Turbo Jammers 3/2-3/8

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  • micheleg7
    micheleg7 Posts: 34
    Hi everyone. Hope you don't mind if I crash this party. I just joined MFP yesterday and I've been scanning the boards looking for a place to land. Since I love Turbo Jam this seemed to be the place.

    Having been away from TJ for a few months I did CardioParty 1 this morning. Such a good reminder to me of why it is that I've loved TJ for the past few years.

    hugs to everyone today
    michele
  • megan0313
    megan0313 Posts: 394
    As far as my ticker...this past weekend I hit the halfway point of my goal (woohoo!). I think I had a 3 pound loss last week No WI this week due to TOM I'm getting excited to reach 20 pounds gone!

    Gottaluvboyz...WTG, so proud of you!!! :flowerforyou: :heart: :drinker:

    That 365 day book is a great idea too! I'd love to try it, but I'm not very good with keeping up with stuff like that :frown: I have about 15 years worth of picture sin two huge trunks that I keep saying I'm going to organize and scrapbook...It's just completely overwhelming :laugh:
  • gottaluvboyz
    gottaluvboyz Posts: 555 Member
    Hi everyone. Hope you don't mind if I crash this party. I just joined MFP yesterday and I've been scanning the boards looking for a place to land. Since I love Turbo Jam this seemed to be the place.

    Having been away from TJ for a few months I did CardioParty 1 this morning. Such a good reminder to me of why it is that I've loved TJ for the past few years.

    hugs to everyone today
    michele

    Welcome to the group...glad to have you join us!!!! Great job w/ today's workout:drinker:

    Megan...thanks!:flowerforyou:
  • megan0313
    megan0313 Posts: 394
    Hi everyone. Hope you don't mind if I crash this party. I just joined MFP yesterday and I've been scanning the boards looking for a place to land. Since I love Turbo Jam this seemed to be the place.

    Having been away from TJ for a few months I did CardioParty 1 this morning. Such a good reminder to me of why it is that I've loved TJ for the past few years.

    hugs to everyone today
    michele

    Hi Michele!
    Welcome to the site and the TJ group!!! We're so glad to have you! Good job on your workout today. Like you, I got TJ a while ago, then got away from it, these ladies got me motivated again...they're awesome!
    :flowerforyou:
    Megan
  • 3babybeans
    3babybeans Posts: 8,268 Member
    Megan...that's b/c...

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    :laugh:

    Hi, Michele! Glad you decided to join us!

    I'm being a bad TJ'er right now. I got AJ done & am having a "water break"...here I sit. D'oh! Need to get moving while the kiddos are asleep!
  • deedun
    deedun Posts: 361 Member
    OMG the excitement!!!!! :laugh: :laugh:

    Sara I am dying to hear how you get on!!! I will have to log in early in the morning tomorrow to find out as it will be like 3am here or something when you are doing it lol :laugh:

    Good luck Drevonsmon with the interview - fingers crossed for you !! What will you have to do WHEN you get the job?

    I got in CP1 lastnight and worked up just over 500cals which I was surprised and delighted with, I had figured it to be around 350ish - I am loving my HRM!!

    I have got a free gym in work that I can use (Only found out today) so I will be taking full benefit of that starting from tomorrow on my lunch! Every little helps!!

    Sara - you have to let us know how you get on - Dont be nervous - Enjoy every minute of it!!
  • gottaluvboyz
    gottaluvboyz Posts: 555 Member
    deedun...wtg on the calorie burn and enjoy that gym membership!!!

    Just finished P,K, & J...more later on tonight.
  • micheleg7
    micheleg7 Posts: 34
    Thanks for the great welcome everyone. I can tell already that I'm going to enjoy myself here.
  • 3babybeans
    3babybeans Posts: 8,268 Member
    First off...

    POOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooooooP! Jenelle teaches at the other one. I was given mis-information or someone was misled or whatever. I still might go try to take her class one of these days, but I had a rocking chick named Angie tonight...and here is that story. Not as star-filled & I don't have a new BFF named Jenelle, but whatever. :laugh:

    The class kicked my butt! 745 cals in an hour including 5 min. of abs at the end (b/c the rest of the dang class didn't want to do the dance party. Buttheads. Don't they know I already DID my abs for the day. The audacity. :wink:). There were only a couple moves that I'd never seen before & I'm pretty sure they were pulled right out of the sky but they were good, too. I kept up really well, if i do say so myself. The one thing that was odd was that in between sets, she had everyone get their water (which I forgot :mad: ) and most of the people literally just stood there. Not many people kept moving. There I am with my weighted gloves, jumping around like an idiot, sweating PUDDLES and people are standing there. I don't think they understood the class very well. :ohwell:

    Sooo...and hour later, we finish class and my friend & I go up to talk to her about her schedule b/c (according to Carrie) she's MUCH better than the other instructor. SHE teaches at the other one, too, she's just filling in for the night. BOO! BUT, Carrie walks away & she starts talking to me b/c she "noticed me" (and my dorky gloves). She asked me how long I'd been doing Turbo Kick. Umm...about an hour. So then we start talking about TJ. THEN wanted to know if I ever thought about being an instructor. OH EM GEE! There's a training coming up in my area at the end of March & she could get me $50 off the class fee. Yippy! I told her about my lack of being able to talk while I workout & she said that all that is is practice. She said you learn how to dial it back while you are teaching just enough to be able to shout out instruction. I think I could do that...eventually.

    What do you girls think?! I'm torn. I really am. I don't think I'll be getting a gym membership simply b/c I'd have to drive about 20-25 min. to take the class when I could simply put a dvd in my dvd player & do it at home. I'd love to use the machines, but I have some serious Mommy Guilt & dragging my kids to a gym to leave them in a daycare while I use the elliptical makes me feel dirty. BUT, if I were teaching a class...then I could feel a little better about it b/c I'd actually be making some money! HELP! She gave me her card & said I should e-mail her so we can talk about it further. Eek!
  • gottaluvboyz
    gottaluvboyz Posts: 555 Member
    Oh, Sara...that rocks!!! I say GO FOR IT!!!!!!! I am so proud of you:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
  • Dragonfly11
    Dragonfly11 Posts: 672 Member
    Sarah,
    I am so excited for you!! All things happen for a reason ~ you went to that class at that time and the instructor noticed you giving it your all. It's a wonderful opportunity ~ try not to miss out on any that come your way~ you only end up wondering "gee, I wonder if.... (fill in the blank)" Besides, the gym probably has greaty day care, the kiddos will be in a healthy environment and it won't be like hours and hours, will it?? You are a role model, not only do you get to be a teriffic nurturer but you are modeling a healthy lifestyle, which is tremendously important. Talk to DH and see what he thinks ~ I'm sure you'll make the right decision for you. If it were me .... I'm with Gottaluvboys.. GO FOR IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    So very proud of you:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

    I finished off the nite w/ FB and It was really good - Can't believe I am exercising like twice as much as I used to since joining this site and really enjoying it!!

    Wonder how Drevansmom's interview went??

    Welcome MIchele ~ glad you're here to join us:flowerforyou:

    Have a fantastic nite ladies,
    J
  • annette02
    annette02 Posts: 23
    well, no workout today....:cry: I was looking forward to working out after work today, like I normally do on wed. But, then I remembered I had to pick up diapers after work so, I stoped at target, well....with no hubby or kids, I enjoyed myself a little too much! :happy: I got to browse at all the neat new spring stuff without anyone wanting or needing something........so I kind of took advantage of the alone time.:blushing:

    But, getting up early and getting my workout in. Hopefully CP and AJ.

    drevansmom~GOOD LUCK!! I hope your interview went well!

    Michele~ Welcome! :flowerforyou: I am fairly new to this thred also. These girls are very motivational!!! Just reading there post makes me wanna get up and get moving. (((*thanks girls for the motivation*)))
  • 3babybeans
    3babybeans Posts: 8,268 Member
    well, no workout today....:cry: I was looking forward to working out after work today, like I normally do on wed. But, then I remembered I had to pick up diapers after work so, I stoped at target, well....with no hubby or kids, I enjoyed myself a little too much! :happy: I got to browse at all the neat new spring stuff without anyone wanting or needing something........so I kind of took advantage of the alone time.:blushing:

    But, getting up early and getting my workout in. Hopefully CP and AJ.

    drevansmom~GOOD LUCK!! I hope your interview went well!

    Michele~ Welcome! :flowerforyou: I am fairly new to this thred also. These girls are very motivational!!! Just reading there post makes me wanna get up and get moving. (((*thanks girls for the motivation*)))

    Oh, I am SO guilty of the Target-Wandering when no one is with me! You'll get that workout in today, I'm sure of it!
  • 3babybeans
    3babybeans Posts: 8,268 Member
    Thank you, Dragonfly! :smooched:

    I slept on the idea & it sounds like an interesting opportunity. I think I'm going to e-mail the chick with this giant list of questions I have & see where it goes from there!

    Oh! I meant to tell y'all last night about how after it was all said & done, Angie (the instructor) asked me, "Do you do ChaLene Extreme?! It is AWESOME!" :laugh: I told her I was intimidated by the big, scary weights. LOL
  • 3babybeans
    3babybeans Posts: 8,268 Member
    Oh, Sara...that rocks!!! I say GO FOR IT!!!!!!! I am so proud of you:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

    Thanks, Kelly! :smooched: :blushing:
  • megan0313
    megan0313 Posts: 394
    What do you girls think?! I'm torn. I really am. I don't think I'll be getting a gym membership simply b/c I'd have to drive about 20-25 min. to take the class when I could simply put a dvd in my dvd player & do it at home. I'd love to use the machines, but I have some serious Mommy Guilt & dragging my kids to a gym to leave them in a daycare while I use the elliptical makes me feel dirty. BUT, if I were teaching a class...then I could feel a little better about it b/c I'd actually be making some money! HELP! She gave me her card & said I should e-mail her so we can talk about it further. Eek!

    I totally agree with Dragonfly and Gottaluvboyz! You should go for it...at least seriously look into it! Who knows what opportunities it might open up for you, and you don't want to look back with regret. If nothing else you can proudly say you gave it a try! :smile: And I think the kids would love going with you to the gym and getting some play time, and what a great lesson for them...that Mommy cares enough about herself and them to take such good care of herself. It's definitely not selfish! I'm really glad you had such a good night...and I have a feeling you'll be rubbing elbows with Janelle before long!! :wink: :laugh:

    Today's a rest day for me (kinda), my mom and I are going to my sister's which is half way across the state, so I'll be gone all day. I'll check in tonight to catch up.

    Have a great day everyone!
    :heart:
  • gottaluvboyz
    gottaluvboyz Posts: 555 Member
    You said it perfectly, Dragonfly!:flowerforyou:

    WTG on that workout...you have really inspired me to not only workout in the afternoon, but in the evenings as well! Keep up the good work:drinker:
  • gottaluvboyz
    gottaluvboyz Posts: 555 Member
    Good for you, Annette...nothing wrong w/ some wandering (especially in Target:wink: ). Have a great workout today!
  • gottaluvboyz
    gottaluvboyz Posts: 555 Member
    Megan...have a great day and lovely visit:flowerforyou:
  • Dragonfly11
    Dragonfly11 Posts: 672 Member
    Good Morning My Beauties,
    checking in with CP3 this morning ~ it was great!! I am pumped and ready to go, or is it the coffee, lol(that first cup is always outstanding:laugh: ) Hope everyone is ready for a fantastic day ~ minds and hearts open!!:heart:

    Will pop in later to see how my friends are doing!!

    Smooches!!
  • msplatts
    msplatts Posts: 43
    3babybeans - I think you should do it. What a great opportunity! I would jump at a chance to do it. :bigsmile:
  • micheleg7
    micheleg7 Posts: 34
    Sara WOOHOOOO's! How exciting for you and what a great opportunity. I agree with all that has been said before, you should definitely go for it. But regardless, what a great victory for you, to have someone see your expertise and enthusiasm and recruit you! WTG girl.

    Again, thanks everyone for your generous welcomes yesterday. You made me feel right at home.

    I did a BOSU workout this morning and I'm counting it as a TJ workout cause Chalene is one of the instructors on the DVD. By the way, the BOSU is the next best thing to TJ. I don't usually laugh during a workout, but bouncing on the top of the BOSU just makes me giggle. I love it! Nothing better than a good giggle during a workout.

    I'm feeling so good! I forgot how much working out makes me feel GOOD. Gotta love those little endorphins running amok in my body for 24 hours after a workout. SIGH what a heavenly thing. Why don't I ever remember that when I'm in the midst of a pity party or a binge?

    ANyway, have a great day. I'll check back later.
    hugs
    michele
  • 3babybeans
    3babybeans Posts: 8,268 Member
    Sara WOOHOOOO's! How exciting for you and what a great opportunity. I agree with all that has been said before, you should definitely go for it. But regardless, what a great victory for you, to have someone see your expertise and enthusiasm and recruit you! WTG girl.

    Again, thanks everyone for your generous welcomes yesterday. You made me feel right at home.

    I did a BOSU workout this morning and I'm counting it as a TJ workout cause Chalene is one of the instructors on the DVD. By the way, the BOSU is the next best thing to TJ. I don't usually laugh during a workout, but bouncing on the top of the BOSU just makes me giggle. I love it! Nothing better than a good giggle during a workout.

    I'm feeling so good! I forgot how much working out makes me feel GOOD. Gotta love those little endorphins running amok in my body for 24 hours after a workout. SIGH what a heavenly thing. Why don't I ever remember that when I'm in the midst of a pity party or a binge?

    ANyway, have a great day. I'll check back later.
    hugs
    michele

    Hold the phone...Michele! You have SEVEN kids!!! Good for you! People with a "more than average" amount of children these days are always an inspiration to me. Looking at your pic, I thought, "Oh, she has 3 beautiful daughters...and 4 other kids to boot! Wow!

    BOSU is something I've never heard of, but you have sparked my interest now!

    And thank you. I've been thinking long & hard on it today & I'm getting ready to e-mail her as soon as the monsters are asleep for their nap (which should be any second...Thank the good Lord).
  • 3babybeans
    3babybeans Posts: 8,268 Member

    I totally agree with Dragonfly and Gottaluvboyz! You should go for it...at least seriously look into it! Who knows what opportunities it might open up for you, and you don't want to look back with regret. If nothing else you can proudly say you gave it a try! :smile: And I think the kids would love going with you to the gym and getting some play time, and what a great lesson for them...that Mommy cares enough about herself and them to take such good care of herself. It's definitely not selfish! I'm really glad you had such a good night...and I have a feeling you'll be rubbing elbows with Janelle before long!! :wink: :laugh:

    Today's a rest day for me (kinda), my mom and I are going to my sister's which is half way across the state, so I'll be gone all day. I'll check in tonight to catch up.

    Have a great day everyone!
    :heart:

    Thanks for that, Megan. I'm nervous! Eeek!

    Have a safe trip! I hope you enjoy your time at your sister's house!

    Dragonfly - Good morning! You are such a positive force on this board! I love seeing you around!

    Msplatts - It is just something that is SO foreign to me. TJ is the first workout that I've actually WORKED OUT to, kwim? I played tennis in high school, but that didn't require much "working out" and I've done other things, but nothing that I've stuck to. It just seems like it came from so far out in left field that it took me off balance, I guess. I will suck it up & see what comes of it!
  • deedun
    deedun Posts: 361 Member
    Sara this is an opportunity you CANNOT pass up!!

    Just think, if you get "in" with the crowd, in no time at all you will be wining and dining with Janelle and chaleane!!

    Have you emailed her yet?? If no, DO IT NOW !!
  • gottaluvboyz
    gottaluvboyz Posts: 555 Member
    Michele...WTG on that workout! My interest is sparked as well:wink::laugh: Keep up the great work!

    Checking in w/ TS and Ab Jam here...planning on some cardio later this evening. For the record can I say I'm happy my ta-tas are shrinking:bigsmile: :bigsmile:
  • annette02
    annette02 Posts: 23
    good afternoon!!:happy:

    Got in CP this morning, along with 6 min abs from slim in 6. Hoping for some lifting tonight while watching 'Greys Attatomy' (sp?) Gotta run and take a quick shower befor the little one wakes up.
  • annette02
    annette02 Posts: 23
    Gottaluvboyz~ (ha, ha):laugh: glad to see your happy that your ta-tas are shrinking! I wouldn't mind if mine grew a bit
    who am I kidding, I mean a lot!! (((was never blessed in that area)))Thanks for the little chuckle!
  • Lyn_Matthews
    Lyn_Matthews Posts: 902 Member
    Sara I'm so glad that you had a great time. I'm sorry that Jalene wasn't the instructor. I'm hoping that you are thinking seriously about the opportunity that has been presented to you. What a wonderful thing to be able to do what you love AND make some money! I hope you have looked over that website I posted. There was a page that talked about how to "market" yourself to gyms so that they would hire you even though you don't have "gym" or teaching experience. Even if you are teaching just a couple days a week it would be a good experience for you kids to get out and interact with other kids or other adults. I hope you have sent your email and that she can answer all your questions. Don't let this be a "what if" regret.

    Good job to those of you that have worked out today. I'm not going to workout today. I'm not feeling well (I'm too old to go out drinking alnight, I wish I would remember that BEFORE and not AFTER the fact). If I can "recover" by this evening maybe I will get something in before. Right now it takes all I've got to not puke when I turn my head to fast :sick: stupid stupid stupid!!!!

    As for the job interview yesterday...it wasn't really a job interview, it was more like "come in so I can meet you, cuz you already have the job." I will mostly be working from home. I've been in the mortgage business for about 6 years. I started out processing loans for mortgage brokers and then moved up to preparing closing documents for a lender last year before corporate came in and laid us all off last May. Of course I was 7 months pregnant at the time, so I've been a SAHM ever since. The job that I will be doing now is processing loans again. It's been a long time since I've done it but with all the changes that have happened in the mortgage industry, it doesn't matter what I don't remember cuz it's all new anyway.
    The lady was very understanding of the fact that I don't want to be in the office a lot, that first and foremost I'm a mother, and that although the additional income will be nice I don't NEED a job right now. I will need to spend some time in the office at first so that I can learn how they do things, but after that I will only be in the office when I have to be. It's a contract position, commission pay, so I don't want to have to find a day care to pay when I'm not making any money.
    We did find out yesterday that hubby's hours are being cut so with him being home more I will be able to transition into this new job easily.

    Sorry for rambling... I need to put the baby down for a nap and then shower. Hope everyone is having a great day.
  • micheleg7
    micheleg7 Posts: 34
    Sara Thank you! I'm so glad I can be inspiring to someone instead of "that crazy lady with 7 kids"! LOL That's what I usually get. No really, it's been a pleasure to be the mom to so many wonderful kids and such a relief that they've turned out so well.

    gottaluv LOL about the shrinking ta-tas. I'm so glad you're happy about that.

    annette enjoy your workout and Grey's (it's one of my favorites too). But I agree with you about the shrinkage, I've not wanted mine to shrink!
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