Cathe Fans Part 5

Evening Ladies,

Let me see if I can remember all the workouts I did this weekend. Saturday was S90D Shoulders & Arms with KCM's 30MTF Weights Biceps, Triceps & Shoulders. Good combo on that one. Sunday S90D Cardio Challenge with JM's Body Revolution Cardio 1. Today was S90D Legs with Total Body Stretching Basic Stretching.

Had a really nice Mothers Day. The girls gave me flowers and a bottle of wine. Kind of freaks me out that I have a child that is old enough to buy me alcohol. We went out to lunch and then to the book store. So it was a really nice day.

Thelma, Every once in a while we have to splurge on something like the rolls. I would avoid abs if I could also, so that is something that I have to force myself to do or have them included in the workout. One of the things that I like about the premixes in XTrain. I agree with Tami that the S90D workouts are not like P90X. It has four upper body workouts, one leg workout, Total Body, Tabata, Ultimate Ball (Core & glutes), a shorter core workout and the Cardio Challenge. This one is one min. exercise followed by one min. rest. Some of the exercises use weights at a fast pace. The only thing I don't like is the pace in the Chest & Back workout. I am always behind in that one, and I finally figured out that they are doing 8 reps and I'm going for 12. Tom Holland is the instructor and he really doesn't workout. He does show you how to do the exercises, but that is it. The weight workouts are usually 8-12 reps. I am always sweating up a storm during all the workouts, and going for as heavy as I can. The also have the same warm up and cool down, so you could possible get sick of doing the same thing everyday. Good workouts for the price though.

Laurel, Great job on getting the house packed up. Dang on the weather though, it seems strange to hear you say you are having snow. We are finally having some warm weather. Feels so wonderful to wear shorts again. Sorry to hear that the house might not be available. Hope it all works out in the end. I will have to do a look see at the X10 workout. Seems to have a lot of different options.

Tami, WTG on the workouts! Interesting to know what the Bootcamp FAST class is like. I love that Circuit Burn workout too. I had a great time with the Tabata workout also, it had been quite a while since I had done it. My legs and butt where talking to me the next day. Felt great.

Have a great evening,
Laurie

Good Morning Ladies,


Happy Mother's Day for those moms, step-moms, moms of 4 legged creatures, etc. This weekend was great! On Saturday I was in some serious pain after MD's Strength Remix,:sad: and I knew I had pretty much gone backwards in terms of recovery. However on Saturday the military bases provided a pre-screening of Godzilla so we took the girls and they loved it, me not so much!:blushing: Later that evening we were invited to dinner with our wonderful Canadian friends who we absolutely enjoy as a family and the kids get along great not to mention our eldest and their eldest seem to have this thing. :blushing: It was a great night with good food, good wine and great laughter. On Sunday we went to lunch and I enjoyed my day my way, reading on the couch or sitting on the front porch watching the youngest play. Yesterday I did a Barre routine and today hubby is hitting the road today so I slept in while he packed and got the girls ready for school. I was offered a June project by another company so I will be finalizing paperwork this week and getting prepped for their system.


Thelma- Bummer about the arm muscles but can you do wall push-ups or dips? Incorporating a few sets of those daily will help plus muscle memory will allow those arms to shape up quickly when you are 100%. Sweet on the legs, Barre does wonderful things for those quads

Laurie- Happy Mother's Day. Too funny on her being able to buy alcohol.:laugh: I forgot that I too have JM Body Rev although I would probably only use Phase 2 &3. With our Summer schedule I need some more 30 minute workouts! I see that KCM has two new dvds out this month too.

Laurel- Skipping the islands for now sounds like a great idea especially going into the strorm season but the ability to access the beach makes for a great way of living. Snow:noway: ...I'm dealing with high 80's here and flip flops, hopefully Florida is sounding better everyday for both of you.:bigsmile: Fingers crossed on the house. xxxxxx:laugh:


Tami- Glad to hear the fundraiser was a success. :flowerforyou: How was the Bootcamp class, not that you have anything to worry about:laugh:

Ok off to spend a few more minutes with hubby.


Michelle

Hi Ladies ~ Well the “FAST” Class was pretty good I will keep going to it! The time went by really fast. It was basically a Strength Training w/ small bursts of cardio in between. The time went by fast and it was a nice variety of moves forsure. We worked every body part and again, in between we would do some sort of cardio. One thing “new” to me was doing mtn climbers or jacks with my hands on the widest part of the barbell which was laying on the step bench. I liked the instructor and I think she will do the class most every week from the sounds of it. I had my barbell set pretty heavy to start because I didn’t know what we would be doing :huh: Each week I will have a better idea I’m sure. Tonight will be Insane-X … I have a feeling she will want to go outside since it is so nice out.

Laurie: You did get a lot of good workouts in and a ton of variety! :bigsmile: :drinker: Way to go. Sounds like your Mother’s Day was very nice! That would be a little surreal receiving a bottle of wine from your daughter. She’s all grown up. As I mentioned above, the “FAST” class was good …. I think it’s called FAST because you are doing high reps and then moving right into a cardio move. She doesn’t give you really much time in between unless we are adjusting our barbells quickly.

Thelma: I’m so glad you enjoyed your Bob Harper workout! He is tough, but a great way of pushing you I think. It does feel almost like he is right there with you. Thank goodness you were able to foam roll anything out that may have prevented you from walking the next day! :laugh: :noway: Yowsa!! So glad you are seeing results ~ isn’t that the best reward!?!? So awesome. Don’t worry about the arm muscles, they will come back in no time when you are up and running again. We are having great weather this week too. :bigsmile: Friday is supposed to be close to 80 degrees. I can’t believe it, but I’ll take it when its here. Emma’s main pain comes from her neck the vet said, like a compressed disc. But the slow-mo action she was having Sunday was simply stiffness and a hard time getting up and down. Breaks my I am happy to report last night was her usual self. Maybe she just overdid it in the yard being out there with DH and Bernie + the walk. She’s just going to have days like that I know. :ohwell: Yes, I am going to put in a note at the gym and so are a few of her “usuals” that love her as much as I do. Here’s hoping it helps! I have not idea how they put that together for only $20. Laurie mentioned some things that I forgot on that one upper body workout. He does go super fast in his instruction and I often would pause it and do the correct amount of reps. I have all the workout sheets too that is really helpful if you end up getting it I’ll send them your way. I think my only complaint is what Laurie also mentioned …. The same warm-up every day, but I think that is a tiny complaint compared to the advantages of the whole program and the price!

Michelle: Thanks for the “4-Legged Moms Day” wish Happy to hear your weekend was great, it sounds absolutely perfect with good friends, good wine and time with your hubby and children + some workouts! How could that not be the best weekend. :flowerforyou: Congrats on being offered a new contract! Bootcamp was pretty good …. I would definitely say they will be changing the name of it in their list of classes. Definitely not BC like or Running Camp in any way! WooHoo for that.

Laurel: Another outstanding combo of workouts. I picture you in your empty workout area with boxes to the ceiling! :laugh: :noway: You are a Rock STAR! Thanks for the well wishes about Emma. Luckily she seemed great last night and I understand she will just have some days she feels stiff. DH said, "you don’t get teary eyed when I’m limping around here". Of course trying to make me laugh and not be so concerned about her. It was funny actually. Safe travels friend! :flowerforyou: I’ll be thinking about your long and relaxing drive along with some great workouts in the hotel rooms. Be safe ….. talk to you soon!

Have a great afternoon/evening ladies ~ Talk to you tomorrow! :flowerforyou: Tami

Hi Ladies, Happy belated Mother's Day to the moms two and four legged kind kids! I had PT tonight and it went well. I thought long and hard about not working out but the old Thelma couldn't convince the new Thelma to break her workout streak. So after dinner I jumped on the spinning bike for about 50 minutes. On Thursday when I go to PT I'll have to wear my HRM to see how many calories I burn while I do my exercises. I was there today from 3:50PM until 5:45PM! I still can't do anything that's weight bearing on the shoulder. I specifically feel the injury if I do a plank on my elbows sort of move. This is the position I assume when to the foam roller for my legs. At least I'm doing the exercises with weights using 2 lb dumbbells. This is almost like that Squeeze workout where you use small weights and do a lot of reps.I'm doing 5-6 exercises with the 2 lb weights and I have to do 3 sets of 15 for each move. Then I have 3 where I use the tubing type resistance band and I have 2 where I use an elastic band. So I am getting a little upper body workout. I'm going to train with the personal trainer tomorrow.

Hi Michelle, good to hear from you. Sorry you hurt your knee again! Sounds like you had a terrific Mother's Day weekend! Congrats on the new contract!! :drinker:
I can't do anything pushup like at all yet.Today when I got up the massage table I put my weight on my left hand which right away triggered the throbbing in the rotaror cuff. At least I'm doing a little arm workout 3 times a week when I do all the PT exercises.
I am really loving Cathe's Barre workout. I like the convenience of just being able to do the leg routine. I'll have to check out my other Barre DVD's to see if they have premixes like Cathe does. I have two Physique 57 workouts but can't remember if they do what Cathe does with he different chapters and premixes.

Laurel, awesome workout combo today and congrats on being done with all that packing! Good luck during your journey to FL. We are going to miss you! Good luck with the move and I hope you can get into your new house soon! Safe travels!!!
It must be so weird to see your workout room all packed up and down to the bare bones! I love Bob Harper. I like watching the BL show and he is the best trainer. I cracked up at the end of that DVD when he makes fun of his own knee high black socks because I was pretty horrified to see him sporting such tacky look! I know what you mean about him making you smile even when he is hurting you!
I didn't think the skinny people I see with the new DVD player could be the result of a setting. I've asked DH to take a look at it.
My thighs have always been a problem and it's been a long time since they've had definition. It is really encouraging and rewarding to see this type of result.

Tami, I'm glad you liked your FAST class! It really sounds like your gym should've fired that trainer who left a long time ago because the classes are so much better since she left! I'm sure you'll have a blast tonight with your Insane-X class!
I'm so glad Bob Harper has really good workout and that they're not like the Biggest Loser ones! I really like Bob. I'm just thrilled to be able to see my legs changing. I actually want to wear shorter shorts that I've worn in the past few years. In fact I already bought two pairs of shorter shorts! I took a selfie so I could see if I could be seen outside wearing shorter shorts. I didn't want to horrify people you know! :laugh:
We went back to raw temps today. It was cold! It will start warming up tomorrow and I heard that it will be muggy on Thursday. I HATE muggy days!
I was wondering if little Emma could benefit from things like Adequan or Cosequin? These supplements are more for joint issues.
http://www.adequancanine.us/about/en/works.shtml
http://www.nutramaxlabs.com/dog/dog-joint-bone-health/cosequin-dog-product-selector

I'm so glad Emma went back to her normal self! Funny about your husband questioning why you don't get all teary eyed when he is limping around! LOL
So I've checking the web for the S90D workout program and there is nothing out there that costs $20. I am not sure they even make this program anymore. Some of the programs sold go from $26 to about $68. I went to the S89D site and there isn't a link on it that takes you to a shopping site.

Laurie, awesome workouts! That is weird about that KCM premix! I would not like that at all.
I can't wait to read what you think about the BH workout! I really liked it.

Have a good night!
Thelma

Hi Ladies, I trained with Sarah tonight and it was great. I burned 510 calories between the elliptical and Sarah's training. Then I kept the HRM going while I did my daily shoulder exercises which are simply moves with a stick. I burned another 90 calories. So tomorrow during PT when I do my 18-20 exercised I'm going to have that HRM going because I'll use weights then I want to know how many calories these PT workouts burn. I've not been tracking calories burned during PT and I should!
My right shoulder blade and my entire right side was not right today. I was so tight it was hurting me and I was uncomfortable all day long. I finally found a soft tennis ball at the gym at work to try to knead the tightness out but the ball was so soft that I had to lean against the wall really hard while I had my feet against an elliptical machine to help me push against the wall. I had no idea tennis balls were full of air! I couldn't understand why the ball was so soft until I came home tonight with a can of tennis balls and realized it was an air tight can. Then of course Mr. sports DH explained the tennis balls to me. LOL!
I probably will do the spinning bike tomorrow again since I'll eat dinner before my workout.

Tami, you're totally on FI-YA with those killer workouts!
I am really happy to have found this PT place. I know I've gotten better and I have to continue to be patient. Today I when I was on the elliptical I used the arms a lot more than I have in a while and I was fine.
Those socks on Bob are a little bit of a distraction. I had to take a selfie just to see what I look like now because I can't trust anyone to tell me how I look. A while back I had a co-worker take my picture from behind so I could see how big my butt was! LOL
I do look a lot smaller than I used to be and yes, I intend to wear those shorts with pride. :bigsmile:
It's incredible how people don't complain about things they don't like to the right people. I bet all of you talked about the trainer's style but no one went to the management team. This happened at my job too. People put up with a couple of people who were not good team players and they always ended up fighting in meetings and they just lived it with this behavior for years. That ended when I was forced to join that team! LOL

Amazon has the S90D program but one was about $60 and there may have been one that was $26 I think. I'll have to keep looking.
Tami, I learned about Cosequin and Adequan through my yahoo cat groups. I had a kitty with arthritis and we gave her Cosequin. I don't know that it did anything for her but I have friends who say their stiff cats became like kittens running around once they were on Cosequin. I have a friend who injects her cat with Adequan. I honestly am surprised your vet didn't offer you either of these choices. I would think Emma needs just one. I believe the Adequan is a more powerful supplement.

Good night!
Thelma

Hi Ladies, PT went well today and I got a new exercise. I'm up to 19 now I think. Today the therapist is Ian and he is awesome. I love it when he gives me a deep tissue massage because he really finds the tight spots and works the really good. Then he has a way of stretching my arms that give me a really good stretch. He is great but he's only there on Thursdays. I actually did bicep curls with 5 lb weights so that was great. I jumped on the spinning bike after dinner again tonight.

I have a pedicure tomorrow at 6PM. I'm getting out of work a little early to go food shopping, then come home to workout, take a quick shower, quick dinner and then out to the nail place.
I lost 1.6 lbs for a grand total of 19.5 lbs. I am going to go for 5 more lbs after the 20 lbs.

Tami, we look forward to your Katy stories! You've done awesome all week with your workouts! I didn't realize Katy had a regulr job too! Too bad your ab class wasn't an insane Abs class though.

The tennis ball is a really great idea to help with tightness. I have the same problem at work with my boss not doing anything about people who do nothing all day. I am so stressed out with all the responsibilities I have and this woman shops online all day long or is texting! My boss doesn't want to hear it. This is a huge morale issue for me.
I'm so glad you're going to try the Adequan for Emma Tami. I really hope it helps your little girl! My friend had an older cat and she said the cat felt great after she started giving her the Cosequin.

I know, I know! I'm a nutcase for having a co-worker take my picture from the back so I can see how big my butt is.:laugh: I need to see myself because all the mirrors make you look skinny.
Thanks for looking into the S90D workouts on ebay!
Good night!
Thelma

Hi Ladies, tonight I did Cathe's Party Rockin Step 2. It was great but if Laurel could read this post she'd laugh at me because my foot slipped and/or missed the step and I almost fell off the step 3-4 times! :laugh:
I had the the MOST amazing pedicure tonight. There is a new place down the road from my house and I'd read on a review about a girl who works there and I requested her. They were not kidding and the girl is awesome. A pedicure includes, a nice exfoliating scrub from the knees down, followed by a body lotion application, they wrap you in a hot towel for a minute or two, followed by a hot stone massage and the last part is an amazing massage. My calves have been tight all week and my achilles tendon was starting to act up. She massaged my calves and my feet quite well.

Laurie, you are one busy lady! You've been working out really hard lately so it won't be bad if you miss a couple of days. Thankfully today is Friday and you'll have time to exercise soon. I really hope it warms up by the time the next game comes along.
Thanks for your comments on my weight loss and PT improvement.
Have a great weekend!
Thelma

Good Morning Ladies,


I have been injured and laid up due to a mishap on Wednesday. My daughter had an appt with a Pulmonologist at the hospital in the city but when we got there the doctor was at his other office across town. We had 15 minutes to find the other hospital and get there in order to be seen. I made it to the parking lot by 2:02 and upon entering the building we started sprinting down the hallway when I heard the pop in my knees. They had to help carry me upstairs and downstairs after the appointment because my left leg could not handle the weight. Unfortunately with hubby out of town the kids were a huge help along with a broom stick.:blushing: On Friday I limped my way into the doctor's office and had Xrays, went to PT and grabbed some inflammatory medicine and a brace and headed home to elevate and ice down. I'm scheduled for an MRI and some PT in the coming weeks. Upon hubby's return we leave for Atlanta this weekend to hit the mountains and hike the Falls after a graduation, well obviously not me.:bigsmile: I'm not sure what my game plan is as of right now but I'm glad to limp around again and hope for some healing in the near future.



Have a great day ladies.:flowerforyou:
Michelle

Evening Ladies,

I'm so glad that the week is over with. I didn't workout at all for the last five days, but that is okay. Youngest dd's dance recital was great, and she did a great job. I just finished up S90D Ultimate Ball and Tony Horton's One on One Med Ball Core Cardio.

Tami, WTG on the workouts and getting in some friend time. Sounds like a nice rotation to do before the June rotation starts. I'm planning on continuing the S90D workouts. I love hitting the snooze button, and Monday's are the worst because I think we still have a hangover from the weekend. At least I did with all the activities we had going on. This week will be much better, no track meets at all.

Michelle, Oh dang, so sorry to hear about your injury. I'm hoping that you get some good news, and it isn't to bad. Glad to hear that the girls where so good in that situation.

Erika, I sure hope that things start to slow down for you a little. Good luck on the job interview.

Thelma, WTG on getting though that step workout. We have a lot of people like that where I work. I'm just glad that they are not in my department. I work with all guys, so I actually enjoy going to work. More so now that I have a great boss. My previous boss decided one day not to show up for work anymore, and he had 35 years with the company. Baffled everyone.

Have a great evening,
Laurie