STS first time!

Good morning, ladies!
I got an earlier start than usual because of errands later so I'm all done working out already. I pulled out another super dusty one--CCC. I am drenched! I think more so than from CF & TTM. This is a high intensity, high impact workout!

I'm eating my quick-cook steel-cut oatmeal with pumpkin seeds, toasted almond slivers, dried cranberries (too lazy to cut an apple), black sesame seeds, and a dusting of plant protein powder. Enough info for ya??:D

Carolyn, I was wondering where on the seacoast you live. I'm pretty clueless about NH, only having a general idea of where the White Mtns are (NConway outlets and StoryLand:eek:). Yikes, that's pretty hairy with Seabrook nearby. Wow, you guys really felt the earthquake. Here's what was said about the power plant in Yahoo: The Seabrook Station nuclear plant, about 63 miles away in New Hampshire, declared an unusual event — the lowest of four emergency classifications — but said it was not affected. The plant has been offline for refueling.

"There has been no impact at all to the plant from the earthquake and our refueling maintenance activities have not been affected," said Alan Griffith, spokesman for Next EnergyEra Seabrook Station.

I applied henna on my hair over the weekend. I'm on a lessen-chemicals-to-my-body kick. (Henna only works on dark hair, I think.)
Your 'beauty' appt cost might be less expensive than in Boston. I love those salon treatments though--feels like pampering.

Marie, you must be busy snuggling with your newborn and marveling at his beauty! (((Hugs))) Get yourself some sleep. Pretty soon you'll be a nursemaid.
I can't believe you had the wherewithal to post for us. You are amazing! I'd have been in a pain fog.

Missy, I'm so sorry to hear about what happened during Hurricane Charlie! Thank heavens you and Tim are all right. And you are so positive and optimistic, it's infectious. I had to smile when you said the weight bench was keeping the living room from caving in.

Colleen, good luck with your knee appt. I think we get to a certain age and the fact that we work out so frequently, it affects our bodies in different ways and catches up with us. Better this than issues from bad health though, I feel.
 
Betty, YUM! Your breakfast sounded sooo good. I love my oatmeal in morning. I can't do steal cut (which I do love), Today I had my gluten free oats with almond milk, flax seed, cinnamon and banana and two hardboiled egg whites on the side.

Wow, Carolyn, wow sounds like you got the royal treatment yesterday.

BBL
 
Good Morning girls...

First thing...Congrats Marie & Tony!!!! Waiting on the update.. :)

Yes, I had the horses then. They all made it through it. They got a little nervous but they made it too! Having a positive attitude can get you through anything!!! Materials can always be replaced.....always remember that! Your family it the most important part of everything!

At work...and very busy...be back soon to chat!
 
Good Afternoon! The weather is 50's and high 70's!! Perfect!!!! Wish it would stay like this. Once it starts getting into 40's and 30's and the occasional 20's. I freak!!! Southern girl here!!!

Marie---We are still thinking about you!!! :)
 
Hello.....I had the coolest thing happen today.....I stopped by my old job to drop off something to a friend. I worked there for 3 years prior to my job now. It is a medical billing office....the physicians I work for now, wanted me to come to there office and they bouht there own system. So I technically have worked with my doctors for 5 years...but only 2 at the physical office....anyways.....I have not seen any of the girls except my friend since I lost weight.....well they have all gained at least 20 pounds. And they were all blown away. OMG...you are so skinny!!! What are you doing? What pills are you taking? HEHEHEHE:p Just working out!!! There is no way.....Yes, exercise helps with weight loss hahahaha :D One of the girls didnt even reconize me...she said you look like a completely differnet person. It felt so good. Just thought I would share..... It was a pat myself on the back moment! But the best part of all of it...... I felt good before I walked in the door...I know I am pretty and happy and sucessfull. It justs adds to it, when people you sat side by side with for 3 years can't even reconize you!!

Okay, so I made a vet appoinment tomorrow for the little kitten. He has a upper resp infection and needs antibiotics....Hopefully he will be okay!!

Tonight I am hoping to run 3 miles and then do CSS.....Hopefully....if I don't run out of time.....

Dinner will consist of broc,carrots, and pasta with cheese sauce (green giant meal i a bag) It is really good and pretty healthy. I always make Tim a slice of garlic bread to go with it. He has to have bread or he will be eating the entire house tonight!!!

Tonight is Tim's cardio night too!!! Going to try to gt him to hit the pavement with me, but he likes the treadmill better. But I am going to try!!!!

I sure hope no news is good news with Marie and the family. I have you in my thoughts girl!!! :D

Okay, I gotta run...Be back!
 
Jean, I think we are all collectors to some degree. When my kids were younger, there were beanie babies, Webkinz, toy cars, Legos, endless stuff. Personally, I could collect crystal, a little bit of this and that. I'm surprised you found no takers for your ceramic dolls. Keep trying--sometimes people just aren't looking when you have them to sell.
If you start the book at any time, you won't be able to put it down! It is that easy and fun to read.
Good for your friend for taking the initiative to lose weight and then maintaining it. You must have that in common now too.
My M-F breakfasts are usually healthy. The rest, not so. My weekend breakfasts consist of a lot of eggs, sometimes sausages, sometimes bacon, butter on toast, and many other transgressions.:eek:

Missy, that is such a huge compliment to you. What a wonderful feeling to hear them say that to you! Those ladies must have been green with envy. Notice they ask what pills you're taking!

Carolyn, sorry to make you think of vanilla whey protein. I tell you, the green protein powder can only be taken in very small dosages! Even the recommended one scoop is barely palatable!:confused:
My DS is older than your son, and he still darts out without looking.
Don't feel guilty if the kids just veg. They probably need the afternoon off.
Today was indeed gorgeous. Way tooo cold first thing though!:confused:

Colleen, your morning meal sounds delicious too. I'd find it very hard not to eat egg yolks. You have such willpower! Oh yeah, I had cinnamon on my oatmeal too.
How do you like almond milk? Currently I'm drinking an almond/coconut milk combo I found at the supermarket. It's strange to have with cereal because I can detect the coconut milk, but it's acceptable. I can't tolerate soy and it kills me because of the protein I'm missing out on in the milk, tofu, edamame.:mad:
 
Jean---That is so nice of you to say about me and your best friend. It truely is amazing to hear other peoples stories. I do think the girls were truely embarrassed. Put all of there weight gains and that equals my loss! hahahaha :) I know I am bad! hehehehe:p

As for eating the egg yolk....I always pass. I love egg whites...never have been big on the yellow!

Colleen---keep giving us good food ideas!!!

Oh...as for Tim and the treadmill...I thought today was his exercise day...boy was I wrong...I was informed it is Tuesday, thursday and sunday! hehehe :eek:

Off to prepare our lunches for tomorrow! :eek:
 
Hey all

Breckin is here and so healthy and just a love! He is the light of our lives and we couldn't be happier. Weighed 7lb14oz and 20 inches at birth. He arrived at 12:44am today by Caesarian birth. I labored until midnight and still was only dilated to a 3. Due to B's heartrate decreasing every now and then with contractions and no progression in dilation we decided a CS was the best option. We are happy with our decision and now have the most amazing little boy :) Loving him more than words can describe.

I couldn't wait to update but it was a crazy day between visitors and feelings not to mentions doctors and nurses. All is well though!

Sorry as you probably realized I haven't had times to read posts. Hope everyone is doing well! I will hopefully catch up soon.

Off to feed my precious boy. Breast feeding is going well so far!

Love my family!!!
 
Good Morning.

Checking in with STS Disk 14 – Legs. My TOTM started today too. I used 15s and 20s for most and 25s for the pile squats. I felt I could of gone heavier but just wasn't feeling it this morning.

Missy, that is too funny about Tim. At least he has a schedule and is committed to it. My husband ran a few miles last night and then did some weights. He tries to get 3 workouts in a week. He workouts at night.

Betty, I really like almond milk. I get unsweetened vanilla. I actually cook my oats in the almond milk so it really gives it a cream texture. I get old fashioned oats that take either 5 minutes in the microwave or 15 on the stove to cook. Here what I do to speed it up I will mix ¾ c almond milk, ½ c oats, 1 TBPS of flax seed and a sprinkle of cinnamon in a bowl the night before and put in in the fridge. In the AM I take off the lid (I use a small Pyrex glass bowl) put in the microwave for 1 min, stir, but it back in for 1 min and then add fruit and another sprinkle of cinnamon. YUMMY!!

I use coconut cream in my coffee and I can’t taste the coconut at all.

Last night we had lemon chicken with red onions spinach and roasted brussels sprouts.

Last night my daughter started coming down with a cold. We sent her off to school since she doesn’t have a fever. I hope she makes it through the day.

I need to get some work done before my doctor’s appointment today.

Have a great day.

BBL
 
I've been a bit out of touch as I'm getting everything ready for my dad's cancer surgery (this month! Finally! Yay!), but I'm keeping up with this forum as best I can. I did Disc 11 on Tuesday, and am finishing Meso 1 today with Legs Disc 12. I love love STS, and the flexibility that having only 3 longer days gives me as I'm caring for Dad. On the other days, I do 30 minutes of some cardio (Cathe + the Workout Blender has been a godsend) or yoga.

I guess next week will be all cardio/yoga while I rest up for Meso 2.
 
I also wanted to thank you for the recovery week suggestions -- i don't even plan to lift a light weight, LOL! But I do hope to do more cardio, since that's been cut shorter lately. Maybe just the tabata/cardio portions of CF and TTM, because I've really been enjoying those.

And, Marie, CONGRATULATIONS on your new little blessing! So happy to hear that Breckin is healthy and happy.
 
Hi all,

Gorgeous milder day!

Marie, we're all ecstatic for you! Enjoy your precious newborn!

Becky, nice job keeping up with exercise at such a stressful time . I wish your dad the best.

Colleen, tell us how your appt goes.

Later!
 
Good Afternoon! Have not had time to read posts yet...I just got back from the vets office...took the kitten to the dr. She has fever, sneezing, coughing, running nose and mucas in her eyes....$135.00 later...she is on antibiotics and eye cream. She will be okay in 2 weeks.... :eek:

Mine and my husabnds hearts is truely for the animals... When I hold animals I just melt...It like when mothers hold there children. It is truely amazing that we (Tim & I) found each other. Our home is absolutely full....1 dog and 2 cats inside, 2 horses, and 5 outside cats....we are maxed out!!!!

Gotta go...be back!
 
Hi All,

The doctors went ok. They took X-rays and on the surface the bones look ok, but the doctors can see some concerns, but of course can't see the ligaments, muscles or cartilage without a MRI. So the plan is physical therapy, ice and anti-inflammatory for a few weeks. If no improvement I can go in for the MRI. Oh and no heels. When he did the physical exam he could feel the irritation and clicking of my knees. I asked about working out. He said not stop (yeah) but to just listen to my body and adjust if my knees are bothering me (no running and light resistance while spinning). He also said to do lot of stretching and make sure I fully warm up before working out.

Becky, great job on continuing STS. I hope all goes well with our fathers surgery.

Jean, I don't have a weighted vest. I might have to consider getting one.

Hi Missy, Carolyn and Betty.

Off to relax. I'm so tired tonight....
 
Thank you all for the sweet messages about my dad -- he's had a tough road, but he's been energized to continue to fighting after getting such good news after the chemo/radiation.

Jean, his cancer started in the bladder. It's in the lymph now too, but hasn't reached any other organs. After an aggressive chemo/radiation regimen, the cancer has shrunk so much that a surgeon feels he can remove it all. Before this, they didn't they could clear his lymph nodes, so he wasn't a candidate for surgery. The chemo/radiation was something of a "Hail Mary" pass against all odds, but it seems to have done enough!
 
What a dark and gloomy start to the day. We're supposed to get a lot of rain today.

Jean, that was an amusing story on grease. My DH & DS save bacon fat to make eggs with. Why not use butter, I said?
I don't have ESPN but the CrossFit sounds very intimidating! I'd be the first to tell you I'm not that strong!

Colleen, that was a great update on your appt. Doc gave you a thorough assessment. Good thing you can still work out! I loved wearing heels for work.

Becky, thanks for the background on your dad. We're pulling for him.

I'm thinking of KPC for this am. Catch you later.
 
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Good Morning!

My little baby is doing okay....her eyes seem to look a little better. Of course the antibiotics take time for the resp infection...but she is in ggod hands. SHe is so precious. I just love her!!! She is just so cuddly!!!

Carolyn---probably 10 years ago I wanted kids and then one day it just changed. I am just an animal nut. And my husband is the same way!!! Looks like we were ment to be!!! I like kids.....as long as they go home to the parents. hehehehe.

I am so happy for Marie and Tony. I saw a picture of Brekin on Facebook. He is adorable. :eek:

Colleen---greats news that you can continue exercising! Be careful though! Listen to your body!!!

Jean---that is funny....that is how my mother cooks. I had to change things in my house or I was going to be just as fat as she is. I love my mom, but she is definately not a health nut like me! They must have switched me at birth!! hahaha:eek:

Okay...at work...gotta run!
 
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