~Whatever It Takes Week of April 14~

[SunaBee]

Originally Posted by stews

thanks.

not only are my back muscles stronger but my ab muscles are too. I was told when I was in therapy for a back injury a long time ago, you have to strengthen your ab muscles as much as your back in order to prevent injury.

That makes sense Stews - That's probably why Pilates is so good for your back, because it strengthens your whole core.

[landis]

Originally Posted by SunaBee

I might have read it wrong... Not that THATS every happened.

I just talked to Russ... He just invited two more people out here for tomorrow. Seriously, I think he's much more excited about this party then I am.

I tried to wriggle my way out...

And Loreen ( my 2nd mom) heard me saying, "No party... I am 30 - not 10..." Loreene says, "Crys, It's a PARTY." Kind of like, "Be quiet already and enjoy it. Any reason to celebrate and have a party is a good one."

I would rather stay in my bathrobe all day with a good book and my crochet...

Russ is a smarty pants and said, "You can wear it at the BBQ if you want to..."



Someone want to trade places for the day?... Peskie!!??

Not me! I like books and coffee better too!

Originally Posted by SunaBee

It's awfully tempting...

He's like a little kid... Though triply determined. He's like, "Your GOING to have a birthday celebration and your GOING to enjoy it..."

I am just happy with simple things... A cup of coffee and a book would be plenty...

[end/whine] sorry!!!

I think that's why I feel uncomfortable with this - I'm like, "Hey, I don't REQUIRE this!!!!".... ROFL

It's okay! Peskie and Stews whine all the time too

[stews]

I'm just disappointed that I can't get my workout in now. I've done so well keeping the exercise on track even when I am in a struggling phase food wise. .

[stews]

Originally Posted by landis

Not me! I like books and coffee better too!

It's okay! Peskie and Stews whine all the time too

[landis]

My neck and shoulder muscles are having a hard time getting back into working out. It's always this way. My knee so far is doing great! I'm trying to rotate cardio and leaving a day in between it. I am loving it though. I had the whole pool to myself today inside. I felt like I was a rich kid. I took a shower in my own room off the pool and just relaxed and man I was in hawg heaven!!! I wonder why I haven't been doing this all of this time!!!!!!

[landis]

Originally Posted by stews

I'm just disappointed that I can't get my workout in now. I've done so well keeping the exercise on track even when I am in a struggling phase food wise. .

I hope it gets better quickly Stews. Sometimes when I hurt my back it's gone the next day even. Is it very bad?

[stews]

Originally Posted by landis

My neck and shoulder muscles are having a hard time getting back into working out. It's always this way. My knee so far is doing great! I'm trying to rotate cardio and leaving a day in between it. I am loving it though. I had the whole pool to myself today inside. I felt like I was a rich kid. I took a shower in my own room off the pool and just relaxed and man I was in hawg heaven!!! I wonder why I haven't been doing this all of this time!!!!!!

that sounds nice.

Originally Posted by landis

I hope it gets better quickly Stews. Sometimes when I hurt my back it's gone the next day even. Is it very bad?

it's pretty sore, but I can walk and move. just hurts. hopefully will improve instead of stiffen up over night.

I'm going to spend much of the night icing it, I think.

[stews]

Originally Posted by landis

My neck and shoulder muscles are having a hard time getting back into working out. It's always this way. My knee so far is doing great! I'm trying to rotate cardio and leaving a day in between it. I am loving it though. I had the whole pool to myself today inside. I felt like I was a rich kid. I took a shower in my own room off the pool and just relaxed and man I was in hawg heaven!!! I wonder why I haven't been doing this all of this time!!!!!!

that sounds nice.

Originally Posted by landis

I hope it gets better quickly Stews. Sometimes when I hurt my back it's gone the next day even. Is it very bad?

it's pretty sore, but I can walk and move but it hurts. hopefully will improve instead of stiffen up more over night.

I'm going to spend much of the night icing it, I think.

[stews]

guess that was worth saying twice. not sure how that happened, LOL.

[SunaBee]

Originally Posted by stews

I'm just disappointed that I can't get my workout in now. I've done so well keeping the exercise on track even when I am in a struggling phase food wise. .

Originally Posted by landis

Not me! I like books and coffee better too!

It's okay! Peskie and Stews whine all the time too

Well, someone fire up the WIT Mobile and come resuce me before the party... I'll sneak out the back door! Then we can go grab a cup of coffee and head for Barnes and Nobles...

Originally Posted by landis

I felt like I was a rich kid.

I love you I love you I love you...

You ALWAYS make me laugh...

[landis]

Originally Posted by SunaBee

Well, someone fire up the WIT Mobile and come resuce me before the party... I'll sneak out the back door! Then we can go grab a cup of coffee and head for Barnes and Nobles...



I love you I love you I love you...

You ALWAYS make me laugh...

On my wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!! YOU my dear Sunny Bee are the adorable one!!!!

Peskieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, there isn't a race this week?

[landis]

Almost forgot the WIT van!!!!

[Skinnie Minnie]

Originally Posted by stews

hello, welcome!

you'll fit right in, LOL.



DOODY STALKER!

Hi stews! Thanks for the welcome!

Originally Posted by stews

OUCH! hurt my back. sitting here with ice on it now instead of heading to the gym

Oh no!! Back pain is the worst.

Originally Posted by la.lady

Welcome Bonnie, and we are glad that you are with us. You are with a bunch of wonderful ladies, full of life, hope and just all around good girls, who encourage us when we need it, kick us in the butt when we don't behave and we are all together to make our goals...

Awww...what a sweet post. You sound like a really nice lady!

Originally Posted by Peskie

Here's a prior thread with some of our bio's to get to know us better. A few changes since this was in 2005, but still....

~Whatever It Takes Bio Weigh Day~

thank you, Peskie! that is helpful!

Originally Posted by SunaBee

Always. Welcome Bonnie!!!





I was "around" here back then, though not posting here, so I'll add a quick bio.

I just turned 30 last Saturday.... I have been married for 12 years, this summer, and have two boys (turning 11 in July, and 9 in October - one in the 4th grade and the other in 2nd).

I have worked for 4 years in a K-12 setting, also volunteer daily helping kinder kids (my favorite) learn how to read, and am taking full time classes. I'll graduate with my AA on FRIDAY, June 13th (crazy huh?...LOL)... and am transferring to get my BA in Elementary Education. I want to teach k-3.

We live out in the country, have a Christmas tree farm, an orchard and small vineyard - and a lot of animals (indoor and out...).

There's the QUICKKKK version!...

I'm glad you've joined us.

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Hi Ladies!!!!! Buried in homework. Bur.Ied. So, if you don't hear from me, send out a rescue squad with a triple shot would ya?

Guys just left for town... I am taking a break from the books to clean house, and decided to fly through here to catch up on posts. Should fly through it all since they are all gone, and not here to leave their muddy little prints.

to my girls.

Hey, we have a lot in common! I have a degree in Elementary Ed and I used to teach kindergarten! Now I teach Junior K (a.k.a Pre-K2). 5yo are such a fun age!

And BTW, I LOVE Friday the 13th. I was BORN on Friday the 13th. And I have a fraternal twin sister. But congrats on your upcoming graduation!! That's great!

Originally Posted by stews

my bio that I posted awhile back since I wasn't in this thread in 2005 either.

I turned 41 in February, also celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary in Feb.

I have 3 kids.
ds24 (he's my step son but I claim him for mine ) He lives about 1 1/2 hours away and works at Lowes.
dd19 (Freshman in college. taking pre reqs to get into nursing school)
dd17 (Junior in high school, taking a fire science program that is 2 periods out of the day at the fire station. right now I think she's leaning towards being a paramedic but isn't sure between that and fire fighter. if she passes the big test in June she will be an official volunteer firefighter this summer)

I work part time at a middle school helping students with reading and math (the ones that are below standards. we mostly do basic math so I can do that. much harder and I'd be in trouble, lol). I also coach a "girls on track (got)" team after school on tue/thurs. it is a curriuculum based program that trains the girls to do a 5k (they can run or walk it) but also is geared to help work on their self esteem. the program is written to prevent things like teen pregnancies, suicide, drugs/alcohol, eating disorders, etc. basicaly things that low self esteem lead to. we are planning to do another session in the fall, but we'll see if that pans out or not. middle school girls are not easy, lol.

my husband is an electrician at a paper mill in town. He works shift work 4 days on 4 days off (but he has been working a lot of over time. unfortunately the overtime is slowing down. they've told him he can only do 1 day of overtime each rotation now. bitter sweet. the extra money has been nice to help build up a savings but it'll be nice to have him home more too).

there ya have it. that's me in a nutshell. if any of you have questions feel free to ask. I'm more than happy to share .

So you are teacherish too!! It's nice to learn more about you, stews. And what does your screen name mean?

Originally Posted by stews

strawberry shortcake is my husbands FAVORITE dessert. dd19 makes it for him for most of his birthdays. home made shortcake, even .

I love SSC too! YUM! With tons of whipped cream, of course! It's so good. And it's not even chocolate!

[landis]

Hi Skinny Minnie! They come and go quickly here!

[Skinnie Minnie]

Originally Posted by landis

Hi Skinny Minnie! They come and go quickly here!

Hey there, landis! What does your screen name mean?

[landis]

Originally Posted by Skinnie Minnie

Hey there, landis! What does your screen name mean?

You mean landis? That's just my original uncreative name. I have many more as you'll see..Lucy, Bambi, Baby in the bath, McSharon, Sharon, hmmmm I am sure I'm forgetting some. Oh yeah "Angel", that's the one that fits me best everyone says.

[Skinnie Minnie]

Originally Posted by landis

You mean landis? That's just my original uncreative name. I have many more as you'll see..Lucy, Bambi, Baby in the bath, McSharon, Sharon, hmmmm I am sure I'm forgetting some. Oh yeah "Angel", that's the one that fits me best everyone says.

How 'bout Hiawatha? Can I call you Hiawatha?


I have an asortment of names too: Bonnie, Bon Bon, Bonanza, Binxie, Toot Sweet, Bonster-the-hickie-monster...

[landis]

Originally Posted by Skinnie Minnie

How 'bout Hiawatha? Can I call you Hiawatha?


I have an asortment of names too: Bonnie, Bon Bon, Bonanza, Binxie, Toot Sweet, Bonster-the-hickie-monster...

Sure! And I LOVE your names! Can I call you Bonsie for short?

Yep girls she is gonna fit in FINE!!!!!

[Skinnie Minnie]

Originally Posted by landis

Sure! And I LOVE your names! Can I call you Bonsie for short?

Yep girls she is gonna fit in FINE!!!!!

ooooo, I would enjoy being called Bonsie!! That's a new one, too!



So how long have you been posting on this board, landis? And how long has this group been around?

[landis]

Night night everybody!

Tomorrow's choices in case I don't get to post in the morning.

I choose to stay on plan and NOT have chips at the Mexican restaurant after church if we go there.

I choose to finish the rest of my laundry ALL of it!

I choose to study my cou