Lu's Workout Journal

[fitoverforty]

Yeah, I agree with Nokie. You already look awesome, fit and strong and will totally ROCK Aruba! So don't worry about trying to lose a few pounds before the 23rd, you look great as you are. I can just see you sitting on a beach, tropical drink in hand...singing the Beach boys Kokomo song..."Aruba, Jamaica, oooo I wanna take you to Bermuda, Bahama...." I'm jealous already! (not really, I'm excited for you and you deserve every minute of fun and relaxation!)

[ldematto]

You guys are the best! If I ever am feeling down all I need to do is come here....but I do need to lose more, and I will! Today son Jeff came over to help figure out where to place new equipment - it's coming next week!!! I had it all planned out based on product dimensions and a graph that identified each foot - it was all off!! I didn't take into consideration the 7 ft BB and room to get and put away the plates on the side.... along with a 70" bench - Ha!! Anyway I'm back to the drawing board - glad he came over, or I would've been in big trouble when they came to deliver!

I'm not going to the gym today either - tummy is a little off and I'm afraid to be "away" if you know what I mean

[Boss Man]

I had a slight shock then when you said 70" bench. mind was elsewhere. I suddenly realised it's only 5ft 10. wandering mind initially concluded, that you had bought something, stretch limo sized. Not sure why I thought that bench sounded monsterously long .

Must have just had a moment I guess .

Don't worry about the holiday. As long as you feel you have done what you thikn is your best that's all that matters. You can't make more physical change happen, without trying to force it, and then you potentially start spoiling months of good hard work, because the body doesn't like being forcefully told what to do very much. It likes a bit of education, and the time and space to do what it is capable of.

[ldematto]

I'm still sick Today I hope to get to the doctors, this has been going on too long and getting worse instead of better. Not only intestinal problems, but body aches al over and I know it's not from working out! I didn't realize how long it's been - last time I was at the gym was Oct 7th! Hopefully I'll get back to normal routine soon!

[Nokie173]

Oh no… Yes, go to your doctor… I hope you feel better!!!!

[fitoverforty]

Lu! Take care girl! Sounds like you have something like what I had a few weeks ago Get plenty of rest and sleep, I'm talking - lights out, door closed, nobody better bother me kinda sleep! Does your hubby cook? Home made chicken soup is the BEST!
see if this helps:

While you are sleeping, just dream about those Aruba beaches and how you are gonna sit there with your tootsies in the sand, soaking up the rays, sipping a cool tropical drink with one of those little paper umbrellas in it!

feeling better already, ain't cha'!?

[ldematto]

I'm "almost" feeling better just reading your messages Thank you!! Unfortunately I'm not Doc said I was going to live...one of those, "there's something wrong, we don't know what it is" diagnosis - Ha! I could've stayed home and told myself that! Anyway, just need to watch what I'm eating - had (sorry!) peanut butter and jelly on crackers tonight for dinner, thought that would be bland and I just really felt like them(I haven't had much of an appetite)... but they gave me cramps - yuck!Electrician is here - that's another story!

[ldematto]

Feeling better today - just might be able to go to the gym later. I'll probably do some Cardio and weights...but might take it somewhat easy. I can't wait to get back to normal!

[fitoverforty]

Feeling better today - just might be able to go to the gym later.

That's the spirit Lu! I'm glad you are feeling better Don't try to do too much, if you go to the gym Take it easy for a few days.

[Bonnie]

Aww, hope u have speedy recovery

[ldematto]

Today! Finally went to the gym even though I am still not 100%. I did 33 minutes on the treadmill including, WU, 3 intervals at 7 mph, then 5 at 2 mph, then a steady 20 at 3.7 mph. Felt good!! I was especially happy because when I was movning a piece of furniture the other day with son I dropped a large piece on knee....it's bruised and hurts somewhat, but walking, running on the treadmill didn't bother it at all! I think it's nothing serious....hurt like hell at the time. Tonight I've developed a crick in neck, no apparent reason?!?!? It's been Tiger Balmed - and I'm off to bed!


Oh! I'm back to low (since beginning new life style) of 168 - guess being sick helps sometimes!

[fitoverforty]

Oh! I'm back to low (since beginning new life style) of 168

That's good news, Lu! And I'm sure it wasn't just because you were sick. You've been really going lately, doing alot of work over and above your workouts...like moving furniture, etc.
Sounds like you really hit the gym today with a renewed energy, good job on the treadmill workout!
Not sure about the crick in your neck, might be a side effect (muscle aches) from your sickness, give it a day or so, I'm sure it will be fine.
Good to hear from ya girl! ...this place just ain't the same without you and your incredible energy and positive outlook

[ldematto]

It's nice to be back! Thanks Lynne!

Today still had work to do to close the camper, but went to the gym in the afternoon today. Rainy day

WU - 50 Jumping Jacks
Leg Raises 2 x 15
Supine Bridges 2 x 12
Glute Kickbacks 2 x 10
2 Side Planks 15 secs
2 Prone Planks 30 secs

Hip Abductions - 3 x 12 70 lbs
Hip Adductions - 3 x 12 65 lbs

Single Arm Rows - 3 x 10 35 lbs
Combo Shoulder Press/Squat - 2 x 10 (15 lb DB's)
2 x 10 Sumo Squats
Lat Pull Downs 2 x 8 70 lbs
4 Chin ups - 12 assist
20 Walking Lunges

Stretching and done....didn't want to push myself today so went easy - no deads, no weighted squats. Swanso says not to do bench presses or incline presses (I wanted to do them!) because of rotator cuff. It really does hurt, but not when I do those exercises...I get so confused neck is still stiff a little, but tummy seems ok

All in all a good day!

[swanso5]

you can still do db bench presses, just use a semi supinated grip and keep the elbows in

[Bonnie]

Hey where r u these days & whats up ?..