HARDCORE CHECK IN WED June 23rd

[Tekmistic]

Hi everyone!

This group is really the BEST group of women. I can't thank everyone enough for all of the encouraging words, humor and insight. I read yesterdays posts this morning at about 2 am (which is when I get up most days) and found myself laughing out loud during my Drill Max workout!! It made me really happy to realize that I'm not the only one who feels so "less than perfect" and "damn old" at times. I agree that clean eating and exercise definitely helps combat the "age issues" women face, and I don't mean to be sexist, but I really feel as women we have so much on our shoulders. I had to laugh reading Lori's post about all of the magazines at the grocery check out - soooooo true!! I don't have a perfectly organized home - most of the time it's a distaster, and again, most of the time it's just fine with me. I work more hours per week than my DH and do more than my fair share of housework, laundry, lawn mowing, packing - the list is endless. I definitely feel much better today than yesterday and skipped the wine last night because I was just really tired. I also turned the phone OFF (even though I was on call - oops) and watched some TV.

Thanks again for all of the input and happy workouts to all today!!

Cheryl

 

[Fitnessfreakk366]

Today was Meso 1, Week 4, Disc 12, Legs. Had an ok workout. Today I didn't want to work legs all that much. Looking forward to the tri-sets with Meso 2. My right knee is really bothering me again. I forgot to mention that last Friday I was using my moms little car (it's a Tempo) and I usually drive a Blazer. When I got out of the car I bashed my right knee into the dashboard and holy crap did it hurt. I sat in the parking lot with tears in my eyes holding onto my knee cap. Not what this knee needed. It hurt for a good 5 minutes. Ever since I've been having that radiant pain shooting through it again and it hurts when I do lunges and such. So most of the exercises today really bothered that knee.

Anyways, here's what I did:

Squats & Plie Squats - 15's/16 reps each exercise
4-Point Alternating Lunge - BW/2 sets on each side
Firewalkers - Green band/tons of reps
One Leg Elevated Lunge - 15#/6 reps
Wide Stance Deadlifts - 22's/15 reps
Front Lunge - 20's/16 reps each leg
Squats - 30's/16 reps
Calf Raises - BW/40 reps
Leg Press - 15#/15 reps each leg
One Leg Slide Back Lunge - 12's/16 reps each leg
***These really bothered my knee.
Side Slide Lunge - 12#/16 reps each leg
Stiff Leg Deadlift on Platform - 25's/15 reps
***I did elevated deads.
Double Leg Wall Squats - 5's/8 sets tons of low ends
Lateral Step-Ups - 15#/15 reps each leg
One Leg Sit N Stands - 12#/15 reps each leg
***This hurt my knee too.
Narrow Stance Squats - 25's/15 reps
Calf Raises - BW/40 reps
One Leg Elevated Deadlift - 15#/12 reps each leg
Static Low End Lunge - 12's/12 reps each side
One Leg Sit N Slides - 12#/15 reps each leg
Calf Raises - 15's/34 reps

 

[buttercup78]

Cheryl-you laughed DURING drill max I'm glad you are feeling a bit better, it can be hard not to get weighed down by life now and again. Birthdays seem to put that in focus more for whatever reason. Hope you day is great

Debbie-sorry about the knee. I did something similar on the edge of a cabinet, and hit it right in the knee. I almost threw up from the intense pain of it. And, it really smarted on lunge and squat work. I hope it gets better. I swear we all need to be wrapped in bubble wrap

Yesterday was cardio and I worked out w/ my sister. We did kettlebell work for cardio using part of Brook Benten and Keith Weber. I LOVE Keith Weber's workout and being easy on the eyes doesn't hurt either His workout is broken down into 10 sections that could be used a multitude of different ways. Time was 45 min and I burned 417 calories. TTYL

T

 

[Fitnessfreakk366]

Cheryl - LMAO on laughing through Drill Max. I loved the discussion yesterday. I need to add my 2 cents on age. All I contributed was my age. I'll discuss it after I comment to Theresa.

Theresa - YEOW!!! I was almost at puke status when I bashed my knee. I was swearing at that stupid car like you wouldn't believe. I kept looking around the parking lot to see if anyone was watching the psycho woman holding her knee and screaming profanities. LMAO!!! I immediately took the car back to my mom's and got my Blazer back. I hate that damn car!!!!

Lora - How is it that you are going through menopause already? I was shocked when I read your post yesterday.

Linda - So why do you like the HIIT workouts so much? Isn't it all high impact? And I twisted my ankle two weeks ago doing LIC. I did the stupid thing and used two risers. I landed on the outside of my ankle with my full weight and then hit the floor. It hurt so bad I went to the emergency room because I thought I broke or fractured something. It just ended up being a sprain.

Hermia - Your schedule sounds really busy. That is early to start teaching at 7. Not sure how you do it. What grade do you each? I sit college level?

Roselyn - I agree, Insanity Max Plyo is just one scary title!!! Yikes!!! Glad you enjoyed it!

Ok, about aging. It hit me hard when I turned 40. Now I have to calculate to figure out how old I am. In March when my birthday was almost here one of my friends at work asked me how old I was. I said I'd be turning 43. Ummmm no... I was turning 44. Yeesh. So now one year is melting in with the next. Before I know it, I'll be 50. That scares me. I have to say that other then some of the nagging pains I live with daily, I don't feel 44. I'm in better physical shape then I have been in my entire life and I'm eating a whole lot better then I ever have. So I guess we just have to keep plugging along and hope we age well. And I agree, we women have a lot on our plates every single day. It's a wonder I can get up in the mornings.

 

[poetree_n_motion]

Theresa - I'll have to get it (the Keith Weber workout). I was waiting to see what you thought (wanted to make sure you didn't give a review saying he was maybe the Tonique woman in drag or something ). Thank you. Sounds like you had a great workout.

Debbie - Ow It's like you have a nomad pain that just migrates from one part of your body to another I've had some of those clunks - shoot through your whole body. Kinda cringe just thinking about it. Bubble wrap sounds like a pretty good idea. Also, I did - I cheated on the trivia question -which is kind of pathetic, because I listened to that album about a billion times when I originally got it. In my defense, it was driving me crazy [couldn’t quit thinking about it and thinking wasn’t helping]. If I had to cheat though, I should have at least kept my ill-gotten answer to myself and let someone else figure it out. The trivia question was fun. If you post another question, I promise to behave

Linda - I think the Hiits are my favorite, too . Also, if you mentioned it, I missed it somehow - how was Disneyland?

Diane Sue - I used to have family in this area - they all moved away. I stay because DS's dad is here and if at all possible, I want him to be able to have both parent's in his life. His dad is in and out of the picture - depending. It’s hard on DS but we communicate openly about it, so that part’s 'ok.' As long as he’s safe (DS) I let him decide what he wants/needs to do. He loves his dad and wants to be near him. Of course. It would be really selfish of me to pack us off because I think I’d be happier elsewhere. And who knows if I would. There's that expression: "Grow where you're planted." I’m trying to learn to do that. I do daydream about moving back to Denver (or following my pop - he retired to Arizona). But, I think staying put is the right thing. It’s hard to meet people here - a pretty small town with little going on socially - bars and stuff, but I don’t see myself doing the bar scene (ugghh). I tried to start a book club once - could not find ANYONE else that was interested On the other hand, when would I really have time to be social or have friends? I never catch up with my to do list as it is. So. I don’t know. It’s just sometimes - when I notice how DS is growing up so fast … or when he is gone visiting his dad - or I see couple's doing things together - then sometimes, it hits. Like you said - it can be pretty lonely. I surely appreciated your commiserating though. Anyway - You got a Harley?!! Very cool Will you plan any trips for the summer?

Lora - It must have been incredible meeting them (Papa Roach). Did you get to hang out or talk to them much? I’d have probably just mutely stared in awe. One of the things I like about them (if I’m remembering right) is their songs don’t all sound the same. They have an ability to be real diverse in their style from one song to another. A lot of bands aren’t able to do that (imo). I will check out more of their stuff. Music can make a big dif in a workout, that’s for sure.

Cheryl - I'm with Theresa. You get bonus points for being able to laugh during Drill Max Well. Actually I have (during the cardio), but it was in sort of a ... delirious way ... it scared the cats I'm glad you're feeling better today

Hermia - your comment on Insanity Max Plyo - very funny - very true. We sure have strange ideas of fun around here don’t we? Glad you got the yoga in and I’d have likely skipped the abs too. Is your class load as heavy over the summer as it was last spring? One would hope not. I have never been a morning person either.

Roselyn - I still haven’t gotten to try the peanut butter balls either. Might have to make a batch and go hide in the closet

I had a really good cardio day yesterday (energy wise). I did CCC and felt great - never too winded or tanked out. When it was over, I wanted to keep going so I did Circuit Blast - and that just felt - fun. No idea why I get good days like that. Next time I do either of those they could just as likely toast me entirely. I slept horribly the night before, hadn’t eaten, didn’t FEEL very good and in fact, almost talked myself out of working out at all during the warm up. Beats me I have learned to just appreciate these days when they come though. Today I finish up my Muscle Max/APX mix with bis/tris and abs. I'll also do some cardio, kb or yoga tonight.

Have a good morning everyone.

Lori

 

[lorajeanne]

Hi Maniacs - This morning I did Turbo Fire Tone 30" and Margaret Richards All My Best - Biceps, triceps, deltoids, inner & outer thighs. Workout was 70" with stretch and I burned 390 calories. I did military presses and overhead triceps extensions with the band in TurboFire when I know that they cause me shoulder pro...blems and now I'm sitting here icing my shoulders. When will I learn?

I also did Yoga Works 45" beginner workout.

My right hammy won't release. It's so freakin' tight and sore. Anyone have any suggestions? I don't know what to do! It seems like my right side is all spasmed...including my hamstring, back, side, neck, shoulder and head!

Deb - I turned 50 last October. I've never had children...so I guess I'm going thru menopause a couple years earlier than women with children. I had some problems a year or so ago with VERY frequent bleeding and they drew blood to see if I was in menopause and I was just starting. Then, last summer, I had TTOTM for 2 months straight. I had some tests and they had to do a biopsy & D&C to make sure I didn't have cervical cancer. It wasn't cancer...just some other problems from thickening of the endometrium. Maybe you didn't realize I was 50?? Hope that wasn't too much info!

Lori - I only got to talk to the guys for a minute or two. They were cool though. I was probably the oldest person there!! LOL. Yes, their music is very diverse. My favorite album is Paramour Sessions but I love all of their music. Some of my fave songs are Hollywood Whore, I Almost Told You that I Loved You from the most recent album and there are tons of others...too long to list here. Glad to know you enjoyed all of the age info. I cried on my 50th birthday for the first time in my life. I've been "sort of" going thru a mid-life crisis for a while now. I feel old, fat and ugly most days and life's been a struggle! I feel like a loser cuz I'm working in retail and started over at 50 with no vacation time, etc. It was very emotional for me. I think the biggest thing I've noticed with workouts is that I can NEVER feel stretched out any longer. I guess this has something to do with age....and like I said yesterday, I have no idea if I need to train with more or less intensity! This bulge is baffling. In my 30's it wasn't such a struggle. Probably at 45 the weight started sticking around a little more! But I'll never give up the fight!!

ETA; Also Lori - re: the being super human mom....I've never had kids....just 3 cats. Since I'm a recovering addict, I tend to not do a lot of things I don't want to do. Sort of was taught that somewhat in recovery.....as staying clean is enough of a daily struggle....didn't feel (or want to) complicate it with being responsible for another human being's life (aka children - call me selfish) and I NEVER go to work events like showers or things that my "heart" isn't really in. I mostly just workout, go to work, eat and sleep!! LOL I'm a sad excuse, huh??

 

[lorajeanne]

oh...and it's true what they say about Margaret Richards' workouts....she sort of kills you softly. She does super high reps and has a very calm demeanor....so you are getting slayed KINDLY. I have had her workouts for a while, but she does all of her leg work lying...and thus they are not huge calorie burners, so I don't do them as much as I should. However, the times I do them, I usually get sore and that's hard for me ....I rarely get sore from workouts. (with the exception of my legs....which always feel sore.....sort of from being on my feet all day)

 

[Fitnessfreakk366]

Lori - Yep, it seems I have the nomad syndrome. One pain leaves and another appears. Very frustrating... I wonder what it would feel like to be pain free just one day? And that's ok about the song. It was fun. I'll do more soon.

Lora - No, I didn't realize you were 50. I do remember the problems you had, though, now that you mention it. I guess I didn't realize it was all related to menopause. I'm hoping to go through it like my mom did, she had hot flashes for a period of time and thats about it. I don't even think she was on any supplements or med for the change. I haven't had kids either, so I'm assuming I'll be going through it soon.