working out for Disney

[Sans Souci]

Hello-

Checking in with 100 KB swings, a lower body circuit and another 100 KB swings to close out the workout. My legs were toast by the time I got to the last round of KB swings.

The warm weather is cranking up. I think I might sit in my yard with a glass of prosecco once I clean myself up here.

 

[Figgy1]

Happy farm market Saturday and the beginning of week 2 of raw eating 5 indoor miles done and when I get home from shopping I'm going to be swimming and pool side lounging

 

[Songbird76]

I got my miles in last night for sure! In the last 45 minutes of work, I had to get 116 items...average time is 40 seconds per item. So I was SPEED walking...I was so sweaty and red-faced when I was done. And that was just the last 45 minutes. I worked every evening this week except for Monday, and I worked this morning. Is it nap time yet?

 

[Figgy1]

I got my miles in last night for sure! In the last 45 minutes of work, I had to get 116 items...average time is 40 seconds per item. So I was SPEED walking...I was so sweaty and red-faced when I was done. And that was just the last 45 minutes. I worked every evening this week except for Monday, and I worked this morning. Is it nap time yet?

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Sans Souci]

Hello--

Today, I did a hiit workout. It was over before I knew it.

I booked a beach cottage in Topsail Island, SC today. I have been trying to book a room the past two days for July. My husband told me to forget it. I am OK with that, I went last month and I am going with friends before out Disney cruise in Sept. This will be a new experience for us, so I am excited.

My husband's cousin from Manchester, England is coming for a visit tomorrow. I hope he doesn't melt in the heat that's coming tomorrow.

 

[Figgy1]

Good morning I'm taking today off except for walking to the pool and swimming BTW perfect weather for eating raw

 

[Sans Souci]

Hello--
I didn't do my scheduled workout today, but I did go for a 90 minute walk early this morning. When I was done with that, it was just non stop cooking, baking, and tidying up. I was going to work out after my husband's cousin left, but he stayed much longer than he said he would. I am not complaining, but he had to drive to Princeton yet and it was nearly 1 AM UK time when he left. He flew into Philly and came directly here, so his body is on UK time.

Tomorrow, I'll get back on track.

 

[Tiggerish]

Hey, peeps. I've been very quiet while I battle my many issues, and have admired your sticking with your fitness (especially yours, Jen @Sans Souci, you totally rock).

Whether from menopause or depression, I reached a new personal high for weight the past couple weeks. This weekend, I got back on track (I hope) with a couple of FIRM workouts. The old school ones that promise visible results in 10 workouts.

As usual with me, it was a photo that triggered me. Last Tuesday I attended this year's NYPD Medal Day ceremony, where they "awarded" my brother and 33 other cops who died from 9/11-related cancer with a Distinguished Service medal. My 85yo dad, who is in great health, had to go up and receive the medal on his son's behalf. I walked up with him because he didn't want to do it alone. I wore a nice navy blue (NYPD colored!) dress that I'd bought the week before because I couldn't fit into any of the dresses in my closet on account of my weight gain. I really do like the dress, but when I saw my own pics on facebook, I thought, this has gotta stop. I have to get back to ME. The me who got up at 6:30 am and worked out 4 days a week, instead of the me who stays in bed til 7:15, or worse, 7:30, when there's barely enough time to eat breakfast before getting to work on time.

My brother is gone, nothing's going to bring him back, and although he left me a crap-ton of work (please, my friends, if you don't have a will, make one now!!!) I will take back my own life.

Thank you for listening. And for keeping up your workouts and inspiring me to get back to my own.

Root for me to keep it up.

 

[Figgy1]

@Tiggerish I'm so sorry for your loss. Of course we're all so proud of you for getting back on track and rooting for you to get to your happiest and healthiest self.

 

[Figgy1]

Good morning 5 inside miles and weights done. I'll be heading out for the morning stroll and pool later. Another wonderful day to eat raw or at least light me I'm going with raw. That being said to those in the eastern half of the US please be careful, stay hydrated, workout early or late and use sunscreen when outside.

 

[Sans Souci]

Hey, peeps. I've been very quiet while I battle my many issues, and have admired your sticking with your fitness (especially yours, Jen @Sans Souci, you totally rock).

Whether from menopause or depression, I reached a new personal high for weight the past couple weeks. This weekend, I got back on track (I hope) with a couple of FIRM workouts. The old school ones that promise visible results in 10 workouts.

As usual with me, it was a photo that triggered me. Last Tuesday I attended this year's NYPD Medal Day ceremony, where they "awarded" my brother and 33 other cops who died from 9/11-related cancer with a Distinguished Service medal. My 85yo dad, who is in great health, had to go up and receive the medal on his son's behalf. I walked up with him because he didn't want to do it alone. I wore a nice navy blue (NYPD colored!) dress that I'd bought the week before because I couldn't fit into any of the dresses in my closet on account of my weight gain. I really do like the dress, but when I saw my own pics on facebook, I thought, this has gotta stop. I have to get back to ME. The me who got up at 6:30 am and worked out 4 days a week, instead of the me who stays in bed til 7:15, or worse, 7:30, when there's barely enough time to eat breakfast before getting to work on time.

My brother is gone, nothing's going to bring him back, and although he left me a crap-ton of work (please, my friends, if you don't have a will, make one now!!!) I will take back my own life.

Thank you for listening. And for keeping up your workouts and inspiring me to get back to my own.

Root for me to keep it up.

What a bittersweet moment for you and your parents.

We'll always have your back here! <3

My moment of truth was last November. I went to my doctor because I was really struggling with my seasonal depression and all of the moving in such a short span of time/Ian being unemployed. The nurse weighed me and I said, "Is your scale accurate?" He prescribed me at anti-depressant and I think once that took effect, everything fell into place. It's just ironic. I'd resisted going on meds for so long, because I was worried about weight gain.

 

[93boomer]

Good morning today is the end of week one of totally raw. So far so good but I did wind up frying the boys falafel last night, if they were baked I would have been way too temped to eat a few. Thinking back that was a win win, the boys were happier and I wasn't so tempted So far kickboxing and weights Later will be walking then exercising my shopping genes, I have no major plans for this weekend for a change so the only places I wish to go will be the pool and the farm market. With warm weather finally moving back in it sure would be nice if @epcotisbest has a minute or 2 to post some bbq pics. I hope everybody has a wonderful weekend and @93boomer is feeling just a bit better xoxo

Thank you!! I am. Trying to use this site but it keeps either doubling posts or not posting at all! Maybe I have been off too long and it is punishing me!! Lol

 

[93boomer]

Hi! I have been walking but that is about it. No yoga which I read is not good with stopped -up ears. I brought a stupid head cold and cough back from vacation. It has stopped up my ears! And my DH talks really soft and is driving me bats. lol Any tips for unstopping ears? They have been muffled for a week now. My cold is getting a bit better, still coughing. Now my DH is getting it. I don't want to take any more meds with my asthma meds. Thanks!

 

[Figgy1]

Hi! I have been walking but that is about it. No yoga which I read is not good with stopped -up ears. I brought a stupid head cold and cough back from vacation. It has stopped up my ears! And my DH talks really soft and is driving me bats. lol Any tips for unstopping ears? They have been muffled for a week now. My cold is getting a bit better, still coughing. Now my DH is getting it. I don't want to take any more meds with my asthma meds. Thanks!

I don't know if it will work for you and make sure it won't interfere with any meds but during allergy season when I had a problem I ate horseradish/wasabi. Cleared everything right out Thankfully knock wood(my head) I haven't had any issues in about 3 years

 

[Figgy1]

I did this afternoon it was ok but not what I was expecting. I thought it would be yoga but wound up being a strange blend of yogaish moves with weights. I don't mind yoga with weights but it didn't really have a flow. If I don't fall asleep watching a movie I'll do a quick relaxation sequence tonight.

 

[Sans Souci]

Hello--

I went for a walk as early as I could this morning. It was my son's last day of school (all 90 minutes of it), so I was able to get out after that. It was warm, but not scorching yet. But, dang, the sun was strong at 8 AM. I try to get out early without sunscreen for vitamin D purposes.

My 30 lb kettle bell arrived today and so, I used it. I have been doing Zuzka Light videos. Years ago, she used to have a You Tube fitness channel with her ex-husband. It was like "fitness smut" for clicks. The thumb nails were her butt while she was bent over or her chest and the comments were absolutely vile. I liked the workouts, but I felt uncomfortable doing them. She would moan and there were crotch shots. I would say more men "watched" the videos rather than actually do them. Then they divorced and she disappeared for a while. She started her own streaming site and a lot of people followed her. This got the ex-husband angry and he started slamming her online. He spilled the beans that she used to do adult films when she still lived in the Czech Republic, which I absolutely don't judge her for. But that was not for him to share. So, then she posted a blog entry about what had happened in her marriage. "He exploited me." "He was emotionally abusive." "He would put the camera in weird places while I was working out." It made sense, because what kind of husband would want to exploit his wife sexually, you know? An insecure pig, that's what type of husband. I moved away from those types of workouts anyway.

So, a few weeks ago, she started showing up as suggested videos at You Tube. The thumb nails are still butts and chest shots, but not as smutty and the videos are filmed without close ups. The vile comments still roll in. But I am at a point where I am looking for short and tough workouts, since it's summer. I signed up for her website. She doesn't wear tiny shorts and bras there, like she did when she was married. It's just normal stuff and I find her subscribers are overwhelmingly female, so no filthy comments are left. So, I've made my peace with liking her workouts. Her workouts are much better since she got divorced, too.

That's my long post. I once got slammed on a fitness website for saying her workouts made me uncomfortable to watch. I said I felt like her workouts weren't ones I could do with my son around--he was like 8 at the time. I was called a "prude" and a "pearl clutcher."

 

[Sans Souci]

Hi! I have been walking but that is about it. No yoga which I read is not good with stopped -up ears. I brought a stupid head cold and cough back from vacation. It has stopped up my ears! And my DH talks really soft and is driving me bats. lol Any tips for unstopping ears? They have been muffled for a week now. My cold is getting a bit better, still coughing. Now my DH is getting it. I don't want to take any more meds with my asthma meds. Thanks!

When I am stopped up, I use this stuff called Olbas oil. You put a few drops in a bowl of really hot water, put a towel over your head and the bowl and inhale. It's totally natural. It's kind of like Vick's vapo rub in oil form.

 

[Songbird76]

Thank you!! I am. Trying to use this site but it keeps either doubling posts or not posting at all! Maybe I have been off too long and it is punishing me!! Lol

It did that to me yesterday, too. It's not just you. And I've been on every day! I don't know what it's punishing me for!

 

[Songbird76]

Hello--

I went for a walk as early as I could this morning. It was my son's last day of school (all 90 minutes of it), so I was able to get out after that. It was warm, but not scorching yet. But, dang, the sun was strong at 8 AM. I try to get out early without sunscreen for vitamin D purposes.

My 30 lb kettle bell arrived today and so, I used it. I have been doing Zuzka Light videos. Years ago, she used to have a You Tube fitness channel with her ex-husband. It was like "fitness smut" for clicks. The thumb nails were her butt while she was bent over or her chest and the comments were absolutely vile. I liked the workouts, but I felt uncomfortable doing them. She would moan and there were crotch shots. I would say more men "watched" the videos rather than actually do them. Then they divorced and she disappeared for a while. She started her own streaming site and a lot of people followed her. This got the ex-husband angry and he started slamming her online. He spilled the beans that she used to do adult films when she still lived in the Czech Republic, which I absolutely don't judge her for. But that was not for him to share. So, then she posted a blog entry about what had happened in her marriage. "He exploited me." "He was emotionally abusive." "He would put the camera in weird places while I was working out." It made sense, because what kind of husband would want to exploit his wife sexually, you know? An insecure pig, that's what type of husband. I moved away from those types of workouts anyway.

So, a few weeks ago, she started showing up as suggested videos at You Tube. The thumb nails are still butts and chest shots, but not as smutty and the videos are filmed without close ups. The vile comments still roll in. But I am at a point where I am looking for short and tough workouts, since it's summer. I signed up for her website. She doesn't wear tiny shorts and bras there, like she did when she was married. It's just normal stuff and I find her subscribers are overwhelmingly female, so no filthy comments are left. So, I've made my peace with liking her workouts. Her workouts are much better since she got divorced, too.

That's my long post. I once got slammed on a fitness website for saying her workouts made me uncomfortable to watch. I said I felt like her workouts weren't ones I could do with my son around--he was like 8 at the time. I was called a "prude" and a "pearl clutcher."

Oh no!!! Not a "Pearl clutcher!!" What is that anyway? Yikes...sounds like they were not strictly workout videos. But I'm glad she is back and doing stuff her own way now. Strong woman!

 

[Songbird76]

I didn't get my steps in yesterday with work. We got a bunch of newbies and they made tons of mistakes, so all the experienced workers had to pack instead of walk so we could catch the mistakes and correct them before the orders went out to customers. I spent almost the entire time at the packing table and I bet my times were TERRIBLE. I kept having to scan everything manually instead of just counting. So not much exercise for me, BUT I did ride my bike there and back, which is about 20 minutes each way. So I got a workout, just not as much as I wanted.