May 11 - May 17 Movin' and Shakin'

[Mal Lady]

Even if I'm not around the rest of the week, I thought I'd do my part and start the thread. It's the least I can do. Happy Mother's Day to you! I hope you are spending valuable time with your family today. If not, take time to give them all a call and ask how they are doing and tell 'em you miss them! Make the most of all your days. You never know what will happen. Live and love life to the fullest. Make room in your heart for the little things in life. Those are the things that are the best. Smell the cool, fresh spring air. Feel the cold grass between your fingertips. Rub the bark on a rough tree. Feel the rich soil and the rain on your face. The beauty of life is there for you to experience. Enjoy it to the fullest. It makes life a little easier to live. The pain and suffering bearable. Take a look at the beautiful blue sky and the fluffy white clouds. Take time to look for a shooting star or a jet with it's blinky lights in the night sky. It's all there - just look for the experience. It is yours for the taking.

I wish you all a most wonderful and joyous Mother's Day!

Sharon

[Karole]

Hi Sharon, my kids are coming over a little later today so that will be fun. Hope everyone has a great Mother's day also.

I enjoyed a 25 min. walk earlier this morning and also a session with my relaxing tape. Felt very nice. I meant to take it with me to the trailride so I could get my meditation/relaxing going while there, but I forgot to put it on my list so of course I forgot it. Oh well, there is plenty of month left.

[Ammy]

Sunday: at least 1hr dog walk (forgot to check the time when we left), then another 30 min with another dog.
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:

[gitfiddle]

Just stopping by to say Hello! I'm still off today, but I'll be back at it tomorrow. :)

[Mal Lady]

Got to move my ticker. Yippeee!!!:D

Sharon

[Missy]

Yaaaaayyy Sharon!!!!!!!

[Karole]

Good for you Sharon, I know it makes you feel wonderful to see that ticker moving on down, down, down. Seems like you are having to move that thing fairly often --well, that's good exercise for your arm--moving that ticker down.

[Mal Lady]

Good for you Sharon, I know it makes you feel wonderful to see that ticker moving on down, down, down. Seems like you are having to move that thing fairly often --well, that's good exercise for your arm--moving that ticker down.

I wondered why my arm was hurting so bad!!!!!:eek: I just hope I can keep it off! Ackkkk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just got on the scales!!!!!!!! It didn't stay off!!!!!!:( Well, once it moves down, I know it's just a matter of time that it will move down and stay down.

I just am taking a few moments to sneek back here before we leave and see how everyone is doing. I got to go finish packing. I wish everyone and prosperous week and get moving & shaking for me too! I want it to rub off on me!:D

Oh, and Shadow - behave yourself while I'm gone! Don't get too cranky and start whippin' someone!:eek::razz: You don't want to hurt your arm!:p You might need it later for me!:nod: Just kidding!:slywink: I'll be good! But, I'll miss ya!


See ya when I return!

Sharon

[Mal Lady]

Yaaaaayyy Sharon!!!!!!!

There's Little Missy!!!!!! I've wondered where you've been????? Nice to see you!!!

Sharon

[Shadow]

Sharon - What a wonderful post to start the week with :). Enjoy your trip - and no worries, I'll save all the whoopin' for you when you get back :tongue: :lol:!

Karole - Isn't it sad when we have to schedule our relaxation :rolleyes: :lol:????

Amy - Way to go :D!

Carol - Hi :)!

[Mal Lady]

Sharon - What a wonderful post to start the week with :). Enjoy your trip - and no worries, I'll save all the whoopin' for you when you get back :tongue: :lol:!



I'm glad I got to stop by one more time!!!!!!! I am keeping DH hoppin' with his packing so, I get to catch up with some morning posts!!! I'm sure you will keep all that whoopin' for later! I better put on some body armor so I don't bleed!!!!!!!:D See ya all!!

Sharon

[Karole]

Exercise for the day was , well-- work. I did a lot of heavy duty cleaning this morning, even including some window washing (accckkk.)

Then I did the glider for 10 min. but got interrupted by company.

Just now came up from the barn where I cleaned out a very large horse stall that hadn't been cleaned for ages. That worked everything, I promise , Shadow. Whew. I'm done for the day.

Oh yes , and I did sandwich a meditation session in this morning as well, so all is good.

[Karole]

Last yesterday--first today !!

I just completed 10 min. Solution --flexibility and 10 Min. Solution --upper body for a total of 20 min. Arms are tired but feel good too.

Now I must go to the grocery store and Wal mart. I am out of everything.

[Shadow]

Way to go on moving it, Karole :D :thumbsup: :D!

Okay, everyone, after Karole's great example of how to M&S, who's next :p????

[gitfiddle]

Hello! I never got to the 'puder last night. The Geezer issued a dinner invitation to a friend of ours whose wife is visiting the grandkids. Needless to say, I went the extra mile. Luckily the house was still clean from Mother's Day guests. Anyway... I stopped at the gym last night feeling wimpy. I backed off the weights five pounds and took it easy on the bike. I didn't use the treadmill because I still wasn't walking well.

Today, I'm walking smoothly and comfortably. Must have been the weather again. :confused:

Bag is packed for today's trip! :)

[Ammy]

Sunday: at least 1hr dog walk (forgot to check the time when we left), then another 30 min with another dog.
Monday: me and two VERY BIG dogs...I think I'll call it cardio with an upper body workout!!! :D
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:

[Shadow]

Carol - Maybe your body appreciated the break from the treadmill and the easier workout, too ;). No matter why it happened, though, I am glad the walking is better today!


Amy - And just how LARGE were they :lol:?????

[Ammy]

Large enough to stress my muscles....please, please can I count it as an upper body workout??

Okay, wait...one is big, but unbelieveably strong...a springer spaniel that hadn't been outside all day.
The other is an irish wolfound - lab mutt, he's BIG!

[Shadow]

Springer spaniels are very strong :eek: and Irish wolfhounds definitely are big dogs :nod:. So... if you really felt it, then I suppose you have my blessing ;) :lol:...

[Parisienne]

Hello everybody!

I'm really sorry that I've missed Sharon with my congratulations on that scale movement:o. Well, will have to wait until she will be back.

Here in Paris we have a really sunny, summer-like weather recently, which means it is way too hot for me. For the first time I prefer writing my dissertation to - let's say - bathroom or window cleaning (and not other way round) :slywink:. (Mind, I'm not saying that it looks as if I get to the end line one day.) However, I try to stick to my workouts even if I don't feel like doing cardio at all and keep everything at a very low impact level.

Sunday - Warm up (vacuuming vigorously:D) + 10 min Solution Thighs + some chest exercises
Monday - Callanetics Legs (+/- 20 min) + Abs
Tuesday - stationary bike (10 min) + 10 min Solution Arms; evening: Callanetics Legs


Adina - Changing our schedules benefits the body AND the mind ;). For basic choreography and low impact, I think you might like Kari Anderson's GO Step. The majority of her choreography is too tough for me, but that's one that's pretty easy to learn. It's also broken into 2 sections so you can do shorter days or longer days. I also have a Gilad tape that's basic step - I don't remember the name, but it was only available in VHS. The down side is that both of those workouts use a step. And while you can do them without the step, that's a bit too confusing for this choreography-challenged person :lol:!

Thank you for your suggestion, Shadow. I've checked Kari Anderson's video but after seeing it I have to say that honestly I'm not very fond of (even an idea of:o) step. I seriously doubt I would stick with the workout. On the other hand, I think that Gilad could be an option, even if usually the aerobic impact is mixed (which scares me a lot) the choreography is basic which is fine with me - I am tempted by Gilad in Jerusalem. I've also bought Elle Macpherson - The Body Workout (with Karen Voight), there are three aerobics sections - it looks like a very good one. I will let you know.

Amy - springer spaniels are so lovely, aren't they? You know, I married a guy with a cat and she has finally adopted me... but deep inside I am a dog lover! (Please, don't tell my cat, though, I can lose my place as her personal servant:eek:.)

[Ammy]

Springer spaniels are very strong :eek: and Irish wolfhounds definitely are big dogs :nod:. So... if you really felt it, then I suppose you have my blessing ;) :lol:...

I did feel it!!

Hey, when I start physical therapy, can I count that as my workout???

(man do I push it around here :razz:)

[Ammy]

Amy - springer spaniels are so lovely, aren't they? You know, I married a guy with a cat and she has finally adopted me... but deep inside I am a dog lover! (Please, don't tell my cat, though, I can lose my place as her personal servant:eek:.)

Winslow (springer spaniel) is a BEAUTIFUL dog...LOVE him. He's absolutely nuts. When we walk, he always gets twice the amount of walk because he spends the entire walk going side to side on the sidewalk so he can get a good look and smell of everything!!

The irish wolfhound pulls for half the walk, then calms down...until we see another dog. They she goes CRAZY!! and pulls me down the sidewalk toward the dog. It gets a bit scary...but I have handled it so far...

[Shadow]

Yes, Amy, you do tend to push it - but you startle me when you don't :lol:! Winslow sounds like an adorable dog! Like Adina, I have a cat - but I am a dog lover at heart :nod:.

Adina - No worries because step is definitely not for everyone :). The important thing is that you find something you enjoy doing! I think Gilad has a cardio tape without a step but I don't have it. It runs in my mind it comes as a package with some resistance work or otherwise I would ;). Please do let me know how you like your new workout!

[Mal Lady]

Hi All!!!!!!!!!! I bet you didn't think you'd be "seeing" me here for a while!:D Well. I talked DH into bringing laptop along. So, I can keep up with all you occasionally. So, far, we've been resting a lot to get ready for the conference. Need to go out and get groceries today. I 've kept on pp so far after many temptations. Krispy Kreme donuts for one!!!! So, I've been a good girl. Arthritis is really flaring up!!! Weather here is crappy. Raining like crazy. Well, I need to get moving. Catch you all later!

Sharon

[Ammy]

Sunday: at least 1hr dog walk (forgot to check the time when we left), then another 30 min with another dog.
Monday: me and two VERY BIG dogs...I think I'll call it cardio with an upper body workout!!! :D
Tuesday: 45min dog walk
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:

[Shadow]

Sharon - So glad you could pop in!!! Way to go sticking to the plan despite the temptations :D!

Amy - Which dog/dogs did you walk yesterday :)?

[Ammy]

I only walked the Irish wolfhound...no upper body workout, she was kinda tired??
My GF walked the Springer-spaniel...SHE got the upper body workout!! Man, that dog just DOES NOT TIRE!!!

[Karole]

Just finished another bout with the 10 Min. Solution dvd. I did 10 min. core work and 10 min. lower body work today. It was hard and I do worry about doing something to my back again. I want to build up my back muscles tho, as it is the only way I will keep my spine in place .

[gitfiddle]

Hi! I went to the gym last night and did a combo of upper and lower and bike, but no treadmill. I have an appointment right after work with the chiro and a meeting after that so I probably won't get there tonight.

You all go ahead without me, though! :D

[Shadow]

Gee, thanks, Carol :lol:! We'll do our best to carry on ;). Way to go on your last workout!

Amy - Maybe YOU played the Irish Wolfhound out yesterday :slywink:!

Karole - Just keep taking it slow and you'll be able to build up that core strength without injury :). Congratulations on keeping at it!

[Mal Lady]

Sharon - So glad you could pop in!!! Way to go sticking to the plan despite the temptations :D

Amy - Which dog/dogs did you walk yesterday :)?

It is hard!!!! I would love to eat some different things while not at home. Try different stuff! I'll just keep the "different stuff" low carb and I'll be okay.

Amy, I have seen many of those dogs and I would say you have your hands full. Just be careful you don't keep pulled down to the cement. Those dogs can do some serious pulling if allowed.

Sharon

[Mal Lady]

I'm sitting here watching tv. Waiting for DH to get ready. Bottle of water and some nuts to tide me over until dinner. I can't wait to get around and see what Louisville has to offer other than rain. I saw the bridge over the Ohio river at dawn and it was beautiful. All the blues and pinks cutting through the fog on the river. I wish I had had my camera. It would have made a great picture. I'll try to stop in and and "see" ya all tomorrow!

Sharon

[Ammy]

Sunday: at least 1hr dog walk (forgot to check the time when we left), then another 30 min with another dog.
Monday: me and two VERY BIG dogs...I think I'll call it cardio with an upper body workout!!! :D
Tuesday: 45min dog walk
Wednesday: 40min dog walk...one of the dogs got LOOSE!! I was FREAKING out...but she came back and all was fine.
But because of my "scare", I think I got an extra CARDIO workout...what do you think Shadow??:nod::redface::tongue::razz:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:

[Shadow]

Amy - :lol:!!!! I can tell you from personal experience that when either of my dogs got loose, my heart definitely raced ;).

Sharon - Hope you get to see some good sights today :)!

[Mal Lady]

We found a very cool restaurant to eat at last night. It's called Mark's Feed Store!:p The waitress told us that they still have customers talk about how they used to come to this place and get feed for their horses. It was so cute inside. The food was outstanding. I had the ribs, cole slaw and green beans. I was so surprised how much I couldn't eat!!!! I got full so fast. I had 6 little baby back ribs, about 4 TBSP coleslaw, and about 1/2 cup of the green beans. So, I have a lot left for a supper later this week. I was a very good girl. We walked around the WalMart and got a lot of exercise after we ate - so I walked some of it off.

Today, I feel so much better! I am walking with a lot less pain. I hope it lasts because I wasn't walking hardly at all yesterday. Pain level was almost unbearable! I hadn't had that kind of pain in ages. I think all the stress and loss of sleep contributed to the pain. So, I'm really feeling like tearing into today!

I hope you all are M & S!!!! Have a great day!!

Sharon

[ladydoc442]

Large enough to stress my muscles....please, please can I count it as an upper body workout??

Okay, wait...one is big, but unbelieveably strong...a springer spaniel that hadn't been outside all day.
The other is an irish wolfound - lab mutt, he's BIG!

Oh, Amy, you have a Wolfhound!! I used to have one years ago - his name was Max, and he weighed about 160 lbs. Stood about 6'3" on his hind legs. Let's face it, HE walked ME, not the other way around :) My saving grace was puppy school - I figured if I was gonna have a dog that was bigger than me, I better learn how to control him. Problem was, he thought he was a "lap dog." HAHA!!!

[Ammy]

Wolfhound is not mine...just a dog walking gig.
But you're right, sometimes she DOES walk ME!!

[gitfiddle]

Well I think you should get points, Amy. Are you switching arms once in a while? ;) We used to walk my uncle's Blueticks, who were used to running free in the woods so the pace was brisk, as I remember!

[Ammy]

Oddly enough, I don't.???
I only use my right hand/arm.

I should switch it up...I will tonight!

[Mal Lady]

Amy, you wouldn't want to get lopsided - would you????:eek::p Time to switch!!!:D

Sharon

[Karole]

Hi, all, just got back from line dancing for a bit over an hour. Good work out and just so much fun.

I also did 10 min. on the glider before we had to leave for the doc today. Not much, but all I had time for.

[Tresses]

Checking in. :o I did nothing last week. Nothing. But I've been a little active this week. Little.

Sunday: Day off.
Monday: Nothing.
Tuesday: Full body resistance workout.
Wednesday: Nothing.
Thursday: 20 minute Windsor Pilates workout.
Friday:
Saturday:

I've discovered that I'm bored. That's why I grabbed the Pilates DVD. I would've done the longer one, but it was already 9:40pm when I got around to it. The last time I tried Pilates, I wasn't doing any other workouts, and I really didn't do it long enough to feel the benefits. Certain moves were quite difficult! It's still a challenge, but it was much easier this time. Of course, that was only the 20 minute workout. I know the hour long one would still kick my butt. I'll have to try that one next. ;)

[Ammy]

Amy, you wouldn't want to get lopsided - would you????:eek::p Time to switch!!!:D

Sharon

:lol::lol::lol: No, you're right, I wouldn't want to be lopsided!!! :D

Sunday: at least 1hr dog walk (forgot to check the time when we left), then another 30 min with another dog.
Monday: me and two VERY BIG dogs...I think I'll call it cardio with an upper body workout!!! :D
Tuesday: 45min dog walk
Wednesday: 40min dog walk...
Thursday: 1hr10min dog walk (I switched arms this time!!)
Friday:
Saturday:

[gitfiddle]

Amy, you wouldn't want to get lopsided - would you????:eek::p
If that dog is hauling on you, I'd switch off. I even do that when I'm running the vaccuum cleaner! Better for your back. Anecdotally: my aunt was a great bowler and developed back problems so the doctor told her she could bowl if she bowled with both arms at once. :p

I went to the gym last night and tried the treadmill again before I left. I got about seven minutes of slow, smooth walking before I started to feel some discomfort, so I quit. I'm walking very well today. This is like a science experiment! :rolleyes:

[Karole]

I went to the gym last night and tried the treadmill again before I left. I got about seven minutes of slow, smooth walking before I started to feel some discomfort, so I quit. I'm walking very well today. This is like a science experiment! :rolleyes:

Thats the only way to do it--stop when it becomes uncomfortable. Maybe next time you will get in a longer time before it hurts, but if you had kept on going last night it might have done some injury that would have sidelined you for a long time , and that wouldn't be good at all.

I did a 10 Min. Solution dvd for flexibility and another 10 Min. Solution for upper body this morning. I plan to go for a walk later today. That way I have a little resistance and a little aerobic--best of both worlds !!

Ammy, keep those arm work outs even--if you don't trade off, one may get longer ---instead of stronger !:eek::eek:

[Shadow]

Tresses - First of all, I'm very happy to finally see you this week ;)! Second of all, a rest week is not the end of the world, so chin up! Finally, that is why we need to change things up every 6 - 8 weeks, as I'm sure you remember me harping on before :razz:. But, live and learn, right? You've 'been there, done that' now so there's no using the "I'm bored" excuse in the future :evil:.

Karole - Great advice to Carol :D! And way to go on those workouts!

Carol - All the better I probably would bowl, I don't know if one or two would make a difference :lol:!

Amy - Carol is right, your arm AND your back will thank you!

Sharon - You're not out there being naughty, are you???????

Mary - How are you doing with your yoga?

Adina - Get back here!

[Ammy]

:o That's funny because the reason I REMEMBERED to switch arms is because my low back was hurting on the side I hold the dogs!! :o

[Parisienne]

Adina - Get back here!
I'm coming!:lol::lol:
I'm really sorry, quite a crazy week and I had no time to check in. But I am still one of Movers & Shakers:

Wednesday: Callanetics Legs
Thursday: stationary bike HIIT (15 min) + 10 min Solution Buns + Abs; Callanetics Legs
Friday: Callanetics Legs + 10 min Solution Arms

I can tell you that I really feel my muscles today:eek::lol:! Especially my right calf (doesn't mean I haven't exercised both legs the same way? Will one of them only become the long, lean and beautiful one??? :confused:;))

Have a great weekend and see you on Sunday!

[Shadow]

Adina - Glad to see you!!! I think we usually work ourselves unevenly if for no other reason than one side is stronger than the other ;).

Amy - Well, better it reminded you to switch now than to wait until you couldn't get out of bed :razz:!

[gitfiddle]

Have a good weekend, everybody. I'll probably take Saturday and Sunday off. I had a very good workout tonight and I feel good. I made the whole ten minutes on the treadmill, going slow and using the armrests to support my weight. I did the whole nine yards, upper and lower, since I'm resting for the weekend (at least as far as the gym goes).

[Shadow]

Way to go, Carol!!! Enjoy your time off - because the whip will be cracking next week :lol:!

[gitfiddle]

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[Ammy]

Sunday: at least 1hr dog walk (forgot to check the time when we left), then another 30 min with another dog.
Monday: me and two VERY BIG dogs...I think I'll call it cardio with an upper body workout!!! :D
Tuesday: 45min dog walk
Wednesday: 40min dog walk...
Thursday: 1hr10min dog walk (I switched arms this time!!)
Friday: 45 min dog walk, 2 sessions PT
Saturday:

[Karole]

Just did 20 min. on the glider and that will have to be it for today. I was gone all day shopping with dd and friend. Had to get birthday presents for a ggs and get things for his party tomorrow.

[Ammy]

Sunday: at least 1hr dog walk (forgot to check the time when we left), then another 30 min with another dog.
Monday: me and two VERY BIG dogs...I think I'll call it cardio with an upper body workout!!! :D
Tuesday: 45min dog walk
Wednesday: 40min dog walk...
Thursday: 1hr10min dog walk (I switched arms this time!!)
Friday: 45 min dog walk, 2 sessions PT
Saturday: cut down a tree, dug out the stump, turned the dirt in the garden, mowed the yard, hand dug weeds in the new plot of dirt, walked dogs 30 min. Oh, and my PT exercises.
I think I got PLENTY of exercise today.

[Karole]

Gosh, Ammy !!! Are you sore this morning?? I wouldn't be able to move !!
Shadow is going to be proud of you.

[Ammy]

believe it or not, I am NOT sore...try and tell me I have Osteoarthritis and I'm going to FIGHT BACK!

I will say, the first thing my GF said to me this morning is that SHE feels the work we did yesterday, and she has NEVER felt pain the next day. She is built like a ROCK!

[Karole]

Good for you-- glad you are feeling so well after all that work. Bet you both are glad it is done.

And I am plenty glad that my 25 min. walk is accomplished for the day. I certainly waited long enough to get it done. But I also got lots of extra activity at the bd party today too. Lifting little ones , pulling them around in wagons and playing out door games ought to count for something !!:nod::nod::nod::nod:

[Shadow]

Amy - YOU ROCK :D :D :D!!!!

Karole - Way to go to you, too :nod:!

Okay, gang, I'm going to go start a new thread for this week :).