Starting Nov 1
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Well I'm planning on working through Thursday, I'll have my day off on Friday (which is paid) and then we'll just play it by ear on Monday. Likely Thursday will be my last day though... I'm just trying to get more time on the other end
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If you're still feeling up to it - I would too! That's the important time When is THE date? The 20th? Are you sick of people asking if you've popped yet? LOL 0
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Haha, yeah the 20th. I agree about it being important time, and also kiddo won't start day care until April 1st and right now my first day back would be March 28th or something so we'd have to find care for a few days... so a few different reasons to tough it out. Also, if it's only half days I'm working I think I can handle. But yes, people are like "you're still here?" My sister answers my phone calls with "is the baby coming?"0
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Hahahahaa. Everyone's so eager! I can't believe you're just a few days away!
I had a reasonably productive day today. Did all the shoppings, finished the laundry (all but what needs to be brought upstairs), litterboxes, did the reading for class, made dinner, cleaned up. Then I realized notebook with my notes for the grade evaluations I need to write tonight was on my desk...at work. So i had to go in, but only for a minute. Grabbed the notebook and ran back out! Tomorrow I'll be there from 9-5, then I'll go home for dinner, and back in to show a movie. I'll be back home around 10.
That's as close to a sleepy face as I can find. 0 -
Good morning ladies!
Crappy sleep (again!) last night but managed to drag my body out of bed and do a second session of Ripped in 30. I definitely recommend you add it to your routine when you're up to it Meg - it's tough. And we're only in week 1
I'm still feeling some DOMS from the first go round on Saturday! It's about 10 min longer than the Shred. Perfect for before work.
Busy day today Jen! My whole week is quiet (touching wood!). Wes is out of town tonight so after work I'm going to go wash my car. I may even treat myself to McDonalds! It's either that or a pizza when I get home Probably followed by chocolate LOL And early to bed - it sucks waking at 3 and not being able to go back to sleep 0 -
Oh I forgot to mention - remember my neighbor's pig, ELI, that they were trying to force from their home - they lost the first go-around in court yesterday They still define him as 'livestock' despite many, many contrary opinions that he's an exotic pet and not a farm animal. Poor Eli! They have until sometime in the new year to get it figured out before the removal order is enforced Stoooopid busybody neighbors and a city council that won't budge! 0
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Poor piggy! That's such a stupid and unnecessary situation. The family must be devastated.
Yesterday was a long day with no time for exercise. I will be starting basic training 2 in a couple of hours. Fewer reps this time around. I think I'll just follow the book's suggested exercise list. So much easier than doing it myself.0 -
That's easier sometimes isn't it? But knowing full well you can sub out those stupid lunges with rear leg raised LOL
I tweaked something behind my knee yesterday doing Ripped - it was sore all day so I thought I'd just ride the bike this morning while Wes is gone. It's feeling much better now so we'll be back at it in the morning! Scale was down to match my lowest low
in spite of having McDonald's last night for dinner! And Montana's the night before. And a complete junk fest of jalapeno chips and chocolate on the weekend! This is what I just don't get - I should be chock full of sodium and bloated like a balloon after eating like that, yet the scale goes down 1.4 lbs???? Go figure! Not complaining - nosireebob! - but I wish I understood why the 'rules' don't seem to apply! 0 -
hey hey, good for you!
I did basic II a today and it went well.
So here's an eye-opener for me today: When I went to put a scoop of protein powder in my container today, I didn't have a full on in the bag and ended up measuring out the 22g. This was a HUGE amount of powder. I think I've been under-scooping all this time and thus getting less protein than I thought. Guess I"ll be measuring from now on! This does explain why my bags of powder last so long!0 -
That would do it Do you put it in a shake? How will it taste with extra protein? I buy the pre-made shakes from costco - Premier I think they're called. 30g of protein and they taste not bad. I have them after my workout - I'm too lazy to mix something up myself at that hour of the morning. They're also good for a grab and go to get something filling in your tummy. 0
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I looked yours up once; they're whey, which doesn't agree with me for some reason. Mine are this fancy vegetable-based powder--pea, hemp, god only knows what else (Vega's Viva Vanilla--I get it from Amazon). I mix it usually with water and suck it down. I guess they must mean a packed scoop rather than a loose one? I'll have to test it out next time I scoop some--give it a weigh.0
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OMG, overdid it on the deadlift w/ row--2 sets, 10 reps, 65 lbs. I knew I was using my back more than I should have for the rowing part but didn't want to adjust the weight down b/c I'm lazy. So feeling it today! DOMs DOMs DOMs.0
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Oops! Back DOMS are the worst! We are so much alike - I wouldn't bother adjusting either LOL Did you try the full scoop of protein? How did it taste?
Scale was up 1.8 this morning - so much for my low! That's more of what I was expecting even tho I was under 50 cals for the day. Our bodies are so weird!
Did Ripped again this morning - I find her more annoying on this DVD than any of the others. I think we'll move on to week 2 on Monday.0 -
For all the lurkers perusing our thread, Ramalem had her baby yesterday! It's a boy! Charles David weighing in at 7 lbs 5 oz! Jen and I are proud honorary Aunties 0
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Yeah, Meg!! Wooohooo!
I mixed it with my yogurt, of which I didn't have enough, and then ended up thinning it all out with water. It was vile but I ate it.0 -
that does sound nasty!
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Protein grossness!0
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DOMs continue today. I probably won't get to the gym, as my shoulders--as in, running across them--still ache, as does my low back. Oops! I'll have to get in Sat--Mon--Wed., as the gym's closed Th/Fr for our Thanksgiving.0
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Rest day for me. Big debate in our household is whether or not we should move onto week 2 tomorrow! 0
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Imagine the DOMs! Stay put! lol.0
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Nope - didn't stay put and am feeling it in my arms! I'm sure it'll hurt even more tomorrow.
In Canada we have the CFL - Canadian Football League. Only 8 teams (I think) and our team, after not making the playoffs for a number of years, are playing in the semifinal tomorrow! If we win it's off to the Grey Cup - not quite as big a deal as the Super Bowl - but a big deal in Canada none the less. We're celebrating like we're in the final as it's unlikely we'll get there lol If by some miracle we do get there, we'll celebrate again next weekend
Snowing here today Might get an inch or two. It's pretty tough to complain when Buffalo got nailed so badly! Oh my, to see all that snow! Worst I've ever lived thru was about 18" in less than 24 hours - and that was hell! And now it's supposed to rain there and warm up? They're going to float away! 0 -
I know--I'd be very worried about my roof if I were in Buffalo. Those poor people. We might be getting some actual snow next week. Monday's going to be 64, though. Bizarre.
I did 2B today. It starts with these weird slide-your-hand-on-the-floor things called pushaways (2 sets of ten/each hand). then jump squats (easy peasy, even with dumbbells, as you only do 5-8 in each set (2 sets)). then two alternating sets, lopsided step ups (weight in one hand) and elevated foot jackknife pushups (meh). 2-4 sets of 10. Then another pair of alternating sets, front squats and a lat pulldown with half-kneel. I stayed low on the squats as I've never just done a front squat--just the front squat Push press in NROLW. I did just the 45lb bar initially, then added five pounds for my third set to make it 50. I could probably go to 60 without terrible struggle. I'll up it next time.
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Haha, yep! Although I've done most of the exercises before in the shred so they weren't completely unfamiliar. Except for the ab bridges and the tricep squats. I can really feel it in the back of my arms!0
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My triceps are burning today! I can feel the heat from the inflammation thru my shirt!0
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Seriously? That's insane!
I need to get to the gym sometime this afternoon. I have meetings 12-2, then 3-5, so I'm hoping 2-3 is my gym hour. We shall see.
The Nat'l Weather Service is predicting 6-10" of snow here Wed night, Thurs morning--might make for a snowbound turkey day!
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That doesn't sound terribly bad - all that food and no place to go? Perfect Lets' just hope it doesn't rain after all that snow! You can watch football all day if you're so inclined. Me, I'd be binge watching something on TV! And shopping the sales on the net at the same time And sending Wes out to shovel
Speaking of Football, our Eskimos got smoked by Calgary yesterday 43-18. Yikes! Oh well - they haven't made it that far in years so at least we have that bright side to look at!
Triceps still hurt but they're no longer on fire. I thought I'd give them one more day of rest and just rode the bike this morning. The scale was up a pound - combination of the inflamed muscle and all the junk I ate yesterday, I'm sure. Although I can stay close to my calories on weekends, nutritionally sound, they are not! Gotta work on that!0 -
HELLO!!!! So happy to see so many of the same people on here as before. It has been too long, will have to catch up. I know life isn't an excuse but I have been using it for too long. Asked for some weights for Christmas to start over. Gym was getting too busy and I was finding the thought of going and tripping over people too much. I will have to maybe get some at home ideas from you, Blue, to see how to alter things when I start again. For now I have been running once a week and doing the BWM every two or so days. I would love to know how everyone has done since I have left and will slowly read to find out (lots of catching up to do). Blue - you must've finished by now, Ramalem - how is the pregnancy, Jen - How are the knees?0
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TERRIE! Welcome back!!
Scroll up--Meg had the baby! Just this weekend--a little boy.
My knees are fine! I don't run as much as I used to, so that keeps them in check.
How was the wedding? You're a married lady now, eh? Congrats!0 -
Thanks!
Wedding was good, perfect day with perfect weather. We go on our honeymoon in two weeks.0 -
Hey Terrie! Welcome back!
I did finish NR in July - I think? Seems like so long ago .... I just did some light cardio thru the summer with a modified BWM (who knew it would come in so handy?). Sometime in Sept my hubby wanted to work with some weights so we've been doing Jillian Michaels together. We finished the 30 Day Shred and now we're on week 2 of Ripped in 30. I never imagined I would feel DOMS from a video work out but oh yeah! they're there! We'll continue with Ripped until we leave for our Christmas Vacation on Dec 19. I plan on lifting again when we return in January. Maybe we can start at the same time? Although I'm going to be gone to Denmark for most of February so I might be playing catch up!
As for home weights, awhile back costco had a set starting at 10lbs all the way up to 30lbs that was about $200. Great place to start! It included the rack to place them on as well. I haven't even touched the 30lb ones yet - my step ups on level 7 were 25s. Do you have a Physique Fitness in Calgary? I bought a small bar with 17.5kg weights (plus some extra 10s) - I think that was $100 or so and a cheap squat rack and that's what I use. I don't have the room for a full oly size bar and I can't imagine ever getting to the point that my little bar won't hold that much weight. I also have a functional trainer with the pulleys but that one was a little pricey - more like $1500 but you can do the workouts without one. If I only had the money for one purchase, I'd go with the bar and weights however, I quickly got to the point where I could no longer lift the bar over my head and needed Wes to help me. I got the squat rack for Valentine's day Before I got the Costco weights, I only had 10s and 12s and they worked just fine for everything else. you do quickly out grow them tho. Let me know what you get
Where are you going on your honeymoon? How exciting!!
How was the workout today Jen?0
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