Movers & Shakers - Jan 3 - 9

[Shadow]

Okay gang, I'm getting the thread up early because I want all of you to come up with a plan for the month and report in exactly what you have in mind for the month! No more slacking - the holidays are over and it's time to get to business :evil:!

Some of you have already indicated your goals and it looks like we have some great plans for the new month and the new year! Of course, I expect all of you to keep whatever limitations you have in mind when you set your goals. Injuries and set backs are NOT what we're aiming for. I would much rather have everyone taking small steps than to leap forward only to end up falling behind.

AND, I fully expect to hear from everyone this week. There are several who have been quite absent lately :mad: and I'm really hoping you're not wanting to start out the year with a "naughty" check by your name :eek:! Believe me, I will point fingers and name names if I have to :slywink:.

[Needlewoman]

OK. With a couple of glasses of wine talking inside me I will try :lol:
Way back when, before teeth and central heating pumps intervened, I was going to try the resistance videos with my tubes. I can't remember which way round it was going to be, but I'll do upper body M-W-F, and lower body T-TH. Thinnest band at first, and just once through to get the hang of it, and try to keep 'good form'. See, I've learnt the lingo :lol::lol: Just need to do the darn stuff now :eek:

[Shadow]

OK. With a couple of glasses of wine talking inside me I will try
I will be here to remind you lest you forget or try to blame it on the vino ;)!
Way back when, before teeth and central heating pumps intervened, I was going to try the resistance videos with my tubes. I can't remember which way round it was going to be, but I'll do upper body M-W-F, and lower body T-TH.
Sounds great :thumbsup:!
Thinnest band at first, and just once through to get the hang of it, and try to keep 'good form'.
Awesome :D! Form is everything :nod:!
See, I've learnt the lingo
Well done :)!
Just need to do the darn stuff now
Yes, that definitely would be a bonus :slywink:!

[Needlewoman]

I will be here to remind you lest you forget or try to blame it on the vino ;)!

I'm stone cold sober this morning, and I knew exactly what I had committed to. (Hey! Who has stolen the laughing smilie? :mad: Is the forum limited as to number or summat?)

[bpm]

Good morning NW and dear Shadow,
HIIT for 10 minutes on the elliptical (5 minutes hi intensity-90% full bore) with no ill effects other than rubber legs :)
Isometrics are planned for later this am.
Off to a good start, right Shadow?
PS. I picked up 3 # over the holidays.

[Shadow]

I'm stone cold sober this morning, and I knew exactly what I had committed to. (Hey! Who has stolen the laughing smilie? :mad: Is the forum limited as to number or summat?)
Oh boy - I still have the laughing smilie... Maybe it was off celebrating when you were here last ;) :p.

[Shadow]

Good morning NW and dear Shadow,
HIIT for 10 minutes on the elliptical (5 minutes hi intensity-90% full bore) with no ill effects other than rubber legs :)
Isometrics are planned for later this am.
Off to a good start, right Shadow?
Yes indeed, Monty :D!
PS. I picked up 3 # over the holidays.
Not that it will help but I did the same thing for the first time in the all the years I've done this :rolleyes:. Maybe it's associated with the Blue Moon :slywink: :tongue:. Fingers crossed we both get rid of it soon, how's that :cool:?

[Needlewoman]

I must be losing my marbles :o
I couldn't find the laughing smilie this morning, but there is a nodding one that I don't recall seeing before, and now the laughing one is back, but in the extra bit that you have to open a new window to see. I could swear that it wasn't there this morning :confused:

[Karole]

It was the wine Needle !!! I'm pretty sure it was !!!:nod::nod:

Hi Shad ...ol buddy... friend.... leader of the pack . I may (maybe not) be one of the slackers you mentioned earlier.... don't know for sure. :confused::D:rolleyes::mad:

Anyway, I had company with 2 little grand blessings all this past week so didn't do anything exercise wise but I sure did eat badly :eek:and now we (dh and I) remember why we love low carbing so much---we feel so much better !!

Anyway, for my January challenge I am going to commit to 4 exercise days per week with 3 being resistance and 1 being cardio. I plan to alternate with bands, weights and large exercise ball on the resistance . I will start today and report back later.

Love you Shadow !!

[Martha]

checking in to save Shadow the 6 letters in her naughty list, although, from moving and shaking I haven't been naughty (no slovenly, couch potato behavior,) but from reporting, yes...I haven't even come close to the nice (ok I'm 5 it's very concrete naughty/nice.) My dog has a t shirt that says, "just how good do I have to be" and my coffee cup says, "dear Santa, I can explain," So, Dear Shadow, I can explain, but I won't I'll get out there and do something instead....and Buddy has been very good :)

[Shadow]

I must be losing my marbles :o
I couldn't find the laughing smilie this morning, but there is a nodding one that I don't recall seeing before, and now the laughing one is back, but in the extra bit that you have to open a new window to see. I could swear that it wasn't there this morning :confused:
I don't think I'd confess any more if I were you, NW :lol: :razz: :p ;)!

[Shadow]

Hi Shad ...ol buddy... friend.... leader of the pack .
And who is this stranger lurking amongst us :eek: :rolleyes:??????
I may (maybe not) be one of the slackers you mentioned earlier.... don't know for sure.
I'm pretty sure your name is on my list - and it's NOT the list you want to be on :evil:. You may be confused about where you were but I'm not!

Anyway, I had company with 2 little grand blessings all this past week so didn't do anything exercise wise but I sure did eat badly and now we (dh and I) remember why we love low carbing so much---we feel so much better !!
Hmmm - seems to me those grand blessings would've had fun playing outside or walking or something... It's usually the older folk who find it hard to get up and moving :slywink:. As for the eating - hopefully with the double whammythat means you'll be getting your booty back to where it needs to be :cool:!

Anyway, for my January challenge I am going to commit to 4 exercise days per week with 3 being resistance and 1 being cardio.
Boy, that is the ultimate brown-nosing :p!!!
I plan to alternate with bands, weights and large exercise ball on the resistance . I will start today and report back later.
I'm holding youto it :suspicious:!

Love you Shadow !!
Uh huh.... :rolleyes:!

[Shadow]

checking in to save Shadow the 6 letters in her naughty list, although, from moving and shaking I haven't been naughty (no slovenly, couch potato behavior,) but from reporting, yes...
Martha - I am so glad you've come to redeem yourself :D! You were definitely heading for the naughty list!
I haven't even come close to the nice (ok I'm 5 it's very concrete naughty/nice.)
A "5" is at least half way ;).
My dog has a t shirt that says, "just how good do I have to be" and my coffee cup says, "dear Santa, I can explain,"
Yeah, you and Karole both :rolleyes:....
So, Dear Shadow, I can explain, but I won't I'll get out there and do something instead....
Now THAT is a great idea :slywink:!
...and Buddy has been very good
I am sure he's been the best of all :nod:!

[Needlewoman]

It was the wine Needle !!! I'm pretty sure it was !!!:nod::nod:
Undoubtedly, Karole. We rarely indulge in any wine, so I am not used to it. Now a nice G&T, that's different, and a more regular occurence, but only 2 or 3 a week, and not until I've almost cooked the dinner ;)

[Karole]

Hmmm - seems to me those grand blessings would've had fun playing outside or walking or something... It's usually the older folk who find it hard to get up and moving :slywink:. As for the eating - hopefully with the double whammythat means you'll be getting your booty back to where it needs to be :cool:!!


Well, actually we did take them for a little walk one day but it really turned cold on us here and they both had bad colds--which dh is now taking--and I have been having some stomach virus issues all week.

All in all it was great to see them but I hope so much that they will come back to visit next time in the spring or summer months so we can get out side and go to the river and etc. Winter time visits are so iffy.

[Karole]

Did 15 min. of upper body with my 5# weights today. One day in a row, Shadow .

[Shadow]

Well, actually we did take them for a little walk one day but it really turned cold on us here and they both had bad colds--which dh is now taking--and I have been having some stomach virus issues all week.
Oh dear :(! Silly woman - why didn't you tell me you were all ill :rolleyes:???? I'm beginning to think you enjoy the whip :suspicious:!

All in all it was great to see them but I hope so much that they will come back to visit next time in the spring or summer months so we can get out side and go to the river and etc. Winter time visits are so iffy.
Yes indeed - the spring & summer is always a better time for company :nod:! Little ones OR big ones, IMHO ;)!

[Shadow]

Did 15 min. of upper body with my 5# weights today. One day in a row, Shadow .
Wahoo - you go, girl :D!!!!!!

[Karole]

Oh dear :(! Silly woman - why didn't you tell me you were all ill :rolleyes:???? I'm beginning to think you enjoy the whip :suspicious:!

I guess I'm busted.
:D:D:D

[Needlewoman]

Please take me off your naughty list :)

I have just done a 7 minute upper body work out with my lightest tube. I found it quite difficult to keep up with the instructor, so I didn't do quite all the repeats that she did, but that will right itself as I get more familiar with it.

One thing that I did notice was that I found it almost impossible to get my hands together over my head whilst standing with one foot on the middle of the tube. I don't know whether that was because I am tall, or whether it is because I am new to this. Presumably the latter as the tubes are standard length, so presumably meant for everyone from a tall man to a petite woman. So it will be interesting to see how much that particular ability improves - my measure of progress, I suppose.

[bpm]

Done this am.
resistance wo and 12 mins RITP on bike.

Wkly plan: M W F resistance Tues and Sat HIIT
Isometrics and RITP whenever I feel like it
DW insisted I post a picture and caught me by surprise. I don't who that OF is tho.
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[Shadow]

I guess I'm busted.

So you're telling me that you're one of those that will chose the hard way every time, huh :rolleyes:????

[Shadow]

Please take me off your naughty list
Happily :D!

I have just done a 7 minute upper body work out with my lightest tube. I found it quite difficult to keep up with the instructor, so I didn't do quite all the repeats that she did, but that will right itself as I get more familiar with it.
Exactly :nod:! Well done :thumbsup:!

One thing that I did notice was that I found it almost impossible to get my hands together over my head whilst standing with one foot on the middle of the tube. I don't know whether that was because I am tall, or whether it is because I am new to this. Presumably the latter as the tubes are standard length, so presumably meant for everyone from a tall man to a petite woman. So it will be interesting to see how much that particular ability improves - my measure of progress, I suppose.
Indeed, that will be a great measuring tool for you!

[Shadow]

Monty - It's so good to "see" you :D!!!!!
Done this am.
resistance wo and 12 mins RITP on bike.
Great job :thumbsup:!

Wkly plan: M W F resistance Tues and Sat HIIT
Isometrics and RITP whenever I feel like it
Sounds like a great plan :nod:!
DW insisted I post a picture and caught me by surprise. I don't who that OF is tho.
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:lol:!!!! Nice try, Monty ;)!

[Tyrone Bill]

This morning was my weigh-in. I dropped 4 pounds.

Weight: 284
B/P: 130/80
B/S: 90


More stretching today before going to appointment.

[Shadow]

This morning was my weigh-in. I dropped 4 pounds.

Weight: 284
B/P: 130/80
B/S: 90


More stretching today before going to appointment.
Congratulations, Bill :)!!!!

[Claudette]

Hi, y'all,

My ISP at home has been down since last Monday, just now was repaired today. Have missed you all.


Have been battling asthmatic acute bronchitis since New Years eve, went to MD today, started on meds, antibiotics, etc.

Today, I did Callanetics toning exercises. Will take a few days off from Body Flex tape and the cardio as that would get me coughing too much and make me sob.

[gitfiddle]

Hi! I was all set to go to the gym today but around lunchtime I realized that I have an infection. It's in my neck and painful, so I decided not to lift. I don't remember the rule for infections? Is it okay to exercise?

[Karole]

Hi Claudette I hope you get to feeling better ---and you too Carol. Boy this is the season for sickness isn't it. Mine was stomach virus and lasted a full week but I am feeling very well now. Getting back on my low carb woe has certainly made me feel better too.

I did 8 min. on the elliptical this morning, got a phone call and tried once to get back to it and got interrupted again and never made it back. I did do 3 flights of stairs also. Not much in the way of exercise today but I will do it early tomorrow.

[Ammy]

Rode the recumbent bike for 40 minutes tonight.

275 calories
10.2 miles

[Mitra]

Carol, I don't think it's a good idea to exercise hard if you have an infection.

Claudette, I hope your breathing is better.

I started my time away by getting a nasty cold, then it was Christmas, and Shadow wasn't there to frighten me, so I'm afraid I didn't exercise much. I won't claim great enthusiasm, but I am feeling ready to start moving again. I always start to feel a bit stiff and achy if I don't move enough, and also, watching as it gets harder for my parents to get up and down makes me aware that it's a good idea to do what I can now to postpone future problems as long as possible.

[Needlewoman]

I have just tried the 5 minute lower body work out with the tube. Not so good :( I am OK doing squats with both feet planted firmly hip width apart, but when it came to pushing one leg out to the side as I came up I wobbled too much as balance, or rather the lack of it, came into play. Lunges are doable, but I am terrible at them. I shall persevere as it is boring on the naughty step :D

[Shadow]

Hi, y'all,

My ISP at home has been down since last Monday, just now was repaired today. Have missed you all.
We've missed you too, Claudette!


Have been battling asthmatic acute bronchitis since New Years eve, went to MD today, started on meds, antibiotics, etc.
Get well soon!!! That's some nasty stuff you have so please take care of yourself :). (I know health professionals are the worst when it comes to that :rolleyes: )

Today, I did Callanetics toning exercises. Will take a few days off from Body Flex tape and the cardio as that would get me coughing too much and make me sob.
Rest is more important than anything until you get well :nod:!

[Shadow]

Hi! I was all set to go to the gym today but around lunchtime I realized that I have an infection. It's in my neck and painful, so I decided not to lift. I don't remember the rule for infections? Is it okay to exercise?
I agree with Mitra (hey, remember her :razz:????). I know that sometimes moving can release tension, lactic acid, etc and make us feel better and that we actually get more stiff if we don't move. So IF you feel up to it, then I would say to TRY - but not full steam ahead. Just enough to get the blood flowing :).

[Shadow]

I started my time away by getting a nasty cold,...
I hope you're feeling better now!
... then it was Christmas, and Shadow wasn't there to frighten me, so I'm afraid I didn't exercise much.
I just can't let you out of my sight, can I :eek: :razz: :rolleyes:?
I won't claim great enthusiasm, but I am feeling ready to start moving again.
Slow and steady until you're completely well, okay :).
I always start to feel a bit stiff and achy if I don't move enough,...
Me too :nod:. That's the body's way of reminding you it likes to keep the blood flowing, ya know :evil:.
...and also, watching as it gets harder for my parents to get up and down makes me aware that it's a good idea to do what I can now to postpone future problems as long as possible.
Exactly!

PS - It's good to see you again ;).

[Shadow]

I did 8 min. on the elliptical this morning, got a phone call and tried once to get back to it and got interrupted again and never made it back. I did do 3 flights of stairs also. Not much in the way of exercise today but I will do it early tomorrow.
At least you did a little something :).

[Shadow]

Rode the recumbent bike for 40 minutes tonight.

275 calories
10.2 miles
Way to go, Amy :D!!!! Say.... now that you're back to work (I assume), are you going to be taking those stairs for some bonus points :razz:??????

[Mitra]

I hope you're feeling better now!

Slow and steady until you're completely well, okay :).

It was only bad for the first few days we were away: the worst was over before Christmas, so I'm afraid I can't really use it as an excuse now.

I just can't let you out of my sight, can I :eek: :razz: :rolleyes:?

You see how much we need you?

Me too. That's the body's way of reminding you it likes to keep the blood flowing, ya know :evil:.

Maybe I'll feel a bit warmer, too!

PS - It's good to see you again ;).

Thank you :). You too. Maybe we could meet without the wet noodles some time? ;)

[Parisienne]

Happy New Year, all of you!

I imagine that with my being absent for such a long time, my name is not on Shadow's naughty list any more. Perhaps I should enrol again, should I? I like to think that I can start right from the beginning and - who knows - maybe I could be a good girl again? Please, let's forget the past few weeks, please...;):o
This morning I did 15 mins upper body (Tamilee) and 10 mins abs (Pick Your Spot Pilates). Yesterday was a cardio day: 20 mins of low impact aerobic (Basic Training with Ada).
I've also lowered my carbs intake to 30-35 g of carbs per day but it's another story...;)

[Claudette]

Hi, all,
Beginning to feel a bit better.

Still coughing, but better.

Did a few abd exercises, 15 minutes from Calanetics book today.
That wore me out, so will rest.

Hate to go a day without abd work as I need so much help in that area.

[Shadow]

It was only bad for the first few days we were away: the worst was over before Christmas, so I'm afraid I can't really use it as an excuse now.
I'm glad you're feeling better :). Of course you can still use it for an excuse - I just won't buy it :razz: :lol:!
You see how much we need you?
Hmmm - suppose I could extend some kind of cyber-leash to you so you can't get away from me again :p?
Maybe I'll feel a bit warmer, too!
That's always something to aim for this time of year!
Thank you :). You too. Maybe we could meet without the wet noodles some time? ;)
Well.... when you learn to behave yourself, I'm sure we can do just that :D :p!

[Shadow]

Happy New Year, all of you!
Oh my - another prodigal M&S has returned ;)!

I imagine that with my being absent for such a long time, my name is not on Shadow's naughty list any more.
Oh - you are definitely still there - right at the very top of it :suspicious: :evil:!
Perhaps I should enrol again, should I?
I think your goal should be to get on the GOOD list this year ;).
I like to think that I can start right from the beginning and - who knows - maybe I could be a good girl again? Please, let's forget the past few weeks, please...
:rolleyes:..... Okay, once again, you are forgiven. However, I expect MUCH better behavior from you now :evil:!
This morning I did 15 mins upper body (Tamilee) and 10 mins abs (Pick Your Spot Pilates). Yesterday was a cardio day: 20 mins of low impact aerobic (Basic Training with Ada).
At least you're off to a good start!
I've also lowered my carbs intake to 30-35 g of carbs per day but it's another story...
Isn't it always :lol: :p?

[Shadow]

Hi, all,
Beginning to feel a bit better.
That's great! But you still need plenty of rest, okay :)?

Did a few abd exercises, 15 minutes from Calanetics book today.
That wore me out, so will rest.
Good plan ;).

Hate to go a day without abd work as I need so much help in that area.
Ah - but keep in mind that over-exercising or excessive focus on our problem areas can actually make them worse in that we build a lot of muscle underneath the fat - but as long as the fat layer is there, the muscle just makes it bulge out more. See what I mean? It's not that the ab work is not good, per se, just that too much is going to make them appear worse :). Besides, the abs are muscle too and just like any other muscle, they need a rest between workouts :nod:.

[jilly27]

Started getting sick on Sunday, gradually getting worse. :( However, since I convinced my sister to work out three times a week now I am going to stuff myself full of tylenol this afternoon and go anyway. :o It's upper body today, that's a little easier than lower anyway.

I'll report later on how it went.

Jilly

[Shadow]

Started getting sick on Sunday, gradually getting worse. :( However, since I convinced my sister to work out three times a week now I am going to stuff myself full of tylenol this afternoon and go anyway. :o It's upper body today, that's a little easier than lower anyway.

I'll report later on how it went.

Jilly
Hopefully it went well - and if not, my fingers are crossed that you were wise enough to cry "uncle" before you made yourself worse ;)....

[Karole]

10 minutes on the elliptical and 5 min. with my 5# weights for an upper body workout is it of the day. Tomorrow I am going to do the 15 min. dvd with weights before I allow myseft to turn on the computer.....just to spur myself towards good behavior.

[Tyrone Bill]

Hi everybody!

Stretch before breakfast, starting to sound like a broken record!!! This may change after Thursday. My PT will be discussing restarting exercise! I hope to start.

[Ammy]

Way to go, Amy :D!!!! Say.... now that you're back to work (I assume), are you going to be taking those stairs for some bonus points :razz:??????

I meant to today but by the time I got my frozen self in the office door I was on autopilot and was automatically in the elevator.
It was -15 this morning.
But I HOPE to take the stairs more often.

[Karole]

Hi, got my exercise done early as planned. 15 min workout with weights and I plan to do some elliptical work during the day as well.

minus 15 ---brrrr. you would have to keep moving or freeze in place up there Ammy !!

[Shadow]

10 minutes on the elliptical and 5 min. with my 5# weights for an upper body workout is it of the day.
Good girl, Karole :D!
Tomorrow I am going to do the 15 min. dvd with weights before I allow myseft to turn on the computer.....just to spur myself towards good behavior.
Way to go working on earning those brownie points :razz: :thumbsup:!

[Shadow]

Hi everybody!

Stretch before breakfast, starting to sound like a broken record!!!
Nah - you just sound consistent ;). Besides, stretching is something we all should be doing so it's great you're setting such an example :thumbsup:!
This may change after Thursday. My PT will be discussing restarting exercise! I hope to start.
Awesome! Hopefully that means you're feeling better!

[Shadow]

I meant to today but by the time I got my frozen self in the office door I was on autopilot and was automatically in the elevator.
It was -15 this morning.
Hopefully this arctic front will not linger this time, Amy! That's "chilly" - even for MN :eek:! However, just remember the stairs will warm you up & get that blood flowing a lot faster than the elevator :D. (You KNEW I would say that, right :p?)
But I HOPE to take the stairs more often.
That's a great goal, Amy :razz: :thumbsup: :tongue: :nod:!

[Shadow]

Hi, got my exercise done early as planned. 15 min workout with weights and I plan to do some elliptical work during the day as well.
Well done, Karole :D! But now you know the pressure is on to get that elliptical done, right :evil:?????

[bpm]

yesterday was a wipe out
DW had plans to go to Rehoboth which included me so I did not get much done except stretching- I am definitely a morning exerciser.
Lunch was also not so good as our favorite sandwich spot had a rare roast beef, provolone, tomato and horseradish mayo/mustard stuffed into a half a loaf of ciabatta (delicious). I didn't hesitate to chow down as it was a late lunch and we were ravenous.
Today, a HIIT on the elliptical along with light resistance stuff. A double but tomorrow will be more resistance and isometrics.

[Mitra]

Today was a bit easier than yesterday. Not so much that it was easier to get started - my mind was as uncooperative as ever. But once I did start, my body was moving more easily.

[Parisienne]

My stationary bike is still broken so I walked away the pounds in a company of (deliciously voiceless :D) Leslie S (20 mins). Tomorrow is lower body & abs.

[jilly27]

Gym with sis went well enough I guess. I wimped out a bit but got through everything. I will do a workout on my own tomorrow at the resort before I get my body scrub and massage at the spa. :p Tough life. :lol:

I'll be back Friday, enjoy the rest of the week everyone.

Jilly

[Shadow]

yesterday was a wipe out
DW had plans to go to Rehoboth which included me so I did not get much done except stretching- I am definitely a morning exerciser.
Well, I'm sure life is more peaceful if the DW is happy, Monty ;). I'm glad you finally checked in, though, because I was beginning to think I'd have to come looking for you :eek:!
Lunch was also not so good as our favorite sandwich spot had a rare roast beef, provolone, tomato and horseradish mayo/mustard stuffed into a half a loaf of ciabatta (delicious). I didn't hesitate to chow down as it was a late lunch and we were ravenous.
I'm sure you scolded yourself enough for that one so I'll just move on :p :lol:!
Today, a HIIT on the elliptical along with light resistance stuff. A double but tomorrow will be more resistance and isometrics.
Sounds great, Monty :thumbsup:!

[Shadow]

Today was a bit easier than yesterday. Not so much that it was easier to get started - my mind was as uncooperative as ever. But once I did start, my body was moving more easily.
Yahoo for you, Mitra :D :D :D! Hey, we gotta take the positive wherever we find it, huh :razz:? Believe me, my mind fights me a lot more than my body does :rolleyes:. Good thing I'm a tenacious creature at heart :p!

[Shadow]

My stationary bike is still broken so I walked away the pounds in a company of (deliciously voiceless :D) Leslie S (20 mins). Tomorrow is lower body & abs.
Sounds wonderful, Adina :thumbsup:! But how do you know the pace if you have the volume off :confused:?

[Shadow]

Gym with sis went well enough I guess. I wimped out a bit but got through everything.
I don't think it's considered wimping out if you're not feeling well, Jilly :). Now if you felt perfectly fine & then didn't give it your all, THAT would be wimping out :nod:.
I will do a workout on my own tomorrow at the resort before I get my body scrub and massage at the spa. :p Tough life. :lol:
Gosh - my heart bleeds for you :lol:! But you may want to just rest and enjoy the pampering. You might find you end up feeling a lot better for having taken some time off :).

[Karole]

Well done, Karole :D! But now you know the pressure is on to get that elliptical done, right :evil:?????


You know how to keep the pressure on, don't cha Shadow??? I did 10 min. on elliptical. So am out of trouble once again.

[gitfiddle]

I got in a lovely workout today for the first time since Saturday. I did both upper and lower body with arc trainer and rowing. It felt really good. I'll make myself skip tomorrow, then have another one on Friday.

[Claudette]

Thanks, Shadow for the info on overdoing the abd exercises. Makes sense.

Still feeling not up to par, went back to work, but at a slower pace.


Tonight, did a modified Body Flex aerobic/toning tape; the breathing exercises help clear out my lungs. Did not want to wear myself out.


Here's to feeling better......

[cshelia]

I did phase 1 day 1 with Jillian Micheal's IFit for the Treadmill. It was a 20 min workout. It got up to 3.4 miles an hour and a 7% incline. Went 1.2 miles. It doesn't seem like much, but I was sweating and breathing hard:lol:

[Tyrone Bill]

Today was a decent day. Got some good stretching in before breakfast.

Tomorrow is stretching and massage day. I always refer to it as legalized torture to my PT!

She'll be doing an analysis of some sort to determine if she feels I'm ready to restart exercising.

[Needlewoman]

Travel disruption due to snow caused my DS1 to return home yesterday morning, so bang went any chance of exercise :( However I have done both upper and lower body today. Will probably give tomorrow a miss and do upper body on Saturday, returning to my original schedule on Monday.

I have now made a big enough space to do my resistance tube work in the bedroom, so privacy issues are now eliminated, and I will have to invent a different excuse :D:D:D

[bpm]

I find it comforting to exercise just to warm up. we are just not acclimated to this cold. :( I know some of you have it far worse.:jawDrop:
Today was resistance and RITP on bike and am planning on another bike ride this afternoon unless I can find a roaring fireplace with a real wood fire (what's that) someplace- yes I 'm whining:o

[Shadow]

You know how to keep the pressure on, don't cha Shadow??? I did 10 min. on elliptical. So am out of trouble once again.
Once again just squeaking by before you're in hot water :p ;) :slywink: :lol:! Good job :thumbsup:!

[Shadow]

I got in a lovely workout today for the first time since Saturday. I did both upper and lower body with arc trainer and rowing. It felt really good. I'll make myself skip tomorrow, then have another one on Friday.
Glad you're doing better, Carol :D!!! Awesome on that workout AND the plan to take today off :nod:! You have learned well over the years :tongue:!

[Shadow]

Thanks, Shadow for the info on overdoing the abd exercises. Makes sense.
Plus it gives you a little more leeway and free time in your schedule ;). Can't beat that :p!

Still feeling not up to par, went back to work, but at a slower pace.
Please get as much rest as you can until you're completely well, okay :)? You have a VERY demanding job and it's most likely gonna sap you for a while, even with cutting back the pace!


Tonight, did a modified Body Flex aerobic/toning tape; the breathing exercises help clear out my lungs. Did not want to wear myself out.
Wise woman - well done :thumbsup:!


Here's to feeling better......
Yes indeed :D!

[Shadow]

I did phase 1 day 1 with Jillian Micheal's IFit for the Treadmill. It was a 20 min workout. It got up to 3.4 miles an hour and a 7% incline. Went 1.2 miles. It doesn't seem like much, but I was sweating and breathing hard:lol:
Welcome, cshelia! Great job on that treadmill workout :thumbsup:!

[Shadow]

Today was a decent day. Got some good stretching in before breakfast.

Tomorrow is stretching and massage day. I always refer to it as legalized torture to my PT!

She'll be doing an analysis of some sort to determine if she feels I'm ready to restart exercising.
Fingers crossed for you, Bill :D!

[Shadow]

Travel disruption due to snow caused my DS1 to return home yesterday morning, so bang went any chance of exercise :( However I have done both upper and lower body today.
I am thrilled to read that, NW :thumbsup:!!! They said last night on The Weather Channel that the UK is having the worst winter in 30 years :eek:! Not sure if they meant the whole country or just what part they were referring to (I had the sound off) but yowza that's tough!
Will probably give tomorrow a miss and do upper body on Saturday, returning to my original schedule on Monday.
Sounds good :).

I have now made a big enough space to do my resistance tube work in the bedroom, so privacy issues are now eliminated, and I will have to invent a different excuse
Don't even try it :evil:! I'm on to you now :razz: ;)!

[Shadow]

I find it comforting to exercise just to warm up. we are just not acclimated to this cold. :( I know some of you have it far worse.:jawDrop:
It's all a matter of perspective, Monty ;). Most of us who have it colder are used to it doing this off and on over the winter :). But it does seem like the weather is changing everywhere.
Today was resistance and RITP on bike and am planning on another bike ride this afternoon unless I can find a roaring fireplace with a real wood fire (what's that) someplace- yes I 'm whining:o
You may be whining but that cold is keeping you in the M&S mode :thumbsup:!

[gitfiddle]

But it does seem like the weather is changing everywhere.Global warming! That's it! Uh-huh! :tongue:

[Karole]

I have now made a big enough space to do my resistance tube work in the bedroom, so privacy issues are now eliminated, and I will have to invent a different excuse :D:D:D

Never,never give up on those excuses, Needle, --it keeps the Shadow in top form !! Heck if enough of us would work at it , we could fix it so she would never have to exercise in any other way.

(Just kidding Shadow)

[Needlewoman]

They said last night on The Weather Channel that the UK is having the worst winter in 30 years :eek:! Not sure if they meant the whole country or just what part they were referring to (I had the sound off) but yowza that's tough!
It is everywhere, bad in different ways in different areas, certainly more snow than us southern wimps are used to :eek: For the last 20 years or so we have had snow once or twice a year in London, but only for a few days at a time, if that. This time the Met Office seem to think that it will go on until 19 or 20th of January, but they promised us a 'barbecue summer' and was it heck :mad: so who knows?

[Needlewoman]

Never,never give up on those excuses, Needle, --it keeps the Shadow in top form !!
Don't worry Karole, I won't let the side down ;);)

[Mitra]

It is everywhere, bad in different ways in different areas, certainly more snow than us southern wimps are used to :eek: For the last 20 years or so we have had snow once or twice a year in London, but only for a few days at a time, if that. This time the Met Office seem to think that it will go on until 19 or 20th of January, but they promised us a 'barbecue summer' and was it heck :mad: so who knows?

They're talking about temperatures of -8°C or colder even here in the south tonight. I remember it getting that cold for a night or two maybe twenty five years or so ago, but our windows and heating system just aren't intended to cope with this sort of weather. I've just been looking at the five day forecast, which doesn't show any temperatures above freezing. I didn't realise they were expecting it to go on for another couple of weeks :eek:.

[Mitra]

I forgot to mention that I did my exercise today. I didn't take any of my layers of clothes off, though.

[Ammy]

Shadow, did you catch the "wacky" I posted yesterday?? It was JUST for YOU!

Oh, and just for you...I took the stairs today.

[Rhyme'n Reason]

Well, it wasn't exactly what I would call "moving and shaking," but I did the "Sit and Be Fit" video. It was primarily stretching and some light resistance band work. However, it was more than I've done in the 15 weeks since I broke my knee. So, it'll have to do until I'm completely weightbearing and can work that knee more.

[Tyrone Bill]

I had my weekly stretch and massage this morning. PT wants me to wait on the exercise. She wants my doctor to order some tests. Seems that there some sort of reaction delay and she wants to know what's going on. She said this could be the reason I have such a bad balance problem.

[Shadow]

Global warming! That's it! Uh-huh! :tongue:
So we're told ;). But you know those infamous "they" characters and all the things "they" have told us over the years :rolleyes:.

[Parisienne]

Sounds wonderful, Adina :thumbsup:! But how do you know the pace if you have the volume off :confused:?
Oh I put some CD on and it gives me the pace!

Today was 15 mins lower body + 10 mins abs (with band). I will see you tomorrow!

[Shadow]

Never,never give up on those excuses, Needle, --it keeps the Shadow in top form !!
Excuse me :suspicious:???? Have you not learned anything in all your time here :eek:?????
Heck if enough of us would work at it , we could fix it so she would never have to exercise in any other way.
Don't even go there, girlie :evil:!!!!

(Just kidding Shadow)
Uh huh :rolleyes:......

[Shadow]

It is everywhere, bad in different ways in different areas, certainly more snow than us southern wimps are used to :eek: For the last 20 years or so we have had snow once or twice a year in London, but only for a few days at a time, if that. This time the Met Office seem to think that it will go on until 19 or 20th of January, but they promised us a 'barbecue summer' and was it heck :mad: so who knows?
Guess they don't know any more than anyone else who tries to predict the weather :lol: :razz: ;)!

[Shadow]

Don't worry Karole, I won't let the side down ;);)
Trust me, if you want on my "good" side, you will NOT listen to Karole or follow her example :eek: :lol: :eek:!

[Shadow]

They're talking about temperatures of -8°C or colder even here in the south tonight.
Wow - guess there'll be no steeple chasing for a while, huh :eek:????
I remember it getting that cold for a night or two maybe twenty five years or so ago, but our windows and heating system just aren't intended to cope with this sort of weather.
I know just what you mean, unfortunately :(. It was 46º in my exercise room this morning. Not a good morning to be doing a heavy weight routine with rests in between sets!
I've just been looking at the five day forecast, which doesn't show any temperatures above freezing. I didn't realise they were expecting it to go on for another couple of weeks :eek:.
Hopefully they're as off on their forecast there as they tend to be here ;). But then I've noticed, the more miserable the weather, the more accurate they are :rolleyes:.

[Shadow]

I forgot to mention that I did my exercise today. I didn't take any of my layers of clothes off, though.
Good for you :D! As for the clothes - believe me, I don't blame you there! This is the first time in a long time I actually wore sweats to exercise - and still froze :eek:!

[Shadow]

Shadow, did you catch the "wacky" I posted yesterday?? It was JUST for YOU!
No, I rarely stray from our group :o other than to check out new posters ... But I will go look right now :nod: :)!

Oh, and just for you...I took the stairs today.
How cool is it when doing something for ME (which I must say super impresses me!) has an actual benefit for YOU ;)? Can you share this action theory of brown-nosing with Karole :lol:?????

[Shadow]

Well, it wasn't exactly what I would call "moving and shaking," but I did the "Sit and Be Fit" video. It was primarily stretching and some light resistance band work. However, it was more than I've done in the 15 weeks since I broke my knee. So, it'll have to do until I'm completely weightbearing and can work that knee more.
Great to "see" you, Ruth :D!!! As for the video, GREAT JOB!!!! After a 15 week hiatus, slow is definitely how you want to get back into it :nod:! Congratulations on taking that first step - most of the time, that's the hardest part of all!

[Shadow]

I had my weekly stretch and massage this morning. PT wants me to wait on the exercise. She wants my doctor to order some tests. Seems that there some sort of reaction delay and she wants to know what's going on. She said this could be the reason I have such a bad balance problem.
Oh wow, Bill, I am sorry for the delay but it sounds like it's for a very good reason! And hopefully there is a reason behind the balance problem that they can pinpoint so that something can be done to correct it - or at least assist with it!!!!

[Shadow]

Oh I put some CD on and it gives me the pace!
Wow - you have more talent than I do :lol:! I'd have to either do Leslie or the CD with my own moves or I'd be tripping all over myself :o!

Today was 15 mins lower body + 10 mins abs (with band). I will see you tomorrow!
Way to go on that workout :D!!! Looking forward to the next report :nod:!

[Karole]

Excuse me :suspicious:???? Have you not learned anything in all your time here :eek:?????
.

Of course, my dear Shadow , I have learned a great deal through the years I have known you --how to dodge and drop and swerve and bob and all sorts of "whip evading" exercises.:D:lol::rolleyes:

I have a total of 20 min. on the elliptical for today and will do resistance tomorrow. (okay)

[cshelia]

I'm not doing the treadmill tonight, cause the job I did today had me moving for 7 1/2 hrs. Very physical job, and I am exhausted, so I'm hoping that will count towards my workout:)

[Shadow]

Of course, my dear Shadow , I have learned a great deal through the years I have known you --how to dodge and drop and swerve and bob and all sorts of "whip evading" exercises.
Too bad none of those maneuvers count as exercise :rolleyes: :slywink:!

I have a total of 20 min. on the elliptical for today and will do resistance tomorrow. (okay)
Good job on the elliptical - but I'm definitely expecting a check-in tomorrow on that resistance :evil:!

[Shadow]

I'm not doing the treadmill tonight, cause the job I did today had me moving for 7 1/2 hrs. Very physical job, and I am exhausted, so I'm hoping that will count towards my workout:)
Is your job normally so demanding :)?

[Ammy]

didn't work very hard at the cat shelter as I was 1hr late (silly slipperly roads) so when I came home I shoveled and ran the snowblower.

It was my first time shoveling as GF has been doing it all, but I knew I needed to do SOMETHING or Za'Shadow would come after me!!!!

[Shadow]

didn't work very hard at the cat shelter as I was 1hr late (silly slipperly roads) so when I came home I shoveled and ran the snowblower.
Nice to know there are some advantages to nasty winter after all, huh ;) :razz: :p?

It was my first time shoveling as GF has been doing it all, but I knew I needed to do SOMETHING or Za'Shadow would come after me!!!!
Exactly :evil:!!!!

[Karole]

Hi there, reporting in with my expected workout. 15 min. with my dvd doing resistance with weights. This not letting myself turn on the computer til I do my "duty" might just work for me.

[Shadow]

Hi there, reporting in with my expected workout. 15 min. with my dvd doing resistance with weights. This not letting myself turn on the computer til I do my "duty" might just work for me.
NOW you're making me proud :D :thumbsup: :D!!!!!!!!!!!

[Mitra]

I've done my moving for today. That's four so far this week, because I didn't do any on Monday when I was travelling. I haven't decided yet if I'll stick to my usual M-F pattern and take the weekend off, or fit in a session on Saturday this week to get my five for the week.

I'm sure Shadow will have an opinion ;).

[bpm]

The Shadow always has an opinion, IMHO.:D

[Shadow]

I've done my moving for today. That's four so far this week, because I didn't do any on Monday when I was travelling. I haven't decided yet if I'll stick to my usual M-F pattern and take the weekend off, or fit in a session on Saturday this week to get my five for the week.
Way to go, Mitra :thumbsup:!!!!

I'm sure Shadow will have an opinion ;).
Who, ME :jawDrop: :eek:?????? Actually, I would say since you are just now over a cold and getting back into the routine, that you'll be fine with 4 for the week. However, it definitely wouldn't hurt to do the 5th session tomorrow should you be so inclined and not feel "over worked" for next week :razz:.

[Shadow]

The Shadow always has an opinion, IMHO.:D
Hmmm - is that a good thing or a bad thing :suspicious:????????


Hey Monty - speaking of opinions.... Why don't you tell me what you did today so I can offer one to you, too :D????????????

[Tyrone Bill]

Good evening Movers & Shakers.

Looks like everybody is having a good day.
I had a good morning stretch.

[gitfiddle]

Hi! I didn't feel like it, but I had a good workout tonight. Didn't overdo the weights and left the rower alone. Glad I went, though! :)

[cshelia]

Is your job normally so demanding :)?

Yes it is, for the most part. I do have days that aren't that demanding, but most are. I work in a factory, and stand all day long. Some jobs require me to just stand and use my upper body and some jobs require me to walk a lot or move my whole body a lot. But either way I'm usually exhausted when I get home. It's even worse in the summer, because the plant doesn't have air conditioning. But I hoping the more I use the treadmill, the more energy I will have to use it.:D

I did workout 2 of the Ifit today, went 1 mile, incline got up to 6% and speed got up to 3.5, 20 mins. I didn't think I would make it through because I've been sick all week and I'm tired, but I did...Yay!

[Karole]

Good for you Shelia !! Way to hang.

I have been up and at them this morning. Did 20 min. on the elliptical just now so that is out of the way. I won't have to listen for whip lashes zinging thru cyber space at least for this one day !

[Shadow]

Good evening Movers & Shakers.

Looks like everybody is having a good day.
I had a good morning stretch.
Good for you, Bill :thumbsup:! Any word on when you'll be able to have whatever tests need done?

[Shadow]

Hi! I didn't feel like it, but I had a good workout tonight. Didn't overdo the weights and left the rower alone.
Well done :D!!!!
Glad I went, though! :)
Me, too ;)!

[Shadow]

Yes it is, for the most part. I do have days that aren't that demanding, but most are. I work in a factory, and stand all day long. Some jobs require me to just stand and use my upper body and some jobs require me to walk a lot or move my whole body a lot. But either way I'm usually exhausted when I get home. It's even worse in the summer, because the plant doesn't have air conditioning.
Wow - that's rough!
But I hoping the more I use the treadmill, the more energy I will have to use it.:D
That's usually how it works :nod:! I know your job is demanding but unfortunately, our bodies adjust to our "usual" activity so we have to push beyond that to realize any benefit. Wouldn't it be grand if our jobs & housework/yard work were enough?

I did workout 2 of the Ifit today, went 1 mile, incline got up to 6% and speed got up to 3.5, 20 mins. I didn't think I would make it through because I've been sick all week and I'm tired, but I did...Yay!
GREAT JOB!!!! Now make sure to get some good rest so you can get completely well again :).

[Shadow]

I have been up and at them this morning. Did 20 min. on the elliptical just now so that is out of the way. I won't have to listen for whip lashes zinging thru cyber space at least for this one day !
Now you're catching on :razz:. But will you remember :rolleyes:???

[Tyrone Bill]

Good for you, Bill :thumbsup:! Any word on when you'll be able to have whatever tests need done?

Hi Shadow. I should be receiving notice about any time. Not sure what the tests will be but do suspect they will be similar to what wife had done. Involves needles and electrical stimulation of the nerves.

[Karole]

Now you're catching on :razz:. But will you remember :rolleyes:???


uhhh, remember what????:confused::rolleyes::D:D

[gitfiddle]

uhhh, remember what????:confused::rolleyes::D:DOh, now you sound like me. :jawDrop::paranoid::suspicious:

Here's a surprise for you--my son invited me for a woods walk because it was such a beautiful day. I slogged through the snow (making frequent camera stops) for more than an hour and a half! My knees don't feel any worse than they do after a long workout at the gym. The snowy ground was soft. That's gonna count for exercise, Ms. Shadow!!! ;)

[Shadow]

Hi Shadow. I should be receiving notice about any time. Not sure what the tests will be but do suspect they will be similar to what wife had done. Involves needles and electrical stimulation of the nerves.
Hopefully they pinpoint something that can be done, Bill! Fingers crossed for you!

[Shadow]

uhhh, remember what????:confused::rolleyes::D:D
Exactly, you goofball :lol:!!!

[Shadow]

Here's a surprise for you--my son invited me for a woods walk because it was such a beautiful day.
How very sweet :D!!!
I slogged through the snow (making frequent camera stops) for more than an hour and a half!
Wow - you go, girl :thumbsup:!
My knees don't feel any worse than they do after a long workout at the gym. The snowy ground was soft. That's gonna count for exercise, Ms. Shadow!!! ;)
Sounds good to me :nod:!