Exercise! - February Walkers - Walking Away The Pounds!

Hope it's okay that I start this thread. I'm new and all :o

I missed my goal for January by 2.5 miles, so I'm bound and determined to make it this month. I'm shooting for 30 miles for February and I got 2.5 in yesterday.

Goal 30, Total 2.5.

Hi! I made my January goal + four miles. I have a pretty busy month coming up, and since February is also short, I'm going to set a goal of 40 miles. I didn't walk yesterday, so it will be starting from today.

Good luck to everyone this month!

Maybe I should make a goal for how many miles i walk in February. so, there are 28 days in February. I will say 35 miles this month. and I have no miles in by the 2nd day of the month. means, i will need to get busy on it tomorrow!:o

I almost DOUBLED my January goal, ending up with 55.55 miles (goal was 30)! So, I'm going for 50 this month!

I got the new 5 mile WATP DVD Tuesday in the mail, so I did 3 miles last night! Will go do more tonight after supper and sending the family off to dance and Scouts!

Michele :wave:

I will throw myself back in the ring for this month's challenge. I didn't meet my goal in January, but I will meet my goal for February, which will be 20miles. Good luck everyone.:carrot: :carrot:

Congrats on nearly doubling your goal Michele! How do you like the new WATP DVD?

Yesterday I walked my first two miles of the month (did a Denise Austin walking DVD) so I have 38 to go for the month.

I've only done the first 3 miles of the new 5 mile, but I really like it so far! I'm hoping to do all 5 miles tomorrow!

Last night, after everyone had gone to dance and Scouts, I did the 30 Minute Walk, which I ordered at the same time as the 5 mile. I like it.

Tonight I did the 2 mile Express workout, making 7 miles for the month so far!

Happy walking!

Michele :wave:

I added 2 miles on Friday and 1 mile yesterday, so I'm up to 5 for the month so far.

I did the entire 5 mile on Saturday, with all the boosters! I LOVED it! It's not something I can do during the week, but it's a great option for my weekends! I'm at 12 miles already this month. Not sure what I'll do today yet.

Happy walking!

Michele :wave:

I just started using the WATP DVD's. What kind of results are you guys getting with these? Do you think they are just as good as actually taking a walk?

Okay I'm setting my goal for February again at 30 miles.
So far I've walked 9 miles so that's a good start for the new month.

WATP I think they are great and just as good as a walk. I usually use my treadmill but when I want to change things around a bit and up my weight loss I use my WATP tapes.

I walked 3 miles Feb1, 3 miles Feb 3 and 5 miles Feb 5, so 11 so far.

My goal for February will be 85 so 74 to go.

I missed my goal by one mile last month!!! I have to do it this time! :tread: :cheer: :tread: :goodscale

good morning gang :wave:

I am desperately trying to get back to my walking routine.

Soooooooo this morning I got at 5 am and did 2 miles with Leslie before getting ready for work.

Feb Miles = 2

Michelle - I'm so glad you are enjoying the 5 mile dvd!
can I ask how long it took you to get it in the mail?
I ordered mine on Tuesday 1/24 and I'm really hoping it will be in the mail when I get home today.
I won't have the time very often to do the whole 5 miles, but I wanted to have it for when I do, but I also noticed there were a couple of really fast 2 mile segments which I'm looking forward to doing.
glad you got yours and that you like it.
hugs,
cathy

crk05 - I saw the new Denise Austin walking video and wondered about it.
How do you like it?
do you also happen to have some of Leslie Sansone's walking videos?
are they about the same?
just curious
thanks,
Cathy

Checking in with three more miles today. This month is flying by. I really need to get busy!

Goal 30, Total 5.5

2 more miles down, that makes 11.5 of 30

Walked for 45 minutes today, swam for 45 minutes also.

Mind if I join you ladies. I have been using Leslie for the last few weeks as my main source of exercise. I would like to walk 60 miles this month. So far I have walking 15 miles. This morning I used Leslies 5 mile walk and I really liked it. I do wish though that the whole dvd was the fast paced miles.

Bev

good morning gang!

I got up at 5:00 am AGAIN and did 3 MILES this morning :carrot:

I got Leslie Sansone's 5 Mile dvd in the mail yesterday. I love it! It has 2 fast miles in it - one is a 10 minute mile and the other is a 12 minute mile, then there are 3 other 1 mile segments that are done with hand weights in 1, or the walk belt in another or the stetchy band in another. Of course, you could use hand weights in all of those segments and just do the moves with hand weights.

But the dvd is set where you have lots of options on how you want to do your workout, I mean besides doing the whole 5 miles. This morning I picked the 2 fast 1 mile segments followed by the 1 mile hand weight segment. So I got 3 miles done in 38 minutes. woooohooooo

You can also set the dvd to do it like normal with Leslie instructing with the music in the background, or you can set it for the music only and you cannot hear what she is saying. Some people like to do it that way - but I actually like Leslie's chattyness and encouragment at 5 am in the morning.

Hope everybody has a blessed day!

hugs,
Cathy
Feb Miles = 5

Hi everyone. I didn't get my miles in for January. I'm going to set a goal for 10 again this month. I hope that I can at least meet that. I've been lazy and depressed, gained all my weight back in 6 months from not working out. :cry: But I'm determined to make this year different. Sounds like everyone is getting a good start to the new year. Keep up the good work. :bravo:

TOday I did two miles along with core secrets upper and lower body. It really wiped me out. I have no energy left.

bev

3 more miles down that's 14.5

3 more today - 71 to go!

I switched things up today and did 20 minutes on the elliptical this afternoon. In addition to that, I have walked 15.65 miles so far in February! I am well on my way to 50 this month!

Michele : )

I did 2 miles this morning
February Miles = 7

three more - 68 to go

Today I did three miles with the New Denise Austin workout. I thought miles 2 and 3 were pretty good. I am not a big fan of Denise Austin but this one didn't bother me too much.

Bev

Feb Goal 20/60 miles

I did 3 miles in 38 minutes of the 5 mile dvd this morning
February Miles = 10

18.5 miles down

Three more miles today! :)

Goal 30, Total 8.5

Jen

I was reading your posts, and I would like to tell you that I have had phenomenal success with the WATP series. I lost the first 45 or so pounds using WATP for abs (3 Mile) and the 4 Mile express. I have never been a big proponent of home fitness videos, but I would definitely recommend WATP because they do work. One of the things that I found surprising about using WATP was the amount of fat that I took off my midsection. If you consistently use these videos you will find that you will tone up, have more energy, and sleep restfully at night.Consistency is the key with WATP. Good luck to all that are using them, I have just started a new workout series called Turbo Jam and I LOVE it!

Sincerely,

Sub

Three more today - 65 to go

Today I did one mile along with the high intensity wkout on the biggest lower dvd and 20 min of a hi/lo workout.

bev

Two today - 63 to go

Today I did walk strong express with 6 lbs weights and walk and kick for a total of 4 miles today.

bev

Hi everyone ..can I join your group?...I've been doing the WATP for about 2 weeks I love it...I can feel it working out my hip area...I really like the walk & jog dvd it's 30 min but not sure how many miles..I dont think she says how far and there is no tracker on it...I also like her fat burning walk dvd..It has a strength and toning workout at the end..

Welcome Donna- I do believe she mentions that the walk and jog is 2 miles ( I might be thinking of walk and kick though.)

Yesterday I did 2 mile fat burning walk out( this is an older one and I like the different moves in it). I am still deciding what to do today.

bev

How do these video's work?? I couldnt imagine walking 5 miles in my living room....obviously you can...but I was just wondering how they work...and for someone weighing 230 pounds....what would be a good video to start with....went to the g.i. doctor yesterday and found out that my good choles. is 40 and should be over 60....and the bad choles. is 125 and should be under 100....not to mention im so depressed and tired of being fat....my clothes are so uncomfortable....any input would be great...thanks.....:(

It's mostly walking in place. She varies the routine from time to time with sidesteps, low kicks, different arm movements, etc., but never anything complicated or dancey. The whole routine is designed so you can do it in a small space.

Well I'm now at 24.5 miles for the month and my total is 30. Next monht I'll definitely have to up my goal.

TOday I did the 5 mile walk- I think that is one of her best workouts.

Bev

I did my walk & jog WATP today and she did say it was 2.5 miles and was about 31 minutes long..
I was also wondering if any of you use fitday and if you do what walking pace do you use for your WATP workouts?

Hi! I was just cruising around the website and found you all. I love the WATP tapes. Seems like some of you are really liking the 5 mile. I want to get that. I was wondering if anyone here has the Walkblaster? It looks like it would be a fun workout as well. I would like to join you all in March for walking if that's okay. Oh, my name is Cathy and I mostly post on the Jorge Cruise board. Look forward to talking with you all more. :)

Last week I did 5 hours of exercise (combination of walking and swimming). Thus far this week, I've done 2 hours and 45 minutes. Hope to keep doing it all week and all year!

good GOOD morning gang! :wave:

Did 3 miles this morning in 34 minutes. Used the 5 mile dvd and did the 12 minute mile, the 10 minute mile and then the 12 minute mile again - woooohooooo - absolutely love it.

February Miles = 13

Cathy

Today I did the two mile express along with vh1 celebrity fit workout.

bev

GOOD MORNING WALKIN BUDDIES!

I did 3 miles this morning in 32 minutes. Used the 5 mile dvd again and did the 12 minute mile, 2 of the 10 minute miles :carrot:

February Miles = 16

Cathy

51 miles to go

So is the 5 mile dvd divided up in to different workouts?

the 5 mile dvd is chapter with three different options:
1. the whole 5 mile workout
2. fast miles with weights= 3 miles
3. 3 miles with stretchy.

I didn't do any walking today instead I did an hour of interval workouts

bev

Hi everyone:). I don't think I've posted walking since back in August:lol: but I'm back and happy to be!

I did 15 mins on the treadmill Monday, 30 mins on the treadmill Tuesday, 30 mins of the treadmill Wednesday, and 50 mins on the treadmill today:). Thats about 6.8 miles, woohoo!

does walking in place work?

I bought the Walk & Jog and the Walk & Kick at Sams the other day and love both workouts.I ordered the 5 mile and can't wait til it gets here. I have the express series w/ the stretchie 1-3, and the express 4 mi, so I think I'll be set for a while. :D

My motivation has hit rock bottom this month. I got 3.5 miles in today though, so maybe I can get going again.

Goal 30, Total 12.

Jen

Hey Cathy - I Love the walk & jog too ..thats the one I always do...I haven't done mine in almost a week now due to being sick but I'm feeling better now so I hope to start back at it soon,,I think i'm going to order the 5 mile also..

This is the first time i've add up my miles for a total month. 56 so far. I know i'll do at least 15 more.

Hi I am new to this and have enjoyed reading all the positive things people are doing to get the xtra weight off.My question is I have never heard of the wapt dvd..What is it of and does it work, and where do you find it? I am interested in this.

Good morning Pkl63,

WAPT stands for Walking Away the Pounds by Leslie Sansone. You can find her dvd's at Target, Walmart, ebay and various places on-line. Leslie has various dvd's based on walking and a few other moves. You can also find them at lesliesansone.com.

She has a Walking Away the Pounds, 1 mile, 2 mile, 3mile,4 mile and now the lastest 5 mile. She has Walk & Jog, Walk & kick, Yoga, and numerous others just to name a few.

I love her Workout Dvd's.

Chiarij
Current Weight:
238 lbs:carrot:
Start Weight:
260 lbs
Goal Weight:
175 lbs

Hi everyone, yesterday I did three miles ( miracle mile, power mile and another one I can't remember the name of ). I can't believe how many miles I have walked this month. Today I will only walk one mile because it is a weights day for me.

Feb. walking challenge 39/60

Bev

Two more miles yesterday.

Goal 30, Total 14.

morning everyone...Well I haven't been doing my WATP for almost 2 weeks now cause I've been sick..I just started back to my riding stationary bike...I think I will start my walking back up on the first of the month...I'm still trying to get my energy back 100%....I never thought about adding up the amount of miles walked...so next month I will keep up with it..

Queen - wow 56 miles is awesome..How many are you doing a day?

hey there, i just got two of leslie samsone watp dvds,can i join you for feb?i have the weightloss 4 mile and the power walk 4 mile.i will start posting the first of feb

I, too, was wondering if I could join in. I currently have the 1, 2, & 3 mile walks, but am waiting for 3 more WATP DVDs from Half.com.

I generally do the 3 mile video with hand and ankle weights. I will admit that I haven't seen too much change in my body since I started on January 24th.

Tomorrow is the end of February - is a new thread going to be made for March. Have wondered about rather then naming it for each month to change the name to 'Walking of the pounds' - and to go from there - just a thought

hey gang - i'm looking for the march walking thread?
have ya'll seen it?

Me again - I couldn't find the March Walking thread anywhere so I started this one up at:

http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1159705#post1159705

if the march thread has already been started up and I'm missing it, somebody please point me in the right direction.

thanks,
cathy