Monday, November 3, 2008

Monday Miscellany

Today started today with a trip to the gym for upper body, stretching, my PT exercises, lots of stretching, core, and finally pushups (14, 10, 7 - Woot!).

No Gym Queen photo today. It was a bit more crowded and I didn't want to be the crazy lady taking photos of herself. LOL. However, I did sneak in one. Anyone ever use this contraption before? I don't know what it is called, but it helps with crunches.


After the gym, I headed off for a PT appt. We focussed on some specific quad exercise and a few more stretches. I'll be adding those into my regular routine starting tomorrow. She also used also used electrical current on my knee, which I really didn't like at all.

Today happens to be Daughter's 15th birthday. They sure grow up quickly. We'll be heading out for a Birthday Celebration dinner soon.

Last thought. Does exercising my right to vote count as cross-training? ;-)

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  1. "Crazy lady taking photos of herself."

    THAT's funny!

    Have fun at the birthday dinner!

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  2. ROFLMAO HAHAHAHHAA Lisa! I know it, sometimes I wonder what others are thinking when I take pics of myself. Like I need a shirt that says "It's for my blog! Really!"

    I've seen those contraptions on MANY o infomercials but I can't remember what they're called?!?

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the daughter! Wow, 15?!? Gosh to be 15 again *sigh*

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  3. Too funny!

    Happy 15th Birthday to your daughter!

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  4. "crazy lady" why not...taking pics is fun. I personally haven't taken any of myself in the mirror at the gym but you could.

    p.s. I'll give you a 'pass' if you vote. Or you can come to spin class with me. :-)

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  5. Happy birthday to Daughter! Mine just acts 15, & she's only 3.

    How about a gym bathroom pic? Then you'll get some really funny looks :)

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  6. I have used such contraptions at the gym.

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  7. Have fun at the birthday dinner!

    They never used the electric current thing on my knee. That contraption always freaked me out a bit!

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  8. I gotz one of those contraptions :-) you're gonna be ripped!!

    I'm kinda losing track now, but in case I already told you this, you get to hear it again.

    YOU ARE AWESOME :-) Thanks for supporting me on my journey. I can't wait to come out to your side of the country and visit sometime!! We'll have to tri together after you get those muscle issues worked out! (at least the quivering part ;-)

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  9. I have used that thing before. I see it at the gym, but I don't like using a lot of contraptions with my ab moves.

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  10. I take a ton of pictures too. :>) I was trying to take a good picture of myself with my race medal after the last race and I captured one with a guy giving me the strangest look. Too funny. LOL

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  11. I commented but it didn't show up, but happy birthday to your daughter!!

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  12. LOL at the "taking photos." You are getting really strong homegirl. Woot! I bet the birthday dinner was a good one. :)

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  13. I hear ya. My son, who is 14 was talking about being able to vote in the next election. I cringed...:-)

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  14. Yeah, I've seen that thing before and have used it a couple times on my own. Seems to help with neck strain and allow you to focus more on abs but in a group workout we don't get to use one and so I'm better off not getting dependent on it.

    Great job on the push-ups!!

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  15. Ahh, the ab roller - nice for supporting your neck when doing crunches. Good luck with your PT - make sure you follow orders. :)

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  16. The electical current doesn't sound like any fun. Happy birthday to the kiddo!

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  17. Totally cross training. I vote YES! :)

    15 years old? I am so dreading that. My oldest son is 11 and that already feels so old.....

    Happy Bday!

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  18. LOL! That would be the wonderful Ab Roller! Happy Birthday to your daughter!

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  19. Happy b-day to the kiddo..

    I've used that thing before at the gym,, seems the physioball has replaced it in the gym these days..

    Take you pic. They will get used to it after awhile.

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  20. 15 yrs old? Fun times, fun times. Actually, the crazy teen years are almost over. Well, kinda.
    Enjoy :)

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  21. Yep, chalk up that cross training! (And keep the shine on the Queen of the Gym tiara too!)

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  22. my gym doesn't have those ab things anymore. It's all about the exercise ball, bosu balls and foam things... :)

    Happy belated 15th to the daughter.

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  23. He he! Not sure if exercising your right to vote counts as cross training... :) I like it though, for sure!

    Happy birthday to your daughter! Wooo hoo!

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  24. Happy 15th birthday to your daughter!!!

    I always take photos of myself, no matter where i am!!! Guess i'm a bit wacky!!! Or not??

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  25. Happy birthday to your daughter!!

    I hate that crunch machine, btw.

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  26. Yep, those crunch things were all the rage about 10 years ago. I hate them though...

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  27. The only time I've ever been consistent about doing ab workouts was when I belonged to a gym and used a contraption almost exactly like that one. I loved it because I was able to do crunches until my abs hurt - not just until my neck got tired. Hope your daughter had a great birthday!

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  28. I have one of those ab things in the basement somewhere! I totally forgot about it. Good luck with the continued rehab and hope you had a great birthday celebration!

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  29. LOL...I always get strange looks when I take pics of myself.

    I am curious if that contraption work too....

    Happy birthday to DD.

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  30. LOL...I always get strange looks when I take pics of myself.

    I am curious if that contraption work too....

    Happy birthday to DD.

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