Movers & Shakers - December 2011

[Shadow]

Now that the month has begun, I thought maybe I'd do a new thread. Just because the holidays are approaching doesn't mean that the M&S ends, you know :evil:!

[gitfiddle]

I was at the gym bright and early this morning, Shadow, because I had shopping date. I'm happy to report I have added a little HIT without repercussions so far.

Where are the rest of your peeps? Too bad the pace of the season interferes with exercise schedules when we need it the most! :tear:

[Karole]

We have been busy with Christmas stuff but have managed to get in two nice horse back rides in the last 3 days. The first one was 4.5 hours long and yesterday was 4 hours. Gosh we have to take advantage of the good weather this time of the year and don't want to waste it ! Makes me sad to think of Jan. and Feb. coming as there aren't many rides that time of the year unless we have an unusually mild winter.

[Shadow]

I was at the gym bright and early this morning, Shadow, because I had shopping date. I'm happy to report I have added a little HIT without repercussions so far.
Way to go, Carol :D :thumbsup:!!!!!


Where are the rest of your peeps?
Missing :peeved:! Guess I shouldn't have started a new thread :rolleyes:!

Too bad the pace of the season interferes with exercise schedules when we need it the most! :tear:
Well - it doesn't interfere with everyone's schedule ;).

[Shadow]

We have been busy with Christmas stuff but have managed to get in two nice horse back rides in the last 3 days. The first one was 4.5 hours long and yesterday was 4 hours.
Well done, Kricket :thumbsup:!

Gosh we have to take advantage of the good weather this time of the year and don't want to waste it !
Yes - 'cause it could end any second :eek:!

Makes me sad to think of Jan. and Feb. coming as there aren't many rides that time of the year unless we have an unusually mild winter.
Good thing you know cross training and variety are good things, right :p?

[Karole]

Good thing you know cross training and variety are good things, right :p?

Ah yes, my dear dear Whip Snapper I do know about those "things"---- and to prove it" Ta Dah....drum roll.... this morning I did 20 min. on the elliptical , followed by my pt stretches and finally a lower body work out with leg raises, bicycling, bridges and well that was it. I did follow those with a few more stretches before quitting.

[gitfiddle]

A good session at the gym this morning, Shadow. :) I even did a bit of hiit again, since there were no repercussions Saturday.

[Shadow]

Ah yes, my dear dear Whip Snapper I do know about those "things"---- and to prove it" Ta Dah....drum roll.... this morning I did 20 min. on the elliptical , followed by my pt stretches and finally a lower body work out with leg raises, bicycling, bridges and well that was it.
Good for you, Kricket :D!!


I did follow those with a few more stretches before quitting.
Even better :thumbsup:!!!

[Shadow]

A good session at the gym this morning, Shadow. :)
Awesome :D :D :D!!!

I even did a bit of hiit again, since there were no repercussions Saturday.
Wow :jawDrop:! But you might want to skip it for a day or two now just to be on the safe side :).

[gitfiddle]

But you might want to skip it for a day or two now just to be on the safe side :).Good advice. I'll take it!

[bpm]

you might want to skip it for a day or two now just to be on the safe sideThank you Dear One for cutting me some slack.:D... been doin' great on the neaning but other than the IFSS can't seem to get up to speed :rolleyes:

[Shadow]

Good advice. I'll take it!
Wow - she's listening the first time around :eek:! You have learned well, grasshopper :D!

[Shadow]

Thank you Dear One for cutting me some slack.:D...
:rolleyes:.....


been doin' great on the neaning but other than the IFSS can't seem to get up to speed :rolleyes:
Well, at least you're getting the neaning accomplished and that counts for most the battle, dear one :). Hopefully the IFSS will soon get up to speed - and if not, maybe it's time to do something totally different to catch your interest :).

[gitfiddle]

Wow - she's listening the first time around :eek:! You have learned well, grasshopper :D!I bow to your wisdom, O Guru! Besides, it hurts too much when I ignore your advice. :rolleyes:

Plain old gym session this morning with no fancy moves. I did ten minutes on the bike to lubricate my knees, which seems to work well. I'm using a ten-pound hand weight now for the two-handed arm/shoulder stretch you gave me. I spent two hours at an intense music session last night so if it's going to hurt, I'll know soon! :p

[Shadow]

I bow to your wisdom, O Guru! Besides, it hurts too much when I ignore your advice. :rolleyes:
:lol:! (Believe me, *I* hurt, too, when I ignore my own advice - so it really is experience talking ;).)


Plain old gym session this morning with no fancy moves. I did ten minutes on the bike to lubricate my knees, which seems to work well. I'm using a ten-pound hand weight now for the two-handed arm/shoulder stretch you gave me.
Sounds great :thumbsup:!

I spent two hours at an intense music session last night so if it's going to hurt, I'll know soon! :p
Fingers crossed :eek:!

[gitfiddle]

Hey, Coach, I'm on the bench today. Long story, but doc told me not to do any gym today. If I sleep tonight, I'll take it as a sign that the sacrum is holding. :rolleyes:

[Shadow]

Hey, Coach, I'm on the bench today. Long story, but doc told me not to do any gym today. If I sleep tonight, I'll take it as a sign that the sacrum is holding. :rolleyes:
Fingers crossed, my friend, that your sacrum stays where it belongs!!! Glad you're following his advice :thumbsup:! Better do it in a small step now than having to take a lot of time off later :nod:!

At least YOU have doctor's orders ;). I'm not sure about the rest of the yahoos that should be posting here :tongue: :rolleyes: :razz:!

[Shadow]

Hello - is anybody out there :peeved: :mad: :suspicious: :angry:??????

[gitfiddle]

Hello - is anybody out there :peeved: :mad: :suspicious: :angry:??????Oh, yes! I just haven't done anything but stretches this weekend. My lower back is so sore I don't dare do more. I've seen the chiro twice and I'm considering a call to the original osteo who may have started the ball rolling. :confused:

[Shadow]

Oh, yes! I just haven't done anything but stretches this weekend.
Stretches are great :thumbsup:!

My lower back is so sore I don't dare do more.
I am so sorry it's not getting any better :(!

I've seen the chiro twice and I'm considering a call to the original osteo who may have started the ball rolling. :confused:
That might be a wise plan :nod:.

[gitfiddle]

Good news! The conservative treatment and stretches seems to have paid off. I slept well last night. Went to the gym this morning and did a light workout. :)

[Shadow]

Good news! The conservative treatment and stretches seems to have paid off. I slept well last night. Went to the gym this morning and did a light workout. :)
Awesome :D :D :D!!!!!!!!!!

[gitfiddle]

Where's the rest of our team? Not moving or shaking, or maybe just too busy to log in? :confused:

[Shadow]

Where's the rest of our team? Not moving or shaking, or maybe just too busy to log in? :confused:
Probably sitting around eating Christmas cookies :peeved: :mad: :angry: :suspicious:.

[gitfiddle]

I wasn't gonna go there...;)

[Shadow]

I wasn't gonna go there...;)

But I think THEY did :eek:!

[bpm]

Darlin' Shadow,
you seem so lonely I just had to say hi

[gitfiddle]

Gym today. :) Still good.

[Shadow]

Darlin' Shadow,
you seem so lonely I just had to say hi
It's always great to see you, darlin' Monty :D! Now - have you anything to report :suspicious:???? Not that you have to have a report to check in with me but of course, it adds that extra bit of excitement if you do ;)!

[Shadow]

Gym today. :) Still good.
That's great news all around :thumbsup: :D :thumbsup:!

[gitfiddle]

No gym so far today, but the baking (for the family) had to come first. I know! I know! If I don't get to the gym this afternoon, I'll be there tomorrow.

I am getting considerable upper body work done due to kneading the blasted dough. :peeved: I'm three hours into it and not done yet. :tongue:

[gitfiddle]

Okay, I can't believe that I got out of bed and hit the gym this morning. :confused: It was nice, because I saw some old friends. :)

[Shadow]

No gym so far today, but the baking (for the family) had to come first. I know! I know! If I don't get to the gym this afternoon, I'll be there tomorrow.
You're not trying to kill them off, are you, my friend ;)? JK - I bake cookies every year for my sister :rolleyes:.


I am getting considerable upper body work done due to kneading the blasted dough. :peeved: I'm three hours into it and not done yet. :tongue:
Whatcha making :)? I used to like making bread :nod:.

[Shadow]

Okay, I can't believe that I got out of bed and hit the gym this morning. :confused:
I am so very proud of you :D!!!!

It was nice, because I saw some old friends. :)
And hopefully got in a good workout, too :razz:!

[gitfiddle]

Whatcha making :)? I used to like making bread :nod:.My grandma's pfeffer kuchen. It's a spice cookie that has to be mixed one day and chilled overnight to set up. Then you cut the slab into quarters, knead in more flour, roll out, cut and bake. I made four batches, so that was sixteen slabs that I beat into submission! That's more work than I ever put into making food. My abs were actually sore in new places last night, so I'm counting it as exercise.;)

[Shadow]

My grandma's pfeffer kuchen. It's a spice cookie that has to be mixed one day and chilled overnight to set up. Then you cut the slab into quarters, knead in more flour, roll out, cut and bake. I made four batches, so that was sixteen slabs that I beat into submission!
Good for you :D! Makes you thankful for those upper body workouts, doesn't it :razz:?

That's more work than I ever put into making food.
I think if I had to work more making my food, I'd eat a lot less :lol:!

My abs were actually sore in new places last night, so I'm counting it as exercise.;)
What an unexpected bonus :thumbsup:!

[gitfiddle]

I forgot to tell you I went to the gym this morning. :) I put in some HIIT on the arc trainer.

[Shadow]

I forgot to tell you I went to the gym this morning. :) I put in some HIIT on the arc trainer.
Good job :thumbsup:! I'm glad you're here with me to M&S :D and not just sitting around eating bon bons like all the others ;)!

[Mitra]

But I like bon bons!

[Ammy]

I forget to check in, but I am still doing my PT every day...and after my last session my therpist actually declared me "stronger"!!!!
It only took three months...:rolleyes:

I still hope for the day I have energy to get on the eliptical after PT, but I am still lucky if I can control my leg/butt muscles to hold me upright while go down the stairs to the locker room. :o

[gitfiddle]

I forget to check in, but I am still doing my PT every day...and after my last session my therpist actually declared me "stronger"!!!!
Hey! Progress is good! :D

[Shadow]

But I like bon bons!
:lol:!

Nice to see you, Mitra ;)! Hope that wonky back is cooperating these days :).

[Mitra]

It's doing pretty well, thank you - after a minor episode a month or so ago when I had a bad week after coughing too strongly!

We're heading up to my parents' for Christmas tomorrow, so I'm afraid I'm not committing to serious workouts for the next couple of weeks. Probably plenty of escaping down the fields with my camera to get some peace and quiet, though ;).

[Shadow]

I forget to check in, but I am still doing my PT every day...
Good for you, Amy :D!!!

and after my last session my therpist actually declared me "stronger"!!!!
Awesome :thumbsup:!

It only took three months...:rolleyes:
But hopefully the time & effort spent will keep you from losing any ground in the future ;).


I still hope for the day I have energy to get on the eliptical after PT, but I am still lucky if I can control my leg/butt muscles to hold me upright while go down the stairs to the locker room. :o
Don't worry, Amy - you're obviously getting there, slowly but surely. So don't lose hope! Look at it this way, we truly appreciate the things we have to work for :).

[Shadow]

It's doing pretty well, thank you - after a minor episode a month or so ago when I had a bad week after coughing too strongly!
That silly back, anyway :mad:! Sorry you were coughing - that doesn't sound fun either :eek:!


We're heading up to my parents' for Christmas tomorrow, so I'm afraid I'm not committing to serious workouts for the next couple of weeks
Okay - since I know your back will insist you return to your routine after the holiday ;).

Probably plenty of escaping down the fields with my camera to get some peace and quiet, though ;).
That sounds marvelous :D!

(PS - I've never had a bon bon.... so if you ever actually eat any, you can have my share, too :p.)

[gitfiddle]

Mitra, have a nice holiday!:)

Shadow, I worked out at the gym this morning. Everything seems to be working... :p

[Shadow]

Shadow, I worked out at the gym this morning. Everything seems to be working... :p
Awesome on both counts :D :thumbsup: :D!!!

[hawk]

lifting three days a week, HIIT three days a week on off days. Leg pressing 300, calf raising 300. Shoulder hurts so benching is at 80. was at 130...keepin on keepin on.

[Shadow]

lifting three days a week, HIIT three days a week on off days. Leg pressing 300, calf raising 300. Shoulder hurts so benching is at 80. was at 130...keepin on keepin on.
Great job as always, Lynn :D! Yes - please do allow for that shoulder. As we get older, those things don't miraculously get better or heal themselves ;)!

[hawk]

:^) swimming seems to help. So I am doing that more and more. Walking a lot. More of a Paleo approach to working out.

[gitfiddle]

Merry Christmas, everyone! I went to the gym this morning, like a good grasshopper. ;) Did some HIIT on the bike. I won't get back there until after Christmas, but I have been doing some floor exercises, partly to see if it would help my lower back but also to make sure I can still get up off the floor. I found my knees are a little more tolerable of the "launching" position and the leg presses have made rising a breeze. :) I plan on keeping that in my home routine.

[Shadow]

:^) swimming seems to help. So I am doing that more and more. Walking a lot. More of a Paleo approach to working out.
Awesome :D! I'm sure your joints appreciate that :nod:!

[Shadow]

Merry Christmas, everyone! I went to the gym this morning, like a good grasshopper. ;) Did some HIIT on the bike. I won't get back there until after Christmas, but I have been doing some floor exercises, partly to see if it would help my lower back but also to make sure I can still get up off the floor. I found my knees are a little more tolerable of the "launching" position and the leg presses have made rising a breeze. :) I plan on keeping that in my home routine.
Merry Christmas to you, too :D! And everyone else, of course - like Lynn, who's actually here with us :)! And I suppose to the slackards, too :rolleyes:....

Way to go on that workout! That is definitely the first thing on my to-do list for the next 3 days :nod:.

Floor exercises are great :thumbsup:! How exciting you can get up so much easier than before :D!

[Benay]

Checking in. Not only have I been lazy but recentlyI have been falling more. Interestingly enough when I fall because my right kneecap slips off center, I fall gently. All of a sudden I am on the ground. When I trip on something, which I did 3 weeks ago, I fall hard! This time I fell on my left side giving myself a bad sprain on my hand, wrist, arm and shoulder. Still can't hook my bra. It's been a very very slow healing.

Believe me, I am watching every step I take and taking small steps and walking only in areas where I know I can find something to help me get back up again. Very limiting. I have not been able to do upper body exercises with 3 pound weights and had trouble holding on to things in order to do leg exercises.

Now the pain is less, I can start again. Getting older is not for the faint hearted. I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas.

[gitfiddle]

...Getting older is not for the faint hearted.You're right, Benay, but we can be very, very persistent! ;) Sorry to hear about your fall. I know you'll take it slow and get better. (((Hugs!)))

Speaking of persistent, Shadow, I read and sipped coffee for most of the morning before I kicked myself down to the gym, but I did eventually get there! :nod:

[hawk]

Nothing this week..Hitting it this coming week.

[Shadow]

Checking in. Not only have I been lazy but recentlyI have been falling more. Interestingly enough when I fall because my right kneecap slips off center, I fall gently. All of a sudden I am on the ground. When I trip on something, which I did 3 weeks ago, I fall hard! This time I fell on my left side giving myself a bad sprain on my hand, wrist, arm and shoulder. Still can't hook my bra. It's been a very very slow healing.
I am so sorry to hear that, Benay!

Believe me, I am watching every step I take and taking small steps and walking only in areas where I know I can find something to help me get back up again. Very limiting. I have not been able to do upper body exercises with 3 pound weights and had trouble holding on to things in order to do leg exercises.
Sprains take a long time to heal - and all you can do is give them the time they need.

Now the pain is less, I can start again.
Go slowly and carefully, Benay!

Getting older is not for the faint hearted.
No, it isn't :(.

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas.
And the same to you, Benay :)!

[Shadow]

Speaking of persistent, Shadow, I read and sipped coffee for most of the morning before I kicked myself down to the gym, but I did eventually get there! :nod:
Awesome, grasshopper :D!

[Shadow]

Nothing this week..Hitting it this coming week.
OMW, Hawk, YOU took a break :eek:????? I didn't think you EVER cut yourself any slack :jawDrop:! I am so happy to hear you took a break - that's fantastic :thumbsup:! Normally I have to flog people to keep moving - but YOU I always needed to remind to take a rest once a year or so :p :lol: ;)!

[Benay]

Thanks for the encouragement Shadow. Always appreciated. How you stay "up" is beyond me. Good news, hooked my bra today so now I can go out in publiic again. Wrist remains problematic but the rest of the arm is almost well. I plan a modified exercise program today.

[Shadow]

Thanks for the encouragement Shadow. Always appreciated.
You're welcome :)!

How you stay "up" is beyond me.
I save all my "up" moments for here ;).

Good news, hooked my bra today so now I can go out in publiic again.
Awesome! It's amazing how something so simple can feel so good, isn't it :D?
Wrist remains problematic but the rest of the arm is almost well. I plan a modified exercise program today.
Sounds great! Take it slow and easy - and let us know how it goes :nod:!

[Ammy]

Well, after I did my PT yesterday, I got onto the eliptical. I rode backwards per my PTpist's suggestion.
My kneecaps were killing me and today my back is killing me!
I only rode 8 min...:peeved:

I see her on Friday, I'll ask for another suggestion as that one is not going to work for me...darn it.

[bpm]

Hi Sweetie :D
I must commiserate with Amy (and Benay for that matter).
had not done any cardio for 3+ weeks- got on the bike on MON for some HIIT, felt good so did the HIIT on the elliptical on TUES... was a little cranky in the hips this morning but did the shallow squats as planned..... too much - can hardly walk now.
No! growing old aint for sissies. :peeved:

[Shadow]

Well, after I did my PT yesterday, I got onto the eliptical. I rode backwards per my PTpist's suggestion.
My kneecaps were killing me and today my back is killing me!
I only rode 8 min...:peeved:
Oh my - I hope that's not the result you're supposed to get from it :eek:! Sorry, but I think I'd have to seriously consider doing it again ;)...


I see her on Friday, I'll ask for another suggestion as that one is not going to work for me...darn it.
I think that's a very wise thing to do, Amy :nod:. Curing one problem just to cause others doesn't make much sense - and sounds painful to boot!

[Shadow]

Hi Sweetie
Hi ya, darlin' Monty :D!

I must commiserate with Amy (and Benay for that matter).
had not done any cardio for 3+ weeks- got on the bike on MON for some HIIT, felt good so did the HIIT on the elliptical on TUES... was a little cranky in the hips this morning but did the shallow squats as planned..... too much - can hardly walk now.
Ouch :(. But did you really think you could just pick up where you left off 3 weeks ago :razz: :rolleyes:? How about a one-day-on, one-day-off approach for a week or two :)?

No! growing old aint for sissies.
No - it certainly isn't :(. But it is a TAD easier when we stay true to our moving and shaking ;). Or at least don't take a long vacation & then expect to jump right back into it :tongue:!

[bpm]

But it is a TAD easier when we stay true to our moving and shaking ;)
I get the message darlin' :lol:

[hawk]

High intensity interval training on the recumbent bike today...8^)

[hawk]

I had a personal trainer, but she was having so many issues with my diet..lack of protein shakes, lack of carbs, that I said...done....done..I can do this myself....

[Shadow]

I get the message darlin' :lol:
I figured you would, you wise man, you ;)!

[Shadow]

High intensity interval training on the recumbent bike today...8^)
Good for you, Lynn :D!


I had a personal trainer, but she was having so many issues with my diet..lack of protein shakes, lack of carbs, that I said...done....done..I can do this myself....
Indeed, you can :nod:!

[gitfiddle]

Gym today! Nice and normal. :)

[Shadow]

Gym today! Nice and normal. :)
Awesome :D! It's nice to have the "same old" now and again rather than something new happening, isn't it ;)?

[gitfiddle]

I ended the year with a trip to the gym. It's different on Saturday; seems there's a few more people than usual! I had to skip the arc-trainer because they were all in use today.

[bpm]

Happy New Year all
have gotten much exercise for the last three days due to a surprise visit by DW's son, DIL and monster granddaughters (aged 2 and 4) :eek:.
I am now hiding in the office weeping cause they decided to stay another night :(:peeved:.
The house is in shambles, the two monster trash cans in the garage are overflowing and there is no end in sight to the junk being produced by the dynamic duo.
On a brighter note, at this time tomorrow all will be quiet, peace will have returned and I will be able to resume my slothful, boring routine :)
Dear One, of course there will be some planned movin' n shakin' going on. :D
Check in later.

[Shadow]

I ended the year with a trip to the gym. It's different on Saturday; seems there's a few more people than usual! I had to skip the arc-trainer because they were all in use today.
Ah yes... the weekend warriors :rolleyes:.

Sorry it was more crowded - but so glad you were there :thumbsup: :D!

[Shadow]

Happy New Year all
have gotten much exercise for the last three days due to a surprise visit by DW's son, DIL and monster granddaughters (aged 2 and 4.
Oh boy - happy new year indeed, huh ;)?

I am now hiding in the office weeping cause they decided to stay another night.
:lol:! Actually, I shouldn't laugh because if I were in your shoes, I'd be doing the same thing :p.

he house is in shambles, the two monster trash cans in the garage are overflowing and there is no end in sight to the junk being produced by the dynamic duo.
Oh dear Monty - hopefully your new year will get MUCH better once this storm has passed!!!!

On a brighter note, at this time tomorrow all will be quiet, peace will have returned and I will be able to resume my slothful, boring routine :)
Isn't that a marvelous thought :D????

Dear One, of course there will be some planned movin' n shakin' going on. :D
What a great idea, Monty :p!

Check in later.
I should hope so :nod:!