Movers & Shakers - Nov 15 - 21

[Shadow]

Okay, gang - we are headed into the holiday season so you need to plan, plan, plan what you're going to do and when. For this month, those of you who slack off the week of Thanksgiving need to make sure to give it extra effort this week and again the week after. Holidays don't mean vacations, ya know :evil:! It's also not too early to start thinking of your December plans since that tends to be an even busier month for most :exclamation:

I just started a 3 1/2 month rotation - yes, that's month ;) - so there will be no problem with me getting exercise in over the holidays. Hopefully all of you will also realize where your weaknesses/crunch times will happen this holiday season and set up a schedule that is do-able to get through. Most of us find that when we exercise we stay on plan much better. The holidays are no excuse to fall off the wagon for more than a meal or maybe two at the most. Make a plan and stick with it. You will be very thankful you did come the New Year :nod:.

Now - the pep talk is over so let's get to it! I hope to see some serious M&S going on this week!!!

[Karole]

Whoops I just posted in last weeks section. All I did was yard work for over an hour and a half but I am pooped so it must have been good for me. I will do resistance tomorrow.

[jilly27]

Work is going to be a bit crazy this week for me, we're starting a project that will run 24 hours a day. I'm not really sure when I'll be working or how much, but probably a lot. It's a good thing though as after this things will really slow down. I don't work much in the winter anyway, and especially with the economy still being down quite a bit. :(

So for me, working out is easier through the winter as I have a lot more spare time. I'm just not sure how it will coincide with DS's schedule. But if she can't make it I will still get my workouts done. We did full body this morning and hope to continue full body workouts every 4-5 days, and I'll probably add some extra ab work and stretching in between. :)

I'm not at all worried about Thanksgiving, we had it in October. :lol:

Jilly

[Tyrone Bill]

Monday 11/16/09

30 minutes leg work on the pedaling machine.
15 minute warmup on the pedaler for the upper body.
1 set 15 reps of bicep curls, tricep extensions, front deltoid raises, side deltoid raises, wrist curls, bench press and butterflies using five pounds.
10 minute upper body cool down on the pedaler.

This was a tough session this morning. My pain level was up and the leg work was excruciating but I got through it. I would never wish nerve pain on my worst enemy.

[bpm]

The sun is back so a walk is in order.
This week will be UB/LB WO with wts on M-W-F. HIIT bike and/or ellipt on T-T-S. Walks whenever the opportunity comes up.
Did I mention the sun is back?

[Ammy]

Did 6min on the Red yesterday, but no yoga.

Today I started my day with am yoga.

[Shadow]

Whoops I just posted in last weeks section. All I did was yard work for over an hour and a half but I am pooped so it must have been good for me.
Serious yard work is always a way to get some variety in the routine ;).
I will do resistance tomorrow.
Awesome :D!

[Shadow]

Work is going to be a bit crazy this week for me, we're starting a project that will run 24 hours a day. I'm not really sure when I'll be working or how much, but probably a lot. It's a good thing though as after this things will really slow down. I don't work much in the winter anyway, and especially with the economy still being down quite a bit. :(
We definitely have to take job security when & how we can get it :nod:! Hopefully it won't be too crazy for you!

So for me, working out is easier through the winter as I have a lot more spare time. I'm just not sure how it will coincide with DS's schedule. But if she can't make it I will still get my workouts done.
Love the determination to get 'er done :D!
We did full body this morning and hope to continue full body workouts every 4-5 days, and I'll probably add some extra ab work and stretching in between. :)
Sounds great :thumbsup:!

I'm not at all worried about Thanksgiving, we had it in October. :lol:
You can celebrate again with us! After all, what are "neighbors" for if not to share the celebrations, huh :p!?

[Shadow]

This was a tough session this morning. My pain level was up and the leg work was excruciating but I got through it. I would never wish nerve pain on my worst enemy.
I'm sorry it was so rough today, Bill :(! But I am very proud of you for not letting it get you down & defeated :thumbsup:!

[Shadow]

The sun is back so a walk is in order.That's great, Monty :D!
This week will be UB/LB WO with wts on M-W-F. HIIT bike and/or ellipt on T-T-S. Walks whenever the opportunity comes up.
Great line-up!
Did I mention the sun is back?
Maybe once or twice - but you can tell us again whenever you want :lol:!

[Shadow]

Did 6min on the Red yesterday, but no yoga.

Today I started my day with am yoga.
Sounds good, Amy :thumbsup:!

[Karole]

Hi I did my 15 min. Total Body Workout routine this morning so I can be guilt free for the rest of the day . Ahhhh. It feels so good.

[gitfiddle]

I packed my gym bag this morning and am looking forward to a workout. :)

[Ammy]

so you're feeling better Carol???

[Shadow]

Hi I did my 15 min. Total Body Workout routine this morning so I can be guilt free for the rest of the day . Ahhhh. It feels so good.
Yeah for you, Karole :thumbsup:! Just think - soon you'll be ready to bump it up a notch :p :lol: :evil: ;)!

[Shadow]

I packed my gym bag this morning and am looking forward to a workout. :)
Go slow and steady, my friend! But I know you're on top of listening to your body, right ;)?

[Karole]

Just think - soon you'll be ready to bump it up a notch :p :lol: :evil: ;)!

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

[Shadow]

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Did you expect anything else from me :p :eek: :suspicious: :lol: :D ;) :rolleyes:!?!?!?!?!?!

[gitfiddle]

so you're feeling better Carol???Yes, finally! I just did everything I usually do for upper body, only half of it and with lighter resistance. I wanted to do more, but I restrained myself. Finished with five minutes on the treadmill because the arc trainers were all in use. :suspicious:

[gitfiddle]

Go slow and steady, my friend! But I know you're on top of listening to your body, right ;)?Yes, ma'am! I was a good girl, like I told Amy. ;)

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr:eek: :rolleyes: :tongue: That's no way to talk to Shadow, Karole. :)

[Tyrone Bill]

Tuesday 11/17/09

Today is a off day. No exercise today and I'm taking advantage. I'm just going to relax and try to get this pain under control. Breaking out the heating pad, though I have to be careful with it. Because of the type of nerve damage I have. I have burnt myself with a heating in the past.

[Shadow]

Yes, ma'am! I was a good girl, like I told Amy. ;)
Well done :thumbsup:!

:eek: :rolleyes: :tongue: That's no way to talk to Shadow, Karole. :)
You tell her, grasshopper :D!!!!!!

[Shadow]

Tuesday 11/17/09

Today is a off day. No exercise today and I'm taking advantage. I'm just going to relax and try to get this pain under control.
Sounds like a great idea, Bill! I hope it works for you!
Breaking out the heating pad, though I have to be careful with it. Because of the type of nerve damage I have. I have burnt myself with a heating in the past.
That's very easy to do with neuropathy :(. Maybe a timer would help keep you from overdoing it :).

[Parisienne]

I was busy with another term paper but I finished it last (late) night and I am not a 'zombie' any more ;):D.
Sun - brisk walk with DH along the beach - 45 min
Mon - 10 min Solution Thighs (only 10 min but I my little grey cells worked really hard:lol:)
Tue - 15 min upper body (Tamilee) & 10 min abs (Crunch Pick Your Spot Pilates)

[bpm]

OOPS! forgot to post. Do not want to feel the wrath of the Shadow.
Yesterday went according to plan with wts and stretches + a one mile stroll.
Today was HIIT on the bike and a short walk due to a balky hip (happens once in awhile- had the other replaced 8 years ago). If Bill can endure what he goes through, I certainly can put up with this tiny inconvenience.
Tomorrow, I will incorporate a few isometric exercises in with the light weights. In the past, I have found this routine to be very taxing but with no soreness or injury. It helps diversify workouts.
See ya tomorrow

[Shadow]

I was busy with another term paper but I finished it last (late) night and I am not a 'zombie' any more ;):D.
Sun - brisk walk with DH along the beach - 45 min
Mon - 10 min Solution Thighs (only 10 min but I my little grey cells worked really hard:lol:)
Tue - 15 min upper body (Tamilee) & 10 min abs (Crunch Pick Your Spot Pilates)
Good to "see" you again, Adina! Glad to see you're keeping that body moving along with your mind :D!

[Shadow]

OOPS! forgot to post. Do not want to feel the wrath of the Shadow.
You're a wise man, Monty :p!
Yesterday went according to plan with wts and stretches + a one mile stroll.
Awesome :thumbsup:!
Today was HIIT on the bike and a short walk due to a balky hip (happens once in awhile- had the other replaced 8 years ago). If Bill can endure what he goes through, I certainly can put up with this tiny inconvenience.
Hopefully the hip will appreciate you being kinder and gentler to it and will calm down again :).
Tomorrow, I will incorporate a few isometric exercises in with the light weights.
Sounds great!
In the past, I have found this routine to be very taxing but with no soreness or injury. It helps diversify workouts.
I think it's great you're paying attention to so many details! However, if you start to feel taxed, be sure and change things up and do things a bit easier for a week or two, okay :)? Burn out is not a good thing ;).

[gitfiddle]

Tonight I did ten moderate minutes on the treadmill and ten brisk minutes on the arc trainer. I can actually feel some of the muscles that I used yesterday! :eek:

[Karole]

:tongue: That's no way to talk to Shadow, Karole. :)


Say, grasshopper, are you taking sides?:D:D

Have you been given a whip of your own to swish and crack and we don't know about it yet:paranoid::paranoid:

I will have to be more careful when I grrrrr from now on. (Anyway maybe it was just a grunt....from too much resistance ...yeah that's what it was.):lol:

Walking was my effort for the day--20 min. worth.

[Tyrone Bill]

Wednesday 11/18/09

What a great group of Movers n Shakers. Even through adversity and illness we keep plowing onwards. Kudos to all

I'm feeling much better today after a day of total relaxation, meds and heat pad.

Completed my entire routine with minor discomfort: 30 minutes leg work on the pedaling machine.
15 minute warmup on the pedaler for the upper body.
1 set 15 reps of bicep curls, tricep extensions, front deltoid raises, side deltoid raises, wrist curls, bench press and butterflies using five pounds.
10 minute upper body cool down on the pedaler.

Everybody have a good day!!

[Shadow]

Tonight I did ten moderate minutes on the treadmill and ten brisk minutes on the arc trainer. I can actually feel some of the muscles that I used yesterday! :eek:
Good job :thumbsup:! Bet it felt strange not doing any resistance, huh ;)?

[Shadow]

Have you been given a whip of your own to swish and crack and we don't know about it yet:paranoid::paranoid:
See the benefits years of resistance training gets you :lol: :p?!?!?!?! It's not the whip - it's just the power :D!!!!

I will have to be more careful when I grrrrr from now on. (Anyway maybe it was just a grunt....from too much resistance ...yeah that's what it was.):lol:
Nice try :rolleyes:....

Walking was my effort for the day--20 min. worth.
Good for you :nod:!

[Shadow]

What a great group of Movers n Shakers. Even through adversity and illness we keep plowing onwards. Kudos to all
Well said, Bill :thumbsup:!

I'm feeling much better today after a day of total relaxation, meds and heat pad.
That's great :D!

Completed my entire routine with minor discomfort: 30 minutes leg work on the pedaling machine.
15 minute warmup on the pedaler for the upper body.
1 set 15 reps of bicep curls, tricep extensions, front deltoid raises, side deltoid raises, wrist curls, bench press and butterflies using five pounds.
10 minute upper body cool down on the pedaler.
Way to go, Bill :)!

[bpm]

by The Shadow-However, if you start to feel taxed, be sure and change things up and do things a bit easier for a week or two, okay :)? Burn out is not a good thing ;).
Taxed was the wrong description- the routine of light weights combined with 7 isometric type exercises gives me that temporary tiredness that soon turns into feeling as tho I have done something good for myself. Pure rubbish, of course, but it's my story and I stick with it. As I become more chronologically experienced, when I pick up any slightly weighty object I feel as tho I have accomplished something. I think I'm rambling.

Today - it was 10 mins on the stat bike, 30 mins of light wts and isometrics. Later a short walk as the hip is better.

[Shadow]

[COLOR=black]Taxed was the wrong description- the routine of light weights combined with 7 isometric type exercises gives me that temporary tiredness that soon turns into feeling as tho I have done something good for myself. Pure rubbish, of course, but it's my story and I stick with it.
Well, it sounds like a good story to me, Monty :lol:!
As I become more chronologically experienced, when I pick up any slightly weighty object I feel as tho I have accomplished something.
Boy, isn't that the truth :rolleyes:?
I think I'm rambling.
Nah :p!
Today - it was 10 mins on the stat bike, 30 mins of light wts and isometrics. Later a short walk as the hip is better.
:thumbsup:!

[Karole]

Step away from the whip !!!

Let your lower jaw drop !!! :jawDrop:

Prepare to be amazed !! (well sort of););)

I have completed not one-- but 2 segments of my Total Body routine. True I wasn't able to do all the jumping jacks along with that 20 year old girl on the dvd but I did keep moving and did all the weight routines with her. That was the first time I did more than just the first segment so will keep working on it till I can get it all.

So a total of 30 min. of deliberate exercise. (I will certainly advise you if I happen to do any more during the day :nod:

[gitfiddle]

Say, grasshopper, are you taking sides?:D:DNah, I'm just a born troublemaker. :tongue:


Have you been given a whip of your own to swish and crack and we don't know about it yet:paranoid::paranoid:
I've been watching Shadow for years!
I will have to be more careful when I grrrrr from now on. (Anyway maybe it was just a grunt....from too much resistance ...yeah that's what it was.):lol:Maybe it was a purr that got carried away? ;)

[Shadow]

Step away from the whip !!!

Let your lower jaw drop !!! :jawDrop:

Prepare to be amazed !! (well sort of););)

I have completed not one-- but 2 segments of my Total Body routine. True I wasn't able to do all the jumping jacks along with that 20 year old girl on the dvd but I did keep moving and did all the weight routines with her. That was the first time I did more than just the first segment so will keep working on it till I can get it all.

So a total of 30 min. of deliberate exercise.
Well done, Karole!!!!!
(I will certainly advise you if I happen to do any more during the day :nod:
I'm sure you will :lol:!

[Shadow]

Maybe it was a purr that got carried away? ;)

:lol: :lol: :lol:!

You ARE feeling better, aren't you ;) :p?

[Karole]

Hmmm grrrr..... purrr...... grrr..... purrr .... yes, grasshoppie that is exactly what it was. Who knew. (apparently only you)

And I am glad to see you are feeling better !!

[Tyrone Bill]

Thursday 11/19/09

Today is an off day. Over the past several days I've discovered that I need these off days. I was only doing stretching exercises. But was doing them rather often and vigorously. I'm going to just do a light stretch in the morning to get myself going.

We have to listen to our bodies. It'll give us warning signs, we just have to heed them. Some maybe able to do 7 day exercise routines some may not. Listen to your body and let it tell you what's best for yourself.

[Shadow]

We have to listen to our bodies. It'll give us warning signs, we just have to heed them. Some maybe able to do 7 day exercise routines some may not. Listen to your body and let it tell you what's best for yourself.
Well said, Bill :D :thumbsup: :nod:!

[bpm]

Listen to your body and let it tell you what's best for yourself.
I certainly agree with that, Bill.
12 minutes HIIT on ellliptical this morning. Other than that, nothing planned. Not even a walk.

[Parisienne]

Yesterday was a cardio day and I biked 25 min on my stationary bike (HIIT).
Today I split the workout in two: a.m. (before classes) 10 min solution Kickbox Bootcamp Basic Training and p.m. Pilates Mat Work (from Pilates Weight-Loss Workout for Dummies DVD), +/- 15 min.
Tomorrow will be Standing Pilates from the same DVD and maybe 10 min Pilates Arms from 10 min Solution Pilates. Will try to drop in tomorrow and tell you about results :D.

[Shadow]

I certainly agree with that, Bill.
12 minutes HIIT on ellliptical this morning. Other than that, nothing planned. Not even a walk.
But that's okay, Monte. Sometimes less is more ;).

[Shadow]

Yesterday was a cardio day and I biked 25 min on my stationary bike (HIIT).
Today I split the workout in two: a.m. (before classes) 10 min solution Kickbox Bootcamp Basic Training and p.m. Pilates Mat Work (from Pilates Weight-Loss Workout for Dummies DVD), +/- 15 min.
Tomorrow will be Standing Pilates from the same DVD and maybe 10 min Pilates Arms from 10 min Solution Pilates.
Looking good, Adina :thumbsup:!
Will try to drop in tomorrow and tell you about results :D.
You know we'd love to see you :nod:!

[gitfiddle]

I did upper body tonight and finished up with fifteen min on the arc trainer. Had a power nap in my chair. ;) Now I'm going to bed. :D

[jilly27]

Work has been pretty much what I expected, except for the addition of torrential rain. :mad: I honestly have not had enough hours in the day to get to the gym. More important to get home, dry, warm, fed and to bed. Plan to meet DS at the gym on Sunday again.

Jilly

[Karole]

Jilly it sounds like you have a lot on your plate !! Life does get in the way sometimes, doesn't it.

I did 15 min. total body dvd with my weights and now it is off to do major housework.

[Tyrone Bill]

Friday 11/20/09

Happy Friday everybody!

Yesterday was a good day. The massage did wonders. I did convince her to skip the stretching. I wanted a good day of rest because of the past days pain levels. I was able to easily get through todays workout with minimal pain.


30 minutes leg work on the pedaling machine.
15 minute warmup on the pedaler for the upper body.
1 set 15 reps of bicep curls, tricep extensions, front deltoid raises, side deltoid raises, wrist curls, bench press and butterflies using five pounds.
10 minute upper body cool down on the pedaler.

[Tyrone Bill]

Friday 11/20/09

Yesterday was a good day. The massage did wonders. I did convince her to skip the stretching. I wanted a good day of rest because of the past days pain levels. I was able to easily get through todays workout with minimal pain.


30 minutes leg work on the pedaling machine.
15 minute warmup on the pedaler for the upper body.
1 set 15 reps of bicep curls, tricep extensions, front deltoid raises, side deltoid raises, wrist curls, bench press and butterflies using five pounds.
10 minute upper body cool down on the pedaler.

[Shadow]

I did upper body tonight and finished up with fifteen min on the arc trainer. Had a power nap in my chair. ;) Now I'm going to bed. :D
What a great day, Carol :thumbsup:!!!

[Shadow]

Work has been pretty much what I expected, except for the addition of torrential rain. :mad: I honestly have not had enough hours in the day to get to the gym. More important to get home, dry, warm, fed and to bed.
Jilly, taking care of yourself is most important :). Exercise will still be there when things calm down :nod:
Plan to meet DS at the gym on Sunday again.
Sounds like that will be a great change to the schedule you're dealing with!

[Shadow]

I did 15 min. total body dvd with my weights and now it is off to do major housework.
Way to go, Karole :D :D :D!

[Shadow]

Yesterday was a good day. The massage did wonders. I did convince her to skip the stretching. I wanted a good day of rest because of the past days pain levels. I was able to easily get through todays workout with minimal pain.
That's great news, Bill :thumbsup:!

[Shadow]

Amy - Are you still with us :)?

Martha - Are you feeling ill again :(?

Mitra - Are you still sitting there reading that book :eek:?

Needlewoman - Did you go to visit Mitra this week :confused:?

[bpm]

Beautiful, unseasonably warm day. Definitely a walk is in order.
This am was weights, isometrics and 10 min warmup on the bike.
Shadow, positive changes are happening.
Thanks

[Mitra]

Mitra - Are you still sitting there reading that book :eek:?

Of course not. I finished it ages ago - I'm quite a fast reader.

I'm on a new one now :o. But we've got a friend coming for the weekend, so I've had to put it down to do some shopping and cooking.

I suppose you want me to fit in exercise as well :rolleyes:.

[Shadow]

Shadow, positive changes are happening.
Thanks
That's awesome, Monty :thumbsup: :D :thumbsup: :D!!!!!

[Shadow]

Of course not. I finished it ages ago - I'm quite a fast reader.
I figured that ;).

I'm on a new one now :o.
I figured that, too :rolleyes:.
But we've got a friend coming for the weekend, so I've had to put it down to do some shopping and cooking.
Ah... the bite of reality :lol:!

I suppose you want me to fit in exercise as well :rolleyes:.
Need you ask :p????

[Needlewoman]

Bother. I was hoping to sneak under your radar. Should have known it was impossible :lol:

DH took Mon-Wed as leave, and we attacked some of the clutter that has accumulated over the last 3 years or so. His help was so valuable that I am afraid that I wasn't going to waste it while I did exercise ;) although there was a fair bit of bending and lifting involved any way. However there is now a lot more space for excercising in future :(

I hesitate to have to say this, given what Bill overcomes, but my duff leg started to trouble me yesterday. I don't want it to develop into the phlebitis that I have had a few times before, so I am keeping it elevated as much as I can. It seems to be doing the trick as I haven't needed any Ibuprofen today. I shall report for duty as soon as I can.

[Shadow]

Bother. I was hoping to sneak under your radar. Should have known it was impossible :lol:
Ah yes.... the Shadow knows ;)!

DH took Mon-Wed as leave, and we attacked some of the clutter that has accumulated over the last 3 years or so. His help was so valuable that I am afraid that I wasn't going to waste it while I did exercise ;) although there was a fair bit of bending and lifting involved any way.
Sounds like a bit of exercise going on - plus a big project getting done :thumbsup:!
However there is now a lot more space for excercising in future :(
Ah - the silver lining to the cloud :D!

I hesitate to have to say this, given what Bill overcomes, but my duff leg started to trouble me yesterday. I don't want it to develop into the phlebitis that I have had a few times before, so I am keeping it elevated as much as I can. It seems to be doing the trick as I haven't needed any Ibuprofen today. I shall report for duty as soon as I can.
Preventing a recurrence of phlebitis is definitely the most important thing :nod:!

[Martha]

Amy - Are you still with us :)?
Martha - Are you feeling ill again :(?

Um, no, not at all, I'm finally disgustingly healthy, I'm out looking for Amy. It's a little problem b/c we've never seen each other live and in person, but I'll get in all the exercise I need if she meets me halfway.

Ok, truth time, work has been ridiculous but...I'm on leave, most of the week so, I've got a plan. Trail ride (Catrike) tomorrow. Buddy talked me into an extra Karole lap, to count the houses with Christmas lights, he's so excited (ok he'd be excited just to leash up to take the trash out but...) Work Mon, so recover; then start again, Thanksgiving and holidays aren't going get me this time.

[gitfiddle]

I did lower body (mildly) today and fifteen minutes on the arc trainer followed by a visit to my chiro. I should be all set for the weekend. Mostly sitting in chairs playing music, eating in restaurants and talking to friends. :p It's tough, but I think I'm up to it! :D

[bpm]

Yes the Shadow knows! I am sure you didn't listen to that radio show as a kid- your parents probably told you about it.

Yesterday went as planned, exercise wise, in spite of a huge lunch.
Today, I've finished HIIT on the bike and a one and a half mile walk. Don't have anything else planned except a nap.

Tomorrow a day off although I usually get in a nice walk on Sundays if the weather is decent.

See you on Monday

[Shadow]

Um, no, not at all, I'm finally disgustingly healthy, I'm out looking for Amy. It's a little problem b/c we've never seen each other live and in person, but I'll get in all the exercise I need if she meets me halfway.
You've been hanging around this gang too long, Martha :lol:!

Ok, truth time, work has been ridiculous but...I'm on leave, most of the week so, I've got a plan. Trail ride (Catrike) tomorrow. Buddy talked me into an extra Karole lap, to count the houses with Christmas lights, he's so excited (ok he'd be excited just to leash up to take the trash out but...) Work Mon, so recover; then start again, Thanksgiving and holidays aren't going get me this time.

That sounds MUCH better :D!!!! Stick with Buddy - he won't lead you astray ;)!

[Shadow]

I did lower body (mildly) today and fifteen minutes on the arc trainer followed by a visit to my chiro. I should be all set for the weekend. Mostly sitting in chairs playing music, eating in restaurants and talking to friends. :p It's tough, but I think I'm up to it! :D
Wow - hope you don't get too stressed from it all :tongue: ;)! Way to go getting that workout in before the fun begins :thumbsup:!

[Shadow]

Yes the Shadow knows! I am sure you didn't listen to that radio show as a kid- your parents probably told you about it.
Yes, that is one thing that was before my time ;) although those are getting less and less :rolleyes:.

Yesterday went as planned, exercise wise, in spite of a huge lunch.
Today, I've finished HIIT on the bike and a one and a half mile walk. Don't have anything else planned except a nap.

Tomorrow a day off although I usually get in a nice walk on Sundays if the weather is decent.
It all sounds awesome, Monty :D!