Turbo Fire is a cardio program. It's made up of a set of really fun cardio DVDs. Once you get the moves down (I highly recommend learning the moves with the first DVD) it is a great way to work out. The music is amazing and makes the time pass quickly! 
You can check it out at www.beachbody.com/TurboFire - and you can also find it on Amazon.
That sounds like fun.... I'll definitely look into it.
Can I join? I'm really looking for a place where I need to feel accountable. I have really let myself go and I haven't worn shorts in 3 years. I'm pretty much sick of it in the summer yet I don't know why I haven't hit rock bottom enough yet to actually get up and do anything about it.
I think part of it is I don't have somewhere to check in and feel accountable (although being accountable to myself should be enough
)
I've done a couple of half marathons, I'm not too terribly out of shape but at this rate it won't be long before I am. I have to get working out consistently - getting off my butt and get moving instead of just sitting around - and eating right (that's been a huge issue).
So if it's ok I'd like to check-in - even if it's for myself and it at least makes me feel like someone will get on my case if I start slacking
Thank you!
PS - I would like to be a Loser Please
Welcome aboard! Glad you found our happy (well, mostly happy) group! We have several runners on here, so you should feel right a home!
Haha, my best friend was just looking at the pictures and she was commenting all the food. She said my portion control ability is "ridiculous". It's a work in progress. And thanks! I can tell my face is much thinner-I never thought my face was that chubby to begin with, but I can absolutely see a difference!
I agree.... definitely lost some plumpness in your cheeks.... we can see your cheekbones!
Deb, I'm intently following your troubles with Nick. I was diagnosed with ADHD in third grade and was on meds for a long time. I can keep it under control now, just need meds to help me sleep. It was a long and difficult road for my Mom-I remember my third grade teacher accusing her of inconsistent parenting as the reason for my lack of listening, since I never really displayed outward signs of it in school. I was also diagnosed with depression several years ago and still take medicine for that. I was never suicidal, just sad and lonely. I don't have a lot of friends either, though that improved a bit when I got to college. I have faith that everything will be alright for your family. 
I'm sure it is helpful to Deb to hear other stories from folks who have been through similar situations. Thanks for sharing.
AUDisneydad, my mom has a similar story. She had pre-eclampsia and her doctor ignored it. As it turned out, he had a bunch of malpractice suits against him and wasn't allowed to deliver anyway. My brother was still born as a result, but the delivery team worked for 20 minutes to revive him to prevent another lawsuit. They were successful, but he had brain damage and as a result is mentally retarded and on the autism spectrum, and has many other disabilities too. He did not talk until he was 5, and even now at the age of nearly 17, his mental abilities are estimated to be that of a 7 year old. As I get older, I realize that although my mom did not have to grieve the complete loss of a child, she did have to grieve the loss of the child she was expecting.
How very mature and insightful of you to realize this.
As frustrating as he is at times, and as difficult as he can make our lives, I still love him very much. He is the reason I have had a lot of the experiences that I have, such as working at the school for disabled children over the summer.
I am sorry for your loss and inspired by the steps you are taking to move toward a healthier you.
I know
how to play racquetball, but I'm pretty terrible, so what I usually do (sometimes alone, sometimes with DH) is play "Keep The Ball Moving".
Doesn't matter if you didn't hit the front wall, doesn't matter if it's bounced 2 or 3 times before you could get there, just keep it moving.
THat sounds about right for what I would do too! But it sounds like fun!
Ancestry really is addictive, isn't it? I've been able to find out more of our family history in just a couple of years, than my grandmother did over the course of two decades.
I think I come by my love of scrapbooking and geneology through my father's side of the family. My great-grandmother and her father before her actually kept some family records in a few scrapbooks and such. The information has been helpful in my research, although, like you said, it probably took them hours and days to find out what I can in a few minutes with the internet!
So today was a good day for me exercise-wise. I dusted off a Leslie Sansone DVD and did 3 miles with that. That was much more of a workout than yesterday's 3-mile roundtrip walk to school, let me tell you! She really gets different muscles working! Then DH came home and actually suggested on his own that we take the dog for a walk!
So that was another quick mile.
I'll be dusting off the WATP videos soon. I do them often in the winter, early morning before the family arises because it is quieter than the TM. I often do them wearing a weighted belt, ankle weights, and using hand weights. It really increases the workout.
Tomorrow I am finally getting my hair cut! It has needed it for about a month. Then I have class, hopefully another few miles of a workout, and starting to study for next week's big test in my Parasitology class.
What is your major? Pathology??
QOTD 10/12/11: On your next Disney adventure, is there anything you plan on doing that you've never done before?
The Around the World Segway tour at EPCOT!
On our last trip in 2010, we did the free, mini Segway lesson in Innoventions, and DH was immediately hooked on the idea of doing this tour the next time we're able to get there.
I didn't realize that they had free mini-Segway lessons! DS would have been ALL OVER that last year!
Good Thursday morning everyone.
Yesterday was such a crazy day but it all worked out. I have a letter of recomendation to do this moring for a student who is not the best in the class. She is not bad but just not as memorable as other people. those are the hardest letters to write.
to Deb and her family. DH's sister and her son have some problems and it is amazing the things that can or can not be done to help people with depression. I will be keeping you and your family in my prayers.
For those thinking of doing a segway tour in Epcot. When my neice turned 16 both families did the tour. Dh backed out after the initial work out inside. The rest of us had a blast. If I get a chance this weekend I will post some pictures of us.
Have to go
Have a happy and healthy day.
I'd love to see pictures!
BAD TIGGER! I've been slacking off the past week! I think I'm starting to get refocused! Feeling a bit stronger today than yesterday. Just trying to plug on through.
Things have turned around with my parents. They understand that we can't get together for their anniversary. Mom has had some withdrawals from medication that I thing has affected a lot of things lately! She actually said she does not remember my brother or me being there this summer. She also didn't realize how badly she had treated my sister and some of the doctors and nurses. She was really out of control! It's upsetting her to hear all this but we keep reminding her that it was not under her control and that she is getting better! She went to a stem cell doctor yesterday but that is not for her. She has been through enough and the doctor agreed that she probably doesn't need that!
But my parents are now planning on coming up for Christmas and despite all of our better judgements she is going to drive but hopefully will take more breaks and take three days to drive up instead of two. They have some friends that they are going to stop and see on the way up and on the way back.
I've got a TON of things to do before I leave on Monday. I still need to make Brian's schedule for the week, pack, shop for food for them, etc. Izzie was home with the Big D yesterday. She was fine after that one time but I didn't want to take any chances. I ended up rearranging and cleaning her room.
Gotta go get out her clothes, make her lunch and finish getting myself ready for today. I have two clients coming in and I also need to run to the bookstore to get a new series that I want to read called The Familiars. I need to pick Ash up at 2:30. She has been doing better with practicing her flute.
TTFN
Glad things are improving with your Mom. Isn't is crazy how medications can affect people??
Good morning all!
Lots of losers needing some
this week. Sending good thoughts to all of you!
Busy week with school stuff for DS and MIL coming to visit this week-end. Have a great week-end all!
Thanks for stopping buy for a quick chat! Enjoy your busy week!!
Back to the gym today! I haven't had time to get there and it has been a terrible cycle. When I go to the gym, I don't want to eat bad things because I feel great and healthy. When I don't go, I feel like a slug and then eat things that make me look like one!
I totally hear you on this! I really HATE exercise, but it definitely has a psychological affect on me when I DON'T exercise!! I feel so much better about myself, about my choices, about my body image, about my self-esteem when I am doing regular exercise.
QOTD 10/12/11
On your next Disney adventure, is there anything you plan on doing that you've never done before?
We are still figuring out our next adventure. I was hoping to run the Princess but I've just been so unmotivated and have so much other stuff going on.
Jennifer
Not sure when the deadline for the Princess is.... maybe you could give it a few more weeks before deciding??
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Happy Rainy Thursday friends! I'm on a bit later than usual because I told myself no computer time until I had done at least half of my treadmill time! So I hit the TM for 20 minutes before breakfast, made my breakfast to eat while checking emails, and now I'm here with you!
Beds are made (before I even brushed my teeth!
), one load into the dryer, white load into the washer, load on my bed to folded. Dishwasher loaded up with morning dishes, counters wiped, kitchen floor swept. I need to email robotics parents about an extra meeting tomorrow and email NPR about donating a car. Then I will call another ortho for a second opinion/second price for DS (DH thinks we paid too much for DD's braces). And then probably postpone the appointments DS currently has to get started on his orthodontics next week.
After those things I will spend 15 minutes on Ancestry (yes, I will set a timer so I don't get carried away!), hit the TM for another 20-25 minutes, fold the clean laundry, and maybe spend a few minutes at the scrapbook table before showering and moving along with my day! I have to pick up DD at 3pm and DS at 3:10 and then race to make a 3:45 chiropractic appointment for DD. Then I will probably take her straight to swim a bit early. We may stop for sandwiches somewhere in there unless I pack some dinner to bring along. And I may hit Target for a few essentials, since it is just down the road from the chiropractor.
Tomorrow will be groceries and a trip to Concord to order our team t-shirts for robotics. We got our schedule and we got into the competition that we wanted to on November 12, so we are just a month away and there is SO MUCH to still do!
Kitty is sitting here wanting some attention, so I'm gonna go! I'll try to pop on again at lunch time...................P
My own fault, oh well...........P
Wish me luck!
Next call was to the Pediatrician from Thursday. Secretary actually got him on the line for me. He assured me that he had spoken to the doctor on call so wasn't sure why they hadn't called me back. He then did a little research and realized that he didn't put in an "official" referral. He proceeded to do that. By then it was 5 PM and the other office was closed. That was stressful to say the least. My night ended with a huge blow up with Nick just as I was headed to bed. He had an assignment that was due on Monday that he still hadn't finished and he was pretty adamant that he didn't give a shh..it. My normal parenting philosophy was out the door as I'm afraid to push him over the edge. I'm not sure which one of us was more frustrated. I cried, and really didn't sleep. 
I'm not sure when the next time will be, but hopefully soon. 
That is one big party! Good luck with all that chili!
I just joined in less than a week ago myself.
more than planned, but I was on a good lead! I love playing "detective!"
