Friday Journal

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Registered: 03-15-2004
Friday Journal
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Fri, 08-05-2005 - 10:32am

Did everybody go on vacation with Jean? Where's my peeps? :)

I bought Crunch Fitness Dance Party workout the other day and did it this morning. It's a pretty good workout. I don't think it was as intense as the Tae Bo I did on Wednesday, but it's a nice change. I don't think I've ever felt my whiteness quite as much as I did in my living room this very morning. *grin* This video has 3 "dance parties" - salsa, hip-hop, and retro. I liked the hip-hop the most and the retro gave me the most trouble. I had a lot of trouble with the steps. I had to laugh because when the instructor went into a step-touch, I immediately went into my high-impact aerobic arms... LOL. I am Pavlov's aerobic gymrat. :P

No work today... I've got house work and grocery shopping to do. A friend of mine is moving out of state so we're going to a bon voyage party for her tonight. It doesn't start until 8 and that's about the time when my eyes start to get droopy. Must get some caffeine with dinner. :) Food is up in the air so I'll need to update.

Hope everybody has a great day!

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Registered: 03-26-2003
In reply to: gymrat76
Fri, 08-05-2005 - 10:57am

I'm here, but not for long. I have a Step/Sculpt class at lunchtime, then have to fly to another gym for group practice for 'Kick', after which I'll shower there & have lunch before I teach H.I.I.T. Finally home for supper, more laundry, more 'Kick' practice (on my own) and beddy-bye. Whew.

Breakfast: oatmeal w/ fresh blueberries; soy chai latte

Lunch: veggie wrap (avocado, onion, bell pepper, cuke, salsa & a sprinkle of nutritional yeast in ww wrap); some sort of overpriced drink from the Starbucks by the gym

Supper: no clue, maybe a black bean burrito w/ guac. or salsa (had chana masala instead of this last night)

Snacks: fresh fruit; cinnamon cookie; veggies w/ hummus

Soleilune
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Registered: 10-27-2003
In reply to: gymrat76
Fri, 08-05-2005 - 11:41am

I do that aerobics thing too! We went to some line dance thing at Disney where they teach you the dances. Well, living in the south I already knew most of the dances, but dh kept laughing at me because I looked like I was doing aerobics and not dancing. I had fun, I guess that is all that matters. I'll never have the grace or rhythm to be a dancer. I watch So you think you can dance with dd and I have this burning desire to dance. Not gonna happen without a lot of prayer for this extremely white girl!

Paula

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Registered: 03-26-2003
In reply to: gymrat76
Fri, 08-05-2005 - 11:47am

Today I am going to attempt another run. Today though I am going to wait a little later in the day until it's not quite so hot. Running is so different than what I do at the gym, but I am determined to do it.

Breakfast: Oatmeal, berries, coffee, black

Snack: Low Carb Yogurt, grapes

Lunch: Salad topped with tuna

Snack: FF cheese stick

Dinner: ???

~Melissa ~

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Registered: 03-26-2003
In reply to: gymrat76
Fri, 08-05-2005 - 11:49am

I am trying the wrap...sounds so good. I love avacado!
Thanks!

Melissa

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Registered: 05-01-2003
In reply to: gymrat76
Fri, 08-05-2005 - 11:57am

I'm here but not feeling well.

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Registered: 09-02-2004
In reply to: gymrat76
Fri, 08-05-2005 - 11:58am

I did spin this morning and bought groceries. Laundry and chillin' this afternoon.

Breakfast: blueberry yogurt
Lunch: WW ravioli, salad
Dinner: ???
Snacks: will include veggies




Edited 8/5/2005 12:14 pm ET ET by somerandomthoughts




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Registered: 03-11-2004
In reply to: gymrat76
Fri, 08-05-2005 - 1:03pm

i'm here, just being judicious with internet use at work! i missed spin class today because i was talking to some people at work, so i'll do something or other that burns calories tonight after work. hopefully skateboard, but if it's too hot or whatever i think i'll do a step video.


thanks everyone, for keeping the board going so well with jean gone!

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Registered: 03-11-2004
In reply to: gymrat76
Fri, 08-05-2005 - 2:46pm
oh i forgot to mention - i invented a new exercise (or at least i had never heard of it before, maybe you guys do it all the time)... lean back while sitting on a stability ball so your abs are engaged (you all know what i mean, i'm sure you've done it many times before) and throw a light medicine ball from hand to hand. not just passing the ball in front of your chest, bring your arm down so your hand is like at hip level and fling the ball over to the other side. it is good for working abs, but also chest and rotator cuff.
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Registered: 03-15-2004
In reply to: gymrat76
Fri, 08-05-2005 - 9:57pm

Food update:

Breakfast: protein pancakes w/blueberries

Snack: protein shake

Lunch: tofu and beef tostadas, grapes

Snack: cottage cheese, frozen yogurt

Dinner: roasted chicken wrap, salad