Weather is driving me nuts!

So, this flip flopn with the weather is crazy. It's 80 then 60 then 80. Now tomorrow it will be in the 60's then Friday in the 90's. CRAZY!!!

Good job Pam on keepn busy while your laid up. I walked again w. Teresa 5 miles today. My goal is 15 a week. So far so good. I AM sore though. That's good right!

Hope all is well. Summer is coming................ Yippee!

Another lovely Monday!

I hope everyone got out and enjoyed the weather.

I did a 5 mile walk w. Teresa and doing another one on Wed. AND hoping to do another one on Friday.

I have mimosa for moms (m4m) this Friday, but I only want a drink or two because I'm focused on getting in 15 miles this week. My new goal is 15/week walking. Then hoping to pick up the pace and mix in some running.

I hope you all had a great Mothers' Day. I worked ALL weekend so I'm behind (as usual) on blogging!

Hugs!

Yay Jen!

I'm so happy for you! I wish I could say the same about being down a size. But I did go to the gym today and did cardio w. a side of weights!

Pam, hope your surgery went well today. Keep us posted.

Cloie, I want to try the college run....I'm just afraid. Very afraid. :0

Have a great day all!

Thanks!

Cloie! You keep me in line. Ok, didn't do much this weekend, but did go to the gym monday (hungover I might add) and did 45 min cardio. Today I did the five mile loop w. Teresa. Glad you all are moving a lot! Fri,Sat and Sun will be a wash.... busy w school and working all weekend. So, I guess tomorrow is a gym day!

Walking....

The best remedy for a short temper is a long walk. ~Jacqueline Schiff

Walking: the most ancient exercise and still the best modern exercise. ~Carrie Latet

An early-morning walk is a blessing for the whole day. ~Henry David Thoreau

A dog is one of the remaining reasons why some people can be persuaded to go for a walk. ~O.A. Battista


With that said...... Time to get moving.

Went to the gym and did 45 min of cardio. Hope you all are having a great day!

Just Do It! - Nike!

Ok, so I had a super busy weekend and could not blog but here I am. I am getting ready to go walk/run up to the high school.

Pam: I feel your pain. It's tough. Especially if you don't have a work out buddy. That's why I started blogging. I have lots of friends I work out with sometimes but nothing/noone consistently. It makes it hard. So, you have to find motivation inside yourself or for something greater than yourself. That's why last week I decided to try and get people together and walk/run the 1/2 in September for Margot. I'm sure you can do it. Just stop putting everyone else first (we moms are good at that) and JUST DO IT!

Cloie: I need to be where you're at in mileage. I haven't started seriously training so today I'm going to try and run as much as I can. Even if I puke my baked potatoe I had for lunch. Ha ha. Keep up the great work. RE: P90X, I'm using some tricep exerecises right now, but haven't dones the videos in a while. I need to get back on it!

As always, thanks for checking in ladies and stay sweaty!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Friday!

When I woke up this morning I had to talk myself into going to the gym today! But I remember the promise I made yesterday so I have to keep moving!

Looks like it will be good weather to be outside the next few days (except maybe Sat)

Weather for the next few days:

42°F | °C
Current: Sunny
Wind: N at 0 mph
Humidity: 98%

Fri 74°F | 52°F

Sat 64°F | 53°F Rain

Sun 78°F | 57°F

Mon 74°F | 52°F

Have a great day/Weekend. Can't wait to hear all about it!

A Few Motivational Quotes:

Here's my blog (early) for Thursday:

Unless You Puke, Faint or Die, Keep Going!” – Jillian Michaels

The difference between try and triumph is just a little umph!” – Marvin Phillips

There are only 2 choices; make progress or make excuses.” – Ellen Mikesell

Don’t say you don’t have enough time. You have exactly the same number of hours per day that were given to Helen Keller, Louis Pasteur, Michelangelo, Mother Teresa, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson and Albert Einstein.” – H. Jackson Brown, Jr.


A friend who is a runner recently told me to stop running for yourself and run for someone else! So, I am officially running the Va. Beach Half for Margot Murphy! Now I have to get moving! The anniversary of her passing is next month. Say a little prayer for the Murphy Family. I spoke w. Debbie a few days ago. She is so inspiring!

A beautiful rainy day!

I can't believe how well you are doing Jen. I want so bad to lose even 5 lbs to get motivated. Congrats on the SEVEN POUNDS!

Well, it a nice rainy day and a nap is in my future. I did go to the gym and did 20 min on the treadmill and 20 on the stair climber. So, no guilt here! I am going to do the back,shoulder, tricep workout on the p90x later.

Cloie- what's up chica??? I'm back!

Pam- read an article at work last night about weight loss. One gal did your '30 min a day' (walking) and before long was running and now she is 60 lbs lighter! So, keep it up! Even if it kills you! lol.

Keep me posted on the training for the 1/2's.

Wow! Motivation is in the air!

It sounds like you all are on the move. I can't commit to the 1/2 until I start training for the 1/2 I already signed up for this September. But I will keep it in mind.

I went to the gym, finally, today. I did 1 hour cardio on 4 machines. (eliptical, treadmill, bike and stair climber). Had to mix it up a little. Hoping to run/walk tomorrow!

Keep me posted on your training so I can stay motivated. Especially w. the 1/2 marathon training!

Oh My!

I'm so sorry ladies. I can't leave a blog so abrubtly. I apologize! You all are awesome. Thanks for keeping each other going. Not sure whats happened the past few weeks but today is the day to get back in motion!

I have a thing at the kids school today so I'm going to walk outside when I get home then I'm hitting the gym tomorrow! I hope you all are keeping up your motivation! It sounds like you all are doing better than me! But today is a new day. LOVE YOU GUYS!

I will respond later to report my follow through. Hope to hear back from you all inspite my laziness! Have a sweaty day!

Dear Mr. Gym,

Thank you for welcoming me back today. You cleared everyone out by 12:30 and I got pick of machines. I know I have not been a loyal friend. I tried another workout and left your equipment cold. I promise I can balance 2 workouts. I MUST!

I quickly was reminded how far I've fallen when I tried on my shorts yesterday and they were too small. Did I mention they were my FAT shorts. I am good at multi tasking in all areas of my life. Why must I leave you behind so often?

It's a new day, though. The sun shining and I'm feeling a little more devoted to you! So, hang in there! I promise to hang in there too! Our relationship is worth it!

Your frumpy friend,
Kathy Rau

In like a lamb, out like a lion!

I guess we are going to have a few days of cold and rain. But I just looked at the 10 day forecast and watch out! Forget the lion....I see 80 degrees this week on the forecast!!!!!!!!! I can't wait. I need the fresh air therapy!

Well, I have to modify what I am doing. The p90x alone is not for me. I think I need to get back to the gym and supplement w. the videos. I don't have the discipline I need to really push myself. So, cardio at the gym and 1 body pump class a week at the gym.

Yesterday at work I was trying to help lift a 150 dog and messed my back up. I have to be careful this week. So, tomorrow I am going to the gym and going to walk on the treadmill and maybe the bike. No weights for fear of hurting. Not sure yet about Tuesday. I think I'll do the Kenpo video. Then Wednesday is suppose to be nice so for anyone interested I will be back at Central Park for 'the loop'.

Hope you ladies are all sweaty and happy. I've definetly fallen off the workout wagon this month. I need M-O-T-I-V-A-T-I-O-N!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HELP!

LUVN THE SUN!

I did my CP walk today and it felt great. Thanks T! Now I need a bit more motivation for abs! I hope you're feeling better Pam. I worked out w. my sinus stuff and it stinks, but you feel better in the end.

I was thinking of having a get together soon, but this weekend is b-u-s-y! Lot's of coming and going. BUT it will be SOON! PROMISE! Hope everyone is working up a good sweat! Pop on the radio and dance in the kitchen in your undies! It's liberating! So, I hear! ;)

No PUKING!

Do you ever feel like a hamster on a wheel with working out? I sure do.

I survived yesterdays workout with NO PUKING. Good, right? I did 5 minutes longer than last week. There are still a few moves that seem impossible at this point. But I keep spinning on my wheel in hopes of reaching the nut!

Today is a cardio day. But first I have brunch w. my Mimosa Moms. No drinking, just eating. So a workout will feel good, I am sure.

Tomorrow is still a Central Park walk day. Let me know if you can come. 915 by Toys R Us. Then I will run home and do my video.

I'm worried I haven't started running yet..... I don't have long to start training. Have a wonderful and sweaty day!

Cheers to my ladies!

You Girls Rock!

Thanks for keeping the blog going while I was MIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I got sick Wed from allergies. Went to Great Wolf Thurs and Fri. THEN worked 2- 12 hour shifts Sat and Sun. So, I am BEHIND! But you girls rock!

I am doing P90X today. Core Syn. again (reminder: this video almost made me puke last monday!). I plan to keep things going this week. My allergies have calmed down! Thank God!

You all have been so busy and inspiring! Thank you! If it's not a down pour of rain I plan to do my video and a Central Park walk on Wednesday!

We also still need to plan a girls night soon!

Thanks for being my workout buddies!

HAPPY ST. PADDY'S DAY TO ALL!

Sorry for skipping out today on the CP walk. I have a head cold and think my video workout is enough for me today! I hope everyone plans on enjoying St.Paddy's day in your own way!

Cloie, I'm w. you- I am sore. Mine is in my back and hip flexors. Sounds like your pecs hurt! Ain't it great!lol

Pam- enjoy your downtown walk. It will feel great in this weather.

Can't wait to hear about your workout last night Teresa. And Jen- 20 mile back up stinks but it's better than a 20 mile walk- ha ha!

Cheers to all!

BRING IT!

Wow, you girls are rockn! Good luck w. the training Jen. I need to start running soon. Wanted to get first 2 weeks of videos under my belt first. I did the cardio x video today. I made it through the whole thing w. some modifications. It felt good compared to yesterday. Now I'm eating my healthy choice! Had my shot of Mona Vie today in hopes for magical powers (lol).

Cloie, you are kicking butt. Ready for summer????? Thanks for keeping me on track not to quit cuz it's hard! Bring it! ;)

Pam....Sounds like your in motion! Keep it up! Summer is right around the corner and so are SHORTS AND SWIM SUITS! Yikes! Love you ladies!

Phase 1

So I did the first disc on P90X. All I can say is bluck! I only made it for 45 minutes and almost puked. First lesson: don't eat before hand. But I will continue in hopes to build up my endurance for the program and get stronger. Happy monday! Stay dry!

Spring has Sprung. Summer is coming!

Welcome back Pam. Glad you made the decision to do what is best for you. BTW, The outdoor yard work is exercise. So, don't knock it.

I did my fitness test Sat for P90X. I passed all the areas except abs....of course and the jumping jacks about killed me at the end. Who knew that would be so tough. Embarrassing. But now the work begins.

I decided to start the Lean workout tomorrrow. Teresa is going to try the videos too. The plan is we will start the same day. I don't want to miss out at the gym so I'm going to do my cardio there a few times a week.Plus I need to start running. I'll miss body pump, though. But it's only temporarily. Mark started today. It was easy for him (so far). He is doing the Classic workout. Lean is for weight loss, that's why I chose that one.

I had a great weekend. I hope everyone else did, too! I will keep blogging my experience with the videos and hope to hear about your progress too.