Movers & Shakers - Dec 27 - Jan 2

[Shadow]

Okay, gang, here's your chance to end the year with an exercise high :thumbsup:! Let's get out there and get busy :evil:!!!!

[Shadow]

Ahem.... am I the only one M&S so far this week :suspicious:?

Yes, I do know the week has just started but it's not going to stop and wait for you to catch up ;) so let's get going, gang!

You're not going to end the year with a bang if you're just slugging through the week :tongue: :evil:!

[bpm]

This was posted before you started the new thread so ahem, where were you prior to 9:57 today ???

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.
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[Tyrone Bill]

Hi everybody, my pain is easing up some. So it probably won't be long til I restart. My PT Toni told me the bands will cause less stress on the joints and damaged tissue than using free weights. And that, basically I'll see the same results.

[jilly27]

Hi everybody, my pain is easing up some. So it probably won't be long til I restart. My PT Toni told me the bands will cause less stress on the joints and damaged tissue than using free weights. And that, basically I'll see the same results.


Glad to hear you're starting to feel better. I would have to agree with Toni, the bands should be better than free weights as far joint stress etc. More of a steady resistance than having to overcome the inertia of heavy weights to get them moving. (I hope that makes sense) There's quite a bit you can do with them too. Make sure to regularly check the knots where they join the handles, if you have that type, you don't want one to come undone and smack you anywhere. (and yes, as usual I am speaking from experience :o)

I'm off to the gym now to get a quick workout in before getting dinner organized for company tonight.

Don't worry Shadow, quick doesn't mean I'll take it easy, just less rest time between exercises. :)

Jilly

[Shadow]

This was posted before you started the new thread so ahem, where were you prior to 9:57 today ???
Uh ... my dearest Monty.... I started this thread yesterday (Saturday) so I don't know where YOU were :lol:. As for today at 9:57 your time.... Well, at 3:30 a.m. MST I got out of bed. At 5:00 a.m. MST I was exercising (the late exercise start was because I tried to go shopping and my car wouldn't start, etc). At 7:00 a.m. MST I was eating breakfast and at 8:00 a.m. MST I was out taking a nice long walk. How's that :p?

Good morning Dear Shadow and to all of your other cubbies who would dare venture into your lair today.
And now that we're here together on the same day, good morning to you too, dear Monty :)!
I have to report some exercise over the last few days such as moderate elliptical wo, and 2 resistance type wo.
Awesome job :thumbsup:!!!!
These were not done out of the fear of your wrath but because of disgust with my sluggishness and overeating for the last few days.
That can easily happen this time of year :nod:! BUT the important thing is that you stopped it rather than letting it snowball. Way to go, Monty :D!
I know you will take any exercise from your faithful for any reason , positive or negative.
Definitely :cool:!!!!!
Have a wonderful day.
You too :)!

[Shadow]

Hi everybody, my pain is easing up some.
That's great news, Bill :D!
So it probably won't be long til I restart.
Just don't be a stranger until you can start again, okay :)? We'd miss you if you quit checking in!
My PT Toni told me the bands will cause less stress on the joints and damaged tissue than using free weights. And that, basically I'll see the same results.
Sounds like a great reason to use them :nod:!

[Shadow]

Don't worry Shadow, quick doesn't mean I'll take it easy, just less rest time between exercises. :)
I had no doubt, Jilly :D :lol: :p! I know you are quite the taskmaster :evil: :eek: :tongue:!

[bpm]

yesterday[/U] (Saturday) so I don't know where YOU were :lol:. As for today at 9:57 your time.... Well, at 3:30 a.m. MST I got out of bed. At 5:00 a.m. MST I was exercising (the late exercise start was because I tried to go shopping and my car wouldn't start, etc). At 7:00 a.m. MST I was eating breakfast and at 8:00 a.m. MST I was out taking a nice long walk. How's that :p?
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WOW!! :jawDrop: I know when to shut up, so I will:o

[gitfiddle]

Hi! I did stairs yesterday. Not in an organized way, but probably enough to keep the blood running through my veins. Upstairs to the bedrooms many times and downstairs to the basement as well.

Today I have a tentative date with my son to go to the gym. :)

[Claudette]

Hi, all,

Sunday: 20 minute hike at my favorite state park trail. Only was able to do 20 minutes as I was sore from the 45 I did on Saturday!

Didn't do toning planned last night, doggie emergency (Gwennie in avatar) described in Mondays' (today's ) daily posting. Dog is ok thank fully.

Monday: planned: walk tonight, Body Flex toning /aerobic tape also.

Trying to sch in daily cardio no matter what.....

[bpm]

Back to it with a resistance wo for UB/LB and a 12 min HIIT (still not full bore).
There are a few- 2- rare birds at the inlet so I will get in a little walking also.
OK? dear Shadow? :p

[Shadow]

WOW!! :jawDrop: I know when to shut up, so I will:o
You are too funny, Monty :p :lol: :D!!!!!!!!!!!

[Shadow]

Hi! I did stairs yesterday. Not in an organized way, but probably enough to keep the blood running through my veins. Upstairs to the bedrooms many times and downstairs to the basement as well.
Sounds great, Carol :thumbsup:!

Today I have a tentative date with my son to go to the gym. :)
Hopefully you're going to work with him on some free weights ;)....

[Shadow]

Hi, all,

Sunday: 20 minute hike at my favorite state park trail. Only was able to do 20 minutes as I was sore from the 45 I did on Saturday!
Hopefully that was just enough to break up some lactic acid and make you less sore :nod:.

Didn't do toning planned last night, doggie emergency (Gwennie in avatar) described in Mondays' (today's ) daily posting. Dog is ok thank fully.
I'm soooo glad Gwennie is okay :eek:!!!

Monday: planned: walk tonight, Body Flex toning /aerobic tape also.

Trying to sch in daily cardio no matter what.....
Sounds great, Claudette :D!

[Shadow]

Back to it with a resistance wo for UB/LB and a 12 min HIIT (still not full bore).
Easy does it, Monty :). Don't want that knee getting cranky again, do ya ;)?
There are a few- 2- rare birds at the inlet so I will get in a little walking also.
OK? dear Shadow? :p
Sounds great, Monty dearest :D :thumbsup:!

[jilly27]

Yesterdays workout was a good one, I can certainly feel it today! :eek: Obviously I need to work my sister and I harder..... She'll be thrilled to hear that. She's doing quite well, never whines about what I make her do, gives it her best (except planks, she whimps out a bit there, but so did I when I was 50lbs heavier) and has lost 15lbs so far. And we have been increasing our weights pretty steadily. :)

Amy I know that bloated feeling... Keep taking those stairs and suck back a whole bunch of water.

Monty, glad you're back working out but as Shadow mentioned, don't push that knee too hard.

Carol, did you get a workout in with your son?

Claudette, Gwennie looks pretty small, maybe you can carry her on a walk or two till she feels better (which won't be long, dogs seem to ignore these things pretty much), might be a good workout for you!

Shadow you might get a kick out of this; at my family's white elephant gift exchange I ended up with a set of those twisting handle things for doing pushups! :lol: My brother in law wanted to do a trade but I decided to keep them.

Jilly

[gitfiddle]

Hi! Yes, the kid and I went to the gym today. :) No free weights for either of us. He's out of shape again so he took it easy. I haven't been since before Christmas, so I took it easy too. Upper body at a slight weight reduction and fifteen minutes on the arc trainer. Oh, five on the rower as well. :)

[Shadow]

Yesterdays workout was a good one, I can certainly feel it today! Obviously I need to work my sister and I harder..... She'll be thrilled to hear that.
Oh boy - I'm sure you'll make her day with that announcement :razz:.
She's doing quite well, never whines about what I make her do, gives it her best (except planks, she whimps out a bit there, but so did I when I was 50lbs heavier) and has lost 15lbs so far.
Good for her :D!
And we have been increasing our weights pretty steadily.
Sounds like you are both doing a great job :thumbsup:!!!!

Shadow you might get a kick out of this; at my family's white elephant gift exchange I ended up with a set of those twisting handle things for doing pushups! :lol: My brother in law wanted to do a trade but I decided to keep them.
Wow - a new toy :D! And what great timing considering the shape your shoulder is in!

[Shadow]

Hi! Yes, the kid and I went to the gym today. :) No free weights for either of us.
Jeez, I think I'm gonna have to come show you, my friend :eek:! You and DS just never seem to get to it :suspicious:!
He's out of shape again so he took it easy.
Hmmm - maybe he needs to start reporting in here :evil:!
I haven't been since before Christmas, so I took it easy too.
Well, that was wise.... But you can take it easy with free weights too, for future reference :p.
Upper body at a slight weight reduction and fifteen minutes on the arc trainer. Oh, five on the rower as well. :)
Sounds great :D!

[Tyrone Bill]

Just a quick howdy to everybody and KUTGW!

[gitfiddle]

Jeez, I think I'm gonna have to come show you, my friend :eek:! You and DS just never seem to get to it :suspicious:!Now, that would be fun! What are you waiting for? :D

Hmmm - maybe he needs to start reporting in here :evil:!He's nag-proof; trust me on that one. He can be led, though, which is the angle I'm working on. ;)

[Shadow]

Just a quick howdy to everybody and KUTGW!
Thanks, Bill :D! Hope things are going better for you every day :)!

[Shadow]

Now, that would be fun!
Boy are you a glutton for punishment :evil:!
What are you waiting for?
Believe me, I'd be there right this moment if I could!
He's nag-proof; trust me on that one.
Typical oblivious male, huh :p :lol:?
He can be led, though, which is the angle I'm working on.
Awesome :D!

[bpm]

Just checkin in- no workout today as it was a double yesterday.
Tried a new resistance wo yesterday and it obviously is a keeper as the ancient muscles are a good kind of sore. The knee feels good so by Friday, the new year will start with HIIT.
Jilly and Shadow - thanx for your concern.

[Tyrone Bill]

Good afternoon everybody

I did some light stretching this morning before breakfast. I was puzzled to find that every muscle of my body was sore. As if I had went through a strenuous workout yesterday, which I hadn't. I don't understand why they are so sore. Its only on exertion of any degree that they feel sore. Strange. With some of the problems I have, I'm giving it one more day then calling the doctor. Anybody have any experience like this?

[bpm]

Bill- sorry- no help here. I feel that way every AM which I attribute to bodily abuse for over 70 years. A little stretching loosens me up so the soreness mostly goes away .

[Shadow]

Just checkin in- no workout today as it was a double yesterday.
But I'm always glad to hear from you, Monty :D!
Tried a new resistance wo yesterday and it obviously is a keeper as the ancient muscles are a good kind of sore.
Awesome :thumbsup:!
The knee feels good so by Friday, the new year will start with HIIT.
Sounds good - as long as you won't be exacerbating things ;). Did the surgeon clear you for high impact :)?
Jilly and Shadow - thanx for your concern.
Of course - that's what cyber friends are for :nod:!

[Shadow]

Good afternoon everybody
Hi ya, Bill :D!

I did some light stretching this morning before breakfast. I was puzzled to find that every muscle of my body was sore. As if I had went through a strenuous workout yesterday, which I hadn't.
Did you do anything new yesterday? Or did you maybe have a restless night last night?
I don't understand why they are so sore. Its only on exertion of any degree that they feel sore. Strange. With some of the problems I have, I'm giving it one more day then calling the doctor. Anybody have any experience like this?
I get achy when I don't exercise which is probably the only reason I'm as dedicated as I am ;). But if that's not something that usually happens to you, then I definitely think calling the doc is a good idea.

[Shadow]

Bill- sorry- no help here. I feel that way every AM which I attribute to bodily abuse for over 70 years. A little stretching loosens me up so the soreness mostly goes away .
Oh great - yet something else to look forward to :rolleyes: :lol: :p!

[Ammy]

30min on the recumbent bike last night...really pushed myself with speed. Not with resistance as I think it hurts my knees, but I really pushed the speed.

[Shadow]

30min on the recumbent bike last night...really pushed myself with speed. Not with resistance as I think it hurts my knees, but I really pushed the speed.
Awesome job, Amy :D :D :D!!!! Way to go focusing on speed rather than risking injury to your knee :thumbsup:!

[gitfiddle]

Ta DA! I went to the gym today. Upper body with twenty mins on the arc trainer. I'm proud of me! :D

[Tyrone Bill]

Hi everybody

I need to try to get in here earlier. I've just been so busy with my grandkids while they're off for holliday season. They came today early and brought their Wii game. I'm having a ball just watching them play. I bowled a few games. Does that count as exercise. Well at least for my right arm.

Muscle soreness is still there not getting worse still about the same.

No exercise today.

[bpm]

My Dear Shadow, my guiding light, my inspiration :) (no, I'm not on the sauce or smokin the flaming fescue.) Just a thank you for doing what you do on this forum.
No exercise yesterday - today resistance and a "ride in the park" on the bike. I agree with Amy that the bike puts a strain on the knees and hips when used with higher resistance settings. strangely the elliptical does not even though it is more difficult.
This was posted with Carol on challenges- weigh in will be on Sat 2nd. have to admit to some apprehension.:eek: Since first reading the "30 day" PP book in April 2009, I dropped from 196/197 to 192 with no real commitment to the program. When the 6w book came out (sept) , jumped into it and last weigh-in (NOV) showed 182. Not upto my expectations :rolleyes: but because of this forum, am hanging in there for the long haul.

[Needlewoman]

I have been out to the shops today. First time out of the house since it snowed before Christmas :o Our weather is rumoured to be going back to snow and ice tonight, here in the south, and so as there were a few things I wanted I seized the chance. Resistance will start on Monday ;)

I should like to echo bpm's sentiments about your role here. I know that I haven't been the best when it comes to exercise, but that was largely because I didn't understand what to do, but now I have found those videos, so things should start to look up here.

Happy New Year.

[jilly27]

Popped by the gym after work and did another pretty decent full body wo. DS is back on Sat. so we will head to the gym together on Sun. as usual. I am planning on working us a bit harder, I wasn't kidding when I mentioned that last time. :evil: I'm hoping to talk her into working out three times a week instead of only two, it will depend on if she can fit it into her very busy schedule.

As a couple of others have mentioned, thanks for all the time and energy you put into keeping us in line Shadow. It's odd how reporting online to a relative stranger half way across the world can actually motivate one to workout and eat better. :)

I'm looking forward to carrying on with the weight lifting and should definitely see some more strength increases in 2010. My shoulder's behaving a bit better, I'll keep rehabing it and the knees.

Happy New Years,

Jilly

[Tyrone Bill]

Hi Movers & Shakers! Happy New Year to all!!

I haven't been doing any exercise just a little stretching in the morning.

[Tyrone Bill]

2010 is upon us. I hope everybody has a productive year. And may we all be big losers this year!!

Stretching before breakfast was on the agenda for today. I'm glad to announce 'mission accomplished.'

[Shadow]

Ta DA! I went to the gym today. Upper body with twenty mins on the arc trainer. I'm proud of me! :D
I'm proud of you too, grasshopper :thumbsup:!

[Shadow]

Hi everybody

I need to try to get in here earlier. I've just been so busy with my grandkids while they're off for holliday season.
Family is what it's all about, Bill, so I'm glad you're taking the time to enjoy them :)!
They came today early and brought their Wii game. I'm having a ball just watching them play. I bowled a few games. Does that count as exercise. Well at least for my right arm.
Well.... :razz:....

Muscle soreness is still there not getting worse still about the same.

No exercise today.
I hope you soon figure it out, Bill! That has to be frustrating :(!

[Shadow]

My Dear Shadow, my guiding light, my inspiration (no, I'm not on the sauce or smokin the flaming fescue.) Just a thank you for doing what you do on this forum.
Oh boy, Monty, I'm not sure what you've been doing for holiday cheer but thank you :D :lol: :p! Thank YOU and everyone else for making it such an awesome place to be!
No exercise yesterday - today resistance and a "ride in the park" on the bike.
Sounds great!
I agree with Amy that the bike puts a strain on the knees and hips when used with higher resistance settings. strangely the elliptical does not even though it is more difficult.
I just love your insight, Monty!
This was posted with Carol on challenges- weigh in will be on Sat 2nd. have to admit to some apprehension.:eek: Since first reading the "30 day" PP book in April 2009, I dropped from 196/197 to 192 with no real commitment to the program. When the 6w book came out (sept) , jumped into it and last weigh-in (NOV) showed 182.
Well that's not shabby at all, Monty! You're on the downhill slide - and believe me, the last 5 - 10# is always the hardest :nod:.
Not upto my expectations :rolleyes: but because of this forum, am hanging in there for the long haul.
Please DO hang in here because we'd miss you if you were gone :eek:! Maybe you need to re-evaluate your expectations or exercise a bit more patience, huh ;)?

[Shadow]

I have been out to the shops today. First time out of the house since it snowed before Christmas :o
I bet it felt great to get out into the fresh air!
Our weather is rumoured to be going back to snow and ice tonight, here in the south, and so as there were a few things I wanted I seized the chance.
I'm glad you went for it, NW :D!
Resistance will start on Monday ;)
That's the best news of all :thumbsup:!

I should like to echo bpm's sentiments about your role here. I know that I haven't been the best when it comes to exercise, but that was largely because I didn't understand what to do, but now I have found those videos, so things should start to look up here.
Why thank you, NW :o!!! As for "resisting" exercise (pardon the pun :razz: ), I know that is so easy to do when you aren't sure what, when, where, how, etc :nod:. The most important thing is that you took the steps needed to get some answers and educate yourself :D! That in itself shows commitment!

[Shadow]

Popped by the gym after work and did another pretty decent full body wo.
Hoorah for you, Jilly :thumbsup:!
DS is back on Sat. so we will head to the gym together on Sun. as usual. I am planning on working us a bit harder, I wasn't kidding when I mentioned that last time. :evil:
I didn't think you were :p. Just remember you DO need to be able to function the day after :lol:!
I'm hoping to talk her into working out three times a week instead of only two, it will depend on if she can fit it into her very busy schedule.
Wow, that would be a great change!

As a couple of others have mentioned, thanks for all the time and energy you put into keeping us in line Shadow. It's odd how reporting online to a relative stranger half way across the world can actually motivate one to workout and eat better. :)
Thanks, Jilly :)! The bonds you can create over the internet never cease to amaze me!
I'm looking forward to carrying on with the weight lifting and should definitely see some more strength increases in 2010.
Fantastic goal!!!
My shoulder's behaving a bit better, I'll keep rehabing it and the knees.
:thumbsup:!

[Shadow]

I haven't been doing any exercise just a little stretching in the morning.
Stretching is always good, Bill :)!
2010 is upon us. I hope everybody has a productive year. And may we all be big losers this year!!
Amazing how much we look forward to being losers, huh :p ;)?

Stretching before breakfast was on the agenda for today. I'm glad to announce 'mission accomplished.'
Great job, Bill :D!

[gitfiddle]

Today was my third workout this week. I can't really believe I got myself down to the gym today! :eek: It wasn't even hard.

I did everything today, including 20 mins on the arc trainer and ten on the rowing machine. I may have overdone it a bit, so I'll see if I can feel it tomorrow. :rolleyes:

[Tyrone Bill]

Today was a good day. I got some stretching before breakfast. It felt good today...no pain!

[gitfiddle]

Bill, I'm glad you had a good day today! :cool:

[bpm]

Stretching and a RITP (the bike has a program called "ride in the park") This is similar to strolling for 20 minutes:D
Very cold (18) and very windy (20 to 25) here- coldest weather I can remember for this area- been here since 1987. Reminds me of the 3 years spent in Colo. in the early 60's. I know that most of you are in the same cold boat.

[Karole]

Hi all, got my report ready for the Shadow--- 10 min. lower body and 10 min. on Abs all with the bands . (Have got to get back in Shadows good graces....wait...was I ever actually there????)

[Shadow]

Today was my third workout this week. I can't really believe I got myself down to the gym today! :eek: It wasn't even hard.
You're getting better and better, Carol :D! See what years of practice can do for you :razz:?

I did everything today, including 20 mins on the arc trainer and ten on the rowing machine. I may have overdone it a bit, so I'll see if I can feel it tomorrow. :rolleyes:
Sounds like an awesome workout - let's see if the body agrees :slywink:!

[Shadow]

...It felt good today...no pain!
Yahoo & Yeehaw!!!!!!!

[Shadow]

Stretching and a RITP (the bike has a program called "ride in the park") This is similar to strolling for 20 minutes:D
Way to go, Monty :thumbsup:!
Very cold (18) and very windy (20 to 25) here- coldest weather I can remember for this area- been here since 1987. Reminds me of the 3 years spent in Colo. in the early 60's. I know that most of you are in the same cold boat.
Bundle up and stay warm, Monty :eek:!

[Shadow]

Hi all, got my report ready for the Shadow---
Will wonders never cease :p?
10 min. lower body and 10 min. on Abs all with the bands .
Yeah for you, Karole :D!
(Have got to get back in Shadows good graces....wait...was I ever actually there????)
You've been close, a time or two..... Oh wait - maybe there was a brief moment last year.... But it's been so long ago I can't remember :razz:!

[Karole]

Whoops --it looks like I put todays exercise in the wrong place --Sorry.---Say, I don't have to redo the exercises do I?:eek::eek:

Yeah, maybe I had my foot in the door for a second or two... it wasn't long enough to get any brownie points tho. Sigh.

[jilly27]

Met DS at the gym for a lower body wo today. She figures she can now fit three workouts a week in so we can do a split. Tues. will be upper body then back to lower on Thur. etc. We'll be doing each muscle group every 4 days this way and can work each area out a bit harder. :D I can still feel the pushups (on an inverted bosu ball, great exercise!) I did last Thur. so lower body was a good way to go today.

So I'll plan some "fun" stuff for Tues. I will be away this Thur. so will do a workout at the gym in the hotel we'll be at. Sis has said she will get to the gym here while I'm gone. She missed two workouts while she was away so she better.....:peeved:

Jilly

[Shadow]

Whoops --it looks like I put todays exercise in the wrong place --Sorry.---Say, I don't have to redo the exercises do I?:eek::eek:
Not that it would hurt you, but.... ;)

Yeah, maybe I had my foot in the door for a second or two... it wasn't long enough to get any brownie points tho. Sigh.
Yet one more goal to work towards, huh :razz:?

[Shadow]

Met DS at the gym for a lower body wo today. She figures she can now fit three workouts a week in so we can do a split.
That's great, Jilly :D!!!
Tues. will be upper body then back to lower on Thur. etc. We'll be doing each muscle group every 4 days this way and can work each area out a bit harder. :D
That makes me - and hopefully both of you ;) - very happy :thumbsup:!
I can still feel the pushups (on an inverted bosu ball, great exercise!) I did last Thur. so lower body was a good way to go today.
Great job on those pushups :nod:!

So I'll plan some "fun" stuff for Tues.
Fun keeps us motivated, for sure! If it's all work, it's easy to lose interest pretty quick, IMHO :slywink:.
I will be away this Thur. so will do a workout at the gym in the hotel we'll be at. Sis has said she will get to the gym here while I'm gone. She missed two workouts while she was away so she better.....:peeved:
I'm pretty sure she's not going to want to have to confess to you that she missed it, so.... you should both be good to go :tongue:!