Weight Watchers - Flexercisers! I exercised today!

Just thought I would start a daily exercise thread for anyone on this board who wants to challenge themselves and/or get some inspiration to exercise daily :)

Exercise can range from taking your dog for a walk, playing with your kids in the park, taking the stairs at work, going to a class or gym - every little bit counts!
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This morning I got up early and did a 30 minute pilates DVD :dancer:

ooooooooh I am in! This morning I got up and walked for 40 mins (fast like I was late getting somewhere which I do five days a week) and MAY even do a leslie walk/jog later (I don't know it may happen,may not) This is 5-10 mins more than I normally do. Good going Mauvaisroux! I am trying to get a couple more steps in tha normal too. Lets go Chicks!

Way to go to you to kelly! :cp:

I did 30 minutes of pilates this morning :D

Did 30 minutes of pilates again this morning! If I don't watch out this might become a habit :lol:

WAHOOOOOOOO FOR YOU! Keep up the great job! I too got up and did my exercise....35 mins walk today. It is such a habit that I cant NOT do it! Yesterday I met my goal of 10000 steps (I am going day by day) -whether I get that today...who will know. But the big thing is I succeeded in my daily walk (which gave me another 1.5 points wooohooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooooooo)
Ok, I need to go fold clothes....Be back later!

good going kelly! :)

I did 30 minutes of pilates this morning, a 30 minute walk at lunch time.

I may do some gardening tonight if it is not too hot (and if we don't get a thunderstorm :rain: )

I did 30 min biking back and forth to my art class, and 25 min walking the dog in the evening. I leave for camping this weekend, which means lots of swimming, hiking, biking and canoeing. Can't wait!

Good going Allie! :cp:

Today I decided I was sleeping in :yawn: So I went for a 30 minute walk at lunch and will do some yoga when I get home tonight.

Does fighting with DH count??? :jig: I sure feel drained. But, we get to make up later. I KNOW that counts as exercise. :smoking:

Oh God Emerald...you are too funny! :lol:
Ummm.....I really enjoying READING about everyone exercising....does that count for something???
Okay...maybe you all will inspire me to do something..... :bubbles:

Okay. In addition to :smoking: I also walked a mile. I jogged across the street and kept jogging for a bit. Quite proud of me. :D

Hope you're inspired, Sherry! ;)

Emerald - :lol: yeah that does count :s:

Saturday I did about 4 hours of gardening and then did about 3 hours of walking with a friend on Sunday.

This morning I did 30 minutes of pilates again :)

This weekend I did the normal stuff and yesterday we went to a waterpark for a few hours....today I kicked it up and did 45 mins w/some jogging mixed in and some leg exercises. Tomorrow I will do the same. I have decided to meet a 45 mins/day requirement since I have been doing 30/day for almost 4 mos.

I already posted this in the weekly chat...but I am getting this used piece of equipment from my mom called a Gazelle (sp?) it is like a sking machine...have any of you tried this? Will I love 30 pounds in one week by using it? Cause that is really what I am hoping for . :crossed:

Sherri - :rofl: 30 lbs in 1 week - nope sorry! I have seen the gazelle on t.v and I've always been tempted to buy one - let us know how it goes :)

Last night I did about 1 hour of walking and this morning I did 30 minutes of pilates :dancer:

Sherry - you do aim high, don't you! Good luck! My friend has a gazelle and loves it. Hope you like it too.

Joining the Y M C A today!!!!!!!!!!!! Yippee! I have wanted to for over a year, but we had to wait until we paid off a debt first. DH gave me the okay on Friday. On Saturday, I learned about a special offer waiving membership fee w/ doc's statement. So, I got the statement yesterday and I'm joining today! Yippee!

I plan to sign up for their Ready to Be Fit program. You meet with a trainer that sets up a 12 week program that is just for you. If I can't meet with the trainer today, I plan to do 1 mile on treadmill, 1 mile elliptical, and 30 min in circuit room. Should be about 1 hr total.

I looked back in my journal last night and confirmed that I have only lost 5# in the past 10 weeks or so. I know I can do better. My points are okay, so I'm thinking exercise will be the key!

Melanie...that is great! (Paying off the debt AND joining the Y!)
Mauv.:You are doing sooo good!!
I will let you all know about the Gazelle, I am sure I will be a Victoria Secret model in no time. :D

Task done! Joined the Y. 1 mile on treadmill and 1 mile on elliptical. I meet with a trainer on Thursday! :D

I've been a bit of a slacker so far this week. Ok, it's only Tuesday. I walked a mile yesterday and then was so hot and tired, I did do much else. Today I swam for 20 minutes -- OK I actually treaded water while moving my arms with foam things under the water -- it's active, but not laps.

I also did 4 loads of laundry, cleaned out 2 litterboxes, and cleaned the kitchen. How many exercise points is that?

I just got lots of new exercise dvds for my b-day (which was last week) -- but have been too lazy to try them...

--Natasha in San Diego

Natcat - every little bit you do does count! :)

I did 25 minutes of yoga this morning -thought I would rotate that with the pilates.

I was on my Gazelle for another 30 minutes tonight! :cheer:

How is that Gazelle? It looks fun in the commercials...or maybe it's just Tony that looks fun... :)

I walked to and from the chiropractor's office today -- so that was 2 miles. And then I did a Tae Bo video that I checked out from Netflix -- that kicked my butt! OMG, I barely made it to the end. And I definitely can't keep up when they are kicking and punching in cardio mode! Billy Blanks is awfully cute, though -- good incentive to maybe find an easier workout to try...

--Natasha

Melanie, Good luck with the trainer today (and those miles)!

Sherry, Good for you 30 mins on the gazelle? Ha :rofl: I have one of those "dust" collectors! Do you get a good workout on it? I just dont feel I get as good a workout than walking outside. Maybe I will dust it off and use it IN EXCESS of my morning walks. Hmmmmm.

Natasha, Good for you walking to the chiro office! I have a few tapes that I dont use either. Hmmmm makes me think of how much weight loss stuff I have spent money on!

Melanie, as for the 10lb loss.....that is better than 10 up huh? However, I too am battling a few lbs I "lost" and have since refound. I looked at my journal (mind you I have not been doing this even 1/10 of the time you have :)) and cant figure out why other than a cheat so I have been really watching lately and bumoing up my 30 mins a day to 45. This is my first week and I am proud that I have stuck with it...it is so easy to just do 30 and go back in the house but NOT ME...I will DO 45!!! I WILL!!!! Ok, back to the loss. I went to the dr yesterday and have lost 27lbs by their scales since MAY28. NOT too shabby but not as well as I would have liked. I am buckling down and trying for 10 this month (Aug) however, will settle for 8 NO LESS. That will put me at 198 (which I havent been for sooooooo long) Good luck and let me know how that Y thing is going. ALSO, what is this dr note thing? They GIVE you a membership? I know I could get my DR to write me one :) If It was "free" I would go! Let me know please? (I know it may have to do with just your Y but I am hoping not?)

KellyJo - It may just be our local Y, but the deal is that if you bring a doctor's statement that exercise will benefit your health (duh) they will waive the $90 membership fee and you just have to make the monthly payments. For me, it's $34/mth for a family plan, but a single plan is just $26. A really good deal compared to other gyms in the area! Ours offers a lot of different things and is just as good as any other more expensive gym, except you do have to deal with a lot of teenagers loafing. I'm excited to meet with the trainer today. I'll keep you updated!

Way to go exercisers! :bravo:

I woke up late this morning so I had to settle for a quick 15 minutes of stretching exercises but I will take a walk at lunch today to make up for it :yawn:

Hi, just joined a couple of days ago. Am 59 years old.

For my exercise today, I did the Firm's Cardio Sculpt - 55 minutes.

MAUV, 15 mins is better than none.

Sparklerose, welcome to the club. Good for you-55 mins! WOW. I am Kellyjo I walk 5xs a week (however, my dh just made rank and now will be leaving around 4am so now I need to rethink how I will do this) and have been on WW since June 13. This is a great group!!
wELCOME AGAIN!!

Welcome Sparklerose! And good on you for the 55 minute workout! :cp:

Yea, everyone seems to be doing great! Even 15 minutes is better than nothing. I'll be remembering to try to squeeze in my 15 minutes when I work 2 gigs on Saturday.

Today was a good walking day. Since I am a little sore from yesterday's Tae Bo adventure, I decided just to walk -- added about 10 minutes of jogging into the mix -- I have some really good music on the MP3 player -- and did 2 half hour sessions -- one in the morning and one this evening.

Netflix said they sent me a Firm workout -- so I might get that tomorrow... strength training is something I definitely NEED to do.

--Natasha

30 minutes of pilates today

So I have done the Gazelle Tues, Wed and Thurs each for 30 minutes. I skipped last night (friday) but will get back on it tonight. I totally feel like I am getting my work out. I can feel it in my arms and legs. I am planning on increasing my limit on a weekly basis. In those commercials they show those people (like Tony) FLYING on those machines. But i really try and use both my arms and legs (a push and pull kind of thing) I HATE exercising, but this is okay, and I watch Everybody Loves Raymond reruns while I do it....so I can't complain too much. Like everyone has been saying....better then doing nothing!

Way to go sherri! :bravo:

I am skipping my morning workout today as I am working in the garden and doing housework today but I might do some yoga this evening to stretch out and relax my muscles - might need it after gardening :lol:

Exercise? Oh, my. Did I ever! I did the 55 min. morning Mat Pilates class at the Y, followed by 10 min on elliptical (had to stop b/c P made gello of my arms!), and then switched to 20 min on treadmill. Per my coach's instruction, I have really be challenging myself on the cardio machines to increase my speed. Next week, I might work on incline.

I was quite proud when a student was surprised this was my first P class! :smug:

Way to go emerald :cp:

It's Sunday so this is my rest day. Although I may go for a leisurely walk today with my hubby :)

Sorry I haven't been here. It is rare when I get online on weekends.

My exercise the last few days is as follows:

Friday - 4 mile walking video - 60 minutes
Saturday - The Firm's Strong Body video - 60 minutes
Sunday - day of rest
Monday - 3 mile walking video - 45 minutes

Everyone is doing a great job with the exercise. Keep it up. :)

:strong: :ebike: :dancer: :tread: :bike: I had one of those gazelles. It was fun!!!
I walked briskly for 45 minutes this morning. I'm going to make it a habit.
sexyacura

Way to go exercisers! :bravo:

Closing this thread to start one for August! :)