FIRM Thread Oct 1-31st

[s&k'smom]

Sheree I was just thinking that we should change the name of our thread next time too! As not only have you guys converted many of us to the church of Cathe but Taebo as well.

As a matter of fact I got in a taebo cardio circuit this am.

 

[sm4987]

I didn't do it!!! Blame it on Kim, she did it. All that talk about how wonderful Cathe is. However, even though you can post your exercise on the daily who exercised thread, I love the intimacy and closeness that we get here, even if we don't firm all the time. It more personal than just saying, I ran this morning or I swam. So chaning the name to include those home workouts works for me!!!

I did stretch max this morning. Two 75-80 minute workouts in a row and I didn't want to overdo my body to much. The next three days though I'm going back to those long workouts. I always get this burst of energy after TOM leaves. I feeli like I can do anything. So, now I do. That way I can make up for the sluggish way I feel at the end of the month!

Have a wonderful wednesday everyone!!!

 

[luvmydogs]

I didn't do it!!! Blame it on Kim, she did it. All that talk about how wonderful Cathe is.

Hey guys!

I went for a little walk after I took ds to the bus stop this morning--just me and my IV portal! Oy! The thought of Cathe right now...

Sheree', I see you have The Terminator! OMG, how hard are those workouts?!!! That was actually my first Cathe video, as someone from her board was kind enough to send it to me as it was "too much" for her and she never used it (gee, I have *no idea* what she meant by 'too much', do you?!?! ). I can't believe I wasn't scared away from Cathe altogether after trying Terminator's stuff! Those workouts are like regular Cathe squared! I'm still looking forward to the series she's making over the wintertime, and I hope to be back in top fighting shape again by then!

{{{BIG HUGS}}} Sheree', Mel, Norma, Tracy-Trace, s&k'smom & Cindy, and a BIG WELCOME to Angie!

Have a good one, everyobody!

 

[s&k'smom]

It's Kim's fault, nanananananana!

OK a workout called Terminator. Oh Lord that's scary.

 

[sm4987]

She showed no mercy putting that workout together! DH said the same thing, terminator huh? Then he went on to wonder if I nhad lost all senses! He's seen her in action, tried a workout and QUIT! He said never again. So after the Imax extreme, he was like, you can still move????? I could but breathing was an issue!

Kim, how are you feeling??? You are in my thoughts. I am looking forward to the winter series as well. I now almost have to buy everything she does. Keeps the workouts fresh! As a matter of fact, kick max should be arriving....................................

 

[CindyD]

Hi guys....I'm back!!!

Great trip to DW with the hubby as a surprise for my 40th this past weekend. Flights got a little screwed up out of N.O. so we had to fly to Memphis then to Orlando instead of direct of out N.O.

Had 3rd row seats Friday night to Cirque de Solei. AWESOME SHOW!!! We then walked around Downtown Disney and snacked. Such a different experience without the kids. Spent Saturday at MGM and MK doing the things my kids normally do not want to do. So great not to be pushing a stroller!! Had dinner at Rainforest in DD and of course had to get the kids each a present...especially after calling home and finding out my DD7 cried non-stop for 1 1/2 hours each night for me...Gotta love the SIL who kept them. We really need to get away more often!!!!

Got up Sunday am at 2:50am (yes you are reading this correctly) to come home. Doggone Hurricaines!!!! Southwest was not flying out of N.O. yet. Poor hubby was so stressed about the flight arrangements. The flights were changed several times.

Entire trip was a blast and a great way to spent the 40th.

I SWEAR I am getting back on the exercise train this weekend.

Great to see you guys still going at it!!! I guess I will have to try Cathe soon after I get back to FIRMin........Love, Cindy

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi Cindy! So glad that you had a great time in WDW! Happy 40th!

Kimmmy Kim~ How you doing, girl? I hope that you are feeling much better and that you are getting some answers about what is going on. from Ohio!

Angie~ Welcome to the FIRM! It's great that you have joined us!

Sheree~ You go girl! You are doing an amazing job with your workouts!

s&k's mom~ Did you say you substituted for gym at a junior high?!?!?! I bet that was interesting!

Melanie~ You are doing a great job! Keep up the good work!

Well ladies.... my brother decided that he needed his VCR back and most of my FIRM workouts are on VHS so serious FIRMin' has been on hold for me for awhile. I've thought about checking the library for some Cathe DVDs and FIRM DVDs as well. I have WDW coming up in a couple of months and I want to be FIRM!

I have been exercising... power walks, weights, dance cardio, step, e.t.c. I've got 240 minutes for the month so far and my goal is 1000.

Hope everyone has a great Thursday!

 

[sm4987]

Tracy, are you a part of netflix or blockbuster online? Rent from them, no Cathe, but lots of other workouts!

 

[s&k'smom]

Well I got in about 30 minutes of Christa's BSS3 tape when DD woke up. It's been weird here as it is 80 degrees out in October. Again like the tape but oy the music makes me crazy.

 

[sm4987]

Good evening everyone! I ended up with an evening workout, I hate those but DH kept me busy all day, and then the kids. I did the guantlet workout off of Cathe's terminator workout. WOW!!! I'm feeling the weight of that workout like you wouldn't believe. I'm gonna have killer legs. I already have people asking me, how did you get your calves like that!!! Cathe is my secret weapon.

Have a good one!

 

[s&k'smom]

Got in taebo boot camp abs this am. This is a very good workout. I'm dying to get more Cathe videos and I have a feeling the firm will be out with something by or just after the new year.

 

[luvmydogs]

Hi FIRMies--and Cathe-ites, and Tae Bo-ians!

Just back from the Dr. where they took out my IV portal and put me on supression meds, which, if they work, I'll have to be on for my lifetime. And hey--that's just fine by me--let's just stop all this kidney nonsense and let me get back to my everyday normal activities! Fingers & toes are crossed!

I've been given the OK to start back on exercise very slowly--my nephrologist is really cool, and understands how important exercise is in maintaining my weight loss, so she wants me to just start walking until I feel like upping the intensity a bit. Then as long as the kidneys continue to function properly, I can do what I need to get back into top shape. I would go on a walk today, but we are being pummeled by TS Tammy. All the rain is supposed to subside by Saturday evening, so I'll start walking on Sunday.

S&k'smom, I'm sooooo hoping to hear of a new FIRM release, and I'll be saving up my $$$ to preorder a series that Cathe will be filming this winter--I can't wait!

I hope you're all having a lovely Friday, everyone, and a BIG WAY TO GO to Sheree' for completing The Gauntlet! That was always my favorite of the Terminator's, and I'd be wheezing and moaning and sputtering by the end. It's a huge accomplishment to be able to finish that workout, and just proves that all your hard work has gotten you into incredible physical condition. Great job, Sheree'!

Hi Cindy, Tracy and Norma! Have a good one, everybody!

 

[sm4987]

Hello, everyone. Taebo boot camp cardio this morning!

Kim, I don't know whether to say how wonderful for you or to be sad. However, I'm thinking wonderful. That way you can get it under control and regain your life back! I'm hoping that it works out for you Yes that gauntlet workout is a KILLER My kids kept saying, mom, you're still going???? They quit after the first segment My son thinks I am just in too good of shape. He's impresessed! It's hard to impress a 9 year old boy too! However, I felt really good afterwards, but boy are my legs feeling the aftershocks of that workout today!! It was worth it though, so worth it.

S&k's mom Hello to all

The kids are off school today, so I'm spending some time with them. Have a good one!

 

[norma1223]

Hi everyone! I'm back from Southern California and my grandmother's funeral. It was great seeing some of my cousins whom I haven't seen in over 20 years. I kept wondering how we all got to be so old; I certainly don't feel old. In a family that large there is just way too much family drama, primarily in my mother's generation. Our family would make a great soap opera. Anyway, I'll miss my grandma but I know she's no longer suffering and in a much better place.

Today I started back with Ultimate Calorie Blaster and the ab add-on. I was supposed to get some new Cathe workouts yesterday, but they weren't delivered. Maybe they'll come today.

kim, I sure hope the docs finally found the right meds for you. I know you'll get back in shape very quickly.

Have a fantastic Friday!!

 

[s&k'smom]

Glad your happy with the news luvmydogs. I just can't get over the name terminator for those workouts.

 

[luvmydogs]

Thanks for the kind words, s&k'smom!

The Terminator workouts (3 of 'em on one DVD) are beyond description. She takes the hardest parts of her hardest Intensity Series workouts and mixes them up into three separate workouts: The Gauntlet, The Viper and IMAX Extreme--they are long and killer, and you have to be in absolutely amazing shape to complete them. Even when I was in my best shape ever, I had a hard time getting to the end--Cathe outdid herself with these!

 

[s&k'smom]

Well the laundry won out and that's what I've been doing this am but gonna get in some taebo tomorrow. Figured my kids would like clean socks!

 

[sm4987]

Good morning everyone! Cardio and weight premix with compound weights for me this morning. I totaled up my exercise for the week and was at 390! I've been moving..............

Have a wonderful Sat. everyone!

 

[norma1223]

This morning was Muscle Endurance. I thought the ab section was never going to end.

Have a good weekend everyone!!

 

[s&k'smom]

ok so I go on the Cathe website and you can preview some of her videos and such. OMG!!!!!!!!!!! You guys are sadists!!