Exercise! - October Walkers -- Walking Away the Pounds!

SunnyD Donna usually starts these, so I hope I'm not stepping on her toes by going ahead and getting started!

September is behind us and we had a great month! Whether or not we met our goals, we worked toward them and that's what counts. If you have trouble getting motivated, just do a little each day. Ten minutes of walking a day is better than doing nothing! Ten minutes twice a day gives you 20 minutes and you're on your way!

Whether you walk outside or to a DVD, whether you walk for speed or time or distance, it's movement that counts. Do it your way and how it fits with your lifestyle -- just do it!

I passed my September goal of 50 miles by walking 2 or 3 miles most days a week. I will be traveling a lot during October so I'm revising my goal to:

** At least 15 minutes of SOMETHING PHYSICAL everyday **
** NO SODAS!!! **

Let us know your goals and then keep us posted on how you're doing. Here's to a great October!

My goal for October is going to be 40miles. I'm pretty sure I'll walk more then that but I dont wanna get down on myself if I set my goal too high and not make it. Ya know....

Hi Ladies,
My goal for October is to walk 75 miles. I got a great start on that this morning by doing my 3 mile WATP Express video.
Talk to you all later.
Kerry

HI Newby Here,
What a great idea. My goal is just to walk at least 3 days a week. I will worry about the miles later.
Goal: 12 days To Date: 1 day down

I walked 4.5 miles on the 1st and another 4.5 miles on the second of October. Goal is 90 miles. (6 days a week, hour a day)

I didn't make my September goal, so I'm scaling it back to a more achieveable 30 miles for October. I'm already well on my way with 2 miles yesterday and a 5K (3.1 miles) today!

Happy walking!

Michele :wave:

Happy October Ladies!

I passed my goal of 50 miles for September (did 60 miles) but am sticking with the same goal for October. I have one week of walking left in the WATP book and will be cutting back my walking to 5 days a week instead of the 6 I have been doing after that. The weekends are busy for me sometimes but I have managed to get my walks in early except this weekend. TOM hit me hard and Sat. was bad. I thought I would walk today and still not feeling up to it. So...here's to a new month, and a new goal ladies. :cheers:

Happy Walking :tread:

Oct. Goal~50 miles
Miles walked~0
Miles to go~50

Everybody sounds so enthusiastic! What a great way to start the month. Even when we didn't make our goals, we're reassessing them and making sure that they are doable for US. That's the best way to make sure that we stay on track.

Yesterday I did a 3-mile circuit, and today I did a 3-mile WATP. I'll be staying in a hotel the rest of the week, so I'll do stairs or walk outside or (my last choice) the fitness room.

Have a great week everybody and I'll check back in next Saturday!

My goal this month is 30 miles. I figure 1 mile a day, I can do that. I want to shoot for the 10,000 steps a day that they say is beneficial to your health but I realize that is like 5 miles a day...WAY TOO much for me right now, but do-able in the future! I look forward to checking in at the end of the week to find out how everyone is doing. Thanks for all the encouragement and support ya'll offer!

Pam

Good morning ladies~

Dinah~hey, any way you can get it in is good! And going up and down stairs a few times is a lot of steps. WTG on the two 3 mile walks!

Pam~a mile a day is a good start. I heard on the radio a couple of days ago that just a 30 minute walk at least 3 days a week will add 10 years to your life! So, WTG on your mile!

I got in my 3 mile walk this morning, wasn't feeling so great but I did it anyway and feel better.

Happy walking ladies! And have a great day!

Oct. Goal~50 miles
Miles Walked~3
Miles to go~47

Just got back from my morning walk. 4 miles and I had to almost double my normal pace, it is COLD out this morning. When I jogged across streets, my glasses fogged up!

13/90 Oct miles

Oh Ladies I want to join you. I am committing to walking six days a week. so far this month I have walked 3.5 so wooo hooo for me.

Hello everyone! I would love to join your group :) My goal for october is to walk at least 900 mins.

October walking: 900 mins.
Mins. walked: 60 mins.

Happy walking!

I'm committing to walk 40 Miles for October. I did great in September (54 miles), but I'm going to incorporate some Pilates and Ab and weight workouts this month. I'm so glad to see the walkers here... motivated and enthusiastic. Thanks for being contageous (in a good way..lol) and for walking with me in October!

Looking good, Feeling better.

Oh yeah.... I did 3 miles this morning.

Hi everyone! :wave: I got in 2.2 miles at an alzheimers walk on Saturday through the UT Arlington campus. It was great. I hope to get in at least 15 miles this month. It STILL isn't fall in Texas. :hot: We had a couple of days but its back up to 93 today. :faint: Sounds like you're all on track. Good luck! :cheer:

Hi ladies,

I would like to join in this month. My goals are in my tracker and include a range of exercises. I have been doing WATP again since January and really like the NuStep at the gym (a recumbent stair climber, easy on the knees) Look forward to wathching folks progress. DCM

I walked two miles today so 5.5 so far. Are we suppose to post daily? So proud of you ummomi love your acronym

Walked 4 miles today. It was stop and go, but 4 miles is 4 miles, I had to go to the school, bank, library and then home, but I saved gas, did everything at once and got my walk in. :D 17/90 miles accomplished.

Evening Ladies,
I got 3 miles in today. 2 miles at home with my Walk and Kick DVD and 1 mile WATP video with my MH students to calm them down and get them focused for the afternoon.
I did go to TOPS tonight and gained 3/4 of a pound. I think that has a lot to do with my TOM drawing very near. But I will just work harder to get it off and more next week.
Looks like everyone is getting their miles in and getting fitter and healthier.
Have a great evening.
Kerry

hi guys

I just wanted to post on this post that my goal for this month is going to be 15 miles. I am getting frustrated because I lost 6 pounds right away and haven't lost anything since then, I would love to see some progress here. :mad: Good luck to everyone!
Dani

Yippee walked 1.5 miles today so I am at 7 so far for the month. Good attitude Kar on your weight gain. Hang tough tuckey I stayed the same at weigh in yesterday and I know how exasperating it is! We will do this. Keep moving

Hi ladies :) Walked 45 mins. today - 795 mins. to go!

october walking: 900 mins.
mins. walked: 105 mins.

I did my 4 miles today! It seems so cold when I start out now but approx 1/3 of the way into it, I am stripping down to my tank top. lol 21/90 miles accomplished.

No Activity on the 4th, but did 3 miles this morning. I think it's almost time to move up to the 4 mile for me... or maybe the more intense series. ANYway.. glad to see everyone on the trail. Looking good... Feeling Better.

Morning Everyone,
Looks like everyone is doing a great job hitting the sidewalks, trails and paths to get their walks in. I was able to do my WATP Express tape this morning. It was 2 miles long. So I have gotten about 15 of my 75 miles done so far this month. Yesterday was a bad eating day for me. I had cravings for pizza and had my dh take me out for some pizza last night for a snack. I only eat 2 small pieces and than stopped. The rest was brought home and I will eat some of it for dinner tonight with a bowl of salad. So that should help me get back on my normal eating schedule and not fall off of it like yesterday.
Hope you are all enjoying this lovely fall weather we are having.
Keep up the great work!
Kerry

I just finished up 4.5 miles. My legs were turning to noodles. lol 25.5 accomplished of my 90 mile goal. Woohoo

Wow you ladies impress me. Give me something to strive for. This is so good I was all thinking wow I'm good and then next to you I am a slacker. Thanks for giving me the kick I need. Go ladies! Walked two miles total 9 for this month so far.

Morning Ladies,
I got a 3 mile walk in last night with my dh. It was a very good walk, but humid even at 10:15 at night. This morning I got up and did my 2 mile WATP for the abs video.
Luflic don't feel like you are a slacker. We all have a different pace and levels of fitness. Do what feels right for you don't push yourself too hard or be too hard on yourself. The best thing you are doing is getting out there and walking.
Flower I know what you mean about your legs turning into noodles. I have noticed that my legs are feeling different as the fat is turning into muslce. Keep up the great work!
Have a great day everyone!
Kerry

Thanks Kar! Walked two miles this morning so total of 11 so far! Yeah

Hey Ladies you all are doing great I think I need to set a goal for my self If it is not to late........

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My first walking goal is to walk 30 miles for october so I need to catch up so I better get busy..... :goodluck:

I am going on a road trip in a few hours so my walking time was cut in half today. but I wanted to get something accomplished. If I don't walk, I slip up on my eatting. I walked 2 miles today. 27.5/90 accomplished for the month.

Of course it is never too late to join us.

never too late! Get to walking :)

Hi everyone,
I want to jump in here, too! My goal for October will be 45 miles. So far I've this month I've done 9 -- 36 to go!

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Joining in here late! But I'm here none the less :dizzy:

My goal is 20km. So far I've got 2 :lol: I'll have to jump into those walking shoes first thing in the a.m., I think, to catch up!

welcome chubbystresser!

Good job everyone you are all doing so well I am jealous, I am trying to keep up!
Danica

WOW! Everyone is doing great! I'm back from my trip and proud to report that I walked 3 days out of 5 while I was away...a total of 5 3/4 miles. I used the treadmill in the hotel one day, but I just really hate treadmills, so I walked outside the rest of the time. Sad to report, though, that it seems I gained 2 lbs, but now that I'm home I can get back into a routine.

Good job, everybody! :)

After being a slug yesterday, I hopped out of bed this morning, got my walking stuff together, and drove to the bike/ped trail. I walked for 50 minutes, a little over 2 miles. I'm at 14 for the month so far. :cp:

Have a happy Sunday!

Hello ladies :wave:

Wow, so many newbies since I posted last! A big WELCOME to you all! Can't remember who said it but yes, it is never too late to start walking!

I am happy to see everyone doing such an awesome job with their walking! :bravo: ladies!! Here's to a new week :cheers: I passed my scheduled miles and did a total of 19 for the week (Mon.-Sat, I don't walk on Sunday) Am getting closer to that goal and just may have to up it a little next month!

Happy Walking Ladies :tread:

Oct. Goal~50 miles
Miles walked~19
Miles to go~31

I walk every weekday to the library. It takes me a good 15 mins or so each way. I am a starter, so I hope it's enough for me so far.

Hi ladies! I'm a little late but would love to join in for October! :) My goal is 35 miles by the end of the month.

Welcome to All this helps to motivate me. I take Sunday off so I need to go walk right now! By :)

Welcome to everybody! Just jump right in, or step right in!

Mellietronx, your daily walk is great! Every step counts.

I'm at 14 miles and holding...suffering a bout of plantar fasciitis -- heel spurs.
Got fitted in new shoes and orthotics, so hopefully they will do the trick.

At weigh in today I remained the same for two weeks in a row. Very frustrating. Walked two miles today so far this month a total.....15 miles

Hello Walkers!!! I am new to this site, and very excited about tracking my miles....I use the watp tapes, I have walked 36 miles, and have a goal of 100 miles for Oct. I did watp 4 miles today.

2 miles today. I'm at 16 for October.

Just realized I've become obsessed with logging my exercise. I'm doing it here, on FitDay, at thewalkingsite, at the quit smoking site, and at the Presidential Challenge.

Sheesh! :dizzy:

:bravo: GIRLS.....


Just wanted to say that i am walking after dinner when my hubby gets home... and to tell you all that you are doing great... :cp: :cp: :cp:

Only got 1 mile in yesterday, but 5 in today! 4 on sunday. 37/90 for the month

Two more miles for me, this time with Leslie and weights. So I'm at 18 out of 40. We're all doing great!!!

Did 3 miles tonight, my tummy isn't doing so great being newly pregnant. Wanted to stay close to home. 40/90 miles accomplished.

3 miles with watp - 41 miles for the month - goal 100 miles

Wow you inspire me to keep keeping on! did two miles today. Total for month is 19

I walked 4 miles this afternoon. 44/90 for the month so far.

Hi everyone,

I haven't checked in for quite awhile. Everyone here is doing so great! I ended up with 36 miles walked for September. I have walked 12.25 miles so far this month. I am a little behind but hoping to catch up in the next few days because it will be beautiful warm weather here. I need to up my walking from a mile a day to 2 miles a day and I am struggling with that. Time is one issue and rainy days another issue.

Keep up the good work everyone!

4miles today with Leslie

Whoo hoo I did one mile for total of 20 but I did 8 on my stationary bike...

3 miles today at lunch, it was so hot out! 47/90 accomplished this month so far.

I'm having an arthritis flair up, so took it easy today. 1.08 miles/2759 steps/28 minutes. I'm at 19.08 for the month.

Keep on walking, even if it's just a few minutes -- that's better than none at all!

I got in a mile before it started to storm. Will try again later, 48/90.

Hi everyone,
Sounds like you are all doing a wonderful job. I have been really busy with teaching and my home stuff here lately. But I have always found the time to walk. So far for the month, I have walked 43 miles out of my goal of 75 miles. In fact, I had to get up this morning at 5:30 to get my family up and out the door by 6:45 for my stepsons' playoff game for football at 8. Then after they left I did my 4 mile super challenge tape and got ready for my workshop for school and went to that. No wonder I am a little tired this afternoon. LOL
Hope everyone is enjoying the nice fall weather. I hope to get my family out tomorrow to enjoy it with a hike at one of our local State Parks. Keep your fingers crossed that it happens! :) The kids have been wanting to go hiking for about a month now, but something always happens to come up that is more important. Well you all have a wonderful evening and keep those feet moving forward. :)
Kerry

Okay, I added 2 more miles to my day. 50/90

I wasn't hear to join at the begining but I had challenged myself to 500 minutes of walking(or other aerobic exercise) and so far with my slow start I'm at 90 minutes out of 500.


Does anyone mind if I join it here??? I need all the motivation for exercise I can get. I know once I get going for 30 days I keep at it for awhile. What is it they say it takes 30 days to break or make a habit? hehe

Oct 15 4 miles

We welcome everyone, Zoesmama! One good way to motivate is to just make yourself walk or exercise for 10 minutes. Then you'll either keep going or you won't, but at least you've done 10 minutes.

Happy Sunday to everyone!
Looks like you have been busy enjoying the nice fall weather and getting some miles or minutes in. I did a 3 mile walking video this morning at home with my stepsons' and then this afternoon went for a 5 mile walk with my stepdaughter. So I have 51 miles done for the month so far. Only have 24 more to go to reach 75 miles. Well need to go get some water and stretch my legs. They feel like jello at the moment. LOL. :)
Have a great evening!
Kerry

Wow we are all doing it. Keep on Walking I did 3 miles today that is huge for me!!! 23 miles so far

Welcome Zoesmama! Good to meet you. Hanging out here and watching everyone's progress can be motivating! You're not alone in your efforts and sometimes that's good to know.

I have walked 17.25 miles so far in October. I would like to walk at least 31 miles for October. Actually more than that but I'm having a tough time working in more miles than that. I need a plan!

Evening Ladies,
I was able to do my Walk and Jog dvd this morning before going to work. (2.5 miles) and than this evening just came back from a 3 mile walk with my dh. Can you tell that I gained weight last week at my TOPS meeting and don't want to go back for tomorrow night's weigh in and not have the scales move downward? So I am working really hard to help burn off some of the extra fat that I gained and then some. Hope everyone is off to having a great week! Will update you all tomorrow evening about my weigh in at TOPS. Keep your fingers crossed for me! :)
Have a wonderful evening.
Kerry

6 miles today!!!!

Did three miles today! 26 miles. :tread:

3 miles today

3 miles..

3 more miles total of 29

Haven't been able to exercise since the 14th because of joint problems. Last night I walked a gentle mile with Leslie so I'm at 20 for the month. Obviously won't make my 40 mile goal, but I'm happy to be able to walk at all!

Hi everyone. I'm new and would like to join in. I love this site & reading all of your inspiring entries! I think this will be a much needed inspiration to keep me motivated & accountable. I started this journey back in March, so far I've lost about 17 lbs. And, would like to lose another 10. It was slow, but huge for me, I have a hard time getting it to come off quickly or easy. I was motivated because of my class reunion, but this event was about a week ago, and I want to keep this strong, healthy, energetic feeling, but I seem to be the type that has to have a goal in mind to stay motivated. So, I love the idea of setting a mile goal for the month! My goal is going to be 75 miles for October. I have 54 miles logged in so far. I didn't walk today (Sunday) but got 5 miles in yesterday!!!
(I bought Halloween candy today, and it's calling me, but I'm trying hard to stay strong! I need to put it into the treat bags and staple them shut!! LOL!!! ;)

3 miles on Sat. rest Sun and 2.5 today. I had a gain at WW today ERRRRR the leader said I am not eating enough points I have been a t a plateau for five weeks and I am needless to say feeling unbelievably frustrated and depressed but I will persevere through this dag nab it!

33.5 for the month so far!

My bones are feeling a little better so I did 2 miles with Leslie today, and then some upper body work with Karen Voigt. So I'm at 23 miles. :lol:

Hey All,
Wondering just how these groups work? I'd like to get into walking or running, maybe one before the other...do we log our progress, set goals and the like?
Anyways, I started walking today. Did about 1 hour of fast walking with friends...I am trying to aim for at least 2 times a week of that....
Any help or advice would be great!

Thanks,
Megan

Monday, 10/24, I did Leslie's WATP 4 mile express super challenge.
So, I'm up to 58 miles of my 75 mile goal!!!
I'm off to do today's walk!
Have a great day everyone and keep walking! :)

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Three miles today so 36.5 Yeah!!!! Megan everyone just logs what they do. It is great motivation. Welcome and happy walking.

Yes, Welcome Megan. I'm new too, but absolutely love the accountability of this board. It's really gotten me motivated & excited again!!! Best of luck in your fitness quest!!! I'm looking forward to seeing your posts and reading of your successes!
So far today, I've done Leslie's Walk strong video (2 miles). I've now completed 60 miles of my 75 mi. goal! I hope to squeeze in another small walk or two...but today is my youngest daughter's birthday, she turns 11! So, my evening might get a little busy. I guess I should squeeze it in now, while my daycare children are napping and before the school bus gets here!!!
Have a great day!

Welcome, Megan! No pressure here, but good people keeping each other motivated!

I did the 3-mile Power Walk with Leslie tonight, so I'm up to 26 for the month. My goal was 40 miles for the month, but I had to rest last week because of joint pain. I'm not going to hurt myself, but I'm not going to just sit down and take it. So I'll do what I can and be glad that I can do that! :carrot:

How does everyone decide what their goals will be? I've just started, although I am in not too bad shape, my hour long walk yesterday through the hills in my city left my quite breathless...
Also, what measures are you using to count distance? I guess I could just count time...like 10 hrs of walking a week?
Just asking all these questions as I am not too sure where to start....

Thanks,
Megan

Hi Megan, those are good questions with lots of answers! Some people measure by distance and some by time. I think it depends on what your goals are, what your activity is, etc. For instance, if you're doing it for health, to lower your cholesterol, etc., most medical-types are saying 30 - 60 minutes a day, 3-5 times a week. I read an article today that said 12 miles of walking a week is as good as jogging. Figuring that a brisk walk is about a 15-minute mile, You could do that in 30 minutes, 6 times a week, or an hour 3 times a week. It really all depends on you, your time, what motivates you. I didn't set goals for several months until I had a good picture of what I was capable of and what I wanted to aspire to.

I try to do something most days of the week. It might be 30 or 45 minutes of walking, I might add some weights to that if I'm doing it with Leslie. I might do a 30 minute aerobic something and then do upper and/or lower. Tonight I did a 45 minute stretch routine using Karen Voight's Pure and Simple Stretch dvd. I mix it up a lot as you can tell. Some people do the same thing every day.

An hour walk first time out is a lot, even if you're in good shape. You need to have time to build your stamina, your feet and leg muscles, etc. On thewalkingsite (come) there's a beginner's walking program that starts with 15 or 20 minutes a day and gradually increases. If you do too much too fast, you run the risk of injury, shin splints, etc.

I'm sure others will jump on here with their thoughts as well.

Sorry...I meant "on thewalkingsite (dot com)..."

Thanks for all the info and advice Dinah!!

I worked out yesterday.Did weights for my arms and some other exercised for a good 30 mins. Do I log that here, or in the exercise accountability thread? (So confused..lol)

Anyways, tonight I plan to walk about 45mins-1 hr with a friend.

Megan

Well, I got off track but this time I'm here to stay. :carrot:. I started back the 22nd and since that day I have walked a total of 7 and 1/2 miles on the track (local one about 1/2 mile to walk there) and 5 miles just walking to and from it! (3 and 1/2 today). So.. 12 and 1/2 so far. :lol: *excited*

Hi Megan, you can log it wherever you want or feel the most comfortable. This site is so huge and lose track of which thread is which, so I pretty much stay here for the exercise. However, I also log on FitDay, on President's Challenge, on my quit smoking support site, AND on an excel spread sheet I have. So I'm accountable all over the place!!! :dizzy:

Well, I should have read it before I posted it. I meant to say "I lose track..."

Oct. 26th - 4 mile express super challenge video
Oct. 27th - Walk & kick video - 2 miles
I'm up to 66 miles, of my 75 mile goal.
However, I've now developed a heel spur and am looking for some advice. I want to workout this morning, but not sure if I should push myself to do it or if I should let it rest instead. Has anyone dealt with this before and have some advice? Any would be very appreciated.
Thanks...

Hi Walkers!!!

My goal for this month was 35 miles and I have done 39! I'm so happy that I exceeded my goal. I will still be doing some walking for the next couple of days till the month ends.

Hope everyone has a great weekend! :)

I'm with you the more accountability the better! I haven't posted in a couple of days so Wed walked 2 miles Thur 1.5 Friday 3 miles my total now is 43 so far this month. The month is quickly coming to an end. Man where does the time go?

Walked 40 mins tonight!!! Tomorrow: Relaxation and a Halloween Party!!!

50 minutes; 2 and 1/2 miles at the track :)

KG67 - I have had heel spurs before and have one now. Check out heelspurs.com. My advice is ice it, do the stretches they show on that site, and rest it if you can.

I did a 2-mile fatburner with Leslie.

I walked 45 minutes last night at a brisk pace. My pedometer says only a 1/2 mile. I think it's set up wrong. I guessed that I step about 1 1/2 feet with each step.

2 1/2 miles :)

And again.. 2 1/2 :D

I took Friday off to rest my heel spur, and it hasn't bothered me since. I've been trying to massage and stretch more though. I think I just caught it early enough. I think I figured out what caused it. I bought some stretchie bands and I used it do help do some leg lifts while laying on my side. I think I must of over did it and put too much strain on my foot. I'm just so glad it's GONE now!!! I did buy some new Nike walking shoes yesterday, I can't wait to try them out this morning!
Sat. I walked 2 miles of my 4mile express video w/ Leslie. I also took my girl scouts to a local Halloween maze and walked at least a mile there.
I'm up to 69.5 of my 75 mile goal, so I'm going to really have to get busy today to meet my goal!!!

For the month a grand total of 47.5 I am so excited that I did this. Are we going to log again for November? Great going everyone!!!! Pixie I love your tracker!

What a great month we all had! :carrot:

I had to reduce my goal somewhat because of foot problems, but I'm not getting too discouraged! I'll see the podiatrist Wednesday and hopefully get back on my feet.

Right now, wrap your arms around yourself and give yourself a great big hug! And always remember, if even you didn't meet your goal, you tried, and in trying, you moved, and in moving, you did more than you would have if you hadn't moved!!! :dizzy:

4 1/2 miles today which comes to a total of 21 1/2 over a 9 day period.. *w00t*

I'm so excited! I just joined earlier this month, and just completed my first goal. I had to walk 3 different times today, to get it all in, but I finally finished. I had a goal of 75 miles for the month, and I actually got in 75.5!!! :carrot: It feels so good, and I would of never pushed myself that hard if it hadn't been for the accountability of this site and Leslie's tapes. I just got a new set of her workouts in the mail today, it was WATP for ABs with the AB belt. I only did the 3 mile from the set, but really liked the music and atmosphere of the series.
Congrats to all who completed their goals, and if you didn't just keep moving anyway, and tomorrow's a new month to start over and try again, and at least MOVE~
Dinah, I'm so glad you're not discouraged. You're doing all the right things to correct your foot problems, and I'm sure you'll be back up and moving full force very soon and until then just do what you can! And, thanks so much for your help and advice with my foot pain. Thankfully I caught mine in time and all the great advice worked and all pain is now gone!!!
Looking forward to a great November. I guess the next step is to decide on our November goal... ;)