ChocoChick's Next Chapter (still chocolate filled)

[emmie]

Hi Elise! I can see the 2 x 25 routine losing it's appeal really fast....like after rep 10. :cool:

Hope it dries out for you! Do you use dehumidifiers in the house, or would that just be waste of electricity in a place like Florida?

[drakus]

hows ur weekend hawt and chocolatey?

[jocularric]

My sporadic visits to to bb.com and your journal Elise really bite. I need to learn to speed read or quit looking at your beautiful new avatar. :o Sorry, I shouldn't be so weak.

So you're on a different workout now? One that makes you hunger for your workouts? One that fits your time better? Good. And along the way you've picked up a few ideas along the way? Doubly good. You've still made progress.

I hope your rain is letting up. Have a wonderful weekend beautiful.

[HoosierHardGain]

Have a great Saturday, Elise!

[IronIc]

Happy Saturday Elise! :)

[Intenceman]

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I didn't do any Bulgarians today but you can be sure they'd have needed a shower if I had. ;)



Thanks, Hoos, and back atcha. *hug*



I am doing a Joel Marion routine that has you superset two upper body movements and two lower body movements in one workout. He has it set up so that each superset is an upper/lower paid, but I sometimes join the two lowers (this is what I did Mon and Tues, for instance). On each of the four days you work in a different set/rep range, like this:

Day 1 - 5x10
Day 2 - 10x2 (I do 10x3)
Day 4 - 8x6
Day 5 - 1x50 (I do 2x25)

He goes further and tells you to make the uppers one push and pull (I did 2 pulls today because I switched straight arm pushdowns for the cable rows at the last minute) and the lowers are one hip dominant and one quad dominant.



You and me both, Jason. I really need a vacation!



hey sexy, how're things with you?


Who's Joel Manion?
I see where he's coming from, with the rep range approach. But, I can't see how you can do 10 sets of an exercise with a weight that allows 3 reps do you use the same weight, or pyramid up on these rep schemes? Which leg is quad dominant? ..

[ChocoChick]

Morning Elise! Are you sore from yesterday's workout?

Not in the least, Debbie. But I was sore for several days last week from Monday and Tuesday so I am still happy.


Hi Elise! I can see the 2 x 25 routine losing it's appeal really fast....like after rep 10. :cool:

Hope it dries out for you! Do you use dehumidifiers in the house, or would that just be waste of electricity in a place like Florida?

Actually, I use a hunidifier in the bedroom because the a/c really dries the air and my skin prefers a little moisrure. Being outside is another story -- way too much humidity, imo.


hows ur weekend hawt and chocolatey?

Well it's hot, but it hasn't been especially chocolaty. :(


My sporadic visits to to bb.com and your journal Elise really bite. I need to learn to speed read or quit looking at your beautiful new avatar. :o Sorry, I shouldn't be so weak.

So you're on a different workout now? One that makes you hunger for your workouts? One that fits your time better? Good. And along the way you've picked up a few ideas along the way? Doubly good. You've still made progress.

I hope your rain is letting up. Have a wonderful weekend beautiful.

Thanks Rick. Good thing you can't see me blushing. :o


Have a great Saturday, Elise!

You too Hoos. :)


Happy Saturday Elise! :)

Hi Penney!


Who's Joel Manion?
I see where he's coming from, with the rep range approach. But, I can't see how you can do 10 sets of an exercise with a weight that allows 3 reps do you use the same weight, or pyramid up on these rep schemes? Which leg is quad dominant? ..

I use the same weights throughout, although I am usually dying by the end. Do you think I should be pyramiding?

[ArchAngel'73]

How is the weekend going?
And what prompted the name change from Dbflyegirl to the current one (besides chocolate)?

[drakus]

gets extra choco, fudge, caramel sundae covered in nuts and cherries then add some choco chunks........to fullfull ur weekend.......:P~

[tatdawg]

good mornin my little choco chicky. i'm thinking i'll going into chocolate mode this afternoon in honor of you. ;)

[user464444132bbg]

Hi Elise! Hope you have a great day!

Oh, where do you get that chocolate from you talk about. I think you said it was called Lindt or something like that.

[Seosaid]

Thanks, Josie. Believe it or not, I ended up shopping! :eek: Had to get beach shoes and masks for my kids.


:D :D

Just the word makes me happy :p

How's you Sunday?

[bluegreen]

hey Elise, hope all is well with you!

[dbx]

Hi Elise! I hope your weekend is going well :)

[MarkY]

Hi Elise. Your weekend is about over, hope it was a great one.

[jocularric]

Good morning Elise. Happy Monday!

[jmc53]

Hi Elise :)

[mom24boys]

Hey where ya hiding..did ya decide ya needed to go a few days early? :D

[user464444132bbg]

Morning Elise. Where you be?

[IdahoViking]

Is she MIA again?!

[Izzy04]

Good morning Elise,

I can't belive you went shopping again, I think last time you went it was when you were looking for a job and you complained about that for at least a week.

BTW how is the house haunting going???

Have a great day.

[IdahoViking]

Good morning Elise,

I can't belive you went shopping again, I think last time you went it was when you were looking for a job and you complained about that for at least a week.

BTW how is the house haunting going???

Have a great day.House Haunting!? Is it Halloween already?

[ChocoChick]

How is the weekend going?
And what prompted the name change from Dbflyegirl to the current one (besides chocolate)?

You mean chocolate isn't reason enough? ;)


gets extra choco, fudge, caramel sundae covered in nuts and cherries then add some choco chunks........to fullfull ur weekend.......:P~

You can have my cherry, Andy. I only like fresh ones. :D


good mornin my little choco chicky. i'm thinking i'll going into chocolate mode this afternoon in honor of you.

Sounds like a good decision, Tat.


Hi Elise! Hope you have a great day!

Oh, where do you get that chocolate from you talk about. I think you said it was called Lindt or something like that.

Yes, it was Lindt. It's not the best chocolate but it's in my supermarket so it's one less thing I have to go on a special run for.




Just the word makes me happy

How's you Sunday?

LOL - you are too much Josie! And get this - I spent Sunday shopping with a friend!


hey Elise, hope all is well with you!

Hi Bunny. I am awash in grading -- trying to get it out of the way so it won't be looming when I go away.



Hi Elise! I hope your weekend is going well

I caved to Oreos again, Kevin...


Hi Elise. Your weekend is about over, hope it was a great one.

It was pretty nice, Mark. Very busy. How was yours?


Good morning Elise. Happy Monday!

Hi Rick!


Hi Elise :)

Hi Jason!


Hey where ya hiding..did ya decide ya needed to go a few days early?

Lisa, I need to go and not come back! lol.


Morning Elise. Where you be?

I'm here! I'm grading. I'll hit the gym later.


Is she MIA again?!

Nope... just working for a change. :D


Good morning Elise,

I can't belive you went shopping again, I think last time you went it was when you were looking for a job and you complained about that for at least a week.

BTW how is the house haunting going???

Have a great day.

Just what are you trying to say, Izzy??? :mad:


:p

[IdahoViking]

Just what are you trying to say, Izzy??? :mad:


:pI wouldn't mind you "haunting" my house! :D

[IronIc]

Good morning Elise! :)

[orca]

Morning Elise! Hope you had a great weekend! :) Yum Oreos! :D

[drakus]

i am not sure how to respond to that chocolatey one !?!

[HoosierHardGain]

Hey ChocoChick! How's things going...hitting the beach, today?

[ChocoChick]

I finally got to the gym and I think I pushed too hard because I wanted to hurl starting with my C sets and continuing for about 45 min after I got home. Blech!

5 x 10 day

A1. Hack squat - ATG - sled + 10
A2. Hamstring Press - sled + 60

B1. Rocky/Bradford Press - 1 set @40, 4 sets @ 30
B2. Reverse grip bent over rows - 50

C1. Reverse crunches
C2. Reverse hyperextensions - 35

Increases on all except the reverse crunches.

[HoosierHardGain]

I finally got to the gym and I think I pushed too hard because I wanted to hurl starting with my C sets and continuing for about 45 min after I got home. Blech!

5 x 10 day

A1. Hack squat - ATG - sled + 10
A2. Hamstring Press - sled + 60

B1. Rocky/Bradford Press - 1 set @40, 4 sets @ 30
B2. Reverse grip bent over rows - 50

C1. Reverse crunches
C2. Reverse hyperextensions - 35

Increases on all except the reverse crunches.

Easy there, Elise...exercising until you're sick won't hlep anything...now go have some chocolate and relax :)

[user464444132bbg]

Great workout! I hate that nauseous feeling. :eek: Hope it passes soon.

[ArchAngel'73]

I finally got to the gym and I think I pushed too hard because I wanted to hurl starting with my C sets and continuing for about 45 min after I got home. Blech!

5 x 10 day

A1. Hack squat - ATG - sled + 10
A2. Hamstring Press - sled + 60

B1. Rocky/Bradford Press - 1 set @40, 4 sets @ 30
B2. Reverse grip bent over rows - 50

C1. Reverse crunches
C2. Reverse hyperextensions - 35

Increases on all except the reverse crunches.
Good for you on the increases. Bet you were almost ready to burst during grading, pre-getting to the gym!?
And 5x10 really simplifies the journal writing, shortest one I've read from you!

And no chocolate is sufficient reason for a username change, I want details:)!

Great workout! I hate that nauseous feeling. :eek: Hope it passes soon.
Thank goodness I read your thread Debbie, maybe get Elise to give you some hash, I hear that's effective for naseua:D. Its not runners high, but it might work.

[FatherOfThree]

I finally got to the gym and I think I pushed too hard because I wanted to hurl starting with my C sets and continuing for about 45 min after I got home. Blech!

5 x 10 day

A1. Hack squat - ATG - sled + 10
A2. Hamstring Press - sled + 60

B1. Rocky/Bradford Press - 1 set @40, 4 sets @ 30
B2. Reverse grip bent over rows - 50

C1. Reverse crunches
C2. Reverse hyperextensions - 35

Increases on all except the reverse crunches.

Good hard workout! Sorry about the almost hurling thing, were you trying any new drink while lifting?

[Intenceman]

I finally got to the gym and I think I pushed too hard because I wanted to hurl starting with my C sets and continuing for about 45 min after I got home. Blech!

5 x 10 day

A1. Hack squat - ATG - sled + 10
A2. Hamstring Press - sled + 60

B1. Rocky/Bradford Press - 1 set @40, 4 sets @ 30
B2. Reverse grip bent over rows - 50

C1. Reverse crunches
C2. Reverse hyperextensions - 35

Increases on all except the reverse crunches.


Nice job on the workout! I don't think you got nauseous because you pushed too hard, you really can't push too hard* though you can do too much. What's a Rocky/Bradford press? When are you going away? Where to?

[ChocoChick]

I wouldn't mind you "haunting" my house!

Be careful what you wish for! :D


Good morning Elise!

Good evening, Penney!


Morning Elise! Hope you had a great weekend! Yum Oreos!

Actually, I am making chocolate chip cookies and these are better. Yummmm... cookie dough. :o


i am not sure how to respond to that chocolatey one !?!

Wow - I rendered you speechless, huh? Go, me! :p


Hey ChocoChick! How's things going...hitting the beach, today?

No beach for me today, Hoos. I had to work. talk about a 4 letter word. :mad:



Great workout! I hate that nauseous feeling. Hope it passes soon.

I do too. I don't handle nausea well. Either I pushed too hard or I don't know what. It's gone now.



Good for you on the increases. Bet you were almost ready to burst during grading, pre-getting to the gym!?
And 5x10 really simplifies the journal writing, shortest one I've read from you!

And no chocolate is sufficient reason for a username change, I want details!

Thank goodness I read your thread Debbie, maybe get Elise to give you some hash, I hear that's effective for naseua:D. Its not runners high, but it might work.

I don't have any hash now, Brian. I used to live in Geneva and, well, that was another time and place... :)

[ArchAngel'73]

Still no answer to the name change?:(
Geneva, as in the Geneva convention! Switzerland!!!!? My my, you have travelled! What were you doing out there?
I guess it was a neutral country during WW2,:D,-- plz don't beat me for that:)?!!

[ChocoChick]

Good hard workout! Sorry about the almost hurling thing, were you trying any new drink while lifting?

Hi Bill! :) i was drinking the same ole, same ole. Beats me what was going on. It could be the way the reberse hyper hits my stomach - it is a very uncomfortable machine for me.


Nice job on the workout! I don't think you got nauseous because you pushed too hard, you really can't push too hard* though you can do too much. What's a Rocky/Bradford press? When are you going away? Where to?

A Rocky/Bradford press is like a miltary press except that you raise the bar up in front of the nexk and then back down behind the head and then return to the starting position. That's one rep. You can either do a full ROM or just clear the head; I've been doing the latter because it keeps tension on the muscle.

I'm going here:
http://www.terragalleria.com/images/us-se/usfl6507.jpeg


Still no answer to the name change?:(
Geneva, as in the Geneva convention! Switzerland!!!!? My my, you have travelled! What were you doing out there?
I guess it was a neutral country during WW2,:D,-- plz don't beat me for that:)?!!

I was a kid when I lived there, Brian. My dad had a job there.

Tell me what would be a good enough excuse for changing my name? :p

[ArchAngel'73]

I'm going here:
http://www.terragalleria.com/images/us-se/usfl6507.jpeg



I was a kid when I lived there, Brian. My dad had a job there.

Tell me what would be a good enough excuse for changing my name? :p
I am envious of your travels, abroad and to the beach! Did you have any REAL dark chocolate in Switzerland, the 'authentique!?

That people kept on confusing you with Jennifer Lopez and her character Fly Girl?;)
I'm just curious, and persistant, like a tick!:)

[ChocoChick]

I am envious of your travels, abroad and to the beach! Did you have any REAL dark chocolate in Switzerland, the 'authentique!?

But of course. We had something called the Green Door at school where you could buy snacks at break time. The only snack they sold was chocolate. I would literally buy 6 bars a day and eat them all! :eek: Don't ask me how I did this. Well, all that hash helped... :p


That people kept on confusing you with Jennifer Lopez and her character Fly Girl?
I'm just curious, and persistant, like a tick!

I had a tick once. In my head! :eek: In the 4th grade. My mother didn't recognize it for what it was -- told me it was a flap of skin. It kept getting bigger and bigger and finally, in the bath one night, I pulled it out. :eek: :eek: :eek:

And get this -- I brought it downstairs and she called the doctor and he actually came to our house to look at it and me and declare that everything was ok -- it had come out clean.

Ok, I wanted to change the name because people kept thinking it was Dumbbell Fly girl or some such thing. Here's an old thread (http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=589777&highlight=dbflgirl) on it if you are really interested.

If I hadn't bee having a brain fart the day I made the request, I'd be ChocoChick and not Chocolategirl but brain farts are a staple of my existence, I'm afraid.

[ArchAngel'73]

But of course. We had something called the Green Door at school where you could buy snacks at break time. The only snack they sold was chocolate. I would literally buy 6 bars a day and eat them all! :eek: Don't ask me how I did this. Well, all that hash helped...



I had a tick once. In my head! :eek: In the 4th grade. My mother didn't recognize it for what it was -- told me it was a flap of skin. It kept getting bigger and bigger and finally, in the bath one night, I pulled it out.

And get this -- I brought it downstairs and she called the doctor and he actually came to our house to look at it and me and declare that everything was ok -- it had come out clean.

Ok, I wanted to change the name because people kept thinking it was Dumbbell Fly girl or some such thing. Here's an old thread (http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=589777&highlight=dbflgirl) on it if you are really interested.

If I hadn't bee having a brain fart the day I made the request, I'd be ChocoChick and not Chocolategirl but brain farts are a staple of my existence, I'm afraid.
psst, i read it before the edit, and it said YOUR house, LOL, thanks for fixing it!:)
Thanks for the explanation, now I can go to the gym in peace, and it didn't take 2 pages to get there, even better!
See you soon ChocoChick, I'll call you whatever you wish;)

[IronIc]

I finally got to the gym and I think I pushed too hard because I wanted to hurl starting with my C sets and continuing for about 45 min after I got home. Blech!

5 x 10 day

A1. Hack squat - ATG - sled + 10
A2. Hamstring Press - sled + 60

B1. Rocky/Bradford Press - 1 set @40, 4 sets @ 30
B2. Reverse grip bent over rows - 50

C1. Reverse crunches
C2. Reverse hyperextensions - 35

Increases on all except the reverse crunches.

Great workout Ms Choco Chickey! :)

[V-240]

http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/sick.gifOhhh... *wheeze* Can I hang out here for a while? I've spent too much time in the deep fried bacon thread. http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/sick.gif

[BigBT]

I finally got to the gym and I think I pushed too hard because I wanted to hurl starting with my C sets and continuing for about 45 min after I got home. Blech!

5 x 10 day

A1. Hack squat - ATG - sled + 10
A2. Hamstring Press - sled + 60

B1. Rocky/Bradford Press - 1 set @40, 4 sets @ 30
B2. Reverse grip bent over rows - 50

C1. Reverse crunches
C2. Reverse hyperextensions - 35

Increases on all except the reverse crunches.

Way to go to the brink of nausea and back! Sign of a great workout. I wouldn't call it "hurling" though. I was watching the hot dog eating contest on the fourth and they referred to it as a "reversal." I'm going to use that term at will, now.

[user464444132bbg]

I was kind of wondering why you changed your name as well. But I'm glad you did because I always had to look up how you spelled dbflgirl and I'm sure that isn't even right! LMAO!!!

[orca]

Morning ChocoChick. Great workout! Congrats on the increases and way to go on pushing hard! :D

[emmie]

Hi Elise - Looking good in here! :)

[IdahoViking]

Good morning Chocolate Valkyrie! :D

http://www.jonathonart.com/valk.jpg

[HoosierHardGain]

Good morning, ChocoChick! What's on tap in the gym, today?

[Izzy04]

http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/sick.gifOhhh... *wheeze* Can I hang out here for a while? I've spent too much time in the deep fried bacon thread. http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/sick.gif

where is that thread! I loooooove bacon!!!

Oups! I guess I had a brain fart, I've been having a lot of those lately. Of course I meant house hunting! Didn't you say you wanted to move???

Nice looking wo there. As much as I hate the nauseous feeling, I feel so good when I get to that point.

Have a great day!

[kimsquit]

Hi Sis,

How are you feeling today?

[IronIc]

Good morning/almost afternoon, Elise! :)

[bluegreen]

hey Elise, grading? what age do you teach? eeek at the almost-hurl workout!

[ChocoChick]

Great workout Ms Choco Chickey! :)

Thanks, Penney!


Ohhh... *wheeze* Can I hang out here for a while? I've spent too much time in the deep fried bacon thread.

Of course, Scott. Does anyone really eat deep-friend bacon?


Way to go to the brink of nausea and back! Sign of a great workout. I wouldn't call it "hurling" though. I was watching the hot dog eating contest on the fourth and they referred to it as a "reversal." I'm going to use that term at will, now.

No reversal today, thankfully. :)


I was kind of wondering why you changed your name as well. But I'm glad you did because I always had to look up how you spelled dbflgirl and I'm sure that isn't even right! LMAO!!!

You got it right.


Morning ChocoChick. Great workout! Congrats on the increases and way to go on pushing hard! :D

Thanks, Kevin.



Hi Elise - Looking good in here!

Thanks Emma - wish my leggs were looking good.


Good morning Chocolate Valkyrie! :D

http://www.jonathonart.com/valk.jpg

Hmmm, I have bad associations about women and horses, IV.


Good morning, ChocoChick! What's on tap in the gym, today?

It was 10x3 day, Hoos. My favorite.


where is that thread! I loooooove bacon!!!

Oups! I guess I had a brain fart, I've been having a lot of those lately. Of course I meant house hunting! Didn't you say you wanted to move???

Nice looking wo there. As much as I hate the nauseous feeling, I feel so good when I get to that point.

Have a great day!

Hi Izzy. You're too young for brain farts!


Hi Sis,

How are you feeling today?

Just peachy, Chris. And you?


Good morning/almost afternoon, Elise! :)

Hi again.


hey Elise, grading? what age do you teach? eeek at the almost-hurl workout!

I teach college. Plus two of my own kids, but that doesn't really count.

[HoosierHardGain]

I teach college. Plus two of my own kids, but that doesn't really count.

What subject? Veggie class? :)

[ChocoChick]

A1. Back squats
A2. Deadlifts
B1. Face Pulls
B2. Cable Rows
C. Cable overhead extensions (these were 3x10)


Best news today is that my daughter has expressed an interest in working out so I got her a pass and will be bringing her with me one day soon, possibly Thursday before we leave. If she likes it, I'll have a training partner. How cool is that? :) :)

[ChocoChick]

What subject? Veggie class? :)

Critical Thinking. The only veggies are my students! :eek:

[justtryn]

Hi Elise!

I need to have you come and talk to some of my marriage prep students about "critial thinking" - critical discernment, weighing the pros and cons, nah... we're in luuuuv! :rolleyes:

[V-240]

where is that thread! I loooooove bacon!!!


Does anyone really eat deep-friend bacon?

Apparently they do in Texas. See my journal today for details. :D http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=58732951#post58732951

[ChocoChick]

Hi Elise!

I need to have you come and talk to some of my marriage prep students about "critial thinking" - critical discernment, weighing the pros and cons, nah... we're in luuuuv! :rolleyes:

Would this be an expenses-paid trip? Cuz if so, I'm so there! :D


Apparently they do in Texas. See my journal today for details. :D http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=58732951#post58732951

Ewwww... bacon is dead pig. Uh oh, I feel that reverse thing coming on again! :eek:

[mom24boys]

ya all packed? *WAH* I wanna gooooooooo :(

[justtryn]

Would this be an expenses-paid trip? Cuz if so, I'm so there! :D


:D

Yah, see, I get to teach the class before they're married... and then when it flops, in my "paid" job I get to write legal briefs about just how, exactly, they didn't exercise due discretion... just loads of fun... :rolleyes:

[IdahoViking]

...
Hmmm, I have bad associations about women and horses, IV.
...
Is this better?
http://www.marveldirectory.com/pictures/individuals/v_1d/valkyrie.gif

[HoosierHardGain]

Best news today is that my daughter has expressed an interest in working out so I got her a pass and will be bringing her with me one day soon, possibly Thursday before we leave. If she likes it, I'll have a training partner. How cool is that? :) :)

How old is the daughter, ChocoOne?

[IronIc]

A1. Back squats
A2. Deadlifts
B1. Face Pulls
B2. Cable Rows
C. Cable overhead extensions (these were 3x10)


Best news today is that my daughter has expressed an interest in working out so I got her a pass and will be bringing her with me one day soon, possibly Thursday before we leave. If she likes it, I'll have a training partner. How cool is that? :) :)

Too cool! I wish my daughter would be interested (but then again she's engaged, going to school and raising a 4yo ;) ) It would be hard for her to squeeze it in her schedule)

[Flynn]

Best news today is that my daughter has expressed an interest in working out so I got her a pass and will be bringing her with me one day soon, possibly Thursday before we leave. If she likes it, I'll have a training partner. How cool is that? :) :)

Very cool! Another, like mother like daughter :). Btw, nice workout!

[ChocoChick]

ya all packed? *WAH* I wanna gooooooooo :(

Well, come on down, dammit!



Yah, see, I get to teach the class before they're married... and then when it flops, in my "paid" job I get to write legal briefs about just how, exactly, they didn't exercise due discretion... just loads of fun... :rolleyes:

Do you often see the same couples?


Is this better?
http://www.marveldirectory.com/pictures/individuals/v_1d/valkyrie.gif

Getting there. Too bad she is blonde. :D


How old is the daughter, ChocoOne?

15. We were on a walk last night and she looked at my arm and then at hers and said, I want to have a muscle in my arm like you do. So I asked if she'd like to work out with me in the mornings. We have to look at her school schedule and see whether it'll work. She's already made it clear that she won't get up at6am to work out!


Too cool! I wish my daughter would be interested (but then again she's engaged, going to school and raising a 4yo ;) ) It would be hard for her to squeeze it in her schedule)

I've been itching for a training partner, Penney. I would really enjoy doing this with her.


Very cool! Another, like mother like daughter :). Btw, nice workout!

Thanks Flynn. I was wtaching the Charles Glass videos in your journal when you were posting here. I see some things I am going to incorporate. :)

[SR800]

Great news on your daugter's interest in working out. It would be a nice mother teenage daughter activity where the yelling at each other would be positive :)

[BigBT]

Great job inspiring future generations to get healthy! My seven year old is dying to go to the gym with me one day. It cracks me up when he gets down and does pushups with me. He tried the swiss ball the other day. Rolled right off of it. Hope you have better luck with your daughter! :)

[user464444132bbg]

That is cool about your daughter, Elise. I hope she sticks with it. Kids that age change their minds so much, its scary!

Hope you had a great day!

[ChocoChick]

Great news on your daugter's interest in working out. It would be a nice mother teenage daughter activity where the yelling at each other would be positive :)

LOL. I have the best kids, Blake. My 15yo is a pleasure to be with. She is bright and funny and I admire the heck out of her. :)


Great job inspiring future generations to get healthy! My seven year old is dying to go to the gym with me one day. It cracks me up when he gets down and does pushups with me. He tried the swiss ball the other day. Rolled right off of it. Hope you have better luck with your daughter! :)

My 8yo loves to fool with the dumbbells I have at home. She likes to do push-ups, too.


That is cool about your daughter, Elise. I hope she sticks with it. Kids that age change their minds so much, its scary!

Hope you had a great day!

So far, she's been pretty steady with her other interests. She's never worked out before, so it's too soon to tell whether this interest will stick or not. I am hoping so. :)

[ArchAngel'73]

A1. Back squats
A2. Deadlifts
B1. Face Pulls
B2. Cable Rows
C. Cable overhead extensions (these were 3x10)


Best news today is that my daughter has expressed an interest in working out so I got her a pass and will be bringing her with me one day soon, possibly Thursday before we leave. If she likes it, I'll have a training partner. How cool is that? :) :)


Critical Thinking. The only veggies are my students! :eek:
I'm so excited for you! I hope she likes it, make sure to point out to her she can eat dark chocolate after she works out. What are you thinking for her 1st workout?
Critical thinking...awesome course to teach! But the one I took related to psych., stats, and research-I just took it to a different level and started applying it to real life. What kinds of stuff do you teach in it?
Are you enjoying the new routine so far?

[orca]

That's really cool that your daughter is going to work out with you. From time to time over the years my littlest will come down to the weight room and workout with me. He'll imitate all the stuff I do, even the grunting. He also took a pair of his gloves cut the ends off so he could have lifting gloves like dad. Very cool stuff!

[HoosierHardGain]

Go easy on your daughter to start, Elise! Remember, you are a seasoned professional :)

[ChocoChick]

I'm so excited for you! I hope she likes it, make sure to point out to her she can eat dark chocolate after she works out. What are you thinking for her 1st workout?
Critical thinking...awesome course to teach! But the one I took related to psych., stats, and research-I just took it to a different level and started applying it to real life. What kinds of stuff do you teach in it?
Are you enjoying the new routine so far?

Brian, all my kids eat dark chocolate. There's not one in the bunch who will tolerate milk chocolate. ;)

The course I teach is pretty much an introductory course so we cover rhetoric, fallacies, arguments, etc.


That's really cool that your daughter is going to work out with you. From time to time over the years my littlest will come down to the weight room and workout with me. He'll imitate all the stuff I do, even the grunting. He also took a pair of his gloves cut the ends off so he could have lifting gloves like dad. Very cool stuff!

How old is your little one, Kevin?


Go easy on your daughter to start, Elise! Remember, you are a seasoned professional :)

No worries, Hoos, I have a vested interest in her liking it. Although she told me last night that she wants to feel pain. :eek:

[user464444132bbg]

Hi Elise! Hope your day is going well.

I'm sick of Greek yogurt! LOL!

[IronIc]

Afternoon, Elise! How are you? :)

[orca]

How old is your little one, Kevin?



My youngest son Sean is 9, I have a daughter Nikki that is 20 and a son Kevin Jr that is 21.

[HoosierHardGain]

Any training going on today, ChocoHottie?

[drakus]

hey chocolatey one...... hows the dipping?

[drakus]

hey chocolatey one...... hows the dipping?

[Intenceman]

Good Morning Elise. Very cool your daugter wants to give it a try. Choco chick 2 ? The sequel..

[ChocoChick]

My youngest son Sean is 9, I have a daughter Nikki that is 20 and a son Kevin Jr that is 21.

I have a Nikki, too, Kevin. But she's the almost 9yo.


Any training going on today, ChocoHottie?

Not today, Hoos. I am usually off on Wednesdays and the fact that I barely slept last night didn't do anything to inspire me to catch an extra workout.


hey chocolatey one...... hows the dipping?

I feel like a dip, Andy, does that count?


Good Morning Elise. Very cool your daugter wants to give it a try. Choco chick 2 ? The sequel..

There's a son and another daughter, too, James, and they are all interested in working out. Lots of choco's here. ;)

[justtryn]

Do you often see the same couples?

Sometimes we get "repeat" customers so to speak. Thru my process in my job we try to get them to see where it was they made their mistake. More often than not, we have people who have been married several times to the same sort of person, and then come to us for help... and that, along with a variety of other reasons, is why I go to the gym to burn off steam! :D

[ChocoChick]

... then at least be a horrible warning. :D

and post the details here. :p




See you soon. :)

[emmie]

http://www.cartoonstock.com/newscartoons/cartoonists/rsl/lowres/rsln14l.jpg

Have a great vacation, Elise! :)

[ms_mac]

I wish my girls were interested in working out with me. Maybe I'll get lucky with the next one. The only workout they are interested in is chasing boys!

[Izzy04]

Hello Elise!

I was pretty sure I had posted here this morning oh well!!! I guess my dumb moments are stronger then ever!

I really hope your daughter enjoys the gym! It would be a nice thing to do together on a regular basis. Just don't kill her right away ;)

[mom24boys]

Have a safe trip and loads of fun..I want lots of pics girl :)

[ArchAngel'73]

Have a safe trip and loads of fun..I want lots of pics girl :)
x2 to moms, moms;). watch out for Friday the 13th!

[MacGyverDel]

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z291/macgyverdel/35775_chocolategirl12ozMUG.jpg

Kids that express interest in feeling pain. I gotta push my 13yr old to lift. :p

Have fun chocochick :)

[user464444132bbg]

Have a great vacation, Elise! :)

[HoosierHardGain]

Elise! Come back! Don't leave me alone with these people!!!!!!!!!

[drakus]

hey chocolately one......hows things? u going on a trip?

[ArchAngel'73]

Elise! Come back! Don't leave me alone with these people!!!!!!!!!
C'mon hoos, let's go eat some cake, she can't give us grief now:D

[SeaSiren]

Hello Elise!

[orca]

C'mon hoos, let's go eat some cake, she can't give us grief now:D

and let's not eat our veggies too! :D

Have a safe and wonderful trip Elise! :)

[ArchAngel'73]

and let's not eat our veggies too! :D

Have a safe and wonderful trip Elise! :)
no room for veggies, i'm stuffing my face with white and milk chocolate:D!

[jspirate]

Oh my goodness! I go away for a couple weeks on vacation, get a little busy when I come back and I realize missed the updated leg shot! At least until now.

Whew, that is a smokin hot shot dbf. Well done indeed. Now we REALLY need more :)

[2bbig]

Thought I would drop by and say hello.

[Bob45]

I'm back. That is one hot avatar you have up. Wow!

[MetFan]

Thought I would pop in and say hello and have a great trip.

[Seosaid]

darn.... with all my technical problems I think I'm late in wishing you a great vacation, Elise! :(

Hope you have loads of fun!

[StlBarbie]

Elise... hope you enjoy a most wonderful and safe trip!!! :)

[bluegreen]

Hope you have a great trip!

[tatdawg]

mornin miss chocko chicky. how are you sweetie? i hope everything is going good with you and yours. :)

[ArchAngel'73]

We miss you CC!

[ChocoChick]

Whose bright idea was it to eat ice cream every night when she is wearing a bikini every day? :eek: Oh yeah, mine... :o

Weather is great. Food is great. Ice cream is great. So far, no alcohol. See? I have a smidge of willpower left. I think it might go tonight, though. ;)


Is everyone being good??? :D

[Tifflex]

Whose bright idea was it to eat ice cream every night when she is wearing a bikini every day? :eek: Oh yeah, mine... :o

Weather is great. Food is great. Ice cream is great. So far, no alcohol. See? I have a smidge of willpower left. I think it might go tonight, though. ;)


Is everyone being good??? :D

You can definitely pull it off Elise:). Hope you're having a great time!

[BigBT]

Two words for you......BEER FLOATS. It's got your ice cream, got your alcohol. A little relaxation on the veranda and you are all set!

Ummm, of course the above recommendation is only what I've heard...who would actually be dumb enough to mix beer with ice cream?...hehe...um.... yeah...............sigh.....:o

[jocularric]

Is everyone being good??? :D
I was until someone put these thoughts into my head. ;)


Whose bright idea was it to eat ice cream every night when she is wearing a bikini every day?
I'm glad you're back Elise.

[flywheel99]

post (my) vacation greetings, elise.

how are things? any alcohol yet? or just puttin a hurtin on the ice cream?

[SR800]

Ice cream, bikinis, melting ice cream, melting ice cream on bikinis, ooppps :eek: (head back out of gutter)

[justtryn]

Whose bright idea was it to eat ice cream every night when she is wearing a bikini every day? :eek: Oh yeah, mine... :o

Weather is great. Food is great. Ice cream is great. So far, no alcohol. See? I have a smidge of willpower left. I think it might go tonight, though. ;)


Is everyone being good??? :D


That's just WRONG! Your on vacation - ice cream and alcohol go together on vacation... just usually not at the exact same time, although... ;)

Say, you never did answer my proposal. :D

Have fun!

[user464444132bbg]

Whose bright idea was it to eat ice cream every night when she is wearing a bikini every day? :eek: Oh yeah, mine... :o

Weather is great. Food is great. Ice cream is great. So far, no alcohol. See? I have a smidge of willpower left. I think it might go tonight, though. ;)


Is everyone being good??? :D

LMAO! Sounds like you are having a great time! Enjoy that ice cream. I had some at 9 p.m. last night! :eek:

[IronIc]

Hey Elise! Sounds like a fun vacation http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b329/penney777/smilies-3.gif

Ice cream and beer is a GREAT combination. hehe http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b329/penney777/puke.gif

[ArchAngel'73]

Now its my turn to check in and apologize for infrequent visits the next few days. I wish you well, and look forward to having you kick my butt about eating veggies.
Hope you had a great time.

[dbx]

Whose bright idea was it to eat ice cream every night.......

Okay, okay...it was me :)


Ice cream is great.

Yes, yes it is. Sounds like you're having a good time. Some guy drown while fishing off a sand bar, the same day I left. It happened just outside "the PC strip" on the west side of PC.

[ChocoChick]

You can definitely pull it off Elise. Hope you're having a great time!

My daughter and I were sitting by the pool today and I noticed that I needed to sit up very straight in order to make my stomach not pooch over the top of my bathing suit. :eek:


Two words for you......BEER FLOATS. It's got your ice cream, got your alcohol. A little relaxation on the veranda and you are all set!

Ummm, of course the above recommendation is only what I've heard...who would actually be dumb enough to mix beer with ice cream?...hehe...um.... yeah...............sigh.....

Luckily for me, I don't like beer and I don't think a red wine float would work!


I was until someone put these thoughts into my head.


I'm glad you're back Elise.

I'm not back yet, Rick... but I have to work a bit while I'm here as I have classes in session, so I thought I'd pop in here. :-)



post (my) vacation greetings, elise.

how are things? any alcohol yet? or just puttin a hurtin on the ice cream?

So far it's been ice cream, chocolate and cookies, but no alcohol.


Ice cream, bikinis, melting ice cream, melting ice cream on bikinis, ooppps (head back out of gutter)

Alas, my vacation has been mostly 'G' rated. :(


That's just WRONG! Your on vacation - ice cream and alcohol go together on vacation... just usually not at the exact same time, although...

Say, you never did answer my proposal.

Have fun!

With an avi like that, how could I refuse? :D


LMAO! Sounds like you are having a great time! Enjoy that ice cream. I had some at 9 p.m. last night!

I've had some every night, Debbie. :eek:


Hey Elise! Sounds like a fun vacation

Ice cream and beer is a GREAT combination. hehe

I'll trade you my beer for your ice cream. :)


Now its my turn to check in and apologize for infrequent visits the next few days. I wish you well, and look forward to having you kick my butt about eating veggies.
Hope you had a great time.

I think I need someone to tell me to start eating right!


Okay, okay...it was me



Yes, yes it is. Sounds like you're having a good time. Some guy drown while fishing off a sand bar, the same day I left. It happened just outside "the PC strip" on the west side of PC.

What is the PC strip? :confused:

[dbx]

What is the PC strip? :confused:

You need to get out more :p. Panama City (aka Redneck Riviera) :)

[Seosaid]

Whose bright idea was it to eat ice cream every night when she is wearing a bikini every day? :eek: Oh yeah, mine... :o

Every single time I go on a vacation I swear to eat well and keep exercising... well an hour after landing I forget about all this :D


My daughter and I were sitting by the pool today and I noticed that I needed to sit up very straight in order to make my stomach not pooch over the top of my bathing suit. :eek:



LOL I have to lift my arms to keep my girls from reaching my belly button :eek: and I have to do the bridge to prevent any kind of pooch :D

I'm sure you look great, as usual.

I hope you have fun, I wish I could join you by the pool!

[MarkY]

Hi Elise. Hope your having a great time on your vacation. Eat lots of chocolate and throw in a veggie or two. :)

[2bbig]

Whose bright idea was it to eat ice cream every night when she is wearing a bikini every day? :eek: Oh yeah, mine... :o

Weather is great. Food is great. Ice cream is great. So far, no alcohol. See? I have a smidge of willpower left. I think it might go tonight, though. ;)


Is everyone being good??? :D

lol, sounds like the perfect getaway.

[Flynn]

Whose bright idea was it to eat ice cream every night when she is wearing a bikini every day? :eek: Oh yeah, mine... :o

Weather is great. Food is great. Ice cream is great. So far, no alcohol. See? I have a smidge of willpower left. I think it might go tonight, though. ;)


Is everyone being good??? :D

Sound like you're having a good time CC! What are vacation for if not to have a little ice cream. Btw, I think everyone is trying to be good :p.

[drakus]

hope ur having a good time vacationing..... and sounds like u got some excuses to hit the weights hard again;):P

[Izzy04]

I think I need someone to tell me to start eating right!


Hey CC! Don't forget to eat right! But seriously, enjoy your time off and the sweets that come with it!

Have a nice rest of the week and don't work to hard ;)

[jmc53]

Whose bright idea was it to eat ice cream every night when she is wearing a bikini every day? :eek:
What, has your bodyfat blown out to something outrageous like 14%? I'm sure the bikini looks great.

[ChocoChick]

Ok, I'm back. I think we are all water and sun logged. Not to mention OD'd on ice cream (yes, it's possible).

Awaiting me was my acceptance letter to the doctoral program I applied to. Guess I have some decisions to make. :eek:

Did you miss me? :D

[Flynn]

Awaiting me was my acceptance letter to the doctoral program I applied to. Guess I have some decisions to make. :eek:

Did you miss me? :D

Of course w/missed you! And, Congrats on being accepted into the Doctoral Program :cool:. What area of study?

[mom24boys]

Ok, I'm back. I think we are all water and sun logged. Not to mention OD'd on ice cream (yes, it's possible).

Awaiting me was my acceptance letter to the doctoral program I applied to. Guess I have some decisions to make. :eek:

Did you miss me? :D



YAY glad your back Elise.

[Intenceman]

Whose bright idea was it to eat ice cream every night when she is wearing a bikini every day? :eek: Oh yeah, mine... :o

Weather is great. Food is great. Ice cream is great. So far, no alcohol. See? I have a smidge of willpower left. I think it might go tonight, though. ;)


Is everyone being good??? :D

Ice cream, bikinis... . Going into mental overload... Being good? Me? Yes,, well umm, bodybulding's 'bad boy' is trying... . Hope your having fun Elise!

[Intenceman]

Ok, I'm back. I think we are all water and sun logged. Not to mention OD'd on ice cream (yes, it's possible).

Awaiting me was my acceptance letter to the doctoral program I applied to. Guess I have some decisions to make. :eek:

Did you miss me? :D

Welcome back ICE CREAM Girl. CONGRATS on the acceptance letter! Seems like several of us all are having things breaking at the same time.

[kimsquit]

congratulations on your acceptance! no more playing doctor for you, now you get to really be one! :D

[orca]

Ok, I'm back. I think we are all water and sun logged. Not to mention OD'd on ice cream (yes, it's possible).

Awaiting me was my acceptance letter to the doctoral program I applied to. Guess I have some decisions to make. :eek:

Did you miss me? :D

Welcome back Elise! water and sun logged and OD'ing on ice cream....sounds like you had a very nice time.

[ChocoChick]

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And maybe not tomorrow, either! :D

[GSCampbell]

Nor am I.

[flywheel99]

I am not stepping on the scale today.
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dear dr. choc,

i couldn't resist... the morning after i got back i jumped on the scale. i just wanted to see if the running that took place at the lake off set the beer consumption. (not quite).

come on, jump on that scale!

[bodyhard]

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And maybe not tomorrow, either! :D

:D too funny, thought I drop by and take a peek

[user464444132bbg]

Ok, I'm back. I think we are all water and sun logged. Not to mention OD'd on ice cream (yes, it's possible).

Awaiting me was my acceptance letter to the doctoral program I applied to. Guess I have some decisions to make. :eek:

Did you miss me? :D

Congrats on the acceptance!!! How exciting! Glad you had a great vacation and glad you are back! :)

[HoosierHardGain]

I am not stepping on the scale today.


And maybe not tomorrow, either! :D

Because you're good enough,
You're smart enough,
and doggon it, men lust after you...uhh, I mean people like you :)

[drakus]

/me has a secret cam setup beside choco abs scales just so we can see the horror filled expression when she steps on............:P~ wb choco

[IdahoViking]

congratulations.

[fitnessman]

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And maybe not tomorrow, either! :D


Reminds me of a scene from The Shinning :eek:

[IronIc]

Ok, I'm back. I think we are all water and sun logged. Not to mention OD'd on ice cream (yes, it's possible).

Awaiting me was my acceptance letter to the doctoral program I applied to. Guess I have some decisions to make. :eek:

Did you miss me? :D

Welcome back Elise! Congrats on your acceptance to a doctoral program. What area of study?

It's perfectly reasonable to od on ice cream, lol ;) Ice cream rocks! :D

[Izzy04]

Congrats CC!

I'm really happy for you!

Don't worry about your weight, who needs a scale anyways?

[Tifflex]

Congratulations on getting accepted into the doctoral program! Welcome back btw!

[Seosaid]

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And maybe not tomorrow, either! :D


LMAO

I can't wait to call you Doctor Elise ;)

[GREENFEATHER]

Ok, I'm back. I think we are all water and sun logged. Not to mention OD'd on ice cream (yes, it's possible).

Awaiting me was my acceptance letter to the doctoral program I applied to. Guess I have some decisions to make. :eek:

Did you miss me? :D

OOOOOOOO, another diss to review. :D

Oh yea, here's a kitty pic that reminded me of you, lolz. :D

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2007/02/1166634676_swisscat.gif

[BigBT]

Welcome back Elise. Jump on that scale. I need to know how much 12 gallons of ice cream in one week actually affects your weight. If the results aren't too bad I can go back to my pint of Ben and Jerry's a day! C'mon, be my barometer! :)

[Intenceman]

So its going to be. Doc Choc Girl?

[jmc53]

Congratulations Elise.

[mom24boys]

Morning Elise...are you recooperating from the vacay?

[user464444132bbg]

Morning Elise! What's on tap for today? :)

[orca]

Happy Hump Day Elise!

[IdahoViking]

She must be in the throws of a serious ice cream hangover, or perhaps in a chocolate induced stupor; she appears to be unable to post in her journal for some reason.


Once again, congratulations CG! :D

[IronIc]

Happy Wednesday Elise :)

[HoosierHardGain]

Happy Wednesday, Elise. Hope you are recouping well from your trip!

[ChocoChick]

Welcome back ICE CREAM Girl. CONGRATS on the acceptance letter! Seems like several of us all are having things breaking at the same time.

Thanks, James!


congratulations on your acceptance! no more playing doctor for you, now you get to really be one!

Can I practice on you while I work on getting the degree? :D


Welcome back Elise! water and sun logged and OD'ing on ice cream....sounds like you had a very nice time.

It was very relaxing, Kevin.


Nor am I.

Hey cutie!


dear dr. choc,

i couldn't resist... the morning after i got back i jumped on the scale. i just wanted to see if the running that took place at the lake off set the beer consumption. (not quite).

come on, jump on that scale!

Jump? hahaha - you want me to break the scale???


:D too funny, thought I drop by and take a peek

How are you feeling, BH? Yu don't think that "just for men" stuff prevents us women from looking, do you? :D


Congrats on the acceptance!!! How exciting! Glad you had a great vacation and glad you are back!

I am glad to be back. I like having my routine. Yeesh - I must be getting old!


Because you're good enough,
You're smart enough,
and doggon it, men lust after you...uhh, I mean people like you

LOL, you crack me up, Hoos!


/me has a secret cam setup beside choco abs scales just so we can see the horror filled expression when she steps on............:P~ wb choco

I sure hope youhave a telephoto lens! :eek:

[ChocoChick]

congratulations.

Thanks, IV.


Reminds me of a scene from The Shinning :eek:

:eek:


Welcome back Elise! Congrats on your acceptance to a doctoral program. What area of study?

It's perfectly reasonable to od on ice cream, lol Ice cream rocks!

I think my body is in shock from the lack of sugar. Today my sugar dropped and I got the shakes and had to eat quick! I guess I got used to all that ice cream and chocolate in my system!

I'm going to go for my DBA, Penney... assuming I decide to go.


Congrats CC!

I'm really happy for you!

Don't worry about your weight, who needs a scale anyways?

Thanks, Izzy. I don't need a scale for another week or so, that's for sure!



Congratulations on getting accepted into the doctoral program! Welcome back btw!

Thanks, Tiffany. I am glad to be back.


LMAO

I can't wait to call you Doctor Elise ;)

It's going to take ~3 years, Josie, assuming I don't take any time off and can get my dissertation done while I take classes.


OOOOOOOO, another diss to review.



Maybe I should just pay you to write it! ;)


Welcome back Elise. Jump on that scale. I need to know how much 12 gallons of ice cream in one week actually affects your weight. If the results aren't too bad I can go back to my pint of Ben and Jerry's a day! C'mon, be my barometer!

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but my mirror has already spoken. The scale would just be further confirmation...


So its going to be. Doc Choc Girl?

Wanna be my first patient, um, student? :D


Congratulations Elise.

Thanks, Jason.


Morning Elise...are you recooperating from the vacay?

I have a wicked headache today, Lisa. Probably because I drank coffee the whole time I was away and then went back to my herbal stuff today. I always get a headache when I stop caffeine.


Morning Elise! What's on tap for today?

I actually worked out today, although my routine is totally shot now that I have my daugyhter with me. I haven't quite worked out something that will work for both of us. I hope to have some time to think about that tonight.

Happy Hump Day Elise!


She must be in the throws of a serious ice cream hangover, or perhaps in a chocolate induced stupor; she appears to be unable to post in her journal for some reason.


Once again, congratulations CG!

Those ice cream DTs are a killer... :D


Happy Wednesday Elise

Hi Penney!


Happy Wednesday, Elise. Hope you are recouping well from your trip!

I should get the pics back tonight. I'll post up some if they are any good.

[ChocoChick]

Ok, gym time has been a little disorganized, as I am trying to get my daughter going and so I've been more focused on her than on me. But today I did:

5x10

A1. Hack
A2. Hamstring Press
B. Hack Deadlift
C. Reverse Grip Rows
D. Face Pulls
E. Cable laterals
F. Hyperextensions w/ 3 sec hold at top (these were 3x8)

[Bob45]

You can work on me anytime Doc. I'm glad you had a good vacation and nice workout there.

[HoosierHardGain]

Wow...7 exercises at 5 x 10. Your endurance is awesome, Elise!

[ChocoChick]

You can work on me anytime Doc. I'm glad you had a good vacation and nice workout there.

Hey - you're back! Yay!


Wow...7 exercises at 5 x 10. Your endurance is awesome, Elise!

Only 6, Hoos. The hypers were 3x8. But yeah, I guess it was a lot. I am not sure how that happened!

[kinglouis2005]

Ok, gym time has been a little disorganized, as I am trying to get my daughter going and so I've been more focused on her than on me. But today I did:

5x10

A1. Hack
A2. Hamstring Press
B. Hack Deadlift
C. Reverse Grip Rows
D. Face Pulls
E. Cable laterals
F. Hyperextensions w/ 3 sec hold at top (these were 3x8)

Im cryin just READING that workout.

:)

[user464444132bbg]

Nice workout, Elise!

[flywheel99]

have you jumped on yet? come on, now. let's take a look.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m316/flywheel99/Bathroom_Scale.jpg

i'm doing a study on how damaging beer consumption vs. ice cream intake is to our "vacationing" diets.

[orca]

Ok, gym time has been a little disorganized, as I am trying to get my daughter going and so I've been more focused on her than on me. But today I did:

5x10

A1. Hack
A2. Hamstring Press
B. Hack Deadlift
C. Reverse Grip Rows
D. Face Pulls
E. Cable laterals
F. Hyperextensions w/ 3 sec hold at top (these were 3x8)

That's one heck of a workout....5x10 WOW! Way to go CG!

[BigBT]

Definately a grueling workout. Are you sure you aren't punishing yourself for something you won't admit to doing on your vacation? ;)

[Intenceman]

Ok, gym time has been a little disorganized, as I am trying to get my daughter going and so I've been more focused on her than on me. But today I did:

5x10

A1. Hack
A2. Hamstring Press
B. Hack Deadlift
C. Reverse Grip Rows
D. Face Pulls
E. Cable laterals
F. Hyperextensions w/ 3 sec hold at top (these were 3x8)


Nice job, Elise. do you count warm up sets in there? Have you tried Hacks with a barbell?

[Bob45]

Hey - you're back! Yay!


Yes, and I keep checking out your nice avatar.

[IronIc]

I'm going to go for my DBA, Penney... assuming I decide to go.

Elise, what is a DBA? Sorry if I sound stupid! :p

[ChocoChick]

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb96/chocochick_07/sunset2.jpg

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb96/chocochick_07/beach.jpg

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb96/chocochick_07/beach4.jpg

These were all taken on the same night. We went to a beach on the west end of the island to watch the sunset.

[ChocoChick]

Im cryin just READING that workout.

:)

No crying allowed in my journal! :D


Nice workout, Elise!

Thanks, Debbie. I am hoping to feel it tomorrow.



have you jumped on yet? come on, now. let's take a look.

i'm doing a study on how damaging beer consumption vs. ice cream intake is to our "vacationing" diets.

You go first, Jon. ;)


That's one heck of a workout....5x10 WOW! Way to go CG!

Hi Kevin. Thanks!



Definately a grueling workout. Are you sure you aren't punishing yourself for something you won't admit to doing on your vacation?

After ice cream, cookies and chocolate, what else is there to admit?


Nice job, Elise. do you count warm up sets in there? Have you tried Hacks with a barbell?

Hi James. I do warm up but I don't post my wrm up sets usually.

I have tried hacks with a barbell and I am woefully unable to do them without falling over. Have I mentioned that I am a spaz?


Yes, and I keep checking out your nice avatar.

I'll have to pop 'round to your journal and see what you have been up to. :)


Elise, what is a DBA? Sorry if I sound stupid! :p


Doctor's in Business Administration. :)

[dbx]

Welcome back, Elise! Those pics are beautiful!!! :)

[Intenceman]

No crying allowed in my journal! :D



Thanks, Debbie. I am hoping to feel it tomorrow.




You go first, Jon. ;)



Hi Kevin. Thanks!




After ice cream, cookies and chocolate, what else is there to admit?



Hi James. I do warm up but I don't post my wrm up sets usually.

I have tried hacks with a barbell and I am woefully unable to do them without falling over. Have I mentioned that I am a spaz?



I'll have to pop 'round to your journal and see what you have been up to. :)




Doctor's in Business Administration. :)

A spaz, huh? LOL, really found that funny for some reason-maybe cause this perfect woman comes out and says she's a spaz..

[IronIc]

Doctor's in Business Administration. :)

Oh, okay! :)

Good luck with your decision! :D

[flywheel99]

historic moment alert! a pic... a face... a ms. elise!!!

YES!!!

[kinglouis2005]

Business admin or monkey business?

;)

[Bob45]

I'll have to pop 'round to your journal and see what you have been up to. :)
:)

It will be easy to catch up in mine. I just started back. 2 workouts and a 3 mile walk. So sore I can barely work. You are all caught up. Please drop by anyway though.

Nice vacation picures!

[ChocoChick]

Which one of these do you like?

Option 1
Chest/Back
Hamstrings/Abs
Off
Shoulders/Arms
Quads/Calves
Off
Off

Option 2
Chest/Shoulder/Biceps
Hamstrings/Abs
Off
Back/Triceps
Quads/Calves
Off
Off

Option 3
Push
Hamstrings/Abs
Off
Pull
Quads/Calves
Off
Off

Option 4
Full Body A
Full Body B
Off
Full Body C
Full Body D

Here are the constraints I am working with:

- Can't workout on weekends due to gym operating hours
- Daughter wants to go to the gym no more than 4 days
- I want to work legs 2x/week
- Routine has to be suitable for her (beginner) and me (intermediate).

[kinglouis2005]

Option 1
Chest/Back
Hamstrings/Abs
Off
Shoulders/Arms
Quads/Calves
Off
Off


I like option one because its 2 bodyparts a day 4 days a week so you can give it all you got every workout. I find when I hit more than 2 parts (like today) something suffers.

But then I am a newb with WAY too much bf. Take it for whats its worth.

:)

[flywheel99]

i'm not qualified to vote on this, but here's my two cents...

1) make sure that there are no hanging chad problems (little florida problem i've heard)

i know that you'd disqualifiy my ballot anyway.

2) when the voting is done, make sure to keep the ballots locked and under close supervision.

does this help at all? glad to be of assistance.

[Izzy04]

So its going to be. Doc Choc Girl?


I like that new name!

I'm glad you had a nice vacation, it looks beautiful!

So is you daughter enjoying her time at the gym so far? I would go for option 1, it's easy to find modified exercises that can suit both of you.

Your 5 x 10 wo looked very good!


BTW you're not old because you enjoy your routine, I'm the same way and I'm not old, I just lovew structure.

Have a great day!

[emmie]

Hi Elise - Where did you go for vacation? Glad it was relaxing for you - and for your waistline! :p Sounds like you've got a lot of thinkin' to do about career and workouts. If you were in school could you do your work off-site, or would you have to commute for seminars, etc? What's the advantage of getting a Ph.D in your field?

[user464444132bbg]

Option 1
Chest/Back
Hamstrings/Abs
Off
Shoulders/Arms
Quads/Calves
Off
Off


I like option one because its 2 bodyparts a day 4 days a week so you can give it all you got every workout. I find when I hit more than 2 parts (like today) something suffers.

But then I am a newb with WAY too much bf. Take it for whats its worth.

:)

I agree, go with option 1. With option 2 you don't want to work your chest and shoulders together.

[HoosierHardGain]

Hey Elise...as far as tayloring a plan to both you and your daughter, I guess you could just add extra movements on at the end of the routine for you. So basically the first half or 3/4 or the routine is for both of you, then add more on for you at the end.

[mom24boys]

Morning Elise..David says he want pics of Nic on vacation LOL

[FatherOfThree]

Hiya Chocolate one! Of the options given I like option 1 :)

[kimsquit]

My recommendation is 8 weeks of

Option 3
Push
Hamstrings/Abs
Off
Pull
Quads/Calves
Off
Off

then one week off and then a heavier

Option 1
Chest/Back
Hamstrings/Abs
Off
Shoulders/Arms
Quads/Calves
Off
Off


:)

[IronIc]

Which one of these do you like?

Option 1
Chest/Back
Hamstrings/Abs
Off
Shoulders/Arms
Quads/Calves
Off
Off

#1! Actually they're all pretty good, but judging from my experience shoulders are tough and I know I'd have trouble mixing too many other parts with them :)

[justtryn]

My recommendation is 8 weeks of

Option 3
Push
Hamstrings/Abs
Off
Pull
Quads/Calves
Off
Off

then one week off and then a heavier

Option 1
Chest/Back
Hamstrings/Abs
Off
Shoulders/Arms
Quads/Calves
Off
Off


:)
Hi Elise!

Yep, I like this one, as well. Also isolating Hams from Quads should allow you to really blast each of them to get that growth you've wanted.

What kind of set/rep scheme are you thinking of?

[orca]

I didn't see any options that had cardio in it! :p


I liked option 1 the best.

[Seosaid]

What's up doc? ;)

I vote for

Option 1
Chest/Back
Hamstrings/Abs
Off
Shoulders/Arms
Quads/Calves
Off
Off

Best option in my opinion!

[ChocoChick]

Welcome back, Elise! Those pics are beautiful!!!

Isn't the view similar at your folks' place?


A spaz, huh? LOL, really found that funny for some reason-maybe cause this perfect woman comes out and says she's a spaz..

Work out with me just once and you will be convinced. ;-)


historic moment alert! a pic... a face... a ms. elise!!!

YES!!!

I'm glad someone's excited! :p


Business admin or monkey business?

I'm going to take the 5th...


It will be easy to catch up in mine. I just started back. 2 workouts and a 3 mile walk. So sore I can barely work. You are all caught up. Please drop by anyway though.

Nice vacation picures!

I hope you'll be sticking around for a while. :-)


i'm not qualified to vote on this, but here's my two cents...

1) make sure that there are no hanging chad problems (little florida problem i've heard)

i know that you'd disqualifiy my ballot anyway.

2) when the voting is done, make sure to keep the ballots locked and under close supervision.

does this help at all? glad to be of assistance.

LOL - Not only am I in Florida, Jon, but I'm in the county that created most of the fuss. All I can say is that it was a huge case of political monkey business.



Option 1

I like option one because its 2 bodyparts a day 4 days a week so you can give it all you got every workout. I find when I hit more than 2 parts (like today) something suffers.
+

So is you daughter enjoying her time at the gym so far? I would go for option 1, it's easy to find modified exercises that can suit both of you.
+

I agree, go with option 1. With option 2 you don't want to work your chest and shoulders together.
+

Hiya Chocolate one! Of the options given I like option 1
+

What's up doc? ;)

I vote for

Option 1
Chest/Back
Hamstrings/Abs
Off
Shoulders/Arms
Quads/Calves
Off
Off

Best option in my opinion!
+

#1! Actually they're all pretty good, but judging from my experience shoulders are tough and I know I'd have trouble mixing too many other parts with them
+

I didn't see any options that had cardio in it! :p
I liked option 1 the best.
+


Yep, I like this one, as well. Also isolating Hams from Quads should allow you to really blast each of them to get that growth you've wanted.


It's unanimous....


My recommendation is 8 weeks of

Option 3
Push
Hamstrings/Abs
Off
Pull
Quads/Calves
Off
Off

then one week off and then a heavier

Option 1
Chest/Back
Hamstrings/Abs
Off
Shoulders/Arms
Quads/Calves
Off
Off


Well, almost unanimous. :D

Push/pull is more synergistic, imo. Have you ever seen/done a push/pull that doesn't include arms, Chris? My only "gripe" about a push/pull routine is that I find that that doing chest, shoulders and triceps on one day makes for a really long workout and I don't have much to give to triceps.


Hi Elise - Where did you go for vacation? Glad it was relaxing for you - and for your waistline! Sounds like you've got a lot of thinkin' to do about career and workouts. If you were in school could you do your work off-site, or would you have to commute for seminars, etc? What's the advantage of getting a Ph.D in your field?

Hi Emma. We went to Sanibel Isalnd, which is a barrier island off the west coast of Florida. Very beautiful and untouched. The residents won't allow fast food restaurants on the island so it has a sort of old world charm about it.

The doctoral program I applied to is online. I think that makes more sense for my lifestyle and other commitments. I'm hoping to be able to teach on the ground once I get it.


Hey Elise...as far as tayloring a plan to both you and your daughter, I guess you could just add extra movements on at the end of the routine for you. So basically the first half or 3/4 or the routine is for both of you, then add more on for you at the end.

That's a good idea, Hoos... But...

My daughter just looked at her school schedule and she has classes at 8 on Tues., Wed., and Thurs., so now she is talking about only working out on Mondays and Fridays. Seems she doesn't want to get up at 5am to work out. :rolleyes:



Morning Elise..David says he want pics of Nic on vacation LOL

Check your email. ;)




What kind of set/rep scheme are you thinking of?

Sets/reps are next... I am first firguring out the split. Whata re your thoughts? I find that I get strong with reps under 8 but I don't grow.


I didn't see any options that had cardio in it!


Um, I don't do gym cardio, Kevin. I do go for long walks at night, though.

[flywheel99]

"LOL - Not only am I in Florida, Jon, but I'm in the county that created most of the fuss. All I can say is that it was a huge case of political monkey business."

I knew that I remembered your face from somewhere!!! you were one of the folks examining the ballots/chads! am i right, or what!?

also, I can help with political monkey business. right up my alley.

[HoosierHardGain]

I do go for long walks at night, though.

On the beach, at sunset?

[vja2000]

I like option 3. It is pretty much what I have used over the years for myself and it is basically what I used with most of my clients. It can be used from beginning to advanced. It can be used with light weights/high reps and with heavy weights/low reps. It's a great routine that can be used for years.

While it depends upon the number of sets, reps, and weight used you generally wouldn't need to work on your triceps or biceps very much at all. I would say that with moderate weight, as little as 2 sets of 6-10 reps of any direct stimulation to either triceps or biceps would work well with this routine.

Vince

[BigBT]

For you, I'm definately in favor of option 1, but if you are just trying to get your daughter started, the full body work for the first couple of weeks might prove the most beneficial. Training a body part once a week when she first starts out might not be enough for her.

[GREENFEATHER]

Maybe I should just pay you to write it!

Umm, NO !! :mad: :p Been there, done that twice since the first one was so much fun, lol!! I might write another on something to do with nursing in a few years.

[dbx]

I do go for long walks at night, though.

Fit for the classifieds :D

[Intenceman]

Which one of these do you like?

Option 1
Chest/Back
Hamstrings/Abs
Off
Shoulders/Arms
Quads/Calves
Off
Off

Option 2
Chest/Shoulder/Biceps
Hamstrings/Abs
Off
Back/Triceps
Quads/Calves
Off
Off

Option 3
Push
Hamstrings/Abs
Off
Pull
Quads/Calves
Off
Off

Option 4
Full Body A
Full Body B
Off
Full Body C
Full Body D

Here are the constraints I am working with:

- Can't workout on weekends due to gym operating hours
- Daughter wants to go to the gym no more than 4 days
- I want to work legs 2x/week
- Routine has to be suitable for her (beginner) and me (intermediate).

Well to be frank, the only one close to being a good beginners routine is 4, but its a poor choice for you. I would suggest as one that would work for both of you. Monday- legs, chest, tris. Tuesday - back, delts, biceps. Wed - off. Thursday- legs, chest, tri Friday- back, delts, biceps. Do abs either day.

[ChocoChick]

I knew that I remembered your face from somewhere!!! you were one of the folks examining the ballots/chads! am i right, or what!?

also, I can help with political monkey business. right up my alley.

I got several calls that night from Gore campaign workers urging me to claim that I'd been confused by the ballot, that I'd accidentally voted for the wrong candidate, etc., etc. It was interesting to contrast what was actually going on with what was being reported. :rolleyes:



On the beach, at sunset?

I did indeed walk on the beach tonight, Hoos.



I like option 3. It is pretty much what I have used over the years for myself and it is basically what I used with most of my clients. It can be used from beginning to advanced. It can be used with light weights/high reps and with heavy weights/low reps. It's a great routine that can be used for years.

While it depends upon the number of sets, reps, and weight used you generally wouldn't need to work on your triceps or biceps very much at all. I would say that with moderate weight, as little as 2 sets of 6-10 reps of any direct stimulation to either triceps or biceps would work well with this routine.

Vince

Thanks Vince. More food for thought. Which is better than more food in my mouth at this point. ;)


For you, I'm definately in favor of option 1, but if you are just trying to get your daughter started, the full body work for the first couple of weeks might prove the most beneficial. Training a body part once a week when she first starts out might not be enough for her.

Well, it turns out that she is only going to be able to workout 2x/week, so I am back to square one.


Fit for the classifieds :D

Ugh. Makes me think of that awful song -- If you like pina coladas or some such thing. Blech. http://www.lyricsondemand.com/onehitwonders/pinacoladalyrics.html


Well to be frank, the only one close to being a good beginners routine is 4, but its a poor choice for you. I would suggest as one that would work for both of you. Monday- legs, chest, tris. Tuesday - back, delts, biceps. Wed - off. Thursday- legs, chest, tri Friday- back, delts, biceps. Do abs either day.


I like this a lot, largely because I've been doing shoulders with back and really liking it. But if my daughter is only going to work out 2 days a week, is she better off with this or two full body routines?

[justtryn]

I did indeed walk on the beach tonight, Hoos.


Lucky girl... luckier beach. :)

[justtryn]

Sets/reps are next... I am first firguring out the split. Whata re your thoughts? I find that I get strong with reps under 8 but I don't grow.


Honestly, Elise, I have found the best hypertrophy (for me anyway) to be in the 4 sets of 8 reps, range. This was Chris' suggestion to me over a year ago and it's worked really well for me - moreso than the DoggCrapp training. I got stronger with DC and bigger/stronger with 4x8's.

I also note that some think the scheme you're talking about isn't good for a beginner. I beg to differ. I went with a full body routine for about 3 weeks and then began splitting it up. I used the full body routine to get my body used to working, then started beating it up more with the split. I've known others who've done well with this routine, including some I trained at the Y. This is just my humble opinion, for what it's worth.

[Intenceman]

I got several calls that night from Gore campaign workers urging me to claim that I'd been confused by the ballot, that I'd accidentally voted for the wrong candidate, etc., etc. It was interesting to contrast what was actually going on with what was being reported. :rolleyes:




I did indeed walk on the beach tonight, Hoos.




Thanks Vince. More food for thought. Which is better than more food in my mouth at this point. ;)



Well, it turns out that she is only going to be able to workout 2x/week, so I am back to square one.



Ugh. Makes me think of that awful song -- If you like pina coladas or some such thing. Blech. http://www.lyricsondemand.com/onehitwonders/pinacoladalyrics.html




I like this a lot, largely because I've been doing shoulders with back and really liking it. But if my daughter is only going to work out 2 days a week, is she better off with this or two full body routines?


I like working back and shoulders together too. They are very connected, so it makes sense to train them together. I would have her do 2 full body sessions- she could work half your Monday workout, do the rest of her body alone, and Fri do the other half with you and the rest alone. I don't think once a week a body part is enough frequency for a beginner. Up til 10 - 15 years ago, almost nobody worked a body part once a week* Andreas Cahling started that in the late 80's. Twice a week should be ok though.

[jocularric]

Milady Elise I doth crave thy pardon. My welcome to thy return 'tis late. Milady I bid thee a most hearty welcome. Thou wast certainly missed. Doth not the many posts welcoming thee attest to this? Yea verily! 'Tis indeed a joy to have thee posting the tellings of thy quests. And wot more to have upon thy return a new image of thy fair beauty. This be a prize most delightful.

Now thou doth bear tales of opportunities for advanced learning and understanding. Yea that of doctoral studies. What joy? Hath thou made a decision to pursue this noble quest? Godspeed in thy choice.

And of thy and thy fair maiden's wielding--I didst favor option three for many of the reasons posted by vja2000 (Sir Vince). However, now that thy child canst nay not lift iron and steel but twice a week I doth favor a full body program. For thy child it would be an introduction to lifting. For thee it would be hypertrophy program with an additional full body day. Art thou familiar with hypertrophy training?

[bluegreen]

Good morning Elise, happy Friday!

[jspirate]

No crying allowed in my journal! :D



Then why did you take down that sexy leg shot you had as your avi? I was crushed...

[Bob45]

Option 3 is my vote. The push pull does give good recoup time. They all look good though. I will be sticking around.

[mom24boys]

http://i15.tinypic.com/6g39nwy.jpg


I sent you an email :)

[user464444132bbg]

Man, your flippin' journal moves at the speed of light! LOL!

Morning Elise! Hope you have a great Friday! :)

[kinglouis2005]

Hiya hot stuff, just popping in to say , well....umm "Hiya hot stuff."
:)

Have a good one.

[ChocoChick]

Legs/Chest/Triceps


Everything was 4x8 for me, 3x8 for my daughter.

Sumo Squats
Back squats
Lying curls - elevated
Incline Press
Flat Flyes
Skull crushers (for her)
CGBP (for me)
Overhead cable extensions (for me)
Rope pressdowns (for her)


This was ok, but I felt it was light on legs.

[IdahoViking]

G'morning Doc Choc! :D

[flywheel99]

Sumo Squats
Back squats


now do you start off with the squats first thing? no warmup? stretching? anything?

and yes, you're off your game. when i serve up softballs like a did, i expect you to be ready.

[FatherOfThree]

Just a comment fwiw: I think working out with your daughter is great! Kudos to ya :)

[ChocoChick]

now do you start off with the squats first thing? no warmup? stretching? anything?

and yes, you're off your game. when i serve up softballs like a did, i expect you to be ready.

I'm sorry
I'm sorry
I'm sorry


I'll go throw myself on a bed of nails now...


:D


Just a comment fwiw: I think working out with your daughter is great! Kudos to ya :)

Thanks, Bill. I am hoping she will stick with it but also not pressuring her. She already has a quad sweep and has done nothing to earn it. Just imagine if she hit the weights! :)

[GSCampbell]

I'll go throw myself on a bed of nails now...

Throw yourself on my bed instead! ;)

[IronIc]

Hi Elise! Happy Friday :)

[HoosierHardGain]

Hey Elise...hope your Friday is going well. Any huge plans this weekend?

[Seosaid]

We went to Sanibel Isalnd, which is a barrier island off the west coast of Florida. Very beautiful and untouched. The residents won't allow fast food restaurants on the island so it has a sort of old world charm about it.


I think I should move there!!


Fit for the classifieds :D

LOL! he's right!


I got several calls that night from Gore campaign workers urging me to claim that I'd been confused by the ballot, that I'd accidentally voted for the wrong candidate, etc., etc. It was interesting to contrast what was actually going on with what was being reported. :rolleyes:

:eek:


I think working out with your daughter is great! Kudos to ya :)

Bump to that!!!!!!!!
It's simply amazing!

[Bob45]

Nice workout there.

[SeaSiren]

Have a great weekend!

[jocularric]

Good morning Elise. What's in store for this weekend?

[Tifflex]

Good Morning, Elise!

[tatdawg]

good mornin elise. :)

[2bbig]

Hi Elise, hope you have a good weekend.

[Bob45]

Have a great weekend!

[user464444132bbg]

Have a great weekend, Elise! :)

Any plans?

[IronIc]

Have a wonderful weekend Elise :)

[ChocoChick]

I think I should move there!!



Tons of shopping in the area, Josie. It's a haven for outlet malls. :)


Nice workout there.

Thanks Bob, I feel it was the first real workout I've had in a while.

Have a great weekend!

Thanks, Denise. You too...


Good morning Elise. What's in store for this weekend?

I got my hair cut, Rick. How's that for excitement?


Good Morning, Elise!

Hi Tiffany!


good mornin elise. :)

Well, look what the cat dragged in. Where the heck have you been?


Hi Elise, hope you have a good weekend.
Thanks. What are you up to?


Have a great weekend!

Thanks, Bob. :)


Have a great weekend, Elise! :)

Any plans?

As above - I got my hair cut.


Have a wonderful weekend Elise :)

Thanks Penney. It is absolutely pouring out right now. Good thing I am not one to fuss with hair and makeup because just getting to the car would undo it all.

[dartol]

Hey CG! Have a great weekend! Sounds like you will have to find a fun indoor activity with the rain. ;)

Darren

[tatdawg]

Well, look what the cat dragged in. Where the heck have you been?



mostly working sweetie. my best friend of over 25 years has been in the hospital for a while now and for a while we thought he was dying. his liver is shot from alcoholism and he had to have abdominal surgery which was real risky with his health. after the surgery his body started to shut down and he we liked to have lost him. he seems to have turned the corner now but that has took up my spare time. of course he was drinking like a fish right up to the time he went under the knife. hard core to the end. how about you?

[ChocoChick]

Hey CG! Have a great weekend! Sounds like you will have to find a fun indoor activity with the rain. ;)

Darren

Hmmmm... thinking, thinking....


mostly working sweetie. my best friend of over 25 years has been in the hospital for a while now and for a while we thought he was dying. his liver is shot from alcoholism and he had to have abdominal surgery which was real risky with his health. after the surgery his body started to shut down and he we liked to have lost him. he seems to have turned the corner now but that has took up my spare time. of course he was drinking like a fish right up to the time he went under the knife. hard core to the end. how about you?

Yikes. Glad he is ok. Nice to see you here again. :)

[flywheel99]

you're getting a haircut? the last one you had, didn't you fret about the results!? different person this time?

[Seosaid]

I got my hair cut, Rick. How's that for excitement?



I'm speaking for everyone when I say "pics please" :D

[jmc53]

I'm speaking for everyone when I say "pics please" :D

Agreed

[Intenceman]

Raining, huh? Sunny and warm here. Typical So Cal Summmer day. How's your day going?

[jocularric]

I got my hair cut, Rick. How's that for excitement?
Which one? I usually get all my hairs cut. :p

Getting my hair cut always brings a feeling of dread and gloom. I've had my hair long and short because of that.

Now for excitement I suppose it depends on who you're with, why it's being done, and your sense of adventure.

Shifting to quest mode
Wast there a brave and noble quest involved in this cutting?

[2bbig]

Thanks. What are you up to?


I'm at work till the 1st then off to Edmonton and hook up with Brian for a couple of workouts.

[flywheel99]

i'm here. i'm reading, and this is not a PM.

happy Sunday.

how's the new look?

[SR800]

I thought I was doing fine, going through journals and such and then I realized that me eyesight is shot, I need to go to the doctor, everything looks all gravelly and gray. Almost like I am seeing the world in black and white through a poor TV reception. I am scared. ;)

[ChocoChick]

you're getting a haircut? the last one you had, didn't you fret about the results!? different person this time?

That was a few times ago. I located my guy again. He's been cutting my hair for 13 years and he is great. but he has had some problems in the last few months, so there have been times where he's moved salons and Ihaven't been able to find him, which led to certain disasters. A disaster onone's head is not a good thing.


I'm speaking for everyone when I say "pics please" :D

Not all that different from what's in my avatar, Josie. I think I am going to let it go longer again, though, because it is too much maintenance to try to keep it shorter. It grows too darned fast.


Agreed

As above.


Raining, huh? Sunny and warm here. Typical So Cal Summmer day. How's your day going?

I am about to enter 10 days of grading hell, as I will have 6 classes (120 students) running concurrently until I get 40 of them closed out. Then it will be back to normal.


Which one? I usually get all my hairs cut. :p

Getting my hair cut always brings a feeling of dread and gloom. I've had my hair long and short because of that.

Now for excitement I suppose it depends on who you're with, why it's being done, and your sense of adventure.

Shifting to quest mode
Wast there a brave and noble quest involved in this cutting?

Alas, Rick, there was neither bravery nor noble thought involved.


I'm at work till the 1st then off to Edmonton and hook up with Brian for a couple of workouts.

Did you already know Brian or did you "meet" here? This is Brian/Fiend, yes?


i'm here. i'm reading, and this is not a PM.

happy Sunday.

how's the new look?

Not too much different from the old look. (Meet the new boss, same as the old boss...)


I thought I was doing fine, going through journals and such and then I realized that me eyesight is shot, I need to go to the doctor, everything looks all gravelly and gray. Almost like I am seeing the world in black and white through a poor TV reception. I am scared. ;)


Better get that checked quick, Blake. Sounds serious. :p

[mom24boys]

*waves* Hiyas Elise.

[ArchAngel'73]

Did you already know Brian or did you "meet" here? This is Brian/Fiend, yes?

Brian/the Friend:)-I'm back and glad to see you are too! Congrats on the doctoral acceptance, 1000's aren't that smart, but you shine!
2bbig and I started chatting it up on the Canadian thread, and its been heaven ever since:D (no homo).
Is the daughter liking working out with you, or is she serving up a bunch of excuses? Hope all is well...?!

[2bbig]

Did you already know Brian or did you "meet" here? This is Brian/Fiend, yes?



I met Brian/fiend here, some excellent people on this forum.;)

[ChocoChick]

I am so jealous! I've never met anyone from here. *pouts*

[ArchAngel'73]

I am so jealous! I've never met anyone from here. *pouts*
My 1st time too. Maybe soon Elise, we should arrange a party for the over 35. Mom24boys has a pool...

[ChocoChick]

My 1st time too. Maybe soon Elise, we should arrange a party for the over 35. Mom24boys has a pool...

LOL - I'm not sure how many of us can fit into her kiddie pool! :p Whatcha got at your house? :D

[mom24boys]

LOL - I'm not sure how many of us can fit into her kiddie pool! :p Whatcha got at your house? :D

we can go for a record :P

[ArchAngel'73]

LOL - I'm not sure how many of us can fit into her kiddie pool! :p Whatcha got at your house? :D


we can go for a record :P

just an air conditioner and a shower that will only fit three:(&;)