RED TEAM - Week 8 Exercise Challenge, "It's Ok to Focus on Me"
 

Here we are on Week 8. Everyone is doing a great job!

Mandey (ArmyWife02) was created a badge for us to use as a reward for anyone who completes the challenge. So everyone who signs up for and completes Week 8's challenge will receive a special badge to place in their signature.

So on to the challenge. Being the completely unimaginative person that I am, this is probably going to look a bit familiar to you...........I like to constantly build on what I'm already doing, so we are going to incorporate what we've done so far, and just add something extra.

Exercise Minutes: Originally I set a minimum od 140 minutes (20 minutes a day). Along with that I'm going to set a maximum of 420 minutes (60 minutes a day). Now this doesn't mean that you can't set a goal or exercise more than 420 minutes, but once you reach that maximum you do not have to add the additional 10% to be eligible for the challenge. For example, if you had 400 minutes last week, an extra 10% would put you at 440, but with the maximum, you would still be following the challenge if you set your goal at 420. Of course you can shoot for higher if you want, but it isn't required. If that makes you go :dizzy: let me know and I'll try to do a better job explaining it.

Trouble Spots: Once again I want you to pick at least one trouble spot to work on 3 times this week with strength training. It is best to have a day of rest between each strength training workout, so don't leave it to the end of the week. ;)

"It's Okay to Focus on Me": Do something special for yourself this week. It doesn't matter what it is, just so that it makes you feel special. Now I don't want anyone pigging out (does that really make us feel special? make me feel like a cow usually), but other than that you can take your pick. Just remember to come back and tell us about it.

Week 7 Goal - 363 minutes
Week 8 Goal - 400 minutes
Trouble Spot - Abs

Monday - 40 minutes (running/walking)
Tuesday - 0 minutes :(
Wednesday - 90 minutes (40 running/walking, 50 walking) plus 40 bicycle crunches, 20 reverse crunches & 30 situps
Thursday - 40 minutes (running/walking)
Friday - 90 minutes (50 stepping, 40 walking) plus 40 bicycle crunches, 20 reverse crunches & 30 situps
Saturday - 130 minutes (90 stepping, 40 Wii Fit)
Sunday - 40 minutes (Wii Fit balance)
Total - 430 / 400

Focus on Me: I bought a car radio transmitter for my iPod. I'm really picky about the music I like to listen to, and it is hard for me to find an acceptable radio station, and now I won't have to.

Week 7 Goal - 264 minutes/ met 700 minutes
Week 8 Goal - 400 minutes
Trouble Spot - Arms

Monday- 25 minute walk to and from school, 30 minutes yoga
Tuesday- 25 minute walk to and from school, 60 minutes at the gym
Wednesday- 25 minute walk to and from school, 30 minutes strength training on arms
Thursday- 25 minute walk to and from school, 60 minutes at the gym
Friday- 25 minute walk to and from school
Saturday- 100 minutes at the gym with personal trainer
Sunday- Day off

Total - 405/ 400 :carrot::carrot::carrot::carrot:

Not sure if I can count it, but I did teach a total of 45 minutes yoga (8) times this week.

Focus on Me: I've got a clean house, all my laundry done, and my focus on me for this week, is actually my reward for the month...i'm going to go tomorrow and get my massage. :)

Week 7 Goal - 215 minutes
Week 8 Goal - 235 minutes
Trouble Spot - Arms

Saturday - 75 minutes power walking
Total - 75 / 235 Not even close! Not repeating this next week!

Focus on Me: Uh, no. :(

Week 7 Minutes - 338 minutes
Week 8 Goal - 371 minutes
Trouble Spot - Core

Monday - 40 min ST'ing, 28 min 30 DS
Tuesday - 48 min run
Wednesday - 28 min run
Thursday - 38 min run, 45 min ST'ing, 28 min 30DS
Friday - Planned rest day
Saturday - 50 min run, 45 min ST'ing
Sunday - 47 min run
Total - 397 / 371 Goal Met and exceeded!!

Focus on Me: Went and got a new haircut and a few new pairs of pants on Wednesday. So nice!

Week 7 Goal - To get through the week. ;)
Week 8 Goal - 200 minutes ..Limited access but I am going to give it my all
Trouble Spot - Chest & arms

Monday - 45 exercise (walking or biking)
Tuesday - Nothing
Wednesday - Nothing
Thursday - 45 exercise (walking or biking)
Friday- Nothing
Saturday- Nothing
Sunday- Nothing
Total - 0 /

Focus on Me: I am going to read and enjoy life.

Week 7 Goal - Didn't have a goal for this week :(
Week 8 Goal - 420
Trouble Spot - My rumble seat (butt)

Monday -
Tuesday -
Wednesday -
Thursday -
Friday -
Saturday -
Sunday -

0/420

Week 7 Goal - 160 minutes
Week 8 Goal - 180 minutes
Trouble Spot - Abs

Monday-50 mins- 11 min mile 39 min strength training
Tuesday-45 mins-25 elliptical 20 min bike
Wednesday-90 min walk
Thursday-15 min walk- got wisdom teeth pulled
Friday-day off- sore very sore
Saturday-still really sore ear ache coming
Sunday-woke up with a swollen uvula it is awful and hurts
Total - 200/180 met my goal
Focus on Me: i bought me a scarf! and new decor for my house =)

Week 7 Goal - 186 minutes
Week 8 Goal - 210 minutes
Trouble Spot - Abs

Monday - none (wasn't home much due to a dr appt, shopping for the BL game, and dinner out)

Tuesday - 53 minutes Wii Fit Plus games/aerobics. 30 overhead swings/squads with a 5# dumbbell (don't know what else to call them); 5 sets of 10 reps - per arm - 5# arm curls while on the ball; 3 sets of 10 reps - crunches on the ball with 5# dumbbell; 30 jumping jacks. 61 minute total

Wednesday - walked to the school and community center (45 minutes - 2 miles); Chest Press machine (30#, 2 sets, 12 reps); Bicep Curl machine (10#, 2 sets, 20 reps). 47 minute total

Thursday - none....but will try to make up lost time over the weekend.

Friday - none....too tired after the ordeal yesterday. going to bed early and hope to get great workouts this weekend.

Saturday - walked the track while kids played (1 mile, 23 minutes); Wii Fit Plus (81 minutes - 1100 calorie burn, includes 10 min hula hoop, 10 min boxing, and 10 min jogging). 104 minute total

Sunday -
Total - 212 / 210

Focus on Me: New haircut or color ;)

This week is for me, and I am sticking to it!!

0 minutes last week
200 min this week

Monday-

Tuesday -

Wednesday -

Thursday -

Friday -

Saturday-

Sunday -

Week 7 Goal - 378 minutes
Week 8 Goal - 416 minutes
Trouble Spot - Arms, thighs/butt

Monday- 75 minutes, jogged (thigh burn)
Tuesday- 50 minutes
Wednesday- 75 minutes, 10 lunges, 10 squats, 10 pushups (planned)
Thursday- 0 minutes, rest day
Friday- 75 minutes
Saturday- 80 minutes
Sunday- 60 minutes

Total - 415/ 416, erm, can I round up to 416? ;) So, goal met!!!

Focus on Me: Went shoe shopping. It is my biggest stress reliever. I don't buy anything, but man I love looking at and trying on shoes. Hee. :D

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Week 7 Goal - 240 minutes/met over 240
Week 8 Goal - 264 minutes
Trouble Spot - Abs

Monday - 60 minute swim
Tuesday - 30 minute walk
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Total - 90 / 264

Focus on Me: Not sure yet