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good Morning!
I had every intention of posting here yesterday and never made it. Oh well, here I am today.
Ran 6K yesterday, after taking a rest day on Sunday. Had a very productive day yesterday too, mowed the lawn, whipper-snipped, we have a big lawn so it takes awhile. Today I am going to clean out the air-exchanger and clean the filters etc etc. Also happy that our Treadmill is going to be fixed today! We have a maintenance agreement on it through Sears (and believe me....we have used this agreement MANY times) and it broke down in April. We are just NOW getting the darn part, almost 6 months. I really thought they weren't going to fix it this time, I've heard a lot about them going out of business etc etc. So...I'm happy that it will be fixed in time for the winter storms!
Pretty pumped that my exercise/toning classes start up tonight! She stops them in the summer becuase not many people go, so tonight will be the first since probably June. I imagine I'll be sore tomorrow.
Welcome Cindytw! Glad that you joined us here, hopefully we'll keep the conversation rolling, it has been a little bit slower lately. Good luck with your running...slow and easy to start!
Brenda - we also had a gorgeous day here yesterday, it was hot! I talked to my son who is 2 hours away and he said it was quite cool there all day. I am hoping to maybe do some weeding today, hopefully it will warm up again.
Lisa - wtg on your running mileage!! Fantastic
I agree with Cindy....don't like the "good job" get you down! I do know what you are saying though. Someday you WILL be a size 8 out there!
Cindy - well that sucks on the fitbit! you will just have to go back and get it! Thanks for the reminder about the September goals. I am going to post mine this morning. I don't think I did any for August.
Well, need to get my butt in gear. I don't think i will be exercising this moring, I'll just wait for my class tonight. If I do end up doing something this morning it will probably be a short bike ride.0 -
Morning ladies.
Welcome Cindy; thanks for steps detail on FitBit … everyone that has it; just loves it so I'm going to make it work. Tonight my son is going to a concert with friends and I have 'stay at the concert duties' this time around so I'm hopeful there is a store nearby that I can run into and grab one while I wait 3-4 hours for the concert to end.
Maureen, what are your toning classes? Type of exercises? Barr classes are becoming popular around here, but I live so far away from everything, it's a chore to get the classes, but I'm really getting jealous hearing of them so may see if I can find something near my work.
Lisa, I did my walk at a local walking path last night and I made sure everyone I say I said 'good evening' too and nothing else Although at this point of the game, I'm sure I'm the one people are saying 'good job' to But we are out there, and you know what - we are doing a good job!!!!!
Oh, my yeah moment yesterday. Somebody put Reese Peanut Butter cups out to share (yum!). I had one knowing that I would remove a fruit and carb from dinner; I was cool with that. 1/2 hr later I took another and had it on my desk. Then thought about it and put it back. Would have never done that so I was pretty happy with myself!!!!
Brenda, Emy, Johanne, Mariselle, hope all is well and we hear from you soon!
September goals … another day down …. another day being able to say I did what i said I would!0 -
Hello all! Well, didn't exercise this morning. Son was sick yesterday/last night and didn't get much sleep. Will have to figure something out when I get off work, probably a short Piyo workout.
Cindy, bummer on the fitbit! I have a desk job and work through lunch most days as well. I get about 2500 to 3000 steps in a day usually (not counting exercising/running). I try to walk around the farm when I get home, but don't always get a chance to do that and that will end as well once winter hits. I've been trying to get up and move more at work, but it's difficult when everything I do depends on a computer! Great job with staying on track as well!!
Lisa and Maureli - you both amaze me with your long runs! I've set a goal on Runkeeper this month to run 32 miles - baby steps!
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Good Morning all!
Yesterday I was exhausted. I did not sleep well the night before & dragged my butt all day. Even at work, I spent the day watching (& waiting for) the Apple announcement. I am getting the iPhone 6. My contract was up in August & I can't wait for that. I am also desperate for the iWatch lol Most of the time I don't really care too much about gadgets, but these 2 I really want. The phone is a business write off & hopefully I can figure out a way to make the watch a write off :laugh:
Today I will run! I should be going to the gym, but my mom did not sleep, & I would rather run, it burns more calories. I must say, all of this heavy lifting has changed my arms. I have some nice biceps happening. I guess not dieting in August had its advantages as I gained some muscle. Now I am ready to reveal all that hard work! Today will probably be my last morning run that the temp is in the 60s. Long range forecast says we are in for more fall like weather. I love fall weather, it is a great time to run! I just don't like the season that comes after, although I am booking a January cruise today so that is something to look forward to!
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Lisa I think I got your exhausted today …. but I was up late waiting for the boys to leave concert. Unfortunately, the dragging stopped me from working out. So tomorrow I'm going to have to be extra good. Oh the Apple Watch … I'm DROOLING! I can only imagine what it will cost, need to figure that write off and make me super jealous!!! Enjoy the iPhone 6! Congrats on cruise - where to??? Even more motivation to stay focused in the cooler weather.
Brenda, you are the third to chime in on the low steps during a non-workout day --- I am definitely getting this fitbit thing!!!!!!!! I'm thinking with the fall/winter coming up, it will definitely help keep me more honest about everything. Hope your son is feeling better today and it doesn't spread through the house.
Cindy & Laura - welcome again - join us in conversations
So a side story for today. As I mentioned before my company is moving to Boston soon. Today my department had a 'trial run day', we got to do our commute, go into town, get lunch and do an activity with our team; all on the company expense. Super nice of them. So anyways, I get up, drive 45 mins to the train. Take the train into Boston (another 40 mins), get off the train and walk 10 mins to meet my friends. Sit down with my tea and the school nurse calls me and my son is sick and I have to go home to get him. UGH! He drives and we are only 1.5 miles from HS so I asked if he could drive himself home and she said he didn't look good at all and she wasn't comfortable with it. So I basically took 1.5 hrs to go into Boston to get a tea to take another 1.5 hrs to get home. Hopefully, I got the bad out of the way for the years to come!!!
PS: Keep on your September goals. I was too tired to log today but reminded myself I am doing each of these goals this month, so just logged.0 -
Quickie from me this morning. I am up and ready to go to work, and we are having a scheduled power outage at 7am for 15 minutes. so.....I'm getting all power-required things done before it goes out. lol Went to my exercise class on Tuesday night, she really took it easy on us as it was the first in a long time. So, I wasn't too sore yesterday. Did a 6K run yesterday morning. Tonight, hopefully class again, I should make it home in time, I do need to pick up a few groceries after work.
Oh...and I am planning on getting the iphone 6 too!0 -
Good morning all! I gotta get myself out for a run today, but the wind is 55km/hr. It would be fun to run with the wind, but the way back would be horrible! I wonder if I can convince DH to drop me off 5km away from home. Maybe he will do that, or else I will try when I get home from work.
I got the cruise booked. We are going to St. Thomas, Nassau, San Juan (Puerto Rico) & Antiugua. I told my daughter that I looked at our finances and we will be not be cruising this year. We will tell them at Christmas, if I can manage to keep it in that long. Everyone kinda gets sick of hearing me talk about it anyway so this way they will only have to listen to me for a month. I get a little obsessed learning about the ports & trying to find activities for us to do.
This means that I am going to work really hard to get this weight off! I have 18 weeks. If I work hard I can lose 36-40lbs. I would be much more comfortable at that weight.0 -
Maureen, glad exercise class went easy. What type of exercises do they have you doing? 15 minutes with no power - is that a city thing or work thing??? Interesting! Enjoy the quiet time of it all. Another one making me jealous on the iPhone 6! Work pays for my phone so I have to wait til I'm eligible for an upgrade (next April)
Lisa, congrats on the cruise!!!! I highly recommend at Nassua, you take a boat ride to the islands and walk over to Atlantis. At Atlantis you could either see the aquarium which is really nice, do the water slides (huge!) also $$$, or for free go over to the public beach which is gorgeous and the water is amazing! Antigua is the next island on my list - never been, but hear it's amazing!
Johanne, saw your post on the doctor; glad it was a minor scare. Take it easy and get better.
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Thanks for the Welcome everyone! I have been turning it around this week from lazy by just talking myself into walking...I have made my 10K steps a day and beyond, done some running (intervals), and some weight training (hate it)! Once I shoe-horn myself into the Y, I am good! :laugh:
I cannot add to the Iphone discussion, I am a diehard Android girl, and I just got a new phone plan for $25 a month that does everything I need! Can't beat that! Looking forward to officially dumping Verizon on the 25th!
lpeltenburg-congrats on the cruise! We are going to Jamaica 10/4 for our 10th anniversary. We went there for our honeymoon and have been trying to get back ever since! I don't do well with pressure to lose...it has done no good, and in fact I gained back some. But I am trying now to at least not feel so dog gone BLOATED! :noway:0 -
Ok. Heavy lifting done for the day. Not my best work out. My shoulder hurts and it kept me up last night, causing a headache. I rolled it using my foam roller & it got a little better, but still not great. I will try to avoid lifting chlorine jugs at work. Those buggers are HEAVY!
Cindy: Thanks for the advice on Nassau. I think we are just going to do a beach day. We are in port from 7-3 & I don't want to spend a zillion dollars on Atlantis.
Cindytw: I have never been to Jamaica. Maybe next cruise I don't usually do well with the pressure to lose weight either. I fortunately think I am in the right spot in my head to lose it. It won't ruin my trip even if I don't lose it, but it would be nice if that happened. The only challenge would be that I would need all new clothes.. hard to find summer clothes in January, but I am sure I will figure out something!
Pre-ordering my iPhone 6 today. WooHoo.. still not sure if I will get the 6 Plus or just the 6
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Good Morning everyone
Loving my exercise class, I am feeling the sore. Its a good sore. We did lots of lunges last night, i guess thats what I'm feeling. Today I will run, looks breezy out but I guess that is what happens in the Fall. I'm thinking that I might like to get another long sleeved running shirt. I have a lot of tanks but not regular sleeve or long sleeve.
Did good last night with food, stuck to the plan and enjoyed the first episode of Biggest Loser (although I only made it through 1/2, I will watch the rest tonight)
Lisa - hope the shoulder feels better soon, stay away from those chlorine jugs! I am hoping to get an iphone 6 as well, not sure which one either. If you get yours first you'll have to let me know how you like it. I'm not sure if the bigger one would be just too big? The Cruise sounds fab!!
cindytw - walking is great, congrats for talking yourself into getting out there, very good!
Cindy - I live out in the boonies...so the 15 minute power thing was just something they were doing to upgrade things where the power needed to be off. It does happen once in awhile but they usually call and let you know ahead of time. I think it was only out for about 5 min or less. I am eligible for an upgrade as well, (for my phone) but I'm not sure if the iphone 6 will be included in that or not. I hope so.
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Happy FRIDAY!!!!! I love waking up on Fridays because then I know there are 2 days in a row I can sleep in (sleep in is only til 7:30 for me, but it's better than 5:30!!!!)
You iPhone ladies are making me jealous -- ENJOY! Let me know how they are! I've decided if I can get to my goal weight by the time the Apple Watch comes out; I'm treating myself to it as a reward. Good motivations!!!!
Lisa, careful at work this weekend. Always wondered about those foam rollers --- they do help??? You won't regret the beach at Nassua at all' it's amazing, do take the boat to Atlantis beach though - it's much nicer than the port beaches.
Maureen, glad you are enjoying your class; always makes a difference. I've always stopped running once the cool weather and wind hit, but decided this year I wanted to keep it up until extremely cold. I'll need to invest in long sleeves or jackets as I have none --- any recommendations (materials, fit, etc?). I don't want to be cold, but I don't want to be too hot either….
Cindytw, you're taking the right first steps by just don't something. Strange how in a week it'll be part of your daily routine and will miss it the days you don't have time to walk or exercise. And I really believe the check-ins here help keep us honest and motivated.
Busy weekend ahead so will try to check in, but if not, I'll be back on Monday. I will log each day though as that is a Sept goal.0 -
Lisa-Jamaica is great! It IS a poor country but the scenery is amazing and the resorts are as well! We are going back for sentimental reasons and maybe will go to Bahamas or something else when it ISN'T a milestone anniversary!
Maureli-thanks! I am using th "Just Walk" to get myself going and do other things! Its working! How SAD is it my YMCA is right across the street from my work, 11 minutes from home, and yet I STILL struggle to keep on track! LAZY wit BOLD letters!
(Fellow) Cindy- thanks! I DO get into routines and keep them. Unfortunately my great routines went on the wayside about a year and a half ago...or more. I am struggling my way back! I can DO it!0 -
Good morning ladies!
I am just waiting for the rain to stop to go out for my run today. I think I will only have time for a 5K and I will have to do my long run tomorrow because I have to pick up DD at 10:30. My shoulder still hurts but not enough to cause a headache.
I ended up taking almost the entire day off of work yesterday because I was so tired. I was not able to preorder my iPhone 6 because I it is a business account. Stupid. So now I wait until they get them in stock.
Cindy: yes the foam rollers actually work. They are a bit of a workout to use especially to roll out hamstrings , but it is almost amazing the results you can get with them.
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Happy Saturday! Ran this morning and hope to get another 8,000 to 10,000 steps in. I’ll do laundry and house cleaning so that should be pretty doable!
Lisa, I will be VERY jealous if you get that watch!! I love anything techy and would love to have one, but can’t really justify the cost! Not sure I would get the Apple Watch, but Samsung has one out that looks pretty nice. The cruise in January sounds awesome! Hope your shoulder feels better soon.
Cindytw, I’m with you, I have to have an Android phone – have an HTC and love it! Jamaica sounds fantastic! Congrats on the 10 years! My husband and I have never had a honeymoon (been married for 13 years now), but neither of us are much for traveling.
Maureli, what kind of exercise class do you take? I’ve been thinking about getting a gym membership and taking a class after work before I head for home. I’ve been going in to work early so could leave early to fit that in. I’m having trouble keeping myself motivated to do anything except run and I know I need to get in strength training. Thought maybe having to pay for it would help as a little motivation
Cindy, that’s quite the commute! I travel 20 minutes in to work each day, can’t imagine 1.5 hrs! Hope your son is feeling better. The Apple Watch reward is an excellent goal motivator – great idea!!
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Quick Saturday Hello! Got my 3 miles in this morning before all the rain came. Used the rest of the day to clean, clean and clean a bit more. Was great to get it all done.
Brenda, my commute now is 50 mins, company is moving to Boston April next year and that will be my new commute!
If I didn't love my job, would be easy to know I need to leave …. but I do love it. So, I'm going to give it a trial run (40 of commute is drive and rest is train). Will try for a few months and figure it out from there.
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I had a 4 day streak of over 10,000 steps, and broke it today with only 7700. I had bad sinus issues today and still went to work and grocery shopped with a bad headache, so I consider it a success anyway. This is weather changing time here in Upstate NY and it never bodes well for me with allergy/sinus. Went from sweating to freezing in less than 24 hours! If I am feeling better tomorrow, I plan to work on my running again and do 3-5 miles of intervals. I can do 5+ miles fine hiking so I should be OK to do that if I do short intervals. Monday will be cleaning and prep day, and possibly an oil change. I love Sunday Monday off, I would not trade it!0
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Good morning all! I did my run this morning. Beautiful Fall day, perfect for running. I ended up finishing my run in with the terry fox 5km, walk I think, as everyone was walking. There was a huge crowd going down my street. I am going to meal plan, get groceries & cook ahead for the week. I prefer to shop on Mondays but I am going to make an effort to really get my paperwork under control at work this week while I still have staff.
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Good morning! Today is my rest day, but I just found a new Jillian Michaels DVD, Beginner Shred (it's a 30 day exercise program), so might try out the first session today. I've been hearing she has a new "BodyShred" program like her Body Revolution one coming out in the fall - I'm pretty excited about that!! I was going to do the 90 BR again starting October 1st, but I might wait now for the new one.
Lisa, how do you do your meal planning? Do you use an app?
Cindytw, hope you are feeling better.
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No app for meal planning. I used to but find I waste too much time. I use a pen & paper & a magnet so everyone sees it on the fridge. 0
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Good Morning!
Decided not to run today, and did a HIIT workout in my basement instead. Not sure why I didn't feel like running, I guess I needed a change. Anyway, it was a pretty good workout and I think I will do some floor/mat exercises this afternoon.
Cindy - great idea to reward yourself with the iwatch once you're where you want to be, what awesome motivation that would be!
Brenda - the class that I take is kind of a mix of cardio and strength. We do some plyometrics, some squats & lunges with hand weights, just whatever she puts together. Kind of a full body workout, arms and abs. I like the class most when it focus' on the strength part, I guess I get my fill of cardio with running. but, I always get a good sweat going so they must be good for me. lol
Lisa - great plan....getting your groceries and figuring out the week in advance. I could use a few groceries myself. Hmmm...maybe tomorrow. Great job on all the running!
Cindytw - hope you are feeling better today, Did you get the intervals done? I haven't done them in awhile, I should do them soon0 -
Hi all and thanks for the well wishes! Unfortunately I am still not feeling well, so exercise is not happening. I am staying in calorie range though. I had to go to the store, and the farm stand for some produce, then my next priority is food prep. Setting myself up right for the week is essential! I otherwise fall into bad habits very easily. My house is a disaster, but dirt can wait for the hubby to help me!
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Good Morning all!
Yesterday was a yucky day for me. I didn't sleep during the night (again!) so I was exhausted. I wish I could figure it out. I am not stressed, I am exercising, eating right.. must be stupid hormones somehow... You know, my body should be exhausted after running a 10km & shopping! So no exercise yesterday, but I did move a lot at work, and when there were no customers I jogged from place to place in the store rather than walked. LOL
I didn't get everything I wanted done on Sunday, so I cooked ahead yesterday for my lunches & 2 suppers & rice for the week. It will make my life easier.
I will run an easy 5km today this morning. I think I am going into work late & will run it after the kids go to school. Pretty sure this is my last week with employees during the week, so I am going to take advantage, especially since I will probably be working most of this weekend.0 -
Good morning
Well I blew September goal by not logging in Sunday/Monday …. not sure how or why, I just didn't get to it I ate right both days so won't beat myself up over it. I still have 3 other goals that I'll do my best to complete!!!
Lisa, I like your new profile image. So true!!!
Maureen, what is HIIT workout?
Cindytw, hope you are feeling better. Cute pup - take him for a little walk to get something in.
Brenda, have you started 30 day shred? I used it before and within 2 weeks could see a big difference -- and at the time I wasn't eating properly -- so it works well. My only downfall was my knees started hurting so I put it to the side, but otherwise, it was great - 30 mins and big results. Good luck with it!
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Good morning everyone
Still feeling somewhat tired after a nights sleep, thought I'd slept good so not sure why I feel like this. I know....I must need another java! haha
Last nights strength class was good, feeling it this morning. We did a lot of abs, and this outer thigh thing....feeling that a lot. Going to run today, not sure how far. I'm kind of missing the warm summer temps...its breezy today and cool right now. Only 13*C (55*F). I need some new fall running shirts. I can run in capris forever, as long as my torso is warm I'm all set.
cindy - so you didn't log for those 2 days, but you did eat right...so like you said, don't feel too bad about it. Better than the other way around! An HIIT workout is "high intensity interval training". You do a minute or two of really intense work and then you kind of cool down. Its up and down throughout the workout and is suppose to make you burn a lot of calories.
Lisa - sure hope you get some sleep soon! Very frustrating. great job on the 10K run! I haven't done a 10K'er since the race I did in August.
Cindytw - get well soon!! Great job in the food prep....definitely a great help. I did some this week mysefl, but could do more.0 -
Morning all!
Maureen …I would love my thighs to hurt … hips and thighs are my biggest issue. My running has helped hamstrings and glutes, but time for me to do something to hit the hip area. I'll be into Jillian Michaels dvds within the next few months now that fall/winter are upon us; so hopefully that will tone me up all around.
Hope your java kicks in soon
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Afternoon! Started my JM Beginner Shred on Sunday. I think I'm supposed to do it everyday, but man my thighs hurt on Tuesday!! So...skipped Tuesday. Will run today and probably do the Beginner Shred. Should have gotten up this morning to run, but wanted to get to work early to prepare for our annual meeting today. Meeting is now over for another year (thank goodness!!) and I'll be leaving early today - woohoo!
I've read a little about HIIT. I have a built in program on my treadmill that utilizes that, but I haven't tried it yet. It's a 45 minute workout and I usually only have 30 to 35 minutes in the mornings (unless I get up earlier than 5:15 am - NOT!). Might have to try it out on a Saturday or Sunday when I'm feeling extra energetic:laugh:
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Brenda - stick with the Jillian - it will work!!!
Ya 5:15 to work out is NOT happening here either
Walked for about an hour tonight with my friend. Was great to be out … but I do miss the walk/jogs so I'm going to get that in tomorrow.
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Hi all! I am feeling better, thanks for the well wishes! I got in over 12,000 steps and that was quite the accomplishment today just getting back to work and life. I was out of commission yesterday, slept a ton, and now I have insomnia! So it will be little sleep tonight, and hopefully a reasonable amount tomorrow!
I have a workout video called Metabolic Aftershock, that I have had for a couple months and just haven't gotten into it! It's only 15 minutes, but I just...put it off!! Its a HIIT workout, that is supposed to keep burning fat after you are done. I did 1 week, saw decent results, went on vacation and never picked it back up. One of these days, I will get back into the swing of that too!0 -
I love hearing about new exercise programs --- get back into it cindytw and let me know!
Tonight my friend and I are doing pedi's and then dinner…..funny how I dread going out to eat now. I actually just texted her and asked if we could do dinner first so we aren't eating late and just go to this earthy crunchy place so we could get salads instead of the italian place she suggested. Feeling better about that choice!
Have a great day all … .weigh in tomorrow morning - good luck!0
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