[Smiles]

Carla, have you ever worked with a physical therapist to learn how to strengthen and protect your back? It might be a good idea.

[Bride]

Its official Cheri ..... I'M IN!!

[SandiC.]

Smiles, on 15 October 2011 - 01:17 PM, said:

OK, I just found out I am having foot surgery on Nov 4 (it was originally scheduled for Dec 1). Anyone have any ideas for upper body workouts I can do while I'm recovering? Remember, my purpose is to control my blood sugar.
Thanks!

I searched video workouts on Amazon the other day and saw some chair workouts. Don't remember specifics, but looked pretty good. I ordered Jillian's Shred workout on the recommendation of a friend here at our conference. She's 17 week pregnant and running the Nike Women's Marathon Sunday morning, only doing the half though. She said she got very quick results when she first started training.

[Bride]

I'm REALLY hoping I'm going to feel better tomorrow. It is Sunday morning and I did not go to church - still feeling pretty lousy and not sleeping at night. Tom just went with a shopping list of things I think I need. If I don't see some improvement and gain some energy I don't think I'm going to make it to the pool tomorrow

[Smiles]

SandiC., on 16 October 2011 - 12:01 AM, said:

Smiles, on 15 October 2011 - 01:17 PM, said:

OK, I just found out I am having foot surgery on Nov 4 (it was originally scheduled for Dec 1). Anyone have any ideas for upper body workouts I can do while I'm recovering? Remember, my purpose is to control my blood sugar.
Thanks!

I searched video workouts on Amazon the other day and saw some chair workouts. Don't remember specifics, but looked pretty good. I ordered Jillian's Shred workout on the recommendation of a friend here at our conference. She's 17 week pregnant and running the Nike Women's Marathon Sunday morning, only doing the half though. She said she got very quick results when she first started training.

Thanks, Sandi! I have several Therabands from physical therapy, and there ought to be some good things I can do with those and small hand weights.

[Smiles]

Bride, on 16 October 2011 - 09:22 AM, said:

I'm REALLY hoping I'm going to feel better tomorrow. It is Sunday morning and I did not go to church - still feeling pretty lousy and not sleeping at night. Tom just went with a shopping list of things I think I need. If I don't see some improvement and gain some energy I don't think I'm going to make it to the pool tomorrow

Lei - you must take care of yourself! Maybe your body is telling you that you need to rest. Holding good thoughts you will feel better right away!

[angleigh]

So I have to share with you all. Today while I was checking out at the store I get a phone call, it's my son wanting to know if when I get home I want to ride bikes around Watkins Mill. This is about a 4mile trail with alot of hills in it (some pretty steep) of course I said "sure" and hung up. Immediately I started getting this sick feeling and by the time I hit the parking lot I had called my husband to tell him to go ahead without me, that I had alot of work to finish and didn't have enough time. See, the last time we tried this (with me...dad does it with the boys alot) I probably didn't make it 1/2 mile and had to turn around and walk back...so that still sticks in my mind.

On the way home I felt guilty, and when I got back they hadn't left yet. I looked at Justin and asked him if he really wanted me to go and he said yes, so I went. I made it around the whole thing this time, with no stops. It took us about 35min so we were moving at a pretty good pace. Of course my legs are killing me now...and my bike is really not the type for this type of riding. It's more of a cruiser bike, and I really need a good one for that location. But I made it..yeah!!

[SodScrap]

CRS, on 15 October 2011 - 02:24 PM, said:

Thanks Ladies! My father has a bad back, has had several back surgeries, and is still in daily pain. So when my back bothers me, I listen! I'll check in and see how you all are doing!

Carla-if you remember...my first shredding months were strictly walking...that's all I could do with my back issues!! It is something you have to listen to, and I think maybe I learned the hard way...

[tiza126]

angleigh, on 16 October 2011 - 12:28 PM, said:

So I have to share with you all. Today while I was checking out at the store I get a phone call, it's my son wanting to know if when I get home I want to ride bikes around Watkins Mill. This is about a 4mile trail with alot of hills in it (some pretty steep) of course I said "sure" and hung up. Immediately I started getting this sick feeling and by the time I hit the parking lot I had called my husband to tell him to go ahead without me, that I had alot of work to finish and didn't have enough time. See, the last time we tried this (with me...dad does it with the boys alot) I probably didn't make it 1/2 mile and had to turn around and walk back...so that still sticks in my mind.

On the way home I felt guilty, and when I got back they hadn't left yet. I looked at Justin and asked him if he really wanted me to go and he said yes, so I went. I made it around the whole thing this time, with no stops. It took us about 35min so we were moving at a pretty good pace. Of course my legs are killing me now...and my bike is really not the type for this type of riding. It's more of a cruiser bike, and I really need a good one for that location. But I made it..yeah!!

Good for you, Angie!!!

[tiza126]

I have to be honest... I haven't done a bit of exercising since the chart ended. And I've had 3 slices of the lemon pound cake that I baked last night as a trial-run for our Christmas bake-off. (The rest of the cake is going to the office tomorrow so I don't have to see it anymore). And today's taiko class was cancelled, so I don't have anybody forcing me to do 200 jumping jacks.

But after this little break, I'm going to be getting right back into good habits tomorrow when the chart starts back again.

[Bride]

angleigh, on 16 October 2011 - 12:28 PM, said:

So I have to share with you all. Today while I was checking out at the store I get a phone call, it's my son wanting to know if when I get home I want to ride bikes around Watkins Mill. This is about a 4mile trail with alot of hills in it (some pretty steep) of course I said "sure" and hung up. Immediately I started getting this sick feeling and by the time I hit the parking lot I had called my husband to tell him to go ahead without me, that I had alot of work to finish and didn't have enough time. See, the last time we tried this (with me...dad does it with the boys alot) I probably didn't make it 1/2 mile and had to turn around and walk back...so that still sticks in my mind.

On the way home I felt guilty, and when I got back they hadn't left yet. I looked at Justin and asked him if he really wanted me to go and he said yes, so I went. I made it around the whole thing this time, with no stops. It took us about 35min so we were moving at a pretty good pace. Of course my legs are killing me now...and my bike is really not the type for this type of riding. It's more of a cruiser bike, and I really need a good one for that location. But I made it..yeah!!

[podiumchick]

Catching up on my reading--
Lei, I hope you feel better soon!
Angie, WTG!
Tiza, I've taken several days off because the week was busy. Ready to start fresh tomorrow!

This morning at church I was asked by a friend if I had lost weight. Happy Dance time!

Ready for the next round tomorrow!

[Cheri T]

Angie, that's awesome! Hooray for endurance!

[Smiles]

Go, Angie! Go, Angie! Go, Angie! You have grit and determination, for sure!

[Bride]

podiumchick, on 16 October 2011 - 03:24 PM, said:

Catching up on my reading--
Lei, I hope you feel better soon!
Angie, WTG!
Tiza, I've taken several days off because the week was busy. Ready to start fresh tomorrow!

This morning at church I was asked by a friend if I had lost weight. Happy Dance time!

Ready for the next round tomorrow!

What a great feeling that is, Kim! Good for you!!

[mbc72]

I'm in for this round. Now that we are in an apt I am the one that has to walk the dog everyday, so that is forcing me to get out and get some excercise!

[PBarnes]

Smiles, on 15 October 2011 - 01:17 PM, said:

OK, I just found out I am having foot surgery on Nov 4 (it was originally scheduled for Dec 1). Anyone have any ideas for upper body workouts I can do while I'm recovering? Remember, my purpose is to control my blood sugar.
Thanks!

Ooo! Ooo, I do, Gayle. When I had foot surgery, I was on crutches for six weeks. Crutches and I didn't get along very well so I spent a lot of time in my recliner. I was concerned about putting on weight so I got a couple of "chair aerobics" DVDs (or they might have been video tapes.) They were really good work outs. I actually was able to lose some weight during my convalescence both from the exercise and the fact that I wasn't getting up to get snacks all the time. I think the person's name was Jodi Stolove but I just searched on Amazon and there are quite a few different ones available. Search on "Seated aerobics", "chair aerobics", "chair dancing" or her name. I think the ones I have are the chair dancing ones but I couldn't put my hands on them just now.

Why kind of surgery are you going to have?

[tiza126]

Great to have you join us, Melanie!

[Cheri T]

The chart is almost done for morning:) Can't wait to start officially!
WB to those of you who sat out a month or more, welcome to the "healthy side" (lol...you know how we refer to digital scrapbooking as the "dark side" when someone converts from paper scrapping...) for those joining us for the first time, and wahoo for all you die-hards who are in every month of this shredder challenge!

[Sheri Johnson]

I'm in! Just noticed this new thread.

[Sara Arell]

17 October - Monday

45 minutes on the bike - done!

[Bride]

Wow, you are early, Sara! You exercised while I was still sleeping - which is a good thing for me as this is the first night I have slept well, getting up only one time in the night. I am feeling a bit better this morning as my sore throat is gone and my sinuses are starting to clear up even though my energy level is still low, but did not go to the pool this morning as I don't want to push it. It is suppose to be nice today and in the mid-60's so I'm hoping to get a little dog walking in this morning before heading to work, then another walk at lunch and one in the evening. I hope it is ok if I break it up a little until I feel more energy to "go for the gusto"!

[Sara Arell]

Bride, on 17 October 2011 - 05:13 AM, said:

Wow, you are early, Sara! You exercised while I was still sleeping - which is a good thing for me as this is the first night I have slept well, getting up only one time in the night. I am feeling a bit better this morning as my sore throat is gone and my sinuses are starting to clear up even though my energy level is still low, but did not go to the pool this morning as I don't want to push it. It is suppose to be nice today and in the mid-60's so I'm hoping to get a little dog walking in this morning before heading to work, then another walk at lunch and one in the evening. I hope it is ok if I break it up a little until I feel more energy to "go for the gusto"!

Take it slow and feel better, Lei! You don't want to relapse! I'm such an early bird. Have to get it out of my way. Rest today.

[sanot]

Sign me up again...I need this accountability. 30 Day shred Level 3. Done for Monday. Skipped a few days when I knew it wouldn't show on the calendar...could feel I'd slipped a little, ughhh. But back at it now! Amy (Sanot)

[tiza126]

My Monday began by twisting my ankle. I stepped off the bus onto uneven patch of pavement, and my ankle rolled. Fortunately I was able to keep my balance so I didn't fall on the ground. But it hurts. Hopefully it will feel better tonight, because I have a date with TurboJam

[angleigh]

Monday done...got my walk in. Gonna get some Turbo Jam in today (took last week off trying to heal my elbow more)

[Cheri T]

Amy (sanot) and Sheri, got you added! If you've checked in, you have a button - I'll update the chart once a day, sometimes in the morning and sometimes in the evening, depending on how early I go to bed:)

[mbc72]

Whew! 40 minute walk with the dog. Don't know how far we went, I haven't found my pedometer, yet.

[jorunswithscissors]

Please COUNT ME IN!! Im ready to SHRED!! --- And thanks for posting the rules again -- this is my first go with SG Shredders.

[Cheri T]

Welcome Jo! Got you added:) If you have any questions ask away; we're glad to have you join us!