Cathe Fans Part 5
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Hi Ladies! Today's workout started with LIHI Legs, and I added Core 2 to that. For cardio, I did Rockout Knockout including the bonus bag section. Good stuff! Happy to be back to something of a routine, but it won't really be 'my' routine until DH goes back to work. That being said, I am really enjoying this time together and can't believe he only had a couple more weeks off! Where is the summer going?
Tami, I am so sorry to hear about the weekend, but it does sound like you had a nice time nonetheless. I am really happy your weather has calmed down a bit. Hopefully that will put some of those fires out! While I didn't mind not getting rain while we were up there, I didn't like seeing everything so dry. Reminded me too much of our last two summers in Colorado--summers I never care to repeat because of the fires. So here's hoping to more rain for you! This July rotation seems somewhat similar to the June rotation based on what I recall of the June rotation. But I like how she alternates heavy lifting days with intense cardio days. Kind of my favorite combination actually.
Thelma, I hope those PF exercises help. I find my flare ups can heal more quickly if I just take care of myself. Hopefully you are the same. Well, I guess that is good news from work on the whole promotion/new job issue. At least that is one less thing to worry about. I am jealous of you going to Acadia! I love it up there. Eat some blueberries for me!
Laurie, sounds like these are really fantastic workouts. Though, like you, I am not sure about the whole selfie thing! Of course, I always look like a mess when I workout, so I am not so sure about sharing that with anybody.....in any form!
Sounds like a nice weekend planned. Hope your weather is good.
Until tomorrow!
Laurel0 -
Hi Ladies ~ Today’s workout: Lift It HiiT It Back/Bis/Shoulders . . . always good workout there.
I brought my gym bag to go to Insane X but I might just head home after work. Katy is still gone, I guess she will be back next week for her classes but won’t be participating because her race is that following weekend.
Thelma: Great job with Chest Back & Shoulders last night! Sounds like you are tending to your PF situation right away, which is great. Hopefully you were able to get the KT Tape on there better today? It can be tricky stuff sometimes when I have used it. Works and then it doesn’t stay as well the next time. I agree on the everything happening for a reason. Those storms would have been horrible for her and we just wanted it to be fun for all. So it did all work out. DH was kind of bored but he will come home this weekend, so that is good.
Laurie: Sounds like the 21DFX workouts are really going great! They all sound pretty awesome. I’m with you and Laurel too on the non-selfie action. Especially being a hot sweaty mess and taking one. Not a good look for anyone to see!
LOL You know how hard you worked, don’t need to prove it. But it is good she encourages peeps to post them. That’s awesome you are enjoying those workout and they are a great cal burn it sounds like. I think you are right on the workouts ~ we all seem to be in a groove and getting things done! Your weekend sounds like it will be really nice. I know you always have a nice time at the lake. Do you think you will be able to talk DH into another dog? Cami would love a pal I am sure. My girlfriend who has the 1.5 year old recently adopted a 3-yr old dog to be a companion with her Pug. They are like instant brothers.
Laurel: Your workout today sounds like lots of fun! Since I just did that leg workout Sunday I know the fun factor in it and great job with RK adding on. It always feels good to be back from vaca and get into the regular routine of workouts. I agree on these rotations that have the heavier lifting + cardio alternating; a nice combo throughout the week. Yes, one of the fires closest to us is 60% contained now, so that is great news. One of the ladies at work was only a few miles from this fire. She had to stay home one day and make sure she was prepared to evacuate. Super scary. Our weather is heating back up this weekend; 92 on Sunday and continued sunshine. So no rain in the future really. When DH goes back to work (can’t believe only a couple weeks away either ….. where does the time go?) are you planning on the RWH/XT/LIS rotation? Was that the one you were thinking of next?
Hope you ladies have a great afternoon/evening!
Tami
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Hi ladies, XTRAIN - All Out Low Impact HiiT for me tonight. My foot felt better today so I'm happy about that. This workout tonight does have a log of lunges which I should not be doing with PF so I had to modify by keeping them very shallow.
Laurie, I'm so glad you're enjoying your workout program so much. Is this the first time you do the entire program? How exciting about getting another dog! How old is Cami? I don't know if it is the same with dogs but with cats they always recommend to not pair a young cat with an older cat given how much energy a young cat has.
I'm sure you saw plenty of athletes during your DD's track meets with KT tape! LOL. When you are able to get it on right it does help.
What? You guys need to hire a manager? I thought someone was hired that you were training? Guess what? I cut extra buds in one of my Dahlias as an experiment. The problem is that the giant crown I planted produced 3 plants in one pot. One of the plants is a bigger than the other 2 and it is on this plant that I cut the extra buds and left just one. We'll see how it goes!
Laurel, WTG with today's workout! Nice combo! I hear you about the summer flying by! Is it me just or does time go by really fast the older a person gets?
We are already in mid-July!!!
I am excited about going to Acadia Laurel. I went there years ago and I'm excited to go back. I don't remember anything about blueberries though but if I find them I will eat them! I love blueberries.
I am taking care of my feet Laurel. You know last week when I started to feel the heel tightness I couldn't remember what it was. Talk about a senior moment! I am massaging my feet as well as my calves, doing the exercises and I'm also icing. At night I'm wearing the soft boot the ortho gave me when I had Achilles tendon problems.
Tami, great workout today! I wonder what Katy is going to say to you when she finds out you haven't been to the class because she's not there? I guess you can tell her the class is not the same without her if she gives you a hard time for skipping it! LOL
I hope you guys get a lot of rain soon! I am totally tending to my PF right away. I already feel improvement. I didn't take the KT tape off even though some spots are no longer sticking. I take my showers at night because my skin itches like crazy when I shower during the day. Don't ask me why. I have no idea why this is the case. So last night when I showered the parts near the calves were just hanging on the side of my ankles. I dried the tape with a blow dryer and then I wrapped an ACE bandage around my foot and ankle area to keep the tape in place overnight. It worked! Even though the tape was not place as taut as it should've been it is helping. I decided to wait a couple of days before I change it.
Good night ladies!
Thelma0 -
Morning Ladies,
Yesterday was 21DFX Dirty 30 Extreme. Another good workout, done in the same fashion as the previous workouts. This one was more weight related, doing to exercise for 1 min. each. Very shoulder heavy, if what I'm feeling today is an indication.
I think that I'm going to do these for the full 21 days, really enjoying them so far. Of course my 21 days will be more like 30 with all the rest days I have taken.
Laurel, Awesome workouts! Glad that you are enjoying the time with your DH. You are right the summer is going very fast. Have been enjoying it so far, it is nice during the day and the drops into the 50's at night. Perfect for sleeping, at least for me with my small heat waves. That is the very reason why I wouldn't think of a selfie, I'm such a mess after my workout. Wouldn't want the whole world to see that.
Tami, More great workouts! Is Katy doing a marathon or something else, I can't remember what you said. She is going to be doing that during very warm weather, hope she is training in the heat also. I think that I have DH convinced that we should get a pal for Cami. I think that she could use the stimulation of another dog being in the house. I know that she loves going to daycare to see all her friends, so having another dog would be good for her. I don't think that DH wants a puppy, I think a puppy would be okay. We will see what happens after next week when we are done with all the parties and the car show. If the humane society has German Shepherds, then we will be looking at them for sure. He almost relented yesterday, but that would mean that we have a new dog and going up north. Not a good option.
Thelma, WTG on the workout, and doing modifications for help your PF. Don't need that to flare up on you. Yep I really am enjoying these workouts, and it surprised me. I think they are working really well for the amount of time I have available with getting ready to head up north. Cami is 10 yrs old, but she has been playing with other dogs at daycare. I'm going to ask them at the daycare what they think also. They probably have a good idea how she would react to having a pal. They will also let us bring Cami to the humane society to see how well she would interact with the dog we pick. We do have our manager, and he has been here about a month now. But our business does have to do the postings, and then sometimes re-postings because no one is qualified or they don't receive the right candidates.
Have a great day!
Laurie0 -
Hi Ladies! I started today's workout with Slow and Heavy Triceps and Biceps. I really enjoyed doing Slow and Heavy again this week. I really should do it more often......but I say that about so many workouts. Oh well. For cardio, I did Cardio Fusion, which felt really good today.
Tami, I understand about Insane X. I bet you are ready for Katy to be back, though it is probably smart for her to ease back a bit right now. Hopefully in a few weeks, things will get back to normal. Sorry to hear about the lack of rain. It is so concerning, isn't it? We are really dry here as well....but not nearly as dry as you. Hope something's changes soon. Yes, my next rotation will be the RWH/XT/LIS rotation. DH goes back to work the first week in August (some time that week.....he isn't sure which day), so this rotation will take me to the second week in August and then I am going to jump in to it. Want to repeat it?
Thelma, sounds like a perfect workout for your foot, and I am sure that even with the modifications, it was effective. I love that workout. I am a blueberry lover, so whenever somebody mentions Maine, I think 'blueberries'. We were there last time in September, so they were out of season. But I think this is the season for them right now. I want to go back just for the fresh blueberry preserves! Seems like a long trip for that though. Glad to hear you are taking care of yourself and already feeling better.
Laurie, sounds like another great workout. I am really happy you are enjoying this series. Sounds like a good one based on your descriptions. Boy, I would love 50's at night! We are getting down to about 76 at night right now. The daytime heat isn't really getting to me yet (though that story will change next month if last year is any indication) but I would love some fresh air at night. Moved the wrong place for that, that's for sure! How fun looking for a new pup! I think it is probably a good plan not to introduce one into the family until you are home from your long weekend and everything is more settled. But it should be great for Cami to have a friend.
See you tomorrow!
Laurel
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Hi Ladies ~ Well I did go home and did my RWH Back/Shoulders/Bi's workout and did the xtreme pre-mix with 4 rounds + finishers. My biceps were on fire at the end. Bernie is hilarious, he tries to come right into my workout space and "watch" . . . he will lay right on the mat watching me or he tries to pick up the little weights. Last night he found my "Dixie cups" that I have sitting there for various workouts and wanted to parade around with those in his mouth. Just a busy boy he is. Today was a quick RWH Plyo #1, we had an early staff meeting this a.m. and tonight I think I will hit the Spin class before I head home. We have the "good music" instructor in place of Amy.
Thelma: Great job getting in your LI HiiT workout, despite the foot problem. Glad it is feeling a little better though, that's awesome. Probably taking care of it right away is saving the day. Yes, I know Katy will give me a horrible time if she finds out; I will just compliment her teaching and say it's not the same workout without her. She doesn't understand the "dogs are home alone", etc....
Laurie: Not surprised to hear you are going to just complete the 21+ day Fix rotation of workouts! Sounds like a perfect plan especially if you are enjoying them so much. Katy is going to be doing a Half Iron Man Race, which in my eyes is worse (tougher) than a marathon, LOL. I think it will be warm where she is going to race in it, but I am not sure where. For some reason I think it is Colorado. But yes, she would have been training in this heat. No option not too. YIKES. She will do well I am sure. I am so excited for you guys to have another family member to keep Cami company. I bet you are right, she will love it most likely and how nice to have a "try out" before bringing one home. That's what my friend that I mentioned did with the dog she took home. Love that you guys are going to the Humane Society too.
Laurel: Another great combo! The S&H really is one of those you say that to yourself, I agree. As many others when I re-visit them. Yes, the dry is very concerning. It is always a concern in Central Washington each and every year so I have been "aware" of it but not like when it is only a couple hours away with major, life changing fires happening on hillsides next to one of the deepest lakes around. You know, that might not be a bad idea for me to repeat that one with ya I don't have anything planned and could easily enjoy doing it again.
Hope you ladies have a great afternoon ~ Talk to you tomorrow!
Tami
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Hi Ladies, I decided to take today off. I had a really exhausting day at work and I simply didn't have the energy to workout. Yesterday's workout didn't my foot good. The PF was really stiff today.
I'm taking Friday off so tomorrow is my Friday. I can't wait!
Laurie, WTG with your new workouts! I'm glad you've got your husband convinced that Cami needs a playmate and that you will be adopting it from the humane society. Great idea to ask the doggy daycare people about suggestions for a new dog.
Laurel, awesome workouts! You're right about this being blueberry season! The All out low impact Hiit was effective even though I modified. I can't believe how many calories I burned. If you'd like I could find you the blueberry preserves and ship them out to you. Just let me know.
Tami, great workouts! I your spin class a lot of fun! Bernie sounds like a funny boy! I workout in the basement and the cats are not allowed there as there is an unfinished section where the furnace and water filter are at in addition to storage. Otherwise, they'd be all over me too! LOL
I have to go easier on my foot. I wish my bike was fixed but we don't have the part we need yet. I'll be limited to walking and seriously low impact. No lunges even if shallow.
I definitely think you'll be safe with Katy using the excuse of not going to the gym because you missed her style.
Have a good night ladies!
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Morning Ladies,
Yesterday was 21DFX Yoga Fix Extreme (this one has a lot of Vinyasas), and since I was up at 4:30 am I did Plyo Fix Extreme this morning. I have a lot to get done tonight, so I'm glad that my workout is in the bank for the day. My DH is now talking about another dog, so he is on board. I knew it wouldn't take to much convincing. When our previous dog passed, we should have had another one around. It took DH 5 years to want another dog, he was very close to her.
Laurel, Great workouts! Just to many workouts and not enough time to get them all done. I have that same problem with all the good workouts that you want to do again, but then another one comes up to distract you. 2nd week in August for that rotation, I think that I would be on board with that too! I can do another two weeks of these 21DFX workouts, or even some Kelly workouts before the rotation. So count me in on that rotation. Usually we don't have those nice temps at night during July, it usually starts happening in August. With my little heat waves, I don't know if I would be happy living in FL .
Tami, Love the workouts! LOL about Bernie! He sure sounds like a sweetie. Mine just lays on her yoga mat (yes she has her own), and waits for me to finish. Sometimes she will come over and lick my face when I'm doing abs, but not to often. Cami is a HS dog, so we decided that our next one would be also. She has been one of the best dogs that I have ever owned. I'm excited to be doing a rotation with you guys again. Will have to look over the workouts next week while on vacation, just to see if there is anything like CCC to replace. Cool that Katy is doing the Iron Man, that has to be tough training.
Thelma, Sorry to hear that you where so tired, but glad that you took the day off to recuperate. Don't want to injure something else, because you are tired. I asked them this morning, and they told me that she gets along with all the dogs. That was good to hear, we will see what she things about taking one home though. Enjoy your Friday today!
Have a great day!
Laurie0 -
Hi Ladies! I started today with Butts and Guts. It has always been one of my faves, and it didn't disappoint today. For cardio, I did a combo starting with HiiT Double Wve Pyramid right into RWH Low Impact HiiT Two. I really enjoyed it.
Tami, so funny about Bernie!! How do you concentrate? I would be laughing throughout my workout. But I suppose that isn't bad as Cathe says 'laughter works the core!' Yay for possibly joining Laurie and I on this rotation!! That would be fun!
Thelma, I am glad you took a day off. By the sounds of it, you needed it. Hope your foot relaxes a bit with the rest. Can we talk you into joining us for the 12 week RWH/XT/LIS rotation? I know you have some travel plans this fall, but it could be fun! Here is a link (I hope) to the rotation. Looks like a good one. Thank you SO much for offering to send me blueberry preserves! Actually (and ironically) one of DH's students works on a farm with her grandparents during the summer, and she has given us two jars of fresh blueberry preserves. While the blueberries aren't quite as good as those in Maine (not as sweet), they are good enough and I don't want to waste them. But thank you!! Any other time, I probably would have taken you up on the offer. I hope you enjoy your day off tomorrow.
http://cathe.com/forum/threads/12-week-anti-gravity-rotation.299055/
Laurie, great workouts, especially getting one in at 4:30am! Yay for joining in on the 12 week rotation!! You all never fail to motivate me, so I am really looking forward to this. Yep, the temps in Florida do have me a tad--overbaked--at times. I often wonder if I am having a hot flash or am just hot. I use DH as my guide, though. If he is sweating too, it isn't a hot flash!! At least that is what I tell myself.
See you tomorrow.
Laurel0 -
Hi Ladies Last night' Spin class was pretty good. I was glad I went & due to a little cooler temps yesterday and today I didn't feel quite as guilty for the pups being outside. This a.m. was Lift It HiiT It Chest/Shoul/Tri's (xtreme premix), just love that extra add-on! No workout tonight. I will probably swing by the grocery store tonight and get something for tomorrow's dinner. DH will be home so I am sure he is dying to have something at home. Plus I can get my little load of laundry from the week done and put away. He will have a BUNCH. He is only home for the weekend and then back next week. Then he is done there. The Fall season is just around the corner though ..... end of September.
Thelma: Sounds like a much needed and well deserved REST day! Way to not push it. You probably really needed it and your foot probably thanked you too. Sorry to hear your bike is still waiting on a part. I know you will figure some low impact workouts into your regime though. Yes, Bernie is a very funny little guy. He is sweet and a little mischievous with me but tends to "test" DH's patience at times. I think it is in how you approach him and try to tell DH that. LOL I hope you can join us for the upcoming rotation!
Laurie: Yahoo on the upcoming rotation! It is a fun one and has such a great mix of workouts with those programs. That is so wonderful your hubby is on board now. Mine was that way when we lost our other lab (Jeter), prior to Bernie. He wasn't going to get one but Emma seriously was depressed and you could just tell; so he said we needed another dog for her. LOL Even though he loves him too and I think wanted him the moment he saw that cute face. I have heard that about HS animals; they are always one of the best pets a person can own. I always love that sign I have seen "Who Rescued Who" about HS animals.
Laurel: Awesome job and great cardio combo! Again, YAHOO on the upcoming rotation and thank you for the invite! I am looking forward to it. Yes, when Bernie does that I do start cracking up. I have often had to pause the DVD, make him go lay on his bed and tell him to STAY. Trying to be serious the whole time too.
I hope you all enjoy your afternoon/evening! I will talk to you tomorrow . . . cannot believe it is already Friday tomorrow. Where do the week's go?!?!
Tami0 -
Hi Ladies, another crazy day at work. I've been glued to my desk the last two days working. Today I stayed late so I could finish one project and I did. I had two projects to finish but the second thing will have to wait till Monday. I was tired when I got home but I still forced myself to walk on the treadmill even though my mind kept saying don't do anything. I could feel PF tightening up after I finished walking so I massaged, iced and then massaged some more.
My bike is very closed to being back in business. The break knob came today but of course it's not the right part but it can be modified into being the right part. DH thinks he can fix it so I hope he gets to it this weekend. We're going to NH to have brunch with some friends on Saturday.
Laurie, great job with that workout combo today! I'm so glad your DH is on board with a new doggy! I'm so glad Cami gets along with her other classmates! LOL. I hope Cami doesn't mind a new brother or sister. So funny that she has her own yoga mat! LOL
Laurel, what a wonderful combo! Just let me know if you change your mind about the blueberry preserves.
I really needed a rest day. That rotation looks good except for the plyo which at this rate I will never be able to do but I can substitute with some low impact. I'm going to be gone for almost two weeks in September so I would have to finish two weeks later. Count me in!
Tami, awesome workouts! I'm glad you enjoyed the spin class. Enjoy your husband's short visit! I can just imagine how much laundry he'll have with him! Good idea to get a head start with your own! With animals the way you approach them is what determines their behavior. I'll definitely give the rotation a try!
Have a wonderful weekend ladies!
Thelma0 -
Morning Ladies,
Only a half day of work for me today! Was awake again this morning, so got in 21DFX Upper Fix Extreme. I will not be doing any workouts this weekend, but we should be back early enough on Monday for me to get something in. Then starts our vacation week, but we will be busy with the national car show meet for the rest of the time. I might need a vacation after this vacation.
Laurel, Nice workouts! I'm planning on Butts & Guts for the lower body workouts that I don't have in this rotation. I'm excited to be working along with you, I tend to complete a rotation that way. I am usually pretty good with my hot flashes, I usually have some around 4am. Don't understand why, it just happens that way. So I'm going to be heading down to my workout space from now on. No use laying in bed until my alarm goes off. They have the office at work so cold, that I'm comfortable during the day.
Tami, Glad to hear that the spin class was good. Love that RWH workout. Sounds like you are going to be without the DH for periods of time, good idea to make a home cooked meal. This week I was lucky enough to have the youngest finish up all our laundry. That was really nice, and I didn't have to stay up late at night to finish it. I think that is why I suggested another dog, you can tell that Cami needs the company. Even though I swear that she loves to sleep all the time, it would be good for her to move around a little bit more during the day. Hoping a friend will give her a little more motivation. I know that after doggy daycare yesterday, she was in a much better mood. Of course she got to play with her gs boyfriend Ace. At least that is what the girls at daycare said.
Thelma, Great job on walk, and giving that pf some care. Enjoy your day off, and of course that work will be there for you when you get back to work. Great job on getting that project finished. It is very nice that your DH is so handy, I have one like that also. I'm guessing that he has to change the thread, like you mentioned before, for the knob to work?
Have a great day!
Laurie0 -
Hi Ladies! I ended the workout week with Power Hour followed by the 74 minute premix from Party Rockin' Step One. Pure good fun on both of those workouts. Love that!
Tamil, glad the spin class was good. Hard to believe another summer fishing season is almost over! That is crazy. I hope you get a chance to go out this fall since you missed your summer weekend. I bet DH is always happy to come, and I agree about the home cooked meal. I try to do the same for my DH if he has been away for a bit. I know I can't wait to get back to home cooking after eating out for any period of time at all. Really looking forward to this upcoming rotation.
Thelma, good job getting on your treadmill a bit. I am so happy to hear you are going to jump into this rotation with us! We will all be modifying/revising it based on our schedules, moods, energy, time, etc. So don't think twice about modifying to low impact workouts or being on a different schedule. I enjoy doing rotations together because it motivates me, but I still make the rotations work for me. Looking forward to it!!
Laurie, hope you have a great weekend! Great job getting another early workout in. I bet it felt good before heading off for the weekend. Hope your vacation week isn't too exhausting!!
Enjoy the weekend! DH is away this weekend, so mine will be quiet. Probably fill it with workouts, a good book and maybe some bad SyFy movies.
Laurel0 -
Hi ladies! I hope you had a great weekend. I had a pretty good one and great workouts. On Friday I did RWH Chest, Triceps, Shoulders, on Saturday Body Blast Series Legs & Glutes and today spinning! My bike is back in business! YAAAY! On Friday I must've gone heavier than I have in the past because I had DOMS. I also had DOMS on Saturday. I definitely stayed away from lunges.
My foot is doing so much better! I think my calves were tights and I've been massaging them a log. My heel was tight on Friday and I massaged it pretty hard. In fact so hard that it was feeling numb on Saturday but better today. I copied the rotation to a Word file and I added lines after each day to write my little notes.
Laurie, great workout on Friday! I hope you had a great weekend. Is this your vacation week? How exciting! I'm sure you'll need a vacation after your vacation! LOL Cami has a boyfriend at daycare? Too cute!
DH is handy and he did fix my bike. The knob has this long pin with a big threaded section on one end but the thread is too big. Luckily the other end has a shorter threaded area with the right size thread except the pin was too big for the hole on the bike. So DH had to drill a bigger hole and that was it! The bike is back in business. We got two of these knobs just in case but I am thinking that I should get a third one. I don't have to turn the knob too much to feel the resistance now so the knob was going for a while.
Laurel, another wonderful combo! Great job!
I am really excited about the rotation. Of course part of me wants to start it two weeks ahead because of the two weeks that I'll be away! LOL. Doing the rotations together motivates me too. The rotation looks really good.
Tami, I hope you and your DH had a great weekend! Any rain yet?
Have a wonderful week ladies!
Thelma0 -
Hi Ladies! I had a very quiet weekend, but I enjoyed it. DH being gone gave me a chance to get some things done around the house as well as some alone time with a book. I rarely read anymore, and since it always been a passion, I love the opportunity when I get it. I also did some good workouts. Saturday was X77 and a long walk. Sunday was Flex Train and IMAX2. Today's workout was Gym Style Legs followed by Kick, Punch and Crunch.
Thelma, sounds like some great workouts this weekend! I'm really happy to hear you got your bike back. That will be great when your foot starts acting up. But I am happy your foot is feeling a little better. I hope that continues. If you want to start the rotation early......please do! You can tell us how it is going for the first bit. So happy you are looking forward to it.
Laurie and Tami, hope you enjoyed your weekends!
Laurel0 -
Hi Ladies ~ Well believe it or not, two weekends in a row did not go as planned.
As life happens sometimes ..... It's ok though, I made good use of my time. So DH ended up fishing way later than he had planned on Friday and I didn't realized his original plan was to leave early yesterday to head back. So instead of driving home and staying that short time he stayed where he is at. He will be home for good this week though (Wed or Thurs). The fishery is really struggling with all this heat; very sad. This is the big salmon run up the Columbia River and many of the fish are dying due to the water temps being what they are. So they are going to shut it down early and his Fall season is 50/50 right now if this heat continues. We will see.
So at any rate, I got in a good workout yesterday; Sat I made plans to go on a ride with my friend again and she cxld.
No problem I thought I will just get in a good workout, went to play my DVD and the remote was dead (just a battery) so I ended up getting one while I was out and about and yesterday got in my workout ~ LOL Finally! I did Total Body Tri-Sets which is always such a great workout. I also mowed part of the lawn Saturday and finished it up yesterday. Today I am going to head home after work for my workout Not sure which one yet, I finished up that June rotation on Friday with HiiT 40/20 and so now I will be doing a few weeks of one of the other rotations that I have sitting by my workout "schedule" until we start our rotation.
Laurel: Fantastic job with the workouts - That X77 does not mess around, such a great workout. Your weekend sounds absolutely perfect! I'm so glad you were able to pick up your book again, I love to read too and amazingly while DH has been gone I haven't been reading that much.
Thelma: Yahoo on your foot feeling better and getting your Spin bike all fixed! I saw that you had done some Spinning yesterday, I was very happy for you. You asked me about rain the other day. No rain yet. Still very dry and the forecast is much of the same; the temps have cooled slightly (other than yesterday it was around 94), but for the most part we will be in the 80's for then next 10 days. I'm so happy you are going to be joining us for this upcoming rotation as well and just as Laurel mentioned, it is always "what works for you" here in this group!! Which is great. Because as we have all learned, life happens and workouts have to wait or be changed sometimes.
Hi Laurie - Hope you are having an amazing time and enjoy your vacation this week!
Talk to you ladies tomorrow, Tami
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Hi Ladies, XT Bi's & Tri's for me tonight. I am not wearing KT tape anymore and so far my foot feels normal.
Laurel, great workouts this weekend and today. I'm glad you enjoyed your weekend. Thanks for the good wishes for my foot. When are we planning on starting the rotation? Did you say august? I may just start it early. This way I won't feel like I've fallen behind those two weeks I won't be able to follow it! LOL
Tami, sorry your weekend didn't go as planned. That is really sad about the fish dying due to the water temps! I don't blame your husband for staying where he's at though given that they're shutting down early. I hope the Fall season is not cancelled. That would be pretty bad. I'm glad you were able to enjoy your weekend. I thought you were going to say your remote was totally dead! Thank God it was just the battery. Great workouts and congrats for finishing up the rotation!
I never thought I'd be so happy about having my spinning bike back but I am! LOL
Sorry you guys haven't had any rain. At least you'll have temps in the 80's. We had a pretty hot one today. When I got out of work it was 96. Yikes! I'm excited about the rotation too. I will definitely be modifying!
Laurie, I hope you and your family are having a great vacation!
Thelma0 -
Hi Ladies! I started today with Gym Style Chest and Triceps followed by STS No Equipment Abs. For cardio, I did the Ultra Cardio premix from Drill Max which felt great today.
Tami, I am sorry to hear about your weekend plans. It sounds like a bit of a frustrating Saturday, but I am glad you were finally able to get your workout in on Sunday. And such a great workout too. So sad to hear about the Salmon....and kind of scary too. I really hope something changes soon in your weather patterns.
Thelma, great workout! So happy to hear your foot continues to get better!! I am going to start the rotation on August 9. Feel free to start it when you can. I completely understand preferring to be ahead instead of playing catch up at the end.
Laurie, hope you are enjoying your week!
If I am MIA tomorrow, it just means I went shopping after my scheduled hair appointment. I am thinking about getting my hair cut short, and if I do, I may need a new wardrobe to go with it.
Laurel0 -
Hi Ladies, RWH Low Impact I & II tonight. I think I aggravated my foot. I feel the plant plantar fascia and my heel throbbing. I did massage my calves after I worked out and just know I massaged both the PF and my heel.
Laurel, awesome workout combo! It's so disappointing to feel like I hurt my foot again just by doing this low impact workout. Oh well. More foot rest. I think I'm going to start the rotation on 8/3 because I do want to start it on a Monday. I won't do it next week because we're taking Thursday and Friday off.
Good night ladies!
Thelma0 -
Hi Ladies ~ Later check in for me, busy day at work (one of my supervisors is sick and left early yesterday, out today) and met a friend from my old job for lunch. Today's workout was XT Chest/Shoul/Back Xtreme premix! Lots of fun. Opted to stay @ home for my workout this eve. Last night when I went home I did Hard Strikes + Heavy Bag Tabatas (all 3) and abwork! It was a great workout; I decided this week I am doing a mix of strength/circuit/cardio and next week will be a "schedule"
Laurel: AMAZING workout today!!! Wowsa ..... I bet you burned up a bunch of calories. Way to go. Thanks for the well wishes on our weather; we are hoping so too! It's been amazingly blue skies and sunshine for what you want in a summer season of course but with fires and the effects it's having on everything it is time for it to change. The cooler temp of higher 80's today was a nice change. Can't wait to hear about your new hair-do and wardrobe of course! Have a blast!!!
Thelma: Fabulous workouts and at the same time I am so sorry to hear your foot is feeling it after that .... Dang it
I hope it is just a temporary thing just from your longer workout and you are good to go very soon
I will check in with you tomorrow! DH comes home tomorrow
Tami0 -
Hi Ladies ~ No workout yet today . . . I hit the snooze button this a.m. too many times. Most likely I won't get a workout in because I am heading home since DH is supposed to be there before I get off work. We will probably enjoy a nice evening at home. The temps are perfect today. Might be able to sit outside.
Thelma: Hope you had a great day and your foot is doing good today?!?
Laurel: How is the new hair-do?!?!
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Hi Ladies, no workout for me tonight. I found out my aunt the one who lives in El Salvador is hospitalized and there is no phone where she's at. Since I got home from work I've been trying to get a hold of her husband and he must be with her at the hospital. I am worried because honestly the medical care there really stinks. They're saying it's her gallbladder and may have surgery tomorrow. I hope it's nothing serious.
My foot did well during the day but now I feel the tightness on my heel and I definitely can tell my calf is tight. I could actually feel contracting last night.
Tami, great workouts last night! I hope you and your husband have a great night tonight!
Laurel, I hope you had a great shopping day! Did you cut your hair short? I used to have short, short hair and I've been tempted to go back to short but I can't get myself to go through with it. I'll do it when I'm ready to go gray. I'm tired of coloring my hair every two weeks. I have to use henna cream because I became allergic to the chemicals in permanent hair color
Good night ladies!
Thelma0 -
Hi Ladies! I have a new hair style! Yay!! I cut it from just below shoulder length to about chin length.....and I love it! It felt so cool on my neck today when I was working out. I love the idea that when we golf, I won't have to worry about a ponytail and how that works with whatever hat I am wearing. It is a bob-ish style, so easy to manage. One day in, and I am so glad I did this. No new wardrobe to go with it, unfortunately. I did go shopping after, but only ended up buying some fresh fruits and vegetables. But it was fun nonetheless.
Yesterday's workout was Gym Style Back, Shoukders and Biceps followed by To The Max Extreme. Today's workout was Great Glutes followed by a cardio combo of HiiT 30/30 and RWH Low Impact HiiT One Doubled, which was a good 60 minute combo.
Tami, sounds like some great workouts at home. Are you enjoying the change of pace from the gym? Just curious. Hope your DH made it home safely and you were able to enjoy an evening with some good, cooler weather.
Thelma, I am sorry to hear about your foot. Hopefully a day or two off will do the trick. I really hope your aunt is okay. Is she the one who helped you when you had your surgery? Please keep us posted. I agree about the hair coloring. I am tired of it, but will continue that for awhile. I also have very wavy/curly hair naturally which I straighten all the time to keep it manageable. I am really tired of that too. So one of the reasons I went short was if I want, I can now let my hair go 'natural' and it won't be so big and out of control! I really like having that as an option to simplify things when I feel like it.
See you tomorrow.
Laurel0 -
Hi Ladies ~ I had a nice evening with DH when I arrived home. We went out to dinner actually; a local place we really like near our house. Usually too crowded to get in but it wasn't, so that was good. We were able to visit a little and catch up. He had only had 3 hours of sleep the night before so he was very tired but wanted to spend time with me, which was very thoughtful. Always good to have him home . . . . now just getting used to more laundry and more cooking. LOL This a.m. was RWH Legs and nothing planned for tonight. Will probably make dinner at home tonight.
Laurel: Congrats on the new hair cut! That sounds absolutely darling and I bet it does feel amazing. I have hair length past my shoulders so a ponytail and thin head band is a must for me when I workout and when I spin or do a cardio that is super sweaty I double it up (the pony) so it isn't laying on my neck. So I can only imagine not having that. I don't know that I will ever have the guts to go short-short but I always think it is so cute on people. Does your hubby like it too?!? Another awesome combo of workouts today! Way to go.
Yes, I have really enjoyed my at home workouts and having that opportunity vs. the gym lately. When it was so HOT and the dogs were out all day with DH being gone I felt like it was a necessity for me to get home and let the poor kids in to get a break. Plus I do love my at home workouts to the gym forsure; as you know the gym workouts started out as a just for fun/add-on to my usual routine several years back and trying to add a little intensity to my routine. Which is still the case but with different instructors and/or the same ol class week after week I have liked the break when I have a choice to go home.
Thelma: I am so sorry to hear about your Aunt in El Salvador. I hope that by now you have been able to reach someone to find out more information on her condition. I am sure you have been worried sick over her. Hopefully all will be ok and a smooth surgery if she had that today. Keep us posted.
Hope you ladies have a great afternoon/evening ~ until tomorrow!
Tami
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Hi Ladies, it's been another busy week at work and it's about to get busier. We have to finish this project by the end of August and we will be forced to work late hours and even Saturday and Sunday to meet that deadline. I HATE that! I've only gone to work one Saturday in the last 7 years. I hope we don't have to work on weekends. I'll put in the long hours but not weekends. I rather work 12 hour days and have my weekends.
My aunt from El Salvador is the one who came here to help when I had my foot surgery. She didn't need surgery thankfully because she woke up feeling better today. Thankfully she didn't have stones but she does have an infection and her organs were very irritated. So now for the rest of her life she has to follow a somewhat bland diet free of fats and sugars. Of course our diet is full of fried, fattening and sugary foods. She is home now.
It's amazing how much we take things for granted but I think my aunt went to public hospital as opposed to a private one there. They kept her on a bed in a hallway while she was under observation. She got there Tuesday night and was released today. All that time in a hallway with about 7 others being observed. The patient doesn't get a room unless they have surgery. At least she got good medical care. They ran all kinds of tests on her, ultrasound, x-rays, echo cardiogram, labs.
My foot was better today and I just rode my spinning bike. I just didn't have the energy to lift a finger much less a weight.
Laurel, awesome workouts and congrats on the new hair do! It really sounds like an adorable hair cut. What did your husband say? Did he know you were planning on cutting it short? Sounds like you still owe yourself a shopping spree! LOL
You have no idea what a pain it is to do the henna every two weeks. I definitely have curly hair and it's about shoulder length. I think I have a lot of gray because some areas have become wiry which is what happens with gray hair. I use Wen products and that helps a lot. A lady I met recently had beautiful gray hair. you know how some women just have the right skin tone to go with the gray? She was one of those lucky ladies. She told me that when I decide to go gray to cut my hair really short so I don't end up having half white roots and dark ends. I imagine now that you're in FL your curly hair is more of a problem with all the heat and humidity.
Tami, awesome workouts! I'm glad you and your husband were able to have an enjoyable time last night. Now he's home till the fall?
I used to enjoy going to the gym but around here there is nothing that I can enjoy so workouts at home are the way to go for me.
Good night ladies!
Thelma
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Hi Ladies! Today's workout was Muscle Max followed by a cardio combo of Turbo Fire 45EZ and TF45. So much fun!
Tami, sounds like a nice evening with your DH. I am glad you have had the opportunity to change things up a bit this summer with your gym workouts. I was wondering if a little bit of it was instructor driven given Katy's absence and your BC class being a bit predictable. Besides, I am sure your pups appreciated you coming home a taking care of them. I feel so much for dogs in high heat. They just can't seem to find some relief. DH hasn't seen my hair yet! He has been at a course in Alabama all week. I told him I was cutting it off, and he was very supportive. He wanted me to take a selfie and send it to him, but I resisted. He will see it in person tomorrow when, like you, I will have to get back into a routine of laundry and cooking.
Thelma, I am so happy to hear your aunt is feeling better. Sounds like a long hospital stay in that situation. I hope she is getting some good rest now. I am sorry to hear about the long hours of work too. Like you, I would prefer to put in 16 hour days over working weekends. I really hope it doesn't come down to Saturday work for you. Like I said to Tami, DH won't see the hair until tomorrow, but he was all for me getting it cut. He keeps asking about it when I talk to him on the phone, so I think he is a little anxious about it. But I think he will like it. Yes, my hair is taking a little more managing in the humidity and that is one of the reasons I decided to go short. Funny you mention about the gray hair on some people because we were in the airport on our way to Seattle when I saw a lady with the haircut I wanted (and got) and her hair was gray. It was so beautiful! I wanted to take a photo of her for my stylist to see what I wanted, but I didn't have the nerve to ask. Some day, I hope my hair is that pretty gray. Right now......still too much of my original color for that.
I will be a bit MIA next week as it is DH's last week off before heading back to work. But I will try to check in when I can! Enjoy the weekend.
Laurel0 -
Hi Ladies ~ Today's workout was KCM Lean Body Circuits, which is one of her newer workouts. It was lots of fun and perfect for this a.m. I am planning on going to Spin right after work unless DH has made plans for us.
Laurel: Sounds like you had a lot of fun with your workout combo today!! Way to go. I am glad to hear your hubby is supportive of your new hair-do. I don't know if mine would be. That's funny you are keeping him in suspense. I bet he will love it. Yes, having misc. instructors & the predictability of the BC class this summer has definitely been a part of wanting to go home too. Monday's will probably not change but it will be good to have Katy back. Have fun with DH next week
Thelma: So happy to hear your aunt is doing better. That hospital stay does not sound fun at all, poor Auntie. I bet you wanted to fly down there and be with her. Sorry to hear about your extended hours with that August deadline. Yes, hubby is home until his Fall season of fishing which begins in September. So before you know it he will be gone again. But he still has to wait and hear if the season is shortened, shut down or what is happening with it. We will see.
You ladies have a great weekend!
Tami0 -
Hi Ladies, I hope you all had a great weekend. I didn't workout on Friday because our new pet sitter was to feed the cats while we are here so we could make sure she was following our instructions properly. She's learned how to give Bella her inhaler so I feel really good about her. This week will be our Acadia long weekend!
On Saturday I did XT Bi's & Tri's and today spinning. I'm considering starting the new rotation this week. I'll decide tomorrow! LOL
My aunt continues to improve and now it's a matter of getting used to her new bland, fat and sugar free diet. It's so much harder to do a diet like this back home because it's not easy finding all the great options we have here so she'll have to give up a lot there. Thanks so much for asking about her ladies.
Laurel, amazing workouts as always. Please tell us what your DH said about your new hair style!
I really hope I don't have to work weekends. That will totally kill me. I had the feeling your hair was misbehaving with the weather in FL. It really is hard to keep it hydrated. I've been using extra leave in conditioner in the frizzy areas and that is helping. I hope gray looks good with my complexion but I don't think it will. There's going to come a time where I'll just have to go gray. I think that once I retire I may feel more comfortable letting go of my dark hair. If you can tolerate permanent hair color keep coloring! I'm glad you like your new hair style. Have fun with your husband!
Tami, wonderful workouts lady!
I always fear getting sick while I am in El Salvador because the medical care there is nothing like what we have here. My aunt's hospital stay was horrific and you're right I just wanted to get on a plane and be with her.
What are the temps there now? Are the fires still going Tami? I hope the fishing 2015 season isn't shut down.
Laurie, I hope you had a great vacation!
Have a great week ladies!
Thelma
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Morning Ladies,\
Very busy at work, but wanted to let you all know that I'm back. No workouts for the whole week, was up and at the show field at 7am. Usually didn't get back home until after 10pm. Our club received lots of compliments on the car show. Lot of them saying that is was one of the best. All the club members really did give their all for this event, and now I have a super cool polo shirt to wear to work today! Our national board members are a little scattered as to what they needed, but we covered their butts pretty good. I don't know how it happened, but I became the head of the tabulating when the judging sheets came back. Guess all those years of tabulating at our local shows payed off.
I did get a workout in this morning which was 30MTF Train Like a Contender workout 1. I'm hoping to get in another 21DFX workout after work. Will see how tired I feel when I get home. It was a long week.
Will talk more when I have time.
Have a great day!
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Hi Ladies ~ Pretty quiet weekend at home but it was good. I was able to get in a workout both a.m.'s Saturday was KCM Circuit Burn which is always good and yesterday I did RWH Lift It HiiT It Chest/Shoulders/Tri's xtreme + Abs #1. Today will be BootCamp after work.
Laurie: Thanks for checking in! Sounds like you had a busy but fun vacation. That's awesome. Good job getting in a workout this a.m.
Thelma: I am so glad to hear your aunt is doing better. I am sure it is very hard to find a lot of choices on the eating side of things there. I can relate to that feeling of helplessness and wanting to be there with them; knowing the care is not as good as you would want for a loved one. When my dad was still alive and living in Costa Rica it was just a helpless feeling when he went into the hospital; not knowing how good the care was but his description in the past was not a very favorable one. So I imagined it being like what your aunt went through. Good job on the workouts and that's so good your cat sitter is going to be someone you feel comfortable with.
Hope you ladies have a great afternoon/evening ~ I will check in with you tomorrow!
Tami
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