The official August 2007 Exercise Challenge

[m 'n c]

Alrighty guys. August is exactly 36 hours away so its time to get ready for the challenge. I will update this post with everyone's progress on a weekly basis (I'll try for more often but definetly each week).

So now its up to you on number of days vs. minutes. I'll start. I"m aiming for 15 days of working out this month. I made about 10 days in July and I really need to increase this amount.

If you don't mind please update your posts according to your target. For example I would update mine 1/15 or 2/15 as I complete or 1/5 weeks. I am trying to estimate some of your goals to make them easy. If you don't like them let me know and we can adjust. Also you don't have to get really specific.

Here we go:
M 'n C - 5/15 days @ 40 mins per day
SunshineGirl - 4/16 days @ 30 mins per day
KittyKat - 3/5 weeks of 5 days per week @ 30 mins per day
Jacaluho - 3/5 weeks of 4 days per week @ 25 mins per day
linanglab - 3/5 weeks of 5 days per week @ 35 mins per day (combined)
Wilsonfamily4 - 7/16 of biking
JNorth - 3/5 weeks of 1 days per week @ 15 mins per day
Coastalgirl - 3/5 weeks of walking 1.5 miles 3 days a week and swimming laps 4 days per week
PSL1013 - 3/5 weeks of 5 days per week @ 25 mins per day
wdwabby - 0/5 weeks of 4 days per week @ 45 minutes/day
Mom2aPrincess - 2/5 weeks of 4 days per week @ 30 minutes/day
zoodoyle - 3/5 weeks of 4 days per week @ 30 minutes/day
llgray16 - 6/15 days @ 45 minutes/day
mseg16222 - 3/5 weeks of 4 days per week @ 30 minutes/day
Magical JenK - 3/5 weeks of 3 days per week @ 30-45 minutes/day
bbangel - 3/5 weeks of 4 days per week @ 45 minutes/day
LyndaM - 0/5 weeks of 5 days per week @ 30 minutes/day
Soccer Princess - 2/5 weeks of 4 days per week @ 30 minutes/day
speechteachri - 6/15 days @ 30 mins per day
mollyelis - 7/15 days for walking & 0/15 days for pilates for August
rygirlsmum - 3/5 weeks of 3 days/wk for an hour each day (cardio and weights)
disney girl - 3/5 weeks of 30 minutes a day/5 days a week either treadmill or outside

If you were bolded would you please check your pm and give us a status update even if you are not on par with your goal. :)

[SunshineGirl]

For me, it is minimum 4 days a week, minimum 30 minutes a day.

[Kittykat]

I like to aim for five days a week (though one of those is a "cheat" day practicing golf) for at least a half hour each day.

I like to try to burn at least 1000 calories a week.

So somewhere among those three things is my *goal*. :p

[jacaluho]

My goal is 4 days, min 25 minutes each day. Gonna try to do 5 days though. :angel:

[linanglab]

5 days a week for me. For 30 minutes of aerobic type excercise (or walking on my treadmill on my "tired" days). Plus, 5 days a week I will do at least 5 minutes (I know, not very long, but it is a start) of muscle toning - either abs, buttocks, inner thighs, arms, etc.

Hoping by the time September comes, it will have become a habit! I have heard if you do something 30 or 40 days straight, it becomes a habit and you do it almost automatically....

Angela

[wilsonfamily4]

This is just for August right? I know I want to up my goal for September.
So August goals are:

4 days a week 25 minutes of bike
3 days a week tummy excercises or pilates no time limit

[jnorth1007]

Ok 5 days a week minimum of 15 minutes walking. Im starting there after almost dying the other day LOL but I think I will be up to 30 within about 2 weeks.

[coastalgirl]

Ok, here it goes: My goal is to walk about 1.5 miles-3 days a week
and swim my laps 4 days a week


Lydia

[PSL1013]

Ok, my goal is doing the treadmill for 25 minutes/5 days per week! :)

[m 'n c]

Yes this is for August only. We can increase or decrease our goals for September.

I guess I should add that I am going to exercise no less than 40 minutes a day. So its 15 days with 40 mins or more.

[wdwabby]

ok, my goal is going to be 4 days/week at 45 minutes/day

we'll see how this goes ...

[Mom2aPrincess]

I'm also going to go for 4 days a week...going to needs lots of pushing from you ladies! :rotfl: I'll probably only be able to guarantee 30 minutes a day this month...one of the busiest of the year for me with dd's birthday and getting back to school...and this year at a new school - first time I've ever switched schools....a little nervous...but back to the point....

4 days a week, at least 30 minutes each time

[zoodoyle]

count me in for 4 days a week, minimum of 30 minutes each :party: OK, so it's not a party, just an aerobics class with balloons - kick those legs!!!We need an exercising smilie!!

[llgray16]

Is it too late to get in on this? I really need to get moving a little bit more this month. I would like to commit myself to 15 days at 45 min of activity per day :)

[linanglab]

If someone wants to be my accountability partner, let me know! I may need a push, and if someone is going to be asking me if I did my workout, I know I WILL do it. I would be glad to bug someone....er....help someone with their routine.

For me, at least, it helps to have a person working with you for a goal...

Angela

[mseg16222]

this is a very hectic month so 4 days a week 30 minutes a day foe me on the eliptical machine.

[m 'n c]

I'll add everyone later this afternoon to the list. I'll made a list of those who want to be held accountable and I'll try to check in on yall more often.

[jnorth1007]

If someone wants to be my accountability partner, let me know! I may need a push, and if someone is going to be asking me if I did my workout, I know I WILL do it. I would be glad to bug someone....er....help someone with their routine.

For me, at least, it helps to have a person working with you for a goal...

Angela

This might be a good idea Catherine. Maybe you could pair up people as accountability partners and we can PM our partner each day to see if they have done their excercise. What does everyone else think about that? Would it be annoying? Or just enough of a push to get you to do it?

[jacaluho]

count me in as one who needs an accountability partner. I don't want to clog up the thread saying "I did this" each day but if I don't do something, I am afraid I will slip!

[m 'n c]

count me in as one who needs an accountability partner. I don't want to clog up the thread saying "I did this" each day but if I don't do something, I am afraid I will slip!

Well we can do an accountability thread for those that want someone to call them out if they aren't exercising. Would that work?? We could do that thread weekly and leave this one for updating your progress.

[llgray16]

Well we can do an accountability thread for those that want someone to call them out if they aren't exercising. Would that work?? We could do that thread weekly and leave this one for updating your progress.

I think that is a good idea. I think having a partner would be a good idea as well. I'm up for having a buddy :)

[mseg16222]

I agree I will do better if I have to tell someone I excerised

[linanglab]

So, who do we pick? I am up for grabs....that just doesn't sound right....:confused:

Angela

[Magical JenK]

My goal is 4 days a week 30-45 min/day.

I'm up for an accountability buddy too. Maybe I'll go start that thread & we can figure out there or we can be one big group accountability buddy!! :0)

[bbangel]

Okay my goal is ambitious. 4 days a week, minimum 45 minutes.

[LyndaM]

I'm going to stick with 5 days per week, at least 30 minutes.

I'm just walking for now, but we have a new Y opening in October and I'm paid up and ready to go there! But, I'm at the point where I need to get in shape to get in shape! :rotfl:

[Soccer Princess]

My goal is 4 days a week, 30 minutes a day. :)

[m 'n c]

Everyone has been added. Its not too late to join.

On your mark...

Get Set...

Go Exercise!!

[Mom2aPrincess]

Just figures...I made arrangements to walk with my mom and new daughter today (which would have been an hour instead of my 30 minutes) and it's coming down a dang flood....oh well, off to find my workout dvd's..my dd7 likes to do these with me! We laugh at each other....:rotfl:

[linanglab]

I feel so good that I have worked out today. PLUS, I finished painting my kitchen...aaahhhh....nothing like the sense of accomplishment!

Angela

[jacaluho]

I'm pretty proud of myself. I did my 25 minutes and then I tackled dd 4's room. Total disaster. She likes to clean it up by herself, which means shoving things in the closet, doll bed, and under her own bed. I'm not done, but it's 95 out and I just said, hey, we're going swimming. DH has a concert tonight so we have all the time in the world to finish it up! I have been putting it off and putting it off. Plus, when I am really busy, I don't find time to snack!! :rotfl:

[Kittykat]

I worked out this morning and have eaten relatively well so far.

BUT...

I weighed myself and it was not good news. I'm hoping that it's because I'm at the beginning of my cycle and that there will be better news in a week. :sick:

[Soccer Princess]

I got my 30 minutes on the treadmill done this morning! Yay! :)

[wilsonfamily4]

I also got my 25 minutes in on the bike.:cooldance: I may try to get my pilates in too.
So wilsonfamily4 and kittykat duo are done for day 1!

[jnorth1007]

Ok I am back and I also complete by 16 minutes. Much easier today so I may need to up it to 20 tomorrow. That means the me and Soccer Princess are done for day 1.

[m 'n c]

Oh man. Yall are making me feel very guilty that I haven't put in my daily workout. I'm planning on going right after work.

[bbangel]

I swam laps for 30 minutes on my lunch hour. I'm undecided about whether to do a tape tonight or go for a walk since we are having such a beautiful day. :sunshine:

[disney_girl]

I'm trying for 30 minutes a day/5 days a week either treadmill or outside. So far I did my 30 minutes for today!

[rygirlsmum]

My goal is 3 days a week @ 1 hr each day (for cardio and weights)

[SunshineGirl]

Day 3 of 3 for me! Tonight I took it a little easier and SG and I did 45 minutes around the neighborhood. But this way I can be back at it harder with some jogging tomorrow night.

[llgray16]

Just finished 35 minutes on eliptical and also did 60 stomach crunches and 60 lunges. Oh, I'm gonna be paying for this tomorrow!

[coastalgirl]

I posted on the other thread but I will post here. I swam my laps for today. Somewhere between 30-45 minutes. I loose track of time in the pool.

Good luck to everyone!!
Lydia

[mseg16222]

30 minutes are done for the day...eliptical machine

[m 'n c]

I just got back from my jog/walk. Got in a good 20 minute jog which I hadn't done in 2 years!!! Finished up with another 20 minutes of walking.

[Mom2aPrincess]

I just finished 30 minutes on my bike...My legs ached at about 7 minutes :rotfl: You guys have to keep me at this...7 minutes!! Oh my god!! I also contacted my daughter's dance/twirling teacher today (she also teaches adult exercise classes....added my name to her list of contacts when she decides what and when she's going to offer fall classes!)...

Thinking I might do a little of my pilates video before heading to bed....

[disney_girl]

Day 3 for me this week. Walked 30 minutes on the treadmill and some light weights.

[rygirlsmum]

1st day at the gym (for August) - 60 minutes (cardio and weights).

[linanglab]

I am done with my treadmill for the day! I love this August challenge! It keeps my focused on getting my excercising done. And thanks to m'nc for being my "buddy". That sure helps too!!!!

Great idea guys to get this started!

Angela

[jacaluho]

Great idea guys to get this started!

Angela

I am so thankful too. I feel so much better about myself cause I am actually doing something! :)

[Kittykat]

Day Two and I still love it! I hope it stays that way! :p

Did 5.5 miles on the stationary bike and my YBB for the day. Now I stink. :sick: I'm starving for lunch, I think I'm going to have some PB Toast and yogurt.

[zoodoyle]

Did 45 minutes of walking today - would have liked to do more, but it's brutal out there today!!! Hoping to do some floor work after kids go to bed tonight!

[PSL1013]

Just finished my daily 25 min. treadmill....day 4/5 for me as I actually started unoffically on Mon. (always have to start on a Mon.) :rotfl:

[TXMouseChaser]

Ok.. I thought I had posted my goals here.. must have dreamt it..LOL! I did send them to my buddy..

My goal is 5 days a week at least 30 minutes.

I did walk for 45 minutes today and it was sooo hot outside!:sunshine:

[wilsonfamily4]

Well I got my goal done today so i am 2/16 days on bike. But need to do the abs. Still 0/12 on those

[Mom2aPrincess]

Well not sure if this counts, but I'm counting it....:rotfl:

I just pushed mowed on my yard for 45 straight minutes...it's 91 degrees outside...think I'm crazy!!! As soon as I cool off, I'm going to visit my mom....she mentioned walking when I talked to her earlier so I may be walking tonight too....

[speechteachri]

OK, I never realized there was a new thread for the actual start of the challenge!!! OOPS!!

M'nC...can you add me in?

My goal is minimum 3 days per week for 30min.

Thanks. I have the house to myself for a little while so I am off to vacuum the dog hair off the living room floor and find my yoga mat so I can pop in my Pilates DVD!

[mollyeilis]

How do you join? Just start talking?

If so, after checking out the calendar, this month I want to do 14 sessions of 20 minute pilates, and I want to walk 14 times. Since I've already walked once, I'm 1/14 for walking. :)

I have my 20 year HS reunion on Sept 15th, and just a few months ago I was FAR bigger than I am now. So I already know that desperation can do wonders (along with moving to an urban area with sidewalks for walking, and weight watchers meals twice a day), and I'm quite sure I'm going to be even MORE desperate in the next 5 weeks! :p

[m 'n c]

How do you join? Just start talking?

If so, after checking out the calendar, this month I want to do 14 sessions of 20 minute pilates, and I want to walk 14 times. Since I've already walked once, I'm 1/14 for walking. :)

I have my 20 year HS reunion on Sept 15th, and just a few months ago I was FAR bigger than I am now. So I already know that desperation can do wonders (along with moving to an urban area with sidewalks for walking, and weight watchers meals twice a day), and I'm quite sure I'm going to be even MORE desperate in the next 5 weeks! :p

Basically just post your goal and I'll add it over the weekend with any other new comers.

If you don't mind I"m asking everyone to give me an update once per week with your official stats. Such as I completed week 1/5 or day 2/10 something like that so I can update it once per week. Otherwise feel free to chat away in here with what you have done each day/time.

[m 'n c]

I just made it back from the gym. Made it 35 mins on the eliptical and then cooled down my other 5 mins on the treadmill. I felt like I got a good workout but these blisters on my feet are killing me tonight. I definetly will need to look into a new solution to this.

[Magical JenK]

Ok, it took all day, but I made myself do 30 min on the eliptical last night before I went to bed & then did some free weights. I was so glad I did. Really went over my points yesterday! So this week I've got 3 done! Woo hoo!!

[disney_girl]

Just finished the treadmill. I'm on 4/5 of my goal for this week!

[jacaluho]

Just did 8 miles for 25 mins on my bike! I completed my goal for the week. I am so proud of myself! Depending on the time I have between work and a ball game, I may try to squeeze in some more time tomorrow. Congrats to everyone else who made their goal too! :hugs:

[coastalgirl]

I did not post yesterday, but i swam my laps yesterday and today! Plus I got in a walk this morning after dropping ds off at school! I will try to get my walking in Sat. and Sun. But ds has a fishing rodeo this weekend and of course it starts a 7 :( !

Lydia

[PSL1013]

Finished my 25 min. treadmill....5/5, completed my goal for the week, yeah! Maybe I can sneak an extra one in over the weekend for a bonus day! :angel:

[jacaluho]

We just went swimming and I think that I could have skipped exercising this morning after the workout I got in the pool. My DS7 is learning to jump off the diving board in the deep end with out floaties. Also my DNephew3 is doing the same thing so I spent all morning swimming them from the deep end to the shallow end! I am exhausted! :)

[rygirlsmum]

I did my hour today at the gym - plus went walking around the mall with my kids! YIKES!

And it seems everyone is counting this week, whether or not August, I did an hour on Tuesday at the gym.

That would make me 3/3.

[Mom2aPrincess]

We walked for an hour tonight...so I've completed 2 official exercises so far this week plus mowing yesterday.

[llgray16]

So far I am 2/15. Not too bad since today is only Aug 4th!

[SunshineGirl]

Whew!! This one was a tough one to get in! I have to honestly say that if it were not for the exercise challenge, I probably would have just skipped my 4th workout this week. So thank you!!!!

I ran 2.5 miles and then God gave me a break and it started raining. So i ran in the house and did another 1.5 miles on the treadmill. 4 miles in 52 minutes. Not exactly where I want to be. But I'm okay with that since I know I haven't been doing very well the last few months.

[m 'n c]

Everyone seems to really be doing well with the challenge. Keep up the good work! I'm 2/15 right now. I took yesterday off for my weekly date night but we are planning to go today to the gym so hopefully I'll be 3/15 after today.

[zoodoyle]

Whew!! This one was a tough one to get in! I have to honestly say that if it were not for the exercise challenge, I probably would have just skipped my 4th workout this week. So thank you!!!!

I ran 2.5 miles and then God gave me a break and it started raining. So i ran in the house and did another 1.5 miles on the treadmill. 4 miles in 52 minutes. Not exactly where I want to be. But I'm okay with that since I know I haven't been doing very well the last few months.

Good job Buddy!! :sunshine: Did a little floor work after the kids went to bed last night. Hoping to get a good walk in today - it's finally not quite as hot as hades here, so it's easier to convince myself to get outside. :p

[Mom2aPrincess]

Good job Buddy!! :sunshine: Did a little floor work after the kids went to bed last night. Hoping to get a good walk in today - it's finally not quite as hot as hades here, so it's easier to convince myself to get outside. :p

I just finished my pilates for beginner videos (while I burned my new Disney candles...which made it even more relaxing). It's only 25 minutes though and I know it's only 5 minutes, but I'm sticking to the 30 minimum so I'll either bike or get my mom to walk with me again this evening.

[disney_girl]

Took a walk this morning and did some laps at the pool (whew!). Worked out 5 days this week! YAY!!

Great job everyone!!

[linanglab]

Today is my day off. We stood and watched my kids baseball tourney for 6 hours today. But worked out yesterday!

Angela

[m 'n c]

Today is my day off. We stood and watched my kids baseball tourney for 6 hours today. But worked out yesterday!

Angela

good now I don't feel so bad for taking today off as well. BF had a buddy call up unexpectidly (sp????) saying he was in town and we met up for some mexican food and ritas (very good yet very bad). I do promise to go tomorrow buddy.

[zoodoyle]

We went to a local festival today, and decided to park far away and walk in. So we got some exercise, and saved on parking fees :)

[jnorth1007]

I went to the Prime Outlet Mall near Lydia in Gulfport and the kids and I walked that open air mall for 4 HOURS!!!! Im hurting so bad I could scream. My back and my feet. I really need to up the regular exercise for Disney or I wont keep up with DH. I consider this my exercise for the day. Not only did I get a work out but so did my debit card :rotfl: !!!

[Soccer Princess]

Janey -- where were you pestering me today?!?! I need to be hounded! I went shopping too, but only for about 3 hours, so I think that should count as my exercise as well. :D

[jnorth1007]

Sorry I didnt get to pester you today because I signed on this morning and then left. My SR was open all day even though I was gone until around 7pm tonight LOL. So although you may have seen me and thought "Oh crap shes gonna pester me" I was actually not even here to pester. It seems we are more suited than we originally thought since we both did our exercises today while shopping. :)

[Soccer Princess]

lol...you are so right! :)

[Magical JenK]

I did not make my exercise goal this week of 4 times, but I did make 3 times. I did also drink my water each day & did 1 new recipe (wanted to do 2). Here's to a new week!! Keep it up everyone!!

[Mom2aPrincess]

Just finished my pilates video again (I'll bike again for at least 15 minutes tonight - as I did last night) to complete the 30 minutes.

If we count Sunday as the end of the week, that makes me have met my goal this week of 4 times.

[wilsonfamily4]

I did the biks again today! So I am 3/15 for the month. Feeling good so far. I do need to start the abs workout or pilates soon though if I want to get my 12 done for the month!

[Kittykat]

I went to the Prime Outlet Mall near Lydia in Gulfport and the kids and I walked that open air mall for 4 HOURS!!!! Im hurting so bad I could scream. My back and my feet. I really need to up the regular exercise for Disney or I wont keep up with DH. I consider this my exercise for the day. Not only did I get a work out but so did my debit card :rotfl: !!!

We stopped there back in June when we took our oldest DS to Boy Scout summer camp and OMG!!!! Bath and Body Works Outlet!! My poor DH tolerated me pacing around the store in circles, overwhelmed by too many things to look at and buy! :rotfl:

[m 'n c]

Well I'm 3/15. I put in 80 mins of cardio today at the gym and got 15.5 miles!!

[jacaluho]

I didn't get any exercise in really at all today. :( I had enough time between church and work to exercise but not exercise and shower again. But I purposely didn't count today in my goal cause I know it will be hard to fit it in on the Sundays I have to work. I think I will try to increase my time from 25 to 30 minutes this week. :)

[Soccer Princess]

Are we counting the week as Sun-Sat or Mon-Sun???

[m 'n c]

Are we counting the week as Sun-Sat or Mon-Sun???

never thought of it. Sun-Sat I guess. I figured since last week was a half week that we'd just meet half our goals if you are doing weekly goals. Hope this helps!

[m 'n c]

marking my spot. Ignore post.

[zoodoyle]

Well I'm 3/15. I put in 80 mins of cardio today at the gym and got 15.5 miles!!

Wow!! That's great! I get excited when I get 15 minutes alone to walk around the block!! Great job!!

[mollyeilis]

If you don't mind I"m asking everyone to give me an update once per week with your official stats. Such as I completed week 1/5 or day 2/10 something like that so I can update it once per week. Otherwise feel free to chat away in here with what you have done each day/time.

I saw today that the "week" started over on Sunday, so that's what my update will reflect.

I'm 2/14 on the walking, and 0/14 on pilates. oops! My calendar, where I mark my exercise, is starting to glare at me about the pilates, and it's still SO early in the month!

[linanglab]

I completed what I wanted for the week. (I counted Monday and Tuesday). I did miss 1 abs workout, but other than that, I did good!

Angela

[jacaluho]

I'm 1/5 on my weeks!

[PSL1013]

I just finished my 25 min treadmill for today....1/5 for the week accomplished! :clap:

[m 'n c]

Well I made it to the gym and ran 1.25 miles and walked another .3 miles but I was only in there for 25 minutes because I got home late from work and my calf started hurting. So I can't count this as an official workout but I'm still glad I got in some gym time today.

[disney_girl]

Didn't get my workout in yesterday. A doctor appt and grocery shopping threw my schedule off. But, I got in 40 minutes on the treadmill this morning so, I'm 1/5 this week.

[bbangel]

So far so good for me in the first week. I met or exceded my minutes per day and had 4 days of excercise. The buddy system is working well for me!

So that means I'm 1/5 on my goal

[jacaluho]

I did 8 miles for 25 minutes on my bike this morning so I am 2/4 this week! Gonna try to go for 5 days this week. Can only help!

[PSL1013]

Just finished my 25min. treadmill workout....2/5 for the week! :)

[Mom2aPrincess]

I did at least 30 minutes of laps in the pool this afternoon, but didn't time it so I did 30 minutes on the bike tonight too...I'm 1/4 for the week! :)

[Magical JenK]

Ok, I did a 25 min walk outside & apparently it was 96 degrees out! Who knew?! Then I another 1 hour long walk, but it was more of a stroll/sight seeing....does this count at all do you think??

[Mom2aPrincess]

Ok, I did a 25 min walk outside & apparently it was 96 degrees out! Who knew?! Then I another 1 hour long walk, but it was more of a stroll/sight seeing....does this count at all do you think??

I think it counts Jen. In my opinion I've been doing so little that any walking is better than sitting home doing nothing! :)

I can't seem to sleep tonight. *sigh* I will pay for this tomorrow. But I went ahead and did my pilates and 15 minutes of biking so I've now done 2 days this week!

[llgray16]

Ok, I did a 25 min walk outside & apparently it was 96 degrees out! Who knew?! Then I another 1 hour long walk, but it was more of a stroll/sight seeing....does this count at all do you think??

I'd give you credit :)

[disney_girl]

Got up early and got the treadmill and weights out of the way. I knew if I waited, I would lose the motivation! So, I'm 2/5 this week!

Great job everyone!!!!

[linanglab]

I am half way through my excercise for the day! Just a little more time on the treadmill and some ab work. (Boy do I hate working those abs...)

Angela

[m 'n c]

I am half way through my excercise for the day! Just a little more time on the treadmill and some ab work. (Boy do I hate working those abs...)

Angela

Way to go buddy!! I was working really late yesterday so no exercising for me. I'm hoping tonight will only be a semi late night so I can go to the gym. Luckily I am getting Friday off so there will be no excuse this weekend not to find my way into the gym.

[SunshineGirl]

I got in my first 45 minutes last night while all of you were chatting. LOL! Buddy, how are you doing?

[bbangel]

Okay last night I did 45 mintues of TaeBo (and am feeling it this morning) and did half an hour of yoga this morning. Will do some weights tonight to make up my 45 minutes for the day.

[Soccer Princess]

Yesterday I went for a 20 minute walk and the heat index was 101. I think that counts. It's honestly just too hot for me to go do anything today. The heat index is 104 right now and it's only going up the rest of the afternoon. I might have to do some jumping jacks, push ups, crunches, and sit ups in the house today and count that as my workout. :(

[PSL1013]

25 min. treadmill done for the day! 3/5 for the week! :cooldance:

[disney_girl]

We went for a 40 minute walk last night after dinner. Then I got in about 25 minutes on the treadmill this morning which was pure torture! lol
That puts me at 3/5 for this week.

[PSL1013]

my 25 min. treadmill workout is done...4/5 for the week! :clap:

[speechteachri]

Well, for last week, I got in 2/3.

This week so far2/3 as well, with a couple days left to go.

[jacaluho]

I have managed to complete my goal for this week. May go down and squeeze in an extra workout. Only 16 days till Disney! :sunshine:

[disney_girl]

4/5 this week. Had to get out of the house this morning so went on a 45 minute walk. Already too hot though!

[PSL1013]

Just did my treadmill for the 25min. and I'm done for the day and done for the week too! :rotfl: I'm 5/5 for the week. :clap:

[bbangel]

I'm doing so well I'm taking today off!
Will be back at it tomorrow with a major gym session planned with some friends and a bike ride on the seawall.

[disney_girl]

We got up early and walked for 45 minutes and now we're going to do yard work. FUN! lol

So, I met my goal for this week of working out 5 days for at least 30 minutes, so 5/5 this week!

Great job everyone!!

[Mom2aPrincess]

Hey all...I haven't posted the last couple days, but I've started making myself write down when I exercise on the calendar so I can see my success! (and i figure if I get lazy, I can see my failure :rotfl: )....I've gotten mine in this week too. I'm a little worried about next week as I'm leaving Sunday to spend 2 nights at my friends in Houston and then leaving Wednesday for Oklahoma and my brother's graduation from bootcamp. My friend's apartment has a gym so maybe I can find a way to get into it (or at least laps in the pool) and I'm hoping the hotel's gym will be ok.

[rygirlsmum]

I got my 3/3 for the week - I went to the gym for an hour doing cardio and weights Monday, Thursday, and Friday.

[Mom2aPrincess]

Whew!!! I just did the Leslie Sansone Walk Away the Pounds Walk and Jog video and talk about a workout!!! But it was another 30 minutes for this week...so now I've actually done an extra day! :cooldance:

I like this so much I'm going to pack it and do it while out of town!

[coastalgirl]

ok week 2 is done!! :cooldance: That was a hard one especially with company! So now I am 2/5!!! YAY me!!


Lydia

[jacaluho]

I finished week 2. Didn't get any extra workouts in, but I still have today to try! :)

[Mom2aPrincess]

Should be packing, but decided to do the Walk & Jog video again so I've done 30 minutes today..Ok...off to get ready.

[m 'n c]

I made it friday for a 1 mile run before overheating in the small apartment gym. Went back Saturday and made my goal and did 50 minutes so I'm up to 4/15 days I think. I need to double check that.

[Mom2aPrincess]

Did the Walk & Jog video again this morning...that's 2 days into the week and I've done 2 of my 4 days!! YEA!! Probably won't have time tomorrow though!

[linanglab]

Completed my excercise for the day! Treadmill and ab work - did I mention I HATE working my abs. That is one part of my body that needs it the most and the one part of my body that I hate to work on....

Angela

[PSL1013]

Completed my excercise for the day! Treadmill and ab work - did I mention I HATE working my abs. That is one part of my body that needs it the most and the one part of my body that I hate to work on....

Angela

I finished my treadmill workout today too but I hate ANY kind of exercise and I'm really surprised at myself for continuing this goal of mine to do 5 out of 7 days! It must be that I'm committed to this challenge or I know I would have quit by now because I haven't lost even one ounce and usually I must see results right away but I'm determined to keep this going no matter what! I know muscle weights more than fat....that MUST be it! :rotfl:

[m 'n c]

I made it tonight for another full workout. So I'm now up to 5/15 for this month. 30 mins on the bike and 20 mins on the eliptical.

[llgray16]

I forgot to post my results from last week. As of Saturday, I am 6/15 for the month. (I won't put this week's in yet - probably because I don't have one yet :rotfl: )

[mollyeilis]

Just noticed I'm a ?? on the first page so I'll list my total for the month through last Saturday.

6/15 for walking.:cooldance:
0/15 for pilates.:(

[disney_girl]

I didn't make it on Monday, but managed to get a 45 minute walk in last night in the steamy heat and humidity! So, 1/5 for this week.

[m 'n c]

Just noticed I'm a ?? on the first page so I'll list my total for the month through last Saturday.

6/15 for walking.:cooldance:
0/15 for pilates.:(

Thanks for the update. I probably missed it in this massive thread. Don't worry August has 31 days so you can still make your pilates goal. :)

[PSL1013]

Thanks for the update. I probably missed it in this massive thread. Don't worry August has 31 days so you can still make your pilates goal. :)

Mine still says 1/5 on the first page for the month but I actually met my goal of 2/5 so far and at the end of this week I will have made my goal of 3/5. You might have missed my update post for last week also?? :confused:

[SunshineGirl]

Just got in number two for the week. YEA!! I'm going to have to get one tomorrow evening and then one first thing Saturday morning because my in-laws are coming into town this weekend.

[m 'n c]

Mine still says 1/5 on the first page for the month but I actually met my goal of 2/5 so far and at the end of this week I will have made my goal of 3/5. You might have missed my update post for last week also?? :confused:

I think I saw it and thought i had updated you already. I'm going to go back through the update thread tonight and try to make sure I got everyone. I'll update you now. Thanks for letting me know. :)

[disney_girl]

Walked last night for about 45 minutes so 2/5 for the week!

[PSL1013]

Did my treadmill for 25 min. yesterday and today too...4/5 for the week! :cooldance:

[m 'n c]

Wow everyone is doing such a good job. I better quit using work as an excuse and get my butt into the gym tonight.

[Soccer Princess]

I got my YBB DVD's today and did my first workout with them! :)

[disney_girl]

Including a walk and swimming this morning, I was able to make my goal of working out 5 days a week this week! So, 5/5 for me!:cooldance:

[linanglab]

I completed this passed week! I may have missed about 5 minutes or so due to kids bugging me and having to get off the treadmill periodically to take care of disputes, but I did decent this week.

I have already started early this morning with part of my workout for THIS week. Hopefully by next Spring, I will a bit more fit.

Angela

[Soccer Princess]

I did my workouts Saturday and Sunday. That means last week I did make my goal. So I am 2/3 for weeks... oh well :)

[bbangel]

Okay, this week I barely managed to stick to my goal, but I am officially 3/5.
Here's hoping next week I find it easier to fit it all in.

[PSL1013]

Finished my daily treadmill workout for today...1/5 for the week and 3/5 for the month! :cooldance:

[Kittykat]

I had a lazy weekend but still managed to be 5/5 last week.

Worked out this morning but I have GOT to do better as far as drinking my 64 ounces of water a day. That's my new goal.

The scales haven't budged though. I'm officially STUCK.

[m 'n c]

Hey guys. I'm still a bit under the weather but be on the lookout for a pm from me. I will update as I get the pm's back from everyone.

[coastalgirl]

ok I have completed 3 of 5 weeks!!! This was another tuff one! But I got it done!!!!


Lydia

[disney_girl]

Just got back from a 45 minute walk. The humidity wasn't as bad as it has been and it made such a huge difference! I know I'm getting bigger, but last week with the high humidity, it seemed like such a challenge and today was a breeze!

So, that's 1/5 this week.

[Kittykat]

I'm 2/5 so far this week, I just finished nine miles on the stationary bike. :sunshine2:

[m 'n c]

Woo! Just got back from the gym and put in 65 minutes on the bike. So I'm 6/15 for the month. It was a hard workout but something I needed to do.

[disney_girl]

We took a late walk last night and since my DH didn't work out at lunch, it was a very intense walk! Couldn't sleep this morning so decided to get up and get in a good walk on the treadmill and some weights. So, I'm up to 3/5 for the week.

Keep it up everyone!!!

[linanglab]

I did Tao Bo today. My legs feel it!

Angela

[llgray16]

I'm only at 9/15 for the month. I did manage to get on the eliptical for a 35 minutes this morning but it was tough!!!

[m 'n c]

I'm 7/15 now. I just put in 40 minutes on the bike again. Feeling much better than last night when my butt was hurting.

[Kittykat]

I've been laaaaaazy this week. I'm going to have to workout for the next three days to meet my 5/5 goal for the week. :o

[disney_girl]

Just got back from hour walk- the hills are getting a little easier! So far, that's 4/5 for this week. Feel so much better after walking so I'm glad this challenge is motivating me!!

[rygirlsmum]

I got my 3 days in this week - it was tough with my 2YOs therapy, getting together with family, etc. - but I got it done!

[PSL1013]

Finished my goals everyday this week, I'm now 4/5 for the month! :cooldance:

[Soccer Princess]

I did my walk today and some light weights. That's my 2nd for the week. Going back to work really screws up my schedule! lol

[disney_girl]

Got in a walk tonight so met my goal of 5/5 days this week.

[Mom2aPrincess]

YEA! :cooldance: With all the traveling I was one day short last week, but I've gotten this week in!!! I needed one more day and yesterday we took a surprise trip at work...it was to a place they call "ropes." We walked ropes, climbed walls, etc ALL day!!! (It's a team-building/problem solving thing) I definitly think that counts as my last day for the week (though I will probably do my walk/jog video again tonight anyways)!!

[coastalgirl]

I got my week done. Plus DS had a skating party today and boy did we skate!:rotfl: So now I am 4/5 for the month!!!

Congratulations to everyone for working so hard!! :cooldance: Way to go everybody!!


Lydia

[linanglab]

I excercised all the days I needed to this week, however, I was a bit short in the LENGTH of it. I probably ran a total of 20 minutes short this week...I will try and make it up this week.

Angela

[Kittykat]

Missed my workout goal for the week (I was only 4/5) but at least I met my calorie burn goal.

Planning on working out today so I'll have one down for this week!

[mollyeilis]

I only did one walk this week, and still no pilates. BUT I've been doing an intense cleansing fast (the Master Cleanse for anyone who might wonder), and energy has been a *bit* low. Today is day 7, and my energy is coming back, which is quite an interesting thing to experience! I've lost a bunch squish around my joints, and those joints are actually feeling much better for it (I have joint problems on BOTH sides of my family). And my collarbones are, well, boney again. :)

But still, only added one walk to my month's goal.

[Kittykat]

1/5 for the new week. If I start on Sunday I feel like I give myself a head start. :)

[disney_girl]

1/5 for this week. The humidity was killer, but we managed to get a good walk in!

[llgray16]

We took the boys for a great walk (ok more like a run with those two little maniacs :rotfl: ) last night. That puts me at 11/15 for the month. I'm going to try really hard to get those last 4 in!

[Magical JenK]

We took the boys for a great walk (ok more like a run with those two little maniacs :rotfl: ) last night. That puts me at 11/15 for the month. I'm going to try really hard to get those last 4 in!

Awesome! Way to go Buddy!! You have until Friday! You can do it!! I KNOW you can!!:sunshine2:

[disney_girl]

We walked at good pace for an hour last night so 2/5 this week!

[Soccer Princess]

The Y has it's annual shutdown this week so looks like I'm going to have to do my walk/jogs in the heat this week! Oh well! :) I did weight and a short walk yesterday.

[disney_girl]

It was a little harder this week to get the workouts in, but managed to meet my goal of 5/5 this week!

[rygirlsmum]

WOO HOO - I made my 3 days this week AND did an extra session of cardio (b/c the lady at the gym's childwatch wouldn't let me go work out, so I had to cut it REALLY short!). Now if I could just see some dang results!

[llgray16]

I finished the month at 13/15 . I didn't reach my goal but I still did much better than last month! This month will be much tougher as I will only be home for about 11 of the 30 days.

[coastalgirl]

I met my goals for the month!!! :cooldance: This next month may be a little harder, I will just have to change my goals around some!!


Lydia