Morning All

Well, I was a bad girl and didn't get my workout in yesterday:( Stuff just happened and I didn't have time and then when I was ready, my throat was getting real sore, so I made some hot green tea and watched DH do his workout! Had planned on exercising after DS's soccer, but was too tired.

Today my sore throat is gone, I feel good and I WILL get my workout in! I have to do it early cause we're going to my folks this afternoon for Father's day dinner. CAN'T HAVE ANY EXCUSES TODAY! I'll use yesterday as my "off" day.

MIKI--YES! Your wee niece is a real cutie! That's nice of you to give your sister a little break by taking Kaylen for a couple of days. Running around after her will give you lots of exercise!

CHACHEE--I hear you girl! I don't know what it is--my arms aren't long enough or something--but I can't swing my leg thru with the ease everyone on the video does. I can't get it thru at all. I always come up short. We'll just have to keep working on it and we'll get better.

I'm gonna go and get in my workout in a few minutes--right after DS is finished watching Scooby Doo!:lol:

Keep up the hard work Power Girls and we'll be looking GREAT in no time!

Hi girls. I'm finally BACK in the game. I decided to give my lungs a rest last night and not try another Slim Series, since I was still coughing, so I dug out one of my Corey Everyson, "Get Hard," tapes and did arms and shoulders. She does a fast-paced, 30 minute biceps, triceps and shoulders by doing supersets of 3 sets of 12 reps for each exercise.

Got a really nice burn and sweat going, felt GOOD after nearly 9 days of hap-hazard attempts to work out.

Next week, SS, here I COME! :)

Have a good and safe weekend!

I DID IT!
 

Just finished the weight circuit! Hooray for me! I'm gonna have to increase my weights ALREADY for the back exercises :strong:

I might try to get in another workout later, if time and circumstances permit.

MINDI--I think it was wise to give yourself a bit of a break so your body can get well. You'll do great next week.

Bye for now gang:)

Saturday
 

Just finished cardio/ab work. I HATE power yoga! Oh well, we gotta do what we gotta do! I didn't get in a second workout yesterday, so I guess Thursday was my "off" day.

Checked my measurements yesterday and I've lost a total of 3 1/2 inches in two weeks!

We're going to a pool party this afternoon. The sun is just now breaking thru after several dreary days. Supposed to get nice and warm. I'm bringing a special cake and some balloons as 5 of the gang that will be there turn 40 this year. I thought it would be fun if we all celebrated together. I'll try to be good and only have a wee piece of cake.

Hope every one has a wonderful weekend. Power on, Girls!

Hello Ladies!

I had a wedding yesterday and was running all over the place, so I did not get a chance to post.

Got in the Cardio yesterday, by the skin of my nose!

Real busy here with Father's Day things, but I wanted to check in.

Chach

Hi Power Girls!

Well, even with Kaylen here, yesterday is the only day I missed doing my workout and to make up for it, I did yesterday's and today's both today. Thurs nite she did the Stretch tape with me...it was the cutest thing seeing her do it! She was really serious about it too. I couldnt let her see me laugh.

Eating wise for the most part I've done really well for the last few days EXCEPT yesterday. Luke, my 11 yr old, and I ate at Red Lobster on the way home from Shreveport, and I had the Shrimp Pasta. Full order too, not half.:o I was soooooooo full afterwards. But it was worth it.:s:

Friday was the end of my 2nd week doing Power Half Hour. So far, my measurements havent seemed to change. I'm going to take an "after" pic anyway I think just to compare again. Hopefully at least if I havent gotten smaller, what I've got is toned more.

Well, better run. After being off for most of the last 3 weeks, I have to go back tomorrow and work everyday for the next few weeks. I've gotten spoiled to being off, for sure. I dread tomorrow already. I'm 'part-time' but usually work everyday except during times my kids are out of school. This summer tho I'm filling in for several people's vacations which means working 2 weeks then being off a few days, then working 2 weeks again. Cant complain..Im lucky to even be able to be off that much.

Take care everyone and have a great Monday!

Miki

Good Monday Morning!
 

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend!

Well, I was a bad girl yesterday. Didn't do my workout. No particular reason, other than I really, really wasn't interested. I'm thinking of doing 2 workouts today. DH is working extra this evening, so I know I'll do a workout then and I think I'll do one early, after taking DS to school. I'll let you all know!

I was tempted to get on the scale yesterday, but decided not to. That old metal monster just plays head games with me. I'll go by how my clothes fit.

We finally had some nice weather here this weekend. Went to a pool party on Saturday and had a nice time with our friends. I brought dessert--a cake for the 5 people there that turn 40 this year. I had 2 small pieces. I did well with the rest of the food, veggies and fruit, salad, a bit of steak and a bit of salmon. I did have 2 drinks tho:o . Oh well, only do that once in a while. Oh, the bathing suit I wore seemed to fit nicer than I remember it doing when I bought it a couple of months ago!

MIKI--You are doing AWSOME with the exercise! Sorry the tape measure hasn't moved for you. I think I saw such a dramatic difference because when I took my first measurements, it was right before my TOM and I was probably all bloated. Good for you to set an example for your niece! I can just imagine her doing the workout with you! My DS sometimes does part of the workout with me and darn it all he can do the dreaded Power Yoga! I think having an "off day" for eating once in a while is a good thing. That way you don't feel like you're being deprived of anything.

CHACH--You sound busy! Hooray for getting in your workout!

KRISTIN--how was your camping weekend?

Ok Power People, I'm outta here for now. I promise to get in a workout this morning, and I really think I'll be doing one tonight. I have to keep that attitude, right?!!!!!

Howdy PowerGirls!!

I upped my weights today. Moved up from 5 to 8 pounds. Boy, I can really feel it now. It's all I can do on some of those exercises to get the last two reps in. I guess that's how it's suppossed to feel, huh? I would be willing to bet that I will be one sore puppy tomorrow. Grr...... Felt good, though.

Miki: Great job on the exercise! Don't stress about the tape measurer or the scales. I have packed, by mistake, my measurement book and I can't get to it for at least another month. I think that's a good thing. I would be real tempted right now to measure or weigh, but I'm staying off and waiting until the first thirty days to get my measurements.

Susanne: Good job on the eating. I had a couple of drinks at that party last weekend, but I don't do that but maybe twice a year so I didn't feel too bad. Congrats on the swim suit. It's a nice feeling, isn't it?

Coach and Mindi...where you at?

I exercised so much yesterday that I was sore this morning. Did the cardio, went walking and biking. I was actually able to make it up one of the big hills without feeling like I was going to pass out! I even did better than my husband who is in the military and totally athletic. Wahoo!

Check in later.

Chach

Hi again!

Well back to work today after lots of time off lately. Wasnt looking forward to it but I was really busy so the day went by fast. I even got up at 6 a.m. and did my Abs tape before going to work at 8. Then hubby came in this afternoon at 5:30 ready to do his so I did it again with him.:strong: :cb:

Zanne, you have such willpower with those scales. I'm addicted to them..I step on them every time I happen to pass by them.:lol: I dont know why I do because they always make me mad but I cant seem to stop. Glad you had a good time at the pool party.

Chach, how cool you outdid hubby on the big hill. Dont you just love it?:D All that exercise plus upping your weights..WOW!


Kristin and Mindi...how are you girls? Getting in those workouts??

Well I think tonite I'm going to take time out for a bubble bath. I rarely do that but it sounds really good right now.

Bye for now

Miki

Guys I had a really busy day at work yesterday, got home late and didn't have the time to do a 78 min SS workout, so I substituted one of my Firms. I really enjoy this one, Body Sculpting w/Jen, who's my fav Firm instructor. Its a good, solid total body workout and I'm a little sore this am.

Tonite I HOPE 'fingers crossed' to try one of them all the way through...if i can make it that is! LOL

Hello Power Girls!

Let me just say this: POWER YOGA IS THE DEVIL! Heehee. I had a hard time with it today. Must be because the arms are a big fatigued from upping my weights yesterday.

Miki: Oh, a nice bubble bath sounds like heaven. I don't hardly ever have time for that. Great job on the workouts! You go!

Mindi: 78 minutes? Wow, that's a long workout. I've never heard of the "Firm" series. What is it? Aerobics or weights?

Susanne: Did you get your workout in? I know last time you said you hadn't and wasn't motivated. Need a kicker in the rear? Just kidding!

Well, Day 17 down, 73 more to go!!

Chach

Hi Girls! Only have a minute so cant post much. I didnt make that bubble bath last nite so I got smart. Today I came home and did that FIRST!!:D I got up at 6 a.m. again today and did my Thigh workout. It's cool getting it out of the way early in the day. I'm so tired after working all day that Im scared if I wait I might not have enough motivation to get it done. Had Mexican for lunch tho so foodwise I didnt do great.:^: Well gotta run for now...I'll post more tomorrow.

Miki

Chachee, the Firm is a series of workouts that combines areobics w/weights, however some of the workouts are all weight training too. They use a tall step called a 'fanny lifter,' that is killer for buns and legs. An excellent series! You can catch the newest set on their infomerical, seen on Lifetime most frequently or go here:

http://www.firmdirect.com/homepage.asp to read up on the company. I've been using their videos since the 80's. but if you decide to buy, I suggest getting their products from www.collagevideo.com. They're MUCH more reliable and faster to order from. They'll also match prices!

yes the SS is LONG! I'm going to have to often split the workout. Thank God for DVDs! I'm very very sore today after working in my yard, weeding and doing an intense leg workout yesterday. Didn't do a video, just didn't feel like it. Instead I did my own thing and worked out w/my step, barbell and body bar. I use it to help me get a perfect lunge and my legs are FEELING it today!

Tonite I think I'll do the stretch SS video. Should help the soreness.

Gotta get control of my food too!

have a good day!

Hello PowerGirls!

I got my cardio walk in and the Circuit tape also. Still at that 8 pound weight, and the last couple of reps are still killing me. I guess that's good, huh?

Miki: Great job on the exercise. I agree with you that I always feel better once the workout is done and in the books early in the day. For me, that means getting it done by 10:00 am, as I work evenings.

Mindi: Thanks for the info on the Firm series. I think I'll scoot on over there and check it out. Anything to lift my fanny is much appreciated!! Sounds like your workouts are doing well also.

Well, busy here at work, but wanted to check in.

Chach

I'm here!
 

Hey Gang!

Well, I found my way back here. I kind of felt not worthy enough to post. I have been bad and hadn't been exercising. I was so psyched up to do 2 workouts Monday and that fell thru after I had to take some allergy meds and I was a slug all day. Tuesday it was like a train station with people in and out of our house. Yesterday, I don't really have an excuse.

BUT I EXERCISED THIS MORNING!!! I've still been reading all your posts and you've kept me inspired. MIKI and CHACH--I'm going to have to be like you and MAKE myself workout early. Otherwise I won't get it in. As I was heaving the dumbbells off the rack, they felt really heavy and I thought I'd have to lessen the weights. But I made it thru with the heavier weights.:strong:

It's going to take me a while to develop this new habit of exercising. I've decided to not start all over again with my 90 days, but to just pick up where I left off. The good thing is that I've exercised more in a month than I have in a year. I want to give myself a great 40th birthday present of good health and fitness and I've only got 10 more months to do it.

CHACHEE--please feel free to kick me in the rear anytime!!! Sometimes I need a little help getting started.

MIKI--Glad you got your bubble bath. We have to remember to take some time for ourselves.

MINDI--WOW! Doing your own thing! I don't think I could workout on my own. I need someone there to tell me what to do-even if the someone is on my TV.

You all are so inspiring. I think all of your posts help me get back on track.

Well, better go and get my chores done.
Have a GREAT day everyone!