@skwigg, this was in my inbox today, and it made me think of you. :) https://www.fitthriveworkouts.com/blog/5-shoulder-saving-moves-to-add-to-your-warm-up

Thanks for the run-down, @skwigg! I can't do full pistol squats, so your ideas are definitely going to help when/if I do the workout. Today, I did Power Yoga #35. I chose it because I still cannot get my legs very wide when doing side splits. I discovered this routine was pretty repetitive, BUT I could definitely notice a difference in how wide my legs could get by the end (which is kind of amazing). I added laying spine twist and my current favorite stretch—standing forward bend against a wall—to the end.

I totally felt it in my glutes, too, @skwigg! This morning, I went rogue from the schedules and did Low Impact Full Body #9 X. I loved the handstand move. My Beast is about ten pounds heavier than Z's; I was able to still use it for most of the moves, but I switched to my 16kg bell for the goblet squat combo.

Yesterday, I did the new Upper Body & Abs Basics #9. Like @skwigg, I did regular mountain climbers and competition burpees. I used my 5kg dumbbells for everything except the jacknives—I used a baby 2lb DB for that. It was a great workout. Today, I did Stretch & Tone #17 from the beginner schedule. It was a nice routine overall, but I especially loved the last four moves. The standing forward bend against the wall felt amaaaaaaazing and really allowed me to stretch out my hamstrings. I plan on incorporating that stretch all the time now; I don't know why it didn't stand out to me the last time I did that workout (it was ages ago, though). Reading both of your modifications and ideas for the Bosu workout is super helpful. I'm not sure if I'll end up doing it or not...but I know I will use your ideas if I do!

I did Power Yoga #20 today. I have been wanting to go back and do that one again since you all mentioned it last week. My shoulders were totally feeling it on the plank moves at the beginning! I added a laying spine twist at the end because I love that stretch...and I've gotten used to ending most of my cool downs with it, so it just feels right. :)

Yes, I have definitely never had a desire for a Bosu, either. Some of her other series have been incredibly short-lived (e.g. No-equipment Tabata that only had one or two workouts and then disappeared...and I think one of them used a chair, haha!)...hopefully the Bosu will follow the same fate. I did the new Black Diamond #13 this morning. It was a great upper body workout—not quite up to favorite level for me, but still a nice, solid workout. I finished with the stretching from the Inferno #2 workout because @skwigg reminded me how awesome it is, and I love wheel pose. I actually had time for all of it today!

This is the second week in a row that the new schedule hasn't been up when it's supposed to be in my time zone. :( I always get excited to see what new workouts are coming out! Since there was nothing new posted at the time, I went to a go-to series for me: 15 Minute Fat Burn. I did #4. It was awesome once again and flew by. Since then, the new schedule has arrived...and I'm sad to see that a new series is going to be focused on the Bosu because I don't have one. LOL...I'm sure those of you that do will have fun, though! :) At least I'll have two new upper body workouts to keep me happy.

Thanks so much for those recommendations, @skwigg! When I did check out the Dessert for Two archives the other day, I was already thinking: I'm sure I could double that recipe, etc. LOL. I've always loved to cook and bake, and like you, I've found it's extra nice to have leftovers to freeze. However, I haven't learned all the lessons for making traditional desserts , so I'm looking forward to learning more!

It really is disappointing. I've never followed Dessert for Two, BUT I was recently talking about how I would like to bake more "traditional" desserts (not cleanified versions)...and I had tucked in my mind that she would be a great source for recipes as I've heard so many rave reviews on here about her desserts. However, after reading this, I just went to her site for the first time. The entire front page is all whole30 and keto. There's even riced cauliflower. Disappointment for Two, indeed, @snail! I'm glad that I can look back at her archives for the stuff you all raved about about before...but I definitely won't be subscribing to get her new recipes.

Catching up in this thread. I echo my earlier sentiment that this book sounds great! So many excellent points. I love the emotional hunger and fullness cues. I need to copy and save that somewhere for me to see regularly. I find it helps me a TON to pay attention to those kinds of cues...if I wait for solely physical cues, I often wait too long to eat and then overeat as a result. Also: I <3 carbs. :)

The same thing happened to me with the thread. I wonder why it's doing that? I did Upper Body and Abs Basics #1 this morning. I marked it as a favorite in the past and have done it multiple times since. I love that all you need are two dumbbells, there's lots of variety, and it's twelve minutes. I went ahead and did two full rounds because I enjoyed all the moves.

This book sounds wonderful, @skwigg. The post about our bodies' reactions to restriction definitely resonated with me: digestive problems, feeling cold, missing menstruation, etc. Yep, yep, yep. Our bodies need to be cared for in order to thrive.

I feel you, @skwigg! The dolphin move got me! Today, I did Heartbreaker Body Workout #4. It was nice, but my heaviest power band snapped on me! :(

I just finished Power Yoga #47. I had marked it as a favorite in the past, and I loved it again this time. It's about fifteen minutes and includes great upper body and core moves.

I'm away from my KBs since were traveling, but I remember loving that one; I love that entire series! This morning, I did Heartbreaker Body Workout #1 X. I had already marked it as a favorite in the past. It's a great, full-body workout. I love that most of them are twelve minutes long—twelve to fifteen minutes is often a perfect length for me.

I just finished 15 Minute Fat Burn #15 from earlier in the week's schedule. Like @skwigg, I love that one for its fun variety! Also like @skwigg, I have to really be in the mood for a LLaD workout. For me, it doesn't happen very often. There are many times when I see not only a LLaD workout, but other workouts with elements of barre in them...and my body and mind are just like: NOPE. I think it's due to the high reps of the same move; I get bored. But, then, there are those rare moments when it sounds fun and I love it.

Thanks, @skwigg! I'm starting to feel more human again...so the true relaxation can begin! I just finished Stretch & Tone Cardio #15 which comes up later in the schedule this week. I'd marked it as a favorite in the past, and I really enjoyed it again. It seems to always fly by for me.

I made it to FL! I am completely jet-lagged....so no jumping for me today. I did Beginner Strength #20. I remembered liking back when it first came out. It's a nice, full-body workout. I used 5kg dumbbells.

What's even weirder, @skwigg, is that when I looked at the site earlier this morning, it was on the weekly schedule. However, now, after reading your post, I went back to look and it's not on there (like you said). I know for sure it was on the schedule earlier because I clicked through all three schedules to see which workouts were new this week (as I often like to do ☺️)—and it was there! It shows up in the videos underneath still, though. So weird. At any rate, I plan on doing it tomorrow, too. The moves look fun!

I finally gave in and made another account for my laptop. 😑