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Post by beaglemom on Dec 12, 2019 4:48:28 GMT
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Post by beaglemom on Dec 8, 2019 17:13:32 GMT
Another huge fan here!
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Post by beaglemom on Dec 8, 2019 17:02:58 GMT
Wow, what a great story, thanks for sharing. This is making me really interested in this bike. Before this thread, I just thought it was an overpriced exercise bike.  I always learn so much on this board! I love the fact that you feel like you are in a group, getting through it together. That sounds very motivating to me. Is it something members of the family can share, or is the bike built for only one person to use? I know that's probably a dumb question, but for the little I have read, I don't hear about a family all sharing the bike. If it's something our family of 5 could use, that may justify the cost for us. My husband used to be an avid bike rider before we had kids. He is getting very busy with work, and can't get to the gym often. This may be a good solution for him. Yes! You can set up multiple profiles on the bike that would all be covered under the single subscription on the bike. I "sold" one to a friend. She is a former professional cyclist and her husband has also cycled for years. He is a judge and just wasn't able to get to the gym anymore because of the hours he was working. They are both obsessed now! They just have one bike and it has been working great for them. And slight plug...5A3BVA is my referral code and would get you $100 off and will get me $100 credit for Peloton apparel. The groups are the best and there are truly ones for anything you can think of: the official mom group, the bad mom's group, PeloLaw (lawyers and judges), shorties (riders under 5'3), Pelowinos, Peloton road riders, Peloton tv Junkies, Peloton triathletes, Pelofun, Craft Cocktails and More!, groups for each of the different instructors, and many, many more. The other group that I have found that was huge for me, in terms of accountability, is the Power Zone Pack. It is centered around Power Zone rides and the rides are mostly Matt Wilpers with some Denis Morton rides. Matt is a former college runner and triathlon/running coach. The Power Zone rides are all centered around your own personal fitness level and pushing yourself within that. You take a "test" that tells you your zones and the bike then populates them in this lovely bar at the bottom of your screen and then during those rides the instructor will tell you what zones to be in when. The power zone pack runs 8 week challenges. You can sign up to be on a 3 ride, 4 ride, or 5 ride a week team. The leaders of the PZP determine the rides and then you are held accountable by your team to complete those rides. I saw a huge improvement from the beginning of my first challenge to the end of it, I have 2 more weeks in the current one and I can't wait to retest and see the progress I have made. On Saturday Matt always does a 60 minute PZ ride and yesterday there were over 2,000 people on it. You can "friend" people, so I was riding with about 100 people that I had friended because of the different groups I'm in, I was constantly getting and giving high fives all ride, it was awesome! I also think finding the instructors that work for you is also huge. I am currently riding mostly Matt because of the challenge, but I also love Denis, Christine, and Jen. And I have found that there are certain instructors that I don't care for as much and I have a harder time motivating to do their rides. But the great thing is there are so many rides on demand and live that I will never have to ride something I don't like!! |
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Post by beaglemom on Dec 8, 2019 6:04:25 GMT
My dh bought my my Peloton as a belated Christmas gift last year. Here is part of my story... I did a half Ironman (1.2 mil swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 run) within a year and a half of having babies 1-3. I trained enough to get through them. With #1 and #3 I got pregnant with the next within a month or so. And with pregnancies #3 and #4 I wasn't allowed to run while pregnant due to bladder prolapse after #2. I swam growing up, so that was always the "easy" part. As long as I get back in the water a decent amount before the race it comes back without too much effort. My husband bought me my first pair of running shoes for my 21st birthday. I have never "enjoyed" running but have done it because it was good for me and because I could do it with my mom or my husband. I have never been fast. Biking was something I did to get through the race. It was always the last thing I came back to after being pregnant and the first thing I stopped doing after a race. Baby #4 arrived in March 2018. I developed a stress fracture in my foot, so I had a good excuse to not have to be running. And I don't have reliable childcare, so biking was out. I have really struggled after baby #4. Postpartum depression, weight is the highest I have ever been, seriously lacking motivation. My husband bought me the peloton as a belated Christmas present in January 2019. I LOVE it. I have done 279 rides since I got it. With the app I have also done 129 stretching workouts, 46 meditation, 35 walking, 19 strength, 18 running, 6 yoga, and 1 bootcamp workout. I was supposed to be doing my 4th and final half Ironman tomorrow but developed another stress fracture (in the other foot), so until that is healed I am biking. I got up at 4:45 on Thanksgiving so I could do the live Thanksgiving ride - with 16,000 other riders. I couldn't do the one that was at 8am west coast because we were doing a 5k with our kids. But there were over 20,000 people on that ride. One of the key things that Peloton has done right is that they have totally harnessed social media. Every coach encourages you to find your tribe - the group that you fit with that will encourage you. They have tribes (FB groups) for everything you can imagine. I have a handful that I love and know that I could post on any of them and get awesome support for anything I was going through. On all of the groups everyone has been sharing their thoughts on the ad. The most common thought/thread that has shone through on all of them is how if you don't have the bike you don't get it. ***which yes, means Peloton missed the mark*** But for so many it is about so much more than losing weight. It is about having a way/place to do something for yourself. A way to work through anxiety, depression, crazy kids, whatever you might need. It is about giving yourself time in your day to do something just for you. The group I love the most is the XXL Tribe. The two people that lead it are incredible and very inspiring. One of them, Richelle Martin, has been working with Peloton to help them make things more inclusive. From having workout clothes that go up to 4xl, to adaptations in yoga, strength and core workouts. She is absolutely freakin' amazing. And she was interviewed by her local radio station about her thoughts about the ad. PeloBeachMama ArticleSo I get that many people thought the ad was inappropriate, I do think it missed the mark a bit! But there is so much more to Peloton and I for one am so thankful that my husband bought me one for Christmas. And as much as I wish I had, I haven't lost any weight, but that is on me and my eating habits, not Peloton. I know I am much stronger and I love getting on my bike! |
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Post by beaglemom on Dec 5, 2019 16:52:53 GMT
My sons would be SO disappointed if I didn't make these cookies every year. My dil from Sweden loves them, as well. My mom and my aunt made these every year when I was a child back in the 70s. Now, I do need to say that I can no longer find the mini kisses for baking. I loved using those. I think I may do these with milk chocolate chips this year, even though those wouldn't be as large as the mini kisses. Chocolate Walnut Kiss cookies ½ c sugar 1 c butter (2 sticks) 2 cups sifted flour (sift before measuring) 1 pkg (5 ¾ ounce) Hershey’s kisses *** OR pkg mini kisses for baking 1 c finely chopped walnuts (or pecans if you prefer) 1 tsp vanilla extract confectioner’s sugar In a large bowl of electric mixer, let butter stand at room temperature until softened. Remove papers from candy. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. At medium speed, beat butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. At low speed, beat in flour and nuts until well combined. If using mini kisses just add them now and stir into the dough. If using regular kisses, wrap a chocolate kiss in a chunk of dough, rolling in palm until completely covered. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 12 minutes or until cookies are set, but not brown. Let stand 1 minute; then remove from cookie sheet to a wire rack. Cool slightly, then roll in confectioner’s sugar. Re-roll in confectioner’s sugar before serving. Yields about 40 cookies. You need to use Guittard milk chocolate chips They are the most amazing chocolate chips ever!! |
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Post by beaglemom on Dec 5, 2019 16:45:39 GMT
Can you download workouts or do they have to be streamed ? Our wifi is really bad but I could go somewhere to download them if that is an option. If you have an iPhone you can download some of the running ones. But I don't think you can with others. |
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Post by beaglemom on Dec 4, 2019 0:14:35 GMT
Okay so longer response. I had never done a spin class before.
I did a half Ironman (1.2 mil swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 run) within a year and a half of having babies 1-3. I trained enough to get through them. With #1 and #3 I got pregnant with the next within a month or so. And with pregnancies #3 and #4 I wasn't allowed to run while pregnant due to bladder prolapse after #2. I swam growing up, so that was always the "easy" part. As long as I get back in the water a decent amount before the race it comes back without too much effort. My husband bought me my first pair of running shoes for my 21st birthday. I have never "enjoyed" running but have done it because it was good for me and because I could do it with my mom or my husband. I have never been fast. Biking was something I did to get through the race. It was always the last thing I came back to after being pregnant and the first thing I stopped doing after a race.
Baby #4 arrived in March 2018. I developed a stress fracture in my foot, so I had a good excuse to not have to be running. And I don't have reliable childcare, so biking was out. I have really struggled after baby #4. Postpartum depression, weight is the highest I have ever been, seriously lacking motivation. My husband bought me the peloton as a belated birthday present in January 2019. I LOVE it. I have done 269 (will be 270 after I ride tonight) since I got it. With the app I have also done 122 stretching workouts, 46 meditation, 35 walking, 19 strength, 18 running, 6 yoga, and 1 bootcamp workout. I was supposed to be doing my 4th and final half Ironman next weekend but developed another stress fracture (in the other foot), so until that is healed I am biking. The Power Zone pack is incredible, they run 8-week challenges where you commit to 3, 4, or 5 rides a week. They tell you what rides to do and you are part of a facebook support group. I am in my second 8-week challenge and the progress I saw in the first 8-week challenge totally sold me on it.
I'm always happy to talk peloton! I am one of the crazy converts! Also they have a very strong social media component. There are "tribes" for everything you can imagine. I am in the XXl, Shorties, Smile every mile, and the triathlon one. The support fellow members give is amazing. In one of the mom groups that I am on a mom came on yesterday to share that she had woken up that morning to discover her husband of 2 years had passed away in his sleep. She found herself suddenly a single mom of a 1 year old. A huge group of moms got together and all rode with her this morning to a specific ride to support her and high five (virtually) her through it. The facebook groups are like this board in many ways and are amazing!
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Post by beaglemom on Dec 3, 2019 19:15:05 GMT
I know there are lots of happy app users. I have the bike, but I also use the app to do all the other stuff. I am totally addicted. I love it! I would also get the tread if I had the money and space. I got my bike at the end of January I hit 273 rides/523 total workouts as of right now. 5A3BVA will get you $100 off if you decide to buy the bike or tread! It was by far the best self-care purchase I have ever made. I have 4 kids (8, 6, 3, 1) and being able to work out without having to find childcare or having to leave the house is amazing! My favorite instructors are Christine, Jenn, Denis, and Matt.
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Post by beaglemom on Dec 1, 2019 22:30:53 GMT
My dd was bullied and teased at a CHRISTIAN school. We pulled her and placed her in public ed where she was welcomed for being herself! I hope that lady looses her job and credential if she has one so she can never ever sub or teach. I was bullied horribly at my christian school growing up. One of the "important" parents was horrible to me and my mom went to the principal and was told too bad the other family is too important to us. So she pulled us. I was much happier at public school! |
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Post by beaglemom on Oct 27, 2019 16:47:26 GMT
We're out again. We've got some good wind coming up the canyon. This is at least the 3rd time we've been out since these started. 36ish hours the first time, 15 hours the second, and we went out around 8 last night, they are saying we probably won't be back on till Monday at the earliest.
We thankfully have a generator that's hooked up to our propane tank that powers our lower level so the fridge, garage freezer and suck will be fine.
Our internet company emailed and said they were better prepared this time and they would have backups on the towers, but it keeps going on and off.
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Post by beaglemom on Oct 22, 2019 20:52:59 GMT
Whatever. They’re all hidden on a server in the Ukraine. 
You know what I'd love to see? Someone should announce that they've found THE SERVER. Then allow Trump to take a bunch of photos with it, bragging that they found it. Only have it not be a server since he has no clue what that actually is. Have it be a toaster, or a VCR, or some generic vaguely computerish looking thing.
Or, maybe put a bunch of junk from the Goodwill electronics section on a table and let him pick which one is THE SERVER. Because we all know that he has no idea what it would look like.
I had to log in just so I could like this! I think this is the best idea ever. It would also make an epic halloween costume! Dress up as trump and carry around something with the label "The server" on it! |
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Post by beaglemom on Oct 9, 2019 22:12:12 GMT
We were supposed to be turned off at noon, but power is still on and the latest update is now that it will be turned off at 8pm.
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Post by beaglemom on Oct 9, 2019 5:47:32 GMT
They are saying we will go down at noon tomorrow. We have a back up generator hooked up to the propane tank that will power the main level of the house. Propane tank was just filled, so I've got 400ish gallons to work with for now. We are in the hills on the east side of the coast mountains and are being told to prepare to be out till Monday.
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Post by beaglemom on Oct 7, 2019 19:57:46 GMT
$1,553.86 since 12/1/14. With $60 or so pending.
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Post by beaglemom on Oct 5, 2019 22:54:14 GMT
Head down to Cabo. If you go before Christmas and plan to head back around the 26th you should be able to get some pretty great deals. Most people don't head down till after Christmas. We had one year that we came back the 23rd and there was only 1 other family on our flight - but they needed to get the planes back to take people down. It's usually really quiet till after Christmas!
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Post by beaglemom on Oct 2, 2019 15:34:29 GMT
That sucks! I hope the blank will work!
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Post by beaglemom on Sept 30, 2019 21:02:39 GMT
We have them and love them. We bought the original gravity blankets when they were on Kickstarter. Once they came out with the cooling ones we got those too. Their 1st generation ones are currently on sale. We have had them for a couple of years at this point. Best purchases ever. We have 2 sets of 25 lbs ones. I sleep under 2 most nights. It is glorious! They are worth every penny. I am actually ordering another one to have sent to my sil's for when we go visit. We have a couple of totes in their basement for when we visit and I sleep horribly when we visit. So I am hoping it will help to have one there too. |
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Post by beaglemom on Sept 25, 2019 19:14:27 GMT
This is a friend's husband's family. They fully intend to sell it to conservation...the group just needs to finish raising the funds. They are a family that believes strongly in being stewards of the land.
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Post by beaglemom on Sept 24, 2019 22:19:14 GMT
I am so sorry your daughter had to go through this. It makes me want to cry every time I read these stories. Children should be going to school to learn and to be happy and safe. It frustrates me to no end that this has become the new normal. That a whole generation of children is having to learn lockdown drills and that these children have credible fear when they happen that they might not walk away.
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Post by beaglemom on Sept 17, 2019 15:19:16 GMT
oh no!!! She is my favorite!
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Post by beaglemom on Sept 17, 2019 1:00:34 GMT
chatbooks
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Post by beaglemom on Sept 16, 2019 15:42:16 GMT
Now on the flip side, if we did ever happen to be with them for something or other, she would always try to send her kid’s worn out, outgrown stuff home with DD. Thaaaaanks... Not. Here, would you like this dirty trick or treat bag with a torn handle? Gee, thanks.  And then they wonder why we’re not too excited to ever get together with them. Don’t even get me started. My other sil does this. Every time we go visit she tries to send us home with bags of clothes her kids have out grown. They are often stained. But she makes a huge deal about the stuff that was gifts from other people that she thinks cost a lot. 90% of it goes to goodwill as soon as we get home. The one time I went through stuff before we left and took what we actually wanted she came home and saw the still full bags and thought we hadn't seen them. So dh felt like we had to take the stuff to be nice. With her though I feel a little bad. We are better off financially than they are and I know she is really trying to be nice. Thankfully we don't see them very often so she doesn't realize we get rid of all the stuff. |
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Post by beaglemom on Sept 15, 2019 23:36:25 GMT
I'm not a fan. My mil is a passive-aggressive, compulsive, complainer. I am a "fixer" and my dh is constantly telling me that she doesn't want me to fix the issues, she enjoys the complaining. It drives in insane.
We live 12 minutes from them. My sil's and their families live a couple of states away. Mil has spent more time with those grandchildren than with our kids. She makes a huge deal of asking my kids about their events for school (3 minutes from their house) and writing it down in her calendar. But then she doesn't show up. But she will fly out to watch my oldest sil's kids events.
In some ways, I feel bad for my fil. I know he is depressed, I wouldn't be surprised if there are other issues as well. He is a total hermit and other than doctor's appointments doesn't leave the house unless mil is with him. But he is blasting through the inheritance they got from mil's parents. Which annoys all of us. He was always bad with money and didn't enjoy working. So he has been "retired" for 20+ years, but mil just retired in June.
I have tried for years to build a relationship. But after events earlier this year I decided I'm out. I will be cordial, but I will no longer make an effort. My kid's don't enjoy spending time with them either. I feel bad for dh because I know there is a part of him that really just wants approval and love from them, but they are too narcissistic to give it. When he graduated with his PhD he had already been working for Google for a number of years. His graduation "present" was a copy of the book "How to get a job at Google."
I would be perfectly fine if I never had to see them again.
My oldest sil is also very narcissistic and the favorite child and I will no longer make an effort with her as well. She told us this last Christmas that she was just too busy to buy presents for the kids so we were no longer doing kid gift exchange. Her kids are 14, 12, 9. Mine are 8, 6, 3, 1. So we've been buying stuff for her kids for Christmas and birthdays for years and now that we have the little kids we are no longer doing gifts. Her oldest birthday is between christmas and new years so mil makes sure that she is with her every year and we all have to make a big deal out of her birthday. My kids are lucky if they get a phone call.
My biggest annoyance with mil/fil is that they bought a time share in mexico that falls on my oldest (and now my younger 2 kid's) birthdays 95% of the time. So they are always gone. And they have invited both of the sil's families to join them, but never us. So they don't even get a phone call from their grandparents on their birthdays.
My parents adore my husband. They have their quirks, but overall I think my husband doesn't mind them. My kids adore them, give the choice they would choose spending time with my parents 100% of the time over my inlaws. Which at times I feel slightly guilty about, but then I remember that my inlaws have done it to themselves, and I no longer feel bad.
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Post by beaglemom on Sept 6, 2019 3:55:30 GMT
I'm so sorry for your loss.
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Post by beaglemom on Sept 6, 2019 1:22:37 GMT
All the time. I have always been overweight and am approaching my 50s it gets worse. I get tired of trying to make plans with friends and no one including me in their plans. I told friends I would love to X and Y this summer, then I see that they did it when they post photos on FB. Lots still have younger children and mine are mostly gone, so I am not included in a lot of their activities. DH and I both quiet people and we would probably never get invited anywhere if we didn't try. Dh is perfectly happy being at home and going fishing by himself. While I don't want be social every day, I would like to have lunch once a week with a friend. Honestly, I feel that way here too over the years. I have posted questions and gotten 4 responses and seen the same questions posted and get many many more responses. Ah well. hugs!! |
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Post by beaglemom on Sept 6, 2019 0:27:49 GMT
Hugs!! I see you, I hear you, and I totally feel you!! I am constantly feeling like I am only "seen" when someone wants something from me.
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Post by beaglemom on Sept 5, 2019 14:33:42 GMT
I'm so sorry for your loss. It is wonderful all you have been doing for him and his grandkids. I hope everyone gets closure and the witch ends up in jail.
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Post by beaglemom on Sept 4, 2019 23:45:53 GMT
I was thrilled when my very upset fil told me that they had forced him to bring home a kit. The man had been up to 30+ vicodine a day, he is on a much lower dose these days after a very, very long process. I have found pills on the floor of their home. I avoid having my children there without me as much as possible. But knowing he has this in the house makes me slightly less paranoid about being there with my kids.
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Post by beaglemom on Aug 30, 2019 16:10:57 GMT
If for some crazy reason mil passes first I hope the kids will yank fil's spending. Otherwise I could see him blowing through literal millions in short order. None of which he earned (mil father's money).
Fingers crossed that doesn't happen.
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Post by beaglemom on Aug 28, 2019 1:04:49 GMT
Hugs!! I'm so sorry!
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And then they wonder why we’re not too excited to ever get together with them. Don’t even get me started.