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I didn't either Shelley, so that means cardio at the gym and slow and heavy back and biceps when I get home from work. I hate when I don't get up. It's so much easier just getting it over with. Hope you are feeling better Shelley.

Good morning Deb.
 
Hi I'm back,

No workout for me today...at 12:30 am, after trying to sleep for almost 3 hours, I turned off my "workout" alarm and got up at 5:30. I am so tired these days.

Shelly:
Glad you don;t pee in the shower...I am in the Robin camp...I have peed in the shower, ( my younger days) but do not any more...So sorry about the RT...((HUGS)))...

Robin:
As I told Shelly, I am like you when it comes to the shower and elimination...yuk! I bet you are happy that DH is going to paint and do the floor...will the cats still be there? if so, hardwood is not the way to go! take it from me who has all hardwood floors ( except for kitchen and baths)...pee does awful things to wood.. how about laminate? so easy to take care of. We have that in our back hall and the stairs to the basement.

Lainie:
Thanks for the link...I have not been over to the other forums in a while. I don;t look forward to the change...I hate change! Have you been checked for iron deficiency? Being tired all the time is a sign of that..

Allison:
What a great picture of you and Jim! You are beautiful and he is a hunk! ( that's 70's talk for HOT!)

Tneah:
Yes..Keegan's is definitely a mama's boy! He cries when I leave the room, and watches every move I make.

Leanne:
Sending {{{Job Finding}}} vibes to your BIL!

BG:
I have been doing #4 I-Climb Circuit, using the treadmill instead of the eliptical...and as heavy as I can go with the weights. The yogurt seems to be working well with the Little K.. started it this morning with the Big K! If you are going to to Tneah's program, we will all be here to support you!

Kristi:
Where are all these nice resorts you and your DD keep going to? :7
I do have the original Abs Diet book.. have to dig it out and look at it again for some inspiration!

Gotta go and get the little K to do his business before work... and yes if he was in a shower he would Pee!

Deb:7
 
Good melty morning all. Sorry for all the late starts for you morning exercisers. I'm scheduled for something cardio this afternoon after work. I'm thinking maybe something Tracey. I'm back on the pretty-clean-eating wagon. DH, DD and I are all going to try to melt a bit before our trip to the beach in August. Yesterday was a good one for me.

Deb, I like your suggestion about laminate. DH is convinced that the cats won't pee on hardwood, but I'm not sold on that theory. Since it is my workout area, I'd prefer laminate. Otherwise, I was going to look into the puzzle mats.

Laine, I tried to get onto your fitness forum here at work, but it is screened. Most blogs are. So I guess I'll have to quietly go mad when the forum goes down.

I'd better get back to work now, though....
 
Good morning, Melters!

Well, I had three blissful days away from the computer. I didn't go anywhere near one. Oh was it nice. But dang. Now how on earth am I ever going to catch up???? I'd better get busy.

Okay. I'm going to say this and I don't care who reads it, not even if a guy reads it!

I FOUND BRAS!!!! :7 :7 :7

Three lovely, perfectly fitted bras! You can't even begin to know how excited I was to find them yesterday. I spent a very long time in the department store. Okay - I won't go into any more detail. But dang, am I happy.

I did that, visited the dentist and several other errands yesterday. Today it's back to the old grind. Sigh.

Okay. I'm off to catch up on things.
 
Hi everyone. Just stopping by to say "hi". I have to take a top by ATLoft to return it. Sadly, it's been hanging in my closet for a couple months now, but I checked the receipt and it's within the required 90 days and still has its tags. Then I'm going to Target (big surprise, huh?). I do actually need some stuff like diapers and new undies for Ewan. The last set of undies I got for him turned out to be too small--kid has a big butt, I guess. I figure potty training might go better if his undies don't cut off his circulation.

BBL for personals.

Don't forget my little forum in case the Cathe forums go out soon: http://fitnessfig.forumer.com/

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fitness blog: http://fitnessfig.blogspot.com
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"If you want to give God a good laugh, tell Her your plans."[/font]
 
Morning, all,
I'm sorry everyone seems a little sluggish. I planned to get up early and work out, but that didn't work for me either. DH is super stressed at work, so a bit more sleep seemed like a good idea for both of us.

Shelley -- sending lots of {{{HUGS}}} and warm thoughts!

Shannon -- Yea for your success!!! Hope you have a decent day at work.

Deb -- This week my girls are going to a resort with my parents in Horseshoe Bay (a small community on the lake about an hour from Austin), and last week we were in Galveston (on the Gulf). Not as swanky as some, but both pretty nice -- esp. since we were mostly on someone else's nickel last week since DH & I were both attending the conference. :)

Robin -- good job on the eating!

Hi, Peggie, Lainie, and all who follow!!!

My workout plan today may be overly ambitious, so I will tell you what I did after I've actually done it. ;)

I've got a full day on the computer working on that directory I mentioned a few weeks ago -- I *think* I still have everything I need on this new computer -- fingers crossed. So far, I find Vista to be frustrating!!!

BBL!
 
Well I guess it's in the air. I didn't get up either. Seriously, yesterday I was more tired than I have been in a long time. DH picked me up from work (we drove in together yesterday) and I slept all the way home. I got home, slept while DH worked more, got up to help fix dinner, then went back to sleep. Can you say LAAAZZZYYYYY???? x( x(

Yes, sleeping right after dinner... good move. :-(

Will do my cardio and weight work when I get home. At least I have the day off tomorrow.

Funny thing is - even with all that sleep... I'm exhausted.

Hi everyone - will BBL for personals! (if I'm awake) ;)
 
Good morning, all!

Today is DH's b-day, and I think he wants to go out for Chinese tonight and then his parents are coming over and bringing cake. I'm going to try to eat healthy at dinner! Today I have KPC on the agenda, which is always so much fun.

Shelley -- Sorry that the morning workout didn't happen. Just keep listening to your body, though, because it does sound like you need that extra rest! {{{HUGS}}}!!

Peggie -- Oh, no! You didn't get your A.M. workout in either?? What cardio will you be doing on your lunch hour today? Is it Coach Sean? ;-)

Deb -- Sorry that you're feeling so tired! Do you have any idea why that might be? Thanks for the BIL vibes!

Robin -- Hooray for getting back on the clean-eating wagon. When do you leave in August for your trip?

Shannon -- We've missed you!! Hooray for getting new bras! It's such a great feeling to have something fit you so nicely. Did you look at cars yesterday?

Lainie -- Have fun at Target today! If you see anything good at Loft, let me know! ;-)

Kristi -- Don't overdo it with your workout today! I hope that the computer stuff works out alright, too.

BG -- Oh, you have the sleepy bug, too? ;-) You're definitely NOT lazy, so don't even think that!


I'll BBL to say "hi" to the rest of you all!
 
Good morning everyone. :)

Lainie, I just went to your forum site. It is so cool!! Thank you for doing that! It's like our own secret hideaway. ;)

Like most of us here today, I could not get up to workout this morning either. I am soooo tired today. It's actually painful. I would just give anything to be able to go to sleep. Anything. I kind of kicked my own butt yesterday with the workout I did and I'm feeling it today--and not in a good way. I did BM2 Double Upper Body and abs and then iTread 15, 45 minutes (logging 5 miles). I hadn't worked out in three days and just felt gross so I wanted to get in a kick butt workout. I think I went to heavy with BM2 upper body though. My back is killing me.

Hopefully I'll get in a workout tonight. But I'm hanging out with Jim :) so I may not have time.

Shelley--again, I'm sorry you can't make it to the RT. I don't mean to dwell on it and keep making you sad but I'm just so depressed about it. Hopefully we can meet soon!

Kristi--good luck with the computer work. Ugh. I am so NOT technologically advanced. I'm working on it, though. ;)

Robin--have fun at work today! Great job with your clean eating yesterday. :)

Shannon--wow, it sounds like you had some great days off. I'm so jealous! Sorry you're back to the grind today. Man, I hate working. :p And YAY for bras! Finding the perfect one is so hard. x(

Peggie--I can't believe we all slept in today! Don't stress too much about getting in your workout today. We all must be so tired since none of us could get up to workout!

Deb--I'm glad you turned your "workout alarm" off this morning. You must be exhausted! How is that iClimb Circuit? Sounds cool. I would have to use a treadmill instead of an elliptical too.

What is all this talk about peeing in the shower? I must've missed something cuz I'm super confused....
Anyhoo, in case anyone cares, I pee in the shower once in a blue moon. I used to do it all the time when I was little. Gross. Now it's just part of my routine to pee *before* I get in the shower. Gives the shower water time to warm up. :)

Hey to Leanne, BG, Tneah, and anyone else I missed. Where's Kara these days?

Allison

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Morning All:)

Deb, I shall never, ever pee in the shower again.:p Ever. I promise you that. I despise change too, and am more that a little intimidated by the whole workout manager deal.

Shelley, sending you ((hugs))all day long!

Shannon, Whoo-eee!:7 Finding a good bra is kinda like finding a good man, almost impossible. Glad you bought multiples.

Robin, crap, what are we going to do without you for even a few days??That is weird you can log onto this site at work but not Lainie's?Do your cats still pee outside of their litter box? That is frustrating, I have heard that male cats can be harder to litter box train. I would go for the laminate flooring myself, we have it on the boat, it looks like wood, but isn't. Or maybe its in the house in Vegas, either way, I really like that wood look without the wood hassle.

Kristi, extra sleep is always a good thing, I should have slept in myself this morning, but woke up early again...

Lainie, LOL, your kid has a big booty? That is cute, have fun at Target darlin', and thanks again for creating a space for us.

Hi to all that follow..be back later to chat...

DH and I got into a fight sort of last night. He started ragging on the whole program I did and how it totally screwed up my body, that along with the thyroid meds I did not need. I claims I take "good things" like exercise, and turn them into something "bad" by doing too much....I cross that line between balance and total obsession with everything according to DH.
Needless to say, it wasn't very uplifting, as I am struggling with body issues, trying to get myself back to "normal" and all after everything I have done.
So am feeling a bit wounded right now and gross. Darn it, one step forward, two steps back. I am trying to see it through his eyes, and not just going off the deep end and being angry.

Anyway! I will check back later...

Happy Birthday to Leanne's DH! Yeah for b-day cake and Chinese food! Have fun with KPC!

Alli,your workout sounded so hard I want to go back to bed...you are the woman. Have fun with Jim tonight, who needs a workout when you have a young stud to play with?;)
 
Lanie - hi! Hope you have time to stop back by later.

Kristi - enjoy your workout. Note: I said *enjoy.* :7 Don't kill yourself! Glad you got some extra rest this morning!

BG - wow - you must have been totally exhausted! Maybe wearing that lead vest all day wears you out more than you think?

Leanne - tell DH happy birthday from me! I did visit a local Honda dealer, but it looks like I'm going to have to shop around. I think I might hate car shopping more than bra shopping.

Alli - oooh boy. I hate the BM2 double upper body, especially the shoulder work. Congrats on your kickbutt workout! I had one too - GS CT. The DOMS are really setting in now. }(

Tneah - I don't suppose your DH had any constructive advice to offer? No? Just criticism? The little bum. You are absolutely NOT gross. Are you struggling to get back to his idea of normal? We know that each of us has our own issues, and I think we each know when we've gone too far - and we work hard to keep ourselves in balance. We do a great job of helping each other here, too! Don't let DH dictate to you how you should feel or look. It's YOUR body.
 
Yeah, not sure where his angst really came from, maybe from the stock market or something...he is worried about our banks crashing, so I know that can be a stressor. Don't want everyone to think DH is a jerk, cause on most days he is awesome and supportive.

But he told me I look bulky--my shoulders, I look like I take too much creatine or something.:-( And that I was perfect before I started that program by Trainer man, and now it will take months and months to get my body back to "normal" after I screwed it up (hormonally speaking here)...just when I was starting to feel confident enough to wear a sleeveless tank top....:-( he also said that sometimes I eat like a bird, and sometimes I "eat like a vulture"...shovel it in. WTH does that mean? I can put away some veggies for sure, but I never stuff my face, I am a picker (my downfall actually)and hate to eat alot at once.

I am not sure where that was coming from, he is unhappy with his own weight and blames me for buying things that he cannot stop himself from eating...ok buddy how does a diet of broccoli sound?
And now I am overfeeding Georgie who has gained a little weight according to DH, boy, it was a terrible night let me tell ya.x(
I feel like lifting weights might not be the best thing for me now, if I look bulky...I know diet is 80 percent of how you look, so maybe he is right, I need to watch it even more...the carbs, maybe cut back on the protein, I have alot of lean mass, so can afford to cut back...sorry guys, do not mean to dump on you, its just hard you know?

Maybe I need to start meditating or do yoga to find a balance inside my head.That or a shrink....well, I tried that a long time ago and whatta mess, I wound up worse off than I was. I know alot of us struggle with body stuff, so I knew you would understand. Thanks for listening. And Leanne, I promise I will not show up tomorrow in a straight jacket!!;) And I promise I will not be the type of friend who "picks" at lettuce leaves when we have lunch together...:+

Shelley, can I ask you a question? I remember you said awhile back you lost weight when you stopped lifting so much? Is that true, or did I read that wrong? I am just trying to figure out my own fitness deal right now...we all know the "program" worked, I got really lean, but I cannot do that all the time, it was hell...sigh. I really am obsessive aren't I?
 
Oh dear. Tneah, you do sound kind of messed up. Don't you DARE cut back on your food. Do you remember how miserable you were when you had to follow Mr. Trainer's diet? You don't want to do that, do you?

According to the pictures you posted, I think you look GREAT. And I love strong shoulders on a woman. See? Everyone has a different opinion. If you're happy with your shoulders and arms, then just keep doing what your'e doing and go put on that tank top. :7

Sounds to me like DH is blaming everyone else for his own weight problems. Do ya think that if he was happy with himself, he'd be happy with you and Georgie too? Men!!! Good grief.

I'm glad I don't have to put up with one. :p

ETA - also remember that DH said you were looking to gaunt when you ate less. I think he needs to make up his mind.
 
Hey all!

Tneah -- Oh, sending you great, big {{{HUGS}}}! I know Mitch is a fantastic person, but I'm so sorry to hear that he's making you feel bad about your body. Honestly, chica, we've seen recent photos, and you look FANTASTIC!!! Your shoulders do NOT look too big at all! My gosh, I would LOVE to have SEXAY shoulders like yours -- seriously!! Like Shannon said, DH also thought you looked too thin when you weren't eating as much, so please don't stress about eating. You also did NOT screw up your body; you were making an informed, educated attempt to get your hormone and thyroid levels sorted out, and that can take a lot of time to regulate. You also don't look bulky. Pull out a fitness magazine and look through the photos to remind yourself of how great that muscle looks on you and other women! It really does just sound like he's unhappy, and is taking it out on you. Have you thought again about buying him a bike? That might be a really fun way for you to help him get back into doing some exercise -- and relieving stress! Now if you bring that straight jacket tomorrow, I'll have to throw it away and we'll go buy some sexay halter tops instead! ;-)

Shannon -- Isn't car shopping stressful? But your good luck bra shopping might bode well for the car shopping, too! :)

Allie -- Kara will be gone for a total of two weeks, visiting family in Wisconsin. I think she's supposed to be back at the end of this week! :) How is your back feeling? Hopefully better!
 
Ahem. I just called a nearby car dealer. They have what I want. I might try to sneak away early, after our staff meeting.... :7 :7
 
Okay, I'm dragging myself out of the pit to come and give Tneah HUGE {{{hugs}}}. What is it with DHs and SOs? We're too think, we're too bulky, blah blah blah. Girl, you look fabulous! I don't know what eyes Mitch is looking through, but he needs new ones! Or to stop taking his stuff out on you! And yes, I did say that I had leaned out when I stopped doing heavy weights. When I did P90X, I really bulked up (I build easily, I guess) and felt less than feminine. I have discovered that my best strategy is more endurance based workouts and circuits (I know, I know, you love those;)). I'm also a fan of nice shoulders, but I know mine tend to get HUGE if I heavy up on weights. I hope that helps, and know that I'm thinking of you. And I'm jealous that you get to meet up with Leanne tomorrow!
 
Hi, everyone,
I did my workout -- B&G abs + the bonus stability ball abs, DM scrambled cardio blast premix, and GSBSB. I just wanted to take advantage of the fact that my DDs are gone, so I had plenty of time to do whatever I wanted to.

Now, it looks like we need some serious {{{HUGS}}} around this place!

Tneah -- Big {{HUGS}} to you!!! I'm so sorry that DH was insensitive -- they all are on occasion, no matter how awesome they are overall. It sounds like he might be taking out some other frustrations on you, but it is so frustrating when people don't understand what we do or why we do it, and it hurts when the person is someone we love and whose opinion we value. It is very hard for men to understand our body image issues (my DH has been trying to *get* mine for 19 years), and it's also hard for them to know the right things to say about them -- esp. if our *issues* somehow inconvenience them! IMO, you don't need to see it through his eyes, but going off the deep end is probably not ideal either. :) Just be kind to yourself -- we are harder on ourselves than we are on anyone else! You are not gross by any stretch of the imagination -- you are beautiful, strong, fit, and kind!!!

Leanne -- Happy Birthday to Mike!!! Definitely eat some cake! What are you giving him? Would you please give Tneah a giant hug for me tomorrow??? (BTW, I am very envious of your meeting!! Please take some pics and post them so the rest of us can live vicariously!)

Allison -- Love the new avatar, of course! You kicked bootay with your workout last night -- I'm sorry your back hurts, though. I've done BM2 double upper body once, and it was tough! Does Jim work out?

Robin -- we replaced our carpet downstairs with very nice laminate last year, and we really like it. I just didn't want the hassle of caring for wood; I'm not the world's best housekeeper. ;)

BG -- it sounds like you needed that rest last night; I'm sorry you are still feeling tired!

Shannon -- I did actually enjoy my workout -- it was challenging b/c I lifted heavier on GSBSB, and it was fun because I had never done the stability ball abs on B&G or that DM premix. Good luck on the car hunt! Let us know what you get! We will be in the market soon b/c the DDs will be driving -- they will be getting DH's 2001 Honda Accord; DH will get something new. Are you looking for a hybrid? Supposedly you can't get one around here. GSCT is a kickbutt workout -- I still have chest DOMS from doing it on Sunday!

Shelley -- Given your comments about bulking up, are you planning to do STS? I have trouble getting very big, so I'm looking forward to STS. I enjoy circuits a lot, but I don't always feel like I'm getting a lot of benefit from them. Sending you more {{HUGS}}!!

Hi, Lainie, Peggie, and Deb -- hope y'all are having a good day! I hope I didn't leave anyone out!
 
Tneah – (((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))) to you sweetie pie. Hurts the most when it focuses on something we’re ALREADY hypersensitive about, doesn’t it… I agree that it’s probably just stress, coming out in all-attack mode. Not an excuse – doesn’t make it okay. Just an explanation. You deserve an apology. But I agree – he’s not being consistent. First you’re too gaunt, then you’re too bulky. You can’t be both. But that’s how boys are. They’re just clumsy communicators overall. You have to do what makes you happy, otherwise it will turn into resentment, and that’s worse. Don’t scramble around for a way to make this “right” in his eyes. Trying to find a healthy balance between moderation and fanaticism is hard for all of us. I think you are doing an excellent job of working towards that end. And although I (and everyone else here, and DH included) think you are a beautiful, amazing person – it doesn’t help that much to hear right now I’m sure. Like Julia Roberts said in Pretty Woman, the bad stuff is easier to believe. (((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))) Maybe you should tell DH that if he’s going to make tacky remarks, he can kiss your high, tight, firm a$$ that you get from hittin it hard at the gym, thank you very little.

Kristi – I’m anxiously awaiting the ambitious workout! How’s DD’s hair doing???

Glad to see you around, as always Shelley! :D

Leanne – Happy Birthday to DH!!!!! I hope you 2 have a wonderful celebration, and that it’s BIL-free. I’m sure you’re so freaking excited to meet Tneah tomorrow!!!

Allie – sorry to hear about your lethargy too. I feel the same way – almost drugged. Just very sluggish and TARD. You did an amazing workout yesterday! WTG! Oh you’ll get a workout in today… }( }(

Robin- MAN. Can’t you explain to your boss that Lainie’s forum is a requirement?? I mean, if you mention your sanity…

Shannon- I’d love to hear about the great bra escapade! I need more… but it’s one thing I hate to shop for. So tedious. I suppose part of my tiredness could be lead-vest-related, especially in the heat. But yesterday it was so profound. Who knows?

Deb – LOL on the “70’s talk”. You are funny! Hmmm… iron, eh? I thought maybe my Bs were low. I’m referring to the VITAMIN you melty ladies!!! :7 THAT WAS NO REFERENCE TO NEEDING BRAS. I might give those circuits a shot if you say they’re good!! ;)

Hi Peggie – I checked out that website yesterday. Very interesting info.

Howdy Howdy to Lainie! That was straight from Aggieland. How are your teeth? Are you able to wear lipstick now? Are your lips sticking and adhering to your braces like mine are? UGH. What a pain.

OK, that’s enough for now. BBL. Hi to everyone else!!!

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