We're In This Together *~July~*

Hello hello!

Sorry I've been a little MIA lately. I've been having a harder time keeping up with check in's as we've been a lot busier at work lately and I have a hard time getting on the computer at home. My last check in I did with you guys Lydia was tugging on my elbow while I tried to type...are you done yet are you done yet? She wanted to me to come back to her room for a "tea party". You guys should've come...Elmo and Minnie mouse were in attendance too ;).

Sarah- it definitely wouldn't hurt to go with a little lower intensity for a few weeks with the walking and such. Those heavy weights and intense workouts will be waiting for you! I always try to get a low intensity week in every couple of months. Actually, the week after next I plan to do another yoga/Ellen week! It does the body good once in awhile to do that and then I always feel all ready to attack the tough stuff again when I get back to it! That banana split idea that Natty had sounded amazing! I may have to try that sometime!:eek:

Jen- Congratulations on finishing STS!!! Yay! Have you tried the two new workouts yet? If not, you are in for a fun few weeks as you get to them! I am absolutely loving these two workouts! They are so fun and the time flys by really quickly. Congrats on closing in on employment, too! That sounds exciting! Even if it doesn't end up being the dream job you want, at least you'll be getting your feet wet again. I heard employers were starting to discriminate against people who hadn't worked in awhile so it's always good to have yourself in an employed position if you decide to move onto another job should this one not work out. Always good to have that leverage!:)

Natty- How funny! I did Lower Body Blast yesterday, too!:eek: To this day that is in my top 5 favorite workouts...and I have alot!:D I was so proud of myself, I held a 5 lb dumbell on the elevated lunge series she does where she doesn't use weight herself and I went heavier in a lot of places where she does use weight, plus when doing the gliding lunges I used an 8 lb dumbell as well! I woke up this morning expecting major DOMS but they were really just mild. On the one hand I was super proud of myself for being/feeling so strong and not being totally sore and on the other I was like "awww, only slight DOMS?" lol Today was a rest day for me as well, although I was hoping to get a relaxing Ellen Barret dvd in but time just got away from me this morning.

Have fun with your SIL's! Luckily it doesn't sound as stressful as it is with other family so that's good! ;)

Speaking of stressful family stuff, I realized my migraine was triggered by some family drama that's been going on and peaked this last weekend. I tend to get headaches a lot when I'm feeling emotional turmoil...Sunday it was just a tension headache but then Wednesday it was the full blown migraine. My sister is going through some rough times...let's just say since her divorce last year she's been making some bad choices. She's been with this guy since (well, to be honest, before...well before) the divorce and the dude is a TOTAL loser. I've taken to calling him "The Parasite". Fits him well. Anyway, she found out some stuff this past weekend and was all set to break up with him...but now yesterday I found out she's probably not going to. It's so bad, and I worry about my niece. I had a long phone conversation with her last night but it went nowhere...we were basically talking in circles. Anyway, hate to sound vague as I sit here venting to you guys but it's all complicated and personal so I probably shouldn't get into details...but thanks for letting me vent anyway:eek:.

Have a great weekend guys!
 
Hello Friends.
Happy Saturday!! My yard is finally green again and not all weeds either.

Colleen-Wow, your sister is still with this guy. Maybe, some reverse psychology? Do workouts help? Tea parties with Elmo and Minnie, can't miss a good party.

Sarah-Too much high intensity is bad on the knees. Changing it up is good for variety. Past summers, I only biked and walked plus the weight stayed off.

Natty-Love LBB!! Have a fun day whatever you have planned.

Yesterday, I volunteered at the local zoo for kids day. One dollar to get in. It was swamped. I walked around with Dot from Dot and Dash from PBS kids. It was very hot for the young lady stuck doing it. We realized early on, she wasn't going to get far so I found a nice park bench for her in the shade. My DOMS today are caused by continual getting up and down from the bench for kids to take pics with Dot plus crowd control.

Thursday, I finished STS completely. I couldn't wait to be done with it. Hope to focus on the new ones since I only did each one once.

My new position, I start next week and I will be taking syphons until everything is rolling. The State is pushing me into training so I must prove I had job re-training in January-April. Looking to move back to Detroit for this position and for myself as well. My blog will continue even with this job.
 
Hello ladies :)

Nothing really new workouts-wise to report. My sis-in-laws are over, and I feel guilty not spending time with them. Yesterday I barely squeezed in 30min of back/tri's, as I has forgotten that I did not do that STS disc this week. I just did my own thing; pull-ups, 1 arm rows, lat bands, barbell rows, triceps kickbacks and triceps push-ups. I actually got a pretty decent workout. Today after they leave, I may do a Crossfire premix :D.

Colleen
Man, I'm so sorry to hear about what is going on with your sister. I know how much it must hurt you, especially since a child is involved. What I've learned throughout my own life experiences, is that you can't change anyone. They have to want to make changes for themselves, especially when toxic relationships,drugs, ect are involved. I was living the nightmare first hand when my mother got re-married. I was 16 years old at the time. She never even knew the guy, and there she was, married, pregnant, had given birth, all within 1 year of knowing the dude (my sister's father). We found out he was into all sorts of drugs and alcohol, verbally and physically abusive to boot. The short time I was living with him, and seeing my mother go through all that traumatic stuff, really forced me to take action. I won't get into detail, but even when we moved out, my mother still saw/kept in contact with him for several years. In the end, she had to want to break free. Not me, my sister, my aunt, my grandmother, no one could force her make the best decision for her life or her children's lives. TBH, she has always put men before her children too, but I won't discuss that. I'm sorry you have to go through all that stress, God know how hard this is for everyone involved and affected. {{{hugs}}}.
Jen
How great of you to volunteer at the zoo! You are awesome for doing that!
Please clarify, did you get an official job? I don't want to congratulate you unless I know for sure. It sounds very promising though :).
I understand your "I-could-not-wait-for-STS-to-be-over" attitude :D.


Have a great Sunday everyone :)
 
Hi guys. I'm sorry I didn't have time to write. Yesterday was the Dirty Dash with my friend and all of our kids. It was dirty, really really dirty. At one point I had mud in my mouth and mud I my eyes and couldnt even open them. But it was all for the kids so it was good.

Jen - Very good of you to volunteer with all those kids. I don't even know if I would volunteer with all those kids :eek:

So the job is official but your not salaried will just be getting paid in portions? I'm very excited for you.

I hope you had a great time with your sis in laws Nat. I wish I liked mine. She's okay. Shes actually in town (lives in England) and we haven't seen or heard from her yet. My kids feel indiffrent about her too. Kind of sad.
Does your husband like his sisters? My husband doesn't, so that may be the problem.

You are right on about your the men thing, that person has to be ready and not want him anymore. I was there with a previous boyfriend :(

My parents were split when I was little and I remember my mother doing some completely self destructive shit with men. I also saw my sister do the same thing when she went through a divorce. I also saw my bf do it when she went through a divorce. I am not friends with her anymore :( I always say I get along with married women but not single ladies.

How's Bella's great poos'? Getting better yet?

Colleen - I love tea parties and miss them so much. Your kids will start putting on all sorts of shows, those are fun too.

PS On friday night my husband brought me home a banana split :D:D I ate it and enjoyed every last bite.

Sarah
 
Hello Friends.

Friday has burnt me out, I had every intention of going to church today but didn't. I haven't been in awhile.
My job has started with the recruitment part but social media will begin soon. Plus, I have to talk to the Dean of my former school to recruit students into mentorship.
Yes, I will be paid in symphons since they know the State is giving me a difficult time even though I qualified for unemployment. I can only tell them I'm in negoiations.

Colleen-Hope everything is going well with the sister,etc...

Natty-CF premixes are good, hope you had fun with the family.

Sarah-Dirty Dash?? My sister and I get along most of the time. Out of all my siblings, I'm closest to her. My brothers, I wouldn't see if they were here. Banana Split?? Yumm.

Also, lately, I've been feeling depressed and pessimistic despite my great opportunity. This is normal for those like me, whom been unemployed for more than 6 months. My new organization has been great. Working out does help.
 
Hey everyone...

I will start an August thread tomorrow :)

Today I did Step Moves + barre portion of LBB (20min).

Unfortunately, I'm still having problem's with Bella and her #2's. She admitted to me that she was "holding it in". I don't know what do :(. I feel stressed and helpless. I don't know how to help her.

Sarah
LOVED the pic!! That looks sooo cool :cool:
Your kids are absolutely gorgeous. And I'm not just sayin' that. They must take after their mommy ;)
Yes, Mark is very close with his sister's. He help raise them while his mom was going through a very difficult time with depression and prescription drugs. His mom was abused as a child, and sort of forgot everything until she turned 30 and starting going to therapy sessions. That oped up a whole can of worms for her. Anyway to make a long story short, he is the hero of big brother's. I have a lot of respect for what he did, and so do his sister's.
I'm sorry to hear about your family issues also :(. It seems as though everyone I know has had a very difficult life & childhood. I always thought I was the only one, and then I realized all families are dysfunctional--some to a greater extent.
I'm glad you got to enjoy your Banana Split :p. My PMS had me craving butter tarts...and I had to have one :eek:. No way to make a healthier version of that :D.

Jen
I'm sorry you've been feeling burnt out, depressed and pessimistic. I hope next week is a better one for you. Speaking of church, I have not been in a long...long...long...long time (Bella's Baptism 3 years ago). Sometimes you need to take time out for yourself and reflect alone. That's ok.
Please explain, what does it mean to get paid in symphons? I am not familiar with that term.
 
syphons are like an allowance to be used to cover my expenses similar to unemployment. Its like starter pay. Although, not an advance from an account that needs to be paid back.
 
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