STS first time!

It is storming bad here....power keeps flickering....thunder lightening bad....its literally shaking the house....and its pouring so hard you cant see outside....crazy! Dog is terrified...she is 60 pds...and is ontop of me.....looking at me...like....are we going to die? So precious....

Just checked radar....its almost through.... i think its suppose to be raining all weekend!
 
Hello Everyone!

I finished Xtrain on Thursday, took Friday as a rest day, and today I did UY Cross Train. It felt great! It was challenging, especially since I have not been doing yoga regularly, but I could stay in most of the poses and it gives me something to work up to. I just felt so great when I was done. My goal now is to do 3 days of UY alternating with cardio of some sort.

Just got back from taking oldest DD to college tour of Brown in Providence. It was very nice, loved the campus, but it was freezing! So competitive too, there was a kid from Hawaii on the tour and one from South Africa. I told her she can't feel bad if she doesn't get in, they get about 28K applicants and accept 1400.

Now I am sitting with a cup of tea and trying to gather the energy to go prom dress shopping. Then I think I will collapse!

Missy, great job on the 5K! How does a hot bath sound?

Carolyn, so glad you found a place. The trip will be coming up fast!

Marie, I haven't done Circuit Blast in a while but I remember it was fun and tough. Lots of core work, but not too long.

Colleen, I hope the meds have kicked in and you are feeling better!

Gotta run, have a great rest of day!
 
Good afternoon!

I'm starting to feel better. Still a lot of pressure but heading in the right direction.

Today I did BB upper body segments. I so want to do cardio but I'm trying I hold of till my he's feels a little better. I'm debating about getting on he rebounder for a few minutes.

DD and I went grocery shopping while DH took DS to swimming. DD is suppose to go too but her cough is still lingering so we didn't want her in the pool. DD was crazy at the store I try not to take the kids with me usually but OMG she asked for about 5 things down every isle we went down.

I made myself some bread and cookies today. I haven't had fresh baked cookies is so long. I ate 3 warm. Oink oink. They were so good. The rest is going In the freezer.

Carolyn, glad you found a place and great job on AB.

Missy, congrats on the race. Glad the storm is over. A nap sounds good right about now.

Marie, great job on the workout. Hope you day is going by quickly.

Ok. Going to relax for a little. DD is playing angry birds and DS and DH are napping.
 
Hi everyone,
Not much going on. Weekends are usually bad eating.:confused: I know I shouldn't but I can't stop myself.

Still so blustery and cold! Missy, I kind of like the weather you describe, if only briefly:D Napping sounds so great. Great job on your 5k!

Colleen, fresh, warm cookies are great on a chilly day! I can smell it from here. Hope everyone is feeling better in your household.

Mary, congrats on finishing XT!!! Awesome! UY sounds utterly marvelous.
You're already back from a tour of Brown?? Good luck summoning the energy for prom dress shopping.

Marie, nice job with CB! I rarely pull out the MMA Cardios, sadly, since they're a bit short. CB is a great one though!
Don't feel guilty about OG since you work out.

Carolyn, nice job on AB! Your kids will conk out tonight, between rollerblading and skating.
Hope you hit the 'book' button on your place to stay in FL.

Jean, hope you're having a productive visit with mom and sis.

Getting so drowsy again! Zzzzzzz
 
More storms are rolling in....looks like bad storms are going to be here all evening....

Not good!

Btw...my hips/lower body is already sore from the race!!! Lol

Colleen...glad you are feeling better....
 
Quick check-in during my morning break....

BBL for personals :)

Athletic Step and Core 2 this morning for me. Wow did I have the glycogen stores for that. I went all out at Olive Garden last night. I went in thinking I would just get soup and salad but then there was an hour wait and I was famished by the time we ordered. Everyone was getting the 2 for $25 deal and so I figured why not. I had salad, cheese ziti (holy YUM- I love pasta but don't have it too often) and then my mom and I split chocolate cake. Amazing!

Off at 3:30 and Tony gets home by 6 so family night tonight for us :)

Have a good Sunday everyone!
 
Good morning....okay...the storms were aweful all night....and at 7 am they hit hard.....we had to let summer in our bedroom....she got inbetween us and cried...she was so scared....i turned the weather on and our area was bright red and purple and the lightening was constant....it was literally light outside from the lightening. The rain has finally stopped....it is a soppy mess outside!!!

I did get up and cook breakfast.....i havent done my daily cardio yet....been spending the morning with Tim....i will hit my gym after lunch when he is resting.

Carolyn....hope you doms get better....i thought i wouldnt be able to walk today...i was hurting bad last night...but my doms are mild today!!!

Just bake tim a carrot cake....now roasting a chicken....going to make a chicken noodle soup with half of the breast....other half will be my split up for chicken garden salad for lunch today and one day this week. :)

Have a nice sunday!!!

I washed my car sunday....but all this rain...its dirty again....i will have to wash it again once the roads dry out!

Be back later!
 
Marie....we were posting at same time....glad you enjoyed your dinner....you can work the pasta off in no time! Enjoy family night with your boys!
 
Betty- LICh is a hard one. Don't stress. Just do what you enjoy. I think I'm one of the few that loves complex step. It's rare I pull out the shorter workouts too. I tend to ignore Step Moves and Athletic Step, poor things ;( My new thing though is that I will pull them out on days I get up at 4am to workout. This way I can sleep until 4:30 :) I figure if I'm getting up this early I deserve a shorter workout plus I'll start using them that way too.

Colleen- Glad you're feeling better! You deserve those cookies! Nice job on putting the rest in the freezer. You have great willpower my friend!

Missy- I'm with ya on being a nut when getting new fitness stuff. Hope your cushion gets here soon. I'm jealous of your weather. I LOVE a good rainy day! Curl up with your heated throw and watch some movies :) and of course snuggle with the animals and Tim too ;)

Carolyn- Hope you find a place soon. Nothing like booking a trip to help motivate harder workouts. You look great but it's always fun to see those muscles pop just a bit more when you're on vacation. And thanks for the compliment. You made me smile :)

Mary- Love UY CT. I think that's my favorite one so far. Congrats on finishing XTrain. That is my next goal :) I like your new goal of alternating UY and cardio. It does just make you feel so great when you're done with yoga doesn't it?! Just love that feeling :) Good luck to DD- finegrs crossed!
 
Morning ladies!!

Yesterday I did Leslie sansome 2 mile walk on the rebounder. It took the workout to the next level and made it fun in the process. I am really enjoying the rebounder. I then did gentle yoga from UY. I am really loving UY.

Today was a total body workout from BB. It is recovery week with the rotation I am on so it is actually a repeat of a workout from month 2.

I am feeling so much better. The pressure is pretty much gone and I'm draining clear now. Very happy about that. DD still has a cough but the doc said that will take weeks to go always. Yuck.

Carolyn, sorry you have not been able to book your trip. Hope your feeling better today.

Mary, do you have a noticeable differences after complying XTrain?

Marie, sounds like you already burned off the yummy meal from OG.
 
Carolyn, enjoy your walk. How are the DOMS today?

My teeth did not ache but I had bad face pain and felt it in my ears.
 
Good Morning....I got up and did 45 minutes on the elliptical! First time in about a month...and my knee did not hurt me...Yeah!

I remember having a sinus infection so bad....that if someone would have pulled all my teeth I would have let them....the tooth pain was aweful!

Colleen---glad you are feeling better!
Carolyn---Enjoy your walk.

Busy busy today at work....
 
Good Afternoon.... I got my cushy pad friday night...I was so excited...I rushed in my gym and did abs....it was so helpful....my tailbone thanks me! hehehe

Today...my lower body is sore! Everytime I move I feel my muscles screaming at me....oh well...its good for a change...I think? LOL

Tonight, I will walk on the treadmill while I watch Army Wives! Hopefully the walk will help my soreness!!!

Be back later!

Carloyn---I hear ya on the muddy floors...Summer comes in and I always go right behind her with the swiffer....
 
Missy, Glad you like your new pad. I just ordered a new yoga mat, towel and foam roller. I've been noticing that I've been slipping with yoga and BB upper body mat work and it really frustrating. My yoga mat which was not a great one is at least 6 years old. I will give my old one to DH for his ab work. His mat is an old from me too and he has gotten it really grimy.

Carolyn, glad the walk helped with your DOMS. I am soooo hungry today.
 
Hello gals,
Nothing exciting going on. I did Tabatacise this morning and I must say I think I understand how one's feet get injured with all the pavement pounding. There was just so much jumping that I could feel my feet getting all messed up.:confused: I can't afford to do this workout too frequently.:confused: Then I whipped out B&G stab ball abs. I must remember to do B&G more often. It is an enjoyable one. Maybe this week, so at least I picked the separate bonus ab section.

Hey, Carolyn! I hear you on the trip planning. Very time-consuming and stressful. It was at the tip of my tongue to ask you if you had purchased airline tickets yet. That's the part I have to do first, before any hotel stuff. I can't tell you how much time I spent last year just watching airline tickets fluctuate, since I traveled 4x!:confused: Being at the mercy of rude people out there just plain stinks! I hope it all comes together for you guys. School vacation fares are ridiculously higher! Including summer. Not to rush my kid through school but I CANNOT wait till I'm not stuck to only traveling when school's out. September, October, March, May would be glorious!
You asked about OP on skin. I personally feel a beneficial effect. My face feels more moisturized and plumped up (but not oily); I notice it especially because in the past couple of years, I can definitely feel and see the loss of younger female hormones. The perimenopause hormones are not much to speak of, let me tell you.:confused:
I too have experienced teeth aching from sinus buildup. No fun.

My spin bike usage has averaged two-three times a week, which is still awesome, considering I wouldn't have exercised extra otherwise. I still have not pulled the trigger or CM or Ride. Sorry, ladies. I will get to it, I promise!

Jean, I hope you'll post today. It has been many days and we miss your voice.

Marie, nice job getting an early workout it and then working. Speaking of glycogen stores after OG, I'm so bad and never eat anything before working out. I must start feeding myself some nut butter or something.

Missy, my tailbone would thank your for the cushy pad too! My third layer is the Cathe mini-mat I found last year for the step.
Congrats on the elliptical! Make sure you use the handles, or at least be aware of distributing your weight evenly when you're on.

Colleen, I'm so glad to hear your sinuses are well.
Your rebounder sounds awesome and fun.

Mary, hope you're enjoying a nice new rotation!

I'm growing old waiting for UY to hit $50!:confused: Must remember the pre-order at the end of the week too.

Zzzzzz again
 
I had a half lobster tail earlier! I'm talking the pastry kind, not the crustacean kind!:D. The whipped cream-like filling was soooo scrumptious! Found it at Whole Foods of all places.

Carolyn, great willpower! I have fallen off the wagon weeks ago and can't get back up!
If you don't make it on a trip this April, start planning now for this summer!
Tabatacise would not be good for you!
 

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