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Happy Good Morning in Xer Land- vacation starts Wednesday so I am frazzeled razzeled as most are just before a vacation....

Slept almost all day yesterday.... Ate some foods that I havent eaten in months and they just took havoc on my body... GLADLY back to clean & pure today...

Some type of full body day as nothing got done yesterday... or perhaps all lower today and all upper tomorrow since that will be it for a week.... yep- that sounds better...

My first ad came out in Saturdays edition of Stone Gate News (a 150 page magazine) I awoke today to an email from a woman who wants to use the internet service :7 Just paid for that ad! Amazing timing as her issues are weight related and she doesnt want to get pregnant while obese... All my niece's issues with her pregnancy are due to her obesity so I connected with this woman right away.

Cheryl: SO GLAD all is well!!! What a nice change of pace weekend with relatives!

Debra; How did it go dear? I do hope DD is at least talking to you about all she is surely feeling... {{{{{{{{huggers}}}}}}}}

Teddy; LOL on the SE!!!!!! You are Cathes Poster Child for that DVD!

Lea; YOU SURVIVED LEGOLAND!!!!!! What a woman!!!!!! I am thinking you made a great choice to take a day of rest! LOL I'd need a months vacation!

Tracy; anxiously awaiting Fitness Freaks floor work response! :p }( :7

~~~~~~~~~~Happy day to all who follow!!!!!!~~~~~~~~~~~
 
Happy Thanksgiving Sandra!!!!!!!!!!!! Hope you are spending the day with friends & family that you adore!!!! Did you do a Turkey cake???
 
Hi there kiddos! Just popping on to say good morning...Things went as well as could be expected with XDH and my talk with DD...She is a very bright little girl. And pretty darn mature for her age...Wish XDH was as grown up!

Feeling a bit tired this morning though...been an emotional weekend....Have some errands I have to run...and I really need to do some housework before the dust bunnies completely take over. My back is bothering me a bit this morning too...I think they must be sympathy pains for Nicole as mine is right in the sciatica too...don't know what I did to it...

Yesterday was just the step from SJP...nice short cardio....I really like that routine...it just seems to fly. Not sure what I am going to do today...depends on how I am feeling later. I was thinking I would do Squeeze, but not really feeling the love this morning. We'll see!

Quiet around here yesterday....Waving to all of my Xer buddies...and hoping you all had fun weekends...

Traci...WooHoo on the new client! That is great news! And your ad is paid for now....wonderful! Hope you had a nice time napping yesterday. I am going to try to get back on the healthy eating today as well since the fair food all weekend took a toll on my body!

bbl to check on you guys...
Debra

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Plant beneficial seeds, do your best and let go---Eion Finn
 
Debra {{{{{{{{{huggers again}}}}}}}}}} Kinda sonds like youve been thru an emotional ringer.... take care of YOU today!!!

Ended up doing Push Pull Upper 3 sets with a few injury modifications... I only did 2 sets of chest and anterior shoulder work and subbed those shoulder ball push up thingys.... I did use 12# weights today:eek: Dont tell wendell!!! LOL .... I felt GREAT! i can sure tell that my right arm is less strong now tho.... Thats OK- I'm on the road back:7

happy day to all-
 
Morning Xers,

Rotation: LGI8 P90X Recovery
Workout: XStretch

Got in KenpoX yesterday, it was fun to do that workout again. That truly is a good workout. Oldest was tired after the dance and after party. She also worked at a marathon yesterday. They didn't have any problems like where in Chicago.

Traci, ^^^^5's to you on the ad bringing in a client. This is just great news.

Tracy, I will be interested to see Fitness Freaks response also. I am not in love with floorwork either. That is why I like LL. It is a tough workout, but no floorwork. :D

Debra, Glad you DD was able to handle the new so well. Take care of that back.

Have a great day! Will BBL,

Laurie
 
Good Morning Xers!

I haven't checked in since Friday, but Saturday was busy, busy, busy. My workout consisted of soccer with the kids and cardio chores. *whew* Yesterday I did S&H Tris, Bis & Shoulders and this morning was the Scrambled Cardio Blast premix of Drill Max. I love doing the cardio portions of that one, the variety is so good :D It reminds me of the classes we took on the RT.

Traci-X -- I'm glad you got some rest yesterday, and congrats on the new client! I'm glad your ad has already been successful :D

Debra -- I'm glad to hear your DD did so well with your talk. Emotional stuff sure is draining! I hope you're feeling back to normal soon :)

Hi to everyone else!! I hope you all have a great day!

Carol
 
Good morning,

Rotation: S&H/week 1
Am: 30 minute jog & abs/completed


Monday.....Monday!! Why do the weekends go so freaking fast argh…

I got GOOD sleep last night, had a pretty good weekend, it was me and Teddy. My sister stopped by yesterday we had dinner Ted cooked steak cabbage and potatoes

I got up feeling like today is going too be my rest day, but ended up doing a little something, since I was awake. Lots to do this evening my sister is liquidating business need me help, everything MUST be out of shop today so that’s what I’ll be doing after work. Have a great morning, I will check back later
 
Hi there Xers.

Again, no workout today. My body just isn't recovering like it use to. Today is DS1's birthday, so I have to decorate the house while he is in school. I could use Sandra's help in the cake decorating.

I have to add that I was very sad to read the news this morning about the off duty officer who went wild and shot and killed six kids and wounded one. My prayers are with their families.

Traci - Wow, Wednesday you leave. Congrats on the new client. I ate pretty bad on Saturday too, and wow what a job it did on me. Take care of yourself.

Debra - ((HUGS)) to you and DD for going through such an emotional time. I still can't sit down due to Tony.

Carol - Great workout today.

Hi to everyone else that follows. Have a great day.

Lea
 
I HATE pediatric dentists!!!!!!!!!!

Deep breath!

A little cry would be good.

Okay.

Carol: I called CHOP's dentistry and they only accept one insurance card! OMW, do you have to pay them out of pocket for all your son's medical expenses before submitting the bill to your insurance company on your own?


Tracy: Vacation is so close. How exciting!!! We must be tired sistas. I've been so tired all weekend. Thankfully, one of us got to sleep.

Gotta make some more phone calls to insurance about precription coverage and billing. Make a decision about keeping dd's GREEDY dentist or finding a new one. Maybe shed a few tears before continuing.

Be back in a bit to read and post again. Oh yeah, today is Week 3 Chest and Back and ARX.

Wendy
 
Hi, everyone - quick fly by this morning as I am traveling again, this time to Orlando for 3 days with our largest account.

MIS this morning, as I won't have a chance for a heavy weights workout for a couple of days from the hotel... we'll see what kind of fitness facility they've got.

Debra, sending hugs your way!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a tough thing over the weekend, and I hope you are hanging in there. It sounds like you are doing best as can be expected.

Traci, so excited to hear you have another client. Woo hoo!!!! Fun stuff!

Have a great Monday, everyone!!

Cheryl
 
Hi all,

I ended up going to our property yesterday and other than the traffic, it was a nice day. When I got home I did CTX Kickbox cardio only, then the standing flow 27 min, and the 14 minute backbend flow, from Fluid Power. That standing flow is so hard. It is hard enough to hold the poses, and then moving the upper body really makes you tighten those leg muscles to maintain.

I had a terrible night’s sleep. I need Debra’s bed. Mine is just not working and in the middle of the night I got up and went to the floor.

Like Debra, I’m not feeling the love for much of anything today. I wanted to ride my bike, but I doubt that is going to happen. It is supposed to be near 90 again today.

Traci – I hope you feel better today. Congratulations on the client.

Debra – Sounds like you know DH all too well. At least he is consistent! On to better things right? Kids are pretty perceptive aren’t they?

Laurie – Glad you enjoyed Kenpo. I’m thinking that maybe the combination of walking lunges and a few side kicks weekly will take the place of floorwork for me. I just can’t force myself to do it.

Hi Carol, glad you had a minute to check in.

Annointed – Ted must be keeping you busy:) You’ve been scarce lately.

Lea – I’m not recovering like I used to either. I did read about the shooting this morning. It is a very sad situation. I still always think that warning signs are present that people choose to ignore.

Wendy – I can’t stand dentists in general. We used a pediatric one for a while and all he was concerned with was making money. Good luck.

Have a nice Monday.

Tracy
 
Wendy -- We don't go for dental, just orthodontics... Up 'til the braces, the orthodontics was covered by medical insurance b/c it was due to his cleft lip & palate (before braces, he had a palate expander and numerous check-ups). We do pay out of pocket for the braces (we have orthodontics coverage, but only at 50% and only ONE doc in a 60 mile radius takes it). Sorry to hear you're having such a problem :( The pediatric dentists I was referred to were in Chadd's Ford. That's probably a hike for you, too. We now just see a family dentist for us all twice a year, and Nathan just goes to CHOP for orthodontics. Sorry you're having problems, but I hope that clears it up.

Carol
 
Cheryl: quite talking bout me Scrambled Eggs x( your starting to sound like Tracie, just kidding:) I haven’t been on the SE kick for a long time. Yesterday’s, workout was really great reminded me of the good ole days, know way was I going to do them cross country just did 3 leg lifts worked out good. Omg, you are leaving us too, is this a business trip?

Tracie: Wow we! Prepare for Glory! You are going to be swamped with clients, trusts me missy:) this is only the beginning. I’m going to miss you. Are you taking your lab top with you? I surely hope so. Good to hear RC is less sore, you are on your way, lovely

Tracey: Yep! Ted is keeping me busy always planning nice things for us. Nice workout today:)

Lea: What’s going on with you?

Debra: A good mattress makes all the difference in the world doesn’t it. I need new pillows, I noticed mines are starting to flatten and I hate flat pillows.
 
Broke down sobbing on the phone with the insurance lady. I kept apologizing for it since it's not her fault. But, I can't stop crying. Phil thinks I'm PMSing. LOL Gotta put on my big girl panties and deal with it.

Enough about my hormonal, sad self. Time for personals!!!:) :) :)

Debra-X: I haven't read this weekend's posts. I take it that you told dd about the divorce plans. I thought Xdh wasn't coming home due to work. Did you do this over the phone? Or one on one with dd? I'll have to go back and catch up on the posts. I can only imagine how difficult and emotionally draining that must have been for you and her. {{{{{HUGS}}}}} It was quiet because Ms. Mouth (me) wasn't around to clutter the Xer board.}( You had fair food this weekend? I'm so jealous!!! I did alright on the eating. I was a piggy on Saturday. Sunday was better. Good luck with the healthy eating!

Traci-X: OOOooooo, I'm tellllling! You just want to push it don't you! Well, I can't say that I blame you. It's been a long time since you worked your upper with weights. At least you modified. I thought about you this weekend with two bum shoulders. A shot of TB to the right and a shot of Hep A on the left. Man, I don't ever recall TB boosters feeling like a sore, deep bruise 18 years ago. I must be getting old. Glad it wasn't an upper body weekend!!!

Laurie-XX: I had a dream! I dreamt that Tony was in Thailand and I got a picture with him holding a sign for our double XXer. In my dream, Tony couldn't believe someone had gone through 2 rounds of the X. He was so touched. LOLOLOL Enjoy your recovery week. XStretch feels soooo good! I only did it once at the end of the X last round. Wish I had known how good it was. I would have done it more often!

You people need to stay outta my head! :p :+

Carol: LOL on the cardio chores. The only time I do chores cardio-wise is when I'm pissed off. It helps release tension to work fast. So, in my hormonal state this weekend, I did some cardio cleaning at my friend's house.}( Were you out there playing soccer too? Or were you a spectator?

Teddygirl: I'm sorry to hear about your sister's business. Is she doing alright? You'll probably get in a lot of upper body tonight lifting boxes and merchandise! I bet Teddy will give you a wonderful massage! He's sounds very caring and sweet cooking for you.

Lea-X: [font color = purple]HAPPY BIRTHDAY to your son!!!!![/font] He is probably sitting in school, day dreaming of all the goodies you have in store for him tonight!!! I hear you about recovering. When I do recover quickly, I am so perplexed as to why!!! Then I have to slap myself for questioning why!:7

Cheryl: My faux Aunt, Uncle and cousins live in Orlando. Thai ladies consider their close friends as sisters and raise their children to call them their Aunties. It is beautiful down there. Hope you can get some time to enjoy yourself.

Tracy-X: Is feeling the love a prerequisite? LOL Cause if it is, what the heck am I doing every day!?!?}( ;) Yeah, when I broke down on the phone, the lady was so sweet. She thinks that pediatric dentists are the worse too. She said, "Oh, I know honey. I've got 3 kids and 5 grandbabies. Those dentists don't realize most people don't have that kind of money just laying around with nothing to do." I think her sweetness got me crying harder. LOL I'm a mess. I'll get it together and bring it on tonight. Consecutive reps of pull ups and chin ups are getting easier for me. Tonight's workout should be fun.

Carol AGAIN!:) I feel so special to see you here twice in ONE day!:) Thanks for explaining. After I couldn't pull myself together, I called Phil. He's going to work through lunch and get home early for dd's dentist appointment. He's worried that I'll either freak out yelling at the dentist or break down sobbing (the ugly cry). It wouldn't bother me so much to pay everything out of pocket and get reimbursed later if it weren't for all of dd's dental issues. Honestly, we can't afford it. Our dental coverage is good. They have a $75 deductible. After that, they pay: 90% for routine/diagnostic care (cleanings, xrays), 80% for preventative care (fillings)and 70% for major care(implants, braces). But, it doesn't seem to mean a whole heck of a lot when we have to pay upfront for it. We're going to ask the dentist if he'll consider getting pre-certification from the insurance company. That way, we'll only have to pay out of pocket expenses at the time of the appointment.

Well ladies, I have to get going. It's been a long morning. It's going to be a long day. Hi to Swifty, Amy, Nicole, Sandra, and Jeanette. I hope I didn't miss anyone of you wonderful ladies!!!

Ballistic Hugs to ALL!!!!
Wendy
 
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Cheryl!!! Miss World Traveler! Better you than me my dear!!!! I hope this visit is super duper prosperous for you!!! Be safe and have fun!!!

Tracy X!!! Hope going to your property was a nice chance to get away for you- I know you love it there. Do I have to send you a brochure on the sleep number bed???? I SWEAR I’m gonna get one of those before I die! ~ Must be a “ You’ve lost that lovin’ feeling” kinda week… This too shall pass!

Laurie XX!!! Glad the taxi weekend went well! I agree Kenpo is AWESOME! For me its that I can get the absolute best upper workout because theres no jumping around. I LOVE it and cant wait for the new Kenpo to be released!

TeddyGirl!!! Sounds like you’ll be getting PLENTY of work in tonight! Best thoughts for your sis!! No on laptop- I really don’t want to hassle with it… My mom has a computer but I doubt I’ll have any time at all to play… I will need to check my emails for business tho so who knows I may pop in and wave! LOL ~

Lea X!!! I am in total amazement of how sick I got this weekend… what once was just bad for my butt is now actually repulsive! I guess that’s a good thing… I just this second heard about the horrid news story… OMG! I can hardly recognize the world anymore… Hope you feel better today…Here’s to de-toxing!

Wendy X!!! Someone needs some big bear hugs {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{wendy}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} I am so sorry you are feeling out of sorts… Hide all the knives – chant- yoga- and remember that Phil isn’t responsible for all things wrong in the world…. Let him hug you while you cry- it helps! Maybe some of those PushUps & Pull Ups will help?!?!

Carol!!! Busy weekend I see! Glad you got your planned workout done! Gotta get ready for that new series!!!

Off & Running!


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Happy Thanksgiving, eh?!

We did the turkey, stuffing, sweet potato, mashed potato, apple pie, pumpkin pie, etc. dinner at my friend's house yesterday. That's good stuff :9

Traci - yay!! A new client!!!! I was very impressed with the results your other client is having.

Wendy - oh dear, I'm not sure what is going on with your dentist, but I don't like that it's got you so overwrought. ((((hugs)))))

Debra - My heart goes out to you with all you have to deal with. "This too shall pass, this too shall pass...."

Anointed - Did I miss an announcement that you and Ted are officially back together? Did he move in with you?

Tracy - I haven't done any yoga in almost two weeks, if not longer. I really like that standing flow, and maybe I'll try to add yoga back in to my week. So much to do, so little time...

Nicole - How are you doing? How's your back? I'm sorry to hear about your grandmother's deterioration. That is extremely tough to witness.

Lea - I'd happily decorate your son's cake!! What injury are you recovering from? I must have missed that.

Laurie - How goes the taxi-service? You asked last week about my rotation plans. I intend to keep lifting heavy in this fashion for 12 weeks, using the new workouts when they arrive. I'll do a "recovery" week every 4th, as in P90X. However, if I like the looks of Cathe's November rotation, which I presume will focus on the new workouts, I'll do that. At some point I'm going to do a week using the GS, HC cardio, and MM, like this: GS one-part(eg. Chest), 30-ish min cardio, MM opposing body part (eg. Back).

Today I did SH Chest, BB Timesaver #2 (SB combo 3, SJP hi/lo #1&2, back, core). Excellent workout.

Time to go do Things Around The House. Have a great day! HELLO to the rest of the gang!!!

Sandra
 
Annointed - You could also just do the blasts from IMAX1. Or how about this, a WU then IMAX2 blast 1, IMAX1 blast 1, IMAX2 blast 2, etc, etc,.....It's not too hard to come up high intensity cardio, especially when I'm not planning on doing it myself.


Tracy
 
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