Cathe Fans Part 5

Hi Ladies! More XTraining today. :drinker: I started with Cardio Leg Blast Extreme premix and followed it with the XTrain 100 Hip Thrust challenge. I felt like a bit more after that, so did the Stability Ball work from Cathe's Pyramid Lower Body. And then I did a workout I probably haven't touched in over two years--Paul Katami's Ab Lab. Such a great Ab/core workout. But at nearly 30 minutes, it is just a little longer than I usually give myself for Abs which is why I don't do it very often. But I will hold on to it for days like today because it really is good.

Tami, how did you feel about Flex Train this time around? Hopefully it felt better paired with something like those X10 workouts. Sounds like you had a busy but fun weekend! I must admit, I am loving doing these XTrain workouts again. It has been fun adding in some more of the bonuses and challenges--definitely more than I did my first time with this program. I think I will repeat last week and this week again and then move on to Gym Styles (and something else). But I wouldn't be surprised to return to XTrain soon!

Thelma, great workouts!! So fantastic that you hopped on the treadmill after Tabatacise! You keep taking things up a notch....even with an injury!! Great stuff! Congrats on your new purchases. I am with you on working out in front of my husband......but I still do when I have to. :blushing: The good thing about a workout like Travel Fit is it isn't 'dancy', so I am not nearly as self-conscious as I otherwise would be. It is all band work with a few cardio blasts thrown in, so no choreography or such. You got Cardio Hits?!? Just so you know, Power Max (which is on that DVD) was my very first Cathe workout (back in 1998, I think). I thought it was going to kill me!! :laugh: How much I have changed since then. Anyhow, I suggest starting there because it is broken down into three sections (of about the same length), and you can choose to learn them one at a time if necessary. What makes those three workouts a good starting place isn't so much that they are 'easy' (because they aren't), but the beat count is slower than her step workouts have become. And she really breaks down the moves/sections so you can learn them. For whatever reason, in the past several years, Cathe has kind of assumed that everybody doing her workouts knows all her workouts. So she will say things like 'you all have seen this move before so I am not going to break it down'. And, in some cases, she may be referring to a workout that is 10 years old. In fact, I noticed this just yesterday with a move in Athletic Step (2010) that she said she had done before (and she had....in Rhythmic Step, which was released in 2001!). So if you can master those three workouts, you are guaranteed to see something from every one of them again in other Cathe workouts, making those later step workouts easier to learn.

Enjoy the day!

Laurel

HI Ladies! Elliptical and PT tonight. Tonight's session wasn't very challenging to me. My shoulders felt good today which is great. Two of new DVD's arrived tonight: Intensity and Party Rocking Step 2. I will try one of them tomorrow. I may try one of the Intensity premixes which has the low impact HIIT chapter but if I feel that my knees still need a little more time to recover from jumping I'll just go with the Party Rocking step using my small step. I think it will be easier for me to get used to step workouts with the new step. I think the big step intimidates me because I feel like I'm going to fall off the thing.

Laurel - I'm glad you're enjoying the XT workout series so much. Really good workouts today! 100 hip thrust challenge? OMG! I don't think I've ever hear of Paul Katami until now that you mentioned it!

Thank you for your nice words about my workouts! I didn't realize the Tabatacise workout was going to be 45 minutes with the warm up and stretch segments and it didn't feel right to me to just do that. Thankfully I had a few minutes before dinner so I jumped on the treadmill. So I'm starting to understand what you mean about "feeling like you need to do a little more" after you've finished one of your workouts. I of course did in a MUCH smaller scale! :laugh:

I always workout in the basement and when I'm there working out it is my sanctuary and my "me" time. Sometimes DH goes down to the basement but doesn't have to go through the area I'm in even though he could see me working out. At least I know he's not just sitting there watching me.
It's good to know that the travel DVD doesn't get dancy at all. I will still bring the DVD and a band just in case. I'm not dragging the iPad with me to Ireland though. That's one more thing to carry.
I did get Cardio Hits because it looked like one of the "oldies" you had talked about being best to learn how to "Cathe step". I can't believe this workout nearly killed you back in 1998! You sure have come a long way from that first step workout!
I bet you Cathe went to the advanced step stage she's been in the last few years after people complained about her explaining every step on the workout. It really is interesting that she assumes all her followers started with the early workouts. I've read reviews where people stop doing her step workouts because they can't follow the choreography. Laurel, I can't wait for this DVD to arrive! I really want to get into "step" workouts because it gives me another cardio option that will burn a lot of calories.

Tami - I'm glad your BC class was a winner! Good workout choices today too! I LOVE (and miss) the Hard Strikes workout!
Thank you also for your cheering me on with my workouts during this injury period. I'm so relieved that you and Laurel agree on my feelings about working out in front of our husbands.
Your husband sounds funny with the things he does when he catches you working out. Mine would just keep going but of course being in a hotel will put us both in the same room at the same time. I have a feeling that the DVD is going on a free trip to Ireland for nothing but at least I'll have it.

Good night!
Thelma

Afternoon Ladies,



Today is my housework day but man I'm sooooo sore in my obliques from those broomstick bends in Squeeze Upper. My triceps are talking to me and overall that is why I torture myself with that workout when I need my upper to go strapless for a formal dinner in May with hubby.:bigsmile: Laundry, kitchen, fresh bedding and then it was my new dvd KCM's Bodyshop, loved the workout but hated the music.:ohwell: Then a quick KB workout to increase the heart and now it is time to correspond via emails and prep for next week's VTC. Tomorrow morning is my oral surgery so I need to leave at least 45 minutes to get there on time, hopefully hubby remembers to pick up the pain meds today and maybe some soups for tomorrow night. I dread the dentist so I really can't wait for this to be done already.:blushing:


Thelma- Bummer about the limited routine but so far you are managing to get some good stuff accomplished even with the injury. Listen to your body as those muscle cells will get back on track when you resume your UB routine. Travel fit should be no issue even with an audience although you can always invite your hubby to join the workout or go downstairs in the hotel.:laugh:


Laurel- Gulp on the early departure, that combined with the quivering muscles should equate to a good night's rest. Although truthfully I never sleep well when hubby is TDY and unfortunately we have several of those long sessions coming soon.:grumble: Enjoy the housecleaning.

Tami- Great classes as usual. Is Hardstrikes better than MMA boxing? As much as I love boxing some days MMA does not work for me.:blushing:

Ok time to prepare for the girls to get off the bus and see their chore list, this should be fun.

TTYL,
Michelle

Hi Ladies, the rest of new Cathe DVD's arrived today. Talk about having choices! I decided to go for the Cardio Hits PowerMax per Laurel's suggestion last night (perfect timing!) I actually was able to carefully think about the big step placement in the room and I was able to use it for the workout. I only use one riser though. Two risers would've been too much for me as a novice to Cathe's step choreography. I was able to follow pretty well until we got to the last two segments. Then she got fancy with all kinds of twirls and around the world moves. I got lost there but kept on moving. At first it seemed easy and like I wasn't going to burn many calories. Then after a while my HR was over 140. I was definitely working at 85%. I burned 637 calories and that was w/o using my arms! Now it wasn't fun like the kickboxing workouts but that is because I'm not familiar with the choreography. I'm sure it will become fun eventually. I will definitely keep doing it given the nice calorie burn.
Today some of us at work did our CPR/AED First Aid re-certification training. Of course I was dreading the chest compressions due to my shoulder issues. I wanted to do it as opposed to just faking the motion. My left bicep started throbbing after I did it and I worried for a little while but eventually it stopped and I was fine.
Tomorrow night is PT. I think I will try spinning on Friday and Sunday and then on Saturday I will try one of the new DVD's
Almost Friday and I'm happy not so much because it is the end of the work week but because I finally get to go for my physical therapy evaluation.

Laurel, I know about those early morning trips to the airport! When we go to El Salvador we have to be at the airport that early too. I'm OK with it but DH struggles with that one. You've been working your arms really hard lately! I'm jealous!
I can't believe you had the strength to do the bicep/tricep challenge after that hard workout! Good for you!!!! :drinker: :drinker:

So you think that by me previewing the Party Rocking Step 2 workout I'll get the choreography easier? All the moves look easy when I preview them! The problem is when I get all confused. The confusion usually happens when starts doing things like around the world. I will preview it but I know it will take me about 15 times to get it! I totally agree about the oldies being the right place to start because the others go to fast. Even on PowerMax she explains that she doesn't explain the steps in detail!

Tani, I saw your calorie brun from you Insane-X class last night! :drinker: :drinker: If Katy is teaching tonight you will have lots of fun!
Thanks so much on my workouts! I really have been very tired this week. but I am burning a lot of calories and that is what keeps me going. Tomorrow is my at home weigh in day. I'll let you know when I dare try the PRS2 workout. I think I might stick to the oldies first. I love a guy with a good sense of humor like your husband. Mine can be pretty funny too. I know I used to do step workouts years ago but I can't remember what the choreography was like or if I was into that type of workout.
I don't know why Cathe thinks that everybody is familiar with her step choreography! She says on the PowerMAx workout that it is redundant to repeat the step breakdown because people are familiar with the moves or something along those lines! I'll have to keep in mind those 3 step difficult DVD's. I always read the reviews and as soon as I see a couple of reviewers saying they gave up due to the hard to follow choreography I know I need to avoid the DVD! LOL

Michelle, glad you've been feeling good enough to do some good workouts! Good luck with your oral surgery tomorrow! That Squeeze workout is one of those innocent looking workouts due to the small weights you use but of course is the number of reps that kill! I'm sure you'll be in fine form to go strapless in May.
It would be nice if I could have DH to join me at the gym. He's never been to a gym since we've known each other. He loves to play sports, ride bikes, inline skating, ski, football. baseball. His idea of a home workout is to go to the basement and run on the treadmill for a few minutes and then I he lifts some weights for a few more minutes. I really think he gets bored with at home or gym workouts. Years ago though I had him do a power yoga DVD with me once a week. I hope I can convince him to join me at the gym when we go to Ireland.

Good night ladies!
Thelma

Hi Ladies! Very quick check-in for me today as I am headed out to get my hair prettied up (thankfully!) in a few minutes then I hope to enjoy the afternoon's spring-like weather before the weather turns--again--tomorrow. :grumble: Today's workout started with the Mix and Max premix from Cardio Fusion. And because I enjoyed it so much last week, I followed it with Turbo Barre. Great workout.

Michelle, sounds like you've been doing some great workouts!! Like you, I am trying to get my arms fit because not only do we have more formal events coming up, but I know what I want to wear to DH's retirement, and it is a sleeveless dress. Since I am going to be on stage with him at times (like to pin on his retirement pin), I have to get rid of the flappy arms!! :blushing: :laugh: So I am with you for an arm challenge! Hope all goes well with your surgery tomorrow!

Erika, so glad to see you! So glad things are calming down and you are getting back to regular workouts. My allergies have been weird this spring, like your husband's. The only reason I know they are allergies is because I feel fine and everybody else is complaining as well! But they are driving me crazy!

Thelma, great job with Power Max!! That's fantastic for the first time through. Yep, I definitely recommend previewing PRS2 first to get the footwork down a bit. In fact, I stood up and did some of the steps on the floor while I previewed just to make sure I had the right foot and rhythm down. That really helped because when some of the moves came up during the workout, I knew I already had figured them out and that gave me a lot of confidence to keep going. Hope your arm is doing all right today after yesterday's first aid training!

Tami, sounds like a good class! I hear you on 'hitting snooze'. I am running late today because I couldn't get up this morning. :yawn: DH is only gone for a week. But he has three job interviews this week (two in Florida, one near DC) so keep your fingers crossed for him!! He had his first this morning and said it went well, so that is good.

Off to the hair salon!! See you tomorrow!

Laurel

Hi Ladies, TGIF! I'm working from home tomorrow because my PT evaluation appointment is at 8AM and I can't wait to hear what the therapist has to say. I have my first treatment appointment next Wednesday afternoon.

I lost 8/10's of a lb which brought me exactly to 13 lbs lost! :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :drinker: :drinker: I'm almost at the biggest goal I set for myself. Any pound lost over 15 is a bonus because I realize the weight loss will slow down even more by then.

PT went well today. More elliptical and more leg work. I am still thinking I will do a spinning workout tomorrow to give my legs a break from jumping but I'll go back to jumping on Saturday.

Erika, what a relief for you to have work and home life starting to slow down so you can have some "me" time and get your workouts in. What a wonderful idea to do the desk pushup challenge! Maybe I should start doing that with my lazy co-workers! I'm the only one who exercises of the women in my team. There are two guys who go for walks during lunch but now all the time.
I am really going to have fun with my new Cathe workouts. I just need more "me" time!

Laurel, awesome workouts as always! I can't believe you're talking about flappy arms! Have you looked at your profile pictures lately? you have amazingly toned/defined/muscular arms! I want to show you "flappy arms" lady! :laugh:
With your killer workouts there is no way you have anything flappy! LOL You will look amazing at the retirement reception! Every woman in that room will look at you with envy wishing they were as fit as you are!

I didn't realize the PowerMax workout was as long as it was but I was glad to have finished it up and I wasn't anywhere near death! I will definitely review and practice the moves on PRS2 DVD before doing the workout.
I'm so happy to hear your DH has 3 interviews this week! Sending lots of luck his way!!!
My arm recovered nicely after the CPR class which is nice.

Tami, I'm sure you had a blast with Katy last night given your killer burn! Great workouts today too!
I liked the PowerMax. I knew that as long as I kept on moving I was burning calories. I couldn't afford to get all bent out of shape over the choreography. I am still in in shock over the calorie burn!
OMG! The outfits! The thong leotards! :laugh: :laugh: and also Cathe with the fried, permed hair! Yikes! the outfits and the permed hair can be a little distracting. There's another old workout where she's wearing these tiny blue shorts that look like they're cutting her circulation off. Too funny! These old workouts are still effective today! Way to go Cathe! :flowerforyou:

I really hope Katy doesn't disappoint you with her new class because you will be in heaven if you have another "Katy" class available to you per week!
The CPR class is not required at work. People were asked to volunteer to be part of the medical emergency response team and I volunteered. The company has special protocols that must be followed in case of emergency. There are people who make sure people go to the shelter in place in case of some attack I guess. We also have an evacuation protocol and a meet place. so we all have to meet at the same place no matter which door we exited the building from. The same "meet" place allows them to get a headcount. For the medical team we have a special number we call instead of directly calling 911. We call a number that triggers a call to the nurse, 911, ambulance, facilities knows where the emergency is in the building and they wait outside to bring the paramedics to the emergency site. We also have to get somebody to get the emergency backup which has a defibrillator, gloves, a sugary toothpaste like thing for a diabetic emergency, a seriously heavy oxygen tank, a razor in case we get a hairy guy who needs CPR, scissors in case we need to cut through clothing or a woman's bra for the shock patches. I told the nurse to get a backpack on wheels because if we have to run with that backpack we'll need the oxygen ourselves by the time we get to the patient! LOL
I put that backup on my back and I think it weighs around 50 lbs. so hopefully I won't be the one designated to carry the thing! We're not allowed to administer meds or the oxygen. The nurse has to do that. Are is fully recovered from the little action it got yesterday during chest compressions.
Wow Tami! 18 years! That is so wonderful. I hope you too go out and do something special. When is your birthday?

Since I'm always the last one to check in I'd like to wish you all a wonderful weekend.
Thelma

Morning Ladies,


Well surgery went well yesterday and by late last night I was editing a history paper for the eldest and then stayed up until 4am reading a new book.:blushing: The doctor called last night to check in with me which was truly suprising but yet sweet and was pleased to hear me sound so chipper on the phone.:bigsmile: He advised against exercise until tomorrow so I will do Ballet beautiful floorwork. I have some swelling and mild discomfort but overall life as usual as "mommy duty" does not include sickness.:bigsmile: I attempted to sleep in as it has been two nights of little sleep but then Mr. C decided that he needed me outside to fix his blanket and after this he decides to head to his room to sleep.:huh: :grumble:


Thelma- My hubby is like that too, he will jump on the treadmill for 5 miles and then the bike for an hour. Occasionally he will do a dvd with me but as he states, he prefers to exercise outside or with a group so now I no longer ask him. Sorry about the inflammation and PT but your body is talking to you and need some healing. Some of my dvds were not in stock, so only 3 were shipped.:grumble:

Erika- Yes, that wonderful Squeeze will do great things for my arms. I'm glad to see you woman:bigsmile: , please stick with us and keep up that great at work challenge.:flowerforyou:


Laurel- Oh yes for his retirement you will be front and center to pin his retirement pin, so no flabby arms for us. Hmnnn a nice challenge, those dreaded dips may have to surface for me as those are great for flappers.:laugh: Fingers crossed for hubby's interview.:flowerforyou:

Tami- Woo-hoo on 18 coming soon.:flowerforyou: A nice weekend getaway is always great so whatever you choose it will be fun. Of course at a trip to a warm place or a great play may be nice too.

Today I had our monthly wives "meet and greet" at Paneras but I will skip that and just relax with my kids as Spring Break starts for us and I'm scheduled this weekend.


Have a great weekend!:flowerforyou:
Michelle

Hi Ladies ~ STS Total Body was today’s workout! Still debating on going to Spinning or not. My weekly dilemma since it’s not my favorite class :ohwell: DH is out watching a few of the basketball games right now so I may go and meet him at home. We'll see.

Thelma: TGIF!!! :drinker: So great that you can work from home today. Sounds like your PT appt went great! Some work to do there but like Laurel said, it’s great they are approaching it from every angle – not just the injury itself. CONGRATS on the 13 lbs down :bigsmile: :drinker: :bigsmile: and being just right near your goal! So fantastic, it has to feel great. You deserve every ounce of those lbs lost! You have been working really hard. :flowerforyou: I’m glad that you thought the outfits were funny too ~ :laugh: and yes, the spiral perm. So hilarious. It’s great that you are part of that emergency medical team. It sounds intense! :huh: I agree, if you have to pack that heavy weighted gear and run to the victim you’re going to need the oxygen tank too! I’m not saying you can’t do it, but yikes! Anyone would with that kind of event facing them head on - the intensity of your adrenalin flying through your body alone would be exhausting! Thanks so much for the Anniversary wishes My Birthday is April 21st.

Michelle: So glad your appt went well and it sounds as though you will be good to go today even! That’s fantastic and I’m sure nobody is happier than you to have it behind you. WooHoo :drinker: Thanks for the Anniversary wishes! Yes . . . we will do something special and if we don’t get away we may try to do that in April instead as a Anniv/B-day combo! We’ll see.

Laurel: Fantastic workout!:bigsmile: I’m glad that I could help with the encouragement . . . that is such a great one I think; for me it is a time factor so it doesn’t come around quite as often as I like but I love the unique moves and how it gets a little bit of a cardio factor in there too. Perfect follow-up with Hard Strikes. I agree with the Thelma on the flappy arms comment . . . I can’t even picture what you are talking about there friend! :noway: But it’s great that you are working towards looking/feeling just right for that special event ~ I understand.
Thanks for the Anniversary wishes ~ that’s right, your anniversary is on my Birthday! :flowerforyou: I’m glad to hear he is handling the nerves (sounds like that is his MO anyway) but even so, it can be nerve wracking! I bet he will end up in a great spot for both of you and a great job to go along with it. That is my hope for you both!

Hope you ladies all have a great weekend ~ Talk to you on Monday!

Tami

Hi Ladies!
I had a super busy weekend. I didn't have a moment to relax but I did make time for my workouts. On Friday I tried Cathe's Low Max and I went for 75 minutes. Burned 625. I really liked it! Saturday was X10 premix 42 and yesterday was Spinning.

Michelle, I am glad your surgery went well. How nice of your doctor to call to check in with you! I hope you're feeling well. Did you take it easy with your workouts?
I asked DH if he would go to the gym with me while we're in Ireland and it sounded like he was willing to go with me. Of course this all depends on the time I workout. I think I need to get my workouts first thing in the morning. No sleeping in while on vacation! If I get up at 6 AM to go to the gym he may not get up that early. We'll see. I need to do the workouts for me anyway. While on vacation diet will be OFF!

Laurel - great workouts on Friday! I miss the kickboxing workouts!
How did your husband do on his interviews? WOW! Happy 24th wedding anniversary!
So far I feel very comfortable with my therapist. She did a very thorough evaluation. She definitely wants to treat the source which is exactly what I need! Thank God for Cathe's workouts because I can do a lot of high intensity workouts without using my arms. Although I cheated a little on Saturday but using my arms during X10. My shoulder was killing me so I iced it. :sad: I know, I know. It was stupid of me. It's just that shoulder was filling really good!
I think I wore leotards but never the thong kind! I sure your arms will be in fine shape for your husband's retirement ceremony. I looked at the pictures you have in MFP and there is one where you're wearing a sleeveless black top and your arms look so incredibly defined! :flowerforyou: When was that picture taken? That is how I envision your arms now!

Tami - Great workouts on Friday and this weekend too and you've logged on to MFP for 790 days! :flowerforyou:
I'm fortunate that I can work from home every once in a while. I really think my physical therapist is going to help me correct my muscle imbalances and posture issues. Thanks on the weight loss and workout comments! I'm so happy about my progress. Today I'm wearing smaller pants. This is a pair that I bought probably a year ago and they wouldn't even go past my thighs!
It really is good to be part of the emergency medical team at work. I hope everyone stays healthy! I hope the nurse gets a backpack on wheels for the emergency kit soon. It's a custom bag with all the right compartments. I agree with on the adrenalin part. Once the adrenalin kicks I don't know if I would be able to carry the pack. I can just picture myself hyperventilating from being so nervous Oh God! I hope I'll be of help in case of an emergency!

Kira, way to go with those Meso workouts! :flowerforyou: Were you able to walk the day after the leg workout?

Have a great day ladies!
Thelma

Hi Ladies ~ Great weekend for me with DH and we ended up just staying home other than a day into Spokane for the Hunting/Fishing Sports Show & lunch. My step son was in town (from Alaska) at the show working a booth with his girlfriend. So we were able to visit with them and see the show, then headed to lunch. Two hours was a lot for me to hang out there :blushing: DH understood. It would be like me taking him to a fitness expo :laugh: But I enjoyed our time together, so it was good and seeing Trevor. We did get a new BBQ as our dual “Anniversary” gift :drinker: and the weather was nice so we had some nice meals at home! We BBQ year-round and use it about 4 or 5x a week. His parents commented to us that we are getting “old” because we opted to stay home. :huh: I’m sure they meant it in the best way . . . right!??!:huh: I was able to get my workouts in both days too!! Saturday was To The Max Xtreme & yesterday was Tabatacise + Abwork. :bigsmile: Today’s workout will be BootCamp after work. We are having another nice weather day . . . hopefully she doesn’t get any ideas.

Thelma: Fantastic job all weekend with your workouts!!! :bigsmile: You are really doing an awesome job, it’s so great. Sorry about the shoulder ~ injuries can be tricky forsure. The second you think it’s feeling fine and do anything that pain comes back. As you experienced. Glad to hear you iced it and took care of it right away. Thanks for the logging kudos It’s kind of crazy isn’t it?! The days that I missed prior to that was when I went out of the country and couldn’t connect to the internet. I love it that you are planning in advance for your workouts during your trip to Ireland! I think you will be just fine giving yourself permission to “eat freely” while you are there. Good on ya! You will probably find, with your new eating habits that you will want to make healthier choices anyway on a lot of the meals.

Kira: Great job with STS! Hopefully you are loving it and weren’t too sore that next day after that double leg workout!

Laurel: Another fabulous line up of workouts! :drinker: Nice job. I that Double Trouble pre-mix; one of my favs in that series. Since this rotation is only a couple weeks longer I will be looking into starting an XT rotation. How did you like re-visiting MMA Boxing? Unfortunately Spinning on Friday was not good :grumble: It’s so disappointing ~ I think moving forward since I struggle with this each week I will only go if it is raining and opt for a walk with the dogs or my own bike ride on nice days instead. Now that I may be adding a Thursday evening to my “schedule” I can use Friday as my “be home early” eve. It’s just too inconsistent with being a good class or just ok :frown:

Talk to you ladies tomorrow ~ Tami

Kira, way to go with those Meso workouts! :flowerforyou: Were you able to walk the day after the leg workout?

Thelma and Tami,

I really wasn't expecting to, however ... yes, I could move! ... mostly ...

Although there is definitely some soreness deep in my glutes. :sad: Okay, it is not that bad. :laugh:


Kira

Morning Ladies,

Quick check in as I'm on early this morning and has been all weekend. My mouth is still sore and I may have torn a stitch in the upper gums.:blushing: Needless to say no exercises except for the 200 I created to do while sitting in the office.:laugh: Dips, sidebends ala Squeeze, legkicks, desk push-ups and butt tucks, I know my husband walked by on Saturday and thought I was crazy. My collage videos came but only 3 of 6 due to NIS, so hopefully UFIT with Cindy Whitmarsh is decent.


Laurel- Glad to hear about hubby's excitement, sounds like options are on the table.:bigsmile:

Tami- Yes "you are old"!:laugh: I find that I'm getting old too but unlike hubby I like to plan stuff which may help us in the aging department.:laugh:

Thelma- Way to go on those workouts. Enjoy the trip and everything will fall into place, if you can't exercise then at least opt for Pilates or Yoga base workouts and consider your vacation your Rest week. Plus with all of the walking you will be fine.

Kira- Goodness woman, two LB workouts:noway: Hmnn sounds like your body needed that chocolate.:laugh: I would of consumed a scone or two of course but hey.:bigsmile:


Ok time to get moving today.

Michelle

Hi Ladies! I did my workout in two parts today. I was up early with XTrain Cardio Leg Blast Extreme. This time I did the premix that repeated the step portion of the workout (I usually do the other one) and really enjoyed it. Then, after a few hours spent visiting with a friend, I did Turbo Fire 45.

Erika, enjoy spring break!! I hope you are able to get out and have lots of fun. Great job on staying active!!

Michelle, I am sorry to hear you are still having issues from your surgery. The idea of torn stitches has me cringing! Hope you heal soon.

Kira, I am with you on the chocolate and peanut. Separate or together....they are my primary weaknesses without a doubt. Isn't it fun to learn what your body can handle? I love that!!

Thelma, Intensity is a fantastic workout and, without question, one of my favorites of Cathe's ever! In fact, for awhile, I was doing it every week. Now I have learned to temper myself and do it every 2 to 3 weeks. But it never gets old. I had trouble mastering the step portion when I first did the workout as well, and I love your philosophy of 'just keep moving'. You will learn it someday, I promise! The Bootcamp portion is four cardio drills (no step, no choreography) with very light weight work in between. I really enjoy adding on the Bootcamp portion because it just provides a little extra something.

Tami, I am laughing at your MIL's comment about getting old! I think 'old' could be substituted with 'sensible'.....at least that's how I see it. I am not one for busy, crowded restaurants (as we too often find on weekends) where they ask you what you want practically while seating you!! DH and I have learned that quiet time at home is SO much better. I don't think it is a sign of age at all!! Just.....learning. The Hunting and Fishing Expo sounds......interesting. You lasted longer than I would have, that's for sure. I am sorry to hear about the spinning class. :grumble: I am happy that you are going to have a Thursday option soon. MMA Boxing.....still not my favorite. What I really felt like on Saturday was a walk, but it was snowing. MMA Boxing, for me, has the intensity of a walk, so that is why I chose that one. But I would have rather walked....maybe even with the snow. :blushing:

Until tomorrow!

Laurel

Hi Ladies, glad to see the entire gang here tonight!!! :flowerforyou:
Tonight was PT and it wasn't too intense given my lower calorie burn. We did some challenging ab work which I liked. My first therapy session is tomorrow. FINALLY!

Kira, I'm glad you were able to walk after the back-to-back leg workouts! Great job! :drinker:

Michelle - Glad you're doing better even though you're still sore. What about the the torn stitch? Do you need to be restitched?
Good for you for getting a little workout while working! :drinker:
Let us know how what you think of your new videos whenever you take them for a "test ride"!

Thanks for the kudos on my workouts! If I don't get to hit the gym while in Ireland at the very least we'll be walking. That is something I made sure we did when we were there last year. One night we got lost and it was the best walk! LOL

Hi Erika - Enjoy your spring break! Congratulations on that huge improvement with your step count! WOW!!! :flowerforyou: :drinker:
I'll definitely have to do a lot of modification in the way I do things. I can't wait to get better!

Hi Laurel - Serious cardio today! Very nice! :drinker:

I really like the Intensity workout. I know it will become one of my favorites too! I decided to just keep moving with the step moves when I couldn't follow it. I didn't want to repeat what I did on Friday where the step workout took me way longer because I kept rewinding trying to figure out the moves and it wasn't happening! :ohwell:
I really hope to get those step moves one of these days because I'm enjoying those workouts. I am really thinking that I will do these step workouts more often so I can get the choreography.
Thanks for the description on the Bootcamp part of this Intensity DVD. I would think that I can continue moving during the weights section for now. I'll have to try it again soon!

Tami, I thought your BC class was a Katy class! At least you didn't have to do it outside! I hope this class doesn't turn into marathon training! Great workouts today! I love doing those kickboxing workouts with the weighed gloves too.

Thanks for the kudos on the Intensity workout. It really is a good one. The BootCamp section sounds great. I'll just keep jumping around during the weight section. I was afraid it was just going to be a weight section.
I really am excited about the final assessment at the gym. Specially because tonight I weighed myself at the gym and I was 3 lbs lighter than I was my last weigh in. I hate having to weigh in at 5PM after I've had all the water I usually drink plus meals. Nothing like weighing yourself first thing in the morning!

You were a good sport for enduring the hunting/fishing show. DH and I really don't exchange gifts. We have a house and we decided a long time ago not to do gifts given the expenses that come with owning a house. We do a little vacation a year. Last year and this year have been big milestones for us we both turned 50 and last year was our 10th wedding anniversary. Now when I want a birthday gift I can't count on DH to get me the right thing so I get it myself just to make sure I like it! LOL
Sounds like your BC class may turn into marathon training!

Good night!
Thelma

Hi Ladies! Today was a tough workout! I started with XTrain Bi's and Tri's and did my own Double Trouble version of it. That is a brutal workout when done twice!! I took a few minutes off after just to make sure I could still move my arms. :laugh: Then it was right into IMAX 2 for cardio, and I followed that with the core work from Pyramid Upper Body. That core segment remains, for me, Cathe's toughest. All those pikes on the stability ball....especially with spaghetti arms. :noway: But I made it through! :drinker:

Tami, oh no!!! I can't believe you are already returning to Running Camp! I was really hoping after your instructor put some effort into this class this winter that she would come up with something different for the summer. But....you were right. :grumble: I'm sorry to hear about that. I have done the Heavy Bag add-on for Rockout Knockout, and it is pretty good. Like you, I don't have a bag so I leave my weighted gloves on, and it ends ups feeling like a continuation of the kicking/boxing drills the end the regular workout. Not as much fun, but another 10 minutes of low threat, low intensity cardio that's good for the arms and core. I like adding it on when I have the time. I tried doing the same thing with the Heavy Bag add-in for Hard Strikes, but I didn't like that one too much. Like you and your husband, my DH and I don't exchange birthday or anniversary gifts either. Our birthdays and anniversary are in a five week span of time, and it is just too much. But I still try to make him something special for his birthday and for our anniversary. My birthday.....well, I am still waiting for the dinner he promised me last year. :ohwell: It's only been 10 months, so I will stay patient. :laugh:

Thelma, I am so anxious to hear how your PT goes! Hopefully you will get some idea of how long you will need to be recovering and that will give you something to focus on. I know that always helps me. The step choreography will come with time. I am glad you are enjoying the workouts despite the learning curve. I go through stages where I never want to see my step again (I was going through one a year ago right now when I hardly did a step workout for about 6 months!), but I always come back to them because they are fun, challenging and effective. You were down another three pounds?!? That is incredible!! Congratulations!!!!! :drinker:

Michelle, Happy Spring Break!! Hope you enjoy lots of time with your daughters this week!! But, um, I am pretty sure the plastic covering from your surgery isn't supposed to pop off like that.....right? :noway: Yikes!!! How are you feeling otherwise? I hope the headaches and fatigue are getting better. Enjoy Wii with your daughters!

See you all tomorrow!

Laurel