Oooooooh that was nice!! I must be a glutton for punishment because I really enjoyed this morning's workout: DrillMax Scrambled Cardio premix; BG standing work and stretch. It does drive me nuts to watch Cedie's form during the 2nd drill, though. I'd get dizzy and fall over if I did the side-leaps the way she does. I may do the BG Leg Blast Premix, with pull/chin ups interspersed throughout, instead of P90X LB on Friday. I've got dom-stiffness/soreness in my chest and front of shoulders, and in my lats, from yesterday's CB. That workout is truly the most effective for me.
Tracy....I hope to start using Amy's workout right away when I receive them. I might pick one to practice in short bits for a week, then use it in my morning workouts the following week. Do you mind reiterating that pull up training method you mentioned before? Where you start at 12 and descend to 1? I might try that with the BG Leg Blast premix on Friday. Did SA irritate your forearm yesterday? I call it the Popeye workout, because it inflates my forearms so much. When I do it tomorrow I will either keep 20lbs as my max dumbell, or take longer breaks between the exercises, to let the blood retreat from the muscle.
Traci....I'll bet you have that potty-sore booty today. How'd your workout go? I thought of you while I was tying up my green band for the firewalkers. So I tied it a bit tighter. See? You inspire me
Are your books fiction or nonfiction? Can you shoot me an excerpt of one to my private email addy? Oooooh, I look forward to seeing this pyramid workout you're going to mock up. Yes please send to me!! It sounds like the X+Full Body is pretty tough! How come it's not in your plan for the next 3 weeks? I'm thinking you could do it where you put "body weight", no? It takes an exceptionally stubborn person to train themselves as hard as a personal trainer would. Cathe even hired a PT to help her prepare for the Hardcore Series. Can you imagine being Cathe's personal trainer?! My only problem with the eating plan is in staying committed when I'm in a social environment. I'm tired of being the one always saying "I'm on an eating plan" because I'm always saying that, and I imagine they all think I'm an idiot by now. There's Sandra, always flighting about. Oh well, I AM skinnier and in better shape than the rest of them, so I guess I'm right! LOL!! I don't think I have Excel on this new computer. There's a spreadsheet program, I think, but I don't know if it will read Excel files. No fear, however, because my emails come to my older computer as well, and it does have Excel. Excel-lent! HA! I just caught that little remark you make to TG about the Canadians. We love you too! Mwah! Mwah! Huh?? What's this?? DH IS GOING TO START TRAINING WITH YOU?!?! How did that come about? Share the details! Share! How'd he do with his first session with a sexy personal trainer??
Debra....Are you going to get new frames to go along with a new prescription? Yeah, getting old sucks, which is why I follow Tony's example and "don't DO old." Easier said than done LOL!! Over the weekend my head spun around again and I decided to stick with my second round. The Ibuprofen has helped the elbow pain substantially. In fact, it's made me feel good in places I didn't even know were hurting LOL!!! I swear I have a high pain tolerance (aka too dumb to know when to stop). Remember, I'm the one who gave birth to two 10lb babies without pain killers of any kind, and would do it that way again. I'm missing a few important connections in my cranium. The other reason I decided to stick with the X is because I know it's not the exercise that is the problem, it's my eating. So, changing my exercise won't do me any good, will it? Also, I love lifting heavy; I love the muscle development I get. I wasn't ready to stop yet. So, I'm just going to modify where necessary and keep going.
Teddygirl....I'm not sure what's draining your power so quickly. Definitely make sure it's fully turned off, and not just in some kind of sleep mode. You enjoyed PlyoX today, did you? That's great!
Jeanette....18 points gave you more food than you've been eating??? Oh my, how do you eat so little!!!!
I guess we just figured out the reason I've gained some weight LOL! I've been eating at least 2x as much as you! This "eat as much as you want, just keep it clean" diet just doesn't work for me. How many pounds do you want to lose?
Nicole....Oh, such neat indulgences! I've read about that negative heal; let us know if it truly does help your back. Have fun with all the new stuff. I'd like to purchase an expensive set of workout wear (eg. Lululemon) and see if they really do make me look better. Good job on doing CS yesterday. I dislike all the standing-floor transitions, but it is an effective workout for sure. I think you're the only one so far who's received a message from the lurker.
Carol....Thanks a million on the description of how to use the woody bands for pull/chin ups. I haven't yet got P90X+, either, but that's because I have to wait for wormholes to appear in the atmosphere, in order to get anything delivered up here from down there. I ordered the first day, and am still waiting. I used to do most of my thesis writing from 5-7am. I may have to go back to that; it's the best time of day, I've found. Not sure when I'd squeeze in my workouts, then. Obviously I have my priorities straight LOL!! Tony only looks leaner 'cause he's older, and losing all the baby fat
Kim....We have adults deliver newspapers in cars, too. When I was a kid, my brother had a paper route and I would go with him sometimes, just to keep him company. What was I thinking?? He never paid me. Heck, I'd even do the route for him when he was sick or whatever. He exploited me, that schmuck!
Wendy....So, did the dog ever confess? What'd she do? You're an awfully generous, thoughtful person, to gather that suitcase of clothing for the people in Thailand. Yes, you are, don't try to deny it!!!!
Okay, today's goal is to figure out a schedule that will provide me with some time to work on my thesis. Oh, and clean the half-bath, and vacuum the area rugs. And make my pasta salad for lunch. Possibly babysit the neighbour's baby if she gives me a call this morning. And make lunches for tomorrow. I should make some bread, too. It's a gorgeous day out; I'd like to get out some with DD and get some fresh air. It's all doable, right??
Have a great day,
Sandra
