Total Max Mixers - Week of May 31

Gibbee · 05-31-20, 12:53 PM

Hi, all!!!

Check in: Not sure where I left off last, but this week I missed chest day on the Jen workouts, but did back day, shoulder day, arms day and legs day. Yesterday I tried her May Saturday workout (total body, heavy) and it was pretty good. Guess I'll just never make up the chest day. Thought I might but, no.

DH finally heard from kidney doc and they want to do dialysis this week. DH has to be hospitalized and he wants me to stay with him. Folks, I'm scared for him and worried I can't stay... and yet I know what it will be like for me if I do (sleeping (haha) in hard chair, getting up to meet his every need and demand while worrying about home and work). His feet continue to leak... and he lost over 15 lbs in a week about a week ago and the leaking never stops. So he needs the treatment, but I am not sure I am up for the task if I cannot leave at all. I have a bulging disk in my neck (apparently from the fall, not sure) and when it hurts, I am not a happy camper. I realize that pales in comparison to the h*ll he is living in, but I need rest and recovery, too. DD wants me to stay home. I am so torn. The hospital said they would consider his request. He claims he will leave if they won't let me stay, but then later says he will go because he needs the fluid off. I don't know. We just need to catch a break somehow. I know until he is admitted he will be a pain in the butt to deal with because he is scared. Wish me luck!

Gibbee · 05-31-20, 01:05 PM

PS - Today was a 20 minute Leslie workout and 10 minutes of stretching on my own. Here's the Leslie workout I tried: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqaNUjTR70A

Vantreesta · 05-31-20, 01:34 PM

Gibbee, it's understandable that you want to sleep at home. You're right that you need to take care of yourself too. I am so sorry for everything you both are going through. I can't even imagine how hard and scary it must be. Praying for you both, for strength and guidance and a reprieve.

karjoy · 05-31-20, 05:00 PM

Gibbee, thinking of you and DH! Would he listen if you told him you can be a better caregiver if you get some rest yourself? When I was an ICU nurse we always advocated strongly for family members to go home to sleep. I pray you catch a break. How long would DH be in the hospital?

I did Cathe’s ICE Metabolic Total Body today. This is one of my favorites. I got my HR up to 138 which is good for me.

Vannie we are up to 91 degrees today. I know you would NOT care for that and I don’t like it either. It is a bit less humid than yesterday at least.

Waves to Jbliff and Cher. Kareng

Vantreesta · 05-31-20, 05:24 PM

Karen, you are correct, I would not like that! It was 76 when we walked before supper and I thought man, I gotta get out the tank tops! It's supposed to be in the 80s this week. Yuck. It was 119 at my dad's yesterday!

Gibbee · 05-31-20, 07:09 PM

Karen: They initially said 4-5 days. Then dropped it to 2-3. But we both know when he gets in there and they look at his feet, they will get another team involved (probably a wound team... besides his local foot doctor) and he will end up staying longer than planned and/or ended up in a care facility for rehab (again).

Cher · 06-01-20, 06:29 AM

Saturday)’s workout was the warm-up and Combo 2 of Step Jam and Combo 2 and Cool-down and stretch from Step Heat. Nothing yesterday.

Vannie - Sorry to hear you are still getting dizzy but glad it seems to be getting better.

Gibbee - Thanks for starting us off. That is a tough one with DH and the hospital. I can definitely understand wanting to go home and sleep. You do need to take care of yourself but easier said than done. I could see my DH being the same way if he was going through all that your DH is/has. Do you know when he is supposed to go in to the hospital yet?

Karen - Glad you enjoyed ICE Metabolic Total Body. I love the TS Mish Mosh premix. It skips those Bear Crawls or whatever there called.

Waves JBliff!

JBliff · 06-01-20, 10:05 AM

Hi all. My workout yesterday was 45-minute walk with DH in the morning, then LITE Stacked UB + core premix in the afternoon.

Gibbee - I hope you find a middle ground with your DH. You need to take care of yourself too.

Karjoy - 91 is hot. We got a little respite this weekend weather wise. It was so nice--70s and sunny.

I spent part of the weekend making masks for me and DH. It was kind of a fun activity. DH actually helped a lot troubleshooting my sewing machine.

Waves to all. Have a good day.

Vantreesta · 06-01-20, 12:09 PM

Planned on walking 4 mi this morning but the wind was just awful so we just did 2 mi. I was supposed to run after that but decided to hold off till tonight instead of forcing through the wind. I started doing PT and the very first thing (bridge with alternating diagonal overhead reach) set off the dizziness right away. It subsided mostly so I finished, skipping the moves that would make me dizzy or need balance. Then I did day 18 of Kassandra's morning yoga and was mostly fine. Even inversions were okay. It seems to be worst when I'm lying down and moving my head just right (or wrong, I guess). Then I did one of my untried ones, Barlates Interval Barre Fusion, the iso mat segment plus stretch. This was my first try at Barlates and I decided I was pretty sure she doesn't want me to be able to walk again. Holy crap!! The dizziness left me feeling wiped out so hopefully I can do everything else tonight. I needed to be done anyway so I could shower and eat before meeting a friend. When I get home from that I plan to make white sheet cake for hubby's birthday.

Cher · 06-02-20, 05:57 AM

Workout yesterday was Leslie’s Purple Mile, KCM Body Shop #2 and Travis Eliot Yin Yoga Flow and Go. I also went for about a 30 minute walk in the afternoon.

DH is supposed to go back to work next Wednesday (June 10). We were hoping they would call and tell him to be off a little longer but haven’t heard from them yet so it’s not looking like that’s going to happen. (Before Covid, he was supposed to be on a voluntary lay-off until mid July). He really wants to retire but was trying to stay a little longer....mainly until DS could get a job and get his own health insurance.

JBliff - Good job on the masks!

Vannie - Happy Birthday to your hubby! Ugh, that dizziness has to be so annoying.

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05-31-20, 12:53 PM
Gibbee VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	Total Max Mixers - Week of May 31 Hi, all!!! Check in: Not sure where I left off last, but this week I missed chest day on the Jen workouts, but did back day, shoulder day, arms day and legs day. Yesterday I tried her May Saturday workout (total body, heavy) and it was pretty good. Guess I'll just never make up the chest day. Thought I might but, no. DH finally heard from kidney doc and they want to do dialysis this week. DH has to be hospitalized and he wants me to stay with him. Folks, I'm scared for him and worried I can't stay... and yet I know what it will be like for me if I do (sleeping (haha) in hard chair, getting up to meet his every need and demand while worrying about home and work). His feet continue to leak... and he lost over 15 lbs in a week about a week ago and the leaking never stops. So he needs the treatment, but I am not sure I am up for the task if I cannot leave at all. I have a bulging disk in my neck (apparently from the fall, not sure) and when it hurts, I am not a happy camper. I realize that pales in comparison to the h*ll he is living in, but I need rest and recovery, too. DD wants me to stay home. I am so torn. The hospital said they would consider his request. He claims he will leave if they won't let me stay, but then later says he will go because he needs the fluid off. I don't know. We just need to catch a break somehow. I know until he is admitted he will be a pain in the butt to deal with because he is scared. Wish me luck! __________________ "A healthier future is every tiny step we take, or every little rep, that ultimately leads us to our goal." Arnold Schwarzenegger STS Graduate MET-Rx 180 Graduate

05-31-20, 01:05 PM
Gibbee VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	PS - Today was a 20 minute Leslie workout and 10 minutes of stretching on my own. Here's the Leslie workout I tried: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqaNUjTR70A __________________ "A healthier future is every tiny step we take, or every little rep, that ultimately leads us to our goal." Arnold Schwarzenegger STS Graduate MET-Rx 180 Graduate

05-31-20, 01:34 PM
Vantreesta Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Snowman Land :)	Gibbee, it's understandable that you want to sleep at home. You're right that you need to take care of yourself too. I am so sorry for everything you both are going through. I can't even imagine how hard and scary it must be. Praying for you both, for strength and guidance and a reprieve. __________________ "No matter how slow you go, you are still lapping everybody on the couch." "God, please help me to be the person my dog thinks I am." "You can't run from your problems. But you'll both feel a little lighter when you get back." ~New Balance shoe ad You don't have to be fast, just keep moving forward. Note to self: You don't get to complain about things you won't work to change! Word for 2024: Accomplished; Word for 2023: Grounded; Word for 2022: Consistency; Word for 2021: Mindfulness

05-31-20, 05:00 PM
karjoy VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006	Gibbee, thinking of you and DH! Would he listen if you told him you can be a better caregiver if you get some rest yourself? When I was an ICU nurse we always advocated strongly for family members to go home to sleep. I pray you catch a break. How long would DH be in the hospital? I did Cathe’s ICE Metabolic Total Body today. This is one of my favorites. I got my HR up to 138 which is good for me. Vannie we are up to 91 degrees today. I know you would NOT care for that and I don’t like it either. It is a bit less humid than yesterday at least. Waves to Jbliff and Cher. Kareng

05-31-20, 05:24 PM
Vantreesta Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Snowman Land :)	Karen, you are correct, I would not like that! It was 76 when we walked before supper and I thought man, I gotta get out the tank tops! It's supposed to be in the 80s this week. Yuck. It was 119 at my dad's yesterday! __________________ "No matter how slow you go, you are still lapping everybody on the couch." "God, please help me to be the person my dog thinks I am." "You can't run from your problems. But you'll both feel a little lighter when you get back." ~New Balance shoe ad You don't have to be fast, just keep moving forward. Note to self: You don't get to complain about things you won't work to change! Word for 2024: Accomplished; Word for 2023: Grounded; Word for 2022: Consistency; Word for 2021: Mindfulness

05-31-20, 07:09 PM
Gibbee VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	Karen: They initially said 4-5 days. Then dropped it to 2-3. But we both know when he gets in there and they look at his feet, they will get another team involved (probably a wound team... besides his local foot doctor) and he will end up staying longer than planned and/or ended up in a care facility for rehab (again). __________________ "A healthier future is every tiny step we take, or every little rep, that ultimately leads us to our goal." Arnold Schwarzenegger STS Graduate MET-Rx 180 Graduate

06-01-20, 06:29 AM
Cher Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Michigan	Saturday)’s workout was the warm-up and Combo 2 of Step Jam and Combo 2 and Cool-down and stretch from Step Heat. Nothing yesterday. Vannie - Sorry to hear you are still getting dizzy but glad it seems to be getting better. Gibbee - Thanks for starting us off. That is a tough one with DH and the hospital. I can definitely understand wanting to go home and sleep. You do need to take care of yourself but easier said than done. I could see my DH being the same way if he was going through all that your DH is/has. Do you know when he is supposed to go in to the hospital yet? Karen - Glad you enjoyed ICE Metabolic Total Body. I love the TS Mish Mosh premix. It skips those Bear Crawls or whatever there called. Waves JBliff!

06-01-20, 10:05 AM
JBliff Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Virginia	Hi all. My workout yesterday was 45-minute walk with DH in the morning, then LITE Stacked UB + core premix in the afternoon. Gibbee - I hope you find a middle ground with your DH. You need to take care of yourself too. Karjoy - 91 is hot. We got a little respite this weekend weather wise. It was so nice--70s and sunny. I spent part of the weekend making masks for me and DH. It was kind of a fun activity. DH actually helped a lot troubleshooting my sewing machine. Waves to all. Have a good day.

06-01-20, 12:09 PM
Vantreesta Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Snowman Land :)	Planned on walking 4 mi this morning but the wind was just awful so we just did 2 mi. I was supposed to run after that but decided to hold off till tonight instead of forcing through the wind. I started doing PT and the very first thing (bridge with alternating diagonal overhead reach) set off the dizziness right away. It subsided mostly so I finished, skipping the moves that would make me dizzy or need balance. Then I did day 18 of Kassandra's morning yoga and was mostly fine. Even inversions were okay. It seems to be worst when I'm lying down and moving my head just right (or wrong, I guess). Then I did one of my untried ones, Barlates Interval Barre Fusion, the iso mat segment plus stretch. This was my first try at Barlates and I decided I was pretty sure she doesn't want me to be able to walk again. Holy crap!! The dizziness left me feeling wiped out so hopefully I can do everything else tonight. I needed to be done anyway so I could shower and eat before meeting a friend. When I get home from that I plan to make white sheet cake for hubby's birthday. __________________ "No matter how slow you go, you are still lapping everybody on the couch." "God, please help me to be the person my dog thinks I am." "You can't run from your problems. But you'll both feel a little lighter when you get back." ~New Balance shoe ad You don't have to be fast, just keep moving forward. Note to self: You don't get to complain about things you won't work to change! Word for 2024: Accomplished; Word for 2023: Grounded; Word for 2022: Consistency; Word for 2021: Mindfulness

06-02-20, 05:57 AM
Cher Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Michigan	Workout yesterday was Leslie’s Purple Mile, KCM Body Shop #2 and Travis Eliot Yin Yoga Flow and Go. I also went for about a 30 minute walk in the afternoon. DH is supposed to go back to work next Wednesday (June 10). We were hoping they would call and tell him to be off a little longer but haven’t heard from them yet so it’s not looking like that’s going to happen. (Before Covid, he was supposed to be on a voluntary lay-off until mid July). He really wants to retire but was trying to stay a little longer....mainly until DS could get a job and get his own health insurance. JBliff - Good job on the masks! Vannie - Happy Birthday to your hubby! Ugh, that dizziness has to be so annoying.