BB and ARX are done for the 3rd time in phase 2! Woohoo! I am very ready for a break from CST and BB. The way they recruit the same muscle groups for the entire workout really layers on the intensity and fatigue. I'm feeling my entire upper body from today's workout, and my lower body from yesterday's. I just want a nap! My back cooperated today, but I didn't push it, either. It's been a mental and physical strain to stick with the rotation this past 10 days, with my bedtime and wake time being all over the place and being busy with all the holiday activities. I look forward to everything settling down again so I can get back to my routine.
Tracy....I've never tried the P90X recovery drink. I'm impressed DS is doing the X with you! That's fun!! I actually watched the opening of Biggest Loser last night. I've never seen it before. I understand that this is a competition to lose lots of weight in a short period of time, but when I saw the first challenge they made them do (run up the mountain and back), I thought they've made all of those people HATE exercising, and the second they finish the show, they'll never workout again. Maybe they'll prove me wrong.
Debra....I'm keeping my fingers and toes crossed that XDH's lawyer visit doesn't turn your world upside down. The friendliest divorces seem to go haywire once the lawyers get involved. Thank heavens for CB and all the thoughtful things he does for you. Ahhh, I see why you asked me about new workouts. Yes, Traci/y recommended I try something different, which is why I let myself be convinced to give a few Amy Bento's a try. But don't think for a minute that I'll be trying anything and everything that comes my way LOL! I get flustered just contemplating such a thing!
Nicole....Okay, what healthy food did you buy today that you're most looking forward to eating? Is DS done with braces for good now? I'll bet he's thrilled to be starting 2008 without braces!! Enjoy those Dreya rolls!
Jeanette....Oh Crap, I hate it when an exciting new purchase proves to be a lemon. 3 hours on the phone to India, trying to fix a problem? That would drive me insane. LMAO about the contents of your pockets being a microcosm of your life! I'm pleased someone else likes the idea of Shake 'n Bake
I love the stuff. Haven't had it in a veeeery long time, but it tickled my fancy last week when I was grocery shopping, for some reason. The meal was tasty. DH thought P90X was okay. He's all into the idea of working on his flexibility - I think it's because he doesn't think he'll be working so hard LOL! You're a better woman than I to stay pleasant to your company for that long. We've managed to convince two of our friends to buy Wii's, as well as iMacs! It's fun stuff, for sure. The mashed bananas and berries went on the top only of DD's cake, and she's such a funny duck that she insisted we only eat the top layer of the cake first. So, we had an impeccibly naked bottom layer of caking still begging to be eaten. I'm glad Grandma's home again, and hoping she continues to improve. On The Biggest Loser last night, one of the men said he was ineligible to receive health coverage because he was 150lbs overweight. He tearfully stated that if he couldn't get health insurance, he'd failed as a husband and a father. This is an astounding thing for a Canadian to hear. A person's life and self-worth should not be forced to centre around a health insurance policy!!!
Traci....I don't mind CardioX, not a bit. I've done it for the past 2 Thursdays. Thank you for the link to the triceps page. I bookmarked the whole site; it looks really informative. I sincerely would love to have you and Wendell as guests. Just let me know when you plan to arrive, and I'll have the guest room made up, the table set, and clean towels in the bathroom. Which workouts would you like to do? I'll line them up in order, and have the equipment ready. Then you can correct my form in everything as we go
I don't know about US Nutella, but Canadian Nutella spreads really well. We don't keep ours in fridge, would that explain it? My natural almond butter, which I do keep in the fridge, also spreads easily. The oil is monounsaturated, which means it won't harden when chilled. Added transfats or saturated fat is usually what makes a spread go hard. Is is possible that your Nutella and Almond Butter have added transfats to them? LOL about the cake/trainer dichotomy! You're right; I'll need to keep one side of the business hidden from the other! There goes my idea of advertising on both sides of my business card!
Lea....The cake business is on hold because I was getting tired of eating cake!! The problem with making cakes is I need lots of practice, and then had to do something with the product. You know, I should scout out the Wilton wholesaler that is rumoured to be in town, and see if I can buy some styrofoam cake shapes, like what people use for fake wedding cakes. I can practice on those, and not have to worry about eating the cake. Lea, you're a genius!! Thank you!! Good luck on getting back to the raw eating. The holidays are a tough time for everyone, but if you can't relax every so often, what is the purpose of living?
Teddygirl....Wow, you're still going!! Why, you might actually get that X beside your name!!
Laurie....It's nice to see you post!! You sound like you're having a great visit with the family. That's very funny about the flat tire. Are the RD cooking mags filled with healthy meals, or "traditional" cooking? That would be a fun box to go through, no doubt! Tell us if you find anything really different.
Wendy....I had to laugh in surprise that you're going to a Thai restaurant today! You didn't get enough of that over the past month? Enjoy your visit.
Kim....No, I don't use the drinks and supplements. I just have a lots of complex carbs and healthy protein after my workouts (aka breakfast), and a glass of Happy Planet Extreme Green Smoothie before the workout. Seems to work for me. Good job on PlyoX!!!
Have a great day!
Sandra
