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Hibiscus09

10-11-2007, 03:57 AM

Where's the fun in that?

Morning, Tedd! It was a little bit of fun getting the house decorated for Halloween!

You will look good in what ever Halloween Costume you wear Hibby.
I love Halloween too, would like to go out one of these years.

Hi Rosanne! Thank you. Heck, I would still love to go trick-or-treating! Why isn't it tradition for adults to do that also? :p

I love, love love Halloween! We're going to a party this year ... I have been thinking about dressing up as the Wicked Witch of the West (I'm reading Wicked right now, and it has inspired me.)

Diane, with your bod you could pull the first Hermione easy!

Hi Penney! I'm glad you said that as it reminded me I have a cookout to go to tonight with the USC Men's Basketball team. LOL I don't even watch basketball.

Oooooh, I enjoyed Wicked. Are you enjoying it? It's great on Broadway also! If you don't have the CD, you should get it. I love the music from the musical!

Go as a Tiger ;)

Ummmm......... NOPE! :D

Go as a Cock.
And I mean that bird folks! ;)

LOL -- we refer to him as Cocky!!

Hi Eric!

Did I tell you guys that Brittany is thinking about having Cocky and the Tiger at her wedding reception?

I definately vote that you go as COCKY !

Ha,ha -- I post a photo of sexy Hermione and ya'll think I want to be dressed up as a crazy looking bird?

Morning, Peter!

Morning everyone! It's 60 degrees here this morning. That feels so nice after a summer of hot weather.

I have to do morning cardio, then early afternoon go to the gym to do back and light chest, more cardio......

Then later this afternoon/early evening I'm supposed to attend a cookout at the USC basketball team's coach's house. Maybe Cocky will be there and I can knock him over the head and take his outfit. :)

I hope ya'll have a terrific Thursday!!

Hibiscus09

10-11-2007, 03:59 AM

Hi Diane! I showed that sexy Hermione costume to my wife last night and we both agree if you've got the bod (and we all know you do), you should wear it! :) (Although I can see why your daughter might disagree!)

Thanks to you and your wife, Jay! Brittany is sooooo funny sometimes about what she thinks I'm allowed to wear at my age. :D Of course, I would not wear that outfit in front of my in-laws (very conservative :eek: ) or to hang out with my daughter at the house :D , but if we had a Halloween party to attend, I most certainly would!! :D

I hope you have a great day!

MacGyverDel

10-11-2007, 04:13 AM

scienceteacher

10-11-2007, 04:37 AM

Good morning Mrs. I Could Wear a Burlap Bag For Halloween and Still Look Good"

Hope you have a great Thursday, no golf lesson today? My daughter stunk it up yesterday. She shot a 49 and three putted 4 times.:(

Hibiscus09

10-11-2007, 04:40 AM

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z291/macgyverdel/coffeetime.gif I sea some of the suggestions above may find you confined for a spell. http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z291/macgyverdel/sFun_jail.gif

We wouldn't want that now. :p

Hope you have a great day.

Morning!! Me confined is not a good thing. :eek: Well, wait. Sometimes it is. I guess "restrained" would be a better choice of a word for what I'm thinking about. ;)

Good morning Mrs. I Could Wear a Burlap Bag For Halloween and Still Look Good"

Hope you have a great Thursday, no golf lesson today? My daughter stunk it up yesterday. She shot a 49 and three putted 4 times.:(

Awww, you say the sweetest things!

I'm sorry about your daughter's game yesterday. Golf is so humbling.

Have a great day!

Edit: I forgot to say that I finished the Harry Potter series yesterday. I really, really enjoyed the last two books. Great stuff!

ScubaDave

10-11-2007, 04:47 AM

Diane,

Well you could definitely pull off the Hermione costume...(and I'm not apologizing for the double entendre).

Great to hear all you guys talk about Halloween - I miss that holiday.

orca

10-11-2007, 04:49 AM

Morning Diane! What's going on today?

Good morning Mrs. I Could Wear a Burlap Bag For Halloween and Still Look Good"

Ain't that the truth! :p

IronIc

10-11-2007, 05:42 AM

Good morning Diane!

Yes, Wicked is great! I am really enjoying it.

I would love to see the play someday.

someday

10-11-2007, 05:48 AM

jtroster

10-11-2007, 06:29 AM

Hibby,

We were touring Daufuskie Island and I came upon an iron sculpture of Cocky:
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Hibiscus09

10-11-2007, 06:42 AM

Diane,

Well you could definitely pull off the Hermione costume...(and I'm not apologizing for the double entendre).

Great to hear all you guys talk about Halloween - I miss that holiday.

Awww, thanks! ;)

I would miss Halloween if I were away also. Ya'll should celebrate anyway. Dress up and run around in the evening saying "Trick or Treat" to the neighbors. I bet you would get interesting reactions. :D

Morning Diane! What's going on today?

Ain't that the truth! :p

Thank you, sweetie! I'm mostly a busy bee today. I have this morning free, but after that it's working out and a cookout this evening.

Good morning Diane!

Yes, Wicked is great! I am really enjoying it.

I would love to see the play someday.

I'm glad you're enjoying it. It gets a little odd mid-way, but it's worth it to keep on reading. The musical was awesome!

that's right, i almost forgot......what's hibby planning on being for halloween? she's always all decked out.

My in-laws are hindering me from being very exciting for Halloween. :( :D

Hibby,

We were touring Daufuskie Island and I came upon an iron sculpture of Cocky:
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Very cool! :) How'd you like Daufuskie Island? Are ya'll visiting Savannah also?

Hibiscus09

10-11-2007, 06:52 AM

Oopsies! I meant to post my cardio so far today -- 30 minutes of lovely pre-breakfast fun on the elliptical.

Cardio to date for the week: 2 hours, 20 minutes

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jtroster

10-11-2007, 06:52 AM

Hibiscus09

10-11-2007, 07:03 AM

Daufuskie was interesting. We might go to Savannah tomorrow when it will be a little cooler. Tonight we are going to see a production of The Full Monty. My Mother-In-Law and wife have done lots of shopping. All I bought was a Hilton Head cap.

I am still looking for alligators to photograph.

You would find plenty of those critters at Kiawah Island. :p My sister has a home in Rose Hill Plantation (Bluffton -- right outside of Hilton Head Island) and they have alligators in their neighborhood. She had to stop her car one evening because one was crossing the street. :D

There is a lot of shopping fun to be had at H.H.I. You need to buy a Gamecock hat so you can wear it on gamedays. :D

I'm glad you guys are having a nice time. Pretty weather too, huh? :cool:

Enjoy The Full Monty! :p

Blacksmith

10-11-2007, 07:58 AM

Morning Diane. :)
My day off from workouts.. but not from work :(
You might need a ref as well with two mascots at the reception. :D
Have a great day.

Izzy04

10-11-2007, 09:29 AM

Hello Diane!

You can't let Brit decide what you can and can't dress up as...

You looked stunning as a bat so I can just imagine how great you would look as sexy Hermione.

Have a great day!

HoosierHardGain

10-11-2007, 09:32 AM

Hi ya's, Hibs! I think any costume you decide on will look great!

You might try the birthday suit costume :)

Hibiscus09

10-11-2007, 12:28 PM

Morning Diane. :)
My day off from workouts.. but not from work :(
You might need a ref as well with two mascots at the reception. :D
Have a great day.

Hey -- there's an idea -- maybe I can wear a sexy Halloween referee costume to Britt's wedding reception. :D She'd love that! ;)

Yesterday was my day off from working out and it did me a world of good. I felt great today for my workout!

Sorry about the work thing. If we ever head your way, I'll be sure to stop by your restaurant to eat!

Hello Diane!

You can't let Brit decide what you can and can't dress up as...

You looked stunning as a bat so I can just imagine how great you would look as sexy Hermione.

Have a great day!

Thank you, Izzy! If I listened to Britt, I'd dress like Leave it to Beaver's mom.

Hi ya's, Hibs! I think any costume you decide on will look great!

You might try the birthday suit costume :)

LOL -- I need to get a bit leaner to prance around in that outfit, Hoosier!

Workout post next...........

Hibiscus09

10-11-2007, 12:34 PM

So, I'm sure I spent way too much time at the gym today because I did an hour of cardio fun, but I enjoyed it so whatever.

Warmup on the treadmill for five minutes

Assisted Pullups

8 reps X 60lbs*these felt mondo easy, so I figured I'd try some bodyweight pullups

6 reps
4 reps

Oh -- well -- I tried!

Comment: After a set of pullups a trainer in the gym walked up and asked me if I had ever thought about getting certified to train people. He said he thought I would be great at it because people like me because I'm so personable and plus, I look great. Awwwwww! That energized me for the rest of my workout. :D

Machine Close Grip Rows

8 reps X 90lbs
8 reps X 110lbs
8 reps X 120lbs
6 reps X 130lbs *Strong little girlie!!
8 reps X 110lbs

BiAngular Pulldown

8 reps X 100lbs
6 reps X 112.5lbs
4 reps X 125lbs, 3 reps X 100lbs

Hyperextensions

12 reps holding 10lb plate
12 reps holding 25lb plate
12 reps holding 25lb plate

Flat Bench Machine

10 reps X 100lbs
8 reps X 120lbs
8 reps X 130lbs
5 reps X 140lbs *Woohoo!

Cable Flyes

8 reps X 40lbs each side
8 reps X 50lbs each side
6 reps X 60lbs each side, 4 reps X 40lbs each side

Comment: I didn't do inclines because I did those on shoulder day when I mistakenly thought it was chest day. :)

Cardio Fun and Excitement

20 minutes on the Stairmaster
15 minutes on the Rower
25 minutes on the treadmill

Voila!!!

AgeRage

10-11-2007, 12:54 PM

Cardio to date for the week: 2 hours, 20 minutes

Well it's already Thursday, you best be pickin' up the pace :p

Thank you, Izzy! If I listened to Britt, I'd dress like Leave it to Beaver's mom.

LMBO!

You and your compliments, you don't go ONE day without getting any, so you? :rolleyes:

nice workout :D

Hibiscus09

10-11-2007, 12:57 PM

Well it's already Thursday, you best be pickin' up the pace.

LMBO!

You and your compliments, you don't go ONE day without getting any, so you? :rolleyes:

nice workout :D

Thanks for the reminder, youngin! I forgot to update after doing the hour this afternoon! :D

Cardio to date for the week = 3 hours, 20 minutes

La,la,la,la,la :D LMAO!

Nope on the compliments. Like for instance: Yesterday I stayed home all day and read Harry Potter and the like. I looked in the mirror about five times during the day, squeezed my own cheeks & said, "You are SOOOOOO PURTY!!!!!" and then I smooched the mirror. I was looking so good a few of the times, I licked the mirror too. LOL ;) :D

Islandtroll

10-11-2007, 01:01 PM

Licked the mirror? Sweet! :D

Hibiscus09

10-11-2007, 01:02 PM

Licked the mirror? Sweet! :D

LOL -- I was just messing with Adrienne! ;) :D

Hi Michael!

flywheel99

10-11-2007, 01:02 PM

Hey -- there's an idea -- maybe I can wear a sexy Halloween referee costume to Britt's wedding reception. :D She'd love that! ;)

A must!

(pics required!)

Thank you, Izzy! If I listened to Britt, I'd dress like Leave it to Beaver's mom.

HEY! what do you have against Mrs. Cleaver!? back off!

when my kids see that show on cable, they yell "hey, it's the Beave!"

it is the funnest thing.

Hot Rose

10-11-2007, 01:25 PM

Hi Rosanne! Thank you. Heck, I would still love to go trick-or-treating! Why isn't it tradition for adults to do that also? :p

Yah! why not? :D

Edit: I forgot to say that I finished the Harry Potter series yesterday. I really, really enjoyed the last two books. Great stuff!

My Kids are loving them too. My son was on the waiting list at the library for the last book for weeks.

My in-laws are hindering me from being very exciting for Halloween. :( :D

:( poor Hibby I think you and I need to tell our hubbys that next year we are going to a Halloween party :)

Awsome WO! I need to get my butt to a real gym so I can catch up to you (In my dreams anyway)

Seosaid

10-11-2007, 07:02 PM

Hello Diane, I have a lot of catching up to do, but I wanted to drop by and say hi!!! (and thank you for your support!)

Original Poster

10-11-2007, 07:45 PM

Nice WO Diane !

I hope you had a nice thursday ?

urbanmommy

10-11-2007, 07:55 PM

Amazing workout, Diane! You've got to share your secret of getting 1 hour of cardio in after a weight training session. I can barely pump out 30 minutes...but then again, I hate cardio.

Thanks for your specifics on your diet, too! Think I"ll borrow a few pointers, if you don't mind! :)

Samraiwise

10-12-2007, 01:25 AM

Assisted Pullups

8 reps X 60lbs*these felt mondo easy, so I figured I'd try some bodyweight pullups

6 reps
4 reps

Oh -- well -- I tried!

Nicely done, m'lady!!

Comment: After a set of pullups a trainer in the gym walked up and asked me if I had ever thought about getting certified to train people. He said he thought I would be great at it because people like me because I'm so personable and plus, I look great. Awwwwww! That energized me for the rest of my workout. :D
I think that's a great idea!! Maybe the owner wants the best for his gym and told his trainer to take a shot at you!? In that case, certainly he has an eye not only for people but also for the business!!　http://www.angelfire.com/nb/kazuo/img/kittie01.gif

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Have a nice weekend!!

jocularric

10-12-2007, 02:41 AM

Good morning Diane. Halloween is a favored time in our home too. I put up the decorations yesterday and my daughters got all excited.

Your strength is awesome! I love the amount of iron you're pushing around in your workouts. Maybe you can dress up as Xena Warrior Princess or She-Ra for Halloween.

CapitalJay

10-12-2007, 03:56 AM

Hey Diane - Happy Friday! :)

I'm impressed with your pull-ups. I've said it before: you are a strong woman. What's on your agenda for the weekend?

IronIc

10-12-2007, 04:36 AM

Morning Diane! Wow you're a strong woman! ;)

Doing bw pullups is a BIG DREAM of mine.

Nice compliment in the gym. I can see even through cyberspace that you are very personable. One of the things I love most about you is ... you never have a mean thing to say! :D

Yeah, and how in the hell did you accomplish 1 HOUR of cardio after pushing all that iron??? :o I'm still talking myself into 1-hour cardio sessions on non-workout days ;)

scienceteacher

10-12-2007, 04:53 AM

Hope you have a great day. And Maybe you'll still love me after tomorrow..........Go Heels!:D

Hibiscus09

10-12-2007, 05:29 AM

A must!

(pics required!)

HEY! what do you have against Mrs. Cleaver!? back off!

when my kids see that show on cable, they yell "hey, it's the Beave!"

it is the funnest thing.

LOL -- Brian, Jr. watched a lot of the old shows growing up also. I was always surprised when we would laugh and tell me stories about some episode he watched from shows like "Lost in Space," etc. I'm glad they still show a lot of the old shows.

Yah! why not?

My Kids are loving them too. My son was on the waiting list at the library for the last book for weeks.

:( poor Hibby I think you and I need to tell our hubbys that next year we are going to a Halloween party :)

Morning Rosanne! You should read them also. They're addictive!

A Halloween party sounds great to me.

Thanks about the workout!

Hello Diane, I have a lot of catching up to do, but I wanted to drop by and say hi!!! (and thank you for your support!)

Hi Josie! You're certainly welcome. You're doing great!

Nice WO Diane !

I hope you had a nice thursday ?

Hi Petey! My Thursday was pretty good. I hope you're feeling better and doing great today! You must remember that sleep is an important part of the equation!

Amazing workout, Diane! You've got to share your secret of getting 1 hour of cardio in after a weight training session. I can barely pump out 30 minutes...but then again, I hate cardio.

Thanks for your specifics on your diet, too! Think I"ll borrow a few pointers, if you don't mind!

Hi Kimmy! I don't know. I am pooped after my weight training sessions, but if I know I have to do it -- I just do it. Right now, I'm trying to get leaner for my 25th anniversary (which is Thanksgiving weekend). As soon as Thanksgiving gets here, I'm cutting back the cardio fun to three to five times a week and 30 minute sessions until January 3rd!

Oh -- and plus -- I take a Lipo6 before my lifting/cardio sessions and it seems to give me quite the buzz.

Nicely done, m'lady!!
I think that's a great idea!! Maybe the owner wants the best for his gym and told his trainer to take a shot at you!? In that case, certainly he has an eye not only for people but also for the business!!　

Have a nice weekend!!

Thank you, Kaz! I hope you have a great weekend!

Good morning Diane. Halloween is a favored time in our home too. I put up the decorations yesterday and my daughters got all excited.

Your strength is awesome! I love the amount of iron you're pushing around in your workouts. Maybe you can dress up as Xena Warrior Princess or She-Ra for Halloween.

Hiya cutie! Thanks for visiting!

Hey -- She-Ra would be a good idea as my first workout partner used to always call me She-Ra and strike a pose after I did an especially heavy lift.

Hey Diane - Happy Friday!

I'm impressed with your pull-ups. I've said it before: you are a strong woman. What's on your agenda for the weekend?

Hi Jay! Football is on my agenda this weekend! Yippeee!

Thanks about the workout!

Morning Diane! Wow you're a strong woman!

Doing bw pullups is a BIG DREAM of mine.

Nice compliment in the gym. I can see even through cyberspace that you are very personable. One of the things I love most about you is ... you never have a mean thing to say! :D

Yeah, and how in the hell did you accomplish 1 HOUR of cardio after pushing all that iron??? :o I'm still talking myself into 1-hour cardio sessions on non-workout days.

Awww, thanks Penney! You're so sweet! I get a little grumpy when I'm PMSing. :D

I suppose it's the caffeine, the Lipo6 and the determination to get rid of the cellulite dimple on my left thigh that motivates me. LOL

Hope you have a great day. And Maybe you'll still love me after tomorrow..........Go Cocks!

Y2RIJRINB2k

(That youtube video has some pretty cool old clips in it -- they made me smile this morning.)

No worries, baby. I think I'll still love you tomorrow.......... ;)

GOOOOOOOO COCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tifflex

10-12-2007, 05:35 AM

Great workout Diane. You are very strong! How are you feeling today..any DOMS?

Hibiscus09

10-12-2007, 06:10 AM

Good morning everyone!

It's Friday!! Yippeee!!!

I went to the cookout last night at Coach Odom's house (USC head basketball coach) and he is such a nice man. I especially liked that among the unhealthy choices were a salad (which I had with no dressing), green beans and a grilled chicken breast which some guy was standing there grilling, along with a bunch of yummy looking steaks (but I didn't have on of those.)

We were able to meet all the players and they were sweet.

Today, I'm doing prebreakfast cardio fun and then, later, quads and more cardio fun.

Today is also my sweet little girl's birthday!!! She's 23 years old. Time sure flies!

Tomorrow, we're heading to Chapel Hill, North Carolina to see the University of South Carolina Gamecocks play the University of North Carolina Tar Heels. Spurrier is trying to get this to be an every year thing between South Carolina and our sister state, but I don't think it's schedule for a yearly event yet.

GOOOOOOOOO COCKS!!!!!!!!!!!

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Have a super fantastic Friday!!

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Oh -- and my Halloween image for today:

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Hibiscus09

10-12-2007, 06:13 AM

Great workout Diane. You are very strong! How are you feeling today..any DOMS?

Thanks, Tiffany! Thanks! No DOMS yet. It usually hits a bit later -- like this evening or tomorrow.

scienceteacher

10-12-2007, 06:27 AM

Coach Odom is a good guy. He is from here. I dated his neice throughout High School. His sister is a real Hottie.:D

Hibiscus09

10-12-2007, 06:38 AM

Coach Odom is a good guy. He is from here. I dated his neice throughout High School. His sister is a real Hottie.:D

Yeah, they told us they were from North Carolina. I met one of his sisters last night. :p He is a very nice man. I had previously only seen him screaming his heads off on the sidelines. He told me to come to the games and write tips on slips of paper and pass them down to him. :D I know nada about basketball! Now, if Spurrier told me that........... :D

IdahoViking

10-12-2007, 06:40 AM

TGIF Hibby! :D

Hibiscus09

10-12-2007, 06:42 AM

TGIF Hibby! :D

Happy Friday, Teddster! :) You made me laugh in Rosanne's thread. :p

dartol

10-12-2007, 07:08 AM

Hi Hibby! Love that Halloween image. Hope you have a great weekend! :)

Darren

Hibiscus09

10-12-2007, 07:36 AM

Thanks, Darren! :)

cBEft-50Eng

:cool:

AgeRage

10-12-2007, 08:07 AM

I like your Halloween image for the day :p

Have fun with Brit's bday! What are you all doing to celebrate?

AgeRage

10-12-2007, 08:15 AM

Thanks for the reminder, youngin! I forgot to update after doing the hour this afternoon! :D

Cardio to date for the week = 3 hours, 20 minutes

La,la,la,la,la :D LMAO!

Nope on the compliments. Like for instance: Yesterday I stayed home all day and read Harry Potter and the like. I looked in the mirror about five times during the day, squeezed my own cheeks & said, "You are SOOOOOO PURTY!!!!!" and then I smooched the mirror. I was looking so good a few of the times, I licked the mirror too. LOL

LOL -- I was just messing with Adrienne! ;)

LOL!!! I just now saw this!! :D You just love yourself :rolleyes: It's ok I model in the mirror and tell myself I'm pretty hot sometimes :p

scienceteacher

10-12-2007, 08:23 AM

Yeah, they told us they were from North Carolina. I met one of his sisters last night. :p He is a very nice man. I had previously only seen him screaming his heads off on the sidelines. He told me to come to the games and write tips on slips of paper and pass them down to him. :D I know nada about basketball! Now, if Spurrier told me that........... :D

You didn't happen to meet Janie did you?

orca

10-12-2007, 08:56 AM

Happy Friday Hibby! Passing up a good steak for chicken....I sure couldn't do that....good job! :)

Enjoy your day!

HoosierHardGain

10-12-2007, 09:32 AM

Hope you're having a great Friday, Hibs! Have a great weekend!

chrisbute

10-12-2007, 09:40 AM

Diane - Brit is 23? I would love to be 23 again!

Good luck in Chapel Hill tomorrow. I don't think this will be close.

South Carolina 38 North Carolina 6

ArchAngel'73

10-12-2007, 11:13 AM

Have a good weekend Diane!:)

Miranda

10-12-2007, 11:54 AM

is it halloween perchance? :o

Seosaid

10-12-2007, 12:17 PM

I love Halloween Hibby! What will be your costume? A broom ;)

Hibiscus09

10-12-2007, 12:54 PM

I like your Halloween image for the day.

Have fun with Brit's bday! What are you all doing to celebrate?

Thank you! We gave Britt her gifts this morning because she was planning to head to Charleston this weekend to see Loverboy. I think they may be planning her a surprise party (Derrick, Britt's cousin, Kimmie, and some other friends).

LOL!!! I just now saw this!! :D You just love yourself :rolleyes: It's ok I model in the mirror and tell myself I'm pretty hot sometimes :p

Ha,ha!

You didn't happen to meet Janie did you?

I'll have to ask Brian. I'm don't remember her name.

Happy Friday Hibby! Passing up a good steak for chicken....I sure couldn't do that....good job!

Enjoy your day!

Hi Kevin! I actually prefer fish or chicken over red meat most of the time. I do like a good piece of medium rare prime rib occasionally and Brian loves to fix us rib eyes, but I try to get him to buy me sirloin because it's leaner.

Hope you're having a great Friday, Hibs! Have a great weekend!

Thanks, Hoosier! You too!

Diane - Brit is 23? I would love to be 23 again!

Good luck in Chapel Hill tomorrow. I don't think this will be close.

South Carolina 38 North Carolina 6

Yep, she's all grown up now. I could handle 30 again, but I don't think I want to be any younger than that. Thanks about the game! I'm not sure what to think. I just hope we win!!

Have a good weekend Diane!

You too Brian!

is it halloween perchance? :o

All month long! Happy weekend, Miranda!

I love Halloween Hibby! What will be your costume? A broom ;)

Ha,ha -- Hey! I have 37" boobays and a big bootay!! :D

Hibiscus09

10-12-2007, 01:12 PM

Workout fun:

Warmup on the treadmill five minutes

Hacks*Now, I went back through my workouts when I got home after my workout to see when I had last done Hacks and the last workout I could find was September 14th:

Hack Squats

15 reps X 160lbs
15 reps X 170lbs Barf
15 reps X 160lbs
15 reps X 160lbs

I obviously have gotten much stronger since then. :eek:

Today:

8 reps X 170lbs
8 reps X 190lbs
8 reps X 210lbs
8 reps X 230lbs
8 reps X 250lbs
6 reps X 270lbs

Comments: It just goes to show I shouldn't take my log with me. LOL During contest prep, I think I got these up to 320lbs but that was a younger and stronger woman's body. :D

One legged Leg Presses

8 reps each leg X 135lbs
8 reps each leg X 155lbs
8 reps each leg X 175lbs

Extensions

8 reps X 90lbs *these were bothering my knees, so I moved to the machine I don't normally use
8 reps X 95lbs *still not feeling so hot. I ditched this exercise for today.

DB Sumo Squats

10 reps holding 40lb db
10 reps holding 60lb db
10 reps holding 70lb db

Comments: After that I headed on to do cardio. Later, it struck me that I totally forgot to do calves. Doy.

Cardio

30 minutes on the stairmaster
15 minutes on the bike

Cardio to Date for the week: 4 hours, 5 minutes

Comment: Shiznit!! I wanted to get to five hours this week and I only have one day left -- tomorrow. We're going to the game tomorrow at Chapel Hill so I need to ask Brian what time we're leaving. Maybe I can fit in some pre-breakfast cardio fun.

Happy weekend, guys!!

Islandtroll

10-12-2007, 01:16 PM

Nice workout! You are much stronger! Way to rock the Hack Squats :D

Izzy04

10-12-2007, 01:26 PM

Hello Diane!

That's a nice leg workout! I'm sure you'll feel it tomorrow!

Enjoy the game and have a great week-end!

Gooooooo Cocks!

BTW I think you should dress up as a Gamecocks cheerleader for halloween.

Hot Rose

10-12-2007, 01:34 PM

Another Fantastic WO Hibby. Happy Bithday to your sweet little girl :)

Have a Great Weekend GO! COCKS !

flywheel99

10-12-2007, 04:16 PM

Comment: Shiznit!! I wanted to get to five hours this week and I only have one day left -- tomorrow. We're going to the game tomorrow at Chapel Hill so I need to ask Brian what time we're leaving. Maybe I can fit in some pre-breakfast cardio fun.

* Extra points for using "Shiznit."

* and that would be "pre-tailgating - gameday" cardio.

enjoy!

my spartans play a night game tomorrow.

Blacksmith

10-12-2007, 08:49 PM

Great couple of workouts Diane.
Awesome leg work.
I'm sure you'll feel that tomorrow.
Tomorrow I go flying in the am,
hit the gym around lunch for legs
and then back to the restaurant to get it in shape.
Hopefully opening early November.

You are welcome any time.
Hope you can make it someday. :)

Tifflex

10-13-2007, 04:55 AM

Happy Saturday Diane! GO COCKS! Should I still chuckle every time I see this?

Hibiscus09

10-13-2007, 05:05 AM

Nice workout! You are much stronger! Way to rock the Hack Squats.

Thank you, Michael! You're a sweetie!

Hello Diane!

That's a nice leg workout! I'm sure you'll feel it tomorrow!

Enjoy the game and have a great week-end!

Gooooooo Cocks!

BTW I think you should dress up as a Gamecocks cheerleader for halloween.

Ha,ha Izzy -- Britt and I were just discussing how we're too old to find a Gamecock cheerleader outfit. :p They usually just sell those (Halloween costumes, not the real thing) in small children's sizes. :p

My legs will probably get sore later tonight or in the morning. Right now they feel kind of fatigued and tight, but that's about it.

Another Fantastic WO Hibby. Happy Birthday to your sweet little girl :)

Have a Great Weekend GO! COCKS !

Thanks, Rosanne!! Yay! GOOOOO COCKS!!!!!!!!!

* Extra points for using "Shiznit."

* and that would be "pre-tailgating - gameday" cardio.

enjoy!

my spartans play a night game tomorrow.

Pooey -- it didn't happen. I woke up too late and next I'm going to eat breakfast and head up to get dressed. I must plan better next week on the cardio front.

Go Spartans!!

Great couple of workouts Diane.
Awesome leg work.
I'm sure you'll feel that tomorrow.
Tomorrow I go flying in the am,
hit the gym around lunch for legs
and then back to the restaurant to get it in shape.
Hopefully opening early November.

You are welcome any time.
Hope you can make it someday. :)

That sounds like a busy day for you, Eric! Enjoy!

Maybe the Cocks will go to a Florida bowl game and we'll get to head in that direction. How far are ya'll from Orlando?

Happy Saturday Diane! GO COCKS! Should I still chuckle every time I see this?

No -- no chuckling, Tiffany! You should scream, "GOOOOO COCKS!!!!!!!" each time you see I have typed it in bold Garnet letters. :D

GOOOOOOOOO COCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh, and by the way my chest soreness finally set in last night and yowzers.

I hope ya'll have a wonderful, wonderful Saturday!! I hope I do too. :p

Be good!!

Blacksmith

10-13-2007, 05:38 AM

That sounds like a busy day for you, Eric! Enjoy!

Maybe the Cocks will go to a Florida bowl game and we'll get to head in that direction. How far are ya'll from Orlando?

Good morning Diane.
We are 30-40 minutes northwest of Orlando.
Have a great day!
Go Cocks!!!

Samraiwise

10-13-2007, 06:31 AM

All those leg works(oh my...and what a volume!!), you're still thinking about running!? http://www.angelfire.com/nb/kazuo/img/sm_lol03.gif

I kinda feel like watching Arnold's "Running man" DVD tonight, I think that would be my cardio tonight. Oh Hibby...don't give me that chilly look! http://www.angelfire.com/nb/kazuo/img/sm_embarrased_laugh.gif

Have a nice weekend!!

IronIc

10-13-2007, 10:36 AM

Workout fun:

Warmup on the treadmill five minutes

Hacks*Now, I went back through my workouts when I got home after my workout to see when I had last done Hacks and the last workout I could find was September 14th:

I obviously have gotten much stronger since then. :eek:

Today:

8 reps X 170lbs
8 reps X 190lbs
8 reps X 210lbs
8 reps X 230lbs
8 reps X 250lbs
6 reps X 270lbs

Comments: It just goes to show I shouldn't take my log with me. LOL During contest prep, I think I got these up to 320lbs but that was a younger and stronger woman's body. :D

One legged Leg Presses

8 reps each leg X 135lbs
8 reps each leg X 155lbs
8 reps each leg X 175lbs

Extensions

8 reps X 90lbs *these were bothering my knees, so I moved to the machine I don't normally use
8 reps X 95lbs *still not feeling so hot. I ditched this exercise for today.

DB Sumo Squats

10 reps holding 40lb db
10 reps holding 60lb db
10 reps holding 70lb db

Comments: After that I headed on to do cardio. Later, it struck me that I totally forgot to do calves. Doy.

Cardio

30 minutes on the stairmaster
15 minutes on the bike

Cardio to Date for the week: 4 hours, 5 minutes

Comment: Shiznit!! I wanted to get to five hours this week and I only have one day left -- tomorrow. We're going to the game tomorrow at Chapel Hill so I need to ask Brian what time we're leaving. Maybe I can fit in some pre-breakfast cardio fun.

Happy weekend, guys!!
Great leg workout Diane! You're still rocking the Hack Squats - 270 lbs is ALOT of weight to squat up.

Sumo squats look interesting. Those should really target that inner-thigh area. When I did hacks I liked to widen my stance, to work the inner thighs.

GJ on the cardio! 4 hours is alot, especially since you lift so much. You spend alot of time in the gym!

Have a nice weekend!

Seosaid

10-13-2007, 12:34 PM

I have 37" boobays and a big bootay!!

You're the epitome of the foxy lady! ;)

StlBarbie

10-13-2007, 12:53 PM

:D GO COCKS!!!! :D

joed

10-13-2007, 09:27 PM

What St. Barbie said.

jocularric

10-13-2007, 10:07 PM

Ha,ha -- Hey! I have 37" boobays and a big bootay!! :D
You're the epitome of the foxy lady! ;)
Hey, isn't that like "The Pot Calling The Kettle Black"? ;)

Hibby you would give the Energizer bunny a run for his money--you just keep on going, and going, and going. . . . .

Nice job on your workouts.

twinnett

10-14-2007, 03:42 AM

What a workout Diane!!! Hope you're having a great weekend!

Hibiscus09

10-14-2007, 06:22 AM

Good morning Diane.
We are 30-40 minutes northwest of Orlando.
Have a great day!
Go Cocks!!!

Cool -- that's not far at all. I have no idea how we'll do the rest of the season and would prefer to end up in Atlanta for the SEC East Championship game, but I'm not sure how that's going to go. I do love when we visit Florida for bowls and get to stop by Universal Studios and the like.

All those leg works(oh my...and what a volume!!), you're still thinking about running!? http://www.angelfire.com/nb/kazuo/img/sm_lol03.gif

I kinda feel like watching Arnold's "Running man" DVD tonight, I think that would be my cardio tonight. Oh Hibby...don't give me that chilly look! http://www.angelfire.com/nb/kazuo/img/sm_embarrased_laugh.gif

Have a nice weekend!!

Ha,ha -- I give sweet looks Kaz!

Great leg workout Diane! You're still rocking the Hack Squats - 270 lbs is ALOT of weight to squat up.

Sumo squats look interesting. Those should really target that inner-thigh area. When I did hacks I liked to widen my stance, to work the inner thighs.

GJ on the cardio! 4 hours is alot, especially since you lift so much. You spend alot of time in the gym!

Have a nice weekend!

Thanks, Penney! I don't know why my legs are so strong on some movements. This body is getting old and the thought did cross my mind, "Exactly why are you doing this dummy?" LOL

At least I don't do my prebreakfast cardio fun at the gym. There's no way I'm going back to heading to the gym twice a day.

:D GO COCKS!!!! :D

OMG!!! A visit from Barb!! I sure do miss you here but understand life is kind of busy for you right now. I'm definitely going to visit you and we are going out to laugh about all the fun and excitement! ;)

What St. Barbie said.

Thank you, sweetie!

Hey, isn't that like "The Pot Calling The Kettle Black"? ;)

Hibby you would give the Energizer bunny a run for his money--you just keep on going, and going, and going. . . . .

Nice job on your workouts.

Gracias, Rick!

What a workout Diane!!! Hope you're having a great weekend!

I am having a great weekend, Tara! I hope you are also.

Hibiscus09

10-14-2007, 06:31 AM

Now, for my report from yesterday:

The Good

1. I always like heading north towards North Carolina and Virginia. They are both such beautiful states.

2. North Carolina University has a beautiful campus. I can see why anyone would want to go there.

3. The first half of the game was great! Our defense and offense played very nicely and looked sharp.

4. Funny stuff: While waiting to go into the game, I was sitting on the tailgate of Brian's 4 wheel drive whatever he's driving right now :D sipping on liquid refreshment. ;) I finally tried a Miller Chill and those are yummy! Well, this little dirt vehicle of some sort drove up that was filled up with four men and decorated to the hilt advertising some website.

They stopped and asked if they could take a photo for their website. I said sure and jumped off the back of the truck and hugged up to Brian for the photo. They said, "No honey. Just you. This is for our website's "Babe" page and we don't want him in it." LOL

I have since looked up the web page and am now mortified because the "babes" on that page are all about 18 to 21 years old. :eek: Jiminy Crickets if they put me on there the young guys will wonder how their mom made it onto the babe page. LMAO! *sigh*

[P.S. I hope Adrienne does not read this. :D ]

5. North Carolina fans were a nice, but quiet bunch when tailgating.

6. We won.

7. We had a fun time listening to the end of exciting games on the way home -- Cal/Bears, Aub/Ark, Georgia/Vandy and, of course, LSU/Kentucky. Great stuff!

The Bad

1. OMG!! We each had 1/2 a seat and were crammed in their like sardines. That was the worst football viewing situation I've ever experienced. They also had us right by the endzone on the side and the sun shone on our face the entire time. It was hot as Hell with that going on and being cramped up the way we were. I got elbowed in the boob three times. :(

2. The second half. Our poor defense played so hard, but our offense forgot to show up during the second half, which of course woke N.C. right back up again.

Oh, well. It appears the good outweighed the bad. LOL

We had a fun time and are heading out to golf this morning!

When I get home, I'm going to sit around and root on Brian's Cowboys.

Ya'll be good and have a very pleasant Sunday!!

BigBT

10-14-2007, 06:52 AM

eddied27

10-14-2007, 07:13 AM

You're Gamcocks should break top 5 this week Hib! Congrats!

But it's all about #2 (or should be) right now here in the Northeast! :D

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/EDDIED27/bclogo.jpg

storm1507

10-14-2007, 10:33 AM

Congrats on another win. Top 5 here you come.

LOL Who would have ever thought that I would have to root against USC playing against Vandy in order for us to have a better chance at winning the SEC. Heck, I may have to root for Florida when they play you all. :(

GO VANDY. (sorry) It's great that UK and USC are battling for the lead. Man it sure makes those bad mistakes against you all really stand out now.

IronIc

10-14-2007, 10:50 AM

Thanks, Penney! I don't know why my legs are so strong on some movements. This body is getting old and the thought did cross my mind, "Exactly why are you doing this dummy?" LOL

Yikes! :eek: Don't say you're getting old ... I'm only one month behind ya! ;)

You'll be 80 and still doing 500+ lb hacksquats ;)

Both UK and USC won. Yay! :D

scienceteacher

10-14-2007, 11:06 AM

Congrats to your Cocks yesterday. My baby Heels are on their way however. Over half of our scholarships are in freshman. I think Butch will turn us around.

Hibiscus09

10-14-2007, 11:25 AM

Congrats on the win yesterday, Hibby. Glad the road experience was fun. Now about this website....I didn't notice a link anywhere in your post and I must have read it a dozen times.....;)
And being linked with all the coeds just goes to show how hard you work. Congrats on an awesome compliment.

Ha,ha -- I made sure not to post it until I see the photo! Then, I may share it. ;) Thanks, Brian!!

You're Gamecocks should break top 5 this week Hib! Congrats!

But it's all about #2 (or should be) right now here in the Northeast!

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/EDDIED27/bclogo.jpg

Thanks, Ed! Boston College is doing pretty well. I think we'll be ranked #6 in the AP. The Coaches poll always ranks us lower. I don't think they care for Spurrier too much.

Congrats on another win. Top 5 here you come.

LOL Who would have ever thought that I would have to root against USC playing against Vandy in order for us to have a better chance at winning the SEC. Heck, I may have to root for Florida when they play you all.

GO VANDY. (sorry) It's great that UK and USC are battling for the lead. Man it sure makes those bad mistakes against you all really stand out now.

Ha,ha -- I rooted for ya'll last night in your honor. I guess I won't do that anymore if you're rooting against my Gamecocks! (LOL) I think our defense was just spot on when we played you guys and a great defense can be trouble. We definitely need to improve on offense. Ya'll did a very nice job against LSU.

Yikes! :eek: Don't say you're getting old ... I'm only one month behind ya! ;)

You'll be 80 and still doing 500+ lb hacksquats.

Both UK and USC won. Yay!

Ha,ha Penney! I sure hope I won't be hacksquatting at 80. I'd rather be walking and swinging my golf clubs a lot.

Yay for USC and UK! :)

Congrats to your Cocks yesterday. My baby Heels are on their way however. Over half of our scholarships are in freshman. I think Butch will turn us around.

Your Heels did look like a very good team. We have a lot of freshmen also. Things are only going to get better for both of our teams!

I played golf. I'm exhausted today. I'll post to all of you guys tomorrow. I'm going to put on my jammies and take up residence on my couch and watch football.

Have a great rest of the day!

IronIc

10-14-2007, 11:32 AM

Ha,ha Penney! I sure hope I won't be hacksquatting at 80. I'd rather be walking and swinging my golf clubs a lot.

LOL! I hope to be hacksquatting, running, walking, benching, whatever, at 80! :D

ScubaDave

10-14-2007, 05:37 PM

Diane,

Great workouts!!!

What a story about the picture for the website...let us all know when you've made the big-time!! That's great, what a compliment.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend (what's left of it...)

Dave

hbk442000

10-14-2007, 08:05 PM

Hi Diane,

Glad you enjoyed yourself at UNC. We are known for not being to rowdy...BBall is known as the wine and cheese section. Something that we are working on. lmao.

UNC does have a great campus. Glad you enjoyed yourself. Have a great evening.

Abe

jocularric

10-14-2007, 08:36 PM

CapitalJay

10-15-2007, 04:04 AM

Good morning, Diane! It sounds like you had quite a weekend. The website thing is a hoot and I'll bet they could care less about your age. Hot is hot. :)

How's the weather been treating you guys down there? Is it jacket weather yet?

Hibiscus09

10-15-2007, 04:13 AM

LOL! I hope to be hacksquatting, running, walking, benching, whatever, at 80!

I mostly want to be walking down the beach collecting sand dollars or sipping wine on my back porch or something. I'll stroll or ride my bike and take photos of the island. :D

Diane,

Great workouts!!!

What a story about the picture for the website...let us all know when you've made the big-time!! That's great, what a compliment.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend (what's left of it...)

Dave

Thanks, Dave! I did. We golfed yesterday and then I took a much needed nap. After that, it was football and movies.......

Hi Diane,

Glad you enjoyed yourself at UNC. We are known for not being to rowdy...BBall is known as the wine and cheese section. Something that we are working on. lmao.

UNC does have a great campus. Glad you enjoyed yourself. Have a great evening.

Abe

Morning, Abe! Thanks! Are you from North Carolina originally?

DITTO! What fun. Hopefully Brian wasn't hurt or offended by not being included. ;)

Ha,ha -- he was smirking at those guys. Later he said, "Bunch of dirty minded men riding around getting photos of women." :D He must have wanted to be in the photo also. ;)

Good morning, Diane! It sounds like you had quite a weekend. The website thing is a hoot and I'll bet they could care less about your age. Hot is hot. :)

How's the weather been treating you guys down there? Is it jacket weather yet?

Thank you, Jay! We've been getting a little cool in the a.m., but it was still shorts and a short sleeved top for golf yesterday and we teed off at 10:15 or so.

Happy Monday, folks! I don't know what I'm going to do today. I need to check last week's schedule as I think I changed things up somewhat. My quads did not get sore any from the heavy quad workout -- just a little tight. My hamstrings however, ache like crazy a lot and were giving me fits on the golf course yesterday. :p

I'm a sleepy head this morning and chugging my wake-up drugs at the moment........

orca

10-15-2007, 04:52 AM

Morning Hibby! Sounds like you had a great weekend. A little tailgating, a little football (and your team won) , a little golf.... :D Have a great day.

Oh...and your workout rocked too!

Hibiscus09

10-15-2007, 04:54 AM

Morning Hibby! Sounds like you had a great weekend. A little tailgating, a little football (and your team won) , a little golf.... :D Have a great day.

Oh...and your workout rocked too!

Thanks, Kevin!

I have the beginnings of some sort of allergy ear stuff today. I sure hope that goes away! :eek: :p

IronIc

10-15-2007, 05:12 AM

Hey Diane! Happy Monday :)

Hibiscus09

10-15-2007, 05:34 AM

Hi Penney -- back at you! :)

Today's Halloween image:

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/hibiscus09/Halloween10.gif

Oh and I took stats this morning and am at 122lbs and 16.2% body fat. Wonder if my body fat dropping so slowly has anything to do with Miller Chills and wine? :D

Tifflex

10-15-2007, 05:59 AM

Good morning Diane! Boo to your allergies:). Have a good one!

fitnessman

10-15-2007, 06:16 AM

Diane...really......

GO BUCKEYES

Despite them beating my school Saturday :p

batteryrequired

10-15-2007, 06:19 AM

Good morning Diane! :) Have allergy stuff going on myself as well...been sneezing like crazy the past few days. Not fun. Looks like your a busy bee as always!
Your team is doing great by the way!

hbk442000

10-15-2007, 06:27 AM

Morning Diane. No I'm not from NC. I'm orginally from NYC. I spent three years in NC. Loved every minute of it.

abe

Blacksmith

10-15-2007, 06:56 AM

Good morning Diane.
Congrats on the win this weekend.
I work about 2 mile from Universal.
And Gold's gym is about 3 miles from there.
Good place to get a workout in of you are ever in the area.

AgeRage

10-15-2007, 07:49 AM

did you booze?! :eek: :D

WTG on the stats!

NorCal930

10-15-2007, 08:00 AM

Hey Hib I looked back at the leg workout on Friday and it looked really good.

Great job.

flywheel99

10-15-2007, 08:12 AM

Oh and I took stats this morning and am at 122lbs and 16.2% body fat. Wonder if my body fat dropping so slowly has anything to do with Miller Chills and wine? :D

no way!

not a chance!!!

DO NOT BLAME THE ALCOHOL!!!

i was asking similar "healthy eating" questions saturday around midnight when i was chowing on a burger and cold brew. but come on!!! it was game day! Your SC won and my MSU won, we had to party a little.

SeaSiren

10-15-2007, 08:27 AM

no way!

not a chance!!!

DO NOT BLAME THE ALCOHOL!!!

I'm of the same opinion :D

Izzy04

10-15-2007, 09:24 AM

Good morning Diane!

I doubt any guy wouold complain when seeing a pic of you!

I'm glad you had a great week-end.

Have a great day!

raffim

10-15-2007, 11:15 AM

hey diane... hope all is well... you have a dangerous thread going here, ya' know. with your, seasiren's and izzy's avis alone, i'm not sure if i am going to be able to handle the drastic increase in my heart rate every time i visit... but i do plan to keep coming back and challenging myself ;)

hope your having a great monday

.

Seosaid

10-15-2007, 02:10 PM

Hiya Hib! How's you day going in spite of the allergy??

Celebratory drinking doesn't count in my diet book ;)

twinnett

10-15-2007, 06:11 PM

Hey Hibs!!! Nice stats..sorry to hear about the allergy stuff...I hate that

SR800

10-15-2007, 06:12 PM

GOOOOOOOOOOO COCKS!

Nice work you BABE :D

CapitalJay

10-16-2007, 03:50 AM

Good Morning Diane! How are things looking for Tuesday? I hope your allergy stuff went away. My family has been doing a lot of sneezing lately and I'm hoping it's just some allergies!

scienceteacher

10-16-2007, 04:50 AM

Good morning Sexy!

Tifflex

10-16-2007, 04:55 AM

Good morning Diane. How are you?

Izzy04

10-16-2007, 04:58 AM

Good Morning Diane!

orca

10-16-2007, 04:59 AM

Diane...really......

GO BUCKEYES

X2

Morning Diane, Hope you're feeling better and the allergy stuff has passed.

Happy Tuesday!

IronIc

10-16-2007, 05:58 AM

Good morning Diane! :)

Hibiscus09

10-16-2007, 06:10 AM

Good morning Diane! Boo to your allergies:). Have a good one!

Boo is right. I felt kind of out of it all day yesterday. Thanks, Tiffany!

Diane...really......

GO BUCKEYES

Despite them beating my school Saturday :p

I like the Buckeyes. I just wish they had shown up at last year's NC. I especially liked Ohio State at the 2001 and 2002 Outback Bowls. ;)

Good morning Diane! :) Have allergy stuff going on myself as well...been sneezing like crazy the past few days. Not fun. Looks like your a busy bee as always!
Your team is doing great by the way!

Hi Brian! Thank you!

Morning Diane. No I'm not from NC. I'm orginally from NYC. I spent three years in NC. Loved every minute of it.

abe

Yep, it's a pretty state isn't it?

Good morning Diane.
Congrats on the win this weekend.
I work about 2 mile from Universal.
And Gold's gym is about 3 miles from there.
Good place to get a workout in of you are ever in the area.

Thanks, Eric! I'll remember that!

did you booze?! :eek: :D

WTG on the stats!

Shhhhhhhhhhhhh.....................

Hey Hib I looked back at the leg workout on Friday and it looked really good.

Great job.

Thanks so much! It felt like a great workout!

Hibiscus09

10-16-2007, 06:13 AM

no way!

not a chance!!!

DO NOT BLAME THE ALCOHOL!!!

i was asking similar "healthy eating" questions saturday around midnight when i was chowing on a burger and cold brew. but come on!!! it was game day! Your SC won and my MSU won, we had to party a little.

LOL -- yep, we had to party a bit!

I'm of the same opinion :D

Hi Denise!

Good morning Diane!

I doubt any guy wouold complain when seeing a pic of you!

I'm glad you had a great week-end.

Have a great day!

Thanks, Izzy!

hey diane... hope all is well... you have a dangerous thread going here, ya' know. with your, seasiren's and izzy's avis alone, i'm not sure if i am going to be able to handle the drastic increase in my heart rate every time i visit... but i do plan to keep coming back and challenging myself ;)

hope your having a great monday

.

Hi Raffi! Maybe it will help you burn fat! :D Hope you had a great Monday and are having a great start to your today.

Hiya Hib! How's you day going in spite of the allergy??

Celebratory drinking doesn't count in my diet book ;)

I need to read your diet book. LOL It went okay yesterday. I was kind of droopy.

Hibiscus09

10-16-2007, 06:15 AM

Hey Hibs!!! Nice stats..sorry to hear about the allergy stuff...I hate that

Thanks so much, Tara!

GOOOOOOOOOOO COCKS!

Nice work you BABE :D

Gracias, Blake! Yay! Goooo Cocks!!!!

Good Morning Diane! How are things looking for Tuesday? I hope your allergy stuff went away. My family has been doing a lot of sneezing lately and I'm hoping it's just some allergies!

Hi Jay! My Tuesday is going to busy. Doing laundry now. Next is a meeting with a wedding director at Starbucks with Brittany. After that, I'm lifting and doing cardio fun. Then, I have to take little B to the dentist. Calgon take me away..............

Good morning Sexy!

Good morning, hottie!

Good morning Diane. How are you?

Hi Tiffany! Better today. My ears are a bit stuffy. Thanks!

Good Morning Diane!

Morning, Izzy!

X2

Morning Diane, Hope you're feeling better and the allergy stuff has passed.

Happy Tuesday!

Hi Kevin! Thank you!

Good morning Diane! :)

Morning, Penney!

I have a busy day today -- as outlined above. I did nada yesterday except be droopy. Sad, but true.

Hibiscus09

10-16-2007, 06:51 AM

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/hibiscus09/Halloween7-1.jpg

kinglouis2005

10-16-2007, 06:52 AM

Hi pretty lady!

storm1507

10-16-2007, 07:07 AM

GO VANDY!!!!! LOL

If we lose to Florida I will get back to rooting for SC, but until then we need you all to LOSE. A battle for the SEC East involving SC and KY, who would have thought it.

Hibiscus09

10-16-2007, 07:23 AM

Hi pretty lady!

Hi Pete!! :) How's life in the jungle? :p

GO VANDY!!!!! LOL

If we lose to Florida I will get back to rooting for SC, but until then we need you all to LOSE. A battle for the SEC East involving SC and KY, who would have thought it.

You bring such bad vibes to my journal. :p

Good luck against the Gators. I think the Gamecocks control their own destiny at this point, so I'll be neutral for the Kentucky/Gator game and whichever team loses -- it's all good. :D

GOOOOO COCKS!!!!!!!!

MacGyverDel

10-16-2007, 07:28 AM

GOOOOO COCKS!!!!!!!!

Ah! Oh sorry. I forgot you're a fan. :p

Hope you have a great day. ;)

storm1507

10-16-2007, 07:35 AM

Hi Pete!! :) How's life in the jungle? :p

You bring such bad vibes to my journal. :p

Good luck against the Gators. I think the Gamecocks control their own destiny at this point, so I'll be neutral for the Kentucky/Gator game and whichever team loses -- it's all good. :D

GOOOOO COCKS!!!!!!!!

Yep, all you all have to do is win. It sucks needing another team to do the work for you.

Hibiscus09

10-16-2007, 07:38 AM

Yep, all you all have to do is win. It sucks needing another team to do the work for you.

Yeah, but we still have Vandy, Florida, Tennessee, Arkansas and Clempson fun left. Not that the Barneys count, but they must count for something. :D

HoosierHardGain

10-16-2007, 07:45 AM

Hey Hibby! You earned a day off yesterday :)

Hibiscus09

10-16-2007, 07:49 AM

Hey Hibby! You earned a day off yesterday :)

Thanks, sweetie! That's what Brian said. He said we traveled from morning to midnight on Saturday and then golfed early Saturday morning. He thought my body needed a break also. I always feel guilty when I take breaks, unless it's vacation. Then I have zero problem with taking a break. :D

HoosierHardGain

10-16-2007, 07:52 AM

Thanks, sweetie! That's what Brian said. He said we traveled from morning to midnight on Saturday and then golfed early Saturday morning. He thought my body needed a break also. I always feel guilty when I take breaks, unless it's vacation. Then I have zero problem with taking a break. :D

Well, it seems we are trained as Amercans to thinking taking breaks is a sign of weekness. But the truth is, when it comes to training, breaks are very important.

Believe me, Hibby has nothing to worry about.

Hibiscus09

10-16-2007, 11:18 AM

Thank you, Hoosier! You are correct. It's so important to rest also.

Today's fun and excitement at the gym.

Warmup 7 minutes on the treadmill

Comment: I was really dragging and there was this super fit cute guy in the gym working out like there was no tomorrow. He was doing decent weights and taking no pauses that I could see. He made me feel like I had to move right along. :D I told him thanks at the end of his workout and he said I was motivating him also. ;) :D

Oh -- and it was another wing it day. I didn't even decide what I was going to lift until I started walking towards the free weight area. Shoulders and calves popped into my mind........

Arnolds

10 reps X 20lb dbs
8 reps X 25lb dbs
8 reps X 25lb dbs
6 reps X 25lb dbs
8 reps X 20lb dbs

Comments: I decided to do a brisk walk around the track between each set because hottie-bo-bottie was jogging around the track holding a 25lb plate. LOL I figured my ass counted as the plate for me. :D

Face Pulls

8 reps X 60lbs
8 reps X 70lbs
8 reps X 80lbs
8 reps X 90lbs
8 reps X 100lbs

Comments: Going any further up in weight on these seems to be impossible as the last set was a challenge keeping my body in position. I feel like I could do heavier weight, however, if it weren't for that. I make sure to pull and squeeze at the back also. It feels good.

Still walking briskly around the track between sets

Candlesticks

8 reps each arm X 15lb dbs
8 reps each arm X 15lb dbs
8 reps each arm X 20lb dbs

Comments: Still walking. Plus, I could go heavier on these if it weren't for my tight left forearm. The thing is driving me insane on some lifts. Pooey, dewie and louis. :D

Superset Cable Side Laterals with Seated Calves

Side Laterals

4 sets X 25lbs X 8 reps each arm

Seated Calves

12 reps X 70lbs
12 reps X 80lbs
12 reps X 80lbs
12 reps X 80lbs

Angled Calves

12 reps X 70lbs
12 reps X 105lbs
12 reps X 105lbs
12 reps X 105lbs

Cardio fun

Stairmaster for 30 minutes
Treadmill for 10 minutes

Comment: This guy on the StepMill beside the stairmaster -- who is kind of cute also -- was just stepping away. He said he pretended he was climbing to heaven on the thing. I told him I felt like I was on the path to Hell when I was on it. He said the path to heaven was much more difficult. True dat. I liked his attitude, but immediately felt guilty for the sex fantasies I had just finished having for hottie bo bottie. :D

Ta-dee-da!

Hibiscus09

10-16-2007, 11:33 AM

scienceteacher

10-16-2007, 11:37 AM

Just added some love to your rating, hope it helps.

Tifflex

10-16-2007, 11:38 AM

Great workout as usual Diane! What is a candlestick? I added to your rating too:D.

Hibiscus09

10-16-2007, 11:40 AM

Just added some love to your rating, hope it helps.

Great workout as usual Diane! What is a candlestick? I added to your rating too:D.

Awww! I lub ya'll. It's okay. I just noticed it the other day and was thinking, "How rude!" LOL

Anyhoo, a candlestick is a hammer grip front delt raise Tiffany. Thanks about the workout! It always helps me if someone is working out hard nearby. I must be a vibe sucker. :D

CapitalJay

10-16-2007, 11:43 AM

Hibiscus09

10-16-2007, 11:46 AM

Hi Diane! Great workout! Nice motivation, eh? You're lucky to have such opportunities. I mostly see old men doing cardio in my gym when I'm lifting.

I can't seem to add to your rating right now, so I'll try later this evening. (Most likely some sort of ActiveX thing or the like....)

Tis okay. Apparently, Brad and Tiffany have brought me out of the misery of 4 star land already. :D

Thanks about the workout, Jay! I usually only get elderly men (80 plus) hitting on me in the gym. :D

What's ActiveX?

Blacksmith

10-16-2007, 12:01 PM

Love those Arnolds Diane.
Quality WO again!! :)
I think someone doesn't like SC. :cool:

CapitalJay

10-16-2007, 12:01 PM

Tis okay. Apparently, Brad and Tiffany have brought me out of the misery of 4 star land already. :D

Thanks about the workout, Jay! I usually only get elderly men (80 plus) hitting on me in the gym. :D

What's ActiveX?

...bahh, I was too slow! :)

ActiveX is an inkernet scripting thing. Basically, it don't work at my work 'cause the 'puter people think we're going to destroy our network / computers. :)

Blacksmith

10-16-2007, 12:02 PM

I usually only get elderly men (80 plus) hitting on me in the gym. :D

Yeah, Me to!! :( LOL

Hibiscus09

10-16-2007, 12:04 PM

Love those Arnolds Diane.
Quality WO again!! :)
I think someone doesn't like SC. :cool:

I know! How could anyone not love my Gamecocks?!! :D

Thanks, Eric! I'm loving the Arnolds also!

Ahhh, Jay. Computer talk. I know nothing about computers. Brian's IT guys really have a restrictive system going on at the dealerships. It doesn't take much to get the emails blocked. I know I was talking to my friend about some personal female issues she was having and I typed the word "vagina" (horrors!) and the IT guys received that email. :D

fitnessman

10-16-2007, 12:06 PM

Hibiscus09

10-16-2007, 12:07 PM

U MAD?! :p

:D

Nah. Just being feisty. :D (it hurt my wittle feelings. *sniff* :D )

fitnessman

10-16-2007, 12:09 PM

Nah. Just being feisty. :D (it hurt my wittle feelings. *sniff* :D )

That's one of the very few things I can't see who did...I tried...

Oh well, OFF TO SQUAT!

Hibiscus09

10-16-2007, 12:10 PM

That's one of the very few things I can't see who did...I tried...

Oh well, OFF TO SQUAT!

Were you going to kick their ass for me? My hero! :D

twinnett

10-16-2007, 01:14 PM

I even repped you for good measure! :D

Nice workout Hibs, but I highly doubt your little tiny butt could be counted as carrying around weight! :p

AgeRage

10-16-2007, 01:27 PM

Comment: This guy on the StepMill beside the stairmaster -- who is kind of cute also -- was just stepping away. He said he pretended he was climbing to heaven on the thing. I told him I felt like I was on the path to Hell when I was on it. He said the path to heaven was much more difficult. True dat. I liked his attitude, but immediately felt guilty for the sex fantasies I had just finished having for hottie bo bottie. :D

OMG Diane, I howled in laughter reading this bc I could hear you saying it! LOL

you and these boys! Send some of that magic my way! geeze!

I've been meaning to ask. What kind of little person down voted my thread? I mean really. I work my tail off and try to be upbeat and cheer others on. What's up with thread ratings anyway? And why would anyone take the time to give a thread a poor rating? Rate this: ________. :D

LOL!!! Who the heck would do that? your thread is fun!

did you get my PM? :D

DanVanVliet

10-16-2007, 01:50 PM

Hey Hibby I finished painting my house. Did you miss me:D LOL

Hot Rose

10-16-2007, 02:21 PM

I've been meaning to ask. What kind of little person down voted my thread? I mean really. I work my tail off and try to be upbeat and cheer others on. What's up with thread ratings anyway? And why would anyone take the time to give a thread a poor rating? Rate this: ________. :D

HOW DARE THEY! :mad:

Of all the people to do that to , the booger did it to our sweet Hibby.

Mark1T

10-16-2007, 02:27 PM

I've been meaning to ask. What kind of little person down voted my thread? I mean really. I work my tail off and try to be upbeat and cheer others on. What's up with thread ratings anyway? And why would anyone take the time to give a thread a poor rating? Rate this: ________. :D

:D 10/10 :p

Awww, Hibbles :( I'm going to rate you up, girly, k?

People, please. We have a war going on, Iran hates us, Russia hates us, China hates us and people are giving Hibbie a hard time. Leave Hibbies alone
:( :p

Hibiscus09

10-16-2007, 03:09 PM

I even repped you for good measure!

Nice workout Hibs, but I highly doubt your little tiny butt could be counted as carrying around weight!

Awww, thanks Tara!! My butt is the biggest part of me. :eek:

OMG Diane, I howled in laughter reading this bc I could hear you saying it! LOL

you and these boys! Send some of that magic my way! geeze!

LOL!!! Who the heck would do that? your thread is fun!

did you get my PM?

I just read it and responded, Miss Adrienne. Just come to the Arnold this year and we're going to go out and find you a man. :D

Hey Hibby I finished painting my house. Did you miss me? LOL

Of course!!

HOW DARE THEY! :mad:

Of all the people to do that to , the booger did it to our sweet Hibby.

Hi Rosanne! The nerve. Get them! LOL

:D 10/10

Awww, Hibbles :( I'm going to rate you up, girly, k?

People, please. We have a war going on, Iran hates us, Russia hates us, China hates us and people are giving Hibbie a hard time. Leave Hibbies alone
:(

Thank you, Mark! Ya'll are all so sweet. Maybe I'm so upbeat, I'm making some people sick? LOL

I just got home from taking Brian, Jr. to the dentist. No cavities. Yay! This has been a long day and I'm ready to relax.

Hope all of you have had a great day!

raffim

10-16-2007, 03:20 PM

:D 10/10 :p

Awww, Hibbles :( I'm going to rate you up, girly, k?

People, please. We have a war going on, Iran hates us, Russia hates us, China hates us and people are giving Hibbie a hard time. Leave Hibbies alone
:( :p

alright, alright.... she got another vote from me.... and if the mods can work with the admins to find out who it was in the first place that started this war, maybe some ass kicking is also due from the folks here.... i want to be her hero too, ya know!

Hibiscus09

10-16-2007, 03:24 PM

alright, alright.... she got another vote from me.... and if the mods can work with the admins to find out who it was in the first place that started this war, maybe some ass kicking is also due from the folks here.... i want to be her hero too, ya know!

Thank you, sweetie! You are! ;)

Seosaid

10-16-2007, 04:18 PM

LOL Hibby! I've just voted it as being excellent ;)

Take that muffa who's rude to Hibby!! :p

rcswp

10-16-2007, 04:19 PM

Hi Diane!

Just thought I'd come over to see how you are - great to see how well things are going for you. Always nice to get a dose of cheerfulness from your journal!... so you've got my 5-star vote!

Cheers,
RC

Hibiscus09

10-16-2007, 05:04 PM

LOL Hibby! I've just voted it as being excellent ;)

Take that muffa who's rude to Hibby!! :p

LMAO @ muffa! Thanks, Josie!

Hi Diane!

Just thought I'd come over to see how you are - great to see how well things are going for you. Always nice to get a dose of cheerfulness from your journal!... so you've got my 5-star vote!

Cheers,
RC

Hi Ed! Thanks so much for visiting me over here!! You're a sweetie!

IronIc

10-16-2007, 05:20 PM

Hibiscus09

10-16-2007, 05:23 PM

LOL on the hotties on the cardio machines! At my gym, it's mostly elderly gentlemen, and women, on the cardio machines ;) You have all the luck Diane! ;)

I went to re-rate your thread (I rated it some time ago) and it would't let me rate your's a 5 again. Darn! :( But, it looks like a couple of other people already beat me to it :)

Thank you, Penney! I went on a mission to rate all threads that have been down-rated earlier today. :D Thanks for your attempt to support me after my whiney butt fest. :D

jspirate

10-16-2007, 05:29 PM

Hey Hibby... I checked the Cocks schedule it looks like you have a snoozer this weeked. Thats a bummer, but I guess its also a win :)

BigBT

10-16-2007, 05:54 PM

Lots of nice reps today, Diane. I like the brisk walk idea between sets. I used to do a set of 20 decline crunches after each set, but quickly gave that up.

You mean it's possible to drop your rating because you are a gamecock fan???? Oh the possibilities.... ;)

Original Poster

10-16-2007, 06:06 PM

Hey Hib !

I hope all is well in GAMECOCK LAND ?

Your Wo's look strong as ever. Keep keeping on !

Hibiscus09

10-16-2007, 06:30 PM

Hey Hibby... I checked the Cocks schedule it looks like you have a snoozer this weeked. Thats a bummer, but I guess its also a win :)

I'm thinking Vandy is no cream puff. They gave Georgia quite a hard time. I don't think any team in the SEC is easy this season. :p

Lots of nice reps today, Diane. I like the brisk walk idea between sets. I used to do a set of 20 decline crunches after each set, but quickly gave that up.

You mean it's possible to drop your rating because you are a gamecock fan???? Oh the possibilities.... ;)

LOL -- you know you love the Gamecocks! I enjoyed walking between sets. I usually stretch, but today I just didn't feel like being still. :p

Sweet dreams all!

joed

10-16-2007, 06:36 PM

...Comments: I decided to do a brisk walk around the track between each set because hottie-bo-bottie was jogging around the track holding a 25lb plate. LOL I figured my ass counted as the plate for me. :D...

hahahahahaha, good one hib.

AgeRage

10-16-2007, 06:48 PM

you need to get back on and respond to an important memo missy.................:D

ScubaDave

10-16-2007, 11:46 PM

Okay Diane - you got my 5-star vote as well...and great workout as well. And just stop all that fantasizing in the gym young lady...it's terribly distracting to a man to think that a woman is objectifying him, distracting...but enjoyable :D

CapitalJay

10-17-2007, 04:03 AM

Hello Diane and let me be the first to say Happy Hump Day. :) How's that running coming?

UCANDOIT

10-17-2007, 04:36 AM

Hi Diane

Happy hump day, enjoy the rest of the week

Marcos
:D

scienceteacher

10-17-2007, 04:41 AM

Nice work yesterday....I wish there were some Hotties like you at our gym.

Have a great day.

Hibiscus09

10-17-2007, 05:55 AM

Hey Hib !

I hope all is well in GAMECOCK LAND ?

Your Wo's look strong as ever. Keep keeping on !

Thanks for visiting, Pete! So far, so good in Gamecock land. I'm trying to stay optimistic and am so proud of the Gamecocks, but they are so young and we're entering the toughest part of our schedule. There's bound to be some weeping and gnashing of teeth, but I hope not!! :D I really have to stop reading up on football so much. They keep my cortisol levels way too high!!

Okay Diane - you got my 5-star vote as well...and great workout as well. And just stop all that fantasizing in the gym young lady...it's terribly distracting to a man to think that a woman is objectifying him, distracting...but enjoyable :D

LOL! My way of getting some satisfaction after being harassed by Drive By Inappropriate Man!! :D Happy Wednesday, Dave!

Hello Diane and let me be the first to say Happy Hump Day. How's that running coming?

Hi Jay! That running kind of died out last week! Brian has still been doing well. I had to press him hard for the answer, but he finally admitted that he runs better without me because he can actually already do the 5K distance without stopping. LOL

Tis okay. I've been wanting to sign up for spinning classes and stuff like that.

Hi Diane

Happy hump day, enjoy the rest of the week

Marcos

Hi Marcos! Happy Wednesday to you, sweetie!

Nice work yesterday....I wish there were some Hotties like you at our gym.

Have a great day.

Hi Brad! My gym is mostly older people at the time of day I go. I generally head in right after lunch because it's mostly empty at that time. Occasionally, a younger man (meaning 35 or so for me :p walks by that's worth a glance or two. ;) ).

Morning everyone! Happy, happy Wednesday!

I don't know what I'm going to lift today. I'm just all screwed up in the head about my workout schedule. It helps me to be spontaneous when I'm getting bored anyway.

Britt wants me to go to the mall with her at noon, so I'll workout later this afternoon today.

I hope ya'll have a fantastic Wednesday!!

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HoosierHardGain

10-17-2007, 07:01 AM

Happy middle of the week, Hibs!

IronIc

10-17-2007, 07:06 AM

HHD Diane! :)

DanVanVliet

10-17-2007, 07:13 AM

Morning Hibby what a beatiful day it is. Hope you had a good week. I look like hell from all the drinking and eating . I did'nt even try to eat clean. twas a great time.

AgeRage

10-17-2007, 12:30 PM

I duno if you could tell I was going to talk more about my current routine and diet, but the bus was quiet :p LOL

thanks again for the chat! how was the mall?

Izzy04

10-17-2007, 01:22 PM

Hello Diane!

I voted as well!

Wow, your thread moves way too fast for my dieting brain!

Hope you had a great day and I can't wait to see what you purchased on your most recent shopping expedition :)

Have a great day!

flywheel99

10-17-2007, 01:40 PM

hey diane,

my spartans take on the #1 ranked buckeyes on saturday in columbus.

let's hear some love for the green and white out of SC. we need all of the help we can get.

Hibiscus09

10-17-2007, 02:53 PM

Happy middle of the week, Hibs!

You too, Hoosier!!

HHD Diane! :)

Hi Penney! I hope your Wednesday has been happy!

Morning Hibby what a beautiful day it is. Hope you had a good week. I look like hell from all the drinking and eating . I did'nt even try to eat clean. twas a great time.

Good for you. No clean eating on vacation!! :D I'm sure you don't look like Hell, Dan.

I duno if you could tell I was going to talk more about my current routine and diet, but the bus was quiet :p LOL

thanks again for the chat! how was the mall?

LOL -- I didn't realize you were on a bus. I enjoyed talking to you a lot, Adrienne! You're such a sweetie!

The mall was fun as always!!

Hello Diane!

I voted as well!

Wow, your thread moves way too fast for my dieting brain!

Hope you had a great day and I can't wait to see what you purchased on your most recent shopping expedition :)

Have a great day!

Thank you, Izzy! I remember the dieting brain.

I bought two shirts from Bebe while at the mall. They're purty.

hey diane,

my spartans take on the #1 ranked buckeyes on saturday in columbus.

let's hear some love for the green and white out of SC. we need all of the help we can get.

Oooh, cool beans Jon. I did not know that. What time is the game? I'll cheer your Spartans on to victory!!

Next, the workout...........

Hibiscus09

10-17-2007, 03:01 PM

So, I went to the gym in a funk again today.

Warmup seven minutes on the treadmill

Comments: Clueless as to what I was going to lift. I decided to do arms. :p

Alternating DB Curls

8 reps each arm X 20lb dbs
8 reps each arm X 25lb dbs
4 reps each arm X 30lb dbs, dropsetted to 4 reps each arm X 25lb dbs
8 reps each arm X 25lb dbs
6 reps each arm X 25lb dbs

Comments: Lovely. I was feeling strong which surprised me given my droopy state as I headed to the gym.

Skullcrushers

8 reps X 35lbs
8 reps X 40lbs
8 reps X 42.5lbs
8 reps X 45lbs

Superset Rope Hammer Curls with V-Bar Tricep Pushdowns

Hammers

8 reps X 60lbs
8 reps X 70lbs
8 reps X 80lbs
8 reps X 90lbs

V-Bar Pushdowns

8 reps X 60lbs
8 reps X 70lbs
8 reps X 80lbs
8 reps X 90lbs

Did an extra set: 6 reps X 110lbs

Overhead DB Tricep Extensions

8 reps X 25lbs
8 reps X 30lbs
6 reps X 35lbs

Concentration Curls

8 reps each arm X 15lb db
8 reps each arm X 20lb db
8 reps each arm X 20lb db

Comments: La-dee-da. A new trainer at the gym who is pretty muscular asked me if I was competing. I said no and he asked me if I had competed. I told him yes and told him the story about my competition fun. He said I looked great and should compete again. I told him I was too old and want grandbabies instead. :D He's planning on doing the North Carolina state show. He was a nice guy.

Cardio Fun

10 minutes on the Step Mill
30 minutes on the Stairmaster

The end.

Edit: Oh wait -- there's more fun and excitement. I signed up for spinning class tomorrow afternoon at 5:30. :eek: :D I'll pass out.

Edit edit: Oh and I forgot -- before he asked me if I competed he asked me if I worked there as a trainer. Dude. I wish I saw what others see when they look at me. I see blubber. At least I'm not seeing dead people. LOL

Hot Rose

10-17-2007, 03:09 PM

spinning class Sounds scary :eek: you will do great Hibby :)

Blacksmith

10-17-2007, 05:39 PM

Smokin arm workout Di!!
Great job. :)

Bob45

10-17-2007, 05:47 PM

So you've been cutting for 8 weeks! 25th anniversary coming up. It will be 24 years for me next April. I am shooting for being cut on my 50th birthday in April. I let myself go for a long time so it is going to be hard!

ScubaDave

10-17-2007, 06:48 PM

Diane,

Great workout.

And you deserve every comment that trainer made. You look fantastic!

Dave

Hibiscus09

10-18-2007, 04:13 AM

spinning class Sounds scary :eek: you will do great Hibby.

I'll let you know later this evening whether or not I survived. If the answer is not, you'll be able to tell by my silence. :p

Smokin arm workout Di!!
Great job. :)

Thank you, Eric! This morning they're feeling like I worked them hard.

So you've been cutting for 8 weeks! 25th anniversary coming up. It will be 24 years for me next April. I am shooting for being cut on my 50th birthday in April. I let myself go for a long time so it is going to be hard!

Well, April is plenty of time Bob! If you start working on it now, I'm sure you can do it!

Diane,

Great workout.

And you deserve every comment that trainer made. You look fantastic!

Dave

Hi Dave! Thank you so much. He was a real sweetie and has definitely been bitten by the competition bug. He was going on about how it was so difficult to put on size. He's a big boy. He said he'd been working forever (he's 27 -- LOL) and that it was taking so long. I told him he had quite a bit of time left. :D

Morning kiddies! I'm sitting here sipping on java and really feeling like a sleepy head.

I finished a book last night Brian suggested called "I am Legend." It was decent, but nothing to write home about for me. I need to find something new to read today. I have to have a book to read before I go sleepy. It took a while to make it through all seven Harry Potter books and now I feel like I'm in a funk for something to read. I suppose there are plenty of choices out there. :D

All I have on the agenda today for exercise is spinning class at 5:30. I also need to go by the Wal-mart and get a cushioned bike seat because spinning is rough on the hiney unless you have a cushioned seat or bike shorts. I don't want to wear those dorky Kotex bike shorts. :p

I think I'll finally get around to getting my fall closet together today. Woohoo. LOL

Ya'll have a super fantastic day!!

CapitalJay

10-18-2007, 04:18 AM

Morning kiddies! I'm sitting here sipping on java and really feeling like a sleepy head.

I finished a book last night Brian suggested called "I am Legend." It was decent, but nothing to write home about for me. I need to find something new to read today. I have to have a book to read before I go sleepy. It took a while to make it through all seven Harry Potter books and now I feel like I'm in a funk for something to read. I suppose there are plenty of choices out there. :D

All I have on the agenda today for exercise is spinning class at 5:30. I also need to go by the Wal-mart and get a cushioned bike seat because spinning is rough on the hiney unless you have a cushioned seat or bike shorts. I don't want to wear those dorky Kotex bike shorts. :p

I think I'll finally get around to getting my fall closet together today. Woohoo. LOL

Ya'll have a super fantastic day!!

Good morning, Diane! I'm very interested in your reading choices! I also enjoy reading before bed and I'm looking for something new. I just got done re-reading 7-Habits, which is not good bedtime material. :)

I love spin classes! Have you ever tried wearing "Triathlon Shorts". They have a much smaller pad that you hardly notice. (Heck, I've run marathons in them.) :) Check out something at: desotosports (http://www.desotosports.com/home/index.asp).

Good luck with the fall closet. My wife did hers a few weeks ago, but that's the difference between MI and SC. ;)

Hibiscus09

10-18-2007, 04:37 AM

Good morning, Diane! I'm very interested in your reading choices! I also enjoy reading before bed and I'm looking for something new. I just got done re-reading 7-Habits, which is not good bedtime material. :)

I love spin classes! Have you ever tried wearing "Triathlon Shorts". They have a much smaller pad that you hardly notice. (Heck, I've run marathons in them.) :) Check out something at: desotosports (http://www.desotosports.com/home/index.asp).

Good luck with the fall closet. My wife did hers a few weeks ago, but that's the difference between MI and SC. ;)

Morning, Jay! My reading tastes vary a lot. I've loved some books that may seem strange for some like Anne Rice's vampire chronicles (except I hated Memnoch, the Devil) and tales of the Mayfair witches. I also really enjoyed Wicked. The Harry Potter books were great. :p Oh, and another series Brian, Jr. read when he was younger was the Golden Compass, etc. (Although there were a lot of anti-religious jabs by the author.) I believe a movie is coming out near Christmas on that trilogy. I enjoy C.S. Lewis' work. For quick, no brainers I've enjoyed James Patterson's books. Oh, and Stephen King's "It" scared the you know what out of me long ago.

I'm not much on self-help books or the like. I do enjoy spiritual books (My Utmost for His Highest is my favorite devotional) and love reading WWII history stuff. I've also enjoyed a lot of books by Holocaust survivors.

It's hard to think of titles and I read all the time. :p I don't think I'm quite awake yet.

I've never owned triathlon shorts, but I do have several pairs of road bike shorts which are longer. I'll check out the spinning classes first to make sure they're fun at this gym. I remember them being loads of fun, but I noticed the sign up sheets were kind of bare at my current gym. Thanks for the tip on the shorts!

It's still pretty warm here, but when fall does descend upon us it usually happens quickly.

Have a great day!

orca

10-18-2007, 04:54 AM

AgeRage

10-18-2007, 05:13 AM

Morning :)

I'm currently reading "Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World" (http://www.amazon.com/Having-Mary-Heart-Martha-World/dp/1578562589) by Joanna Weaver

it's good so far, and perfect for me :)

I do enjoy spiritual books (My Utmost for His Highest is my favorite devotional)

THIS is next on my list!! I can't believe I haven't read it yet!

Have you ever read The Purpose Driven Life? That is also great and something that can be re-read!

Tifflex

10-18-2007, 05:29 AM

Hi Diane!

I hope you have fun today spinning:). I have a ton of books that I've enjoyed but they are mostly self-help and leadership books.

Have a great day!

scienceteacher

10-18-2007, 05:31 AM

Nice WO and have fun "spinning"

Hope you have a great day!

Izzy04

10-18-2007, 05:35 AM

Good morning Diane!

I don't know if you like thrillers but there is a author called Henning Mankell and he's a swedish author and all his book are great! I loved them but it's all a question of taste.

Hope you have fun at your spinning class tonight!

Have a great day!

Hibiscus09

10-18-2007, 05:46 AM

Nice workout Diane! Gotta love when you go in the gym feeling so so and bust out a great workout and on top of that you get all those well deserved compliments. :D

Enjoy your java this morning and have fun at the spinning class this evening.

I think we're going to skip the fall change over and go right to winter. :eek:

Morning, Kevin! Thank you so much! Yep, it is nice to get in a great workout when feeling droopy heading into the gym.

I would love a little winter around here! We hardly ever get any, so I'm always thinking, "Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow." :D

Morning :)

I'm currently reading "Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World" (http://www.amazon.com/Having-Mary-Heart-Martha-World/dp/1578562589) by Joanna Weaver

it's good so far, and perfect for me :)

THIS is next on my list!! I can't believe I haven't read it yet!

Have you ever read The Purpose Driven Life? That is also great and something that can be re-read!

Ha,ha -- I looked up the first book and it is perfect for you. You are a busy bee! My Utmost for His Highest is great to have on your night stand for a before bed devotional. Each day's devotional is pretty short yet pretty profound.

I have read The Purpose Drive Life. I liked it, but much prefer devotionals for that type of reading. I do remember enjoying some books by Charles Swindoll, but in segments at my leisure.

Hi Diane!

I hope you have fun today spinning:). I have a ton of books that I've enjoyed but they are mostly self-help and leadership books.

Have a great day!

Hi Tiffany! Thanks! Brian enjoys leadership and business type books. Yuck. LOL

Nice WO and have fun "spinning"

Hope you have a great day!

Hi Brad! Thanks bunches! You too!

Good morning Diane!

I don't know if you like thrillers but there is a author called Henning Mankell and he's a swedish author and all his book are great! I loved them but it's all a question of taste.

Hope you have fun at your spinning class tonight!

Have a great day!

Hi Izzy! I do enjoy thrillers. I'll check Mankell out. Thanks!

Hibiscus09

10-18-2007, 06:13 AM

GOOOOOOO COCKS!!!!!!!!!

Hibiscus09

10-18-2007, 06:34 AM

I forgot today's Halloween fun:

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/hibiscus09/DianeHaunted.gif

DanVanVliet

10-18-2007, 06:35 AM

hbk442000

10-18-2007, 06:41 AM

Morning Diane. Love the new Halloween pic. :D. Hope your having a great day. Chat soon. :D

ArchAngel'73

10-18-2007, 07:19 AM

Morning, Jay! My reading tastes vary a lot. I've loved some books that may seem strange for some like Anne Rice's vampire chronicles (except I hated Memnoch, the Devil) and tales of the Mayfair witches. I also really enjoyed Wicked. The Harry Potter books were great. :p Oh, and another series Brian, Jr. read when he was younger was the Golden Compass, etc. (Although there were a lot of anti-religious jabs by the author.) I believe a movie is coming out near Christmas on that trilogy. I enjoy C.S. Lewis' work. For quick, no brainers I've enjoyed James Patterson's books. Oh, and Stephen King's "It" scared the you know what out of me long ago.

I'm not much on self-help books or the like. I do enjoy spiritual books (My Utmost for His Highest is my favorite devotional) and love reading WWII history stuff. I've also enjoyed a lot of books by Holocaust survivors.

It's hard to think of titles and I read all the time. :p I don't think I'm quite awake yet.

I've never owned triathlon shorts, but I do have several pairs of road bike shorts which are longer. I'll check out the spinning classes first to make sure they're fun at this gym. I remember them being loads of fun, but I noticed the sign up sheets were kind of bare at my current gym. Thanks for the tip on the shorts!

It's still pretty warm here, but when fall does descend upon us it usually happens quickly.

Have a great day!
Wowzers, just looking at your reading list, I realize we have a lot in coommon with books. I had a lot more time to read in university (go figure;)), I read all the Vampire chronicles by Anne Rice-I luved those!
What didn't you like about Memnoch? That he was the devil? I kind of liked Anne's portrayale of him. But definitiely evil.
WW2 and Holocaust stuff is my specialty though. I read that because we should never forget, and never allow that to happen again!
Sorry this is non-workout related, but thanks for sharing that info Diane!:)
I hope you have a great day!

giantfan43

10-18-2007, 07:34 AM

Hi there hib -

Long time, no speak .. looks like all is going well for you and yours ..

I will never have the time to catch up to all your posts but did want to stop in and say hi !

see you around
GF

IronIc

10-18-2007, 09:49 AM

Morning Diane!

I read alot too, but mostly new-age stuff like The Power of Now :p I also read alot of Edgar Cayce material ... also I love Harry Potter, and I am currently reading Wicked.

I'm with Brian on Anne Rice, she is a great writer! :)

DanVanVliet

10-18-2007, 10:12 AM

I read somewhere that somking drinking and sex are bad for your health so I gave up reading.

hbk442000

10-18-2007, 10:42 AM

I read somewhere that somking drinking and sex are bad for your health so I gave up reading.

lol Dan...that's bad. :D

IronIc

10-18-2007, 11:35 AM

I read somewhere that somking drinking and sex are bad for your health so I gave up reading.
LOL!

Hibiscus09

10-18-2007, 11:42 AM

Morning Hibby how is your day going? I did a leg and forearm workout this morn. feels good and bad at the same time. It snowed here last night but did not stick. Although it did in the mountians we have a great view of the lake and the entire mountain range. Have a great day.

It's going fine, Dan. I'm so envious of your snow!!

Morning Diane. Love the new Halloween pic. :D. Hope your having a great day. Chat soon.

Hi Abe! Thank you, sweetie. I hope your day is going well.

Wowzers, just looking at your reading list, I realize we have a lot in common with books. I had a lot more time to read in university (go figure;)), I read all the Vampire chronicles by Anne Rice-I luved those!
What didn't you like about Memnoch? That he was the devil? I kind of liked Anne's portrayale of him. But definitiely evil.
WW2 and Holocaust stuff is my specialty though. I read that because we should never forget, and never allow that to happen again!
Sorry this is non-workout related, but thanks for sharing that info Diane!:)
I hope you have a great day!

Hi Brian! It does sound like we share reading tastes. Have you read anything good lately?

I think I just didn't like Memnoch because it was very slow to me and it just crossed the line as far as my spirituality is concerned. I enjoyed the other books, but this one just seemed a little odd to me as compared to the other books in the chronicles and it wasn't setting well with my psyche so I abandoned it.

If you haven't read "It" and you enjoyed the other books I mentioned, you should read it. It's great stuff.

Hi there hib -

Long time, no speak .. looks like all is going well for you and yours ..

I will never have the time to catch up to all your posts but did want to stop in and say hi !

see you around
GF

Hi there! It's so good to hear from you!! I hope life is going great for you!!

Thanks for visiting me. :)

Morning Diane!

I read alot too, but mostly new-age stuff like The Power of Now. I also read alot of Edgar Cayce material ... also I love Harry Potter, and I am currently reading Wicked.

I'm with Brian on Anne Rice, she is a great writer! :)

Hi Penney! Yep, I've enjoyed almost of all of Rice's work.

I read somewhere that smoking drinking and sex are bad for your health so I gave up reading.

Ha,ha.

lol Dan...that's bad. :D

Don't encourage him. LOL

Hibiscus09

10-18-2007, 11:44 AM

Okay, so little B smart mouthed the head fund raiser lady at school today. Mr. Carrion, his orchestra teacher, called to tell me. He said the lady does repeat herself a lot (and believe me she does -- I've heard her) and that she was going over the same information for quite a while and that apparently Brian snapped. (crazy like his momma) Anyway, Mr. Carrion said that once Brian said whatever he said (I'll find that out when he gets home from school) that he immediately looked surprised at himself and started apologizing to the lady, but she would have none of that. :p Mr. Carrion said he was surprised to hear it come out of Brian because he's always so polite (pent up frustration :D ).

Anyhoo, Mr. Carrion said that Brian sincerely apologized and the lady is still upset and that he wasn't sure what she wanted him to do. So, he called to tell me. I told him I would talk to Brian and that he was free to tell the lady that I was going to talk to him and to see if that appeased her. If not, I told him to call me back.

Now, Big B has almost gotten up and walked out on meetings with this lady because she is really not courteous with other people's time. I don't think she does it on purpose but she talks way too much and says the same stuff over and over. She makes me want to tazer myself.

However, that being said, I try my best to teach my children to be respectful to adults. Little B is about to the point where he thinks he's an adult himself (ha,ha), but I still want him to be respectful of other people. If someone is in his face saying F-U or something, then I understand if he wants to get a bit snippy with them.

I think Brian, Jr. is going through a time in his life where he wants to get away to college and is feeling like he's stuck in high school. :p

I wish he'd make it through his senior year with no drama. I'm pre-menopausal and I can't take much more drama. :D

Other stuff:

I made chicken pot pie for my family for tonight.

I've done several loads of laundry.

I've rearranged my closet for fall.

Later, it's Wal-mart for a cushion for my hiney in spinning class and then I'm off to spin.

I hope ya'll are having a lovely day!!

storm1507

10-18-2007, 12:16 PM

Morning :)

I'm currently reading "Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World" (http://www.amazon.com/Having-Mary-Heart-Martha-World/dp/1578562589) by Joanna Weaver

it's good so far, and perfect for me :)

THIS is next on my list!! I can't believe I haven't read it yet!

Have you ever read The Purpose Driven Life? That is also great and something that can be re-read!

I've read Purpose Driven Life and just finished God's Power to Change Your Life also by Rick Warren. I enjoyed it even better. I am now reading Battlefield of the Mind by Joyce Meyer. A little reading every day helps keep me on track...not an easy task.

Morning Hibby how is your day going? I did a leg and forearm workout this morn. feels good and bad at the same time. It snowed here last night but did not stick. Although it did in the mountians we have a great view of the lake and the entire mountain range. Have a great day.

Snow...wow. Where are you located if you don't mind me asking??

GOOOOOOO COCKS!!!!!!!!!

I won't be able to watch UK vs Fl or USC vs Vandy. I'll just have to get the results after the fact. That might be better for me anyway. :)

DanVanVliet

10-18-2007, 12:38 PM

[QUOTE=storm1507;88038203]I've read Purpose Driven Life and just finished God's Power to Change Your Life also by Rick Warren. I enjoyed it even better. I am now reading Battlefield of the Mind by Joyce Meyer. A little reading every day helps keep me on track...not an easy task.

Snow...wow. Where are you located if you don't mind me asking??

Utah

flywheel99

10-18-2007, 02:24 PM

Okay, so little B smart mouthed the head fund raiser lady at school today.

by the sounds of it, i would have said the same thing to her. i hate when folks repeat what they're saying. i can't stand it!

She makes me want to tazer myself.

video please

I made chicken pot pie for my family for tonight.

i'll be stopping by for some of this! please save some for me!

Hibiscus09

10-18-2007, 03:42 PM

i'll be stopping by for some of this! please save some for me!

LOL @ video please for the tazering. I do a lot more exciting things than that if you'd like video. :D

I am about to pop the chicken pot pie into the oven. I made it earlier, but then headed off to spinning class. My family loves chicken pot pie.

So, my first spinning class in years was a blast! I forgot how much fun it is to get the endorphins flowing quite like that. I had almost completely wet hair by the end, but I hung tough baby!! :D

Woohoo! Go Me!!!

Ya'll have a fantastic evening!!

raffim

10-18-2007, 04:01 PM

LOL @ video please for the tazering. I do a lot more exciting things than that if you'd like video. :D

I am about to pop the chicken pot pie into the oven. I made it earlier, but then headed off to spinning class. My family loves chicken pot pie.

So, my first spinning class in years was a blast! I forgot how much fun it is to get the endorphins flowing quite like that. I had almost completely wet hair by the end, but I hung tough baby!! :D

Woohoo! Go Me!!!

Ya'll have a fantastic evening!!

hope you have a great evening too diane
have a good night
have fun tonight
evenings are great, so have a good one
i'm going to have fun tonight diane. hope you have fun too
good evening
good night

okay, just joking... don't tazer yourself now
(was trying to come up with more ways to say the same thing but that's the best i can do... what do you think?)

.

ScubaDave

10-18-2007, 06:24 PM

Diane -

I love your journal - it's great reading when I get into work.

Good luck with evil fund-raiser lady. Maybe you could set her up on a date with drive-by inappropriate man? And even more luck with trying to educate your children on being polite to adults who drive you crazy as well!! I don't envy that challenge.

Books...hmmmm

My tastes tend to run on the fringe, for some reason with fiction I tend to be drawn to stories that have serious levels of family dysfunction. If you really want some titles in that area, I'll be happy to oblige.

However, for anyone who is dealing with caring with a parent who has dementia, the book Elder Rage is a very informative read, and written in a highly entertaining fashion. I strongly recommend this book for anyone dealing with these issues.

Dave

Blacksmith

10-18-2007, 06:33 PM

Hi Diane.
Glad you enjoyed the spinning class.
That sounds like a lot of fun. :)

joed

10-18-2007, 07:22 PM

Ya know what hib, your kid is a teenager. The high school staff need to accept that fact. It sounds like an impulsive outburst, who knows why, & he apologized. Being a fundraiser, surely she's not that fragile. You've spoken to him. Let's get on with the day-to-day routine is what I'd say, & not blow it out of proportion.

AgeRage

10-18-2007, 07:32 PM

Hibiscus09

10-18-2007, 08:11 PM

hope you have a great evening too diane
have a good night
have fun tonight
evenings are great, so have a good one
i'm going to have fun tonight diane. hope you have fun too
good evening
good night

okay, just joking... don't tazer yourself now
(was trying to come up with more ways to say the same thing but that's the best i can do... what do you think?)

.

I think you're a sweetie! :) I'm all for you, me and everyone else having fun tonight!

Diane -

I love your journal - it's great reading when I get into work.

Good luck with evil fund-raiser lady. Maybe you could set her up on a date with drive-by inappropriate man? And even more luck with trying to educate your children on being polite to adults who drive you crazy as well!! I don't envy that challenge.

Books...hmmmm

My tastes tend to run on the fringe, for some reason with fiction I tend to be drawn to stories that have serious levels of family dysfunction. If you really want some titles in that area, I'll be happy to oblige.

However, for anyone who is dealing with caring with a parent who has dementia, the book Elder Rage is a very informative read, and written in a highly entertaining fashion. I strongly recommend this book for anyone dealing with these issues.

Dave

Aww, thank you very much Dave! :) I'm glad someone out there is enjoying all my goings on.

LOL @ setting the fund raiser lady up with Drive By Inappropriate Man. Gosh, I haven't seen him this week. Yay!!

It is hard trying to teach my children what is right when dealing with obnoxious people. Plus, I know he is a teenager and although he is normally well mannered, I'm not naive about teenagers. I want my children to respect others, but I also want them to know that they deserve respect. It's a fine line at their age when dealing with adults. I think some adults just tend to be totally whacked anymore and hopefully I've taught my children some level of discernment.

My father had some trouble with dementia in the last couple of months of his life. I think a lot of it was drug induced as they had put him on Zoloft and other medications for his kidney. It is difficult to handle, but I know there is some humor involved also. You have to maintain a sense of humor or it drives you insane.

I'm appreciative of any other books you may want to recommend. I'm out there on the fringe also. LOL

Hi Diane.
Glad you enjoyed the spinning class.
That sounds like a lot of fun. :)

Hi Eric! It is a ton of fun! Thank you!

Ya know what hib, your kid is a teenager. The high school staff need to accept that fact. It sounds like an impulsive outburst, who knows why, & he apologized. Being a fundraiser, surely she's not that fragile. You've spoken to him. Let's get on with the day-to-day routine is what I'd say, & not blow it out of proportion.

Hi Joe! Thanks -- I know. I talked to Brian and he is usually very responsible and polite -- especially for a teenager. In fact, I didn't even need to bring it up and I knew that would be the case. Brian always tells me when something has happened to stress him during the day. He seems to be a confessor of stressful situations. He also likes to talk when he comes in from school about his day anyway.

After I listened to what had went on -- apparently she had told everyone the fund raiser was mandatory and he raised his hand and told her fund raisers should not be mandatory and that seniors were busy with the college application process, senior projects and quite a few other things -- to which she responded, "Don't you have parents?!" and he told her yes and that we donated a lot and helped with the last few fund raisers. (I told him not to be announcing donations in the future as it sounded uppity and isn't polite!) Anyway, the conversation was not totally rude but not pretty either. :p Apparently, she was getting more and more huffy and he suggested they end the conversation as it seemed to be getting out of line. LOL Now, that is truly the apple not falling far from the tree. :eek:

I told him not to be rude to adults at school. He said again that her tone was pretty rude with him, but that he did apologize because he knew he shouldn't talk that way to an adult at school. So, I just told him that all he could do was apologize (and although I didn't tell him this -- perhaps she should have apologized also) and that he wasn't responsible for her accepting his apology. There's nothing you can do if someone won't accept an apology. At least it was made. I also told him that she shouldn't have been so rude to him asking him if he had parents and that fund raisers were not mandatory.

Anyway, I told him to move on and not let it bother him. I guess I handled it well. Our conversations are always conversations and not screaming matches so it wasn't anything dramatic or anything.

I guess the fund raiser lady is just going to have to move on. :p

Samraiwise

10-18-2007, 09:53 PM

ScubaDave

10-18-2007, 10:05 PM

Wow Diane - I'm impressed...sounds like Brian really has his head screwed on straight, and it sounds like you and he have a pretty good relationships. Way to go. I still vote for a set-up with drive-by...

Books:

Okay - here's a few titles:

Geek Love by Katherine Dunn
Middlesex by Jeffrey Euginedes
Tietam Brown by Mick Foley
Mile Zero by Thomas Sanchez
The Laughing Sutra by Mark Salzman
Lying Awake by Mark Salzman

And then some more popular stuff:

Shalimar the Clown by Salman Rushdie
Life of Pi by Yann Martel
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon

I'll go through my bookshelf on the weekend and see what else comes to mind...

CapitalJay

10-19-2007, 03:44 AM

Good morning, Hibs! :)

It seems like you have a great relationship with your son. I don't look forward to those teenage years, but I hope I'm lucky enough to have a son who is as well-mannered as yours.

Glad you enjoyed your spin class, too. Will you be making this a regular part of your routine now?

urbanmommy

10-19-2007, 04:07 AM

Morning, Diane!

Wow! You amaze me! My kids are 5 and 2, so the high school years are still in the horizon. I love what you said about teaching your kids manners to adults. This is an issue for me, because I see SOOO many kids with no respect for elders WHATSOEVER! I'm old-fashioned, I guess. I remember very clearly at the age of ten, I was sitting in the front row of church, mocking the minister's hand gestures (they were silly gestures...I think everyone would agree!); nonetheless, my father noticed my silliness and made me apologize to the pastor TO HIS FACE! I'll never forget that.

And you still had time to make chicken pot pie?! I think I'm in love with you! tee hee

Have a great weekend!

Hibiscus09

10-19-2007, 04:22 AM

Back then, I read Anne Rice's vampire chronicle, many times except for Memnoch http://www.angelfire.com/nb/kazuo/img/sm_angel_devil.gif

My first book in English was S.King's "Pet Sematary", it took a month to finish the book, with a dictionary always beside me. That was almost 25years ago!? *ahem* Not my typo this time, haha, in case.

My best regards to you, as a parent to a parent. I think you are both lucky,to have each other. http://www.angelfire.com/nb/kazuo/img/kittie01.gif

Morning, Kaz! Thank you. I'm close to both of my children. They're both real sweeties.

I've read quite a few of Stephen King's books, but I never read Pet Semetary. I did see the movie. It was crazy. Were you thinking "Crazy Americans" while you read that book? (ha,ha)

Thanks for visiting and thanks for the encouragement. Being a parent has been a true blessing, but sometimes I miss being the child. :p

Wow Diane - I'm impressed...sounds like Brian really has his head screwed on straight, and it sounds like you and he have a pretty good relationships. Way to go. I still vote for a set-up with drive-by...

Books:

Okay - here's a few titles:

Geek Love by Katherine Dunn
Middlesex by Jeffrey Euginedes
Tietam Brown by Mick Foley
Mile Zero by Thomas Sanchez
The Laughing Sutra by Mark Salzman
Lying Awake by Mark Salzman

And then some more popular stuff:

Shalimar the Clown by Salman Rushdie
Life of Pi by Yann Martel
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon

I'll go through my bookshelf on the weekend and see what else comes to mind...

Hi Dave! If that lady calls me, I'll tell her I have just the man for her to meet....... :D

Thank you so much for the recommendations. I like to check out Amazon.com's short summaries of books and read some of the reader reviews. I've only checked the first few you suggested so far and Middlesex has tweaked my interest the most so far. I've seen that book in the book store and just haven't picked it up. It sounds like it would be entertaining. I just asked Brian, Jr. if he had read it and he said no, but that he has a copy of The Virgin Suicides and he really liked it. His room is like a library/bookstore.

Morning everyone! Man, I was wired last night when I went to bed. I took spinning class without taking a Lipo6 because I figured I'd be up half the night. I still had a hard time coming down from the high and was jabbering away as I went to bed. I'm sure Brian loved that. I ended up sleeping very deeply despite it. I woke up this morning with a little bit of a sore right hip flexor and sore abs.

Later today, I'm going to do back and I'll do quads on Sunday. I think. Nothing I say lately about exercise seems to be set in stone.

It's almost Saturday and that means it's time for some Carolina football!!

GOOOOOOOO COCKS!!!!!!!!

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scienceteacher

10-19-2007, 04:34 AM

What are manners?:( Most of the kids here can't even spell the word.

Good luck tomorrow and have a great weekend.

IronIc

10-19-2007, 04:37 AM

Good morning Diane.

I think it's good your son can think for himself. With the peer pressure that goes on in h.s., it's very important that kids can think for themselves, and not be afraid to speak their minds to adults (that is, as long as it's polite) ;) He was polite about it :)

Have a nice day! :)

orca

10-19-2007, 04:44 AM

Good morning Diane. Happy Friday!

It's not the norm to see kids with good manners anymore. My props to you for raising your kids with good values. You have some great kids!

What's on the agenda this weekend?

Hibiscus09

10-19-2007, 05:07 AM

Good morning, Hibs!

It seems like you have a great relationship with your son. I don't look forward to those teenage years, but I hope I'm lucky enough to have a son who is as well-mannered as yours.

Glad you enjoyed your spin class, too. Will you be making this a regular part of your routine now?

Morning, Jay! The middle school years were the exciting years with Brian, Jr. He seemed to grow out of it after that. Brittany made her Junior year in high school happening -- :D -- but is such a doll now. She wasn't rude to people in high school, but she sure joined the "Girls just want to have fun!" train. LOL

I think I am going to spin more regularly. I just love it for some reason! I'm glad I finally checked out a class.

Morning, Diane!

Wow! You amaze me! My kids are 5 and 2, so the high school years are still in the horizon. I love what you said about teaching your kids manners to adults. This is an issue for me, because I see SOOO many kids with no respect for elders WHATSOEVER! I'm old-fashioned, I guess. I remember very clearly at the age of ten, I was sitting in the front row of church, mocking the minister's hand gestures (they were silly gestures...I think everyone would agree!); nonetheless, my father noticed my silliness and made me apologize to the pastor TO HIS FACE! I'll never forget that.

And you still had time to make chicken pot pie?! I think I'm in love with you! tee hee

Have a great weekend!

Hi Kimmy! First things first -- I did not have time to make homemade chicken pot pie when my children were 5 and 2! LOL That makes a big difference and I remember how busy those years were. (Fun, but busy!)

I was brought up to respect my elders also. I still say yes ma'am and sir to people all the time. My father was big on respecting people in general. He told us growing up that we shouldn't think we're better than others because we're smart, pretty, well-loved, etc. and that God made all of his children special, regardless of their life circumstances,race, etc.

I have to be honest, however, growing up with 13 siblings I was rather naive as to the level of prejudice, rudeness, etc. in the world. I think we were tribe-like at times and just hung out with each other. I think I was in my early 30s before I figured out that everyone did not share my father's life view. (ha,ha)

What are manners?:( Most of the kids here can't even spell the word.

Good luck tomorrow and have a great weekend.

Hi cutie! I hope your dad's tests continue to come back with good results.

Sorry -- I know it must be rough to work in education at times. I absolutely hate how disrespectful children can be with teachers in school. Just think of what a positive influence you are being molding young minds. :D

Good morning Diane.

I think it's good your son can think for himself. With the peer pressure that goes on in h.s., it's very important that kids can think for themselves, and not be afraid to speak their minds to adults (that is, as long as it's polite) ;) He was polite about it.

Have a nice day! :)

Hi Penney! Thanks! Brian, Jr. can definitely think for himself. He's at that age where he's ready to assert his independence also. The kid knows more about the upcoming election candidates than I do. He's so ready to vote. LOL I told him I start listening more about a year out, so I guess it's almost time to have to pay attention to the talking heads and watch mud slinging commercials. Fun, fun.

Good morning Diane. Happy Friday!

It's not the norm to see kids with good manners anymore. My props to you for raising your kids with good values. You have some great kids!

What's on the agenda this weekend?

Hi Kevin! Thank you. I probably brag on them too much. :p

This weekend is Gamecock football fun!! All through football season, I look forward to going to Gamecock football games or watching them on television and then my Sundays are spent doing a few things in the morning, then switching over to my jammies and watching more football and eventually dozing on the couch. Exciting, huh?

I hope you have a great weekend!

Tifflex

10-19-2007, 05:20 AM

Hi Diane!

I've been thinking of taking a spinning class and may have to go ahead and do it. How often will you be spinning?

Hibiscus09

10-19-2007, 05:24 AM

Hi Diane!

I've been thinking of taking a spinning class and may have to go ahead and do it. How often will you be spinning?

Morning, Tiffany! :) I'm not sure. I'll have to check the spinning class schedule. I'm hoping to get in there at least a couple of times a week. I was sure glad I hadn't done legs yet, however, as I was spinning away. It's quite a leg workout. :p

hbk442000

10-19-2007, 07:15 AM

Blacksmith

10-19-2007, 07:26 AM

Happy Friday Diane. :)
Have a great day!
Go Cocks!! LOL

DanVanVliet

10-19-2007, 07:36 AM

Morning Hibby I wish I could type as fast as you. Do you do any special excersizes to improve your speed? Just saying. :D

Hibiscus09

10-19-2007, 07:49 AM

Morning Hibby...

I have employees and managers who repeat themselves all the time. I get the same feelings about tazering myself, before, during and after the meeting. lmao. I would recommend having a meeting that has a specific agenda with time limits. Granted my meetings are business related so its easier to do this. But I would make it clear that you have X amount of time and that in order to cover the key topics we should table any tangent topics for another time. If that doesn't work use the tazer on her. lmao.

Hope your having a great day. I need to drop my book reading list on this thread. Will do that tonight. Be good.

Ha,ha -- I like the tazer her idea! Some people just like to hear themselves, you know?

I would love to see your reading list! :)

Happy Friday Diane.
Have a great day!
Go Cocks!! LOL

Yay!!! GOOOOOOO COCKS!!!!!!!!!!

I was just reminiscing through all competition photos. Although my head looks like a raisin and like I should have a feed me sign around my neck, I sure miss the ass I have in this photo. :D Maybe I should just give up and call the nutritionist who helped me get it in the first place.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/hibiscus09/BackStageFun2.jpg

Morning Hibby I wish I could type as fast as you. Do you do any special excersizes to improve your speed? Just saying. :D

Morning Dan Boy! Today I can only say I'm getting lots of practice. I do not want to get up and do anything!! :p Practice makes perfect baby. I'm good at all sorts of things due to following that simple plan. :)

DanVanVliet

10-19-2007, 08:21 AM

Ha,ha -- I like the tazer her idea! Some people just like to hear themselves, you know?

I would love to see your reading list! :)

Yay!!! GOOOOOOO COCKS!!!!!!!!!!

I was just reminiscing through all competition photos. Although my head looks like a raisin and like I should have a feed me sign around my neck, I sure miss the ass I have in this photo. :D Maybe I should just give up and call the nutritionist who helped me get it in the first place.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/hibiscus09/BackStageFun2.jpg

Morning Dan Boy! Today I can only say I'm getting lots of practice. I do not want to get up and do anything!! :p Practice makes perfect baby. I'm good at all sorts of things due to following that simple plan. :)

I'm all ears. and nice pic.

IronIc

10-19-2007, 08:58 AM

Nice pic Diane! I love b & w :)

Bob45

10-19-2007, 09:03 AM

Nice pic! What a bod!

Tifflex

10-19-2007, 09:07 AM

Great picture Diane! What were your stats? How long did it take you to get that lean? I hope you don't mind the questions:).

Hibiscus09

10-19-2007, 09:17 AM

I'm all ears. and nice pic.

Ha,ha -- I'm not telling and thanks!

Nice pic Diane! I love b & w :)

Thanks, Penney! I think my friend Kyra took that photo. I can't remember. I like black and white photos also.

Nice pic! What a bod!

Thank you, sweetie!

Great picture Diane! What were your stats? How long did it take you to get that lean? I hope you don't mind the questions:).

That's my second show, Tiffany, and I believe I competed at 114 to 115lbs and 8.8% body fat. I worked with Pam for six months. The first couple of months, I went from 119lbs/[Edit: 19.3%] body fat to 129lbs/15% bodyfat and then the body weight started going down along with the body fat. It probably would work much better to try to get up to around 140lbs and 15% body fat at my height and then come down, but oh well -- I didn't decide to do the competition until about six months out. I don't have super fond memories of being that lean, but my ass sure looks good. :D

joed

10-19-2007, 09:45 AM

You were in great shape, that's for sure, & no one will argue about it looking good. hehe. Was that the comp from last year when you posted a pic of yourself walking down the street with the traffic stopped? Enjoy your relaxing wkend, hope your guys win.

chrisbute

10-19-2007, 09:50 AM

Great picture Diane! Do you miss those days of competing?

Good luck to South Carolina! I'm going to be torn when they play Tennessee. Maybe i'll bury my head in the sand. Give Jon support for the Mich State game. If they knock off Ohio State, you should move in the rankings.
South Carolina 24 Vandy 16

PS - SEC is so loaded with talent. Watch a team like Hawaii go undeafeated and go the the BCS Championship game.

DanVanVliet

10-19-2007, 10:28 AM

Can I guess? lets see now hummmmm.:D

Hibiscus09

10-19-2007, 12:47 PM

I'm glad you liked the spinning!! I have wanted to try that for SO long! There isn't any around here :( Maybe once I get out of the boondocks I'll find it!! :D

any freak-os came around today? WINK WINK....LOL :D

Hi Adrienne! I just realized I never responded to you yesterday. I'm a dork.

I wish you were here so you could go spinning with me!!

No freakos at spin class. Thank goodness.

I know it's in poor taste to share a PM I received, but there are freak-os on this forum and this is the PM I received today:

i want to meet you and shake your hand..how did you do it..wow you look soooooo young for your age honey...and soooooooo hot..

please tell me you are single...xxx

i would date you tommorrow...xx

LMAO! Are you interested? I can forward him your username. Just kidding!

I hope you have a happy weekend!!

You were in great shape, that's for sure, & no one will argue about it looking good. hehe. Was that the comp from last year when you posted a pic of yourself walking down the street with the traffic stopped? Enjoy your relaxing wkend, hope your guys win.

Ha,ha -- I forgot that photo, Joe. Yep, it was that contest. Thanks about the Gamecocks! I hope we win also. enjoy your weekend!

Great picture Diane! Do you miss those days of competing?

Good luck to South Carolina! I'm going to be torn when they play Tennessee. Maybe i'll bury my head in the sand. Give Jon support for the Mich State game. If they knock off Ohio State, you should move in the rankings.
South Carolina 24 Vandy 16

PS - SEC is so loaded with talent. Watch a team like Hawaii go undeafeated and go the the BCS Championship game.

I don't think so, Chris. It was fun getting in tip top shape, however. I do give Jon my support for Michigan State! Go Spartans!

Go Cocks!

Can I guess? lets see now hummmmm.:D

Ummmm, if only competition diets included Miller Chills and wine. :D

Next, the workout fun........

Hibiscus09

10-19-2007, 12:56 PM

I have to say that today I was pooped after doing that spinning fun last night!! I dragged myself to the gym finally this afternoon and as is usual when I'm feeling fatigued, I had a strong workout despite feeling that way. I was surprised because I stopped taking creatine about a week or so ago, but am still pretty darn strong.

Warmup on the treadmill for seven minutes

Hammerstrength High Row

8 reps X 45lbs each side
8 reps X 70lbs each side*I think I've been stuck at that weight for a while, so I decide to move onwards and upwards.
6 reps X 80lbs each side
6 reps X 80lbs each side
6 reps X 80lbs each side*woohoo. Go me!

One Arm DB Rows

8 reps each arm X 25lb db
8 reps each arm X 35lb db
8 reps each arm X 45lb db*woohoo. Go me!
5 reps each arm X 50lb db*woohoo and yippee!
6 reps each arm X 40lb db*cooked!

Comments: Little high school or early college aged boys were looking at me like Holy Crap while I was doing those. :D She-Ra!!

Straight Arm Pulldowns

8 reps X 70lbs
8 reps X 80lbs
8 reps X 90lbs
8 reps X 90lbs

Comments: I decided that was enough and I was moving on to cardio fun.

Cardio Fun

30 minutes on the stairmaster at 140bpm

Enough already. I really was feeling last night's spinning class.

So, tomorrow is the game and it's at 12:30 in the afternoon. I was going to do quads/hamstrings on Sunday, but Brian wants to golf so I suppose they'll be happening on Monday.

I hope ya'll have a fun weekend!

GOOOOOOO COCKS!!!!!!!!!

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DanVanVliet

10-19-2007, 12:58 PM

And look at her type I just read the responce and you wrote a book. Dam girl! For the workout it has to start off with a warm up? :D:)

Hibiscus09

10-19-2007, 01:01 PM

And look at her type I just read the responce and you wrote a book. Dam girl! For the workout it has to start off with a warm up? :D:)

Ha,ha -- you have major typing envy. :D

Islandtroll

10-19-2007, 01:07 PM

Nice workout Hip!

I love this part:

Little high school or early college aged boys were looking at me like Holy Crap while I was doing those. She-Ra!!

She-RA!! :D

HoosierHardGain

10-19-2007, 01:32 PM

Hey Hibby...hope you have a great weekend!

Blacksmith

10-19-2007, 03:18 PM

Hi Diane,
You are tossing some heavy weight around
there. Nice job.
Great competition photo BTW.

Enjoy golfing. :)

Izzy04

10-19-2007, 03:23 PM

Hi Diane!

Wow! look at those one arm row! You're strong!!!

I love that pic of you at your show! You look great, so elegant!

I'll be sending good vibes to your Cocks tomorrow at 12h30...

Have a great week-end!

AgeRage

10-19-2007, 04:51 PM

Hi Adrienne! I just realized I never responded to you yesterday. I'm a dork.

I wish you were here so you could go spinning with me!!

No freakos at spin class. Thank goodness.

I know it's in poor taste to share a PM I received, but there are freak-os on this forum and this is the PM I received today:

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LMAO! Are you interested? I can forward him your username. Just kidding!

I hope you have a happy weekend!!

I also just love that pic, the black and white makes it look great!

yea I wish I could come spinning with you also!

LMAO is RIGHT!! wholly crap Diane....I just got a friend add and he asked me to marry him! :eek: LOL

You have a great weekend also!

Hot Rose

10-19-2007, 06:21 PM

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/hibiscus09/BackStageFun2.jpg

Beautiful Hibby :)

GOOOOOOOO COCKS!!!!!!!!

Happy Weekend

ScubaDave

10-19-2007, 09:43 PM

Damn Diane -

You look stunning in that competition pic - WOW!!!

Great workout - I can just see the faces on those kids. LOL - way to put 'em in their place!!

GO COCKS!!!

Have a great weekend.

jocularric

10-20-2007, 04:55 AM

Good morning Hibby. Great picture. I loved your story about young men and your DB rows. That's hilarious. I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

MacGyverDel

10-20-2007, 05:04 AM

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z291/macgyverdel/coffeetime.gif Woah ... you look awesome in that pic. ;) I remember Barb speaking much of this spinning thing. :eek:

Does not sound good for me. :p But for some it is I sea.

Have a great day. :)

Hibiscus09

10-20-2007, 05:12 AM

Nice workout Hip!

I love this part:

She-RA!! :D

Ha,ha -- thank Michael! It always makes me smile because of my former workout partner always acting so silly with that when I made heavy lifts. She was pretty funny doing it.

Hey Hibby...hope you have a great weekend!

You too, Hoosier!

Hi Diane,
You are tossing some heavy weight around
there. Nice job.
Great competition photo BTW.

Enjoy golfing. :)

Thanks, Eric! Yep, I'm pretty strong for my size I think. Thank you! I can actually smile at those photos now because I've forgotten all the pain it took to get there. I suppose it's like childbirth! :p

Hi Diane!

Wow! look at those one arm row! You're strong!!!

I love that pic of you at your show! You look great, so elegant!

I'll be sending good vibes to your Cocks tomorrow at 12h30...

Have a great week-end!

Hi Izzy! Yay for good vibes for my Cocks!! Thanks about photo. You're so sweet. I hope you have a fun weekend!

I also just love that pic, the black and white makes it look great!

yea I wish I could come spinning with you also!

LMAO is RIGHT!! wholly crap Diane....I just got a friend add and he asked me to marry him! :eek: LOL

You have a great weekend also!

LOL -- say no to the proposal Adrienne! :D Have a happy weekend!