Good afternoon, Power Girls.

Well, after a two hour argument with myself on the pros and cons of working out today or taking today as my day off, I finally got off my big ol' butt and did the cardio and abs. Something about that Power Yoga that was whispering in my ear saying, "Aw, come on, you deserve to take your day off today." Damn Yoga!

Actually, once I got in and played the DVD, the yoga didn't seem to be a problem today. I notice as my push ups get stronger, the power yoga gets a little easier. Now, I'm not saying it's a breeze...Lord knows it's not, but it isn't as hard as it was three weeks ago.

Susanne: Did we start P90 on the same day? I started June 2nd. I think that's the day you did also. That makes us good partners. We all get down and off track, but the important thing is to pick yourself up out of the slump and get back on track. You did that and now we can move forward! I know you can do it!

Gotta head over to Ebay and big on some Shrek stuff for my son's bday. He loves it and it's old enough now that Shrek stuff isn't actively stocked in the stores. Off to Ebay....

I think I will try to last until Sunday for my day of rest. I hope I can make it. That will be three weeks down!!! 21 days out of 90! Wahoo!

Chach

Hi Girls! I didnt make it in to post yesterday because my cousin/best friend is in from California. She moved there this past Oct and until then we have always lived within 5 miles of each other. Needless to say we had LOTS of catching up to do. I did exercise yesterday morning but havent gotten in any today. This is actually my 'rest day' but so far I've always at least done a stretch tape on that day. Not sure if I'll work that in this time or have a REAL rest day. I do have to confess...my eating is AWFUL right now. Since Vicki (my cousin) was here last nite, of course we had to eat. Today was a co-worker's last day so we had a going away party with more food. Saturday I have a family reunion with MORE food.:dizzy: Oh and I keep forgetting Sunday is my anniversary. Starting Monday, I've got to get strict again with my food plan!!

Susanne, I turned 40 in March. That's exactly why in October I started trying to get healthier and eat right and exercise etc. I was panicking because everyone says it is harder after 40. I have to say I do feel much better now than I did this time last year for sure. This time next year, you'll be glad you did this also. :)

Mindi, I think I might try the Firm series once I finish the Power Half Hour. I've heard good things about it.

Chach...good for you for doing that Power Yoga today! How did your search for Shrek go? Find any cool stuff on Ebay?

Where's Kristin??? I hope she's doing well.

Tomorrow is Friday..HOORAY!!:D (and also the end of week 3 for me)

MIKI

yes were are all the power girls? took last night off, tonite is Taebo Impact. Love the boxing/kicking w/my bag! Lots of stress is released there and after this workweek, I NEED IT!

:)

Have a GOOD weekend everyone!

Howdy Power Girls!

Well, ended up taking today off because my hubby had the day off and we were slugs. Just kinda hung out in our pj's before I had to go to work. I'll get those workouts in this weekend.

Mindi: I love the Taebo tapes also. Really helps me get out my frustrations!!

Miki: Found some cook stuff, but not ready to bid on it yet. It doesn't go off for another few days, but it looks like some cook action figures. Happy early Anniversay!

Well, back to work. Keep up the exercise and let's all work on the eating!

Chach

Hi Girls!

Well did two workout tapes yesterday ( stretch and arms ) BUT havent done any today.:^: My eating has still been awful the last several days BUT tomorrow is back to business on that!

Instead of doing something by ourselves for our anniversary today, Phil and I took the kids to see The Hulk" and then to eat Chinese. Now I'm too full to exercise.:dizzy:

Chachee, lounging around in pjs sounds like the life to me!;)

Mindi, I've never tried Taebo. Does sound like a good stress reliever tho.

Susanne and Kristin, hope you two had a nice weekend.

Talk to you powergirls tomorrow.

Miki

Hello PowerGirls!

Ended up doing the weights yesterday and cardio today. So, Friday was my day off this last week. I am going to be challenged this week as I am working a day shift for training purposes at work and will need to get my workouts in at night time.

Hope everyone is doing well!

Chach

Well, I didnt get my workout in yesterday or today. I worked from 8 a.m. til 6 p.m., then we went out to eat and ran by to see Vicki one more time before she leaves for California tomorrow. Just got home and it's 9:30 already so I guess yesterday will be last week's rest day and today is this week's.:lol: Tomorrow I'll be sure to do it before work instead of waiting. Too many things get in the way by afternoon and nite.

Gotta run...lots to do before bedtime.

Miki

Hey Power Gang
 

It seems it's going to take me some time to make this exercising a habit. Whatever the excuses, I missed 4 days in a row. I did one day and then missed 3 more days. I was embarassed to come here to post that I did nothing, cause you all are so dilegent with your workouts.

I started again yesterday. I haven't given up, so I guess that's a good thing. I've buddied up with someone who is also starting over, so I think that we can keep each other motivated.

I'm not sure if I'll be able to do the cardio today. There's a lot of jumping and other things that might stress my knees. I did something to one knee yesterday while doing squats. I had to put a brace on it for a bit. The slightest wrong move sent pain shooting up my leg. It feels ok this morning, but I"m not sure yet just how good. I may do a half hour of the elliptical as my cardio.

MIKI--Glad you had a good time with your sister.

CHACHEE--Schedule changes can be tough. You are very committed, so I'm sure you'll do well with your workouts.

MINDI--I'd love to do Taebo, but the kicks would wreck me. I have bad hips and knees. The little bit of kicking in Power 90 is about all I can manage, and even with toning it down some, one of my hips still pops. But I love the punches:s: Great way to get out frustrations.

Well, I just want to say "thank you" to you ladies. You keep me inspired even when I think I should just throw in the towel. I really want to complete my committment to myself of getting healthy and fit for my 40th.

I'll be back later!

Zanne, now and then my sciatica acts up so I'm pretty careful w/the Taebo kicks too. There are days that I modify BIG time. But I still love Billy and his motivation is no. 1 for me.

Don't know if any of you are familar w/Cathe Friedrich, (www.cathe.com), I worked out w/her Pryamid Upper Body last night and am SORE today..I think I'll rotate her into a Slim Series 6wk plan and see what happens.

Good Wednesday Morning
 

Hey Gang!

Well, I didn't do the Power 90 cardio yesterday. BUT I DID do 20 minutes on the elliptical. At about 17 minutes I could feel twinges in the knee, so I didn't want to push it and really injure it. I'm going to try doing sculpt today, I'll just have to be careful with the lunges and squats.

It's been really hot here the past few days. Low to mid 90s. I'm really glad I do my exercising inside!

MINDI--I've heard sciatica can be painful. Poor you when you suffer with it. I'm careful with my knees and hips cause it seems my family is prone to bad joints. Several family members have had to have hip or knee replacements. I'd rather not go thru that.

How's everyone else doing?

I'm outta here. Got to get a few groceries before it gets too hot.

Just a quick note for me today. I have been in an intense class all week and working days. I have been able to get some workouts in, but not as many as I would have liked to.

My brain is fizzling!! We had a two hour lecture yesterday on skin cells and when fingerprints are developed as a fetus when hands develop......long and boring.

Okay, I'll check in later when I have time.

Chach

Hi Girls...just a very quick post. It's already getting late and I have a ton of stuff to do before bedtime as usual.

Zanne, dont feel bad and PLEASE dont ever not come post because you're embarrassed. I havent exercised since Saturday!:o :( I just cant seem to get up early enough this week to do it before work and then after work, I've been too tired. It didnt help that my sis has been on vacation and not here to keep me motivated to do it with her. She came home today tho, thank goodness!

I am so disgusted with myself for missing my 4th day of exercise today. I was doing so well I just cant give up now! Ya'll keep coming in here so I'll have inspiration from you girls ok??:D

Gotta run but I'll going to try to do better tomorrow. Either way tho I'll come check in.

Goodnite all..

MIKI

Thanks for the Pep talk Miki!
 

I think the main thing is that we don't give up. We might end up having a few "off" days, but I think as long as we get back to working out, we'll be ok.

I didn't get in a workout yesterday either. It's been really hot here and the pollution is bad--they're telling people with breathing and heart conditions to stay inside in air conditioned places and take it easy (I have asthma). I walked my DS to and from school (and coming home is almost all uphill), so about an hour walking in total. Maybe I can count that as a workout!:) I didn't feel quite right last night. I think even just the little bit I was out, the heat had got me. I know my back was burnt in that short time.

My knee still complained this morning when I came downstairs. So I think I will just do the dumbell lifting and maybe the dreaded pushups:p --just not the lunges and squats and then I can try to get in some time on the elliptical.

I'm hoping to stick to this game plan. As long as I make myself do something more than I normally do.

Gotta go now.

Have a great day Power Girls!

Ok, bad as I didnt want to...I did a little exercise today!:cp: I didnt do my workout tape, but I did 20 min on my XL Glider. I was sweating in just that length of time. I know it's not much, but it's more than I've done all week! Now if I can just get the eating back on track. I only have to work 3 days next week so my sis and I plan to get back into heavy exercise again on the days I'm off.

Well not really any news or anything more to add so I guess I'll run for now.

Miki

Well, I didn't get in any workouts as I had planned yesterday. Got a call from my mom in the morning that they had some kind of plumbing problem. So I went over and fixed it ...so I thought. I still had a leak in a connection and found I needed a part. DS had soccer last night, so we all went back after soccer to the folks' to finish the job. I did all the hard work and DH took 2 minutes to put in the new part! I have to go back today with our carpet cleaner to suck all the water that leaked into the carpet.

But I think my arms and back muscles got a good workout with those wrenches and all. :lol: I am sore today!

MIKI--Hooray for you for getting in some exercise. Good news you and your sister will be getting back on track next week.