Xers....Tip top Tuesday!!!!!!!!!

[taprice]

HI all,

I hope everyone's day is tip top! How corney is that?

I did PUB last night and the dome challenge. That was a nice combo. I went as heavy as I could and I have definitely improved my strength. For back I was able to use 25, 30, 35 for rows, 30, 35, 40 for pull overs, biceps 12, 15, 20 which was good for me on the pyramid, 10,12,15 for triceps (I did frech press instead of overhead), but only 20, 25 for chest because biceps and triceps were fried, and 5, 8, 10 for delts. The new dumbells have helped because now I actually have the appropriate weights to use. I changed the order and did back, biceps, triceps, chest and shoulders because I didn't want my biceps to be cooked by the time that I got to them and so my delts were cooked by the time I got to them. I'm above the weights that I used during the X, so its proof that you can gain strength using Cathe's dvds. I'm about ready for a recovery week.

If the wind slows down, today will be a run and some yoga. Happy whatever x workout is on tap for today.

Tracy

 

[aschendell]

Good morning all! I am heading to he!! also known as the DMV. UGH. Please keep your fingers crossed that I don't have to wait 3 hours to get my DL picture made. I also look just lovely today...no shower, greasy hair and no makeup. This could be bad. Not sure what workout I will be doing today....yoga or legs...we'll see how my time is running once I get out of he!!.

Tracy...Sounds like you had a great workout last night. Congrats on being able to up your weights! Glad the new dumbbells are working out. Nice to have the right equipment!

I caught up with everyone else last night...Wish me luck today!


Debra

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[Teddygirl]

Doubles/Week 1/Day 2/ PlyoX +(30 Aerobic TM)

Good Morning,

Tracey: You Rock:9 baby girl! Your workouts has been very nice:9 Are you doing P90X with us? I will be adding BM2 double upper body this weekend. Nice work.

Debra: Howdy you shouldn’t have to wait that long, wishing you a speedy in & out.

My workout rocked this morning, legs feeling goodx( I tell you, I loooove New York, just kidding, anyone watch her show, that's my ghetto girl, starting to be one of my favorite show:+ Really tho, I love PlyoX I can see myself adding that one twice this week. I can remember how PlyoX really shaped my legs and butt. It is definately a keeper.

Tonight, ARX OUCHie, check back soon

 

[lvnascar]

Morning Xers,

Round 3/Phase 1/Week 2/Day 2
Workout: PlyoX

Everyone was very quiet yesterday, could it be that the busiest time of the year is upon us. ;-)

Tracy, Way to go on the increase in weights. I have to get a set of 25# and 30# dumbells for my back work. Hope that wind dies down so you can get your run in.

Debra, Good luck at the DMV, and crossing my fingers that your wait is a short one. Love the new meez. I see you have your cheerleader outfit on. Glad you had a good time with Lowmax. Going on errands with CB. Hey now someone to help carry packages. LOL!

Nicole, LOL about the lady at the movie. Yippee on DH cleaning the house. Mine will surprise me once in a while by doing that. How did your PT appointment turn out? Another day of 20 deg here again, are you sure you don't want to live in sunny WI. LOL ;-) Is your meez going to wake up today? I think the bunny slippers are so dang cute. Feel like I need a pair of those just to make myself smile everyday. I do have a pair of Grinch slippers that I only wear during the holidays.

Sandra, Those cinnamon rolls sound really good. Too bad I am no longer making bread. My bread never turns out right. Guess I don't have the patience to wait while everything is working. We are looking at buying an iMac also. I have never worked on a Mac, but DH uses them at work all the time. He will have to be my teacher. Oh your weather is a chilly one. We are suppose to get another 3-5 inches of snow tonight. We have a fireplace, and I think this weekend we will be lighting the thing up. I love having the cozy fire going also.

TG, Did the weather get bad for you? Glad you where able to start the X with us.

Carol, Way to go on the CB and ARX. Those helmets sound like a lot of work, is this for a Christmas program? I still have two wisdom teeth. I'm a big chicken about my teeth, but now have a great dentist that really understands my hangups. Our snowfall was about 3 inches, and still more on the way tonight.

Have a great day!

Laurie

 

[Teddygirl]

Hi Laurie, nope the weather did not any worsts, actually it got better, that sucks. However, I went to Parmatown Mall with my sister yesterday and it was very WINDYx( Enjoy Plyox

 

[FiddleFit]

Classic/ Week 3/ Day 2/ PlyoX (subbed for CTX 10-10-10 cardio and Step & Intervals cardio, followed by Leaner Legs).

Good morning!

Workout is done, and it was a great one. I really enjoyed that.

I have to go make creamy chicken soup in the crockpot, so I'll have to come back in a bit for personals. Where's Traci this morning? It's not like her to go MIA without advance warning. I hope she's not having a problem with her shoulder and feeling too depressed to talk.

Debra, love the new Meez!!! Hilarious!

Sandra

 

[Teddygirl]

Sandra: I was wondering the same thing about Tracey, I "HOPE" she signs on saying she got 10 hours of sleep. I love the workouts you sub for PlyoX Nice work Are you seeing results?

 

[Cole7626]

Cardio X

It's going to be 82 degrees out today! I feel like I should be laying out but I guess it's December and that would just look silly


I am going to do the standard Lean rotation for one more week before I start subbing. It seems to be working well for me so I might as well not change it.


DH is off taking the boys to school again so I thought I'd say hi really quick.


PT went ok yesterday. They used ultrasound on me. It is supposed to send deep heat to the muscles and honestly, my back has been feeling fine. I don't know if it's the PT or me just being more aware of my back and doing more core work and less ab work.



~Tracy, It sounds like you are really making strength gains. That's great! I didn't know you were lacking certain dumbells. I figured you had them all. How nice to be prepared now. I can't use anything higher than an 8 for rear delts, way to go! I hope the wind dies down for you so you can squeeze a run in. At least you can do yoga


~Sandra, I missed you yesterday. I think you slid in after me. I'll have to try those cinnamon rolls from Laurel's book. I make the same ones all of the time but those sound a lot healthier. If all of you ate them up then they should work for us. I'll let you know:9 Oh, now I read your making more food! I would be large and in charge if I cooked that much Glad you had a good workout today.


~Debra, So now you're a Love Machine, huh? I guess someone had a nice time with CB yesterday. H ave fun running errands like a real couple today. Are you going to be able to see him as much when XDH is home? Have fun on the slopes! At least CB has an injury to slow him down a little. When is there enough snow to ski? We don't get that much around here. Maybe 6" at the most but that's 20 minutes away. Here I just get a dusting once or twice a year. I sure hope you get your card so you can take pictures of your DD and CB Good luck at the DMV!!


~Teddygirl, Yeah!!! You are on a roll with P90X! I'm glad you liked Plyo. It's a tough one but so good for you. Have fun doing ARX tonight. I will not be doing that this round, thank goodness


~Laurie, I think you're right about the busiest time of year. We all have been a little behind lately. That's ok, we manage to get our two cents in I'll let you enjoy that beautiful Wisconsin weather all on your own My cousin lives up there and she does NOT look forward to the winter. She is in Elkhorn in the southeastern part of the state. Brrrrrrrrrr...............


~Carol, Glad your not adding doubles yet! Have fun with PlyoX today. That is one I'll be steering clear of for a bit Anymore helmets today?


~Traci-X, Yoohoo, where are you? I agree with Sandra, you never take unannounced breaks. Maybe your up with the sun and a client. I hope you pop in soon:*

Off to bring it with CardioX,

Nicole

Bring it!!!

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[Teddygirl]

Nicole: Nice work, I was just thinking should I or shouldn’t I do ARX tonight, because quads are DOMS from PlYO and doing the exercises really target my guads. I shall see maybe, I'll sub for coremax, who knows. Do you like Cardio X? Wow, I need to preview it its' been a loooooong time. Enjoy the nice weather, that’s truly awesome.

 

[aschendell]

Hi all...no time to chat right now...gotta get that leg workout done. I survived the DMV with little hassle...WooHoo! Although my picture was atrocious! I just wanted to let you guys know I have some new pics of DD on my picture trail...from the parade and the Hannah Montana concert...some didn't turn out so great since my camera battery was running out when I took the shots...But thought I would share.

I am hoping that all that is wrong with Traci is her internet service went down from the complications she had a couple of weeks ago.

Nicole...Love the meez!!!

Later, chickies!

Debra

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[FiddleFit]

I'm back just to say that while I was preparing the soup I got an invitation for a play date, so DD and I are off for the rest of the morning. I'll have to come back this afternoon to catch up.

Debra, There was a CNN news story this morning about 9 states losing their AT&T service...perhaps you're right, and Traci's painfully typing into the void, desperate to reach us?

Sandra

 

[Cole7626]

Teddygirl, You should definitely check out CardioX. It's sucha good mix of all three cardio workouts. My tight hipflexors are keeping me from doing ARX this round. It kills my back!

Debra, Love the pics of your DD. She must have been the cutest girl there Good to hear the DMV went well.

Sandra, You must be right about Miss Traci! Have fun on your play date

Gotta go appease DH,


Nicole

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[taprice]

Just a quick check in.

Where is Traci? I hope it is the internet and not a nasty food rebound due to the bannana bread and coffee overdose!

Debra - Did you have to disinfect after the DMV? You do after you go to one in VA. Glad that went well. I can't stand that place, and it sounds like they are the same in every state.

Nicole - Glad you are feeling better.

Laurie and TG - Glad to hear from you guys.

Sandra - I hope the soup is good. We had white chicken chili last night. It was good, even though I'm not a big chicken fan anymore.

Tracy

 

[crunchymomof3]

Happy Tuesday Xers!

Today I tackled Plyo X again, and this time is was much better I was very strict with my form, too, on all those squats, and I never let my knees go past my toes. I also took less breaks, too (only to refill my water glass). I tacked on seg. 2 of Stretch Max, too. It was really relaxing after all that jumping around!

Tracy -- Hitting 20 lbs on that biceps set of PUB is impressive! Ow. I'm sure you'll be feeling it tomorrow. Great job! FWIW, prior to the X, I had all my strength/muscle gains with Cathe. I spent last winter hitting S&H and GS hard and saw wonderful gains in both areas.

Laurie -- Nope, not for Xmas, just for homeschool. We have to be authentic while we study Ancient Greece, lol. Send some of that snow our way! ;-)

Nicole -- At least your Meez can lie out even if you can't ;-) I'm glad your back is feeling better, too

Debra -- I'm glad the DMV wasn't horrible, even if the pic turned out to be. My old pic had the top of older DD's head in it (she was a baby, sitting on my lap and the guy taking the pic SWORE it wouldn't show up on the pic, lol).

Hi to everyone else (and those of you MIA!) I hope you all have a great day!

Carol

 

[aschendell]

Hi all! Finally back for a quick chat. I got lots of errands done today...as well as a quick nap...plus an hour worth of leg work! I just kind of mixed up a few dvds...floorwork + calves from GS, part of BG, and then some selected favorites from Tony..including sneaky lunges, groucho walk, and a couple of other lunges without weights. My back felt pretty good and I didn't want to hurt it by using weights and doing squats...at least that is my story!



Carol...Way to go with Plyo! Glad it went easier for you this week. I figured I could have gotten all dressed up to go to the DMV, but I would have had a bad picture no matter what...so why bother..LOL!


Teddygirl...Look at you staying with a rotation for more than a day...LOL! Seriously, glad you enjoyed Plyo...I bet you did great with it.


Laurie...I am using CB to help get me an estimate on the car that I bumped up last month...I figure I am less likely to get taken with a man along! I am here with my cheerleading outfit...cheering you on through PlyoX tonight!


Sandra...I am sure you are having a great time on your play date...I bet Traci is wandering through the void right now! Back on the bus y'all! You soup sounds yummy...I wish the crack pot didn't make so much since it is just DD and me most of the time.


Nicole....Is that kind of temperature normal for you guys this time of year?? I would out there on my beach towel if I were you! Well, whatever works with your back..I bet the PT is helping some, though. XDH is only going to be home for a few days after Xmas...and he is actually taking DD down to visit his step mom for a few days...I have date plans with CB for New Year's Eve already...if you can believe that! We have some pretty nice slopes about an hour and a half from here...And even if they don't get a lot of snow, they just make it....I am only about an hour from the Appalachian mountains. LOL about the "love machine"...I actually didn't notice that until I posted the bus! Hope CardioX went well. Thanks for the compliments on DD...I think she is kind of cute.


Tracy...How were you posting so early this afternoon? Did you skip out of work early?? DMV wasn't filled with too many coughing people today...I got there early before most of the riff raff get up...LOL.



Okay...gotta go get DD dressed for her recital tonight...then CB is coming over later to bring me a late dinner.

Oh...Happy Chanukah to anyone celebrating!!


Debra

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[Cole7626]

Just wanted to tell you all to have a nice evening. DH is off running an errand so I snuck in to chat.

He went agro on me earlier for typing the quick hello to Sandra, Debra and Latrese. He wants to get the gingerbread house built so I guess I have to be at his beck and call until it's done I guess I let him do it to me sometimes and it gets under my skin something awful! I do not need another father that's for sure!!}(

Rant done!

See you tomorrow and that includes Traci, I hope

Nicole

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[taprice]

Hi all,

I didn't get to run because I had to stay too late at work. So I did GS legs standing only and 4DS LIS plus 20 minutes of yoga. I wish ttom would come because I am tired of this shi&** feeling. It has been bad this month, despite my efforts to eat clean and consume a variety of omegas.

Nicole - I see your meez is snoozing, but I bet you are elbow deep in icing and candy. I hope you are having fun. I made them years ago when I had free time.

Debra- Glad you are feeling a little better. I snuck a little post while I was at work. I was just sick of shuffling paperwork.

Sandra - Amy doesn't take breaks. No repeaters and filler moves: it just goes from one combo to another and they build in intensity. It is a nice change of pace from Cathe, although I still enjoy Cathe's cardio. I also like a little mental/physical challenge too.

Off to eat dinner.

Tracy