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Hi ladies. Hope nobody minds me dropping into the chat thread! I'm 26 years old, living in Ireland, and should be finishing Stage 2 tomorrow morning.
I went to college in Cork where I'm from. I studied Multimedia. I actually ended up paying a visit to my college while I was at my parent's house for the weekend to use the Leisure Centre nearby for my workout, made me a little bit nostalgic! Of course in the four years I was there I never set foot inside the Leisure Centre
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I LOVE Stage 3. I did the B workout last night. What I don't love so much is the YTWL. No thanks. Lol.
Tonight will be a 35 minute tempo run. My shoes are in! I didn't end up getting the minimalist shoes since I have a race in 2 weeks. That is not enough time for me to get used to such a drastic change. I also talked to some marathoners I know and about half switched from their minimalist back to the shoes they wore before so that made me a bit nervous to buy them this go around. If I come up with some extra cash in my off season I might buy them but now that I'm hitting full on training season that is jam-packed with races, I don't want to risk it.
Food-wise I was within my calories but 25 over where I wanted to be and mainly because I made some poor choices with sweets. Today is a new day!0 -
I don't know how people do DW every year. The one year nearly killed me. 3,500 for 5 days. It takes my over two years to save that much. I'm sure I could do it cheaper, but where's he fun in that? We LOVE theme parks. Six Flags GA is practically in our back yard, well less than an hour away. This year we will do a quickie vacation to Bush Garden hopefully. time will tell.omg @ DW "every year"....there are NO words.
Thankfully, we are in year 2 of a 5-year moratorium on theme-parks. I hope we stretch it to 7 years, actually....
YES :grumble: Don't get me wrong, I love the place too. But going every year and sometimes twice a year like this year, it has lost the magic for me.
Tmi: TOM is here. My plans were to be back in the gym today since I have all bags unpacked and laundry done. The fatigue has been too severe the past 2 days to do anything extra.
OH, update on my back. I've been taking Lodine 2xdaily. ZERO pain in weeks.
Haha! I hear ya!! We've done DW twice, and I have no desire to return any time soon. We have a really nice family-owned amusement park about 30 minutes away, so we go there 1 or 2 x a year. If anyone ever decides to come to the area, look it up!! The name is Holiday World. I've been to Six Flags, Dollywood, DW, Carowinds, and Kings Island. HW is my favorite!0 -
jcjs - Carowinds is in my backyard! Actually I used to be able to see it from my work desk (worked in SC); now I work in downtown Charlotte.
Beeps - I'm still undecided about what's next. Mostly likely New Rules for Life...but that's not 100%. I'm going to take off from an official program until after my half marathon on Apr. 21. Until then, I'll just make up my own routine with some of my favorite New Rules moves.
Anyhoo, I went to Carnegie Mellon University in good 'ole Pittsburgh, PA. I have a degree in technical writing and that's pretty much what I do for a living.
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Haha! Small world!! My father lived in Asheville for a long time, and I eventually moved there with my husband about 7 years ago. About a year later, we moved to North Columbia right off of I77. Moved back home to Kentucky about 1 1/2 years after, but I would go back in a heartbeat!! Everyone told me I would hate it there, but I LOVED it in Columbia!! Where else can you live 2 hrs away from the mountains, and 1 1/2 - 2 hrs away from the beach???
ETA: Working in Downtown Charlotte (awesome place, BTW) you may know the company my husband worked for. It's called Earthfare. He opened the store in DT Charlotte, and then transferred to Columbia.0 -
Sigh, I slept through my workout today. I have been SO tired lately I decided (it was actually a conscious decision) to reset the alarm and get an extra 1.5 hours of sleep. I will lift tomorrow and have a long run this weekend - I think this is why the program is taking me so long!
Lcuconly - yay barefoot running! I recently discovered (when I went to buy new shoes) that there is a whole new world of vibram five fingers since I bought my first pair three years ago. I LOVE the Bikilas and will probably buy a pair soon...but if you want shoes (and not something with separated toes) I highly recommend trying either merrell dash gloves or new balance minimus. all of them are great for lifting also!
LB2LL - some people love long distance barefoot running - not me! I wear my five fingers only for runs 5 miles and under. More than that and I wear minimalist shoes. You are smart not to change anything before a race! My next race is in two weeks also...I am not feeling prepared!
I went to college at the University of Michigan and came right back to the east coast for law school. I practice in DC.0 -
Good luck with your race as well emgel!
I forgot to answer the question: I went to the University of Massachusetts.0 -
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I went to Smith College...so near UMass Amherst, LB2LL. Loved it! Univ of Chicago for grad school.
no workout this am...soccer game tonight. Then date night...will try not to undo all of the work of the soccer game!!
Emgel - I have definitely learned that sometimes, your body needs a break. Your workout will be so much better tomorrow!
jcjs & kmsai - I have done a bit of work in health systems in NC and I love it there. Except for the prevalance of smoking, I think it is awesome from mountains to coast!
nic - welcome to the thread...we will be starting stage 3 together...I hope to start in tomorrow am!
rach - i am totall with you on "a long time ago"! my 25 year reunion is coming up in May!!0 -
Small world lcu! I'm very familiar with the five college area 0
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Did 2 degrees in Calgary (including law) and did my masters' degree in Toronto.
sue - did you know that women actually PUT ON "lean muscle" as they age?? True story. So, even at YOUR age, you can still work those muscles, grow those muscles, slim down and strengthen up. If you haven't seen "californiagirl"'s story, yet, I suggest you 'search' her here on mfp. She's AWESOME!
I'm afraid I'm going to only have time to do lame-o yoga at lunch with small work-out group....it's gonna snow 15 cm here, today, and I'm basically snowed in, frankly.0 -
small word! great thread lcu!!
emgel - I have a bunch of friends who practice law in the DC area. OK not a bunch. My best friend from CMU went to American U. Law School and her group of friends all stayed in the area and practice there. My friend used to work at the SEC and now does something with enforcing financial regulations. I lived in DC from '92-'95; those were some good times.
beeps - lol at lame yoga. It's a workout, c'mon! I am trying to convince my mom to do New Rules and that it's never too late. She's only 62, a very young at heart kind of person. She has come to the gym with me a few times, but gets discouraged when she can't lift the weight that I'm lifting. Yes, that's where I get my competitive streak.0 -
@kmsairam -- I'm a tech writer, too! I stumbled upon it as a college intern and continued to do it as *part of* my job for years, but ten years ago, I discovered it could be a job all by itself. I love it!!
I went to Drew University in NJ, and studied math/comp sci with a minor in writing. I also had a "mid-life" crisis in my mid twenties where I dropped everything and went to culinary school. So, I also have a pastry degree. Itt was after that that I found a full-time tech writing job and met my husband. 0 -
Frankly, I might have to start logging my "yoga" exercise, here at mfp, as just "stretching", because I'm getting WAY TOO MANY "QUESTIONS" as to the "yoga" note on my thread, lol.
I AM NOT A YOGI.
I don't even like yoga. I just figure it's probably a better way to spend 30 minutes than, say, surfing the internet!
I *do* get a stretch out of it. My posing is RIDONKULOUS. And, today, my shoulders were simply TOO SORE from yesterday's lifting to hold all those "downward dogs". "*kitten* off downward dog!" is what I wanted to scream at the instructor, today!0 -
Yoga is very good for you it really helps me relax i dont think of anything when i am on my mat . And its a very good workout also
i am just starting back to weight training i haven't did it for years and i have a very strong core and body
so if you think its dosnt help to straighten you think again
Frankly, I might have to start logging my "yoga" exercise, here at mfp, as just "stretching", because I'm getting WAY TOO MANY "QUESTIONS" as to the "yoga" note on my thread, lol.
I AM NOT A YOGI.
I don't even like yoga. I just figure it's probably a better way to spend 30 minutes than, say, surfing the internet!
I *do* get a stretch out of it. My posing is RIDONKULOUS. And, today, my shoulders were simply TOO SORE from yesterday's lifting to hold all those "downward dogs". "*kitten* off downward dog!" is what I wanted to scream at the instructor, today!
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cphaneuf16 - fellow tech writer - cool!! I love that you have a pastry degree too. That sounds like me over the years. I have strayed from tech writing a few times, but always come back to it. I headed down the path to get my MBA and a law degree, but never followed through. I've mostly done software documentation, but currently do policy and procedure type stuff now.
In other news, I'm ANNOYED at my husband for waking me up last night (coughing, getting up). So guess who didn't get up and lift at 5:30? Not a happy camper. I will try to go at lunchtime today.
Tomorrow is a rest day and Sunday is my long run. I ran yesterday and realized I'm having some serious allergy problems. When I run in the afternoons, I can't breathe properly -- I am pretty certain it's due to the pollen. It really makes running a chore. I could not get into a rhythm with my breathing but just powered through it. This has happened twice now. When I run in the mornings or on the treadmill, it's a breeze (at certain speeds). My allergies have been out of control due to the crazy weather - one day it's 70, the next day it's 40. Welcome to the Carolinas! :-/0 -
Hi All - FRIDAY'S QUESTION: what is your favorite color? Has your favorite color changed over the years?
kmsai - about once a week my hubby keeps me up in one way or the other, he's a snorer...hope your man feels better today! Good luck getting to the gym today.
beeps - let me weigh in on the pro-yoga side. I must not love it as much as I say I do, as I find it very hard to carve out time for it. I find the stretching to be a great antidote to all of the other working out.
bev - it really matters what kind of yoga you do, but there is some that is pretty aerobic and some that focuses on building stregth.
so, last night I played soccer. too many subs again, so I only played half of the game. I find as I get in better shape, I am more annoyed at lack of playing time!!
This morning I did stage 1A3. I got up extra early to make time for the BW matrix, but still ran out of time. Did you all actually wait 105 seconds between sets? there is no way I am going to sit around for more than 90.0 -
I'm cool if you like yoga, bevm - I don't. And, with very little (and therefore) precious time, in my life, devoted to "exercise", it makes sense to me to do the things I like! Yoga isn't one of 'em....but, yes, sometimes I still do it.
Booooo on husbands who keep wives awake in the night! My husband has been in a biz trip this week and frankly, I'm sleeping LIKE A BABY!
Today, I lift!
My favourite colour is purple....was red in elementary school - but purple for as long as I can remember! I like your questions, lcuconley.0 -
My husband really doesn't wake me too much, however I wake him alot. He recorded me snoring the other night..... its not attractive!!!!
My favourite color is red, it always has been.
Tomorrow I am going with my cousin to a crossfit workshop. I am intrested in this, but I know its going to be HARD.
Sunday is lifting day, looking forward to Stage 3 A again.0 -
Hey, Ladies! My favorite color is purple. Always has been. Sparkles make it better! Typical girl..lol! :laugh:
My husband I I work opposite shifts, so we are both used to having the whole bed (minus what the dog takes) to ourselves. On weekends when he is home I really have a hard time sleeping. He is off all next week, so I'll be pretty tired..lol!
Rest day today, running in a 5k tomorrow, and probably indoor workout Sunday since it will be snowing. Where are you Spring??
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my favorite color is blue...intense dark cobalt blue. However, I love pink and purple...one of them might overtake blue someday. I think pre-college, my favorite color was red.
My husband is going to a basketball tournament and is sleeping over in a hotel for the next two nights. No bad influence with alcohol/staying up too late!!! I am going the other direction for my 9yo's basketball tourney, but we are not staying over night.
jcjs - as the guy on the radio said, "this is not march...just a really long february"!
oh rachie, that was NOT nice of him ;-((( can't wait to hear about the crossfit! I have thought about that for after nrolfw.0 -
Yay, 5th workout of Stage 7 in the bag. One more to go! I don't think I'm going to repeat the workouts (there are 6 and you can repeat for a total of 12). As much as I love the moves, I can't stand the high reps.
My favorite color used to be purple when I was young. Now, honestly I don't think I have a favorite color. I really like teal and burnt orange at the moment, but I'm not attached to anything. I know: I'm boring.
Rach - I would KILL my husband!!! About a year ago, I had a sleep study done because my husband moaned and complained that my snoring kept him up. I ended up getting a sleep machine - the whole nine -- and it helped. But after I lost weight, the snoring went away. My hubby doesn't do the loud annoying snore, but he breathes really heavy and it's just....well..annoying. I would wear ear plugs if I didn't have to keep the baby monitor on for my daughter. *sigh*
lcu - soccor sounds like so much fun. They better give you some more playing time, darnit!
Beeps - you crack me up. Is it wrong that I wish my husband would go on a business trip so I could get a good night's sleep? #luckyou
jcjs - everything is better with sparkles.
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Good morning! Today's QUESTION (spurred by kmsai's post) is: do you have kids?
I have 3 girls: 12, 9, 7.
So this am, I did the BW matrix since skipped yesterday and a little yoga.
Hope everyone has a great workout today.0 -
Good morning! Today's QUESTION (spurred by kmsai's post) is: do you have kids?
I have 3 girls: 12, 9, 7.
So this am, I did the BW matrix since skipped yesterday and a little yoga.
Hope everyone has a great workout today.
I have 2 steps, a step-daughter and step-son - both grown and married, both have made me a gramma! Love them like my own blood, I adore my grandkids and cannot imagine my world without any of them.
Answering the Thursday question - yes, Nasson College (a small liberal arts college in Maine that was poorly managed and died a sad death back in the 80s when so many small colleges went out of business)
And the Friday question - my favorite color is RED!! I wear it nearly everyday. Yes it's changed. As a child and teen blue was my favorite. When I moved to NYC I trended and chose black more often than not and still do often times, however that's mainly because RED looks great with black! :laugh:
I am done with my first A & B of Stage 5 and I am loving it! GAWD I am so much stronger than I was in Stage 3. Strong enough so I feel the muscles I'm working and can isolate the right ones. I'm a little frustrated because my back and shoulders continue to be my main weakness. I can only pull 75, either in bent over rows or wide-grip pull downs. I suppose I shouldn't complain, I started rows at 40 way back when, and my start for pulldowns was 25. I've improved a whole lot I can see. I'm well satisfied with my flexions and crunches, and I have bumped #s on a majority of the lifts. I don't even mind the BWM, tho I still HATE 120 planks!!!!
ETA: I wish my husband could sleep in the bed with me again. His wound is healing nicely, they took the vac off and are just dressing it with silver-something whatever it's called. It's only 1/2" deep now (amazing, when he started with the vac it was nearly 4" deep) and he's getting stronger and sleeping better everyday! He used to snore like crazy, but since the surgery hardly at all!
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I just did a crossfire clinic. WOW. It was so hard but fun. It is something I may consider after I finish NROL4W. But I still prefer lifting. I am going to hurt tomorrow.
Today's answer, I have a 15 year old son. My husband also has a 19 year old step daughter from his first marriage, not sure what that makes me, her step step mother. However as far as we are concerned we are all family and that's what matters.0 -
Hey Ladies!!
I am going to jump into the thread too, better late than never!
I am just starting stage 2 of the program. I actually started with Rachietuk in another group but had a few set backs with my parents' health and had to take some unexpected breaks. I am going to stick with it this time!
I am 41 years old, with two children. My son is 5 1/2 and my daughter is 3 1/2, so I have lots of time to fit my workouts in (yeah,right!), thank goodness for the ymca programs and my hubbies home gym. :happy:
My favourite colour has been blue forever and ever. I went to Mohawk College in Hamilton for X-ray and Ultrasound and I love my job, been doing ultrasound for 18+ years.
I am looking forward to getting some of my inspiration and motivation from you lovely ladies, so no pressure! lol0 -
Sue, as always you are awesome. I've had so many steps over the years I just try not get attached. I really liked the last set and my Dad screwed it up as usual. I know how you feel about hubby. Jim was in a separate room for three weeks after his accident. I barely eat or sleep when he has to go away. I sincerely hope Mike heals fast. You devotion is so lovely to witness. I wish nothing but many more years of happiness and health for you both.Good morning! Today's QUESTION (spurred by kmsai's post) is: do you have kids?
I have 3 girls: 12, 9, 7.
So this am, I did the BW matrix since skipped yesterday and a little yoga.
Hope everyone has a great workout today.
I have 2 steps, a step-daughter and step-son - both grown and married, both have made me a gramma! Love them like my own blood, I adore my grandkids and cannot imagine my world without any of them.
Answering the Thursday question - yes, Nasson College (a small liberal arts college in Maine that was poorly managed and died a sad death back in the 80s when so many small colleges went out of business)
And the Friday question - my favorite color is RED!! I wear it nearly everyday. Yes it's changed. As a child and teen blue was my favorite. When I moved to NYC I trended and chose black more often than not and still do often times, however that's mainly because RED looks great with black! :laugh:
I am done with my first A & B of Stage 5 and I am loving it! GAWD I am so much stronger than I was in Stage 3. Strong enough so I feel the muscles I'm working and can isolate the right ones. I'm a little frustrated because my back and shoulders continue to be my main weakness. I can only pull 75, either in bent over rows or wide-grip pull downs. I suppose I shouldn't complain, I started rows at 40 way back when, and my start for pulldowns was 25. I've improved a whole lot I can see. I'm well satisfied with my flexions and crunches, and I have bumped #s on a majority of the lifts. I don't even mind the BWM, tho I still HATE 120 planks!!!!
ETA: I wish my husband could sleep in the bed with me again. His wound is healing nicely, they took the vac off and are just dressing it with silver-something whatever it's called. It's only 1/2" deep now (amazing, when he started with the vac it was nearly 4" deep) and he's getting stronger and sleeping better everyday! He used to snore like crazy, but since the surgery hardly at all!
Hope you all slam it today!
I have 2 boys soon to be 9 and 6. They are my world, and they keep me on my toes. They just amaze me, and genetics are a very special thing lol
I am a Rutgers' Grad BA and MA. It's funny that it was a hellacious commute when I was there, and now it's in my backyard. I had my boys over there for an event today. Unless he gets a free ride somewhere else (fingers crossed) my nine-year-old may find himself at the graduate school of engineering over there.
Favorite color is blue. It's my Signature color. Check my pics for the hot blue dress. Blue matches my eyes :bigsmile:
This is fun, we know so little about each other. though I feel bad for not being on here as much lately. When I am on here it's all me me me. I've been blowing off the gym and eating like crap, ergo I feel like crap. The light has dawned. I can only promise to do better. It's the third quarter doldrums, and my birthday is around the corner along with both of my boys' birthdays. Depressing times.
Happy lifting ladies!!
Beeps, my kingdom for a challenge.0 -
Welcome Fratgirl? What part of the world are you from? I notice your spelling of colour.0
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I have two boys, 6.5 and 3.5. That half year has made a HUGE maturity difference for both of them, so I always include it now LOL!
I have several favorite colors. Today, I'd have to say green. Purple, orange, and bright pink are others. All in the jewel or autumn tones.0 -
Welcome Fratgirl? What part of the world are you from? I notice your spelling of colour.
Hi Samntha! I am in Canada, Ontario to be exact. Thanks for the Welcome.
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I haven't noticed a question of the day yet, so I will ask!
Do you work out at a gym or at home?0
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