Trying to Fit Yoga in For Friday Sept 28

[lorajc]

Morning Ladies -

This morning I did Fitness Fix Beginners DVD, Balance/Warm Up/and 40 minute fix. I then added on 10 minutes of cardio from The Biggest Loser 2 with Bob Harper. Workout was an hour and 20 minutes and I burned 369 calories (most of which were probably just from a normal resting heart rate...as this DVD wasn't very strenuous). Also, workout shouldn't have taken that long...but figuring out what resistance band, etc...added time to it and I ran down and switched the laundry in between. (Did the leg weights without my boot on and the cardio on the floor with my boot on....and my foot hurts a bit....don't think it's healed yet).

This Fitness Fix DVD got really good reviews on VF, so I bought the Beg., Int and Adv cuz everyone said they were good.....but I think the beginners is a bit too easy for me. The warmup/balance segment felt like a total waste...but the other part worked a lot of postural muscles (which I need....so that wasn't a waste) and the core work was good. She does explain stuff a lot and I tend to hate that cuz it seems like a lot of wasted time standing around. I also wanted to do the foam roller massage segments...but ran out of time.

I also did Perfect in 10 Yoga - Relax and release segment 15" and RAvi & Ana's Delete Depression segment 15".

Christine - so glad you're baby pulled thru the surgery okay. I know how that is! I can't stand waiting for my babies to get out of surgery. I call all of the time. They probably think I'm a freak pet owner. How did he do when he came home? Was he stumbling and bumbling all over? I hate when my cats are drugged and their eyes are all glazed over and they can't walk. It's so out of the normal seeing them like that cuz they are so attentive by nature. I'm sure he's getting spoiled and glad to be home. Please feel free to talk about your babies any time.........I love to talk about animals.

Jen - I was surprised to see that you bought Barry's. I usually ended up doing the weights in "drop sets" but not by choice. I'd usually start out with a heavier weight and as the reps go on, I'd keep dropping down to lighter ones so I could perform all of the reps. I thought that was a good idea too...since I've read that drop sets are a good way to train and that's really the only way I was able to feel "worked" from Barry's. I can't wait to hear what you have to say about the cardio! It's brutal. You shouldn't do it everyday without modifying it on a rebounder or something.....as it's way too much impact to do day in and day out. When I did them, I either did them daily and took turns modifying cardio on the Rebounder or I did them every other day and alternated with regular cardio in between (lower impact form). I actually lost a few pounds the first time I did a month rotation of BArry's....but I didn't lose the 2nd time.

gotta go get ready to clean.


I'm off to eat my oatmeal and then I have to clean. Have great workouts.

 

[lorajc]

Oh...forgot to mention (sorry to be a thread hogger).

My DH has been in a really bad place lately. I actually blame him for me getting that job yanked from me....as he wasn't grateful and all about it and was actually really pissed off about some other stuff that's going on in our lives. Yesterday, when I pulled the ad about that job that I have the interview for and read it to him.....he said $9.16 an hour........and was really mad about it. He went on and on about it and then made some other comments about it and I said ......well, I have NO job now......so it would be better than the way it is now!! Anyway, he remained in his bad moood and on his way up to bed.....he made some comment about a lousy $9 an hour job.....and I yelled up there.......don't be ungrateful......or you'll jinx me from getting it! It's better than nothing!!

Anyway, this morning - he started again.....and I was working out. I paused the DVD and said.....you know, things could always be worse, one of us could have cancer and be dying. AT least we have our health. To which he replied...........Good....let it be me....I'm ready to go...take me God. So....I just went back to my workout. I know he's stressed about having these 2 houses that we got stuck with, etc. but geez....how am I supposed to get in a better place mentally with this going on? Anyone have any suggestions? thanks for listening......................I just needed to vent.

 

[HipChick]

Good morning everyone! Gosh, we had a chatty day yesterday, didn't we? I really enjoyed it so I hope everyone has some time to hang out today too.

This morning, I did Kelly Coffey-Meyer's Shape Of Things To Come, adding a few reps of heavier weights here & there. I really enjoy that workout a lot & find myself looking forward to it whenever I pull it out. But I don't own any of her other DVDs so I need to get them. I'm also interested in her new ones but I want to see how long they are & what they're going to be like first.

I'm feeling really worked out this week so I'm looking forward to taking a break this weekend. I'll be working with my DH tomorrow (still working on that rental property but don't know what he has in store for us tomorrow) & then a day of R&R on Sunday, thank goodness! I'm going to try & fit in some yoga somewhere too. I didn't bring my yoga mat with me again today since I'm wearing jeans but I plan to bring it next week & do yoga during lunch.

Lora - Great workout as usual. You are very determined when it comes to your workouts, aren't you? Do you ever take a rest week? I have found that it's really beneficial for me. Gosh, I am SO sorry about the hard time your DH is giving you! I'm sure he's under a lot of stress but you certainly don't deserve that. Right off the bat, I'm feeling pretty indignant for you but I don't know what he's like or what your relationship is like either. Is this a typical reaction for him? I know that my DH tends to blow off steam in a similar manner. In other words, he may seem to be overly aggravated at me for something minor when it turns out that he was actually under a tremendous amount of stress for something else. We rarely fight but sometimes we have little spats about minor things when we're both experiencing a lot of stress in our lives. My dad always explained this with a "stick that broke the camel's back" theory. He always said that relationships & arguments/stress were sort of like a camel carrying baskets over its back. Daily life & stress adds sticks to these baskets & once those baskets are full, they need to be emptied. Unfortunately, they are usually emptied on those who are closest to us & those whom we love the most. Sort of a silly way to explain what happens sometimes but I always think of my dad's story whenever my DH &/or I are snippy for no apparent reason. But you are going through a major disappointment right now & dealing with a lot of stress & depression so you really need his support right now. I know he's dealing with a lot too but I wish he would stop to see what you're going through as well. It's not your fault that the job market is slow where you are... & you're doing everything you can to find a job in any pay range. For goodness sakes, I hope he comes around. But please know that we're here for you & please vent whenever you need to. I am just so sorry. I can't imagine how this must have made you feel & I just hope you can let it go because I'm sure he didn't mean it. I feel certain that he's just under a lot of pressure & unfortunately, he's taking it out on you because you're the person closest to him. So please try not to let it affect you. I think you're doing the right thing & besides, the pay that's listed for this job is just the starting salary anyway so who knows where you'd go from there anyway? Sorry this was such a long reply but I just wanted to talk about it for a minute because I feel so bad for you.

Christine - I second what Lora said. So glad Jimmy did well & keep those stories coming!

Jen - Please keep the Barry's reviews coming. Sounds tough! I probably should have ordered them too, especially at such a great price, but I just have way too many others I'm planning to buy soon.

Yve - Hope you're feeling better! Are you planning to take a yoga class today?

Well, I need to go see my boss about some kind of drawing he wants so I better go for now. I also still need to do that pesky filing because I never got around to it y-day. Hope everyone has a great day & I'll be sure to check back in later.

 

[lorajc]

Kel - thanks for your response. It is so true....what your father says...good man -- he must be. I know my Dad was ....so I'm sure you're grateful for him while he's still on this earth. NOt to go on and on about my situation and hog the thread a bit more, but to give you a bit more info on our relationship.....so you can understand. It's not like this is anything out of the ordinary and honestly, I'm used to living like this.....cuz he's a real hot head and the fact that we are both recovering people....we both tend to suffer from depression, etc. However, right now....It's a bit hard for me to overlook the way he treats me and up until recently, I honestly had no idea he knew what a jerk (really mean the B word) he is to me most of the time, but I put up with it cuz he's a good guy deep down inside and I'm sort of used to being abused. Recently, a couple times, when he was venting about this and that, he said "I know I can be a real BA@tard to my wife" and then he went on to say that it's just the way he is and he can't change.....but that's besides the fact.....but it just made me feel good to hear him say it out lowd and know how he is to me! We've been married for 20 years (this May) and over the years, I've tried many tactics with him. At first, I used to fight back and pull my knives on him, etc (yes, I was still a bit "street wild" when we first met - but as I got "clean time" behind me and started to mature, this sort of behavior came to an abrupt halt - thank God). and I once told him if he messed with me again, I'd cut his ear off in his sleep!! Anyway.....not to go into too much detail....or you'll know how psychotic I used to be......over the years, I tried turning the other cheek, locking myself in a room away from him, covering my ears, leaving the house, etc and no matter what tactic I used, it never changed him .....nor did it make what was going on any easier. As a matter of fact, when I ignored him or locked myself in a room away from him, it made him even madder and made the situation worse. Now, I never talk back. I immediately shut up if he starts yelling and I just walk away. I don't do anything at all to provoke him even if he's right in my face. I just listen and try to blow it off and let it roll off my shoulders.....cuz I hope that he doesn't mean half the hurtful things he says when he's like this.......but I can never be 100% sure ....but the fact that he still lives here must mean that he doesn't honestly mean it when he says "marrying you was the worst mistake of my life"......etc. I won't go into detail....but he's downright nasty when he's mad. I am the total opposite. I hate conflict and I would never say anything to anyone to hurt them on purpose....although, after provoked by him enough, I've told him I hate him, etc.....but only when I was trying to find an effective way to deal with his personality......I don't do it anymore...usually. Every once in a while, I'll totally lose it and yell and scream so loud that the cats get scared.....but that only happens maybe once every couple years. I've always had the kind of personality that you can push me and push me and push me, but once you've pushed me too far.....I'll go off on you big time. I used to be like this a lot more when I was younger.....but since I've matured, I do this a LOT LESS often....which I'm proud of. Anyway........not to tell you my life story.....but I just didn't want you feeling totally horrible for me...........cuz I'm used to this treatment....but it's a heck of a lot harder to handle when I'm going thru the stuff I'm going thru right now and all he does is complain about money and go off about every little thing.

Okay...................I'm done hogging the thread.........thanks for listening.

 

[HipChick]

Lora - I still feel bad for ya girl. You sure don't deserve to be treated like that IMO but it sounds like you two have come a long way together. It also sounds like he has started to realize & recognize how he's treating you too so that's good. Like you, I really dislike confict & it takes a lot to push me to the point of reacting so I can relate. I still hate it for you & I hope you can let his most recent words roll off you too. Don't worry about hogging the thread & venting. After all, that's part of why we're all here... don't you think? Hope you're feeling better now, at least a little anyway.

 

[Yvanna]

Hi Ladies,

Today I got out for a 1 hour walk. It is quite brisk outside - but lots of sunshine today - and loving the colour of the fall leaves.
I came back - finished the ironing and stepped out for some groceries. It feels good to not have to do any domestic stuff all weekend long!

Lora - The fitness fix dvd sounds good...What a surprise that it has a foam roller segment... I haven't come across too many dvds that do. Speaking of which.. we haven't used the foam roller in ages in our pilates class...I am going to have to give our instructor a gentle reminder. I am sorry your DH is lashing out bc of his stress. It is never fair to do that. Regardless of the situation we are in - it never helps to carry on like that.. you can only take steps to try and fix it... which you are. I think that when he is carrying on - and making sarcastic comments - do your best to ignore them - and say nothing... Then - when he is in a better frame of mind - you can bring it up... including his comments - and that they were hurtful - and make him feel guilty..Hope tomorrow is a better day.

Kel - I hope that you get to relax this weekend - it has been a very long while for you. What sorts of things are you doing with the rental property? Are you doing renos in the hope of selling - or doing renos for the sake of new tenants? Do you enjoy this sort of work? I wanted to take the gentle hatha class this morning - but am feeling a bit off - so I just went for a walk instead. I am really feeling my allergies this year - and have had headaches on and off for the last few days.

Christine - How are you doing today? How is DH and Jimmy doing? Hope you are recovered from your recent bout of stomach flu.

Jen - How was Lenny's appt this morning? Thanks for the review of Joey... I mean Bootcamp Glad you enjoyed.

 

[HipChick]

Back again for a minute because I wanted to tell everyone that I finally got to do some yoga. DH is still not home yet so I did a 45 minute session on my own starting with modified or half sun salutes followed by all my favorite poses. It was so nice & relaxing. I feel so good & stretched out now too. Aaaah! I'm really looking forward to taking my yoga mat to work & doing some yoga during my lunch hour now! I'll probably alternate that with walking, depending on how I feel that day. Not sure what we'll get into tonight as my DH took the day off to work up at the property. So I'm sure he'll be worn out.

Lora - Still thinking about you & hoping you're feeling better.

Yve - That walk sounds so nice! I love this time of year... except for the allergies. It's been so dry here, I'm not sure what kind of fall foliage we'll have. This is a very popular place for tourists to view the colors (the Appalachian & Smoky Mountains) so I hope for all of our sakes that doesn't affect it too much. Yes, it has been a long time since my DH & I have had a nice relaxing break. The property we're remodeling is rental property (14 units) & we plan to keep it that way for now. The previous owner did absolutely nothing so it's taking a lot of work & a long time to fix up. I do enjoy it (my DH & I just enjoy spending time together, even if it's work) & I know it will be worth it in the long run but I'm also looking forward to it being over. It shouldn't be too much longer before we can take an extended break & hopefully a real vacation. I'm sorry your allergies are bothering you so much this year. Do you take anything for them? Hope you feel better soon.

Jen & Christine - HI if you pop in later!

Well, DH just called & he's going to hang out with the guy who helped him today for a little while so I think I'll go play the piano or maybe work on some art. Hope everyone has a great evening... & weekend if I don't get a chance to visit again until Monday.

 

[just_another_jennifer]

Hi ladies! No WO for me tonight. Went to eat Mexican food with DH after work and picking up Lenny from the vet. It took me almost 2 hours to get home tonight. Traffic is just unbelieveable on Fridays! I don't think I pushed hard enough on the Barry's last night, since I wasn't sore where I wanted to be (shoulders). I was a little sore in my lower back and I feel a little tighter in the abs and waist. Lenny's vet visit was rough today. He really was upset about going there and today they said he has to start coming in weekly again. He still is doing fine otherwise and he is definitely still feisty! I usually pick him up at lunch and run him home but they didn't call to let me know he was ready and I had a couple of meetings during that time, so the poor thing stayed at the vet from 7 this morning until almost 6 tonight.

Have a great night everyone! I will be around this weekend, so I will catch up on personals tomorrow!