Good Morning -
By the time I could get back to check in yesterday, it was late --decided to just wait until this morning. I did do the premix from BC/ME. That really is a great workout. Last night I also got in 80 min of yoga. This is the 3rd time I’ve done the Baptiste Foundations DVD I got not so long ago (always skip the warm-up). I should start cycling it with some of my other yoga DVD's or I’m gonna get tired of it. Cardio today - kickboxing, but I haven’t decided which one yet. Also have kb work and a shorter 20 or so minute interval workout planned - probably for later evening. I’ve been scheduling 2 workouts a day for most every day this last week -- and next. If I miss one once in awhile that’s ok - experimenting mostly. I think I’ll do a couple more full body workouts, then a mix of Muscle Max and Amy’s All Pump Extreme. I did something like this about a year ago and remember liking it - between the two, there's a pretty thorough/unique mix of exercises. I’ll probably break it into a three day split. Then I’ll hit Gym Style again.
Diane Sue - "Wow" workout yesterday
. Can’t remember exactly what Theresa said but I agreed with her. I think you mentioned doing the Gauntlet later this week? I believe that's the one with several Bootcamp segments - lots of changes. I go back and forth between that one and the Viper as favorites. You've got some challenging workouts scheduled this week. It is very rainy around here too - it has been for awhile. we’re halfway through June but barely had anything that felt like summer. If season’s had warranties I’d want a refund - or at least exchange it for one that wasn’t defective
Debbie - Relieved to hear the good news about your mom -- and your ankle. You got a great workout in yesterday, huh? Glad the treadmill felt ok. I'd be happy with those stats, too
When I hurt my ankle (and my hip flexor for that matter) an elliptical trainer worked really well. Used it so much for injuries though, I can barely even stand to look at one now. Don’t know if you even have access to one. Shoot - I’d let you have mine if I could
Hermia - Just remember to take time for yourself. With your schedule on top of it all, that's probably not easy. It's amazing how things like this come together though -- planning big events like weddings, I mean. It feels like so much - and you can't see how they will with all the details and arrangements - but they just do. I'm very happy for you.
Cheryl - Sounds like you are doing great! You're so active at camp, it's probably good you've eased back on cardio a tad
That's funny about your Aussie. Skyler kind of likes to swim when we take her to the lake - and she seems to like baths. Even does ok walking in snow. Maybe it's because the rain is "hard." Who knows. Kind of funny though. DS has told her she is an embarrassment to her more rugged ancestor's and needs to toughen up. I stay out of these "conversations" and just try not to laugh. To her credit though, she has ruthlessly gutted more than a few squeaky toys in her day. I NEVER thought I'd want a little Beagle as a dog -- always been more drawn to big Marmaduke-types. We end up with Snoopy. Wouldn't trade her for the world. I forget - did you say you have three dogs? Two Aussies and ... (am I getting this all wrong?
)? In any case - Hope you have a great day
Lora - Hope you survived your long week and are enjoying your time off. Had a really cool conversation with DS yesterday about the sense of smell and memories (things you'd brought up). I can't remember how it got started ... I think because I smelled like wet dog after Skyler's "walk"
Anyway, he's much more attuned to the subject than I'd expect a pre-teen boy to necessarily be and knew just what I was talking about. Quite something. We must have talked for nearly an hour about this subject alone. It was inspired by you really, so thanks - again
Theresa - Sounds like you liked the Brook Benton workout? That's how I tend to interpret sweating like a pig (at least on this check-in. A very good thing
). Also, something you said yesterday about getting a B but wanting an A - that made me smile, I think because I understand -- also expect that you would. And you will get one. Progress and change can be so tough (there's a looming statement of the obvious for you
). I bet you're a tough grader too, though. Sometimes I have trouble even seeing my own growth or improvement. It's just, it doesn't always look the way I think it should. It's not as obvious in the ways I'd expect it to be or something. (What is this woman trying to say????
). Don't know. I'm just spewing, but I feel like I'm working to make some changes, too. Maybe most of us are, most of the time. Wish I was clearer on what they were exactly though. It's more a sense of needing to move away from some things as opposed to moving towards a particular goal - more to do with behaviors than outcomes. Might be easier if it weren't so bloomin' VAGUE. Sometimes things just are though - vague -and you have to trust your gut. No idea if any of this made any sense at all - your post obviously got me thinking though. Enjoy your workout today
Ok. That is quite enough from me.
Have a great morning.
Lori
