Movers & Shakers - Dec 20 - 26

[Shadow]

First and foremost, Merry Christmas (or Happy Christmas for Mitra and NW ;) ) to all :D!!!!!

Yes, there is a holiday this week but you'll feel better - mentally AND physically - if you keep on moving it and don't just sit like a slug and stuff your face :nod:. Just something to remember to keep the old holiday spirit an upbeat one :sly wink:.

I certainly expect to hear from everyone this week! I'm not saying you have to be here every day, but I DO want to hear from each and every one:
Carol
Karole
Amy
Adina
Mitra
Needlewoman
Bill
Monty (Good luck with that surgeon!)
Mikki (are you feeling better????)
Claudette
Jilly
Martha (and Buddy, of course!)

[gitfiddle]

My current sticking point isn't food, it's TIME! It was my fond hope to get a little gym in this weekend, but I seem to be booked solid. :rolleyes: I'll get at least two, maybe three this week.

[Karole]

I just got in my 15 min. dvd workout with weights so thought I would report in before I forget about it....like I would forget. (I might "forget" to exercise...but not to report it! I need to many gold stars to do that.

Will try to get in a bit more after while as I didn't do anything yesterday. We had company over for the most part of the day or were otherwise busy. Take care all.

[Shadow]

My current sticking point isn't food, it's TIME! It was my fond hope to get a little gym in this weekend, but I seem to be booked solid. :rolleyes: I'll get at least two, maybe three this week.
This is definitely a good week to do a "time crunch" workout version if you have a social life :nod:! The important thing, though, is to get in as many as you can rather than not even trying to do any. So I will be very pleased to have 3 days from you :D! I suppose I can accept 2 but 3 would be better :tongue:!

[Shadow]

I just got in my 15 min. dvd workout with weights so thought I would report in before I forget about it....like I would forget.
Yahoo :D :thumbsup:!
(I might "forget" to exercise...but not to report it! I need to many gold stars to do that.
I would certainly hope you would NOT forget to exercise after all this time, dear Karole :eek:!!!!!!!!!!
Will try to get in a bit more after while as I didn't do anything yesterday.
Great plan :nod:!
We had company over for the most part of the day or were otherwise busy. Take care all.
You too :)!

[Tyrone Bill]

Hi everybody.

No exercise or stretching today. Every little movement is painful. I'm hoping to get back into it tomorrow.

Have a good day.

[jilly27]

Well I'm already getting sore so todays workout must have been a good one!

I substituted pushups (I know I should be doing them more often anyway) for chest presses and shouldn't have any new bruises. :rolleyes: After the gym more painting at my brother's house was done followed by installing several light fixtures overhead, so another shoulder workout. :lol: We will go to the gym again on Wednesday, meanwhile rest and stretch.

Keep moving everyone,

Jilly

[Martha]

My current sticking point isn't food, it's TIME! I'll get at least two, maybe three this week.
So my plan is add Tues Thurs and Sat long sessions, (hopefully a long ride Saturday,) to my normal routine.

I know this isn't the challenge section but you said it sister. I keep saying yes. I know that I need to "pay myself first," in so many ways, but I find that I honor those other commitments much more readily than that promised workout. Maybe identification of the point counts for something. But not for moving and shaking, I am pretty sure of that one.

[Tyrone Bill]

No exercise today, it hurts to much to even move. I didn't get much sleep last night.

[Claudette]

Hi, Shadow,
Trying hard to incorporate daily exercise into my life.

Monday: 15 minute hike up hills, etc. It's cold here for Texas, 30 degrees, got me moving !
Will do Callanetics tape tonight for abds/waist.

[Shadow]

No exercise or stretching today. Every little movement is painful. I'm hoping to get back into it tomorrow.
You're not coming down with anything, are you, Bill :(?

[Shadow]

Well I'm already getting sore so todays workout must have been a good one!
Oh my - if it's hit already, it must've been killer :eek:!

I substituted pushups (I know I should be doing them more often anyway) for chest presses and shouldn't have any new bruises. :rolleyes:
That's always something good to aim for :lol:!
After the gym more painting at my brother's house was done followed by installing several light fixtures overhead, so another shoulder workout.
It really isn't any wonder there are so many people with shoulder injuries the way the poor things get worked so often!
We will go to the gym again on Wednesday, meanwhile rest and stretch.
Sounds great :D!

[Shadow]

So my plan is add Tues Thurs and Sat long sessions, (hopefully a long ride Saturday,) to my normal routine.
That would be great, Martha, but I think right now maybe aiming for your "normal routine" would be good, too ;).

I know this isn't the challenge section but you said it sister.
No worries, Martha - you can keep the choir singing "hallelujah" anytime :lol:! Besides, this really is a challenge section - just for exercise. So you go, girl :D!

I know that I need to "pay myself first," in so many ways, but I find that I honor those other commitments much more readily than that promised workout. Maybe identification of the point counts for something.
Well, it's a start but perhaps not the biggest step ;). The biggest step will be actually doing something proactive to change it :).

[Shadow]

Hi, Shadow,
Trying hard to incorporate daily exercise into my life.
I am sure you are, Claudette :D! You may not be a frequent poster, but I know you've been doing that exercise pretty consistently over the years :thumbsup:.

Monday: 15 minute hike up hills, etc. It's cold here for Texas, 30 degrees, got me moving !
There are some advantages to winter weather :p!
Will do Callanetics tape tonight for abds/waist.
Good for you :D!

[Ammy]

Nothing yesterday (got caught up in Season 1 of Mad Men) but today I took the stairs. I hope to get on the bike tonight as well.
I started packing last night, and I included workout clothes for inside dvd's and outside walking. My sister and I plan on getting in exercise every day while we're together.

[Shadow]

Nothing yesterday (got caught up in Season 1 of Mad Men) but today I took the stairs. I hope to get on the bike tonight as well.
I hope you get on the bike, as well ;)!

I started packing last night, and I included workout clothes for inside dvd's and outside walking.
Very good! Now you just have to actually utilize them :p!
My sister and I plan on getting in exercise every day while we're together.
I expect a full report :D! BTW - when are you going and when will you be back :suspicious:?

[Ammy]

did not get on the bike.
I went for my physical yesterday and she diagnosed me with shingles, so I had to run around and pick up bandaids, prescriptions, calamine lotion, etc.

But, I did take the stairs down the parking ramp (5th floor) and up to my office (5th floor).

I HOPE to leave tomorrow noon and come back Sunday. My bro has wifi, so I'll be around. This is assuming the ice storm going through Iowa doesn't cancel our Christmas.

[bpm]

OK lady Shadow, I'm back kinda.
The ortho went well and the knee can be fixed with arthro if needed. A cortisone shot fixed the twinges altho it also gave me a reaction- flushing and sleeplessness. Felt like a naicin reaction. Clearing up now tho. My excuses for Shadow are coming to an end. :D
No exercise yesterday but a good resistance one this pm before lunch. Knee felt good enough to do a few 1/2 squats. I'll try a short HIIT tomorrow.

[Tyrone Bill]

Ammy hope you get relief soon and it doesn't flair up to bad. Shingles can be quite painful.

I'm still having a difficult time with neuropathy. Its quite severe at times. I've deciding to put off any exercise activity except for some stretching until I get some relief. Its just to painful and appears to be aggravated right now by physical activity. I'm not quiting just postponing for a little while.

[Shadow]

did not get on the bike.
I went for my physical yesterday and she diagnosed me with shingles, so I had to run around and pick up bandaids, prescriptions, calamine lotion, etc.
Ouch, Amy :eek:!!! I hope they're not in too bad of a spot for you :(! Not that there is a good spot but I happen to know some really are worse than others ;).

But, I did take the stairs down the parking ramp (5th floor) and up to my office (5th floor).
Good for you :thumbsup:!

I HOPE to leave tomorrow noon and come back Sunday. My bro has wifi, so I'll be around. This is assuming the ice storm going through Iowa doesn't cancel our Christmas.
Fingers crossed that nasty ice doesn't ruin your holiday plans, Amy!!!

[Shadow]

OK lady Shadow, I'm back kinda.
That's good, Monty :lol:! Kinda definitely beats not at all :nod:!
The ortho went well and the knee can be fixed with arthro if needed.
Awesome :D!!!!!
A cortisone shot fixed the twinges altho it also gave me a reaction- flushing and sleeplessness. Felt like a naicin reaction. Clearing up now tho.
Sorry for the uncomfortable beginning but hopefully now that the initial reaction is abating, it will be worth it :).
My excuses for Shadow are coming to an end. :D
All good things must come to an end - or so "they" say, huh :p?
No exercise yesterday but a good resistance one this pm before lunch.
Fantastic :thumbsup:!
Knee felt good enough to do a few 1/2 squats. I'll try a short HIIT tomorrow.
I know you're going to take great care with that HIIT, right :slywink:?

[Shadow]

I'm still having a difficult time with neuropathy. Its quite severe at times. I've deciding to put off any exercise activity except for some stretching until I get some relief.
That sounds like a great idea, Bill :nod:.

Its just to painful and appears to be aggravated right now by physical activity. I'm not quiting just postponing for a little while.
Understood :)! I'm just glad you're being wise about it and not falling into the old "no pain, no gain" nonsense :thumbsup:!

[gitfiddle]

Hi! I went to gym last night and had a medium workout, but I was too busy to be on the computer much after I got home. Tonight may be the same, so I'm here to say I have my gym bag at my feet and I'm about to change clothes and head to the gym. Lower body tonight, but a little less weight than usual. I'm trying for four days in a row since Christmas things will take up the rest of the week.

[Shadow]

Hi! I went to gym last night and had a medium workout, but I was too busy to be on the computer much after I got home.
Good for you :thumbsup:!
Tonight may be the same, so I'm here to say I have my gym bag at my feet and I'm about to change clothes and head to the gym. Lower body tonight, but a little less weight than usual.
Sounds good :nod:!
I'm trying for four days in a row since Christmas things will take up the rest of the week.
Awesome :D!

[gitfiddle]

I had a very good lower body session tonight. Thighs and leg extension plus 15 min arc trainer and 10 on the rower. :)

[Claudette]

Hi, y'all,
Tuesday, was a 30 minute walk total, 15 minutes each.
I have decided to get some exercise in no matter what each day, even if I have to break it up into "chunks".

Tonight, I plan a walk right after work, Callanetics for abd/waist tape.

[bpm]

Got in a half effort of HIIT on the ellipt followed by a slow warmdown on the bike. The held up fine altho it is a bit stiff right now. I wont try again until SAT.
Resistance tomorrow with UB and just calves, no quads.
Not too exciting but enough to show Shadow a little commitment :)

[Shadow]

I had a very good lower body session tonight. Thighs and leg extension plus 15 min arc trainer and 10 on the rower. :)
Super workout :D!!!!

[Shadow]

Hi, y'all,
Tuesday, was a 30 minute walk total, 15 minutes each.
Good for you, Claudette :thumbsup:!
I have decided to get some exercise in no matter what each day, even if I have to break it up into "chunks".
Awesome :D!!!!! Something we ALL need to keep in mind :nod:! Even our "rest" days should be active ones :nod:.

Tonight, I plan a walk right after work, Callanetics for abd/waist tape.
Sounds great! What about that other workout you used to do? I haven't seen you mention it in a while :).

[Shadow]

Got in a half effort of HIIT on the ellipt followed by a slow warmdown on the bike.
I think that's plenty to start with, Monty :nod:!
The held up fine altho it is a bit stiff right now. I wont try again until SAT.
Good plan ;). Make sure to get some extra stretching and LIGHT movement in (like gentle walking), okay? Gotta keep it from stiffening up!
Resistance tomorrow with UB and just calves, no quads.
My favorite :thumbsup:!
Not too exciting but enough to show Shadow a little commitment :)
Hey, I thought that WAS exciting! Some days I'm easily pleased :slywink:.

[Karole]

Hi, no exercise to report for yesterday. Had to go to town for last min. stuff and groceries and then we were invited over for dinner and games at a friends house so it was run run run all day.

I did 22 min. on the elliptical this morning and have a bunch of housework lined up for the rest of the day . See you all later.

[Shadow]

Hi, no exercise to report for yesterday.
To tell you how I associate exercise and you.... I read that sentence first time as "No excuse to report for yesterday." :lol:!!!!
Had to go to town for last min. stuff and groceries and then we were invited over for dinner and games at a friends house so it was run run run all day.
Well, if you would've literally "run" then you would've gotten some exercise :p!

I did 22 min. on the elliptical this morning and have a bunch of housework lined up for the rest of the day . See you all later.
Alrighty then :D! And we're soon going to see a bit of resistance, right ;)?

[Karole]

Alrighty then :D! And we're soon going to see a bit of resistance, right ;)?

My deah deah Shadow, You must surely know by now that you see resistance in me every single day !!! :lol::lol::lol:

But yes, I will go right now and use my weights ---just for you and because it is Christmas and Santa is coming soon.

[Karole]

[QUOTE=Shadow;101101]To tell you how I associate exercise and you.... I read that sentence first time as "No excuse to report for yesterday." :lol:!!!!

Shadow I am sooooooo hurt that you could ever think such a thing . (Well, not really) Here I thought I was better than ever....have I been living in never neverland.:confused::confused: --No, that was someone else, wasn't it.:D

I can see next year I am going to have to work at changing your attitude about my exercise habits---by changing my attitude about exercising mayhaps?

Okay off to do the resistance I promised a while ago. Ciao for now.

[Shadow]

My deah deah Shadow, You must surely know by now that you see resistance in me every single day !!!
I was waiting for that :rolleyes:!

But yes, I will go right now and use my weights ---just for you and because it is Christmas and Santa is coming soon.
Oh - thank you :D :D :D!!!! Mind you, I'm not saying you've been naughty or nice, though - I'll leave that up to the jolly elf ;).

[Shadow]

[QUOTE=Shadow;101101]
Shadow I am sooooooo hurt that you could ever think such a thing . (Well, not really)
I didn't think so :p.
Here I thought I was better than ever....have I been living in never neverland.--No, that was someone else, wasn't it.
You HAVE gotten better :nod:. But every now and again you do need prodded a bit ;).

I can see next year I am going to have to work at changing your attitude about my exercise habits---by changing my attitude about exercising mayhaps?
Aha - I see an epiphany lurking on the horizon :lol:!!!!

Okay off to do the resistance I promised a while ago. Ciao for now.
Yes, please do it before you find a reason not to :p! Or I WILL add you to the naughty list :razz:!

[jilly27]

Made it to the gym today with my sister. I must admit I had to drag myself in, but felt better coming out. I made us work a bit harder on the lower body today, our last workout seemed heavy on the top and not enough on the legs. I let you know how much trouble I have sitting down tomorrow. :lol: I will have to work out on my own over the hols, DS goes away from the 25th to 1st. I will have more time then though, less work maybe and no driving the Christmas truck around at night.

Jilly

[Shadow]

Made it to the gym today with my sister. I must admit I had to drag myself in, but felt better coming out.
Isn't it great when it works that way ;)?
I made us work a bit harder on the lower body today, our last workout seemed heavy on the top and not enough on the legs. I let you know how much trouble I have sitting down tomorrow.
:lol:!
I will have to work out on my own over the hols, DS goes away from the 25th to 1st. I will have more time then though, less work maybe and no driving the Christmas truck around at night.
Sounds like you ought to be able to get it done even without her :nod:. It will also give you some opportunity to dream up some more torture for her when she gets back :p!

[gitfiddle]

Made it to the gym today with my sister. I must admit I had to drag myself in, but felt better coming out. Good for you, Jilly! There's nothing like the virtuous feeling of having done it. ;)

I "done" it yesterday, Shadow! I've been careful not to overdo the weights. I don't see an opportunity for the next couple of days, but I got three sessions in this week. I also did a lot of walking (for me) yesterday. The weather is in my bones today, for sure. :rolleyes:

[Karole]

Hi, I somehow managed to work in 10 min. upper body with 5# weights and 10 min. lower body this morning. (she sighed, while wiping her shiny brow)

Everyone have a great Christmas !!!

[Shadow]

I "done" it yesterday, Shadow!
Way to go, Carol :thumbsup:!
I've been careful not to overdo the weights.
Always a good idea ;).
I don't see an opportunity for the next couple of days, but I got three sessions in this week.
I'll take it :D!
I also did a lot of walking (for me) yesterday.
Way to go!
The weather is in my bones today, for sure. :rolleyes:
Not so good :(! Hopefully the system will move on by you so you can feel right perky for the holiday tomorrow!

[Shadow]

Hi, I somehow managed to work in 10 min. upper body with 5# weights and 10 min. lower body this morning. (she sighed, while wiping her shiny brow)
Yahooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am SO proud of you, Karole :D :thumbsup: :D!!!! Don't tell me - that was my Christmas present, right ;) :p :lol:?

Everyone have a great Christmas !!!
And a great Christmas to you too, Karole!!!!

[bpm]

A quick note to thank all for the help and insights and to wish a very happy holiday season upon you all.:)
Dearest Shadow, the company has descended and not much opportunity to ex other than moving around trying to stay out of the way. Overdid the knee yesterday- taking a few days off is in order to recuperate, don't you agree?? Please, please! :lol:
DW did most of the prep for tomorrow so I cooked tonights dinner for 7. A stiff drink is in order for all.;)
Probably wont check back until Monday unless I do something praise worthy.:D

[Karole]

[QUOTE=Shadow;101125]Yahooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am SO proud of you, Karole :D :thumbsup: :D!!!! Don't tell me - that was my Christmas present, right ;) :p :lol:?QUOTE]

And Birthday ---and New Years ---and any other date that might warrant a present !!:lol::D

[Needlewoman]

Happy Christmas, Shadow, and everyone else, from the naughty step in the UK.

I will get stuck in in the New Year, there were just too many obstacles this week, what with having to catch up on what I couldn't do when it was so cold, and now bodies everywhere.

[Shadow]

And Birthday ---and New Years ---and any other date that might warrant a present !!:lol::D
You are SUCH a scrooge :lol: :razz: :p ;)!!!!

[Shadow]

Happy Christmas, Shadow, and everyone else, from the naughty step in the UK.
And Happy Christmas to you too, NW :D! I wondered when we were going to see you ;)....

I will get stuck in in the New Year, there were just too many obstacles this week, what with having to catch up on what I couldn't do when it was so cold, and now bodies everywhere.
Just enjoy your holidays and get yourself mentally committed to hitting it hard after they're over, okay :)?

[Tyrone Bill]

Merry Christmas to all!!

[Shadow]

Thank you, Bill! Hope you had a good one, too - AND that you're feeling MUCH better :)!!!!

[Claudette]

Hi, ya'll,
Hope everybody had a great Christmas.

Today, I hiked for 45 minutes up steep hills in my neighborhood. Not so windy and cold today. Boy, my muscles are sore!

Going to try to do cardio in the form of walking/hiking as many days as I can a week.

Hugs.
Claudette

[Shadow]

Hi, ya'll,
Hope everybody had a great Christmas.
Hope yours was good too, Claudette :)!

Today, I hiked for 45 minutes up steep hills in my neighborhood. Not so windy and cold today. Boy, my muscles are sore!
Long time no hike, huh ;)?

Going to try to do cardio in the form of walking/hiking as many days as I can a week.
Sounds great :D!

[bpm]

Good morning Dear Shadow and to all of your other cubbies who would dare venture into your lair today.
I have to report some exercise over the last few days such as moderate elliptical wo, and 2 resistance type wo. These were not done out of the fear of your wrath:eek: but because of disgust with my sluggishness and overeating for the last few days. I know you will take any exercise from your faithful for any reason , positive or negative.:D
Have a wonderful day.

[Ammy]

I walked the dog on Friday 25th and Saturday 26th. I think I walked twice a day...hm, not exactly sure, but think I did.
I know we walked 1 mile (on ice and in 5inches of snow) and one of the walks may have been two hours.

Also, played a lot of Wii bowling, baseball and tennis (switching arms, so I could get an upper body workout).
Friday I did Wii yoga and balance games. I really liked those.
Saturday we did Wii "Biggest Loser" cardio workout. I dont' think I worked out very hard as my brother was doing it too and he is very large and so we were doing a very "mild" version of the workout, but I was atleast moving!

[Shadow]

I walked the dog on Friday 25th and Saturday 26th. I think I walked twice a day...hm, not exactly sure, but think I did.
:lol:! Once, twice, either way - I'm happy you did it :D!
I know we walked 1 mile (on ice and in 5inches of snow) and one of the walks may have been two hours.
Wow :eek:! Good for you!

Also, played a lot of Wii bowling, baseball and tennis (switching arms, so I could get an upper body workout).
Friday I did Wii yoga and balance games. I really liked those.
Way to go :thumbsup:!
Saturday we did Wii "Biggest Loser" cardio workout. I dont' think I worked out very hard as my brother was doing it too and he is very large and so we were doing a very "mild" version of the workout, but I was atleast moving!
Mild beats non-existent :razz:!

[Shadow]

Good morning Dear Shadow and to all of your other cubbies who would dare venture into your lair today.
I have to report some exercise over the last few days such as moderate elliptical wo, and 2 resistance type wo. These were not done out of the fear of your wrath:eek: but because of disgust with my sluggishness and overeating for the last few days. I know you will take any exercise from your faithful for any reason , positive or negative.:D
Have a wonderful day.
Mmmm - maybe we had a computer gremlin yesterday :lol:! I didn't see this and you didn't see the other thread I started Saturday. Hmmm.... I know *I* didn't have any spiked eggnog, did you, dear Monty :p?