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[DoodlePanda]

Becky wrote: "Oooh, can we have a roof garden??"

Lol!!

[Luke]

I can't say much Dawn, I'm pretty sure I'd die if I ate anything green. Meat and potatoes and zebra cakes are more my style lol.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Reinforced walls Chris. I was thinking instead of trying for connecting rooms, we could have railed walk-ways from the upper-stories of the house to the tree-house...or tree houses. It would be much more picturesque.

[Dawn, Dawnerys, Mother of Modding]

My fiance likes green things. Asparagus and broccoli. Which are great... But I am SO sick of asparagus and broccoli. I want kale and brussels sprouts and squash and cabbage and greens of all sorts! VARIETY!!!

Don't get me wrong.. I love fried food.. It just saps my energy. As does meat. I need carbs and veggies to survive.. That's all. I could skip meat altogether, I get enough protein from other place to not need it.

[MrsJoseph *grouchy*, Bad Girls Deadlift]

Dawn wrote: "Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "I see Chris ventured back in...

Dawn, maybe you can get Chris to include a fully equipped gym? At this point the only thing missing is the space-port."

I already have a..."


Do you have a kettlebell? I love the Iron Core kettlebell series: http://www.amazon.com/Iron-Core-Kettl...

I think it's a good place to start. I started with a 10lbs kettlebell. Just make sure to buy cast iron and not vinyl. The vinyl ones break and can fly around the room - possibly harming your puppy.

[Luke]

Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "Reinforced walls Chris. I was thinking instead of trying for connecting rooms, we could have railed walk-ways from the upper-stories of the house to the tree-house...or tree houses. It would be muc..."

I agree. Chris needs to work on getting a layout drawn up so we can sign off on it.

[MrsJoseph *grouchy*, Bad Girls Deadlift]

I've also done Strong Curves: A Woman's Guide to Building a Better Butt and Body

review here: https://bookslifewine.wordpress.com/2...

It was cool but a little...complicated. I was already lifting for a year before that.

I plan on doing Nia Shanks Beautiful Badass program soon: http://www.niashanks.com/ i'll tell you how it works.

Soon - I need to stop procrastinating...

[Dawn, Dawnerys, Mother of Modding]

LOL, my puppy.. He's the most skittish huge dog I've ever met. He's afraid of kittens.. I lift an eyebrow at him and he cries and runs... Greyhounds.

So yeah, he's long gone when I work out. Too many sudden movements. I don't know about a kettleball though.. I use 2 pound hand weights (yep, 2, not a typo) and my arms ache later. I can bench 50 lbs... But only a set of 8 and a half.

I have arms like a weak toddler :P

[Dawn, Dawnerys, Mother of Modding]

MrsJoseph wrote: "I've also done Strong Curves: A Woman's Guide to Building a Better Butt and Body

review here: https://bookslifewine.wordpress.com/2...

It was cool but a littl..."

I'm really intrigued by the Zuzka Light (Zwow) work outs right now. I heard she was super relatable and looked up her youtube work outs... I immediately hated her (she's perfect) and couldn't understand how she could possibly be relatable. But then I watched.. It really is good. She's actually working out, tired, sweating, struggling. It's not some perfect trainer talking about how tired they know you are, it's someone doing the whole work out.

I just don't know if I'll be able to handle it.. It seems intense. We'll see tonight!

[Jackie]

I think everyone I know is on some kind of diet right now. As my zumba instructor says "Summer is coming!"

I challenge myself every month with a new personal goal rather than doing a New Year's resolution. This month is a cooking challenge. My goal is not to eat out this month (except for lunch once a week) and try out a new recipe once a week. I'm also doing a squat challenge with a co-worker. I don't know how I got talked into that one.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Try legumes Dawn. I know there's a slight draw back to beans in the diet but that can be dealt with. High fiber along with the green vegs. help.

Look at all the advice now, wow.

Chris we need a fully equipped gourmet kitchen with commercial grade appliances to.

[colleen the convivial curmudgeon, Not a book hipster!]

Jackie wrote: "I think everyone I know is on some kind of diet right now. As my zumba instructor says "Summer is coming!""

I'm not, if that's any consolation.

Not that I don't want to lose weight. I just cant be arsed.

[Jackie]

Colleen wrote: "I'm not, if that's any consolation.

Not that I don't want to lose weight. I just cant be arsed."

"Just can't be arsed" is my mentality by the end of the month. I start off consistent and then I get tired and say 'eff it.

[Luke]

Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "Try legumes Dawn. I know there's a slight draw back to beans in the diet but that can be dealt with. High fiber along with the green vegs. help.

Look at all the advice now, wow.

Chris we need a f..."

It should probably have several workstations just in case some of us want different things for dinner. He's going to need a large pantry and walk in freezer as well.

[Jackie]

Luke wrote: "It should probably have several workstations just in case some of us want different things for dinner. He's going to need a large pantry and walk in freezer as well. "

And a greenhouse so we can grow our own veggies. Maybe throw in some chickens too. We need fresh eggs.

[HomeInMyShoes]

I believe this thread has reached critical mass and we are in danger of creating a forum blackhole.

[DoodlePanda]

Homeinmyshoes wrote: "I believe this thread has reached critical mass and we are in danger of creating a forum blackhole."

Hmm I think you're on to something... I was starting to feel a bit strange...

[Luke]

Jackie wrote: "And a greenhous..."

Oh yeah, chickens are good. He should probably provide a full garden as well so we can grow our own food should we feel so inclined.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Don't forget power generation. The place should be self-sustaining. Well with water filtration, livestock, solar cells, windmills, fuel-fed backup generator. Green houses but also useable fields for seasonal vegetables and grains (for us and the animals). Then we'll also need orchards.

[MrsJoseph *grouchy*, Bad Girls Deadlift]

Chris wrote: "Thanks for trying to take the convo off my house, Dawn...not sure the roof could hold it up much longer.."


Poor Chris. Just the thought of all of us moving in with him has made him leave the internet...


Chris! Come back!

[DoodlePanda]

He's probably left the country by now...

[MrsJoseph *grouchy*, Bad Girls Deadlift]

Dawn wrote: "I don't know about a kettleball though.. I use 2 pound hand weights (yep, 2, not a typo) and my arms ache later. I can bench 50 lbs... But only a set of 8 and a half."


You'll be sore for the first week or so but you should loose the weight (or at least an inch).

KBs are better than dumbbells in this instance because they are a single bell. It makes you use your whole body not just your arms.

[DoodlePanda]

Or hes huddled in a corner rocking back and forth.

[Luke]

DoodlePanda wrote: "Or hes huddled in a corner rocking back and forth."

That's no good. He needs to be here, taking notes. How else will he know what we need?

[Nan]

Maybe he's gone shopping for a bigger house :D.

[DoodlePanda]

Nan wrote: "Maybe he's gone shopping for a bigger house :D."

Sweeeeeet! :D

[MrsJoseph *grouchy*, Bad Girls Deadlift]

Dawn wrote: "MrsJoseph wrote: "I've also done Strong Curves: A Woman's Guide to Building a Better Butt and Body

review here: https://bookslifewine.wordpress.com/2...

It wa..."


I used to follow Flavia Del Monte: http://www.flaviliciousfitness.com/blog/

She's scary... O_O She sorta calmed down after getting preggo but we'll see what's next...

[Chris , cookie guilt]

Or maybe he's busy burning down the first one...

Oh wait...

[DoodlePanda]

Chris wrote: "Or maybe he's busy burning down the first one...

Oh wait..."

Good idea! Get rid of the old one and build a new!

[MrsJoseph *grouchy*, Bad Girls Deadlift]

So, I really think I should just start the Train to Be Awesome course: http://www.niashanks.com/train-awesom...


Dawn, you should do it with me!

[Dawn, Dawnerys, Mother of Modding]

I'll have to check that out..

Just finished the Zcut (Zuzka) power cardio workout number one. Holy shit. Burpees... Can die. My fiance is a joker and shot some video of me flailing.. It was killer.

When I say finished.. I mean went until my muscles wouldn't work anymore. It was a lot of jumping, and eventually my feet wouldn't move when I tried. I worked up a sweat though and I never sweat, so that's awesome! Now time for some homemade healthy vegetable lo mein.. Yummy!

Here's an example of a Zuzka workout. Not the one I did, that's a DVD, but you get the idea:

(warning, she is sexy... so it's almost NSFW.. workout porn.. lol)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0hu6...

A lot of the moves in the workout I did are in that video, just no weights.

[Nyssa]

*Warning* This might be the beginning of many posts from me.
Man you all were chatty while I was at work! I need time to catch up.

Chris wrote: "Read a good chunk of TWOK on Saturday then haven't touched it since.
Mainly because we closed on our house today. It is ours...."

Fantastic!!! Congratulations. :)

[Nyssa]

1. Me too! On the room in Chris' new house and the careful sharing of books.

2. I'm also happy to have Mrs. J & HiMS come over to cook!

3. I've never been to a book signing, book convention, any other convention of any sort, before. *is now feeling sad & pathetic.

[Nyssa]

Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "We don't expect you to buy a new house....just do some heavy expansion.


:)"

MrsJoseph wrote: " And lots and lots of bunkbeds. And bookshelves.

IDK if we need anything else."

Becky wrote: "Coffee. "

Nan wrote: "Chocolate."

DoodlePanda wrote: "I wouldn't mind a game room for when I take a break from reading? And maybe a swimming pool? Not that I'm demanding or anything :)"

Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "What...no bowling ally? Planetarium? Airport?"

All of ^This!!

[Nyssa]

Becky wrote: "A helipad would be quite enough. Airports require much more space... space which could be used for books rather than concrete.

Better still would be a teleportation cabinet."

Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "Okay, I'm cool....but don't forget the stables."

DoodlePanda wrote: "Would it be unreasonable to want a go cart track..?"

Hey, why not...All of ^this too! :)

[Becky]

Dawn wrote: "I'll have to check that out..

Just finished the Zcut (Zuzka) power cardio workout number one. Holy shit. Burpees... Can die. My fiance is a joker and shot some video of me flailing.. It was killer..."

Her boobs don't move. O_o

[Becky]

And with post 1146, I have guaranteed her all the male click-stats. LOL

[Mike (the Paladin)]

.....what?........

[Nyssa]

Oh is too much..... Sorry for whatever else I've missed...

Note on diets .. Go low carb/carb free for a month and you will be amazed at how much you lose in the beginning. Its more of a lifestyle change than a diet, so you are apt to gain the weight back once you go back to eating "regular" carbs, unless, you are also exercising regularly. But, the initial weight loss, when you truly go low carb ( 25 gms) a day or less, is astonishing.

[DoodlePanda]

Lol! I've now officially lost track of this thread :)

[Laurel]

I think Chris should live in a Tardis - small on the outside, massive and full of endless fun on the inside. Plus, time travel!

[Mike (the Paladin)]

But their all gone...except the Doctor's.

crap.

[Jackie]

Becky wrote: "Her boobs don't move. O_o "

It's like they're filled with air. They stay upright, don't move and she can jump with them. That's not normal. :/

[Mike (the Paladin)]

...what?......

[Dawn, Dawnerys, Mother of Modding]

I cold NEVER do low carb. I eat carbs with every meal. I spread carbs on m carbs and wrap them in carbs. I love carbs. Without bread and potatoes and pasta and fruit, food just isn't worth eating for me.

[MrsJoseph *grouchy*, Bad Girls Deadlift]

Jackie wrote: "Becky wrote: "Her boobs don't move. O_o "

It's like they're filled with air. They stay upright, don't move and she can jump with them. That's not normal. :/"

They totally don't move.

But she totally does a lot more weightlifting than that. A lot. She's pretty much a body builder. O_o

[Becky]

I've been watching her videos and despite my greatest attempts, I can't manage to hate her. She's just... sweet. And not fake or overly sweet that makes me want to stab people. *sigh* I wish I could hate her.

[MrsJoseph *grouchy*, Bad Girls Deadlift]

Becky wrote: "I've been watching her videos and despite my greatest attempts, I can't manage to hate her. She's just... sweet. And not fake or overly sweet that makes me want to stab people. *sigh* I wish I coul..."

do the workout. That will make you hate her, lol.

[Nyssa]

Dawn wrote: "I cold NEVER do low carb. I eat carbs with every meal. I spread carbs on m carbs and wrap them in carbs. I love carbs. Without bread and potatoes and pasta and fruit, food just isn't worth eating f..."

I felt the same way, until I did it.. LOL I lost 30lbs in 3 - 4 months. I haven't been faithful to the plan during the last month (I've had a lot going on and It does get tiring, to be honest) but I work out often, so thats helped to keep my weight down.

[Dawn, Dawnerys, Mother of Modding]

I just can't see doing all of that for 5 pounds. I lost 25 pounds years ago just by calorie counting, and am now down to the lowest I should be in my bmi, so 5 is the most I should loose. My doctor even wants me to gain 5 from where I am now, but I'll let that happen after the wedding. If even then... Or put it on as muscle now... That's what I've been aiming for.