Xers~ Soon to be......???? Tuesday!

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Cathlete
:7 Who are you????? Who Who Who???? ....Songs in the dusty brain again today!

Thanks for all the well wishes to Wendell gang! He thinks its pretty rare that an on-line group actually bonds as we have. I was telling Debra its been 6 years since his last major trauma...the old SNIP-SNIP...This CANNOT be any worse than THAT experience was (for all of us!) ;-) :+

Yesterday was just a walk & some gardening .... ttom on a good month is very hard for 2 days so I just didnt trust myself not to injure the deteriorating body...We leave here today at 8am & I'm guessing it will be around 11am when we get home....I'll make him some potatoes & gravy w/ eggs - send him to bed & get a workout of some sorts in while he sleeps.....I have a client at 430.

TRACY::
Oh my goodness your family situation is just mind boggling! I cant imagine how stressful all of it is..Well actually I can...with my moms bi-polar we are never sure "which" mom is around second to second. She is on so many meds that I dont know what the heck is interacting with what- of course its 5 drs worth who never seem to care what others precribed.....I so wish you and your family peace- its a tough road for the duration. BIG HUGS to you & DH. ~~ Carbs after WTS: You know whats so hard for me? I go in cycles with my consistency on training but I cant turn my brain off of the eating patterns! :7 I'm STILL eating like I'm working out hard but the reality is I could eat nada for 2 weeks and STILL be fueled plenty for the "workouts" I'm doing! Go look in that ACE manual for a cure please!:*

DEBRA::
*scratch scratch scratch* - ITCHIES are the worst!!!!!! Its like once you start you cant stop! I itch every time one of the boys starts!:7 (boys: includes Wendell!):+ ~ SNOW???? CRAZY! Better get it outta ther as I only know how to pack PJ's & shorts!

JEANETTE::
FABULOUS workout day for you!!! I feel your "Spring is coming" energy! You outdoors people are like watching a baby bird hatch every year! It is a JOY to read about!!!:* Thanks for the initials explanation! NEVER EVER EVER would I have gotten THAT one! ~ A PAID IN FULL home??? Holy Toledo thats a HUGE accomplishment for young'uns like yourself! We didnt buy til 6 years ago....a DEED is not in our future I'm afraid.

LAURIE::
So glad you're home & without a scratch! You have some kinda adventure when you travel dont you? That must be what keeps you hot! Your metabolism is all revved up from the excitement of DRIVING!!!! *whooooooosh* Thats me blowing out the snow - its time for spring!!!

LEA::
*mwah* Have a MA-VA-LOUS time w/ in-laws & dont worry about us...unless of course Sandra comes up w/ our name change while you're away from puter.....If that happens just send a big ol' "HEY XERS :eek: " shout out on OD & we'll come get you!:+

SANDRA::
Who are you???? :+ Now ya got me all fired up for a new check in name...Get on that will ya???:+ My strategy is: Once the new checkin starts I start my challenge! How many days can you go WITH workouts & eating well! So if ya dont START it & QUICK I'll be 150#s!!!~~~ One client yesterday got to feel the "luv" of my cramps....The PM client is sick so I got to have my ttom pity party ALLLLLLLL night long;-) STILL havent visited with George....Monday PM is Wendells favorite TV night..*rolls eyes*~~ Have you called in Lice Patrol yet? hehehehe

CAROL::
I see you're still working out super hard! Good girl!!! Send me your desire / dedication!

WENDY::
Hows the stiffiness today? You poor thing! It has really been 1 thing after another for you! Maybe your body doesnt like living in the USA???? ~ Protein Pancakes sound waaay to healthy for this fat laden body! ENJOY!

NICOLE::
Painting is good for the soul....well if ya sniff enough!

KIM::
Go Kim Go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

TEDDY::
Good to see ya! So happy you enjoyed your "new" DVD!

OK gang...Off to feed the kiddos & piddle arund quietly so DH can sleep....The "morning of" is so hard...not even water allowed today! I ignore all that & have my coffee but DH is a rule follower;-)

Back later to report in!
 
Morning all! I was sleeping like a little kitten when DD came in at 1:30 saying she had a bad dream and hopped in the bed with me...so much for a good night's sleep! She is such a thrasher!! At least CBL had already gone home...lol!

Man, o man, do I have the DOMS from GS legs yesterday...Ouchie! I think I am going to start my workout week with heavy lifting this week, so I will be doing one of the GS....probably chest and back.


Traci...
Sending gentle hugs to you and Wendell. I am sure this time won't be as bad as his last surgery....I personally HATE having my mouth hurt, though. Good luck. I am sure he will need lots and lots of babying today. Have fun with that...not.


Jeanette...
Glad you got your ride in yesterday...even if the wind was not cooperative. That is wonderful that you guys paid off your house last year!! Even though the taxes may sneak up and bite you a bit.


Gotta run and gt the Diva off to school....at least there is no moaning this morning from her...just from me...LOL!

Debra

http://www.picturetrail.com/aschendell

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

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Good morning!

I'm off to do Muscle Endurance.

I'm wishing Wendell GREAT tooth-pulling vibes!!!! It'll be fiiiiiiiiine.

BBL to catch up with ya'll!
Sandra
 
Good morning,
Today was Muscle Max upper body premix. Boy, am I feeling the burn today! Have a tax appointment after work. Just bite the bullet and git 'er done!

Traci, sending out very good, soothing vibes to Wendell this morning. Hope they put him out for it. And when he wakes up, he'll wonder if they started yet. Wishing him a speedy recovery. Yep, paid off the house last year. That's why I'm not concerned about DH being laid off for a bit. He had a nice roast in the oven when I got home from work. Had also done the dishes, brought the wood in. Real homey. I ate and ran out on him on my bike ride. That's gratitude, huh? He understands.

Debra, glad you got some good sleep in, at least before the thrashing began. No moaning this morning from the diva? LOL! Can't wait to meet her!

Sandra, way to face your demons with Muscle Endurance. That's one I need to pull out too. Hmmmm, I could have done an upper body premix with that one today too. Thanks for reminding me.

Hi to everyone that follows,

Jeanette
 
Traci: Hugs to you and Wendell!!! You both are in my prayers!!!!

I'm doing Core Synergistics today before Bible Club. I'll be too tired to do anything later tonight.

Gotta open another window for personals.

Wendy
 
Morning Xers,

Rotation: Cathe Feb08/Week 2/Day 7
Workout: GS Back, Shoulders, Biceps / 3m Run

Ladies, I'm all ok with a name change. But I don't think I will be an inspiration to the cause. I'm not very creative with the word smith type of thing. :D I like the sister thing. ;-)

Traci, Hope Wendell does well today, and the dentist is good to him. ;-) I hope that whooooosh works. ;-) Cami and I where getting pelted this morning with ice. Yes the fun never seems to end, but on the bright side it is suppose to be getting into the 40's today. :D

Debra, A thrashing child in your bed, oh how fun NOT!!! :eek: Dang on the knee, but then those slow lunges are killers. If it snows while I'm at the retreat, it isn't because of me. :7 :7 :7 That was nice of your BFF to take your DD in hand so you could r&r a little. Our neighbors have a dachsund, and she is like the mighty protector. :7 :7

Tracy, Will we see you again after that workout? :D I am getting to the point of depression with this stuff still on the ground. I told my DM that I wasn't going to come see her anymore if I had to drive through snow again. :D

Lea, So glad you had such a great time at Sea World. And you got yourself wet in the process. I wasn't that brave, and DH and I sat further away. We still got wet, but not drenched like the DD's did. :7 Have a great time doing the energizer bunny thing. :7

Sandra, Have a great time with ME. Our March did come in like a lamb, and I'm hoping that this weekend is it's last effort. More snow is in the forecast. I just want to see the brown grass again. :D

Carol, So did you burn off the crud from the weekend. I felt like I needed to do that too. My DM is such a good cook. :9

Wendy, Sorry to hear that you are not feeling well. Did you get to the yoga? I would have to say that once I incorporated the running into the last phase of the 3rd round, that is when I saw an improvement in my legs and waist. I did use other types of cardio before that, but the running is what improved things for me. I guess my body just responded to something different. Otherwise I have just kept improving each round as far as the strength goes. I am able to go deeper in a push-up than I could in either of the first two rounds. Don't know if that helps you at all.

Kim, You are on the home stretch. Keep up the good work.

TG, Glad you where able to pop in, and glad your Easter was relaxing.

Nicole, Hope that painting is almost done. You have to be working that upper body good. :D

Jeanette, DH and sewing are not going. See I can rhyme too. :D He made the comment on Friday that we could have stayed home, and he could have been sewing. :p You have got to be kidding on the bikini thing. :7 :7 You are sooooo funny!!! My DD's left such wonderful stretch marks on my gutt, that no bikini is going on this body. :7 :7 Yes we do play VB in the sand, but I don't look like ones of those professional girls. :D Dang on that!! :7 :7

My co-worker is off again today, his wife fell down two steps and broke her ankle. She has had her thyroid removed, and probably has very brittle bones. So it is just my boss and me again, because the other guy in our office is still out with his back.

Have a great day!

Laurie
 
U decided to not go to yoga last night. Instead dh and I went to the bookstore and Sports Authority.

This is the umpteenth time I've looked over cookbooks and haven't been able to commit. All the choices overwhelm me. Sorry, but Tosca Reno's Clean Eating book does nothing to entice me to buy. I just want to ease into clean eating. I feel like the purchase of a cookbook will force me to go overboard, burn out, and head to the nearest drive thru. sigh. I need help!

I didn't buy anything at Sports Authority either. I don't need any more workout clothes. And, I didn't see any that I wanted to buy either. I looked at a pretty Smith machine on sale for $500. Unfortunately, we don't have room for a mammoth machine!

Tracy: I bought dh the ME/BC dvd and have only done ME from what I remember. Would BC be a good Plyo sub? You and Sandra go ahead and enjoy the ME/BC dvd this week! I'll be here cheering ya'll on.

Jeanette: The Captain is such a good guy!!!

Sandra: I've got the wheat flour purchased and sitting in the fridge. But, the pizzas will have to wait a bit. We have a lot of left over ham to eat first. I'm thinking of ham and green bean soup. Have fun with ME. Better you than me.:D

Debra: DD probably slept peacefully once she climbed in bed with you!!! You're such the sweet mother not kicking her to the bottom of the bed like I do my Baby girl!;) Thankfully, my dd doesn't kick when she sleeps. However, she likes to snuggle. By morning, she would have me pushed to a narrow sliver of the bed if I didn't roll her back to her side!

Traci: Surely Wendell prefers dental surgery over a snip-snip redo!:+ You have a busy day ahead of you!!! Good job listening to your body! Can you believe that I still had touches of DOMS in my glutes last night! Please! I saw your legs! They are NOT fat laden!!!:p

Let's catch up on last night's posts!:)

Oh I see Laurie snuck in while I was heading on over...

Laurie: Yes, I'm with you. I'm all for a name change, but can't get any creative juices stirring. Different cardio makes sense. I've noticed a need for more cardio this round. I don't know if it will be running. I also don't know if I can do two workouts in one day. It seems like so much time devoted to working out! Maybe I'll add extra cardio a few days a week. How scary to fall down the stairs! That scenario always goes through my mind when I walk down the stairs while wearing heels. However, I imagine that I'll die of a brain injury. Always with the dramatics!!!!:7

Now what happened here last night during my unproductive shopping excursion....

Jeanette: Reading about your bike ride brought a smile to my face too. Dang 30 miles an hour!!! I don't think my hybrid can go that fast!!! How should I know if grandpa repeats himself... He speaks a foreign language!!!:p He speaks Thai, Cambodian and Laos. I just yah him to death while he tells himself jokes.:7 Once he was jabbering to DD, hit her arm and laughed. She wanted to know what she did. It wasn't what she did, it was what she didn't do. She didn't yah and pretend to know what he was saying. LOL

Debra: DOMS are no fun! I keep telling myself they are a necessary evil! Snow! That is freaky! Did you get enough to make for a snowball fight with the neighbors? }(

Nicole: We'll be missing you at the retreat!!!! I haven't even let myself think about the retreat yet. When I do, I remember everything that we've got to do here before I fly away. Too bad the retreat wasn't a weekend earlier. I could have had a good excuse for skipping out on the year end trip. Now, I've gotta just tell them the truth. I don't wanna go!!! They can't force me!!! I'm so bad! See, painting the trim is a biatch!!!

Tracy: Interesting about the citric acid affecting your filters.

Okay, time for me to push play.

Will chat more later.

Ballistic Hugs to ALL!
Wendy
 
Hello!

ME is done. I floated my weights higher than Cathe for the whole workout, and hit fatigue with every muscle. I feel like I've had a beneficial total body workout today.

Traci....By my calculations, they are extracting Wendell's teeth at this very moment. I hope you can't hear him screaming in the waiting room. I once sat in the waiting room (as a young child), while my friend had a boil lanced. For some reason, the dr didn't give her any kind of freezing or topical analgesic. I could absolutely hear her screams coming down the hallway. It was horrible!!

Debra....GS Legs always gets my hamstrings and calves, more than any other place. I don't know why that is. Did you do the floorwork, too? That's some tough stuff!

Jeanette....MM Upper body is a great workout. My, what a nice way to come home! How did you train DH to do all that?

Tracy....Enjoy that Bonus combo! I plan to do it on Thursday, if I'm not still hurting too much from today's shock to my system.

Wendy....Do you like CoreSyn? So, I made the salmon with orange glaze on Saturday night, and did indeed like it. The kids were not at all impressed with the cooked spinach and mushrooms on top of the salmon, and I didn't even attempt to put the glaze on it. They like salmon, but plain. So, when I make it again I'll just fancy up 2 pieces, and leave the other 2 plain. I made the lasagna rollups last night, and looooved them. They were less trouble to make than I was anticipating, and plenty saucy enough. I used whole wheat noodles. did you use whole wheat, or high protein? Again, the kids weren't keen on the cooked spinach. I suppose I could divide the filling in half and only put spinach in one half.

Laurie....Are you going to Debra's? I can't recall who's all going. How are Cathe's weight workouts feeling for you these days?

Since no one seems to want to make a decision on the name change, can I be forward enough and suggest that we change it to The Watercooler? Anyone with a strong objection, or better idea, please speak up.

Oh my lord, the toddler's running around saying she wants her "?$:)"??? I can't figure out what she's asking for, but she sure is getting upset because she can't find it "It's goooone!". I'd better solve this problem before I go freakin' nuts.

Have a great day,
Sandra
 
Core Synergistics

Well, at least I have a deadline now. The appraiser will be here at 10:00 on Thursday morning. Keep your fingers crossed for me girls.

I am finishing up painting today so I can start the deep cleaning process. So much to do and so little time!

My sister gave us tickets to Legoland so we are taking the boys tomorrow which is such bad timing! We have to go then though because it's DH's only day off and the tickets expire on Sunday.

Good luck on your tooth adventure Wendell!!!!!:+:+

I hope DD found what she was looking for Sandra!

Hey, have we thought of any good names yet?

Off to make my house gorgeous:D

Nicole

Feel the burn!!!
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Core Synergistics Done! I had to push myself to get through it. Just not feeling energetic or the love today. I WILL go to yoga tomorrow. Well, we'll see. Tomorrow is so far away.

Wendell should be on his way to or in the dentist's chair right about now. I'm sure he's not feeling the love of getting his teeth fixed!:-(

Wendy
 
Well once again Xer Good Vibes worked wonders!:*
Wendell home & we just took out all the gauze(sp? gauge?) WTH?
ANYWAY... I am cooking soft foods now & will just take him the ice cream trough for dinner before I head out to work....His legs are noodles so I told him to STAY IN BED! I cant do a darn thing about it if he falls...

He's already swelled like a chipmunk....I tried to get a pic but the man got all testy on me *rolling eyes*

I must eat something as I havent eaten yet today so all the coffee is making me sick!

Maybe I'll sneak a DH pain killer for my cramps & take a nap;-)

Thanks again gang...We're on the mend now...
 
All I can say is if Nicole's house needs a deep cleaning after the continual cleaning that she does, then mine probably needs to be bombed and I just start all over:)

Traci - I hope you, I mean Wendell fares ok:)

Tracy
 
Just got back from spending $300 at the grocery store. OUCH!! It must have been about 3 weeks since I did a good run, though. I was out of everything. My leg DOMS are continuing to get worse...And, yes, Sandra, they are mostly in my hamstrings and calves...I figured out what did it though....the straight leg dead lifts on the high step. I can barely touch my toes today! And, yes to the query on the floor work...did that too. I actually like floor work unlike everyone else.


Traci....
Glad Wendell is strong enough to roll his eyes at you....I am sure he will be on the mend in no time! Wait to take the pics when the bruises come up...Those are REALLY attractive...lol! Send me some of those pain killers for my legs. I guess if he falls out of bed, you and your client can lift him together this afternoon. I can't believe you haven't eaten...I have already had 2 meals today....I got on the scale this morning, and I wasn't as fat as I thought I was, so I decided to celebrate with some bad food choices....but I promise, I got only healthy things at the grocery store!!


Wendy...
I am going to look through my cookbooks and get back to you on that one....Way to go with doing CS...You really are a good girl!!!!!


I'll be back to finish up personals after I put up the groceries and hopefully get part of my workout done...and get the diva. That is, if I can get up from doing the bench presses...not sure my legs are going to be cooperative!!
Debra

http://www.picturetrail.com/aschendell

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

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Traci: I can just imagine the look Wendell gave you for wanting to take a picture to show us girls. I'm sure that's NOT the look he wants us to think of when we think of him!!! :7 :7 :7 Glad to know he still has his fighting spirit. Have you pureed his dinner yet? I have a ton of baby food recipes using real food if you'd like. LOL

Tracy: You are so funny!!! Your house will have to wait until the bombers are finished with mine!}( ;)

Debra: Yep! Those get my hammies too. Oh, I'm sure the glute/hamstring raise didn't help matters either. Sounds like you went to Whole Foods for your groceries! I got a small bag with a bill for over $75.00. Hemp protein ain't cheap! And, it's nasty too!x( Yes, let me know which cookbook has the best tasting recipes that aren't loaded with a lot of junk. That's my problem... I have an immediate aversion to bland clean foods. So, when I look at magazines and cookbook recipes, my first question is: Will it taste good? rather than: Is it healthy? Mixing those two questions is what's holding me back from buying a clean or light cookbook.

Okay ladies, I sewed the hem to my dress. Off to blow dry my hair and go watch other people's kids. I might need some Eoin afterwards to recenter myself!!!

Wendy
 
Traci, Glad to hear Wendell made it out alive:D

Tracy, LOL:D With all of the sanding and scraping this place is grimy:p

Debra, $300 is a good day for me at the grocery store.

Wendy, Have fun with yoga!

Hey, what about Fitness Buffs, Wacky Women or the Workout Queens? Generic, I know, but it's all I've got right now:+

Lunch is over, off to remodel:p

Nicole

Feel the burn!!!
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So, I checked the Wednesday's schedule for power torture yoga, and saw that the 7:15 slot was a beginner's class/course. Somehow, I managed to talk myself into going to tonight's class with the owner's wife teaching. OMW! That woman worked us HARD! She is a terrible counter... taking long pauses to chat and leaving us in poses. She's evil!!!:+ Even though she was tough, I still prefer my Thursday night gay:eek:, I mean GUY!!!!}( He's better with cuing with a steady rhythmic breath.

Nicole: How did the appraisal go today? Have fun at Legoland!!!

Sandra: Well, I bow to you! ME kills me! I just love toddlers! I love their cute toddler talk and innocence! Enjoy this season, they grow up so fast!!! Why, YES! I love CoreSyn!!! I especially love seeing Dreya's cellulite!}( LOL on the girls not being fond of spinach and mushrooms over their salmon. Did you put the cinnamon in the lasagna roll-ups? Nasty!!!! I wonder why mine seemed to be dry. I used whole wheat lasagna noodles too. I think next time I'll make the lasagna using my Betty Crocker recipe and substitute using whole wheat pasta and turkey. I think I'll continue with adding the spinach since my girls didn't seem to mind it. On the name change situation... How about we mix it up... Watercooler, Cranberrycooler, Winecooler}( ;)

Okay ladies, I'm off to wash the sweat off my body and fall fast asleep. I hope Phil doesn't have any bright ideas for bedtime!!! I'm in no mood for ANOTHER workout!:eek: :p See y'all in the morning!

Wendy
 
Hi all,
Had a good tax appointment after work today. I thought we'd be paying much more, but won't have to part with so much $$$. Nice surprise. Grocery shopping afterwards. Then home to just veg and visit with DH. Supposed to be windy tomorrow so not sure what I'll do after work.

Tracy, how was ME/BC premix? I've done that one before and like it.

Wendy, no leftovers from Easter in this house. For some reason, we quit celebrating that holiday when we were young. We could dye eggs, but Mom quit with the baskets when we were 8 or 9 I think. Think she was weary of vacuuming up that green "straw" for months and months. LOL about your grandfather speaking another language. My grandmother spoke Portuguese and we would just nod and say "that's nice". Tailwinds are so much fun on a bike. Everything gets real quiet and you can hear your tires spin. You almost think you are a really strong rider, you are going so fast. But just turn around, and you know what caused it. Your hybrid could go 30 for sure! I love downhills on a nice quiet, smooth road, with big sweeping corners so you don't have to hit your brakes at all.

Laurie, sorry about your co-worker's wife and her accident. Ouch, that must have hurt! I've got lots of stretch marks too, thanks to my baby boy. Also have a nice vertical C-section scar so no modeling for anything in this lifetime. However, I am pretty fast on a 10 key adding machine.:7 When is your first ren faire? Can you bring some pictures to the retreat? I'd love to see some more shots of you and your family. Please?

Sandra, good job on ME today. DH has always been pretty good at cooking. Out of necessity I'm sure. I didn't have to train him. Today he folded all the clothes that were laying in the hall from the dryer. Put them away too. I don't see much else that was done.... When the weather improves, he has a painting job in the front of the house. I may have to na...I mean remind him of that little chore before he forgets about it. Why do they force us to nag? I like the Watercooler name. I was telling a friend of mine about our retreat and she was incredulous that I was doing this. Like I was from Mars to even consider doing something like this.

Nicole, have a good time at Legoland tomorrow.

Traci, so glad Wendell made it through okay. LOL about snagging his pain killers. Musn't muzzle the oxen that tread, you know. Hope you are feeling better.

Debra, (raising hand wildly) I like floorwork too! Anything that lets me lay down. My hamstrings were sore today too. Guess I'm finally working my legs harder than I used to. The bike ride in the wind just finished them off.

Anyone know where Christiane is? Did we lose her?;(

I'm watching golf right now http://www.emotihost.com/lazy/1.gif[/IMAGE]. Guess my swing could use some improving. Okay a lot of improving. Someone that is a golfer and lives near the 4th hole saw me playing on Sunday and commented in front of me and about 10 people nearby that I need to blah, blah, blah and not blah, blah, blah, on and on and on. Just what I needed to hear in front of a crowd. Guess I'll have to schedule a lesson sometime. I figure golf is going to take me some time to get better at, but I want to enjoy it and not get too hard on myself. Horses and bikes I was good at. Golf, I'm a klutz. Yet, it's so intriguing for me and it's my nature to want to master. I'm a lot like my Mom. She used to be an avid bowler, then was an avid air pistol shooter. Of course, I never feel the need to master anything that would be productive, just recreational stuff. Okay, I'm a lazy perfectionist grasshopper type. I admit it.

Good night,

Jeanette
 
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