Movers & Shakers - Aug 23 - 29

[Shadow]

Up and at 'em gang!!!! Let's finish off the month with some serious moving & shaking! I'm watching all of you :evil:!

I'm going to do things a little different this week - okay, really different :p :lol:. I've been focusing on upper body weights for a couple of months along with slowly getting back into lower body workouts. Now, I'm beginning to struggle with my weights so I'm going to take a SHORT break and just focus on cardio. But instead of just biking and walking like I've been doing all summer, I'm going to start easing back into regular cardio. Then next week I'll be able to come back to my weights even stronger than I was and hopefully be able to continue the regular cardio too :nod: :thumbsup:.

Now - what are YOUR plans for the week??????

[Karole]

My plans for the week: Staying out of trouble with the Shadow!!:D:D

I already posted on the other week but I did 25 min. brisk walk and mucked out to stalls this morning.

[Martha]

I'm gonna change (it up? this isn't food network, right??) and do 30 more min., 4 days, M,W,R,F. That's my plan. I'm going to do something indoors, treadmll, bike on a trainer or something, right after work, to push it along. This happens every year, (about this time,) and I remember that the weather is a factor that I can't control. You/I will be so proud; it only took 50+ years to figure it out.:o:o

[Parisienne]

It's going to be the second week of my 'Bun Blast' programme. But most of all I'll try to ignore the scale and enjoy toning of my upper and lower body! (I know that somehow:confused: the middle section is forgotten but it will come after coming back to Paris!)
Sunday - 30 min cardio (from Joanna Hall dvd - I was all sweat after that one but it's definitely one of my favourite cardio workouts) and a lot of swimming (no seaweed!!:))

[SandyHanson]

Upper body workout today. Well, just biceps, triceps and shoulders. But at least I got it done.

[isisrose]

I'm still walking, but not power walking, about 30 minutes a day.

Doing slow burn once every 5 days and yoga once every 5 days (not on the same days as slow burn but spaced nicely).

[Mitra]

I'm going for the usual five days of yoga, varying the content.

My husband's been wandering around humming a song (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fd_nopTFuZA) that makes me think of Adina's seaside swimming. I don't know the French for Killer Seaweed, but I don't think it is mentioned ;).

[Shadow]

My plans for the week: Staying out of trouble with the Shadow!!:D:D
Wise plan ;)!

I already posted on the other week but I did 25 min. brisk walk and mucked out to stalls this morning.
Good for you :nod:!

[Shadow]

I'm gonna change (it up? this isn't food network, right??) and do 30 more min., 4 days, M,W,R,F. That's my plan.
Hmmm - and what day of the week is "R" in your week :D?
I'm going to do something indoors, treadmll, bike on a trainer or something, right after work, to push it along.
Good idea!
This happens every year, (about this time,) and I remember that the weather is a factor that I can't control. You/I will be so proud; it only took 50+ years to figure it out.:o:o
Ah yes....the weather. Well, I am officially 49 and still haven't figured it out :rolleyes:....

PS - No, it's not the weather channel ;). I used to watch that but they've just ruined all my favorite shows and shove too much of certain people down my throat. Now, sorry you asked :p :lol:?

[Shadow]

It's going to be the second week of my 'Bun Blast' programme. But most of all I'll try to ignore the scale and enjoy toning of my upper and lower body!
AWESOME goal :D :D :D!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(I know that somehow:confused: the middle section is forgotten but it will come after coming back to Paris!)
Good plan :nod:!
Sunday - 30 min cardio (from Joanna Hall dvd - I was all sweat after that one but it's definitely one of my favourite cardio workouts) and a lot of swimming (no seaweed!!:))
Yeah for you :thumbsup:!

[Shadow]

Upper body workout today. Well, just biceps, triceps and shoulders. But at least I got it done.
It definitely counts, Sandy :thumbsup: :D :nod:!!!

[Shadow]

I'm still walking, but not power walking, about 30 minutes a day.
Walking is good, Isis!!!

Doing slow burn once every 5 days and yoga once every 5 days (not on the same days as slow burn but spaced nicely).
Great job :nod:!

[Shadow]

I'm going for the usual five days of yoga, varying the content.
I love how you are so consistent, even when changing things up :D :lol: :p!

My husband's been wandering around humming a song (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fd_nopTFuZA) that makes me think of Adina's seaside swimming. I don't know the French for Killer Seaweed, but I don't think it is mentioned ;).
How sweet of DH to provide background music for you :slywink:! Luckily, when you don't understand the words, it can't stick in your mind :tongue:!

[Ammy]

Sunday I walked around a lake, 3.8miles. Boy, I wouldn't have guessed it to be that far...it was a nice walk.

[jilly27]

At the start of Aug. Shadow, you challenged us to do something different this month... My goal was to get back to weight lifting after several months absence at the gym. (too busy biking and finishing the house) Now that the house is DONE :D and the big party is DONE :D I can't use lack of time as an excuse (not that it ever really was). Today I'm going to ride my bike to the gym (short ride for me, only about 8 miles round trip) and do an upper body workout. You heard right, I'm actually going to do a workout! I probably won't do too much lower body weight lifting until after the charity ride as I will be doing a lot more biking (especially hill climbing interval training) for the next 3 weeks. I need to get in at least three more lengthy bike rides (40 to 50 miles) too, but also rest a bit in the several days prior to the actual ride. It's not a race or anything, there's plenty of time to do the ride, I just want to be as prepared as possible so that Sunday (60 miles Sat. and another 60 Sun.) isn't too painful :o

You ladies here are inspiring with your consistency in exercising, I want to grow up to be just like you! :p

[SandyHanson]

Tae Bo this mornig. I'll do more leg exercises this afternoon.

Thanks, all of you (especially you, Shadow) for being here. It really helps!

[Shadow]

Sunday I walked around a lake, 3.8miles. Boy, I wouldn't have guessed it to be that far...it was a nice walk.
Way to go, Amy :thumbsup:!!!! Time & distance go by much faster when you're enjoying it, doesn't it ;)?

[Shadow]

At the start of Aug. Shadow, you challenged us to do something different this month...
:nod:
Now that the house is DONE and the big party is DONE I can't use lack of time as an excuse (not that it ever really was).
Ah - I see enlightenment has struck :thumbsup:! Sometimes it takes a while ;)....
Today I'm going to ride my bike to the gym (short ride for me, only about 8 miles round trip) and do an upper body workout.
Yipppppeeeeeee :D!
You heard right, I'm actually going to do a workout!
We are so proud of you!!!!
I probably won't do too much lower body weight lifting until after the charity ride as I will be doing a lot more biking (especially hill climbing interval training) for the next 3 weeks.
I think that's plenty for the lower body for now :nod:.
I need to get in at least three more lengthy bike rides (40 to 50 miles) too, but also rest a bit in the several days prior to the actual ride.
Rest is part of fitness, too :).
It's not a race or anything, there's plenty of time to do the ride, I just want to be as prepared as possible so that Sunday (60 miles Sat. and another 60 Sun.) isn't too painful
Wise plan :p!

You ladies here are inspiring with your consistency in exercising, I want to grow up to be just like you!
:lol:!

[Shadow]

Tae Bo this mornig. I'll do more leg exercises this afternoon.
Yeah for you, Sandy :thumbsup: :D!!!!!!

Thanks, all of you (especially you, Shadow) for being here. It really helps!
Ah - thanks, Sandy :o! The pleasure is all mine :)!

[gitfiddle]

Upper body tonight, plus bike and arc trainer. The bike actually left me hobbling! :jawDrop::mad: I haven't worked it out yet, either.

[Martha]

Hmmm - and what day of the week is "R" in your week :D?... :p :lol:?
R=Thursday... I know too many schedule abbreviations, but T was already taken:D
The news for me was something made me come home instead of staying to treadmill, so I have to add W;) to make my goal. I'm glad I did, Buddy wasn't quite right. He was lethargic, didn't greet me, so we have a 24 hr Vet, that I like, a lot. I took him in, but no results yet. Keep him quiet, no stairs, plenty of rest.. (he's a terrier, that's gonna be tough.) Sorry Karole, you may have to do a Buddy lap;)

[Karole]

Okay I did a lap for the Bud tonight !! Get well little fellow.

It was 30 big ones tonight as my dd and sil came over for supper and after we all went for a brisk walk. It really went fast.

[jilly27]

Martha I hope Buddy is doing better.

I didn't end up riding to the gym, the weather is changing a bit, a storm coming on, so I drove. But I did go and do an upper body workout and some stretching. Strange to be in the gym after several months off, I didn't even recognize any of the staff. :rolleyes: There's been quite a bit of turnover there in the last while, I'm not even sure I'll stay at that gym. I was very disappointed when they "laid off" the manager because she "didn't fit" the image they're trying to present, ie: she was a little bit overweight. Exercised like crazy (maybe too much) training for a triathalon, so she was really quite fit. The whole image thing pissed me off to be quite honest, I really liked Mel and she was a good manager. Anyway I'm sure I'll be nice and stiff tomorrow. If the weathers good I'll ride to work.

[Shadow]

Upper body tonight, plus bike and arc trainer. The bike actually left me hobbling! :jawDrop::mad: I haven't worked it out yet, either.
I am so sorry, dear friend! Hopefully it will work out soon. I know you are savvy enough to not exacerbate it further until it's better ;).....

[Shadow]

R=Thursday... I know too many schedule abbreviations, but T was already taken:D
The news for me was something made me come home instead of staying to treadmill, so I have to add W;) to make my goal.
Wow, you pretty much have your own language, don't you :p????
I'm glad I did, Buddy wasn't quite right. He was lethargic, didn't greet me, so we have a 24 hr Vet, that I like, a lot. I took him in, but no results yet. Keep him quiet, no stairs, plenty of rest.. (he's a terrier, that's gonna be tough.) Sorry Karole, you may have to do a Buddy lap;)
Oh - poor Buddy :( :eek:!!!!!! PLEASE let us know when you hear something, okay? And in the meantime, tons of cyber hugs and support to the little guy!

[Shadow]

Okay I did a lap for the Bud tonight !! Get well little fellow.
Good for you, Karole :thumbsup:! But did you do a lap for YOU, too :suspicious:?

It was 30 big ones tonight as my dd and sil came over for supper and after we all went for a brisk walk. It really went fast.
It always goes faster when we're not focused on just getting it done ;).

[Shadow]

I didn't end up riding to the gym, the weather is changing a bit, a storm coming on, so I drove.
Better safe than sorry :nod:!
But I did go and do an upper body workout and some stretching.
I am sooooo proud of you :D!!!!!!
Strange to be in the gym after several months off, I didn't even recognize any of the staff. :rolleyes:
A definitely sign you were away too long ;).
There's been quite a bit of turnover there in the last while, I'm not even sure I'll stay at that gym. I was very disappointed when they "laid off" the manager because she "didn't fit" the image they're trying to present, ie: she was a little bit overweight. Exercised like crazy (maybe too much) training for a triathalon, so she was really quite fit. The whole image thing pissed me off to be quite honest, I really liked Mel and she was a good manager.
Definitely not the kind of attitude you want in a training facility :mad:! Obviously those bozos are sorely under-educated about what constitutes healthy and fit!

Anyway I'm sure I'll be nice and stiff tomorrow. If the weathers good I'll ride to work.
But your body will be soooo thankful it got to work :cool:!

[gitfiddle]

Hopefully it will work out soon.Well I worked it out (at about 4AM) but it's very painful to walk on when it's out. I wish I knew where to put the crazy glue! ;)

I'll go easy tonight, maybe just the arc trainer on low. Upper body workout was great, leaving me just a little sore today. Also saw a couple of old friends who were wowing about my body change over the summer. A little embarrassing, but fun.

[Mitra]

I'm up to date for this week, though I really haven't been feeling like it. I've had a small cold, and am driving myself round the bend trying to work out whether various symptoms are cold, allergy, asthma or side effect from asthma inhalers :confused:. It's not that any of them is particularly bad, just that I resent it when my body doesn't work properly, and at the very least, I like to know what's going on, so I can have some sort of illusion of control :rolleyes:.

[Shadow]

Well I worked it out (at about 4AM) but it's very painful to walk on when it's out. I wish I knew where to put the crazy glue! ;)
When my sister was having her 8th or 9th knee surgery (she's had 11 on one knee alone), her roommate swore by spraying his joints every morning with WD40... BTW, have you checked into or heard about Hyalgan (TM) injections?

I'll go easy tonight, maybe just the arc trainer on low. Upper body workout was great, leaving me just a little sore today. Also saw a couple of old friends who were wowing about my body change over the summer. A little embarrassing, but fun.
Oh - how awesome :D :D :D!!!! Having them notice is definitely worth some embarrassment :thumbsup:!

[Shadow]

I'm up to date for this week, though I really haven't been feeling like it. I've had a small cold, and am driving myself round the bend trying to work out whether various symptoms are cold, allergy, asthma or side effect from asthma inhalers :confused:.
I am so sorry you're not feeling well, Mitra :(! Anymore, I think all these things mesh together due to our environments. It's like everything has mutated or something :rolleyes:. Or maybe it's just me ;).

It's not that any of them is particularly bad, just that I resent it when my body doesn't work properly, and at the very least, I like to know what's going on, so I can have some sort of illusion of control :rolleyes:.
I don't blame you one bit! It's really discouraging when our bodies are traitors after we treat them well!

[gitfiddle]

When my sister was having her 8th or 9th knee surgery (she's had 11 on one knee alone), her roommate swore by spraying his joints every morning with WD40... BTW, have you checked into or heard about Hyalgan (TM) injections? I've heard of people who say WD40 makes their knees feel better. :confused: What I've heard about the injections (is this the one that's supposed to coat the bones like cartilage?) is that they don't last long. I'm not ready for a knee replacement yet, either, stubborn old thing that I am. :paranoid:

Today was just fine; twenty minutes on the arc trainer at a decorous pace and some thigh work. I wanted to work the muscles that got all huffy when I was hobbling.

[gitfiddle]

...just that I resent it when my body doesn't work properly, and at the very least, I like to know what's going on, so I can have some sort of illusion of control :rolleyes:.
Oh, you and I think alike in that department. Right after I ask "what?" I ask "why?" because I'm going to fix it. :rolleyes:

[Shadow]

I've heard of people who say WD40 makes their knees feel better.
If only I were a believer I'd give it a whirl. Guess it can't be worse than other things I've tried :lol:!
What I've heard about the injections (is this the one that's supposed to coat the bones like cartilage?) is that they don't last long. I'm not ready for a knee replacement yet, either, stubborn old thing that I am.
Hmmm - bummer. I was given info on it to consider for my hips since it doesn't have the negative side effects that cortizone has.
Today was just fine; twenty minutes on the arc trainer at a decorous pace and some thigh work. I wanted to work the muscles that got all huffy when I was hobbling.
Great plan :thumbsup:!

[Ammy]

5mile bike ride...forgot my STUPID inhaler again and now I'm suffering...

stupid assma!!
(yes I know it's spelled asthma, but to me it will always be ASSma!)

[gitfiddle]

Amy, great bike ride. Breathing is good too, though!

[Karole]

I just did a 25 min. walk this morning while talking on the cell to my dd (who was driving home from work) I got my exercise and she didn't fall asleep at the wheel--is that a win-win situation or what ! (She had her phone on speaker)

[Shadow]

5mile bike ride...forgot my STUPID inhaler again and now I'm suffering...
Silly Amy :eek:! But you definitely get credit for getting out there - even if you aren't totally prepared :rolleyes: ;) :lol:!

stupid assma!!
(yes I know it's spelled asthma, but to me it will always be ASSma!)
I think assma is a perfect name for it :nod:!

[Shadow]

Breathing is good too, though!
What's that :suspicious: :paranoid: ;)!

[Shadow]

I just did a 25 min. walk this morning while talking on the cell to my dd (who was driving home from work) I got my exercise and she didn't fall asleep at the wheel--is that a win-win situation or what ! (She had her phone on speaker)
Sounds like a definite win-win, Karole :D!

[Ammy]

I put my inhaler IN my hand and WALKED out to the garage and PUT it in my bike pouch. I'm VERY tired of NOT having it when I need it.

:D

[Martha]

Buddy seems much better, still no answers. I sound like Amy in another time and another thread, so far the results of his blood tests were negative, so....

Karole, thanks for the Buddy lap. We'll go tonight but maybe cut back a little. Don't want him to over do it.;)

[Martha]

And thanks Jilly any more riding...don't tell Bud but while I cut back with him. I'll ride since I'm off early. The sky is threatening but I think I can get 30 min without too much risk.

I know Shadow, I'll be careful and thanks for the cyber hugs for Buddy.

[Shadow]

I put my inhaler IN my hand and WALKED out to the garage and PUT it in my bike pouch. I'm VERY tired of NOT having it when I need it.

:D
It doesn't count as exercise - but it definitely counts in being prepared for exercise :thumbsup:!

[Shadow]

Buddy seems much better, still no answers. I sound like Amy in another time and another thread, so far the results of his blood tests were negative, so....
Oh Martha - my thoughts are with him AND with you! It is just heartbreaking to have an animal suffer and be unable to help!

Karole, thanks for the Buddy lap. We'll go tonight but maybe cut back a little. Don't want him to over do it.;)
Not Karole, but I think that's a great idea :nod:!

[Shadow]

I know Shadow, I'll be careful and thanks for the cyber hugs for Buddy.
There's a lot more where those came from ;)!

[Karole]

Glad the Bud is feeling a bit better. I thought of him today as I was walking and wondering how he was doing. He helped hold me up when I had problems so give him a bone for me will you.

[SandyHanson]

Today was Tae Bo day. Was busy with bookwork almost all day. Does mental exercise count for extra credit?

[Martha]

Glad the Bud is feeling a bit better. I thought of him today as I was walking and wondering how he was doing. He helped hold me up when I had problems so give him a bone for me will you.

I did, (give him a bone) and he is much better. I don't know what it was, but I'm just happy to see him back to his old self.

We got some exercise before the thunder was loud enough to disturb us both;)

[jilly27]

Last organized group Wednesday ride tonight :cry: It was a short one, only 11 or 12 miles but I'm glad I made myself go, was asleep on the couch til 5 min. prior to leaving :rolleyes: If there's no work tomorrow I'll do a longer ride.

[Karole]

Just did 30 min. brisk walk w dd again. Sure does make the time go when you have some one to talk to as you walk.

[Ammy]

Does mental exercise count for extra credit?

It does in my book, but da Shadow is a bit pickier!!! *ducking*


I walked around the lake today. I thought it was 3.8miles, but it's only 3.
But I HOOFED it!

[Shadow]

Today was Tae Bo day.
Way to go, Sandy :D!
Was busy with bookwork almost all day. Does mental exercise count for extra credit?
Unfortunately, not really BUT since mental exercise is more exhausting than physical exercise, you DO at least deserve a high-five ;)!

[Shadow]

I did, (give him a bone) and he is much better. I don't know what it was, but I'm just happy to see him back to his old self.
I am soooo relieved Buddy is feeling better :thumbsup:!!!! Hmmm - do you suppose a bone would work to perk meup :rolleyes:?

We got some exercise before the thunder was loud enough to disturb us both;)

What a duo :D!

[Shadow]

Last organized group Wednesday ride tonight :cry: It was a short one, only 11 or 12 miles but I'm glad I made myself go, was asleep on the couch til 5 min. prior to leaving :rolleyes: If there's no work tomorrow I'll do a longer ride.
Certainly nothing shabby about 11 or 12 miles, Jilly! It beats spending that time on the couch, too ;)!

[Shadow]

Just did 30 min. brisk walk w dd again. Sure does make the time go when you have some one to talk to as you walk.
Yes it does :nod:. Now..... how about that resistance :suspicious:????????

[Shadow]

It does in my book, but da Shadow is a bit pickier!!! *ducking*
If you did enough of it, ducking WOULD count as exercise, though ;) :p!


I walked around the lake today. I thought it was 3.8miles, but it's only 3.
But I HOOFED it!
Well done, Amy :D!

[Parisienne]

Sorry I missed out some days of the week! M&S was done (except for today, sorry:o) even if I was pretty busy with packing and preparing to leave our second home. No more 'La mer' (Mitra, my DH and I sing the very song every time we arrive at the seaside, but probably most French people do;)), at least for some weeks. I'm back in Paris and have to prepare for my evening Talmud study class. See you tomorrow!

[Karole]

Now..... how about that resistance :suspicious:????????

Huh?? Did you say resistance--

Funny you should mention that......I really thought about doing some this afternoon, but then I remembered I have line dancing tonight so I am going to put it off til tomorrow, okay??

[Ammy]

If you did enough of it, ducking WOULD count as exercise, though ;) :p!


GOOD one!!! :nod:

:D

[Shadow]

Sorry I missed out some days of the week! M&S was done (except for today, sorry:o) even if I was pretty busy with packing and preparing to leave our second home. No more 'La mer' (Mitra, my DH and I sing the very song every time we arrive at the seaside, but probably most French people do;)), at least for some weeks. I'm back in Paris and have to prepare for my evening Talmud study class. See you tomorrow!
Glad to finally see you, Adina! I suppose we'll let you slide one time - but one time only ;)!

[Shadow]

Huh?? Did you say resistance--

Funny you should mention that......I really thought about doing some this afternoon, but then I remembered I have line dancing tonight so I am going to put it off til tomorrow, okay??
You just have to resist the resistance, don't you :rolleyes:? I suppose it'll wait until tomorrow ... sigh ...

[Karole]

Yeah, that's it--my resistance --the kind I do best is resisting resistance exercises. Wow what a work out I get !!:evil::D:eek:

[jilly27]

Sounds like everyone is having a pretty good week, especially now that Buddy is feeling better. :)

Karole, resistance to resistance is futile....

50 mile bike ride today. It was a gorgeous day, not too hot, nice breeze off the water, fabulous view of the coastal mountains on the main land...

I live on the east coast of Vancouver Island in BC and you'd be very hard pressed to find a more amazing place to ride. Or hike, or boat, or ski...:D
Days like today just remind me how lucky I am to be here and able to do some of those things. (skiing's out, knees can't take it)

I'll try not to get too wishy washy or philisophical here (just the mood I seem to be in :rolleyes:) but would like to remind you all to appreciate what you have, the things you enjoy doing and your loved ones, and be proud that you are making great efforts to lead healthy, happy lives.

I'm going to shower up (pretty sweaty day after all) and enjoy a peaceful dinner with the hubby and maybe even a glass of wine.

[SandyHanson]

I did upper body resistance today. It was a pleasant day today - not too hot or too cool. Hope it stays this way for awhile.

[Martha]

Martha I hope Buddy is doing better.

I'm not even sure I'll stay at that gym. I was very disappointed when they "laid off" the manager because she "didn't fit" the image they're trying to present, ie: she was a little bit overweight. Exercised like crazy (maybe too much) training for a triathalon, so she was really quite fit. The whole image thing pissed me off to be quite honest, I really liked Mel and she was a good manager. Anyway I'm sure I'll be nice and stiff tomorrow. If the weathers good I'll ride to work.

He seems fine, man what some dogs will do to get attention.

Have you had any other thoughts about the gym? That was my (secret) plan this week but it didn't work out for various reasons. I'm afraid the kind of behavior you are speaking of isn't unique to that gym. It seems more and more I'm hearing that businesses are so sure that it's THAT person that is causing the failure/it to not be profitable/ must find someone who fits the image...


You may have to host a benefit low carb ride so we can all enjoy the beauty you have and get some others to go along with the riding. Actually we want to be like you..."I rode 50...it was beautiful....get another ride in, so we can do 60 Sat..."yeah that's what I want, to grow up to be just like you.


We didn't get out tonight, the weather didn't cooperate but I have a large fenced yard so between squalls, Buddy was able to go out. I had my usual 40min walk with the back and forth from parking to lunch/work.

[gitfiddle]

Huh?? Did you say resistance--

Funny you should mention that......I really thought about doing some this afternoon, but then I remembered I have line dancing tonight so I am going to put it off til tomorrow, okay??
http://bestsmileys.com/nono/4.gif Shadow, I don't know how you manage to keep your patience and good humor!

Upper body tonight, plus fifteen minutes on the arc trainer. I'm back to a five-day work week :crybaby: and I'll be at the gym again tomorrow night, so I didn't double up with lower bod.

[Karole]

http://bestsmileys.com/nono/4.gif Shadow, I don't know how you manage to keep your patience and good humor!


Hey, the Shadow loves me. :paranoid::D;) She knows I'll come around some day. I'm pretty sure I will any way. I think I will . Should happen some time ....maybe :confused::confused:

I really try to like resistance ...really really try. to. like. it.

[gitfiddle]

Hey, the Shadow loves me. :paranoid::D;) She knows I'll come around some day. I'm pretty sure I will any way. I think I will . Should happen some time ....maybe :confused::confused:

I really try to like resistance ...really really try. to. like. it.

I love ya, honey! http://bestsmileys.com/frustrated/7.gif Really. I. do.

[Karole]

Well I think you're pretty fine yourself and I am just awed by the work outs you do at the gym. You've come a long way babeeee !!:thumbsup::nod::nod::nod:

[gitfiddle]

You just keep trying, Karole. We'll make a convert out of you yet. ;)

[isisrose]

Yes it does :nod:. Now..... how about that resistance :suspicious:????????

Why resistance is something I do everyday....everyday I resist doughnuts, bagels, cake etc.... Does that count? :evil:

[jilly27]

Why resistance is something I do everyday....everyday I resist doughnuts, bagels, cake etc.... Does that count? :evil:



Ok that kind of resistance is good, but I hold by what I said to Karole,
"resistance to resistance (ie training) is futile"......

Martha thankyou for the encouragement. I would love to host a LC bike ride up here and have you all participate! :D Glad Buddy is feeling better, can't blame him for not wanting to go out in the rain...

In honor of you all, tomorrow I will ride 30 miles or so before going to my friends wedding and blowing my entire days quota of carbs on booze :rolleyes:

Jilly out

[isisrose]

Ok that kind of resistance is good, but I hold by what I said to Karole,
"resistance to resistance (ie training) is futile"......



I was joking and do the slow burn workout (and boy is that a work out) every 5 days. In between I do yoga and I walk 30 minutes every day.

[Karole]

Yeah, I'm joking too---well sort of--- I don't really enjoy resistance but I do it every once in a while and I actually can feel some muscles that I once couldn't tell were there. I do so love to give the Shadow a hard time about it tho.:nod::nod:

Of course I would never want to bring her to the point of pulling out her hair as Carol did earlier.:eek::D

[Shadow]

Yeah, that's it--my resistance --the kind I do best is resisting resistance exercises. Wow what a work out I get !!
Too bad it doesn't count ;) :p :evil: :tongue:!

[Shadow]

50 mile bike ride today. It was a gorgeous day, not too hot, nice breeze off the water, fabulous view of the coastal mountains on the main land...
Sounds awesome :D! Especially having such a wonderful view :nod:!

Days like today just remind me how lucky I am to be here and able to do some of those things. (skiing's out, knees can't take it)
I think it's fantastic you have so many options - even if you can't enjoy every option there is :).

I'll try not to get too wishy washy or philisophical here (just the mood I seem to be in :rolleyes:) but would like to remind you all to appreciate what you have, the things you enjoy doing and your loved ones, and be proud that you are making great efforts to lead healthy, happy lives.
I think that's always an appropriate reminder, Jilly :nod:! I know for all the humps and bumps in the road, I am truly blessed - and I try to appreciate that every single day.

[Shadow]

I did upper body resistance today. It was a pleasant day today - not too hot or too cool. Hope it stays this way for awhile.

Way to go, Sandy :D :thumbsup: :D!!!!

[Shadow]

You may have to host a benefit low carb ride so we can all enjoy the beauty you have and get some others to go along with the riding. Actually we want to be like you..."I rode 50...it was beautiful....get another ride in, so we can do 60 Sat..."yeah that's what I want, to grow up to be just like you.
Great idea, Martha! Not sure I'd wanna bike 50 miles though ;).... Well, maybe over the space of a couple days :lol:!


We didn't get out tonight, the weather didn't cooperate but I have a large fenced yard so between squalls, Buddy was able to go out. I had my usual 40min walk with the back and forth from parking to lunch/work.
Good for you, Martha :thumbsup:! Silly weather, anyway :p!

[Shadow]

http://bestsmileys.com/nono/4.gif Shadow, I don't know how you manage to keep your patience and good humor!
Not bad for someone low on estrogen, huh :p?

Upper body tonight, plus fifteen minutes on the arc trainer. I'm back to a five-day work week :crybaby: and I'll be at the gym again tomorrow night, so I didn't double up with lower bod.
Sorry you're more relaxed schedule has come to an end :(! But I'm glad you're getting to the gym again tomorrow :nod:!

[Shadow]

Hey, the Shadow loves me. :paranoid::D
Gosh, how could I not :rolleyes:?
She knows I'll come around some day.
Well ... :suspicious: ...
I'm pretty sure I will any way. I think I will . Should happen some time ....maybe :confused::confused:
Nice to see you standing firm :lol:!!!

I really try to like resistance ...really really try. to. like. it.
Are you sure???????

:slywink:

[Shadow]

Why resistance is something I do everyday....everyday I resist doughnuts, bagels, cake etc.... Does that count?

Sigh.... Just what I need, Isis.... Another Karole :rolleyes: .....

:lol: :lol: :lol:!

Nice try, but no go, Isis :slywink:!

[Shadow]

In honor of you all, tomorrow I will ride 30 miles or so before going to my friends wedding and blowing my entire days quota of carbs on booze :rolleyes:

Jilly out
What a pal :D :lol: :D!

[Shadow]

I was joking and do the slow burn workout (and boy is that a work out) every 5 days. In between I do yoga and I walk 30 minutes every day.
We knew that - but unfortunately hanging out with us means you get picked on now and again ;). I am VERY proud of you for doing that resistance :nod:!!!

Karole - are you listening???? Did you see the word "proud" in the above sentence?????

[Shadow]

Yeah, I'm joking too---well sort of--- I don't really enjoy resistance but I do it every once in a while and I actually can feel some muscles that I once couldn't tell were there.
That's their way of telling you they soooo appreciate the challenge ;)!
I do so love to give the Shadow a hard time about it tho.
Really :suspicious:??????? Who'd have thunk :eek:?????? :p

Of course I would never want to bring her to the point of pulling out her hair as Carol did earlier.
This thread is one reason I have such very short hair ;)!

[Parisienne]

As promised I report on my morning workout:

Fri - cardio (10 min) + lower body workout (30 min)

I'll try to do something tomorrow evening, maybe 10 minute stretch or some biking (to make up for Thursday off). Will tell you more about it on Sunday, I have to run now. Have a great weekend, all of you!

[SandyHanson]

Did Tae Bo this morning. Had just started to meditate when DH came home a bit earlier than I expected. Poor guy, he has a terrible sinus infection that's affecting his ears therefore his equilibrium. He seems okay to drive, but can't stand long enough to take a shower. He saw the dr yesterday and is on antibiotics, so hopefully will be better soon.

[Shadow]

As promised I report on my morning workout:

Fri - cardio (10 min) + lower body workout (30 min)

I'll try to do something tomorrow evening, maybe 10 minute stretch or some biking (to make up for Thursday off). Will tell you more about it on Sunday, I have to run now. Have a great weekend, all of you!
Hope you have a great weekend too, Adina :nod:!

[Shadow]

Did Tae Bo this morning. Had just started to meditate when DH came home a bit earlier than I expected.
Way to go, Sandy!!! You are doing so well :D!!!
Poor guy, he has a terrible sinus infection that's affecting his ears therefore his equilibrium. He seems okay to drive, but can't stand long enough to take a shower. He saw the dr yesterday and is on antibiotics, so hopefully will be better soon.

Hope he gets well soon :)!

[Shadow]

Okay gang, in 2 hours, I am on vacation. Now, don't get excited - I will be checking up on all of you - especially Karole ;). BUT... you just never know when I will appear :evil:.

So behave yourselves and get that M&Sing done. I'll be rested from time off and able to flog you even harder if you misbehave :slywink:!

And just so no one (like Karole) thinks I am misbehaving, I will be doing resistance next week - 4 or 5 days of it, in fact :nod:. And of course, I'll get my cardio in via walking and biking since I'm still restricted on that :rolleyes:.

But I will be M&S and I fully expect all of you to continue, too!

Just keep in mind, even if you don't "see" me, The Shadow Knows....

[isisrose]

Sigh.... Just what I need, Isis.... Another Karole :rolleyes: .....

:lol: :lol: :lol:!

Nice try, but no go, Isis :slywink:!

Hey Karole, did you hear that??? I'm another you. Maybe we should team up and be partners in crime ;)

[isisrose]

I really try to like resistance ...really really try. to. like. it.

Have you given Slow Burn a try? It only takes 30 minutes and once a week is even enough according to the plan. Can you do resistance for 30 short minutes a week and then be done with it for another 7 days? Would that work for you? I don't like resistance much either but do the slow burn and I am seeing results for very little time put into it.

[Karole]

Have you given Slow Burn a try? It only takes 30 minutes and once a week is even enough according to the plan. Can you do resistance for 30 short minutes a week and then be done with it for another 7 days? Would that work for you? I don't like resistance much either but do the slow burn and I am seeing results for very little time put into it.

Issy, I bought the book, the metronome thingy and a timer. Then tried to do the routine on several occasions. I got very dizzy and naseous each time so I quit it. Still have all that gear so I may try it again. It has been a couple of years since I used it and maybe I am fitter now. I would love to have only once or twice a week of it (resistance) , so Shadow would give me full credit and I could walk , walk, walk on the other days. And line dance too of course.

Has anyone else had trouble with dizziness while doing Slow Burn? I would love an explanation of my episodes with it. (Shadow will probably just say I'm already dizzy so no change there):D:tear::slywink:

[Karole]

Hey Karole, did you hear that??? I'm another you. Maybe we should team up and be partners in crime ;)

errr.... you may want to rethink that ---ms Shadow can get to whipping and snapping pretty doggone fast !!!:eek:

You'll find yourself dodging and dipping and doing all sorts of weird contortions to avoid the cyber glare and swish---of course I have been in so much trouble that I now consider it just another form of exercise !:D:D

Before I forget ---I want to report 30 min. of brisk walking with my family (some of them) at a birthday party .... if that isn't dedication what is it??:slywink:

[Karole]

I'll make you PROUD of me too, Shadow !! Someday. Soon.

[Shadow]

Hey Karole, did you hear that??? I'm another you. Maybe we should team up and be partners in crime ;)

But maybe YOU could get her to do resistance, so that might not be so bad :lol: :p :thumbsup:!

[Shadow]

Still have all that gear so I may try it again. It has been a couple of years since I used it and maybe I am fitter now.
I'm sure you are :).
I would love to have only once or twice a week of it (resistance) , so Shadow would give me full credit and I could walk , walk, walk on the other days. And line dance too of course.
Slow Burn would definitely count :nod:.

Has anyone else had trouble with dizziness while doing Slow Burn? I would love an explanation of my episodes with it. (Shadow will probably just say I'm already dizzy so no change there)
I've never done SB but when I am lifting slow and heavy, I can get quite dizzy when I don't breathe - or breathe correctly. Remember, form is everything, and that includes proper breathing :).

errr.... you may want to rethink that ---ms Shadow can get to whipping and snapping pretty doggone fast !!!

You'll find yourself dodging and dipping and doing all sorts of weird contortions to avoid the cyber glare and swish---of course I have been in so much trouble that I now consider it just another form of exercise !
I'll keep you moving no matter what it takes :D!

Before I forget ---I want to report 30 min. of brisk walking with my family (some of them) at a birthday party .... if that isn't dedication what is it??
It's something, all right, and so are you!

I'll make you PROUD of me too, Shadow !! Someday. Soon.
Ah... I am already proud of you - I just want to be extremely proud ;)!

[isisrose]

Issy, I bought the book, the metronome thingy and a timer. Then tried to do the routine on several occasions. I got very dizzy and naseous each time so I quit it. Still have all that gear so I may try it again. It has been a couple of years since I used it and maybe I am fitter now. I would love to have only once or twice a week of it (resistance) , so Shadow would give me full credit and I could walk , walk, walk on the other days. And line dance too of course.

Has anyone else had trouble with dizziness while doing Slow Burn? I would love an explanation of my episodes with it. (Shadow will probably just say I'm already dizzy so no change there):D:tear::slywink:

I don't have trouble with dizzyness, but I am exhausted when I finish and literally have to lay down for at least a half hour. I try a light protein boost about an hour before it (nothing heavy) and I make it a thing to eat more protein than my minimum on the days that I do it. I figure all that working of the muscles makes me need it. I like to have a half a cup of cottage cheese or 1/2 cup of fage (Greek yogurt) an hour or so before it and then eat dinner about an hour after it.

If you get dizzy I guess you could rest a bit in between routines or perhaps start off slowly and work your way up to the failure point, maybe stop a rep or two before it and then get to the point you can go to failure. Maybe that woul work???

And what Shadow said about breathing is good. BREATHE!!!!! :) Or else you will turn :eek:!!! And that just isn't attractive no matter how fit you are!

[isisrose]

You'll find yourself dodging and dipping and doing all sorts of weird contortions to avoid the cyber glare and swish---of course I have been in so much trouble that I now consider it just another form of exercise !:D:D


If you do enough dodging and dipping and contorting of all sorts while holding weights, maybe she'll count that. :D :slywink:

[isisrose]

Oh, I'm doing 30 minutes of step aerobics tonight (in a couple of hours as I just ate dinner), just bought it after work. I did about an hour of walking, had a lot of meetings etc... to go to today. I actually do most of my walking during the work day as my building is out farther than the rest, from home office.

[jilly27]

Survived the wedding with my sobriety and LC eating in tact! :D Played the part of dancing fool (someone has to at every wedding) so can honestly say I even got a workout in last night. Company coming for dinner tonight but I will have time to do a little ride this aft. before then.

[Martha]

We're going out for a (bike) trail ride now, I'll report later.

[Martha]

One overpass got me and I had to rest a minute or so before going on...that was embarrassing. The last half was better than the 1st half. Maybe we had a tail wind ;)
Oh well, great time anyway. Tomorrow I have an airport run and other "must dos" that will make a ride less likely, but maybe. :)

[jilly27]

One overpass got me and I had to rest a minute or so before going on...


The important thing here is "before going on" you kept going and that's great! :D

I had company coming over tonight for dinner so had to keep my ride short, only had 2 hours. Did 25 miles, pushed harder than usual to get it done in 2 hours. Would like to do 30 miles tomorrow, but a fair bit of wine was consumed tonight....

[Martha]

Did 25 miles, pushed harder than usual to get it done in 2 hours. Would like to do 30 miles tomorrow, but a fair bit of wine was consumed tonight....

thanks, but right back at ya; I let it go for a week or so and pushing a little harder to get (the 30mi) in couple of hours isn't happening, yet. The good news is my kid, did the same ride separately, yesterday. When I told him what happened, he said, yeah, I know that one well and "I'm kicking myself for letting the last week get away; the last time I rode, (before yesterday,) I wasn't even breathing hard, at the top" I said, "here here" woulda coulda shoulda:o

Here's hoping that you get to do the 30 and tailwind both ways:)

[Karole]

Aha, I've finally seen the light. --- Why I don't like resistance exercises--there is never any tailwind !! I have to do it all.

No tailwind...I should have known there was a reason for my utter horror of resistance.

[Martha]

Aha, I've finally seen the light. --- Why I don't like resistance exercises--there is never any tailwind !! I have to do it all.

No tailwind...I should have known there was a reason for my utter horror of resistance.

you are absolutely right, shhh don't tell Shadow, she'll figure out some way we can use a fan, duct tape and bungee cord to approximate a tailwind....oh wait, that would be my husband, the engineer that would do that IN MY LIVING ROOM.

[jilly27]

Here's hoping that you get to do the 30 and tailwind both ways:)


Well I didn't end up riding after all. Sore neck from performance as dancing fool at Fridays wedding combined with an interest in still being married, I decided to spend the day with the hubby instead. Haven't seen much of him (alone anyway) lately, and all the biking is without him.

Back at it tomorrow, maybe even a upper body workout too.

[Karole]

you are absolutely right, shhh don't tell Shadow, she'll figure out some way we can use a fan, duct tape and bungee cord to approximate a tailwind....oh wait, that would be my husband, the engineer that would do that IN MY LIVING ROOM.

Lol ---I agree, the Shadow (and your hubby) must not know about this.