Movers & Shakers - May 10 - 16

[Shadow]

Good morning and Happy Mother's Day to all of you (even if it's the 4-legged kind of children) :D!

Got my chest/back workout in plus an hour of walking.

How are you all getting the week started :p?

[Karole]

Or not....heh, heh,heh.:lol::lol: Sorry I just couldn't resist when I saw there were no other posts yesterday.

I will do something serious today though, Shadow. Something "resistive" and hard:eek::eek:, okay? I've been gone tooo long and now it's time to get my groove back.

[Shadow]

Or not....heh, heh,heh. Sorry I just couldn't resist when I saw there were no other posts yesterday.
Cute, Karole ;). I just hope everyone knows *I* am finding NO humor in their absence :mad: :evil: :angry:!

I will do something serious today though, Shadow. Something "resistive" and hard, okay? I've been gone tooo long and now it's time to get my groove back.
I definitely agree ;). I was beginning to think I was gonna have to come fetch you :razz:!

[Ammy]

got in the dog walk yesterday.
I wasn't getting out the door fast enough for the springer spaniel so he BIT me in the BUTT!!
He has a habit (BAD habit) of using his mouth to grab you lightly and take you where he wants you to go. My hand wasn't available so he grabbed my butt!! OUCH!!!

Anyway, another 2.5mile walk done, and I have another scheduled tonight.

[Karole]

Bad dog !! Grrrr.

I did 10 min. upper body with 5# weights and 15 min. lower body then finished off with 5 min. of my pt stretches .

I'm thinking I may need to get a weight that is a little heavier than 5# as I am able to do over 14 reps with them. May look into them soon.

[Shadow]

got in the dog walk yesterday.
I wasn't getting out the door fast enough for the springer spaniel so he BIT me in the BUTT!!
He has a habit (BAD habit) of using his mouth to grab you lightly and take you where he wants you to go. My hand wasn't available so he grabbed my butt!! OUCH!!!
Believe me, Amy, if you guys were within "biting" distance, I just might try that myself :lol:! Although I don't think it would be butts I'd be chewing ;). But I'm really surprised - I know springers can be headstrong, but they're normally so loving!

Anyway, another 2.5mile walk done, and I have another scheduled tonight.
Awesome :D!

[Shadow]

Bad dog !! Grrrr.
Be glad your horses don't know that trick ;)!

I did 10 min. upper body with 5# weights and 15 min. lower body then finished off with 5 min. of my pt stretches .
Well done :D!

I'm thinking I may need to get a weight that is a little heavier than 5# as I am able to do over 14 reps with them. May look into them soon.
It definitely sounds like it's time :thumbsup:!

[gitfiddle]

Upper body tonight, plus bike and arc trainer. My chatty girlfriend has had her job cut so she's not there to laugh me out of a bad mood. I was in one today, but the music helped somewhat.

[Ammy]

another dog walk...probably my last for awhile.

2 miles.

but the dogs had a GREAt time at the Dog park!

[Shadow]

Upper body tonight, plus bike and arc trainer.
Good job, Carol :thumbsup:!
My chatty girlfriend has had her job cut so she's not there to laugh me out of a bad mood. I was in one today, but the music helped somewhat.

I am so sorry your friend was not there to cheer you up - and that she is suffering from this whole economic mess :(! I am glad the music helped somewhat - hopefully one day soon your friend will be there to join you again :).

[Shadow]

another dog walk...probably my last for awhile.

2 miles.

but the dogs had a GREAt time at the Dog park!
Way to go, Amy :D!!! I'm sorry your dog-walking is over for now, but I'm pretty sure you can still find some exercise to do without them ;) :nod: :p!

[Shadow]

Uh guys....you're really disappointing me :mad: :angry:!

(Other than Carol and Amy who were at least here last night)

(Guess we know who is ending up being the "teacher's pet" these days, huh?)

[Karole]

Hey, I was here yesterday so I get to be a pet toooo. :nod::nod: Plus I did my exercise for today already-- it was 20 min. on the elliptical and I used intervals to get my breathing going pretty good. Hopefully there will be more later.

[Shadow]

Hey, I was here yesterday so I get to be a pet toooo. :nod::nod: Plus I did my exercise for today already-- it was 20 min. on the elliptical and I used intervals to get my breathing going pretty good. Hopefully there will be more later.
Actually, I originally had your name down but then thought maybe you'd jumped the track again ;). So consider yourself "petted" for the day :lol:!

[gitfiddle]

Meeow! Actually, I switched tonight with tomorrow night because I had an appointment and a few errands to run, but I WILL go tomorrow. My doctor almost hugged me when we reviewed my bloodwork today. You're a good motivator, Shadow! :nod:

[Shadow]

Meeow! Actually, I switched tonight with tomorrow night because I had an appointment and a few errands to run, but I WILL go tomorrow.
And I know you'll keep your word :nod: :thumbsup:!
My doctor almost hugged me when we reviewed my bloodwork today.
That's awesome :D!!!
You're a good motivator, Shadow!
Uhmmm - I'm not so sure I'm batting 1000 these days :rolleyes:!

[Karole]

I got in another 20 min. on the elliptical for a total of 40 today. I'll do some resistance tomorrow--just to cheer you up Shadow.

Carol---waaaayyy to go on the blood work. So nice to hear the good news. I bet your doc was really happy.

[Anniesnan]

hi Shadow!

I've actually been doing really well the last 2 days - just haven't been visiting here :eek:

I bought some exercise dvd and have been tivoing Gilad.
Yesterday did stairs and one of the Gilad work-outs.
Today, I did 2 of the work-outs - one in the morning and one in the afternoon - about 20 minutes each, mixed aerobics and - can't think what the other exercises are called

AND, did the stairs 2x and walked 2x around the park :D:D
I am definitely feeling it, everywhere from my feet to my shoulders

[Shadow]

I got in another 20 min. on the elliptical for a total of 40 today. I'll do some resistance tomorrow--just to cheer you up Shadow.


That would make me very happy, Karole :nod: :D!!! 'Course, I'm happy about what you got done today, too ;).

[Shadow]

hi Shadow!
Hi, Agnes :D!

I've actually been doing really well the last 2 days - just haven't been visiting here
You should have stopped by to keep up my faith in all the slackards of the world :razz: :lol:!

I bought some exercise dvd and have been tivoing Gilad.
Yesterday did stairs and one of the Gilad work-outs.
Way to go! I only have one Gilad but I think he is just adorable!
Today, I did 2 of the work-outs - one in the morning and one in the afternoon - about 20 minutes each, mixed aerobics and - can't think what the other exercises are called
No matter what it's called, I'm thrilled you did it :thumbsup:!

AND, did the stairs 2x and walked 2x around the park :D:D
I am definitely feeling it, everywhere from my feet to my shoulders
Wow :eek:! You have definitely made my day with all that moving & shaking :D!!!!

[Shadow]

Since it IS wacky Wednesday, here's a little moderate exercise that I'm pretty sure you ALL can do - and it's fun, too :slywink::
HOW SMART IS YOUR RIGHT FOOT?
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You have to try this please it takes 2 seconds. I could not believe this!!! It is from an orthopedic surgeon............. This will boggle your mind and you will keep you trying over and over again to see if you can outsmart your foot, but you can't. It's pre-programmed in your brain!
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1. Without anyone watching you (they will think you are GOOFY!!) and while sitting at your desk in front of your computer, lift your right foot off the floor and make clockwise circles with it.
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2. Now, while doing this, draw the number '6' in the air with your right hand. Your foot will change direction. I told you so!!! And there's nothing you can do about it! You and I both know how stupid it is, but before the day is done you are going to try it again, if you've not already done so.

[Ammy]

ARGH!!! YOu're making me CRAZY!!!!

I can do it if I go REALLY REALLY REALLY slowly...but otherwise I can't!
I won't stop trying though! I am the MASTER of my right foot! The MASTER I tell you!!!!

[gitfiddle]

If anybody walks into my office........!:suspicious:

[Anniesnan]

Way to go! I only have one Gilad but I think he is just adorable!

No matter what it's called, I'm thrilled you did it :thumbsup:!


Wow :eek:! You have definitely made my day with all that moving & shaking :D!!!!


I don't know how I never heard about him before ...

If I've made your day - imagine how I'm feeling:D:D

It truly feels so good to "feel" my muscles again!

[Shadow]

ARGH!!! YOu're making me CRAZY!!!!

I can do it if I go REALLY REALLY REALLY slowly...but otherwise I can't!
I won't stop trying though! I am the MASTER of my right foot! The MASTER I tell you!!!!
Wow - you absolutely rock if you can keep your foot going the right way :eek: :thumbsup:!

[Shadow]

If anybody walks into my office........!:suspicious:
I just got everyone to play along yesterday so I didn't stand out :p! As for people walking in ... well, they're used to us being a bit off center ;).

[Shadow]

I don't know how I never heard about him before ...
I think it's because there are so many instructors on the market :eek:!

If I've made your day - imagine how I'm feeling
Pretty good, huh :p?

It truly feels so good to "feel" my muscles again!

Oh yes :D!

[Martha]

well...it's official, it's Shingles. I may need to re invent moving and shaking for a little bit....I didn't want you to think I fell off the planet.

[Karole]

For today: dh wanted a walk this evening so it was 30 min. of that and then I did my pt stretches while I was all warmed up, then into lower body and the last ten min. was upper body with weights. Total time including the walk was 1 hour 4 min.

[Anniesnan]

I only managed stairs and a little walking yesterday, but,
since I know I'm going to be super busy today,

I set my alarm early and already got in my Gilad :D

tomorrow we have a big dinner dance and one of the other wives loves to dance as much as I do - we're usually on the dance floor with each other except the slow dances when we can usually convince a dh to get up - so, that'll be my only m & s Friday.

[Shadow]

well...it's official, it's Shingles. I may need to re invent moving and shaking for a little bit....I didn't want you to think I fell off the planet.
Oh Martha - how painful :( :eek:!!!! But I'm glad you have a diagnosis now so you can treat it properly :nod:!

Thanks for letting me know you didn't fall off the planet :)! Take care of yourself and get well - that's the most important part. But even if you're not able to M&S, you can still check in with us now and again, you know ;)!

[Shadow]

For today: dh wanted a walk this evening so it was 30 min. of that and then I did my pt stretches while I was all warmed up, then into lower body and the last ten min. was upper body with weights. Total time including the walk was 1 hour 4 min.

Great job, Karole :D :thumbsup: :D!!!!

[Shadow]

I only managed stairs and a little walking yesterday...
That certainly beats nothing, Agnes!
... but, since I know I'm going to be super busy today, I set my alarm early and already got in my Gilad
Fantastic :D!!!!!! I might have to put you at the head of the class today :p!

tomorrow we have a big dinner dance and one of the other wives loves to dance as much as I do - we're usually on the dance floor with each other except the slow dances when we can usually convince a dh to get up - so, that'll be my only m & s Friday.
But that sounds M&S that is a lot of fun, which is important too :nod:!!!

[Shadow]

Okay, gang, my exercise is done for the week. I will still get some moving in every day, though, so I'm not going to sit around and eat bon bons until Sunday ;). My week thus far:
Sun - Chest, back, long walk (about 75 min total)
Mon - Cardio, core
Tues - Legs and short walk (about 30 min)
Weds - Cardio, core
Thurs - Shoulders, biceps, triceps

[Karole]

[QUOTE=Shadow;90346 so I'm not going to sit around and eat bon bons ;). [/QUOTE]

Whew I scared myself-- I first read that as you were going to "set bon fires"(under us).
Am I feeling Guilty for something?? I better go get at it !!

[gitfiddle]

well...it's official, it's Shingles. I may need to re invent moving and shaking for a little bit....I didn't want you to think I fell off the planet.Ouch! http://bestsmileys.com/sad/5.gif I hope you can work around it, Martha.

[gitfiddle]

I had a great session last night, bike, arc (I can still feel my glutes today!) & treadmill, with a couple of leg machines thrown in. My bag is packed and it's upper body tonight.

[Martha]

Oh Martha - how painful :( :eek:!!!! But I'm glad you have a diagnosis now so you can treat it properly :nod:!

But even if you're not able to M&S, you can still check in with us now and again, you know ;)!

THANKS you are the best. I'm busy looking at the internet for ideas about exercise, how soon, how much. I'm not as sophisticated as you guys but using the search function, I was unable to see the forest for the trees.
Anyone have any specific key words, for this forum?

[Shadow]

Whew I scared myself-- I first read that as you were going to "set bon fires"(under us).
Now THERE'S an idea :thumbsup:!!!!
Am I feeling Guilty for something?? I better go get at it !!
Another great idea :D!!!!

[Shadow]

I had a great session last night, bike, arc (I can still feel my glutes today!) & treadmill, with a couple of leg machines thrown in. My bag is packed and it's upper body tonight.
Great report, Carol :thumbsup: :nod: :D!

(PS - You'll have to "shake that booty" and dance around your kitchen when you get home tonight to loosen those muscles up a bit ;) )

[Shadow]

THANKS you are the best.
Well, there are times when even the whip-cracker has to be lenient ;).
I'm busy looking at the internet for ideas about exercise, how soon, how much? I'm not as sophisticated as you guys but using the search function, I was unable to see the forest for the trees.
Anyone have any specific key words, for this forum?
Mmmm - Carol is the best at this but let me go see if I can find something for you :). I'll be back!

Edited to add: I couldn't really find a good link but the upshot is that you can exercise within your comfort level. But just remember your body needs resources to heal so don't push it :). Find something you can do without a lot of pain and just do that for now. You can always increase/expand your exercise once you are well again ;).

[Martha]

thanks, as usual, it makes sense :)

[gitfiddle]

(PS - You'll have to "shake that booty" and dance around your kitchen when you get home tonight to loosen those muscles up a bit ;) )Won't be necessary! I just gave it a bike ride. :D Upper body tonight. I'm pumped! I had a headache on the way there and I considered going home to flop, but I showed up anyway. Now my headache's gone, so it might have been tension. Ya think? :rolleyes:

Have a great night y'all!

[Karole]

I'm going to be dancing tonight for over an hour as it is line dancing night. I havent' been for 2 weeks now. Hope I remember how to boogie.

[Shadow]

Won't be necessary! I just gave it a bike ride.
Way to go :D!
Upper body tonight. I'm pumped!
Even better :thumbsup:!
I had a headache on the way there and I considered going home to flop, but I showed up anyway. Now my headache's gone, so it might have been tension. Ya think? :rolleyes:
Huh - what was your first clue ;) :lol:????? Aren't ya glad you stuck with your plans?

Have a great night y'all!
You too!

[Shadow]

I'm going to be dancing tonight for over an hour as it is line dancing night. I havent' been for 2 weeks now. Hope I remember how to boogie.
I was wondering where the dance reports were!!! Have a great time - and no worries... I'm sure you can still shake it with the best of 'em :p!

[gitfiddle]

Bike, arc, treadmill plus a couple of leg machines. Friday's usually sparse at this place, but I was by myself for the last fifteen minutes!

[Ammy]

Dog walking again.
Walked an hour tonight...felt great!

[Karole]

Shadow, I didn't get in any formal exercise yesterday, just heavy housework , then company, then bd party, then out to dinner with friends, played aggravation til 11:30, then bed. The day just got by me--wonder how that happened.

Hopefully today will be better, but I don't feel like exercise right now--sinus issues and I just want to lay my head down for a while. I'll check in later.

[Karole]

Got to feeling better and managed 15 min. upper body with weights today. Plus more house work that was over and beyond what I usually have to do.

[Anniesnan]

Got to feeling better and managed 15 min. upper body with weights today. Plus more house work that was over and beyond what I usually have to do.

glad you're feeling better!:D

[Anniesnan]

I didn't think I was going to do any moving and shaking after all the dancing I did last night ...

I was sore all over today :D

but, dh & I went and walked 2x around the park :D

[Karole]

The Shadow will be soooo happy about that Agnes. It probably loosened up your leg muscles after all that dancing. That really sounded like a lot of fun by the way.

[Shadow]

Bike, arc, treadmill plus a couple of leg machines. Friday's usually sparse at this place, but I was by myself for the last fifteen minutes!
Wow - that would've been my idea of heaven :D! I think I would've had to stay just to enjoy having the place to myself :p! Way to go on that workout :thumbsup:!

[Shadow]

Dog walking again.
Walked an hour tonight...felt great!
Yeah for you, Amy :D!!!!

[Shadow]

Shadow, I didn't get in any formal exercise yesterday, just heavy housework , then company, then bd party, then out to dinner with friends, played aggravation til 11:30, then bed. The day just got by me--wonder how that happened.
Well, I suppose you're allowed to stop and enjoy life every now and again :razz:!
Hopefully today will be better, but I don't feel like exercise right now--sinus issues and I just want to lay my head down for a while. I'll check in later.
(((Karole!!!))) Take care of yourself - that should always come first :nod:.

[Shadow]

I didn't think I was going to do any moving and shaking after all the dancing I did last night ...

I was sore all over today :D

but, dh & I went and walked 2x around the park :D
Fantastic, Agnes :thumbsup:!!!!! I'm clapping for ya!

[Shadow]

The Shadow will be soooo happy about that Agnes.
See how easy it is to please me ;) :lol: :tongue:?

[Anniesnan]

The Shadow will be soooo happy about that Agnes. It probably loosened up your leg muscles after all that dancing. That really sounded like a lot of fun by the way.


it definitely was ... and I plan on doing even more dancing there next year ;)