Thanks for the welcomes.

Wyllen - I have only really had the twice a day exercise routine set up since perhaps mid-2005, but that is certainly long enough for it to be a well set up routine. For a while even after that I would slacken off at weekends and miss the morning session, wanting to sleep in. I was always hoping DH and I would walk enough during the day, which we usually did, but probably not fast enough. I figured a couple of months ago that this weekend break wasn't necessary and I just get up a little earlier to fit the treadmill in now.

I have some hand weights, but I don't use them anywhere near enough. I use 1kg (2.2lbs) hand weights while I walk on the treadmill, but have only started that in the last week or so. I also have 1/2 kilo, 2kg and 4kg weights. I am happy using the 2kg weights, but haven't got them into a routine yet. My plan is that for my birthday in early April, when I am also hoping to be at target, or VERY close, I want to get another piece of gym equipment for strength training. I really should have done this earlier, as I'm finding I have a LOT of flabby bits that I perhaps could have toned up a little more if I had started earlier. Still, losing the weight has been the priority and I have only ever done it for my health, so I'm kinda looking at the loose skin as 'badges of honour'. Vanity may one day make me want to do something about them, but I'm going to see what some strength training can do first.

Have already done my treadmill workout, but I think I'll post my times at the end of each day so I just post them once. Off to the zoo today for another walk, but won't count it as it will just be a stroll again.

Have fun all!

Zelma

Evening everyone!!

Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend. Weather was beautiful here today and I managed to get out of the house, shopping of course so I will only count my regular workout time.

Finally my legs are starting to adjust to the elliptical. I still can only do 5 minutes before they are starting to give out. I will work myself 7 minutes next week at a time.

Wyellnn - I think this makes it 5 days in a row yeh me!!

so for today -
Personal w/o time - 195 + 60 = 255 minutes

300+ total - 3818 + 60= 3878 minutes WTG!!!!

Brenda

I got my last cardio session of the week in --

3818 + 50 = 3868

Nancy -- I completely missed your message before -- we love BSG too! Walking while watching is a good way to multitask!

kayley -- Do you manage to keep your heartrate up walking in the mall?

elmay -- I wondered what had happened to you -- glad you're still with us!

Val -- I'm glad to hear you had a good workout. Must feel good to be getting back into the swing of things AND doing it on the road!

zelma -- I started keeping track of my minutes to make it a habit. I notice that the successful losers among us such as yourself do a lot of exercise! I am sure I am not yet doing enough, but I'm at least moving in the right direction. How did you make it a habit 2ce a day??

brenda -- five days in a row is fantastic!! Has it clicked for you before this? What's helping YOU stay regular?

As for me, we walked the dogs at a good clip, so I ill count it today, even though it's only 12 minutes. At this point, I need to reward myself for even getting out there and moving!!

So, 300+ exer-total = 3868 + 12 = 3880 minutes! Wow -- we're almost 2/3 of the way to our 100 hour (6000 minute goal)!

my husband and I made a calendar and put it in the gym. We get a star sticker for 15 min, a rainbow for 30 and an A+ stcker for 1 hour. I seem to like the rainbows *L* Corny but we have kind of a contest going on and I won hands down this week Having the new elliptical is helping too! It had just finally "kicked" in in the fall then the good ole canadian winter hit. We were walking 3-4 miles per day and when I stopped, so did the weight loss. Since I am struggling with this Christmas weight that I gained, I am still trying to jumpstart my metabolism. So far its not working *L* but I am back on the exercise road

Brenda

Hi, add 30 m ins for me, toning. Wyllen, the walking was great, really worked up a sweat, even though it was FREEZING!!!. I got home and caught sight of myself, I was so red in the face I resembled a TURKEY!!!

GROUP TOTAL 3898
xxx sharon

Did well today. 40 mins on treadmill in morning and 40 mins on exercise bike, followed by 5 mins stepping (100 off each foot).

Also walked around the zoo for 1 and a half hours (we are members so go for short spurts every few weeks) and maybe 3 hours of housework. What a productive day! Won't count those incidentals as walk was just strolling and housework wasn't all really energetic. I still feel as though I have had a great day though. I think it was easier to get on the exercise bike and do the time because I was so active during the day.

Hope you are all having an 'active' weekend.

Group total - 3898 + 85 = 3983

Brenda, Sharon, and Zelma -- great jobs all!! My plan is to get back to the gym today!

I think my last numbers got lost -- hard to see in my post.

3868 + 30 from Sharon + 85 from Zelma + 12 from me = 3995 !!!!!

Wow - I get to put it up over 4000! Yesterday we went to the mall and walked quite a bit. It was probably more, but I am going to say 20 minutes, which takes my own total to 335.

The new group total is 3995 + 20 = 4015!!!!

Hi everyone! What a great job! I am adding my time from the 14th, I only got in 15 mins but it is something. My Aunt passed away on Friday and I am having a hard time getting any time to work out or eat right. Hopefully I will be back on track next week.

4015 + 15 = 4030 mins!

Sorry to hear about your Aunt, Manda.

Manda -- I'm sorry to hear that too. Good luck. You look like you're close to halfway on your exercise goal, that's great!

Nancy -- Nice job putting us over 4K!

I got to the gym, and did a nice cardo session on the treadmill AND got in some of the weight stuff. It felt good once we got there. (That seems to be the key. Get there). 52 minutes total! And, now I am over 1/2 way to my Jan goal, so back on track!!

SO, 300+ exer-total = 4030 + 52 = 4082 minutes! (over 68 hours!)

I did 30 minutes of an exercise tape, which puts my total at 365. I almost stopped in the middle but somehow managed to keep on going.

The new group total is 4082 + 30 = 4112.

evening everyone!

I finally made it back to the pool tonight.... It felt great!!

Personal total ~ 255+90min today= 345 minutes!!

300+ total ~ 4112+90 = 4202 minutes
Whoohooo!!

Heading upstairs while hubby is working out and will sit for a bit on the exer bike so I might get a few more minutes in.

Brenda

Manda, I'm sorry to hear about your aunt. Hope you will be able to take good care of yourself during this difficult time.

I got to the gym today for my strength workout and cardio on the cycle.

Group total: 4202 + 100 = 4302

Good job all!