Fitness Challenge - November 23

Good morning LW's!!!

Yesterday, my prayers were answered. DS1 had the 2nd charge completely dismissed and has completed his community service hours and we loaned him the money for the restitution. We met with the attorney and he arranged the meeting to have everything be taken care of yesterday afternoon. So in essence, it is done done done done. We made a repayment agreement with DS1 to start in January for an established period of time to repay us back for the attorney fees, court fees, restitution, and the car that he has been using. Also, I asked him to move back out of the house. Our relationship cannot grow and repair while he is still here. He cannot get the help he needs here and although that kills me to say, I know it to be true and he will have to work it out on his own like a young man. So, I am at peace as much as I can be...I know that DH and I have done everything in our powers for him and for that I am completely satisfied. So, let's see if I can heal and move on....right? 

So I digressed but thought you'd all like to know the final outcome. I will not be going anywhere but to the salon for my hair and nails...oh yay!!! and then I'll be off and running, alright...walking fast (with the snow and wind blowing sideways) to the grocery stores to get groceries for this week and the holiday dinner. I am looking forward to channeling my inner Rachel Ray and get it going on in the kitchen. This year I plan on trying a few new recipes....

What are your fitness plans today? My fitness will be shopping and chores. I may pick back up the routine Friday...work off the turkey day blahs...

Stay safe and warm, hydrated, take your vits, and HAVE FUN today!!!
 

So glad everything worked out!!! I hope he takes it as a sign to get his act together. My little brother went through years of trouble and courts and is now almost done with his BS degree, and is a wonderful father to his 18 month old son.

I felt totally better today, so I did a hard workout (which is becoming my norm lol)
75 minutes intervals on treadmill, alternating inclines
crunches, push-ups, planks, stretches, some leg work

Shannon, I am sorry about your fall! I am glad you are feeling better today. No more wild tricks on those stairs ok?? We kinda like you in 1 piece sunshine....

Yah, about the DS1...well, DH and I came to a place of agreement. I told him it would drive me insane knowing he had 6 more weeks to come up with the $$ on his own or we could get this off our plate now. My whole theme has been to do what I can within my powers to help him through this. Even if I never got a thanks or repayment back...my peace of mind and settled soul now can say we did all we could and the rest is on DS1. Some may disagree but I am at peace and I haven't been like that for a very long time. DS1 does still have to move out though. I told him he cannot live here after this week. He cannot thrive and live and grow here. He tried to say he would stay for a few months and all would be good. I told him that he would last another 5 days of being nice and then it would all be over again. I told him that his lifestyle (socializing first then working) is not the same as ours and that the differences would be problematic at best. So, he should be out on Weds if not sooner. We'll see. 

Getting back to the original topic...fitness...lol...your workout looks great!! You are my fitness hero!!! 

Tough love is the only thing that works most of the time.

LOL, I have definitely become addicted to working out. When I take a day off, I have less energy, less motivation, and I am hungrier. I love getting those endorphines going!

I'm glad things are working out for you too!  Being a Mom is the toughest job you'll ever love.

I had a nice brisk walk with my girlfriend this morning.  2.5 miles.

Kay

Diana - I'm glad you're at peace with your home life and it was settled the way you wanted it to be.  Now its up to him...  thanks for the update.

I'm not doing anything tonight.  BF is coming over after work and we'll go out for dinner... then just sit and snuggle on the couch.  Maybe some #7 later

Glad things went well!

Today, we had a snow day! One inch of snow and ice around here and school is closed. I chose not to drive the 18 miles to work and checked out some of the workouts on Exercise TV. I got in 45 minutes of yoga and pilates (strengthened that powerhouse!). Then, a friend and I strolled the town for about 4 miles. Definitely not a workout pace, but at least we were moving rather than sitting and eating.

I might hop on the treadmill for a run tonight since I'm pretty sure it will be icy in the morning.

Diana!  Wow - that's wonderful that your family has come to this important milestone!  Hope you have a peaceful Thanksgiving.

Today, I went for a nice run with the little doggie.  It felt wonderful - I missed my workout yesterday, so I was desperately in need of the exercise!