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February Exercise Thread

bopper — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 17:47:50 GMT

Welcome to February!

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Iluvlucy — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 16:48:03 GMT

Woops...I posted on the wrong month...

Hey ladies! Hope everyone is having a good day. I woke up at 3 and couldn't fall back to sleep so was up way too early for the 3rd day in a row...funny I don't consider 5 a.m. 'early'(which is my normal rise and shine time)...compared to the past 3 days, that would feel like sleeping in.

We did 8 miles this morning, it was in the 20's when we left but is 32* now. I didn't even wear anything on my ears and had to take my gloves off by the last mile. Felt good for a change! Snow, ice and rain for next week...ick.

Trying to decide what the rest of the day holds...it's too nice out to stay home, regardless of my early wake-up call.

I'm going to watch some of the SS Designer shows tomorrow...one of the few things I watch on the Q or have any interest in. Already ordered some stuff. Dh told me to get what I want...V-Day is right around the corner.

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FUTURE — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 19:10:46 GMT

Hi, all! Woke up a little late, so didn't get in my full weight workout, but I lifted heavy and went from one exercise to another, so I'm sure I'll be sore tmrw. Then spin. Pushed myself and it felt good -- and hot and stinky and sweaty. Lol! Ran to the store to get a few more things for our SB party tmrw night. And cleaned the bathrooms and dusted downstairs. Washing the table cloth and I think I'm done except for food prep. The dogs REALLY need baths, so I'm going to try to talk hubby into it. Hard to do on my own with two, and takes twice as long, because I like them really dry, especially in the colder weather. I'm just going to hang around the house today, and I'm SO glad! Hope you all have a good weekend. Patty, did you buy anything good? Not sure if hubby and I are doing V-Day gifts. We aren't usually too big on the holiday. This year, we are just staying in and I'm fixing something delicious and picking up our fave dessert from a local place for dinner. Ok, I'm out!

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Iluvlucy — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 20:26:09 GMT

On 2/1/2014 FUTURE said: Hi, all! Woke up a little late, so didn't get in my full weight workout, but I lifted heavy and went from one exercise to another, so I'm sure I'll be sore tmrw. Then spin. Pushed myself and it felt good -- and hot and stinky and sweaty. Lol! Ran to the store to get a few more things for our SB party tmrw night. And cleaned the bathrooms and dusted downstairs. Washing the table cloth and I think I'm done except for food prep. The dogs REALLY need baths, so I'm going to try to talk hubby into it. Hard to do on my own with two, and takes twice as long, because I like them really dry, especially in the colder weather. I'm just going to hang around the house today, and I'm SO glad! Hope you all have a good weekend. Patty, did you buy anything good? Not sure if hubby and I are doing V-Day gifts. We aren't usually too big on the holiday. This year, we are just staying in and I'm fixing something delicious and picking up our fave dessert from a local place for dinner. Ok, I'm out!

Hi FUTURE!! Good to see you! We don't normally do V-day gifts either, I buy what I really want all year long and would rather pick out jewelry and stuff myself. I'm picky and everyone knows it, life is easier this way...lol. The past couple of years J.R. has been coming for a visit around this time so dh calls it my V-Day gift just because he likes to think he got me something...lol. Have fun at your SB party! We were invited to one but it's too far to drive and we're too lazy for that!

Did another 6 miles(and weights) since my last post...to the post office and to Ulta for my hair products. That's a hilly route too...ugh! Stopped at The Chocolate Lover's Festival...eh.

Re: February Exercise Thread

nomless — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 23:08:18 GMT

Future, enjoy your party tomorrow. Patty, you're a machine! I did an hour of cardio. It felt good to finally get a workout in. Hi, Bopper, thanks for starting a new month.

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nomless — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 23:10:05 GMT

Dupe.

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Bagsers — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 23:24:04 GMT

You ladies are motivating! I'll have to keep my eye out for this thread. I walked 3 miles carrying 35 lbs in my neighborhood. I found the biggest hill we have and went up and down it 4 times. I had to improvise this morning, since I'm on call for work, and have to stay close to my computer!

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nomless — Sun, 02 Feb 2014 05:12:29 GMT

Bagsers, welcome! Thanks for posting. You did great today. How do you carry 35 pounds? A weighted vest maybe? It sounds like hard work! Good job.

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Iluvlucy — Sun, 02 Feb 2014 12:48:24 GMT

Welcome Bagsers!

nomless, in CF and bootcamp, we just carried kettlebells or dumb-bells...or did lunges across the gym with a 45-lb plate held above our heads. So I'm wondering if there is an easier way too...bagsers???

Would you believe the tops of my feet are sore today??? How weird is that? My back is too but I used the 25-lb db's for rows so that I can understand.

I hope I didn't make a miscalculation in my JR purchasing...lol. I didn't get the OTO last night because I saw an unauthorized photo of a necklace that I really want, I'm not getting 2 necklaces so I passed and now I'm afraid the UA one won't be presented this visit and I'll miss out on both!

If that's my worst problem, I'll take it. Hope everyone is doing well! bopper, where were you yesterday...I know you told me you exercised!

Not sure what today holds...I walked Lucy a little this morning because it felt so nice out!! I just get nervous when it's pitch black out there.

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bopper — Sun, 02 Feb 2014 17:02:53 GMT

Morning, I did post yesterday and it must have disappeared again.. That's annoying.

I just made myself some breakfast. Hubby and sons went to camp yesterday for their man weekend! I had my alone weekend with my buddy Logan. Another cold morning but I had my wood stove fired up early so it's nice in here..

Who's watching Super Bowl today? We are for sure...

I am using my son's laptop and am very new to this so pardon me if I mess it up. I was trying to scroll up and can't figure out which key to use.

Welcome Bagsers, sounds like you had a great workout on those hills carrying your weights. Great job...Glad you are joining us.

FUTURE hope your party goes well. How many are attending?

Nomless have you been swinging that KB lately?

I see BB has a new program out . Anyone getting it?

Well I don't have much here so ya'all have a good day OK?

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FUTURE — Sun, 02 Feb 2014 18:38:32 GMT

Hi, all. Well, it's snowing here. Just light and fluffy and beautiful, but still coming down. Apparently there could be ice under it, so we are staying in today. I'm sure people will still be here for the party since the roads will be driven on by then. We will have 12-14 people. Nothing big -- just our closest friends. The usual gang that always gets together. Hubby and I woke up this morning and got food together and made breakfast and now I'm just relaxing. I might hop on the treadmill a little later. I could fall asleep last night, and then woke up at 6:30. Yuck. So that means.......I'll probably take a nap. Ok, I hope everyone has a good day. Go Broncos!!

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nomless — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 00:34:55 GMT

Gym was busy so I did a Katami today. Hard because it's so different from what I've been doing. Good functional moves. I should add this back imto y rotation.

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bopper — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 17:52:06 GMT

Morning all, sunny skies here and big bright sun. For once we aren't getting the snow.

Checking in with 40 minutes of Treadmill running intervals..

What a blow out of a game last night.. I didn't expect it to be like that. Congratulations to the Seattle Seahawks!

Have a wonderful day!

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Iluvlucy — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 19:47:01 GMT

Took Lucy out and paid the rent in the rain, came inside and cleaned a bathroom, onto my kitchen and look outside to see big whit fluffy flakes falling down! That was fast! Much better than the rain!

Oddly enough(time of month and not much sleep)f, I was on fire today...ran fast and strong, moved through my circuits quickly and efficiently, using 20lb dumb-bells for my exercises. Even the PT said I was "busting it big time"...I think I'm coming back. Hate to speak too soon...lol.

Now if I can keep this up through a major move and being transient without having a house and traveling for a few months, and if my son stays healthy...I might be onto something...lol!

Oh, have to share...we did some moves today with the straps that I loved...one-handed squats where you turn and touch the floor behind you when you squat down, then you reach and touch the top of the strap on the way up. Squats where you keep your arms outstretched above you in the air while keeping tension in the straps the entire evolution...you don't expect it to be so hard on your arms but that constant tension really catches up with you.

We did back and forth .20 on the treadmill, hop off and do 200 meter row, back on treadmill for another .20, back to rower for 200 meters...back and forth as fast as you can. That was my favorite. I kept my speed up on treadmill for every set.

Anyway, we really enjoyed class today, went by quickly. I love him, wish I could go to all of his classes!

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nomless — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 23:22:12 GMT

Bopper, enjoy your day of sunshine! The lopsided score surprised me, too. What a disappointment for Denver and viewers alike.

Patty, as always, I enjoy reading about your w/o's. Lucy doesn't mind the rain? Congratulations for being "on fire" today...it's a great feeling.

My legs are sore from the Katami vid I did yesterday. I'll probably stick to DVDs all week, as the weather will be lousy. Snow tomorrow, then frigid cold again the rest of the week.

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FUTURE — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 00:23:00 GMT

Well, I'm the opposite of Patty today! Lol!! This weather, etc is just wearing on me. I'm sooooooooo tired today! Supposed to get another round of snow two more times this week, too. Humph. I think I'll hope the bike in a little bit. I'd driven in this stuff enough today to not want to get back out in it for the gym, so I'm home for the night!! Hope you all have a good night!!

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nomless — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 03:14:09 GMT

I stayed in, too, Future. Did Katami Sculpt. Love that one.

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Iluvlucy — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 16:32:00 GMT

Good morning everyone!!!

Keep hoping Tony, bagsers, Judy, cosmetics, et al, will pop up here...miss you guys!

Lucy and I hit the trails this morning, not sure how many miles we did but it was a good jaunt. I wanted to wait until we were out of the 20's but Lucy didn't...lol. We hiked and ran, had a great time...saw a ton of bright red Cardinals and we saw two large Doe with the biggest, whitest, fluffiest tails I've ever seen.

I think I could really get into trail running, it's a lot of fun and the time goes by quickly because you have to concentrate on the terrain so you don't fall.

Sun is out and an ice storm is coming tonight so I'm sure we'll go out again later today. nomless, Lucy doesn't really mind the rain...just doesn't like to be wet AND cold.

I'm sore this morning...biceps, front delts and chest. I thought my legs would be but they're not...just fatigued.

Hope everyone has a great day!!

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tony14smoke — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 00:03:06 GMT

Here I am! MIA again! I have been busy, not on computer much. I do get out of the habit and then rediscover it. I am not a computer person at all and I hate how much we are now doing at work. I have been working out. I have been doing a variety of DVDs. Jillian, Chalene, ShaunT, Firm and LS. Sounds like everyone is doing well. If it weren't for the weather, I think we'd be smiling even more. Big storm coming tonight so it means I will be leaving really early tomorrow. the last few hit the coast but it is gonna get me this time! Oh well! Stay warm and safe!

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nomless — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 00:04:58 GMT

It's snowing here. I went to work this morning, came home at noon and finished the day from here. So gtateful we can do that. Streets are getting snow-packed and slick. I'll do a Katami in a little later.