STS first time!

Good Afternoon!

Mary---I will say I am a very organized person. I like to plan everything!!! Sometimes, my husband makes fun of me, but deep down he likes it.

Colleen---I also wanted to try Cathe for along time, but I was always too scared and I thought I could not do it! So I gave in last December and I too have had a very costly 6 months buying dvd after dvd. I now own everything I want. (except, Carolyn now has me thing about High Step Training) :D I am so glad I gave her a shot, because I feel incrediable. Have fun on vacation. The rain is all gone from the tropical storm. Sun is shinning again!!!

Carolyn---Those pretzel crisps are so yummy! I was eating them alot, I have to limit myself. They are very addicting!!!

Okay, back to work. BBL :eek:
 
Oh, BTW...I have not received my bosu ball yet. I keep tracking but is has not arrived yet. It should have gotten here yesterday. It was shipping from Florida which normally means 2 days. It has now been 3 and I still do not have it. They must have put it on the slow boat!!!! As soon as I receive it I will let you know what I think about them!!! :confused:
 
Hi girls,

Sorry I was unable to post more yesterday. Headed to my sister's and when we got back it was clear dishes, cook dinner, catch up on shows, and headache.:(

It's gorgeous here today with no humidity, though warming up a bit. Love it!

Did end up doing S&G yesterday, but was half-hearted. My sister and I walked for about a mile, though.

Up until the past 2 years, I used to stop exercising in the summer months, as soon as school ended for my kids. First, because of the heat and humidity, and second, who can exercise with all the stuff that has to be done with the kids home, not to mention the distraction??

Marie, you are amazing to do AfterBurn pregnant! I can hardly do it without panting like crazy! Good luck with the apartment!

Jean, you're so hysterically right about supplements:D! If it sounds too good to be true, it is. As it is, I take waaay too many! (Missy, I take Cal/D/Mag, multivit, Hydraplenish, Salmon Oil, A. I probably left something out.)

Colleen, have a wonderful time in FL! Safe travels! Hope it's not too hot for you! Eat what you want and enjoy!

Carolyn, do you ever go to Peabody MA? If you're needing something to do with the kids, tomorrow is free at the Peabody Essex Museum. Free Fun Fridays | Highland Street Foundation I might go, though every year something comes up. See you there??

That's a funny story about Cathe and your vhs tapes. I used to do Gilad in beautiful Hawaii in the 90s. Stopped when my kids were really little, and started Cathe in fall of '04.

Mary, what is this world coming to, with no square saltines? What would people eat with their ginger ale when they're nauseous??

Wow, it feels unreal that we will soon have the latest Cathes in our hands! I haven't even had time to read all the posts and shipping updates, etc.

Missy, you have the energy of 3 people!

Can't seem to catch up with my mail pile, laundry, old Sunday papers, email, etc...

Later!
 
Oh I forgot to mention before about my supplements. I feel like it's so many it's embarassing but they are all healthy things!:eek:

multivitamin
fish oil
hydraplenish
glucosamine/chondroiten
curcumin (turmeric)
(Kyolic brand) cranberry extract with probiotics (I've had trouble with UTI's, esp. associated with my menstrual cycle)
and during the winter I take extra vitamin D

I'm thinking about using over the counter progesterone cream to help with PMS symptoms. Have any of you guys ever heard of that or tried it? I read on the internet about it and supposedly if you use just a small amount daily (like a thumb nail size amount) just the two weeks before your period it can help relieve symptoms. So I'd be using it the week before and the week of my period and then discontinue for two weeks. What do you guys think? Have you ever tried that Missy? I feel like I'm struggling more and more with the monthly monster the older I get:(. This past couple weeks were sucky that way!
 
Wow! Crazy busy day at work. I had 6 patients and they were allll extra needy. It went fast though so that's good.

And guess who did Disc 7 after work?! Yup I did! And so glad I did!

As far as the place goes...I'm pretty sure we got it. The landlord called yesterday and left a message that said let's meet on Mon to discuss the lease. Tony called back yesterday and left a message and we haven't heard back yet. I'm sure it's all good but I just want to hear back, sign the lease and then I'll tell everyone, well other than my forum buddies who now know haha!

Jean- Have fun on your trip!

Carolyn- I LOVE those pretzel crisps with hummus! Currently I'm addicted to the Quacker Quakes Cheddar flavor. OMG they are so good. They were on sale for a dollar at Cub Foods this week so I bought 5 bags! Hopefully they last. As far as the apartment goes, Tony is the decorator of the family. I'm horrible when it comes to that and cooking. Good thing Tony likes that kind of stuff. And as far as our roommates missing things, we don't have much set up in their place but I'm telling you they are going to have to figure out a way to buy their own food and do their own dishes! Tony and I joke that we will come over after we move out and they won't have any dishes in the cabinets cuz they will all be dirty and all over the counters and in the sink. Really it wouldn't surprise me that much.

Missy- Hope TBT went well. I'm so with you on being addicted to Cathe. I discovered her on fittv in about 2008 or so. She is the best and she is pretty much all I do for workouts. I keep telling myself I should try Insanity after baby is born but I doubt it will happen. Cathe is just so much better!

Mary- That is so crazy about the saltines. The square ones are classic! I watched the clips to the new workouts again yesterday and can't wait to try them....probably in Oct though.

Colleen- Have a blast in FL! Enjoy your family time :)

Betty- Good luck catching up with everything. The forums are just so much more interesting aren't they?!

Chat with ya all tomorrow, although I'm sure I'll be back on tonight checking to see if their are any new posts :)
 
Good Evening friends! I just finished Total Body Trisets Upper and Lower! Awesome workout!!! That is truely my favorite!!!!

Colleen-- I do use the natural progesterone cream (natural balance pms cream) It does help. When I remember to use it faithfuly is helps bunches. I am using it this month, so we will see. But, in the past it has helped tremendously!!! I highly recommend it. I forget to rub the cream on sometimes, but I try to remeber!!! You use a pea size drop on cream.

Restored Balance - PMS Progesterone Cream

Marie---It will be so exciting having your own place. You will not have to clean up after someone, and you can walk around the house naked if you want!! hahaha :p It will just be nice, you and your man only!!!! Well, till the little one comes!!! But, family only is better than with friends!!! Good luck!!!

Okay, I gotta go shower!!! BBL!!! :)
 
Awesome Missy! Thanks for the link! I'm definitely going to give that a try next month I think. These past two weeks I've been a wreck:confused:. I'm not normally a moody person but these hormones are starting to take over! I suppose it doesn't help I'm all tense about getting ready to go on this trip, though;). I never really had PMS that bad when I was younger but I can tell my hormones are just getting more and more out of whack the closer I get to (gulp) perimenopause. Okay, more packing to do. I think I shall indulge in a glass of wine as I pack!:p
Night ladies!
 
Good Morning ladies! Woke up with some awesome DOMS!!! Yeah! I did my morning run and ate breakfast!!!! So glad its Friday. My hubby's bday is Sunday, not sure what we are going to do.

I too indulge in berries!!! I just love them!

Colleen---deffinately try the cream, it helped calm me down several months ago when I started using it again. Sometimes I felt like my hormones were controling me. But, now I feel nice and calm. Nice!!!!! :) Have a fun and safe trip!!!!

Looking forward to getting the new DVD's, hopefully tomorrow. I am freaking out. I was playing around last night and did some firewalker jumping jacks. AWESOME!!!! Can't wiat to do crossfire!!!!!

Okay, off to work.

BBL!!! :eek:
 
Colleen---You better take some sunscreen, our high this weekend is in the 100's. Triple digits, looks like I will be indoors all weekend!!! :)
 
I love ab DOMS, but I didnt get any today. I need to start focusing on my abs again, I think we all have be slacking in that department.

We need to start adding on the ab circuits after completeing our dvd's several times a week.
 
:eek:omg, I'm so proud of myself right now!:D I wanted to get a good workout in before we left for our trip to Disney later today. I've been battling ttotm fatigue and just feeling all blah. This whole week and even end of last week I felt like I wasn't able to put everything into my workouts and then yesterday I had to do an Ellen Barrett day to recuperate a little. I really need to do at least one Ellen a week I think because today I killed it!

I did Afterburn and it was my best yet doing that workout! I only paused once at the 25 minute mark to take a sip of water and wipe my face off and then kept going. Then after AB I did Horizontal Conditioning Volume 1! I even did most of the workout with Sandra and only went to the modifier a few times. :eek: I hope I continue to feel this good later...it could just be the endorphins talking right now!:eek:

Now to get in the shower. I am soaked!:p I have to run but I wanted to say good-bye before I left. I'll miss chatting with you all this next week!

Enjoy the new workouts ladies!!!
 
Hey, I just did TBT TB Express, and I had hardly any worthwhile ab exercises! Oh well, at least I got some conditioning in. Should have thought of STS TB first. Guess I was keeping with the LIS rotation.

Decided last night not to go to museum. And it's not in Peabody, but Salem.:confused: Duh. Couldn't afford so many hours away, wouldn't have been able to work out, must fold all that laundry, etc etc. Won't bore you.

It was briefly showery this morning, now the sun is out, and the humidity is full blast! UGH! My windows are closed tight! Working out was just gross. I just HATE summer! The rug, my sneakers, my mat, my step, my floor, everything is all sticky. Then the endless nagging of my kids. Don't sleep the day away, get off the computer, do something! Then the next day it starts all over! Can you tell I'm crabby??:mad:

Colleen, nice job! You're going to look smokin' in the bathing suit!:cool: Have fun in Orlando! Bring that sunscreen! Enjoy the local cuisine! (We're probably all already at perimenopause:confused:. It's the 10-year range before! Insane!)

Maybe I'll receive my workouts Saturday or Monday. Can't believe they've been all mailed out! However, I will really not enjoy it if it's humid out and I'm tripping on my rug.

I'm starting to see a pattern, beginning with the series with no name (Intensity, etc). I'm starting to dislike high intensity cardio! My knees no likey! I'm dreading the new workouts!

Carolyn, you must have sun and be out by the pool by now! Rock that bathing suit, girl! Enjoy those pretzel crisps! Another thing I hate about summer: mosquitoes!:mad:

I had asked my doc last yr about progesterone cream and she doesn't recommend it for my little set of issues.

Missy, the 100s? I'd wilt since I'm such a wuss! I'd be hiding indoors with the a/c. You and hubby enjoy his bday weekend!

Jean, hope your mom is doing well.

Mary, Hi! You must be catching your breath now that your girls' sport activities have subsided. Phew!

Marie, hi! So very sorry about your sister's situation in CO!

Sorry for my crappy mood! Going away for the weekend later, so will chat Monday. Enjoy your weekends.
 
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Good Afternoon!!! I got my bosu ball, I have it blown up and I was playing with it!!! AWESOME!!!!!! I also got a DVD with it. I am going to do it in a little bit. I will let ya know how it goes. I am very excited!!!

Colleen---You go girl! You rocked those workouts. Have fun in Florida and don't forget to put sunscreen on.

Betty---Have fun this weekend!

Marie---So sorry about your sister, enjoy spending time with the baby, it's good practice!!! Hopefully, everything will be okay with the fires!!! Fingers Crossed!

Okay, Gotta run. BBL!!! :)
 
My DVDs arrived! I'm so excited! I want to look at them but we are having friends over around 4 for a cookout so I've been busy cleaning, and I'm not done yet. And tomorrow we are going into Boston to see the tall ships, so I don't know when I will get to try them out. But so exciting to have new workouts! Sounds like we will need extra towels handy for these.

We are also having our upstairs bathroom redone, so everything is a mess and dust is everywhere. And it is so hot today! My crazy husband told the workers to hook up the shower before the toilet, so they won't get the toilet hooked up before the weekend. My Mom is staying with me and she always gets up in the night to go to the bathroom, and I don't like her having to go down stairs in the night.

Marie, I have been following those fires on the news, very scary. I hope your sister's home survives. Sounds like a good idea to get the baby out of there and be safe.

Betty, haven't the mosquitoes been horrible so far? They have been finding a way inside our home and driving us all crazy.

Carolyn, hope you are enjoying your pool, the weather changed so drastically today.

Missy, have fun with the Bosu ball.

And Colleen, I probably missed you but stay cool in FL and have fun!

Ok better get back to work!
 
OMG, my DVDs are here! I have only taken them out of the shipping bag and admired them. Have to run out for an errand!
 
I am so jelous Mary and Betty! I hope mine come tomorrow. Please let them come tomorrow. My husband and I are going to lunch tomorrow, and then rushing back home hoping they arrive. As soon as they come, I am so doing Cross Fire. OMG!!! I am so pumped up!!!!

Please, Please Mr Mail man, bring me my DVD's!!!!!! :):p:D:eek:

I just did a Tabata dvd that incorporates the bosu ball. It was a little strange, but I enjoyed it. It was tough. The instructor did not do a warm up or cool down, she left you to do that on your own, which I did!!!

Here is a link to the DVD I just did. I liked it, but she was Strange!!! Mindy Mylreas---tabata with toys....you use gliding discs, bosu, body bar, and pilates ball

Mindy Mylrea's Tabata Bootcamp with Toys

Okay, off the shower. BBL :)
 
Carolyn---Now I am jelous of you too! I want my DVD's. Hopefully they will be here tomorrow. Please!!!! Hopefully if they arrive I will also do Crossfire and we can chat about it!!! Oh Please please Please....come tomorrow!!!!!! :eek:

If you can't tell, I am really excited for some new CATHE!!!! :eek::eek::eek:

Hope everyone has a nice friday evening!

BTW, I am off this afternoon. I took off at noon, to go meet my man for lunch and then come home and play. Well, I ate lunch, worked out, and I have been cleaning and doing laundry!!! Now, I can play all weekend! (inside, since its going to be in the 100's) Too hot for me!!!!!!

I just baked my hubby some cupcakes!! Funfetti cupcakes!!!!

BBL :p
 
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Good Morning!!!! It's Saturday!!! Yeah!!!!!!

I am still hoping the mail man brings my dvd's today!!! Please, Please, Please!!!

This morning I got up early did 60 minutes on the elliptical and then cooked breakfast!!! Starting my Saturday off right!!!!

Off to shower, and then go to town for a few items!!!


Have a lovely Saturday!!! I will let you know if I receive my package!!!

Oh BTW, last night I could feel my glute muscles (tight), from the bosu. This morning I can still feel them. Looks like I will continue with that thing!!! I want a tight butt!! :eek:
 
Good Afternoon! My DVD's Arrived!!!

I already did Crossfire!!! OMG!!! I am in love!!!!!!!!!!

I absolutely loved it! Those firewalkers bands can kill you!!! And, how about the last Plyo Set? I thought my heart was going to jump out of my chest!!! When I got done, I was drenched beyond drenched!!!! :p:):D:eek:

Has anyone else done it yet?

It is so hot outside, you can even go outside. The heat index is 105 today!!! I will be indoors all day!!!

Okay, Check back later!!!:p
 
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