Cathe Fans Part 5

2BLean

Hi Ladies - I've been enjoying my days OFF from work so much! I have worked out every day of course and able to get in some nice workouts. Friday was XT Cardio Leg Blast, then I showered up and one of my really good friends (who also worked with me at one point) took me to lunch to celebrate!! yesterday I did To The Max and today was Total Body Tri-Sets (upper & lower premix). I decided today and tomorrow I would get in some good workouts and I leave early Tues a.m. For LA so I will continue on in the rotation when I get back. So I'll be a couple weeks behind you ladies since I repeated a week.

Thelma: I'm happy to hear you dug through your pile of DVDs and found what sounds like a perfect Yoga practice to move forward with!! That is so great and a bonus that DH will be joining you. How wonderful is that?! I hope you are able to find some shoes that will help your foot. Were you able to do some research over the weekend?!

Laurie: Awesome combo on Friday!! That S90 is such a fun one. That is fantastic you get the whole week off for the Thanksgiving holiday. Are DH's parents coming to your house as well? Sounds like the new DVDs arriving is perfect timing! I will still be finishing up the current rotation but having the new ones in my hands and starting my new job gives me so much fun to look forward too!

Laurel: Nicely done on Friday with FlexTrain & Cardio Fusion! I'm sure you hit it hard today as well.
I did find out on Friday that my friend who works the front desk was handed my responsibilities. Too bad they didn't just have me train her while I was sitting next to her for two weeks. It was the only person they could give them too really since she is the only full time person left other than bookkeeping and "the manager" doesn't want to do it. On a happier note and something I am way more focused on right now . . . I've been looking at the weather this week in LA and it is supposed to be sunny & 80's for several days!!!! Will be so nice.

I will check in with you ladies tomorrow!
Tami

StiringWendel

Hi Ladies! Saturday's Thanksgiving with my in-laws was very nice. And I don't feel like I over-ate, which is always nice. My MIL bought a 22lb turkey...for seven people!! So we were sent home with turkey leftovers. But at least it was cooked in a relatively healthy manner, so I don't really mind. But, boy, that bird was huge!

I didn't work out on Saturday and was crunched for time yesterday as DH had a lot if chores to do. But I did get in STS Disc 19/Chest, Shoulder and Triceps. My arms are talking to me today after that one, that's for sure! For cardio, I did Cathe's Double Wave Pyramid HiiT. Today's workout was STS Disc 20/Legs and STS Stability Ball Abs. For cardio, I did Step Blast, which is always a fun one for me.

Laurie, I saw that email too! I am anxious for these ones. I will probably start doing them the first full week in January, after we have moved. But I may spoil myself on some of the cardio before that. I hope you are enjoying your day off from work today!

Thelma, that is fantastic news about the yoga!!! Having your DH with you will probably help as well for motivation if nothing else. I really hope you can find a program you like that gets you through your healing process.

Tami, I am glad you are enjoying your time off. You are getting in some great workouts!! I bet that feels good. You and I will probably finish this rotation about the same time as I plan on taking it through our move. STS worked for me in May when moving, so I will probably just go into the bonus weeks in the rotation until we are settled. Then on to the new HiiT series!! I hope you have a great time in LA. The weather sounds perfect!! Safe travels!

See you all tomorrow!

Laurel

ThelmaSW

Hi Ladies, Saturday I started out with Xtrain Bi's and Tri's but didn't do the entire thing because I had to do my PT exercises. DH chickened out on me with the yoga practice so we didn't do it. Sunday was my usual spinning and tonight STS Disc #30 Legs.The only thing I didn't do were the static Lunges. I worked my quads with ankle weights while Cathe and crew did static lunges.

My foot has been hurting since yesterday. I need an appointment with a podiatrist and found one in the same Orthopedic department my foot surgeon is in. This guy specializes in bunions, foot deformities, Morton's Neuromas. So he really is the type of person I need. I'm going for the ultrasound on 12/17 and I will see the surgeon then. The podiatrist though can help me figure out what kind of shoe I need.
Two pairs of sneakers I ordered came on Saturday but they didn't work out. I don't expect the other two pairs I ordered to work out either. I hope I don't have to wait months to see the podiatrist given he is the only one on staff.

Tami, awesome workouts! I can tell by your posts that you're in a totally different place mentally now. You sound happy and relieved to me.
I loved the yoga practice but I felt guilty all weekend that I didn't feel like I had worked out. The reviews on Amazon for the Ultimate Yogi program are amazing. The only people who didn't give it 5 stars were the people who had never done yoga before. Some people find Travis's voice annoying or they say he talks to much. I didn't mind his voice (he sounds like Mathew McConaughey!) and I found it very calming. I'll keep doing the foundation practices. If I can master those then I'll consider buying the program.
I hope you have a wonderful time in LA! Happy Thanksgiving!

Laurel, I'm glad your Thanksgiving with the in-laws was fun. You had me laughing about the big bird your MIL bought. In my house this year is just DH and I. Normally my aunts will be here but this year they came to the US during the summer. We buy a 5-6 lb turkey breast and I cook it in the crock pot using a simple recipe I found. 1 jar of turkey gravy, flour, Worcestershire sauce and turkey bacon, salt, pepper to taste. I mix the liquids with the flour place 5 slices of turkey bacon on top of the breast, add the gravy mix, set it and forget it! It comes out really tasty. The recipe calls for real bacon but that is to much and turkey bacon works just fine.

Great workouts! You didn't workout on Saturday but made up for it on Sunday and today! I don't think I've ever heard of that Double Wave Pyramid HiiT workout before.
I really hope I can find a program that helps me get through the healing process too. I'm afraid to buy the program just to find out I can't do it. People say it is challenging and claim that it burns 700 calories. If you burn that many calories doing yoga then it has to be challenging. It is power yoga so it is possible.

Good night ladies!
Thelma

StiringWendel

Hi Ladies! Today's workout started with X10 Fat Burning Circuit and I went from that right into Cross Fire Extreme. Great cardio combo.

Thelma, I hope you are able to get into the podiatrist soon. Sounds like he would be a perfect person to talk to about what you should be doing and how to manage the daily pain. I have my fingers crossed for you. Good job with the workouts, though I am sorry to hear your DH backed out on yoga. I understand being hesitant buying the yoga series. Maybe if you can get into the podiatrist soon, you can wait for his recommendations. DH and I have also cooked a turkey breast in our crock pot, but I have never done it your way. Usually I just add vegetables/onion soup and rub the turkey breast with butter/onion soup. It is good and moist, but your way sounds tastier! We aren't doing another turkey this year, but I will have to remember that about the bacon.

Tami, enjoy your trip!

Laurie, hope you are enjoying your week!

Until tomorrow......

Laurel

ThelmaSW

Hi Ladies, spinning for me tonight. We're getting ready for a nor'easter. I hope my commute home from work isn't too bad.
Laurel, what an awesome combo!
The first appointment available with the podiatrist was 1/13 so I have to wait till next year. In the meantime I ordered 3 pairs of sneakers through Zappos.com tonight.
I am hoping to convince DH one of these days to do yoga with me. Your turkey recipe sounds tasty too. This one I make is also tasty and the turkey is always very moist.
Here is the recipe:
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Slow-Cooker-Thanksgiving-Turkey/Detail.aspx?event8=1&prop24=SR_Title&e11=turkey with bacon in slow cooker&e8=Quick Search&event10=1&e7=Recipe Hub&soid=sr_results_p1i2

Good night!
Thelma

2BLean

Hi Ladies - Yesterday's workout was Hard Strikes + 3 Heavy Bag Tabatas & Core! Felt really great and lots of fun. I was able to run some errands and get packed early for my trip so I could just enjoy the evening. I was up @ 3:30 this a.m. to leave for the airport by 4:45 .... It was all easy traveling and LA is gorgeous weather as always! Sunny & 74 today, low 80's tomorrow!

Laurel: fantastic job with your workouts! I'm glad to hear you will still be in the rotation as well when I return, into December. Sounds like a perfect plan for your move & STS since you have done that before. I can't believe the "move" into your brand new home is coming! Very soon now. That's fun you had a nice Thanksgiving with your in-laws and they sent you home with SO much turkey. Sounds like my in-laws when we have gone there over the years.

Thelma: awesome workouts and getting in some Spinning & Legs! That will be so great for you to see the foot specialist, sounds like he will absolutely be able to guide you on what is the next step. Yay. Yes, I am definitely in a different place forsure and feeling so good about what's ahead! It's fun being with my mom & sister celebrating with them. They are truly cheering for my new life in this new work environment!

I will check in with you ladies again soon, wanted you to know I arrived safe & sound! No snow storms or delays this time!

Tami

StiringWendel

Hi Ladies! Today I started my workout with STS Disc 21/Back and Biceps. Like the other two STS workouts this week, I really pushed it. And like the other two STS workouts this week, I think I am going to feel it tomorrow. I followed it with Med Ball Abs. For cardio, I did IMAX2.

Thelma, I am sorry it is going to take so long to get into the podiatrist! That is crazy! Hopefully new shoes will help. Thank you for the recipe!! That looks like a good one.

Tami, thanks for checking in. I am glad you got to LA safely and it is beautiful LA!! Enjoy it while you are there. After five years.....I still miss that city. Great job getting a workout in before you went. Hope you enjoy a great Thanksgiving with your family.

Happy Thanksgiving to you all!! And thank you all for being my friends and inspiration. I will talk to you all next week!

Laurel

ThelmaSW

Hi Ladies, STS #21 Back and Biceps tonight. Awesome workout! My foot felt really good today and I am now thinking that the problem are not my shoes but my orthotics. I had them refurb'd a couple of months ago and I think they did something wrong. The problem is I can't prove it. I am going to have to call the woman who made them originally who is also the one who sent them out to be refurb.

Tami, great workouts. I'm glad you made it to LA safely. I hope you have a great time with your mom and your sister. You're going to do great in your new job and I'm sure you'll be very happy there too!

Laurel, great combo today. I loved the leg workout from the other day too. Tonight I pushed myself more than I have been. Definitely went outside my "safe" zone so my left shoulder is not very happy. I hope it's better tomorrow.
It really is very inconvenient having to wait till January to see the podiatrist. I hope my foot behaves!

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! I am thankful I found this group and its wonderful members!
Good night
Thelma

ThelmaSW

Hi Ladies, I hope you had a very good Thanksgiving! DH and I had a good one. Our little feast was delicious! My workouts since last Wednesday: Thursday-X10, Friday-XT Super Cuts, Saturday-STS Disc #31 Chest and Back, Sunday-Spinning/Travis Elliot Yoga Foundation I.

I found a "like new" Ultimate Yogi set in eBay and ordered it. The description said it was never used.

My foot has been feeling pretty good since I stopped wearing my refurb'd orthotics.

Tami, good luck on your new job!

Good night ladies!
Thelma

lvnascar

Morning Ladies,

Sorry I was MIA last week, but was super busy and really didn't get on line. I was using my phone to update my food intake and such. I did get in my workouts everyday, but didn't really deviate or add anything else into the mix except for doing yoga on one day. That felt really well after all the weights. Thanksgiving was a hit, and we really had a great time with both families.

I am really busy here at work so need to catch up with that, so hope to have some time later tonight to get back on with updates.

If not, have a wonderful day!
Laurie

StiringWendel

Hi Ladies! We had a nice, quiet Thanksgiving here. No turkey dinner for us, but that made the day more relaxing. Since then, we have been busy and busier getting ready for the move. Three weeks and counting! Can't wait.

I worked out Thursday (X10 Step and Low Impact Challenge plus the lower body premix from High Reps) and Friday (Supercuts with XTrain Core 2). Saturday was my day off. Yesterday was Meso 3 Chest and Back followed by Tabatacise. Today was Plyo Legs and Weights and Plates Abs followed by Cathe's Greatest Hits workout.

Thelma, I hope you have found an answer about what was irritating your foot!! That would be fantastic. Sounds like you did some great workouts this weekend. I hope you didn't overdo things with your shoulder though. Glad you and your DH had a good Thanksgiving!

Laurie, glad you enjoyed your Thanksgiving with your family. Great job getting your workouts in through that. Hope things calm down at work soon!

Tami, hope you had a good Thanksgiving and enjoyed your time with family.

See you tomorrow!

Laurel

2BLean

Hi Ladies! Just checking in with you all ..... I will be headed home early tomorrow a.m. and hope to get stuff put away, laundry, grocery story and fingers crossed for a workout!! I have had a great time here in L.A. but anxious to be home and start my new job on Wed a.m.

I did get in a few workouts while I was here which I am very thankful for and feels a lot bettter but definitely not what my "norm" would be. I did a couple variations on a circuit/HiiT type workout and used my bands for resistance training.

Sounds like you have all had great Thanksgivings and things are going well! I'll check in with you tomorrow

Tami

ThelmaSW

Hi Ladies, STS Disc #32 Plyo Legs for me tonight. I liked this workout and the plyo part was easy to modify as low impact.
I'm glad you all had a great Thanksgiving holiday.

Laurel, great workouts! I can't believe you'll be moving in 3 weeks! I'm so happy for you! Did you convince your husband to hire movers or is he still pushing for a DIY move?
My foot issue is still a mystery. The 3 pairs of extra wide Asics arrived today and there is nothing wide about those shoes. I put the "problem" orthotics in and my foot felt pretty good. This tells me that it's not the orthotics but my shoes. I ordered shoes geared for a neutral pronator because I had started to suspect that my orthotics on top of shoes for overpronators were over compensating. I spoke with the PT who made my orthotics tonight and she tells me that the only thing changed on the refurb was the top layer. She told me to get an order from my orthopedic surgeon so I could go see it. I have to bring all my sneakers and orthotics. She is going to figure out what is causing my problem. What is causing me to walk on the outer side of my foot.

Tami, I thought you were back when I saw you posting! I'm so glad you're still with your family! I saw that you had done some Cathe workouts and that was the reason why I though you were back home! Enjoy the time with your family and have a safe flight back!

Good night ladies!
Thelma

lvnascar

Morning Ladies,

Yesterday was XTrain Supercuts plus core premix.

Laurel, Only three weeks away from the move. The best thing about the Thanksgiving meal is the leftover turkey that I have been eating everyday. This way I don't have to cook up chicken breast for my lunches. Glad to hear that you had a nice relaxing Thanksgiving. Love the workouts!

Tami, Can't believe that the time has gone by so quickly, and your new job is starting up tomorrow. Glad to hear that you are having a good time on your vacation. Great job on getting some type of workout in. That can be hard to do while not having the DVD's and space available.

Thelma, Love the adjustments to the Plyo workout, those are all so good. To bad on the three pairs of shoes not being as wide as advertised.

Have a wonderful day!
Laurie

StiringWendel

Hi Ladies! Today's workout was the X10 Low Impact and Fat Burning premix followed by LIS Afterburn Bomus Burn premix. Long workout....but good workout.

Tami, glad to hear you enjoyed your time in LA. Great job getting some workouts in. That is always tough on the road! I am excited for tomorrow for you!! I bet you are anxious as well. Good luck and have fun!

Thelma, I am sorry about the new shoes. Hopefully you can come up with a good solution for your foot. It sounds like you are on the right track. DH is determined to move ourselves....so we are. My dread factor is so high right now! But I have at least started packing things up. I am counting days and trying to work myself up to another brutally physical week or two at the end of the month. But it will be over with before we know it and we can finally settle in. That is going to feel so good!

Laurie, I agree that leftover turkey makes for great lunches. And a nice change from chicken! Good workout!! I love that one.

See you all tomorrow.

Laurel

ThelmaSW

Hi Ladies, Spinning for me tonight. I left a message for the ortho surgeon today so she could write a prescription evaluation order for me to go see the orthotics lady. Hopefully she'll call me to set up an appointment soon.
Tonight after work I stopped at a sporting goods store to pick up a pair of long shoe laces. The crazy thing about Asics is that their shoe laces are never long enough for me. Bad design if you asked me. I didn't have a chance to put them on the new sneakers but will do that soon. I need to know if the shoes don't feel wide enough because I don't have enough shoe lace slack.

Laurie, awesome workout! Love turkey leftovers. Every Friday DH and I buy a roasted turkey breast and make quesadillas with the meat and DH also takes turkey sandwiches work. I am glad the STS plyo workouts are "modifiable". It doens't look like the Ripped with HiiT are though.

Laurel, great combo today! I hope I can get in to see the orthotics specialist because I am 99.9% sure that I caused the problem by wearing shoes geared for overpronators and wearing them with my own orthotics.
Sorry you were no able to convince your husband to hire movers! You'll do great I'm sure but that kind of physical labor is not easy.

Tami, good luck on you new job!

Good night ladies!

lvnascar

Morning Ladies,

Last night was my rest day, so no workout for me. Had a not so fun drive home last night from dance class. Someone spun out just before we got to an on ramp, and it just so happened that a police car was right behind them on the ramp. I was the first one to pull up, so had to wait for the person to get their car going in the right direction on the freeway. As soon as we got home the snow was done.

Laurel, Very nice combo, and I just looked up the length. You rock! I love SuperCuts also, and it really is amazing how sore some parts of the body get. Guess this one hits some sections differently than just lifting.

Thelma, WTG on the spinning! Hope you are able to get the shoe situation worked out. We will see how those Ripped workouts are, I'm going to guess that the one HiiT workout is going to be high impact, but the other one looks like it will be doable. I usually do the same thing with chicken breasts, and with the sales they where having on turkey, I did get some extra in the freezer. I get tired of chicken sometimes, so it will be nice to put something different in the oven.

Have a great day!
Laurie

StiringWendel

Hi Ladies! Today's workout started with STS Disc 33/Shoulders, Biceps and Triceps. Since this is the heaviest week in Meso 3, I really pushed it. Felt great. I followed it with No Equipment Abs. For cardio, I did IMAX3. Always a tough one for me.

Thelma, I hope you get some answers soon. I agree in short shoelaces! My Nike shoes are the same. While there is no threat I will trip on them, the short laces don't like to stay tied! I don't really understand why they couldn't make them even 2 inches longer. I hope your new laces are better.

Laurie, I am sorry to hear about the trip home. Looks like you might be in for a long winter. I can't say the same for us. Highs near 80, lows in the upper 60s and high humidity. Kinda hard to get into the Christmas spirit, that's for sure. But better than icy highways!! Stay safe!

Tami, hope you are having a great day!!

Until tomorrow.

Laurel

ThelmaSW

Hi Ladies, STS Disc #33 Shoulders, Biceps and Triceps. I did the shoulder workout using light weights and so far so good. My shoe dilemma continues. I have one foot wider than the other so I decided to order some shoes with velcro closure. I used to have a pair that has unfortunately been discontinued. So I've been dealing with the shoe issue tonight. I still don't have an appointment with the orthotics PT which is frustrating. I need the appointment now!

Laurie, I'm glad you weren't near the car that spun out! Where do you live again?
It's good to have something to eat that is an easy staple to have/make. This roasted turkey breast is our staple! LOL I also get tired of chicken all the time.
I hope I'll be able to modify some of the HiiT workouts.

Laurel, this Meso #33 is a really great workout. Good job!
On the shoe laces - I found out sneakers come with 45 inch laces. I went out and bought 54 inches and they were still not long enough for me. I didn't have enough slack for a tie. I wish I'd had some of those little shoelace lock thingies.

Getting into the Xmas spirit in FL is not easy. A few years ago we spent Xmas in the Key West area and it was just so wrong the way they decorated. It didn't feel like Xmas at all!
Good night ladies!

Thelma

2BLean

Hi Ladies ~ Sorry for the "no check-in" . . . So Tues was my long day with early a.m. travel after no sleep again. Just kept looking at the clock. Arrived home with smoothe travels and DH picked me up. Unpacked, laundry, groceries and cooking. By then it was evening and did not get in a workout but a great nights sleep! Yesterday was STS #7, Chest Shoulders Bi's with then my 1ST DAY @ WORK!!!!! Can I just tell you how much I loved, LOVED my first day yesterday!!! Everyone there is so nice and each one was telling me how happy they are that I am there. Felt great. As first days go I did a lot of learning the layout of the office, depts, copy machines and then some training with an amazing lady who is awesome. Went to Spinning right after that and home.
Today's workout was CrossFire . . . tonight is a fund raiser workout at the gym. Cross between Spin-Strong/Circuit-HiiT in the gym.

Thelma: Way to continue getting in your workouts and making modifications where needed but pushing through! Great work. Hope those longer laces work better. I actually did some Circuit/HiiT style workouts outside and in an extra room but didnt have access to a tv or dvd player when I was at my sisters but was glad to get something in.

Laurie: Sounds like you had a nice Thanksgiving and also doing great with your workouts! Nicely done. Leftovers are always so perfect, I agree on the chx breasts because I do that like every week for lunches and then change it up to ground turkey as well. I couldn't believe how fast my time went as well. I appreciated each and every day though forsure, knowing it was flying by. Glad you didn't have road troubles last night . . . that it wasnt you spinning off the road.

Laurel: As alwayas, way to ROCK those workouts!!! I am so happy to be back into my routine and get going with regular workouts. Thank you for the well wishes yesterday, I knew you guys would be wondering about my first day! It was great and I love the feeling of "wanting" to go to work today!

I will check in with you guys later today . . . . Have a nice day!!
Tami

lvnascar

Morning Ladies,

Last night was Meso 3 Chest & Back.

Laurel, WTG on the workouts, and I did what you did and went as heavy as possible on these workouts. This winter is turning out to be like last year with the cold, just glad that I have new tires and battery. I bet that going from snow to warmth during the Christmas season really is hard to get into the spirit. I always watch these movies that are made in CA, and see leaves on trees with snow. I start laughing, and wondering if they are overheating in the winter coats they are forced to wear for filming.

Thelma, Good job on the shoulder work! We live in the Milwaukee, WI area. I grew up in northern WI, so have dealt with this weather all of my life. Probably the only reason that DH and I are still living here is because of our parents. My steel toed shoes have those lace locks, sure do love those.

Tami, Great work on your workout, bet it felt great to get back into the routine. Wonderful news on the first day of your new job, it really does make that first day fly by when you are so welcome. I'm glad it wasn't me spinning out either, since I had my youngest in the car with me. The funny part is that this morning I saw three car accidents, and there was no ice on the roads. Probably just people driving stupidly.

Have a great day!
Laurie

StiringWendel

Hi Ladies! I combined today's and tomorrow's workout, as usual, to free up Friday for a total body workout. So I started with Lean Legs and Abs, and did the 61 minute premix. For cardio, I did X10 Hi/Lo followed by Cross Fire.

Thelma, I hope you get an appointment soon! Glad your shoulder didn't seem to mind the workout too much. Getting used to Christmas is a warm environment is different, that's for sure. I had this problem in LA as well, but it wasn't as warm there as it is here. We really shouldn't be having these 80+ degree days this time of year and from watching the news, I am not the only one suffering from Christmas apathy because of it. Oh well. At least I have a new house to look forward to!!

Tami, I am so glad you enjoyed your first day at work!!! I hope that continues for a long time. We were on the same wave length again with the Cross Fire workout! I bet it feels so good to be back into a routine.

Laurie, I hope your arms are okay today!! My biceps are talking to me, that's for sure. But I am glad I pushed the weights this week. It was fun! I agree about the Christmas movies filmed in CA. I just laugh. I saw one recently (on SyFy) that was supposed to take place on Christmas Eve in Alaska. Not only was there something like 14 hours of daylight (as opposed to the 3 or 4 we had up there that time of year), but the grass was green....,and clear of snow! Um......I don't think so! Didn't see the ground once from October to April in the two winters we spent there. But at least I found the movie entertaining if nothing else.

Enjoy the day!

Laurel

ThelmaSW

Hi Ladies, lite spinning for me tonight. It's been a difficult feet week. I'm desperate and I would give anything to have the plantar fasciitis problem instead of this neuroma.
Today I discovered that there are shoes with narrow heels and wide toe box made by New Balance. I need the narrow heel now that my toes need to spread out with the neuroma. I ordered 3 pairs from Zappos tonight so I hope at I'll be able to keep at least one pair of shoes. I'm feeling hopeful about the NB shoes because reviewers of these shoes are women who seem to have the same type of problem feet I have. I discovered this shoelace website and I don't know about you but I can't seem to keep my shoe laces tied unless I do a double knot. This site shoes you how to tie your shoes and how to keep your shoelaces tied
http://www.shoelacesexpress.com/tying_shoelaces_simple_fix.asp

Laurie, I don't think I knew you lived in WI! No wonder you're always talking about the all that snow and cold weather! So nice of you and your husband to have stayed in WI because of your parents.
Nice workout!

Tami, welcome back! I'm glad you're having such a wonderful experience right out of the gate on your new job. I hope the fundraiser workout at the gym is very successful! Great workouts even when you were away!

Laurel, awesome combo today! WTG! I'm sure it's hard to get into the Xmas spirit because you're also getting ready to move. Hopefully next year it will be easier.

Good night ladies!
Thelma

lvnascar

Morning Ladies,

Last night was Plyo Legs and then I added on some Tae Bo Abs.

Laurel, Again a great combo. Yes my biceps where talking to me, it was really nice. I always find that funny when we like to feel the DOMS. LOL about the Alaska movies, I was watching one that was based here in Milw this morning. Still had leaves on the trees. NOT! That is the one thing about those movies, I just love to watch them. I found out this weekend that my youngest sister is the same way. I think we need a support group.

Thelma, Glad you where able to get a workout in, but dang on the shoes. I love Zappos because you can return no questions asked. I just got a new pair of New Balance, and the toe box is bigger than the Asics that I had in the past. I really like them. The laces on these NB stay tied through the whole workout, they are not those narrow round laces that I had on the Asics and Rykas that I have had. Hope one of those pairs of shoes works for you.

Tami, Hope you enjoy the rest of the week with your new job. Hope nothing is to overwhelming so far.

Have a great weekend!
Laurie

StiringWendel

Hi Ladies! Really quick check-in for me today since I just found out they moved our house closing up a week!! Yay!! But that also means getting a lot done in a shorter period of time. DH and I are still working on whether we can actually move next weekend because we had asked for help for the following weekend. But, no doubt, we will get as much moved as we can even if not all of the furniture. So I am getting ready to run down to the new house for my first look at it complete! So excited.

But the better news is I got my workout in this morning. I started with Muscle Max which felt challenging today. I think my muscles are still angry from the heavy lifting earlier this week. I followed it wih Rockout Knockout and added the heavy bag bonus.

Thelma, I hope you can find relief soon. New Balance shoes are fantastic. I hope they work for you. I can only imagine your frustration level. I so admire you doing what you can through all of this. Big hugs to you.

Laurie, good workout combo! I love the silly Christmas movies this time of year. Honestly, I would probably watch most anything the Hallmark channel has to offer through Christmas. Never go near the channel any other time of the year....but Christmas? Love it. Clearly I need a support group.

Hope you all have a great weekend!

Laurel

2BLean

Hi Ladies!!! Things are going really well at my new job but due to training with someone at my computer or working on things I haven't been able to login with you ladies as easily. I will have to find a new time before or after work like I did the other day. Things are going great! Yesterday I was working on files all by myself, which felt good. Everyone is so helpful and so nice to work with. The lady I am training with is amazing. We also had our Christmas party right after work and I felt like part of the family already, including a card and gift cert. to Kohls. It was really nice and very unexpected.
Yesterday was STS Legs in the a.m. and today was STS Total Body, felt great! I think my legs will be feeling these 2 days tomorrow!

Laurel: That is fantastic news about your house! I am anxious to hear how it is looking?!?! Great job finishing up the week with more amazing combos! I love it that we did CrossFire on the same day, makes me feel like I am back in "sync" a little bit. LOL It does feel really good to be back in a routine and to also feel like I can't wait to go back to work. That is a foreign feeling to me.
Are you doing the extended portion of this rotation? I am so anxious for the new DVDs to arrive, it will be so fun trying them out. I think I still have a few weeks left, I have to look again. Since I had repeated, then left for a week, etc... i am off a bit on the schedule but I remember you saying you would be doing this until Christmas with the move, etc. So excited for you guys!

Laurie: Great job with the workouts for your too! It is funny how we love those DOMS . . . I am feeling them this week forsure from having my short break. It's crazy how quickly that happens. I wasnt sore after spinning though, that was good! Work is not overwhelming at all, I am pretty happy with how I am retaining what she is going over with me and not feeling like "OMG!!!" At the same time, she is taking it slow because there is SO much to learn, she doesnt want me feeling overwhelmed. Next week I will be working with the Long Term Escrow Dept. she is super excited to train me so I will be sharing time with the Title Dept (where I have been) and with her in the afternoon. They will just keep giving me more and more, it will be a lot to learn but so far so good. I know the "over achiever" part of me will kick in very soon and I will feel frustrated for not knowing enough. I am going to try and not be too hard on myself though. LOL

Thelma: I'm so sorry to hear about your frustrations with your feet. I hope the new shoes you ordered arrived and you are narrowing down what will work for you!! Unfortunately I missed the fundraiser workout on Thurs. evening. I stayed a little long at work visiting with my new boss, he was checking in with me on only day 2 to see how it was going and by the time I left the roads were icy and slick so I would have been late. It's ok, I still donated to the cause, just didn't get in the workout. I'll be doing the Spinning for Tots again this year, that is coming right up. Looking forward to that.

I hope you ladies are having a nice weekend! Talk to you soon . . . . I will probably check in on Monday a.m. so until then!

Tami

ThelmaSW

Hi Ladies, I hope you all had a great weekend. I took Friday off because I was in a lot of pain. My left foot was killing me. I think I figured out what is really wrong with my foot. I believe I have a Taylor's bunion. OTWK as bunionette. This will explain why I thought I was walking on my outer side and shoes never being wide enough. Right now I feel that if the Dr. could operate on my foot before the end of the year I would go through with it even if it hurts like hell. I've hear bunionectomies are very painful and I would go for a double on the left foot. One on either side of the foot. I am not able to see a bunion like I can on my big toe side but I'm 99% it is a bunion. I figure this out on Saturday night and I cried feeling sorry for myself. Today I decided to pad the area below the small toe and I've been OK. There is a subtle ache but I can live with it. I was hoping my sneakers would arrive today but no such luck.
On Saturday I did Lean Legs & Abs with bonus Barre, today spinning.

Laurie, great workouts! Speaking of Alaska, I've been watching one of those home buying shows called Living Alaska. So beautiful!
Zappos is really great. Pretty soon they won't want to do business with me as I keep sending all these shoes back! LOL
I'm glad you you like your NB and that you found the toe box bigger than Asics. My new shoes are due to arrive tomorrow by the end of the day. Good to know about the laces staying tied! I even ordered some eleastic laces this weekend.

Laurel, OMG! Your house closing was moved up a week! This is totally exciting! I can't wait to hear what you thought of the completed house! Definitely move as much as you can next weekend and use the following weekend to more the rest of your things.
You're amazing! You still managed to get an awesome workout combo in!!!
I'm glad you also like NB shoes Laurel. I remember buying some NB shoes many years ago and they didn't last very long. I don't care about that right now. I just want to be able to be comfortable though. Thanks for the hugs!

Tami, I'm so happy for you and your new job! What a difference a new job makes! LOL
I can't believe you even got a Christmas gift at the party!
Great workouts too!
Too bad you missed the fundraiser workout. Your donation is really what matters! Sounds like you have a nice boss!

Good night!
Thelma

lvnascar

Morning Ladies,

Best news of all, I got a shipping notice for the new series! Let me see my workouts for this weekend where X10 Low Impact and Tae Bo Cardio Explosion, Meso 3 Shoulders, Biceps and Triceps and No Equipment Abs and X10 Hi/Lo and Tae Bo Power.

Laurel, It is hard for the body to go from lifting heavy to a workout like MM, so I'm sure that it sure was confused. Great news on the early move in, but so sorry that you need to be so busy just before the holidays. LOL you can join my support group, I have been finding that there are a lot of us.

Tami, What a great week of work you had, that doesn't happen very often. And of course the gift card to Kohl's is awesome. Great job on the workouts, and I bet your body will be feeling the love. Sounds like the lady training you is very good, not a lot of people are able to show people what to do. People come to me to learn how to do our purchasing system, and I try really hard to help them. I have become the plant guru.

Thelma, Dang on the bunion, I know how those feel. I think that yours is worse than mine though. You got some great workouts in even though your feet are not cooperating. Hope at least one of those pairs of shoes will be perfect for you. I have seen that show, just don't watch it all the time.

Have a great day!
Laurie

lvnascar

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StiringWendel

Hi Ladies! It is going to be a week or two or more of quick check-ins I am afraid. But the great news is the house looks fantastic. It is just as I hoped it would be. I was walking around it alone on Saturday muttering to myself 'it is so pretty'. I can't wait to live there. And I won't have to wait long as we have decided to move most everything on Saturday. And we are not even close to ready. So I have my hands full this week, that's for sure.

I took Saturday off from workouts. Yesterday was STS Disc 10/Chest, Shoulders and Biceps with Med Ball Abs. For cardio, I did Step Moves. Then I packed for 7 or so hours (alone as DH was working yesterday). Today I am feeling yesterday's packing, so I just did STS Disc 12/Legs. Maybe I will try for some cardio later. I may want the diversion from packing!

Tami, I am so glad you are enjoying your job! And how nice they thought of you for Christmas. What a different place you are in (literally and metaphorically) from a year ago with the uncertainty and transition in your old job. So happy this worked out for you! I am going to try to stick with this rotation for the next four weeks to get me through DH's Christmas break and our moving. We will see how that goes. But I plan on trying some of the new workouts out as well! Can't wait.

Thelma, I am so sorry to hear about your foot. I hope you can get some relief soon, even if that means surgery. Looks like we will be following your plan for moving! I just want it done. I feel like I have been moving for the past 25 years. Maybe that's because I have been.

Laurie, great workouts! I was so excited to see that shipping notice too! I am really anxious for these new workouts. I am going to go watch one of those Christmas movies right now as I work on packing the kitchen. Helps keep me in the spirit of the holiday. And it is perfect for this rainy day!

See you tomorrow!

Laurel