Wow, I just looked at the start date of this thread. Its only been 11 days and we're already making progress! I'm so glad that you've already made your goal, Kathy!

I'm down another 1.2 lbs this week! :carrot:

Ok my plan for the week:
M - 30 Day Shred
T - 28walk/2jog
W - 30 Day Shred
Th - 28walk/2jog
F - 30 Day Shred

I started this week but immediately began having right knee pain, which is probably from my osteoarthritis. I was hoping that the 40+ pound weight loss would have helped my knees more. Really bummed out. :cry:

Off to find some arthritis forums about exercise. Walking (heck I used to hike mountains!) was always my favorite exercise, and I really would like to not have to settle for water activities. :tantrum:

sskar -sorry about your knees. i know that's really limiting. have you tried an elliptical or a recumbant bike? the recumbant is my favorite when my knee is giving me problems. (permanent injury from a car accident). a rowing machine would be great too., but harder to come by if you don't belong to a gym.

i did the 30 day shred today and YIKES! i had to modify the modified moves! lol but i'm going to stick with it. it just may mean i'm stuck in level 1 for a while. i'm proud that i made it all the way through though. and i'm sure i'll be feelin it tomorrow.

how's everyone else doing?

Kelli - I read the "30-day Shred" - impressive that you can do that!!!

Today I slowed down my walk, although I did the same distance on a hillier route. My knee loosened up quickly, but as soon as I sat down... I realize that going slowly (more slowly than I planned) will be key. If all else fails, I'll head off to a physical therapist for some knee strengthening routines. I had frozen shoulders last year (spontaneous, ewww) and found a great sports medicine clinic that made me feel very comfortable. They offered at that time to help me with conditioning - I really don't want to spend the bucks (insurance probably won't cover this unless I can get an orthopedic surgeon to refer, and who wants to go to a doctor).

Will keep you posted and will keep reading along for inspiration!

Peace.

sskar - glad you found something that works for you! i hate hills... yuck! Thanks for the encouraging words. The 30 Day Shred is no joke, but I'm determined to get through it.

It's rainy and yucky today, so I replaced my 30 min walk with 30 on the bike. Somehow, that seems more challenging to me than walking. I worked up a good sweat, but my muscles are so weak its really difficult for me to get my heart rate up where it should be. But I'm guessing a month or so is all I'll need to see what I want there.

Keep workin ladies!

Update on the goals I laid out last week:
1. Drink 80 oz water daily.... I've been averaging around 64-80 oz a day. I'm going to start actually writing it down bc as the day wears on I forget how many bottles I've had.

2. Kick the caffeine habit... I've lowered my intake this past week, and today is my first day with no caffeine at all. I've already got a headache and some nausea, but its worth it to be free of that stuff.

3. Make exercise a permanent fixture in my life....I admit I have been somewhat lazy. I've been working out IF i feel like it, for the most part. But yesterday and today I have done it because I'm tired of breaking promises to myself.


So, by Feb 14 I should be well hydrated, drug free, and (hopefully) ready to move on to the next level of my workout. :dizzy:

Good job, Kelli! Keep up the good work. Every little change for the good helps.

Sskar, I'm glad you found a way to still be able to walk. Keep us posted on how it goes.

How's everybody else doing?

I have been feeling sore to the point that has been affecting my sleep. So, I took it easy on Monday, only did Wii bowling. Today I did my minimum walk, 15 minutes Wii Just Dance and lots of stretching before and after. I'm determined to make it through this little rough patch and not fall off the exercise wagon, like has happened in the past. So far, so good and I'm feeling pretty happy about it.

Week 3
Tues - 15/15
Thurs - 0/20
Sat - 0/15
Sun - 0/20

Good job sticking with it. It's tough sometimes.

I'm a little disappointed today because I just realize that I accidentally drank caffeine yesterday. lol Forgot thta Barq's has "bite." So back to square one...

It's unseasonably warm today. In fact I was sweating taking the dogs out this morning. It's supposed to be warm (50's and 60's) for the rest of the month, and this is to me the perfect weather to get outside exercise in. I hope it will stay this way because I really prefer walking outside to my statoinary bike.

Time to drag myself to today's workout!

Week 3
Tues - 15/15
Thurs - 25/20
Sat - 0/15
Sun - 0/20

I start my week on Sundays - just habit.

Week 1 walking so far:

Sun 14
Mon 20
Tues 18
Wed 0
Thur 22

Well, what do you know? On my very first day of Couch to 5K, I slipped on a hill on the way to the walking trail, and I managed to break my ankle. So I guess the training has been put on a slight hold. :(

But that's not going to stop me from eating on plan and still doing a little swinging around on my crutches! I will re-join this challenge sometime in late March or early April when the cast comes off. In the meantime, I'll be watching and cheering the rest of you on!! Keep up the good work!

OMG lavie! Talk about discouraging :( not to mention painful!

Wear your cast or walking boot as a medal of honor in the battle to be fit. Please stick around and cheer us on. (I need all the encouragement that I can get!)

Maybe folks here can come up with creative ways for you to be "active" :chin: Also check out the overcoming obstacles forum for some suggestions, even though your obstacle/disability is temporary. :hug:

lavieboheme, I'm so sorry to hear that! It has to be challenging to not fall back into bad habits. Good for you on staying strong!!! I look forward to your speedy recovery and return to the challenge this spring. :carrot:

Ouch! So sorry about your ankle! It's great that you are determined to stay on plan through this. Remember we're here to lean on any time you need it!

You're all so sweet!

As it turns out, the fracture is not as bad as they first thought, and, while I can't run for sure, my doc gave me the ok to bear weight as tolerated, so I will be doing a somewhat modified version of the plan to start with, at least until I get my walking boot next week. But I'm back on the horse tomorrow, with an 8-10 minute walk planned, with my walker, depending on how well I tolerate being up. Wish me luck!!!