Movers & Shakers - March 15 - 21

[Shadow]

Up and at 'em gang :D! This is my "rest" week between cycles so to date I have gotten in 2 - 45 minute walks, including lots of steep hills. Am aiming for at least 5 such walks this week. But boy do I miss my weights :(!

So what are YOU up to this week :)?

[Parisienne]

I try to persist in regularity of my workouts, for a moment there is no need to change much. I also try to do at least 20 min/day which I consider as a big challenge indeed.;)
Sunday - Tamilee's Arms (15 mins) + QuickFix Legs (10 mins)
Monday - Tae Bo Get Moving (15 min) + abs (5 mins)

[Shadow]

I try to persist in regularity of my workouts...
Always a good aim, Adina ;)!

Sunday - Tamilee's Arms (15 mins) + QuickFix Legs (10 mins)
Monday - Tae Bo Get Moving (15 min) + abs (5 mins)
Great week for you so far :D :nod:!!! Keep up the good work :thumbsup:!

[gitfiddle]

Today was treadmill 20 min, arc trainer 6 min, lat pulldown, fly/delt, chest press, and then it was time to run and get the last appointment at the chiro.

Have a great week, everyone!

[Mal Lady]

Hi All!

I've been MIA for almost 2 weeks with a terrible chest cold that then went to my sinuses.:( I am on the path to finally beginning to breathe again - but, still plenty of phlegm!!!!!:eek: I have really felt rotten. No energy. I hope I can shake this crap pretty soon. This is first day I have even felt like "talking". The weather here has finally reached a warm temp and no rain for the last 72 hours. I think that helps. There was plenty of flooding and closed roads in our city. I think sunshine always makes a person feel better. :) I am still out for this week, but, I hope to be back at the "Y" next week.

I hope you all are have a nice week.

Sharon

[Jackie]

Nothing to report Shadow and I am ashamed. Put the whip down.....please!!! I will be good, I'll be good I promise...

I hope to get back at it tomorrow!!!

Nice to see that others have not found the exercise slump I have..

[Shadow]

Carol - Good workout and a great way to end the day seeing the chiro :D!

Sharon - Take care of yourself and get well soon :)!

Jackie - We all hit rough patches :nod:. The important thing is that you get back into it before it takes a serious flogging ;). I'm holding you to your word of getting something done today!

I have now completed 4 walks and some ab work so far this week. Still missing my weights, though :crybaby:!

[Jackie]

I held my word Shadow. The oldest kidlet (10) was at my bedroom door this morning saying "aren't we going for our run"? So early this morning I completed 25 minutes of run/walk. Didn't have to work today so I also did my 25 minute Taebo video and...............today is Tuesday so I will have my dance practice tonight!

I am off grocery shopping.

Have a great St. Patrick's Day everyone!!!

[Shadow]

I held my word Shadow. The oldest kidlet (10) was at my bedroom door this morning saying "aren't we going for our run"? So early this morning I completed 25 minutes of run/walk. Didn't have to work today so I also did my 25 minute Taebo video and...............today is Tuesday so I will have my dance practice tonight!
Way to go, Jackie :D :thumbsup: :D! I knew you wouldn't let me (or yourself) down :nod:!

[BeccainSC]

Sticking my head in. Sunday I was in PAIN. Monday and today are just too busy this week.

I think I'm just going to plan on 2 sessions this week, but do my "mix" DVD both times, that way I cover everything.

Hopefully things settle down (well never fully, but into routine) soon.

'becca

[Shadow]

'Becca - So sorry you were in pain! I think the two days of mix sounds like a great plan for the week :).

[gitfiddle]

Bike, arc trainer, adductor/abductor, abs, hamstrings, shoulders. :)

[Karole]

Well zero to report for yesterday, I just wasn't feeling well again. Dh and I both had sinus and it made him dizzy and me naseous.

Today was tolerable tho and I went to line dancing for an hour. We were gone from home most of the day so didn't get back to do anything else before time to go dancing. Hopefully tomorrow will be good.

[Shadow]

Well zero to report for yesterday, I just wasn't feeling well again. Dh and I both had sinus and it made him dizzy and me naseous.
Karole - I hope you take care of yourself and get well soon :(!


Today was tolerable tho and I went to line dancing for an hour. We were gone from home most of the day so didn't get back to do anything else before time to go dancing. Hopefully tomorrow will be good.
I think dancing was plenty for all the better you've been feeling :nod:!

[Shadow]

Bike, arc trainer, adductor/abductor, abs, hamstrings, shoulders. :)
Great job, Carol :D!

[Claudette]

Hi, y'all,

Been MIA, working on Masters and workingt full time, but have been exericsing most days, aren't you glad, Ms. Shadow?

However, for accountabilty, I do need to post.

Tuesday, March 17- 1 hr Callanetics tape
Wednesday, March 18- 1 hr Callanetics tape, cardio tonight.

I really want to tone up, so I am using Callanetics( worked for me years ago) to do it. It motivates me to stay on PP if I can look in the mirror and see a difference.

Well, off to study for as I took today off to do so.

Keep moving everybody,

Claudette

[Shadow]

Hi, y'all,
Hi yourself, Claudette :D!


Been MIA, working on Masters and workingt full time, but have been exericsing most days, aren't you glad, Ms. Shadow?
Yes, I am quite glad to hear that :thumbsup:! I'm ever so proud of you, too :nod:!


However, for accountabilty, I do need to post.
I know it's hard for you to find the time. I'm just glad to see you when you can get here!


I really want to tone up, so I am using Callanetics( worked for me years ago) to do it. It motivates me to stay on PP if I can look in the mirror and see a difference.
As long as you stick with it, it will definitely make a difference :). You obviously DO like it after all the years you've been doing it ;).

[Jackie]

This morning I did my bootcamp video (45min). Everything felt good, I can tell my core is getting stronger as I find I can isolate some muscles to do the moves more effectively. Ya for me!!!! Still a long road, but it sure is nice to feel benefits.

I hope to go for a walk this evening or spend some time on the elliptical. I will post the yay or nay later.

[Karole]

Hi, have had a busy day so far and I'm tired. Started out with a bit of horse training in the barn lot to make sure we understood each other--esp. which of us is the boss. Then brushing and saddling and riding in our training circle , finally our county road. It was glorious. Love that horse.

This p.m. dd came over with a great grand blessing and we all went for a nice 35min. walk in the wonderful sunshine. (Next time I am wearing shorts--it got hot out there in no time)

Any way, that's my day !!

[Shadow]

This morning I did my bootcamp video (45min). Everything felt good, I can tell my core is getting stronger as I find I can isolate some muscles to do the moves more effectively. Ya for me!!!!
"Ya" for you, indeed :D :D :D!!!

Still a long road, but it sure is nice to feel benefits.
You're not alone - we all have areas that need worked on ;).


I hope to go for a walk this evening or spend some time on the elliptical. I will post the yay or nay later.
Sounds like a good plan :).

[Shadow]

Hi, have had a busy day so far and I'm tired. Started out with a bit of horse training in the barn lot to make sure we understood each other--esp. which of us is the boss. Then brushing and saddling and riding in our training circle , finally our county road. It was glorious. Love that horse.

This p.m. dd came over with a great grand blessing and we all went for a nice 35min. walk in the wonderful sunshine. (Next time I am wearing shorts--it got hot out there in no time)

Any way, that's my day !!
It sounds like a GREAT day, Karole!!!! Especially if you won and the horse didn't :p :lol: :tongue:!

[Jackie]

I did the 25 minute walk with my friend and boys. It was chilly but well worth it. Good night all.

[Shadow]

Well done, Jackie :thumbsup:!

Okay gang - let's get moving here! We're at Thursday and haven't heard from some of you yet this week (like AMY, BILLIE and BRIGIT-CAROL) so..... :peeved: ....

[gitfiddle]

Uh Oh! She's naming names! :eek: :paranoid:

I spose it would be prudent to mention that my bag is all packed for the gym tonight after work, huh? http://bestsmileys.com/angles/10.gif

[Shadow]

Uh Oh! She's naming names! :eek: :paranoid:
Actually, at this point, I'm kinda YELLING names :lol: :p!

I spose it would be prudent to mention that my bag is all packed for the gym tonight after work, huh? http://bestsmileys.com/angles/10.gif

Wise decision :tongue: :razz:!

[Karole]

I've been gone all day til just a bit ago, but I better let you know that I have an hour and half of line dancing tonight. I wanted to ride again today but had to get some groceries in plus had to buy a 25th wedding anniversary present for some friends of ours. See ya tomorrow.

[Shadow]

Karole - Sorry you didn't get the riding in (because I know you love it :) ) but I also don't want you doing too much, too soon. So.... ;)

[Claudette]

Hi,
Got home from work late today, so tonight was a 35 minute Callanetics tape.

Will try to add cardio tomarrow.

[gitfiddle]

I did upper body tonight. Also, mild treadmill, bike and arc trainer. Knees are a little tender, but the pulled muscle from a few days ago is getting back to normal. :)

I took a muscle relaxer tonight because I'm waking up at 4 AM with leg cramps the last couple of nights. I realized I had cut my potassium dose in half last weekend, so I put it back to two .99's a day and see if that helps. It might be the new orthotics, which are a slight correction from the first pair. Anything's possible!

[Shadow]

Hi,
Got home from work late today, so tonight was a 35 minute Callanetics tape.

Will try to add cardio tomarrow.
Still a great day, Claudette! Far better a shorter workout than none at all ;)! Have you been able to hit any of your trails lately :)?

[Shadow]

I did upper body tonight. Also, mild treadmill, bike and arc trainer. Knees are a little tender, but the pulled muscle from a few days ago is getting back to normal. :)
That's great, Carol :D! Not that the knees are tender :p but that the pulled muscle is healing :lol:.


I took a muscle relaxer tonight because I'm waking up at 4 AM with leg cramps the last couple of nights. I realized I had cut my potassium dose in half last weekend, so I put it back to two .99's a day and see if that helps. It might be the new orthotics, which are a slight correction from the first pair. Anything's possible!
Hopefully you'll get it figured out soon - and in the meantime, thank goodness for those muscle relaxers, huh ;)?

[Shadow]

Okay, gang, I'm going to end my week with another walk today - which will give me 7 of them for the week plus ab work and extra stretching.

Sunday I get to hit the weights again :D!

[gitfiddle]

Okay, gang, I'm going to end my week with another walk today - which will give me 7 of them for the week plus ab work and extra stretching.Shadow, is that just to shake things up? Strengthen your character? Did I miss the explanation? Just wondering! ;)

[Karole]

Hi, well I got in one and a half hours line dancing last night as planned and we did some fast ones too. Good cardio.

Today so far I have ridden my horse for 45 min. and now I am due to get really serious about cleaning my house. It needs everything !! So I will get some exercise from that, but I will also do my best to get in some intentional exercise later today too.

[Shadow]

Shadow, is that just to shake things up? Strengthen your character? Did I miss the explanation? Just wondering! ;)
:lol:! As cranky as I'm getting without my weights, I certainly can't claim the change has strengthened my character :razz:!
I am on a 3 1/2 month rotation which includes 3 mesocycles:
Meso 1 - Muscle Endurance
Meso 2 - Hypertrophy
Meso 3 - Strength

Between each cycle is a rest week to prepare your muscles for the next cycle to come - so no weights at all that week :(.

It's a pretty detailed thing - you have to take your 1RM (one rep max) and in each cycle lift progressively closer to your max poundage.

I'm sure that's more than enough info so I'll quit now :p!

[Shadow]

Hi, well I got in one and a half hours line dancing last night as planned and we did some fast ones too. Good cardio.
Good for you, Karole :D!


Today so far I have ridden my horse for 45 min. and now I am due to get really serious about cleaning my house. It needs everything !! So I will get some exercise from that, but I will also do my best to get in some intentional exercise later today too.
If you wanna come do my house next, I'll give you full credit for the day :lol:!

[gitfiddle]

I am on a 3 1/2 month rotation which includes 3 mesocycles:
Meso 1 - Muscle Endurance
Meso 2 - Hypertrophy
Meso 3 - Strength
My goodness! I might have a vague memory of hearing that some years back. You must be finding a benefit in it (to counterbalance the grouchiness... ;)) but I'm impressed that you're so dedicated, my friend.

[Ammy]

OOOOOOOooo...

forgot to report that GF and I went on a 2mile walk last night



ANNDDDDDD....I took a break from work and went on a 2 mile walk today!!

WOOHOOOOOOO

[Shadow]

My goodness! I might have a vague memory of hearing that some years back. You must be finding a benefit in it (to counterbalance the grouchiness... ;))
If nothing else, there is an enormous sense of relief when I get my weights back :lol:. Even if I do get edgy, I know that it is a good thing to do now and again. There's no way I could do this often, though. Once a year - maybe twice max. If it weren't for that week from weights I'd be okay - but you know how I feel about cardio and especially about nothing BUT cardio :p.

...but I'm impressed that you're so dedicated, my friend.
It's far easier to be dedicated than to feel disappointed and be disgusted at myself ;).

[Shadow]

OOOOOOOooo...

forgot to report that GF and I went on a 2mile walk last night
Is this the missing Amy we're finally hearing from :p :razz: ;)?????




ANNDDDDDD....I took a break from work and went on a 2 mile walk today!!

WOOHOOOOOOO
Wahooooooo :D!!!!!

PS - Now hopefully next week you won't stay away so long :). Missed ya!

[Jackie]

So far today I did a short 20 minute walk with friends after school and about 20 minutes of practicing isolated dance steps. Neither were high cardio, but movement none the less. Oldest kidlet said he would go for a run with me after dinner.

[Jackie]

No run outside, decided to do 30 minutes on the ellptical instead. I increased my speed for the whole 30 minutes so I was impressed with the workout. I did free arm weights working the upper body and arms (bat wings).

I asked in the challenge thread, and will ask here as well. Is there any benefit to taking CLA??? I have read alot of info on it helping to increase muscle mass and decreasing fat. As anyone here had any success using it??

[Claudette]

Hi, y'all,

Whew, what a busy day! So glad it is Friday.

See, I knew when I did my exercise in the am before work, things would be better. For one thing, in the am it's done, no excuses later in the day.

This am, Body Flex aerobic/toning tape, 30 minutes of Callanetics for the Total body.

Have a great weekend, all.

Claudette

[Karole]

Hi again, dh and I took a nice brisk walk after dinner for 35 min. Later I used the 5 pounders and did some upper body followed by a few of my pt stretches.

[Ammy]

stay away? not during this time of year. I'm so full of cabin fever I have to get out and walk.

Speaking of...


walked to a meeting this morning (1mile) then took the longer way home (probably 1.5miles).

BEAUTIFUL morning...35 degrees, sunny, everything was frosted this morning, but thawing the second leg of the journey.

[Jackie]

I too, went for a walk/run this morning!! Still a little cool here at -10 but the sun was shining and it was great. I went for about 1 3/4 miles.

Feel good!!

[Karole]

I did my Over 50 Total body workout this morning. It was 50 min. I am going to try and get in some walking later this afternoon when my dd comes over.

[Claudette]

Hi, y'all,

Today, was a 30 minute hike in a nearby state park.
Hadn't been walking in a week or so. Whew!
Those trails are great, 50 ft or so inclines, it is interval training at it's best. Later, 40 minutes of toning Callanetics, they are gentle but always "whip" me.

Still, I like the changing shape in the mirror they give.

Scale was good again today, down 0.4 of a lb. Size 10's are actually loose!

If that isn't a motivator for moi, what is!

Do you think our Shadow could be right about exercise?

Hugs,
Claudette

[gitfiddle]

Hi! I didn't get a chance to post Friday night. I did lower body with arc trainer and bike. No HIIT because I'm back to leg cramps again. :suspicious: I was without my potassium morning dose for a few days but I was still taking one at night. Plenty of water. It might be the new set of orthotics I was given, which are slightly different from the first set, but other than that I have no idea in the world! :confused:

[Shadow]

Scale was good again today, down 0.4 of a lb. Size 10's are actually loose!

If that isn't a motivator for moi, what is!

Do you think our Shadow could be right about exercise?

Hugs,
Claudette

But of course I'm right, Claudette ;) :lol: :p! CONGRATULATIONS on all your successes :D! And way to go on all that exercise :thumbsup:!

[Shadow]

No run outside, decided to do 30 minutes on the ellptical instead. I increased my speed for the whole 30 minutes so I was impressed with the workout. I did free arm weights working the upper body and arms (bat wings).
Great job, Jackie :D! And way to go on all that other exercise, too!


I asked in the challenge thread, and will ask here as well. Is there any benefit to taking CLA??? I have read alot of info on it helping to increase muscle mass and decreasing fat. As anyone here had any success using it??
I've taken it from time to time and it seems to work for a short while. I used to alternate between it and phosphytidyl choline when money wasn't so tight. If you have the funds and think it sounds like a good idea, it shouldn't hurt to try it. Like anything, some say it works wonders, others say it's snake oil ;). Most likely a YMMV like everything in life :p!

[Shadow]

I did my Over 50 Total body workout this morning. It was 50 min. I am going to try and get in some walking later this afternoon when my dd comes over.
Awesome :D! And I liked the other workout, too :nod:!!!!

[Shadow]

stay away? not during this time of year. I'm so full of cabin fever I have to get out and walk.
Ah - so Mother Nature can get you to do what I can't, huh ;) :suspicious: :razz:?????


Speaking of...


walked to a meeting this morning (1mile) then took the longer way home (probably 1.5miles).

BEAUTIFUL morning...35 degrees, sunny, everything was frosted this morning, but thawing the second leg of the journey.
You made my weekend :D!

[Shadow]

Hi! I didn't get a chance to post Friday night. I did lower body with arc trainer and bike. No HIIT because I'm back to leg cramps again. :suspicious: I was without my potassium morning dose for a few days but I was still taking one at night. Plenty of water. It might be the new set of orthotics I was given, which are slightly different from the first set, but other than that I have no idea in the world! :confused:
Hopefully it's not the orthotics :eek:! The other ones didn't cause you any problems, did they? Hopefully it was just the short time without potassium.... Fingers crossed the cramps quit SOON! Keep me posted :)!