Movers & Shakers - Sept 20 - 26

[Shadow]

I wanted to maek sure I got a new thread up and going so anyone who is antsy to report their workouts can jump right in ;). Hopefully there will be quite a few of you this applies to!

This week my plan is:
S - Standing legs; bike ride
M - Chest/triceps; walk
Tu - Floor legs/core; bike ride
W - Back/biceps/shoulders; walk
Th - Core work; Walk

Now... what are all of YOU up to this week :suspicious:?

[gitfiddle]

I wanted to maek sure I got a new thread up and going so anyone who is antsy to report their workouts can jump right in ;). Okay, I'll play.

Monday: Upper body, cardio
Tuesday: Lower body, cardio
Thursday: Upper body, cardio
Friday: Upper body, cardio

Gosh, that sounds boring! :rolleyes: But it's not! The cardio is a loose term for arc trainer, treadmill or bike. Just to keep the knees moving, actually.

Today I had to carry my guitar (in original heavy case), mandolin, folding chair, two posters and a shoulder bag to the second floor of a retirement home. I was opening doors with my extra finger and maneuvering through hallways. Luckily, it was not a problem because my muscles are in good shape. Practical application! :D

[jilly27]

Very nice practical/functional application Carol! That ought to please the Shadow. :)

Today off again due to knee issues/swelling. :(

Sun: bike ride, upper body weight workout
Mon: rest
Tues: bike to work hopefully (bought new lights)
Wed: lower body weight WO (more careful with knee)
Thur: biking and/or upper body
Fri: to soon to tell

This schedule is open to some changes though depending on work. Sometimes I don't get called to work until the morning so biking in isn't possible, and if I work late I'm usually just too tired to workout. My job is fairly physical. :)

Jilly

[gitfiddle]

Today off again due to knee issues/swelling. :(
You just can't push knees, can you? If you do you it takes longer for them to come back. :peeved:

[Martha]

Well, Karole, (her stable,):) and Jilly (wants a new 2nd bike);) can share the inspiration, I've added another to our stable. It is a Catrike Villager 27 (catrike.com) It was a ton of fun today, but I'm exhausted. You'd think a low bent trike is a low bent trike; a recumbent bike is a recumbent bike but you'd (and I'd) be wrong. My son rides the terratrike tour, almost exclusively now. I'll probably switch back and forth some, (between a Rans Stratus and the new trike.) I need to develop the different pull/push strategies, the bottom bracket is higher so it's just different. I think Buddy will enjoy this on the flat parts b/c its so low, but we'll see, we've not ruled out the "Burley like" modification but anything that keeps me moving, I'm for it. Quick question, I'm having some difficulty getting up and out of the bike after my legs are toast. It shouldn't be difficult but are there different muscle groups that I could isolate. Silly me, I thought legs wouldn't be a problem. Sorry with all the talk about the 6W I probably should have asked in the challenge section, but, well, you know me; and it's likely the Shadow and the followers of Shadow, resistance that will be my answer:D

[Karole]

Wow, Martha. it sounds like you are going to be keeping yourself busy, busy, busy.:cool: Congrats on your new "thingey" (I'm not sure exactly what it is---but if you and Buddy are happy, I'm happy!) :nod::nod::nod:

I just finished my workout --did my new 15 min. total body work out and Shadow will be glad to know it makes me work hard enough to sweat big time--unlike some of the routines I do. I feel good tho--just need to go hit the shower !:nod::nod::nod::nod:

[SandyHanson]

It's still morning, and I have my upper body work done. Feels like it was a good one!

[Martha]

Wow, Martha. it sounds like you are going to be keeping yourself busy, busy, busy.:cool: Congrats on your new "thingey" Thanks, the good news is we never have to muck out, or arrange for boarding for our stable;)

Went for a short fast ride, this morning, it was hoot. I didn't want to come home. Hope to catch one more ride this afternoon, then I probably have to play the role of adult and catch up on the stuff I didn't do yesterday or today:frown:.

[Shadow]

Okay, I'll play.
Good :D!

Monday: Upper body, cardio
Tuesday: Lower body, cardio
Thursday: Upper body, cardio
Friday: Upper body, cardio

Gosh, that sounds boring!
Not at all :eek: - sounds perfect!!!

Today I had to carry my guitar (in original heavy case), mandolin, folding chair, two posters and a shoulder bag to the second floor of a retirement home. I was opening doors with my extra finger and maneuvering through hallways. Luckily, it was not a problem because my muscles are in good shape. Practical application! :D
That's awesome, my friend! Look how far you've come :nod:!!!

[Shadow]

Very nice practical/functional application Carol! That ought to please the Shadow.
It does :nod:!

Today off again due to knee issues/swelling.
I realize you likely have a bike that doesn't hurt you knees like some would, but have you tried different things (like ellipticals or swimming) to make sure you're not exacerbating the knees due to overuse injuries? Just a thought :).

Wed: lower body weight WO (more careful with knee)
Good plan. It might be a good time to do some old-fashioned floor work ;).

[Shadow]

Quick question, I'm having some difficulty getting up and out of the bike after my legs are toast. It shouldn't be difficult but are there different muscle groups that I could isolate. Silly me, I thought legs wouldn't be a problem.
I think you're just strengthening some different muscles, Martha, and it's just going to take a little bit of time and patience to get them where they need to be :). It sounds like you're using more hamstrings to get up off of this whereas a lot of bikes focus more on strengthening the quads. However, since I don't know for sure what you're using and haven't tried any of them, that's just a rough guess based on general bike riding and your description ;). As for something you could do - just practice, practice, practice until those muscles are stronger. And make sure to keep alternating different bikes so different muscles get the focus.

Course, if it were me, I'd just do weights to strengthen all the lower body and forget the bike :razz: :p!

Sorry with all the talk about the 6W I probably should have asked in the challenge section, but, well, you know me; and it's likely the Shadow and the followers of Shadow, resistance that will be my answer:D
I think here is just fine - unless we don't help you. Then you can branch out and get some more experienced answers. But sometimes it's easier - and safer - to stay within our familiar circle ;).

[Shadow]

I just finished my workout --did my new 15 min. total body work out and Shadow will be glad to know it makes me work hard enough to sweat big time--unlike some of the routines I do. I feel good tho--just need to go hit the shower !
I am happier than I can express, Karole :D :D :D!!!! THAT is the kind of workout the good Drs meant in the 6WC book (and PPLP and SB, etc :p ) that is the kind that does the body good. Yeah for you :thumbsup:!!!!!

And yes, I realize it's NOT SB but I don't think that's the only fish in the sea ;) - JMHO, of course!

[Shadow]

It's still morning, and I have my upper body work done. Feels like it was a good one!
Yahoo :D :thumbsup: :D!

[Shadow]

Thanks, the good news is we never have to muck out, or arrange for boarding for our stable;)
That is definitely an advantage, Martha :lol:!

Went for a short fast ride, this morning, it was hoot. I didn't want to come home. Hope to catch one more ride this afternoon...
Good for you! Sounds like you're loving the new addition ;)!
... then I probably have to play the role of adult and catch up on the stuff I didn't do yesterday or today.
It's just no fun being a grown up, is it :rolleyes:?!?!?!

[Mitra]

Today I had to carry my guitar (in original heavy case), mandolin, folding chair, two posters and a shoulder bag to the second floor of a retirement home. I was opening doors with my extra finger and maneuvering through hallways. Luckily, it was not a problem because my muscles are in good shape. Practical application! :D

That's real progress! And it's made me realise I've been so preoccupied with breathing that I hardly noticed how well my back has been recently. There have been a few occasions when I've done carrying/lifting/standing that would have caused a lot of trouble a couple of years ago :cool:.

[Karole]

Hurray for your back Janet !! That's great news.

I have had a more active day than usual-- did my exercise routine as reported then later walked down to the barn and ground worked a horse. Involved a lot of walking but not fast for almost an hour. Then this afternoon dh and I decided to go for a ride so walked back to the barn and rode for over an hour. Now I need another shower!:eek::eek:

[Martha]

Course, if it were me, I'd just do weights to strengthen all the lower body and forget the bike :razz: :p! I think here is just fine - unless we don't help you. Then you can branch out and get some more experienced answers. But sometimes it's easier - and safer - to stay within our familiar circle ;).
1. That's what I hoped it would be, practice practice but if all else fails, then I may need to move to weights, which is what I was kinda sure would be the answers, but if I did weights??? where/how would I use them to work standing from a supported squat, (for lack of a more elegant description?)

2. Thanks, I hoped you would say that, not that you would know from my posts but except for the whip, it is pretty safe here.

It's raining with frequent lightning, so an evening ride may not be in the forecas:ot so slow burn it may have to be.

[jilly27]

I realize you likely have a bike that doesn't hurt you knees like some would, but have you tried different things (like ellipticals or swimming) to make sure you're not exacerbating the knees due to overuse injuries? Just a thought :).


Good plan. It might be a good time to do some old-fashioned floor work ;).


Biking is usually not a problem for my knees, although I do feel them a bit on the really long rides. But then on the really long rides everything gets a bit sore. :o I have an elliptical that I use in the winter/crap weather, like to be outside when the weather behaves. I've thought about swimming.... but I just sink. :( I may give aquacize a try though, shallow end of course.

Floor work, proprioception exercises and perhaps some stability ball stuff is definitely on the list for the next LB WO. :nod:

Did upper body as planned today, now I'm heading outside to mow the lawn.

[jilly27]

[QUOTE=Martha;96343] I've added another to our stable. It is a Catrike Villager 27 (catrike.com) It was a ton of fun today, but I'm exhausted.

Quick question, I'm having some difficulty getting up and out of the bike after my legs are toast. It shouldn't be difficult but are there different muscle groups that I could isolate. Silly me, I thought legs wouldn't be a problem.



Have fun with the new bike Martha! :)

As you say the new bike position probably requires slightly different muscles to get in and out. The practice thing is most likely to help. How about just getting in and out repeatedly, without actually going for a ride so your legs aren't exhausted to start, to get those muscles trained? It would be a very functional workout, just what we were talking about here earlier.

Jilly

[Shadow]

That's real progress! And it's made me realise I've been so preoccupied with breathing that I hardly noticed how well my back has been recently. There have been a few occasions when I've done carrying/lifting/standing that would have caused a lot of trouble a couple of years ago :cool:.
Hard to believe how easy it is to take things for granted when they're not acting up, isn't it ;)? Especially when we have another problem area to focus on :rolleyes:.

But still - I am thrilled you said that :D! My fingers are crossed that it continues behaving itself :nod:!

[Shadow]

I have had a more active day than usual-- did my exercise routine as reported then later walked down to the barn and ground worked a horse. Involved a lot of walking but not fast for almost an hour. Then this afternoon dh and I decided to go for a ride so walked back to the barn and rode for over an hour. Now I need another shower!:eek::eek:
Just look how spry that resistance work is keeping you :razz: :p :lol:!

[Shadow]

1. That's what I hoped it would be, practice practice but if all else fails, then I may need to move to weights, which is what I was kinda sure would be the answers, but if I did weights??? where/how would I use them to work standing from a supported squat, (for lack of a more elegant description?)
There are always hover squats which start with you sitting then raising up to 45º and holding. And there are several variations on that move, too.

2. Thanks, I hoped you would say that, not that you would know from my posts but except for the whip, it is pretty safe here.
At least the whip is just tough love ;).

It's raining with frequent lightning, so an evening ride may not be in the forecas:ot so slow burn it may have to be.
I'd take that as a sign :p.

[Shadow]

Biking is usually not a problem for my knees, although I do feel them a bit on the really long rides. But then on the really long rides everything gets a bit sore. :o I have an elliptical that I use in the winter/crap weather, like to be outside when the weather behaves. I've thought about swimming.... but I just sink. :( I may give aquacize a try though, shallow end of course.
I'd prefer to be outdoors, too :). But what I want and what my joints want are usually two different things ;). I'm not into the pool - just because of all the changing of clothes, etc. But when I was in it for PT this summer, my joints definitely approved :rolleyes:.....

Floor work, proprioception exercises and perhaps some stability ball stuff is definitely on the list for the next LB WO. :nod:

Did upper body as planned today, now I'm heading outside to mow the lawn.
Sounds great :thumbsup:!

[Parisienne]

Hello everybody, I'm glad to see that you are doing well. I'm sorry to tell that I didn't do any workout on Friday:o.
Yesterday, however, I did brisk walking with my DH and it was amazing; the weather was great and I really needed some cardio after Saturday's holiday dinner. Today I have done 20 min. pilates and I was very careful about my form (thank you Shadow for your remarks, I absolutely agree with you that the form is crucial).
Tomorrow, as I start my classes in the morning, I'll have to divide the workout in three 10 minute parts and do it throughout the day. Will report it in the evening.

Karole, my Amy Bento's 10 Minute Solution dvd has different chapters: 1. Arm & Shoulder Sculp, 2. Butt & Thigh Blaster, 3. Sleek & Sexy Abs (looks like the same one:p), 4. Total Body Tone Zone, 5. 10 Minute Stretch. It seems that in European version stretch is not neglected!

[Shadow]

Hello everybody, I'm glad to see that you are doing well. I'm sorry to tell that I didn't do any workout on Friday:o.
Yesterday, however, I did brisk walking with my DH and it was amazing; the weather was great and I really needed some cardio after Saturday's holiday dinner. Today I have done 20 min. pilates and I was very careful about my form (thank you Shadow for your remarks, I absolutely agree with you that the form is crucial).
So glad to see you, Adina :D! I am proud of you for paying extra attention to that form :nod: :thumbsup:!!!
Tomorrow, as I start my classes in the morning, I'll have to divide the workout in three 10 minute parts and do it throughout the day. Will report it in the evening.
You mean the strike is finally over :eek:?????? Good luck! I think the 3x a day to get it done is a wonderful solution :)!

[gitfiddle]

Hi, Adina! Good to see you!

Upper body tonight, plus fifteen minutes on the arc trainer. Everything went well. :)

[Martha]

[QUOTE]
The practice thing is most likely to help. How about just getting in and out repeatedly, without actually going for a ride so your legs aren't exhausted to start, to get those muscles trained? It would be a very functional workout, just what we were talking about here earlier.

That sounds like you and Shadow are in cahoots. But it also sounds very practical. I did a short ride tonight until it got dark enough to be scary, so i came in. I feel like a little kid that someone else has to say, ok time to come in now....just 5 more min, ok????;)

[Martha]

There are always hover squats which start with you sitting then raising up to 45º and holding. And there are several variations on that move, too..

Will do. I was a little tight before I went out tonight and kinda rushed warming up, thinking that I'd just spin slowly for the 1st 5 min or so....it may not have been my best idea, but I had a good time and I'm stretching now:o

[Karole]

Dh and I walked for 20 min. today and that was it for exercise.

[jilly27]

[QUOTE=Martha;96491][QUOTE=jilly27;96403]

That sounds like you and Shadow are in cahoots. But it also sounds very practical.


I may still be fairly new here, but I figured out how to stay on the Shadow's good side pretty quick. :razz:

Good on ya for stretching, can never do too much of that. (I say rather sheepishly as I neglect it myself occasionally)

Put the new lights on my bike tonight so I can ride to work in the morning. Very flashy! :p

[Needlewoman]

Morning!

Having rested my left knee over the weekend, I walked to the local shops yesterday, and didn't have any discomfort, beyond getting too hot. I can't go out today as I have to wait in for a parcel for my son, but I shall have a gentle static cycle ride to start to get me moving again.

[Shadow]

Upper body tonight, plus fifteen minutes on the arc trainer. Everything went well. :)
Yeah for you, Carol :D!

[Shadow]

Morning!

Having rested my left knee over the weekend, I walked to the local shops yesterday, and didn't have any discomfort, beyond getting too hot. I can't go out today as I have to wait in for a parcel for my son, but I shall have a gentle static cycle ride to start to get me moving again.
Glad that knee is doing better :nod:! I think a gentle ride is just what you need :)!

[Shadow]

Will do. I was a little tight before I went out tonight and kinda rushed warming up, thinking that I'd just spin slowly for the 1st 5 min or so....it may not have been my best idea, but I had a good time and I'm stretching now:o
I think spinning slowly for a warm up is acceptable :). I personally prefer a long/total body warm up but that's just because this body gets pretty cranky when I give it short shrift :rolleyes:. Glad to hear you're getting that stretching in :thumbsup:!

[Shadow]

I may still be fairly new here, but I figured out how to stay on the Shadow's good side pretty quick.
I am so easy to get along with, I just don't see why anyone would have a problem with that. All I ever ask is that people do it my way :lol: :evil: :lol: :p!

Put the new lights on my bike tonight so I can ride to work in the morning. Very flashy! :p
Glad you got those lights on :thumbsup:!

[jilly27]

Well the lights were put on....but the riding to work didn't happen. :o I just didn't get to sleep early enough. From some of the reading and research I've done the consensus seems to be that its more important to get enough sleep than to drag yourself out of bed to exercise. I should be able to get a ride in after work.

Knee is still buggered. Had to wear my brace to work yesterday and today, very frustrating. :mad: And having my brace on for 10 hours gets a bit uncomfortable...

Ok, enough whining. The sun is shining, its a gorgeous day and life is good.

Jilly

[Parisienne]

You mean the strike is finally over :eek:??????
I know, it's hard to believe but the strike is over;). The summer holidays are over too, I'm afraid. However, today we had a very summer like day and it was very difficult to stay all that time in the classrooms. OK, I will not even try to pretend that I don't like studying, it's my favourite lifestyle. And a very pleasant and enjoyable one.
I think the 3x a day to get it done is a wonderful solution :)I did 10 min solution thighs in the morning and after coming back home I did 15 min upper body and 5 min stretch. Probably 3x a day is much better but I was not sure if I could force myself to the third session of the day. I will have to work on it. See you tomorrow!

[SandyHanson]

Well, darn. Yesterday I got so busy reading all the posts on the forum I forgot to post myself!

Anyway, yesterday was Tae Bo and leg exercises; this morning upper body resistance.

It's turned really cold here! Did you see, the Colorado mountains got snow last night? Freeze warnings for tonight here. Where, oh where, did summer go?

[Shadow]

Well the lights were put on....but the riding to work didn't happen. :o I just didn't get to sleep early enough. From some of the reading and research I've done the consensus seems to be that its more important to get enough sleep than to drag yourself out of bed to exercise. I should be able to get a ride in after work.
Jeez - if I did that, I'd get in very few exercise sessions a week :p! Not really - guilt would nag me until I got up, if the aching body didn't get me first :lol:! But seriously, I'm glad you got the rest - it really is essential :nod:!

Knee is still buggered. Had to wear my brace to work yesterday and today, very frustrating. :mad: And having my brace on for 10 hours gets a bit uncomfortable...
I imagine that would be uncomfortable :eek:! But maybe that's a sign you should have stayed at home this morning, getting extra sleep, while keeping an icepack on it :tongue:!

Ok, enough whining. The sun is shining, its a gorgeous day and life is good.
Ah yes - it's those hills that make us appreciate flat riding now and again ;).

[Shadow]

I know, it's hard to believe but the strike is over;). The summer holidays are over too, I'm afraid. However, today we had a very summer like day and it was very difficult to stay all that time in the classrooms. OK, I will not even try to pretend that I don't like studying, it's my favourite lifestyle. And a very pleasant and enjoyable one.
I am sure you are in your element once again :).
I did 10 min solution thighs in the morning and after coming back home I did 15 min upper body and 5 min stretch. Probably 3x a day is much better but I was not sure if I could force myself to the third session of the day. I will have to work on it. See you tomorrow!
However you can fit it in is just perfect, Adina :thumbsup:!

[Shadow]

Well, darn. Yesterday I got so busy reading all the posts on the forum I forgot to post myself!
Happens to me all the time :lol:!

Anyway, yesterday was Tae Bo and leg exercises; this morning upper body resistance.
Yeah for you, Sandy :D!

It's turned really cold here! Did you see, the Colorado mountains got snow last night? Freeze warnings for tonight here. Where, oh where, did summer go?
I'm not sure summer was ever here - but as I don't like the heat, I think that's okay ;). But boy, I certainly am not ready for snow, either :eek:! I vote for spring & fall all year long (although my allergies would most likely disagree) :lol:!

[gitfiddle]

Well, the brakes failed on my car, so the Geezer came to get me from work. I didn't get my workout, :o but I did get groceries for the week. :D

[Shadow]

Well, the brakes failed on my car, so the Geezer came to get me from work. I didn't get my workout, :o but I did get groceries for the week. :D
Hey - food is very important :D! Especially when you only get one meal ;)! Sorry about the brakes - I hope you weren't driving! Back when I had a rural route, I lost mine a couple of times - and always heading downhill when the car was jammed full of tons of mail :rolleyes:.

[gitfiddle]

Hey - food is very important :D! Especially when you only get one meal ;)!Golly, that's the truth! Sorry about the brakes - I hope you weren't driving! No, thank goodness! The service manager was looking for the "clunk" and found the brake line as well! My lucky day! :cool:

[Shadow]

Golly, that's the truth!
I can guarantee you that *I* am not going to be one of the ones to continue on shakes past weeks 1 & 2 ;). Not unless something more spectacular happens than has already :p!
No, thank goodness! The service manager was looking for the "clunk" and found the brake line as well! My lucky day! :cool:
Gosh - does it get any better :eek: :lol: :rolleyes:????

[gitfiddle]

Gosh - does it get any better :eek: :lol: :rolleyes:????:rolleyes: Well, if you think about all the places that line might have let go, I'm glad I wasn't behind the wheel in traffic. ;)

Lower body tonight. I included the leg press today, paying attention to my lower back and pulling in my abs. We'll see!

[Shadow]

:rolleyes: Well, if you think about all the places that line might have let go, I'm glad I wasn't behind the wheel in traffic. ;)
Oh, absolutely :nod:!!!! I think you ended up with the best possible scenario!

Lower body tonight. I included the leg press today, paying attention to my lower back and pulling in my abs. We'll see!
Fingers crossed :D!

[SandyHanson]

Wasn't feeling at all well today, so decided to take a break. Hopefully, I'll back into it tomorrow.

[gitfiddle]

Wasn't feeling at all well today, so decided to take a break. Hopefully, I'll back into it tomorrow.Hope it doesn't last long, Sandy!

[Karole]

Hi all, did an hour of line dancing practice tonight -- we are starting up our sessions here in town again (to practice for our lessons tomorrow night !)

[Karole]

Hope you get to feeling better Sandy. I haven't felt very well the last couple of days either. I am going to stop my allergy med for a while and see if it is the problem. I hope it is ---I can always try to switch that.

[jilly27]

I can't seem to get any motivation together to exercise...:( Late days at work, bum knee, bad attitude...blah, blah, blah.

I've decided to ride it out for the week, keep to eating well and get my head together on the weekend.

Jilly

[Shadow]

Wasn't feeling at all well today, so decided to take a break. Hopefully, I'll back into it tomorrow.
(((Sandy!!!))) Hope you feel better soon!

[Shadow]

Hi all, did an hour of line dancing practice tonight -- we are starting up our sessions here in town again (to practice for our lessons tomorrow night !)
How fun :D! Since you'll be getting lots of cardio, you can focus on resistance when you do your own exercise sessions :razz:!!!

[Shadow]

I can't seem to get any motivation together to exercise...:( Late days at work, bum knee, bad attitude...blah, blah, blah.

I've decided to ride it out for the week, keep to eating well and get my head together on the weekend.

Jilly
Sometimes the best thing we can do for ourselves is take a break and regroup :nod:. Take the time and focus on your goals and what you want to accomplish. The body won't fall apart in one week, trust me ;).

[Shadow]

Hey Mitra - where are you :suspicious:????

Isis - You haven't forgotten us, have you :eek:????

Martha - Are you and Buddy taking the walk of the century :confused:????

[Mitra]

Hey Mitra - where are you :suspicious:????

I'm dealing with a houseful of adolescents :eek:. My back's protesting a bit from standing cooking too long, but I don't think I've done any lasting damage. With limited time, I'm concentrating on maintenance this week!

[Shadow]

I'm dealing with a houseful of adolescents :eek:.
Again?????? Does the company never end?????
My back's protesting a bit from standing cooking too long, but I don't think I've done any lasting damage.
I would hope not!
With limited time, I'm concentrating on maintenance this week!
Sounds good - and may "the force" be with you (whatever force you may need to survive this week ;) )!

[Mitra]

Again?????? Does the company never end?????

It sometimes feels as if it doesn't! They're here until Sunday, then we don't have any more arranged. A few quiet weeks would be nice...

[SandyHanson]

I was feeling much better today, so had no problem getting in my upper body exercises. I'm really feeling the results of the chest press and fly!

[Martha]

Martha - Are you and Buddy taking the walk of the century :confused:????

well, no, Mike has had Buddy walk/play time, Tues and Wed. I did about 50 min Tues and Wed 4 round trips from remote parking to my office and got home too late both nights, argg.

My new toy just waiting patiently in the garage, tonight I'm home on time and it's raining, rain that I couldn't see to driving home, so I'm guessing no one would be able to see me on my Catrike...double argggg

[gitfiddle]

A few quiet weeks would be nice...You could always let them do the cooking! :)

I'm really feeling the results of the chest press and fly!Good job, Sandy! Isn't it great?

I did that myself tonight, plus a few other upper body things, followed by fifteen minutes at a sedate pace on the arc trainer.

[jilly27]

Sometimes the best thing we can do for ourselves is take a break and regroup :nod:. Take the time and focus on your goals and what you want to accomplish. The body won't fall apart in one week, trust me ;).


I've been telling a few people around here how important it is to look at this from a 'changing the rest of my life' point of view and not stress or beat themselves up over a couple days binge or missing exercise. As long as you don't let it get out of hand, in the big picture a few days here and there is pretty insignificant. Time to take my own advice. :rolleyes::p

Jilly

[Karole]

Just thought I'd better report for yesterday as we are going to visit the eye doc today and that will be an all day affair--distance and time for other shopping as well)


Anyway we had a very lively hour and 45 min. line dancing session last night and I really enjoyed it. We are doing a demo for an hour on Sat. at our "Pioneer Days" celebration so we were busy practicing those routines last night.

[Needlewoman]

Morning!

I thought I had better poke my nose around the door before my absence is noted. I finally got my copy of PP a few days ago and I am busy reading and calculating my needs. Right now my head is in a spin with trying to do too many things at once. I am going to concentrate on getting my food right until we come back from holiday. In the meantime I am making an effort to move more generally, but I am not going to get stressed worrying about resistance just yet.

[Shadow]

It sometimes feels as if it doesn't! They're here until Sunday, then we don't have any more arranged. A few quiet weeks would be nice...
I think after all the company you've had, hibernation would be nice :lol:!

[Shadow]

I was feeling much better today, so had no problem getting in my upper body exercises. I'm really feeling the results of the chest press and fly!
That's awesome, Sandy :D :D :D!!! Glad you're better :nod:!

[Shadow]

well, no, Mike has had Buddy walk/play time, Tues and Wed. I did about 50 min Tues and Wed 4 round trips from remote parking to my office and got home too late both nights, argg.

My new toy just waiting patiently in the garage, tonight I'm home on time and it's raining, rain that I couldn't see to driving home, so I'm guessing no one would be able to see me on my Catrike...double argggg
Jeez, what a week you've had, huh :eek:? Hopefully next week will be better :)!

[Shadow]

I did that myself tonight, plus a few other upper body things, followed by fifteen minutes at a sedate pace on the arc trainer.
Yeah for you, Carol :thumbsup:!

[Shadow]

I've been telling a few people around here how important it is to look at this from a 'changing the rest of my life' point of view and not stress or beat themselves up over a couple days binge or missing exercise. As long as you don't let it get out of hand, in the big picture a few days here and there is pretty insignificant. Time to take my own advice. :rolleyes::p

Jilly
Well said, Jilly ;) :D!!!!!

[Shadow]

Just thought I'd better report for yesterday as we are going to visit the eye doc today and that will be an all day affair--distance and time for other shopping as well)
Hope it went well :)!


Anyway we had a very lively hour and 45 min. line dancing session last night and I really enjoyed it. We are doing a demo for an hour on Sat. at our "Pioneer Days" celebration so we were busy practicing those routines last night.
How fun :D! Then you're going to do resistance today and Sunday, right :razz:?

[Shadow]

Morning!

I thought I had better poke my nose around the door before my absence is noted.
Good plan ;)! You didn't get called out because you did manage to make it here once this week - but that's the only reason!
I finally got my copy of PP a few days ago and I am busy reading and calculating my needs. Right now my head is in a spin with trying to do too many things at once.
No spinning heads allowed :eek:! Stressing over it all is definitely NOT a good thing :).
I am going to concentrate on getting my food right until we come back from holiday.
Wise choice :D! The eating part is what is most important :nod:!
In the meantime I am making an effort to move more generally, but I am not going to get stressed worrying about resistance just yet.
Sounds like a plan :thumbsup:!

[gitfiddle]

Funny, but even when I don't have much enthusiasm I end up enjoying my workout! Lower body today. :)

[SandyHanson]

Almost forgot to post . . . actually I couldn't remember if I had already.

Anyway, did Tae Bo and leg exercises today. Carol, I know just what you mean about lacking enthusiasm to start but then gettin' in the groove, and really enjoying the workout. It's that initial reluctance that is sometimes difficult to overcome.

[gitfiddle]

That's when it's good to have a routine. I just follow the same route around the gym, like an old cart horse. Hmmmm. That might be a sign to start mixing it up again! :suspicious:

[Needlewoman]

I have just walked to the public library and back. Lovely sunny afternoon, but as per usual I got very hot.

[Karole]

Just got back from the Pioneer days line dancing demo today. It was a lot of fun, lots of people there but it did get hot. I drank 3 glasses of water at lunch .. and I really needed them !

[gitfiddle]

Karole, did you dance the whole hour? I'll just bet you really needed those glasses of water! ;)

[Karole]

No, I didn't do the whole hour -- I didn't feel up to the last three dances, and afterward I decided I must have gotten a bit dehydrated as I felt a lot better after all that water !!

[gitfiddle]

That would do it, Karole. I'm sorry you had to sit out on some.

[Needlewoman]

Have just been to the supermarket with DH. We parked on the furthest side of the car park so had quite a walk to and from the car, as well as around the supermarket itself. This might not sound like much, but considering that I havn't left the house most days during the summer, even short walks are a major improvement.

[Shadow]

Funny, but even when I don't have much enthusiasm I end up enjoying my workout! Lower body today. :)

You have come so far :D :D :D!

[Shadow]

Almost forgot to post . . . actually I couldn't remember if I had already.

Anyway, did Tae Bo and leg exercises today. Carol, I know just what you mean about lacking enthusiasm to start but then gettin' in the groove, and really enjoying the workout. It's that initial reluctance that is sometimes difficult to overcome.

Way to go on that workout, Sandy :thumbsup:!

[Shadow]

That's when it's good to have a routine. I just follow the same route around the gym, like an old cart horse. Hmmmm. That might be a sign to start mixing it up again! :suspicious:
Looks like a sign to me :razz:!!!!

[Shadow]

I have just walked to the public library and back. Lovely sunny afternoon, but as per usual I got very hot.
Way to go on that walk! I know what you mean - when I go outside, I definitely have to layer and wear things I can just tie around my waist :rolleyes:...

[Shadow]

Just got back from the Pioneer days line dancing demo today. It was a lot of fun, lots of people there but it did get hot. I drank 3 glasses of water at lunch .. and I really needed them !
Glad you had a good time - AND drank that water :thumbsup:!

[Shadow]

Have just been to the supermarket with DH. We parked on the furthest side of the car park so had quite a walk to and from the car, as well as around the supermarket itself. This might not sound like much, but considering that I havn't left the house most days during the summer, even short walks are a major improvement.
I think it sounds marvelous :nod:!!! Way to go!