Hello everyone,
I was really busy last week and couldn’t seem to find the time to check-in with everyone. So now you get a SUPER DUPER long post. Sorry!
This morning I did Disk 7. I was feeling pretty good about doing the first couple of sets of push-ups on the toes along with Cathe and the gang, but then… dang! How many sets of push-ups can one girl put into one workout? That felt like about 200 push-ups. And forget the “Elmo” style on the ball. I think I did about 4 of those before I felt like I was going to fall on my face. Man, oh man! I *do* feel stronger though. And today and I did the extended stretch. It felt SO good. I couldn’t fit it in at all last week and I think my body missed it!
Colleen, I still haven’t previewed TTM or CF. I was in San Diego over the weekend – my brother and SIL live there and I took the kids to Sea World. I look forward to seeing TTM and CF sometime this week. Maybe tonight cuz everyone keeps raving about them! You were right about the price of food going up because of the lack of rain. It’s all over the news now. On the home workout video topic, I am always AMAZED that more people haven’t heard of Cathe! I’d heard of her first through Collage Video, but always thought she might be too advanced for me. Then in the early 2000s I actually bought ALL of the disks she had out at the time (she had some amazing special on the site and I just went for it). I DO have a lot of videos, but I figure if that’s what keeps me exercising then it’s not too many. I certainly have never felt like I’m a hoarder! I like PUB a lot better than PLB too. Is there a lot of barbell weight changes in PLB? Maybe that’s why.
Carolyn, I wondered about STS only working each body part once a week as well. I used to always do all of my upper body on one day (and do that 2x per week) and all of the lower body on the alternate day (and do that 2x per week). Right now, I’m feeling pretty well worked out on STS
I think I did High Reps just once, but I can’t remember my impressions. I guess it wasn’t a favorite, or I would have remembered. I haven’t done kettleball workouts (yet another thing I would have to buy). I’m surprised Cathe hasn’t thrown them (pun intended) into the mix yet. I have never heard of getting a tornado warning over the phone. Cool idea though! Sorry to hear about your husband’s food. Is he feeling better now? Awesome news that your sister is exercising. I wish I could get more of my family to do it! I would start her on The Firm for sure! Cathe will scare her away! (I love Cathe, but it’s true.) I still LOVE the classic Firms (Volumes 1 – 6) and thankfully all my VHS tapes (over 20 years old!) still work. WTG on the bikini! Rock that baby!
Missy, you drink unsweet tea, but eat Fruit Loops? You crack me up! Hopefully you are getting your home internet back today! Fingers crossed for you!
Betty, I don’t think I’ve EVER done Turbo Barre or Yoga Max! How do you like them? Yes, I love living in California. The weather is just so nice all the time. I did my time in the mid-west though: 21 years in Michigan and another 5 in Minnesota. I can’t see going back. I’m spoiled now! You know what kills me about TJM, Marshalls and Ross – they used to sell workout disks, but I haven’t seen any in SO long! I would LOVE to hear more about what you find there. Sorry that you tripped! That is always so scary! Sometimes it happens to me in the dancy cardio workouts, and I actually stop the disk and take a break. You could seriously hurt yourself!
Marie, you have me wondering if I’ve ever done Afterburn (geez – I think I have TOO many Cathe disks!). You have raved about it several times, so I’ll have to check it out soon. Good luck on your third trimester. Time is going to fly! Watch those workouts now, though, you’ll find you get a bit more tired again (that is, if you were tired at the beginning of your pregnancy). Cute bump! Wish I could see your face though Next time, turn your flash off. I probably would have said something to the mother of the kid. I can be a bit outspoken at times, especially if the kid is affecting me or my children. I always LOVED hearing the baby’s heartbeat and the ultrasounds too! Thanks for posting about Cathe’s birthday and age. I was wondering how old she is. She is just so amazing. Glad you had fun at the wedding!
Jean, I hope everyone in your family is doing better. You are so good to help them out, and check you out taking Travel Fit with you! Somewhere along the way, I lost my disk. I still have my digital download of that workout tho.
Hi Si! Are we abandoning the other thread you started?
that would be okay with me because I can barely keep up with this one! My period hit yesterday and I sure didn’t want to get up this morning, but, of course, I’m glad I did now that it’s all done. Oh and that move with the getting up out of the chair on one leg in Disk 6 – yeah, I was laughing. How the heck does she do it with weights?! I could barely lift myself with nothing. Wow! Killer!
Okay, one last thing and then I’m outta here (way too much time on this forum this morning!). Have any of you tried a neti pot? I had a cold or sinus infection or bad allergies or something on Friday and my SIL made me do this. It’s a way to clean your nasal cavity with warm water and a bit of salt. It is kind of funky feeling, but OMG works SO well. I’ve been doing it every day since and I’m just amazed. It makes me feel like I can breathe better or something. Good stuff!
Okay enough! Have a great day everyone!