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cdimatt
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Carolyn, no it was not from this forum, but here is the recipe I used: Black Bean Brownies Recipe - Allrecipes.com I hope your PT goes well today.
I go back and forth on a sports bra, lately I have been using the sleeveless tanks that have a built in bra.
Missy, that’s great that you are almost done with your shopping!
Today I did a new workout it, Tonique Premier. Store | Tonique Fitness
Wow, it was a challenging workout. I didn’t use any weight at all since it was the first time I did the workout, she used 2lb. (which I don’t have I have 3lb). Lot of squats and lunges (usually 30 reps per exercise). I feel like I am burnt out on heavy weights so I’m trying to find alternates before xTrain comes out. Just feel like I need a change of pace. So I am thinking of focusing on body weight exercises for now (HC, Tonique and maybe some barre workouts).
I go back and forth on a sports bra, lately I have been using the sleeveless tanks that have a built in bra.
Missy, that’s great that you are almost done with your shopping!
Today I did a new workout it, Tonique Premier. Store | Tonique Fitness
Wow, it was a challenging workout. I didn’t use any weight at all since it was the first time I did the workout, she used 2lb. (which I don’t have I have 3lb). Lot of squats and lunges (usually 30 reps per exercise). I feel like I am burnt out on heavy weights so I’m trying to find alternates before xTrain comes out. Just feel like I need a change of pace. So I am thinking of focusing on body weight exercises for now (HC, Tonique and maybe some barre workouts).
marazoe
Cathlete
Hi Ladies. No w/o today. I'm telling you guys , when you get my age you get tired so much easier. With all I did yesterday and waking up at 4:30 this morning, my body said NO w/o. Today I dropped a dog off at the groomer , then ran into the grocery and got some ice cream for my husband and some Little Debbie christmas tree cakes for me. Then when I got home I made chili and it is in the slow cooker. I will be doing more purging today. My husband is off tomorrow and we are going to the donation places.
Colleen I have Tonique Mat w/o. I have never done it but I previewed it and she does a ton of reps.
Missy How nice to be doing your decorating now. I haven't decorated in a few years but I would always do it on Friday after Thanksgiving. You need atleast a month to enjoy all of the stuff. I love this time of year. I hope you enjoy yourself. Put an ornament on the tree for me.
Carolyn I hope your PT went well today. I absolutely loved WD last night. I think they are all going to get together next week. My husband said there is only 2 more shows before they take about a 2 month break. That sucks. Sorry. I can't believe Andrea slept with the Mayor or whatever they call him. I can't remember names well , but that black girl sure did a number on those guys. I don't watch Last Man Standing. I have so much recorded that I can't even watch it.
I check in on Colleen also.
Jean
Colleen I have Tonique Mat w/o. I have never done it but I previewed it and she does a ton of reps.
Missy How nice to be doing your decorating now. I haven't decorated in a few years but I would always do it on Friday after Thanksgiving. You need atleast a month to enjoy all of the stuff. I love this time of year. I hope you enjoy yourself. Put an ornament on the tree for me.
Carolyn I hope your PT went well today. I absolutely loved WD last night. I think they are all going to get together next week. My husband said there is only 2 more shows before they take about a 2 month break. That sucks. Sorry. I can't believe Andrea slept with the Mayor or whatever they call him. I can't remember names well , but that black girl sure did a number on those guys. I don't watch Last Man Standing. I have so much recorded that I can't even watch it.
I check in on Colleen also.
Jean
missyt
Cathlete
Good Afternoon!
Colleen--Do you like those workouts? I am always willing to try something new between Cathe. I just love Cathe so much it is hard to stray!!!
Jean---I will definately hang an ornament for you. You are always right there to support me. I feel like we are sisters. You are too sweet. And yes my ticker went down again!!! Yeah!!! I wanted to lose a few more. Only .1 to go to get to the goal I set. But now that I am here, I think maybe 3 more pounds. And then I will be done. I wanted to get to a certain number...just a personal goal for me. Not nec a must..... but it is fun trying to lose a few more. My hubby is just so proud of everything I have overcome this past year. I tell him yes, Cathe is the major part, but you girls kept me going all year!!! Thanks so much!!!
We all work so hard...with thanksgiving right here...I am very thankful for my forum friends!!!!
Gotta get back to coding....I have a stack of charges that need to be done by tomorrow......be back!
Colleen--Do you like those workouts? I am always willing to try something new between Cathe. I just love Cathe so much it is hard to stray!!!
Jean---I will definately hang an ornament for you. You are always right there to support me. I feel like we are sisters. You are too sweet. And yes my ticker went down again!!! Yeah!!! I wanted to lose a few more. Only .1 to go to get to the goal I set. But now that I am here, I think maybe 3 more pounds. And then I will be done. I wanted to get to a certain number...just a personal goal for me. Not nec a must..... but it is fun trying to lose a few more. My hubby is just so proud of everything I have overcome this past year. I tell him yes, Cathe is the major part, but you girls kept me going all year!!! Thanks so much!!!
We all work so hard...with thanksgiving right here...I am very thankful for my forum friends!!!!
Gotta get back to coding....I have a stack of charges that need to be done by tomorrow......be back!
cdimatt
Cathlete
Good afternoon.
Hmmm. Did I like the workout? Yes and no. My thighs are on fire as we speak so yes but my knees are talking to me a little so no. I think I might not be able to walk tomorrow and I haven't had that feeling in a long time.
One thing that I did like was not using heavy weights with legs. The high reps get you and I did not my even use any weights at all. You are only suppose to use 2 pounds. Her production is nothing like cathe...
I don't like straying either, but my body has been talking to me lately and just need to change thugs up a little. I fully plan on doing xTrain so this is just until then. Tomorrows plan is HC. Not sure which one yet.
In here at the eye doctor waiting for my dd to be seen. I sure hope she doesn't need glasses.
Is everyone ready for turkey day?
I am going to make cranberry sauce an some sort of dessert to bring to my mom. My moms oven broke yesterday so I think w will be going to my sisters instead.
Today I made a breakfast cookie. Really tasty. It from against all grains.
Hmmm. Did I like the workout? Yes and no. My thighs are on fire as we speak so yes but my knees are talking to me a little so no. I think I might not be able to walk tomorrow and I haven't had that feeling in a long time.
One thing that I did like was not using heavy weights with legs. The high reps get you and I did not my even use any weights at all. You are only suppose to use 2 pounds. Her production is nothing like cathe...
I don't like straying either, but my body has been talking to me lately and just need to change thugs up a little. I fully plan on doing xTrain so this is just until then. Tomorrows plan is HC. Not sure which one yet.
In here at the eye doctor waiting for my dd to be seen. I sure hope she doesn't need glasses.
Is everyone ready for turkey day?
I am going to make cranberry sauce an some sort of dessert to bring to my mom. My moms oven broke yesterday so I think w will be going to my sisters instead.
Today I made a breakfast cookie. Really tasty. It from against all grains.
missyt
Cathlete
gratefuldog said:I would say, if you are hurting now....yikes! Look out tomorrow! I often will have DOMS 48hrs later! I like high reps sometimes. It seems to shed inches with me. That is what I loved about the Firm videos. Do you guys like Cathes High Reps dvd? I have often thought of getting that one. I shouldve done it when I preordered so I couldve gotten free shipping and 15 off.
PT was good. He started me out on the bike. I was bummed he only had me on for 7 mins at a resistance of 3!!! Then he took a metal rod and rolled the back of my leg like a piece of dough! He pushed really hard. It hurt bad, but felt great at the same time. When I go on friday I am going to ask about trying HC. I wont be able to do the leg work, buthopefully the plank stuff. I need cardio!
I popped into that same TJ again today. Hey! I was right next store! It was calling my name! Any hoo....scored a pair of Prana pants for 14.99! I have yet to try them on, so we shall see. I will try and find them online and post a pic. They are a pale gray. Not my usual color choice, but they are Prana afterall!
Jean, wasnt the show killer?! I despise the govenor guy. What is up with the heads in the jar?! And how about his daughter?! I sure hope the chinese guy and his girlfriend dont get offed!
Okay...so i am still at work and it is 5 oclock. Patients everywhere....i swear people freak out when we are going to be closed....everybody has called today. People even call to see what our holiday hours are....it is aweful...people cant live without pills.....
Check in when i get home....if i ever do!
cdimatt
Cathlete
can't wait to see what the pants look like. one of these day's I will get to TJ max to see what they have.
So my DD needs glasses. right now it is just for seeing the board at school and for watching TV, etc. At least she doesn't have to wear them all the time. I just hope she does use them while at school.
Off to make some dinner. I think we are going to have leftovers tonight.
So my DD needs glasses. right now it is just for seeing the board at school and for watching TV, etc. At least she doesn't have to wear them all the time. I just hope she does use them while at school.
Off to make some dinner. I think we are going to have leftovers tonight.
Bettypcw
Cathlete
Colleen, that was quick action on your part to get DD's eyes assessed. I'm glad she only needs to wear it for far distances.
I looked at the brownie recipe. That's really interesting. I'm certain it won't fly in this household.
Carolyn, the stuff is way better in NH stores! I found no Prana stuff at TJM today. Our stores get picked clean! Even if I had, I'm convinced they would have priced it at 29.99 or something!
Awesome you found pants too! The prices can't be beat! I like pale gray.
I have High Reps. It's all right. I don't like fast-paced weights. I believe I did it last week. Lots of squats, lunges, and disc leg work. You'd like it since you enjoy LB work. And there's plenty of UB too, including dreaded pushups. Not that I'm enabling you or anything!
The PT sounds good for you, though painful. Have you heard of foam rollers? I've seen those at TJM; they're supposed to be great for you.
Is your sister here already?
Missy, congrats on completing so much of your Xmas shopping already! I am awed!
This is the most magical time of the year and I agree that we should maximize the decorations and such for a whole month!
Congrats on more weight loss. Your energy alone burns a lot of calories!
Jean, keep up the purging--packing will be a lot easier next year. It is exercise too, so rest when you're tired.
I looked at the brownie recipe. That's really interesting. I'm certain it won't fly in this household.
Carolyn, the stuff is way better in NH stores! I found no Prana stuff at TJM today. Our stores get picked clean! Even if I had, I'm convinced they would have priced it at 29.99 or something!
Awesome you found pants too! The prices can't be beat! I like pale gray.
I have High Reps. It's all right. I don't like fast-paced weights. I believe I did it last week. Lots of squats, lunges, and disc leg work. You'd like it since you enjoy LB work. And there's plenty of UB too, including dreaded pushups. Not that I'm enabling you or anything!
The PT sounds good for you, though painful. Have you heard of foam rollers? I've seen those at TJM; they're supposed to be great for you.
Is your sister here already?
Missy, congrats on completing so much of your Xmas shopping already! I am awed!
This is the most magical time of the year and I agree that we should maximize the decorations and such for a whole month!
Congrats on more weight loss. Your energy alone burns a lot of calories!
Jean, keep up the purging--packing will be a lot easier next year. It is exercise too, so rest when you're tired.
Bettypcw
Cathlete
Good morning!
Jean, that was ungodly hour you posted! I'm still catching as many zzzzs as possible! I know Colleen is up that early. I am not an early-morning person!
Carolyn, if I may, I feel that it's usually not a great idea to bring things to bake in your host's (mom's) oven because you'll throw off her oven plans! This doesn't apply if she has two ovens though. JMHO.
In my dreams, CSS with the step add-on called to me, so that's what I'll be doing shortly.
Ahhh, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving--it's a great feeling!
Jean, that was ungodly hour you posted! I'm still catching as many zzzzs as possible! I know Colleen is up that early. I am not an early-morning person!
Carolyn, if I may, I feel that it's usually not a great idea to bring things to bake in your host's (mom's) oven because you'll throw off her oven plans! This doesn't apply if she has two ovens though.
JMHO.In my dreams, CSS with the step add-on called to me, so that's what I'll be doing shortly.
Ahhh, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving--it's a great feeling!
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marazoe
Cathlete
Betty As you get older you don't sleep as good. I woke up at 4:30 yesterday and 5 today. I don't even take a nap. But enjoy the sleep while you can. It doesn't last forever. I do enjoy the early morning.
Jean
Betty It says that I posted at 2:43 am. It was 5:43 my time. Like right now it is 8:24 but it probably says 5:24.
Jean
Jean
Betty It says that I posted at 2:43 am. It was 5:43 my time. Like right now it is 8:24 but it probably says 5:24.
Jean
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cdimatt
Cathlete
Good Morning, Ladies!!!
Happy day before Thanksgiving. No workout for me today. I stayed up too late talking to DH last night and I couldn't wake up this morning. It is so quite at work today. No one is here! Good day to get caught up on work.
Betty, enjoy CSS with the bonus step. I love that workout.
My legs are sore, but I can still walk. We'll see how it goes at the day progresses. My UB is sore from Push/Pull the other day. Funny thing is I didn't think I pushed myself that hard while working out.
I have high reps too. I've only done it a few times. I might have to pull that one out next week. I always forget about that one.
Carolyn, I really liked the older FIRM video too. The stuff they started to release in 2006-2008 is when I started to not click with them anymore. I felt like I was moving my body in ways it shouldn't be and was increasing my odds for injury. I still have all of my FIRM collection. It's in my basement and I never grab for them. I always tell myself I should sell them, but I never get around to it. I probably have around 70 DVD...
Missy, I hope you didn't have to work too late yesterday.
Jean, I love the mornings too. On the weekends I try to sleep in a little then I always want to sneak downstairs and have some coffee to enjoy the morning, but the kids always hear me get up. I think they are excited that it is the weekend. Funny, my DD has off from school today and she asked last night if she could sleep in. Well, she was up at 6:15...she came in our room at 6:30 dressed and ready to go....on school days I can't drag her out of bed...
Happy Wednesday!!!
Happy day before Thanksgiving. No workout for me today. I stayed up too late talking to DH last night and I couldn't wake up this morning. It is so quite at work today. No one is here! Good day to get caught up on work.
Betty, enjoy CSS with the bonus step. I love that workout.
My legs are sore, but I can still walk. We'll see how it goes at the day progresses. My UB is sore from Push/Pull the other day. Funny thing is I didn't think I pushed myself that hard while working out.
I have high reps too. I've only done it a few times. I might have to pull that one out next week. I always forget about that one.
Carolyn, I really liked the older FIRM video too. The stuff they started to release in 2006-2008 is when I started to not click with them anymore. I felt like I was moving my body in ways it shouldn't be and was increasing my odds for injury. I still have all of my FIRM collection. It's in my basement and I never grab for them. I always tell myself I should sell them, but I never get around to it. I probably have around 70 DVD...
Missy, I hope you didn't have to work too late yesterday.
Jean, I love the mornings too. On the weekends I try to sleep in a little then I always want to sneak downstairs and have some coffee to enjoy the morning, but the kids always hear me get up. I think they are excited that it is the weekend. Funny, my DD has off from school today and she asked last night if she could sleep in. Well, she was up at 6:15...she came in our room at 6:30 dressed and ready to go....on school days I can't drag her out of bed...
Happy Wednesday!!!
missyt
Cathlete
gratefuldog said:
Hello girls....i worked till 5:45 yesterday....came home...cooked dinner and started decorateing the house for christmas....my left knee was hurting so i took the night off...looking forward to bustinf thru some Cathe tonight...i missed it last night.
Getting a pedi right now!!!
Bettypcw
Cathlete
Hi everyone,
CSS was a wringer! I was drenched, huffing and puffing, and now my knees hurt. Remind me to use just one riser for the step part. Even though it's not choreographed step moves (she uses the ends just to do leg lifts, etc), I find that two risers is tough for me.
I need to start tomorrow's compote and icebox pumpkin-mousse pie shortly.
Jean, my screen shows your post time as 5:43 am. There is a way to change your time zone in the User Control Panel.
I, too, have been watching the calendar, remembering that we started on this thread the Monday after Thanksgiving. Happy anniversary, girls!
Since you guys keep mentioning PP, I'm going to have to do it next week.
DS got out of school early so we went out for Thai. Delish. I'm feeling a bit heavier after polishing off my whole plate.
Went for a walk after. Thank goodness. We all sit SO much it's scary. Especially DH.
I'm grateful we took a walk because have you read Cathe's article today on the calories in Thanksgiving food?? Yikes!
Missy, a pedi sounds blissful!
I love Xmas decorations, music, and movies. Wow, I forgot to check if there's a radio station playing the music already. There usually is.
Scrabble sounds great. Love that you guys do that! I have to force my guys to play, and the game I start will sit there for months. I'm going to start one anyway.
Carolyn, will you be making the compote?
Better go and cook before it gets dark and I lose my motivation.
Happy Thanksgiving, ladies! I'm thankful for your friendship!
CSS was a wringer! I was drenched, huffing and puffing, and now my knees hurt. Remind me to use just one riser for the step part. Even though it's not choreographed step moves (she uses the ends just to do leg lifts, etc), I find that two risers is tough for me.
I need to start tomorrow's compote and icebox pumpkin-mousse pie shortly.
Jean, my screen shows your post time as 5:43 am. There is a way to change your time zone in the User Control Panel.
I, too, have been watching the calendar, remembering that we started on this thread the Monday after Thanksgiving. Happy anniversary, girls!
Since you guys keep mentioning PP, I'm going to have to do it next week.
DS got out of school early so we went out for Thai. Delish. I'm feeling a bit heavier after polishing off my whole plate.
Went for a walk after. Thank goodness. We all sit SO much it's scary. Especially DH.
I'm grateful we took a walk because have you read Cathe's article today on the calories in Thanksgiving food?? Yikes!
Missy, a pedi sounds blissful!
I love Xmas decorations, music, and movies. Wow, I forgot to check if there's a radio station playing the music already. There usually is.
Scrabble sounds great. Love that you guys do that! I have to force my guys to play, and the game I start will sit there for months. I'm going to start one anyway.
Carolyn, will you be making the compote?
Better go and cook before it gets dark and I lose my motivation.
Happy Thanksgiving, ladies! I'm thankful for your friendship!
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Popping in to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! We are headed to my brother's place on the Cape, leaving after traffic clears out. I hope I don't forget any of the food - what would happen if I forgot the turkey??? Anyways, I'll do all the cooking tomorrow and I'm really looking forward to a nice long weekend with family.
I'm in the third week of my new job and it gets a little easier each day. It is a drastic change from my last one, but I don't regret leaving at all. They start about an hour later than I am used to, so I switched up my schedule to workout in the mornings instead. I realized if I didn't do it in the morning, it just wouldn't get done. But I have been so tired in the late afternoon/evenings.
So ladies, wishing you much health and happiness and family time, especially before the Christmas craziness starts!
I'm in the third week of my new job and it gets a little easier each day. It is a drastic change from my last one, but I don't regret leaving at all. They start about an hour later than I am used to, so I switched up my schedule to workout in the mornings instead. I realized if I didn't do it in the morning, it just wouldn't get done. But I have been so tired in the late afternoon/evenings.
So ladies, wishing you much health and happiness and family time, especially before the Christmas craziness starts!