[Cheri T]

Ro, it's good to see you getting back at it! Recovery from surgery - here you keep coming!

I am done for Monday. Since this is the cardio focus 2 weeks at the end of P90X I figured I would branch out a tiny bit and did Chalene's Burn Intervals. Tiza, you'll laugh at me, but I didn't like them as much as I remembered I did! Now I am certain that workout was why my trapezoid muscles always hurt during CE. Ugh. I stretched a bunch and we'll see how they feel tomorrow.

[Smiles]

I surprised myself and worked out early this AM.
I'm happy to report after 6 weeks that my upper arms are showing improvement, and I think I will be comfortable in sleeveless tops again. I must keep this up even after I go back to the exercise bike. I'm doing light weight and lots of reps. I have a number of resistance bands exercises the physical therapist gave me I'm anxious to get back to also.

Jan 2 would be a good beginning, and thanks Melanie for taking this on again!

[PBarnes]

Thanks, everybody, for the encouragement. I really needed it. Angie, that's what's been happening for me - up and down over a couple of pounds. Grrrr.

I have a set of resistance bands with a DVD to go with them but I haven't even given them a try yet.

[jo333]

I forgot to log in my workout today. I got up early again... 3am this morning! I got right to work on a photo montage that I am making for my niece. She has a little girl, age one and a half. My niece has sent photos and videos at least once a month so I'm doing the Digital Presentation 1-2-3 (something like that)... the new thing Ro just came out with. I couldn't get the videos to work right in PowerPoint, though, so converted the photos to jpg out of the PP program and then put them into my video program where I have a lot more control. I think my niece and her husband will love it! The first part was easy - putting the photos onto the slides in PP.

Sheri and I were bad last night. I have a new recipe for cinnamon candy caramel corn. I'm planning to take some to MT for the holidays. The recipe calls for cooking on top of the stove. But I use the microwave for my regular caramel corn recipe and it's yummy. So we decided we'd better try the recipe using the microwave. So we did and it was wonderful and we ate it all!

I did the 20 minute Turbo Jam this morning. I wanted something long enough to qualify for my sticker but didn't want to do a 40 minute workout. I haven't opened the Rockin'Body workout yet.

Yes, I hope we start again January 2. We'll be traveling to MT and then AZ and hopefully I'll work out some of the time while on the road.

[Burnsie]

Congrats, Gayle! I'm glad you are seeing results!

Pat, you can do it! Just think, you've lost 7 lbs.! Most people gain that over the holidays.

Melanie, thanks for volunteering to do the chart again!

I will probably just keep checking in until we start again (accountability is priceless ) so Jan 2 or 9 is fine with me.

I'm done for Monday...I got in two-45 minute Taekwondo classes. Lots of sparring..and sweating tonite!

[tiza126]

Monday done - Burn Circuit 2.

It was an iffy workout, but I did the best I could. On some exercises I was able to increase my weights and still make it through 12 reps. But on others, I did worse than usual. I lowered my weights on the bowlers lunges, but still couldnt get through 8 reps. That one puts a pain in my hip/buttocks, and I can't fully stand up from the lunge position. I hate that exercise. And then once I got to the triple threat pushups, I couldn't even do 6 on my knees before my forearms gave up. Plus, I can never do the tricep pushups - they hurt my shoulders.

[SandiC.]

Up and down stairs today and lifting luggage and lots of walking at work plus a little walk this evening. Out by my new house there are only a few streetlights and oh, the stars I can see. What a nice walk.

[SandiC.]

angleigh, on 19 December 2011 - 11:49 AM, said:

Question...does anyone use resistance bands versus the weights? I've got a couple i've received with tapes i've ordered...and a few people I've talked to says that bands are actually easier on the muscles. I did use them last week and did a little weight training with what I have, and I have to say I wasn't sore after using them. So I wonder if anyone uses them versus hand weights? My husband is going to start ChaLean with me in Jan so i'm thinking of getting some of them so I can use them and he can use the hand weights.

I've been using the resistance bands with ChaLEAN since I've been traveling. They fit in my little gym bag and aren't heavy. I think they are a little more variable than weights, but every bit as much workout. I'm just not always sure which one to use or how to vary the tension on them. They are good and portable, but I prefer the hand weights. Also, it was after using the bands that my elbow started hurting more. Could have just been a coincidence. I got a set of 5 different "weights" I ordered from amazon, a lot less expensive than the beach body ones and seem very well made, even has a little bag to tote them in.

[Sara Arell]

I've done something to my back and it hurts! I think carrying my ten heavy bags of Christmas toys for the needy children finally caught up with me - I can't sit up, can't lie down comfortably and when I do get my body on the sofa then I can't get back up again, so, hoping that my Sunday workouts will fill in for me today because I just can't possibly ride my bike - My goal was to not miss a single day and I am so bummed that today, the last day, I've nothing to report.

Bad time of year for this to happen - GROAN! I have been doing alot of stretching to relieve some of the spasms I'm having in my back and because I hurt so badly, it feels like I've exercised after stretching.

Bummer! I'll make up for it as soon as I can move!

This has been the best month ever - the accountability has kept me going and I really appreciate seeing everything that all of you are doing - it gives me hope!

[SodScrap]

Sorry to hear you are hurting Sara!! Rest your back!


Tuesday is a CE rest day. SO...I did some ab work...Ab Burner and Extreme Abs. Wow...I STILL cannot do some of those exercises...LOL...sometimes I just can't get the right things working all together. Maybe next time. (ok...not next time but eventually)

[Sara Arell]

SodScrap, on 20 December 2011 - 08:23 AM, said:

Sorry to hear you are hurting Sara!! Rest your back!


Tuesday is a CE rest day. SO...I did some ab work...Ab Burner and Extreme Abs. Wow...I STILL cannot do some of those exercises...LOL...sometimes I just can't get the right things working all together. Maybe next time. (ok...not next time but eventually)

Thanks, sweet Conda! That meant alot to me - I'm thinking a good massage might help? Checked prices for them and an hour is anywhere from $75 and up! AAARGH! Guess I could ask Rich to put his magic fingers to work?

[Burnsie]

I can't believe this is the last official day of the Shred! I feel really accomplished this round, not so much in physical appearance, but in endurance and mental fortitude! Thanks for everyone's support and stories, you really motivated me to get my shred on!

Tuesday...Core Synergistics...done!

[Brandy M]

I am done for Tuesday. 1 hr of Cardio!

[Cheri T]

Sara Arell, on 20 December 2011 - 08:27 AM, said:

SodScrap, on 20 December 2011 - 08:23 AM, said:

Sorry to hear you are hurting Sara!! Rest your back!


Tuesday is a CE rest day. SO...I did some ab work...Ab Burner and Extreme Abs. Wow...I STILL cannot do some of those exercises...LOL...sometimes I just can't get the right things working all together. Maybe next time. (ok...not next time but eventually)

Thanks, sweet Conda! That meant alot to me - I'm thinking a good massage might help? Checked prices for them and an hour is anywhere from $75 and up! AAARGH! Guess I could ask Rich to put his magic fingers to work?

Sara, I'll be thinking of you and hoping you heal very quickly. Check out various places in your town. Here in my town of 50,000, there is a massage specialist associated with the physical therapy area of the hospital. She usually runs specials around the holidays for an hour massage of about $35. But since you only REALLY need your back done, 30 minutes would be plenty (enough time to also have her do your shoulders and I'd highly recommend a face massage too - helps relieve tension and stress!)

[angleigh]

done for Tuesday...got the treadmill in will hit up Turbo Jam later

[podiumchick]

Well I totally fell off the wagon this time around.

The schedule has not made exercising convenient and I decided not to stress about it. I'm getting done what needs done and will start up again with accountability after the first of the year. Way too many things going on here with kid activities, work, life in general.

[mbc72]

The chart is up to date as of 2:30, but I will check back later to finish it for this round.

I am so impressed with everyone's commitment, especially during this holiday season.

Sara, I hope your back starts feeling better soon.

[Cheri T]

Yoga X done for Tuesday - hooray us! Don't worry if your participation waned a little this time; ANY exercise around the holiday season is a real accomplishment with as busy as life gets at this time of year. Give yourselves a huge pat on the back!

[tiza126]

Tuesday done - Burn Intervals & Ab Burner.

[Smiles]

got my workout in for today. whew!

Sara, you take care! You might try ice for muscle spasms.

[Sheri Johnson]

I can not remember if I checked in yesterday, I've been so busy with the holidays coming up. Fit club tonight was a blast!!

Monday - Chest & Back and Ab Ripper X

Tuesday - Ab Ripper X2 I tweaked my knee and didn't really want to take a chance with plyometrics

[Sara Arell]

Cheri T, on 20 December 2011 - 11:44 AM, said:

Sara Arell, on 20 December 2011 - 08:27 AM, said:

SodScrap, on 20 December 2011 - 08:23 AM, said:

Sorry to hear you are hurting Sara!! Rest your back!


Tuesday is a CE rest day. SO...I did some ab work...Ab Burner and Extreme Abs. Wow...I STILL cannot do some of those exercises...LOL...sometimes I just can't get the right things working all together. Maybe next time. (ok...not next time but eventually)

Thanks, sweet Conda! That meant alot to me - I'm thinking a good massage might help? Checked prices for them and an hour is anywhere from $75 and up! AAARGH! Guess I could ask Rich to put his magic fingers to work?

Sara, I'll be thinking of you and hoping you heal very quickly. Check out various places in your town. Here in my town of 50,000, there is a massage specialist associated with the physical therapy area of the hospital. She usually runs specials around the holidays for an hour massage of about $35. But since you only REALLY need your back done, 30 minutes would be plenty (enough time to also have her do your shoulders and I'd highly recommend a face massage too - helps relieve tension and stress!)

Thanks, Cheri - I'm going to call today and see if I can get in an appointment for just that - a back and face massage! That sounds so good. My hair stylist studio has someone on staff who does these and the price is much lower than a "massage parlor" (?) - seems to me it's $35 for the back massage and not sure what the face massage is but it can't be too much. Thanks for the reminder - I was thinking of the big massage place in town where it is very expensive - my daughter had given Rich a GC to that one and the GC was $100 and he used the entire GC on a fancy back massage. Thank you so much - you jogged my memory!

[Sara Arell]

Smiles, on 21 December 2011 - 12:54 AM, said:

got my workout in for today. whew!

Sara, you take care! You might try ice for muscle spasms.

Gayle, I know ice is the way to go for muscle spasms but just the thought of cold makes me shiver - all I want is HEAT even though I know it isn't helpful for the spasms. I will give ice a try today - it was so bad yesterday afternoon that I couldn't get comfortable sitting, lying down and standing was just miserable - what a bummer! Thanks for the ice reminder.

[Sara Arell]

mbc72, on 20 December 2011 - 03:40 PM, said:

The chart is up to date as of 2:30, but I will check back later to finish it for this round.

I am so impressed with everyone's commitment, especially during this holiday season.

Sara, I hope your back starts feeling better soon.

Thank you, Melanie - it HAS to get better - we leave for Charlotte Saturday morning and even though it's only two hours from here I can't imagine the ride down with my back hurting.

[Bride]

Tuesday done late! Sorry ... was a super busy day and I got a late walk in then I had a chat and forgot to come here to log my walk.

[SodScrap]

W H A T??????

Say it isn't so???? It's over??? WAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

[Bride]

We can keep on going Conda .... chug-a-lug!!

[SandiC.]

Tuesday..not done. Arrrrrgh! Headache and bad mood. Too much. Oh well, I'm still doing a lot more than I did 6 months ago and we're going another round so I'll pick back up and running....or walking or something. This has been great to help keep me moving.

[SodScrap]

SandiC., on 21 December 2011 - 08:56 AM, said:

Tuesday..not done. Arrrrrgh! Headache and bad mood. Too much. Oh well, I'm still doing a lot more than I did 6 months ago and we're going another round so I'll pick back up and running....or walking or something. This has been great to help keep me moving.

That's it! WAY better than 6 months ago!! You are making progress. Sorry you had a bad day...I hope Angie's Miss Cranky Pants didn't come to visit you!

[SodScrap]

Push Circuit 1 done for today...wow...my muscles are spent....feels good though. (said while sitting on the couch...hopefully I can get back up soon...LOL)