Strength in Numbers

Cheryl Isn't it annoying how easy it is to put on weight and how hard it is to take it off ?! So frustrating! I'm sure you will get back to where you were soon. And speaking of, great job on Intensity! It always kills me when she calls the squat thrusts with the jabs a gift! I guess compared to all of those plyo jacks they are, BUT......I'm glad to hear that you only need reading glasses, I'm sure you weren't looking forward to the idea of having laser surgery again!

Julie I'm sorry to hear that your hip flexor is still giving your grief. Good for you for listening to your body though and changing out your workout. Great job On LIC. I hope that hip flexor recovers soon.

This morning was Lean Legs and abs for me. It is only 48 minutes and not too intense, so I tacked on the blast only premix from LIHI legs. That did me in good! DH gets home from Austin this afternoon and then he leaves for S Africa tomorrow :rolleyes: Maybe we will get a ski in this evening if he is feeling like it.....Happy Friday everyone.

Pam
 
Julie sorry that your hip flexor is still giving you grief. It is nice that you had options on the workout that you could do. I remember that I thought I was going to faint walking to the laser room when I had it done. I am so glad that I did go through with it and I am like you I could't watch it being done to someone else either.

Pam I am almost back at the weight I was at. This week with the workouts I have already lost 3 of those stubborn pounds. Funny isn't it what Cathe calls a gift. Those squat thrusts with a jab were one that I was getting pretty sloppy on. Good job on Lean Legs and Abs and the blast from LIHI Legs. I hope you get your ski in tonight.

This morning for my was PUB. I did the abs first but I was still pretty wimpy on the pikes. I really need to work on that.

Have a great weekend everyone.

Cheryl
 
Been working hard trying to get my studio done. Haven't even had time to do exercise. I will catch up when my world is not so tipsy turvy. I believe things should look up in a couple of days or so.

Julie, Great job on the CB warm up except for the lunges. And the cardio timesaver from LIC. You might want to get Ultra Red light therapy. It works for me so far. Look it up on the internet.

Cheryl, Great job on PUB. I still can't do pikes. Ugh...

Pam, Great job on Lean Legs and abs and the tacking on the blast only prem. from LIHI Legs. Hoping you find time with hubby to get a ski in.

Take care everyone,

Janie
 
Cheryl wow, that is amazing that you have already lost 3 pounds! Great job! I usually get pretty sloppy on those squat thrust jabs in Intensity too. I think that last round would have been just fine with only 2 sets of those and the plyos! Great job on PUB! I think Cathe went a bit overboard on the pikes in that one. When she says to hold up one leg I want to scream, and then she does it again! No freakin way!

Janie I bet you are so excited for your studio, I can't wait to see the finished product!

Unfortunately we didn't get a ski in on Friday. Things hit the fan at work for my DH on Friday afternoon so he ended up working until about 8 pm. I took Saturday as my rest day and we just had a nice relaxing morning and made a nice breakfast before he had to leave again. After I dropped him off I came home and started working on a new glass project. When we were in Pa for the wedding I saw a really cool transom window with sea glass in it so I decided to make one since I have so much sea glass. I have the pieces all laid out, but I need to go to the glass store to get the glass that will go around it. Today was LIHI chest, shoulders and triceps. I did the abs instead of finishers premix and added on X10 step. That did the trick! Then I went to the home and garden show, ran some errands and came home and worked in the yard.i hope you all had a great weekend!

Pam
 
Janie The workouts will be waiting for you when you are ready. So exciting to have your own studio.

Pam I knew when I got started back with Cathe it wouldn't take long for the weight to fall off. I am with you in wanting to scream when Cathe wants you to hold up one leg. Sorry that you couldn't get your ski in before DH had to jet off again. The glass window you want to do sounds cool. You will have to take a picture of it when you get if finished. Good job on LIHI Chest Shoulders and Triceps plus the X10 Step add on.

Yesterday I did Great Glutes and today I did a BOSU yoga routine. Yesterday we went for a walk to a park that is really close to us. It was a nice walk through the trails and then we decided to take to sidewalk back home. Well on the way back we spotted a mother bear and her two cubs. It was the same bear that I saw when I went for a walk about a week ago. I think they live in the park somewhere. Below are a few pictures that I took with my phone.



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This weekend seemed to fly by. Saturday I did Ride Extreme and then groomed the dogs, did lots of laundry, washed all our couch covers and linens, and then settled down to watch a marathon of Criminal Minds with DH. Sunday I decided to do a heavy weights circuit for legs and then it was lazy day with the dogs. I am regretting going so heavy as I am failing the toilet test today. I am also walking very gingerly. Need to find something to do tonight to help relieve the DOMS in my legs.

Pam Great job on LLA + LIHI Legs blasts! What a bummer that DH had to work late and then leave for another trip so quickly. That was nice though that you got to have a good breakfast with him before he left. Great job on LIHI CST with abs and X10 step. Sounds like you got a lot done on the weekend. I was quite the slug this weekend.

Cheryl Great job on PUB! I am terrible with the pikes although it is my own fault since I avoid ab work like the plague. Great job on Great Glutes and BOSU yoga! The BOSU yoga sounds really interesting. I know this is common for you but I am just blown away at the wildlife you see. Really, we do not have any around here so seeing your pictures is just awesome. Thanks for sharing!

Janie I bet your studio is coming along nicely. You will certainly enjoy it when it is done. I’ll have to look up that therapy you mentioned and see what it is about.

Have a great day!
 
Cheryl Great job on GG and Bosu yoga. That sounds interesting.....I think I would be pretty freaked out if I saw a bear walking around. We have lots of wildlife, but it's rabbits, deer, raccoon, fox, and possums. Nothing that could eat us! The bears sure are pretty to look at though.

Julie Great job on Ride Extreme and your heavy leg circuit. OOoooowww, I haven't failed the toilet test in a long time! I hope those legs loosen up for you today. It sounds to me like you got a lot done - grooming the dogs, laundry, washing all the couch covers and linens! I think you earned your lazy Sunday.

This morning was 4DS Kickbox. That workout always goes by really fast for me. All except those split leg crunches. o_O And here we are at Monday once again. I hope everyone has a great day!

Pam
 
I did MMA Kickbox last night to do something lighter and it was just perfect. I almost skipped the abs at the end because well I don’t like abs but I did it and it wasn’t bad. My quads are still so sore. I have not had DOMS like this in a long time. I have been giving myself little mini massages when I can. I am still walking up and down stairs really slowly and with a little (maybe a lot) whimpering.

Pam Great job on 4DS Kickbox! Ugh those split crunches are the worst. I can usually only keep my lower leg off the ground for the first round or so.

Have a great day!
 
Julie Great job on MMA Kickbox. I haven't done that one in a long time. I'm so proud of you for not skipping the abs! Your poor legs! I hope they are feeling better soon. I can sorta relate, but not nearly as bad. When I did LIHI Chest, shoulders and triceps on Sunday I did the version without finishers. But then I felt like my triceps didn't get much of a workout. so I added in some dips and some kickbacks. My triceps were SO SORE yesterday and are still sore to the touch today. So I guess the extra rounds did the trick! Whimpering when you walk is no fun at all :( It was funny when I finished the second round of the split crunches yesterday I was thinking that wasn't so bad, I wonder why i always hate these - I forgot there was another round coming! Ugh!

This morning was CCC. I did the new and improved PCCC version with rounds 1,2,4,3,5. I think this is the order that I like the best. I also wasn't as stupid a I usually am and I subbed out the roll backs into push ups at the end. Those always kill my knees and they ache for days. I am usually stubborn and think I need to do them anyway, but today I did the core work from round 4 again instead. Those are the sit ups with froggie legs that you have to try to keep on the floor the whole time. I can never keep my feet down the whole time and they are plenty hard, so I decided this was not cheating. Have a great day ladies, Mary, I hope things are going well with your DH's recovery!
 
Julie good job on Ride Extreme and all of your chores. We live about 15 minutes away from lakes and forests so we do see a lot of wildlife here. For as long as we have lived here there has always been a bear that lives in the park.

Pam you just need to be aware when you are around a bear and keep your distance, though we were only about 10 to 12 feet away from her but there wasn't anywhere we could go as there was a busy street beside us. Good job on 4DS Kickboxing. I hate those split leg crunches too.

Julie good job on MMA Kickbox. Good for you in not skipping the ab work. It is hard to do something that you don't like but afterwards I am glad that I did it. I hope your legs feel better soon.

Pam good job on CCC or the new improved one I should say. I have a dread factor on that one and I haven't done it in a long long time. I guess that will be on tap for me next week.

Yesterday I did AOLIH and today is KPC. My DH has a specialist appointment today as his PSA readings a quite high so there is a possibility that he may have prostate cancer. I think he will need to go for a biopsy first to be sure. We will see what the specialist has to say.

Have a great day everyone.

Cheryl
 
Last night I did Burn Sets Chest, Back, & Shoulders. Still giving my poor quads a rest. I haven’t had quad DOMS like this since I did STS D17 the first time. Those DOMS lasted about a 4 or 5 days. It is getting better. I am able to pull off walking like a human again.

Pam Great job on the new and improved PCCC! I like what you did especially with subbing in a different core exercise to one that is still hard but not painful. I did some rolling on my quads last night and it was so painful but I made myself do it and I think that helped.

Cheryl Great job on AOLIH and KPC! Oh man pikes two times in one week. Oh no, that is scary about your DH. I hope you can get good news and quickly. Keep us posted.

Have a great day!
 
Julie good job on Burn Sets Chest, Back and Shoulders. Your poor quads, you really worked them hard. I hope your DOMS gets better soon.

Good news DH PSA levels dropped back down to normal range. We have no idea why they skyrocketed but we are happy that things are back to normal but he will need to go for regular blood work to keep an eye on it for a while. So a spin workout is on tap for today but since I don't have a bike I am going to sub something else but I haven't figured out what it will be yet. Later I am going to Costco and doing grocery shopping. Such an exciting day I have planned.

Have a great day everyone.

Cheryl
 
Cheryl it sounds like the Bears around you are pretty used to having humans around. I would still be pretty intimidated if I saw one though! I have a friend who lives in Virginia who has them in her yard sometimes. She has dogs that go outside, I think I would be very afraid to let my dogs out! Sorry to spoil the surprise but yes, you have CCC coming up next week. It always has a huge dread factor for me too, but I always think it wasn't AS bad as I built it up to be when I'm done. Great job on AOLIH and KPC. So glad to hear that you DH got good news on his readings. That is so scary, I can't imagine. I'm glad that you got good news so quickly and didn't have to wait and worry too long!

Julie Great job on BS CBS. You really did a number on those quads! I'm glad to hear that you are able to walk like a human again at least :p Good for you for rolling despite the pain. I'm sure it did help.

Cheryl Yep, you are living it up going to Costco! :D Too funny!

Today was supposed to be Ride, but I don't have it and didn't feel like spinning so I did the step and circuits from Body Max. That one never gets old for me. I hope everyone has a great day!

Pam
 
Been busy with jamming, studio and exercising.

Looks like everything is good with all of you. But those BEARS! Very scary!

I have another jamming session at my house. So have to clean it for company. Everything is still all messy, but I'm making headway.

Miss you all. Should be done with Studio soon.

Janie
 
Last night my quads were feeling better so I did HiiT DWP. I started out wondering why I choose that one but I made it through it with no breaks and no problems with my hip flexor or quads. Things are finally feeling better so I think I can start incorporating lunges again. I don’t know if that is a good thing or a bad thing?

Cheryl That is great about DH! Hope you enjoyed whatever workout you chose over spinning. I think your day sounds lovely and would take that anyday!

Pam Great job on subbing BM step and circuits! I haven’t done that one in a long time.

Janie I love seeing that you are staying busy but keeping room for all your favorite activities. Keep us posted on the studio. It’s exciting!

Have a great day!
 
Janie Good for you for keeping so busy and having so much fun. Enjoy your jamming session!

Julie I'm glad to hear that your quads have recovered and you are ready to kill them again :p Great job on Hiit DWP and miking it through with no breaks and no problem for your legs!

This morning was GS Chest and Triceps for me. The big push up fest. It's always so hard to do those chest presses after all those push ups. Then I did Core 2 from XTrain. After that I picked DH up from the airport. We are going to be in the same location for 6 whole nights before he leaves again. Woo Hoo! Tomorrow we are headed to the Greenbrier for a golf and spa weekend, so I am looking forward to that. Have a great day!

Pam
 
Pam I would have been intimidated if there weren't so many people around. i am glad that I am not the only one who has a dread factor with CCC. Good job on the step and circuits from Body Max.

Janie nice to hear that you are keeping busy and that your studio will be finished soon.

Julie nice to hear that your quads are feeling better and you can get back into doing lunges again. Good job on HiiT DWP that is one of my favourite ones to do.

Pam good job on GS Chest and Triceps and core 2 from XTrain. Enjoy your 6 days with DH and your golf and spa weekend.

Yesterday I ended up doing PRS #1. Today will be RWH Back, Biceps and Shoulders. After that I will get some housework done. Another exciting day.

Have a great day everyone.

Cheryl
 
Last night I did a legs and back strength workout that I made up. It wasn’t the best work out I have put together but it got the job done and I was out in 45 minutes. So happy it is Friday.

Pam Great job on GS C&T + XT Core 2! Yea on 6 whole nights together. What ever will you do? Enjoy your golf and spa weekend at Greenbriar.

Cheryl Great job on PRS 1 and RWH BBS! Ah, housework. That thing that never is done.

Have a great day and weekend!
 
Julie good for you in doing up your own workout. I am not good at doing that.

Today was Legs and Abs. It was a good workout, one that I haven't done for quite a while. So today Nordstrom opened up their first store outside of the States today in Vancouver. It looked pretty crazy there on the news this afternoon. I know it is a store that I won't be able to afford but I will probably check it out the next time I go downtown to see what the big deal is about.

Happy Friday.

Cheryl
 
Another weekend that flew by. Saturday I did the Weighted Legs workout from Edge Booty Extreme 2. It has to be one of the hardest leg workouts I have ever done and I didn’t use anything heavier than 10 lb. dumbbells. It just keeps moving with very little rest. Definitely a great workout and I feel weird saying this but I can’t wait to do it again even though my hamstrings are still crying two days later. After that sweat fest, I went shopping with my mom and then helped my dad hang some curtain rods. Sunday I did Pedal Power Extreme and then was mostly lazy with a little laundry and work mixed in.

Cheryl Great job on Legs & Abs! I think I may have been to a Nordstrom once. My aunt took me to a high end mall outside of Detroit once and we went there and to Tiffany’s. I think I was wearing sweat pants that day.

Have a great day!
 
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