Barefoot and On the Mat March 2024 -- Let's "Spring" Forward!

JustSandra · 03-01-24, 02:34 PM

Hi! Welcome to this month's check-in for Barefoot & On the Mat. This is a long-running check-in here at VF. We enjoy all sorts of workouts, and although we of course love those that are traditionally done barefoot (e.g. yoga, Pilates, fusion, etc.) we have been known to shuck shoes for stuff like weightlifting as well.

Some of us like to post daily, while other Barefooters pop in and out as their circumstances dictate. It's all good! Please feel free to join us -- the welcome mat is always out.

JustSandra · 03-01-24, 02:35 PM

I'll also set up a March Barefoot check-in over at Tapatalk/VF Roost -- just in case we need it!

JustSandra · 03-01-24, 02:39 PM

No workout for me yet today. This morning I went to a Kaiser facility for blood work and an EKG in preparation for my upcoming total right knee replacement on March 11. As of today I've paused most of my outside activities, including the gym, and will be concentrating on outdoor walks and gentle strengthening/stretching, as well as getting home ready for several weeks of post-surgery recovery.

Waving to all!

Paine · 03-01-24, 03:01 PM

Sandra, thank you for starting our March month!

toaster · 03-01-24, 03:40 PM

Ah, I was wondering why no one was posting today - because it's March, not February!

And you know how I knew there was a new thread?
BECAUSE THE NEW POSTS LINK IS WORKING AGAIN!!!

TGIF!!!

cyana · 03-01-24, 03:53 PM

Happy Friday!

Sandra - The Ryka Gym Trainer was my favorite cross trainer of all times. I honestly can't tell you how many years I wore those shoes before they started falling apart - not sure I've ever had a pair of athletic shoes last that long. I haven't been able to find any Rykas locally to try on. I normally wear a size 8 shoe and my Gym Trainers were size 9. My feet aren't wide, I just like having plenty of room for my toes. I bought one (and ONLY one) pair of those pointy toe dress shoes years ago when I had to travel for business. They went to Goodwill in like-new condition, LOL!!

I can't believe your surgery is right around the corner!

Paine - I'm sorry you aren't feeling good today. I've had an intermittent headache several days this week. I couldn't figure out if it was insomnia (I'm trying to not take melatonin every night) or if it's because the barometric pressure has been all over the place.

Beth - Hooray for your quiet day - and for getting your new posts notification back.

Must get back to work. Will check in over the week-end.

yogapam · 03-02-24, 08:25 AM

Bonjour!

Popping in to say hello! We are on Martinique in the French West Indies, have rented a house for a month with friends.

I haven’t done any formal exercise, but lots of walking and some gentle yoga.

Sandra - Thank you for starting us off for March! You must be anxious to have your surgery behind you and start your recovery.

Waving to everyone!

cyana · 03-02-24, 01:11 PM

Bonjour, Pam - When I was much younger, one of my single co-workers went to the Club Med on Martinique. She had a great time and the pictures were wonderful. Enjoy the sun and warmth.

Carolyn - Hooray on your retirement countdown being underway.

Pat - DH has taken up bird-watching via webcam - he's been watching the eagles at Big Bear Valley, CA. Poor mom is sitting on 3 eggs in a nest WAY up in the trees with lots of wind and snow today. She gets the gold star mom award.

Waves to ALL!

Pat58 · 03-02-24, 06:20 PM

Happy Saturday! Yay for New Posts being functional again! 😃 I had a tough week with either skipping workouts or forcing short ones. Yesterday it was a little easier to make it happen:

~ Fabulous 50s - 15 minute walking workout
~ Fabulous 50s - 10 minute arms workout
~ Fabulous 50s - 5 minute abs workout
~ My own stretch
~ 5,661 steps

I’ve gone back to green juicing in my Vitamix in an effort to deal with this fatigue plaguing me. I found a surprisingly good one incorporating beets (the earthy taste isn’t forward) and got a Kindle book on the topic.

I forgot about Fabulous & 50s and was glad YouTube Universe caused a workout to pop up on my radar. I hadn’t tried her strength workouts before and I really enjoyed it.

Sandra, I see you have the date set. Do you have your PT appointments set up? Around here there’s a month wait at most places.

Beth, isn’t it grand to have New Posts back again?

Paine, I hope you’re feeling better. I hope you’re feeling better too, Cyana.

Pam, how’s the swimming? 🌴

Waves to all!

JustSandra · 03-02-24, 09:03 PM

Well fudge -- got the 500 Error!

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03-01-24, 02:34 PM
JustSandra Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Sacramento, CA	Barefoot and On the Mat March 2024 -- Let's "Spring" Forward! Hi! Welcome to this month's check-in for Barefoot & On the Mat. This is a long-running check-in here at VF. We enjoy all sorts of workouts, and although we of course love those that are traditionally done barefoot (e.g. yoga, Pilates, fusion, etc.) we have been known to shuck shoes for stuff like weightlifting as well. Some of us like to post daily, while other Barefooters pop in and out as their circumstances dictate. It's all good! Please feel free to join us -- the welcome mat is always out. __________________ Sandra "When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro." Hunter S. Thompson

03-01-24, 02:35 PM
JustSandra Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Sacramento, CA	I'll also set up a March Barefoot check-in over at Tapatalk/VF Roost -- just in case we need it! __________________ Sandra "When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro." Hunter S. Thompson

03-01-24, 02:39 PM
JustSandra Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Sacramento, CA	No workout for me yet today. This morning I went to a Kaiser facility for blood work and an EKG in preparation for my upcoming total right knee replacement on March 11. As of today I've paused most of my outside activities, including the gym, and will be concentrating on outdoor walks and gentle strengthening/stretching, as well as getting home ready for several weeks of post-surgery recovery. Waving to all! __________________ Sandra "When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro." Hunter S. Thompson

03-01-24, 03:01 PM
Paine VF Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010	Sandra, thank you for starting our March month!

03-01-24, 03:40 PM
toaster Exchange Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Western NY	Ah, I was wondering why no one was posting today - because it's March, not February! And you know how I knew there was a new thread? BECAUSE THE NEW POSTS LINK IS WORKING AGAIN!!! TGIF!!! __________________ Beth aka Toaster (she/her) *Follow me @YogiBethC* YouTube\|Instagram\|Facebook And yes, I am Reviewer Dr. Beth on Amazon.

03-01-24, 03:53 PM
cyana Join Date: Dec 2001	Happy Friday! Sandra - The Ryka Gym Trainer was my favorite cross trainer of all times. I honestly can't tell you how many years I wore those shoes before they started falling apart - not sure I've ever had a pair of athletic shoes last that long. I haven't been able to find any Rykas locally to try on. I normally wear a size 8 shoe and my Gym Trainers were size 9. My feet aren't wide, I just like having plenty of room for my toes. I bought one (and ONLY one) pair of those pointy toe dress shoes years ago when I had to travel for business. They went to Goodwill in like-new condition, LOL!! I can't believe your surgery is right around the corner! Paine - I'm sorry you aren't feeling good today. I've had an intermittent headache several days this week. I couldn't figure out if it was insomnia (I'm trying to not take melatonin every night) or if it's because the barometric pressure has been all over the place. Beth - Hooray for your quiet day - and for getting your new posts notification back. Must get back to work. Will check in over the week-end. __________________ "People are unreasonable, illogical, and self-centered. Love them anyway." — Mother Teresa "I've decided to grow old disgracefully." - Twigs

03-02-24, 08:25 AM
yogapam VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West coast of Canada, eh. ;)	Bonjour! Popping in to say hello! We are on Martinique in the French West Indies, have rented a house for a month with friends. I haven’t done any formal exercise, but lots of walking and some gentle yoga. Sandra - Thank you for starting us off for March! You must be anxious to have your surgery behind you and start your recovery. Waving to everyone! __________________ **~Pam~** Certified Level 4 Essentrics Instructor - March 2021 Hatha YTT - 2011 Your body keeps an accurate journal regardless of what you write down..... "Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live." Jim Rohn "It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.” - Tony Robbins Check out my Instagram account, @fitness.ficti0n.inspirati0n

03-02-24, 01:11 PM
cyana Join Date: Dec 2001	Bonjour, Pam - When I was much younger, one of my single co-workers went to the Club Med on Martinique. She had a great time and the pictures were wonderful. Enjoy the sun and warmth. Carolyn - Hooray on your retirement countdown being underway. Pat - DH has taken up bird-watching via webcam - he's been watching the eagles at Big Bear Valley, CA. Poor mom is sitting on 3 eggs in a nest WAY up in the trees with lots of wind and snow today. She gets the gold star mom award. Waves to ALL! __________________ "People are unreasonable, illogical, and self-centered. Love them anyway." — Mother Teresa "I've decided to grow old disgracefully." - Twigs

03-02-24, 06:20 PM
Pat58 VF Supporter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Connecticut	Happy Saturday! Yay for New Posts being functional again! 😃 I had a tough week with either skipping workouts or forcing short ones. Yesterday it was a little easier to make it happen: ~ Fabulous 50s - 15 minute walking workout ~ Fabulous 50s - 10 minute arms workout ~ Fabulous 50s - 5 minute abs workout ~ My own stretch ~ 5,661 steps I’ve gone back to green juicing in my Vitamix in an effort to deal with this fatigue plaguing me. I found a surprisingly good one incorporating beets (the earthy taste isn’t forward) and got a Kindle book on the topic. I forgot about Fabulous & 50s and was glad YouTube Universe caused a workout to pop up on my radar. I hadn’t tried her strength workouts before and I really enjoyed it. Sandra, I see you have the date set. Do you have your PT appointments set up? Around here there’s a month wait at most places. Beth, isn’t it grand to have New Posts back again? Paine, I hope you’re feeling better. I hope you’re feeling better too, Cyana. Pam, how’s the swimming? 🌴 Waves to all!

03-02-24, 09:03 PM
JustSandra Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Sacramento, CA	Well fudge -- got the 500 Error! __________________ Sandra "When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro." Hunter S. Thompson