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missyt
Cathlete
Rise and Shine....its elliptical time!!!!
11 days till Christmas!!!!
First picture.....
Last night at home depot!!!!
cdimatt
Cathlete
Carolyn, Here is my $.02 on my knee and HC workouts (and really all workouts). MODIFY!!!! It's what I do on a daily basis. Just b/c they do an exercise one way doesn't mean you need to do it. My motto lately has been form and not speed, going deep and really making sure my knee is aligned properly. It seems to have made a huge difference in what I feel in my knee. I get as good if not better workout. I defiantly agree that HC boot camp would not been good for you at this time. I do like vol 1 and I’m not a big fan of Vol 4 (it’s on the ball, but one to really workup to). In all honestly I haven’t done enough of the monthly 101 and Hardcore yet. But also with the HC I tend to concentrate more on the upper body and core and do the leg workouts but make the focus more on core. Does that make sense?? If I had to pick one of the monthly bundles I would just go with the 101’s. But I couldn’t decide, so I went with both. Mainly b/c it’s cheaper in the long run to get them both together. In my journey with my knee I have noticed that heavy weight lifting and a lot of repetition is not good for my knee. That’s why I decided to cut back on weight and really concentrate on form.
One thing that I have also noticed with the HC workout is the strength in my back. My back is SO much stronger. Any type of workout that require to be in a hinged position (like triceps kickbacks), I can sustain being in the position so much longer and I do not feel it in my back. Before my back would give out before my triceps would.
How was your DD concert last night?
Ok. I feel like I wrote a book. I hope that helped…
Today I did Athletic Training. I didn’t know what I wanted to do either this AM, but it fit the bill perfectly!
Missy, your workout room is going to rock with all your new equipment and hardwood floors!!
Thanks, Betty. I just really wish I could see the Abs that has formed. I know it’s all about weight, body fat and eating. My eating is spot on for the most part. I just really don’t want to lose any more weight. I am at my all-time low weight and I just would start to look unhealthy… So maybe xTrain will help to lean me out more without worrying about the weight aspect.
Jean, did you find any skinny jeans? I love the skinny jeans and boot look.
One thing that I have also noticed with the HC workout is the strength in my back. My back is SO much stronger. Any type of workout that require to be in a hinged position (like triceps kickbacks), I can sustain being in the position so much longer and I do not feel it in my back. Before my back would give out before my triceps would.
How was your DD concert last night?
Ok. I feel like I wrote a book. I hope that helped…
Today I did Athletic Training. I didn’t know what I wanted to do either this AM, but it fit the bill perfectly!
Missy, your workout room is going to rock with all your new equipment and hardwood floors!!
Thanks, Betty. I just really wish I could see the Abs that has formed. I know it’s all about weight, body fat and eating. My eating is spot on for the most part. I just really don’t want to lose any more weight. I am at my all-time low weight and I just would start to look unhealthy… So maybe xTrain will help to lean me out more without worrying about the weight aspect.
Jean, did you find any skinny jeans? I love the skinny jeans and boot look.
missyt
Cathlete
The carpet is up!!!
Carolyn--- i totally agree with Colleen...MODIFY.... i do modify alot...i have a bad back...so I have to be very careful....it is all in what you can do...and only you know your limits....dont get discouraged....do what you can...and feel good about it.... you are a fit woman, healthy women, and most of all you have a wonderful family....eventually you will be back to 100%....
Gotta go....be back!!!
missyt
Cathlete
The carpet is up!!!
Carolyn--- i totally agree with Colleen...MODIFY.... i do modify alot...i have a bad back...so I have to be very careful....it is all in what you can do...and only you know your limits....dont get discouraged....do what you can...and feel good about it.... you are a fit woman, healthy women, and most of all you have a wonderful family....eventually you will be back to 100%....
Gotta go....be back!!!
Oh btw....you are never a downer....we are here for you!!!! Enjoy getting the christmas tree!!! That is my favorite part of christmas...
Bettypcw
Cathlete
Happy Friday, gals!
It's sunny at least, cold start, but it's supposed to hit 50. Sunday we're supposed be getting a wintry mix of mess.
Well, I pulled out B&G today and did it in its entirety. I've never completed it! 79 mins--yikes! The squats and lunges were killers; I think if Cathe only put in one set of those duplicates, it'd be perfect. (I should make a note of that for next time.) I'm fried. By the time the planks came, I was way tired. They were the very last thing before the stretch! My core was wobbling, but I did them, trying to channel Sandra. Also, I think maybe from KM, I have been feeling a low back soreness all week, so my form could have been better.
Colleen, do you mean you have six-pack abs underneath a layer of muffin top? You are very conscientious with your eating, and I'm sure your layer is very minimal. You are awesome with getting all those challenging/tough workouts in every single day.
Carolyn, what did you decide on? How about TBT UB? Or PUB? Don't be discouraged. You are still working out most days, so you're keeping your fitness level up, which is wonderful. As Colleen says, modify. I think most of us modify in every workout.
Perhaps when XTrain comes, you can just do the UB parts in the beginning.
Missy, I am so excited for you! I love remodeling! Just not the steps it takes. I just want to snap my fingers and have it appear, like in Bewitched!
It's sunny at least, cold start, but it's supposed to hit 50. Sunday we're supposed be getting a wintry mix of mess.
Well, I pulled out B&G today and did it in its entirety. I've never completed it! 79 mins--yikes! The squats and lunges were killers; I think if Cathe only put in one set of those duplicates, it'd be perfect. (I should make a note of that for next time.) I'm fried. By the time the planks came, I was way tired. They were the very last thing before the stretch! My core was wobbling, but I did them, trying to channel Sandra. Also, I think maybe from KM, I have been feeling a low back soreness all week, so my form could have been better.
Colleen, do you mean you have six-pack abs underneath a layer of muffin top?
You are very conscientious with your eating, and I'm sure your layer is very minimal. You are awesome with getting all those challenging/tough workouts in every single day.Carolyn, what did you decide on? How about TBT UB? Or PUB? Don't be discouraged. You are still working out most days, so you're keeping your fitness level up, which is wonderful. As Colleen says, modify. I think most of us modify in every workout.
Perhaps when XTrain comes, you can just do the UB parts in the beginning.
Missy, I am so excited for you! I love remodeling! Just not the steps it takes. I just want to snap my fingers and have it appear, like in Bewitched!
missyt
Cathlete
Lunch break...Tim & I are heading to our favorite restaurant...coyoacan...yes "mexican".... so excited....we eat there every other week....it is so good....thought Tim deserved it since he is working so hard in my gym!!! Things are progressing.....cant wait .....
Carolyn--- isnt it amazing...the knowledge of pt's!!!!
Bettypcw
Cathlete
Sipping my cafe mocha for a few minutes before I have to go cook.
Jean, you've been quiet. I usually like to hear from you every day. Still cleaning the filthy house?
I wish we could have a personal trainer giving us that insight! That was so informative about the slide back lunges, Carolyn. I always feel like I have to go deep, but can't because it feels really unsafe to slide so far down on the discs, like I'll pull something. I'm so glad to know I don't have to!!! And the bit about light weights for lunges and squats being just fine. That is so good to know. I was dying today with 15# dumbbells doing the squats! And my knees are hurting from all those squats and lunges.
That is so impressive that you lost a pant size with B&G! I need to give it another whirl after the new year. And I will focus on my form.
Oh, keep meaning to ask you. How's DH?
Muffin top, hangage, flab--this time of the year is very bad for it. Sugar-laden cookies beget more sugar-laden cookies. Baking, cooking, all kinds of extra eating.
Have a great weekend, everyone! Missy, have fun on your 5K!
Jean, you've been quiet. I usually like to hear from you every day. Still cleaning the filthy house?
I wish we could have a personal trainer giving us that insight! That was so informative about the slide back lunges, Carolyn. I always feel like I have to go deep, but can't because it feels really unsafe to slide so far down on the discs, like I'll pull something. I'm so glad to know I don't have to!!! And the bit about light weights for lunges and squats being just fine. That is so good to know. I was dying today with 15# dumbbells doing the squats! And my knees are hurting from all those squats and lunges.
That is so impressive that you lost a pant size with B&G! I need to give it another whirl after the new year. And I will focus on my form.
Oh, keep meaning to ask you. How's DH?
Muffin top, hangage, flab--this time of the year is very bad for it. Sugar-laden cookies beget more sugar-laden cookies. Baking, cooking, all kinds of extra eating.
Have a great weekend, everyone! Missy, have fun on your 5K!
missyt
Cathlete
Sipping my cafe mocha for a few minutes before I have to go cook.
Jean, you've been quiet. I usually like to hear from you every day. Still cleaning the filthy house?
I wish we could have a personal trainer giving us that insight! That was so informative about the slide back lunges, Carolyn. I always feel like I have to go deep, but can't because it feels really unsafe to slide so far down on the discs, like I'll pull something. I'm so glad to know I don't have to!!! And the bit about light weights for lunges and squats being just fine. That is so good to know. I was dying today with 15# dumbbells doing the squats! And my knees are hurting from all those squats and lunges.
That is so impressive that you lost a pant size with B&G! I need to give it another whirl after the new year. And I will focus on my form.
Oh, keep meaning to ask you. How's DH?
Muffin top, hangage, flab--this time of the year is very bad for it. Sugar-laden cookies beget more sugar-laden cookies. Baking, cooking, all kinds of extra eating.
Have a great weekend, everyone! Missy, have fun on your 5K!
My room update....
We are half done!!!! It looks so good....dining with Tim...thought he deserved some beer!!!!
missyt
Cathlete
Good evening friends...
One row to go....but we ran out of daylight...will finish in the morning..
Did you catch....i was wearing my cathlete tshirt....
Jean---- depends on brand....anywhere from 3/4 to 5/6.....small shirts...size small exercise clothing...
I was just cleaning out my closet and found a picture of me in a bikini...it was aweful....cant believe i was that big....all i can say...is i will never get to that again... i am happy.....
Will post pictures tomorrow of my room completed!!!
missyt
Cathlete
Jean---the picture was a printed picture....I have tried in the past to scan it and post...but I cant....not sure why??? I showed it to Tim....he said that doesnt even look like you....hehehehe As for the sizes....see I am the perfect size now!!!! Off to shower and get ready for bed....gotta get up early....I have to leave my house in the morning by 7:15....the race starts at 8 am....and yes it is going to be cold!!!! As for the pictures....I am a scrapbooker...so I am always taking pictures!!!! Everywhere I go...hehehe
As for the sizes....see I am the perfect size now!!!! Off to shower and get ready for bed....gotta get up early....I have to leave my house in the morning by 7:15....the race starts at 8 am....and yes it is going to be cold!!!! As for the pictures....I am a scrapbooker...so I am always taking pictures!!!! Everywhere I go...hehehe
missyt
Cathlete
Good morning...just finished run...it wad a little too cold for me...hard to breath....so my time was 34 minutes flat....guess not to bad...due to weather conditions....
Here is a pic of me before the run...
One with and without hat!!! My hat kept mt head and ears warm....
Off to farmers market....
cdimatt
Cathlete
Hi girls!!
Absolute tragedy words can't describe. I'm with you Carolyn. I can't talk about it and every time I hear it in the news I start crying.
No workout for me today. I attempted (workout clothes on and turned on the TV ad did 15 minutes of CSS) but couldn't fit in the rest today. I was out the door at 9 to finish some last minute shopping and the hit the grocery store. Got home at 12:30 fed the family lunch. Then I decided to make myself some brownies. I have really been craving chocolate. They were really good. Made from brown rice flour. I had two now I have to freeze the rest so I don't eat them all.
We are getting family pictures taken this afternoon first time ever and I am so exited.
Missy, your floor looks awesome. Can you lend out Tim to me to do my floors (haha). Congrats on your race today.
Carolyn, have fun getting your tree.
Jean, I already got cuddles present. Here is a newer pic of cuddles that I think you'll enjoy.
Betty, yes under my muffin top are my abs. Honestly how so you get them to come out??? I've never been happier with how my body is looking, but j guess its just unrealistic expectations. Hubby tell me if I six pack abs well celebrate by going somewhere I can show them off!!!!
Have a great afternoon.
Absolute tragedy words can't describe. I'm with you Carolyn. I can't talk about it and every time I hear it in the news I start crying.
No workout for me today. I attempted (workout clothes on and turned on the TV ad did 15 minutes of CSS) but couldn't fit in the rest today. I was out the door at 9 to finish some last minute shopping and the hit the grocery store. Got home at 12:30 fed the family lunch. Then I decided to make myself some brownies. I have really been craving chocolate. They were really good. Made from brown rice flour. I had two now I have to freeze the rest so I don't eat them all.
We are getting family pictures taken this afternoon first time ever and I am so exited.
Missy, your floor looks awesome. Can you lend out Tim to me to do my floors (haha). Congrats on your race today.
Carolyn, have fun getting your tree.
Jean, I already got cuddles present. Here is a newer pic of cuddles that I think you'll enjoy.
Betty, yes under my muffin top are my abs. Honestly how so you get them to come out??? I've never been happier with how my body is looking, but j guess its just unrealistic expectations. Hubby tell me if I six pack abs well celebrate by going somewhere I can show them off!!!!
Have a great afternoon.
missyt
Cathlete
Good afternoon ladies....
It is funny you mention it.....70 pds ago i could barely walk...had such back pain it was radating down leg and had pins and needles...was on nerve relaxer and still did not help...drs wantec to have nerve testing done...i askef if it was due to wrigjt....he said no...lost 15 pds and it went completely away....u have never felt better....as for you friend Carloyn----sometimes things are left better unsaid...she will find out eventually...slow loss is best so your body has time to shrink (skin) i have none hanging....i know people who lose fast and look terrible when clothes come off!!!
Colleen---- tim is not a northern boy....hates cold weather...so it may have to wait till summer...lol
Tim is finishing the molding....looks beautiful...i will post pictures as soon as it is complete!!!!
Be back soon!!!
mfv3
Cathlete
Hey all! CF today! That and TTM rock my world! I'm so in love with those workouts. I still have to modify abs....assuming I will have to for awhile. That Supercuts clip looks outstanding. Can't wait to compare notes when we finally get them Stoked! Went to costco today with a friend. Feeding B now. Tony gets home soon then we are going out to dinner Have a good evening everyone. The floor looks great btw Missy! Way to go on your 5k. Carolyn....Fingers crossed you're be ready to go when XTrain gets here. Hi Jean! Hi Betty! Hi Colleen! Thoughts to all the victims and their families. Its unreal what this world is coming to when one has to be afraid to send their children to school. I get all teary thinking of it! Those poor babies!!! I just stood over B's crib last night watching him sleep. I couldn't imagine what those parents are going through!
Stoked! Went to costco today with a friend. Feeding B now. Tony gets home soon then we are going out to dinner Have a good evening everyone. The floor looks great btw Missy! Way to go on your 5k. Carolyn....Fingers crossed you're be ready to go when XTrain gets here. Hi Jean! Hi Betty! Hi Colleen! Thoughts to all the victims and their families. Its unreal what this world is coming to when one has to be afraid to send their children to school. I get all teary thinking of it! Those poor babies!!! I just stood over B's crib last night watching him sleep. I couldn't imagine what those parents are going through!
missyt
Cathlete
The love of my life
Mare--- B is precous!!!
My floor is complete....i just love it!!!
Now..i am moving in...
Be back!!!
