JANUARY 2024 CHALLENGES -- 01/01 -- 01/31
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Thanks, Shelley. The meds leave a nasty taste in the back of your throat. ugh! Not right away but a bit later you taste the bitterness. I sure hope they help.
No walking for me yet. We need to find out what this coming week looks like w/Collin. I don't think Sara is going back to work until Wednesday...Pat will get the info when he goes to get Ronan this afternoon.
Chris0 -
Chris I play a game online and the folks on there swore by the med. And all said the bitter taste was worth it. Are you still watching the Grand kids? I would have thought you all would be resting. Try and get lots of rest.
Cleaned the aquariums today. I added some binding agent that helps clean the water. Side affect is cloudiness. It scared my fish something awful. Pumba, a large butterfly fish, kept banging into the glass. Had to turn off the lights to calm him down. I normally add it at night time.
Rocky and I took the kids for a short walk. His first since the knee replacement. Then shopping in Walmart. Tomorrow he has PT first thing in the morning.
Shelley0 -
Monday morning workouts done. I did three Fiton workouts, a full body stretch, awesome arms and abs and cardio dance. Will do my KB later and recumbent bike. Trying to get in 5 days again with weekend off. My body likes the consecutive days off.
Be safe ladies, the respiratory issues, flu and Covid numbers are rising in Georgia. They are reporting that hospitals in Savannah are full.
My sister called me last night from emergency. Her grandson has the flu, strep and pneumonia. They treated him and gave prescriptions and sent him home with her to rest.
Take care ladies.
Kathy1 -
Hugs to everyone fighting the bugs going around. Some scary diseases, but so much excellent medical knowledge to beat them nowadays.
I'm going to start tracking food again today. That's the newest resolution.
Paula3 -
Shelley, we aren't watching Collin. Ronan was coming over to play w/Pat when they were feeling better. Ronan is back in school today. Pat picks him up this afternoon then they'll do homework then they'll play!
Pat and I will test in the morning so I can let our housekeeper know if she's okay to come or not. Man! This sucks!
Chris0 -
Kathy I am sure your great nephew will be right as rain soon. Paula is right about the care we have here. You are doing great with your workouts. Move or lose it really is the truth.
Paula I really need to track. I am scared of the truth.
Chris I have my fingers crossed for your test. Get well.
My daughter Canada has influenza. She feels horrible. I did the dance workout with Kathy. We are working on the same challenges. I broke out my dance shoes. They let me slide on the carpet. Had us doing strange jumping jacks. Getting ready to order all new aquarium lights for the new tank. I hate deciding on something unseen.
Shelley0 -
Thanks, Shelley...Still got it...had to cancel my housekeeper for a few days. I hope I'm negative tomorrow so I can go see my trainer...
btn her getting it then me...ugh!
I did put my walking shoes on and walk around the block. I did okay. Maybe I'll go out after Pat gets home w/Ronan and go around the park. This stuff makes me want to DO NOTHING!!!!!
Chris
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Chris I felt the same way when I had it. Just let me curl up and get lost!
Rocky is able to drive again. So he can take the kids to the park. They will be so happy. Our weather is warm this week for January. I worked out to FitOn. Started with a simple, relaxing, stretch this morning. Then this evening did a strength workout. Turned out to be all abs. Some darn thing called a cannonball. Not fun. Finished with a dance workout. Lots of leg work. It was good actually. Going to a friends home for dinner tomorrow.
Shelley0 -
I’m tracking too ladies. It is helping.
Just made it to Belgium for work. On an 11 day trip…Belgium, tomorrow Berlin for 3 days and then Budapest. Really going to have to be on my a-game with food!
Hope everyone stays well!
Karen1 -
Tuesday I completed a total body workout and an arms workout on FitOn. Trying to stay consistent.
Safe trip Karen and enjoy.
Kathy1 -
CHRIS,
It's not "doing nothing" when you're at war. Your body using all your energy to fight that bug. Sounds like you need a break. Hope you feel better soon.
I remember 24 hours of pain/exhaustion and thinking if someone offered, I'd say "shoot me" - and then realizing I couldn't even do that, cuz I was too weak to even speak.
hugs!
Paula1 -
Thanks my friends!! I am getting better.
We had Collin this morning because SIL got it and Sara had to go back to work...sigh. Sara looked like she had a rough day when they came to p/u Ronan.
I am just going to wait and see what tomorrow brings...I hope it's our housekeeper!!
Chris1 -
Karen, Berlin! That seems dangerous to me. You stay safe. I will be thinking of you.
Paula you are right. Fighting off an illness is work. And no shooting. It would seriously mess up your day.
Karen I will get in one of each of our challenges. So excited for you. You have put in slot of work.
Chris crossing my fingers for you. And hoping your housekeeper can come over.
Went to my friends house. Rocky helped her spouse sign up for VA disability. He can be so helpful. I don't think I have mentioned it much. Rocky is 70% disabled. Messed up his knee during exercises in the military. The meds he was put on caused his eyes to have cataracts. The list goes on. And I don't have any reason to be lazy.
Shell0 -
Wednesday completed a hip stretcher workout, a cardio dance and KB abs. I have a little knee pain so we will see what today brings. Weird i mostly feel it in the back of my knee.
Chris feel better soon. Plenty of rest.
Kathy1 -
Getting better. This is Day 7...still positive, so no housekeeper for us today! Hoping to be negative by Monday so I can go see my trainer...all my muscle is gone...
We had the boys today. Collin this morning...he didn't want to nap, so we went for a short walk. It was pretty chilly out there, but he's a hot-body and loved it! Then Pat got Ronan from school.
Chris0 -
Kathy Wednesday's workouts were challenging. And I loved our stretch today. You might have strained a muscle behind your knee. Icing should help.
Chris I am sorry. At least you have the little ones. Let your home air out before your house cleaner comes. Didn't they say something about it lingering ?
I did a really good stretch this morning. And another core/strength one.
Shelley0 -
Almost there...the positive line is very faint for both of us!!
Collin Duty this morning. He is a blast! So funny...sneaky guy...so many giggles!
Pat picks up Ronan in a bit, and they will play this afternoon because it's No Homework Friday!!
Maybe I'll feel like walking this weekend...we'll just have to wait and see.
Hope you all have a great Friday!
Chris1 -
Chris that is great news. How is the rest of the family?
I sure had homework tonight. We cleaned all the tanks. It was a productive 2.5 hours. They look great.
No workout tonight. But we did go enjoy the hot tub after dinner.
Shelley0 -
Completed Toned up Arms and Essential cooldown stretch on FitOn. Got in my 5 days. Saturday and Sunday will be rest days. This seems to work for me. Especially since mom has no appointments right now.
Chris glad you’re feeling better.
Shelley I think you got in a pretty good workout cleaning those tanks.
Great weekend ladies. I’m going to spend some time with my guy and watch football with him. 😉
Kathy
Kathy1 -
Thanks, Kathy and Shelley. I still had a faint line this morning...ugh. The rest of the family is doing pretty good.
No walking for me today. I made soup and read instead!! Maybe I'll walk tomorrow. It's supposed to be in the low 60's and light wind...maybe. Man! I gotta find that need/want to get out there again. I cannot sit on my behind much longer. This covid stuff sure knocks you for a loop. I'll work on it.
Chris1 -
Chris just get out there for a 2 minute look see around the house. If you're feeling it you will just continue down your path. Hugs
Kathy you are doing so fantastic. Enjoy your time with family and your guy.
I was going to work out this morning. But I ended up taking a trip up our icy mountain. It wasn't so bad the first half. I must admit it was beautiful. I went to give my friend a hand with the end of year statement for our HOA. It took us an hour. Then we caught up for another hour and a half. Then 45 minutes to home. Got there just in time for a walk along the river with Rocky and kids. Then he wanted to go to Wal-Mart. By then it was time for an early dinner. Wherever did my Saturday go?
Kathy I will catch up with you tomorrow.
Shelley0 -
Thanks, Shelley, I found my want/need this morning...I did 5.4 miles in 106 mins to the post office and back. It was beautiful out there! Sunshine, clouds and a slight breeze!!! I'm still trying to get a clear covid test but not today! The line is real faint but it's still there...sigh. Maybe I can walk after Collin is picked up.
Chris1 -
Great walk Chris. I bet you felt wonderful. Even with that faint line.
I did 4 of the FitOn workouts. One was only 5 minutes long. But it was a great 5! There was an ab Strength and a stretch and another Strength. Hot tub. Chinese food for the football game. Busy fun day
Shelley0 -
My Spanish is so slow. I learn a word and forget two. Been practicing when I can. I was so bad today. I had cake for lunch. And I was to sore to work out.
Shelley0 -
I did a yoga/strength workout, a cardio dance workout, an abs workout, all FitOn, and 30 on the recumbent.
Kathy1 -
Kathy & Shelley, you two are killing the FitOn exercises! Good job!
Shelley, I took Spanish in college...the way we all passed our two classes was to meet at the nearby Mexican Restaurant and order our lunch in Spanish...I got the menu and studied what I wanted to eat over and over. I couldn't have passed any other way because I couldn't remember anything.
Well...we are both back to having very dark covid lines...DARN!!!!! Rebound. So no trainer tomorrow. Man, this is so frustrating.
I did get out there this afternoon for 4.11 miles in 84 mins. It was pretty nice weather-wise. Tomorrow we are supposed to get heavy rain...maybe.
Later, my friends.
Chris
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Highest Weight - 248
Ultimate Goal Weight -148
January 31 goal weight - 169.9
Dec 31 ending weight - 175.2
Jan 01 - 174.6
Jan 08 - 173.2
Jan 15 - 173.4 🤷🏽♀️
Jan 22 - missed
Jan 29 - missed
Jan 31 - 171.8
The FitOn workouts are working. Didn’t hit goal but I’ll take 3.4 pounds. I can’t remember the last time I had a 3 pound loss for the month. 😊
Kathy
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Chris I am so sorry. That is so frustrating. My friend and I are starting to practice here at work on our Spanish. Using words and sentences that are relevant to us. It is helping. The App is great also. We also have several bi-lingual friends to practice on.
Kathy that is awesome. You are doing great. Keep it up
I did not enter on here last night. Barney had a seizure late last night. And since he always pukes at least twice during them, there was clean up to do.
I did get in 2 FitOn workouts done last night. A strength that had a number of lunges and push-ups. And then an unusual stretch. Tonight I go to my daughters so might not get anything in.
Shelley0 -
Collin decided he was only going to sleep for 40 mins today, so I put him in his stroller and we went on a long walk. He loved it! He even left his socks on, but didn't want the blanket. We got sprinkled on but nothing serious. It was a good walk.
It did rain later in the afternoon. Supposed to rain tomorrow, too. We'll see.
Chris1 -
Wednesday I did a full body strength training workout and a yoga/stretching workout.
Went to an appointment with my bff and we did a little mall walking/window shopping then had lunch out.🤣
Kathy1
