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Welcome to the May Exercise Thread

bopper — Sun, 29 Apr 2018 19:38:59 GMT

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JudyL — Tue, 01 May 2018 03:57:40 GMT

@bopper Love this! So true!

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Mmsfoxxie — Tue, 01 May 2018 10:29:13 GMT

Good morning everyone. It's the beginnings of a beautiful May 1st. Oh yes, the comfort of the comfort zone. I know it well. And it definitely can be the enemy.

@JudyL, I hope the ordeal of your initial recovery is over and now you can do the end of it in relative comfort. During your normal everyday things.

@Laura14, is your test this week? I know you've been studying hard. I know first hand that studying as an adult is a little harder than when we were in school under, let's say 30. I went back to school in my late forties and wow! My study time was longer. The most difficult for me was child psychology and regular psychology, because of the unfamiliar terminology. Right now, as a senior, I'd never go back. That relates back to that comfort zone, right @bopper, lol.

Ok.....my favorite workout day is Tuesday. Body & Sculpt is at 9:30, Flexibility is at 10:30 and Zumba is at 11:30. I'm ready to rumble! Hope you are, too.

Have a great day everybody!

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Laura14 — Tue, 01 May 2018 11:02:29 GMT

@Mmsfoxxie Boy are you right! Studying is a skill that I have had to brush up on again. It used to be so much easier as a kid. Test day is tomorrow morning where hopefully I pass and then run naked through the campus and downtown Atlanta. Film up the nearest flagpole.

And now we take you back to the disco, the rockin, the boppin, the soul train dance club that is my gym. This is the last week of this music and the tears are real.

The instructor announced she was switching out some songs which panicked me but my favorites were still there and we still got funky with Chic and Fleetwood Mac and Pitbull and Bruno burning up the mats!

Actually before that, Pound happened. She mixed in some really tough ones and I kept up. Smacking some frustration out with those drumsticks. Bring it on!

Then the disco happened and Nudie walked in. I almost fell over. She had (wait for it) a j-a-c-k-e-t. No way!

It finally became Spring around here and she walks in with her first jacket. I was waiting for the flasher in her and unfortunately she did not disappoint. The jacket came out and we had a black lace peekaboo midriff shirt on underneath. She set up in front of the teacher so she had that view all class long. It's good she left her street corner to come work out. At least she's taking care of herself.

Power was packed. I think people have remembered summer is four weeks away. Let's get ready!

Now you would think I had a pretty good workout day. Let's talk about Adonis or my newfound stalker. I really felt a bit sexually harrassed today and he better back off or he will know the tire tread of my new set of wheels.

He walks in as Pound is ending and does his own flexing and stretching. I catch him behind me but off to the side on the floor stretching as we are doing our cool down and he's staring at me. Um, eyes on the younger girls if you want to be a pig. I don't dress like Nudie. I'm still a pretty girl but homey don't play that. I'm there to work out and go home. Not to find a plaything and if I was looking, not even on my list this century.

So he sets up next to me and today he decided to strip more in my space than he has ever been before and he had plenty of room. He also walked up on me a few times during class and stepped in front of me during cleanup. I ignored hm each and every time. Get the hint or my mouth is a terrible thing when it gets going.

The sad part is I know I saw a pic of him and his wife on the gym page a few months ago when they were spotlighting the heavy duty members. Some men are real jerks.

Anyway, I am off to take my shower (scrub him and the rest of the gym off) and then to work where I will be studying on my last day before I hopefully can put it all behind me. I will be so glad to get it over with!

Have a great day all!

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Mmsfoxxie — Tue, 01 May 2018 11:40:32 GMT

@Laura14, I have no doubt that not only will you pass but will score high. If I were you, I'd be thinking about how I'm going to reward myself.

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DrKelli — Tue, 01 May 2018 13:07:03 GMT

Good morning!

@Laura14--good luck on your test tomorrow! Lots of positive vibes headed out to the Universe on your behalf!

I know what you mean about being a student as an adult. I experience it every time I have to learn new choreography for Zumba or La Blast! I used to have a fantastic memory, now I have to really work at memorizing things.

Small group today and a busy day at work, so this is pretty short--have a great day everyone!

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Laura14 — Tue, 01 May 2018 13:31:07 GMT

@Mmsfoxxie and @DrKelli I am glad I am not alone on losing some learning cells.

And @Mmsfoxxie, had I not had company this weekend, the reward would have already happened. Planned and just waiting for tomorrow to be over so I can go get it.

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JudyL — Tue, 01 May 2018 13:45:13 GMT

@Laura14 You got this! Lots of good thoughts going out to you for the test tomorrow. I took a college class in my mid-50's and studying was definitely harder! I so admire you for making this change and sticking with it. It took a lot of courage to take that step. I know you will do well tomorrow.

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Laura14 — Tue, 01 May 2018 14:09:31 GMT

Thank you @JudyL! I hope you are right side up and can stay that way. Nothing better than being on the other side of a health issue.

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bopper — Tue, 01 May 2018 14:28:54 GMT

Good May 1st day to you all! We used to call it May Day when I was little and I remember people used to put little flower bouquets on your door knobs...funny how I remember that.

Laura you will Rock this exam, I know how hard you have been studying and how hard it was to get to this point, you can do this!!! We look forward to celebrating with you!

I'm another one afraid to break out of my comfort zone, I know all too well!

Just came in from a 2.5 mile walk before the rain sets in, very windy out. We are in a high fire danger right now, and that's hard to believe since we still have snow on the ground but there are areas where it's tinder dry and the pines and needles and the winds...had a wild fire not far from me yesterday and some had to evacuate but it's out now but they seem to be popping up in other areas now.

Foxxie enjoy your super Tuesday workouts, you'll be on your high cloud again!

DrKelli hope your day goes well for you too!.

Judy so glad to see your post and your upright! Hooray...this will soon be a distant memory!

MickD thank you, I have Merrells but they aren't wide enough and my toes are cramped.

Waving to everyone, need to get on my TG now, not feeling it though.

Later kids.

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MickD — Tue, 01 May 2018 18:46:48 GMT

Happy Tuesday!

@Laura14 I actually want to go to your gym so I can see all the freaks! Good luck tomorrow.....you'll nail it!

The last state boards I took was in ...oh lawdy.....98. @Mmsfoxxie right up your alley - IL in social work....haha!

@JudyL The hard part is over and you made it! How is your vision?

@bopper Yay.....you got on the trail again! Merrill is really good. I don't stick to a brand, just whatever feels right on my feet. I have a friend that won't wear anything else but those. I'm gonna be due for another pair soon...

@DrKelli you would not want me in your class......I'm a dancing mess!

Did 32 min run on the trail.....no rain yet!

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JudyL — Tue, 01 May 2018 23:19:57 GMT

Good afternooon! I went for a short walk today - about 15 minutes just around my area of the complex. Its a beautiful day by the Bay and I wanted to get out and get some sunshine and fresh air. Well, it wore me out. Took a nap shortly after I got home. Will do it again tomorrow. Need to get my body used to moving again before returning to work on Monday.

@MickD my vision does seem to be better but I have a lot of floaters - which is normal - so it can be distracting to see those things flying around in my vision. The floaters will go away over time.

The one thing that is bothering me tho is the dizziness. When I wake up in the morning or from a nap, whoa, am I dizzy! It does go away but I have to be very careful, esp. in the morning. It didn't start until Sunday morning - the morning after my first night sleeping in my bed again. Has to be something to do with lying down for long periods of time again. Because during the 11 days post-op, I only would like down about 2 hours at a time, otherwise I was sitting up. Anyway, I'm hoping it goes away soon.

Hope everyone had a good day!

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Mmsfoxxie — Wed, 02 May 2018 11:26:13 GMT

Good morning everybody. Yesterday was such a beautiful day!! If only I could copy it and duplicate it whenever I wanted to, lol.

@JudyL, so glad you're up and about. I hope you discussed the dizziness with your doctor and that this is just part of your healing process. But I can't stand being dizzy because nausea goes with it for me. Since you know it's going to habit, maybe you can take Dramamine before going to sleep for a week or so. This is what I have to do before a colonoscopy (night before) because anesthesia makes me nauseous when I'm coming out of it.

Those floaters are a nuisance and sometimes funny. I remember once a new one appeared out of nowhere and I didn't realize what I saw one morning was a floater. (They pop up at will). I thought it was a bug like a gnat. I'm in the bathroom washing my face and I kept stopping trying to swat it. It me a minute to realize it was a new floater. Luckily, as you said, they go away. I laughed at myself.

This is run around day and I'm debating a pedicure. If I get a pedicure, I might not get polish because I'm seeing the podiatrist next week and they like to see your toes...coloring. And polishing is one of the things I like for them o do. Such stuff decisions, right, lol.

Have a great day everyone!

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DrKelli — Wed, 02 May 2018 13:02:15 GMT

Just stopped in to wish @Laura14 good luck on her test today! Lots of positive vibes going up to the Universe for a terrific outcome.

@JudyL, I'm happy to see that your recovery is going well. I hope the dizziness resolves itself soon. There is nothing worse than vertigo.

I have restorative yoga today, which I am looking forward to since I am sore from Monday and Tuesday's workout.

Super busy today and I started a new class with Phoenix. I have 16 students this time. Not as bad as 21, but it is still a big class

Waving to everyone! Have a great day!

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Laura14 — Wed, 02 May 2018 14:50:21 GMT

I am a preliminarily certified drug dealer. Happy Dance will be my exercise of the day!

Thank you all for all of your well wishes!

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bopper — Wed, 02 May 2018 19:29:51 GMT

Hey everyone, yesterday 80 and today 40.haha but I don't mind the 40, 80 is too hot and we certainly aren't used to it. I had trouble sleeping as I was too hot!

Laura a huge Congratulations, we knew you could do it! Celebrate girlfriend!!!

Judy so happy to see you are out and about, that's awesome...the dizziness will most likely go away in time but take it real easy, you don't need to fall.

DrKelli 16 is still a good sized glass, enjoy your restorative yoga.

I took today off basically, grocery shopped this morning and I did take Logan out for a bit. I had to put on my big rainboots and attempted the trail, the water is so wide and deep it was way up on my boots but I made it and the woods are full of snow and lots of ice and tons of water, it was like walking in a swamp. Logan got around the puddles but with downed trees I can't maneuver like he can.

MickD so you can see it's not pleasant on the trail, I think I'd give it a couple weeks yet for the snow and ice to go but the water, yee gads it's deep and wide!!

Foxxie I hope you get your pedicure, would love one. Only had 2 in my entire life!

Made a beef stew today, it's in the lower 40's and damp and a good day for stew, house smells good too.

Enjoy your day everyone!

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JudyL — Wed, 02 May 2018 19:30:48 GMT

@Laura14 - YEA!!! Good for you! I had no doubt whatsoever that you would pass! So happy for you! Now on to your next adventure. Treat yourself to something special today!

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JudyL — Wed, 02 May 2018 19:37:01 GMT

@bopper yummm stew! What time is dinner? LOL

Went for a walk again today. Little bit longer than yesterday. Felt good to get outside and in the sunshine. May try again later this afternoon if I feel up to it.

Hope everyone is having a good day - I know @Laura14 sure is!

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Laura14 — Wed, 02 May 2018 20:02:37 GMT

I am so glad you are up and about @JudyL. And the buying has begun! I actually just used a B&N coupon to buy a book I actually have time to read now. I am so excited! I just don't know what I'm going to do with myself now that I have free time again.

Hope everyone is having that great day.

Tune in tomorrow morning for the Nudie and Stalker Adonis gym update. Will Nudie be covered up? Will Stalker Adonis stay in his own space without stripping for me or anyone else?

Same thread. Same poster bringing it to you for the probably last disco Power routine for a while. I may wear polyester with glitter in my hair just to be in tribute.

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Mmsfoxxie — Wed, 02 May 2018 21:33:29 GMT

Congratulations, @Laura14. Not surprised at all. Free time? Are you saying you quit your other job! If so, great. One less stressor.