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Welcome to the August Exercise Thread

bopper — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 20:26:19 GMT

Already August almost: Wow where does the time go. Just thought I'd open up a new month in case it slips by me!

Re: Welcome to the August Exercise Thread

bopper — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 15:46:26 GMT

Morning, hope to see more posts this month and YES "lurkers" we can see you are reading the posts as the views are high and the replies are low........so yes we know you are spying on us

A beautiful crisp fall like morning here and I walked 4.20 miles using Mapmywalk.com Just so nice out...kind of heavy traffic though for a country road but not to bad.

After lunch I think I'll try to start the lawn mower and mow the yard...like to have it look nice on the weekend.

Anyone buying for Fashion Day?

Re: Welcome to the August Exercise Thread

Iluvlucy — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 16:20:24 GMT

Ooops, sorry bopper, I posted on wrong thread...don't I always? Yes, hope some would join in if they're interested.

It's Friday!!! One more week to go...and we can get out of this hotel room!!

I sure wish more people would join in, and I'll be honest...I don't want it to be where we just come, post our work-out, and leave. I guess I feel like I can do that on my calender. I'm a people-person, so personally, I enjoy a little more info than your daily work-out and if others just want the work-out post, I'll probably stop posting as that would bore me to tears...lol.

But majority rules, so be honest with what you guys really want and I'll oblige one way or the t'other. I have plenty of friends in real life that I interact with on a daily basis...but, I do feel like I've gotten to know some of you here and I do enjoy that. I rarely even visit other forums anymore, can go weeks without even looking, let alone post anywhere else. I still miss cosmetics and think of her...and it still makes me very sad.

Today was fun!!! My one gf is Greek...need I say more?! She was hysterical!!! So loud and would act like she was dying...she kept saying, "Oh my, Oh my, I'm too old for this(same age as I am)...I'm dying here...ay, yi, yi. I'm shaking, uncontrollably, this can't be normal!"...haha...but SUPER loud so the entire place could hear her and they were all laughing too! But she is pretty fit, she walks like a speed-demon and has a decent 5k time as well.

We did the ARC for 15 minutes to warm-up, then did a full-body weight work-out focusing on major muscle groups with some planks, squats, burpees, squats w/weight punches, planks, etc., in between. Then did rower, rope-climb(they loved that) and bikes to finish it off. It took us over an hour and a half, but some of that was showing them how to do the exercises, getting the weight right, etc.

Waving to everyone...go Deb, run like the wind!

Re: Welcome to the August Exercise Thread

Iluvlucy — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 16:21:21 GMT

And I'll try and reign mine in some...lol! It really doesn't seem that I'm typing that much because I type so fast! Then I hit post and see it's a novel!

Re: Welcome to the August Exercise Thread

gazelle77 — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 16:30:31 GMT

Good morning everyone! Bopper I too got up early and got out at 7 am for a 45 minute walk with my walking buddy, my Golden. It is nice and cool as by noon it starts to get warm. It was lovely!

Re: Welcome to the August Exercise Thread

nomless — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 16:51:02 GMT

Happy August! I'm starting the month with a story that will make you laugh. I hurt my foot in the middle of the night! It was hot, and I got up to lower the AC. Heading back to the bed, I ran into the dresser and smashed my foot. This morning, it's quite sore. I can't put much weight on the front half. Dang.

Patty, what a fun workout you and your girlfriends had. And...I miss Cosmetics so and think of her often. Last night I saw an ad for a new NCIS show this fall. I wonder if she would like it. Prayers for you, Cosmetics.

I also agree that I enjoy everyone's stories and news. I think it's that that keeps this group friendly and kind. Posters here do become virtual friends of mine. This thread is a bright spot in my days which are often frustrating. And, of course, the motivation I get here is priceless.

Hi, Bopper and Gazelle. Enjoy your day. I haven't peeked at fashion day yet. Not really in the mood when we still have 2+months of hot weather ahead.

Re: Welcome to the August Exercise Thread

nomless — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 17:29:35 GMT

One more thing....to those who read this thread, as Bopper said, we'd love you to join in the conversation here. Please don't be shy or feel like you need to be a fitness guru to join in. All are welcome. We'd love to meet you.

Re: Welcome to the August Exercise Thread

nomless — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 19:29:34 GMT

Yowza, my foot is hurting more as the day goes on. It's making me feel kinda sick. Will definitely have to table cardoi today, will do TG after lunch with my friend.

Re: Welcome to the August Exercise Thread

bopper — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 20:07:59 GMT

Nomless I'm so sorry about your foot. Isn't it the way it goes when we hurt something doing something unexpected...you can be very careful working out not to hurt something but walk around in the house and you get injured...been there done that! Is it maybe needing to be iced?

I am so ready for Fall,,,,,I was cleaning out my linen closet and my fall colored towels and shower curtain are in there....I am not ready for Winter mind you and I know many are in their summer mode and don't want to talk Fall but it's my favorite time of year. I just may dig out my Pumpkin candle to burn...

Those that have been here for a while know I had a bear problem 2 years ago..well he's back............... 3 paws we call him as he had a paw missing. Must have gotten it in a trap..but now there is another black bear about 400 pounds worth roaming around...that's darn scary and it's been seen less than a mile from my house...I walked Logan in the woods after supper last night and I was leary.I mean I looked around and though what on earth would I do. They can climb trees,,,so that wouldn't help...make lots of noise I guess...Hope I never have to come across it but I mean it's close! Oh and then about 3 miles from here a lady I know had a wolf in her front yard...in a neighborhood... I think it's time to quite destroying our woods with Condo's and leave the habitat alone!

Pppmint you had a ball with your GF's today..I can just see your friend and her expressions that she was dying Sounds like lots of fun!

Gazelle so happy you posted...been wondering what happened to you..good job on your walk. Is your Golden love to walk with you? Beautiful dogs they are...

Well my DIL is having a garage sale tomorrow so I'm going through stuff to add to it....hoping to get rid of some stuff...where does it all come from?

Have a good day and lets keep this thread going...like Patty said....it doesn't have to be just about your workouts, we are here to visit and be good friends.!

Re: Welcome to the August Exercise Thread

CalQFan — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 20:14:09 GMT

I am kind of new.

Mostly lurk sorry to admit.

Can I join the fun and accountability?

Re: Welcome to the August Exercise Thread

bopper — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 20:22:37 GMT

Hi CalQFan absolutely you can! Nice to meet you...tell us a little about yourself and the kind of workouts you like...like we said we can just chat too...it's nice and friendly here!

Re: Welcome to the August Exercise Thread

nomless — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 23:25:22 GMT

Hi, Cal QFan! Nice to meet you. Question for the group.....about fresh sweet corn. We're getting good corn now. I know it's all carbs, so we shouldn't eat much, but I hate to pass up good fresh corn. So, do others partake during corn season?? I feel like I'm cheating when I eat it because of course I eat more than a single serving. Bopper, I sure hope you don't run into bears!!

Re: Welcome to the August Exercise Thread

bopper — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 00:53:56 GMT

nomless we had corn tonight...it's all over at the farmers markets..I am not passing it up...it's very rare we get that..I say go for it. Got a live!

Yup those dang bears!

Re: Welcome to the August Exercise Thread

Iluvlucy — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 00:59:57 GMT

I just posted and hit 'send' and it took me to the internet connection, I was cut off! Grrrr!

Now I don't even remember what I said but I did address everyone!!

Anyway, nomless, how is your foot tonight? Are you sure you didn't break it? I'm allergic to corn but I love corn on the cob...yes, I'd eat it. I just had a bag of peanut M&M's, is this a trick question?

Welcome CalQFan...the more the merrier!

Re: Welcome to the August Exercise Thread

nomless — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 03:12:38 GMT

I'm glad to know others indulge in corn this time of year. And Patty, I laughed about your M & M's. Enjoy! My foot interfered with my day....I met my friend at a new shopping area, and I couldn't walk around and enjoy it. Maybe it will be better tomorrow.

Re: Welcome to the August Exercise Thread

nomless — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 03:20:19 GMT

Re: Welcome to the August Exercise Thread

nomless — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 03:20:20 GMT

Re: Welcome to the August Exercise Thread

vonIam — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 04:05:35 GMT

On 8/1/2014 bopper said:
Morning, hope to see more posts this month and YES "lurkers" we can see you are reading the posts as the views are high and the replies are low........so yes we know you are spying on us

A beautiful crisp fall like morning here and I walked 4.20 miles using Mapmywalk.com Just so nice out...kind of heavy traffic though for a country road but not to bad.

After lunch I think I'll try to start the lawn mower and mow the yard...like to have it look nice on the weekend.

Anyone buying for Fashion Day?

Re: Welcome to the August Exercise Thread

bopper — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 15:56:29 GMT

Morning, just completed about 40 minutes on the total gym...level 6 and 7 for rows, did planks on the floor and abs on the machine, biceps with free weights as my left arm is hurting as always, squats, double leg lifts, side planks, pull ups on the TG on level 6 to warm up and 7 to really get into it...Probably do some sort of activity outside this afternoon as it's really nice out today. Rain tomorrow.

Nomless enjoy that corn....I told hubby to stop at the farmers market on his way home today to get more! Will grill tonight..maybe like Patty said you should get your foot checked out. It's weird 2 of my friends have stress fractures in their foot...one hurt it just getting out of bed and the other one was from trying to improve her running but dr. said overuse caused it. Both are in the "boot".

So Von.................... lurking are you I see ya!!!!

Pppmint I love M & M's, not peanut but the regular.

So Gazelle I had better see you back here,,,we're comin for ya!

Judy You've been missing for a while, remember you can come here just to say hi and how's it going, don't have to have a workout! That goes for all of those lurking around this forum...and we do see you and we are comin for ya!

Have a good one!

Re: Welcome to the August Exercise Thread

FUTURE — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 16:54:28 GMT

Hi, everyone!! Well, I think I just had two of the busiest weeks of my life. It has just been crazy. I won't bore you with all the little details (and craziness), but it should cool down a little in the next week or so. Work and company and more work work work. I worked out Monday and Tuesday of this week (I seriously don't even remember what I did -- it feels like a month ago), then didn't have time wed - fri. So, I did spin this am. I really tried to push myself really hard, it was great. Today I'm just resting. I got caught up on all the laundry, cleaning up, grocery shopping, etc, so I can just have a little downtime this weekend. I'm glad new people are joining us!! I feel bad that my posts have been so intermittent over the past month, but sometimes life just gets wild n crazy. Lol!! I'm so glad we have this group. It's great "seeing" everyone and hearing about your lives and getting to know one another. And having accountability, too. Lol! Nomless, hope your foot is ok. You might need to see someone about it. Patty. I was laughing about your friend at the gym. That would be me...... I, too, think about cosmetics often. Bopper, PLEASE be careful with the bear and wolf around. That makes me so nervous!! Hi again to all the newbies! Jump right in, it's great around here. Ok, off to catch up on some TV and ....... Probably a NAP! (Anyone who's read more than two of my posts know I love my weekend naps. Right, girls?!?!?!)