X Factor Monday

I need to start sleepin' in I think. I'm always here alone in the morning. :p

Today's work out is the 80 min total body push pull premix. I've never done it but I am told you do every exercise in it TWICE!? :eek: I am in sooo much trouble....the weight lifting class at the gym is sounding better and better...;)

I think I will use my new Cathe weight vest for the lower body portions. Yeah, I won't be able to MOVE int he morning!:eek:
 
Monday again!

Morning Ladies ...

sorry for MIA over the weekend .. another whirlwind one where I was UBER busy!! No computer time at all!! I am in a funk of sorts ... my tigers LOST YET AGAIN :( this is THE WORST year I have EVER endured .. and the rival obnoxious fans are so in your face . . yes they moved to #1 in the SEC this weekend *ack .. sputter .. ack* :(:(:(

PLUS my DH work .. to give you the short of the long .. he is salary/supervisor at a paper mill and the union/laborers are threatning a strike (how idiotic is that in times like these) .. anyway .. if they do DH will have to pack up and live at the mill .. said I may not see him for a month or two (they have moved trailers in for them to "live" in).. :eek::mad::( .. we are both worried and I have never been seperated from him for that length of time :( they have till Thursday midnight to accept the contract (which is a good one) or strike!! aahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I will be one nervous chick by Friday!!!

Anyway .. he was able to get off yesterday and we spent the day together and went out last night .. this morning he got up w/me and made me the most delish omellet! mmm mmm mmm .. he is on evening shift so I wont see him at night .. :(

So it sounds like everyone had a very nice Halloween ...and weekend!

Wendy ... let us know when you have pics of little Joey posted .. I bet he was a cutie patooti!!!

Ang .. I LOVE scary movies .. it does not bother me to watch them alone .. my aunt freaks out b/c we live in the WOODS ... and she is a scardy cat .. LOL .. but my big babies will protect me from the boogie man!!! ;)

Di ... when does your move to your old job go into affect??? It is soon right?? I know you are looking forward to it!!

Shirl .. sorry about the puter problems ... I hate that .. uummm .. mother board problems .. YIKES ... $$$$$$$$$

Jen ... how is the leash training going?? you gotta post a picture of your new baby!!! LOL

DeeDee .. did your munchkins have a good Halloween? How was the candy booty???

Jacque .. LOL about the dogs and birds going crazy at the doorbell w/the trick or treaters ... IF we DID have trick or treaters my big babies would GO BIZZERK!!! They would probably scare the kiddies to death!!!

OK .. meeting SIL at lunch .. not sure if it will be UB w/o or cardio .. I NEED BOTH!!!! Tonight I may surprise them and do a super cardio .. I didn't do bad on the sweets (like some .. uh um ... not naming names here .. lol).. but man the gut stickin food I have been REALLY overdoing it .. we cooked all weekend .. and I am feeling it .. think the bod needs some calorie burning BAD!!!!

have a great day .. and great SWEATY workouts!!:D
 
Hey there Xercisers !

Running by to say I did get my CTX weights done last night! Yea me !

This AM was IMax 2 and my legs were tired during the warm up? WTH? But I plodded on through the best I could and am feelin' good.

Off to shower and head for work. Have a good one and I'll BB to chat later.
 
Hey Peeps.

Done with the PP 80 min total body premix. Holy smokes! It was exactly what I was told! She repeated each push/pull set 2x! YEOWZAS! I did the standing leg work with the X vest on for the first round and then took it off for the 2nd. Generally speaking I matched Cathe or went up to 10# heavier on the first set and then went a little lighter on the 2nd set. I did my best to match Cathe all the way through for upper body and managed to do it for almost everything. It was one tough work out though and LONG! :eek: I happened to have the time today since I am off but I could never fit this one in on a work day...not unless I broke it up and did it in shorter portions through out the day.

I'm finishing up lunch here and will get some laundry started before I hit the shower. Gonna grab a nice hot cuppa java after that and relax a bit while the clothes are washing...

BBL for personals!:)
 
Okay, I think we need to change the name of this thread to the Afternoon Xers okay? :p

I am a morning person (for SOME things anyway) and I want some company!!!!! Who's gonna get up and post early tmrw morning so that I don't feel lonely??? Angie, is that YOUR hand I saw raised to volunteer for this?? ;)
 
hey ladies,

was MIA this weekend also. just too much stuff to get 'er done on the weekends so not too much posting time.

well i am so excited since debuting the ME class last month. i just taught it again on saturday and had a huge turnout!! i taught it again this afternoon and we had a good turnout for the lunch time crowd. i am excited!!

today's workout was AB day 1 (week 5-8) workout. i also did a step class today at the Y.

wendy- awww, that was the sweetest compliment you could have ever given me. calling me an incredible mommy. i do try my best...:D my kids can drive me crazy at times but they are a definite blessing from God! my oldest was a werewolf and my baby was spiderman. just as cute as they can be. i too am a morning person, just so hard for me to post early and when i do noone sees the post because i am too early. i see you selected a full mary how exciting!!!

laura- my pumpkins had a wonderful time trick or treating. it was great because we went to a couple of clients of mine and they had extra treats for the boys. how sweet!! thanks for asking. sorry to hear about your dh's job situation. i would be on edge also.:(

jacque- great workout. sounds like you are so busy at work.

have a great day to all the X'ers!!
 
Laura: Oh dear, union issues can be NASTY!!! I'm so sorry this is happening! I will keep my fingers crossed that your DH doesn't have to leave you! :(

Jacque: Great job with CTX u/b and getting IMAX 2 despite heavy legs! BRAVO! :)

Sunny: LOL you have a point there. When you DO post in the mornings it's usually before I even roll out of bed! :p I need a 6:00-6:30ish buddy. Perhaps I can still convince Angie....;) I have no doubt that your kids drive you batty at times. My one will make me crazy! LOL Children ARE a blessing. It just take a bit longer to realize it when they are on your last nerve and getting into trouble! :eek: So happy to hear that your ME class is a hit. I get tired just THINKING of the schedule you must keep on average day between your job(s) and your family obligations. You really are amazing! I wish I had just HALF of your motivation and energy! :) Yeah I picked a marathon very recently after lots of going back and forth about it. What made my decision for me was when I decided I wanted to do this with Team in Training. The only local marathon to me that they work in conjunction with is the New Jersey Marathon. It's a marathon, btw, that I was actually trying to avoid running originally. Oh well. Being a part of Team in Training is more important to me then which marathon I run so I'm fine with it.

Ang and Di: Come out come out where ever you are! LOL

Di: I didn't forget about you. I'm slow in getting there but I know I need to go to the post office for ya!;)
 
Good afternoon girls

Why oh why did I buy a bag of candy corn???:eek::confused::rolleyes: I grabbed a handful when I got home and now my belly is rebelling. Good thing it's a rest day. That bag will be gone soon enough....thank goodness. I just LOVE candy corn though.:rolleyes: What's a girl to do.

I do have DOMS today in the love handle area and low back. It's good to finally have DOMS in the core.:)

Wendy - Ummm - I'm NOT a morning person. LOL! I don't get up until 7:30 on school days and on days I get to sleep in, it's much later than that. But, I think I will be working tomorrow too and I don't have internet at work.:(
Squeeze IS overpriced. I don't blame you a bit. But I think it is a little cheaper now since Tracey has new ones out.
Oh I wish I liked dark chocolate. I should try and develop a taste for it.
Where'd ya get the Cathe vest? I didn't know you had one. They look cool.
I have never done the PP premix b/c mine is still a VHS.

Laura - So sorry to hear about DH. That really stinks! IA - people are morons to strike in an economy such as this.
Does DH work for a national paper mill? We deal a lot with Weyerhaeuser, International Paper/Verso and Robbins. Does he work for any of those?
Sorry about the football team too.....:( I think you are due for some good news.

Jacque - WTG on the w/o, especailly when you weren't really feelin' it. Great job pushin thru.:)

DeeDee - Glad to hear the ME class is a success. More power to ya!

Hey Shirl and Jen and Di.....hope you girls are having a good Monday.

Well it's off with me to grab dinner and go to the basketball game. So, I'll probably catch you gals tomorrow.....(and not morning either).:p;)

Angie
 
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Ang: I picked up the Cathe vest last week I guess. I pre-ordered the 2009 calender and was lucky enough to get in on the 20% off coupon code deal she had/has going for the first 500 pre-orders! I couldn't resist!;) I get up early because I enjoy quiet time before DS gets up and he's awake at 7am on the nose every morning so like to be up no later then 6:30 to have some coffee and forum time before he wants to come downstairs. :) Sometimes I would kill to sleep later but most of the time I'm okay with it. I've grown accustomed to it even on weekends when DH doesn't have his alarm on to stir me. Plus the fact, I'm a napper so I can always catch a snooze later in the day if I'm tired. I had to develop a taste for dark chocolate. Go out and buy yourself a small bar of 60% cacoa dark chocolate. It's still got a bit of a sweet flavor to it unlike the 72% which is VERY MUCH an acquired taste since it's far more bitter. 60% is still better then milk chocolate though. That's what I have in my house right now. I alternate that with the 70%'ers. Enjoy the basketball game!:D
 
Afternoon ladies!

SIL and I opted for a power walk outdoors at lunch .. weather is gorgeous .. high of about 75 .. sunshine .. just gorgeous!! SIL said that she talked to one of my new students (the one that looks like a pretty Jessica Simpson) .. well she said she is bringing 2 of her friends to join my class tonight :eek::D she said she said she has been talking about how fun and tough my classes were .. and how she could not believe I was 40 (errr actually 42 but 40 is fine ;)) .. that I was in super shape .. (awwwwww .. that is sweet) and her friends want to try the class!!! ssoooooo .. super cardio is out .. going w/circuits w/emphasis on LB (can you say triple sets LB :eek:) .. it is a bit easier to follow .. may make them a bit sore but at least they will be able to follow it!!!

I just found out that my MIA BF is having a heart cath done FRI :confused: OMG .. freaked me out ... her dad died from a heart attack at an early age .. and she does routine tests and one test showed part of her heart is not pumping correctly.. she has been having panic attacks too .. so that is kinda scary!!! OK .. WE ARE ENTIRELY TOO YOUNG for this!!! She does NOT exercise and never has .. she is skinny ... but not fit at all ... think her diet is ok .. but she has a lot of stress at work and at home .. soooooo ... bless her heart .. will be saying an extra prayer tonight!

Wendy .. I get up around 6 .. watch 15 min of news to wake up (news ticks me off really) but then it is like someone turn on the energizer bunny and I run at full speed ahead until I get to work .. I am one of those sliding in around the corner into the parking lot at 8:00 on the dot w/o a second to spare .. LOL!!!

Ang .. It is a national company .. they have mills in FL - VA - TX that I know of .. even one in Canada (I am waiting for a trip to tour THAT mill ;)) .. MeadWestvaco is the name ... I will be on pins and needles for sure this week .. although I know it doesn't help to worry .. nothing I can do about it!! I am a worry wart!!! and if they strike i kow how much I will miss my baby!! IA I am due some GOOD news now!!!!

DeeDee WOOHOO on your ME class .. congrats .. sounds like everyone likes it as much as you ..bet you are an awesome teacher ... ok when I make my fitness class video .. you are gonna have to tape one of your classes too!!! :)

anywho .. better run .. come on 5 .. man we have been busy and this has been a long day ... dang it .. I forgot .. time change .. it is going to be pitch black dark at 5 :confused: .. I hate that (but I did like the extra time this morning)

Dont forget to get out and vote tommorrow!!!! Gonna get mine done b-4 work .. have a great one!:D
 
Back for a chat at lunch time - kinda late but I wasn't too hungry . . . :eek:

Wendy - for me, I am up at 5:45, workout from 6 - 7, get my lunch together and then post around 7:30 if I have the time. DH is still in bed when I get up where the 'puter is in our bedroom so I can't really post before that.

Now you know for PST time I am really up before you! :p Course I sometimes run late and don't get here until I have time at work, which isn't happening much lately.:(

So today's workout was 80 min! I am planning on just working out through the entire week with no rest since I took an extra day last week. Will hit PP (do I even have that one?) on Tues. Glad you warned me! May double up somewhere along the way with weights in the AM and cardio in the PM.

I'm a dark chocolate fan too - Costco had a nice bag of assorted little squares, about 20 or 30 cals each. I think they range from 60 - 70 or 75% chocolate. A few are a little bitter, but that doesn't stop me !:rolleyes: They are up in the cupboard and I have to be really hitting a craving in order to pull them down. Yummy !

Laura - So so sorry about DH's possibilities - D4mn unions ! Hope it turns out for the best. Sounds like you have some great plans for your workout today! We'll see if you classes return after you hit them hard tonight! :eek:
Some of the trick or treaters like to come in and see the birds - we have two parrots, an amazon and a macaw, and many have never seen one up close. Plus one says "hi" and the other says "good-bye". Can be rather cute.

Dee Dee - glad you had a few minutes to pop in ! Hope things slow down a bit soon. Great deal with your new class and everyone having fun.

Angie - a bag of candy corn in my house would have the same fate !:p I don't really have a favorite candy as I will eat just about anything, but at Halloween, candy corn is way at the top of the list. So easy to keep eating handfuls at a time until it is gone and you just don't realize how much you ate. I do end up with a yucky feeling these days if I eat too much though.

DOMS in the love handle area? What did you do to get those? Inquiring minds REALLY want to know . . . :D Hope the BBall game went well !

So in addition to my workout, I want to report that I was a very very good girl yesterday. Didn't have any CABs (very very good for me!:rolleyes:) and didn't eat any chips or candy either. Got a bit hungry in the afternoon so ate a TB of PB. DH cooked dinner an hour earlier than usual - whew, we ate at 7:30! and finished watching the Sharks game. I worked out during intermissions and got it all finished without missing too much of the game. So that left me to take a nice long warm shower! Oh, but I did have some homemade potato salad with some reg mayo in it. That was about the worst I did. Trying to cut the carbs too. We'll see how it goes . . .

Crossing fingers I can keep going for a while to lose a bit of fluff. Help me steer straight ladies ! ! !;)

Will check to see who showed up after Wendy was tired of posting by herself! LOL ! ! !

Enjoy the evening.
 
Hey Girls.

I feel less then stellar right now. I started to feel sore/achey immediately following today's work out. Not sure if it's super fast DOMS, the bug that is trying to grab hold of me or a little of both but I'm tired, achey, sore, coughing a bit and have a bit of a phlegm ball forming in my throat. :eek:

I just put DS down for the night and am now ready to hit the bed as well. I've been waiting for this moment since after dinner!

I'll catch up on personals tmrw....

Nighty night peeps!:)
 
Hey ladies!
Don't know how many will read this. 'Puter is actually working tonight. :)
I guess I'll check in tomorrow afternoon; DD is up and needs me.

Ciao!
 
Well so sorry Wendy that you're not feeling well, hope it helped to get to bed early.

Hey SHIRL ! Glad you are up and running again. See ya in the AM! :D
 
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