Total Max Mixers Week of Oct 11

karjoy · 10-11-20, 08:20 AM

Morning all. It is a beautiful morning here. We had a little rain last night which helped clear out some of the blasted humidity. The sun is shining.

I have not decided what to do for workout today. I may rest as we ran 8 miles yesterday and that is the longest for me in a while. Some stretching is in order too.

Have a wonderful Sunday everyone, kareng

Gibbee · 10-11-20, 03:57 PM

Drive by: HI, all. I hope you guys have been doing well. I have not kept up at all lately. Things have been such a chaotic mess. DH finally transferred to a long term acute care hospital (LTAC) in Columbia (45 miles away) on Thursday. The long-term is kind of a misnomer... he's only approved for two weeks and of course it's out of network. They said they will negotiate for in-network pricing. Please, God, make it work! We are only allowed to visit Tues/Thurs/Sat from 1-3 p.m. When he checked in they made an exception for our daughter to come along also. It was good for us to all 3 be together again, even in a strange place.

My first visit was yesterday and they had just bathed him and shaved his beard. He looked good although he was shivering (visibly). I turned the temperature up in his room and together we took a brief nap (me leaning over the edge of the bed... hello chiropractor, I need you!). He had some lucid moments and did pretty well. Today they called and said he is still refusing meds (he has pretty much been that way since arrival) and his potassium is climbing. They are asking me to make some decisions / give them direction because it will become life-threatening soon. No, he is likely not eligible for a kidney transplant and I am not sure he wants dialysis at this point. I need to talk to him again in person and that won't be until Tuesday afternoon. I told the nurse to let me talk to him so I did and he took his meds (but not without saying no several times).

So I am feeling terribly stressed and even more confused than before. I also think, based on a comment from the social worker on Thursday, that they have lied to me about how much of his mental issues are from actual hypoxia. I'm going to demand his records tomorrow. I am so tired and sick of all of this. I just want my best friend whole and at home. I miss him.

In the midst of everything the social worker suggested applying for Medicaid since he is on Medicare (secondary) as of July 1. The division of assets worries me. I hope I/we don't lose everything. Our state has some stringent rules, unfortunately. I have hired an attorney to assist. More money and stress.

Check in: Workouts have been really lackluster. My stupid tennis elbow keeps flaring up off/on in my right arm - so much worse than the left tennis elbow with golfer's elbow that I had last year. I think I need a wrist brace like last time to keep me from doing too much with my right arm. I go see a specialist in two weeks.

In the meantime I have been enjoying KCM's RAW All about Glutes (LOVE it). She was supposed to put it up on YouTube, but I don't think she has. If she does, you must try it. I've been more lower body focused since holding weights in my hands and doing curls and such cause my elbow to ache. There is quite a bit of floor work in the All about Glutes video, so I get the workout minus tons of gripping heavy weights.

This morning I tried out TLC 1 and also a short Pilates workout because I miss boxing. I had to coax myself to work out. Things are so stressful and while I need to be forgiving of myself, I can't continue to expand beyond my already larger than normal jeans / pants / dress clothes.

Not eating is not a solution either. Ah, the paradox of a stressed out midlife!

I hope you are all well. Will try to get back here more frequently if I can. Miss you guys!

Cher · 10-12-20, 05:54 AM

On Friday I did the IDTV F&B 30 minute Bonus workout. I was getting ready to go up north so didn’t have an hour to spend but wanted to make an attempt to do my Friday Yin Yoga so did this Bonus instead of the hour one the rotation called for. Saturday my mom and I went for about a 30 minute walk. Yesterday drove home from the cabin. Went for a 30 minute walk later in the day after unpacking and stuff. We have had nice weather since about last Wednesday....highs in the upper 60’s. Unfortunately by this weekend, out highs will be in the upper 40’s!

It’s a little too soon for that.

Karen - Glad you had a nice time on your trip. Yes, I sometimes do Jessica Smith’s workouts. I like them. They are pretty good.

Gibbee - I hope it works out with the in-network pricing. I saw your pictures on FB. That was really nice that they let you and Alex both in at the same time. I think it probably is a good idea that you get a lawyer for all this. Do you have any laws there that they can’t touch anything with your name on it? Like your house? I remember something like that when my grandma was in a long-term care facility and they couldn’t touch the house because it was my grandpa’s too. Hopefully there is something like that. I just can’t even imagine the stress of all this on you. You and Darrell are in my thoughts and prayers daily. ((Hugs)) KCM’s All About Glutes sounds like a really good one.

Waves JBliff & Vannie!

JBliff · 10-12-20, 06:33 AM

Hi all. My workout yesterday was 30 minutes on the elliptical. I was dealing with a sinus headache all day and couldn't muster any more energy.

Gibbee - So glad to hear from you. I've been wondering how you and your family have been doing. I'm so sorry you are still dealing with so much. It seems like having someone advise you of what's possible is a good move. Hugs to you.

Cher - 40s is way too low for now! We've been mostly in the 60s but it's been raining the whole weekend and it'll be raining today too. They say it's a remnant of hurricane Delta.

Karjoy - I thought for sure Cathe would have announced the arrival of the new DVDs by now. Hopefully there'll be an update today on where they are.

Have a good day, all.

Vantreesta · 10-12-20, 01:29 PM

Hey, guys. I'm still here. I did yoga or CS four mornings last week. I don't remember what else. I think Wed I did day 7 of the Crossrope beginner's challenge and TF Stretch 10. I was determined to get back on track today but I felt sick when I went to bed last night and was awake most of the night. Still not great today so I'm taking it easy, watching too much TV. I swear, every time I saw I am determined to get back on track I end up with a migraine or SI joints out of whack or smthg! I can't believe Halloween is less than three weeks away. I keep adding little things. Saturday I added three ghosts and I armed my skeletons with axes and a sickle! And I have floating glowing witch hats now.

Gibbee, you guys are always in my thoughts. So much for you to deal with on top of missing having your husband home with you. Praying for strength. I also think an attorney is a good idea. Long term care costs are unbelievable.

Waves to everyone else. Sorry I haven't been very talkative.

Cher · 10-12-20, 02:17 PM

Today’s workout was IDTV F&B Splits. This one was a bit hard for me. I had to figure a few modifications. Also went for a 40 minute walk after lunch.

JBliff - I hope your sinuses are better today. Mine have been a little more bothersome lately. I think it’s because of the changing back and forth of the weather here.

Vannie - Hope you’re feeling better. Your Halloween decorations always sound so cool!

JBliff · 10-13-20, 06:19 AM

My workout yesterday was LITE PHA2 going heavier + abs.

Cher - I think the weather changes did affect my sinuses. DH was having problems too.

Vannie - Good to hear from you. It sounds like you are really going all out with the decorations for Halloween.

Gibbee - Thinking of you.

So based on Cathe's latest update, we might be getting the DVDs by end of next week--if there are no delays with the truck

. I'm so ready for new workouts!

Have a good day, everyone.

karjoy · 10-13-20, 05:14 PM

Hi all. Glad to see everyone posting. Sorry I missed yesterday. Today Judi and I slogged through 5 miles of foggy humidity but it looks like cool weather is coming
This weekend and will last longer. Yippee!

Jbliff gosh it’s taking these Cathe DVDs a long time. But this will make them seem
all the better I bet. Sorry about the yucky sinus headache.

Gibbee so good to hear from you. I think of you daily. So glad you got 2 more weeks of acute care. Wow it was nice that they let your DD visit a little too. I know most hospitals are doing the best they can trying to figure out the situation and it is never easy. The issue with hypoxia is complex. Almost anyone hospitalized with chronic illness and complicated histories gets confused at times. Add to that sleep deprivation and med changes and almost every patient has altered mental status. I agree with Cher— I don’t think the state can touch your residence.

Cher yes the 40s is a little too chilly for earlyish October. Do you have fall color?

Vannie glad to hear from you! Our neighbor has a great Halloween display with some of those giant inflatables in orange and black.

Night all, kareng

Cher · 10-14-20, 05:21 AM

Workout yesterday was Kathy Smith Total Body Turnaround Circuit Section and Leslie’s Walk Off Fat Fast 20 Minute Walk.

JBliff - I’m looking forward to Cathe’s new dvds. I think the strength one will fit in nicely with my Flexibility & Beyond rotation I’m doing right now.

Karen - Yes, the fall colors are just beautiful this year! Lot’s of reds and oranges this year. It was really pretty up at the cabin. The colors are about midway here.

Gibbee - Thinking off you and sending prayers. ((Hugs))

Waves Vannie!

Cher · 10-15-20, 06:19 AM

Workout yesterday was IDTV F&B Upper Body.

Gibbee - I read Alex’s FB post and sending thoughts,prayers, and hugs your way.

Waves to everyone else.

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10-11-20, 08:20 AM
karjoy VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006	Total Max Mixers Week of Oct 11 Morning all. It is a beautiful morning here. We had a little rain last night which helped clear out some of the blasted humidity. The sun is shining. I have not decided what to do for workout today. I may rest as we ran 8 miles yesterday and that is the longest for me in a while. Some stretching is in order too. Have a wonderful Sunday everyone, kareng

10-11-20, 03:57 PM
Gibbee VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	Drive by: HI, all. I hope you guys have been doing well. I have not kept up at all lately. Things have been such a chaotic mess. DH finally transferred to a long term acute care hospital (LTAC) in Columbia (45 miles away) on Thursday. The long-term is kind of a misnomer... he's only approved for two weeks and of course it's out of network. They said they will negotiate for in-network pricing. Please, God, make it work! We are only allowed to visit Tues/Thurs/Sat from 1-3 p.m. When he checked in they made an exception for our daughter to come along also. It was good for us to all 3 be together again, even in a strange place. My first visit was yesterday and they had just bathed him and shaved his beard. He looked good although he was shivering (visibly). I turned the temperature up in his room and together we took a brief nap (me leaning over the edge of the bed... hello chiropractor, I need you!). He had some lucid moments and did pretty well. Today they called and said he is still refusing meds (he has pretty much been that way since arrival) and his potassium is climbing. They are asking me to make some decisions / give them direction because it will become life-threatening soon. No, he is likely not eligible for a kidney transplant and I am not sure he wants dialysis at this point. I need to talk to him again in person and that won't be until Tuesday afternoon. I told the nurse to let me talk to him so I did and he took his meds (but not without saying no several times). So I am feeling terribly stressed and even more confused than before. I also think, based on a comment from the social worker on Thursday, that they have lied to me about how much of his mental issues are from actual hypoxia. I'm going to demand his records tomorrow. I am so tired and sick of all of this. I just want my best friend whole and at home. I miss him. In the midst of everything the social worker suggested applying for Medicaid since he is on Medicare (secondary) as of July 1. The division of assets worries me. I hope I/we don't lose everything. Our state has some stringent rules, unfortunately. I have hired an attorney to assist. More money and stress. Check in: Workouts have been really lackluster. My stupid tennis elbow keeps flaring up off/on in my right arm - so much worse than the left tennis elbow with golfer's elbow that I had last year. I think I need a wrist brace like last time to keep me from doing too much with my right arm. I go see a specialist in two weeks. In the meantime I have been enjoying KCM's RAW All about Glutes (LOVE it). She was supposed to put it up on YouTube, but I don't think she has. If she does, you must try it. I've been more lower body focused since holding weights in my hands and doing curls and such cause my elbow to ache. There is quite a bit of floor work in the All about Glutes video, so I get the workout minus tons of gripping heavy weights. This morning I tried out TLC 1 and also a short Pilates workout because I miss boxing. I had to coax myself to work out. Things are so stressful and while I need to be forgiving of myself, I can't continue to expand beyond my already larger than normal jeans / pants / dress clothes. Not eating is not a solution either. Ah, the paradox of a stressed out midlife! I hope you are all well. Will try to get back here more frequently if I can. Miss you guys! __________________ "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

10-12-20, 05:54 AM
Cher Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Michigan	On Friday I did the IDTV F&B 30 minute Bonus workout. I was getting ready to go up north so didn’t have an hour to spend but wanted to make an attempt to do my Friday Yin Yoga so did this Bonus instead of the hour one the rotation called for. Saturday my mom and I went for about a 30 minute walk. Yesterday drove home from the cabin. Went for a 30 minute walk later in the day after unpacking and stuff. We have had nice weather since about last Wednesday....highs in the upper 60’s. Unfortunately by this weekend, out highs will be in the upper 40’s! It’s a little too soon for that. Karen - Glad you had a nice time on your trip. Yes, I sometimes do Jessica Smith’s workouts. I like them. They are pretty good. Gibbee - I hope it works out with the in-network pricing. I saw your pictures on FB. That was really nice that they let you and Alex both in at the same time. I think it probably is a good idea that you get a lawyer for all this. Do you have any laws there that they can’t touch anything with your name on it? Like your house? I remember something like that when my grandma was in a long-term care facility and they couldn’t touch the house because it was my grandpa’s too. Hopefully there is something like that. I just can’t even imagine the stress of all this on you. You and Darrell are in my thoughts and prayers daily. ((Hugs)) KCM’s All About Glutes sounds like a really good one. Waves JBliff & Vannie!

10-12-20, 06:33 AM
JBliff Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Virginia	Hi all. My workout yesterday was 30 minutes on the elliptical. I was dealing with a sinus headache all day and couldn't muster any more energy. Gibbee - So glad to hear from you. I've been wondering how you and your family have been doing. I'm so sorry you are still dealing with so much. It seems like having someone advise you of what's possible is a good move. Hugs to you. Cher - 40s is way too low for now! We've been mostly in the 60s but it's been raining the whole weekend and it'll be raining today too. They say it's a remnant of hurricane Delta. Karjoy - I thought for sure Cathe would have announced the arrival of the new DVDs by now. Hopefully there'll be an update today on where they are. Have a good day, all.

10-12-20, 01:29 PM
Vantreesta Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Snowman Land :)	Hey, guys. I'm still here. I did yoga or CS four mornings last week. I don't remember what else. I think Wed I did day 7 of the Crossrope beginner's challenge and TF Stretch 10. I was determined to get back on track today but I felt sick when I went to bed last night and was awake most of the night. Still not great today so I'm taking it easy, watching too much TV. I swear, every time I saw I am determined to get back on track I end up with a migraine or SI joints out of whack or smthg! I can't believe Halloween is less than three weeks away. I keep adding little things. Saturday I added three ghosts and I armed my skeletons with axes and a sickle! And I have floating glowing witch hats now. Gibbee, you guys are always in my thoughts. So much for you to deal with on top of missing having your husband home with you. Praying for strength. I also think an attorney is a good idea. Long term care costs are unbelievable. Waves to everyone else. Sorry I haven't been very talkative. __________________ "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

10-12-20, 02:17 PM
Cher Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Michigan	Today’s workout was IDTV F&B Splits. This one was a bit hard for me. I had to figure a few modifications. Also went for a 40 minute walk after lunch. JBliff - I hope your sinuses are better today. Mine have been a little more bothersome lately. I think it’s because of the changing back and forth of the weather here. Vannie - Hope you’re feeling better. Your Halloween decorations always sound so cool!

10-13-20, 06:19 AM
JBliff Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Virginia	My workout yesterday was LITE PHA2 going heavier + abs. Cher - I think the weather changes did affect my sinuses. DH was having problems too. Vannie - Good to hear from you. It sounds like you are really going all out with the decorations for Halloween. Gibbee - Thinking of you. So based on Cathe's latest update, we might be getting the DVDs by end of next week--if there are no delays with the truck . I'm so ready for new workouts! Have a good day, everyone.

10-13-20, 05:14 PM
karjoy VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006	Hi all. Glad to see everyone posting. Sorry I missed yesterday. Today Judi and I slogged through 5 miles of foggy humidity but it looks like cool weather is coming This weekend and will last longer. Yippee! Jbliff gosh it’s taking these Cathe DVDs a long time. But this will make them seem all the better I bet. Sorry about the yucky sinus headache. Gibbee so good to hear from you. I think of you daily. So glad you got 2 more weeks of acute care. Wow it was nice that they let your DD visit a little too. I know most hospitals are doing the best they can trying to figure out the situation and it is never easy. The issue with hypoxia is complex. Almost anyone hospitalized with chronic illness and complicated histories gets confused at times. Add to that sleep deprivation and med changes and almost every patient has altered mental status. I agree with Cher— I don’t think the state can touch your residence. Cher yes the 40s is a little too chilly for earlyish October. Do you have fall color? Vannie glad to hear from you! Our neighbor has a great Halloween display with some of those giant inflatables in orange and black. Night all, kareng

10-14-20, 05:21 AM
Cher Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Michigan	Workout yesterday was Kathy Smith Total Body Turnaround Circuit Section and Leslie’s Walk Off Fat Fast 20 Minute Walk. JBliff - I’m looking forward to Cathe’s new dvds. I think the strength one will fit in nicely with my Flexibility & Beyond rotation I’m doing right now. Karen - Yes, the fall colors are just beautiful this year! Lot’s of reds and oranges this year. It was really pretty up at the cabin. The colors are about midway here. Gibbee - Thinking off you and sending prayers. ((Hugs)) Waves Vannie!

10-15-20, 06:19 AM
Cher Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Michigan	Workout yesterday was IDTV F&B Upper Body. Gibbee - I read Alex’s FB post and sending thoughts,prayers, and hugs your way. Waves to everyone else.