X-Factor Monday

[Fit_mommy]

Hey Ladies.

So I wasn't around y'day to start the thread (or post on it for that matter) and I see that it never got started. What's up with that!? You girls have to pick up my slack when I'm not around!!!!

I wasn't MIA by choice. My computer crashed, died, went kaput on saturday afternoon. I was NOT happy and didn't have a chance to go out and buy a new one until late in the day yesterday. Thankfully I found a great deal! It's a desktop but I WILL get my laptop someday if it kills me!

So I finished up the Leg Blast Rotation on Saturday and started the Get Ready For Summer rotation yesterday with BM2's Double Upper Premix. YEOWCH! I admit to omitting the ab work though cause after Joey's standing abs and the killer core segment in Centergy I was NOT doing abs for a third day in a row!

I pretty much have some sort of DOMS all over my body today. My legs are still yellin' from Saturday's work out. My core is yellin' from fri/sat and now my upper body is yellin' cause of y'day. Oh what a feelin'! I was thinking of combining today and tmrw's work outs into one day today so that I could take Turkey Day off if I wanted w/o throwing my schedule outta whack but um...that's not gonna happen. That would mean the Overall Legs premix from B&G plus cardio and well, I seriously think I'd start crying if I tried to do B&G ANYTHING right now!

K, well hopefully someone pops in today so I'm not talkin' to myself all day....

Later Babes!

 

[rmrmr]

Mornin' Ladies,

I'm here Wendy!! We had a cleanfest yesterday and I finished up all the laundry too. I ate way too much yesterday.

This morning I'll be doing a cardio, leaning towards Step Blast. This afternoon I'll hit the gym for heavy leg training. Jerod has his end of season football party tonight so I will be missing my meltdown class. I hate that but I'm the only one available to take him and I don't want him to miss it.

I just read the news and found out that a Sr. at our local high school was killed last night. It sounds like he was in a single vehicle accident and when he exited his car, he was hit by an oncoming vehicle. They haven't released the student's name. My older boys graduated from that school and I have a niece there now. My heart goes out to the family.

Wendy-glad you were able to get another computer. I hate pc problems. You'll find that the desktop is much faster than a laptop! Hope you like your new purchase.

BBL to see what everyone else is up to.

Happy Monday

 

[irishrose]

Good Morning ladies!

Wendy, so sorry to hear about the computer crash! But isn’t it fun to get a new one?? I know the feeling you must have had without it for that time though. It’s like someone closes your door to the outside world when the ‘puter isn’t working! I’m always lost when I can’t get online with mine. It makes me wonder how we ever made it without them? I mean, what did we do to entertain ourselves before?

Diana, I attempted a cleanfest this weekend, too! I think I only got done about half of what I wanted to, though. After that, it turned into a "prepare for Thanksgiving" weekend. Had to do the grocery shopping and make sure we had everything we needed for the crowd. That meant a trip to TJ Maxx for a few things, too.

Ugh...just read about the senior from your local high school. That just breaks my heart. And right around the holidays, too, as if it wasn’t bad enough. So sorry to hear this, and my heart goes out to the family, too.


So I got 4DS on Friday, and I did HIS/B&C on Saturday, then KB/Legs on Sunday, and I did yoga this morning. I, too, feel sore in every stinkin’ part of my body. I’ve really enjoyed the new workouts! They’re fun! Even the kickbox was fun, and I don’t really like kickbox. It was the fastest 30 minutes of my life. I’m going to stick with 4DS exclusively for at least a month, with a yoga thrown in weekly, and either an extra cardio or total body a la kettlebells each week and call it a rotation.

Okay, gotta get to work, but will BBL for sure~
Jen

 

[Sunshine1528]

Good morning,

MIA for the weekend. Thought my cold was gone as I haven't felt bad, but it is hanging on with the stuffiness and coughing. Have been tired so am thinking I will take the week off unless I feel like some light cardio. Did get all my weight work in last week and had the UB DOMS like crazy, still have them. Am hoping total rest from exercise will help. I hate choking up all the gook in my throat (sorry if TMI ! ).

Will check in later to see what all of you have been up to.

Off to finish my workload for the day.

 

[fitnessgurl]

Hey ladies,

seems i can't find my way to this website on the weekend, lol.

saturday i did a 90 min cycle class.
sunday- rest day

today i am doing p90x+ UB and 30 mins cardio on the TM.
i also taught two classes today.

wendy- no, we won't leave you alone to talk to yourself, lol. ugh, having no PC drives me nuts.

diana- enjoy step blast! that is just awful about the HS student that was killed. breaks my heart

jen- i love 4DS!!! enjoy

jacque- quite a few of us were MIA this weekend so don't feel bad sending speedy healing vibes to you!

ttyl...

 

[Poochy]

Monday Monday .. .. {shaking head}

Well I had a cleanmax weekend like the rest of you girls .. had LOTS of bad news though My VBF's aunt died Sat morning ...she got the news while she was out shopping and freaked out! Poor thing .. then found out an old family friend and neighbor died ... soooo sad .. she lived w/her 2 sisters .. all widowed and alone .. one is bedridden and one kinda takes care of everyone! Then got word that DH may have to work long hours Thanksgiving!! This is the FIRST Thanksgiving he was actually going to be off!!! I am cooking at my house .. so I am not really sure how to even plan it now .. my mother is working days .. my DB and SIL will go to her Dad's for lunch and I was to have Thanksgiving supper this year .. now not sure if DH will be on long hours .. if he will be on day shift or night shift .. just very annoying!!!

Anywho .. that is where I stand .. in a state of confusion surrounded by sadness luckly I canceled class this week .. I am taking food to my neighbor .. and then tommorrow is both funerals at the same time ..???.. boss is out .. and one on vacation .. and the odds are my PIA co-worker will lay out of work ..

Wendy .. I am glad you have a computer and are up and running .. nothing like DOMing all over huh??? I have a love/hate relationship w/the DOMS!!! LOL

Di ... so sad about the Sr from highschool .. and right here at the holiday .. oh man .. I feel for the family!!! We were both on the same wavelength this weekend .. cleanmax and over eating ...I dont know why but Sat. I was insatiable!!! ????

Jen .. glad you like the 4-day split .. I love those w/o's .. the time does fly by on it ..

Jacque .. hope the crud leaves you soon ... DH is just now getting a bit better .. I have the sinus crud .. my ears are STILL ringing .. you have our permission to take the week off and get better!! I may have to take the week off just to get everything done that I need to get done ..

Where in the world is Angie??? Has anyone talked w/her or heard from her? It is sooooo not like her to be MIA this long .. God I hope everything and everyone is ok!!!!

hello to DeeDee and Shirl!!

Ok .. gotta run .. hope everyone has a great day .. workout for me just in case I dont get a w/o in today!!

 

[Poochy]

DeeDee you and I were posting at the same time ... I am usually always MIA on the weekends .. GOOD for all the w/o's today .. now I am covered if I dont get mine in .. you did enough for 2 or 3 people!!

 

[Fit_mommy]

Hi Girls.

Got in 30 mins on the TM this afternoon but had hoped for more. That being said I'm planning on some more cardio before the day is out, or, if I'm really not in the mood, I may take the pilates class at the gym again.

Glad everyone is doing well.

I'll be back later to catch up with personals!

 

[rmrmr]

Hi Ladies,

I ended up doing BM2 cardio this morning. I need to up the cardio for the next few weeks to compensate for my terrible eating. I've done pretty good so far today. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

I went to the rec ctr for heavy leg training and some big burly guys were using the squat rack. I can't complain since that doesn't happen very often.
Leg curls: 12/80, 12/80, 10/90, 10/100
Walking Lunges: 6 sets of 30 with 12lb db's
Leg Press/calf raise: 16/135, 12/180/, 12/180, 12/180
Step Ups: 3X12 w/15lb db
Plie Squat: 3X12w/ 50lb db
Assisted Chinups: 3X10
I finished off with a thorough ab workout!

Jen-glad you liked 4DS. I love the weight work but still struggle with the step a bit. I usually put 2 of the cardio's together to make an hour long w/o.

Jacque-absolutely take a few days and get yourself well. Hope you start feeling better soon.

DeeDee-wow, a 90 minute spin class-I would probably die! You Rock!!! I wish I could work out as much as you.

Laura-sorry things seem to be so dismal around you right now. I hope you can enjoy your family for TG even if DH has to work. You just have to make the best of it. I haven't heard from Angie either.

Shirl-Hi lady, hope all is well with you and your family.

Angie-Where are you missy??? Check in when you can, your cyber pals are concerned.

Wendy-I love pilates. There is actually a pilates studio not too far from my house. It is pretty expensive which is the main reason I don't go. But they have all the pilates equipment which is very nice. I love working on the reformer but it has been years since I've done that. Good job getting that run in today.

Have a great day ladies.

 

[Fit_mommy]

Good Evening Girls.

In addition to my run I decided to do Cardio Party 2 with the weighted gloves on while DS was sleeping. Felt great! Tmrw is Butts & Guts Overall Legs premix. I'm in TROUBLE cause I plan to use the weighted vest again!

Diana: Great job getting in heavy leg work at the rec center. I've never tried going super heavy at the gym. I have no idea what I'm capable of but your numbers are impressive girl! I used to do Winsor Pilates prior to getting pregnant and really enjoyed it. The class is not as fun but what the hey. It counts towards my required classes.

Laura: Awww, sorry about all the bad news around you right now. I hope DH doesn't have to work on Turkey Day. My DOMS is very mild, thankfully. When it's too bad I feel like I am sick and I don't like that.

Sunny: Wow, a 90 minute spin class!? That's insane! I'd never make it! You rock!

Jacque: I feel your pain. I took my antibiotics. Finished them over the weekend am I'm still hacking up a lung over here. The pediatrician said my son's lingering cough was normal and it DID eventually go away so I'm hoping the same will be the case for me. It can get really bad though. It's awful. Hopefully we'll get healthy again soon!

Jen: Oh I'm so glad that you love 4DS! I almost did that kickbox routine tonight but decided a TJ was an order instead. Yeah, I was feeling VERY cut off when my computer went down. I run my life via the computer for the most part. I can't tell you how many times I thought about getting on line to look something up and then realized I couldn't. It was driving me INSANE! LOL

Okay, I'm all caught up. Gotta get some dinner in DS! He doesn't usually eat this late!

I'll be back later to see if Ang or anyone else pops in.

 

[irishrose]

Good evening everyone!

Thought I'd take this rare opportunity to post while I'm without BF around tonight.

Laura, I'm sorry you got so much sadness around you right now. It seems more people pass during the holidays. I don't know why that is...but my mom always said it's because the gates of heaven are wide open during the holidays making it easier for people to make it home. **shrug** It works for me. I hope you can enjoy this Thanksgiving with your family.

Jacque, rest, girl, will ya?!? Too many festivities ahead over the next month...you've got to get yourself to 100% so you can fully enjoy them.

Diana, great leg workout! I'm not ready to string two workouts together just yet, but I'm keeping it in mind. I almost got all the choreo in HIS, but I had some trouble on one of the combos. The third, I think? Tomorrow is LIS which I haven't even previewed yet. We'll see how that goes.

Dee Dee, I've taken one spinning class, and that's likely all I'll ever take. Kudos to you for 90 minutes!

Wendy, 4DS is da bomb! Like I said, I'm having fun with the cardios. But the weights are awesome, too! I like that she goes heavy with the upper body work. I'm really feeling those pushups today!! I didn't go as heavy as I'm capable of on the legs, but I was wobblin' and shakin' when I was done. Wish I had bought it sooner. Enjoy B&G tomorrow...you're a brave girl with that weighted vest.

Okay, gotta see what's happenin' on the tube tonight. See y'all tomorrow.

Jen

 

[Sunshine1528]

Poppin' back in to read the last few days before I am off to make dinner - yep, it is finally cold enough for a batch of New England Clam Chowder ! Yum !

Wendy - bummer about the 'puter, but like Jen said, new ones are so much fun and so much faster, eh? So congrats are finally in order?

Everyone join me in saying "WOO HOO - Wendy did an entire rotation !"

(Hope you don't mind me teasing you, but I am wondering where your exercise ADD has disappeared to?)

Have fun with the Summer rotation - I really like Debbie's rotations - they work very well for me too.

Diana - was that a short wrestling season or was Jared just starting after everyone else? And wasn't this his first year? If so, sounds like he did great ! Sorry you missed his wins. At least Cleanmax was productive. We went out for dinner on Sat before the game and I ate scallops enveloped in butter. Right there with ya girl ! Am hoping I can squeeze in some cardio this week too - I am feeling like doing it but can't over do it, you know? Man oh man what a leg workout ! You sure are on the high end with your weights. It has been so long since I have used machines - I do remember leg presses heavier than my body weight but not remembering how much I could squat on the Smith. Am toying with getting a weight bench that I can double as a squat rack for STS - may put it on my Xmas list. My knees aren't quite what they used to be though so most likely will never lift what you do. Probably wouldn't be walking for a week if I did !

So sorry to hear about the high school boy - prayers to his family and friends. Did you find out if your kids knew him well?

Laura - A big C R A P for all your news lately, huh? Hope TDay ends up working out for you. Sorry to hear about your losses - my thoughts are with you and the families. You must have had intuition when you cancelled your classes this week (either that or we are in the Twilight Zone?)

Dee Dee - I so wish I had extra time and energy to workout as much as you do ! Quite jealous I am, yes ! Maybe, just maybe if I am feeling better since we have 4 days off ! Yee Haw ! I am so in need of a break from work.

Jen - Good to hear you like 4DS. There is a rotation out there somewhere - but sounds like you have a good one planned too ! The part I like is weights and cardio both each day.

Hey Angie - I too hope all is well with you and hope it is just BusyMax that has kept you away.

Thanks for the well wishes all of you - hopefully good vibes will help !

 

[angie_nrs]

Heya girls

I'm OK. Thanks for the concern. I have just been busy and my virus protection expired so I haven't been on the computer much. As it is, I'm on my dinosaur laptop until I get the virus protection updated. I have also been getting lots done since I haven't been on the puter and actually, I think I will probably be spending less time on it from now on. I didn't realize how much time I was on here and I have been letting other things slide.....I really need to stop that.
But, I have been being good with the X. I've just got to finish up this week plus one more and I will be done! I'm still not sure what I will do after that, but I still have time to bat that around.

Wendy - Sorry you had puter problems too, but at least you got a good deal on a new one eh?
I'm sure the weight vest on B&G will be intense for sure. I used it for a couple of exercises in L&B last week and it sure did make a difference.

Diana - What sad news about the boy in your area. So very sorry to hear about that.
It's a horrible time of the year for the eats. I'm just trying to keep my portions in line and not sweat the bad eats so much. I need to re-read BFFM and get some of those concepts back in my everyday life.
Hope the football party was fun for you and jarod.
Great workouts today!

Jen - 4DS is awesome isn't it? I love it b/c you get it all and it goes by sooooo fast! I'm thinking this will be on my list after the X is over.
I love what your mom says about death and the holidays. I've never heard that before and it is comforting.

Jacque - Boo on the phlegm monster! It is also very exhausting too. Hope you can get rid of the crud before the holidays so that you can enjoy your time off.
Are you making a T-giving meal?

DeeDee - Wow! What a busy workout day. I'm glad you worked out for me since I planned today as rest day. Now I don't feel so guilty. LOL!

Laura - Sorry to hear about the bad news surrounding you. That's just not fair during this time of year. Hopefully DH will get some good news so that you can at least celebrate turkey day with him.
Thanks for the concern....I do appreciate it.

It's snowing like crazy here and has been all day long. It's a very wet and heavy snow and I'll bet the kids will have school delayed or cancelled tomorrow. The plows aren't really out b/c of lack of funding so there were several cars in the ditches today. Grrrrrrrr - I think winters here. Hopefully it'll get me in the holiday spirit though.

Anyone going shopping this black Friday? I'm waiting to see what the flyers have in store before I even consider it. Anyone know of any good deals?

I'll catch ya'll later........

Angie