Firm Thread May 1-31st

[luvmydogs]

Good Morning FIRMies!

Thank you, everyone, for your good thoughts and prayers for little Bailey. I got a phone call this morning that said she's still in critical condition and on the respirator--no change, which I'm hoping is good news--at least she isn't worse. We've found a mom who works at the same trauma center, so she's going to try and get us an update. We so appreciate your kindness in thinking of her and her family.

I did Pam's SCSc and Cathe's IMAX3 step-only premix this morning. "This is something you can work 'toe-wards.' " I live in the south, and I've never heard anyone pronounce 'towards' 'toe-wards' like Pam does. And she also says 'pyramid' as 'pyra-mad.' I like little idiosyncricies like that.

Have a lovely day, everyone, and thank you again for all your kind thoughts.

 

[toystoryduo]

Oh my goodness Kim! Please know that Bailey will be in our hearts, our thoughts and our prayers. My heart just aches for her and her family and what they are all going through. Please keep us updated.

I'm not feeling so well today. I'm not sure if it's allergies or a cold, but I feel pretty blah. I did manage a 40 minute walk with the girls this afternoon. I'm scheduled for heavy weightlifting this evening, but I'll just have to wait and see how I feel.

I hope everyone has a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend! Take care!

 

[MelanieC]

Hi FIRMies,

Kim- My thoughts and prayers go out to Bailey and her family. I hope she gets well soon.
My foot has been doing really well. I get a twinge feeling when I use my break in my car and when I sleep at night. Its just a warmth type feeling, very hard to describe, but it doesn't hurt.


S&K's mom- I think that would be fun- A WISH FIRM trip!!

I've been walking and running on the TM the last two nights. I actually did 1 mile of straight running in the middle. I also walked 2.8 miles at lunch today (small amount of running in there, but I couldn't do too much so I wouldn't get overheated).

Have a great day everyone.

 

[sm4987]

Good afternoon everyone. Kim, I really hope things work out for the best for Bailey.

This morning was JFArms. I doubled up on all the cardio to make the workout longer getting in around 42 minutes.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

 

[toystoryduo]

Good morning FIRMies!

Whew! Talk about a workout! On Friday, I walked 40 minutes in the afternoon with my girls. Then, I did my weights/cardio workout and added another 100 minutes of exercise to my day! I wish I could say that I feel like this now , but I feel more like this now. I'm still not feeling well, but while I was working out I felt pretty good. (Exercise endorphins? ) After the workout, I feel like this:

I think I am going to take it easy the rest of the weekend. Maybe some volleyball tomorrow (only get to play once or twice a year and depends on the weather), but other than that, I will try and take it easy.

Have a great Saturday!

P.S. Kim~ Any updates on Bailey yet?

 

[s&k'smom]

Tracy my friend, take the weekend off! I've worked out when not feeling well and yuck. Rest, rest, rest. Or shop, shop, shop!

What's the news on Bailey? I can't even imagine what her family is going through.

Got in taebo this am boy do I feel it in my but, I finally get to my newest allie tape tomorrow, was gonna do it today but slept a few extra minutes and felt wonderful.

 

[luvmydogs]

Good Morning FIRMies, and I can't tell you how much you all warm my heart with your continued thoughts of little Bailey.

I received a phone call last evening that the surgeons repaired both a ruptured artery behind her heart and her lacerated liver. But sadly, she has now fallen into a coma. I know nothing about medicine, but I just keep praying that maybe her tired body is just taking this long, deep rest so that it may heal. She's in an absolutely wonderful trauma facility, so I'm confident she's getting the best care possible. I know they'll do everything they can to help her.

I can't thank you enough for keeping this little girl and her family close to your hearts. I cross-posted about this on the CB, and my ds9 loves reading all the positive thoughts and prayers that are going out to his friend. Your good wishes are providing so much comfort, and I know that Bailey and her family are feeling them, too. Thank you all again, so very, very much.

I've worked out seven days in a row now, and have decided to take the weekend off from scheduled exercise. We'll be at the pool over the long weekend, so I'll try to get in some lap swimming.

Have a lovely weekend, everyone, and know that I love and appreciate all of you for your kindness and thoughfulness.

 

[sm4987]

Kim, really sorry to hear about Baily. Only God knows and it's all under his control.

I did taebo boot camp abs this morning. Boy my stomach is in some serious pain. I didn't break much of a sweat but I had pain in my abs that I haven't had in a long time!

Have a safe wonderful weekend everyone1

 

[s&k'smom]

I'm so sorry there isn't better news on Bailey. But with the power of prayer I'm sure this family will make it.

Isn't it funny you don't realize how much you have to be grateful for until you hear of another's family tragedy. Makes you just wanna hugs and kiss you kids.



Finally got in the Allie workout from BSS4 today. Love it!!! SM I know what you mean about Taebo I think my butt is really reshaping. OK no jokes there!

 

[toystoryduo]

I'm so sorry to hear about Bailey. She and her family will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.

Yesterday, I ended up playing volleyball for over 2 hours. It was fun, but my body is definitely telling me to stop. My allergies/ cold have gotten worse and my body is quite sore. I'm not sure about exercise this week: maybe just some gentle walking.

 

[sm4987]

Good afternoon ladies. I hope that everyone is having a wonderful weekend thus far.

Today I did Cathe's Step, Pump, and Jump workout. What is so strange is that I feel like I workout so much harder in 1 of her workouts than even with doubling up with the firm. Not something I totally understand. I feel like Cathe really challenges my body whereas the firm just gives me a workout. Hmmmmm. Oh well, I feel great and at the end of her ab segment, my stomach was like I hate you especially after yesterdays workout with Taebo abs!!!! Can you say ouch!

 

[s&k'smom]

Good morning, just got through Taebo advanced part I. OMG what made me think I could get all the moves down. I think I'm gonna put together a firm rotation for the week I want to make sure I get in some tough workouts as Fri DH and I have a date which means eating plus Star Wars Episode III. Then Sat is DD's party more eating. And yeah I got Cinderella to come. I figure she deserves it she puts up with quite a bit in our crazy house so I wanted her to have a special day.

 

[sm4987]

Good afternoon everyone!!!! I did Cathe's low max workout today. Love this workout. Kicks my tail, but WOW!!!

S&K'smom, enjoy. I've seen it twice already. Love that moview. Want to see it again and again. Oh well. Guess I'm gonna have to wait for the DVD. I've been really good at the movies as I've seen Star Wars twice and Madagascar and have only had a small popcorn and diet drinks at all the shows!!! At Madagascar, I didn't have anything but a diet coke!

If you do like diet coke, try diet coke Splenda. It is the best!!!

Have a wonderful day everyone.

 

[s&k'smom]

I did my Karen Voight tape today and I am still sore from my taebo yesterday. I think I'll have time today to put together a good workout rotation since my son's respite provider is coming over. I really like mixing up my firm tapes with others but I feel a shopping urge coming on for more tapes. Help me, help me!

Can you believe it's June 1 tomorrow!

 

[toystoryduo]

Morning FIRMies!

I have taken Sunday, Monday, and today off of exercise. I am nursing a bad head cold and my allergies are acting up at the same time. My muscles aren't as sore as they were a couple of days ago and I seemed to have recovered from the exercise marathon.

I still managed a gentle, leisurely walk yesterday and Sunday and plan on one today. Tomorrow... back to FIRMing.

Have a great day! Tomorrow is June 1st!

P.S. Kim~ Any news on Bailey yet? Her family is still in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[sm4987]

Kim, I'd like to know more about Bailey as well

Today is a rest day for me!!! I'm gonna try to get in most of my 1000 minutes of exercise in before we go to Disney! That's in 20 days so you can imagine I'm gonna exercise my tail off before I go. I'm gonna look for some low carb foods that I can enjoy while I'm gone. I just can't go on vacation and totally abandon my eating plan. So, I'm going to eat and stay on plan and then there will be no guilt. (however I might just have one of their funnel cakes or rice krispy treats!)

Have a great day everyone

 

[luvmydogs]

Good afternoon, everyone, and thanks for keeping little Bailey in your good thoughts and prayers. As of last night, she was still in a coma, but her vital signs were stable and her blood loss has slowed. Maybe it's not much, but still very *hopeful, positive* news. I know they also had to remove her spleen. You all are so wonderful for caring about a little girl and her family whom you only know through my posts--I can't tell you how much your caring good wishes are appreciated.

Well, I'm going to blame Sheree' for the fact that I exercised four hours ago, and already I have so much DOMS that I can barely type! Ever since you said you did Cathe's SJP last week, it's been on my mind, so after a long weekend of no exercise, I popped in the DVD player and gave it a go! I always forget how much fun this workout is--the step choreography is great (strike a pose, GoldenEye!), and that last section of hi/lo (that Dooba-Dooba song! Or Shooba-Dooba, or Scooby-Do, or whatever it is! ), is such a good time! My quads are already sore from those dang low-ends--she just does not stop. I really enjoy Cathe's personallity in this one, too. She and her whole crew (c'mon, ya just gotta love how Brenda's always going the wrong way during hi/lo--I soooooo relate to her!) seem like they're really having fun.

I hope you all have a lovely Tuesday (does anyone else have to keep reminding themselves that it's not Monday?!). Thank you once again, for your continued prayers for Bailey.

 

[s&k'smom]

Sheree you are a stronger person than I. I'd say it's takes about all of 2 1/2 hours for me to eat in total abandon once we are in Orlando. I think last time I lasted until we checked in at AKL, put away clothes, change into swimming clothes, get seat by pool, AH yes, there's the Mara coffee shop, one large french fry, chesseburger and coke please!

Sounds like Bailey is stable still, Angels are watching her so don't worry.

 

[MelanieC]

Hey everyone,

Kim- I'm glad Bailey is stable and I am continueing to pray for her and her family. It really does make you appreciate all that you have.

I took a walk in the park today for lunch (2.5 miles).
I am just so glad its not raining anymore. I plan to do a sculpt tape tonight.

I had a "Rest" weekend this past weekend. I didn't work out and I ate whatever I want. It is showing in the scale, but I know by Thursday morning I'll be back where I was on Friday. I think its important to have one every now and then if you can get back on the wagon. Thats the difficult part. So far so good!

 

[sm4987]

Kim, I didn't do it I plead the 5th! Don't ya just love that workout though!! I also love boot camp. She just knows how to get my blood pumping. I really love her pyramid lower body too. The only thing I can't do very well with Cathe is any of her total step workouts as the get me And no, she never stops with the low ends either. She seems to go on for days and days doesn't she? Ya know what I really hate though are those explosive lunges! Oh the horror

s&k's mom, I have to try. I've done really good the last 2 trips and somehow always come home 3 to 5 pounds lighter than when I left. Don't quite understand it unless it's all that extra walking.

Melanie