My legs are better I ran 7 on Saturday, but have not worked out other than that. I need to get to doing some weight training, I have been learning that alot of my legs issues is from lack of weight training.
Lisa, your weight training... tell me what you do that you love so much
And don't think you're safe from my tirade.
(I edited what I'm referring to Jo but keeping this in - I just worry about the next generation - not what we say but how they pick everything up). Jo, you must get it done and leave it alone because of your family. Those two girls are precious and they will watch you like a hawk because they want to be just like you. So be careful with your ways, okay? Just let them see how fierce you are!
And the hamstrings not being as strong as the quads is a biggie for women and injuries.
So listen both my weight workouts are an hour. But I have a much better suggestion for you. Why not do 8 minutes in the morning every day sort of deal?
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You take two weight exercises - just like Megan said mine are mostly body weight exercises - and do them in four sets. And then the next day pick two more that are not overworking the same areas and so on and so on. And if you run out of options then repeat some like a cycle. And you do this short weight workout every day (six days) every week and add your cardio when you want. I often use this on vacation or when I'm bored with my usual. It's great for feeling worked out even if you don't get your cardio in and can be done anywhere. Will work with ZERO equipment although I do take hand weights.
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Mine Jo is two ways. One is to do all weights. One after another after another without stopping and I have enough moves that two cycles makes an hour.
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The other is even more satisfying but is hard on the body so it needs good rest time.
I do a four minute warm up.
Then stretching. Mostly dynamic not static.
Then start.
3 minutes hard cardio (anything - any machine - kick boxing - running (not me - talking to you.
) - jump rope - jumping jacks)
Immediately on to two weight moves. Twice.
3 minutes hard cardio
Two weight moves. Twice.
And so on and so on until an hour. I have enough that it is only once cycle.
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I used to do this workout all the time but it stresses my body (too much) sometimes so after the operation I had to leave it but picked it back up last week. And we shall see. But all weights that I listed above is good too.
As for the moves. Just pick up any SHAPE type magazine and they're full of them. Or Jillian's Boost Your Metabolism is all body weight moves. And is cheap just to give you some ideas.
I do use some weights Jo. One I love is kettlebell swings with weights instead.
Morning all. I had a crazy week or so but I finally feel like things have settled down now that a big work event is over. (Evening of Excellence where we display artwork for the children so parents can come see how excellent their children are. I spent hours mounting art on poster board, hours and hours.... at my house.)
Nancy- Montreal?? Thats like 30 minutes from Brian's house or maybe 45 yet I've never been. But everyone says its a great place to go. When are you thinking about going?
Lisa- I can't tell you how many times I post things on facebook and think this is a post Lisa would comment on. It's often. I cleared a lot of negative people off my facebook and do my best to ignore the rest. As for your mom I'll just send you lots of hugs. My grandfather had dementia for the last ten years of his life, it's a very hard thing for a family to live with. I hope your mom is doing better today.
Jo- Weight training definitely helps or really any kind of strength training. (Some of the best exercises are done using your body as the weight.) I've seen a big improvements in my race times since I started a regular strength training routine. I use Nike Training Club on my iphone when I'm in Vermont(away from the workout room we have in our house) or on those days when I decide to do something in addition to what I had planned that day. It might be worth checking out.
Everyone have a great day, off to work for me.
Listen to Megan Jo. Plus she looks fantastic.
So parents can see how excellent their children are.
And Megan I can't do that on fb because some of the annoying ones are loved ones!!! Funny.
Lisa, I'm so sorry about your Mom's fall. I think you should look into mirrorless! They are better than P&S camera's without all the hassle of a DSLR. They are all the rage, I would love to get my hands on one, just to see how it works!
LOVE my camera, the upgrade was so worth it, the clarity I get is amazing...better than my own eyes, I think! Here's a shot I took Tuesday:
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Glad for her that you held in your freaking on the inside Karen.
So young, eh?
Listen Ms. Talented - you're driving me crazy. You can't simply post your lovely shots without giving us the goods on the camera. Which one? I'm SO curious.
Fantastic shot Karen. Lovely.
Jo - He literally just left, so it will be *maybe* another 9 months before he's home, and depending on what happens with his rank he could be off again just as soon as he gets back. Whether or not he picks up, there's a chance he could either stay out in San Diego and head back on another deployment three months after he gets home, or they'll move him back to Lejeune and he'll likely go back to Infantry. His wife and I are keeping our fingers crossed that he gets sent back to Lejeune because there's a great brain injury center there. However, I do have to say that after dealing with years of his being deployed to the Middle East, his current deployment which will have him bouncing around the islands in the Pacific Rim is a cakewalk as far as my stress goes. I get pics of his adventures there and it looks BEAUTIFUL.
Lisa- Thanks. From the bottom of my heart-- even though I didn't get to read the full response, the fact that you took the time to type something out really means a lot. I think I just tend to internalize it all so when it finally comes out it's just BLAH. The best part of letting it all out is that I'm starting to feel a lot better-- like things aren't weighing on my chest and I'm actually able to get out of my pity party for one and start living life. I was trying to think of a C for yesterday, and after the 5k I ran last night, CATASTROPHE is the word I'd choose. But more on that in a few.
Karen- LOVE the shot. I'm way better at shooting scenery than people. Do you just take tons of shots and find the 'good' ones? Or is there a secret?
And on to the catastrophe, which really wasn't THAT bad now that it's the morning after. It was more a comedy of errors. My company put together a team for the Mercedes Benz Corporate Challenge in WPB, and the plan was that I'd drive over with a few coworkers and I was left behind. I finally catch up with them and park somewhere so we can carpool. When we finally found a spot to park, we realized that we needed to put $5 into the slot. We only had $20's. Eventually this guy came over to us saying he was the parking attendant. We gave him money, got change, and left for the race. At the start, there was this Tony Little-on-crack-type guy warming up the crowds for like a 40 minute warm up. It was hysterical and I likely would have joined in had it not been like 90 degrees with air so thick you could bite it. The race wasn't bad as we basically ran along Flagler Drive for an up and back course. We started out in a cluster-eff of people who didn't realize strollers should start behind runners, but eventually managed to hit a good pace for the first half. However, as we're taking the corner, one of my coworkers realized he lost his keys. So the last 1.5 miles was us basically stopping everyone and asking if anyone saw them, running around palm trees trying to see if they were kicked there... a mess. But we had rum. Yes, my coworker brought rum to the 5k and was drinking it while he was running. I have to admit, it was helpful. We found our coworkers, found the keys at lost and found, managed to have our picture taken with some sports drink people, and then went off to the bar. On our way back? We realize that the parking attendant may not have actually been a parking attendant since it was someone else on duty. It was a hilarious catastrophe that we can't stop talking about this morning. So all in all, a win.
Funny story Rhianna. I'm still struggling trying to figure out the rum.
Cause it makes you all happy? Rum makes me VERY happy.
As for your brother - I think a lot about male soldiers. How they come home without the bond of their brothers. And what a loss that must be. I mean - we know there are days that over there that none of us could even take in but I bet the bond of the group - especially for men - is one aspect that they just crave when they return.
I lived in Japan for awhile and was forever seeing US soldiers in the bars and such back in easier times (1994-95). I was in Sendai. Where is he? Forgive me if I missed it. All around the Pacific Rim but where?
You weren't having a pity party Rhianna. Some colleagues were being childish and nasty and making your work - which should be just work - hellish. And you were simply tired and frustrated and venting. My point is it's a no win situation to give them a moment of your thought process or time - besides letting the proper people know. I've spent way too much of my time on the earth wondering about this person or that person and the why and the anger or frustration when I should have been using my energy on me. Just learned that recently. If I could bottle the time I've spent on other people's paths - HOLY COW Batman. I've often wanted them to change etc. but that's futile as we all know. So my rambling simply means good for you for venting.
This weekend is Disney or last?
I'll be praying for you all 
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enjoy it while it lasts
Actually, one is turning 12 and the other 14. I didn't tell you (b/c this is a public forum) that my baby...is NOT a baby anymore! I knew it was coming, but didn't think it would actually freak me out the way it did. Luckily we had talked many many times and I held all my freaking out on the inside! 
Anyway, it's my alphabet adjective game. Every day I pick a new adjective that I'm going to do/be/strive for during the day. 26 days of being "on plan" is a daunting thought right now. But for one day, I can be one thing.
. Wild, eh?
