Xers ===Wink 'n Blink Wednesday
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Hi all,
Today is PLB, but I won't be doing the floor work, surprise, surprise, because I'm counting my yoga as floor work. I may do a short KB as a warm up; either CTX KB or the 07KB. Then I'll do some yoga.
Cathe sure is getting commercialized. I'm not sure that I like it.
Right after I fell asleep last night DH woke me up because our old dog was having a siezure. She had a couple 2.5 years ago and hasn't had one since. After spending a lot of money, they couldn't figure out any cause for them. I almost dreaded getting up this morning for fear she was dead, but she is still plugging along. She 15.5, so I'm expecting anything.
Debra - How was the Mexican food? We have a running joke here that we're not eating Mexican unless I use cilantro. Please let me know if you get any other yoga dvds that are worth getting.
Jeanette - DS finally got his rock buggy running. After issues with getting the wrong engine. I think he learned some valuable lessons. I'll post a picture. He built it completely from nothing. It is quite amazing.
Off to work again. The heat has been broken and stuck on high so some rooms, including mine have been close to 90. It really is unbearable.
Tracy
Today is PLB, but I won't be doing the floor work, surprise, surprise, because I'm counting my yoga as floor work. I may do a short KB as a warm up; either CTX KB or the 07KB. Then I'll do some yoga.
Cathe sure is getting commercialized. I'm not sure that I like it.
Right after I fell asleep last night DH woke me up because our old dog was having a siezure. She had a couple 2.5 years ago and hasn't had one since. After spending a lot of money, they couldn't figure out any cause for them. I almost dreaded getting up this morning for fear she was dead, but she is still plugging along. She 15.5, so I'm expecting anything.
Debra - How was the Mexican food? We have a running joke here that we're not eating Mexican unless I use cilantro. Please let me know if you get any other yoga dvds that are worth getting.
Jeanette - DS finally got his rock buggy running. After issues with getting the wrong engine. I think he learned some valuable lessons. I'll post a picture. He built it completely from nothing. It is quite amazing.
Off to work again. The heat has been broken and stuck on high so some rooms, including mine have been close to 90. It really is unbearable.
Tracy
teddy16410
Cathlete
gooooooooooooood Morning Xer Chicks!!!
Tracy you have gotten the Creative & Cute bug this week with your headers!!!! LOVE THEM
I have scanned the posts yesterdayy and am just oozing with joy!
:7 :7 :7 Look at the group we have starting on 26th! How fun will this be??? Modifications, add-ons etc... its ALL GOOD! the goal is to get buff & have a good time sharing all the trials, triumphs!!!!! WoooooooHooooooooo:7 :7 :7 For me X is only doable if I am part of a group actually going thru it- if that makes me a weenie I dont care!
Today will be Slo Mo Legs - I NEED a good lower workout today so I may also add on 4DS HIS or 4DS KB... I need my cardio to help balance out poor food choices the last 2 weeks... my butt is bigger than last week according to my jeans. x(
CLARIFICATION: NO I DID NOT DO/ATTEMPT ANY HEADSTANDS!!!! I am the one that thinks its ridiculous !!!! Now if I had one of those contraptions you belt yourself on that flips you over- fine... I do not have any desire at all to stand on my friggin head!
For all who asked... I thouroughly am enjoying my yoga every other day. It takes the first 20 minutes before I feel like my heads really in it but once there I am gung ho! I still need to balance cardio/strength/yoga and my head isnt all that into doubles at this point but we shall see- its all good! I'll still be doing yoga when I start X
Tracy: Got the new Shiva ordered so THANKS!!! It was only 11 bucks- my budget can handle that... PLB sounds like a goodie! I'll be doing Slo Mo Legs using some of the modifications Amy sggested. The Cathe/commercialized comment-I think I missed something... is it the calendar hype? Do share!!! Bless you and the sick baby!!! I am so sorry... that feeling of walking into rooms not knowing what you'll find is just horrid. I really am sorry. ;( ;( ;( ~ I think I'd take a hammer to the thermostat woman! Thats like experiencing HE}( }( !
Returning with personals!:7
Tracy you have gotten the Creative & Cute bug this week with your headers!!!! LOVE THEM
I have scanned the posts yesterdayy and am just oozing with joy!
:7 :7 :7 Look at the group we have starting on 26th! How fun will this be??? Modifications, add-ons etc... its ALL GOOD! the goal is to get buff & have a good time sharing all the trials, triumphs!!!!! WoooooooHooooooooo:7 :7 :7 For me X is only doable if I am part of a group actually going thru it- if that makes me a weenie I dont care! Today will be Slo Mo Legs - I NEED a good lower workout today so I may also add on 4DS HIS or 4DS KB... I need my cardio to help balance out poor food choices the last 2 weeks... my butt is bigger than last week according to my jeans. x(
CLARIFICATION: NO I DID NOT DO/ATTEMPT ANY HEADSTANDS!!!! I am the one that thinks its ridiculous !!!! Now if I had one of those contraptions you belt yourself on that flips you over- fine... I do not have any desire at all to stand on my friggin head!
For all who asked... I thouroughly am enjoying my yoga every other day. It takes the first 20 minutes before I feel like my heads really in it but once there I am gung ho! I still need to balance cardio/strength/yoga and my head isnt all that into doubles at this point but we shall see- its all good! I'll still be doing yoga when I start X
Tracy: Got the new Shiva ordered so THANKS!!! It was only 11 bucks- my budget can handle that... PLB sounds like a goodie! I'll be doing Slo Mo Legs using some of the modifications Amy sggested. The Cathe/commercialized comment-I think I missed something... is it the calendar hype? Do share!!! Bless you and the sick baby!!! I am so sorry... that feeling of walking into rooms not knowing what you'll find is just horrid. I really am sorry. ;( ;( ;( ~ I think I'd take a hammer to the thermostat woman! Thats like experiencing HE}( }( !
Returning with personals!:7
aschendell
Cathlete
Just bouncing by to say hello! I am heading out for a hike with CB after I take DD to school. So, I am guessing that will count as my workout today. Hope everyone has a great day...I am not anticipating back to check until until late this afternoon...Waving to all my lady Xers!
Debra
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teddy16410
Cathlete
X Challenge Update
The START banner is coming together nicely- This is what I have as of yesterday.....(always room to add on!)
Team Virgins! Carol & TeddyGirl
Team Asia! Wendy X
Team Canada! Sandra X
Team Texas! Traci X
Team West Coasters! Jeanette X & Nicole X
Team Triple Play! Laurie XX
Motivation Committee! Amy XX, Tracy X, Lea X, Debra X - I bet Cheryl & Amy are lurking and will join one of the teams soon!
I am just so excited!!!!! My plan is that I have to do 2-3 days cardio + 3 days yoga as my "doubles" - if I dont my penalty is ARX!!!!!!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Personals
JEANETTE
:7 :7 :7 :7 :7 :7 Out of all those who jumped on the band wagon I am most pleasantly surprised that YOU are on!!! This is gonna be so fun! The part that makes it do-able is the creative modifications we can do!!! Shoot we can lift with Tony no problem!!! I actually LOVE the leg work too but thats only because he slimmed my legs WAAAY down last time... This shall be a blast! }( LOL on Ice/Eskimos- you know I've heard that all my life but actual "sales" as work was horrid! I dislike having to meet quotas and be forced to sell for profit... I like talking about what I love and if that "sells" something then so be it... Maybe thats why I'm not a wealthy woman? ~ It must be Xer Bloat Week x( We'll get thru it! ROF about the car/mom- WERE WE SISTERS???? I have read that if you stay pretty regular with ttom during peri then meno is actually a breeze... many woman sail right thru it - YOU GOT GOOD GENES! ~ Glad your elbow is getting better... I have good days & bad...yesterday not so good but a long session of icing workied wonders... Its just a frustratingly slow process isnt it?
DEBRA
With all I order from Amazon am I missing something by not being a Prime Member??? I just usually dont read anything thats costs me more $$$!!! I was cracking up at your "impatient comments" about meditation DVDs!!!! Thats just priceless!!!!! Maybe the universe is waiting for you to get good & riled up so that you experience the full benefit?! :+ Hope that the mexican date night was great FUN!~ Please be honest Deb- Do you like leg work? :7
TRACY
Naked yoga or ANY workout- EWWWWWWWWWWW Good lord I wouldnt be able to stop my incessant verbal slamming of my body! Daily Dose of Bliss + Run sounded terrific! I'm sure you appreciate the company on the run as well. ~ Are we EVER gonna get to see some flexed picks - seems like your body has completely cheanged in past 8 months... would love to oooh & ahhhhh if you ever feel so inclined to share. ;-)
NICOLE
we are sure strggling to get in holiday spirit here... we are breaking heat records...today is to be 91! Can you believe it? NOT NORMAL even for us. LOL on all Cathe's classic steps... I have The Hits + Classics and I tell ya once was plenty... it was good for seeing Cathe & motivating because f ow she has gottens o much healthier & strong with age but must say I will never have them out to actually workout with... LOL on seeing if clean eating makes a diff! LOLOLOL - Will we have an AHA moment???? Seriously- Phase 1 & 2 I was a saint on eating and thats when I saw the most dramatic results.... My biggest hurdle this time is I eat no animal protein except fish... Thats ALOT OF FISH to meet the X Dietary Standards! I dont process beans at all so thats out... hmmmmmmmm maybe i'll be re-introducing protein shakes although i consider those processed foods... suggestions? ~ ME TOOO on the bloat!!! YUK! We ate out last night..... salty fried greasy foods.... I'm feelin' it BIG TIME today!
SANDRA
You make me :+ :+ :+ al the time!!! I like reading your posts... I think you start from the top because you always have the BEST AHA momemts... I start at the nottom so I have the latest info - I also read the last chapter of EVERY BOOK I read before beginning the book... Isnt that CRAZY??? Wheres Freud? ~ Have fun at grocery store today- King of Queens is funny- I never watched it until it went off the air - DH doesnt like it- He says it teaches me how to manipulate him!:7 ~~~ I am just doing jumping jacks with some tuck jumps thrown in about your decision (or was it ours?) to join us at the Start Line on November 26th!!! YOU KNOW this will be a total blast... Figure out that pull up bar situation- there shall be no excuses! ~ My shoulder will be a small issue with X- I am probaly going to go for Lean this time (look, not rotation) - I think all pushups week one will be on my toes until I see how I handle it... the shoulder work will just be with lighter weights and higher reps... anything that doesnt feel right I shall reduce weights... I think that will work. ~ CONGRATS on your new Mega Store!!! I love ANYTHING new! :7 :7
AMY
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I didnt know you had decided to take the plunge!!! WooHoo!!!!!!!!! You'll do great!!! How long do you have to study? AFPA gave us 3 months then it was finals... Cant wait to see the new pics!!! Its about time you boasted about that back! I thought you had a major body image issue- it is AMAZING! i still think you should consider XXX- lets face it- you LOVE tony... you know how to modify it without scarificing results.... you'll need a quick and no-brainer as you are studying- WTH else ya gonna do? :+
LEA
OMG I totally didnt think about all the grunting and the kids!:7 Just goes to show you that fantasy is usually better than real life! LOLOL I also seem to expel all extra gas in my body during yoga! I could NEVER go to a public class! ~ THATS FABULOUS you are already seeing a positive change wit yoga!!! Its only been 2 weeks right? AWESOME!
TEDDYGIRL
Get those big girl panties out baby its X time! We are going to drag you across the finish line.... JUST 12 times do you have to select Tony as your strength coach- he will make you LOVE working your upper body- modfy/add all you want but do the 3 strength tapes every week.... you'll be so excited in a few weeks!!!!!
WENDY
LOVED the latest blog entry and thanks for link AGAIN! I did finally put you in my favorite places... Will hardly feel like you're away! :* :* LOl on Trekkie Nerd.. I never met one before!!!!!EWWWWWWWWWWW on Asian dog pounds! EWWWWWWWWWWWWW Flying on T-giving means you had better take soe happy pills.... Busiest travel season of the year + its with non experienced travelers- add to that your MOTHER and we have a WACKED OYT WENDY waiting to happen...... I cant wait to read about THIS experince in the blog!}( }( }( }(
LAURIE
LOl on Cami & her fresh scent! I wonder if the dogs think we humans are CRAZY! LOLOLOL - C'mon girl- I already have a spot for you at the front of the starter line! CONGRATS on new furniture!! Thats always so cool ..... Today is last day of LGI8!!!!! WooHoo!!!! You are a motivated machine!!!!
CAROL
Arent you super excited at all the support you'll have going thru X with you? It REALLY makes a world of difference doing it in harmony...its like an energy gets created and you just CANT not do your planned workout- it really is something to experience.
FINALLY all caught up & I bet 10 of you have visited already today! LOL - No time for editing so I hope it all makes sense!!! :* :* Lovin' on each of the Xers!
The START banner is coming together nicely- This is what I have as of yesterday.....(always room to add on!)
Team Virgins! Carol & TeddyGirl
Team Asia! Wendy X
Team Canada! Sandra X
Team Texas! Traci X
Team West Coasters! Jeanette X & Nicole X
Team Triple Play! Laurie XX
Motivation Committee! Amy XX, Tracy X, Lea X, Debra X - I bet Cheryl & Amy are lurking and will join one of the teams soon!
I am just so excited!!!!! My plan is that I have to do 2-3 days cardio + 3 days yoga as my "doubles" - if I dont my penalty is ARX!!!!!!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Personals
JEANETTE
:7 :7 :7 :7 :7 :7 Out of all those who jumped on the band wagon I am most pleasantly surprised that YOU are on!!! This is gonna be so fun! The part that makes it do-able is the creative modifications we can do!!! Shoot we can lift with Tony no problem!!! I actually LOVE the leg work too but thats only because he slimmed my legs WAAAY down last time... This shall be a blast! }( LOL on Ice/Eskimos- you know I've heard that all my life but actual "sales" as work was horrid! I dislike having to meet quotas and be forced to sell for profit... I like talking about what I love and if that "sells" something then so be it... Maybe thats why I'm not a wealthy woman? ~ It must be Xer Bloat Week x( We'll get thru it! ROF about the car/mom- WERE WE SISTERS???? I have read that if you stay pretty regular with ttom during peri then meno is actually a breeze... many woman sail right thru it - YOU GOT GOOD GENES! ~ Glad your elbow is getting better... I have good days & bad...yesterday not so good but a long session of icing workied wonders... Its just a frustratingly slow process isnt it?
DEBRA
With all I order from Amazon am I missing something by not being a Prime Member??? I just usually dont read anything thats costs me more $$$!!! I was cracking up at your "impatient comments" about meditation DVDs!!!! Thats just priceless!!!!! Maybe the universe is waiting for you to get good & riled up so that you experience the full benefit?! :+ Hope that the mexican date night was great FUN!~ Please be honest Deb- Do you like leg work? :7
TRACY
Naked yoga or ANY workout- EWWWWWWWWWWW
Good lord I wouldnt be able to stop my incessant verbal slamming of my body! Daily Dose of Bliss + Run sounded terrific! I'm sure you appreciate the company on the run as well. ~ Are we EVER gonna get to see some flexed picks - seems like your body has completely cheanged in past 8 months... would love to oooh & ahhhhh if you ever feel so inclined to share. ;-) NICOLE
we are sure strggling to get in holiday spirit here... we are breaking heat records...today is to be 91! Can you believe it? NOT NORMAL even for us. LOL on all Cathe's classic steps... I have The Hits + Classics and I tell ya once was plenty... it was good for seeing Cathe & motivating because f ow she has gottens o much healthier & strong with age but must say I will never have them out to actually workout with... LOL on seeing if clean eating makes a diff! LOLOLOL - Will we have an AHA moment???? Seriously- Phase 1 & 2 I was a saint on eating and thats when I saw the most dramatic results.... My biggest hurdle this time is I eat no animal protein except fish... Thats ALOT OF FISH to meet the X Dietary Standards! I dont process beans at all so thats out... hmmmmmmmm maybe i'll be re-introducing protein shakes although i consider those processed foods... suggestions? ~ ME TOOO on the bloat!!! YUK! We ate out last night..... salty fried greasy foods.... I'm feelin' it BIG TIME today!
SANDRA
You make me :+ :+ :+ al the time!!! I like reading your posts... I think you start from the top because you always have the BEST AHA momemts... I start at the nottom so I have the latest info - I also read the last chapter of EVERY BOOK I read before beginning the book... Isnt that CRAZY??? Wheres Freud? ~ Have fun at grocery store today- King of Queens is funny- I never watched it until it went off the air - DH doesnt like it- He says it teaches me how to manipulate him!:7 ~~~ I am just doing jumping jacks with some tuck jumps thrown in about your decision (or was it ours?) to join us at the Start Line on November 26th!!! YOU KNOW this will be a total blast... Figure out that pull up bar situation- there shall be no excuses! ~ My shoulder will be a small issue with X- I am probaly going to go for Lean this time (look, not rotation) - I think all pushups week one will be on my toes until I see how I handle it... the shoulder work will just be with lighter weights and higher reps... anything that doesnt feel right I shall reduce weights... I think that will work. ~ CONGRATS on your new Mega Store!!! I love ANYTHING new! :7 :7
AMY
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I didnt know you had decided to take the plunge!!! WooHoo!!!!!!!!! You'll do great!!! How long do you have to study? AFPA gave us 3 months then it was finals... Cant wait to see the new pics!!! Its about time you boasted about that back! I thought you had a major body image issue- it is AMAZING! i still think you should consider XXX- lets face it- you LOVE tony... you know how to modify it without scarificing results.... you'll need a quick and no-brainer as you are studying- WTH else ya gonna do? :+
LEA
OMG I totally didnt think about all the grunting and the kids!:7 Just goes to show you that fantasy is usually better than real life! LOLOL I also seem to expel all extra gas in my body during yoga!
I could NEVER go to a public class! ~ THATS FABULOUS you are already seeing a positive change wit yoga!!! Its only been 2 weeks right? AWESOME!TEDDYGIRL
Get those big girl panties out baby its X time! We are going to drag you across the finish line.... JUST 12 times do you have to select Tony as your strength coach- he will make you LOVE working your upper body- modfy/add all you want but do the 3 strength tapes every week.... you'll be so excited in a few weeks!!!!!
WENDY
LOVED the latest blog entry and thanks for link AGAIN! I did finally put you in my favorite places... Will hardly feel like you're away! :* :* LOl on Trekkie Nerd.. I never met one before!!!!!EWWWWWWWWWWW on Asian dog pounds! EWWWWWWWWWWWWW Flying on T-giving means you had better take soe happy pills.... Busiest travel season of the year + its with non experienced travelers- add to that your MOTHER and we have a WACKED OYT WENDY waiting to happen...... I cant wait to read about THIS experince in the blog!}( }( }( }(
LAURIE
LOl on Cami & her fresh scent! I wonder if the dogs think we humans are CRAZY! LOLOLOL - C'mon girl- I already have a spot for you at the front of the starter line! CONGRATS on new furniture!! Thats always so cool ..... Today is last day of LGI8!!!!! WooHoo!!!! You are a motivated machine!!!!
CAROL
Arent you super excited at all the support you'll have going thru X with you? It REALLY makes a world of difference doing it in harmony...its like an energy gets created and you just CANT not do your planned workout- it really is something to experience.
FINALLY all caught up & I bet 10 of you have visited already today! LOL - No time for editing so I hope it all makes sense!!! :* :* Lovin' on each of the Xers!
crunchymomof3
Cathlete
Good Morning Xers!!
I did finally find the remote... at 9PM last night }( Oh well, it's found now so I have the UB premix of 4DS waiting for after school work I've threatened the kids within an inch of their lives, lol, that if the remote is missing when I start P90X, they won't want to face me! ha ha ha (that's my evil laugh)
Wendy -- My DH is a complete geek, so we, of course, have (currently hooked up) a PS2, original XBox, XBox 360 and the Wii, lol. Thanks for the idea, but b/c everything is hooked up to one TV (upstairs), the thought of plugging it in downstairs in my workout space is daunting. It might have worked on the DVD drive of the computer, especially with our new monitor, but that would've have required thought, which I didn't have too much of yesterday ;-) Do you have any experience with Teaching the Classics? I was looking at that one this morning (I did finally get on the IEW yahoo group, too, thanks for the heads up!). Hopefully your flight on T-giving will be quiet with everyone else celebrating! How long will it take you to get from here to there total? Are you flying out of Philly?
Debra -- Thanks for the tips I've actually never done PlyoX or Kenpo, so I'll definitely stick to Tony for all of Phase 1 I'm hoping to do doubles in Phase 2, with the added cardio being Cathe. If I get really sick of Tony, though, I'll sub his cardio at some point late in the game, too.
Sandra -- That's a brilliant plan!! I love the idea of a locator beep for remotes
Nicole -- I'm definitely IN for the X rotation
Traci-X -- I love your banner and teams I could definitely use some leg slimming (I suffer from "Thunder Thighs") and hearing about your great results last time is very motivating! I'm definitely looking forward to having the push of the team. The last time I did a 90 day rotation with a check-in group (it was the Firm 90 day rotation, but I subbed with Cathe quite a bit), I had no problem sticking to every single workout. I'm THERE with you all!!
Hi to everyone else!! I hope you all have a great day
Carol
I did finally find the remote... at 9PM last night }( Oh well, it's found now so I have the UB premix of 4DS waiting for after school work
I've threatened the kids within an inch of their lives, lol, that if the remote is missing when I start P90X, they won't want to face me! ha ha ha (that's my evil laugh)Wendy -- My DH is a complete geek, so we, of course, have (currently hooked up) a PS2, original XBox, XBox 360 and the Wii, lol. Thanks for the idea, but b/c everything is hooked up to one TV (upstairs), the thought of plugging it in downstairs in my workout space is daunting. It might have worked on the DVD drive of the computer, especially with our new monitor, but that would've have required thought, which I didn't have too much of yesterday ;-) Do you have any experience with Teaching the Classics? I was looking at that one this morning (I did finally get on the IEW yahoo group, too, thanks for the heads up!). Hopefully your flight on T-giving will be quiet with everyone else celebrating! How long will it take you to get from here to there total? Are you flying out of Philly?
Debra -- Thanks for the tips
I've actually never done PlyoX or Kenpo, so I'll definitely stick to Tony for all of Phase 1 I'm hoping to do doubles in Phase 2, with the added cardio being Cathe. If I get really sick of Tony, though, I'll sub his cardio at some point late in the game, too.Sandra -- That's a brilliant plan!! I love the idea of a locator beep for remotes
Nicole -- I'm definitely IN for the X rotation
Traci-X -- I love your banner and teams
I could definitely use some leg slimming (I suffer from "Thunder Thighs") and hearing about your great results last time is very motivating! I'm definitely looking forward to having the push of the team. The last time I did a 90 day rotation with a check-in group (it was the Firm 90 day rotation, but I subbed with Cathe quite a bit), I had no problem sticking to every single workout. I'm THERE with you all!!Hi to everyone else!! I hope you all have a great day
Carol
Netta
Cathlete
Good morning,
Today was Supersets for me. Now this one is much more fun than Step Jam. The concentration bicep work in this one is tough. The preacher curls was tough too as my stability ball has bumps on it so I have to be careful not to put an elbow into a bump. None of the front shoulder raises tweaked my elbow injury at all, but I went pretty light. It is definitely feeling much better, which I am thankful for. Oh yeah, my inner thigh is super tight and sore, more like a cramp waiting to happen. This is from my golf lesson on Monday, the follow thru. I tell you, golf has been tougher on my body than horseback riding LOL!
Tracy, so sorry about your dog. Hope she is okay today. 15 1/2 seems pretty old. What breed of dog is she? Can't wait to see the picture of your son's rock buggy. I would like to pass the pic on to my son to see. I'm so proud of kids that have the mechanical skills to create and build. So many don't nowadays, or don't have anyone that ever showed them how to work on cars, appliances, etc. Sorry it is so hot in your house. I thought you heated with wood? I get sooooo cranky when I'm too warm. Hope you get it repaired soon.
Traci, I'm thinking you are right, group motivation is really needed for the X for me. Wow to those that complete it without the group (Swifty, Laurie, Nicole). I'm getting a little bit more excited. Pleased that we are starting after Thanksgiving though. That's cool that you are enjoying the yoga more. Guess I will now not feel guilty throwing it in the rotation as Tony says we need it. Good to know that my regular periods are a good indicator of an easier menopause. Actually, mom and grandma breezed thru theirs. Mom can only remember a few hot flashes. Hope the shoulder is getting better little by little. Ooooh, your eating fish just reminded me that yesterday a guy at work brought me an Eagle Lake trout, 4#, freshly caught. I forgot to bring it home with me. Oh well, at least I put it in the fridge at work and didn't leave it sitting on the edge of my desk.
Debra, have fun on the hike. Don't forget the blanket...
Carol, glad you are doing the X too. I have the thunder thighs thing too. Big muscles underneath, with too much jiggle on top.
BBL,
Jeanette
Today was Supersets for me. Now this one is much more fun than Step Jam. The concentration bicep work in this one is tough. The preacher curls was tough too as my stability ball has bumps on it so I have to be careful not to put an elbow into a bump. None of the front shoulder raises tweaked my elbow injury at all, but I went pretty light. It is definitely feeling much better, which I am thankful for. Oh yeah, my inner thigh is super tight and sore, more like a cramp waiting to happen. This is from my golf lesson on Monday, the follow thru. I tell you, golf has been tougher on my body than horseback riding LOL!
Tracy, so sorry about your dog. Hope she is okay today. 15 1/2 seems pretty old. What breed of dog is she? Can't wait to see the picture of your son's rock buggy. I would like to pass the pic on to my son to see. I'm so proud of kids that have the mechanical skills to create and build. So many don't nowadays, or don't have anyone that ever showed them how to work on cars, appliances, etc. Sorry it is so hot in your house. I thought you heated with wood? I get sooooo cranky when I'm too warm. Hope you get it repaired soon.
Traci, I'm thinking you are right, group motivation is really needed for the X for me. Wow to those that complete it without the group (Swifty, Laurie, Nicole). I'm getting a little bit more excited. Pleased that we are starting after Thanksgiving though. That's cool that you are enjoying the yoga more. Guess I will now not feel guilty throwing it in the rotation as Tony says we need it. Good to know that my regular periods are a good indicator of an easier menopause. Actually, mom and grandma breezed thru theirs. Mom can only remember a few hot flashes. Hope the shoulder is getting better little by little. Ooooh, your eating fish just reminded me that yesterday a guy at work brought me an Eagle Lake trout, 4#, freshly caught. I forgot to bring it home with me. Oh well, at least I put it in the fridge at work and didn't leave it sitting on the edge of my desk.
Debra, have fun on the hike. Don't forget the blanket...
Carol, glad you are doing the X too. I have the thunder thighs thing too. Big muscles underneath, with too much jiggle on top.
BBL,
Jeanette
swift wind
Cathlete
Round2/Phase3/Week12/Day6/ Kenpo complete
Happy hump day to lady xers! My day off work outside the house. Completed 1 pan of lasanga- now in the oven for tonight's supper. One load laundry and dishwasher is a washin'.
Yesterday DH took off from his regular job (he still instructed the 6:15A spin). Then shot off to take PE with DD's 1st grade class. Invited parents took part in various circuits.
The afternoon, DH and I raked our "own" leaves. It was gorgeous yesterday. DH cut the lawn with the push mower, I watched, (he had his shirt off
I hit the ACE book and am really struggling with the concepts and theories. Traci, study time is as long as you like. Our goal is 1 yr or less.
I have a meeting with the Fitness Director of the Y where DH spins. She and I will talk about becoming a group fitness instructor and beginning PT training once certified.
DH has made a name for himself in past 2 yr. as spin instructor. His class is nearly filled. It's a mix of young, middle age, and older. I've taken his class and it's toughx(
Debra, woo hoo! Hiking with a buddy, have fun! Tell us all about it when you return. Did you pack a lunch? I love to sit on a warm rock and talk and breathe in the fresh air while breaking for lunch.:7
Traci>>>>>>>>>Did you wear a tank top to work today? Flex for those co-workers and clients of yours. DB is into rebuilding. His current project a 4 WD Chevy truck torn apart and rebuilt. What's a rock buggy? Guess I'll see the pics.:+ It's sad when the pet gets rickety. Glad the pup is doin' alright.
Sandra>>>>>>Walmart for some Christmas shopping perhaps? I love when the store is new, they aim to impress. Our Walmart was new 2 yrs. ago. It became trashed within a short time and was remodeled just this year. Geez!
Jeanette>>>>>>>>Oooooo, on the inner thigh pinch. I just hate that feeling when I feel a tweak! Golf is much more difficult than it looks. Wouldn't you agree, anything worth mastering has got to be difficult? I'm telling myself this as I study for PT. I do best when faced with a challenge. I'd rather take physical over mental challenge anyday You are Super Great taking the Sunday rides throughout the year. Foruntatly, you are no weather wimp!:7 Find the fish still in the frig? Write yourself a sticky note and put it on your puter says "Take fish home tonight".
Tracy>>>>>>>>>>>>>>You're really rounding up for Round2!}( I'll be here to cheer !
Nicole>>>>>>>>>>>>The bloat will be gone today for sure! It's worth having, not to cook dinner and look into your loving DH's eyes over a plate of yumminess. BTW-neat meez. Go yoga!
TG>>>>>>>>>>>>What did you find hiding is sister's closet? Ted wasn't in there was he?:7 Have a great day! You always have me ROFL. :+
Waving hi! to all- :7 :7 :7 I'm going to remove the pan from the oven and give my opinion to mom on her new valances for her family room. Good day!
Happy hump day to lady xers! My day off work outside the house. Completed 1 pan of lasanga- now in the oven for tonight's supper. One load laundry and dishwasher is a washin'.
Yesterday DH took off from his regular job (he still instructed the 6:15A spin). Then shot off to take PE with DD's 1st grade class. Invited parents took part in various circuits
.The afternoon, DH and I raked our "own" leaves. It was gorgeous yesterday. DH cut the lawn with the push mower, I watched, (he had his shirt off
I hit the ACE book and am really struggling with the concepts and theories. Traci, study time is as long as you like. Our goal is 1 yr or less.
I have a meeting with the Fitness Director of the Y where DH spins. She and I will talk about becoming a group fitness instructor and beginning PT training once certified.
DH has made a name for himself in past 2 yr. as spin instructor. His class is nearly filled. It's a mix of young, middle age, and older. I've taken his class and it's toughx(
Debra, woo hoo! Hiking with a buddy, have fun! Tell us all about it when you return. Did you pack a lunch? I love to sit on a warm rock and talk and breathe in the fresh air while breaking for lunch.:7
Traci>>>>>>>>>Did you wear a tank top to work today? Flex for those co-workers and clients of yours. DB is into rebuilding. His current project a 4 WD Chevy truck torn apart and rebuilt. What's a rock buggy? Guess I'll see the pics.:+ It's sad when the pet gets rickety. Glad the pup is doin' alright.
Sandra>>>>>>Walmart for some Christmas shopping perhaps? I love when the store is new, they aim to impress. Our Walmart was new 2 yrs. ago. It became trashed within a short time and was remodeled just this year. Geez!
Jeanette>>>>>>>>Oooooo, on the inner thigh pinch. I just hate that feeling when I feel a tweak! Golf is much more difficult than it looks. Wouldn't you agree, anything worth mastering has got to be difficult? I'm telling myself this as I study for PT. I do best when faced with a challenge. I'd rather take physical over mental challenge anyday
You are Super Great taking the Sunday rides throughout the year. Foruntatly, you are no weather wimp!:7 Find the fish still in the frig? Write yourself a sticky note and put it on your puter says "Take fish home tonight".Tracy>>>>>>>>>>>>>>You're really rounding up for Round2!}( I'll be here to cheer !
Nicole>>>>>>>>>>>>The bloat will be gone today for sure! It's worth having, not to cook dinner and look into your loving DH's eyes over a plate of yumminess. BTW-neat meez. Go yoga!
TG>>>>>>>>>>>>What did you find hiding is sister's closet? Ted wasn't in there was he?:7 Have a great day! You always have me ROFL. :+
Waving hi! to all- :7 :7 :7 I'm going to remove the pan from the oven and give my opinion to mom on her new valances for her family room.
Good day!Good morning,
No workout for me this morning, today is going to be my rest day for the week. I didn’t get home untill 9:30 last night, boy was I tired my back was hurting not sure why probably from not getting a break I went from work to my sister home she was running a litle late from shopping errands, so I went shoe shopping, looking for a pair of brown and black, I did find brown ones. Drove back to sis house and off we went to Brecksville that was a 20 minute drive.
Tonight, grocery shopping for Thanksgiving (me think) I’m cooking.
No workout for me this morning, today is going to be my rest day for the week. I didn’t get home untill 9:30 last night, boy was I tired my back was hurting not sure why probably from not getting a break I went from work to my sister home she was running a litle late from shopping errands, so I went shoe shopping, looking for a pair of brown and black, I did find brown ones. Drove back to sis house and off we went to Brecksville that was a 20 minute drive.
Tonight, grocery shopping for Thanksgiving (me think) I’m cooking.
lvnascar
Cathlete
Morning Xers,
Rotation: LGI8 Week8/Day7 (Last Day!!!)
Workout: BBC Chest & Abs / Kathy Smith Peak Fat Burning
I will have the LGI8 results for posting on Saturday morning. Unless I have time tomorrow morning, but I don't think I will be doing measurements. Will be a busy day getting everyone out the door on time.
Guess I'm officially going on Round 3 of the X. I have to now that everyone else is going for their XX status. I'm excited that I will be getting this round in with others. Much more fun. ;-)
The new furniture arrived already. Dh called about 8:15 this morning. I'm guessing our house must have been first on the list, because the time they gave was 8:30 to 11:00. DH says I need to arrange the furniture as I see fit. ;-) Of course that is the case. Realized that I need new lamps also.
Tracy, I loved the header this morning. Made me . Sorry to hear about your dog. 15-1/2 is getting very elderly for a dog. Had to LOL about the non floor work in PLB. The floorwork in that one has to be the toughest. Can't stand it myself. Oh only working 4 days out of the week would be good too. Just having one day to myself at home would be so productive for me.
Traci, You mean to tell me that you don't enjoy all the blood in your body rushing into your head. :7 :7 :7 Don't remember what yoga DVD I was doing, that the instructor said it was good for the blood to flow to my head. :7 :7 I was like YA right! Oooh I like being on team triple play. To bad Amy is just finishing her round 2, then I wouldn't be the only member. I just love all the team names.
Carol, Glad you found that remote. That thing was AWOL for a long time. :7 Glad you will be starting your first round with all the rest of us crazy ladies.
Jeanette, So you are joining the group also? If you do the Lean Rotation it looks like Nicole would be joining you on that one too. Take care of that leg. Poor Tillie! Why do all these other critters think she is a tasty treat!
Debra, Hope your hike is a good one. Mexican food. :9 Was it very tasty?
Wendy, Leaving on T-Day will be interesting. I think your blog is going to be a hoot, and I can't wait to read the adventures of The Crazy Asian!! :7
TG, Yipee on joining us on the X. You can do it with all of us being put through the paces also! I will be trying adding in some short cardio when I have the time also. So it will be a modified doubles for me.
Lea, Glad that the yoga is helping you. It sure is a good all over workout for the body. The best thing that P90X did for me was get me interested in Yoga.
Swifty, I loved the way my back looked after I was done also. I didn't do any pull-ups, just used the bands. And the results where amazing. I will be using the bands again, because I have no ceiling height or doors in my basement. Congrats on the PT studies. Sounds like you are getting into something that you will enjoy.
Sandra, Oh I would love to have a job that I could work from home. I will have to think of all the things that I enjoy, or could possibly do from home. I have to say that I like our Super Walmart alot. Being in a smaller community our Wallyworld is very clean and nice.
Nicole, I think the clean eating and the Lean Rotation will be a good one, since (as I have found) eating is 90% of the battle. ;-) Having a large house can be a pain in the you know what. I have to clean the dang thing, and I am not a good housekeeper. I'm thinking Cami is going to enjoy daycare also. Thursdays is usually the one day of the week my DH goes in early to work. So she is in her kennel until oldest DD gets home from school. Then she is all wound up. So this will be better for her to run around with other dogs, and probably end up sleeping all day on Friday.
Have a great day!
Laurie
Rotation: LGI8 Week8/Day7 (Last Day!!!)
Workout: BBC Chest & Abs / Kathy Smith Peak Fat Burning
I will have the LGI8 results for posting on Saturday morning. Unless I have time tomorrow morning, but I don't think I will be doing measurements. Will be a busy day getting everyone out the door on time.
Guess I'm officially going on Round 3 of the X.
I have to now that everyone else is going for their XX status. I'm excited that I will be getting this round in with others. Much more fun. ;-) The new furniture arrived already. Dh called about 8:15 this morning. I'm guessing our house must have been first on the list, because the time they gave was 8:30 to 11:00. DH says I need to arrange the furniture as I see fit. ;-) Of course that is the case. Realized that I need new lamps also.
Tracy, I loved the header this morning. Made me
. Sorry to hear about your dog. 15-1/2 is getting very elderly for a dog. Had to LOL about the non floor work in PLB. The floorwork in that one has to be the toughest. Can't stand it myself. Oh only working 4 days out of the week would be good too. Just having one day to myself at home would be so productive for me.Traci, You mean to tell me that you don't enjoy all the blood in your body rushing into your head. :7 :7 :7 Don't remember what yoga DVD I was doing, that the instructor said it was good for the blood to flow to my head. :7 :7 I was like YA right! Oooh I like being on team triple play. To bad Amy is just finishing her round 2, then I wouldn't be the only member.
I just love all the team names. Carol, Glad you found that remote. That thing was AWOL for a long time. :7 Glad you will be starting your first round with all the rest of us crazy ladies.
Jeanette, So you are joining the group also?
If you do the Lean Rotation it looks like Nicole would be joining you on that one too. Take care of that leg. Poor Tillie! Why do all these other critters think she is a tasty treat! Debra, Hope your hike is a good one. Mexican food. :9 Was it very tasty?
Wendy, Leaving on T-Day will be interesting. I think your blog is going to be a hoot, and I can't wait to read the adventures of The Crazy Asian!! :7
TG, Yipee on joining us on the X. You can do it with all of us being put through the paces also! I will be trying adding in some short cardio when I have the time also. So it will be a modified doubles for me.
Lea, Glad that the yoga is helping you. It sure is a good all over workout for the body. The best thing that P90X did for me was get me interested in Yoga.
Swifty, I loved the way my back looked after I was done also. I didn't do any pull-ups, just used the bands. And the results where amazing. I will be using the bands again, because I have no ceiling height or doors in my basement. Congrats on the PT studies. Sounds like you are getting into something that you will enjoy.
Sandra, Oh I would love to have a job that I could work from home.
I will have to think of all the things that I enjoy, or could possibly do from home. I have to say that I like our Super Walmart alot. Being in a smaller community our Wallyworld is very clean and nice. Nicole, I think the clean eating and the Lean Rotation will be a good one, since (as I have found) eating is 90% of the battle. ;-) Having a large house can be a pain in the you know what. I have to clean the dang thing, and I am not a good housekeeper. I'm thinking Cami is going to enjoy daycare also. Thursdays is usually the one day of the week my DH goes in early to work. So she is in her kennel until oldest DD gets home from school. Then she is all wound up. So this will be better for her to run around with other dogs, and probably end up sleeping all day on Friday.
Have a great day!
Laurie
FiddleFit
Cathlete
Good morning,
This morning I did the 4DS Chest, Shoulders, Triceps premix. Combining those sections together makes all of them much harder. I managed to work my triceps to failure a few times. Then I did the LIS/HIS cardio combo. I nailed all of the choreo this time around, and had a lot of fun. I truly enjoy that workout.
Tracy @@@@@ Cheering us on? We'll suck you in soon enough Oh my, that's so sad about your dog! I know what you mean about being ready to expect anything, but it still can't be easy to see it happen. If "anything" does happen soon, then I hope she doesn't suffer. What do you mean about Cathe getting commercialized? I think here in Canada we see nil of that. It's rare for anyone to have even heard of her here.
Traci $$$$$ You all are going to have to pull me through this round, too. I want to do it, but I don't want to do it for 13 weeks. Yet, 13 weeks is about how long it takes to create real results. So, to keep plugging to the end, I'll need some help. You didn't attempt the headstands? I sometimes skip it when I do that hip opening flow, too. And I never attempt it away from the wall, like she does. Her new Radiant Heart dvd was to have come out on Nov 13. I should go and order it. You're going Lean this time, huh? Call me crazy, but is that really an effective approach to take? I mean, does it really work? If you say yes, then I might do it, too. I feel like it's cheating, because you get to lift lighter. And will it create visible results, for someone (us!) who have been lifting regularly for years? I'm so glad I could motivate you to do air jacks and tuck jumps! LOL!!
Debra %%%%% Enjoy your hike! Did you remember to bring along the SAS manual?
Carol ^^^^^ I'm glad you think my idea is brilliant, although quite frankly, I think it's pretty obvious. Do the people that invent tvs not ever watch tv? Or are they all men, with universal remotes glued to their palms? Woohoo!! You're Xing it with us! Yay!!!!
Jeanette &&&&&& I might do Push Pull and Supersets next week, before starting the X. I love those two workouts, for the fun factor. If it helps to convince you to jump aboard with us, remind yourself how much you liked your core from ARX. Also, if I find boredom setting in, I may take a break and do a week or two of Cathe, then come back to it. I probably won't even do the X recovery weeks, but do some of Cathe's cardios and light/endurance weights. I'm going to focus on the upper body weights and play around with the rest.
Amy ***** Oooh, you're going to finish Round 2 exactly in time to start Round 3 I like your plan about the Y. DH is a spin instructor? Coooooool. You all must be a fit-looking couple! Your yard scenario yesterday sounded so nice. Did he toss you romantically into the pile of leaves and....well, you can guess the rest...? That would have made the day complete.
Nicole +++++ You're starting with us on the 26th? Hot diggity! I hope your back cooperates. We don't have Target here at all, not even a mini-one. I hear good things about it, and would like to see what all the fuss is about.
Time to hit the showers, then off to the grocery store.
Cheers,
Sandra
This morning I did the 4DS Chest, Shoulders, Triceps premix. Combining those sections together makes all of them much harder. I managed to work my triceps to failure a few times. Then I did the LIS/HIS cardio combo. I nailed all of the choreo this time around, and had a lot of fun. I truly enjoy that workout.
Tracy @@@@@ Cheering us on? We'll suck you in soon enough
Oh my, that's so sad about your dog! I know what you mean about being ready to expect anything, but it still can't be easy to see it happen. If "anything" does happen soon, then I hope she doesn't suffer. What do you mean about Cathe getting commercialized? I think here in Canada we see nil of that. It's rare for anyone to have even heard of her here.Traci $$$$$ You all are going to have to pull me through this round, too. I want to do it, but I don't want to do it for 13 weeks. Yet, 13 weeks is about how long it takes to create real results. So, to keep plugging to the end, I'll need some help. You didn't attempt the headstands? I sometimes skip it when I do that hip opening flow, too. And I never attempt it away from the wall, like she does. Her new Radiant Heart dvd was to have come out on Nov 13. I should go and order it. You're going Lean this time, huh? Call me crazy, but is that really an effective approach to take? I mean, does it really work? If you say yes, then I might do it, too. I feel like it's cheating, because you get to lift lighter. And will it create visible results, for someone (us!) who have been lifting regularly for years? I'm so glad I could motivate you to do air jacks and tuck jumps! LOL!!
Debra %%%%% Enjoy your hike! Did you remember to bring along the SAS manual?
Carol ^^^^^ I'm glad you think my idea is brilliant, although quite frankly, I think it's pretty obvious. Do the people that invent tvs not ever watch tv? Or are they all men, with universal remotes glued to their palms? Woohoo!! You're Xing it with us! Yay!!!!
Jeanette &&&&&& I might do Push Pull and Supersets next week, before starting the X. I love those two workouts, for the fun factor. If it helps to convince you to jump aboard with us, remind yourself how much you liked your core from ARX. Also, if I find boredom setting in, I may take a break and do a week or two of Cathe, then come back to it. I probably won't even do the X recovery weeks, but do some of Cathe's cardios and light/endurance weights. I'm going to focus on the upper body weights and play around with the rest.
Amy ***** Oooh, you're going to finish Round 2 exactly in time to start Round 3
I like your plan about the Y. DH is a spin instructor? Coooooool. You all must be a fit-looking couple! Your yard scenario yesterday sounded so nice. Did he toss you romantically into the pile of leaves and....well, you can guess the rest...? That would have made the day complete.Nicole +++++ You're starting with us on the 26th? Hot diggity! I hope your back cooperates. We don't have Target here at all, not even a mini-one. I hear good things about it, and would like to see what all the fuss is about.
Time to hit the showers, then off to the grocery store.
Cheers,
Sandra
Cole7626
Cathlete
Getting ready to do some sort of circuit workout. I can't wait for the X rotation to start so I don't have to think about it anymore
We are going to have quite a group this time aren't we?}(
I'll be back to chat after my DH goes to work!
Nicole
My meez is what wish I was doing
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We are going to have quite a group this time aren't we?}(
I'll be back to chat after my DH goes to work!
Nicole
My meez is what wish I was doing
teddy16410
Cathlete
looks like everyones having a great Wink n Blink Day!
Nicole you keep changing your Meez- I'm beginning t wonder if you have multiple personality disorder and ALL of you and the gals want to play???? Maybe thats why you have more sex than th rest of us??? MULTIPLE WOMEN doing the work!
Just had a great LOWER day.... Slo Mo Legs with all the modifications GREAT workout - then did BC(4DS) - That topped of the legs ... fun fun fun!
I shall return with personals after a smoothie:7
Nicole you keep changing your Meez- I'm beginning t wonder if you have multiple personality disorder and ALL of you and the gals want to play???? Maybe thats why you have more sex than th rest of us??? MULTIPLE WOMEN doing the work!
Just had a great LOWER day.... Slo Mo Legs with all the modifications GREAT workout - then did BC(4DS) - That topped of the legs ... fun fun fun!
I shall return with personals after a smoothie:7
Cole7626
Cathlete
Circuit Max done!
I was tired today so CM was just right. I am afraid that my cardio lately has been a bit lacking. I feel just plain worn out but I think it's from not pushing myself rather than the opposite.
I am looking forward to another round of the X. It will be good and I'm pretty sure I'll do a Lean Rotation this time. I wanted to do that by the end of the last rotation so it should be just the ticket. I will definitely do doubles of yoga this time.
DH is gone to work and I miss him. I hope his first day back isn't too frantic. I'm glad I have some time to myself though because we're still in the "nice" stage of hid return. You know the stage where you don't try to pick fights I hope it lasts for awhile still.
*Tracy, I'm glad you were able to get a run in yesterday. I bet that felt good. It must be nice to have a partner. It sounds like you're really close to both of your boys. I hope it's the same way for me and my boys. Hopefully your FIL's salt intake will go down. I guess your nephew knows now, huh? Bummer you won't be doing the X with us. I understand about the upper body though because that's how I felt the last time I did the X. I think a lean rotation will help this time around. I hope your dog is feeling better today. I used to have a dg that did the same thing, scary!
*Traci-X, Way to start the X bandwagon! It looks like everyone is jumping on for a ride It will be nice to have all of us doing it together. I'll be joining you with a Lean Rotation. We need to support each other big time with our eating too. You must get the Eat Clean Diet Cookbook. Lots of good, easy recipes. I'm right there with you on headstands. My new yoga does a fully supported headstand modification that works well. You get blood flow to the brain without being upside down. I am so glad you like the yoga! Welcome to the yoga guru group Glad you are suffering through the heat with me. It's supposed to be gone by Friday so I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Oh, you're also bloated with me, how nice My Meez is my new muse.
*Debra, I hope you have fun with CB hiking. Does the guy work or is he on hiatus to spend exorbitant amounts of time with you I'm glad marriage is not on his list of things to do! That's the last thing you need. Will your XDH still be coming in December? I hope it all gets worked out smoothly and quickly.
*Jeanette, Oh, now you'll for sure have to take some pictures when you get your new gear You'll get the timing down and then it'll be like second nature. I sure hope you boss stays on top of your raise. Isn't it amazing how much they'll drag their feet on stuff like that. How nice to get a little walk in with some good music along for the ride. It's been awhile since I have done SS. I'll have to do all of my favorite workouts next week before the next X round starts. Are you doing it with us? It's going to be so fun. I can just picture the first week's post, OMGoodness I'm SORE!!!
*Carol, I'm glad the kids are still alive and kickin', I'd have choked mine for sure! Too cool that you'll be doing the X rotation with us! It will be a blast.
*Laurie, Can't wait to see the LG18 results. You have done so good sticking to it! How exciting to have new furniture to arrange. I'm sure you'll want to leave work early for that one Are you X'd out or are you going to join us?
*Teddygirl, What are you going to cook for Thanksgiving? I love Thanksgiving and all of the food that comes with it:9 How did the health class go? Did you learn anything new?
*Swifty, Talking about watching your DH with his shirt off sounds like your as excited that he's around as I am about mine I didn't know he was a group fitness instructor. How neat! I haven't seen any pictures of him, you'll have to post some. You'll be the fittest family in town! ACE certification sounds tough. I want to do that at one point. It sounds like you already have a job in line for when you're done. Cool! Lasagna?:9
*Wendy, Once again you are just selling Thailand! Have fun soaking your clothes. One week and a day and you'll be off!
*Sandra, No Target you say, what a drag! I like it a lot better. I guess since there's a choice around here you get a more normal group of people in Target. Wal Mart's here are in some pretty questionable areas. Just when you get the new series down it's X time! We'll have fun. At least you've done the new series, I have yet to do any of them I guess it'll be next week or after the X rotation.
Must take a shower and head to the chiro and the orthodontist.
Nicole
I wish this was really me
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I was tired today so CM was just right. I am afraid that my cardio lately has been a bit lacking. I feel just plain worn out but I think it's from not pushing myself rather than the opposite.
I am looking forward to another round of the X. It will be good and I'm pretty sure I'll do a Lean Rotation this time. I wanted to do that by the end of the last rotation so it should be just the ticket. I will definitely do doubles of yoga this time.
DH is gone to work and I miss him. I hope his first day back isn't too frantic. I'm glad I have some time to myself though because we're still in the "nice" stage of hid return. You know the stage where you don't try to pick fights
I hope it lasts for awhile still.*Tracy, I'm glad you were able to get a run in yesterday. I bet that felt good. It must be nice to have a partner. It sounds like you're really close to both of your boys. I hope it's the same way for me and my boys. Hopefully your FIL's salt intake will go down. I guess your nephew knows now, huh? Bummer you won't be doing the X with us. I understand about the upper body though because that's how I felt the last time I did the X. I think a lean rotation will help this time around. I hope your dog is feeling better today. I used to have a dg that did the same thing, scary!
*Traci-X, Way to start the X bandwagon! It looks like everyone is jumping on for a ride
It will be nice to have all of us doing it together. I'll be joining you with a Lean Rotation. We need to support each other big time with our eating too. You must get the Eat Clean Diet Cookbook. Lots of good, easy recipes. I'm right there with you on headstands. My new yoga does a fully supported headstand modification that works well. You get blood flow to the brain without being upside down. I am so glad you like the yoga! Welcome to the yoga guru group Glad you are suffering through the heat with me. It's supposed to be gone by Friday so I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Oh, you're also bloated with me, how nice My Meez is my new muse.*Debra, I hope you have fun with CB hiking. Does the guy work or is he on hiatus to spend exorbitant amounts of time with you
I'm glad marriage is not on his list of things to do! That's the last thing you need. Will your XDH still be coming in December? I hope it all gets worked out smoothly and quickly.*Jeanette, Oh, now you'll for sure have to take some pictures when you get your new gear
You'll get the timing down and then it'll be like second nature. I sure hope you boss stays on top of your raise. Isn't it amazing how much they'll drag their feet on stuff like that. How nice to get a little walk in with some good music along for the ride. It's been awhile since I have done SS. I'll have to do all of my favorite workouts next week before the next X round starts. Are you doing it with us? It's going to be so fun. I can just picture the first week's post, OMGoodness I'm SORE!!!*Carol, I'm glad the kids are still alive and kickin', I'd have choked mine for sure!
Too cool that you'll be doing the X rotation with us! It will be a blast.*Laurie, Can't wait to see the LG18 results. You have done so good sticking to it! How exciting to have new furniture to arrange. I'm sure you'll want to leave work early for that one
Are you X'd out or are you going to join us?*Teddygirl, What are you going to cook for Thanksgiving? I love Thanksgiving and all of the food that comes with it:9 How did the health class go? Did you learn anything new?
*Swifty, Talking about watching your DH with his shirt off sounds like your as excited that he's around as I am about mine
I didn't know he was a group fitness instructor. How neat! I haven't seen any pictures of him, you'll have to post some. You'll be the fittest family in town! ACE certification sounds tough. I want to do that at one point. It sounds like you already have a job in line for when you're done. Cool! Lasagna?:9*Wendy, Once again you are just selling Thailand! Have fun soaking your clothes. One week and a day and you'll be off!
*Sandra, No Target you say, what a drag! I like it a lot better. I guess since there's a choice around here you get a more normal group of people in Target. Wal Mart's here are in some pretty questionable areas. Just when you get the new series down it's X time! We'll have fun. At least you've done the new series, I have yet to do any of them
I guess it'll be next week or after the X rotation. Must take a shower and head to the chiro and the orthodontist.
Nicole
I wish this was really me
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teddy16410
Cathlete
QUESTION TO ALL: IF I did Lean Rotation (I refuse Core Syn!) Would Sculpt Sweatfest be a sub?
On to todays Personals....
TRACY:
Instead of "running around step" in BC I did High Knee Jogging... THAT made a diff!}(
NICOLE:
Good Vibes for all the Dr visits today! YES I am jazzed about our start of X as well.... once I made the decision to just do it I was relieved..I do have to look at lean... I dont think I'll be doing the actual Lean Rotation as he omits Legs & back & that is a very good one for my thunder thighs... I think he includes Core Syn too? YUK! LOLOLOL..... perhaps its an annual event spending Holidays with Tony and rest of year with Cathe. Doesnt take my body long to get out of cardio mode either... I think its because my muscle brain takes over and anything that causes a sweat is a major cardio event in my mind!
SANDRA:
Getting ready for Tony mania?:+ I am so hyped! Good plan giving yourself a mental break during recovery weeks...Thats exactly what I did round 1 ~ Whats a SAS Manual that Deb has????? We wont think of 13 weeks OK???? Good lord I couldnt hvae gotten married if my vows hadnt said I promise to love you one day at a time! DH still thinks I'm weird about that- all commitment is a mental game for me. LOL on results from lifting lighter... not wimpy lite but lighter than hoisting heavy's for 8 reps to exhaustion! 12-15 range to failure- I shall follow Tonys instruction ;-) Did you happen to read my "diet dilemma" I wrote about this morning... It was in Nicoles AM personal..... Any thoughts??? I totally agree on the split mixes... I LOVE the weight work ala carte that way...look at you adding cardio too?!
WENDY
Waves & Hugs!!!
TEDDYGIRL
Yes- do share your menu!!!! I tried to get out of cooking this year but the little restaurant in Sargent (bay) is closed! THE NERVE !! NOW I have to cook! ;(
Amy XX
CONGRATS on the official finish!!!! I believe that the last recovery week is not part of graduation "MUSTS" so in my world you have done it woman!!!! WooHoo and triple high 5's!!!! I now have you in the elite group of MIGHTY Xers!!!!
LAURIE XX
I sure wish I had done the doggie daycare route when my kids were young...Now they are so sure they are people they dont handle other creatures well. LOl on blood flow to head! I think with hormones I get light headed PLENTY without all that! ~ it'll be fun having the only Triple Play Xer leading us along the path.... Cant wait to get all the LG results!!!!:7 :7 :7
JEANETTE
ENJOY that wonderful trout!!! Their is simply nothing better to my palate than fresh fish... I'm an addict & if I could afford to eat brown rice sushi everday of my life I surely would do it... maybe I'll get it more often once we start X and add additional fish we catch to the plate...YUM! ~ So glad you enjoyed your w/o more today! I agree - just about anything would be better than the real oldies...Take care of that inner thigh- is that where groin muscles are?
CAROL
I'm glad you're getting excited too! Yep- hate to say it but the eating balance is so critical for results plus consistency with choosing higher weights each week... The log sheets are a must!!! Do you have all you need? I have on my computer if you need them. TG you found the remote! Those kind of things would make me threaten children too!}(
OK GANG- Its time to get my ever growing booty up from the chair and be active naturally;-)
On to todays Personals....
TRACY:
Instead of "running around step" in BC I did High Knee Jogging... THAT made a diff!}(
NICOLE:
Good Vibes for all the Dr visits today! YES I am jazzed about our start of X as well.... once I made the decision to just do it I was relieved..I do have to look at lean... I dont think I'll be doing the actual Lean Rotation as he omits Legs & back & that is a very good one for my thunder thighs... I think he includes Core Syn too? YUK! LOLOLOL..... perhaps its an annual event spending Holidays with Tony and rest of year with Cathe.
Doesnt take my body long to get out of cardio mode either... I think its because my muscle brain takes over and anything that causes a sweat is a major cardio event in my mind! SANDRA:
Getting ready for Tony mania?:+ I am so hyped! Good plan giving yourself a mental break during recovery weeks...Thats exactly what I did round 1
~ Whats a SAS Manual that Deb has????? We wont think of 13 weeks OK???? Good lord I couldnt hvae gotten married if my vows hadnt said I promise to love you one day at a time! DH still thinks I'm weird about that- all commitment is a mental game for me. LOL on results from lifting lighter... not wimpy lite but lighter than hoisting heavy's for 8 reps to exhaustion! 12-15 range to failure- I shall follow Tonys instruction ;-) Did you happen to read my "diet dilemma" I wrote about this morning... It was in Nicoles AM personal..... Any thoughts??? I totally agree on the split mixes... I LOVE the weight work ala carte that way...look at you adding cardio too?! WENDY
Waves & Hugs!!!
TEDDYGIRL
Yes- do share your menu!!!! I tried to get out of cooking this year but the little restaurant in Sargent (bay) is closed! THE NERVE !! NOW I have to cook! ;(
Amy XX
CONGRATS on the official finish!!!! I believe that the last recovery week is not part of graduation "MUSTS" so in my world you have done it woman!!!! WooHoo and triple high 5's!!!! I now have you in the elite group of MIGHTY Xers!!!!
LAURIE XX
I sure wish I had done the doggie daycare route when my kids were young...Now they are so sure they are people they dont handle other creatures well. LOl on blood flow to head! I think with hormones I get light headed PLENTY without all that! ~ it'll be fun having the only Triple Play Xer leading us along the path.... Cant wait to get all the LG results!!!!:7 :7 :7
JEANETTE
ENJOY that wonderful trout!!! Their is simply nothing better to my palate than fresh fish... I'm an addict & if I could afford to eat brown rice sushi everday of my life I surely would do it... maybe I'll get it more often once we start X and add additional fish we catch to the plate...YUM! ~ So glad you enjoyed your w/o more today! I agree - just about anything would be better than the real oldies...Take care of that inner thigh- is that where groin muscles are?
CAROL
I'm glad you're getting excited too! Yep- hate to say it but the eating balance is so critical for results plus consistency with choosing higher weights each week... The log sheets are a must!!! Do you have all you need? I have on my computer if you need them. TG you found the remote! Those kind of things would make me threaten children too!}(
OK GANG- Its time to get my ever growing booty up from the chair and be active naturally;-)
Good Afternoon!
I have no idea what I feel like doing today. I might not work out at all. Maybe, I'll spin for a workout later? I couldn't find Shiva last night. I hope I didn't leave her at MIL's house. I ended up spending quality time with dh instead. }( :+
It looks like rain today. I hung the smelly, toxic clothes in my upstairs bathroom. Should dry in a couple of hours. Then all will be safe again.
Lea-X: I remember the first time Phil did Yoga-X. He exclaime, "This is CRAZY! But, I like it.":7 Your dh will become more flexible if he continues yoga. Are you sure you want to sit in the cheering section? Come on! Join us!!!! It'll be fun! We can all look for Dreya's cellulite and watch Dominique explode on crack!
AmyX-soon to be XX: You should be proud of yourself! You look hot! It's not easy doing one round, much less two! You could probably do round three in your sleep!:+ I'll miss you guys too. I'll do my best to pop in with an update on my X round. I'll also miss DDCoffee, clean water, toilet paper, English, and, oh, my family! It won't be long. I'll be back before you can call yourself AmyXXX!
Debra-X: Nice KB mix you did yesterday! CB is meeting your mother! Already! I think it's great. Really I do. However, just a piece of advice if he truly becomes a transitional boyfriend: Future boyfriends have to meet your mother and gain her approval before meeting your daughter. You are sooo good, sweet and possibly, naive. }( Now, if you said, fellowship with a long southern drawl, then you're not naive at all! :7 :+ I'm too cynical to think of VBS being extra fellowship time.
Sandra-X: Glad to see you made it out of SuperWalmart in one piece. Didn't lose any kids in there did you? I plan on subbing the cardio often. It may be swimming or hiking. But, I'm subbing this round! Got that? Good! :+ I might get a book deal if you were my ghost writer. I'm not holding my breath. I'm not quitting my day job. Oh! Wait, I will next week!!!!:7
Nicole-X: Things back to normal in your household now that dh is home? Are you still in bed and would rather be reading a book on the couch? }( I'll have to look Have Fork Will Travel before I go. Your brother would hate my picture that I took with my cheap, antique, digital Kodak camera. I need a new camera!!!!!
Traci-X: I don't blame you for not wanting to build your upper body if you're already happy with it. The X does that with my upper body too. Do you think that's why your legs are starting to respond so well with everything that you are doing? My body seems to lose fat starting at my head before it works its way down. By the time I start losing fat off my thighs, I'm sick of working out!!!!
Jeanette-X: I hate to say it, but I'm going to say it anyway! See! I told you so!!!!!:7 Darn new hobbies! They just suck all your time and money! But, you'll be stronger and better at hitting things before you know it! Ds will be graduating soon. I'm not going to be there for it.:-( But, I'll see him when he gets home. He called me today out of the blue. I guess he had phone access and decided to call me real quick. I do miss him.
Well ladies, I'll be back later for today's personals.
Ballistic Hugs to ALL!
Wendy
I have no idea what I feel like doing today. I might not work out at all. Maybe, I'll spin for a workout later? I couldn't find Shiva last night. I hope I didn't leave her at MIL's house. I ended up spending quality time with dh instead. }( :+
It looks like rain today. I hung the smelly, toxic clothes in my upstairs bathroom. Should dry in a couple of hours. Then all will be safe again.
Lea-X: I remember the first time Phil did Yoga-X. He exclaime, "This is CRAZY! But, I like it.":7 Your dh will become more flexible if he continues yoga. Are you sure you want to sit in the cheering section? Come on! Join us!!!! It'll be fun! We can all look for Dreya's cellulite and watch Dominique explode on crack!
AmyX-soon to be XX: You should be proud of yourself! You look hot! It's not easy doing one round, much less two! You could probably do round three in your sleep!:+ I'll miss you guys too. I'll do my best to pop in with an update on my X round. I'll also miss DDCoffee, clean water, toilet paper, English, and, oh, my family! It won't be long. I'll be back before you can call yourself AmyXXX!
Debra-X: Nice KB mix you did yesterday! CB is meeting your mother! Already! I think it's great. Really I do. However, just a piece of advice if he truly becomes a transitional boyfriend: Future boyfriends have to meet your mother and gain her approval before meeting your daughter.
You are sooo good, sweet and possibly, naive. }( Now, if you said, fellowship with a long southern drawl, then you're not naive at all! :7 :+ I'm too cynical to think of VBS being extra fellowship time. Sandra-X: Glad to see you made it out of SuperWalmart in one piece. Didn't lose any kids in there did you? I plan on subbing the cardio often. It may be swimming or hiking. But, I'm subbing this round! Got that? Good!
:+ I might get a book deal if you were my ghost writer. I'm not holding my breath. I'm not quitting my day job. Oh! Wait, I will next week!!!!:7Nicole-X: Things back to normal in your household now that dh is home? Are you still in bed and would rather be reading a book on the couch?
}( I'll have to look Have Fork Will Travel before I go. Your brother would hate my picture that I took with my cheap, antique, digital Kodak camera. I need a new camera!!!!!Traci-X: I don't blame you for not wanting to build your upper body if you're already happy with it. The X does that with my upper body too. Do you think that's why your legs are starting to respond so well with everything that you are doing? My body seems to lose fat starting at my head before it works its way down. By the time I start losing fat off my thighs, I'm sick of working out!!!!
Jeanette-X: I hate to say it, but I'm going to say it anyway!
See! I told you so!!!!!:7 Darn new hobbies! They just suck all your time and money! But, you'll be stronger and better at hitting things before you know it! Ds will be graduating soon. I'm not going to be there for it.:-( But, I'll see him when he gets home. He called me today out of the blue. I guess he had phone access and decided to call me real quick. I do miss him.Well ladies, I'll be back later for today's personals.
Ballistic Hugs to ALL!
Wendy
Nicole: The meeting was good she talked about Glyconutrients eight good sugars that our body need to attack any foreign alien, dud, hope that made senses. The company is called Mannatech, I was sold on the products she compared it to vitamins and omega and so much more to glyconutrients, let's just say I was very shocked.
There was so much she talked about. However, if you are truly interested call 1 620-294-1414 for a 17 minute presentation.
Tracie: Nice workout, I been trying to come up a rotation for P90X, still working on it.
Thanksgiving Dinner:
Turkey and dressing
Roasts
Collard greens
Mac & cheese
Potato salad
Sweet yams
Corn bread
Gravy
Sweet potato pie
There was so much she talked about. However, if you are truly interested call 1 620-294-1414 for a 17 minute presentation.
Tracie: Nice workout, I been trying to come up a rotation for P90X, still working on it.
Thanksgiving Dinner:
Turkey and dressing
Roasts
Collard greens
Mac & cheese
Potato salad
Sweet yams
Corn bread
Gravy
Sweet potato pie
aschendell
Cathlete
Let's all go to Teddygirl's for Turkey Day!! I am ready to visit Ohio!
Back from my trail walk/hike...We went up to the foothills of NC to a state park with lots of trails, picnic areas, a lake for swimming in the summer, and camp sites. We didn't eat lunch up there since we stopped and had a big breakfast on the way up. I had a really great day! It was so nice to do something like that...my XDH would have never done anything like that on his day off. CB was even talking about doing it again and taking up some wine and cheese next time. He is very easy to spend time with...and even if it never goes any farther, at least we're having a good time. I have to keep reminding myself to not get too serious and to just take this all in fun. The trail was a bit wet since it had rained last night so some of the rocks were a little slippery. My butt got pretty dirty sliding down some of the rocks. Nice fun trail, though. And it was only about 35 minutes away. Also...for the inquiring minds, CB works retail, so he usually has a day off during the week instead of on the weekend.
I figure I can count today's hike as my cardio since I ran up some of the stairs to get my heart rate up a bit...So, I will do yoga tomorrow since I missed my yoga class today to visit with my boy.
Oh...and my Mexican was great last night...even thought my choices weren't the healthiest on the menu, I'm sure. I do love a chimichanga, though!
....Enough about me.....onto personals....
...Tracy...We are such opposites with the leg work...I would always forgo doing the standing work for the floor work...But I do agree that yoga counts as your floorwork. Why the cilantro?? I love cilantro...in small does...or is it the only thing green in Mexican food?? Hope your pup is doing okay this evening....It is always so scary when something like that happens. I have a kitty that is pretty old and she has been sick for a while...not sure what to do about that. Hope you are wearing your tank tops to work!
...Traci...So glad you have me in the cheering section...I promise I can give excellent advice and be there with my lighted pom-poms to cheer you all on! It's funny it takes you that long to get into the yoga...As soon as I start those initial breaths I am usually right there. I have started using Eoin's brief meditation before getting into a routine....and I have found that helps me be in the moment even faster, so maybe that would help. Have I mentioned that I still don't have my meditation CDs???x( I think I must be a prime member since I got sucked into getting an Amazon visa at some point over the past year...but now I get 2 day shipping for free! :7 I was thinking of a couple of things you could sub for Core Syn...although, I don't know why you don't want to watch Dreya roll around on the floor...LOL! Squeeze, maybe, with no weights...willPower and Grace, too. I am not familiar with the video you mentioned, so I can't give an opinion on that one. Glad you enjoyed your LB work today. Was that a green smoothie you drank??
...Carol...I am here for all the X tips you need!
...Jeanette...Who knew golf was such a tough sport...LOL! You're right...no one is going to last long around me if they don't like my workout schedule...I can't believe you have defected and joined the Xer side!! I just knew you wouldn't do it again...LOL! I have now proven that I am by far the laziest Xer! :+ Your Tillie sounds like my bff's daschund...he is such a pain in the a$$, but she loves him!! He is her baby. My dog also takes pills really well...she is a bit dumb, so she thinks they are treats and does tricks for them.
...Laurie...WooHoo on finishing LGI8...and now another round of the X...You are a glutton for punishment!! ;-) Yeah on the new furniture...it's almost like moving to a new house without all of the hassle!! And I am sure new lamps will make all the difference!
...Swifty...Look at you with so much accomplished early in the day!! And I guess you are headed into your last recovery week...Way to go!!!! :7 :7 :7 No breaking for lunch on the hike today...but it was really nice to breathe the fresh air and just explore a bit. I really enjoy doing things like that but my XDH was never into it....So I will put that on my list of requirements for my next husband....in about 10 years...LOL!
....Teddygirl....Glad you had a good time with your sis last night. Your T-day menu looks great...You will have some help with all of that cooking, right? Is Ted coming to Thanksgiving?
....Sandra...Am I dumb? What is the SAS manual?? Is it some kind of Canadian spy thing?? I finally got the choreo the last time I did HIS, too....That felt good since I am such a klutz normally. Cathe almost makes me feel graceful sometimes....almost. God bless your little heart for being dragged back into the X. You really are a dedicated Xer!! Hope you didn't have to take the toddler to the grocery store.
....Nicole...You are cracking me up with the ever-changing meez! Each day there is a different emotion! Notice...mine is still sleeping! Funny, that you are ready for just a bit of time off from DH...It's nice when they get back...but sometimes they are a bit in the way too...LOL. Yes...XDH is coming in December...and I will have the separation agreement all done by then, so he will be able to see an attorney and go from there. As long as he agrees to all that is in the separation agreement, then the divorce itself is just signing a bit more paperwork....which actually can't happen in the state of NC until we have been legally separated for a year...which won't be until next summer. We will still have some custody things to work out...but not until he moves back to the States..and who knows when that will be. I am not a big lover of cardio....I do it because I know I should for my health and for the calorie burn...but if I found a pill tomorrow that I could get the same benefits from, I would never run on a treadmill again! I really enjoy the yoga and the weight lifting...but, alas, I must add the cardio in to make sure I don't keel over from a heart attack since I am prone to making poor eating choices...LOL! Hope the chiro treats you right.
....Wendy...Am I naive?? When I was a child VBS really was extra fellowship...Is that not true at the fundamentalist churches?? Did I tell you I let DD go to VBS with the "family" this summer...Maybe they were trying to get their hooks in her then!! See, the problem with future BF's meeting my mom first is that it is possible that she would scare them away...She is a bit protective over me and DD...(read here...complete understatement!) I have to make sure that the boy really likes me first so that she doesn't run him off too soon....LOL! I can't believe your trip is coming up so soon...I kept thinking you were leaving in December! How are DH and you other swans taking you upcoming abandonment??? :+
I think I am caught up right now....DD is at the fundamentalist's house...and I could really use a nap...LOL! Have no idea what we are going to do for dinner....UGH...Do I have to think about it?? x( I'll check back before heading to bed tonight. I have to go help the little germ filled urchins at DD's school make dream-catchers tomorrow afternoon...and then I have to read with them on Friday morning...I am sure to catch something by seeing them 2 days in a row!
Later gators!
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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Back from my trail walk/hike...We went up to the foothills of NC to a state park with lots of trails, picnic areas, a lake for swimming in the summer, and camp sites. We didn't eat lunch up there since we stopped and had a big breakfast on the way up. I had a really great day! It was so nice to do something like that...my XDH would have never done anything like that on his day off. CB was even talking about doing it again and taking up some wine and cheese next time. He is very easy to spend time with...and even if it never goes any farther, at least we're having a good time. I have to keep reminding myself to not get too serious and to just take this all in fun. The trail was a bit wet since it had rained last night so some of the rocks were a little slippery. My butt got pretty dirty sliding down some of the rocks. Nice fun trail, though. And it was only about 35 minutes away. Also...for the inquiring minds, CB works retail, so he usually has a day off during the week instead of on the weekend.
I figure I can count today's hike as my cardio since I ran up some of the stairs to get my heart rate up a bit...So, I will do yoga tomorrow since I missed my yoga class today to visit with my boy.
Oh...and my Mexican was great last night...even thought my choices weren't the healthiest on the menu, I'm sure. I do love a chimichanga, though!
....Enough about me.....onto personals....
...Tracy...We are such opposites with the leg work...I would always forgo doing the standing work for the floor work...But I do agree that yoga counts as your floorwork. Why the cilantro?? I love cilantro...in small does...or is it the only thing green in Mexican food?? Hope your pup is doing okay this evening....It is always so scary when something like that happens. I have a kitty that is pretty old and she has been sick for a while...not sure what to do about that. Hope you are wearing your tank tops to work!
...Traci...So glad you have me in the cheering section...I promise I can give excellent advice and be there with my lighted pom-poms to cheer you all on! It's funny it takes you that long to get into the yoga...As soon as I start those initial breaths I am usually right there. I have started using Eoin's brief meditation before getting into a routine....and I have found that helps me be in the moment even faster, so maybe that would help. Have I mentioned that I still don't have my meditation CDs???x( I think I must be a prime member since I got sucked into getting an Amazon visa at some point over the past year...but now I get 2 day shipping for free! :7 I was thinking of a couple of things you could sub for Core Syn...although, I don't know why you don't want to watch Dreya roll around on the floor...LOL! Squeeze, maybe, with no weights...willPower and Grace, too. I am not familiar with the video you mentioned, so I can't give an opinion on that one. Glad you enjoyed your LB work today. Was that a green smoothie you drank??
...Carol...I am here for all the X tips you need!
...Jeanette...Who knew golf was such a tough sport...LOL!
You're right...no one is going to last long around me if they don't like my workout schedule...I can't believe you have defected and joined the Xer side!! I just knew you wouldn't do it again...LOL! I have now proven that I am by far the laziest Xer! :+ Your Tillie sounds like my bff's daschund...he is such a pain in the a$$, but she loves him!! He is her baby. My dog also takes pills really well...she is a bit dumb, so she thinks they are treats and does tricks for them. ...Laurie...WooHoo on finishing LGI8...and now another round of the X...You are a glutton for punishment!! ;-) Yeah on the new furniture...it's almost like moving to a new house without all of the hassle!! And I am sure new lamps will make all the difference!
...Swifty...Look at you with so much accomplished early in the day!! And I guess you are headed into your last recovery week...Way to go!!!! :7 :7 :7 No breaking for lunch on the hike today...but it was really nice to breathe the fresh air and just explore a bit. I really enjoy doing things like that but my XDH was never into it....So I will put that on my list of requirements for my next husband....in about 10 years...LOL!
....Teddygirl....Glad you had a good time with your sis last night. Your T-day menu looks great...You will have some help with all of that cooking, right? Is Ted coming to Thanksgiving?
....Sandra...Am I dumb? What is the SAS manual?? Is it some kind of Canadian spy thing??
I finally got the choreo the last time I did HIS, too....That felt good since I am such a klutz normally. Cathe almost makes me feel graceful sometimes....almost. God bless your little heart for being dragged back into the X. You really are a dedicated Xer!! Hope you didn't have to take the toddler to the grocery store. ....Nicole...You are cracking me up with the ever-changing meez! Each day there is a different emotion! Notice...mine is still sleeping!
Funny, that you are ready for just a bit of time off from DH...It's nice when they get back...but sometimes they are a bit in the way too...LOL. Yes...XDH is coming in December...and I will have the separation agreement all done by then, so he will be able to see an attorney and go from there. As long as he agrees to all that is in the separation agreement, then the divorce itself is just signing a bit more paperwork....which actually can't happen in the state of NC until we have been legally separated for a year...which won't be until next summer. We will still have some custody things to work out...but not until he moves back to the States..and who knows when that will be. I am not a big lover of cardio....I do it because I know I should for my health and for the calorie burn...but if I found a pill tomorrow that I could get the same benefits from, I would never run on a treadmill again! I really enjoy the yoga and the weight lifting...but, alas, I must add the cardio in to make sure I don't keel over from a heart attack since I am prone to making poor eating choices...LOL! Hope the chiro treats you right. ....Wendy...Am I naive?? When I was a child VBS really was extra fellowship...Is that not true at the fundamentalist churches?? Did I tell you I let DD go to VBS with the "family" this summer...Maybe they were trying to get their hooks in her then!!
See, the problem with future BF's meeting my mom first is that it is possible that she would scare them away...She is a bit protective over me and DD...(read here...complete understatement!) I have to make sure that the boy really likes me first so that she doesn't run him off too soon....LOL! I can't believe your trip is coming up so soon...I kept thinking you were leaving in December! How are DH and you other swans taking you upcoming abandonment??? :+ I think I am caught up right now....DD is at the fundamentalist's house...and I could really use a nap...LOL! Have no idea what we are going to do for dinner....UGH...Do I have to think about it?? x( I'll check back before heading to bed tonight. I have to go help the little germ filled urchins at DD's school make dream-catchers tomorrow afternoon...and then I have to read with them on Friday morning...I am sure to catch something by seeing them 2 days in a row!
Later gators!
Debra
http://www.picturetrail.com/aschendell
To be a part of this Dance even for a moment is an unfathomably huge gift---Eoin Finn
Hi all,
PLB done and I'm done. After doing S&H legs on Sunday, my legs were cooked today. Then I spent a few minutes doing HIS, just to get the choreography down. and loosen up the legs before I stretched. I started to do some yoga, but my upper body and lower are cooked and I decided just to stretch and quit.
Debra - At the fundamentalists' house again huh? I always laugh when I read that comment. I'm sure the reference would be exactly the same here. Glad you enjoyed the hike. That part of the country is beautiful.
Traci - I am voting no on the core syn sub. I feel like S. Sweatfest is such a wierd combination of exercises. JMO, I couldn't stand that dvd.
TG - Talking turkey already. I should be thinking about it too. It is next week.
I have to catch up with everyone else later, dinner is waiting.
Tracy
PLB done and I'm done. After doing S&H legs on Sunday, my legs were cooked today. Then I spent a few minutes doing HIS, just to get the choreography down. and loosen up the legs before I stretched. I started to do some yoga, but my upper body and lower are cooked and I decided just to stretch and quit.
Debra - At the fundamentalists' house again huh? I always laugh when I read that comment. I'm sure the reference would be exactly the same here. Glad you enjoyed the hike. That part of the country is beautiful.
Traci - I am voting no on the core syn sub. I feel like S. Sweatfest is such a wierd combination of exercises. JMO, I couldn't stand that dvd.
TG - Talking turkey already. I should be thinking about it too. It is next week.
I have to catch up with everyone else later, dinner is waiting.
Tracy