Getting stronger

[FlowersandPetals]

Thank you @Mamatigerj !

Happy Saturday!

My active rest day and weigh in day. Gained back a little over a pound

Classic Warmup

Fit December Day 7, five sets

Storm Princess 3 sets

Mr. Grinch- 3 sets

Winter Blues- 3 sets

Selkie- 3 sets. 42 minutes

Ultimate Morning Stretching parts 1 and 2 plus a few extra stretches for-19 minutes

I’m so frustrated with myself about my weight. I took the rest of my bag of chips and threw them out. I need to find a vegan gluten free alternative that isn’t popcorn (can’t have popcorn because it affects my MCAS symptoms).

I just want to say thank you for everyone’s support. Yous guys are amazing.

Have a great day everyone!

God bless

 

[FlowersandPetals]

Good morning/afternoon/evening everyone!

Today’s workout:

Unbound Warmup
Fit December Day 8, five sets; 10 minutes total

Leg day strength training exercises with weights, loop bands, Pilates stick- 2 hours

Fighter’s Stretch with a few extra stretches for my back: 9 minutes

I’m thinking of starting January with a program I found on here to help my back. Forgot the name of it but I do have it bookmarked. I’m debating between that or an add on abs program. We’ll see.

We got our cat a few Christmas gifts yesterday. He’s gonna be spoiled for his first Christmas in a permanent home. I know he was rescued in a storm, but don’t know exactly when or where. I’m just grateful for whoever it was that helped him. Funny thing is I haven’t gotten anything for the rest of my family yet.

Have a great day everyone!

God bless

 

[FlowersandPetals]

Hello

Today’s Workout:

Universal Warmup
Fit December Day 9 - five sets Had to do the butt kicks as low impact because of my flat feet
Exercise of the Day: 10 Crunch Kicks 16 minutes

Arms and Abs Strength Training with weights, resistance bands, wrist weights 1 hour, 57 minutes

Sore muscles stretch 10 minutes

I’ve never done the exercise of the day before. The crunch kicks weren’t too hard.

This will be a busy week with my chronically ill daughter has 2 doctor appointments- both specialists. She’s handling it pretty well. She has her tough days but she tells me she doesn’t want to keep it from living her life. She’s come a long way with that. I’m proud of her.

Have a great day everyone!

God bless

 

[MadamMeow]

Hoping for the best for your daughter's appointments.

 

[FlowersandPetals]

Thank you @MadamMeow

Today’s Workout:

Unbound Warmup
Fit December Day 10, five sets - 13 minutes training with weights, loop bands, etc.

Leg day strength training with weights, loop bands, etc. and I started working towards an ornament which is 100 squats in 1 go. 500 left

Total time, 2 hours.

Sore Muscles stretching plus a few extra: 9 minutes.

I see I had written down Fighters stretch for my leg days this month. Oops. I’m starting to wonder if I’m getting up too early for my workouts. But 4 am is the only time I can do it unless I decrease my time. I’ve worked so hard to get where I’m at now. I may have to do a shorter workout on Thursday because my daughter has an early morning doctor appointment. My husband is planning on going with her but just in case he’s not up to it.

Have a great day everyone!

God bless

 

[Saffity]

That comic is amazing! Sometimes one day shorter is better in the long run!

 

[CODawn]

I love that cartoon!

 

[FlowersandPetals]

Good Morning! (Afternoon/Evening)

Today’s Workout:

Darebee Warmup
Fit December Day 11, five sets
Exercise of the day: 20 Squat Hops. 11 minutes

5 sets:

Catalyst
Dumbbell Triceps
One Dumbbell
My own hand strengthener -5 sets, 16 reps each hand 1 hour, 16 minutes

Captain on Deck - 7 sets
Librarian- 5 sets
Washboard Abs -5 sets. 41 minutes Had to do the sit-ups with my hands behind my head. For the elbow to knee crunches, I did regular bicycles instead.

Stretches, cool down:

Stretched, Stronghold 10 seconds each stretch, plus some extra stretching. 13 minutes

Since yesterday I did 600 squats for the Ornament event, my legs would’ve said “aaahhh” over some of those stretches. I love the feeling of being sore after a good workout. Let’s just say I was ecstatic this morning

Have a great day everyone!

God bless

 

[Laura Rainbow Dragon]

Don't know where you are finding these comics, but ! They are brilliant!

 

[FlowersandPetals]

Don't know where you are finding these comics, but ! They are brilliant!

Pinterest

 

[FlowersandPetals]

I’m sick. My sinuses feel like bricks . And I’m coughing, even feeling a little nauseous because of my sinuses.

I did the Hall Pass thing and did 50 step jacks, plus a few active (think they’re called Dynamic) stretches: side to side lunges, torso twisting, a little marching in place while still in my pajamas. I was hoping a little exercise would help me feel a little better but not this time. (Already read the guide about exercise when you’re sick)

My daughter’s appointment went great yesterday. She got some bloodwork done to check for inflammation and her remicade levels.
Thank you everyone for your support and prayers for her

God bless

 

[Fremen]

Healing vibes

 

[Laura Rainbow Dragon]

Ugh! Hope you lick whatever's got you down soon, @FlowersandPetals .

 

[Mamatigerj]

Healing thoughts and prayers

 

[Anek]

Healing vibes!

 

[NancyTree]

 

[MadamMeow]

Hope you feel better soon! Better now than in two weeks at least.

 

[CODawn]

Get well soon!

 

[TopNotch]

 

[FlowersandPetals]

Yous guys are awesome. Thank you.

This sinus thing turned into a bad cough and cold. Woke up last night feeling feverish but it went away after taking some ibuprofen. I was coughing all night. My husband is sick too. I’m just praying our daughters don’t get sick as well. We still need to finish up our Christmas shopping and figure out what we need for Christmas dinner and desserts. We got in the habit of making a cake and singing Happy Birthday to Jesus when the girls were little (along with them saying Jesus is really old! ) We still have the cake without the singing.

I only did the Fit December Hall Pass thing today. I’m glad I had the strength for it. Hopefully in the next few days I’ll be able to work out more again. I really miss it!

Have a great day everyone!

God bless

 

[NightWolf714]

I'm sorry to hear you and your husband are sick. I hope you all get to feeling better soon and that your kids don't catch it.

The happy birthday Christmas tradition sounds absolutely adorable. <3

 

[FlowersandPetals]

Thank you @NightWolf714 !

Today’s workout:

Darebee Warmup

Fit December Day 14 - 5 sets (with rest in between)

The Walk -3 sets (went through the whole workout 3 times)

Man Down- only 1 set. 23 minutes

Morning stretching-5 minutes

Still not 100% yet. But I didn’t cough as much last night. Took my time with it. Honestly wasn’t sure I’d be able to do all five sets of today’s Fit December workout. Listening to music helped me get through it all. Today’s my active rest day and I worked out harder than I have in a few days. Calling it a win, even though it was only about a half hour workout. By the time I got to doing Man Down I was feeling like the title says

I did look up that recovery program, but only thing is, I don’t do yoga. (No offense to anyone here and I’m not trying to start an argument- no judgment or anything) So I’m gonna take it 1 day at a time, use lighter weights (or no weights) do easier workouts.

Thank you everyone for being so supportive!

Have a great day and God bless!

 

[FlowersandPetals]

10 days until Christmas!

Today’s workout:

Universal Warmup
Fit December Day 15, five sets 11 minutes (I took my time really!)

Arm day light strength training 58 minutes

Sore Muscles Stretching 9 minutes

I’m still sick but starting to feel better. Coughing and sniffling a lot. I used lighter weights than usual so I don’t wear myself out too much. The struggle is real especially when the weights feel too light! I want to do a “normal “ workout session but my body isn’t ready.

The cat is enjoying me and my husband being sick, getting into all kinds of mischief. He’s getting into the cabinets, toilet paper, drawers. Yet we still spoil him like the golden child he is He was fixed in June or July this year. They say neutering calms a cat down.

Have a great day everyone!

God bless

 

[FlowersandPetals]

Monday already? December is going too fast!

Today’s Workout

Unbound Warmup
Fit December Day 16 - five sets, 11 minutes This one was probably the easiest one so far this month!

Leg Day strength training with loop bands, light weights- 1 hour, 7 minutes

Fighter’s stretch 9 minutes

Still feeling a bit blah. Woke up feeling feverish again last night. Ibuprofen helped. I can’t wait to get better! Trying to take my time, and not be hard on myself for not going 100%. This will pass.

Have a great day everyone! Stay safe and healthy!

God bless

 

[Laura Rainbow Dragon]

 

[FlowersandPetals]

Hello!

Today’s workout:

Universal Warmup
Fit December Day 17; five sets. 16 minutes

Arms and AB’s strength training- 1 hour, 48 minutes

Sore Muscles Stretch 10 minutes

Slowly getting better. Unfortunately both of my girls are sick. Hopefully they’ll be better in time for Christmas next week. I feel kinda guilty that I usually recover from being sick faster than the rest of my family. My husband has been sick for 2 weeks! Everyone is coughing, sniffling except the cat!
I did get some Christmas shopping yesterday. There’s a store called 5 Below I like to go to that’s pretty good for last minute shopping, stocking stuffers. It’s actually a fun store, but you have to watch your prices.

Looking forward to participating in the snowball fight! If only the snowballs were real…

Have a great day everyone and God bless!

 

[Mamatigerj]

for your family

 

[Saffity]

Been there, done that with the sick kids. Hoping they get better soon!

 

[FlowersandPetals]

Hello and happy Wednesday!

Today’s Workout:

2 minute Warmup
Fit December Day 18 -5 sets, 14 minutes

For today’s strength training I thought I’d try mixing in some of the low impact cardio and body weight workouts with my weights and one of my loop bands. Here’s the workouts I chose:

Innkeeper- 5 sets

Made With Love -5 sets

Roundabout-5 sets

Secret-3 sets. Time was 1 hour, 27 minutes.

I probably would’ve done more sets of Secret workout but I was getting too tired. Still recovering from being sick. I’ll get back to the snowball fight later.
One week until Christmas!

Have a great day everyone and God bless

 

[FlowersandPetals]

Happy Thursday! 6 days and counting until Christmas

Today’s Workout:

Universal Warmup
Fit December Day 19 — 5 sets, 12 minutes

Arms and Abs Strength Training exercises: 1 hour, 56 minutes

Sore Muscles Stretch- 11 minutes

My ears are clogged and I can’t hear anything that well (considering it a mixed blessing ), coughing a little and sniffling but I’m able to do a lot more normal stuff. It’s like my ADHD has had enough of being sick and wants to move!

We don’t have major plans for Christmas but I’m still excited. My favorite holiday.

I will get back to the snowball fight later

Have a great day everyone and God bless!

 

[FlowersandPetals]

Yeah it’s Friday! 5 days until Christmas

Today’s Workout:

Unbound Warmup
Fit December Day 20 - 5 sets
Exercise of the Day: Squat- side kicks Time: 14 minutes

Leg Day strength training with loop bands, weights: 2 hours, 4 minutes

Fighter’s stretch- 8 minutes

It feels like everything above my neck isn’t working properly. I’m pretty sure I know what you’re thinking
My hearing is worse than yesterday and my family is starting to lose their patience. Too bad. I know a little sign language (nothing vulgar!) that can really confuse them if I want to, and have used it . But I feel like I can do my version of a normal workout so yay for that!

Have a great day everyone and God bless

 

[FlowersandPetals]

Happy First Day of Winter! Yeah I love winter. No mosquitoes!

Today’s Workout:

Chest & Lower Back Stretching (dynamic stretching) for warmup

Fit December Day 21, 5 sets did low impact version of the butt kicks for this one

Exercise of the day 40 Palm Strikes

3 seats of the following:

Herald

Healer

Journey Before Destination

Rock Hard Abs — 47 minutes

Stretch: Everyday Stretching, with a few extra stretches 11 minutes

My ears are still clogged, and I’m sniffing, but my cough is improving. I’m using saline nose drops a lot to help it.

We got a little bit of snow outside. I love it and hope to go for a walk and enjoy it; maybe get into a snowball fight.
Great way to start the first day of Winter! My cat is enjoying it, looking out the window. He’s an inside cat. We won’t let him go out. Too dangerous around here for him. Not only because of cars, but we live near a swamp which has owls, foxes, etc. He gets plenty of exercise and food inside.

Have a great day everyone and God bless

 

[FlowersandPetals]

Sunday Funday 3 days until Christmas

Today’s Workout:

Unbound Warmup

Fit December Day 22 - 5 sets

Exercise of the Day 40 Shoulder Taps —15 minutes

Leg Day Strength Training with loop bands, weights, Pilates Stick 2 hours, 7 minutes

Fighters Stretching 8 minutes

Still feeling stuffy and can’t hear much. I think I have an ear infection. I’ve been a bit wobbly when I walk but lately I’ve been dismissing those things as menopause symptoms. Hate going to the doctor. I’ve started taking some homeopathic ear oil I still have left over from my last infection. If I’m not improving by tomorrow I might cave in and go to urgent care. One of my daughters offered to let me use her Lyft miles to go (she will come with me). I can’t even talk on the phone. Fortunately I can listen to music with my headphones so that’s something.

Have a great day everyone and God bless

 

[Mamatigerj]

Continued healing thoughts and prayers

 

[FlowersandPetals]

Thank you @Mamatigerj

2 days…

Today’s Workout:

Universal Warmup
EOTD 40 Chest Expansions
Fit December Day 23 - 5 sets, 11 minutes

Arms and abs strength training exercises- 2 hours

Sore Muscles Stretch 10 minutes

My younger daughter ended up in the Emergency Room last night. She has asthma and was struggling to breathe, plus this virus we all had. (That’s confirmed from her tests at the hospital, some kind of virus that takes a long time to recover from). She had to go alone, since with my lack of hearing, I’m useless and everyone else being sick. She did ok. She wasn’t given any prescription or medication. It’s just something that’s gotta take time. She’ll be ok. She’s in her 20s, so she’s old enough to do these things herself.
My hearing is starting to improve. I think the natural medicine, the ear oil is helping. Hopefully soon this will all clear up.

Have a great day everyone and God bless!

 

[Maegaranthelas]

Oh goodness, that sounds stressful!
I hope the entire family recovers soon, sending you healing energy

 

[NancyTree]

hopefully your daughter's getting better soon, having no air is no fun..

 

[MadamMeow]

Sorry to hear about your daughter like that, but I hope she is doing better.

 

[FlowersandPetals]

Thank you @Maegaranthelas @NancyTree and @MadamMeow

Christmas Eve and it’s snowing outside! Weather report said flurries

Today’s workout:

Unbound Warmup
Fit December 24 - took a hall pass for this one. All the bouncing could hurt my flat feet and I didn’t feel like modifying. 4 minutes…

Leg Day Strength Training 2 hours

Fighters Stretch 8 minutes

Ears are still clogged. I think it’s worse than yesterday. My husband is losing his patience. I remind him it’s tough for me. And hey look at all I’m doing in spite of it all. (Laundry, cooking etc on top of nearly 3 hours workout a day)

Gotta do some baking today. If it goes right, I’m making a chocolate cream pie and a “depression era” chocolate cake I have in 1 of my cookbooks. I’ve made it before. I think it fits well with the birthday cake for Jesus idea.

My daughter (the one who went to the Emergency Room the other day) is doing much better. Thank you everyone for your kindness

Happy Christmas Eve Everyone and God bless

Love to my dad and niece this Christmas

 

[FlowersandPetals]

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Today's Workout:

Classic Warmup
Fit December Day 25- 5 sets
EOTD 50 punches

5 Minute Strength - only did one set. I really struggled with this one today. So I did 4 sets of overhead presses with my 8 lb weights

Easy Abs - 3 sets

Winter Blues - 3 sets

Everyday Stretch

I'm checking in early before we open our gifts. My hearing is doing better. More on that later.

Have a wonderful Christmas everyone! If you don't celebrate it, have a wonderful day!
God bless

 

[MadamMeow]

Merry Christmas!

 

[FlowersandPetals]

Good morning and Happy Boxing Day, Hanukkah, Kwanza (whichever one-s you celebrate- though I don’t celebrate any of these 3).

Today’s Workout:

Unbound Warmup
Fit December Day 26; 5 sets
EOTD 30 Calf Raises

Leg Day Strength Training 2 hours

Fighters Stretch

We had a nice Christmas. Ate too much though. My chocolate cake came out too dry. Usually I add powdered sugar for the topping but kept it aside as optional since hubby needs low sugar. The cat had a lot of fun. One of my daughters gave him a cardboard “house” that had a scratch pad for the bottom. He loves it and plays in it often.

I got a Pilates ball and resistance bands, which I want to use alongside my weights for my strength training. Like a 10 lb weight and resistance bands together, not as separate exercises. We’ll see how that goes.

Have a great day everyone and God bless