Spring Into Summer - 5/7

[brenda21]

Good morning everyone~

I forgot how much work gardening is between digging and hauling bags of mulch around. Needless to say, I got my upper body work in for the day. It's still not finished so I'm going out this a.m. to try to get more done before it rains. This afternoon I'll do HIIT and maybe leg work (no additional upper body till Monday I think)

Lisa, I think the cicadas are coming in 1-2 weeks. I just got off a website to see what I need to do or if there's anything I can do to prevent them from taking over our party- they recommend covering shrubs (which I doubt I'll do) and spraying trees. I was hoping there was a magic plug-in pest eliminator to make them go away but apparently there's nothing. I'm really dreading it, although I didn't see any when I was digging yesterday- maybe my yard isn't appealing to them.

Thanks for all your suggestions for the Mr.Clean thing- I'll try it next week when I start cleaning! Now, does anyone have a magic cleaner for upholstry (dirt as well as crayon?) My couch and chairs in the living room are a mess and I've already flipped the cushions.

Sabine, sorry work was hard- there's not much worse than a disrespectful kindergartener.

Pinky, I've also been buying shoes and bags. It's just such a springy thing- very colorful.

Hope everyone is well - hellos to Kathy, Joy, Lori, Tracy, Elizabeth, CinDee, Kim, Judy & Shywolf (is that everyone?)

Brenda

 

[Kathy02]

Upholstery, eh? Hmm, I'm not sure on that one, other than maybe oxy clean? I used to use my carpet shampooer on mine, that worked great too.
Well, I am apparently not good at making up my mind this week as to what it is that I'm going to do. I was going to give Leaner legs a try yesterday, but then changed my mind and did SJP, using the same weights as Cathe. Woo, that kicked my butt pretty well. I haven't done that one in a couple of months, so it was a refreshing change.
Did any of you catch the Friends finally last night? I am so bummed that show is over, but all shows must end eventually, right? Oh well, there are always reruns, oh and Joey this fall. I hope that show does well. Thursday nights are the only night that I will sit and watch tv on purpose for more than an hour. I like ER too.
Well, you all have a great weekend! And have a happy mothers day!

Kathy

 

[lisaLD]

Hey everyone,

First, Happy Mother's Day to all! I'm going to Ocean City for the weekend, and probably won't check in again until Monday. I'm still coughing, so I'm going to hold off on working out until Monday also. I saw my allergist yesterday. He put me on a new asthma medicine, Advair. It's not really new, just new to me. I'm a little bummed because it's got both a proactive and reactive medicine in it, and I was pretty much just on proactive, but I've also been having more trouble lately, so maybe I need it, at least for a while.

Brenda, thanks for the cicada update. Did you live around here 17 years ago? I did, and I don't remember them being that bad. I was only a couple of years out of college then though, and living in an apartment, so maybe I didn't notice as much.

Kathy, I haven't done SJP in a while either. It's pretty intense. If I remember right, I could do the same weights as Cathe, but those triceps at the end were really a push. Also, there's a pretty tough ab workout too. I didn't get to watch all of Friends last night, but I did see the end. For what it's worth, I'm glad Ross and Rachel ended up together, but I couldn't believe he made that joke about being on a break!

Hello to everyone! Have a great weekend!

 

[hippahips]

Hi all, checking in before I leave for Houston for the weekend. Did an early workout -- PUB and ab work from PS-Legs and SJP. My arms are fried!

Lisa, have fun at Ocean City. Glad to know you're feeling better. Hope Michael and Nicholas are fine as well.

Kathy, I don't think I ever welcomed you, shame on me... So, welcome! It's always great to see a new ID on this thread.

Brenda, my hats off to you on your yard work. That's one thing I've been postponing. Our flowerbed, though not dirty or overgrown with weeds, is so blah from the road. It needs color and a new layer of mulch. Guess I'll have to shop for flowers now.

Happy Mother's Day to all you moms on this thread. And if you're not a mom yet, or don't plan on becoming one at all, make Mother's Day your own special day anyway. ENJOY!

Pinky

 

[dutchgirl]

Good Morning everyone,

This morning's workout was CIA Cardio Parties hi/lo w/ Franny B. So much fun! Tacked on 10 minutes of Tamilee W.'s Stretching for Beginners as the stretch at the end of Cardio Parties is pretty much non-existent (looks like Franny ran out of time).

While I am at work my 'fur children' are at home conspiring on what to do for me for Mother's Day. I easily pick up on their psychic vibes so I'll know what they want to get me and since I can drive, will pick it up on their behalf .

I leave tomorrow to go to my sister's house where the family is congregating for Mother's day. We have brunch reservations on Sunday which I am both excited for (if it is anything like Easter brunch, watch out!!!!) and dreading (I can't say no to good muffins and desserts). Should be a nice weekend.

Shywolf- I think I might have mentioned that I'm doing the May rotation from last year. You should check it out and see if you're interested. Next week is a PS week with alternating cardios and then the week after that is a week of CTX series.

Anyway, Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful moms here! Enjoy this special weekend.

 

[scm]

Hello everyone,

Last night I did the step section of Bodymax.
Today was Triceps: PS and SH.
I really wasn't into working out this morning. That was tough enough. I have lots of errands to run today, but I'm hoping before dinner time to do some cardio, not sure yet.

Lisa, have a great time in Ocean City! I've never been there, but would like to one of these days.

Brenda, I agree with Pinky, hats off to you. I had lots to do a few weeks ago, tough stuff. Oh, no, I dont work for or am married to a Mr. Clean. I use that sponge for my linoleum where is discolors and works wonderful.

Pinky, I'm sure your going to have a fabulous time in Houston (as long as there are no more surprises, hahaha).

Hi to everyone else and have a great Mother's Day!!

Susan C.M.

 

[luv2bfit]

Hello everyone!

Sounds like many of you have some great plans for Mother's Day- have a wonderful day with your moms and family!

Did SS yesterday but felt sick halfway through so I called it quits early. I'm going to do KPC today- I'll see how it goes.

Brenda- hope your party goes well, that everyone and YOU will have a terrific time and the cicadas leave you alone! Your bathing suits sound really pretty. In my last post I meant to say Have Fun! not Good Luck (yeesh!) bathing suit shopping. I know for myself either I liked the pattern or I liked the style but rarely the two together!:-(

Susan- I'm with everyone else- in awe of your workouts, girl! I, too am not worthy!...

Kathy- I'm with you. I enjoyed Friends (and Fraser) but I guess it was time for them to go. When is your reunion again (I'm trying to catch up here...)? I'm sure you will attain great results.

Lisa- hope you feel better soon. You've had such a rough time lately- I'll be thinking of you. BTW, I liked how you phrased the Happy Mother's Day thread.

Happy Mother's Day to all. Hellos to Sabine, Pinky, Cindee, Joy, Shywolf and Judy.

Elizabeth

 

[Cid]

Well, this is late in the day and you just may not see it...but for the sake of accountability...Yesterday was a no-go for me. Today was SS and SB Challenge (two times). SS wasn't frying, so that was a nice break even though the challenge got me on #3. Tomorrow will be Spinervals with DH...I get tired just thinking about it!x( But it is a necessary evil, uh, training workout.

Sunday the whole fam will be getting together after church at our favorite hangout. We're all Mexican, and we love to celebrate anything at El Sombrero (my Swedish husband nicknamed it "The Hat")...plus nobody wants to cook! Especially the mammas!

Take care everyone. See you in la manana!

CinDee

p.s. what is the song on Challenge #1? That's probably my favorite...very motivating!