Movers & Shakers - June 7 - 13

[Shadow]

Well, we didn't see too many participating (or participating frequently) last week :( so hopefully this week there'll be a bit more M&Sing going on :rolleyes:!

My schedule for the week is:
Sun - Cardio, chest, back, core and walk
Mon - Cardio, legs
Tues - Cardio, shoulders, core
Weds - Cardio, biceps, triceps
Thurs - Cardio, upper body*

*The body parts are being done with heavy weights Sun - Wed. The upper body on Thurs will be lighter weights with faster tempo, especially on the bi/tri exercises since I will have done them heavy the day before :). Didn't want anyone to think I was ignoring my own advice ;).

Now - what are YOU doing????

[Anniesnan]

Shadow,

sorry, I've been AWOL.
and what I really need to learn is I owe the apology to myself, 'cos I'm the one I'm doing wrong.

I've been moving a little, but not enough.

Today, June 8, I have, however, already done my "extra" - a "Gilad" and I'm feeling it:D:D

[Ammy]

We walked around the mall yesterday, but it was the ONLY moving I did yesterday.
I did watch an entire season of WEEDS...that took a lot of BRAIN work!! Sort of...:o

Okay okay...but in my defense, it rained ALLLLLLL weekend long! The ENTIRE weekend.

[Martha]

I knew my presence and my activity? would be sparse this month, internet access was too public. There were lines, waiting to use too few stations, and my smart phone was not as good as my previous smart phone (but that really belongs in another forum) and expensive at our hotel, so that wasn't an option this time.
Activity was- 2 days on a plane, (3rd and 7th) but at least there were/are miles to walk in both airports :nod:. 2 days of real activity Hoover Dam and walked everywhere in Vegas (5th and 6th.) Pretty easy to choose no carb options...but that belongs in another thread, sorry. 1 real day of meetings, no activity that day.

[Shadow]

Shadow,

sorry, I've been AWOL.
Well, you have definitely been missed - but you've NOT been forgotten ;).
...and what I really need to learn is I owe the apology to myself, 'cos I'm the one I'm doing wrong.
Well said :nod:!

I've been moving a little, but not enough.
Well, "some" definitely beats "nothing" any day ;).

Today, June 8, I have, however, already done my "extra" - a "Gilad" and I'm feeling it
Awesome :D!!!! He is so cute :p!

[Shadow]

We walked around the mall yesterday, but it was the ONLY moving I did yesterday.
I did watch an entire season of WEEDS...that took a lot of BRAIN work!! Sort of...:o

Okay okay...but in my defense, it rained ALLLLLLL weekend long! The ENTIRE weekend.
Suppose you've never heard of exercising indoors, huh :razz: :rolleyes:? Oh well - just keep in mind I'm expecting to see something MUCH better from you the rest of the week :evil:!

[Shadow]

I knew my presence and my activity? would be sparse this month, internet access was too public. There were lines, waiting to use too few stations, and my smart phone was not as good as my previous smart phone (but that really belongs in another forum) and expensive at our hotel, so that wasn't an option this time.
Welcome back, Martha :D! Hopefully you just missed us enough while you were gone that you'll come see us often now that you're back ;).
Activity was- 2 days on a plane, (3rd and 7th) but at least there were/are miles to walk in both airports
One advantage to landing at gate 1 and departing from gate 259, huh :p?
2 days of real activity Hoover Dam and walked everywhere in Vegas (5th and 6th.)
Awesome :thumbsup:!
Pretty easy to choose no carb options...but that belongs in another thread, sorry. 1 real day of meetings, no activity that day.
No apology necessary! We always need to remember that eating is at least 80% of the battle - exercise just is the low carb icing on the low carb cake ;) :).

[gitfiddle]

Hi, everybody! :) I did arms and legs tonight. Lat pull, chest press, overhead press and delt/fly. Two sets of nine to fifteen each, depending on how it felt. I can really feel it. Also the bike and the arc trainer. Friday night I had leg cramps again, :confused::angry::tear: I found an advice page and I'm doing just about everything they recommended already, including magnesium. Then they said my regular dose might not be enough and to try one extra just before bed. The jury's still out, but Saturday and Sunday nights I did not have any cramps or spasms. Cautiously optimistic...:paranoid:

[starfish]

Hi!
I have not posted in here yet but I thought that I might make me get out of bed at 3am and work out because I have been trying for the past week to get something started now that i am comfortable with my plan.but again today I reset the alarm and before i knew it it was 3:45am time to get up and I was no more rested then I was at 3am:o. So tomorrow is a new day:) to bed I go .

[starfish]

Carol
Hay where are your legs cramping? sometimes tight butt muscles can cause a land slide of leg pain. Try sitting on a tennis ball and rolling it round to loosen up your butt muscles keep going till you get to the point your butt meets your leg see if that helps.

[gitfiddle]

I have not posted in here yet but I thought that I might make me get out of bed at 3am and work out....Starfish, I can't think of anything that would be likely to make me jump out of bed at 3am, including Shadow's whip! :eek: Okay, the leg cramps do.

Yes, hips are involved, and I stretch out, but an hour or two later they're back at it; usually shin, calf or toe cramp. Maybe I'll ask the Geezer to take the massager to my backside! :D

[Ammy]

I did my "library walk" yesterday. 1.5mile. Tried to walk quickly, but hit a lot of stop lights.

Better than nothing.

Tonight is my one hour salsa lesson. I sure was sweating last time, but it was VERY humid, so not sure if it was the workout, or the weather.

[Shadow]

I did arms and legs tonight. Lat pull, chest press, overhead press and delt/fly. Two sets of nine to fifteen each, depending on how it felt. I can really feel it. Also the bike and the arc trainer.
Fantastic workout, Carol :D!
Friday night I had leg cramps again
:(
I found an advice page and I'm doing just about everything they recommended already, including magnesium. Then they said my regular dose might not be enough and to try one extra just before bed. The jury's still out, but Saturday and Sunday nights I did not have any cramps or spasms. Cautiously optimistic...
Fingers crossed that this is all it takes :nod:!!!!

[Shadow]

Hi!
Welcome, Starfish :)!
... and before i knew it it was 3:45am time to get up and I was no more rested then I was at 3am.
Always something to keep in mind when you're messing with that alarm clock ;).

[Shadow]

Starfish, I can't think of anything that would be likely to make me jump out of bed at 3am, including Shadow's whip! :eek: Okay, the leg cramps do.
Trust me, grasshopper, if that were the only time you could do it, you would eventually adjust to it. Believe me, it wasn't easy for me to adapt but it was the only way I was going to get it done. Motivation and desire can make you do all kinds of things you never thought you would ;).

[Shadow]

I did my "library walk" yesterday. 1.5mile. Tried to walk quickly, but hit a lot of stop lights.
Aren't they just the biggest inconvenience when you're trying to move right along :mad:?

Better than nothing.
Absolutely :)!

Tonight is my one hour salsa lesson. I sure was sweating last time, but it was VERY humid, so not sure if it was the workout, or the weather.
Sweat or not, it sounds like a great workout AND a lot of fun :D!

[gitfiddle]

Motivation and desire can make you do all kinds of things you never thought you would ;).Yes, oh Wise One! (:rolleyes:)

I know I could, but it would involve going to bed at seven PM, and there are some in my household that would probably have something to say about it. ;) It's hard to be true when you gotta work around little details like that.

Update: I took a mag again last night and had one little foot spasm that hardly even woke me up. That's after a good workout yesterday. I have hopes here. http://bestsmileys.com/excited/3.gif

Is your new PT helping? Do you see a difference?

[Shadow]

Yes, oh Wise One!
I saw that :p!

I know I could, but it would involve going to bed at seven PM, and there are some in my household that would probably have something to say about it. It's hard to be true when you gotta work around little details like that.
Yes, it is :nod:. But I just make everyone march to MY tune - or pay the consequences :lol:! Actually, it's quite amazing how many people think it's their business that I go to be early :rolleyes:. It's frequently brought up here at work - mostly because I am missing this show or that show on TV. Like that's really earth-shattering and wrecking my world :tongue:.

Update: I took a mag again last night and had one little foot spasm that hardly even woke me up. That's after a good workout yesterday. I have hopes here.
Wow - that's great! I hope you're really onto something!

Is your new PT helping? Do you see a difference?
I see all the black and blue marks, but that's about it :cool:. Seriously, the new stuff is doing some good but acc'd to the woman who does it, what PT is having me do is totally wrong and making things worse. Hopefully next week the PT I am assigned to will get back from vacation and they can get it together. It's only been 2 months, after all... But on the plus side, I CAN walk about a half a block now and sleep at least some at night. Those are both much better than before :thumbsup:! (Now are you sorry you asked ;)?)

[Parisienne]

Hello everybody! I know it's late Tuesday evening and it's my first report this week. I caught an awful cold last week and today is the first day when I feel a bit better. So this morning I did 20 minutes on the bike (HIIT) and was exhausted. Tomorrow is another day! See you then

[Shadow]

Adina - It is good to see you ;)! I am so sorry you've been ill, though :(. Please take care to not push it too hard until you're completely better, okay :)?

[gitfiddle]

IBut on the plus side, I CAN walk about a half a block now and sleep at least some at night. Those are both much better than before :thumbsup:! (Now are you sorry you asked ;)?)Not sorry I asked, only sorry I don't ask often enough. I'm afraid I take you for granted, my dear. How anxiety-provoking that the PT's can't agree on the plan! :confused: Glad you're making progress, though. :cool:

I had a good lower body workout last night. I've painted myself in a corner, though, by stretching my work days and having Friday's off for the summer. Wednesday is usually a rest day, with a different after-work schedule, but Fridays at home mean I'm going to have to really use some discipline to get to the gym on Friday or Saturday! :eek: I sure don't want to go four days between sessions! It will be bad enough that I've got a week on the road and another week camping this summer. Lots of walking in my future, I guess. :rolleyes:

[Ammy]

Had a great time salsa dancing last night...
and I DID sweat, even though the room wasn't hot!!

So it MUST be a workout! :nod:

[Shadow]

Not sorry I asked, only sorry I don't ask often enough. I'm afraid I take you for granted, my dear. How anxiety-provoking that the PT's can't agree on the plan! Glad you're making progress, though.
Nah - I certainly never think you take me for granted :eek:! Believe me, I realize life is crazy for all of us and I'm just thankful you think of me at all :D! And yes - I'll take any progress I can get ;)!
I had a good lower body workout last night. I've painted myself in a corner, though, by stretching my work days and having Friday's off for the summer. Wednesday is usually a rest day, with a different after-work schedule, but Fridays at home mean I'm going to have to really use some discipline to get to the gym on Friday or Saturday!
Wow - teaching an old dog new tricks, huh :p :lol:? Would it be easier to just exercise Weds :)? I'm sure the sacrifice will be worth it to have long weekends all summer long :thumbsup:!
I sure don't want to go four days between sessions!
That would get some stiffness going :nod:!
It will be bad enough that I've got a week on the road and another week camping this summer. Lots of walking in my future, I guess.
Well, it will still be a change of pace so hopefully it will all go well. We'll miss you, though!!!!!!

[Shadow]

Had a great time salsa dancing last night...
and I DID sweat, even though the room wasn't hot!!

So it MUST be a workout! :nod:
Wow, Amy, I thought you were with me in not sweating :eek:! But don't get any ideas and suggest I salsa! I can't even walk and I never could dance so I think it's out of the question :p. I'll just have to let you work up a good sweat for both of us :D!

[Ammy]

Yeah, I'm really not much of a sweat-er
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But I do when I'm dancing! Speaking of....I'm going dancing on friday night! WOOHOOOOOOOOOOO Bring on the HIP-HOP!!

[Shadow]

Cute, Amy :p!!!
Speaking of....I'm going dancing on friday night! WOOHOOOOOOOOOOO Bring on the HIP-HOP!!
Sounds great :D :thumbsup: :D!

[Ammy]

:D:D:D:D


3 mile bike ride tonight (no sweating)

[Shadow]

3 mile bike ride tonight (no sweating)
Great job, Amy :thumbsup:! Luckily I know first-hand that sweat is NOT essential to a good workout ;)!

[Shadow]

Where is everyone :mad: :suspicious:??????

I think we're going to have to institute a daily roll call if you all don't report for duty :eek: :evil:!!!!

[Nam]

So I did my cardio at the gym (40 minutes on the treadmill counting cooldown) and even though I don't check in, I figured somebody should. Feel better now?

[Shadow]

Yes I do, Nam - thank you :D! Pretty bad when I have to pull in people from other threads because the ones here aren't participating, huh :p?

Anyway - glad to see you and way to go on that cardio :thumbsup:!

[avnndd]

Hey, Shadow...I played softball for 2 hours today with a bunch of teenage boys...does that count? ;-)

[Shadow]

Hey, Shadow...I played softball for 2 hours today with a bunch of teenage boys...does that count?
Oh, absolutely, Aaron :D :D :D!!!!! I am VERY proud of you - and of the boys for getting you up and going :thumbsup:. And I'm also thrilled to see you again, in case you didn't notice ;)!

[starfish]

Well 3 am is not happing yet:( but I am not giving up.I will try again tomorrow.I just need to get to bed earlier which starts a whole bunch of things that need to happen earlier to get me in bed earlier.:rolleyes:

On a good note I did manage a few set of push ups , pull ups, sit up and squats yesterday but not the cardio that I want to get in with that.

Today I was sore but I will try for that 3 am work out in the morning:eek: :D

[gitfiddle]

Thanks, Nam and Aaron, for soothing Shadow. Yesterday was my rest day!

Today I did double duty because I really don't think I'm going to be able to swing another gym session this weekend. Tomorrow, I'm going to be babysitting the grandblessing with one hand and preparing for the weekend with the other. The weekend is a festival and I've got to play all day both days, plus squeeze in a wedding and a reception Saturday. I'll probably be walking a lot, so that might help. :jawDrop: I have to put my orthotics into my moccasins to do it.

[Ammy]

Starfish...why do you need to get up at 3am to workout??
Yikes, that is EARLY!!! And I LOVE mornings!!


NO real workout for me. It was volunteer night at feline rescue, then had to get the cucumbers planted in the garden. Not a real workout, just kept moving.

[Shadow]

Well 3 am is not happing yet:( but I am not giving up.I will try again tomorrow.I just need to get to bed earlier which starts a whole bunch of things that need to happen earlier to get me in bed earlier.:rolleyes:
Believe me, Starfish, I know where you're coming from :)! Just give it your best effort.

On a good note I did manage a few set of push ups , pull ups, sit up and squats yesterday but not the cardio that I want to get in with that.
That's awesome :D! The point is you're doing something! And resistance is so important that if you have choose between the two, it's best you go for resistance (IMHO, of course) :nod:.

Today I was sore but I will try for that 3 am work out in the morning:eek: :D
Fingers crossed :thumbsup:!

[Shadow]

Thanks, Nam and Aaron, for soothing Shadow. Yesterday was my rest day!
Well, you can come see me anyway :razz: ;)! Seriously, I was VERY happy to see Nam and Aaron here :D!

Today I did double duty because I really don't think I'm going to be able to swing another gym session this weekend. Tomorrow, I'm going to be babysitting the grandblessing with one hand and preparing for the weekend with the other. The weekend is a festival and I've got to play all day both days, plus squeeze in a wedding and a reception Saturday.
Definitely sounds like you're going to have a lot going on this weekend! Great decision to do double duty today :nod:!
I'll probably be walking a lot, so that might help. I have to put my orthotics into my moccasins to do it.
Oh my - do NOT forget the orthotics :eek:!! And you know I'll take whatever walking I can get ;)!

[Shadow]

Starfish...why do you need to get up at 3am to workout??
Yikes, that is EARLY!!! And I LOVE mornings!!
If she's like me, it's because it just doesn't happen unless you get it done before the day gets underway ;).


NO real workout for me. It was volunteer night at feline rescue, then had to get the cucumbers planted in the garden. Not a real workout, just kept moving.
Moving is good - and volunteering at the feline (or canine, for that matter) rescue will get you excused from duty :D!

[Ammy]

moving is good - and volunteering at the feline (or canine, for that matter) rescue will get you excused from duty :d!

yippeeeeeeee!!! :d:d:d:d

[gitfiddle]

...and volunteering at the feline (or canine, for that matter) rescue will get you excused from duty :D!:suspicious: He-e-e-e-y! I want to see the list of acceptable excuses some time, my friend. :tongue::slywink::rolleyes:

[Ammy]

Carol...just keep the excuses coming and eventually you'll have an "excuseable" list to pull from!! :razz:

That's what I'm doing!!!

:eek: Shoot...Shadow reads these doesn't she...:o

[gitfiddle]

Carol...just keep the excuses coming and eventually you'll have an "excuseable" list to pull from!! :razz:

That's what I'm doing!!!

:eek: Shoot...Shadow reads these doesn't she...:o

Yeah, you're busted! ;) Besides, I already do all that. Oops! I forgot to whisper! :paranoid:

[Shadow]

yippeeeeeeee!!! :d:d:d:d
Just don't expect it too often ;) :p :lol:!

[Shadow]

:suspicious: He-e-e-e-y! I want to see the list of acceptable excuses some time, my friend. :tongue::slywink::rolleyes:
It kinda goes with the flow, ya know ;). It's Friday and the sun is finally shining, so....

[Mal Lady]

Hi Everyone!!!!!!!!!!!

Just thought I'd make a little noise right here.by popping in and saying "Hi!" !!!! :D I'm back to mowing 2 yards again this year.:rolleyes: It keeps me tired. I still have some flowers that need planting so, I'll get more exercise doing that this weekend. I've been off and on pp - I guess more off than on. But, hopefully I'll get that turned around.

I hope you all are doing well!

Sharon

[Shadow]

Carol...just keep the excuses coming and eventually you'll have an "excuseable" list to pull from!! :razz:
:suspicious:

That's what I'm doing!!!
I can take it back, ya know :evil:

:eek: Shoot...Shadow reads these doesn't she...:o
You are SO busted, Amy :lol:!

[Shadow]

Yeah, you're busted! ;) Besides, I already do all that. Oops! I forgot to whisper! :paranoid:
I do think we're all suffering a bit from the TGIF syndrome today :p! But never fear - the Shadow has great hearing, so.....

[Shadow]

Hi Everyone!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi, Sharon :)!

Just thought I'd make a little noise right here.by popping in and saying "Hi!" !!!! :D I'm back to mowing 2 yards again this year.:rolleyes: It keeps me tired.
Ah - but it keeps you moving, too ;)!
I still have some flowers that need planting so, I'll get more exercise doing that this weekend.
That's great :D!
I've been off and on pp - I guess more off than on. But, hopefully I'll get that turned around.
That's NOT great :(

[avnndd]

Well, Lita, I just have to pop in from time to time to see if you are still being nice...as if you would ever be mean. :-)

BTW, I SAT and watched the boys I work with play basketball today...sorry.

[avnndd]

Today I played football with the boys for about an hour...good times.

[Shadow]

Well, Lita, I just have to pop in from time to time to see if you are still being nice...as if you would ever be mean. :-)
Well, I have been a bit strict from time to time, but ;).... I hope you DO keep popping in now and again because it makes me very happy :D!

BTW, I SAT and watched the boys I work with play basketball today...sorry.
Hmmpf :suspicious:!

Today I played football with the boys for about an hour...good times.
Much better :D :thumbsup: :nod:!

[Parisienne]

Just to report that I did keep on moving the last days! Sorry for delayed report:
Thursday - cardio (25 min)
Friday - Lower Body (15 min) + Abs (10 min)
Saturday - 10 min Solution Arms (a bit short but it was late evening)

[avnndd]

I also walked the 10 or 12 blocks to the courthouse square (w/kids in tow) to listen to part of our Acoustic Music Festival here in town...I really love this small town life!

[Shadow]

Just to report that I did keep on moving the last days! Sorry for delayed report:
Thursday - cardio (25 min)
Friday - Lower Body (15 min) + Abs (10 min)
Saturday - 10 min Solution Arms (a bit short but it was late evening)
Better late than never, Adina ;)! Glad to know I'm not going to have to swim the ocean and fetch you :D!

[Shadow]

I also walked the 10 or 12 blocks to the courthouse square (w/kids in tow) to listen to part of our Acoustic Music Festival here in town...I really love this small town life!
Well done, Aaron :D!!!! Oh my yes - small town life is great :nod:. Too bad it's so hard to come by anymore!

[gitfiddle]

Well, my weeked was definitely a sit-down weekend. :( I am SO ready to hit the gym tonight! Which I will do! :)

[Shadow]

Well, my weeked was definitely a sit-down weekend. :( I am SO ready to hit the gym tonight! Which I will do! :)
Well - sometimes having a weekend like you just did works out for the best :). It tends to get our engines revved a bit when we've been idling too long, IMHO ;).