February Exercise Challenge
 

It's a new month, dah'lings!! Let's pick up the pace a bit. I, for one, am planning on wearing a one-piece this summer! :D

Anyone who would like to join us, come on in!! :welcome2:

:wl: :coach: :tread: :goodscale :workout: :cheer: :sumo: :ebike: :dancer: :strong:

Congratulations to those of you who participated in January. (DancingAngel, you Queen, you!! :queen: )

I'm sorta new here. :) What is the challenge, exactly?

Welcome, Margarita! :)

Basically, we're just challenging ourselves. To do a little more than we did yesterday... to do enough that we feel good about ourselves.
I'm starting a new "diet" program tomorrow, and with it comes a commitment to exercise. I'll be posting my daily exercise minutes here with the others...
We'd love to have you join us! :hug:

Thanks for the welcome and the invitation. Okay, I'm in for February. :) I'm presently trying to build up my stamina for a 7-mile race in May. I only plan to walk the race, not run, but it's still a challenge because I'm the heaviest I've ever been in my life, and very out of shape. I really do hope to see some positive changes by the end of this month.

I'm looking forward to reading about everyone else's challenges.

hello ..I would like to join you in this challenge...my goal is to get in more exercise...for the month of Jan I only got in 658 minutes of exercise...this month I would like to challenge myself to do over 1000 minutes

Hi everyone. I had a grand total of 1276 minutes for January!

Yesterday I walked for 30 minutes and snuck in 5 minutes of yoga at the office.

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2/01 - 35 minutes total - 30 walking; 5 yoga

October = 1176; November = 1235; December 1192; January 1276

well yesterday was a good start..I got in 75 minutes of exercise...Have not done todays yet..

Good going, girls! :cheer:

Until I see my new trainer next week, I'm just going to keep track of the steps I'm counting on my pedometer. I want to work up to 10 000 a day.

Feb 2 - 3317

morning everyone

lots of good goals here...well yesterday I got in 45 mins on bike....thats a total of 120 minutes for the first 2 days...I'm off to a great start..

How is everyone else doing so far on their Feb goal?

Can I join you guys...my exercise goal is to

work out for at least 30 minutes after the boys go down every night...30 minutes isn't a whole lot and that's why I've set my goal for every night. It means I miss one tv show a night while I hit the treadmill or the bike in the basement and better myself...well worth it.

Welcome, Donna! :wave: We're glad to have you join us. :)

My goal, now that I've thought about it some, is to increase my daily aerobic exercise to 40 or 45 minutes a day by the end of the month. (By "daily", I mean Monday through Friday.) I started in January with just 25 minutes a day, and am now up to 35 minutes. This is all in preparation for a 7-mile walk I hope to take part in, in May. Right now my weight is at an all-time high, and my stamina is at an all-time low. Any improvement will be a victory.

I also plan to resume contradancing with DH in mid-February. We started back in the fall, but I realized after the first couple of lessons that I was too out of shape to participate. It took me almost 25 years to get him to agree to go dancing with me. Now that he's willing, I'm determined to get into good enough shape to take advantage of the opportunity.

Hi all - i'm trying hard. Did 60 minutes Wednesday and 120 minutes Thursday. Just don't feel like it today - I'm sore from a mat pilates class. Can someone tell me how I can find this site again? I keep posting in different sites and then I can't find them. I'm sure someone has responded to one of my posts (or at least I hope so) - but i can't find anything!

I'm in :carrot:

My B-day is in March and want to feel and look good ! :dance:

I am in. My exercise goals are in my sig - I really need to star weight training and am getting weights at Modell's tomorrow! I also want to ban cravings and overeating (I know it's impossible to do it all the time, but possibly some) because it is making me stay at a plateau.

Feb 2 - 3317 steps
Feb 3 - 5437

Better than yesterday!! :hat:

I only got in 30 mins of walking today...no time to ride bike..that puts me at 150 mins out of goal of 1000

2/4- 20mins :tread:
2/5-20mins :tread:
2/6 40mins :tread:



goal 1000 1000-80=920
:ebike:

Greetings to all who sweat, and to all who lurk! I hope everybody is able to remain focused on their goals.

I'm off to a good start. So far in January here's where I stand:
Feb. 1 -- 60 minutes step aerobics
Feb. 2 -- 57 minutes circuit training (high step)
Feb. 3 -- 54 minutes floor aerobics/abs
Feb. 4 -- 69 minutes step aerobics
Feb. 5 -- 46 minutes Pilates
Feb. 6 -- 58 minutes step aerobics
Have a great day!!

wow
 

wow dancingangel, I wish I had your stamina!

sorry I've been busy the last few days...well no exercise for yesterday but I am at 295 minutes for the month so I'm still on track.

DancingAngel - great job on the exercise...wow your really working your butt off....but wait your butts already gone lol:rofl: ...wow 190lbs lost and at your goal.:balloons: :cheer: ..how long did it take you to get there?...and also thanks for sticking around and helping to motivate the rest of us

Hi, dgpebbles, and thanks for your kind words! It only took me about 12 years to lose all the weight! I lost 50 or so, and then had a baby, and that was it for awhile. Then I lost the additional over a 3 year period. I'm a weightloss surgery patient, and it's not for everybody! It did work for me, though I had some complications along the way.

I can tell you that I honestly love exercising, and I know it's the key to acheiving and maintaining any significant weight loss, no matter what method (diet and/or surgery) you use!

Thanks again!

Good day
 

Went to the club today and did one hour water aerobics and 30 minutes of strength machines. Didn't have time to do my free weights tho'. I'm just getting into free weights. Does anyone use a trainer for that?

Oh, and I'm down 2 pounds:cool:

my goals!
 

well, i've discovered that i am really not that great at dragging my *** off the computer/couch! lol

so, my goals are:

for the end of this week...finally watch that pilates video
for the end of this month...be up to 25 minutes of running (i'm at 11 now, i'm really out of shape!)
up to 25 reps of belly crunches/etc.
walk to work atleast 3 days/week

I also want to start getting outside to run, rather than just doing it in the house. i have to get over my fear!

2/4- 20mins :tread: 2/9- 60mins :tread: 2/14 sick
2/5- 20mins :tread: 2/10- 60mins :tread: 2/15 sick
2/6- 40mins :tread: 2/11- :(
2/7- 60mins :tread: 2/12- 60mins :tread:
2/8- 20mins :tread: 2/13- 45mins :tread:

goal 1000

:ebike:

I got in 47 mins on the bike tonight..that puts me at 342 mins for the month...I worked all day and I have to go back tonight to do inventory...so its a long day for me and I'll be draging tomorrow but I will get in my workouts

Surfdreams - congrats on the 2lbs..your doing great on the exercise

Penelope - I like your quote

Oh my gosh, I'm back. I have been so sick. The 20 minute walk this morning totally wiped me out. But I know the only way to get back to the apartment is another 20 minute walk, so at least I am getting some movement and exercise in finally.

As of last Thursday I had fever and bone-achyness. I finally went to the doctor yesterday - It turns out i have bronchitis. Yuck. But I am on antibiotics now, so should be feeling better shortly and back in the exercise saddle.

I have a funny feeling I won't be breaking any records with my February totals:(

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2/01 - 35 minutes total - 30 walking; 5 yoga
2-02 through 2/07 - nothing
2/08 - 40 minutes walking

October = 1176; November = 1235; December 1192; January 1276

Fishwoman, I'm so sorry you're sick. :( I'm glad you've got some meds... you'll soon be back exercising. Sending you a big hug, sweetie... :hug:

Hello! I had another 20 minute walk this morning. I'll be on the train back to D.C. tonight, so no evening walk (maybe if I run along side the train?;) )

My plan is to make it to the gym tomorrow - we shall see. Stay strong, everybody!
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2/01 - 35 minutes total - 30 walking; 5 yoga
2-02 through 2/07 - nothing
2/08 - 40 minutes walking
2/09 - 20 minutes walking

October = 1176; November = 1235; December 1192; January 1276

I rode my bike yesteray for a full hour and boy was my tush numb when I got off lol..that puts me at 402 minutes for the month...we are all doing so great...keep it up..

Way to go Donna!! I never learned to ride a bike and a couple of years ago I decided to remedy this. I rented a bike for my daughter, myself, and my niece and then hit the bike trails. I was pleased that I did it - but boy, my TUSH was very, very, very sore. The girls too. We were going to go horseback riding the next day - but the girls BEGGED me to not go. I had no problem staying home that day!!

I know I don't post much on this form ,but I wanted let everyone know since I started posting my exercise minutes here I've lost 4lbs.

You girls have been a big help so Thank you for helping me get my butt moving.

Originally Posted by plb@m:
I know I don't post much on this form ,but I wanted let everyone know since I started posting my exercise minutes here I've lost 4lbs.

You girls have been a big help so Thank you for helping me get my butt moving.

That's wonderful!! :hug: I'm so happy for you. :) Keep it up!

Good going everyone else here! :wave:

I'm forgetting to log my steps. Here's yesterday:
5619 (including a power walk in the freezing cold with DH)

well I missed 2 whole days of exercise due to working to much and being totally exhausted...but I got in some yesterday before work so I'm at 432 minutes for the month....

congrats to everyone on doing a awesome job so far...keep it up

Good for you, Donna! :wave: I'm glad you're back at it. :)

I had my first weight class yesterday. It was a really fast moving, 30 minute class. We got our heart rates up, and just MOVED!
My lats are killing me! I love it. :lol:

Hello! For those of you who are digging out today, we are enjoying yet another 50+ degree day here in Nebraska! We saw a few cold days and a wee bit of snow, but so far this winter has been very manageable. However, we've a few weeks to go.

Well, hear me roar! This is February so far --
Feb. 1 -- 60 minutes step aerobics
Feb. 2 -- 57 minutes circuit training (high step)
Feb. 3 -- 54 minutes floor aerobics/abs
Feb. 4 -- 69 minutes step aerobics
Feb. 5 -- 46 minutes Pilates
Feb. 6 -- 58 minutes step aerobics
Feb 7 -- 58 minutes The Firm (weights/cardio)
Feb 8 -- 60 minutes step aerobics
Feb 9 -- 55 minutes functional fitness (weights w/cardio)
Feb 10 -- 52 minutes (42 hi-lo aerobics, 10 quick Pilates routine)
Feb 11 -- 78 minutes (40 step aerobics, 38 toning & stretch)
Feb 12 -- 33 minutes cardio dance
Feb 13 -- 54 minutes step aerobics

For those buried under snow, remember spring is coming! Have a great day.

A thought -- "Worrying does not empty tomorrow of its troubles. It empties today of its strength."

I did 60 minutes on the bike yesterday...that puts me at 492 minutes for the month...have not done todays workout yet..I'm tired and trying to talk myself into it..

Well, I've achieved part of my February goal. I'm up to 40 minutes of aerobics a day, on the days I do aerobics. When I walk, I'm up to a mile and a half, at a pace that has me working but not out of breath.

Plb@m, congratulations on your weight loss! :)

Fishwoman, are you feeling better this week?

Saturday I did 30 minutes on the elliptical, and it completely wiped me out! Yesterday I did 30 minutes of yoga, and today I am walking for 40 minutes (already did 20, will do 20 to get back to the apartment).

Dancing Angel - we got 12 inches of snow this weekend! The dogs were so confused when I let them out Sunday morning to go to the bathroom! Then they just went crazy running around - the snow came up higher than the puppy's legs!

Margarita - I am feeling better, thank you for asking. I am still very short of breath though. It makes it hard to do cardio, so I am sticking to walking and yoga for a little while. I am very frustrated, because I am normally a cardio queen, but I just keep telling myself that as long as I am not gaining weight, it is okay to just maintain for a while so that I don't get sick again.

PLB - congratulations on losing 4 pounds! that is great!

Ellis - are you doing the weight class again? They are fun, but I hardly ever go to them.

Fishwoman, I'm so glad you're feeling better, hon. :hug: You're smart to keep exercising, even if it's not at your usual standard of difficulty. :yes:
Yes, I'm going to another class... this evening!
And DH and I are walking almost every night. I'm starting to feel pretty good. ;)

Oh, no! I was just going to say that we haven't had snow for awhile, but I can see out the window... it's coming down! :yikes:
I hope everyone is coping with their own snowfall!! :wave: