We need some excitement !

[sherryc]

I'm really enjoying this thread too. Love having a peek into my fellow cathletes personal lives.
My attitude towards my workouts have changed quite a bit. I figure as long as I get off my butt for a good 30 minutes daily doing some form of exercise, its good enough. Menopause has given me quite the kick in ass, but with a little red wine, it's not so bad.
I also have an infrared sauna that we purchased this year. LOVE IT!! So relaxing and takes all the aches away. My husband is usually in the sauna with me, but geez, sometimes men just stink when they sweat
I have two daughters 29 and 27 and I still worry about them. I don't think it ever goes away. I've always wanted them to just be happy and healthy. I'm patiently waiting for grandchildren, hopefully this year!
I quit a job as a home support worker, that I did for seven torturous years, and never regretted leaving. I thank my lucky stars for my husband of 31 years and I'm sure he thinks he's pretty lucky too
We moved to a new city, and a much newer home than our last one. It was 100 years old, and our new house is only 5 years. It also has central air, which I never had. Such luxury, and no more heat crankiness! I know it doesn't seem like a big deal, but when you've never had it........let's just say, it's heaven.
Well, that's it, in a nutshell.
Sherry

 

[aqua girl]

Well since I started this, guess I better chime in, but remember I told you my life
Is boring, so you've been warned!
I have been on the same job for 38 yrs, yes, that's right folks, 38 yrs! Am I burnt
Out? Probably! But all in all, I enjoy it...I was married for 30 yrs when my
Ex decided to go with someone else, so there came the divorce....sine then, I
Was engaged to guy for a number of years but he passed away 3 yrs ago this
July, so that was another blow to the heart. But life goes on.....
Fitness & exercise is my passion and I try to do something each day, and my dog
And I walk a lot! He's my "best bud". I got him from the spca when he was
Approx 5 and he's now 13, so that's kinda scary....
I have a bunch of equipment at home, treadmill, incline trainer, elliptical and
Belong to a fitness center so there's always something to do! I keep my
Membership because of the indoor pool, hence my name, Aqua girl
I absolutely love aqua fitness. I still do Aqua step & love it...since classes
Are a thing of the past, I make up my own routines, take my Speedo Aqua step
& my waterproof iPod shuffle and away to the pool I go! I don't get to go as often
As I would like, but when I'm in that pool, working out, I'm in another world.
A great stress reliever.

I don't have a bucket list,but if I did one thing I would want to do is meet Cathe!
The honor would be all mine! She is awesome and I have come so far using
Her workouts, and I can't leave out that I am a workout blender junkie!
Well, I will stop now, everybody Wake up !

 

[dmerz]

This looks fun! I'll chime in....

I found Cathe after I agreed to let my hubby purchase a large screen TV. With the TV came Direct TV and with DTV came Fit TV and Cathe!! One of my best "unintended consequence" decisions in a long time. Better than my attempt at selling Mary Kay (what was I thinking!?!).

Two kiddos playing competitive soccer keeps us running around like crazy. (I tried adult league soccer but decided to stick with DVD workouts because I couldn't handle games at midnight.) My daughter just made the top club team goalie and my son plays 2nd team club for the boys.

I work part-time as a tax accountant. I'm going to celebrate my 15 year anniversary at the CPA firm this fall. Talk about boring!! I read forums when I'm supposed to be working sometimes.... lack of mental focus on boring stuff. Reading here is waaaay more interesting!

I recently discovered inter-library loan and have been able to try out several new instructors. My latest fitness toy is a kettlebell. I keep thinking I need to learn how to do a pull-up but so far haven't gotten that accomplished. I hunt for workout DVDs at thrift stores. So far my best find is a couple Jillian Michaels DVDS..... and some very boring stupid step workouts that were so lame they went back to the thrift!!

Sometimes I plan out my youtube fitness channel in my head. But I never move forward with the idea. There are too many out there already... and they all seem very similar. I would call it "High- Altitude Interval Training" since I live at 6000+ feet in elevation. Its my excuse for why Cathe's workouts seem so hard!!

 

[jamie vaughn]

Wow it would be so great if we could all meet at a Cathe road trip one day.
Aqua girl: I wish i loved the water like you - i've never heard of aqua step, it sounds so fun. I'm so sorry about your fiance , you've had your fair share of heart break. I always thought that if i couldn't find someone to be with I'd get a dog lol!
Rapid breath: Your butt retaining calories makes me laugh! Good luck with your workouts and be careful with the injury.
Peg: No one liked my sister's hubby either, glad they're divorced now! There's always some a**hole in everyone's family..
Clare: I feel for you and your daughter's situation. As parents we try to provide our kids with the tools to make the right decisions in life but sometimes they have to make mistakes in order to learn ((hugs)).
Dirt Diva: I'm in awe with your fitness level and mountain bike races. And you're an artist - puts me to shame.
Nathalie: Good thing you don't need your rotator cuff to do all that dancing you love! As for relationships, I was also single for 6 years due to a stalker issue with an ex so it took alot of courage to put myself out there finally and I'm so glad i did. Good luck with your fiance and new workout room!
Doreen: I would definitely check out your high altitude interval training. I went trekking in Nepal years ago when I was working in Saudi and if it's anything like that you're superwoman!

 

[firemedic]

Great thread, so here's my life in a snap shot.

Did lots of research and got help on losing weight after/and still continue to be on steroids for 13 yrs now and forever. I've lost 16 lbs. Added a lot more walking but still doing Cathe. I found most of her metabolic & cardio & weights work best for me. I've changed over my diet to help. Was very skeptical but seems to be working and I am feeling a lot better. My workouts have been a little derailed the last week or so but I've been doing lots of things around the house and to the house. Did closet/storage room clean out. Gave some to family, donated the rest. Helped my grandma (just turned 89) clean out there closet and kitchen. I now have a dish set I will never use because she really wanted me to have it. Can't say no to grandma. We've updated our roof and back porch. I consider this a workout because I was definitely working hard. But since it's gotten so hot so fast here in SW FL, we are now considering moving to TN (Knoxville area). Haven't told my family yet because they will really freak out, esp. since my parents just moved back to FL from TN 2 yrs ago. But I've lived here most of my life and most of the time, hate it. But I'm the kind of person (OCD) that hates change esp. big changes. So I'm not sure about the moving thing. I've also finally gotten my current house to where I want it, I hate to leave it. I'm also really looking into adopting a new dog from a rescue/shelter. It's been just over a year since putting down my dog (put one down 7 months before that). Even though Betty seems to be fine as the only dog, I know she gets really lonely when we are not here because of her reaction when we come home, she's never been that excited before. Also, she really misses having someone else to play with in the house, esp. in the evening after her dinner. I play with her but it's just not the same, she seems to get bored with me very quickly. I guess I have to be a dog to understand that one I don't want a puppy, I would like one that's already 1 to 3 yrs old. So I think that's pretty much my life for the last few months. Not very exciting, I'm a very boring person but enjoy that about my life, spend time with my husband, dog, reading, cleaning, and working out. That's me (Kim) in a snap shot!!!

 

[cher54]

Fun thread, so here's a bit about me. I'm sixty years young and have four children.... an emergency department pediatrician, a nurse practitioner, a school counselor, and a veterinarian. I'm very proud to have children who have gone into the fields of service to others. I have a wonderful partner of two years who I met online after the suicide of my husband. I started working out in the 80's teaching aerobics and I discovered Cathe in 1999 and have not looked back. My fitness is a number one priority in my life and is definitely a part of who I am. I love my life and am grateful for every day that I have to make a choice as to how I want to spend it! I have two Boston Terriers, Mr. Malone and Monica, who are my family, my joy, and my loves. I live in Phx, AZ so I'm gearing up to spend most of the summer inside since our temps reach upwards of 115! So lots of indoor workouts, books, and movies on the horizon for me

 

[JeanneMarie]

I've been reading this thread with interest and hesitated to chime in because my recent story is very sad.....

I was married to the love of my life for almost 38 years. Last February (2015) he passed after a bout with pneumonia. He was a Veterinarian and the best man I've ever known. We have a son who will be 29 next month. I can't even begin to describe the sadness and devastation of losing a life partner. I've lost both my parents, and while that was truly awful, losing your spouse is a whole different level of loss. This is the person who was by my side for my entire adult life. He was 61 when he passed... so very young. I will be 60 in November.

My son moved home to live with me, and he has decided to stay... bringing with him his future bride. This house is big enough for all of us, so that makes me happy beyond words.

Also, I have to tell you that my passion for fitness and my fitness family has been a huge factor in getting me through the last year (along with my son). I have always worked out every day, but when my husband died I just threw myself into my working out. I joined a gym and I joined a training facility. Now in addition to my home DVDs, I am doing bootcamp classes twice a day, running 2 to 3 days a week, and strength training 5 days a week with a personal trainer and on my own at the gym. It has kept me busy, which is essential for me in the grieving process. It has also gotten me in the best shape of my life.

I am not putting myself back into the dating pool. I can't even fathom having another husband. I had the best, and there will never be another like him. Fortunately I am strong and capable, and I don't need anybody else. I have lots of friends, and close family and that's enough for me. I am content knowing that I had the kind of love that some people search a lifetime for and never find. I may not have had it for a lifetime, but it was a such a blessing. I cherish every single moment I had with him.

Thanks for letting me talk about it here. I haven't said much on the message boards because it is so intensely personal. And thanks to everyone for sharing their lives. <3 Cher, I know you've reached out to me since you also lost your husband, and you'll never know how much I appreciated that. I am so glad you have found someone. Everyone tells me "never say never", so I try to keep an open mind. He has been gone 16 months and I still feel the same way I did early on... nobody else for me! Aqua Girl, so very sorry about your fiance.

 

[Beth-B-Fit]

I've been reading this thread with interest and hesitated to chime in because my recent story is very sad.....

I was married to the love of my life for almost 38 years. Last February (2015) he passed after a bout with pneumonia. He was a Veterinarian and the best man I've ever known. We have a son who will be 29 next month. I can't even begin to describe the sadness and devastation of losing a life partner. I've lost both my parents, and while that was truly awful, losing your spouse is a whole different level of loss. This is the person who was by my side for my entire adult life. He was 61 when he passed... so very young. I will be 60 in November.

My son moved home to live with me, and he has decided to stay... bringing with him his future bride. This house is big enough for all of us, so that makes me happy beyond words.

Also, I have to tell you that my passion for fitness and my fitness family has been a huge factor in getting me through the last year (along with my son). I have always worked out every day, but when my husband died I just threw myself into my working out. I joined a gym and I joined a training facility. Now in addition to my home DVDs, I am doing bootcamp classes twice a day, running 2 to 3 days a week, and strength training 5 days a week with a personal trainer and on my own at the gym. It has kept me busy, which is essential for me in the grieving process. It has also gotten me in the best shape of my life.

I am not putting myself back into the dating pool. I can't even fathom having another husband. I had the best, and there will never be another like him. Fortunately I am strong and capable, and I don't need anybody else. I have lots of friends, and close family and that's enough for me. I am content knowing that I had the kind of love that some people search a lifetime for and never find. I may not have had it for a lifetime, but it was a such a blessing. I cherish every single moment I had with him.

Thanks for letting me talk about it here. I haven't said much on the message boards because it is so intensely personal. And thanks to everyone for sharing their lives. <3 Cher, I know you've reached out to me since you also lost your husband, and you'll never know how much I appreciated that. I am so glad you have found someone. Everyone tells me "never say never", so I try to keep an open mind. He has been gone 16 months and I still feel the same way I did early on... nobody else for me! Aqua Girl, so very sorry about your fiance.

Wow. I, too, am married to the best man I've ever known. I'm sad for you and am glad your son has moved in and brings you joy. I'm crying little....Take care,

Beth

 

[tlc93]

JeanneMarie....I'm so sorry you've had to go through this! I'm speechless really. Your post made me cry. Please don't feel alone. Even though we only know each other through typed words....we are real people. I care about all of you! I can't imagine what you've been through but I'm so glad you posted. Sometimes it helps to let it out. If we lived near each other I would be at your door right now with cookies. I'm also so glad that you had this amazing love in your life, nothing can take that from your heart. I'm married to my high school sweetheart and can't fathom life without him. I just feel so bad for you and I hope you heal in your own time. Hugs, prayers and positive thoughts for you and your family. Be well.

 

[aqua girl]

Everyone tells me "never say never", so I try to keep an open mind. He has been gone 16 months and I still feel the same way I did early on... nobody else for me! Aqua Girl, so very sorry about your fiance.

Thank you all for your kindness...and jeanneMarie, I feel exactly the same way
As you......best wishes and happiness to you...