right intensity to make me smile and feel good inside.
The bright sun broke through the dark clouds during my lunch hour. Sunshine is an instant mood lifter, and I danced in the glory. Oh, I love sunshine and pretty spring weather!
I am keeping up with double cardio workouts (morning and evening). It is my goal to enjoy 4-5 Cathe cardio workouts every week and 4-5 club workouts. I went to the club last night and enjoyed a gentle recumbent bike workout while channel surfing. I do not have cable at home, so this could be a good way for me to enjoy shows and movies I do not have access to at home and burn some bonus calories. The club is sparkly clean now. The club director is cleaning the place himself, and every inch of it sparkles (including the pool and showers). I think he finally decided to do it himself if he wanted it done right. The only other club I have visited that is this clean is Cathe’s club in Jersey. I was very impressed during the Road Trip.
Speaking of the Road Trip, we were celebrating together in Jersey 8 months ago this morning. I decided to enjoy the Lower Intensity Step cardio premix this morning in honor of that. Fun, fun, fun!
Liann, I love the little chick in your new avatar!
Tess, are you using DVDs for your weight work or doing your own thing?
Randi, great job with the heavy weights!
Lara, I am glad you survived the storms. The weather has been wild here this week. I have been thinking about Hardcore Extreme and the Terminator. I need to pull those out. The circuit premix you enjoyed this week is fun, but you have to be alert and oriented to keep up with the fast changes!
Robin, I am keeping you in my prayers and hope you feel better soon. I vote for the LIS cardio premix!
It is time for my Friday morning cardio party. :7 Cathe is waiting for me!
Yippee! :7 Have a fun and blessed Friday!
Blessings,
Heather B.
“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31 NIV).
