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Hi all,


Today is a run and some yoga. DS is going to run with me after work. It's finally gotten cold and will only be in the 40s. I feel much better after a rest day. I needed it.

Luckily I asked DH if there were any plans for the holiday. Ours are dependent on FIL, since we always spend Thansgiving with him. I had suggested we have it here and we are, so that is great news for me. No preparing food and hauling it 90 miles. Now I just have to think about what we are going to have and go get it. I had DS go to the grocery store for me during the day yesterday, so that helped. I'm off to Costco about 6:30.

Debra - I don't consider myself materialistic, but I surely wouldn't give up that alimony unless the absolute perfect situation came along (boy wouldn't that be hard to judge?) Unfortunately, we have to have money to survive. You really did have a complicated pregnancy. Mine were easy, I was just a bitc* for nine months each time.

Jeanette - I was busy at work yesterday too and I like it because time flies. I just deal with a lot of deadlines and nit picky paperwork, which I do not like. There are still a lot of very nasty parents who try to catch you on minor paperwork errors. I'm not sure what education has come to. I undertand from the counselor that we are having a meeting with the nastiest parent yet. I didn't think they could get much worse.

Nicole - We got this new laptop, which is great, but the keyboard is not the usual keyboard. I'll go to hit the return, and since it's not in the same place, it is the up or down. I'm still not used to it then I have other normal keyboards. It's making my brain fire a few new neurons.

I have to go to work yet again. I'm glad it is Friday.

Tracy
 
Hi all...Just stopping by to wave before I head out to read with the germ infested urchins this morning. Still feeling a little puny and sniffly...I'm sure one of DD's little friends gave me something last week! Or it could just be allergies. I am planning a long yoga session today. Or maybe I'll just take a nap...LOL!

Tracy...Glad you aren't going to have to haul food 90 miles for Turkey Day...that is never fun. I guess FIL is going to come to your house this year, which is great. How is your aging pooch doing today? Good you got your rest in yesterday...Have fun with DS on your run this afternoon.

Jeanette...I promise to catch up with you when I return in a bit...

I caught up with everyone else last night...See you guys in a little while. Pray no one sneezes on me this morning!

Debra

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To be a part of this Dance even for a moment is an unfathomably huge gift---Eoin Finn

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Morning Gals!

Today is 4Ds BC Lower Body Circuit
Glutes are SUPER sensitive from BC 2 days ago + KB yesterday... Oh yes- I ended up doing 4DS KB + Eoin Daily Dose of Bliss (or is it happiness?) WHATEVER it was so good! :7

Dont think my hips will ever open up but if they do it will be so good- all those positions he says are suppose to feel like licking/nectar/honey etc... just make me grimace! Still - its all good and I found that by being more consistent with DVD choices I am able to focus much more on all the form pointers that create the real difference... Didnt ya tell me that would happen Tracy??? LOL - Ya ever feel like you're talking to a brick wall here? :+ Speaking of Tracy.... we have cooled off as well although our lows are in 50's & highs 70's...PERFECT for me... Windows open - AC Off and I am a happy camper to save 500.00 month ! :D Enjoy your run with DS today... maybe he'll start running all the time now- seems he is enjoying it! Congrats on the good word about holiday travel!!!! I just cringe thinking of all those on the roads- half of them drunk and other half tired. :-( BE SAFE if you go out... I am heading to grocery store in about 30 minutes to avoid all the crowds... Wendell informed me last night that TWO WEEKS AGO he made plans with our Bay neighbors to do a wine & snack (like grilled shrimps & oysters) evening before the boat parade (in front our house) Saturday after T-Giving. x( x( x( x( x( x( THANK YOU HONEY FOR THE ADVANCED NOTICE!!!!!!!!! x( x( x( x( x( x(

Debra dear!You are such the BRAVE mother!!! Be afraid - very afraid! :+ Spraying LYSOL as I type!!!

Gang- I havent even read up on yesterday and probably wont be back til late morning... I am super duper busy with a few clients using add on services so I am a working FOOL! Hopefull after T-giving life will settle into a routine.... I shall retirn to catch up I promise!!!! :* :* :* :*
 
Good morning all of you Xer gals. Today is Eion and after 3 days of nothing, it will be a blessing.

I really have a busy day today. I have to go get permits, marriage liscence, then the kids are going to the park. Then after that our city has a holiday festival on one of the streets where the stores and restaurants set stuff up outside and we can get free samples. I might walk to my DS's school today and make it a tradition on Friday's. Just one little way to help being a little greener.

So I am rambling. Everyone have a great day and I hope to catch up with you this weekend. I really am sorry that I haven't been around, but I have been trying to pay attention to my DS's a little more.

Until later....

Lea
 
Tracy- Just glanced quickly at your post yesterday about returning Abs DVD- NO WAY RAY!}( }( I'll say its because I am a wonderful alturistic gal - truth be told I sooooo didnt like it! LOLOL .... You keep it dear - at least at your house it wont find its way to dumpster;-) You're a sweetie to even offer sending it back...wait- maybre you dont like it either! ROF:7 :+ :7 :+ :7 :+
 
Happy Friday Xers!!

I liked yesterday's premix (The Cario Power 4DS premix), but for some reason, I thought the BC cardio was first before KB, lol. Oh, well. It was still tough }( Also not a great transition between the two, it just cut out in the middle of a move...

Today I'll be doing some total body weight workout TBD. I'm planning to take a rest day tomorrow and then do the 4DS as produced Sun-Wed. Then I'll rest T-giving, and do some running/light scuplting (body weight and tube exercises) while at my MIL's house Fri and Mom's on Sat, rest Sun 11/25 and then start the X on the 26th }( I'm getting more psyched by the day!!

Nicole -- The DVD remote is safely where it belongs, lol. I am definitely digging the 4DS, but I'm looking forward to Tony, too }( I'd love to be close enough to go to classes with Wendy and Jen, but it's quite a hike and I don't have many sources for child care, either :(

Wendy -- UGH! What a major pain!! They always shut down roads at the WORST times! How is Jen doing, anyway? Please tell her I said Hi!

Tracy -- Actaully, most of 'em are sick or getting over it :( My DS started last weekend with a cold, but he's almost better now. My youngest DD now has it, but she's on the upswing, too. DH has some crud, which I don't think is a cold, and I'm hoping it's not Strep, either :( We had that twice last winter/spring, so I'm trying to avoid him as much as possible, lol. It would be just my luck to wind up with Strep during T-giving and right at the start of the X rotation...

Debra -- I hope it's just allergies and not a germ. Either way, I hope you're feeling better soon!

Traci-X -- How exciting to be so busy with clients! I hope your sessions go well and you're able to get caught up soon :) Sorry to hear you didn't get much notice on the plans... My DH's entire family is like that. They'll call and invite us to things the DAY BEFORE! Ugh! We're 3.5 hours away!

Lea -- Enjoy Eoin :D He's so fun, especially when you're lacking motivation for a harder workout.

Hi to everyone else! I hope you have a great Friday!

Carol
 
Jeanette: Not to mention when trying too watch a movie he's ridiculous with talking. Soon as he open his eyes in the morning cracking jokes or something, I have to tell him PLEASEEEEEEEEE. Good you and your friend got some quality time in:)

Nicole: Nice workout:) Last night, I was watching 100 best bodies or something like that, Mostly all of the stars do Yoga to stay fit, I was surprise, I need to hop on the Yoga express. I plan to look at P90X manual, I’m excited too!

Debra: Poor Baby! I'm giving you permission to do whatever makes you feel better, no fun being sick. I hate colds, relax:)

After work, I went too Sam’s Club and brought a few things we needed for TG dinner. I’m going to finish up all me shopping today, it’s all about cleaning this weekend. Last night, spent time with Ted we did nothing but put up grocery and talked, I watched him play the boxing games, since I known him he play the games like I work out. I don’t complain it could be worsts like hanging out in the street.

This morning, I did KM ouch! I forgot how tough those dog gone leg drills our, boy was I crying like a baby. Yum, needing more of that!

Okay ladies, will chit chat later
 
rOUND2/Phase3/Week13/Day1/Yoga
subbed (long and lean with the Baron)
Rested completely yesterday and did some grocery shopping instead.

Happy Friday lady xers!

I'm spinning with so much going on around here. The ACE material is consuming me. Work is busy, and holiday plans are whirling in my head. I probably won't be very chatty for the next few weeks.;(

Enjoy the day:7 and weekend also.:7
 
Good morning,
Today was SJP step/weights circuit premix, plus abs and planks. I always enjoy this workout. Love the music in it. Scale was down 3# from yesterday. Guess bloat is finally leaving and it's about time! Gosh, what is the purpose in our bodies holding onto the fluids during TTOM?

Tracy, how is your dog doing? Did you take her to the vet? Medications? Hope she is doing better. Don't think you mentioned what breed of dog she is. Bet you are looking forward to running with your DS. Plus, if it's getting dark, you won't have to be so concerned for your safety. Glad you don't have to haul food for Thanksgiving. Bad enough having to cook all of it, let alone pack it up. I had morning sickness for 7 months during my pregnancy. Miserable. I only had one child. We had 2 other stepkids living with us so I didn't feel the need to have any more. Hope the meeting goes well with the nasty parent. So glad it's Friday too. Hoping to get lots done at work today, without those silly little deadlines.

Debra, you poor thing, hope you start feeling better. You have lots of urchins, I have inmates. Wintertime, on the prison yards, you hear lots of hacking and gross sounds. It's awful. Glad I'm not out with a bunch of them. We just have 4 that work in our office and I don't have to sit near them. Plans for tonite with CB? This weekend?

Traci, I don't feel nectar either, but know the stretch is good for me if I don't go too far. But no, not a blissful feeling. Now child's pose is nice cuz I don't have to do anything. Corpse is good too. I need to go grocery shopping this weekend sometime too. My contribution to the Thanksgiving meal is sweet potato casserole and a cranberry jello salad (nuts and sour cream swirled in it). Easy deal for me.

Lea, marriage license? For you? I think the Friday morning walk to school would be really nice. Enjoy Eoin today. The festival and free samples sounds nice.

Anointed, Ted must be pretty darned entertaining. I think it's better than a guy that just grunts and doesn't talk much. Don't you? LOL!! Sometimes I just want to get the duct tape out. Right when I really want to listen to something important on the news, he's blabbing about something or cracking jokes or something that definitely could wait until another time. Not like I can back up the TV and listen again. Oh well, glad I have a fella. Leg conditioning drills are tough for me. My hams or flexors or whatever are so tight I can't even straighten my leg out in front of me.

Swifty, you are one busy gal! We look forward to hearing from you, even if you can't stay on long. You are so near to the end of the X!

Carol, your workouts sound well planned. Glad you are doing the X with us. You'll love the motivation on here.

Hi to all,

Jeanette
 
Morning Xers,

I am looking at trying out the 4DS Premixes. So today is 4DS Back & Biceps Premix / ME Abs / 30 Min Run

Have to brag about oldest DD again. She has an acting class and was chosen for the lead roll in the play. She is playing Virgina in the classic Yes Virginia There is a Santa. She was quite pleased with herself, and I am very proud of her also.

Wendy, Had to LOL at your son being able to take the heat from his drill instructors. These type of stories reminds me of the times my DD's would say they hate me. As they get older they appreciate their parents being tuff, but loving. You know if I previewed any of my workouts in my bed I would be fast asleep by the time the warm-up was done. I don't know why, but previewing a workout makes me sleepy.

Sandra, How was Jump & Pump class last evening. Did DD have a good time using her new equipment. She will be an accessory junkie just like the rest of us before you know it. You sound just as busy as I do on your weekends. It doesn't stop with the children needing to be carted around all over the place. :D I will be picking up our friends dog after work for Cami's first friend sleepover. :7 :7 :7 First thing I'm doing is taking both of them for a walk. This should be an interesting walk. One dog will be lifting his leg peeing on every mailbox in the neighborhood, and the other will be sniffing all the spots he just marked. :7 Should make for a long walk.

Tracy, I have to say that I enjoyed the LGI8 rotation. The Yay part of the rotation: I liked the variety of the workouts. Circuit/Heavy/Hi Rep/Superset. It kept me from wanting to quit the rotation. I don't really have any Nays to speak of. The one thing I will say is that I didn't do the rotation as stated in the M&F Hers article. I am a person that really can't do a workout on my own, I need the DVD to tell me what to do. But the rotation did give me a great description of what type of workout to look at, and then I fit the DVD to the rotation. Some of my choices may not have been exactly what they where looking for, but it was different from the previous week and that worked for me. Glad that I didn't do my measurements today! AF arrived and I just feel like crap today! ;-)

Nicole, XXX status makes me feel even more X rated. :7 :7 :7 Wonder what my DH would say if I told him, but then all he would do is look at me like I was from another planet. Oh wait he would be getting other ideas and not understand it was exercise realted. He just knows I workout. :D

Debra, Hope you didn't catch anything from one of those germ infested urchins, and start feeling better. I agree with Traci LYSOL away!!!! :7 And then to volunteer to go back into the field again. You are brave. ;-) Oh our pooch was sleeping really well last night. This morning she was ready for me to take her again. She was waiting by the door. But I figure she will have fun with Decoy this weekend. Don't you just love the name of this dog! Our friend has a crazy sense of humor.

Jeanette, I love your Arnold voice. I will be trying the LIS tomorrow, when I have more time. I may need to be looking at some moves over and over. Once I get DH to help me with this picture trail thing, I will try to take a picture of the new furniture. Maybe I should wait until I repaint the walls, put up some curtains, etc.... :7 :7 Now that could take forever to get a picture. Well you are done with the bloat, and now I am having the bloat today! x( x( x( I may have to wait a few days to take the measurements that I had planned on. This is how bad I am about my TTOM. I was wondering why I have been up 3 lbs. So today the light bulb goes on over my head. DUH! I'm just terrible.

Tracy, Yipee on the not having to run around on T-Day. Because of my MIL's obsession with ALL the family getting together for the holiday, she has made reservations for Wednesday night at a resturant. My DH's family isn't very large, he has 2 Aunts, 1 Uncle, 1 Cousin (with 2 children and a spouse), 1 Brother (with 1 child and spouse). So now we are up in the air about T-Day. I have decided that I will make a meal for us. I'm leaving it up to DH to decide if he wants to invite his parents, and Aunt and Uncle. My family will be doing the annual waterpark adventure on the weekend. :7

Traci, When I was doing the new 4DS series I noticed that my calf muscles started hurting around the second day. I'm checking out the 4DS lower body workout tomorrow. Maybe this will be the workout I tack onto my P90X extra leg workout. We will see. So you didn't enjoy Eion like all the other lovely Xers do! I have the Long & Lean DVD on its way to me. So I will see if our taste in yoga run the same, you said that you enjoyed that one or am I wrong?

Lea, Wow you do have a busy day today! The walk through the streets sounds like a great idea. Have fun with Eion!

TG, When Ted is playing his boxing games does he stop talking? I sometimes have to tell my DH to stop also. In fact it was just last night that I did that. DH and DD where having a conversation right next to me while I was trying to watch TV. They both looked at me when I told them to be quiet!!! I was watching Gordon Ramsey, and it is hard enough to understand him when it is quiet. :7 :7 :7

Swifty, Hope your head stops spinning while doing the yoga! :D Don't need you falling over.

Carol, I'm excited about starting on the 26th too. I can't believe I said that. Must be the fact that I'm with a group this time.

Have a great day!

Laurie
 
Good Morning Ladies,

Well, I think I spoke too soon last night. I'm sore today! My waist sides are sore from triangle pose. My upper back is sore from everything! My arms (shoulders and triceps) are sore from doing a push-up (Chaturanga) before each upward AND downward dog. My glutes are sore from all those freaking tightening airplane, dancer, tree, and chair poses and that LONG a$$ pigeon and frog pose. I think I sang an ENTIRE hymn (ALL 4 VERSES) during frog!!! No! Not aloud, in my mind.:7

Baron Live... Well, it looks easier than an actual class. The vinyasas aren't as fast, and he doesn't have you hold poses near as long as they do in class. It's only a 60 minute flow. I fell asleep during the 30 minute Athletic flow. I never got around to watching the 30 minute Core flow. Baron does talk ALOT! Without having done the workouts, I have to wonder how that affects the poses. Are they poses held for equal amounts of time for each side? Does he forget to get you out of a pose due to his endless chatting about spiritual stuff? To be fair, he does offer a lot of form pointers and modifications for beginners and advanced yogi. The background music is annoying after awhile. Lot's of music sung in another language. Too bad there wasn't a X type sound option to shut up the extra Baron yakking and the music.

I've gotta get some english and math done. BBL for personals.

Ballistic Hugs to ALL!
Wendy
 
Back sharing a cup of coffee with my favorite people ;-) … Thanksgiving & “cocktail party is done- I told the checkout gal that if I forgot anything I was going to forget I forgot!

Let’s start with yesterday and see if I get carpal from all that before moving into today…..

ETA: Nope got carpal so I shall return with TODAY in a few!

Jeanette- XX’er in training!
Once again our Jeanette closed out the day…. Thank you for taking time away from hubby/snuggling to visit! You sound so busy this week… I wonder if its all part of the larger plan to make you feel like that new raise just isn’t enough??? Tell the powers that you happen to understand that a raise is for the work you have already proven you can/will do- not future anticipated work! Better yet- what’s the number there? ~ I shall be happy to send you my Imax 3 for Xmas!!! It’s not even the difficulty level for me (cuz I do ½ the Imax’s each time!!) It’s the music I just don’t ever get into so nothing to take the brain off pain. ~ ROF about son & TV! ROF

Debra- X Co-Trainer
Well my dear- I DO NOT think it’s bad at all that you think of things like alimony before tying the knot again. I think I’ve shared that I would NEVER have actually done a legal wedding this time but Wendell felt strongly about it. I am only here as long as we both continue to love- respect-treasure & enhance each others lives…A MARRIED sticker on my forehead does not change that fact in my heart. You MUST always do what is in your & DD’s best interest- isn’t that what a good mom does? What does the fine print say about living together? Down the road you may choose to share a full un-married life with someone… Cover Thy Butt (quote of day!) ~~~
Please take care of all yucky tummy issues or is this the strategy to avoid cooking a full T-giving meal? Shhhhhhhhhhhh ~~~~
SAS ROFL!!!!!!!!!!! OMG- You HAVE been spending too much time with Eoin licking……~~~
I’d have a child in heartbeat these days… at 44 I feel (& act) younger than ever and I finally think I have a little insight & courage that I just might be a good mom- Unfortunately I had Wendell fixed year 2 of marriage PLUS his feelings haven’t changed and I am not one of those women that feels it OK to expect him to just because I have. – I guess my next lifetime…. Your challenging pregnancy may be the reason (or one of them) you seem so on the same page as DD. You can tell by every word you utter that you truly adore that child and she, you. It’s really incredible to hear such things. As a matter of fact ALL the Xer Moms seem to be the kind of people all children should be blessed with for parents. ~~~~ What a generous offer on the PY4H! I hope someone takes you up on it. Can never be too much nectar in the world! ~~ BTW: Hope you are “de-clogged” today!



Wendy- XX’er in training!
Well what shenanigans were you up to yesterday? Ooooooooo- which Barone Live do you have??? I have several but needed to get more advanced before doing them- He’s a MEAN YOGI! Lol ~~~ I’m sure you weren’t corrected in class because you were the star student- Actually I think that perhaps you intimidated the instructor because of your advanced level!~ROF – Are you bucking for a job with the Asian Embassy? Good Lordy you’ve done your homework!!! No wonder ya cant find time to workout!!!! ~ I am working on staying about 85% Raw because I feel better that way… I had some dairy the other day & within 30 seconds I had a horrid headache and my allergies went crazy! I need to steer clear of dairy for sure at least. ~~ I went back and DID see you in the NYT!!!! Your torso/Legs are now famous!!!! ~ I PROMISE I will do Core Syn exactly THREE times just for you! ~~ BTW: Its my cycle day 25! LOL- You always ask about this time of month!


Nicole- XX’er in training!
ROF on adding sex to Deb’s PRO list…You are just TOO IN LOVE! ~~ Isn’t it hard to eat as healthy with DH? Gosh- I think it must be because my Mr. Omentum likes a main dish + 4 sides. Once I tried giving him 4 colors of veggies- THAT didn’t go over well! LOL ~~~ Now let me say this on my Yoga- I am doing it WITH my cardio day!! Isn’t that awesome!!! Yesterday actually felt great after cardio- I think my past issue was always that I felt I had to do cardio 60 min + yoga- 4DS “allows” me to do shorter cardio & longer Yoga without taking my whole day. I am so enjoying it and will absolutely stick to it this time.


Tracy- X Co-Trainer
I dreamt you CALLED me at home to say you were starting X with us!!! Perhaps a premonition??? Do you have my number???? ~~~ If you want me to loan you a BBC DVD I will- the formats are all similar so 1 to peek at should help you decide. Just let me know & I’ll ship it. ~~I relate to the big D – I almost did it after 1st year because I just couldn’t handle some of the baggage DH brought- Some of it was really bad (not abusive or anything) but it was just plain a no win (I believed). He actually went to counseling that year and we both got help on how to help him re-wire his brain. To this day tho anytime I say anything that isn’t along the lines of “you’re wonderful & perfect” his brain hears “ You’ll never be good enough” Funny but to ask him he had a childhood that would make the Cleaver Family jealous- funny how when a parent dies some people can no longer see them for the lousy parents they were! (OY Did I just say that?) ` ROF with all your wonderful suggestions! I’m reading all that & thinking WTH is on all those DVDs anyway? I can’t recall one w/o from the next! I shall plug those in and see what those segments look like- my brain must be on OFF today! THANK YOU THO!!! Keep it coming…. I actually previewed Sculpt Fest and it’s actually a really close sub… Part 1 is all the floor core stabilizations and Part 2 does use lite weights but the focus is on core stabilization of every move. ~~~ I am CERTAIN your FAT day is my Body Builders Competition Body! ~~ BTW- did you want to chat about the “commercialized Cathe” you mentioned the other day…wasn’t sure if I missed something.


Carol- Virgin X’er in training!
Hope you got your workout in yesterday it sounded pretty fun to me! I could do that new KB 3x a week- LOVE IT! ~~ Avoid all nutritional guidance from Wendy! She is naturally a size -2 and thinks DD Coffee is part of a Health bar. LOL

TeddyGirl- Virgin X’er in training!
I wanna see this man!!! Is Ted really DENZEL??? GAWD I love that man!!! Anyone that makes you happy (& frustrated) is OK in my book- When you get mad at Ted I know what a handful my soul sister is so I rarely think he’s a bad guy! LOLOLOLOL I think our men are pretty tough to be able to hang with us in this crazy life. ~ YES!!! Have Denzel play Tony’s part in the workouts!!! He can be your very own goof ball and only do 1/3 the reps!!! P90X double rotation – DID YOU GET IT YESTERDAY? Do you still need it? Better email if you do cuz I may not be back til late today.


Sandra- XX’er in training!
How wonderful you found your new DVDs! Maybe if I shopped something other than ON-Line I’d find deals too! Am I anti-social or what?? ~Thanks for leaking the CIA info on SAS Manual! LOLOLOL- I like Deb’s version better tho! ~~I do hope you are TOTALLY joking with Bad Mother talk- Honey if you think for a second you Xers are bad moms then I cant begin to share the horror stories on our local news! ~ funny how our dating & early married years activities look so different once you FF a few years… Gramma & Grandpa around my house! LOL~~Mr. Omentum is now Wendell’s nickname! LOL- Sad part? He watched that exact Dr Oz with me- urrrrrrrr ~ Smoothie…. Have good blender- throw a handful of prewashed baby spinach (Lea says organic but not for this girl!) chop apple up to bite size (a good blender just cut in half) – I throw in a banana and some ice and 1-2 cups of water – THAT’S IT! – When I have a lot of other stuff like Oranges & Carrots that I want to use I’ll pull out my juicer and do that first- MOST days its no chopping but the apple. ~~~~~Thanks for reminding me I had Tosca’s book- I have only made the chicken stuff in past- wonder if I could just sub FISH! (half serious) also- the vegan recipes I haven’t tried… THANKS! I may “have” to try egg whites again- I’d rather do real ones than processed Egg Beaters. ~~~ If I had weekends like yours I’d be a Monday Cheerleader for sure! Actually wondering WTH to do with DH Saturday as he’s staying home- He’s already acting claustrophobic! LOL


Laurie- XXX’er in training!
WOWZA that’s a lot of X’s! ~~Good for you on Pics this time! I decided not to- My logic??? Round 1 I only measured and I made it- My pathetic attempt at Round 2 months ago I took pics and dropped out at week 5…. The pictures JINXED me! LOL ~~ CONGRATS on DD reading & loving it! You sure found the RIGHT way to get children interested! KUDOS!!! I think reading opens up an entire world to us. ~~On the Body Weight Total Body… I have a Turbulence Training I can email you if you want that is EXACTLY that … Let me know. ~~~ WOOHOOO on the new furniture looking so good!


Amy- Florida X-Phobic!
Well look who the kitties drug in! About time !!! Now- with all the versions of X going on why aren’t you starting with us on the 26th?????????????????????????????????

Amy - XX Co-Trainer
Ya SURE you don’t wanna be triple X’ed? – I am relentless I know! I actually had a dream that Tracy X CALLED me to say she was starting with us!! LOL


*drags weary body away from computer to find water*
 
Back sharing a ANOTHER cup of coffee with my favorite people ;-) … Todays Personals…

Jeanette- XX’er in training!
Glad to hear the no splenda thing is working for you! AMAZING how un-natural products affect us. ~~ WOW that’s a heart pumping W/O you had today! ^5!!! ~~we have the same 2 favorite Yoga Poses! LOL- Actually I am a huge fan of downward dog now that I have learned to take the pressure off my shoulder- I think that’s the pose helping with my posture. ZIPPITY Its FRIDAY! Bet you are THRILLED!


Wendy- XX’er in training!
Nice to see you up early! Is it the PAIN???? LOL- I just KNEW you were doing your Yoga right! ROF about singing- are you SURE it wasn’t out loud??? Have you ever done that? I do it all the time- I SWEAR I’m having a conversation in my head only to realize the person standing in front of me in line is looking at me oddly! ROF~~~~~~~~~~I like Barones incessant chatter- forces me to keep my head in the game.


Lea X Co-Trainer
WHY are you getting a marriage license??? Did I miss something????? Hope you and family are well- was the 3 day rest intentional or were you sick? Miss you- understand the family first- If I had a family with me all day I’d be less active here as well. FUN FUN FUN festivities!!!! Enjoy every second!!!


Carol- Virgin X’er in training!
I have yet to do any cardio mixes but that’s the 2nd comment I heard about abrupt change… I guess its no biggie unless you trip on your feet! I can see you’ve pre-planned w/o’s for holiday already- Such a good Xer in Training!!! I am really happy with the add-on business as that means as much to me as a referral. I don’t talk about add-on services – in the original packet of info I give them it has all my services & fees so when they add –on its because they are happy with me as a Trainer – that feels so good.


TeddyGirl- Virgin X’er in training!
I just crack up at all your TED stories!!! I WISH DH would talk- Last night I actually said- “Do you realize that unless I ask a direct question you never utter a word to me anymore?” He felt bad so started commenting on EVERY commercial! LOL ~~~Oh ya make me wanna pull out KM Leg Drills- I am with ya- I LOVE them!!!




Laurie- XXX’er in training!
Enjoy your split today… I actually would like the mix’s even better if they had ALL the moves.. Now I just do my parts from the chapters instead. ~~ Well look at that DD again! She is a stellar dtr!!! Cant wait to hear about all the rehearsing you shall be doing w/ her!! FUN ~~~~~~My calves are sore a lot with new series too- I always work calves hard so was surprised… I think I figured out my excessive DOMS – the BC Cardio… When I was doing it a few days ago I had DOMS but hadn’t done any calf work yet this week… I think its all those zig zags & bunny hops. YEAH!!!



Amy - XX Co-Trainer
OH NO!! Whos going to lovely call me a wimp in week one of Round 2 if you aren’t here every day????? I NEED your egging on!!!!!!!~ trust me… you will find your study grove with ACE. I too was all consumed and studying like a 3-headed chicken- that lasted about a month and then my brain remembered HOW to study. You’ll be ok I just know it.

Goodness- its 1030 and I have yet to have any breakfast!!!!!!!! Not good for the cravings at all!!!
 
Good morning,

Last night's Jump & Pump class was a lot of fun. She focused on basketball drills and skills. One of the drills was to do running dribbles with the ball until she yelled "Stop!" and then we had to do 5 burpees. By the 4th round of that DD and I were the only ones still doing the burpees. Gotta love being in shape!

This morning I did 4DS Kickbox, and MuscleMax. It's been aaages since I've done MM, and it felt good. It's a great way to hit all the muscles for the second time in a week.

Tracy ++++ Will you do a traditional turkey dinner? The grocery shopping the week before TG day is always mayhem; good luck with that! I agree with you that DM is a good sub for CoreSyn, but I would leave in the cardio, too. Many of the cardio drills draw on core strength and stabilization. Some of the moves in CoreSyn get your heartrate up there, too, so it's got a cardio bent to it. I'm sure Traci is thrilled to read that we want her to do some version of DrillMax!

Debra ++++ I'm sending you germ-barrier vibes. Before I had DD#1, I went 4 years without a cold. Enjoy reading to the urchins. What a nice offer about the eoin dvd. Too bad everyone here already seems to own it! You've had reproductive problems galore, haven't you? I'm very sorry about the miscarriages. Those are really tough. I don't blame you for calling it quits. It sounds like you're getting your fill of children by helping out at the school! No need for more!

Traci ++++ I did that BC Lower Body Circuit on Tuesday. I liked it. Oh, Wendell, Wendell, Wendell....when will he learn? May all go well with your work today, busy lady! No dairy, huh? Then, my friend, I'm at a loss as to what to do. Keep in mind that the protein in protein shakes comes from either dairy (whey) or soy. Personally I think you're better off eating/drinking the real thing, over the shakes. Less sugar, additives, more fresh vitamins, fiber and minerals, etc. Can you perhaps bring yourself to incorporate organic dairy products?

Lea ++++ Pay attention to the kids?! Now there's a novel idea. Let me know how that works out. Ah, why are you getting a marriage liscence? Did I miss something....like a wedding announcement?! And aren't you already married??

TG ++++ Are you hosting your vast family for TG this year? Those leg drills aren't any fun, are they? I always feel it in my hamstrings the next day. You don't like Imax3? Really. I thought you liked all that kind of stuff, what with BM2 Scrambled Eggs and the Gauntlet being some of your favs. Well, there you go. We're all different.

SwiftAmy ++++ Wow, the start of Week 13!!! Woohoo!! Enjoy all the whirlwind around you. Chat when you can.

Laurie ++++ Oh my gosh, that's wonderful about dd!! Does she have an agent yet? You should get her an agent. At the J&P class last night we didn't even use the new toys. The instructor decided to change things up for once, and focus on a sport (basketball). It was fun. She promised DD she would go back to the other format next week, so she can use her new stuff. Have fun with the doggy sleepover. It doesn't sound much different than child sleepovers :) You have a chatty DH too? Mine is the silent type. I wish he would prattle on more, but he's patient and he's quiet, in almost a Zen kind of way. Drives me nuts.

Carol ++++ Nice workout plans for the week. May I suggest Muscle Max for your TBD total body weight workout today?

Jeanette ++++ Fun fun workout to-day!!! And great news on the 3# drop. I have no idea why we have to be tortured with water weight bloat. I'm sure someone has a theory. You're going to do Lean-Sub rotation too? So no one here is doing Classic? Why is that? Did we all get sufficiently traumatized by Classic Round 1? I'm still undecided.

Wendy ++++ You can keep your videos LOL! You are going to have a fantastic time in Thailand, regardless of whether you're a tourist or a traveller. Heck, you're practically a native. Er, I don't think Tony would agree that getting malaria is a reason to drop out of the X. Just have another protein drink and keep going!!! LMAO about your yoga last night. Sorry the drive to was so miserable, though. Previewing yoga in bed? I'd be asleep before the first sun salutation was over.

Amy ++++ So you're still doing Cathe cardio somewhat, hey? Has Traci convinced you to start the X on the 26th, with the rest of us?

Nicole ++++ Is your internet behaving today? Did you look at the P90x manual and pick your rotation yet?

Okay, time to stop being Worst Mother and move on to Best Mother. DD wants me to sit on the couch and watch Teletubbies with her. And I will! Oh yes! Just let me go find my book.....

Cheers,
Sandra
 
TracyX-Thanks for the vote of confidence:) with the studies. It's just so dang difficult for me. x(

I'm so excited for all xers who are going to Bring It for Round 2! :7
 
SANDRA!!!
I liked the Lean version after reading it for the 200th time... EVENTUALLY you use all the strength DVDs but it appears to be set up in away that could really shock your body.... For instance in a nutshell (so ya dont have to pull out the book to see what all the fuss is about)
Wk: 1-3 Shoulders & Arms & Legs & Back (Core Syn every Monday)
Wk: 5-7 Chest Shoulder Triceps & Legs & Back (again core syn)
Wk: 9 + 11 Chest & Back (NO CORE SYN!) & Shoulders & Arms NO LEGS & BACK
Wk: 10 + 12 Chest Shoulder Tricep (NO CORE SYN!) & Back & Biceps (NO LEGS & BACK)

Just seems to me that this would create more muscle confusion than CLASSIC... also because my muscles CLEARLY recall CLASSIC from a year ago! LOL

Thats why I chose it at any rate....
 
I'm off to do Body Max 2 cardio and upper.

I have a lunch date with my friend so I won't be back for personals until this evening. You all keep out of trouble while I'm gone:D

Nicole


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English is done! The girls are busy with practicing their poetry recitation: The Land of Nod by Robert Louis Stevenson. Then they will eat lunch. That gives me time for my favorite people too! :*

Traci - XX in training :)
Did you get carpal tunnel yet?;) At least, you got yourself some coffee!:9 What's for brunch today? A smoothie? I haven't eaten yet either. A slice of pumpkin pie sounds good. I'll probably make a tuna fish sandwich. Wait! I have children that can do that for me!:eek::p What's this about being blessed to be my offspring?:7 :+ I agree with Tracy about dvd consistency. I think that's why yoga class and Eoin work for me. I'm familiar with their sequences. It's funny how they all say that hip openers help you to feel young. Opposite reaction happens to my body!!! I'm there with you grimacing longing for the end (BLISS)! Really, Baron's chatter helps you stay focused. I'm fine with staying focused on my own. During class or on a video, when the instructor says things like, "Focus your mind's eye, work through it, find your edge," I lose it!!!! Especially when I hear edge! Somehow, finding my edge doesn't sit well with my already balanced mind and body. It's good you're listening to your body. I love dairy too much to omit it from my diet. However, it doesn't affect me like it seems to do you. How's Wendell doing with his weight loss? Did you tell him wine is fattening, so cancel the after Thanksgiving party! :p :7

My Traci! This looks to be a personal post to you. I'll have to be back after I make a sandwich. The children have hurriedly eaten their lunch, and jumped ship. They are outside playing with the neighborhood kids. The public school's vacation break begins today!

BBS to chatter some more!:+

Wendy
 
Hi...back after reading with the urchins...One of them actually coughed on me! YUCK! The urchins actually read to me instead of the other way around...and I have simply been amazed at the vast differences in their capabilities. I am obviously used to reading with DD...and not to sound bad...but she is heads and above everyone in her class as far as her reading skills are concerned. She is reading at a 4th grade level, and there are some kids who aren't reading as well as some 4 year olds I know. It just boggles my mind...This is not a public school...This is a private school with fairly well off parents...Do they not read with their children???? One of DD's best friends couldn't get through the book she had...and these are books they are supposed to have read at home with the 'rents before they bring them back to school. It was obvious that she had not read it before but someone had signed off on it. Amazing. I do not envy any of the educators out there. I would lose my mind pretty quickly. There are plenty of kids who are definitely reading at grade level, but I was just surprised at the number who are reading so below grade level.

I did find out today that I have been accepted as a student to the local tech college so I can register after Thanksgiving for a class to take next semester to start on my prerequisites for the PTAsst program. I am hoping to get into the first anatomy class since apparently those are harder to get into, and I need to do well in the anatomy classes to have any hope in being accepted into the program.

Also...I am thinking I just have allergies since a dose of Claritin has been clearing me up...I am headed upstairs to do yoga though...I got some new dvds in yesterday, so I think I will try something different. I hope Eoin doesn't think I am cheating on him! No plans with CB tonight...I think I may head out to watch a movie...either 'Micheal Clayton' or 'Gone Long Gone'.

Gotta run...back in a bit to catch up with all of you chatty Xer's today!

Debra

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To be a part of this Dance even for a moment is an unfathomably huge gift---Eoin Finn

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*cra*! Just saw rotation calls for BC UPPER Circuit not lower... that means I gotta work longer more parts to make sure I hit hard!x( LOL- I gotta jam tho as I have an afternoon client today....
 
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