Xers: Suggestive;-) Sunday....

So whats up with Xer Early AF Visits??? I am day 15 of cycle but have spent 5 days in all out PMS mode...cravings, bloat, aches...I that be exactly why I re-injured the shoulder...The body isnt as strong during PMS week.... WTH?????? Maybe clean eating is messing me up? - ;-)

Today will be PHH Thigh Trimmer w/ Tony + a 30 minute Kickbox of some sort...without weighted gloves of course... I'll be careful with right arm punches but I gotta keep it moving or it stiffens up.

Do the "wave" girls.....The Mirrors Are Hung!!!!!!!!!!!

Question::: Last week in STS Forum Chris suggested that everyone try to determine 1RM NOW so that when STS comes out we'll be "ready"... STS is at least 2-3 months away from shipping (timeframe based on a statement Chris made about the online programs...something like "Its ready to roll soon (by March) & thats 2 -3 months before STS will be in your hands")... ANYWAY.... How would determining & using your 1RM data NOW be helpful in saving time when STS arrives??? If you start using the thing NOW shouldnt we all be much stronger in 2-3 months??? Just didnt make sense to me & Chris ALWAYS makes sense to me! HA


P:) E:) R:) S:) O:) N:) A:) L:) S

JEANETTE-X
"Netta Van Petta" AKA: Ma Kettle

Personally I would never use a heavy loaded BB working out @ home alone for leg presses..I actually NEVER use a BB as I lose balance ever so slightly with at least a few of the presses... Here's my logic based on the issue. What is going to bring me the greatest challenge to my body...Higher Riser count or heavier load? For me its higher risers - based on that I always elect to vary the Leg Press challenges- Options:
*More Risers w/ Single DB (Like in L&G)....
*Same Risers as Cathe(you're her height I think) but using the bands (GS Legs)- I choose heavier resistance than green.. That REALLY works for me....
* Leg Wts + single DB + Riser height based on how heavy my ankle Wts are..
Those are just a few ways to get the job done without rishing very serious & life changing injury @ home. ;-) ~~ LOL "Foot Luv" I tell ya mine are HORRID since I started training...Normally I NEVER wore closed toe shoes- even in "winter" as it just isnt cold enough... Now- its outta site- outta mind! Maybe Debra will have a pamper party @ her house.... Feet, massages, hair, BOTOX!:7 Guess which chair I'll be in!!!~~ Leg Press Mania is from L&G Premixes...There are some of the BEST mixes in that series - Creative enough that you actually work muscles differently. Very well thought out....ROF about "the gal" you referenced on STS Forum!! I SWEAR I was dying to email about her but thought better of it.... Is there ANYTHING positive she could EVER post??? Her "vibration" in posts literally raises the hairs on my head..LITERALLY! Its weird weird weird.... ~~ Theres now 6 straticlly placed full length "door mirrors" in my room:7 :7 I do believe it was the last "project" for the room for a bit.... I am chomping at the bits to put in hardwood floors but better wait til Wendell is all drugged up or something to venture into that territory! He HATES changing anything about the house...The walls are still white except for the wallpaper on it when we bought it - It was a spec home in a new neighborhood. ~ I just have to say again how much I think of you & your relationship with all your family. I think in the best of worlds family can be challenging so its not beacuse its always pure fun.... Your relationships in the unit say alot about you as a person.... :* ~~ Final thought to you I SWEAR!!! On DH! ROF OMGOSH you have described Wendell to a T!!! I call him My Half Project Dude!


SANDRA-XX
"Cathe Cat"
:7 Mirrors UP!!!!:-( Wendell ALWAYS snores:( Shoulder always aches BUT :7 Its not HURTING!:7 ~~ So sorry we are all out of "cycle"..What could possibly cause so much of that around here? Power of suggestion or just the female synchronicity? :7 :7 ~~ Very interesting find on the M+ Plan.... The X M-Plan book says to decrease sets..right???? Why would it not be the same concept? UNLESS! Is it because X+ is more body weight overall (isnt it?:7 ) I'm so confused!!!! ROF- I am no help whatsoever am I???? Disregard it all!!!!!!:*

WENDY-X
"Caffeine Queen"
Ooooh!!! Thanks for posting to Lea about that 30 min Baron Segment.... I have that DVD!!! Zippity!!! I need to start blowing off some dust bunnies in the workout gear closet!:7 ~~ ROF about Wine Calling... maybe you've ALREADY had to much by the time you hear that!:p ~~ ^5 on skipping the bread!!! What a great day- who needs it???

TRACY-Xx
"Yoga Hottie"
Oh hirl I am so with ya on the Instant Coffee! I luv a really great cup of the real stuff but must say I've NEVER turned any instant down. I am not a coffee snob at all...GIVE ME THE JOLT! Thats all I care about....and PLEEEZE keep your flavored coffees in the candy isle! I want coffee that tates like coffee...*coffe w/ soy cream & stevia that is* :7 ~~ Is this class making you do TONS of homework? Dont these people know that adults have cyber-lives in addition to real lives?

Christiane-(x)
"Foreign Diva"
Well how sweet of you to write while having such a horrowing trip! If I were 25 I'd say, "That Bites!" or is that saying "so last year?"
:7 I do hope you are taking MANY deep breathes & perhaps chanting a bit!;-) If it doesnt help to relieve your stress then it will at the very least keep irritating people away as they will think you are off your rocker! TRUST ME on this...I know first hand!!!! I once got rid of an un-invited friend who "popped over" (I despise that)... I told her I was just getting ready to light some candles & chant a bit- would she care to join me??? ROF at how fast that gal left & never once came over w/ calling again!!! BEST part of story.... I dont chant!!!!!:+ :+ :+ :+ :+ :+ :+ :+ :+ :+ {{{{hurry "home" wheres its stress free except for scrapbooking parties!}}}}

DEBRA-X
"Social Director Extrodinaire!"
Did you get that shower before CBL arrived??? I thought- How sneaky of our gal- being in the shower upon his arrival....very "hot movie-ish" of you!:7 ~~ UGH UGH UGH on XDH!!!!! Gawd I couldnt handle seeing him over internet..BLECH!!!! You handled it PERFECTLY sweetie... Keep it civil for DD and let the lawyers have coffee & deal with it all. :* ~~ Whats up w/ our horrid dreams? I was thinking it was something I ate late but I didnt have anything! Awful- lets go chant;-) While you all do yoga I shall be sitting nearby having botox njections! If that makes NO SENSE to you you'll have to read my posts to EVERYONE today;-) ~~ I saw Martha Stewart do a headstand on this little device that is used in yoga studios... I doubt I'd EVER want to get even in that position but seriously...Why do all you grown - intelligent women WANT to stand on your head????

NICOLE-Xx
"Drama Diva"
So it sounds like with all the testosterone gone I may have to change your little nickname! Why is life just calmer & more centered without the male population???? My house is so quiet and relazing until DH gets home... TV goes on- dogs get all fired up- just plain old noise! :( Cant live w/'em & cant live...... you get the picture!:* ROF on the room-mate @ retreat....I dont snore but I drool & talk in my sleep (LOUDLY)... arent we all a fine group of flakes!!! ~~ Wondering what you decided about Chinese Food... I was really amused w/ all the advice...I can tell I am nearing my 45th birthday... Around birthday time (as I have aged)I think very differently about such things... My first thought Was - "Its ONE DINNER! If Ya Want Chinese Food Good Heavens Go Eat Chinese!!!" - Then I started reading the responses & I thought - Whats up with me- of course Nicole has just come off a tough battle w/ her weight (at least in your eyes) - Thats when I realized I was once again in my Live Life to its fullest thinking (including food!) Happens EVERY year this time since I hit 40 - In other words DO NOT LISTEN TO ANY ADVICE FROM ME UNTIL LATE APRIL!!!!:+

I think I'm all caught up..... Ms Lea where are you???????:*

Have a great day guys.... BBL
 
Morning Wendy!!!!!:7

Hey gals- Here are 2 SNM posts that may help ya understand my group Question a bit better....

"RE: exercises for 1RM ?"
Author SNM Videos

Date Fri Feb-15-08 12:15 PM
Message


In response to Reply # 6
Absolutely, it is a very good idea to do a 1RM test prior to the release of STS. This way when STS is released you will be ready. This will also help you select the proper weight for any other workout you may be currently doing. We will have our new software ready one or two months before we release STS so you will actually be able to record your 1RM for all STS exercises online in advance of the STS release.

"RE: STS Meal option? & Cardio question"
Author SNM Videos

Date Sat Jan-12-08 04:10 PM
Message


In response to Reply # 4
The Nutrition and Meal Planning software is actually ready now; we’re just waiting until the [b[Workout Manager software is finished[/b] before launching both programs together. A rough guess would be sometime next month (FEB), but with software development you just never know as there are just too many variables and unknowns .
 
On tap this morning: Power Hour, clean, laundry, meet Jenn (fitnessmom) for lunch, and kill the tape worm.:)

For the record, I only had half a goblet of wine last night. Excuse me? You want to know how large the goblet is? I'm not sure. I don't remember much. :p :7 ;)

Jeanette: I almost bought you some kettle corn yesterday. But, remembered I'm your friend. Ha-Ha You must share the recipe to this moist oatmeal cake of yours!!! I'll share my heels! LOL I'm glad you are still excited about trying the broccoli recipe. I can get anal about ingredients when I'm cooking. I should really lighten up and take your approach. Phil would be so much happier not having to run back and forth to the grocery store if I did!:7 Have you considered using heavier dumbbells instead of a barbell on your shoulders with the high step? I sometimes wonder if Cathe uses the barbell because many home exercisers don't want to spend more money on heavy weighted dumbbells. Regardless of her reason, I prefer holding a heavy dumbbell with both hands at various heights (at the chest, stomach, neck, hanging down beside my body) instead of using a barbell on my shoulders for most if not all leg workouts. Back to the heels... I mean feet... I was going to bring you the stuff I bought on clearance at CVS (it's a pharmacy type store like Rite Aid or Walgreens). If you want to buy it before trying it, it's For Feet's Sake product line by Aromafloria. I only have the foot soak and sugar scrub. Both work wonderfully for my feet. Now, my mother... she has some nasty dry feet! She even cuts off the dry parts. YUK! I bought her some peppermint foot cream that helped. But, the cream is only sold in Thailand. I'm sure the cream Aromafloria sells is just as good if not better. Oooo a Honey Do List. Proceed with caution... Phil and the guys at his work tease men who get those. Heck, if we knew your dh, we'd tease him too!}( A neighbor of ours gets those when his wife goes away on vacation. He lounges around, has pool parties, movies nights, etc.. until the day before she comes home. Then it's a mad dash trying to get the Honey Do list marked off. We all feel sorry for him and end up helping him. LOL

Sandra: I wish you were going to the retreat!!!!! I keep telling Phil I wish you could go! LOL on naming my tape worm. Well, it's not Giggleberry! That's for sure. It's not a laughing matter!!!;) Yep, you're right again. HSC is the one that I own. It's funny how those used to kick my bootay when I first worked out, even the cardio portion in C&W. I can't believe how out of shape I was a year and month ago. You probably think the same thing too when you look back to where you were after having your babies. Okay, it's kind of complicated about adopting. In order to bring home a baby to the USA, the baby has to be considered an orphan. If someone, say a teenage mother, wants to give me a baby, I would have to wait 2 years before immigration would approve a visa. (My gf is going this route and raising the child in Thailand.) If I adopt a child from an orphanage, I would have to go through Thai regulations. They prefer at least a one year residency. Then I would need approval after 3 home studies (~6 more months). Keep in mind that I'm adopting as a single, older mother. That means I would have to get a JOB to show income. Oh, I'd also have to deny that I have any children because I would not get approval when I already have six children!!! So, after denying my husband and children and getting approved, they would offer me an older child (I don't get to pick a child); probably a teenager or close to it because of my age. Well, we all know that would be a disaster considering I don't speak fluent Thai. If I wanted a younger child, the child would probably have severe mental or physical conditions. Since I have no desire to leave my family for 1.5 to 2 years, we decided to not pursue adopting. I'm thankful I found out all the information. I'm at total peace with our decision. Glad you asked?:7 My sister came back with me. My mom is coming back later this week. She's still building a rental house over there. Long story!

Tracy: Instant coffee isn't so bad! Especially when you can mask the taste of a bad cup with cream!:7 Which one do you drink? I've been liking Nescafe. I want to try out the Starbucks coffee Jeanette brews.

Traci: You lazy housewife!;) After you finish cleaning up your house, you're more than welcome to prove me wrong and clean mine!:7 ;) Cathe is a wonderful instructor! I think many are too harsh in their criticisms. I mean it's a freaking dvd! It's meant to be repetitive!!! sigh. Did you get MIL's drain unclogged? Wait! Did you unclog it for her? Can't she open up a bottle of DrainX herself? You are a good DIL for sure!!!

Christiane: What a terrible, no good day! Although, I had to laugh at your description of it! You could count all that running around as steady state cardio with a few intervals.:) At least the food was free! Will this be remembered as the Valentines that never happened? Or are you trying to purge this week from your memory? How was dd's performance? LOL Somehow, I doubt you were just kidding about eating as bad as me! I doubt anyone could have done that!!!! You would have been proud of me. Yesterday, I walked by a bakery without pausing. I just kept repeating, "I don't need more carbs." It helped when Dd pushed me forward.:) Too bad the wiring on the European Nespresso machines are different. Or else I'd be badgering you to go to the retreat just so you could share your pods!:D Are you going to the retreat? I hope you can make it!!!!

Debra: Studying diligently I hope? Do you have study clothes you can wear to mentally prepare you for putting your nose to the grindstone? :) Wooo Hooo A headstand! Makes you almost want to jump for joy if you had enough blood in the head to do it!:7 I always use a wall when I do those. I don't trust myself otherwise. Your XDH sounds harsh. We can't be perfect! I'm sure you're as graceful as they come. Heck, you're a Southern Belle!!!!:D He must be one of those who wants to control every detail. Maybe that's why he's doing well at work. It may work at work, but not at home!!! I haven't thrown the SI porn away yet. I can see it now... I'll be at the height of TTOM and want him to look at it and tell me how much better my body looks. }( }( }( Poor guy!!! Really, it will go in the trash today when I clean. I'm not as generous as you!:7

Nicole: Keep up the good work! It will pay off! You can only get stronger!!! Don't be jealous. Girl, when the twins and eldest dd were younger, we didn't do a thing!!!!!! We were so swamped with three in diapers, formula, three in diapers, therapy appointments, three in diapers!, and sterilizing bottles that we didn't have a moment to think of each other. Did I mention three in diapers?:+ It's just a season in your life. Enjoy the pleasures that this season offers... Young children, fat toddler cheeks, mud puddles as toys, etc... It goes by too fast! Oh, I had to train Phil to think of me.... right down to which flowers to buy and avoid. LOL Thanks for the Capresso idea. I'll have to check it out the next time I'm in Bed Bath & Beyond.

Okay, off to push play! I'll try to catch up on Friday's personals later.

Ballistic Hugs to ALL!!!

Wendy
 
WENDY
ROf all this SI talk..... OK- Heres how it all works in my house....

FIRST: I KNOW he & the guys probaly have all that on their desks @ work- but since they have no-one but each other to get all hot with in the after-thoughts I could care less....}( If they get a hot secretary this rule shall change immediately! Me & all the partner wives have already discussed it! :7

RULE 1::::
DH cannot bring anything into the house that he'd be embarressed if his mother found in his bathroom! :+

RULE 2::::
When DH is watching TV & a Victoria Slut .... I mean Secret ;-) commercial comes on he has 2 choices....
~~~1: Watch the commercials WHILE I watch him watching (makes a man VERY uncomfortable- TRY IT!)and know FULL WELL IN ADVANCE that there will not be any hanky panky going on (because of course I know EXACTLY who his fantasy would be)
~~~2) He can take a bathroom TV break while it plays because theres no paraphanalia in his bathroom See rule 1

RULE 3::::
If he chooses to bring those mags near me (I have poor enough body image OK?) then I immediately get to bring in the male version of all....let me just say....Wendell KNOWS how he looks naked so this wouldnt be positive at all for him! ;-)

Yep- Thats how it works in my house.... garage you ask??? Well hell if I thought that porn mags would get him out there to clean the friggin' place out I'd BUY IT FOR HIM!:7
 
Power Hour is DONE! The last time I did it was after I had finished the X before the roadtrip. It had more of a cardio factor than a weight factor for me. It was easier than I remembered. Maybe, it's because I skipped some lunges, bicep curls, and lying shoulder extensions, and abs. Basically, it looks like I skipped half the dvd!:eek: :7 Really, I did most of it!!! I just had yoga tonight in the back of my mind justifying the skipped parts.

Traci-X
Queen of Logic
Your porn rules are cracking me up!!!!GMTA!!!! I've already implemented Rule #2.1!! }( }( }( I do like Rule #1!!! I don't know why I even let that stuff get to me. He's a good, faithful guy. When we started going to church, there was a lot of preaching about porn. We both couldn't understand what the big deal was since that's not an issue he struggles with. He really could care less. Much less than I do. Oh! About the SI... I'm the one who subscribed him for SI! I totally forgot about the swimsuit edition!!!! And, I must have never laid eyes on it because I didn't recall it being borderline porn. I must have been thinking of the Lands End swimsuit edition. LOLOLOL Great alternatives you listed to Jeanette about leg presses! I will have to keep those in mind for the next time I tackle leg presses with the high step. Botox!!! A girl can dream of the many ways we can spend XDH's money!:7 ;) Get Wendell some drugs quick! Then ask him for aerobic floors like Cathe has!!! Those are the BOMB! You can jump so high with little effort on those floors! Somehow, my ~170 year old farmhouse hardwood floors don't compare!:-( Glad to hear the shoulder is not screaming in pain! <--- see I can spell screaming without a child screaming in my ear.:D Aren't headstands supposed to be helpful with draining all the toxins (cellulite) out from the lower body? :eek: That's the lie I tell myself!:7 ROFLOL on your don't listen to me until late April advice to Drama Diva!

Jeanette, Tracy, and Traci: I think we Xers are cursed with half project men. Case in point: My kitchen, dining room, stairs, and upstairs bedroom. Oh, I forgot the upstairs bathroom too. At least, Traci got her mirrors hung! Yay Wendell!!! :)

Okay, gotta clean myself up and throw some clothes in the laundry.

Ballistic Hugs to ALL!!!!
Wendy
 
Hi all,

Today is C&B and core+. We'll see how it goes. I have been eating a little better, but probably not enough to sustain that workout.


My DH doesn't need SI. He has Dancing with the Stars. He literally drools when he watches this one girl, Eddta, dance. I think if he could jump into the tv and get some he would. I'm sure the slinky outfits are all part of the promotion. Sometimes they leave little for the imagination, but I'm sure DH's imagination is going wild:)I'm thinking if he could find someone else, that would absolve me from the issue. We can all dream can't we?

Personally, I think the whole 1rm thing is going to be hard to implement. The calculation will be OK, but getting the exact weights for each exercise isn't going to be easy. Somehow I just can't believe that the needed weights are going to fall nicely into the weight increments that I already have. I don't think it's going to make much difference when you calculate the 1rm. I don't think strength gains change that much in 2-3 months.

Sandra - I see what you mean about the two rotations. I want to do a plus rotation, but I'll probably only do a month or so. I don't think I can repeat those same workouts over and over.

Tracy
 
o :eek:TRACY!!!!! :eek: :eek:

"I think if he could jump into the tv and get some he would."
ROF- A coffee spitter for sure!!!!!!!!:+ Have a great workout....EAT!


WENDY:*
Please dont let Phil know where the new house rules came from...I may start getting nasty (mean) emails!!!
 
Finally some time to catch up with the Xer's. DH took ds to a early hockey game and dd is sleeping in. DS is finished his antibiotics and seems to be feeling better. He's in a hockey tournament this weekend as it's a long weekend. Yesterday he had swimming lessons in the morning (45 mins) and two hockey games in the afternoon. Boy, was he tired in the evening. I took pity on him and delivered his papers last night. It was beautiful outside and I enjoyed the walk/exercise. Today they will have 2 or 3 games depending on how they do. Boy, all we hear about in the media is that kids don't get enough exercise, not the ones I know.

He was a little upset yesterday, their second game was tied until the last 4 minutes when he let in a bad goal. He took it very hard. Goalie is a difficult position for a little guy. He plays very competitively and people take their hockey very seriously around here.

I'm starting to feel better but have not being doing doubles again this week, not enough energy for that barely doing the workouts as scheduled. SOunds like lots of Xers are sick as well. I guess it's that time of year.



Traci Ouch on the shoulder, take it easy. Sounds like that scrapbooks were a big Valentine hit! YEAH on the mirrors getting hung! How do you like them? I had to LOL on the coffee revenge, the days I don't work I'm always motivated to get out of bed fairly early before the coffee DH makes is old. LOL Just too much work to make my own pot.

Sandra Hope your dd is feeling better. Did they like the Tinkerbell cake? Sounds like a fun weekend you have planned! This is the first year Manitoba has a long weekend, we called it Louis Riel day rather than Family day though. Hope you enjoy your recovery week!

Nicole I can tell your enjoying your alone time. Your ds must be feeling better if he was able to go. ^^5's on the weight loss sounds like you're seeing some great changes with this rotation. I've heard that 27 dresses is quite good, did you like it? I hope you're starting to feel better about all your friend's drama, it sounds like she has some issues.

Jeanette- I'm glad that the garage boys like CC. Are you going to try some more of them? Sounds like had some fun lately! How nice of DH to make dinner for everyone. LOL on the dust buster.Yuck on the warmed up coffee, some of my coworkers do that. I hate old coffee. I can stand all those leg presses with the barbell in PLB, I usually use dumbbells by the end of it I almost feel sick. You asked who Louis Riel was, I'm terrible I should know the story better. But he was Metis (half French/half aboriginal) and in the 1800's they were fighting the English for control of this land. He was their leader, arrested for treason, escaped to the USA and eventually caught and hung. Now he's viewed as a great forefather of the province. The made this new holiday (monday) and decided to name it after him. Where Sandra lives they call it Family Day.

Lea Is everyone healthy there now?

Tracy How are you feeling Tracy? You and I are about the same place in our X rotation, I assume this is your second time through?

Christiane- Nice to hear from you! Goodness your having quite the trip to the USA. Hope dd's neck is better soon. Good for you keeping up with the workouts.

Wendy Sounds like you had a nice Valentine. I'm glad that you are enjoying your blackberry.Dh got one from work about the same time as you got yours. It was funny he brought it home and ds10 looked at it, and with in minutes was making phone calls on it. DH was like it took me half the day to figure that out. Kids are just so comfortable with technology these days.

Laurie The cordial chocolates for DH sound yummy. I do find that I'm too busy I'm the person that always gets suckered into serving on different committees (for the daycare, professional associations, kids sports, etc) I am definitely getting burnt out and starting to get very resentful of others who don't help out. I'm committed to finishing what I started but will stand firm that I won't get talked into more committees. The professional association one takes the most time and I am finished my term Oct 1/08 so starting to count the days.

Debra -WooHoo on the headstand! Glad Polly is feeling better! I understand on little diva's making messes. DD7's room is unreal! You can not walk across that room, she can make a mess faster than anyone I know.

Okay off to do BB and ARX
Round 1/ Phase 2/ Week 7/ Day 3

Kim
 
Yesterday I was cruising around a bit on the website and found the STS vs P90X thread on the workout forum. Did you guys see that? Wow, did that discussion get heated. I wonder who that guy was defending P90X?
 
Ack, dh just phoned, ds's hockey game is in double overtime. Poor kids I know he will be so nervous out there. Keeping my fingers crossed for him. Kim
 
Good morning everyone. Happy Sunday. I caught someone's cold. I was in bed all day yesterday and after three days of having no voice I finally got it back yesterday. Today I woke up hoping that I would feel better. I thought hmmm...maybe some yoga would help with my, shall I say, with my phlegm problem. So I did Bryan Kest sweat. While that made me feel good at the time, I am ready to go back to bed. URGH. Oh well. These darn kids and their germsx( .

Well anyway, now that I had yet another self absorbed post I shall go and feed my germ infested kids. I hope that everyone has a fantastic day.

Lea
 
Lea I know how you feel! Hope you get a chance to have a nap this afternoon.

Btw, ds's team lost in triple overtime but they pulled the goalies for the third overtime so at least he can't blame himself which I know he would although DH and I keep telling him it's a team sport that you win or lose together. Kim
 
Hi all,
I'm going to go for the Sunday morning group bike ride. After that will be the family doings at Mom and Dad's house. I'm trying to figure out what I'll do next week as I'll be at a hotel for W, T and F mornings. I'm thinking of taking a yoga DVD or video for one workout, a cardio for another. Not sure what kind of machines weight or cardio that Holiday Inn has. Hmmmm, I'm having to think here...

Must go get changed into bike clothes. A beautiful day here right now. DH, DS and DB are heading out to the desert for some riding on 4-wheelers.

BBL!

Jeanette
 
Good gracious! You guys have been chatty this morning!! Although I realize that it is not morning any more. I am supposed to do a circuit today...which I will get to later this afternoon. I am planning a little siesta in a bit....after I get some laundry folded. I will get some studying in later today as well. I have also gained a couple of pounds....ugh. I may be switching back to heavy weights after I finish this week and loosely follow Cathe's Feb rotation. I really need to clean up my eating a bit too....which I am sure goes without saying...LOL!


personals....


Traci...
Gosh, I hope that an early cycle is what is wrong with me and my weight gain!! I have been eating a lot lately too. Ugh. Your training room looks great!! So nice of Wendell to get those mirrors hung for you. My shower was taken way before CBL arrived last night...you naughty thing! CBL was in a bit of a mood last night, though, so it probably wouldn't have made much difference...LOL. Who knows what was up with him. Oh, well. It's good we don't live together...that way he can just go on home. My XDH is just being nasty...who knows why...it's just that he knows which buttons to press on me, and I guess he has nothing better to do. I got another email from him this morning about his summer vacation with DD...which I won't EVEN get into right now as I am still upset about it. You are cracking me up with the porn rules...LOL! It is funny that you have them all set out. I have never really understood men and porn...kind of like strip clubs..What is the point?? So you get to look at beautiful women who you will NEVER, NEVER be with and the you get the pleasure of taking care of your own business (if you know what I mean...lol). Couldn't they have just taken care of their own business without all the extra money spent??


Wendy....
Hope you got that tapeworm under control...maybe you can come down here and take care of mine, too. I seem to be eating everything in sight lately. Today is the last day of that, though....I will get in control by tomorrow. Yes, XDH is harsh...well, that is a bit of an understatement. But I can promise you this...I am NOT graceful...and you know what else?? I am just fine with that! Sounds like you have a bus day with friends, workouts and chores! Dang Wendy, for a little gal you have big feet!! I wear a size 6, so no shoe sharing for us!


Tracy...
Dancing with the Stars, hunh?? Who knew? I guess at least that soft pron is free, unlike the magazines and strip clubs. Crazy men. Read my post to Traci^^^^ on this issue. Sorry your cough was acting up yesterday....I keep feeling like I am catching something, but it never really starts. Like today, I feel tired and my throat is scratchy...but nothing else really. LOL about your boys and the pee everywhere...I think they get distracted and turn a bit and dribble all over the place. YUCK.


Kim....
It seems like every time you post you have done DS's paper route...Do you get any money for that?? LOL! Sorry he was so wiped out though. My DD gets plenty of exercise too....I wonder what these other kids do...'cause my DD still watches plenty of TV and plays on the computer, but she has lots of outdoor play time as well as gymnastics and dance plus PE at school. My DD's room always looks like a tornado went rampaging through a minute before I walk in. And she leaves her trash on the floor....which just completely drives me INSANE. Congrats on keeping up with your X workouts even throughout your busy (and sickly) life!! Poor DS...what a disappointment to lose after all of that hard work!!


Lea...
Sorry you are a bit under the weather. I have been fighting something off all week.....I am headed for a little nap in just a bit. I can't believe you did Sweat while not feeling good...I could barely do it yesterday when I was feeling pretty perky!


Jeanette...
I bet your boys are off having a great time today. Glad the weather is cooperating so that you can get your ride in today. Good you will be able to hook up with your buddies while you are here. I certainly believe that regular massages truly help keep me injury free. Monday is a holiday, but we still have school...although DD doesn't so she is going to my mom's for the morning.


Sandra...
I bet you were beat last night after such a busy day. And I guess you are off and running today again! CBL also did a headstand last night to prove to DD and me that he could do one. I was actually really impressed!!


Christiane...
What a weekend you have had!! Poor thing! I am glad you are at least getting to spend some much needed time with DD. I know she is happy to have you there. XDH is just being a real PITA lately...but c'est la vie...That is obviously why we are splitting up to begin with! No, my DD probably doesn't appreciate how much I clean up after her since she will be 7 next month....she has no real concept of dirt...LOL!


Okay...I guess I will get going to my beddie-bye...I promise to workout and study after that! See you all later!!


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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Afternoon Xers,

Round 3/Phase 3/Week 11/Day 2
Workout: PlyoX

Still have to get my workout in. We where suppose to go to a meeting in Illinois, but DH cancelled it because of weather. Going to church this morning was dangerous. Soooo slippery, rain on top of ice. There are some people that think he should have kept the meeting, but I think he made a wise decision. It is suppose to start snowing, and then what would happen if someone got into a bad accident. Oh well, they can call him a wimp, or whatever. So this gives us an opportunity to watch the Daytona 500. :D I was going to stay home with the dog anyway. She must have gotten into youngest DD's valentines candy, because she had the runs all day yesterday. Not a poo in the house (such a good girl :D ). Right now she is laying by my feet, and I think the worst is over. I didn't get a lot of sleep last night because of this. When she started to whine, outside she went. So I got up at 1:30 and DH got up at 3:30 to let her out. :(

The b'day party last night was ok. I ordered some veggie lasagna, and it was luke warm when I received it. Another woman at the table had the same problem. I sent it back, and received a new one.

Traci, Waving away, so glad those mirrors are hung. My bar is still not usable. x( I love your porn rules. :7 :7 I'm throwing the VS catalog away, because it is the swimsuit one. :7 :7

Wendy, Guess I can't wear your shoes. My feet are a average size 9. :7 :7 Can you believe that size is now the average. My niece has bigger feet than I do, and is shorter than me.

Tracy, I know what you mean about the 1RM. I don't have any platemates, so that would be something I would need to get. How could I possible go from 15lbs for shoulders to 20. Not happening. :D

Kim, I love your commitment to finishing what you started. But when it comes up to volunteer again, the best advice I every received was this. Just say "NO" I like that one a lot. :D Lot less stressful, and quite funny to see the other persons face when you say it. :D What an exciting game your DS had. But such disapointment too.

Lea, Sorry to hear that you where so sick.

Jeanette, Have a great day today. New computer is up and running. :D I'm not sure about this Vista, but we will se. :D My hands felt great for about two days. Now they are bad to dry. :D I'm thinking of buffing my nails today while watching the race.

Nicole, Congrats on the weight loss. You are doing an awsome job, and it is showing for you. Did you get out of church first. :D We had a violinist playing with us today, so the choir sounded great. :D

Debra, Isn't it fun when an instructor explains something so well that you can actually do the dang exercise. I did a wheel once, because of theat. I couldn't believe it at the time. :) You might have to wear sunglasses from the white glare of my legs. :D

Christiane, Your DD is dancing and taking classes. She must be crazy busy. :D

Sandra, I never even noticed that those rotations where the same. :D My DD's have been very good about staying off the computer this weekend. In fact they are playing in youngest DD's room right now. My oldest is still in that young adult/child mode. Still likes to play with Barbies. :D She is a lot like me.

Have a great day!

Laurie
 
So, I meant to mention in my last post about my Communications instructor. She also teaches a lot of public speaking courses....Every morning she makes us say a particular phrase....and I just think it is great! She prefers us to say it at home in the mirror, but for those of us who forget, we say it in class. Here it is...and I think that everyone can benefit from repeating it to themselves every day.


I am beautiful.
I am fabulous.
I am fantastic.
I am fine....just the way I am.


It has really made a difference in the way I go about my day....You all should try it!


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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