Movers & Shakers - Feb 7 - 13

[Shadow]

Okay, gang, we've seen some good M&S to start the month with - let's keep up the great work, okay ;)?

However - it seems most of you are either not loving yourselves - or failing to report it :rolleyes:.

Is that part impossible - or are you all just really needing to learn to exercise those brains along with those bodies :razz:?????????

[Mitra]

However - it seems most of you are either not loving yourselves - or failing to report it :rolleyes:.

Is that part impossible - or are you all just really needing to learn to exercise those brains along with those bodies :razz:?????????

Funnily enough, that bit's easy for me. The exercise, on the other hand...

[Karole]

Me too Janet...being nice to me is a snap but that resistance stuff is .....work !!

I was nice to myself ....reading and sewing and installing my new vertical blinds was great too. I had a good week all in all. I'll do better at reporting this week, okay.

[Shadow]

Funnily enough, that bit's easy for me. The exercise, on the other hand...

Well, I guess at least you're not finding both parts of the challenge difficult :lol:! Hmmm - would've thought after all these years that you find exercise difficult :rolleyes: :p ;)? At least you're extraordinarily consistent!

[Shadow]

Me too Janet...being nice to me is a snap but that resistance stuff is .....work !!
We appreciate what we have to work for and earn, though ;)!

I was nice to myself ....reading and sewing and installing my new vertical blinds was great too.
All good things :thumbsup:!
I had a good week all in all. I'll do better at reporting this week, okay.
Okay :nod: :)!

[cshelia]

Treadmill, 30 mins, up to 7% incline, speed up to 6, went 1.95 miles and burned 304 calories. Whew I'm tired:lol:

My treat for myself will be a movie and dinner with one of my daughters.:D

[Shadow]

Treadmill, 30 mins, up to 7% incline, speed up to 6, went 1.95 miles and burned 304 calories. Whew I'm tired:lol:
Wow - that's a higher burn than you sometimes get so you were working it good, girl :D!

My treat for myself will be a movie and dinner with one of my daughters.:D
Wonderful - as long as it's a lc dinner, of course :p! What movie are you thinking of :)?

[Ammy]

Walked the mall - 30 minutes. Not sure how far I'm walking, but I was a bit sweaty when we were done.

[cshelia]

Wow - that's a higher burn than you sometimes get so you were working it good, girl :D!


Wonderful - as long as it's a lc dinner, of course :p! What movie are you thinking of :)?

It was lc, taco salad from a Mexican restaurant, no tortilla shell. The movie didn't happen, we just visited for a couple of hours and then I got to bring my grandson home for the night;), and he's eating cheese cubes as we speak, already low carbing it:lol:

[Ammy]

:o OOps, put my workout in the wrong place :o:o

[bpm]

post on challenges today....
Huge snow storm here- north and west even worse. Just got our elec back but folks in N. va, DC, and Balto areas may be out for a day or more. We just got a report that said we are only 2/3rds thru the worst of it and to expect winds up to 60mph.
the temp is 34 and dropping so with no heat during the night and morning, I jumped on the elliptical.... don't know how long as the displays were out but I finally warmed up. even did a short bit on the bands.
Dedication, right Dear Shadow??:)

[jilly27]

Well since taking my catheter out on Thurs (sorry if that grosses anyone out) I have gotten up and walked back and forth from the bathroom at least a dozen times and even showed yesterday. It doesn't sound like much but it was a workout for me! :lol: Wow, did showering ever feel good!

I am wandering about the house a bit more now that I'm not taking the woozy drugs so much, I just take them at night now. I may even venture outside soon! If it stops raining. :rolleyes: I miss ping pong.

On a more serious note I have actually been doing a bit of isometric stuff to try to keep the muscles in my legs awake at least. :)

Keep moving everyone!

Jilly

[cshelia]

It's good to see you back Jilly. Glad everything went well, make sure to get plenty of rest.

Today is my rest day. I think this is how my weeks will go... workout Sun., Mon., Tues., Off Weds, workout Thurs. and Fri. and off Sat.. That's 5 days of working out and 2 off.

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.:D

[Parisienne]

Dear Shadow, thank you for your very welcome whip - I'm right back to reporting! Mind, I don't write 'back to M&S' as I have been exercising at least 4 times a week. Well, probably it was not good enough as far as challenge was involved but then I did it basically out of love for myself!;):D I also lowered my carbs to 25g/day and I am back to my comfortable weight (130 lbs). Anyway, I know perfectly well that regular reporting is for my own sake,still... as you know I have a big trouble with time management and it shows everyday. However, I planned (in ink! :)) my week of M&S. Maybe it'll work for a change?
Sunday - 15 min upper body (Tamilee) + 10 min abs (Pick Your Spot Pilates)

[Karole]

Hi Adina. Good to see you again. Good for you --you're at the weight you want to be. All that exercise has paid off--and of course PP too.

I just now finished a 20 min session on my elliptical. I also did 10 min. last night . I started to take a rest day today but I was cold so decided I would jump on the elliptical and get warm like Monty did the other day. It sure works !!

[Shadow]

Walked the mall - 30 minutes. Not sure how far I'm walking, but I was a bit sweaty when we were done.
Good for you, Amy :D! Whatever day you did it, you "done good" girl ;)!

[Shadow]

It was lc, taco salad from a Mexican restaurant, no tortilla shell. The movie didn't happen, we just visited for a couple of hours and then I got to bring my grandson home for the night;), and he's eating cheese cubes as we speak, already low carbing it:lol:
Sounds like a great evening, Sheila :)! I think chatting with your daughter would be better than a movie any day!

[Shadow]

post on challenges today....
Huge snow storm here- north and west even worse. Just got our elec back but folks in N. va, DC, and Balto areas may be out for a day or more. We just got a report that said we are only 2/3rds thru the worst of it and to expect winds up to 60mph.
Oh boy - batten down those hatches, Monty :eek:!
the temp is 34 and dropping so with no heat during the night and morning, I jumped on the elliptical.... don't know how long as the displays were out but I finally warmed up. even did a short bit on the bands.
Way to go, Monty! That beats sitting around and shivering any day!
Dedication, right Dear Shadow??:)
If you don't like the cold any more than I do, I'd call that survival, Monty :p!

[Shadow]

Well since taking my catheter out on Thurs (sorry if that grosses anyone out) I have gotten up and walked back and forth from the bathroom at least a dozen times and even showed yesterday.
Jilly - It's great to see you check in :D!!! I am so glad you're slowly getting up and around :)!
It doesn't sound like much but it was a workout for me!
Oh yes it does :thumbsup:! Anyone who's had surgery knows the effort that takes :nod:!

I am wandering about the house a bit more now that I'm not taking the woozy drugs so much, I just take them at night now. I may even venture outside soon!
Please remember to take it very slowly!

On a more serious note I have actually been doing a bit of isometric stuff to try to keep the muscles in my legs awake at least.
Good for you :D :thumbsup:!

[Shadow]

Today is my rest day. I think this is how my weeks will go... workout Sun., Mon., Tues., Off Weds, workout Thurs. and Fri. and off Sat.. That's 5 days of working out and 2 off.
Looks good, Sheila :D!

[Shadow]

Dear Shadow, thank you for your very welcome whip - I'm right back to reporting!
Adina - Glad you haven't fallen into the ocean and been eaten by Jaws :D!
Mind, I don't write 'back to M&S' as I have been exercising at least 4 times a week.
Good for you :)!
Well, probably it was not good enough as far as challenge was involved but then I did it basically out of love for myself!
Uh huh :suspicious:
I also lowered my carbs to 25g/day and I am back to my comfortable weight (130 lbs).
Good for you :thumbsup:!
Anyway, I know perfectly well that regular reporting is for my own sake,still... as you know I have a big trouble with time management and it shows everyday.
Really? You? A trouble with time management :eek:? I'd have never guessed :lol:!
However, I planned (in ink! :)) my week of M&S. Maybe it'll work for a change?
We live in hope, Adina ;)!

[Shadow]

I just now finished a 20 min session on my elliptical. I also did 10 min. last night . I started to take a rest day today but I was cold so decided I would jump on the elliptical and get warm like Monty did the other day. It sure works !!
Way to go, Karole :D :D :D!

[gitfiddle]

Checking so I don't get hollered at: Sunday is usually a rest day for me, but I hope to be back to the gym tomorrow if I can breathe.

One note is that I finally got weary enough of the leg cramps to start taking the muscle relaxer (flexeril) that both my doctors recommended. The result is that I'm getting much better sleep (with all its benefits). I just have to remember to take it early enough in the evening so I can wake up at six. :rolleyes:

[bpm]

good news is the power stayed on - bad news is 14" on top of what we had last Sat. and this is the heavy wet stuff.
So Dear Shadow, rather than hire a snow removal service, I took this opportunity to shovel out the driveway for exercise .
OK, now the truth.
Dw and I cleared 3 ' of a 45' x 22' driveway before collapsing... took us over an hour. And I don't think there are any snow removal services in this area to hire. might get one of the cars out by Wed.
Don't know about exercising the rest of the week.... probably be too sore and stiff :D

[cshelia]

I started phase 2 week 1 program 1 of the Ifit for my treadmill. I thought maybe I was ready... wrong. It was supposed to be for 30 mins, but I could only do 20 mins. I did get up to 10% incline, and up to 5 mph, but I couldn't go any faster, I tried and just couldn't. So I had to lower the speed several times to 4 to keep up. I went 1.25 miles and burned 207 calories.

I don't know if I just didn't have enough energy ( cause I've been feeling blah all day, very fatigued) or if it was just too much for me. So what I plan on doing is, to just keep repeating that program until I can get all the way through it.:)

Down 3.6 lbs for the week... this is the end of week 5.

[bpm]

SAVED- 2 carpenters who have been lacking work recently came to clear out half the driveway - we can now get one of the cars out. I offered them $50 but they would only take half and a case of Bud. Is this a great country or what???
Shadow - this means that maybe by Thurs i'll be able to exercise again

[Ammy]

did 5 laps of the Mall of America.
Each lap is 1/2 mile.

Therefore we got in 2.5miles. Not extremely fast, but I was working some new walking muscles, so I felt it.

[Tyrone Bill]

I didn't post yesterday so I'm checking now to let you you know that I was active.

I started Sunday out with my stretching. Ine the afternoon I did so leg raises and some isometric muscle flexing(Toni recommended this on Thursday). After Doy came home I did some moving around with my walker!

[jilly27]

One note is that I finally got weary enough of the leg cramps to start taking the muscle relaxer (flexeril) that both my doctors recommended. The result is that I'm getting much better sleep (with all its benefits). I just have to remember to take it early enough in the evening so I can wake up at six. :rolleyes:


Sounds like you may be a bit like me in not wanting to take meds, but sometimes it really is worth it, ie: getting some rest. I may take another half pill of my painkillers, I want to get off them completely but its 1:00 am and I can't sleep. :mad:

Walked about a block round trip today, had to get outside as cabin fever is kicking in. Played some ping pong even, I just don't move my feet. And DH has to chase all the miss hit balls. :lol:

Jilly

[Ammy]

OKay...so I walked just 2.5miles. And in NOOOo hurry.
But this alteration in how I move my body has cause NUMEROUS muscles to be quite sore today. I can move, I can walk, but wow can I FEEL it!

I think I'll go again tonight. Maybe not walk as far, or as long, but just keep moving.

[Karole]

Hi, just finished 15 min. of movee and shakee dvd. I really had to talk myself into doing it this morning... a little teeny, tiny voice kept saying "take a day off, take a day off" and then I suddenly heard a snarling, whirling, popping, cracking sound.... and decided to go do my resistance !:eek::D

[bpm]

Karole,
Same thing happened to me - but I heard a pellet gun being loaded.
I'm still digging out but did get in a warmup first.

[Shadow]

Checking so I don't get hollered at: ...
Who, me? Holler??? Honestly, I haven't once used my "outside voice" - not that is hollering:p! But good thing you decided to be safe instead of sorry ;).
Sunday is usually a rest day for me, but I hope to be back to the gym tomorrow if I can breathe.
Breathing is good - or so Mitra tells me :lol:!

One note is that I finally got weary enough of the leg cramps to start taking the muscle relaxer (flexeril) that both my doctors recommended. The result is that I'm getting much better sleep (with all its benefits).
Good for you, girl :thumbsup:! Believe me, if there were something I could take for a good night's sleep, I'd jump on it too :nod:!
I just have to remember to take it early enough in the evening so I can wake up at six. :rolleyes:
Hopefully it won't take you long to develop the habit :).

[gitfiddle]

Sounds like you may be a bit like me in not wanting to take meds, but sometimes it really is worth it, ie: getting some rest. That's just it, Jilly. Sleep promotes healing.

...and then I suddenly heard a snarling, whirling, popping, cracking sound.... and decided to go do my resistance !:eek::DKarole, honey, you've been watching too many late-night movies! :rolleyes:

My bag is packed and I intend to do some moderate endurance tonight. I feel good enough. I won't overdo it, though. Unless I get carried away by the rock'n roll ;)

[Shadow]

good news is the power stayed on - bad news is 14" on top of what we had last Sat. and this is the heavy wet stuff.
OMW, Monty :eek:!!!! That's quite the workout for you AND that shovel!
So Dear Shadow, rather than hire a snow removal service, I took this opportunity to shovel out the driveway for exercise .
I am proud of you, Monty :D! Just take it slow and easy, please! That heavy stuff can be dangerous, especially when you're not used to it. The snow will still be there so if you need a break, take it, okay? Your body will thank you ;).
OK, now the truth.
Dw and I cleared 3 ' of a 45' x 22' driveway before collapsing... took us over an hour. And I don't think there are any snow removal services in this area to hire. might get one of the cars out by Wed.
Oh - NOW I see how the story goes :rolleyes:!!!! But I did mean what I said - pace yourself. There are too many statistics from the ill effects of shoveling too much too quickly. I'm pretty sure there's nowhere you have to be right away.
Don't know about exercising the rest of the week.... probably be too sore and stiff
I think tackling that snow in stages is the best exercise for the week :).

[Shadow]

I started phase 2 week 1 program 1 of the Ifit for my treadmill. I thought maybe I was ready... wrong. It was supposed to be for 30 mins, but I could only do 20 mins. I did get up to 10% incline, and up to 5 mph, but I couldn't go any faster, I tried and just couldn't. So I had to lower the speed several times to 4 to keep up. I went 1.25 miles and burned 207 calories.

I don't know if I just didn't have enough energy ( cause I've been feeling blah all day, very fatigued) or if it was just too much for me. So what I plan on doing is, to just keep repeating that program until I can get all the way through it.:)
Good plan, Sheila :thumbsup:! It might have been either and/or both reasons - but regardless, safety always comes first so I'm glad you're tackling it in stages so you can adjust to the difference :nod:.

Down 3.6 lbs for the week... this is the end of week 5.
Yeah :D!!!!!!!!

[Shadow]

SAVED- 2 carpenters who have been lacking work recently came to clear out half the driveway - we can now get one of the cars out. I offered them $50 but they would only take half and a case of Bud. Is this a great country or what???
Hmmm - and here I thought you were going to take advantage of the exercise opportunity :suspicious:. Now you have to do something else, most likely the same old thing. Some sport YOU are :rolleyes:!
Shadow - this means that maybe by Thurs i'll be able to exercise again
Or you could still do the other half of that drive (in increments, of course) ;)!

[Shadow]

did 5 laps of the Mall of America.
Each lap is 1/2 mile.

Therefore we got in 2.5miles. Not extremely fast, but I was working some new walking muscles, so I felt it.
Good job, Amy :D! Now you didn't stop to shop/snack in between laps, did you :razz:????

[Shadow]

I didn't post yesterday so I'm checking now to let you you know that I was active.

I started Sunday out with my stretching. Ine the afternoon I did so leg raises and some isometric muscle flexing(Toni recommended this on Thursday). After Doy came home I did some moving around with my walker!
Wow - lotta work altogether for the day, Bill :thumbsup:! Great job :D!

[Shadow]

Sounds like you may be a bit like me in not wanting to take meds, but sometimes it really is worth it, ie: getting some rest. I may take another half pill of my painkillers, I want to get off them completely but its 1:00 am and I can't sleep.
I hope you opted for the sleep, Jilly, since you need it now more than ever :).

Walked about a block round trip today, had to get outside as cabin fever is kicking in. Played some ping pong even, I just don't move my feet. And DH has to chase all the miss hit balls.
Good for you :D!

[Shadow]

OKay...so I walked just 2.5miles. And in NOOOo hurry.
But this alteration in how I move my body has cause NUMEROUS muscles to be quite sore today. I can move, I can walk, but wow can I FEEL it!
I know just where you're coming from, Amy, so don't fear the whip ;). Just keep on keeping on :nod:.

I think I'll go again tonight. Maybe not walk as far, or as long, but just keep moving.
That's the spirit :thumbsup:!

[Shadow]

Hi, just finished 15 min. of movee and shakee dvd. I really had to talk myself into doing it this morning... a little teeny, tiny voice kept saying "take a day off, take a day off" and then I suddenly heard a snarling, whirling, popping, cracking sound.... and decided to go do my resistance !:eek::D
Glad the right voices were talking loudest :p!!! 'Cause you know what *I* would've said to that wimpy little "don't exercise" voice ;)!

[Shadow]

Karole,
Same thing happened to me - but I heard a pellet gun being loaded.
I'm still digging out but did get in a warmup first.
I hope you also did a stretch after ;). Safety, safety, safety, dear Monty!!!!

[Ammy]

Good job, Amy :D! Now you didn't stop to shop/snack in between laps, did you :razz:????

I have to admit...I've been eyeing those walking shoes and wondering if anyone is using them?
The ones that "rock"
http://www.footwearetc.com/footwear/items/WomensShoes-MBTMBTWomensMWalkPinkNEW_medium_image1_18354.gif (http://www.footwearetc.com/MBT/Womens-M-Walk-Pink.html)

anyone using or have used them?
I think they were originally made by MBT, but sketchers has quite a few out there now.

[Shadow]

My bag is packed and I intend to do some moderate endurance tonight. I feel good enough. I won't overdo it, though. Unless I get carried away by the rock'n roll ;)
I would certainly hope you want to get well a lot more than you wanna boogie to a tune ;). So pace yourself, my dear. You can always boogie when you're totally better :).

[Mitra]

Breathing is good - or so Mitra tells me :lol:!


Good grief :eek:. You mean you were actually listening?

Have you tried it yet?

[Shadow]

I have to admit...I've been eyeing those walking shoes and wondering if anyone is using them?
The ones that "rock"
http://www.footwearetc.com/footwear/items/WomensShoes-MBTMBTWomensMWalkPinkNEW_medium_image1_18354.gif (http://www.footwearetc.com/MBT/Womens-M-Walk-Pink.html)

anyone using or have used them?
I think they were originally made by MBT, but sketchers has quite a few out there now.
I've heard a lot about them :nod: but have never tried them. There is a woman here at work who just swore by them last year & how they worked her all over & blah blah blah - but she also wore them for less than a week and I haven't seen them since :rolleyes:.

If I were you, I'd ask your PT to make sure they are actually all they're cracked up to be.

[Shadow]

Good grief :eek:. You mean you were actually listening?
Of course I was :D!

Have you tried it yet?
Oh - now you expect me to actually do it :eek:???????

Hearing and heeding are two different concepts, ya know :razz:.

[Mitra]

Hearing and heeding are two different concepts, ya know :razz:.

Ummmm, yes, I think I knew that :D.

[Needlewoman]

(Needlewoman rushes in, glad that her absence doesn't seem to have been noted yet :D She doesn't like the talk of hearing pellet guns being loaded etc.)
I may be late reporting in, but I have done my exercises. Upper body today, and 11 minutes on the exercise bike. I'd rather go outside walking but some rather familiar white stuff keeps falling from the sky - although not in the quantities that some of you are experiencing, thank goodness.

My treat to myself is to try a recipe for LC cheese sauce, which I just happened to have the ingredients for. It is the oven as I type, as part of a 'lasagne' made with some sort of green leaves which turned up in my veg box. The carb munchers are having ordinary lasagne, still made by me though :( My treats this week look like mostly being recipe trying ones - yesterday I made myself a LC Yorkshire pudding - yummy.

[Karole]

I have to admit...I've been eyeing those walking shoes and wondering if anyone is using them?
The ones that "rock"
http://www.footwearetc.com/footwear/items/WomensShoes-MBTMBTWomensMWalkPinkNEW_medium_image1_18354.gif (http://www.footwearetc.com/MBT/Womens-M-Walk-Pink.html)

anyone using or have used them?
I think they were originally made by MBT, but sketchers has quite a few out there now.

Hi, Ammy, I bought a pair of the MBT shoes last year and truly love them. I also bought a pair from AVON that are made in a similar fashion. I like them to walk in and feel like I am absolutely floating along. However, do not wear them for stair climbing and such as you feel very vunerable in them while climbing on things. I don't know anything about the new brand but Joe Montana has been touting them (for money no doubt) and said they really helped his back (after surgery I think). Anyway that's my 2 cents on it. Hope it helps.

[Karole]

Karole, honey, you've been watching too many late-night movies! :rolleyes:
;)

Hey, did you see what Monty said about hearing that pellet gun---it's not my imagination at work, it's not !

[Shadow]

Ummmm, yes, I think I knew that :D.
Those of us who are challenged need to take it in small steps, ya know :lol:! I did, however, think a couple of times during my weight work Sunday & today to exhale so at least I'm halfway there sometimes :p!

[Shadow]

(Needlewoman rushes in, glad that her absence doesn't seem to have been noted yet :D She doesn't like the talk of hearing pellet guns being loaded etc.)
You're lucky I'm swamped at work & just doing this hit-or-miss today :evil:!
I may be late reporting in, but I have done my exercises. Upper body today, and 11 minutes on the exercise bike.
Awesome :D!
I'd rather go outside walking but some rather familiar white stuff keeps falling from the sky - although not in the quantities that some of you are experiencing, thank goodness.
Better to stay inside and be safe, NW :)!

My treat to myself is to try a recipe for LC cheese sauce, which I just happened to have the ingredients for. It is the oven as I type, as part of a 'lasagne' made with some sort of green leaves which turned up in my veg box. The carb munchers are having ordinary lasagne, still made by me though :( My treats this week look like mostly being recipe trying ones - yesterday I made myself a LC Yorkshire pudding - yummy.
But those sound like wonderful treats, NW! I think it's great you're experimenting with something special for you to have while the family munches on their carby stuff :thumbsup:!

[Shadow]

Hi, Ammy, I bought a pair of the MBT shoes last year and truly love them. I also bought a pair from AVON that are made in a similar fashion. I like them to walk in and feel like I am absolutely floating along. However, do not wear them for stair climbing and such as you feel very vunerable in them while climbing on things. I don't know anything about the new brand but Joe Montana has been touting them (for money no doubt) and said they really helped his back (after surgery I think). Anyway that's my 2 cents on it. Hope it helps.
Do they help your wonky back, Karole? How do they work on hills? There's very little flat walking here in the foothills of the Rockies ;).

[Shadow]

Hey, did you see what Monty said about hearing that pellet gun---it's not my imagination at work, it's not !
I think you, NW and Monty all watch too much TV, though, since it's a cracking whip you're to be hearing - not a pellet gun :p!

[Karole]

Shadow, we are trying to watch out for everything--:paranoid::paranoid::paranoid:taking no chances. :paranoid::paranoid::paranoid:

On the MBT shoes--- I walk only on level ground in them... Our yard has slight rises to it and I don't care to walk on the unlevel ground at all. I usually wear them for walking in town or at our black top walking area around the ball diamond. They are perfect for that...like I said I feel like I'm just floating along. Which has always surprised me because these shoes are really heavy --but don't feel so while I'm gliding along. I wear them when going shopping also as they are extremely comfy.

[Parisienne]

Hi Adina. Good to see you again. Good for you --you're at the weight you want to be. All that exercise has paid off--and of course PP too.
Hi Karole. I'm glad to be back with all of you too. Who knows, maybe in a more regular way, this time. It's great to finally get rid of those stubborn 4-6 lbs that stuck with me for over a year. Have to watch up during the coming festivals (first Purim and then Pessah - both are 'killers' if I may say so:lol:).

Monday - Cardio Flex Band workout 30 mins

[Shadow]

Shadow, we are trying to watch out for everything-taking no chances.
Well ya know, if you were all to stay on the straight and narrow, you wouldn't have to worry :razz:!
On the MBT shoes--- I walk only on level ground in them... Our yard has slight rises to it and I don't care to walk on the unlevel ground at all. I usually wear them for walking in town or at our black top walking area around the ball diamond. They are perfect for that...like I said I feel like I'm just floating along. Which has always surprised me because these shoes are really heavy --but don't feel so while I'm gliding along. I wear them when going shopping also as they are extremely comfy.
Thanks, Karole :D! I think I better not even try them - I can just see me rolling down a hill because I got unbalanced trying to get up it :lol: :p!

[Shadow]

Who knows, maybe in a more regular way, this time.
We can always hope ;)!
It's great to finally get rid of those stubborn 4-6 lbs that stuck with me for over a year.
I forgot to mention how proud I am of you for finally getting your goal accomplished :thumbsup:!
Have to watch up during the coming festivals (first Purim and then Pessah - both are 'killers' if I may say so
As I recall, they were your downfall a while back so hopefully this time you'll be better armed to make it through :). And if not, I guess you'll have a new goal ;).

Monday - Cardio Flex Band workout 30 mins
Good girl!

[Ammy]

Thanks for the info Karole! I was thinking I'd use them for mall walking, and they sound perfect for it!
I'll try them out.

Speaking of mall walking. I walked for 20minutes today. I'm pretty sore so I didnt' walk very hard or very long, but I wanted to keep the muscles moving.

[Tyrone Bill]

I didn't feel well most of Monday! So not much was accomplished. I'm feeling better right now so hopefully the rest of Tuesday will be better.

[Ammy]

no exercise on Tuesday...it's my day of rest.
I need it to, it was hard to get out of bed this morning because my muscles are so mad!


(but you do understand how HAPPY they are about being used again, right??? It's been a LONG time!)

[bpm]

Did the full bit this am even tho sore from snow shovelin'- stretching to loosen up led to warmup on bike led to bands and Isos and will now lead to the local coffee house

[Shadow]

Speaking of mall walking. I walked for 20minutes today. I'm pretty sore so I didnt' walk very hard or very long, but I wanted to keep the muscles moving.
Good for you, Amy :thumbsup! Keep it up and you might end up impressing me :razz: :eek: :lol:!

no exercise on Tuesday...it's my day of rest.
I need it to, it was hard to get out of bed this morning because my muscles are so mad!
Don't forget to gently stretch, even on rest days, okay ;)? Just don't force cold muscles - make sure they're warmed up first.


(but you do understand how HAPPY they are about being used again, right??? It's been a LONG time!)
Oh - WE (or at least *I*) - understand. It's getting YOU to understand and remember that is the challenge :p!

[Shadow]

I didn't feel well most of Monday! So not much was accomplished. I'm feeling better right now so hopefully the rest of Tuesday will be better.
Bill - So sorry you weren't well :(! Hope that rest helps get you right back to where you should be :)!

[Shadow]

Did the full bit this am even tho sore from snow shovelin'- stretching to loosen up led to warmup on bike led to bands and Isos and will now lead to the local coffee house
Ah - so THAT is why you needed the driveway shoveled out in a hurry :razz:!

[Shadow]

Okay - where is everyone else :evil:?????? There are some who haven't checked in at all this week :mad:!!!! So let's get to posting, people, or your name is going to be called - and I *will* be using my outside voice :angry:!

[Mitra]

There are some who haven't checked in at all this week :mad:!!!!

But it's only Tuesday. Some of us take a few days to adjust to major life changes like starting a new week :p.

(But I have done two days of exercise so far.)

[gitfiddle]

I would certainly hope you want to get well a lot more than you wanna boogie to a tune ;).Er, no, not so much. At least, that's not what actually happens. I think the music increases the endorphins and blocks pain (and common sense). So pace yourself, my dear. I did! I did the arc trainer and the rower in decorus fashion, then a good lifting song came on so I went on the machines for another ten or fifteen minutes. Then a good arc-trainer song came on--and I shut it off! :cool::D:tongue:

[Needlewoman]

Rest day for me today, but involved carrying in the on line grocery shop, so a bit of weight lifting and bending. My treat has been to finish the 9th book in the series I have been reading. Not sure what the rest of the day will involve (it is 5.40pm here, so still plenty left to get up to mischief :D).

[cshelia]

I tried the program again and got 4 mins into it and just couldn't do it. I think it's because it jumps right into running on a high incline, and I'm just not ready for that. So back to just doing it myself for awhile.

I didn't exercise yesterday, kept telling myself to, just couldn't get motivated. I feel like I have hit a brick wall with energy and exercising. Anyway I made myself get up today and just do it, literally had to make myself. That's sad I know.:(

Treadmill, 30 mins and 19 secs (wanted to round my calories burned up), up to 7% incline, 5 mph ( went no slower than 4, except warm up and cool down) went 2.07 miles and burned 350 calories.:D

[Karole]

I know the feeling Shelia--I just forced myself to do 15 min. on the elliptical and I'm glad it's done and reported. It did help me warm up as I was pretty chilly when I first started out.

[Shadow]

But it's only Tuesday. Some of us take a few days to adjust to major life changes like starting a new week :p.

(But I have done two days of exercise so far.)
Notice, I deliberately did not mention earlier that you popped in to see if I was breathing, but not to report any activity ;). I knew you were doing it, you see :D! I mean, it's only been two weeks since you got back into it, after all :rolleyes: :p!

[Shadow]

Er, no, not so much. At least, that's not what actually happens. I think the music increases the endorphins and blocks pain (and common sense).
Believe me, I know just what you mean :slywink:.
I did! I did the arc trainer and the rower in decorus fashion, then a good lifting song came on so I went on the machines for another ten or fifteen minutes. Then a good arc-trainer song came on--and I shut it off!
Well done :lol: :thumbsup: :lol:!

[Shadow]

Rest day for me today, but involved carrying in the on line grocery shop, so a bit of weight lifting and bending.
Daily activity is good, especially on rest days :nod:.
My treat has been to finish the 9th book in the series I have been reading.
How fun :D!
Not sure what the rest of the day will involve (it is 5.40pm here, so still plenty left to get up to mischief :D).
Hopefully it's only the good kind - if there really IS a good mischief :lol:!

[Shadow]

I tried the program again and got 4 mins into it and just couldn't do it. I think it's because it jumps right into running on a high incline, and I'm just not ready for that. So back to just doing it myself for awhile.
Great plan, Sheila :thumbsup:! That does seem a huge jump right away over what the last few weeks were :eek:!

I didn't exercise yesterday, kept telling myself to, just couldn't get motivated. I feel like I have hit a brick wall with energy and exercising. Anyway I made myself get up today and just do it, literally had to make myself. That's sad I know.
I hate to tell you how many times I have had to force myself, my dear ;). If I only did it when I "felt like it" I wouldn't be leading this thread, trust me :p!
Maybe it's time you decide on something else to do for a while - sounds like burnout to me.... Just a suggestion :). The mind needs exercise changes just as much as the body does, after all ;).

Treadmill, 30 mins and 19 secs (wanted to round my calories burned up), up to 7% incline, 5 mph ( went no slower than 4, except warm up and cool down) went 2.07 miles and burned 350 calories.
Well done :D!

[Shadow]

It did help me warm up as I was pretty chilly when I first started out.
See, the benefits of exercise are wide and varied :razz: :D!!!!

[bpm]

by Shadowif there really IS a good mischief :lol:!
Mischief is quite delectable at times- if I remember correctly.

[Mitra]

Notice, I deliberately did not mention earlier that you popped in to see if I was breathing, but not to report any activity ;). I knew you were doing it, you see :D! I mean, it's only been two weeks since you got back into it, after all :rolleyes: :p!

Humph. I've been doing it consistently since the first week of January. That's at least three weeks more than you're giving me credit for :p.

[Karole]

Poor Janet !! No credit for all that hard work!! ((((big hugs))))) ...sigh ... I know the feeling...my hard work is so often forgotten ....but I just keep my head down, my nose to the grindstone and figure one of these days I will get the recognition that my efforts truly deserve.:D

Today is resistance day.:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

[Mitra]

:lol: I'm thinking about doing my yoga now, but unfortunately my neighbours have just decided that it's a good time for them to listen to loud music with a heavy bass, so I might leave it an hour and hope that the noise stops.

[Tyrone Bill]

I got my day going with some stretching. I've started doing some isometric exercises. Something I did a lot of years ago but got away from it. Anybody ever do isometrics?

[Karole]

Back again, I just completed my resistance (15 looooong, excruciating (sp) minutes of it) Just kidding, it went fast and it's done... what's not to like about that.

[Karole]

Hi Bill, I did some but it was many, many years ago. Wasn't Jack La Lane using isometric way back then?? Seems like his program is how I learned about isometric exercising. If it was him.... it sure works !!! He is an inspiration to all us oldies and goldies , isn't he.

[Shadow]

Mischief is quite delectable at times- if I remember correctly.
Monty - You frisky devil, you :eek: :p :lol:!!!

[Shadow]

Humph. I've been doing it consistently since the first week of January. That's at least three weeks more than you're giving me credit for :p.
So sorry :eek:! Good thing one of us is keeping track :p! That's what you get for reading the other week & not checking in - absence makes the mind forget (or it does my mind, anyway!) :slywink:.

[Shadow]

Poor Janet !! No credit for all that hard work!! ((((big hugs))))) ...sigh ... I know the feeling...my hard work is so often forgotten
:rolleyes:.... Where are the hip waders when I need them????
....but I just keep my head down, my nose to the grindstone and figure one of these days I will get the recognition that my efforts truly deserve.
Uh huh - just keep waiting in line :razz:!

Today is resistance day.
As well it should be :evil:!

[Shadow]

:lol: I'm thinking about doing my yoga now, but unfortunately my neighbours have just decided that it's a good time for them to listen to loud music with a heavy bass, so I might leave it an hour and hope that the noise stops.
Well - I suppose you could do some spectacular gymnastic leaps & flips instead :p! On second thought.... maybe you should wait for the peace and quiet :slywink: :lol:!

[Shadow]

I got my day going with some stretching. I've started doing some isometric exercises. Something I did a lot of years ago but got away from it. Anybody ever do isometrics?
Good for you, Bill! I think Monty is our resident isometric specialist :). Jilly does them also - but she's off for recovery right now....

[Shadow]

Back again, I just completed my resistance (15 looooong, excruciating (sp) minutes of it)
Remember all that bragging you were just doing about nose to the grindstone & all :rolleyes:?????
Just kidding, it went fast and it's done... what's not to like about that.
See - that's more like it! Something to keep in mind the next time it rolls around, right ;)?

[Mitra]

Well - I suppose you could do some spectacular gymnastic leaps & flips instead :p! On second thought.... maybe you should wait for the peace and quiet :slywink: :lol:!

Luckily it didn't last very long, and the rest of the afternoon has been quiet. I did my yoga. I'm not sure how much I'll manage in the first half of next week, because we have friends coming - the ones with two seven year olds. Perhaps I'll see about taking them out for a walk.

[bpm]

by BillI've started doing some isometric exercises. Something I did a lot of years ago but got away from it. Anybody ever do isometrics?
Bill I do some isometrics about everyday and have been for a few years now. Got into it after I overdid weights and could barely lift a glass of water. From Amazon- John e. Peterson and his book "Isometric Power Revolution" is a good read because of the included history and it is the most encompassing of his books (he also has 2 other books I recommend).

This morning was 12 minutes on the bike, 15 minutes of resistance, 60 minutes cursing the blackbirds raiding the feeders and ongoing railing and raving about the blizzard. It isn't helping.
BK- when you argue with what is , you lose, but only 100% of the time.

[Tyrone Bill]

by Bill
From Amazon- John e. Peterson and his book "Isometric Power Revolution" is a good read because of the included history and it is the most encompassing of his books (he also has 2 other books I recommend).


Monty! Most of what I'm doing is from memory. Thanks for the book recommendations!!...off to Amazon to do a little shopping! Zooooommmm!

[Parisienne]

As I recall, they were your downfall a while back so hopefully this time you'll be better armed to make it through :). And if not, I guess you'll have a new goal ;).
It is important to have some goals in life, isn't it? ;)

Tuesday was off, no time for exercising:o.
Wednesday - lower body (15 mins) + stretch (10 mins)

Tomorrow is another busy day, but I'll do my best:).

[Shadow]

Luckily it didn't last very long, and the rest of the afternoon has been quiet. I did my yoga.
Good for you :D! I'm glad they didn't rock you all morning long ;)!
I'm not sure how much I'll manage in the first half of next week, because we have friends coming - the ones with two seven year olds. Perhaps I'll see about taking them out for a walk.
I think that would be a great idea :nod:! 'Course, you could always play tag or jump rope with them too :p :lol: :razz:! (JK, ya know!)

[Shadow]

This morning was 12 minutes on the bike, 15 minutes of resistance, 60 minutes cursing the blackbirds raiding the feeders and ongoing railing and raving about the blizzard.
What an active morning, Monty :lol:!
It isn't helping.
I don't think it ever does :rolleyes: :(! Did you get more snow again????

[Shadow]

It is important to have some goals in life, isn't it? ;)
Well, yes - but repeating the same goals over and over gets pretty old, ya know :razz:. Just a thought :p!

Tuesday was off, no time for exercising:o.
Wednesday - lower body (15 mins) + stretch (10 mins)

Tomorrow is another busy day, but I'll do my best:).
I hope so :evil:!

[bpm]

Did you get more snow again???? Oh yes. since last night and it is still snowing at 4:05 EST

[cshelia]

Finally got to go back to work today. It felt good to get out of the house and to get to move around. I never thought I'd be happy to go to work:lol:

Treadmill, 30 mins, up to 5% incline, up to 6 mph, went 2.33 miles and burned 332 calories. I jogged at 5 mph for 11 mins straight...Whew.:D

[Shadow]

Oh yes. since last night and it is still snowing at 4:05 EST
Oh boy, Monty - I think you're going to kill that shovel this year :eek: :(! Hopefully it's coming in smaller batches, though - and the wind isn't making impossible drifts out of it all!

[Shadow]

Finally got to go back to work today. It felt good to get out of the house and to get to move around. I never thought I'd be happy to go to work:lol:
That is pretty scary, Sheila ;)! But perfectly understandable :nod:.

Treadmill, 30 mins, up to 5% incline, up to 6 mph, went 2.33 miles and burned 332 calories. I jogged at 5 mph for 11 mins straight...Whew.
Wow - you go, girl :eek: :thumbsup: :eek: :D!!!!!

[Ammy]

Did my mall walking today.
30min, working on my new "stride".

Then I shopped for an hour. :o


I tried the MBT shoes. they were so springy! Kinda fun!

Then I tried the Sketchers knock-offs. I didn't like them at all. I think it actually HURT my stride!

Can't (won't) spend the money on the MBT's but maybe someday?

[Karole]

Those MBT shoes are fun aren't they. I feel like I just float along. I got mine on sale on line last year Ammy. Have you looked?? I love mine. I haven't tried the Sketchers but the Avon ones are definitely not the same.

[Ammy]

The shoe store I went to is going to stop selling them, but I saw some on their clearance for $125.
The sketchers were $99, but totally not worth $99.
I really wish there was a long stretch of place where I could have tried them out. I walked all over the store, but that was a bunch of circles. I wanted a long stretch to really feel the stride.

[bpm]

Exercise for today- digging out the driveway .....again

[Karole]

Ammy that is a gooood price for MBT shoes. I know what you mean about feeling the stride. You do need a bit of space to get into the rhythm.

Today is my day for the elliptical. I will be glad to get out side and walking in the fresh air again. This winter stuff is the pits.

[Needlewoman]

Didn't do my lower body workout yesterday, but have done it today.

I'm with you on wanting to be outside, Karole, but it sounds as though Monty thinks it is too much of a good thing ;)

[Ammy]

Ammy that is a gooood price for MBT shoes.

I thought so...to bad they were SOOOOOO ugly!! :o:p

[Tyrone Bill]

Stretching and isometrics before breakfast. That's all!

Monty the isometric book you recommend must be a good one cause Amazon wants $69.95 for a used paperback edition!!! WOW!! I'm looking else where might get a better deal!!

[Shadow]

Did my mall walking today.
30min, working on my new "stride".
Good job, Amy :thumbsup:!

Then I shopped for an hour.
Hmmm - 30 minute workout, 1 hour shopping :suspicious:.....


I tried the MBT shoes. they were so springy! Kinda fun! Then I tried the Sketchers knock-offs. I didn't like them at all. I think it actually HURT my stride!
Good for you for comparison shopping!

Can't (won't) spend the money on the MBT's but maybe someday?
That's what I think about many things :rolleyes:. Amazing how much we can really do without when things are tight ;).

[Shadow]

Exercise for today- digging out the driveway .....again
(((Monty)))!!!! I'm sending tons of cyber-support your way!

[Shadow]

Today is my day for the elliptical. I will be glad to get out side and walking in the fresh air again. This winter stuff is the pits.
Maybe it's mother nature's way of reminding us that change is good :razz:....

[Shadow]

Didn't do my lower body workout yesterday, but have done it today.
Glad you finally got it done, NW!

I'm with you on wanting to be outside, Karole, but it sounds as though Monty thinks it is too much of a good thing ;)
:lol: - and he's probably not finding the humor in it that we are :p!

[Shadow]

Stretching and isometrics before breakfast. That's all!
Good job, Bill!

Monty the isometric book you recommend must be a good one cause Amazon wants $69.95 for a used paperback edition!!! WOW!! I'm looking else where might get a better deal!!
I buy used all the time from Powells Books all the time - LOVE that store :D! If you wanna check it out, it's: http://powells.com.

I was going broke buying from Amazon & BN. I've been a Powell addict for several years now and have saved a ton of money - BUT haven't missed out on any of my favorite authors!

[gitfiddle]

I'm packed for the gym tonight. Funny, I was at home because school was closed yesterday and clean forgot I had an after-work appointment with my annuity guy. He called me this morning and said he had gone to the gym and had forgotten our appointment. I commended him for working out and we made another appointment.

I tried a few squats yesterday, but I'm not too sure what I'm doing. It didn't hurt my knees although I was careful not to go too far. I think it will be helpful with climbing stairs.

I wonder what would happen if I added a few steps of climbing to my arc trainer ride. Too much to soon bothered my knees later, but maybe if I take baby steps?

[Shadow]

I'm packed for the gym tonight. Funny, I was at home because school was closed yesterday and clean forgot I had an after-work appointment with my annuity guy. He called me this morning and said he had gone to the gym and had forgotten our appointment. I commended him for working out and we made another appointment.
How funny :D! At least you were both in sync being OUT of sync :p!

I tried a few squats yesterday, but I'm not too sure what I'm doing. It didn't hurt my knees although I was careful not to go too far. I think it will be helpful with climbing stairs.
For sure :nod:. Keep your eyes straight ahead and put your butt back like you're sitting in a chair. That's pretty much all there is too it. I know 99% of everyone will tell you to keep you knees over your feet & don't let them shoot past your toes, but if you keep your abs in, your eyes up, and your butt back, you won't have to worry about it ;). You never want to go more than half-way down - and with knee issues, less than that is certainly enough :).

I wonder what would happen if I added a few steps of climbing to my arc trainer ride. Too much to soon bothered my knees later, but maybe if I take baby steps?
Baby steps would make it a great idea! But nothing bigger/more than that, please :). It could be even with baby steps it will bother your knee. Better to go REALLY slow until you know for sure. Part of it will really depend on the stride/angle of the step.

[Karole]

Reporting my 12 min. of elliptical yesterday and 20 min. of it today. Plus I was up and down off a chair at least 15 times working with drapperies on my window this morning and that has to count for leg work. It made me very tired so I know it did me good.

[Shadow]

Reporting my 12 min. of elliptical yesterday and 20 min. of it today. Plus I was up and down off a chair at least 15 times working with drapperies on my window this morning and that has to count for leg work. It made me very tired so I know it did me good.
Good for you, Karole, whether you really wanted that much of a workout or not :razz: :lol: :D!

[cshelia]

Treadmill, 4% incline for only a min, but I did jog at 5 mph for 16 mins straight, with 4 of the mins being at 6 mph, went 2.24 miles and burned 332 calories.

[gitfiddle]

I had a good workout tonight. I considered the higher step on the arc trainer, but since I had plans to walk with the Geezer through Walmart (cement, ouch!) I decided to wait for another day.

I did all the upper body stuff and finished with the rower and the arc trainer. It felt really good tonight. Tomorrow is party night, so I will skip the gym, but I'll make sure to get some squats and/or boxing in over the weekend.

Thanks for the advice, Shadow dear. It appears to be all about posture, which is usually what the bottom line is on exercise. :)

[jilly27]

I tried a few squats yesterday, but I'm not too sure what I'm doing. It didn't hurt my knees although I was careful not to go too far. I think it will be helpful with climbing stairs.

I wonder what would happen if I added a few steps of climbing to my arc trainer ride. Too much to soon bothered my knees later, but maybe if I take baby steps?


Carol,

As you, Shadow and I have all said, it is all about your form. I find that squats do not hurt my knees, stair climbers do. And nice proper squats will strengthen your quads better than stair climbing, which will ultimately help your knees more. But baby steps is a good idea even with squats. :)

I will be going to the gym on Sun. Mostly to push my sis around but there are a few things I can do while there. (squats definitely aren't one of them :frown:)

Jilly

[Tyrone Bill]

Hi all!

Stretching and isometrics completed for the day. Nice thing about isometrics it can be done most anytime anywhere so I may do another session later this afternoon.

[Shadow]

Treadmill, 4% incline for only a min, but I did jog at 5 mph for 16 mins straight, with 4 of the mins being at 6 mph, went 2.24 miles and burned 332 calories.
Way to go, Sheila :D!!! You're really getting into this jogging stuff! Hopefully you'll take to resistance work just as easily when you start doing it :razz:!

[Shadow]

I had a good workout tonight. I considered the higher step on the arc trainer, but since I had plans to walk with the Geezer through Walmart (cement, ouch!) I decided to wait for another day.
Those knees are thanking you, I'm sure :nod:!

I did all the upper body stuff and finished with the rower and the arc trainer. It felt really good tonight.
Awesome :D!
Tomorrow is party night, so I will skip the gym, but I'll make sure to get some squats and/or boxing in over the weekend.
Great plan :thumbsup:!

Thanks for the advice, Shadow dear. It appears to be all about posture, which is usually what the bottom line is on exercise.
You are welcome and absolutely correct :)!

[Shadow]

I will be going to the gym on Sun. Mostly to push my sis around but there are a few things I can do while there. (squats definitely aren't one of them :frown:)

Jilly
I'm sure it'll feel good to be there AND to boss your sister around :lol:! Hopefully this means you're progressing nicely in your recovery :)?

[Shadow]

Stretching and isometrics completed for the day. Nice thing about isometrics it can be done most anytime anywhere so I may do another session later this afternoon.
Good for you, Bill :D!

[Karole]

Way to go Bill:exclamation: I know the Shadow is all for you doing it again (and again and again):D:D

As for moi --I just finished my Over 50 total body workout (40 min) plus I did a warm up on the elliptical for 10 for a grand total of 50 min. of work. Whew I can hardly hold my finger up to the keyboard !!

[Ammy]

Whew! You all are making me tired just READING your workouts!!

Hey Shadow...can I PREpost my exercise for this weekend??

I will be cross country skiing and then also hiking on Saturday and Sunday. May try snowshoes, although I'm pretty sure the paths are packed nicely and I can just wear my hikers.

[gitfiddle]

As you, Shadow and I have all said, it is all about your form. I find that squats do not hurt my knees, stair climbers do. And nice proper squats will strengthen your quads better than stair climbing, which will ultimately help your knees more. But baby steps is a good idea even with squats. :) Jilly, thanks. I've more or less decided that squats would be the better way to go. They're not exciting or glamorous (as I can see in my door mirror) but if they get me where I want to go, they're priceless. :cool:

[bpm]

Got the warmup and resistance work done before having to rush out for friday breakfast- we have a new geezer joining us and wanted to make sure he was properly broken... I mean broken in.

[Shadow]

I know the Shadow is all for you doing it again (and again and again)
Oh yes - quite the slave driver, that Shadow :rolleyes: ;)!
As for moi --I just finished my Over 50 total body workout (40 min) plus I did a warm up on the elliptical for 10 for a grand total of 50 min. of work.
You rock, Karole :thumbsup:!!!!!
Whew I can hardly hold my finger up to the keyboard !!
No doubt :lol:!

[Shadow]

Whew! You all are making me tired just READING your workouts!!
Nice try, Amy :razz:!

Hey Shadow...can I PREpost my exercise for this weekend??
Sure - but there will be a severe penalty if you don't get it done :evil:!

I will be cross country skiing and then also hiking on Saturday and Sunday.
Awesome :thumbsup:!!!!!
May try snowshoes, although I'm pretty sure the paths are packed nicely and I can just wear my hikers.
I've always wanted to try snowshoes, but as uncoordinated as I am, that would probably be a dangerous thing :o!

[Shadow]

Got the warmup and resistance work done before having to rush out for friday breakfast-
Oh gosh - what a sacrifice to have to run to that, Monty :rolleyes:!
we have a new geezer joining us and wanted to make sure he was properly broken... I mean broken in.
I hope you minded your manners, Monty dear :suspicious:. You get no extra credit for stirring things up :razz:!

[Ammy]

I've always wanted to try snowshoes, but as uncoordinated as I am, that would probably be a dangerous thing :o!

I hear you really work your inner thighs as your feet have to be a bit farther apart.
Not sure we'll spend the money...but then againt this is our big v-day treat.

[cshelia]

Today will be a day of rest, hubby and I are going to go do something since this is his weekend off.

[Shadow]

I hear you really work your inner thighs as your feet have to be a bit farther apart.
Not sure we'll spend the money...but then againt this is our big v-day treat.
I hope you have a fun - and romantic ;) - weekend, Amy :D!

[Shadow]

Today will be a day of rest, hubby and I are going to go do something since this is his weekend off.
Good for you and DH, Shelia :thumbsup:!

[Karole]

Reporting in that I did my meditation to be good to myself. Just finished it a little while ago in fact.

[gitfiddle]

Holy cow, am I feeling DOMS from the new delt machine I used Thursday! The one where you raise your upper arms against pads (like the chicken dance). I felt nothing when I did it. :eek:

[Needlewoman]

Did upper body workout yesterday, so I have managed a whole week. Treat for me nearly every day has been reading - I have a pile of about 5 to go.

Sadly my avocado stone hasn't done anything beyond turn the water it is just about suspended in a yucky shade of brown, but I haven't given up on it yet.

[bpm]

30 minute warmup and isometric wo this morning.....much needed to loosen up from @@##&&***. This area is to have flurries on and off for the next 5 days and maybe some serious weather next wkend. All new records have been set and the kids will be going to school in July to make up for lost days.:eek:
This will be our last full week here before leaving for Florida for 6 weeks. BAD TIMING. We take the auto train out of Lorton, VA. Hope it is running and that we can get thru the DC area. DW is very nervous about it and is thinking of postponing for a week. Personally, I can't wait to get going but I will accede to her wishes because, if I don't, the trip will be pure hell :(:rolleyes:;). Many of you can relate I'm sure.

[Tyrone Bill]

Holy cow, am I feeling DOMS from the new delt machine I used Thursday! The one where you raise your upper arms against pads (like the chicken dance). I felt nothing when I did it. :eek:

Carol you used a muscle in a way that is not done in a normal day. Results = ouch the next day!

[Karole]

I am reporting in but don't plan to exercise today. Taking a day off -- have no fear dear Shadow--- I will still be good to myself as dh is taking me out to dinner for Valentines day. Have a great one !

[Tyrone Bill]

Did upper body workout yesterday, so I have managed a whole week. Treat for me nearly every day has been reading - I have a pile of about 5 to go.

Sadly my avocado stone hasn't done anything beyond turn the water it is just about suspended in a yucky shade of brown, but I haven't given up on it yet.

Good job on the exercising.
My wife, Doy, and myself have never had any luck trying to sprout an avocado stone. They usually end up rotting and getting thrown out. Hehe! We gave up!

[Tyrone Bill]

Hi everybody!

Stretching and Dynamic Tension routine completed for the day. You may notice that I changed from Isometric to Dynamic Tension in my exercising. Actually the exercise I'm doing did not change. I just mislabeled what I was doing.

My weekly routine will be AM stretching every day. Dynamic Tension on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays.

The reason for this change...Doc says no for right now on the Resistance bands! Crapola!! But all is not lost. After using Dynamic Tension to build up strength and co-ordination he may give me the go ahead on the bands. Depends on my progress.

[gitfiddle]

Carol you used a muscle in a way that is not done in a normal day. Results = ouch the next day!You got that right, Bill! Today is worse on my left arm. I'm sure it won't last long. Good luck on getting your bands back. :)

[Tyrone Bill]

Happy Valentine's Day to all!

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I did my stretching bright and early this morning before breakfast.

[Shadow]

Reporting in that I did my meditation to be good to myself. Just finished it a little while ago in fact.
Good girl, Karole :thumbsup: :D!!!!!!

[Shadow]

Holy cow, am I feeling DOMS from the new delt machine I used Thursday! The one where you raise your upper arms against pads (like the chicken dance). I felt nothing when I did it. :eek:
Ah yes - hurts so good, huh :razz:????? There are definitely exercises that are deceptive :nod:. That's why it's always good to just do a few until you know how they're going to hit ya :)!

[Shadow]

Did upper body workout yesterday, so I have managed a whole week. Treat for me nearly every day has been reading - I have a pile of about 5 to go.
Awesome week all around, NW :thumbsup:!

[Shadow]

30 minute warmup and isometric wo this morning.....much needed to loosen up from @@##&&***. This area is to have flurries on and off for the next 5 days and maybe some serious weather next wkend. All new records have been set and the kids will be going to school in July to make up for lost days.
Wow, Monty, definitely some bad weather for a lot of you folks out there :(!

This will be our last full week here before leaving for Florida for 6 weeks. BAD TIMING.
Well - you never know what weather will hit while you're gone that you're going to miss out on ;).
We take the auto train out of Lorton, VA. Hope it is running and that we can get thru the DC area. DW is very nervous about it and is thinking of postponing for a week. Personally, I can't wait to get going but I will accede to her wishes because, if I don't, the trip will be pure hell. Many of you can relate I'm sure.
Hmmm :suspicious:!!! Consider it showing her the ultimate love you promised in those wedding vows - not in keeping it from being a living hell, dear Monty :rolleyes:.

[Shadow]

I am reporting in but don't plan to exercise today. Taking a day off -- have no fear dear Shadow--- I will still be good to myself as dh is taking me out to dinner for Valentines day. Have a great one !
Did you and DH have a splendiferous evening, dear Karole :)????? Hope so!!!!!

[Shadow]

Hi everybody!

Stretching and Dynamic Tension routine completed for the day. You may notice that I changed from Isometric to Dynamic Tension in my exercising. Actually the exercise I'm doing did not change. I just mislabeled what I was doing.
Way to be informed about what you're doing, Bill :thumbsup:!

My weekly routine will be AM stretching every day. Dynamic Tension on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays.
Sounds great!

The reason for this change...Doc says no for right now on the Resistance bands! Crapola!! But all is not lost. After using Dynamic Tension to build up strength and co-ordination he may give me the go ahead on the bands. Depends on my progress.
Great attitude - way to look at the situation :thumbsup:!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hopefully all will go as you hope it will! Am rooting for ya :)! And thank you for the gorgeous Valentine :D!

[jilly27]

My first trip to the gym today! Not a lot I can do but what little I did felt great! :D And I always enjoy bossing DS around. She deserves it, she didn't go to the gym at all without me. :peeved:

After working out we went for brunch, so that definitely counts for the "be good to myself" part. I'll probably have a bath later too.

I'm really feeling quite good today, not sure what tomorrow will bring though. :rolleyes:

Jilly

[Shadow]

My first trip to the gym today! Not a lot I can do but what little I did felt great! :D
That's awesome, Jilly!
And I always enjoy bossing DS around. She deserves it, she didn't go to the gym at all without me. :peeved:
Heavens - she sounds like some of the slackards around here :p!

After working out we went for brunch, so that definitely counts for the "be good to myself" part. I'll probably have a bath later too.
Sounds fantastic - yeah for you!!!!

I'm really feeling quite good today, not sure what tomorrow will bring though. :rolleyes:
Hopefully only good things :)!