120 day /100 Miles Walk Challenege.

[Obsidianbbw]

This is the first Challenenge I have ever created, but I needed something that wasn't focused on me getting on the scale, that had a reasonable deadline and that seemed reachable. In 4 months I hope to walk 100 miles. I picked 120 days to build in some flexibilty.

I'll post my miles here.


Anyone is welcome to join me.:carrot:

[chica_80]

This is a great idea! I am in.

I just recently started walking my dogs more and I like to do the 'Walk Away the Pound' dvds.

I did 1 mile today.:dance: :dance:

[chica_80]

This is really motivating me. I went to lunch (I was good - I went to Subway and had a Turkey sandwich, with Baked Lays and a coke (as my treat). I am on WW and I am well within my points for the day. After I got back, I went for a quick walk - 1.2 miles. I'm on my way.

2 miles to date.

[Obsidianbbw]

I did the walking away the pounds DVD today, had been a while since I'd done it, LOTS of sweating, but happy I did it. Will be updating my ticker.

:carrot:

[Obsidianbbw]

Thanks for joing the thread :D Congratulations on the 2 miles. :carrot:

This is really motivating me. I went to lunch (I was good - I went to Subway and had a Turkey sandwich, with Baked Lays and a coke (as my treat). I am on WW and I am well within my points for the day. After I got back, I went for a quick walk - 1.2 miles. I'm on my way.

2 miles to date.

[medic4life]

hey I love this idea. I love walking. I walk my dog every day except when it rains, we both hate getting wet. hehehe. I'm in. Great idea.

[smolderingvixen]

I know that I am joining late in the challenge...I will have to catch up...but I wanna join....I will start today...thanks for the challenge. Leslie

[707Goddess]

Im in i walk daily to work home again and walk my dog also every night so im in i did 3.5 miles yesterday Thanks for the walking challenge, this is something i can do

[Obsidianbbw]

Ok, I got distracted by outside life and I am back to doing my walk away the pounds DVDs. So yesterday was 1 mi and today I did 1 mi before coming to work.

So 2 mi so far. I will update my ticker once a week. Hope everyone else is doing ok.

[Obsidianbbw]

I didn't walk yesterday, but did a mile today. Hope everyone else is doing good with their challeneges.

[Christian]

Count me in :)

Today is my last day on my old challenge..it was to walk 170 miles in 3 months...did it in 2 :dizzy:...most I have ever walked in my life :lol:

But I will start my 100 in 120 starting the 1st of September....what a great idea for a challenge :yes:

[Obsidianbbw]

Welcome Christian Congrautlation on reaching your goal.

Did the 2 mile WATP DVD. I'll do a total and update on sunday.

[prpleyeris]

I would love to join this challenge as well, I have just recently(last week) re-joined TOPS and have 40 pounds to lose. yesterday I bought a pedometer and "blast away the pounds" walking dvd. My husband and I walk our puppy at a pretty brisk walk about 2.5-3 miles , several times a week, but I was wondering something.I know that walking intentionally(that sounded stupid) and walking around the house, work etc are at 2 different paces....I hvae vowed to wear this pedometer all the time...do you think that counts towards my miles or should I only count my outside WALKING or dvd miles? Just wondered. Thanks and good luck gals!

[prpleyeris]

by the way...last night we did our annual hometown FAIR trip augh!!!!! I had my hot sausage and french fries:devil: but I did walk almost 2.5 miles while we were there! :carrot: I need to get my ticker started! Thanks again for the challenge!

[Obsidianbbw]

I think if you walk it ,it counts, but it might be better to set a minimum goal for the day (or week) of a certain number of steps. Where the pedometer for a day or 2 and see how many steps you are taking regularly and then set a goal. Also there may be some place on the web that says how many steps equal a mile. :carrot: :carrot:

I would love to join this challenge as well, I have just recently(last week) re-joined TOPS and have 40 pounds to lose. yesterday I bought a pedometer and "blast away the pounds" walking dvd. My husband and I walk our puppy at a pretty brisk walk about 2.5-3 miles , several times a week, but I was wondering something.I know that walking intentionally(that sounded stupid) and walking around the house, work etc are at 2 different paces....I hvae vowed to wear this pedometer all the time...do you think that counts towards my miles or should I only count my outside WALKING or dvd miles? Just wondered. Thanks and good luck gals!

[prpleyeris]

thanks...my pedometer does calculate steps into miles so I guess I am ok, but I still need to push myself to be doing outside (or brisker walking) and be faithful to my walk away the pounds dvd to get my heart rate up.
thanks for your thoughts. have a great weekend everybody

[Obsidianbbw]

I think my thinking was if you know you walk say 3 miles a day normally then your goal would be say 5 miles which would mean you would be have to add some activity to make up the difference. Which would mean you're doing more than you were doing before. Either way, Let me know how it works out for you.

[Obsidianbbw]

Did walk and jog 2.5 miles this morning.

[Obsidianbbw]

2 mile (WATP, walk kick)

[Christian]

14 miles down this week...I start fresh tommorow...way to go ladies :)


Miles = 14/100

[Obsidianbbw]

VERY old 2 mile WATP. Congrats Christian. MY week ends Sunday so we'll see who it goes...

[Obsidianbbw]

2 MILES TODAy. I did the watp walk strong. I wasn't really happy with it. It is interval strngeth training and I am used to a really good sweat and all leg work involves lunges which cause me knee pain. So we'll see....Hope everyone had a good weekend.

[Christian]

4 miles this morning :eek: My 64 year old neighbor just wouldnt stop :lol:

18/100

[Obsidianbbw]

4 miles this morning :eek: My 64 year old neighbor just wouldnt stop :lol:

18/100

Ok, I think I am missing something, your 64 year old? :?:

[prpleyeris]

http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/d/8;10732;131/c/23/t/100/u/miles/m//k/8b98/exercise.png
(http://www.TickerFactory.com/)
I dont know if this ticker is working now...I tried updating it and its giving me fits...anyhow I have 23 miles in so far..and GREAT NEWS!!!!!! I got weighed tonight at tOPS...I lost another 1.8 ...bringing my total to 6 pounds in 2 weeks. I am soo excited!

[prpleyeris]

http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/d/8;10732;131/c/23/t/100/u/miles/m//k/8b98/exercise.png

[prpleyeris]

tell me what I am doing wrong????

[Christian]

LOL, no my neighbor is 64 :lol: I am 31 and if she can do it...I should be able too ;)

I ended up doing 2 more miles last night and 5 today so far, I am going to leave here in a few and try for 2 more...I have been eating tooo much and hope this helps..I am full of energy for some reason :eek:
25/100

[Christian]

Shooting for 3 this morning and got in the other 2 the other night plus 3 yesterday, I am loving this feeling good stuff ;)

prp- Great losses girl! That is awsome, I sure dont know what I would do without my Tops pals :lol:

33/100

[nawchem]

I'm joining up!! Hi I'm Nancy age 44, I'm in Colorado. I have been a real slacker with my exercise. I walk 30 mon everyday outdoors and do yoga but I just do that for enjoyment and I'm not progressing or pushing myself. That walking is kind of my meditation/prayer time. My goal is to work up to 3 miles treadmill or elliptical on weekdays. While I'm at the gym maybe I could lift a wt too. I want to finish this 120 by New Years.

If each mile burns about 100 cal that would be 12,000 cal. And one pound is 3500cal, hey thats a lot of work for 3.4lbs. Oh well its good for my heart, maybe it will thin down my big ole thighs. ;)

I love those watp takes, I did them last winter, but now my dvd broke. Gotta get a new one before this winter.

Give me some inspiration what changes are you seeing with this walking???

[Obsidianbbw]

NawChem I am 356 and since I have been walking my knees don't hurt. I have more energy and stamina during the day. Going up and down the stairs is no longer an ordeal. I don't get out of breathe and I generall just feel better....

This is kind of a quick since I am leaving for a trip

[nawchem]

prpleyeris I went under quick Links up at the top, I just did the 3 fat chicks one and cut and paste into my signature. HTH.

Hey Obsidian I totally forgot about stair. That is a good motivator. Hopefully I'll sleep better too, I have insomnia all the time.

Glad to be on this journey with you. If you all are looking a diet challenge I'm also doing the 18 weeks to New Years started by snowbrocade.

[prpleyeris]

Thanks, I will try it agian...I couldnt figure out how to change it to miles though...As you can tell , I havent mastered alot of computer techniques..I usually have ot wait til my son is around to show me!
SO far today, I have walked about 3 miles with hubby and the dog...I bought a neew dance dvd to break up the monotony of the watp so I dont get bored..I think I will try it this afternoon. Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful day.

[Obsidianbbw]

Well last week I only manages 2 miles. Between work and a trip to visit the BF (he lives 2 hours away), just didn't happen. I am still on track, but will be doing a little more this week.

Prpleyeris what dancing DVD did you get. As much as I love WATP I am a little tired of leslie. I was thinking looking into the belly dancing.

[Christian]

Welcome Nancy!!!! :balloons:
It sure is alot of work for those 3 .5 pounds :lol: But hey its worth it right ? :D

Today I got in 4 miles but here in a few hours I will go for 2 more as one of my members called wanting to walk and I know she needs extra support so I am here to give it ;) Have a great day guys!

39/120

[Christian]

Oh as far as giving inspiration...I went from a very tight 14 to a very loose 12 in just over 3 1/2 months and body fat has dropped from 32% to about 27%

[prpleyeris]

Hi Obsid,
The first dvd i had was "blast away the pounds" with Denise Austin.I like it ..but even after 2 weeks I was geting bored....I bought" Dance off the Inches" 2 pack. I tried it for the first time last night and was totally frustrated. I think it will eventually be good but it went to fast and I found out just how unco-ordinated I am! I definatley cant dance I guess! I bought both at Wal*mart.
good luck...by the way I got weighed tonight and lost .8 (almost 1 pound...which I will gladly accept after some of the things I ate this week..;(

[Christian]

I am trying so hard to bust this plateau ( been on one for over a month)...so I walked 7 miles yesterday!!! MY legs about fell off ( or so it felt) :lol: But the scale is the same again this morning so I am off to try to at least get in 5 more today...wish me luck ladies, this is frustrating :dizzy:
way to go on the .8 pound loss prpleyris!!! :bravo:
46/120

[nawchem]

prpleyeris on the bottom line where you change your miles it says pounds, I just typed miles over that.

Thanks for welcome. Christian with the mileage your racking if your not losing I bet its because your gaining some muscle.

8 miles down so far this week. I went farther then I've ever gone on the trail that starts behind my house. It gets prettier the further you go on it, water falls and bridges. It was worth the extra little push.

[Christian]

Well I got in the 5 yesterday and did 3 this morning so far, I have to meet the lady I walk with at 2:00 pm and do 2 more so I already added that much to the bottom line ;)

Nancy- It has to be muscle because the weightloss is just toooo slow to not be doing something ...my inches are really what blew my mind yesterday...I have lost 9 inches overall since I have started walking :dizzy: I was SHOCKED!!! Lets keep up the great work ladies....it is paying off :D


56/120

[nawchem]

prpleyeris, I get bored wotj things pretty fast, so I get exercise videos from the library so I only have to do one for 3 weeks and then I get another.

Christian holy smokes 9" is huge! Now that's an inspiration. That thing in your signature- are you in tops? I went to a meeting on Monday but I was the only one there. So I'm thinking of trying the one in a the bigger city next door to me. Is it helping you?

I guess this proves I am dyslexic. Its not 120 miles in 3 months. Oops!

[Obsidianbbw]

Hey ladies sorry I've been gone, but I finally closed on a condo in another state so lots of driving back and forth. It was this challenge that finally poked. I just didn't want to goa whole week and do nothing. So I did the 2 mile WATP this morning and I am going to really try to get a 1 mile with weight in tonight.

For the ticker I use tickerfactory.com You can make it whatever units you want. For dieting I am working intuitive eating (thintuition.com and overfed head is the book. I have been eatling alot less and more concious of why I am eating.

QUOTE=nawchem;1407389]prpleyeris I went under quick Links up at the top, I just did the 3 fat chicks one and cut and paste into my signature. HTH.

Hey Obsidian I totally forgot about stair. That is a good motivator. Hopefully I'll sleep better too, I have insomnia all the time.

Glad to be on this journey with you. If you all are looking a diet challenge I'm also doing the 18 weeks to New Years started by snowbrocade.[/QUOTE]



Thanks, I will try it agian...I couldnt figure out how to change it to miles though...

by the way I got weighed tonight and lost .8 (almost 1 pound...which I will gladly accept after some of the things I ate this week..;(

:bravo:
congratulations Prpleyeris






Its not 120 miles in 3 months. Oops!

Originally I made the challenge something I could be flexible with, but feel free to make it more of less in 4 month.

[Obsidianbbw]

Something else that has gotten better since I have been walking. When I slept I would wake up in the middle of the night with some part of my hand or arm asleep, no feeling and that has ended. I wonder if my arm had gotten to fat to be bent?

-Obie

[Christian]

nachem- Yes I am in Tops, I lead a group of about 25 ladies here in Missouri and LOVE it ;) I have been in Tops since 1999 and it is a HUGE help, even when I do bad, I know if it werent for the weigh in every week I would not be where I am today, I would be right back where I started and maybe higher, I am also a KOPS as I reached my doctor set goal last October and really want to keep at it or really I want to go below so I wont ever lose my status, Keep up the great work everyone, I am off to walk afterwhile myself, :grouphug:

[nawchem]

Obie that's great about the sleep. I have sleep apnea and insomnia, last night I think I had my first hotflash so I really struggle with sleep issues.
This challenge is motivating all of us.

Christian I will try another tops. I measured and I have lost some inches too. Most of the summer I set my goal to walk 30 min everyday and do an hour of yoga. I tend to only look at the scale and didn't realize my hips and thighs were a little smaller.

I did 1.5 miles today, and I saw a coyote. Its 46 degrees and its definitely fall here.

[prpleyeris]

I just love you guys! Thanks for all the inspiration you all have been...I know we are in for the long haul...but you all have been great ..everynight before I go to bed I hop online to see what messages have been posted that day! Kepp up the good work!

[nawchem]

Back at ya prpleyis! I barely had time to breath today but I walked at lunch. So glad I did. I live in the footfills of the Rockies and can see the 14,000 footers. The sky was blue and the tops of the high mountain have snow, its so pretty.

[Obsidianbbw]

Hey ladies. Hope everyone is doing ok. I am still in the process of moving. I live in the land of the boxes LOL and I hurt my ankle on some steps so no walking this week. Funny thing I actually miss it. I never thought I would get to the point where i missed excercise.

How is everyone else doing?

[Christian]

Well yesterday was a total walk a thon ;) I still cant get that one pound to budge...or maybe it has, I havent weighed in yet today ...but I want this BAD, so I put in 8 1/2 miles yesterday alone :dizzy: Thursday is weigh in ...so we shall see ;)

Obsidianbbw- Good louck on a quick move and hope the foot heals really quick :grouphug:

64.5/120

[Christian]

Got in 2 1/2 more this morning and my walking buddy wants 3 more tonight ;) I love her for pushing me :yes: Have a blessed day ladies ...

[Christian]

Got in 3 more tonight :dance: Lets do this chickies :yes:

[Christian]

5 more this morning...and still at a stand with the scale....One day it will move I just know it :yes:

[Christian]

3 more this afternoon....wish me luck at weigh in this week ;)

[prpleyeris]

Christie,
I hope all your walking will pay off for you tomorrow. I got weighed Monday and lost 1.6 for a total of 8.2 since I started the end of August. I am soo excited. I have 67 miles in so far but havent been able to walk much this week due to several meetings a day at work and getting home late. I need to do my blast away dvd...right now I have absolutely no energy....these longs days take it out of me. Anyhow..I hope you do well tomorrow. Obsid I hope your ankle is healing quickly for you and your move is going smoothly....
Nawchem...your view outdoors sounds breathtaking!!!! I am in western Pa...and the leaves and such are just starting to turn...I love fall...the air is so crisp and the colors turn so beautiful..i just hate what follows it! Hhaha..I am not a cold weather person..I hope you all are having a good week.Lisa

[nawchem]

Obsidian I'm sure you're getting plenty of exercise during your move.

Christian I hope the scale moves for you.

prpleyeris I'm slacking this week too. Trying to sell my house in one state and can barely pay my rent for my apartment here until then.

Just came on to get some inspiration. You guys are what keeps me going.

[Christian]

nawchem- Hang in there...the house will sell soon, and you will be walking again before you know it ;)

Got in 3 more this morning and am meeting my friend for 3 more this afternoon...weigh in is at 5:00 so we will see how the walking and sticking to points worked out :D

[nawchem]

3 more miles down:carrot:

[Christian]

Way to go Nachem....3 more here too ;)
We are doing awsome! Oh and the scale fianlly moved...149.25!!!!!!! I am loving this feeling :dance:

[nawchem]

Lisa 67 miles is a lot of walking!

:carrot: Christian you made it!

I had insomnia last night, took an ambien and then walked 3 miles, it suddenly hit me I thought I was going to fall asleep walking home. Did 4 more this morning. I can't believe how my mileage has picked up since starting this challenge.

[Christian]

Got in 3 more this morning....we are doing awsome!!!!!

[prpleyeris]

Hey Christie, I just got back in town this afternoon and saw your weight loss post!!!!YEAH!!!!!!! Thats great! We were at our nephews homecoming fetivities last night in Columbus, Ohio...;( and a wedding coming up in a couple hours...I am definately going to have to walk alot after this. I havent made the best decisions all weekend...but not the worst either...and smaller portions so we'll se...anyhow..Hope you all have a great weekend...and stay dry, its pourin' like crazy here!

[Christian]

prpleyeris- Good job on your portion control, the walking will help balance everything out ;)

Got in 2 more this afternoon and ate pizza and used about 15 flexpoints today so I am off for another 3 miles in about an hour and hopefully it wont end up making me gain this week :dizzy:

[Christian]

Only made it one more mile tonight, but took the dog with me to wear her out so sleep will be sweet tonight ;)

[Christian]

Got in 2 miles yesterday and hope for at least 3 more this morning...Have a great one ladies, we are doing great!

[nawchem]

My wt is driving me crazy! I get all excited that I'm at a new low wt then it pops way up. I had my period last week and changed my thyroid medication so I shouldn't be that surprised.

I am getting stronger I walked pretty for an hour yesterday on hill and I'm sore! Only 1.5miles today.

Hope obsidian comes back soon.

[Christian]

nawchem- Way to go on the hour walk ;) You are doing awsome on the exercise, and you know if you switched meds that it is just water weight, so it will go away soon...just dont let it get you discouraged cause you are really working hard and it is gonna show up after your body adjusts :yes:

I got in my 3 miles this morning and will go for another 3 this afternoon sometime, I am loving all this exercise cause it makes me feel like a teenager again ;) Not to shabby for a 31 year old huh?? Obsidian- miss you bunches!!!!

[nawchem]

Thanks for the encouragement christian!

4 miles who hoo!

[nawchem]

3 3/4 miles. I've seen 2 snakes this week. I guess their getting the last bit of sun before they start hibernating. I cannot walk past a snake.

[prpleyeris]

UGH!!!! I dont blame you nawchem....I saw 1(snake) actually on vacation last month and darn near pushed my husband off the cliffside of Pacific Coast Highway into the Pacific ocean trying to get away from it! No lie!!!!!! Sounds like everyone is doing well with walking...'cept me this past week. I have been swamped at work with meetings(16 hours yesterday) and too tired when I get home...hopefully Friday will be better and i start the weekend of better.(I gained .4 tenths of a pound this weekalso...my first gain..;( But I wanna thank you all for continuing to be an inspiration.Have a great thursday all!

[Christian]

Hang in there prp ;) You will have a better week this coming one :yes:

Got in 3 more this morning so I feel pretty good about that, hope for 3 more this afternoon but we shall see, Hope weigh in is kind tonight :dizzy:

[prpleyeris]

Christie how did you do? I lost 1 pound, and have vowed to drink that darn water! I also started a new med Friday for my digetsive problem so I am hoping that helps. How has everyone else been?

[Christian]

I lost .75 a pound last week and am hoping my gain tonight isnt just awful, I ate really bad this week and I am back on track now...so cross your fingers for me ladies :eek:

[Christian]

Only gained .2 pounds so I am happy with that, I need to get back to walking ladies, I have been a very lazy girl :nono:

[Obsidianbbw]

Well after buying the condo, packing, moving, and unpacking I am back..hope ya missed me a little.

1 mile today. Hoping to do 2 miles a day so I can catch up. :carrot:

[Obsidianbbw]

2 miles.

[Christian]

Of course we missed you ;) I have not been walking though :( Will start back Friday and will be right back with ya :yes:

[Obsidianbbw]

2 miles WATP with 3 lb weights. I think I am finally ready for a 3 mi...woo hoo never thought that would come out of my mouth.

[Obsidianbbw]

Hey where is everyone. 4 miles today 2-2mile watp.

[Christian]

Here I am :wave: Just havent been walking...had a stomach bug over the weekend :rolleyes: will try to exercise just a little today if I feel like it ;)

[Obsidianbbw]

Hey christian, take of yourself first. Hope you feel better ;-)

[Obsidianbbw]

4 miles. I was going try for 5 but just couldn't do it.

[Obsidianbbw]

2 miles friday, 4 miles saturday:carrot:

[Obsidianbbw]

2 miles Tuesday, 4 miles today. How is everyone else doing?