Movers & Shakers - July 19 - 25 [Archive]

Shadow

07-19-2009, 11:41 AM

Okay, gang - let's get to seeing some more action this week!!! I thought maybe if I used the exclamation sign, more would see the thread and join in :p.

There have been several MIAs among us - and you know who you are! Do you want me to name you so everyone else knows :evil: :suspicious: :evil:??????

Come on everyone - even if you're not moving, come and tell us why and when you ARE going to start moving! Sometimes half the battle is facing it so let's look in the mirror and get ready to face ourselves and our performance (or lack thereof)!

This week is pretty similar to last week. I did end up with 6 days of walking last week but don't know if that will happen this week or not. Will take it as it comes, getting in the scheduled walks, and hoping for some "bonus" ones ;).

This week's lineup:
Sunday - total body, bike/walk
Monday - bike/walk, PT exercises
Tues - total body, walk
Weds - bike/walk, PT exercises
Thurs - total body

Mitra

07-19-2009, 11:51 AM

I'll be doing the same as last week: five days of yoga, and some walks as well. I have a doctor's appointment on Wednesday to review the asthma treatment, so I hope that we'll be able to improve things a bit on that front.

Karole

07-19-2009, 02:45 PM

Hi, Shadow. Still on the heating pad and will have a third chiro session tomorrow. I have been able to walk straighter but still in pain in the lower back . I am sooooo tired of this.

Martha

07-19-2009, 09:01 PM

isisrose

07-19-2009, 10:58 PM

I've been upping my walking a bit more daily and I can actually do a little on my old stair stepper without too much pain now :D (but building up slowly and wisely I hope).

so here is my line up

Sunday (today) 30 minute walk/10 minutes stair stepper
Monday 45 minute walk
Tuesday 30 minute walk/10 minutes stair stepper
Wednesday 45 minute walk
Thursday 30 minute walk/10 minutes stair stepper

and so on......

Karole

07-20-2009, 09:11 AM

Thanks for picking up my slack this past week Martha !! It'll keep that whip from swishing around my head thus saving Shadows arm and making her very happy. I did'nt know vitual exercise partners could work out so well !! I go back today and actually my back is doing pretty good today. Maybe my griping yesterday did some good.

We have a 10 day trailride in under two weeks time so I have to be ready to ride. If this had to happen I'm glad it was this past week not in two weeks time . That would really have been a bummer.

Shadow

07-20-2009, 10:40 AM

Shadow

07-20-2009, 10:42 AM

Hi, Shadow. Still on the heating pad and will have a third chiro session tomorrow. I have been able to walk straighter but still in pain in the lower back . I am sooooo tired of this.
I'm sure you are :(! I really hope it gets better soon - wonky backs just are not any fun at all. But in the meantime, we still love it when you visit us ;)!

It'll keep that whip from swishing around my head thus saving Shadows arm and making her very happy.
Believe me, with these bat wings, you do NOT want to see that move :lol: :p!!!! (And yes, exercise has made it better but some things just can't be perfected, ya know :rolleyes: )

Shadow

07-20-2009, 10:45 AM

Ok, I'm gonna cover Karole's and mine. I leave early and get home 7ish so I'm not sure how much more I'll add this week. If Karole takes this week she'll be able to come back stronger than if she pushes too soon. This week I'll do some beach walking. The sand always makes me feel like I'm doing a tough(er) work out.
The sand definitely makes it harder, Martha :eek:! Awesome goal for your walks! And how very sweet of you to carry Karole's load, too :D! You're right, we don't want her pushing back into it too soon!

However, I also do not want you to think that when she does come back that you can take a break :razz:! You and Buddy still need to get out there and move it ;). Although you can slack some on the walks if you add some resistance :cool:!

Shadow

07-20-2009, 10:47 AM

I've been upping my walking a bit more daily and I can actually do a little on my old stair stepper without too much pain now :D (but building up slowly and wisely I hope).
Wow - that is fantastic :D!!!!! Wisely and slowly is definitely the way to go, as most of us should know from past experience ;). Some of us are pretty slow learners, though :p :lol:!

so here is my line up

Sunday (today) 30 minute walk/10 minutes stair stepper
Monday 45 minute walk
Tuesday 30 minute walk/10 minutes stair stepper
Wednesday 45 minute walk
Thursday 30 minute walk/10 minutes stair stepper

and so on......
Wow - that's an awesome lineup! Now we just need to get you doing some resistance too :nod:.

Mitra

07-20-2009, 12:25 PM

gitfiddle

07-20-2009, 02:41 PM

I'm ba-ack! :)

I'm happy to report that I walked my legs off for the past nine days. The knees didn't complain nearly as much as I anticipated, which was great! I used my arm muscles (and all the associated areas) by carrying heavy guitar cases, so I got some upper body stuff in as well.

Do you think the complete change of routine was enough to shed some weight? I lost six pounds. I probably ate less, too.

Mitra

07-20-2009, 03:51 PM

I switched my weights over from two x 1.25 Kg on each to two x 2.5 Kg on each. Does that count?

Karole

07-20-2009, 03:58 PM

WAHOO Carol !!! Waaaay to go. 6 pounds down--- Super. I know you were thrilled with that when you got back home.

Shadow

07-20-2009, 04:12 PM

I've done today's stuff. I increased the yoga a little bit from last week, and we walked a bit further (the extra walking wasn't really significant for me, because it's less than I get separately just doing normal errands, but my husband's ankle seems to be bearing up, so the increase was for his benefit).
Way to go, Mitra :D! I know it's not what you're used to, but I'm sure DH appreciated the company and the support :nod:! Fingers crossed for that ankle! Hard to believe how long it can take to heal....

I'm trying to think of all the questions I need to cover when I see the doctor on Wednesday so that I don't need to go back again.
Good luck with that! I'm sure you'll do fine since you're very focused. I am one who always tends to think of things after the fact :rolleyes:.

Shadow

07-20-2009, 04:14 PM

I'm ba-ack!
Yeah :D :D :D!!!!

I'm happy to report that I walked my legs off for the past nine days.
And I am happy to read that you walked your legs off :lol: ;)!
The knees didn't complain nearly as much as I anticipated, which was great!
That's even better than great :nod:!
I used my arm muscles (and all the associated areas) by carrying heavy guitar cases, so I got some upper body stuff in as well.
Awesome :thumbsup:!

Do you think the complete change of routine was enough to shed some weight? I lost six pounds. I probably ate less, too.
Wahoo, my friend!!!!! I am sooo happy for you! And yes, a complete change of routine can do that. That's part of why I encourage totally shaking things up from time to time ;). The hard part is the "total" of the change since we all tend to be creatures of habit.

Shadow

07-20-2009, 04:15 PM

I switched my weights over from two x 1.25 Kg on each to two x 2.5 Kg on each. Does that count?
Of course - any and all efforts count :D! But out of curiousity... what are you using weights on :)?

Mitra

07-20-2009, 04:24 PM

Of course - any and all efforts count :D! But out of curiousity... what are you using weights on :)?

Dumbells? The little sticks that take a weight on each end - the short ones that you have two of, one for each hand, not the big long ones. They came with four 2.5 Kg weights (which are on them now) and eight 1.25 Kg that are just ready for when I need to go higher :rolleyes:. I had to make two trips to carry them home from the shop :lol:. I bought them a couple of years ago when I was doing Slow Burn - before I did Crash and Burn :o.

Shadow

07-20-2009, 06:12 PM

Dumbells? The little sticks that take a weight on each end - the short ones that you have two of, one for each hand, not the big long ones. They came with four 2.5 Kg weights (which are on them now) and eight 1.25 Kg that are just ready for when I need to go higher :rolleyes:.
Silly Mitra :lol:! Golly you're a hoot :p. I meant what exercises are you doing with them. Oh my.... what a Monday :D!

I had to make two trips to carry them home from the shop :lol:.
See how good they are for exercise ;)?!?!?!

I bought them a couple of years ago when I was doing Slow Burn - before I did Crash and Burn.
:lol:! My oh my - that resistance work must really have your blood circulating :D!

gitfiddle

07-20-2009, 07:06 PM

WAHOO I know you were thrilled with that when you got back home.Oh, yes! But my second feeling was "It's about time!". :peeved::D;) I do hope it isn't a fluke.

And yes, a complete change of routine can do that. That's part of why I encourage totally shaking things up from time to time ;). The hard part is the "total" of the change since we all tend to be creatures of habit.So I am, Shadow! :o It took a week away from home to force me to let go of those weights! I was back at it tonight. :nod:

I had to make two trips to carry them home from the shop :lol:....which gave you double the exercise before you even used them! :)

Martha

07-20-2009, 08:56 PM

Thanks for picking up my slack this past week Martha !! It'll keep that whip from swishing around my head thus saving Shadows arm and making her very happy. I did'nt know vitual exercise partners could work out so well !! I go back today and actually my back is doing pretty good today. Maybe my griping yesterday did some good.

Hope it was all good news today, and of course you know it's all for you (and Shadow's arm.):D

Are you able to do anything to strengthen your back to prepare for trail riding, at this point?

Martha

07-20-2009, 09:00 PM

However, I also do not want you to think that when she does come back that you can take a break :razz:! You and Buddy still need to get out there and move it ;). Although you can slack some on the walks if you add some resistance :cool:!

I knew you and Buddy were in cahoots. Now he'll taunt me, you know, we need to walk more, Shadow said you could back off, only if you added resistance, where's your resistance....I can just hear it in his barky voice.;)

Karole

07-20-2009, 09:10 PM

Martha , she said it was much better but I need to go back one more time. I took a really short walk today and it did hurt a bit but a different kind of hurt so maybe it is about to do better.

I told her I only have 10 days til we ride and she didn't seem to think I wouldn't be up for it.

I'm wondering if a chiro would give me any exercises to do to strengthen my back (or .... :suspicious::paranoid::paranoid::paranoid: ...do they want to keep a person coming back for them to straighten out all the time---my that sounds suspicious or paranoid doesn't it?

Martha

07-20-2009, 09:41 PM

Martha , she said it was much better...

I'm wondering if a chiro would give me any exercises to do to strengthen my back (or .... :suspicious::paranoid::paranoid::paranoid: ...do they want to keep a person coming back for them to straighten out all the time---my that sounds suspicious or paranoid doesn't it? I think, in all professions there are individuals with secondary gain issues, but not most by any stretch. If you're comfortable that progress is occurring, I think your gut will guide you.

I think they would have copies or recommendations, I would ask, (but I'm like that.) If she doesn't have copies I would ask her for direction or at least something like, are there postures, positions or exercises I should avoid? Sorry this got wordy and probably belongs OT.

Mitra

07-21-2009, 04:08 AM

I meant what exercises are you doing with them.

Erm. Well. I haven't really got to that bit yet :o.

Karole

07-21-2009, 09:34 AM

Hey, just moving them around like you did sounds worthy to me !

Shadow

07-21-2009, 10:16 AM

Oh, yes! But my second feeling was "It's about time!". I do hope it isn't a fluke.
Isn't it terrible when we have good results than have to worry it's just a freaky temporary occurance :o :rolleyes:????

So I am, Shadow! It took a week away from home to force me to let go of those weights! I was back at it tonight.
Good for you :thumbsup:! That will give your body yet one more change ;). Pretty scary some of the extremes we have to reach to let go of our habits, huh :p?

...which gave you double the exercise before you even used them!
That should inspire everybody to go out and do the same thing :D :lol:!

Shadow

07-21-2009, 10:18 AM

I knew you and Buddy were in cahoots.
Most definitely :D :nod: ;)!

Now he'll taunt me, you know, we need to walk more, Shadow said you could back off, only if you added resistance, where's your resistance....I can just hear it in his barky voice.
He listens to me very well :thumbsup:!!! Now if I could just get all of you to listen as well :suspicious: :tongue: :lol:!

Shadow

07-21-2009, 10:21 AM

Erm. Well. I haven't really got to that bit yet :o.
ROTFL :D! I realize you're mentally resisting using them - but that does NOT count as resistance exercise :lol: :p!

Shadow

07-21-2009, 10:21 AM

Hey, just moving them around like you did sounds worthy to me !
Now don't you be inciting the natives to riot, Karole :eek: :p :lol:!

Mitra

07-21-2009, 11:43 AM

ROTFL :D! I realize you're mentally resisting using them - but that does NOT count as resistance exercise :lol: :p!

Not even though I've changed to not using the heavier weights?

I've done the yoga and walking, though. We just managed to fit in a walk between rain showers, which is just as well, because we may not get any more this week - my husband has meetings etc. He'll be here on Friday, but we'll need to see how the ankle held up with the travel on Thursday.

Shadow

07-21-2009, 03:49 PM

Not even though I've changed to not using the heavier weights?
Nice try, but the answer is still "no!" :lol:!

I've done the yoga and walking, though.
Well, I definitely believe in giving credit where it's due - well done!
We just managed to fit in a walk between rain showers, which is just as well, because we may not get any more this week - my husband has meetings etc.
Way to go grabbing the opportunity when you could :nod:!
He'll be here on Friday, but we'll need to see how the ankle held up with the travel on Thursday.
Oh yes - that's always such an iffy thing :(. Hopefully, though, it will still feel well on Friday! It's so unfair how long things take to heal - and how quickly it takes to make them flair up again :mad: :eek:!

isisrose

07-21-2009, 07:55 PM

Wow - that's an awesome lineup! Now we just need to get you doing some resistance too :nod:.

Believe me I want to, but with my fibromyalgia I have to work to get there. It is less bothersome now with diet and I am having a lot more better days and nights, but I still don't want to come this far and then injure myself and have a longer set back. I'm thinking when I am pain free for several weeks that will be a good time to add light weights and then slowly work from there. Rather than try it now, injure myself and have to wait many months. Make sense, or is my thinking flawed?

isisrose

07-21-2009, 08:01 PM

I'm ba-ack! :) Do you think the complete change of routine was enough to shed some weight? I lost six pounds. I probably ate less, too.

That's awesome!!!!!!!:thumbsup::thumbsup: The change of routine could definitely play a big part, no matter how good an exercise sometimes our bodies just plain get used to it and so it kind of becomes less of a workout (IMHO), also different things work different muscles and so that is good to shake it up a bit.

Parisienne

07-22-2009, 06:35 AM

Is it really Wednesday? I've been thinking about checking in since Sunday, I swear!
Anyway, it's everything all right side workout (I even have an 'upper body blast' plan for a week, how is that, Shadow?;)), even if I am not happy at all with those Jerusalem gained pounds which stay on despite my very wise PP menu. I want them off!
Sun - cardio (brisk walk 40 min.)
Mon - cardio 10 min + upper body 10 min + pilates essentials 8 min
Tue - buns 20 min + (later) cardio 15 min
Wed - upper body 15 min + abs 10 min

Tomorrow is cardio (brisk walk) + swimming before lunch, Fri cardio, upper body & pilates. Saturday evening I hope to do 10 Min Power Stretch but it's not sure.

Karole - I hope you'll get well really soon!

Shadow

07-22-2009, 11:38 AM

Believe me I want to, but with my fibromyalgia I have to work to get there. It is less bothersome now with diet and I am having a lot more better days and nights, but I still don't want to come this far and then injure myself and have a longer set back. I'm thinking when I am pain free for several weeks that will be a good time to add light weights and then slowly work from there. Rather than try it now, injure myself and have to wait many months. Make sense, or is my thinking flawed?
You are absolutely correct in your thinking :D :thumbsup:! I am so glad you're feeling better with this WOL but you will definitely have to take it slowly :nod:.

Shadow

07-22-2009, 11:41 AM

Is it really Wednesday?
Yup, on both sides of the ocean, at that ;)!
I've been thinking about checking in since Sunday, I swear!
Some of us think faster than others, obviously :p!
Anyway, it's everything all right side workout (I even have an 'upper body blast' plan for a week, how is that, Shadow?;)),
That is awesome, Adina :D!!!
... even if I am not happy at all with those Jerusalem gained pounds which stay on despite my very wise PP menu. I want them off!
Patience, girl :). It always takes a lot longer to come off than it does to go on.
Sun - cardio (brisk walk 40 min.)
Mon - cardio 10 min + upper body 10 min + pilates essentials 8 min
Tue - buns 20 min + (later) cardio 15 min
Wed - upper body 15 min + abs 10 min
Tomorrow is cardio (brisk walk) + swimming before lunch, Fri cardio, upper body & pilates. Saturday evening I hope to do 10 Min Power Stretch but it's not sure.

Great job, Adina :thumbsup:!

gitfiddle

07-22-2009, 11:44 AM

Lower body last night, thighs and knees, plus dreadmill and arc trainer. I'm starting to incline it more for the last few minutes. So far, so good. It definitely uses a different set of muscles! :)

Mitra

07-22-2009, 11:45 AM

I've done today's yoga :). I think I should have a chart with coloured stars, like the one Hawk did once. And a gold star for completing the week :lol:.

gitfiddle

07-22-2009, 12:07 PM

Good idea! Makes me wonder how she is. I haven't heard from her (or Sherry) for quite a while.

Mitra

07-22-2009, 12:16 PM

Good idea! Makes me wonder how she is. I haven't heard from her (or Sherry) for quite a while.

She was here while you were away - in M&S and ODAAT :D. (Hawk, that is, I haven't heard from Sherry for a while either.)

gitfiddle

07-22-2009, 12:42 PM

Thanks! I'll go look it up. I heard from Sherry on my birthday last year, but I've been meaning to give her a shout for several months now.

Shadow

07-22-2009, 03:11 PM

Lower body last night, thighs and knees, plus dreadmill and arc trainer. I'm starting to incline it more for the last few minutes. So far, so good. It definitely uses a different set of muscles! :)
Way to go, Carol :D :thumbsup: :D!!!!!

Shadow

07-22-2009, 03:13 PM

I've done today's yoga :). I think I should have a chart with coloured stars, like the one Hawk did once. And a gold star for completing the week :lol:.
Sounds like a great plan, Mitra :)! I do an online calendar on my favorite instructor's site and it gets quite colorful when I get a lot of extra walking/biking & PT in along with my weight work :D. Silly the things that can motivate us, huh :p?

Mitra

07-22-2009, 03:16 PM

Last time I was given stars was at school. I think I was five. But I could spend ages making a really thorough chart and put off exercising for hours :lol:.

Shadow

07-22-2009, 05:37 PM

Last time I was given stars was at school. I think I was five. But I could spend ages making a really thorough chart and put off exercising for hours.
On second thought :suspicious: :lol:.... Maybe you should let US add color to your life and you should just get busy :razz: :tongue:.

Karole

07-22-2009, 10:39 PM

Hi, I made my last trip to the chiro as my back feels great today . She wanted me to come back but it is 85 miles round trip every other day so I told her I would see how it goes and get right back in to see her at the first sign of problems.

Then this afternoon my dd and 2 dgd's and assorted great grand blessings called and asked it I felt like walking with them. So I walked a good 30 min. but not fast or any thing. I will get back into the brisk stuff when I know for sure that I can. It surely felt good to get moving again !!

isisrose

07-23-2009, 01:57 AM

Karole that is wonderful news!!! Also I notice how close you are to goal, that too is wonderful congrats!!!!

Karole

07-23-2009, 10:09 AM

Karole that is wonderful news!!! Also I notice how close you are to goal, that too is wonderful congrats!!!!

Thanks Isis-- I'd love to accept the congrats on being close to goal but this time last year I was below my goal level and unfortunately I have let myself gain a bit back.:mad::o:eek: (Lower Lip pouching out again--almost dragging the floor)

Shadow

07-23-2009, 10:19 AM

Hi, I made my last trip to the chiro as my back feels great today . She wanted me to come back but it is 85 miles round trip every other day so I told her I would see how it goes and get right back in to see her at the first sign of problems.
I am soooo happy it's feeling better :D!!!!!!!

Then this afternoon my dd and 2 dgd's and assorted great grand blessings called and asked it I felt like walking with them. So I walked a good 30 min. but not fast or any thing. I will get back into the brisk stuff when I know for sure that I can.
Good plan, Karole :nod:!

It surely felt good to get moving again !!
Amazing how we can not want to do something - until we can't ;). Then it feels oh so good to get going again! For a while, anyway :p....

gitfiddle

07-24-2009, 10:15 AM

I did all upper and lower body exercises yesterday because I can't guarantee when I can get to the gym again this weekend.

Karole

07-24-2009, 02:17 PM

Yesterday I did a 15 min. walk with dd in town again. A bit brisker this time.

I had to take my yorkie to the vet this a.m. and then we rode for about an hour ( I want to see if my back would be at all bothered by getting on or off or riding since we have a big trailride coming up very soon) No problems at all.

I will get in another walk sometime today, probably when it is a little cooler this evening.

Mitra

07-24-2009, 02:38 PM

I did some yoga this morning, which finished my five sessions for the week. My husband had to stand around for ages yesterday because his train was cancelled, so his ankle is bad today. I don't think he'll be going for a walk again for a couple of days. We'll try for Monday.

gitfiddle

07-24-2009, 05:38 PM

Y...we rode for about an hour ( I want to see if my back would be at all bothered by getting on or off or riding since we have a big trailride coming up very soon) No problems at all. Good news, Karole!

I did some yoga this morning, which finished my five sessions for the week. My husband had to stand around for ages yesterday because his train was cancelled, so his ankle is bad today. I don't think he'll be going for a walk again for a couple of days. We'll try for Monday.Ouch! My sympathies to him, Janet. My knees would also rather walk than stand.

I volunteered to watch my grandchild today and missed a chance to go to the gym with my son. :cry:

Mitra

07-24-2009, 05:52 PM

I volunteered to watch my grandchild today and missed a chance to go to the gym with my son. :cry:

I'm sure your grandchild kept you moving!

Shadow

07-24-2009, 06:09 PM

I did all upper and lower body exercises yesterday because I can't guarantee when I can get to the gym again this weekend.
You are such a busy girl lately :eek:! But way to go getting that workout covered :D :thumbsup:!

Shadow

07-24-2009, 06:10 PM

Yesterday I did a 15 min. walk with dd in town again. A bit brisker this time.
Awesome :D!

I had to take my yorkie to the vet this a.m. and then we rode for about an hour ( I want to see if my back would be at all bothered by getting on or off or riding since we have a big trailride coming up very soon) No problems at all.
I hope the Yorkie is okay :eek:! Glad to know you survived that test ride :thumbsup:!

I will get in another walk sometime today, probably when it is a little cooler this evening.
Yeah for you :nod:!

Shadow

07-24-2009, 06:11 PM

I did some yoga this morning, which finished my five sessions for the week.
Great job, Mitra :D!
My husband had to stand around for ages yesterday because his train was cancelled, so his ankle is bad today. I don't think he'll be going for a walk again for a couple of days. We'll try for Monday.
Sounds like it's time for some RICE :(. I bet he's getting really tired of dealing with it. And I'm sure it's not easy for you, either ;).

Shadow

07-24-2009, 06:12 PM

I volunteered to watch my grandchild today and missed a chance to go to the gym with my son. :cry:

Hopefully you had a good (and active) visit with the grandblessing :). Sorry you missed your workout, though :(.