It's my late day so I am still here at work and it's slow...so back to the forum I am. I just read you post on Wendy's journal and I must comment...
I have to say (and I do hope you take this the way that I mean for it to come out ) - you do not give yourself enough credit. You have posted very encouraging words, shared very meaningful thoughts, and inspired me more times than I could re-count. I always dreamed of running a marathon. I have never had a "love" for running. To me it's almost like having a tooth pulled, done when only absolutely necessary. You have been there, done that and I happen to be in awe of that about you.
I think you express yourself quite well and I was including you in what I wrote to Wendy. I hope that you know that. At what pace you transform and progress is irrelevant, if in fact you are working that transformation and making progress. I constantly have to remind myself of that too, so I am certainly not singling you out. We have more in common than we realize.
I just had to say that to you. Seems we are all in the same line-up, so don't worry...when one of us slows up the line, the one behind will give a push to keep the line movin'! Don't be afraid to push me forward. I need it from time to time!
Cathy you really need to focus on making "YOU" happy. I find when you tell me things that you are always worried about disapointing others or how proud you want to make them. At the end of the day you need to be proud of you.
Re: Cathy - HELLO! Thank you so very much you two. I really needed to read those words today. Rena, I knew your post to Wendy included me too and it was so lovely. Wendy, your right, I am always worried about what other people think and that I'm not dissappointing anyone...to be honest, I really need my friends today. Whether anyone understands how I'm feeling or not, I am having a very, very hard time today and you two ladies (friends) couldn't have posted anything better. To know that I have people behind me is such a "complete" feeling...know what I mean?
Rena, today is the 5th anniversary of my ectopic/molar pregnancy and for whatever reason, its been very hard today for me. I'm not dwelling on the past, its a different kind of pain and its not easy to let go of.
Anyway, its also not a good day at work, I'm off to relax for a bit.
I hope you all have a very wonderful day! I am at home for some of my day today, so I will be doing my legs in a bit. I look forward to the crippling effect! Wendy is right, we are all sick in the head!! LOL!!!
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Cathy...I just read your post and I am so sorry to learn about the significance of yesterday's date.
Please know that although I have not experienced such a loss or sorrow such as this, I can imagine just how you might be feeling on this anniversary date. I will certainly say a prayer that peace and serenity will find it's way into your heart today.
Pointers please
Darrin, if your reading this, I have a question. I am definately ready to move up in weight for my step-ups and for chest presses, but I can't hold heavier weights in my hands. Any suggestions?
Rena, thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers, it really means a lot to me. The only way to really get through difficult days is having family and friends. I'm sure we can all relate to that for whatever circumstance in our lives.
I still love this leg routine, its such a challenge, and that's what makes the reward so much sweeter! LOL
I am passing on my good wishes to you at this time. I've had 3 miscarriages in my past and I find myself specially sensitive when those dates come around again.
Keep up your terrific focus and hard work with you goals!
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Hey Cathy, you need to get yourself a set of straps. THis will help with your grip so you can go that much heavier and target those legs without worrying about your grip.
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Darrin, thanks so much for the tip, I really appreciate it. I will get those and use them, see how it goes.
Shelagh, thanks so much for sharing the leg routine with Rena who then shared it with me, I love it! Also, thank you for the kind words. It took me a whole 2 years to meet someone else that had an ectopic who I could talk to and help me understand my feelings. I had also had many miscarriages previously but I have been greatly blessed with 2 wonderful kids. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
I'm glad you love the leg routine. Guess what I'll be doing today - LEGS! I love leg day even though sometimes at the gym when I do barbell squats I am wishing I never committed to them but somehow I muster through. If it means lowering the weight to have perfect form, so be it. The goal for me is always form and tempo first until I can't do it then I up the weight.
I am glad to hear that you were able to find some comfort in a friend who has shared your ectopic pregnancy experience and that you have 2 lovely children to share life with now. I've been blessed with a boy and a girl and they always get extra hugs.
Re: Knock, knock
Thanks Rena, I appreciate the thoughfullness. I am doing ok, just crazy busy both at work and at home. We have had a lot of issues at work, more than usual this past week and we are very short staffed. Its not a good place right now. Home, well its getting so close to Christmas, there is soooo much going on. I have to say it, I did not get in one workout last week. I'm so ashamed At the beginning of the week, I lost 2 lbs from last Friday to Tuesday, then I gained 2 by yesterday. I was barely at home at all to even see my kids and hubby, it was such a hectic week. I have a second part time job and I had a lot of clients this past week, more than usual. I collect specimens for people applying for insurance as my part time job. And because we are short staffed at the hospital, I will be working full time until Christmas now. Its all good though, just busy. I had a very hard time balancing any time. Now this week, we have 3 Christmas concerts, and I have a Christmas dinner at Kelsey's on Thursday for Girl Guides which I'm dreading...all the food, and one on Friday for work which I'm also dreading...all the food. I am having surgery on Feb. 1st, which I thought was going to be minor, same day surgery, back to work in 3 weeks. Turns out its a little more serious than I thought and I will be having major surgery, back to work in 8 weeks! I really, really would like to lose another 10-12 lbs by then. I am going to work really hard at not giving in to temptation, seriously, my weakest point for sure, and get it done. I know I can do it, I just need to stick to the diet plan...I've gained so much muscle, but all this fat is covering it like a nice warm blanket! So gross. Anyway, I really need to get ready for work.
I hope you all have a wonderful week if I dont' get a chance to post again this week. I am going to choose my time to work out instead of posting...I'm sure you understand!
Happy Holidays!
Hi everyone! Just wanted to write a quick note saying that I'm still around... . I have been so crazy busy with work and the holidays, I have not had a moment to post.
I hope everyone has had a wonderful Christmas! Our's was very nice, but both my husband and I have been working insane hours, right through the holidays.
Anyway, I should be able to slow down in a few days and actually catch up on everyone's posts and get back into posting myself.
I know from talking to you this week that you are right on track and having a great week!! Its too bad you couldn't work out with me today though!! Maybe another time.
Ok, I never know what to post here since we email quite often!! LOL!
) - you do not give yourself enough credit. You have posted very encouraging words, shared very meaningful thoughts, and inspired me more times than I could re-count. I always dreamed of running a marathon. I have never had a "love" for running. To me it's almost like having a tooth pulled, done when only absolutely necessary. You have been there, done that and I happen to be in awe of that about you.
Don't be afraid to push me forward. I need it from time to time!
I really, really would like to lose another 10-12 lbs by then. I am going to work really hard at not giving in to temptation, seriously, my weakest point for sure, and get it done. I know I can do it, I just need to stick to the diet plan...I've gained so much muscle, but all this fat is covering it like a nice warm blanket!
Maybe another time.
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