Movers & Shakers - June 28 - July 4

[Shadow]

Here we are at the end of another month :eek:! How did you do this month? Did you stick to your goals? Are you tired of the same old and needing to shake things up a bit?

I hope you all take a few moments and look long and hard at your exercise and your performance. Where you've done well, congratulate yourself! Where you need to pick up the slack, get to it!

So not only do I want to hear from all of you with an end month report on June and how you did ;), I'm also expecting to hear some plans for July and what you're going to do to get the most benefit out of your M&S :nod:.

There have been several MIAs lately so come one come all - because the Shadow is soon going to be on the rampage tracking you all down if you don't report in for duty :evil:!

Speaking of reporting, here is my lineup for the week:
Sunday - Chest, triceps, abs, PT exercises (for legs), bike ride
Monday - PT exercises, bike ride
Tuesday - Back, biceps, abs, PT exercises
Weds - PT exercises, bike ride
Thurs - Upper body, PT exercises, bike ride

[gitfiddle]

Hi! I was consistent for the month, but I'm facing a week of car travel. My only hope will be that we'll take lots of walks! I'm also thinking of bodyweight floor exercises, but I don't think I'd like to do it on a motel floor. :eek:

I hope I can give you a good report in a few days. :)

p.s. editing to say that I walked for 25 minutes on the bike path tonight. :D

[Karole]

Hi, my June exercises was slightly skewed due to the trailride and then back problems so I would have to say no goals were attained.

Today is water aerobics again. I am meeting my dd in a little while so can't spend much time here .

No exercise yesterday.

[Shadow]

Hi! I was consistent for the month, but I'm facing a week of car travel. My only hope will be that we'll take lots of walks! I'm also thinking of bodyweight floor exercises, but I don't think I'd like to do it on a motel floor. :eek:
That's when owning a yoga mat comes in handy ;).

I hope I can give you a good report in a few days. :)
So do I ;)!

p.s. editing to say that I walked for 25 minutes on the bike path tonight. :D
Fantastic :thumbsup:!!!!

[Shadow]

Hi, my June exercises was slightly skewed due to the trailride and then back problems so I would have to say no goals were attained.
Unfortunately, physical ailments set us back from time to time. The important thing is to pick up and carry on as soon as you can ;).

Today is water aerobics again. I am meeting my dd in a little while so can't spend much time here .
Have a great time :D!

No exercise yesterday.
:eek:?????????????

[Shadow]

Rollcall time, people! Still waiting to hear from:

Adina
Agnes
Aaron
Amy
Martha
Starfish

Hmmm - am I missing anyone :paranoid:???????

[Ammy]

I played with kids all weekend...not something I normally do.
Does that count? It was too hot to play outside, but we played a lot of "lego's" and "you can't get me".

[Martha]

I'm back, I walked a lot. Cruise ships and new cities are like that.. I maintained, which was my unspoken goal. Gave up coffee those 10 days, not my goal..but spoiled by great coffee, I couldn't drink stuff that wasn't great:o and elected to stay out of the special coffee place, not a life choice just a choice for the time.

Back to moving and shaking. We did a walking trip, everyday. sometimes just 2 hrs; 3 other days, all day, with short breaks. It felt a little like the benefit walks I've participated in in my past.

I've got to work a plan that will really keep me moving like that. Sadly, like many others, that pesky desk job gets in the way. Goal for this month, trial at a gym that has a pool and trainers available.:)

[Shadow]

I played with kids all weekend...not something I normally do.
Does that count? It was too hot to play outside, but we played a lot of "lego's" and "you can't get me".
I'm sure it counted :nod: ;).

[Shadow]

I'm back, I walked a lot. Cruise ships and new cities are like that..
Glad to have you back, Martha :D! Way to go on that walking :nod:!
I maintained, which was my unspoken goal.
Awesome :thumbsup:!
Gave up coffee those 10 days, not my goal..but spoiled by great coffee, I couldn't drink stuff that wasn't great:o and elected to stay out of the special coffee place, not a life choice just a choice for the time.
You're braver than I am :eek:! I hate to think how many fellow travelers wouldn't have survived if *I* were there and gave up coffee :lol:!

Back to moving and shaking. We did a walking trip, everyday. sometimes just 2 hrs; 3 other days, all day, with short breaks. It felt a little like the benefit walks I've participated in in my past.

I've got to work a plan that will really keep me moving like that. Sadly, like many others, that pesky desk job gets in the way.
Just think of all the exercise we could do if we didn't have these necessary things called "jobs." :rolleyes:....
Goal for this month, trial at a gym that has a pool and trainers available.:)
Fantastic!!!!!!

[Karole]

Same here, Shadow---if I gave up coffee it wouldn't be pretty or fun or even pretty fun !!!

Martha what coffee do you drink usually --that stuff you couldn't replace?? Just curious as I loooovvvvee good coffee.


edited to say I did do my hour of water aerobics for sure. It was very nice, and my muscles had a good work out.

[Nam]

[QUOTE=Shadow;91921]That's when owning a yoga mat comes in handy ;)Thanks for the new image. I have been totally grossed out by even thinking of putting my body down on a motel floor.

[Martha]

Same here, Shadow---if I gave up coffee it wouldn't be pretty or fun or even pretty fun !!!

Martha what coffee do you drink usually --that stuff you couldn't replace?? Just curious as I loooovvvvee good coffee.


You guys are great:D My husband ran ahead shouting...she hasn't had coffee in x days....
If I were better I would insert a link; coffeefool.com. I don't go for flavored coffee but all of the regular coffees have been great and the customer service is 2nd to none.

To be sure, there was a Starbucks on every corner but I just decided to give it a whirl. I was happy to get back to my grinder, beans and coffee maker.:)

[SandyHanson]

Tae Bo and leg exercises today. Otherwise a pretty lazy day.

[Shadow]

Same here, Shadow---if I gave up coffee it wouldn't be pretty or fun or even pretty fun !!!
:lol:!!!!!!

edited to say I did do my hour of water aerobics for sure. It was very nice, and my muscles had a good work out.
That's great, Karole :D :thumbsup: :D!!!!!

[Shadow]

Thanks for the new image. I have been totally grossed out by even thinking of putting my body down on a motel floor.
Me too - that's why I had to come up with something far nicer :p! BTW - it's great to see you here again :) :nod:!

[Shadow]

You guys are great
Thanks - and right back at ya :D!!!!
My husband ran ahead shouting...she hasn't had coffee in x days....
Wise man :lol:!!!!
To be sure, there was a Starbucks on every corner but I just decided to give it a whirl. I was happy to get back to my grinder, beans and coffee maker.:)
In that case I would've had to have joined you because I've never liked Starbucks :o.... But then again, when I travel, I take my own mini-pot and grounds so I don't have to do without ;) or even make anyone ELSE put up with me doing without :tongue:.

[Shadow]

Tae Bo and leg exercises today. Otherwise a pretty lazy day.
After that great workout, you deserve some relaxation :thumbsup: :nod:! Way to go, Sandy!

[SandyHanson]

Slow day on the boards today.

Upper body workout for me today. I sure am glad I got those resistance bands. I never would have been able to work all of the muscle groups as well as without them.

[Shadow]

Slow day on the boards today.
Dare I hope that means everyone is too busy M&Sing to post :p???

Upper body workout for me today. I sure am glad I got those resistance bands. I never would have been able to work all of the muscle groups as well as without them.
That's awesome :D! Bands really are great tools :nod:!

[Mitra]

Dare I hope that means everyone is too busy M&Sing to post :p???

I did some :D

That's awesome :D! Bands really are great tools :nod:!

I actually went looking for mine the other day (you can tell I've had more energy :o) but then couldn't remember what to do with them when I'd found them. Still, moving all the clutter around to dig them out got me moving :).

[Shadow]

I did some
I'm so happy to hear that, Mitra :D!!!! I'd insert clapping hands here if I had the skill and talent - but as it is, you'll just have to envision it ;).



I actually went looking for mine the other day (you can tell I've had more energy but then couldn't remember what to do with them when I'd found them. Still, moving all the clutter around to dig them out got me moving.
:lol: :lol: :lol:!

This IS wacky Wednesday after all, right :p? So glad you popped in to brighten our day :D!

(PS - If you're really interested ;), here (http://www.acefitness.org/getfit/RubrBndWkout.pdf), here ( http://exercise.about.com/cs/exerciseworkouts/l/blresistanceban.htm) and here (http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/strengthening/resistancebands.php) are some to try the next time you're so inspired.

[Mitra]

Rats, I was hoping that next time, I could spend so long googling for exercises that there wouldn't be time to do any ;).

[SandyHanson]

Rats, I was hoping that next time, I could spend so long googling for exercises that there wouldn't be time to do any ;).

:lol::lol: (She does have a way of doing away with our excuses, doesn't she?

I decided to get my movin' and shakin' out of the way while it's still relatively cool. Tae Bo today, plus leg exercises.

[Shadow]

Rats, I was hoping that next time, I could spend so long googling for exercises that there wouldn't be time to do any ;).
You do fit right in here, that's for sure :rolleyes: ;) :lol:! No wonder you don't check in more often :p!

[Shadow]

(She does have a way of doing away with our excuses, doesn't she?
That's why I get to carry the big whip :D!


I decided to get my movin' and shakin' out of the way while it's still relatively cool. Tae Bo today, plus leg exercises.
Way to go :thumbsup:! Glad to see I'm not the only one getting it done for the day :nod:!

[Mitra]

Way to go :thumbsup:! Glad to see I'm not the only one getting it done for the day :nod:!

I did some too. Don't I count? :tear:

[Shadow]

I did some too. Don't I count? :tear:
Absolutely :D :nod:!!!! I am so sorry - I thought that was yesterday since your time is so far ahead of ours. I promise the next time I'll pay more attention :o!!!!

[Martha]

Dare I hope that means everyone is too busy M&Sing to post :p???


:nod:!
Oh, I'm sure that's it. So is managing 2 weeks of outlook messages, intra office messages, seeing a full schedule around a short power outage count for any moving and shaking?. Oh, and it's raining so bonus points for walking to and from my car in the rain???
I didn't make it to the gym to start the trial b/c i didn't get back to my county early enough. Tomorrow looks promising, I may have over committed today.

[Mitra]

Absolutely :D :nod:!!!! I am so sorry - I thought that was yesterday since your time is so far ahead of ours. I promise the next time I'll pay more attention :o!!!!

I'm five hours ahead of the East Coast. That's barely enough to match your early hours! We probably get up at the same time :lol:. Well, maybe I sneak in first, but I think you get in first with the exercise, because I generally do that just before lunch.

[Shadow]

Oh, I'm sure that's it. So is managing 2 weeks of outlook messages, intra office messages, seeing a full schedule around a short power outage count for any moving and shaking?.
Well, it counts as a mental workout ;).
Oh, and it's raining so bonus points for walking to and from my car in the rain???
Nice try :p...
I didn't make it to the gym to start the trial b/c i didn't get back to my county early enough. Tomorrow looks promising, I may have over committed today.
Tomorrow always looks promising :razz:. The crucial thing is to make "tomorrow" a "today" if you know what I mean :slywink:.

[Shadow]

I'm five hours ahead of the East Coast. That's barely enough to match your early hours! We probably get up at the same time :lol:. Well, maybe I sneak in first, but I think you get in first with the exercise, because I generally do that just before lunch.
Let's see.... that makes you 8 hours ahead of me so .... that means I get up around 11:30 a.m. your time and I'm exercising around noon, or shortly after. So we may be tied if in fact you're not in the lead :D!

[Parisienne]

Rollcall time, people! Still waiting to hear from:

Adina
(...)
Hmmm - am I missing anyone :paranoid:???????

I am awfully sorry: I've gone to Jerusalem without a word... But the worst thing is that I forgot to take my dvds with me and I do virtually nothing:eek::o.. And Israeli food is so good that I can feel these pounds coming back to me.

Will be back on Sunday. Back in France and back to M&S (even if it is even hotter in Paris than over here:eek:). Will be a good girl again.

Have a great time (I do :))

[Mitra]

Let's see.... that makes you 8 hours ahead of me so .... that means I get up around 11:30 a.m. your time and I'm exercising around noon, or shortly after. So we may be tied if in fact you're not in the lead :D!

Well, I do get up earlier than 11:30, so I'm ahead there, but I often start my exercise somewhere between 11 and 12, so about the same time! We can be exercise partners :D. Sometimes I do it in the afternoon, but I prefer late morning, when I've been up long enough to be awake, but not long enough to be tired :).

I did today's session :).

[SandyHanson]

I was feeling a bit chilly this morning and thought, "What better way to warm up than to exercise!" So I did. Except I pooped out after back, chest, triceps and biceps. Maybe I'll do the abs and shoulders later today. (Or maybe I'll skip them till next time)

[Shadow]

I am awfully sorry: I've gone to Jerusalem without a word... But the worst thing is that I forgot to take my dvds with me and I do virtually nothing. And Israeli food is so good that I can feel these pounds coming back to me.
Some people just never learn :razz:!

Will be back on Sunday. Back in France and back to M&S (even if it is even hotter in Paris than over here. Will be a good girl again.
I do expect much better of you next week :evil:!

Have a great time (I do)
You too - and thanks for letting me know you haven't been eaten by Jaws :p!

[Shadow]

Well, I do get up earlier than 11:30, so I'm ahead there, but I often start my exercise somewhere between 11 and 12, so about the same time! We can be exercise partners :D.
Works for me :D! Especially if you promise not to stomp on my toes when we're doing cardio :p!
Sometimes I do it in the afternoon, but I prefer late morning, when I've been up long enough to be awake, but not long enough to be tired :).
Ah - I prefer to not even be awake at alll :lol:! Much easier to flog myself that way :razz:!

I did today's session :).
Yeah for you :thumbsup:!

[Shadow]

I was feeling a bit chilly this morning and thought, "What better way to warm up than to exercise!" So I did.
Way to go, Sandy :D :thumbsup:!
Except I pooped out after back, chest, triceps and biceps.
Nothing shabby about that at all :)!

Maybe I'll do the abs and shoulders later today. (Or maybe I'll skip them till next time)
Just make sure you don't end up lopsided by doing that too often :lol: :razz: :p!

[SandyHanson]

Just make sure you don't end up lopsided by doing that too often :lol: :razz: :p!

Hmmm. . . I'm trying to picture that.

[Mitra]

Works for me :D! Especially if you promise not to stomp on my toes when we're doing cardio :p!

Well, that could easily happen, so perhaps it would be safer to skip the cardio :p?

[Shadow]

Hmmm. . . I'm trying to picture that.
Just picture Quasimodo or Igor or any of those other mis-proportioned souls ;). Or even some male body builders who have gigantic upper bodies and twiggy little legs :p...

[Shadow]

Well, that could easily happen, so perhaps it would be safer to skip the cardio :p?
Fine by me :D! Especially since it's forbidden to me now.... We could, however, bike together if you don't race me :razz:!

(But I'm sure you're as happy as I am to know there's no sprinting, jumping rope, or any other serious stuff allowed right now, including step aerobics :D )

[Mitra]

Sorry, cycling hurts my knees :D. Actually, I'd quite like skipping, but I'm concerned that it would be too much shock for my sacroiliac :rolleyes:. Maybe side by side rocking chairs? :lol: I was wondering if I ought to have a go on my husband's rowing machine. But it's just sooo boring. You'd better have a pool built, so we can swim! Or move to the coast. Or stick with plan A and skip the cardio :cool:.

[SandyHanson]

Just picture Quasimodo or Igor or any of those other mis-proportioned souls ;). Or even some male body builders who have gigantic upper bodies and twiggy little legs :p...

:eek: Okay, that's scary. I finished my upper body routine (abs and shoulders) this afternoon. I was pretty sure I would.:)

[Shadow]

Sorry, cycling hurts my knees. Actually, I'd quite like skipping, but I'm concerned that it would be too much shock for my sacroiliac.
I know just what you mean :(! Sigh.....
Maybe side by side rocking chairs?
NOW you're talking :thumbsup:! I could get into that :D!!!
I was wondering if I ought to have a go on my husband's rowing machine. But it's just sooo boring.
Boring, yes - but a great workout ;)!
You'd better have a pool built, so we can swim! Or move to the coast.
Hmmm - I think the pool would be the best since I'm not into sea water or creatures possible attacking me :o.
Or stick with plan A and skip the cardio :cool:.
Ah - now I think you're onto something!!! BUT - we could still do weights :p ;)!

[Shadow]

:eek: Okay, that's scary.
I thought you'd think so ;)!
I finished my upper body routine (abs and shoulders) this afternoon. I was pretty sure I would.:)
Me too :D! So I'm not even surprised to tell you "well done" again today :thumbsup:!

[Shadow]

Well, since it's just Sandy, Mitra and I exercising this week :rolleyes:....

Guess I'll report I got my 5 days in yesterday and then today I got the weekly shopping done, did my PT exercises and took a short walk - as briskly as this lower body would let me go, then walked to work. This afternoon I will walk home and then do the mowing.

Gosh, do I know how to celebrate a holiday or what :cool:?

[Mitra]

Is Karole away?

I've done my stuff for today :). I'm afraid I had a bit of a holiday at the start of the week :o so I'm only up to three. I'll do one tomorrow, then take Sunday off and get started on Monday for my five next week.

[Shadow]

I didn't think Karole was gone but obviously we're forgotten wherever she is :( :crybaby: .

(There, maybe that'll get her going :p )

[SandyHanson]

Well, I've done mine for today - Tae Bo and lower body.

Skimpy reading on the board today. And the only other forum I visit on a regular basis is down for maintenance.

DH suggested possibly doing our shopping this afternoon rather than tomorrow, So now that I'm done with my M&Sing, guess I'll go shower and get ready, just in case.

[Shadow]

Well, I've done mine for today - Tae Bo and lower body.
Great job, Sandy :D!!!

Skimpy reading on the board today. And the only other forum I visit on a regular basis is down for maintenance.
It's kinda like Christmas-time today, isn't it ;)?

DH suggested possibly doing our shopping this afternoon rather than tomorrow, So now that I'm done with my M&Sing, guess I'll go shower and get ready, just in case.
Today might be a great idea - the stores will most likely be flooded both days but tomorrow's group might be crankier because they have nothing better to do on the holiday than shop :p :tongue: ;)!

[SandyHanson]

It WAS busy - be we came out unscathed. What might have been better tomorrow, though, is a couple of items we wanted were out. We probably could have asked someone, but didn't. They'll probably be restocked tomorrow.

[gitfiddle]

I'm happy to say I walked a lot this week, but there were no pushups on the motel floor. I haven't had a yoga mat for years, but I can see the wisdom of keeping one in the house! :nod:

One thing I noticed was I had no trouble climbing hillsides or stairs! A tribute to the gymwork, I'm sure! Today, I'm suffering from sitting so much in the car. We drove 1,500 miles. My chiro is away until Tuesday, so I'm going to get to the gym later today and try to exercise it out. Right now, I have to prepare for the next-door neighbor's cookout. Rats!

[SandyHanson]

I'm making my Declaration of Independence - FROM EXERCISE!:exclamation: (Just for today, though; it's my break day) :lol::razz:

[Shadow]

It WAS busy - be we came out unscathed.
Yeah :D!
What might have been better tomorrow, though, is a couple of items we wanted were out. We probably could have asked someone, but didn't. They'll probably be restocked tomorrow.
Or then again, they could take a couple days to catch up depending on how busy they stay today ;).

(Can you tell I detest shopping and only go when I have to :p?)

[Shadow]

I'm happy to say I walked a lot this week, but there were no pushups on the motel floor. I haven't had a yoga mat for years, but I can see the wisdom of keeping one in the house! :nod:
Welcome back, my friend :D! I am glad you got in that walking and I would guess that staying off the motel floor was a good thing too ;). You can always keep the yoga mat in mind for the future :p.

One thing I noticed was I had no trouble climbing hillsides or stairs! A tribute to the gymwork, I'm sure!
Yahoo - that's awesome :thumbsup:!!!!!
Today, I'm suffering from sitting so much in the car. We drove 1,500 miles.
Yuck :eek:! No wonder you're suffering!
My chiro is away until Tuesday, so I'm going to get to the gym later today and try to exercise it out.
Great idea :nod:!
Right now, I have to prepare for the next-door neighbor's cookout. Rats!
Gosh, send me a burger, okay :D?

[Shadow]

I'm making my Declaration of Independence - FROM EXERCISE!:exclamation: (Just for today, though; it's my break day) :lol::razz:

Well okay, then, enjoy your day :)!

[Claudette]

HI, y'all,
Been mia due to school, allergies kept me down for a few days, but otherwise, I have been exercising, so I need to start posting don't I?

Yesterday, body flex, callanetics for 30 minutes, 35 min walk.

Today, exercise it will be body flex tape, 30 minutes of Callanetics and continue on with 15 minutes or however long I can go on my mini-trampoline.

Have a great Sunday, all.

[Shadow]

HI, y'all,
It's great to see you again, Claudette :D!
Been mia due to school, allergies kept me down for a few days, ...
So sorry you've been having allergy problems :(. Hope you're better now! As for school, how much longer do you have? Are you going for your masters? I'm trying to think since it seems you've had school for a long time - sorry I don't remember the details :o!
... but otherwise, I have been exercising, so I need to start posting don't I?
That would be grand :D! But of course, I'm thrilled you've been more faithful with the exercise than with the posting ;)!

Yesterday, body flex, callanetics for 30 minutes, 35 min walk.

Today, exercise it will be body flex tape, 30 minutes of Callanetics and continue on with 15 minutes or however long I can go on my mini-trampoline.
Awesome lineup :thumbsup:!

Have a great Sunday, all.
You, too :)!