While the cats away the mice will.... or Movers and Shakers w/o the whip 8/16-22

[Karole]

Okay , I started it now let's all finish it and show ms Shadow how well she has us trained !!

I spent 30 min. walking briskly this morning and plan on some resistance work later today.

[Karole]

I don't know how to do a sticky--probably only mods can do that stuff.

[Parisienne]

The cat is away...? Oh my, and I've already done my Sunday workout. What a shame:eek::D!!
Sunday - 15 min upper body + 10 min solution stretch (w/ band)

I felt the need to do my upper body today, however, it is the beginning of 4-5 weeks of 'Bun Blast' programme (the idea comes from Leisa Hart's My Personal Trainer dvd - oddly enough, the only dvd from my collection I've never stuck to) which is:
Sun - cardio, abs
Mon - cardio, buns & thighs, pilates
Tue - upper body, abs, stretch
Wed - cardio, buns & thighs
Thu - pilates, stretch
Fri - cardio, buns & thighs
Sat - rest

[Karole]

The cat is away...? Oh my, and I've already done my Sunday workout. What a shame:eek::D!!


What a shame indeed. Soooo sorry Adina. Oh well, it sounds like you have a busy time of it lined up for the rest of the week so today will have you already off to a good start!!

[gitfiddle]

Okay , I started it now let's all finish it and show ms Shadow how well she has us trained !!I'm with you, Karole. I'll be back on my routine tomorrow.

I don't know how to do a sticky--probably only mods can do that stuff.It's done.

The cat is away...? Oh my, and I've already done my Sunday workout. What a shame:eek::D!! Oh, she'll read your post, Adina, and it will start her week off with a smile. :) I'm cheering for you to complete the month with that plan!

[Martha]

quiet weekend crowd...probably planning that big moving and shaking party, that some of us are always missing. Where is it this time? Sunny FL is a little less sunny right now, but just as hot and humid. I haven't quite worked that out yet, how it can feel so hot and be overcast. Buddy and I'll do the Karole route, tonight.:slywink:

[Shadow]

Okay , I started it now let's all finish it and show ms Shadow how well she has us trained !!

I spent 30 min. walking briskly this morning and plan on some resistance work later today.

You just never cease to amaze me, dear Karole :D!!!!!!!! Now, did any of this spunkiness and attention to detail result in any exercise :razz:?

[Shadow]

The cat is away...? Oh my, and I've already done my Sunday workout. What a shame:eek::D!!
Sunday - 15 min upper body + 10 min solution stretch (w/ band)

I felt the need to do my upper body today, however, it is the beginning of 4-5 weeks of 'Bun Blast' programme (the idea comes from Leisa Hart's My Personal Trainer dvd - oddly enough, the only dvd from my collection I've never stuck to) which is:
Sun - cardio, abs
Mon - cardio, buns & thighs, pilates
Tue - upper body, abs, stretch
Wed - cardio, buns & thighs
Thu - pilates, stretch
Fri - cardio, buns & thighs
Sat - rest
Looks like a good line up, Adina :)! Nice to see you're still paying as much attention as always :p!

[Shadow]

Oh, she'll read your post, Adina, and it will start her week off with a smile. :) I'm cheering for you to complete the month with that plan!
Actually, seeing 4 of you here already this morning made my day :D! Gold stars* for all of you :thumbsup:!

*I could've visited briefly yesterday but with the mood I was in, you would have probably all gotten demerits :eek: :lol:!

[Shadow]

quiet weekend crowd...probably planning that big moving and shaking party, that some of us are always missing. Where is it this time? Sunny FL is a little less sunny right now, but just as hot and humid. I haven't quite worked that out yet, how it can feel so hot and be overcast. Buddy and I'll do the Karole route, tonight.:slywink:
Martha - Trust me, *I'm* not partying without you :razz:! As for hot & overcast - that's because the clouds are trapping the heat and it has nowhere to go :). Heat rises but if it can't go up, it must stay down ;). Hope you and Buddy got that "Karole route" done!

[Karole]

Say, Martha thanks to you and Buddy for naming a route after me. How long is it, are there any hills? Does my route have any nice trees for the Buddy?? I sure hope so !!

I did 25 min. today 20 walking and 5 with weights. Not a whole lot but for some reason today was not a good day for me exercise wise. One of those days when you have to just plod on through as each step feels like you're walking in glue or something. I hate days like this.

[gitfiddle]

Upper body tonight with about five cautious minutes on the arc trainer set at zero elevation. The owner told me to stay off the leg extension machine because it's not good for knees. He thought it was irritated joints I experienced rather than muscles. Hard to say. They're better, but not pain-free yet.

[Martha]

Say, Martha thanks to you and Buddy for naming a route after me. How long is it, are there any hills? Does my route have any nice trees for the Buddy?? I sure hope so !!

I did 25 min. today 20 walking and 5 with weights. Not a whole lot but for some reason today was not a good day for me exercise wise. One of those days when you have to just plod on through as each step feels like you're walking in glue or something. I hate days like this.


Boy do I know that feeling....
As embarrassing as this is, I don't know how far it is exactly. We were doing 40 min, so we try to do 80, when we are doing your route, (cause we were doing one for you :) Anyway, we have stayed with it well, but it is FL, So, no hills, sorry, we have gills, (high humidity and all) ok it was a lot funnier in my head. Lots of trees, several cul de sacs, but mostly just old FL neighborhoods.

[Mitra]

I haven't done any formal exercise for the last few days, but with two seven year olds in the house (and their parents), there hasn't been much sitting down either. I had to dig out the sacroiliac belt because of all the standing (mainly from doing lots of cooking), but my back seems fine today, so I'm hoping it didn't do any real damage. I'll be starting up the yoga again today.

[Shadow]

Say, Martha thanks to you and Buddy for naming a route after me.
See, and you thought Carol was the spoiled one :p!
I did 25 min. today 20 walking and 5 with weights. Not a whole lot but for some reason today was not a good day for me exercise wise. One of those days when you have to just plod on through as each step feels like you're walking in glue or something. I hate days like this.
They are tough :( but I'm soooo proud of you for working your way through it :D :D :D!!!!!!!!

(And thank you so much for your support :)! Do you suppose a motel room with room service and a masseuse might be a bit too much to wish for :p?)

[Shadow]

Upper body tonight with about five cautious minutes on the arc trainer set at zero elevation. The owner told me to stay off the leg extension machine because it's not good for knees. He thought it was irritated joints I experienced rather than muscles. Hard to say. They're better, but not pain-free yet.
I'm so glad they're getting better, Carol :thumbsup:! I agree with the owner that the leg ext machine is better off being skipped for now :nod:. Way to go getting that upper body in AND for taking care of that lower body, too!

[Shadow]

Boy do I know that feeling....
As embarrassing as this is, I don't know how far it is exactly. We were doing 40 min, so we try to do 80, when we are doing your route, (cause we were doing one for you :) Anyway, we have stayed with it well, but it is FL, So, no hills, sorry, we have gills, (high humidity and all) ok it was a lot funnier in my head. Lots of trees, several cul de sacs, but mostly just old FL neighborhoods.
Wow, Martha, that's an impressive walk you and Buddy do for Karole! Sorry there's no hills, though :(.... I'll definitely stick with the hills and leave you the humidity and all :lol: ;)!

[Shadow]

I haven't done any formal exercise for the last few days, but with two seven year olds in the house (and their parents), there hasn't been much sitting down either. I had to dig out the sacroiliac belt because of all the standing (mainly from doing lots of cooking), but my back seems fine today, so I'm hoping it didn't do any real damage. I'll be starting up the yoga again today.
Ah ha - I was just getting ready to track you down :evil:!!!!

Believe me, anyone with company has my empathy :nod:! I'm definitely sorry you had to work so hard for them :(!!!! Guess it's a good thing you love to cook, huh :suspicious:?

I'm not nice like you are ;). I figure if I gotta suffer with people under feet, the last thing I'll sacrifice is my workout :lol:! And as my company (and roommate) live on carb porn, I just leave them to it and let them fend for themselves :p!

[Parisienne]

Hello everybody, I had pretty busy day yesterday and forgot to report. It was busy in a good way, we met friends after lunch and walked by the sea for a couple of hours by the sea. Well, it was not a sportive walk (and definitely no weights - bravo Karole!) but it felt so relaxing and so good on this cloudy day. I did my programme in the morning and so I did it today:
Mon - cardio (Tae Bo), buns & thighs (10 min solution), pilates (Beginners Pilates)
Tue - upper body , abs (both from 10 min solution target toning dvd), stretch (with band, 10 min solution Trouble Zones)
See you tomorrow!

[Karole]

(And thank you so much for your support :)! Do you suppose a motel room with room service and a masseuse might be a bit too much to wish for :p?)

Sounds just perfect---And don't forget a square of Lindt 85% dark chocolate laid out on your coverlet each and every night when the covers are turned down.

[Shadow]

Hello everybody, I had pretty busy day yesterday and forgot to report. It was busy in a good way, we met friends after lunch and walked by the sea for a couple of hours by the sea. Well, it was not a sportive walk (and definitely no weights - bravo Karole!) but it felt so relaxing and so good on this cloudy day.
It sounds wonderful, Adina :nod:!
I did my programme in the morning and so I did it today:
Mon - cardio (Tae Bo), buns & thighs (10 min solution), pilates (Beginners Pilates)
Tue - upper body , abs (both from 10 min solution target toning dvd), stretch (with band, 10 min solution Trouble Zones)
See you tomorrow!
Yeah for you :thumbsup:!

[Shadow]

Sounds just perfect---And don't forget a square of Lindt 85% dark chocolate laid out on your coverlet each and every night when the covers are turned down.

Wow - you're really into this pampering thing, aren't you :p :lol:? I do think the room, masseuse, AND chocolate are out, though :rolleyes:. However, I did something amazing and made plans to go walking with a friend this weekend. I figure whatever doesn't get done this weekend will wait ;)....

[Karole]

I figure whatever doesn't get done this weekend will wait ;)....

There you go !! Exactly !!

(How come when I try to take this position on resistance exercises it just never works !!):tear::tear:

I just did 20 min. on the elliptical and finished up with some lower body work on the floor. 15 min. so got 'er done again.

[Shadow]

There you go !! Exactly !!
Can you believe it's been at least 13 years since I've done this? I would say my house is splendiferously clean to show for all that time but.... :confused:!

(How come when I try to take this position on resistance exercises it just never works !!):tear::tear:

I think the difference, my friend, is that I'm missing housework by going to do more exercise - not missing exercise to do something else :razz:!
I just did 20 min. on the elliptical and finished up with some lower body work on the floor. 15 min. so got 'er done again.


Awesome :D :D :D!

[gitfiddle]

Lower body today and I decided to keep it light. I started with the bike and went to the arc trainer. My knees definitely don't hurt as much today. Yay!

[jilly27]

Sounds like everyone but me is sticking to their workouts. Good for you guys. :D I will get out on the bike soon, really, I will... House is on the market as of last week but there were still a couple little things to finish up so that killed off the weekend. Well that and too much drinking and eating with my best friend from Texas who arrived Sat. Now I'm getting ready for my patio party this coming Sat. with anywhere from 60 to 100 people coming:eek: I will ride tomorrow night for sure with my group and try to get out Sun. afternoon maybe, depends on how well I behave Sat. and what level of hangover I have :evil: After the party there are only three weeks before my charity ride so I really will have to get off my butt!

Jilly

[Karole]

Just did a 25 min. brisk walk while it was still nice and cool out. So beautiful. I think this may be the best July and August I can remember. check in later !!

[Shadow]

Lower body today and I decided to keep it light.
Wise plan :nod:!
My knees definitely don't hurt as much today. Yay!

That's awesome :D :D :D!!!!!!!!!!!

[Shadow]

Sounds like everyone but me is sticking to their workouts. Good for you guys. :D I will get out on the bike soon, really, I will... House is on the market as of last week but there were still a couple little things to finish up so that killed off the weekend. Well that and too much drinking and eating with my best friend from Texas who arrived Sat. Now I'm getting ready for my patio party this coming Sat. with anywhere from 60 to 100 people coming:eek: I will ride tomorrow night for sure with my group and try to get out Sun. afternoon maybe, depends on how well I behave Sat. and what level of hangover I have :evil: After the party there are only three weeks before my charity ride so I really will have to get off my butt!

Jilly
Jilly - Sometimes a week of active rest helps us to come back stronger ;). Sounds like quite the party going on this weekend - and last night!

[Shadow]

Just did a 25 min. brisk walk while it was still nice and cool out. So beautiful. I think this may be the best July and August I can remember. check in later !!
Same here, Karole, and I'm loving it :D! I think you might want to start thinking about wearing wrist weights while wallking to change it up a bit :tongue:. Just a suggestion ;)...

[gitfiddle]

Just did a 25 min. brisk walk while it was still nice and cool out. So beautiful. I think this may be the best July and August I can remember. Karole, it is here, too, when it's not raining. We only had one or two 90F days and it's going to be in the seventies again by tomorrow. :)

[Parisienne]

We went swimming this morning: seaweed almost gone:)! Another day without waves (allegedly the hottest day of the summer over here), I felt like in a swimming pool (minus all this crowd).
I did not forget to do my Wednesday plan: cardio (20 min WATP) + buns and thighs (10 min solution Trouble Zones).
See you tomorrow!

[Shadow]

We went swimming this morning: seaweed almost gone:)! Another day without waves (allegedly the hottest day of the summer over here), I felt like in a swimming pool (minus all this crowd).
I did not forget to do my Wednesday plan: cardio (20 min WATP) + buns and thighs (10 min solution Trouble Zones).
See you tomorrow!
Way to go, Adina :thumbsup:!

[Karole]

Dh and I just completed a 25 min. walk on our country roads. My there seemed to be a lot of traffic.

It was his idea to walk ( I think he was envious of my 97 hdl reading on my lipid test yesterday-- I told him it was from all the exercising.

[Martha]

Wow, Martha, that's an impressive walk you and Buddy do for Karole! Sorry there's no hills, though :(.... I'll definitely stick with the hills and leave you the humidity and all :lol: ;)!


How 'bout condensing atmosphere/intermittent rain, thunder, lightning:cool: kinda like swimming without the sensation of the water supporting your joints. It's been raining here, lost power briefly, sounds like chamber of commerce weather, huh? No Karole walk tonight. Buddy's not too bummed he doesn't care for the lightning and thunder, but he does love wet grass and puddles. Today, to and from work, to and from lunch... not my usual but about 30 min, total.

[nougat]

i've been doing 'slow burn fitness revolution' at home for about 10 weeks. twice a week unless somethiing comes up. but always at least once. and despite the many many extra kilos i can see muscle!!! so when all of this is melted away i'm gonna emerge all lovely and toned!!!! :)

[Shadow]

Dh and I just completed a 25 min. walk on our country roads. My there seemed to be a lot of traffic.

It was his idea to walk ( I think he was envious of my 97 hdl reading on my lipid test yesterday-- I told him it was from all the exercising.
Envy can be a good thing when it's used constructively ;) :p!

[Shadow]

How 'bout condensing atmosphere/intermittent rain, thunder, lightning:cool: kinda like swimming without the sensation of the water supporting your joints.
:lol:! I'm afraid I really am not into riding in thunderstorms ;). I kinda like my hide a bit too much for that :p!
It's been raining here, lost power briefly, sounds like chamber of commerce weather, huh? No Karole walk tonight. Buddy's not too bummed he doesn't care for the lightning and thunder, but he does love wet grass and puddles.
I think Buddy was wise to not want to go cavorting in the elements :nod:!
Today, to and from work, to and from lunch... not my usual but about 30 min, total.
We'll take it! I'd far rather a shorter workout than one that gets you killed!

[Shadow]

i've been doing 'slow burn fitness revolution' at home for about 10 weeks. twice a week unless somethiing comes up. but always at least once. and despite the many many extra kilos i can see muscle!!! so when all of this is melted away i'm gonna emerge all lovely and toned!!!! :)

That's awesome, Nougat :thumbsup:!!!!! Congratulations on working on a more fit you!

[Karole]

Today it will be an hour and a half of line dancing --wahoo, it's been a while since I got to go so I am really looking forward to it. That's always good exercise (altho not of the resistance kind)

[Shadow]

Today it will be an hour and a half of line dancing --wahoo, it's been a while since I got to go so I am really looking forward to it. That's always good exercise (altho not of the resistance kind)
How weird - I was just thinking last night I needed to ask if you were going to ever dance again :eek: :D! Glad to hear it's still there for you! I'm sure you will definitely now be able to fit that resistance in, since you're getting your cardio at night ;).

[Mitra]

I have been exercising. Shadow, did you send Carol over to check up on me in the ODAAT thread? :paranoid:

My back still feels just a bit delicate after lots of standing at the weekend, but I've been able to do the usual strengthening stuff, and a bit of bending. What I really notice is that I feel much more stiff and achy if I haven't exercised for a few days, even if I think I've been fairly active.

[Parisienne]

Did my Thursday workout: 15 min Pilates Beginners + 10 min stretch (in original 'Bun Blast' programme from Leisa Hart's dvd it should be 'yoga' and not 'stretch' but as I know absolute nothing about yoga so every time it is mentioned I do stretch instead; hopefully no harm in it?)
Today I felt a bit low because of the cloudy weather and because of daily weigh in: I'm 1 lb up again. I know how silly of me it is (& it makes me think what you Shadow said some days ago that's one of reasons she doesn't like stepping on the scale every day) and in fact I am very much ashamed that it can spoil my day. I will work on it, I promise!

[Shadow]

I have been exercising. Shadow, did you send Carol over to check up on me in the ODAAT thread? :paranoid:
No - but I would've if I'd have thought about it :lol:!!!!!

My back still feels just a bit delicate after lots of standing at the weekend, but I've been able to do the usual strengthening stuff, and a bit of bending. What I really notice is that I feel much more stiff and achy if I haven't exercised for a few days, even if I think I've been fairly active.
Heck of a way to be reminded how important the exercise is, isn't it :tongue:? I'm sorry your back is still touchy - but I'm glad it's not being downright wonky :D!

[Shadow]

Did my Thursday workout: 15 min Pilates Beginners + 10 min stretch (in original 'Bun Blast' programme from Leisa Hart's dvd it should be 'yoga' and not 'stretch' but as I know absolute nothing about yoga so every time it is mentioned I do stretch instead; hopefully no harm in it?)
Mitra is our resident yoga guru so I will let her field that one ;).
Today I felt a bit low because of the cloudy weather and because of daily weigh in: I'm 1 lb up again. I know how silly of me it is (& it makes me think what you Shadow said some days ago that's one of reasons she doesn't like stepping on the scale every day) and in fact I am very much ashamed that it can spoil my day. I will work on it, I promise!
Sweetie, it's not just daily weighing that I don't do :lol:! I weigh about twice a year. But do you know what? I have found that when I'm not obsessed at it, I stay within my range much better. When I was losing it was one thing, but now that I'm in maintenance, I just don't feel the need to flog myself with a number all the time. Now having said that, I will add that if I had carb days or "free" days or whatever-excuse-you-wanna-call-it days, I might feel differently. But this is the way I eat, 24/7. I think when you're true to the plan, the scale really isn't that necessary. YMMV, of course ;)!

Anyway - hope the sun soon shines again and you feel perky again soon :)!

[gitfiddle]

Yes, I've been checking up on Mitra. ;)

I also feel that frequent weigh-ins will distract me. I don't need an "authority figure" scale hovering in the background. :rolleyes:

No gym last night because I had to play at an ice-cream social. The ice cream wasn't an issue, thank goodness.

[SandyHanson]

AT LAST! I just have NOT been able to get myself motivated to exercise. But finally this morning I've done Tae Bo and leg exercises. Hopefully I can build up and maintain some momentum!

[Shadow]

Yes, I've been checking up on Mitra. ;)
Well done :D!

I also feel that frequent weigh-ins will distract me. I don't need an "authority figure" scale hovering in the background. :rolleyes:
Exactly :thumbsup:!

No gym last night because I had to play at an ice-cream social. The ice cream wasn't an issue, thank goodness.
Awesome :)!

[Shadow]

AT LAST! I just have NOT been able to get myself motivated to exercise. But finally this morning I've done Tae Bo and leg exercises. Hopefully I can build up and maintain some momentum!

Yeah for you, Sandy :thumbsup:!!! Fingers crossed it's the beginning of a long and beneficial relationship with exercise for you ;).

[gitfiddle]

AT LAST! I just have NOT been able to get myself motivated to exercise. But finally this morning I've done Tae Bo and leg exercises. Hopefully I can build up and maintain some momentum!Go get 'em, Sandy! We're with you all the way! :D

[SandyHanson]

Thanks, ladies. I'll try to keep myself "Moving and Shaking!"

[Karole]

Me too, glad to see you with us Sandy !

Shadow, sit down before you read this.... don't want you to fall down on the floor.:slywink:

I did 9 min. upper body with 5 # weights and then 50 min. of my Over 50 dvd total body workout. I blitzed it today !!!:cool::D:cool:

(Now I must report that I did not do one bit of exercise yesterday!) ----you aren't gonna get the whip out are you? Even after all I did today???? :D

[Shadow]

Shadow, sit down before you read this.... don't want you to fall down on the floor.
Thanks for the warning :razz:!

I did 9 min. upper body with 5 # weights and then 50 min. of my Over 50 dvd total body workout. I blitzed it today !!!
:eek:!!!!!!!!!!!!



:D :D :D!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(Now I must report that I did not do one bit of exercise yesterday!) ----you aren't gonna get the whip out are you? Even after all I did today????
:rolleyes:..... Not this once, but don't push your luck ;)!

[Karole]

Whew, out of trouble once again.

I just did a 25 min. walk and mucked two stalls and hopefully we will get out in this gorgeous weather again today to walk.

[Ammy]

I went on a bike ride...it had been awhile, but I did 7miles.
I had asthma issues so couldnt' do more. I WANTED to do more...does that count?

I have exercise induced asthma and forgot my inhaler...stupid assma!!

[Shadow]

Whew, out of trouble once again.
But you do like to push it, don't you :rolleyes: :slywink:?

[Shadow]

I went on a bike ride...it had been awhile, but I did 7miles.
Awesome, Amy :D :D :D!!!!!!!!
I had asthma issues so couldnt' do more. I WANTED to do more...does that count?
Yes, it does :). Maybe not physically but definitely for team spirit :thumbsup:!

I have exercise induced asthma and forgot my inhaler...stupid assma!!
Silly Amy :eek:!

(PS - so very very VERY happy to finally "see" you again!!!!!!!!!!!!)

[cshelia]

I have exercise induced asthma also, but inhalers don't help me.
But I did mow the yard Saturday, walked a mile Sunday and 1 1/2 miles today. I'm going to try to walk at least a mile everyday when I'm not too exhausted. I work in a factory with no air conditioning, so I get very hot and end up exhausted by the time I get home.

[Shadow]

I have exercise induced asthma also, but inhalers don't help me.
Hopefully getting into exercise gradually will strengthen you so the asthma is less pronounced :).
But I did mow the yard Saturday, walked a mile Sunday and 1 1/2 miles today. I'm going to try to walk at least a mile everyday when I'm not too exhausted.
Way to go :thumbsup:!
I work in a factory with no air conditioning, so I get very hot and end up exhausted by the time I get home.
Doesn't sound like good working conditions :(! Hopefully when you have cooler nights it will be a joy to get out.