Hi I'm here! Seems a bit of a muddle lately. Got a bit of a problem - blood pressure's been up. Am going to get it checked before I exercise during the next week and if it's still up go and see doctor. Feel Ok though.

These are the posts which got lost in the transfer of Spring from one server to another: Response 194 of 195: Maggie (sociolingo) * Wed, Jan 26, 2000 (15:31) * 1 lines New program tomorrow - ?rowing machine this time, or is that too ambitious?? More toning weights anyway. I'm feeling really good on the high protein, low carbohydrate diet. Don't know if I'm losing weight, but at least I don't feel hungry and my blood suger seems to be behaving so my brain seems to be working better too! Glad you're having the interaction Stacey - it does make a difference doesn't it. Marcia - do you take the computer chair to the gym???? (I think mine's permanently stuck) lol! Response 195 of 195: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Jan 26, 2000 (15:43) * 2 lines My main exercises consist of climbing things the big guys can't reach from the ground - hanging banners to stringing wires. I also crouch, stretch, push and pull heavy things all in the name of preparing the gym, civic auditorium or softball venue for games and taking it all down afterward. This happens several times a week during the academic year and it seems to keep me working better than some kids a lot of younger volunteers (commandeers, actually!). I know I need longer sustained activity but it is something I am not motivated to do so I begin and lose interest quickly. If my son ever gets my W95 laptop back to me with a fixed case I will be happy. Then it will go to baseball, softball and basketball games. You would not believe the lengths of modem cord I have stashed on reels just so I can get onto Spring! Response 196 of 196: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Jan 26, 2000 (15:52) * 1 lines I need a hiking buddy, actually. It is my sport and my love for outdoor activities. Alas, I hang around much older people who "do not hike!" Response 197 of 198: stacey leigh tinianov (stacey) * Wed, Jan 26, 2000 (16:53) * 7 lines Mmmm... hiking... lots to be had here in Colorado! It's good that you do something aerobic to get that heart rate up. Sadly enough a lot of people believe that if you're skinny, you must be fit. Not so... you're heart muscle NEEDS exercise as well to be as efficient as possible! good luck with the new program Maggie! I'll be running tonight in the cold... no snow though... maybe by tomorrow Response 198 of 198: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Jan 26, 2000 (17:18) * 2 lines You're right. I get just as out if shape (getting winded easily) when I get out of running around the ball fields. Gotta pant a lot for a decent length of time before you can do the stairs up to the field 2-at-a-time without breathing hard. Running up and down the stadium is good exercise, too. It is MY time of year. When I get to the top I am rewarded by a view of the entire southeast rift of Kilauea and I can see the various pu'us making vapor clouds like conical chimneys. Response 199 of 200: stacey leigh tinianov (stacey) * Thu, Jan 27, 2000 (10:06) * 3 lines That's a big, big payoff! My run last night WAS in the snow. We received about 3 inches between 3:30 and 6:30 and it came down all during our run. very pretty! Response 200 of 200: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Thu, Jan 27, 2000 (10:45) * 1 lines Man, that snow must have been blinding! Response 201 of 201: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Jan 27, 2000 (11:28) * 1 lines Stace runs with a St Bernard along side. He is outfitted with a keg of mulled merlot...just in case! That kind of snow sounds lovely, and on all of those Colorado Blue Spruce, it should have been like running through a fairytale. I'd have been right along beside you! Response 202 of 204: Maggie (sociolingo) * Thu, Jan 27, 2000 (12:58) * 6 lines I can't even begin to imagine running in the snow!!! Marcia was joking about the St Bernard wasn't she? I have this really funny picture of you now Marcia swinging around on wires and things. Good reprogram this afternoon. Yes, I have begun on the rowing machine. Funny thing was at that point this 'older' lady started joshing my trainer, i thought it was a bit funny - then he told me it was his mum!!!! He's also added some arm weights - you know tone up that dreaded under upper arm area, and shown me how to write my own programs for the treadmill. At least he recognises I have a brain!! I'm going to have some fun designing my own 'virtual' runs (well, walks). Next major rehaul of program is in 6-8 weeks. T had a nasty fall at work and has a ?hairline fracture of his left elbow and a badly strained right wrist. Rather inhibited his gym routine, so he's just doing treadmill and bike. A side note - after waiting three hours in accident and emergency dept of our local hospital - they sent him home without even a support bandage!!! Response 203 of 204: stacey leigh tinianov (stacey) * Thu, Jan 27, 2000 (13:42) * 7 lines how horrible! I hope he is feeling better soon. Did the hospital staff give him any advice on how to nurse either his elbow or wrist back to health? Congratulations on your new program Maggie! Sounds like just the spice you need to pep up the whole workout routine. Yes, Marcia was indeed joking about the dog... no dogs at our house! My running partner was actually another woman... my marathon buddy. The snow wasn't as blinding running as it was driving... the whole speed factor. But I did enjoy the beauty of it all. There were several other pairs of joggers out at the same time and a few lone runners but all else was pretty quiet. I was dressed adequately so the temperture drop wasn't really an issue. B rode last night though... much faster and much longer than I ran... he was pretty wet and cold by the end of the evening! Response 204 of 204: Maggie (sociolingo) * Thu, Jan 27, 2000 (17:46) * 5 lines We've had hardly any snow this year - a little on Christmas day, some in the air since but didn't settle. I must admit to being a couch potato where snow is concerned. I love it - from the inside looking out! Oh to be in Africa! No, the hospital didn't give any advice on the wrist or elbow, except - rest and leave the gym for a couple of weeks. Well, nothing wrong with his legs is there, so why leave the gym alone? To add insult to injury he lost his wallet somewhere between A & E and X-ray, of couse it's not been handed in. Pity about the St Bernard, that's be a lovely picture too! Response 205 of 205: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Jan 27, 2000 (18:33) * 1 lines Oh dear, I'll bet Maggie sees me swooping like Peter Pan around the upper reaches of the gymnasiums...*lol* How funny! Sounds great, but it is not exactly like what I do. However, it is so much better than the actuality, I shall not disappoint and tell you how it really is. Response 206 of 206: stacey leigh tinianov (stacey) * Fri, Jan 28, 2000 (09:28) * 3 lines what a miserable day for your husband! I hope he's feeling better soon... rather short workout for me last night... the elliptical trainer for 35 minutes and then some weights. I was bored and went home... I'll try again today at lunch! Response 207 of 207: Maggie (sociolingo) * Sun, Jan 30, 2000 (10:33) * 2 lines Yeah, I think Marcia = Peter Pan is a good one!!! Seriously I know the actual facts are mundane but the thought's funny - has anyone read Piers Anthony Xanth novels? I think my 'cross-trainer' is the same as the elliptical. I still acn't manage more than 2 mins!!! 35 mins boggles me Stacey. We're going to try 6.30 tomorrow morning as last time we went 'early' T was almost late for work. I'll have a go at my new weights regime - and see what wonders Dave has dreamt up for me on programming the treadmil . Did I joke about taking the computer chair to the gym with me - well, he must have heard me - I can't even get away from computers there. I gather the trick is to decide on the programme before you get on the machine rather than just make it up as you go along. I'll let you know. Now wouldn't it be nice to have a virtual reality screen that went along with the programme ........ Response 208 of 208: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Jan 30, 2000 (13:55) * 1 lines If they did have that virtual cycling, I'd be going up the 345 from Olkd Sarum to Avebury right now!!! Response 209 of 210: Maggie (sociolingo) * Sun, Jan 30, 2000 (15:57) * 1 lines Come to that how about a virtual gym. I could let my virtual body do all the hard work! Response 210 of 210: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Jan 30, 2000 (16:40) * 2 lines I like that even better...but you're never gonna sell virtual food, and that is what puts the very real fat where we least want to have it...*sigh* (That was Old Sarum...but you knew that despite my clumsiness, huh?!) Response 211 of 211: stacey leigh tinianov (stacey) * Mon, Jan 31, 2000 (09:08) * 16 lines Actually, they do have sorta virtual exercise equipment... you still have to do the work... I've seen ergs (rowing machines) with different options where there is a picture of the water and the boat you're racing! I'm sure for enough money, you could find one of those type scenes to go along with just about any piece of equipment! Maggie, I think it all becomes relative after awhile. Thirty-five minutes on the elliptical is a helluva lot eaiser for me than thirty-five minutes on the treadmill, so I don't mind it one bit. As long as you continue to push your body a little more each time, you'll end up way beyond your wildest imagination as far as your fitness abilities are concerned. Really, you will! B had a race on Saturday morning, so my exercise for that day was jumping up and down trying to keep warm and cheer! Yesterday I took a nice walk around the pond and talked to the Canadian geese but it was too cold, despite all the sunshine, to be out for too long so I ended up heading to the gym for a quick burst of endorphins. It was kind of funny. I went to another of my gym's locations and used the same piece of equipment however, when I programmed in my usual level, I could hardly move the damn thing! I thought "I must've input my weight incorrectly and the machine is acting accordingly" so I switched it off and re-entered everything... No such luck! I could barely move my legs! So I just lowered my level and kept on but I couldn't help but think... which machine is not right... the one I usually work out on or this one??? I'm choosing to believe the one yesterday is broken!

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Yippee! Looking good!

I played badminton today for the first time in ten years - now why can't I pick things up with my right hand, I ache! Seriously it was good fun ,even though I did get beat three games to one by my daughter.

how's the blood pressure? no workout today... Tuesday night... outside run with my marathon buddy... 6 miles Wednesday night... 35 minutes on the elliptical... no weights I'll go tomorrow during lunch for 40 minutes or so of exercise... Maggie are you on meds for your BP or do you control it with diet and stress reduction, etc.?

Ah, you were being diplomatic and letting her win, perhaps?! Good game but you have to have an even playing field. I know someone who backed over a trash can chasing a shuttlecock...not a pretty sight! (But, it WAS funny!) You must have used muscles you haven't used in a while or did it give you instantaneous CT problems?!

Ow I'm still hurting. I'm using my RSI hand barce and that helps a bit. I really didn't feel anything at the time but do now! I wish I could say that I was massaging her ego - sorry, it was just my out of practice playing. Had the BP checked this a.m. and it was fine. We agreed I'd get it checked again next week just to make sure. I've never had a BP problem before. I did wonder if the high protein/low carbo diet might have driven it up. Managed 1000m on the rowing machine this morning - despite the dogy arm. Hubby got fed up with me on the leg push up machine and insisted on increasing the weight as I was pushing to fast! (this is the one you lie on your back like having a baby! Different pushing motion though!)

hope the hand feels better soon! not too much activity this weekend... B had a race Saturday night... I just shivered... Short run yesterday morning... Getting ready for a lunchtime run... beautiful outside right now!

Really struggled this morning. I don't know why Monday mornings seem worse than others. Left after half an hour. Will try again tomorrow.

take it as it comes... can't work at 110% all the time! Tomorrow will certianly be much better... I know these things! *grin* BTW, what did you do in that 1/2 hour?? I'm running again... signed up for another marathon in March... A trail challenge this time!

Thanks for the encouragement! I did 5 mins warm up on the bike, then floor stretches, then 10 mins on treadmill varied programme, then onto toning weights machines and did bar pull downs (30 reps at 35lbs) and arm pushes (40reps at 35lbs) followed lastly by leg pushes but only managed 9 pushes today. Difficult to describe the machines if you don't know them. Then I did the abs exercizes on the floor, followed by cool down floor exercizes. Put like that it sounds quite a lot!! I found some nice cycle shorts in the supermarket this evening, so that'll perk me up a bit. You're a glutton for punishment - another marathon so soon? Where's this one?

this one is in my own backyard (so to speak) It will be held at Chatfield State Park on March 11th. I can see Chatfield (spit on it if I were so inclined) from work! And the park is only 10 or so miles from my house. The course is a 13.1 mile loop, so two loops for me. There are three events that day running simeltaneously, a half-marathon (13/1 miles) marathon (26.2 miles) and a double marathon (52.4 miles) so I'm not EVEN the biggest glutton! Does sound like you accomplished quite a bit a the gym! Congratulations! I think I am familiar with your machines... bar pull down = lat machine (long bar above your head that you pull down either in front of your body to your chest or behind you to the middle of your back) leg pushes = quad and butt machine (lie on your back, slightly tilted and push out from a squat-like position) Arm pushes... hmmm... maybe I don't have a clue about this one. I know an arm pulling machine... where you sit and pull towards your boob area... is this the opposite?

You got them! I think I did mean arm pulls! I also hae two leg ones - one you straddle and push outwards, the other is the opposite. There are two 'fine' arm muscle machines too (I could have used free weights for these but chose the machine). I guess these machines are pretty standard. So the marathon is just over a month away. I guess that's not too bad for preparation time is it?

not too good either really... I didn't lose TOO much fitness after the last marathon but I'll need to build fast, as I should be tapering already very soon. Went rollerblading today at lunch with a friend... it's not running but mental health is just as important as physical health at this point! Did you have a better session today at the gym, Maggie? Any hikes lately Marcia? Paul, are you still swimming? Too chilly for Barton Springs?

Oops - felt really weary this morning and stayed in bed instead of going to the gym. I'll try again tomorrow.

Only through the Gym back and forth hauling stuff (good for upper body toning) and chasing myself up and down the stadium stairs. I'd like to go again tonight as I can feel the tightness wearing off and I gotta keep at it to do any good. Much druther find a good hiking partner, but not sure who would be "acceptable" and still be able to hike (like a 99 year old man/woman?!)...*sigh* Sounds like an ankle-twister, Stacey. Are the running paths packed earth or blacktop?

no asphalt or cement!! mostly packed earth but some rough trails as well. Ankle support will be imperative! I'm thinking another rollerblade at lunch would set me right... Maggie! We all have mornings like that... better get your bum outta bed tomorrow though! *grin*

Too right I did! I feel quite pleased with myself - I rowed 1000m in just under 6 minutes. My record. The gym has a 2000 metres challenge on for the next few weeks. It's in age grops and sexes and you have ten attempts to get your fastest speed. If I can manage the 2000m (in one go) then I think I'll have a go. At least I'll be in the veterans class!!!!! Oh, I also lost another two pounds, that makes 6 in three weeks. An uneven surface sounds quite difficult for running. My girls used to run on packed earth in bare feet!!! (Couldn't do it now, they've grown too soft)

Stace, when does Brandon do his Iditabike? After watching crazies doing downhill on mountain bikes on the X Games last night, I thought of him and wondered if you were mushing north soon.

we leave a week from tonight... the Iditabike starts on the 19th! the uneven surface is a bit difficult but... all in good fun! Congrats Maggie on a fabulous workout! Go for the 2000! A little competition always fuels those muscles!

I'll be looking for you on one of the sports TV channels. Now that football is over they cover stuff like X-Games (which I actually enjoy!)...I think Iditabike qualifies for coverage! Even in hiking a buddy (not exactly competition) makes it better and more vigorousm even though I hit my stride and maintain it for best results. Go Maggie!!!

Sorry, Stace! I posted some information from ARRL for Terry in here instead of the other window I had opened in Radio conf. So, I got rid of it!

Whoo Hoo! I rowed 2000metres this morning in just under 12 mins - maybe I'll make that challenge after all. I also managed 2 mins jog on the treadmill without collapsing. I know it doesn't sound much but I haven't actually run in years!

Hey, I'm impressed. Perhaps the roadrunning Stacey won't be (but I know she will be), but the rest of the frost-in-the-hair group are very proud of you!

Congrats Maggie! When is the rowing challenge??? I, on the other hand, haven't run a step since Saturday morning... except for last night, running around cooking a special dinner before B got home! I'm planning on running at lunch today but I think it'll be too warm to run outside with the workout clothes I brought so I may be heading to the gym again. Hopefully I'll get some running in in Alaska but I'm really not terribly fond of cold so I may just huddle in my big parka and shiver for exercise!

the challenge runs from 1st march for a month. You have 10 goes at your best time. My husband managed around 8 mins for the 2K but his target is just over 6mins which is really tough. I haven't dared look at the target times for my age group yet. I figured if I ran (well jog) 2 mins out of my 10 mins then I can gradually increase it as the puff get better. I upped the speed to 6.5. kms per hour and that seemed OK. However, my heart rate went tight up to 160, although it came down quite quickly to 130 once I kept the speed down to 5 kms per hour. do you think that's OK? I'm aiming to be able to jog round the village with my youngest daughter by the Summer (it's a couple of Kms).

you're body shows great recovery ability!! The fact that it dropped so quickly means your heart muscle is getting more and more efficient! have you caculated an approximate maximum for yourself yet? typically it's figured by subtracting your age from the number 220. The result is close to your body's maximum heart rate although you should try and maintain somewhere between 60 and 80 percent of that while working out. Sounds like you're progressing famously!!

That makes my maximum 174. So I guess I shouldn't go much higher than the 160. thanks.

Yes, 160 is probably really good for you but don't worry TOO much about that... B exceeds his all the time! (by a few points here and there, when he's working REALLY hard). I've exceeded mine on occassion... The pulse to watch is your resting rate, as you get more and more fit, your heart gets more and more efficient and takes fewer pumps for it to do the same amount of work... I bet your resting rate is much lower than it was a couple of months ago! No running for me at lunch... AFTER work I'm running with my marathon buddy!

Skipped off today - had a Hepatitus jab yesterday in each arm and I'm reacting. Will try tomorrow.

Feeling lousy, got a head cold now on top of Hep jab achy arms.

Not fair! Why the Hep shot? Are you travelling soon? All of the kids here get them, but not usually the adults.

This is the last of the shots we started last year prior to the africa trip. It gives us hep protection now for 10 years. Last year we were like pin cushions - Yellow Fever, Typhoid, Hep x 2 kinds, Meningitis, Tetanus and I can't remember what else. We hope to go to Mali in October for 6 months. The cold's still hanging around and I feel sick and dizzy with the phlegm, so no gym this morning again.

Keep it loose. Amazing what the human body can do to protect itself when necessary and given the chance. Sheesh! Pin cushion, indeed! You need Alexander's hot toddy and a lot of rest. Sleep it off and you will be back to exercising sooner...(Ignore the mess and daughters for the time being!)

Yes, I really am off to bed now!

greetings from Alaska!! Hope you're feeling better Maggie... No working out for me the last few days, just supporting Mr. B He's off on the trail as I type... seven hours into it... I don't have any updates, much to my own chagrin. The weather is MUCH warmer than we anticipated... 30s and sunny. The humidity makes the air seem a might bit chillier than it would be at 30F in Colorado but the sun is beautiful. LONGGGGG sunsets here, no Northern Lights to speak of yet... I did take a four mile walk today, on the Iditasport trail... marathon jitters should have me out running but I don't LIKE running in the snow.

Good point about not running on the snow. You do not need to slip and break something at this point. I checked solar flux and stuff like that and it is building again. A big sunspot showed up the other day. If you can last a night or two more you should see something!

Oooh, you're in my time zone now!!!

Geez, this thing really exists: http://www.travelfacts.com/tfacts/htm/anc/anccal.htm#Top FEBRUARY 4 Iditasport Races. The 350-mile Iditasport races include: Iditabike, Iditashoe and Iditaski. Come join the fun. 907-345-4505

Boo hoo I've put on a couple of pounds - all this inactivity! Hope you get to see the Northern Lights - exciting.

Your scales need adjusting, that's all... How could you have put on even an ounce with your two daughters home and running you ragged?!

Beats me but I have. It's just not fair - they've both lost weight!!!

Temporary water gain...isn't that what it always is?! Unfortuantely, it likes to take up residence and make itself at home on you...*sigh*

I've been working with hand weights lately to counteract the lack of activity that part usually gets in hiking and computerizing. Seems to be doing something because I can feel it.

My mind boggles - explain!

Never used little hand weights shaped like dumb-bells? Neither have I. I use a one-pound tin of beans in each hand and to reps in every direction I can think of. back over my shoulders, underhand upward, out to the sides, forearm curls. Little forms of the body-builder's art.

I can understand that - but how does that affect the bit that computer chairs affect???

Just the inactivity of the arms. Nothing whatsoever for the part on which I sit unless you consider that I do not consume the contents of the cans...*sigh*

I am a skinny Englishwoman-type which is lately just getting a healthy-looking amount of meat on the bones. I have never watched calories except to eat the things with the most in hopes that I would become somewhat more voluptuous... (Guess you did not want to hear that...)

That was me - until CFS struck. Changed my metabolism!

Ray's daughter is battling it and I wonder if I am, as well. I am not nearly as hyper as I used to be, but almost nothing gets done which is not inside of my monitor. You mean I'm gonna get voluptuous now??!! Btw, did you get much understanding from your family? R thinks both his beloved daughter and I are just gold-brinking and malingering. Ducking responsibilities, etc. etc. Yeah! sure...like I'd wish this on my worst enemy?!

The family were great, others weren't. Had your thyroid checked out? Might be worth it. Mind you it's a good excuse not to do housework *smile*.

I know that it is an excuse for just about anything...but so was Carpal-Tunnel during which I dropped things because I had to do the work and He would not help. I am just hoping that it is just a long hangover from the flu I got at Christmas. I am overdue for a blood work-up. That next. (Just changed the beds, did three laundry loads and hung the sheets to dry on the line - like them better that way.)

I got mad - no laundry done over the weekend whilst I was in bed with the dratted cold, no washing up either and a husband and two adult females around to do it. I did a good job banging the dishes round yesterday. Today they were done before he went to the gym! (I can be effective sometimes!) Yes, it's prob the hangover from the flu. I'm still off from the gym, can't breathe properly and any effort exhausts me. After I did that 2000meters rowing last week and all!

Give me some ideas for a workout at the Q, I need to get back in to working out. I'll try and follow through!

Terry, If you would rather do almost anything but exercise, I'd suggest you hire yourself a trainer to get you on the right track. If that is out, get a good video and follow it. (I am posting this until the really dedicated exercisers get online again)

Maggie, it is time you sat down that group of dependent adults who are abusing the privilege and tell them the use of the kitchen will henceforth be limited to those cleaning up after themselves. Can you look stern enough to make it stick - at least, with your grown daughters (who have NO excuse!)I am angry for you!!!

I find the biggest problem at the gym is boredom!! So - on the exercise bike I get to look at the mens magazines (not naughty ones, Marcia!) they put out for all those beefy types - so what if I get funny looks, I don't care. On the treadmill I've decided I shall master it and it shall not take me where it wants to go. So I while away my twenty minutes reprogramming it. I get funny looks for that as well - what's the matter don't they think a middle aged mum's got brains? It's surprising how quickly the time passes when you looking at the second clock and planning two moves ahead. Weights I like and use as the carrot to keep me going. I just love anouncing to friends that I've taken up weightlifting! At my gym the personal trainer comes free (well, with the membership fee) and I get a reprogramme every 6-8 weeks. What do you want to do Terry? When I get back to the gym hopefully in the next day or two I'm going to take it quite easy at first. Maybe this will help as an idea: I usually do 5-10 minutes warm up on one of the bikes (I don't think it matters which) on a fairly low level (say three) manual programme; I then do stretches for a few minutes. Then it's on to cardiovascular work, I rotate the machines in this category so I don't get bored and my body doesn't get used to a set pattern. For example I might start with ten to fifteen minutes (or even 20 if I feel like it) on the treadmill, using either my own design programme or one of the machines programmes, I then row 1000 metres (although I'm trying to do 2000), at this point I would probably go and do weights, or if I'm not feeling up to it I'll do a 5-10 minute cool down on the bike, then final stretches and finish and shower. Usually takes me between 45mins to an hour. I find the cross trainer (elliptical trainer?) really tough, and don't do the stepper either, but those could be added in the cardiovascular group of machines. Are those the sort of ideas you were looking for?

Hey! Do I have that sort of reputation? I would think you were reading auto mechanics or house remodeling...*grin* I know a lady who downloaded novels off the net and read them as she cycled through the miles. She has legs like a soccer player but there is not an ounce of flab on them! Maggie sounds like she has a program I could live with and actually show up for. One thing about that, I hate to waste money, so I would show up!! Good for you not being intimidated! Huzzah!

The money angle is true, although I also think it's a good deal. I don't agree with a lot of things our local council does, but the running of the local sports centres at affordable prices is great. Did I tell you we get to swim for free too, and use the other 'huge' sports centre as well - all for the same fee (oh and we get discounts in local stores as well). I've really appreciated everyone's encouragement as I got stuck in to the program.

Maggie, that is what we are here for. Encouragement and informational goodies traded, plus advice and opinions. It is free...and worth every penny *grin* You have a great "deal" going with that recreational center. I hope it gets lots of use by the young and bored as well as by the older and wiser...

Go Maggie!! Keep up the work... the boredom is real... change things up a little... buy yourself a new workout outfit... get different color shoelaces... bribe yourself with the promise of a hot soak in the bathtub... a massage... a slinky nightie... KEEP the intensity up... you can do it!!! I am working out of a slump as well. The promise of extreme discomfort (arising from completing a marathon I've not trained properly for) has done little to spur me on. But your story has... I know that boredom... and now I've made it my enemy... *leaving my workstation to go for a walk outside*

Stace, are you ok? You are scaring us in Screwed 19...Word association...

Mmm please answer that one! I'm still off the gym, can't shake this chest cold. Every effort and I'm off coughing again. I'm determined to get there on Monday!!!

Mine finally went away...but it was stubborn and hung around far longer than necessary. Stay away from smokers. I stayed home because of that...for about a month!

ummm... how did I scare you (ie... what did I associate??) Ummm... I'm fine... better than fine... enjoying the last few days of my job, cause I gotta a new one starting March 6th! Woo Woo! More money, more bennies...

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Delighted to know you are well. Even better, about your new job with more money and bennies. Whoopee!!! (Can you see why we were concerned?)

a very valid word association IMHO but thanks for thinking of me IRL as well! Very thrilled to report I am in fine health... REALLY damn good health if I can say that w/o jinxing myself... oddly enough I did fill out a survey for the breast cancer society last night... from doing all those fun runs methinks... BTW, WAY too windy to walk outside today. A friend and I tried it but were almost physically blown away... walked inside the building instead.

I fill those surveys out, as well, and I am healthy and whole and happy to be so. You have a front going through with snow on one side and just plain strong wind on the other. Hang onto something out there. You are a tiny lady!!! I was just worried when your word associations rang a warning bell in my mind, is all...Happy to have it put to rest.

Back to the gym today after three weeks off sick. Boy was it a struggle. Just treadmilled and biked a bit and then gave up and went home. Will try again on Wednesday.

Now you know why they call it "back to the grind"! I have not been as religious as I should be about following my routines, either!

This tiredness and sinus problem is really bothering me. Can't shift it. Everytime I go and do something physical my head bangs and I feel really yuk.

I know the feeling. It'll take a month or better to really get rid of it. I guess I still have the fringes of it going by the number of typos which are getting posted lately! Plenty of water, vitamin C (off the tree is best) and rest!!!

Ha! Ha! I ended up in bed again this afternoon, just flaked out. Hubby is still gong to the gym every morning and disgustingly healthful. Oh well, at least he can cook dinner!

They do make the most curious dinners - at least, my caretaker does. Tends to be all put in one pan with canned cream-of-somthing mixed in to the entire thing and served over rice. It is nourishing, but it does make me long for food I can recognize after a few days of that! Take care, Maggie. You cannot be replaced!

Actually it was stuffed chicken breasts (from the freezer) with loads of fresh veg. Very tasty and nice, even if I couldn't eat very much.

Oooh, sounds very nice, indeed! Not grey at all! Fresh veggies?! I am impressed. Give my best to your chef...!

Managed a full work out today. Felt pretty smug, specially since I was up early.

I have good news and bad news," a defense attorney told his client. "First the bad news. The blood test came back, and your DNA is an exact match with that found at the crime scene." "Oh, no!" cried the client. "What's the good news?" "Your cholesterol is down to 140."

You're gonna be all buff and we will be shamed into treadmill torture. I'd much rather run arund the baseball field during batting practice! Better scenery~!

Mr. Smith was terribly overweight, so his doctor put him in a diet. "I want you to eat regularly for 2 days, then skip a day, and repeat this procedure for 2 weeks. The next time I see you, you'll have lost at least 5 pounds." When Mr. Smith returned, he shocked the doctor by losing nearly 20 pounds. "Why, that's amazing!" the doctor said, "Did you follow my instructions?" Mr. Smith nodded. "I'll tell you though, I thought I was going to drop dead that 3rd day." "From hunger, you mean?" "No, from skipping."

oh Maggie... sounds like you had a rough time of it! My routine got all shook up with this new job... so far away from my favorite gym! I did go today during lunch though to another gym that is much closer to my new work... feel much better now!

Dr has put me on antihistamines to try and reduce inflammation. Seems to be working. Band of pain seems less today, but not quite gone yet. New routines are always difficult at first aren't they. Spect it'll settle down soon. I did manage 500m rowing last visit in just over 5 mins at level 6, so my strength is back. I wasn't too winded either. Difference was when T was pacing me on machines, the company really seems to help.

Hiya Maggie! My routine has gotten even stranger... I'm walking an hour after work each day now! How are you doing with things??

It's been tough, but i'm fighting back. i amnaged a 45 min work out yesterday without collapsing in a heap when I got back, so i guess i'm doing OK. I'm going carefully though. Have you got somewhere nice to walk?

There is a park right behind my house... with a big lake and geese and ducks and trees and then there is a historical museum next to that with sheep and horses and peacocks and pigs and chickens. A beautiful place to walk actually! good job on the long workout!! I've been mighty tired lately so I'm going pretty light too... made me change my eating habits pretty severely!

We've been walking by the Thames recently at Marlow. It's really nice this time of year. We amble mainly rather than power walk. I'm too tired to do much else, and too much pain. Still losing weight. 11 pounds in 2 months which is about right i think. Not too fast.

Wow Maggie! That's awesome! Perfect schedule to! Experts say you shouldn't lose more than 1 lb per week if you plan to keep it off! You are really making that lifestyle change... congratulations. I think I have to hit the gym today because the weather went from sunny and seventy (F) to sleeting! *grumble*

Heya, the Stacey! Good to see you - missed you. How's the new job, nice folks there? They better pay decent and treat you nice!

Hey again Alexander! Always good to be missed. Thanks! The new job is great, my new coworkers are nice and bright. The pay is good and they treat me just right! four weeks of paid vacation is a good benefit too! How've YOU been? Another issue due soon?

Maggie... are you feeling alright??

Not really. The sinus problem's back and I've been very achy with CFS type pain. Didn't go again today. More luck tomorrow?

Nope! I spoke with her today and yesterday...she is really having a relapse of the bronchial flu she had 8 weeks ago. I sent her to bed with some brandy and her really nice husband, Tony...(I know these things because the sends me messages when she and I are messaging each other.)

Maggie... are you feeling better??? Marcia... are you exercising???