STS first time!

Bettypcw said:
Shannelle, I have a sweet tooth, and a muffin top to go with it:confused:! Tis that time of year when turning colder and less daylight make it kick in like mad, plus all the upcoming holidays!:confused:

Incidentally, I just borrowed three Moskowitz vegan cookbooks. I made the curry laksa tonight. Have you tried it? It was delicious!

I don't have a problem going vegan when it comes to non-dessert dishes. I would also miss bacon and eggs very much:confused:.

You're a surgeon, right? It occurred to me one day--when you have major arm DOMS from Cathe, does it make your arms shake like limp noodles and affect your surgeon arms/hands?:eek:

Carolyn, do keep sharing with us to get it off your chest. We don't consider it moaning and groaning at all. We are here for you! If it's any consolation, my DH would say the same things as yours!
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Hi Betty!!
Glad to hear that I'm not the only sweets-aholic here!! ;-) I think you're right...there's something about fall/winter that just makes u want to bake pies and cookies...then promptly devour them! Thank goodness for Cathe's calorie busting workouts!!

Soooo glad u got the cookbooks!! I love her recipes! I haven't made the curry laksa yet but have tried several of her other curries and they were all great. Maybe I'll do the laksa this week....

I am a surgeon but interestingly enough, I don't usually get upper body DOMS. Lower body DOMS isn't unheard of for me, but I rarely get arm/shoulder DOMS. Even with going heavy on Gym Styles and with STS...???????? Surgery residency does an awesome job of teaching u how to work under less than comfortable/ideal situations... Physical comfort often takes a back seat in the OR.... DOMS be darned! ;-)

Carolyn, I agree... 5-6 weeks in the grand scheme of things is but a short break from your usual routine. And this break is essential for proper healing. So even though its maddening and frustrating and annoying, this too shall pass. ;-). Hang in there!!
 
Good Morning Ladies!!

Checking in with Legs today – disk 9. I also have some DOMS from yesterday’s volume 1 disk. I am sore in my lats, obliques and hips (which seems strange to me).

Shannelle. that was quite the workout yesterday. Good for you!

Marie, glad you appointment went well. That’s great that he is the right position! It will happen any time now!! I’m so excited for you.

I have a big sweet tooth as well. I have found the cleaner my diet is the less I do crave them, but I just love my chocolate!

Missy, Good luck on your 5K races!

Happy Wednesday.
 
Good Morning ladies! I was crazy again last night...only had a minute to post.

So, yesterday's workout consisted of: 45 elliptical in am, 3 mile brisk walk with friend around the lake, and then another 20 minutes on the elliptical after dinner!

Today's workout: 30 minutes elliptical in am (woke up late :() tonight either HST or AB or B&G (haven't decided yet) :)

One of the physican's I work---this morning he came by the office and pulled in right after I did and was super sweet. He told me that I do a wonderful job and he knows he doesn't express that enough and just wanted to let me know!!! I was shocked! It was his day off, but he saw me driving by the hospital and followed me to the office to let me know! That is the best! That is why I love my job. My dr's here are amazing!!!! Today is going great!!!:eek:

Carolyn---you are so tight...as long as we have our family, anything can be tackled! You have a loving support system and home and here. You will get through your surgery just fine! Then when you are all healed...you can tackle Xtrain with us!!!:D

Marie--- There was a drug rep in our office yesterday that was doing so well with exercising and losing her "baby weight" from her previous pregnancy several years ago....and boom...she is pregnant again!! She has quit exercing and if now gained extremely too much weight! She is only 4 month preg and has gained 40 pounds! So, I told her all about my dear friend (you) that has exercised her entire pregnancy and looks amazing! She says...Oh, I just thought I should stop since I am preganat again! I told her, that they say child birth is much easier on a fit woman to an unfit!!! Basically...Marie---your awesome!!!:D

Hello to everyone else!!!

Gotta run....BBL!!!
 
Plans for today....

So far I've been hanging on my couch rereading Babywise. Pumpkin candle lit in the background...window open...nice fall day!

Yoga Relax soon...

Massage at 4 :)

Then back to reading my book.

Yup lazy day! Just the way I want it :)

Carolyn- Sorry to hear about the passing of that boy's dad. Life is so unpredictable! I feel so lucky as well that I have my family and friends.

Missy- That is so funny about the drug rep. Honestly I find it insane that people quit exercising when they become pregnant. It is so healthy for the mom AND baby and like you said makes child birth easier...hopefully anyways haha! Thanks for thinking of me. You're the best!

ColleenD- Nice job on disc 9!!! Anytime for baby is right---hopefully today so I don't have to go back to work tomorrow ;)

Hi to everyone else! :)
 
Hi all,

Well, I finished the 2nd week! Did Disc 6 today -- legs, plus Ab Circuits Weights and Plates, which I really liked, even though I thought it was the hardest of the Ab Circuits I've done.

Leg day continues to be difficult for me! I always do the added bonus ones because I CAN do them, where I often run out of steam during the regular part of the workout-- all those lunges! Whew!

I'm really loving this set -- it took me a long time to get it, the equipment and perform the 1RM testing, but it was really worth it!
 
Good Afternoon Ladies. No w/o today. I went grocery shopping. I feel like I am on an every other day rotation. We got 2 inches of rain yesterday. Today is Sunny and in the 80's and very humid.

Carolyn I am sorry to hear that you need surgery. But atleast now you know what the trouble is and you can get it repaired and move on. I know you love your lower body w/o's but there is plenty of upper body to keep you busy and fit. That is awful about that boys father passing suddenly. Do you have any idea what happened? You never know what tomorrow brings. Be thankful for your family and all that you have and be kind to others. I have been getting alot of political calls also but I don't answer them. I am so tired of all of the Obama commercials on t.v. I sure hope we don't have to look at his smug face for another 4 years.

Betty Are you going to purchase HC? I really don't know if I could do it. I don't even have enough room I don't think. I was listening to my 50 shades cd yesterday and wishing I could remember what they were doing during the different songs. The music is so beautiful. I hope you enjoy book 2.

Shannelle I love working my triceps. I can see a huge difference in them thanks to STS.

Marie I used to watch a real show about 3 female obstetricians (sp) and one of them always advised her patients to have sex to bring on labor. Just a suggestion.:eek:

ColleenD You skipped disc 8 . Are you going to concentrate on legs and HC? That HC must really be addicting.

ColleenK Thanks for reminding me of KCM's 2 new dvd's. I never did order them. There is so much to purchase that I try to get only what I really want. I am going to put those on my wishlist now.

Mary I hope all is well with you and things are going well at work. We haven't heard from you in awhile.

Missy How nice of the Dr. to acknowledge your good work. More employers should do that. It makes people want to do a better job.

Jean
 
Still being lazy and loving it!

Missy- That was very nice of that Dr to compliment you like that! You deserve it! I imagine you are just fabulous at your job...it shows!

Becky- Congrats on finishing week 2 :)

Carolyn- Nice job on CM! Always so many errands aren't there. Last night Tony told me to stay away from Target....every time I go there I spend over $100. I have issues ;)

Jean- Love the suggestion haha! And yup we've tried it with no such luck! But everyday is a new day right ;)

Alright I'm stalling on Yoga Relax....

Off to the basement I go....
 
Hi guys...I'm here! :)
I was going to post earlier but we were busy this morning and then after lunch I was in serious digestive hell. :( I had to go home even. It seems since my stomach virus I have gone from a very mild lactose intolerance to a SEVERE intolerance. I was reading online, apparently it's not uncommon after a stomach virus to be lactose intolerant for several years, or even permanently. :mad: You guys have no idea how devastating that is for me. I eat a ton of dairy...yogurt and cheese are my loves. :(

Well, I ended up having to take dylan to karate since mark is with his friends...I may skip lydia's dance tonight though. I feel marginally better at the moment.

Oh yeah...my workout today :eek:. Circuit Blast. :) one of the few chances I get to dig out my medicine ball! Anyone else have that one? It's a goodie from cathe's STS collection.
I felt great this morning and after my workout. Great until..well, you know :(.

BBL for personals!
 
marazoe said:
ColleenD You skipped disc 8 . Are you going to concentrate on legs and HC? That HC must really be addicting.

Jean
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Jean, I have not decided yet. I was just excited to try it. I'm debating with myself as to what I want yo do tomorrow. Disk 7&8 or another HC.
 
Colleen, I hope not either. I've been dealing with digestive issues as well and it's not fun! I hope it gets better or you.
 
Marie, I've been meaning to tell you that I read babywise and followed it with my kids. I loved that book. My daughter slept through the night at 7 weeks and my son at 8 weeks. I hope you enjoyed your massage today.
 
Carolyn I won't be watching the debates. I just can't stand watching Obama. My husband is huge into politics. He will be watching and catch me up on the important stuff.

ColleenD That is great that you are really into the HC. As long as you work out , it doesn't matter what you do. Just enjoy whatever you pick.

ColleenK I love milk. I don't know how I would make it without it. I hope you find out what the problem is. Is there a test they can do?

Marie I never read Babywise and my daughter slept thru the night at 6 weeks. Go have some sex and get that boy out of there. ;)

Jean
 
cdimatt said:
Marie, I've been meaning to tell you that I read babywise and followed it with my kids. I loved that book. My daughter slept through the night at 7 weeks and my son at 8 weeks. I hope you enjoyed your massage today.
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I'm excited to try it out :) Anything to get him to sleep through the night sooner than later! Glad to hear it worked with your kids!

My massage was amazing! I wish I had a personal massuese!
 
Hey gals,

I did DM this morning, the 60 mins Cardio & UB premix. There's something about this workout that does a number on my knees. I felt a twinge in the left knee during the last cardio (football action, anyone?), so I had to go light till the end. But it has gone away at least. With what Carolyn is going through with her knee, it does give me pause.

Carolyn, my son's xc practice wasn't cancelled, even though it was very damp out there, and lightly showering an hour before it began. His socks were soaked because they left a wet path on the hallway!

I'm very sorry for your son's baseball teammate and his family.

I googled IsaCM's curry laksa and it's not posted anywhere (that I could find anyway, after looking for 10-15 mins), not even in her site:confused:: Curry | Post Punk Kitchen | Vegan Baking & Vegan Cooking This page has a whole bunch of curry recipes though. If I have the time, I'll type it up. Including directions, it's 2 pages:confused:. P.S.: Is it even ok for me to type it in here??

I made this one last year with sweet potatoes. I believe I even mentioned it in here because Jean asked about it, and I said my guys don't like sweet potatoes: Red Lentil Thai Chili | Post Punk Kitchen | Vegan Baking & Vegan Cooking

I don't get many political calls, but then again my number has always been unlisted. Every evening as I cook dinner, I watch the news, and boy, am I sick of hearing all the political ads! (Do like England and elect 6 weeks after calling for an election. Can you imagine the amount of $$ we spend in this country to campaign? Enough to feed several third world countries! And only the wealthy can run!) Here in MA we have the guy who was elected to replace Ted Kennedy up for reelection, and a female is running against him. MA is one huge Democrat state!

Jean, I don't think I'll be ordering HC. I exercise so few days (compared with all of you) that I have enough Cathe to keep me going forever. I've not touched sooo many workouts in a while. But never say never.;)

ColleenK, isn't it ironic that the bug made you more lactose intolerant? Isn't it so that when you have yogurt probiotics, it's beneficial to keep away stomach bugs? I hope the lactose intolerance diminishes soon! I know what you mean about that and cheese:eek:. Feel better!

Even though I said I'd cut back on yogurt, I decided I should eat greek yogurt every so often because of those probiotics. I'm convinced that eating it keeps away a cold sore that crops up every so often.:confused:

I have CB. I don't reach for the STS Cardio set that often, maybe because they tend to be on the short side. But I need to do this one soon...

Missy, it was so nice of your doc to tell you he appreciates you (Christmas bonus time!;))! For him to say that means you run his office like a tight ship and do an A+ job, and I imagine the patients are very grateful too.

We got rain yesterday, today, tomorrow. No sun until Friday!
 
Hi everyone!

Jean, the broccoli bites recipe looks yummy!! If I can find a way to veganize it, that would be perfect! ;-) I will work on that.... My 4 yr old does eat broccoli but that's about the only veggie he will touch....he's a generally picky picky eater...

Marie, your day sounded absolutely awesome!! Massage, reading next to an open window with a yummy candle lit next to you....aaaahhhh...

Missy, round of applause to u! I make it a point to tell my staff how great they are. I literally have the best office staff in the state...those ladies are worth their weight in gold, for real. I believe in the power of positive reinforcement. Everyone needs to hear how awesome they are every so often. ;-)

I'm a huge political junkie but I hate the way politics has devolved into this meaningless, cacophonous fracas. Lets talk about the real issues and work TOGETHER to come up with real solutions. I'm tired of the talking points and sound bites. They mean nothing.

I'll try to remember to post the curry laksa recipe (is that allowed?). I'm gonna try the Thai red lentil chili...sounds yummy!!

No workout today. Was supposed to be a cardio day but I'm on call, got home late, and got a flat tire seconds before reaching my house. Seriously?! :-o I'll do Disc 9 (legs) and at least a short cardio w/o tomorrow.

Have a good night everyone!!
 
Good Morning ladies!

sunsdaughter---that is awesome you lets your office staff feel appreciated. My doctors are like that too. And it truely means the world. If only other physicans/employers were like that. :) High five to you! :p

Tonight---my husband and I are going on a run/walk for 3 miles! He is really starting to enjoy exercise. He only exercises 3xweek. But that is a start! I am very proud of him! :) I am excited he is willing to get onto the pavement!

Marie---I bet your massage was amazing! Enjoy these last few days!!! Soon your precious boy will be here. :)

Jean---I did not watch the debates either. All Obama does is lie to us...so why watch. He makes me sick! Hopefully we can get him out of the "white" house!

Betty---It rained all day yesterday. This morning it is very damp outside. Yuck! Hopefully the sun comes out today!!!!

Okay, gotta run! Be back later! :)
 
Good Morning All!!

Checking in with Volume 2 of HC this morning. Man, those dragging planks are brutal. :(:confused: I really like the stretch at the end. My mind was kind of playing tricks on me today. I thought afterward (I had some extra time today), hummm, I think I need to do some weights, so I put in Total Body trisets upper body. HAHAHA is all I can say. :D:D:D I did do the shoulder work, two triceps and one of the biceps. Sandra does fry your upper body. Lower body in HC was hard too after doing disk 9 yesterday. My arms are still shaking and it’s making typing hard!!

It rained all day here yesterday and is very gloomy here today. I think we are going to get more rain. It’s supposed to be in the 50’s by Sunday. I really don’t like the cold.

Funny, my kids love their fruits and veggies. The broccoli bites looks good, but my kids wouldn’t go for that. They don’t do well with stuff like that; they want it plain and simple.

I’ve been dealing with digestive issue too. Can’t do dairy and I can’t do wheat either. The dairy has been sooo much harder than wheat… I’ve been seeing my doctor and I have to go in for a colonoscopy. This getting older stuff stinks. I feel like I’ve been falling apart this year. I love Greek yogurt used to have it every day for a snack with some fruit and granola.

I have CB, but I have never done it….I should put that on the list to do soon.

Hope everyone has a great day.
 
Hi Ladies. Today was Chest and Triceps. I wanted to do cardio today but it is so humid. I feel like Betty back in the summer. I gave my old Shih Tzu a bath today and I am letting her rest before I cut her hair. She has been peeing in her sleep and then when she wakes up , she is soaked in pee. She was taking 1/2 Lasix a day but I took her off that. She seems to be doing better. I love the senior daog but they are a handful. It looks like Obama lost the debate last night.

Missy Enjoy your walk/run with your husband. That should be fun. Does he feel better since he has been doing the treadmill?

Jean
 
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