Yoga this afternoon - 45 mins with a new instructor. She was on some kick about "opening us up due to the full moon tonight." I got charley horses in both feet during the class and both of my legs fell asleep. I can hardly walk. Plus, I didn't break a sweat, didn't even have to shower. I don't feel as though I have worked out. :?:

Well I have been sidelined due to injury...ARGGGGG...Sunday night I stubbed my little toe...OUCH.... I know I must have broken it.... I didn't know something so dadgum little could hurt so bad....it was so swollen I couldn't even tape it to my other toes....Went to the dr and she just said well I can give you pain pills or we can cut it off...UMMM Cut it off please!! LOL

Carmen - I know what you mean, I like to sweat and to feel the burn. But the fact that you got cramps in your feet and legs isn't good. I have the same problem. Mine isn't due to working out as much to not enuf water and potassium, plus my bunions add to the problem....cramps are no fun and when I get them I try to think why that happened. I don't mind soreness but not cramps....ouch......
You can do a streach workout that is very benificial without sweat though...I think it's just a matter of what we like and don't like. And your finding all that out now - so good for you chick!
mrsbeanie - hope your injury heals soon...the important thing is to know when to give it a rest and heal.....

I find that taking my multivitamin helps to keep away the cramping. That and cooling down from the excersize instead of just stopping all of a sudden.

Welcome back Star!

FormerSkinny - Thanks for the tips.

I think I spoke too soon about the yoga. I didn't sweat true enough, but yesterday I was sooo sore I literally couldn't move without whimpering. Today its not so bad, but it still really hurts in my thighs and chest muscles. I was wondering about the cramping. I don't take potassium supplements, but I do have my Morton's salt and a banana every day. I got cramps in my feet when she had us balancing on one foot and 2 hands, then she made us lift one arm over our heads so we were balanced just on the one foot and one hand, like the ice skaters do. I think my weight was too much for the single foot? Dunno. I couldn't work out yesterday (actually couldn't even walk) due to the soreness in my legs. It probably would have done some good just to try anyway, but my thighs were inflamed. Still are a little bit. But I am going back to yoga today, then for a walk this evening. Wish me luck.

Carmen- Why don't you mention the cramping to the yoga instructor...she surely would have some answers......I still don't think cramping is normal or a good thing like soreness is......Good for you for going back - bite the dog that bit you right?

Yog-ilates today - 50 minutes. My legs feel so much better after having worked them out! Spoke to the instructor about the cramping in my feet, and she said that when I feel that coming on that I should break posture, and stretch.

Worked up a MAJOR sweat today, plus I can really feel the tension in my abs and arms (where I really need it the most). My dad and DH are Navy men but... OOH RAH! :D

Oh-Rah....
 

Today - Gym :tread: 50 minutes
Eliptical - 10 minutes.... :carrot:

Surgery is Monday won't be in the yard for atleast 3 weeks - :mad: I will miss it here......Just remember I will be here in spirit and will be :drill: :coach: you chicks from the sidelines of my sofa...... ;)

Missed Yoga today due to work issues. I do plan to get down there and hit the elliptical though, which I probably need more than the yoga at this point. I can go down there in a half hour, then do my thing, get showered and back up here with enough time to wrap things up at work and still catch my bus!

Mary, yes I've seen that breathing space yoga show. That lady has the most relaxing voice. Now I finally know where the phrase "WOOOO SAAAAAAH" comes from :lol:!

EWWW that laughin' punkin shore is freaky.

Okay so...30 mins on the elliptical at the fitness center. I tried the "hills" program...BRUTAL! But I did burn 380 some cals. I almost quit about 1 million bazillion times, but I did feel so good after completing it. What I feel right now is a cross between exhilaration and exhaustion, with exhilaration barely winning out. I thought the more you worked out the easier it was supposed to get? :?:

Carmen - That is true, but it takes awhile. On the other hand, you don't want it to be too easy....You want to feel like your really working... YOU go girl - you ROCK!!!! :coach: :cp: :drill:

Pretty you will look like this :carrot:

Tonight is my last night for Jazzercise until after my recovery. It just so happens that I am paid thru October 27. I will renew when my doctor says I can exercise again, hopefully not more thank six (yuck) weeks..........
Now I have to figure out how to not gain weight while recovering......I hope I just won't be hungry since I won't be doing anything physical......(cross my fingers)

I had meetings yesterday afternoon, and could not workout after work because DS is selling popcorn for Cub Scouts and I had to go on "collection rounds". Today, I forgot my T shirt and extra undies. I am thinking about going down into the mall to buy a new T shirt and some undies. I REALLY need the undies anyway, but don't want to buy them at Lane Bryant ($$$), PLUS when I get the undies I will want the matching bra ($$$$$$$$$$$$$$$). I'm funny that way, it seems my underwear cost more than my clothes. TMI I know and downright strange to boot. That being said, I have a lunch meeting, after which I will try to sneak down into the mall to get the things I need, and then I will try to get to the FC today at 4:00, after my last meeting of the day. I will miss Yog-ilates, but I can hit the elliptical.

I will not have problems such as forgetting my workout stuff once I earn my locker at the FC. Once you have a locker, they will wash and dry your workout clothes for you, which is GRREAT! In order to earn your locker, you have to visit the center at least 10X per month, for 2 consecutive months. I was short 2 visits in September, but I have made goal for October. Now to get November out of the way.

Sorry so long...probably should have put all this in my journal. :o

Star- We will all be thinking about you....take care