August 2007 Exercise Challenge Accountability Buddy

[Magical JenK]

So what would work best for everyone? One big group accountability buddy where we all post here & cheer each other on or do we want to pair up?? I'm up for either.

Who else wants/needs someone to be accountable to!! :0)

Buddy List
Magical JenK-llgray16
linanglab-m 'n c
Wilsonfamily4-KittyKat
Bbangel-TXMouseChaser
Mseg16222-LyndaM
Soccer Princess-jnorth2007
SunshineGirl-Zoodoyle
Mom2aPrincess-

[llgray16]

I like the idea of having both. This would be a great thread for everyone to chat and give each other support. I would like to also have a personal nag to keep me motivated :p

[Magical JenK]

Ok, how about this...I'll monitor & people who want buddies state that they do & we'll just go with matching them up as they post? Does that work? I'll update the first thread to list the buddies??

So llgray16 you and me are buddies K?

[linanglab]

Sign me up! Someone, please nag me. I need to keep focused....And I will be glad to return the nagging!

Angela

[llgray16]

Ok, how about this...I'll monitor & people who want buddies state that they do & we'll just go with matching them up as they post? Does that work? I'll update the first thread to list the buddies??

So llgray16 you and me are buddies K?

Sounds great, buddy! You can keep me motivated to get that tattoo as well! (I'm still planning on going Friday evening or Saturday!)

[Magical JenK]

Sign me up! Someone, please nag me. I need to keep focused....And I will be glad to return the nagging!

Angela

Angela-
I've updated the first post...now just waiting for your buddy!! :)

[Magical JenK]

Sounds great, buddy! You can keep me motivated to get that tattoo as well! (I'm still planning on going Friday evening or Saturday!)

Woo hoo! I'm soooo jealous!! So want to get another now w/all the talk this weekend!! For sure keep me posted on that too!! Hmmm...what am I doing this weekend?? :rotfl:

[m 'n c]

I'll be a buddy. I think this will be fun. Do we want to trade buddies on a monthly basis so that we can encourage new people?

I think doing a pm buddy and then a group thread will be helpful if people don't want to commit to a specific buddy.

[Magical JenK]

I'll be a buddy. I think this will be fun. Do we want to trade buddies on a monthly basis so that we can encourage new people?

I think doing a pm buddy and then a group thread will be helpful if people don't want to commit to a specific buddy.

Angela!! We have a buddy for you!!

M'nC-

I think that changing up buddies is a good idea! Yeah, I thought if people didn't want to be a buddy we could all just encourage each other on the thread so in case or buddy is on vacation or we just need someone we'll all be here for each other. How does that sound??

[m 'n c]

Angela!! We have a buddy for you!!

M'nC-

I think that changing up buddies is a good idea! Yeah, I thought if people didn't want to be a buddy we could all just encourage each other on the thread so in case or buddy is on vacation or we just need someone we'll all be here for each other. How does that sound??

that sounds great. I think having both will help keep people motivated and all people to join in at any time.

[wilsonfamily4]

I NEED a buddy and need you ALL to nag at me. :) haha

[linanglab]

Okay mnc. Me and you! I am ready for tomorrow. (I actually started 2 days ago to "get ready") I know I will feel SO much better when I get on a regular excercise routine! I will pm you tomorrow!

Angela

[m 'n c]

yes please stay on my butt. I managed to skip my workout last night because I was chatting all night. I can't do that all the time!

[Kittykat]

I wouldn't mind having a buddy to help me along.

I have to warn you though, sometimes RL overtakes me and I drop off of the 'net for days at a time...but I'll do my best to be here at least once a day (I have to get that early morning Scratch Off done!).

[Magical JenK]

I wouldn't mind having a buddy to help me along.

I have to warn you though, sometimes RL overtakes me and I drop off of the 'net for days at a time...but I'll do my best to be here at least once a day (I have to get that early morning Scratch Off done!).

Kitty-You & Wilsonfamily4 are buddies!! I'm sure whatever support you can give each other would great!!

[bbangel]

I could use a buddy too!

[TXMouseChaser]

I need a buddy!!! :sunshine2: I started again on Monday and need to loose 40 lbs for my high school reunion! uuuggghhhh!!

[Magical JenK]

I need a buddy!!! :sunshine2: I started again on Monday and need to loose 40 lbs for my high school reunion! uuuggghhhh!!

Awesome! HOpe the week is going well!! TXMouseChaser-you & bbangel are buddies!! Have a great "challenge"!!

:hugs:

[mseg16222]

I will need a budd yfor this month especially with so much doing on I can talk myself out of exercising

[LyndaM]

I soooo need a buddy! Someone to push me along! Count me in! :cooldance:

[Soccer Princess]

I need one too!!!

[jnorth1007]

Count me in and give me a buddy with a STRONG will LOL cause they will need it with me as a partner

[Magical JenK]

Ok, here are our buddy list for August thus far. Remember we're all here for each other too but you & your buddy will be there for each other!! Happy Exercise Challenge everyone!!

Buddy List
Magical JenK-llgray16
linanglab-m 'n c
Wilsonfamily4-KittyKat
Bbangel-TXMouseChaser
Mseg16222-LyndaM
Soccer Princess-jnorth2007

[SunshineGirl]

I'm in for the next person who wants a buddy!

[zoodoyle]

I'm in.......I really need a push, a SHOVE, a BOWLING OVER to get this big bum in gear!! :sunshine2:

[Magical JenK]

Sunshine Girl & Zoodoyle you guys are buddies!! Have a great month!!

[Soccer Princess]

Count me in and give me a buddy with a STRONG will LOL cause they will need it with me as a partner

Oh god... what did I get myself into? :rotfl: Just kidding Janet! I'm excited to be your buddy! :)

[jnorth1007]

Teehee! Be ready LOL

[Mom2aPrincess]

I could use one too if someone else comes along...I am so great at starting programs, but so "not great" at continuing....:rotfl:

[Magical JenK]

Everyone ready to get their exercise on today?? I'm doing 45 on the eliptical tonight. DH is going out w/friends so I can't use spending time w/him as an excuse!! :0)

[Soccer Princess]

I putting on my tennis shoes and socks right now and then I'm off to the gym. :)

[PSL1013]

Are we suppose to post here when we have completed our daily exercise....I just finished my 25 min. on the treadmill. It is so hard to get motivated but really feels good when you get done! :cooldance:

[coastalgirl]

I swam my laps this morning and I am fixing to get in the pool with kids!! So I swam for approx., 30-45 minutes. I seem to lose track in the pool :rotfl:

Good luck to everyone else!!

Lydia

[zoodoyle]

Well, of course I wake up today and can barely stand upright - every so often my back acts up (herniated discs). So I'll have to do some low-key stuff today - have been doing lots of stretching so far, and hope to be able to at least take the dog around the block a couple times.... not the start I was hoping for, but hopefully this will pass quickly and I'll be able to do more tomorrow!! Instead, I'll give my fingers a workout on this keyboard and start shopping for a couple of new workout dvd's!! :sunshine2:

[Soccer Princess]

Got my 30 minutes on the treadmill in for today!

[llgray16]

Everyone ready to get their exercise on today?? I'm doing 45 on the eliptical tonight. DH is going out w/friends so I can't use spending time w/him as an excuse!! :0)

Hey buddy! Glad to hear yor plan for the day. I plan on doing about 20 minutes on the eliptical as well as taking a walk in the park with kids tonight. I'll post whatever I complete later on :)

[jnorth1007]

Man I have been a running fool today. I did manage to get in my 16 minutes before coming back here. So I am done for the day

[m 'n c]

Are we suppose to post here when we have completed our daily exercise....I just finished my 25 min. on the treadmill. It is so hard to get motivated but really feels good when you get done! :cooldance:

Put your updates on when you go exercise in the official thread so that we don't clog up this thread since it is related to buddy requests.

[jacaluho]

I would love to have a buddy if someone is available!

[Magical JenK]

Hey buddy! Glad to hear yor plan for the day. I plan on doing about 20 minutes on the eliptical as well as taking a walk in the park with kids tonight. I'll post whatever I complete later on :)

Hey Buddy-I did not make it to do what I was hoping for at all last night. However, I did work out both Sunday & Monday...and while not in August, they are part of this week so I'm totally counting them towards my 4@30-45min/week!!

I was able to get all my water in yesterday though so I was happy about that!

[mseg16222]

my buddy is no where to be found......:confused: Maybe she is off exercising.......

[llgray16]

Hey Buddy-I did not make it to do what I was hoping for at all last night. However, I did work out both Sunday & Monday...and while not in August, they are part of this week so I'm totally counting them towards my 4@30-45min/week!!

I was able to get all my water in yesterday though so I was happy about that!

Well I think you have a perfectly good reason for not hitting your goal last night buddy! I completely agree that Sun and Mon count towards this week :)

Is everyone you know ok?

[Magical JenK]

Well I think you have a perfectly good reason for not hitting your goal last night buddy! I completely agree that Sun and Mon count towards this week :)

Is everyone you know ok?

Yes, thank you!

[llgray16]

Hey Buddy - where are you?!?!?

I hope you had a good weekend and were able to get some working out in!

Good luck with this week :sunshine:

[Magical JenK]

Hey Buddy - where are you?!?!?

I hope you had a good weekend and were able to get some working out in!

Good luck with this week :sunshine:

Hey Buddy! Sorry!! This weekend was crazy! I volunteered at a benefit for a friends two boys (twins) w/autism so I was out!!

I had a pretty good week last week even though I didn't hit my goal of 4 days, but I did do 3. This week I'm for sure going to hit 4...maybe try for 5 to make up for last week?? How does that sound??

How did your week go? How do you feel about this week?

[llgray16]

Hey Buddy! Sorry!! This weekend was crazy! I volunteered at a benefit for a friends two boys (twins) w/autism so I was out!!

I had a pretty good week last week even though I didn't hit my goal of 4 days, but I did do 3. This week I'm for sure going to hit 4...maybe try for 5 to make up for last week?? How does that sound??

How did your week go? How do you feel about this week?

I was able to get 3 out of 3 workouts in last week :cooldance:

This wekk I am shooting for 4 workouts but haven't done any yet. I'll be on the eliptical later this afternoon and I want to do at least 50 crunches and lunges as well.

[Magical JenK]

I was able to get 3 out of 3 workouts in last week :cooldance:

This wekk I am shooting for 4 workouts but haven't done any yet. I'll be on the eliptical later this afternoon and I want to do at least 50 crunches and lunges as well.

That's AWESOME!! :cooldance: Good for you! Yes, I haven't done anything this week either...I said I was going to last night, but then all of a sudden 1130 crept up on me. I was going to get up early & set the alarm for 5am to do 30 min on the eliptical, but I just reset the alarm! But I am doing about a 30 min walk tonight after work to meet a friend downtown here so I know I'll have that PLUS, I hope to do the eliptical! I better do the eliptical!!

[m 'n c]

ssshhh don't tell my buddy but I am not working out again tonight. Yes I feel guilty beyond belief but I'm still at work hoping to get off soon and home by 8 and hoping to go out to eat tonight instead of tomorrow since my mom will be in town this weekend and I have absolutely no food in the house that is edible tonight.

[Magical JenK]

I am at 2/4 for the week! I did 45 min on the eliptical last night before bed & was so happy I did!! Tonight I swent swimming for about 1 hr!! Woo hoo! I guess I am really at 3/4 since I did my long scenic walk on Tuesday night too...but I'm planning on another eliptical tomorrow & then a nice walk Saturday morning!!

[llgray16]

I am at 2/4 for the week! I did 45 min on the eliptical last night before bed & was so happy I did!! Tonight I swent swimming for about 1 hr!! Woo hoo! I guess I am really at 3/4 since I did my long scenic walk on Tuesday night too...but I'm planning on another eliptical tomorrow & then a nice walk Saturday morning!!

Good job buddy! Hopefully you can get another one in before the end of the week.

I set my goal at 4 workousts this week and I have only managed to get 2 in :( It has been a really crazy week between work, home and the weather!!! I will definitely get one in today!

[Soccer Princess]

Okay I have only done 2 workouts so far this week. I'm going to try to get one in today which will make me at 3/4 for the week. :( It was just one of those weeks...

[Magical JenK]

Good job buddy! Hopefully you can get another one in before the end of the week.

I set my goal at 4 workousts this week and I have only managed to get 2 in :( It has been a really crazy week between work, home and the weather!!! I will definitely get one in today!

Hey Buddy!! I hope you were able to get your workout in that you wanted! Sometimes life really does get in the way! I was able to get a walk in this morning so I was very happy with that!!

Have a good week!!

[llgray16]

Hey Buddy!! I hope you were able to get your workout in that you wanted! Sometimes life really does get in the way! I was able to get a walk in this morning so I was very happy with that!!

Have a good week!!

I did actually manage to get it in yesterday so I ended up 3 for 4 for last week. I'm shooting for 4 workouts this week as well!

Good luck Buddy (and everyone else) on reaching your goals this week :sunshine:

[m 'n c]

Okay I have only done 2 workouts so far this week. I'm going to try to get one in today which will make me at 3/4 for the week. :( It was just one of those weeks...

I had one of those weeks as well. Don't worry you can meet your goals. Keep up the good work. :)