Firm Thread Augugst 1-31st

[poohssmum]

My meeting at Church didn't last nearly as long as I'd thought, so I was able to get in Cardio Sculpt with Kim's favorite Allie. It was the first time I'd tried it, and it wasn't exactly what I'd expected ... but I did sweat a ton. Of course, I'm using the incline box from BSS3, which is a bit different than the Fanny Lifter ... but I think I modified ok.

I do have a question about Jen Carmen tho ... dang how much weight is that teeny little thing lifting I remember her from the very first FIRM tape that I had 7 years ago, but I guess she's not around anymore.

Kim, I'm glad that you're feeling better this morning I'm guessing that the kidney's regaining function is a GOOD thing and the bonus is that puffiness going away

 

[s&k'smom]

Only Kim would post about peeing!!!!

I ate myself silly in Cape Cod but we had fun, only wish we could have stayed another night. Can't wait to work out tomorrow morning. Tonight is our last night with our sitter who is heading off to college so I'm celebrating then back to being good tomorrow!

 

[sm4987]

Kim Are you relieved!!!!!! I'm happy you are back on the upswing. Keep getting better.

Taebo get ripped for me this morning. I forgot how much fun this workout was

Have a wonderful Friday everyone!

 

[norma1223]

Short post today because TOM arrived and I feel lousy. Yesterday was Complete Body Sculpting and part of Firm Abs. Today I did Low Max.

Glad you're feeling better Kim!

poohssmum, I read somewhere that Jen Carmen will be leading a new workout for Tracie Long Productions.

 

[s&k'smom]

Good morning, got in about 35 minutes of step before DS woke up. It felt great after so much bad eating. Think I'll try to rearrange my DVD's today to make them a big more efficient.

 

[luvmydogs]

Peed myself down another 1.5 pounds.

 

[CindyD]

Morning All,

Had 3 rest days (unexpectedly). Setting up to work out now. Aerobic Body Shaping with Allie (just for you Kim).

And of course, here we are AGAIN in Hurricaine Freak out Mode.... Wish the Darn thing would pick a direction and stick with it. Gotta plan to evacuate the DH and kids..Board up the house...and plan to sleep over night at the hospital. Aggravating because you have to make all the plans now and you are not even really sure you need them. It took us almost 2 hours to find a hotel room last night to move them 100 miles away.

Oh well, it figures. If ya'll remember, we were doing this right before our last vacation in July. Well guess what!!! We had another beach trip planned for the Labor Day weekend (leaving Friday) and here we are doing the same insane bul#&#() as last time. Maybe we should quit going to the beach.

Well enough about that!!! Kim, I am so glad you are back We REALLY missed you and your funny posts.

Hang in everyone and you may or may not hear from me for a few days depending on what exactly is happening down here in good ol' South Lousisana. Cindy

 

[s&k'smom]

Take care Cindy!

 

[luvmydogs]

... Setting up to work out now. Aerobic Body Shaping with Allie (just for you Kim).

Cindy, thank you for your kind words. Please take good care should Katrina start to head your way. I really do hope you get to go on vacation this time--I can't imagine how frustrating this must be for you AGAIN!

 

[sm4987]

Good afternoon all. Another old taebo for me today.

Cindy, hang in there, we are praying for you.

Kim, feel better!

s&k'smom, changing up the workouts is always a good thing. Maybe we ought to send some pixie dust over your son so that you can get in a whole workout!!!!! However, something is better than nothing!

 

[s&k'smom]

Well today was an unplanned rest day. DD woke in the middle of the night so I went to her room and promptly fell asleep and missed the alarm, then I was going to work out and DS woke up but it's been a nice quiet morning and I'm very motivated to get back on track tomorrow. I think some more cardio after eating all the chocolate my sis brought back from Ireland.

 

[CindyD]

Hi My FIRMie Friends,

This will be my last post for a few days. I just sent off DH, DD, and DS to a hotel 100+ miles away from Houma. If you are interested, Houma is located
approximately 60 miles Southwest of New Orleans. We live in Terrebonne Parish (means "Good Earth" in French) which butts up against the Gulf of Mexico. My hubbie and I were both born here and almost all of our extended family live here also. People just grow up here and never live.

I am packing up to spend the next few days (or longer) at the hospital. I feel fairly safe there as it is a concrete structure made to withstand the winds. I am just hoping the eye of the storm stays to the East of Houma. We should be okay then for the most part. This is VERY SCARY STUFF. My head is spinning from all the news coverage.

I consider myself a very strong woman. I cried when the family left this morning. In fact, I am the only person still here on my street. It will seem like a blessing to go to work, just to be around some people.

I must be stressed because I spent the whole morning cleaning up the house. Imagine that!!! Cleaning for the arrival of a hurricaine. I wonder how many calories that burned along the with stress.

I have to say, even though we have never met, I feel close to you people here on the thread. Thanks for the well wishes and support.

Keep on firmin' (or Cathe'n or whatever'n). I hope to chat again very soon..

CindyD

 

[luvmydogs]

Cindy,

All my most sincere and heartfelt prayers for you during what must be a horribly frightening time. We are thinking of you and your family & friends. Please, please, please stay safe and strong, and let us know how you are when you get the chance.

God Bless you and yours.

 

[norma1223]

Yesterday was a rest day. Today was Cardio and Weights. I'm feeling kind of guilty about posting all my Cathe workouts on a Firm thread. With my new Cathe DVD's I know I'll be doing lots of Cathe for the next couple of weeks.

Cindy, I hope you and your family are safe. It sounds like the hurricane is going to be a strong one. Take care.

 

[sm4987]

Prayers to you Cindy!!

Norma, don't feel bad, I don't. Maybe we ought to call the thread the Firm/Cathe F. thread!!!! I'm ordering her whole new series maybe tomorrow!!!!! I'm so excited.

That being said, I did Complete Body Sculpting with Christa today. Nice workout, but I can tell that I'm used to Cathe style workouts as the firm is just not feeling hard enough.

have a good one all and stay safe

 

[toystoryduo]

Cindy~ Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Stay safe, my friend! God bless!

Kim~ I am so glad that you are starting to feel better!!!!

Well, I have officially completed 8/30 days of exercise in a row! Only 22 more to go!

I've been doing a lot of different things: power walking with the twigs, dancing, FIRMing, and weights. I think I will do a couple of FIRM videos this week and maybe throw in Cathe as well.

Have a great week!

 

[s&k'smom]

Cindy God bless you and your family. I know you all be just fine and my most positive thoughts are with you.



Norma I love to hear other workout news, keep posting sister!

Today I got in Ultimate Calorie something or other with Stephanie from BSS4. This is a good sweat workout as I tried to bump it up where I could.

 

[sm4987]

Good afternoon all. Taebo get ripped today!

Have a good day!!!!!

 

[norma1223]

Today I did Step Blast, yes another Cathe tape. I was feeling kind of spunky so I used an 8" step. During the blasts near the end, Cathe jumps onto the step; my legs were just too tired to do any jumping so I just stood there and looked at her thinking "is she crazy?" Next time I'll be smart and use a 6" step.

sheree', let us know how you like the new Cathe series. That is so exciting!! As much as I enjoy Cathe workouts, I know I could never do them exclusively. There will always be a place for the FIRM in my rotations. I know I will have to mix easier days with hard days or I would burn out.

tracy, WTG on the consecutive exercise days! That's quite an ambitious goal. Good luck and keep up the good work!!

s&k'smom, you crack me up with your Firm titles. I've noticed that you often refer to the workouts by the instructor's name. Those titles all seem to run together and sound the same after awhile.

 

[sm4987]

Norma, I will. I've been buying some off e-bay to make them less expensive. However, the new series, all mine. I don't run like you do (thank goodness, I hate running!!!!! probably would do me some good though) so, doing Cathe/firm exclusively is great for me. With a little Taebo thrown in! I just love Cathe because she gives me a challenge. Now her step is killer. I haven't made it all the way through an all step tape yet. Haven't even tried. I'm crazy, not stupid. I applaud you for even trying!!!!!