STS first time!

Good Morning! I did my morning run this morning. I feel so good this morning. It must be the weight work I did yesterday. I just feel amazing!

Okay---If you have not watched the biggest loser---DO NOT READ THIS. Okay, we were so close to Conda getting the boot. But, now she is in the finals. I hope someone that deserves it get a chance to be in the finals. I think Kim has a big chance of winning. I just hope someone wins that has worked there butt off and that looks good.


Marie---Hope you get your workout in today! My barbell is a screw on also. That is why I am interested in another. But, it works just fine. I have 100 pds of weights that go with it. So, I am not sure. I may just keep this one.

Carolyn---Have fun with your puppy today!!! Drive Safe!

Okay....gotta go. BBL!!!! Have a nice Wednesday! :D
 
I'm here!:eek:

I have the day off so I worked out for as long as I felt like it for once! I'm pretty wiped out right now! I feel like I could take a nap. I tried out Imax 2 for the first time. I just did the warm up plus intervals 1-5. All that new choreography has my brain all fuzzy! That makes me tired just in and of itself! Then I did STS disc 17 (legs). Sweat was dripping down my face...I swear those Meso 2 legs are total cardio for me! Then I did 12 minutes of ab work with my Gorgeous Core dvd from Suzanne Bowen. It was the chapter called "sleek physique" and it's all plank work. Killer! I'm totally pooped now. Time to get in the shower and get something done today!
 
Hello Friends! Finally someone to chat with.

Betty---It's in the 70/80's here today with chance of rain. So really gloomy. I feel like Taz today. After doing all of those RM's yesterday. My muscles feel awesome today.

Colleen---I am so proud that you worked your abs. I try to work them in several times a week. We can't forget about them! Good jib on your massive workout today!!!

Jean---I also am looking forward to next weeks episode. I do look forward to the new season, hopefully they will have some better contestants.

BBL!! Gotta Go! :p
 
Oh... I forgot....a girl I use to work with is bugging me to go take a Zumba class with her. So I am going tonight, since it is free!!!! Wish me luck. I use to do Zumba a few years ago....I just got tired of it. Not my normal type of workout....I enjoy cardio/weights. So we will see. I have never taken a class by this instructor. I will keep ya posted.
 
Good Evening!

Carolyn---I am so glad the puppy pick up went smooth. I am sure you and your family are just loving the new family member. Give him lots of hugs and kisses. I just love puppies!!!

Jean---Good luck with your shoulder appt---they may want to give you a shot to see if it will help. I so know that if it doesnt normally they order MRI. An xray will only show if it is broke/cracked. If it is a muscular--- a MRI would show that. I hope everything goes well for you. Keep us posted! I send well wishes your way!!!

Marie---Congrats on your workout!!! You are a strong women to do all these intense workouts while growing that beautiful baby. I understand about the house! I do have an entire bedroom for my exercises. I turned it into a gym. I told my husband it needed to be bigger. I suggested we buy a bigger house or cut down the wall and make 2 bedrooms 1. He laughed and said...you are lucky you have 1. I do know that....but I need it bigger. hahaha :p:p:p

Can't wait for Friday!!!! BBL!
 
OH..... I completely forgot! (Zumba)

Well....I took zumba classes for probably 2 plus years and enjoyed it. But, now that I am doing Cathe workouts.......it didn't do anything for me.

I went and was able to follow the entire class with no troubles, I did not break a sweat at all. I thought I was in a begginners class. After class...my ex-coworker that begged me to go, asked me how I liked it. I had to be honest. It was boring!!!!

Moral of my storey..... I am just more into the cardio and weights. I am a Cathe girl!!!!

Oh...the only good thing was...there were mirrors on the wall and I looked amazing. You could see my muscles in my arms. That made my day. It made me want to continue STS!!!!

So.... we are just Cathlete's! I don't need no stinkin Zumba!!!!! I/We have the best personal trainer out there....Cathe!!!!!!:D
 
I am just full of news today! Today is my dog's birthday. She is 3. I just made her homemade rice krispie's. It is her favorite snack. So, it is cooling....and she is waiting patiently!!! She also got a few new toys!!! She is running around the house with her toys hanging out of her mouth!!! hahaha She is so cute!!!

Off to shower! Have a lovely evening!!!
 
Morning ladies!

Sitting here drinking my coffee before I get the kids up and start my STS disc 18. I'm REALLY sore from yesterdays workout! Those Meso 2 leg discs give me wicked DOMS every time. I have to go down gently when I sit! :eek:

Marie- Good luck with the house in St. Paul! I love St. Paul but I do have a tough time driving there. The streets are confusing. Can anybody tell I'm not the best driver and get lost easily?:eek: As far as the flutters...pretty soon you won't have to guess if that's baby kicking! My kids liked to play bongos with my bladder when I was pregnant!:eek: Definitely don't worry about getting all your workouts in. You are miles ahead of me when I was pregnant! I went several years there when I was having the kids and they were babies that I didn't work out at all!:eek:

Missy- that's so funny about the Zumba! I can't even imagine myself in zumba class, I'd be so self-conscious! I'm not one to shake my hips! If Cathe ever put out a zumba dvd I think that's the one thing I'd have to pass on!;) Happy birthday to your puppy!
Oh and yes, women with muscles are waaaay more sexy than skinny chicks! I get a little frustrated with VF sometimes as there seems to be a certain segment of forum members who only want to be as skinny as possible and always freak out about "bulking" with muscle, so they refuse to lift weights over 2 lbs or do any squats or lunges for fear of building muscle. I don't want to be a body builder or anything but I don't get the need to be pin thin with 16% body fat and zero muscles. How is that attractive? I just loathe skinny jeans. Maybe I just don't know what I'm missing out on since I've never been rail thin myself. :rolleyes:

Good luck with your doctor appointment Jean! I hope it's nothing serious! Hopefully you can get back to your weights as soon as possible!

Have fun with your puppy Carolyn! That story of your boxer and the drooling had me laughing out loud!:D

Gotta get a wiggle on! Later girls!
 
Good Morning ladies!!!! Woke up bright eyed this morning and did my cardio workout. Today is my Friday.....tomorrow I can get up and move at my own pace. So excited to have 3 days off.

Carolyn---have fun with the puppy.

My doctor called in sick today. So we have no dr on staff today. That means today will drag by. But at least we will leave at 4:30 today. Yeah!

Gotta go! BBL! :D
 
Do you have a chick fila near you?

I went there yesterday and got the Chargrilled chicken garden salad with fat free honey mustard dressing....it was really good. It was only 240 calories. I was impressed. I normally do not eat fast food, but I was pressed for time last night. The other cool thing about Chick fila is you can go to there website and they have a meal builder and you can see how many calories your entire meal is. That's cool!

Just thought I would share my excitement.....just in case you have a Chick Fila near.

Well... I guess I better get to work. I have a office managers meeting at the hospital at lunch today. So I have to eat what they bring....looks like I will be having salad. They always bring salad and fried chicken. I don't eat fried foods...so I always eat salad. It is always interesting to see the different people from other offices, and to see how fat they are. It gives me motivation, not to look like them. hahaha :D

BBL!!!
 
Holy crap, you guys aren't going to believe this. I just saw Jean's post and was about to post in OD and Ask Cathe about the tower. Before I did, I checked the WalMart site (I thought I'd post the link) and it's out of stock again! They must have had just a few on hand and I happened to get it! Wowza. I'm glad I pounced when I did. Maybe I should post and let people know to keep checking?

Darn it, I gotta go again. BRB
 
Hello Ladies,
I see I've missed quite a bit the last few days. It sounds like you are all doing relatively well, although I am sorry to hear that your shoulder is still bothering you, Jean. Hopefully the Naproxen is just the thing. Maybe she always gives it to you because it's a wonder-drug, so to speak! :D I need to find an NP. I don't have a primary doc, just a GYN, and I really should get one.

Missy, I also eat at Chic fil A. It's not my first choice for food options, but for fast food it's the only place I will eat other than Chipotle. I also get the grilled chicken salad or a sandwich, because they have whole wheat buns! They now have grilled nuggets on the children's menu, but I have not tried those yet.

Marie, good luck finding a new place. I can only imagine how trying it is to try to live with someone other than your significant other at this point in your life! My fiance's brother and his wife just sold their house and I think they're going to have to live with her parents. I don't think they're looking forward to that! Congrats on getting back on the workout train. Momentum can be so key to staying motivated.

Carolyn, how exciting that you have a new puppy! I've never had one, as I am allergic to dogs, but I am sure that will be a ton of fun. I remember when my cat was a kitten, and we barely got any sleep then as well. Oh, the good old days...it is like having a baby, I imagine. I hope your boxer settles in to its new friend!

Colleen, way to score the TurboTower! I wonder if it's just Cathe folks gobbling them up, or if there are other uses for them?? I guess I'll have to keep my eyes peeled. I want some weighted gloves, so I'll just splurge on those for the time being.

I am taking a break this week from Meso 1. My schedule is too weird and I am going out of town tomorrow for three days, so instead of breaking the week in half, I just pushed it back a week. I'm just doing regular workouts this week. I did Afterburn yesterday which I have not done in a couple of months, and IT WAS EASIER than I remember it being...I was surprised. Not easy, but easier. I was very psyched. I have MMA Fusion queued up for today because I'm tired and that's not too hard, but maybe I'll get a second wind when I get home later.

Betty, I hope you are well.

Take care everyone. I'll be out of town and won't be back online until Monday. I wish you all a good weekend and happy workouts!

Eva
 
Hello ladies. Looks like everyone is checking in. I just got back from my meeting at the hospital. All I can say is....people are growing. hahahaha

Carolyn---How is Cuda?

Colleen---I am so happy for you....You are going to love the turbo tower. Good thing you jumped on it.

Jean---My rice crispies is nothing special. Follow the directions on the box. hahaha I think it is 3 tablespoon of butter, 6 cup of rice krispies cereal, and 1 bag of mini marshmellows.

Gotta Go---Be back in a minute.
 
I'm back.....my Dr was calliing and needed my brain! Then my neighbor came in.

Jean---The naproxen should help. Make sure you are resting that area. I hope you feel better soon.

Eva---have fun this weekend. You deserve a break. Just pick back up with Meso 1 next week. I will be starting Meso 1 next week. I am off tomorrow and plan to work on my 1RM's. I want to get all of meso 1's done. So all I have to do is workout!!!!

Marie---I don't eat much fast food...but if I have to I always go the Chick Fila. They seem to have better choices than other fast food joints in my town.

Okay....my dr just called and said we could go home at 3 today. I am so excited. That means I have a couple extra hours of long weekend.

BBL!!! :p
 
Jean---I'm sorry! I am a southern girl!!! Yes bars!!!! How often are you taking the Naproxen? I was prescriped it 6 months ago when I had a numb sensation in my leg when I would stand on it or lay flat in bed. I could not get it to go away, I went to chiropractors...spend hundreds...didn't help. The dr kept increasing the dosage of the naproxen it didn't help...then said I needed to go have nerve conduction studies done. That's when I took matters into my own hands....I started exercising hard. I lost 15 pds and the numbness went away. I can still tell when I stretch the muscle that there was an issue there, but it doesnt go numb anymore. I healed myself. That's when I decided to get series with my exercising and health. I now take no medicine and am healthier than ever. My blood pressure was borderline and now if is all normal. So, basically what I am saying is sometimes, we know how to treat our body better than MD's. Go with what you gutt tells you. I wish you the best. Have you tried heat/ice? How about stretching? Do you take any supplements? Like fish oil with omegas? They say they help with inflamation.

I just got home. I went to publix on my way home. They are now making fresh yogurt parfait's. It was delicious. It was fat free yogurt, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries with granola. It was amazing!!!! :D

Oh.....I just picked the first veggie out of my garden. It is a yellow squash. hehehehe!!!!! :p

Okay, gotta go. BBL!!!
 
Carolyn---we were posting at the same time again!!!!

Do you have carpet in your house? If so, I recommend "Simple Solutions" Stain + Odor remover. When my dog was a puppy she was very good about potty training...but, she had a few accidents. My house is carpet in the bedrooms and living rooms only, but it seemed she always had accidents on the carpet. I purchased it from jefferpet.com or it may been at the local pet store. But, it took the odor away. Normally puppies will continue to have accidents in the same spot due to the odor. Just a little info on the product I used. I actually still have some and use it from time to time, if I spill something or track something on the floor. It takes all stains away.

Thought this may help. Have a nice evening!!!
 
Good Evening!!! I just finished B&G!!!

Betty---Yes, My dog eats Rice Krispies Treat's. She is spoiled due to her illness early in life. She is ruined....normally I would not have feed her people food, but due to multiple surgeries and recovery...the vet recommended rice and chicken, because she would not eat post knee surgery. So, she got the taste of people food. She now eats 90% dry dog food. And 10% snacks with the hubby.

My hubby and I went to lowes tonight and bought a big mirror to hang in my exercise room. He will install it tomorrow night, since I had to exercise tonight. I am so excited! :D:D:D

Okay...off to shower and go to bed soon. Chat tomorrow!!!!

Oh....I am a Cathlete now!!!! :p
 
Good Morning ladies! I just finiahed my 1 rm's for meso 1 and printed all the workout cards for meso 1. I have to go to town to run a few errands....but when I return I will do my cardio. I am starting STS meso #1 on Sunday, so my schedule would be Sunday/ Tuesday/ Thursday.

Carolyn---hopefully you were able to get some rest. Having a puppy is like having a baby. You rest when they do!!! The mirror I bought is 36"x48". I am centering it on the wall. It is beveled. So I can actually see my entire body in it standing or lying. I am very excited. I got it home...then did B&G, so I leaned it against the wall, it was so nice to see myself in action. I think it helped me focus on the exercises more.

Jean---how is your shoulder?

Okay....gotta go. BBL!!!!:)
 
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