Apr 2015 Challenge ~ Apr 20th - Apr 26th
cpanus
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Tank Top Arms
15 Push Ups
24 Bicep Burners (8 full bicep curls, 8 half bicep curls, 8 full bicep curls)
15 Shoulder Presses
15 Push Ups
15 Tricep Dips
15 Back Rows
15 Lateral Raises
10 Pushups
15 Tricep Kickbacks
20 Tricep Pulse Backs
Do these exercises twice. Modify or skip where necessary. Use the heaviest weight you can and increase your weight throughout the week.
Have a great week, everyone!
Chris
15 Push Ups
24 Bicep Burners (8 full bicep curls, 8 half bicep curls, 8 full bicep curls)
15 Shoulder Presses
15 Push Ups
15 Tricep Dips
15 Back Rows
15 Lateral Raises
10 Pushups
15 Tricep Kickbacks
20 Tricep Pulse Backs
Do these exercises twice. Modify or skip where necessary. Use the heaviest weight you can and increase your weight throughout the week.
Have a great week, everyone!
Chris
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What, no burpees? (Just kidding!!!!)0
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OMG!! I'm so glad you are!! Nearly fell outta my chair! bwahahahah!0
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When I saw burpees I thought for sure it was Shelley. Good one Paula!
Tennis practice tonight for 90 minutes. Good to be outside again!
Goodnight.
Kathy0 -
Got out there at 7:00 a.m. for my walk, hit the gym w/our trainer then picked up Bean. DH and I took Bean on a nice long walk. He is the best pup!!
Had to have DH remove all the peanuts and almonds from the house. I was just falling face first into the jars and cans. He probably hid them in the garage...I could probably find them if I tried. I won't. I'm glad they are gone. The temptation was too much for me.
Tomorrow we will be watching DD's best friend's 6 month old. It should be interesting. Been a lot of years since I've changed any diapers. Not sure what I'll get done as far as walking or exercise is concerned. It might just be a rest day!!
Hope everyone is doing well.
Chris
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You 3 are hopeless. But I did laugh.
Kathy I really do like your new inspirational thought for this week. I saw myself on the news tonight. I was doing security at the commissioner meeting. I know my uniform adds 20 pounds to me, but I was really sickened by how I looked. Thanks for the push.....and I hope you play well.
Chris sounds like you are going to be busy. Have fun. I applaud you for throwing out the nuts..you are allergic to them anyway if I remember correctly. I am going to tell hubby to , sniff, sniff, not buy me anymore chocolate! 
We can do this.
Paula you can do burpees. No really, you can. muahaha
Well tomorrow is the day. The new tank will arrive! WOOHOO. Hubby also got me a 35 gallon Brute can for doing large water changes, and catching fish! I plan on taking lots of photos! Wish me luck.
Shelley0 -
Got out there at 7:00 a.m. for my walk, hit the gym w/our trainer then picked up Bean. DH and I took Bean on a nice long walk. He is the best pup!!
Had to have DH remove all the peanuts and almonds from the house. I was just falling face first into the jars and cans. He probably hid them in the garage...I could probably find them if I tried. I won't. I'm glad they are gone. The temptation was too much for me.
Tomorrow we will be watching DD's best friend's 6 month old. It should be interesting. Been a lot of years since I've changed any diapers. Not sure what I'll get done as far as walking or exercise is concerned. It might just be a rest day!!
Hope everyone is doing well.
Chris
Chris - I feel your pain...nuts, chips, crackers etc can be my down fall only because I don't seem to know when to stop. I put myself in a nut-free zone for a while as well.
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I've hurt my neck so going to see doc tomorrow. I thought it was just a crick but it's been a week plus now and still hurts. Walking rather than lifting weights as I don't want to do any more harm. Hoping she tells me I'm just getting old...I'm tracking my food well though.
So excited about the new tank. Did you ever grab the fish that was attacking the others?0 -
Clara that fish is a pain. I am seriously considering draining the tank down to only a few inches to get him. But it will take a few hours. Of which I do not have right now. The aquarium arrived in great shape. Still need to test it for leaks. The cabinet and hood look awesome. But I did not anticipate so the thickness of the inside when I bought my 40 gallon breeder tank for a sump. I went by the outside dimensions of the cabinet. No way will it fit. Oh well, back to the planning board! I will post pictures later. I put my Joey and Cooper inside. They were dogfish for a moment. The crate was over 6 feet tall. They really knew how to pack it. The cabinet was stacked on top of the aquarium. Lots of prep work still to be done.
I sure hope your neck is ok. Mine is still achy from the crash. So I feel for you. Get better.
Shelley0 -
Everybody needs a neck check!!
Shelley, I hope you are having total fun with your tank!
Kathy -- no nuts for two day! So far so good.
OMG!! The little guy was a handful today...well, only for about an hour. I did get all my steps in just walking him up and down the hall! Bean was a champ, though! He wanted to help out every time the little guy cried. We all went on a walk. That part was fun!
I managed 5.53 miles for 12,069 steps today. I am sooooo sore from yesterday's gym workout. 
Hope you all have a grand Thursday.
Chris
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Wednesday turned into a rest day. Busy at work then went to a play Wednesday night with a friend...late night.
Clara - I hope your neck is ok.
Chris - Good job with the nut free zone for 2 days...keep it up.
Shelley - happy the tank has finally arrived.0 -
Oh the rain has let up in Kathy's neck of the woods, and the tank has arrived in Shelley's. And we're giving up nuts and checking our necks. And the dogs are fish except the blue guy who is cat food. Be careful everyone and feel better soon (necks, walks, babies, gyms, egad)! (and blades...)
Chris, I tried doing wall pushups. They are do-able, they just feel funny since my leg doesn't straighten completely. Haven't tried planks yet as they aren't on the list but expect the same result. My PTist has me doing bridges and heal lifts - it feels good, like a good stretch.
And Shelley, I have a doctor's note to skip burpees. My leg doesn't bend completely (only a right angle). PT is improving that range and I'd ask you to wish me luck, except that'd eliminate my excuse to miss burpees! :noway:
:flowerforyou: Paula0 -
Tennis practice tonight 90 minutes. I've had 3 late nights in a row. I'm too old for this I'm headed to bed.
Good night!
KathyExperience0 -
Muahaha Paula, love your ramble! Hope you get well soon. I know how much you are missing burpees. We had lots of rain today and thunder. Coopers wall is still keeping him in. Only have to clean up the little drops he releases in his fear. But so happy he did not go over the wall! That thunder scares the poop out of him.
I found the perfect onlay for the hood of the aquarium. It was a discontinued vintage one. There are two mer horses with a seashell separating them. 24 inches long. Hand carved in maple and 3/4 inch deep. He was selling it with a set of horse heads. I talked him into selling me only the one. The price was steep, but it is so worth it. Still in the original wrap.
Kathy sounds like you had an awesome night also.
Chris babies are two hand fulls. I had 5 in my daycare all under two! It was a workout, but I loved it.
Everyone thank you so much for all the aquarium well wishing.0 -
Here is one photo of the back of the aquarium. I am holding my darling Joey. There is another photo of the unfinished cabinet with the hood sitting on it.0
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Shelley...so cool! So happy for you and your new hood!
Kathy...it's all about having fun, and we're never too old for that!
Paula...please scan me your doc's excuse for the burpees...I'll print it and then...
We did 5 miles with Bean this morning then I shopped and made soup. Then we watched a movie and I ate bell peppers. No nuts. I managed 8.21 miles for 17,956 steps today.
We have the baby again tomorrow. I'll let you know how it goes.
Have a great Friday, everyone!
Chris0 -
We had the baby again today. It was a much better experience than Wednesday! We got a couple of miles done this morning then a couple after he was picked up by his mom. Total miles - 6.56...total steps - 14,329.
The good thing about having the baby for the day...no time to think about eating! DH fixed his lunch while I tended the babe, then he took over the childcare while I ate. It worked out nicely.
Back tomorrow.
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Neck is better0
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Tennis practice yesterday - 60 minutes. Last match of the spring coming up Sunday. My doubles partner and I want to end the season on a positive note. Saturday I plan to complete the challenge and start an abs/core challenge.
Clara - very glad your neck is better
Chris - good job with the baby and getting in your walks.
Shelley - happy you found the perfect hood,
Everyone have a great Saturday.
Kathy0 -
Hello ladies. I see everyone has been busy, busy.
I have had an interesting week or so. Decided that my happiness and well being are number one so I changed jobs at work. My boss is NOT amused but it is not about her or what makes her happy. The new job is actually an old job I had with another boss. Material handling and jitney driving. Nice and physical but much less BS and no more OT. Which means more ME time.
Clara glad your neck is feeling better. Mine kinks up every now and again and when it does it just blows chunks
Chris I need to borrow some of your walking motivation. If this weather doesn't make up its mind here soon I fear I will never get back into my walking schedule. 60's one day and snow the next still, UGH!!!!!!
Kathy Good luck tomorrow. Hope the season ends on a good note for you and your partner.
Shelley that tank looks HUGE!!!
Paula NO burpee talk young lady!!!!
Off to our bowling banquet in a few. I promise to try and behave with my food choices.
Lynnette0 -
Lynnette it great you were able to switch jobs. I would have loved much less BS...I gladly lend you walking motivation...yours to keep!
Kathy good luck tomorrow! And congrats on taking up another challenge.
Clara I'm glad your neck is better.
Went out with Bean early this morning. Watched him chase lizards who were much faster than he was! It was pretty darn cute! Got 6.35 miles and 13,870 steps done.
Hope you all have a great Saturday evening and a terrific Sunday!
Chris0 -
Shelley, The TV lied - you look great! (almost as cute as Joey) And the tank looks like it will be so much fun!
Lynnette, My lips are sealed. No burps... ((gag))
Kathy, Good luck on your last spring match tomorrow!
Clara, So glad you are better!
Chris, Glad you had fun with the lizards and the grandpuppy. Sounds darling.
:flowerforyou: Paula0 -
Chris soo glad it went better with the baby. It is practice for grandchildren! You get so many steps in every day. You are awesome!
Paula that tv told the truth. I need to get going again. I love the tank top arms. Just must keep moving. And thanks, Joey is my darling!
Clara my neck is almost well also. Happy for you.
Kathy core challenges are awesome. Have a great day and good luck. Ending on a positive note will be fantastic!
Lynette that is awesome. Overtime money is only good for so long. Happiness is forever! And the tank is huge, 140 gallons. It is the perfect size for my living room.
Walked my darlings this morning. Spent time working on the algae in my existing tank. It is really looking good again. Went and bought some plants for my baskets. The red baskets! Bought shoes for the grandkids. Just busy.
Shelley
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Good morning. Headed to the tennis center in a couple of hours. Finally beautiful weather in Georgia today...in the 80s and sunshine! Drinking water right now to hydrate. I will let you know how the day goes later.
Happy Sunday
Kathy
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We all went to the gun show today...yeah, no!! All kinds of big guns...little guns...pink guns...purple...yeah, no! I am so glad we have a big safe in the closet for stuff like that.
We stayed at the kids for a movie then brought Bean home. It is too hot to walk right now, so we are going to do it in the morning. I'm making today a REST DAY. I only have 2.08 miles and 4,537 steps. And, I had ice cream cake at the kids house! The movie part and the ice cream cake part were the totally amazing parts of today...well, and being with the kids and Bean...and my DH, of course...amazing!
So now, I'm going to see what movies my DH has and just sit back for a while. Have a great rest of Sunday and a terrific Monday.
Chris0 -
My team took 4 of 5 matches yesterday and finished the spring season in 3rd place. Unfortunately, my partner and I took the only loss. She was very upset and even cried a little. My teammates and I reminded her that as usual we gave our best losing 5-7 & 3-6.
The good news is there is a possibility we may make the playoffs. The top 2 teams from the 6 divisions are automatic and then 4 teams in 3rd place make it for a total of 16. We're waiting to hear. With our 22 wins we have a shot. Fingers crossed!
Today i went to the tennis center and practiced for an hour with teammates. We rented a ball machine...a good way to work on your strokes and get in good cardio.
Kathy0 -
I'm sorry I was late with the post for the next week.
Chris
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