Movers & Shakers - April 19 - April 26

[Mal Lady]

Hi All!!!

Just wanted to let you know that I am still alive and hoping to get my head in the right place soon and make it back here permanently!!!:o It's a matter of getting to that place where I focus on myself instead of everyone and everything else. Until that happens - I haven't been very faithful to pp or exercising.:( I am hoping to find that place soon and get my butt back here. I just need to find my focus!!!:rolleyes:

Until then, I just wanted to say "Hi" and hope everyone is fine!!!

Sharon

[Shadow]

Sharon - Thanks for starting the thread :). As for getting into the right place, keep in mind that if you let YOU come first, YOU will be much better able to take care of all those other people ;). And if YOU don't realize YOU need to come first, THEY will certainly never think you should either ;).

[Shadow]

Okay gang, here we are at a brand new week so let's get to moving it! This is my rest week between cycles - the last 4 weeks just flew by. So for this week it's going to be walking, PT, PT exercises and that's about it so I can hit the weights heavy and hard next week :D. So far today I started out with a 90 minute walk.

What does YOUR week look like :)?

[Karole]

My week will be busy as we're having company this week end and going trail riding with them. I need to get my house ready for that as I have let it slide a bit lately. Oh well , they call it Spring Cleaning and it needs to be done.

Today I did something useful for my exercise-- I got out in the flower bed and hoed and carried debis off for about 25 min. That was all I wanted as I didn't want to hurt my back or anything. It was like high intensity really as I was huffing and puffing while hoeing and then while I was getting rid of the stuff I was just walking so I got to catch my breath.

[gitfiddle]

My week should be pretty stable. :)

Monday: Upper body & cardio
Tuesday: Lower body & cardio
Wednesday: Rest
Thursday: Upper body & cardio
Friday: Lower body & cardio

[Parisienne]

Hello all,

so hard to believe there is no major festival this week, does it mean I have to M&S all six days?!;)
Shadow, I'm sure you're going to be happy with me today: I did my exercise twice! One swallow doesn't make a summer but I liked it quite a lot. And I'd like to increase my workout time a bit. We'll see...
Sunday - morning:10 Minute Solution Thighs + 5 min abs; evening: stationary bike (HIIT) 17 minutes;

@Sharon: so nice to see you! Come back here, to PP & M&S, you know it makes so good! :)

[Shadow]

My week will be busy as we're having company this week end and going trail riding with them. I need to get my house ready for that as I have let it slide a bit lately. Oh well , they call it Spring Cleaning and it needs to be done.
Hopefully you'll still be able to pop in and see us :)!

Today I did something useful for my exercise-- I got out in the flower bed and hoed and carried debis off for about 25 min. That was all I wanted as I didn't want to hurt my back or anything. It was like high intensity really as I was huffing and puffing while hoeing and then while I was getting rid of the stuff I was just walking so I got to catch my breath.
Great job :D! Nothing like those spring chores to get us going, huh ;) :p :rolleyes:?

[Shadow]

My week should be pretty stable. :)

Monday: Upper body & cardio
Tuesday: Lower body & cardio
Wednesday: Rest
Thursday: Upper body & cardio
Friday: Lower body & cardio
Looking good, Carol :D :thumbsup:!

[Shadow]

Hello all,

so hard to believe there is no major festival this week, does it mean I have to M&S all six days?!
Gosh - the party's gotta end sometime, ya know :razz: :p?
Shadow, I'm sure you're going to be happy with me today: I did my exercise twice! One swallow doesn't make a summer but I liked it quite a lot.
That's awesome, Adina :D!
And I'd like to increase my workout time a bit. We'll see...
That would be good - but remember that consistency is the key ;).
Sunday - morning:10 Minute Solution Thighs + 5 min abs; evening: stationary bike (HIIT) 17 minutes;
Yeah for you :thumbsup:!

[Parisienne]

Shadow, I'm so glad that you are glad!:D I try to be consistent, too.

Monday - a.m.: 15 minutes of Tamilee's Arms; p.m.: 60-minute walk with DH in the centre of Paris (and no, I don't mean shopping;))
See you tomorrow

[Shadow]

Shadow, I'm so glad that you are glad!:D
Why thank you, Adina! I can't think of anywhere else I'd rather be ;).

I try to be consistent, too.
Oh sure - until the festivities come yet again :p. JK :D!

Monday - a.m.: 15 minutes of Tamilee's Arms; p.m.: 60-minute walk with DH in the centre of Paris (and no, I don't mean shopping;))
Awesome :thumbsup:!

[gitfiddle]

I went to the gym tonight and did upper body and some cardio. I was lifting comfortably. I'd like to try the arc trainer again, because my back has no discomfort at all. Maybe tomorrow. I'm also avoiding the leg press because it seems like I must be doing something wrong and I get a low-back ache. I've had lots of advice, too. Right now, I'm more interested in the arc trainer.

[Karole]

We rode for one hour this a.m. and this p.m. (just got back) dh and I walked 30 min. so that is it for the day.

[Parisienne]

Oh sure - until the festivities come yet again :p. JK :D!
You may be quite right, Shadow:p. Anyway, I'm done with my morning session (high time as it is almost high noon over here!).

Tuesday - am: Tae Bo Wu + abs & core (15 mins) + stationary bike (8 mins)

See you later

[Karole]

Hey there Adina--whatever your time is over there--we're glad to have you showing up here again !! Lucky you , you already have your exercising in and I just got up and fixed breakfast.

[Shadow]

I went to the gym tonight and did upper body and some cardio. I was lifting comfortably.
Great job :D!
I'd like to try the arc trainer again, because my back has no discomfort at all. Maybe tomorrow. I'm also avoiding the leg press because it seems like I must be doing something wrong and I get a low-back ache. I've had lots of advice, too. Right now, I'm more interested in the arc trainer.
Then that's what you should add next :nod:. Just take it slowly, okay :)?

[Shadow]

We rode for one hour this a.m. and this p.m. (just got back) dh and I walked 30 min. so that is it for the day.
What a great day, Karole :D!

[Shadow]

You may be quite right, Shadow:p. Anyway, I'm done with my morning session (high time as it is almost high noon over here!).

Tuesday - am: Tae Bo Wu + abs & core (15 mins) + stationary bike (8 mins)

See you later
Way to go, Adina :thumbsup:!!!!!

[gitfiddle]

Lower body done today. I was so tired I considered not going, but my routine is to change into my gym clothes before leaving my office, so I let my routine take over. That's when it's nice to have a plan. Then I came home and put my feet up without feeling guilty! :D

[Karole]

Well, I did it again--procrastinated with my exercises and just now finished up. I did do a bunch of housework today so that was one reason I was so late.

20 elliptical and 10 min. Pt exercises. See you earlier tomorrow I hope !!

[Ammy]

Had non-stop meetings after work, so during my schedule phone meeting, I got permission to walk. I walked (and talked) for 30 minutes.
Felt good.

[gitfiddle]

Had non-stop meetings after work, so during my schedule phone meeting, I got permission to walk. I walked (and talked) for 30 minutes.
Felt good.Wow, what a great idea! :cool:

[Ammy]

Thanks!

I also worked out with GF that we would workout together 4times a week. Two of the times she would get to choose what we did, and 2 of the times I get to choose.
We set a minimum time of 20minutes.

We start tomorrow. The dates are set for Tu, Th, Sat, Sun.
We'll see how long this lasts! :rolleyes:

[Shadow]

Lower body done today. I was so tired I considered not going, but my routine is to change into my gym clothes before leaving my office, so I let my routine take over. That's when it's nice to have a plan. Then I came home and put my feet up without feeling guilty! :D
Well done, Carol :thumbsup: :D :thumbsup:!

[Shadow]

Well, I did it again--procrastinated with my exercises and just now finished up. I did do a bunch of housework today so that was one reason I was so late.

20 elliptical and 10 min. Pt exercises. See you earlier tomorrow I hope !!
Awesome, Karole! It's always better late than never, ya know ;) :p!

[Shadow]

Had non-stop meetings after work, so during my schedule phone meeting, I got permission to walk. I walked (and talked) for 30 minutes.
Felt good.
Wonderful - and some creative thinking on your part :thumbsup: :nod:. I am proud of you :D!

And I am so glad you're getting GF to do something with you! Hopefully that will all be to the good ;).

[Parisienne]

Hey there Adina--whatever your time is over there--we're glad to have you showing up here again !! Lucky you , you already have your exercising in and I just got up and fixed breakfast.
Thank you! I'm really glad to be with you again on everyday basis (well, more or less;)). And as far as time is concerned, I think there is 7-hour difference between us. Not sure, though.

Yesterday afternoon we went to cinema so there was no time for afternoon exercise. This morning I decided to return to Walk Away the Pounds 2 Mile dvd (+/- 29 minutes). I was attracted by the title, I guess (but it made me sweat). After holidays there is some work to be done. Strangely, even with everyday exercise & supervised calories & carbs intakes there is no progress at all (on the contrary!:eek:). Maybe too much exercise...?? JK.

[Shadow]

Thank you! I'm really glad to be with you again on everyday basis (well, more or less;)). And as far as time is concerned, I think there is 7-hour difference between us. Not sure, though.
I think you're right. My boss's son was in Paris for a while and that was 8 hours (but we live in a different zone than Carol).

Yesterday afternoon we went to cinema so there was no time for afternoon exercise.
Hopefully it was worth missing exercise ;).
This morning I decided to return to Walk Away the Pounds 2 Mile dvd (+/- 29 minutes). I was attracted by the title, I guess (but it made me sweat). After holidays there is some work to be done.
Are you surprised :p?
Strangely, even with everyday exercise & supervised calories & carbs intakes there is no progress at all (on the contrary!:eek:). Maybe too much exercise...?? JK.
Nice try, but rather than too much exercise, I think it was too much holiday :razz:!

[Karole]

Heh, heh, heh, Shadow. !! (She never lets us get away with anything, does she Adina.)

I did 10 min. on the elliptical and 15 min. pt exercises and stretches. Then I mopped my kitchen and one bathroom and numerous other heaver than usual house cleaning chores. Tomorrow is my final day before company comes so I will really be busy doing last min. stuff plus cooking.

I'll trrrrrryyyyy to work in some exercises for you Shadow.

[Shadow]

Heh, heh, heh, Shadow. !! (She never lets us get away with anything, does she Adina.)
Someone has to try to keep you people in line, otherwise you'd be all over the place :lol: :razz: :p!

I did 10 min. on the elliptical and 15 min. pt exercises and stretches. Then I mopped my kitchen and one bathroom and numerous other heaver than usual house cleaning chores.
Great job :D!
Tomorrow is my final day before company comes so I will really be busy doing last min. stuff plus cooking.
Hopefully you can pop in and say "hi" to us at some point ;).

I'll trrrrrryyyyy to work in some exercises for you Shadow.
That would make my day, Karole :thumbsup:!

[Parisienne]

Hopefully it was worth missing exercise ;).
We saw 'Letter from an Unknown Woman' with Joan Fontaine, the film from 1948. If you haven't seen it yet, do it on the first possible occasion. It's based on Stefan Zweig's story, one of my favourites ones.

At the same time I don't dare to say that anything is worth missing exercise;).
Nice try, but rather than too much exercise, I think it was too much holiday :razz:!Can one seriously say that there is too much holiday??:eek: JK.

Thursday - upper body (30 minutes);

See you tomorrow

[Karole]

Hi all, taking a break and I did manage to get in 10 min. upper body workout with my 5# weights plus 5 min. lower body--did some planks and leg lifts.:eek:

Plus in my housework extravaganza I ran...er ...make that "walked" up and down my basement stairs 6 times. :nod::nod:

There may be other unplanned trips down there later--who knows--not even the Shadow.:confused:

Tonight is line dancing night but our friend said he wants to take us out to dinner and I don't know if I can turn that one down !!:rolleyes::rolleyes:

[Ammy]

Nothing yesterday. Didn't feel well, so I sat and watched the movie Doubt...
Have you seen it?? It's HARD to watch...........:frown:

Anyway...30min walk already today...and in LOW heels.

[Shadow]

We saw 'Letter from an Unknown Woman' with Joan Fontaine, the film from 1948. If you haven't seen it yet, do it on the first possible occasion. It's based on Stefan Zweig's story, one of my favourites ones.

At the same time I don't dare to say that anything is worth missing exercise;).
Well said, Adina :lol:!!!!!!!! Even if you were being very tongue-in-cheek ;)!
Can one seriously say that there is too much holiday??:eek: JK.
Oh yes - I definitely can :nod:! Not so much now that I don't use holidays as indulgence days, but I still tend to eat a bit more than usual, so it's always good for me to get back to my "same old" routine ;).

Thursday - upper body (30 minutes)
Awesome!!!!!!

[Shadow]

Hi all, taking a break and I did manage to get in 10 min. upper body workout with my 5# weights plus 5 min. lower body--did some planks and leg lifts.:eek:
That's fantastic, Karole :thumbsup: :D!!!!!!!!!!

Plus in my housework extravaganza I ran...er ...make that "walked" up and down my basement stairs 6 times.
Terrific "bonus" cardio :nod:!

There may be other unplanned trips down there later--who knows--not even the Shadow.:confused:
I hate to tell you just how often The Shadow is clueless :lol:!

Tonight is line dancing night but our friend said he wants to take us out to dinner and I don't know if I can turn that one down !!
I don't think you should try ;). Line dancing is there every week - a free meal isn't :p!

[Shadow]

Nothing yesterday. Didn't feel well, so I sat and watched the movie Doubt...
Hope you're feeling better today, Amy!!!!
Have you seen it?? It's HARD to watch...........:frown:
No - I am so behind the times I've never even heard of it :o :rolleyes:.

Anyway...30min walk already today...and in LOW heels.
Much better :D! Now if I could just get you to wear proper walking shoes ;) ...

BTW - Did your office celebrate you & the great job you do yesterday? I think Carol's office must have celebrated a bit too much because she still isn't here yet today :eek:!

[Ammy]

I was treated to lunch today...just by some co-workers. My boss never remembers on time, but about a week after he usually treats me to lunch or something.

[Shadow]

I guess better late than never, huh :rolleyes:???? I'm afraid I'd be for putting it on the office calendar and holding them all hostage until they do something nice :lol:!

[gitfiddle]

I think Carol's office must have celebrated a bit too much because she still isn't here yet today :eek:!I was at the gym, though! Upper body and gentle cycling and walking after a chiro appt. And, yes, I have a lovely floral arrangement on my desk. :) I hope you were also celebrated, dear friend.

My sister was given a gift certificate to our favorite breakfast place, so she's going to take me out for breakfast on Saturday! :D That will probably be my last hurrah, as the guys are going to be home from Texas on Sunday. No more goofing off! :cry: I haven't cooked anything requiring a pan all week! :o

[Belfrybat]

Well, here it is Thursday (actually very early Friday) and this is my first post of the week. I completed the gazelle and a Tai chi session on Monday, and then Tuesday stupidly tried to move something too heavy for me and strained my shoulder again (actually bicepts tendon), so haven't done any more gazelle, Tai Chi or exercise bands. But I am walking 2-3 miles most days.

My life has gotten a bit complicated right now (in a good way) so I am not going to be around here very much. I am buying land in town, selling this one, and building a small house. All exciting, but time consuming. I'll check here when possible, but won't be posting regularly.

[gitfiddle]

BC, I hope it heals up quickly.

I finally got a night of uninterrupted sleep, and I'm so happy. My lower back is tender, but that's likely to be from having it out all week. I'm going to back off on the weights today and concentrate on the movements.

[Karole]

Keep us abreast of all that buying and building BC. You will be busy I'm sure.

I will have trailriding as my exercise of the day. I know most folks think the horse is doing the work (and he is) but believe me, after you catch them, curry them , saddle them and then ride for a few hours you can tell you have done something more that simply sit in a chair. It takes the core muscles and leg muscles to stay on and going.

(That's my story and I'm stickin to it !!)

[Shadow]

I was at the gym, though! Upper body and gentle cycling and walking after a chiro appt.
Sounds wonderful! Hopefully between the exercise and chiro appt, you're feeling great!
And, yes, I have a lovely floral arrangement on my desk. :) I hope you were also celebrated, dear friend.
I am so glad they remembered to celebrate you! Yes, my gang (now that I've trained them :lol: ) did well this year. I had a bouquet, a plant, and food brought in. They may drive me crazy, but they do try to please me now and again :p.

My sister was given a gift certificate to our favorite breakfast place, so she's going to take me out for breakfast on Saturday!
That's awesome!!! Breakfast has always been my favorite meal!
That will probably be my last hurrah, as the guys are going to be home from Texas on Sunday. No more goofing off! I haven't cooked anything requiring a pan all week!
Oh my - I didn't know you were baching it this week! Hopefully you enjoyed every second because I'm pretty sure they're going to expect you to treat them extra special when they get back ;).

[Shadow]

Well, here it is Thursday (actually very early Friday) and this is my first post of the week. I completed the gazelle and a Tai chi session on Monday, and then Tuesday stupidly tried to move something too heavy for me and strained my shoulder again (actually bicepts tendon), so haven't done any more gazelle, Tai Chi or exercise bands. But I am walking 2-3 miles most days.
(((Brigit-Carol )))! I am so very sorry you've strained it again :(!

My life has gotten a bit complicated right now (in a good way) so I am not going to be around here very much. I am buying land in town, selling this one, and building a small house. All exciting, but time consuming. I'll check here when possible, but won't be posting regularly.
How wonderful, Brigit-Carol :D! Congratulations!!!

[Shadow]

I finally got a night of uninterrupted sleep, and I'm so happy.
That's great :D!!!! Isn't it amazing what a night of sleep can do for us ;)?
My lower back is tender, but that's likely to be from having it out all week.
I think that would definitely do it ;).
I'm going to back off on the weights today and concentrate on the movements.
Good idea :thumbsup:!

[Shadow]

I will have trailriding as my exercise of the day. I know most folks think the horse is doing the work (and he is) but believe me, after you catch them, curry them , saddle them and then ride for a few hours you can tell you have done something more that simply sit in a chair. It takes the core muscles and leg muscles to stay on and going.
Even if I razz you from time to time ;), I do know that it's a great exercise for core/legs :nod:.

(That's my story and I'm stickin to it !!)
Okay :D!

[Parisienne]

Hello everybody,

I'm in a hurry (it's Friday after all:)) so I'll just report on my morning exercise:
Firday - cardio (20 mins) + 10 mins Pilates for Abs (that was tough!)

Tomorrow is my day off and I see you all on Sunday.

Brigit-Carol, hope you'll feel better soon.

Amy, I really like Meryl Streep but I still haven't seen Doubt. Is it worth seeing?

Have to run.
Have a great weekend, all of you

[Ammy]

It was a very "heady" movie...gets you thinking!
So if you like thinking...yes!

(I really liked it...sort of a mystery without a murder)

[Shadow]

Hello everybody,

I'm in a hurry (it's Friday after all:)) so I'll just report on my morning exercise:
Firday - cardio (20 mins) + 10 mins Pilates for Abs (that was tough!)
Great job, Adina :thumbsup:! Have a great Saturday and we'll "see" you again on Sunday :nod:.

[Shadow]

It was a very "heady" movie...gets you thinking!
So if you like thinking...yes!

(I really liked it...sort of a mystery without a murder)
Thinking is very good for you (sometimes, anyway :rolleyes: ). However, it does not qualify as exercise, even if it can be tiring to think too much :p :razz: ;).

[Ammy]

But if steam comes out of my ears cause my brain is on overdrive, it SHOULD be counted as exercise!!!

:nod: !!!!

[SandyHanson]

Exercise for this week:

Sunday, played around with my new resistance bands a bit, not really a complete workout.
Monday, Tuesday: Hubby was home sick. Now I can't really claim that his being home prevents me from exercising, but it does break my routine, and . . .
Wednesday: Tae Bo, worked on some leg exercises w/resistance bands
Thurs: Good upper body (biceps, triceps, abs, etc) with bands
Today: Tae Bo, legs w/bands

[Shadow]

But if steam comes out of my ears cause my brain is on overdrive, it SHOULD be counted as exercise!!!

:nod: !!!!
If that were the case, I'd never have to get out of my chair to get the day's exercise in :lol:. All I'd have to do is show up at work and wait for someone to yank my chain ;). (Like the person who just tried putting leftover noodles & carrots down the bathroom sink :mad:....)

[Shadow]

Exercise for this week:

Sunday, played around with my new resistance bands a bit, not really a complete workout.
Monday, Tuesday: Hubby was home sick. Now I can't really claim that his being home prevents me from exercising, but it does break my routine, and . . .
Wednesday: Tae Bo, worked on some leg exercises w/resistance bands
Thurs: Good upper body (biceps, triceps, abs, etc) with bands
Today: Tae Bo, legs w/bands
Yeah for you, Sandy - not quite as much as usual but still not a shabby report! So glad to see you check in before the week's end :nod:. How are you liking the bands :)?

[gitfiddle]

Lower body today. I was blessed with unbroken sleep last night, so it seems the chiro did the trick. :D

[SandyHanson]

Yeah for you, Sandy - not quite as much as usual but still not a shabby report! So glad to see you check in before the week's end :nod:. How are you liking the bands :)?

I think I'm really going to like them, especially once I get used to the feel, and get a good routine going.

The upper body won't be a problem; there are a lot of exercises for most of the muscle groups that can be done from my chair with little or no modification.

The legs will be a bit more of a challenge - I just need to think creatively.

They can be a bit deceiving - I did an exercise the other day to work my side muscles, and didn't think I had gotten them very well. Then about an hour later when I moved just the right way - Oh, ho. I guess I did get those muscles after all!

[Ammy]

Saturday...walked to, then around, then from the zoo. It was gorilla day!
Maybe a 2 mile walk.

[Karole]

Friday we did a four hour trail ride and Saturday 3 1/2 hour ride , today I will find some resistance to make Shadow happy.

[Shadow]

Lower body today. I was blessed with unbroken sleep last night, so it seems the chiro did the trick. :D

That's awesome, Carol! Do you think *I* could get an appointment with him ;)?

[Shadow]

I think I'm really going to like them, especially once I get used to the feel, and get a good routine going.
I know you're going to love them once you get used to them :nod:!

The legs will be a bit more of a challenge - I just need to think creatively.
I have complete faith in you coming up with some awesome moves that will work well for you :thumbsup:!



They can be a bit deceiving - I did an exercise the other day to work my side muscles, and didn't think I had gotten them very well. Then about an hour later when I moved just the right way - Oh, ho. I guess I did get those muscles after all!
Oh yes - they ARE sneaky little devils :D! Those little buggers can definitely hit areas that machines and free weights just can't get.

[Shadow]

Saturday...walked to, then around, then from the zoo. It was gorilla day!
Maybe a 2 mile walk.
Yeah for you, Amy :D!

[Shadow]

Friday we did a four hour trail ride and Saturday 3 1/2 hour ride , today I will find some resistance to make Shadow happy.
Yes, ending that good weekend exercise with some resistance would make me VERY happy :nod:!!!!