Happy Valentine's Day girls!!! Hope you have a great one. :val3:

2/1 10,022 steps!
2/2 10,112 steps!
2/3 5,007 steps! (weekend days are 5k)
2/4 6,010 steps!
2/5 10,005 steps!
2/6 11,529 steps!
2/7 10,003 steps!
2/8 10,011 steps!
2/9 11,004 steps!
2/10 5,302 steps! (wkend)
2/11 5,005 steps!
2/12 10,111 steps!
2/13 6,454 steps.. stomach was hurting, so I didn't force myself to do more.

I think when I get to 199 I will lower what I require of myself each day to maybe 7500 steps. I just want under 200 badly. I still want to lose down to 177, but I don't care if it doesn't go as fast as it is now.. I won't change my food plan but I feel like I'm on the treadmill so much I have no life. LOL. Probably has a lot to do with being couped up inside in the winter too though. I guess when it's warmer I'll be outside more and will hit it lots easier. Ah well, we'll see.

Hello again, hope you all had a super day. Soon2bfit, I think you are doing amazing, I really do :cheer: I notice you had a cheering goal each 10 lbs, but I think a cheer is in order right here and now! :) Your doing great!

I couldn't agree more about what you said about nice weather and getting outdoors! We are in the middle of a blizzard right now and although I am forever thankful for my treadmill, it does get or feel monotonous sometimes. When I can get outdoors and walk or hike it is so enjoyable , it doesn't feel like exercise at all, it's just so nice! It's just a matter of hanging in there now while the weather is cold, and I too truly beleive once the weather is better and we move it outdoors , it will make a world of difference! The way I am looking at it, at least we are getting primed up for t hose outdoor activities! Usually in spring (after a long sedentary winter for me) I hit the park with hubby! He takes me up some intense trails, and as much as I love being outdoors and the rush I get from it, I find myself huffing and puffing in the beginning! Who knows! maybe this time, I will lead him up those trails this spring :D Anyhow, just wanted to say I think your doing great and to keep it up! Some days, I do my workout with ease somewhat, other days I have to push through the whole way through! I guess that's natural, but one thing is for sure........this winter working out sure is a good primer for the spring around the corner :) so let's keep it up!


2/1 42 minute walk (treadmill-1.90m)
2/2 upper body strength training (12 minutes)
2/3 42 minute walk (treadmill-2.06)
2/4 ex.tape (D.A kickbox1) 25 minutes
upper body strength training (12 minutes)
2/5 45 minute walk (treadmill-2.15m)
2/6 41 minute walk (treadmill-2.0)
2/7 ex. tape - 35 min. (D.A aerobics +some toning)
upper body strength training (14 minutes)

2/8 day off
2/9 32 minute walk (1.5 miles) will make up for 8 minutes.
2/10 upper body strength training (15 minutes
2/11 ex. tape -35 min. (D.A aerobics+some toning).
Yesterday 03:07 PM
2/12 48 minute walk,(treadmill, 2.40 miles)
2/13 slackersville day
2/14 ex. tape - 35 minutes (same as above)
41 minute walk (2.05 m)
u.b.s.t - approx 14 min.


week 2 goals: I am on target with the ex. tape , 1 walk short and 1 upper bod workout short! I will keep in mind to integrate these into the following 2 weeks, though my primary aim right now is to just keep on going and focus on my goals as is! Tomorow is a new day and day 1 of week 3! Let's keep it going.

Thanks! You are doing great too! :cheer:And that all sounds good to me! Let's keep at it so we are in better shape to do all that outdoor stuff!!! :cp:

2/1 10,022 steps!
2/2 10,112 steps!
2/3 5,007 steps! (weekend days are 5k)
2/4 6,010 steps!
2/5 10,005 steps!
2/6 11,529 steps!
2/7 10,003 steps!
2/8 10,011 steps!
2/9 11,004 steps!
2/10 5,302 steps! (wkend)
2/11 5,005 steps!
2/12 10,111 steps!
2/13 6,454 steps.. stomach was hurting, so I didn't force myself to do more.
2/14 10,009 steps! Had a great Vday with a bit of chocolate and stayed on plan! Yay!
2/15

Feb 1 Treadmill 58 minutes
Feb 2
Feb 3
Feb 4 Treadmill 40 minutes
Feb 5 Aquacize class 55 minutes
Feb 6 Circuit Training 30 minutes, Treadmill 25 minutes, Stationary bike 15 minutes
Feb 7 Aquacize class 55 minutes, Bands, Balls & Burn class 54 minutes, Stationary bike 16 minutes
Feb 8
Feb 9
Feb 10
Feb 11Treadmill 40 minutes, Stationary bike 20 minutes
Feb 12 Aquacize class 55 minutes, Body Attack Lite class 50 minutes
Feb 13
Feb 14 Shoveled snow 80 minutes

2/1-38 mins. Interval training
2/2-37 mins. Interval training---about 65% cardio
2/3-day off!
2/4-38 mins, Interval training--50/50 cardio.wts.
2/5- 42 mins. Interval training---about 70% cardio
2/6--41 mins. Interval training--50/50 cardio and wts.
2/7--36 mins, interval training---about 35% cardio...(i'm TIRED)!
2/8- off
2/9- injury
2/10-injury
2/11-injury
2/12- 20 mins interval training---cardio and wts.
2/13-injury--still too sore
2/14-same
2/15-21 mins. cardio and wts.
2/16-24 mins. cardio & wts.
2/17-
2/18-
2/19-
2/20-
2/21-
2/22-
2/23-
2/24-
2/25-
2/26-
2/27-
2/28-

I'm bummed about the stall in my exercise, but it is probably wise to rest a sore tailbone for a few days. I'm afraid I'll lose momentum which usually leads to giving up....but I seem to be healing, and had some motivation from my clothing being looser. Today was much less painful to roll down the weight bench, but I'm doing mostly cardio and standing when I use my dumbbells except for chest work and push-ups.
1/2 of a session is better than no session at all, tomorrow I'll feel even better.

Everyone else's workouts are QUITE IMPRESSIVE!!!! I'm cheering for all of us too. BBL thanks for all the good wishes, I truly appreciate it.

Friday; I'm determined to work out...but it's mostly lighter cardio this week, the sweat is not running off my nose.

Hi all :) HOpe everyone had a nice valentines day yesterday.

Marble, so happy to hear that your feeling better : ). Try not to worry about the stall in your ex. , it was beyond your control and wise of you to rest and get better and to recover first. I understand how you feel though, I felt like that last week when I wasn't feeling well, worried if I didn't do it I would lose my momentum, etc. I'm sure that wont happen, your doing quite impressive yourself! :) You even managed to do some of your workout even while not fully recovered, that's great as long as you feel well enough do it and it isn't slowing down your recovery in any way. SOunds to me like your well on your way and im sure tomorrow you will be feeling even better, as mentioned :)

2/1 42 minute walk (treadmill-1.90m)
2/2 upper body strength training (12 minutes)
2/3 42 minute walk (treadmill-2.06)
2/4 ex.tape (D.A kickbox1) 25 minutes
upper body strength training (12 minutes)
2/5 45 minute walk (treadmill-2.15m)
2/6 41 minute walk (treadmill-2.0)
2/7 ex. tape - 35 min. (D.A aerobics +some toning)
upper body strength training (14 minutes)

2/8 day off
2/9 32 minute walk (1.5 miles) will make up for 8 minutes.
2/10 upper body strength training (15 minutes
2/11 ex. tape -35 min. (D.A aerobics+some toning).
Yesterday 03:07 PM
2/12 48 minute walk,(treadmill, 2.40 miles)
2/13 slackersville day
2/14 ex. tape - 35 minutes (same as above)
41 minute walk (2.05 m)
u.b.s.t - approx 14 min.
2/15 45 minutes (treadmill, 2.25)

Feb 1 Treadmill 58 minutes
Feb 2
Feb 3
Feb 4 Treadmill 40 minutes
Feb 5 Aquacize class 55 minutes
Feb 6 Circuit Training 30 minutes, Treadmill 25 minutes, Stationary bike 15 minutes
Feb 7 Aquacize class 55 minutes, Bands, Balls & Burn class 54 minutes, Stationary bike 16 minutes
Feb 8
Feb 9
Feb 10
Feb 11Treadmill 40 minutes, Stationary bike 20 minutes
Feb 12 Aquacize class 55 minutes, Body Attack Lite class 50 minutes
Feb 13
Feb 14 Shoveled snow 80 minutes
Feb 15 Firm Buns tape 30 minutes, Shoveled snow 10 minutes

2/1 10,022 steps!
2/2 10,112 steps!
2/3 5,007 steps! (weekend days are 5k)
2/4 6,010 steps!
2/5 10,005 steps!
2/6 11,529 steps!
2/7 10,003 steps!
2/8 10,011 steps!
2/9 11,004 steps!
2/10 5,302 steps! (wkend)
2/11 5,005 steps!
2/12 10,111 steps!
2/13 6,454 steps.. stomach was hurting, so I didn't force myself to do more.
2/14 10,009 steps! Had a great Vday with a bit of chocolate and stayed on plan! Yay!
2/15 10,022 steps! (really had to make myself finish today. :( )

Ladies, I am sorry I missed so much recently. Marble, I am sorry you fell, but let your injury heal or you may risk doing further damage. Don't feel guilty, take care of yourself!!!

My kids have been sick (luckily I got over mine quickly), Makenna has Pnemonia and an ear infection/ Tommy is just getting over a cough and I think he may have an ear infection too (I think we went to the doctor too early for Tommy). We are going on week #2 of illnesses. I have been sterilizing and sanitizing like CRAZY. Washing linens every night, Lysoling Toys and furniture, Bleaching all hard surfaces including door knobs. I have tried to keep up with my workouts,I am not doing to terrible, I am about halfway to my goal. I hope to get in an extra long workout tonight.

Happy healty day everyone!!

Hi all and happy friday!

jcatron, sounds like you have had your hands full over there! Glad that your feeling well now and hope the kids are feeling better too. You had all that going on and you still managed to get to about halfway to your goals? That's great : )

soon2b, my workout felt like that yesterday too! I was so tired and felt no energy to begin with as I hadn't slept while the night before and had a hangover to boot! lol I didnt know if I could get to the 20 min. mark, I had to fight like the dickens the whole way through! Anyhow, you are doing super and now it's the weekend :) I think everyone is doing terrific, let's keep it going and have a super weekend all.

2/1 42 minute walk (treadmill-1.90m)
2/2 upper body strength training (12 minutes)
2/3 42 minute walk (treadmill-2.06)
2/4 ex.tape (D.A kickbox1) 25 minutes
upper body strength training (12 minutes)
2/5 45 minute walk (treadmill-2.15m)
2/6 41 minute walk (treadmill-2.0)
2/7 ex. tape - 35 min. (D.A aerobics +some toning)
upper body strength training (14 minutes)

2/8 day off
2/9 32 minute walk (1.5 miles) will make up for 8 minutes.
2/10 upper body strength training (15 minutes
2/11 ex. tape -35 min. (D.A aerobics+some toning).
Yesterday 03:07 PM
2/12 48 minute walk,(treadmill, 2.40 miles)
2/13 slackersville day
2/14 ex. tape - 35 minutes (same as above)
41 minute walk (2.05 m)
u.b.s.t - approx 14 min.

2/15 45 minutes (treadmill, 2.25)
2/16 52 minutes (treadmill, 2.50)

hey jcatron, don't worry to much about not reaching your goal. Illnesses, our own or our family's, can't be helped.

I'm behind on exercise myself. I've been sick. Still am a bit. ugh! (I'm updating on pg. 1 so probably no one is reading it.) ha!

jmc

jmc that is where I update also, on page 1. I am lucky enough to have my husband. He is able to take care of the kids while I work out. I would prefer to go workout in the morning but after we joined I got a new job I have to be there at 7 am through training and 4am once training is over. I just have to get used to working out in the evenings. I got up this morning and worked out though. Today is my first day off since Feb 2. so I am going to do some deep cleaning and sorting so I can get rid of stuff we don't need (Toys and such). HAPPY HEALTY DAY EVERYONE

Oh and an update on Tommy, I ended up taking him to the doctor yesterday and he did have infections in both ears, so with the help of antibiotics my children are on the mend!

Jeni, good to hear the kids are getting better now. I know exactly how hard it is to maintain normalcy when kids are ill. You really did do great considering! :carrot:

jmc, hope ur feeling better too! :hug: I was sick but it's almost gone. Can't wait for springtime!!! :flow1:

fullsteam, thanks! I feel better since I have lost back down. I am just focusing on consistency. I want to make sure I never slip up again and gain any back. :D

marble and dust, hiya! You are both doing great this month too!! :cp:

I want to get to 199 then I won't expect so much of myself, and I won't mind losing more slowly then. But til then I have to stay with this to lose at least 2 lbs a week.

As for me..

2/1 10,022 steps!
2/2 10,112 steps!
2/3 5,007 steps! (weekend days are 5k)
2/4 6,010 steps!
2/5 10,005 steps!
2/6 11,529 steps!
2/7 10,003 steps!
2/8 10,011 steps!
2/9 11,004 steps!
2/10 5,302 steps! (wkend)
2/11 5,005 steps!
2/12 10,111 steps!
2/13 6,454 steps.. stomach was hurting, so I didn't force myself to do more.
2/14 10,009 steps! Had a great Vday with a bit of chocolate and stayed on plan! Yay!
2/15 10,022 steps! (really had to make myself finish today.)
2/16 10,004 steps! (had to make myself finish again, but I guess this will happen sometimes. It's not always easy, but it's always worth it.)

Have a great on-plan day!!!! :cheer:

hi there, I'm worried! : ( My ankle started buckling a few days ago (due to old injury, a break, long story) . I felt a little kink in my ankle past few days but thank god the injury has not resurfaced! I took today off! Must follow my own advice, to get better first! im just praying!!!!!!! if it kicks up again, I can t walk (cant wear shoes, go out nothing!) and can only manage to limp along in the house barefoot due to the pain! TOmorrow if I am okay, im going for it! If I am not , I wont! ohhhhhhhhhh, I was so upset this morning! anyways, as long as I am well I will fight like the dickens! I think that the exercise is helping me in the long run and my old injury! Sorry to ramble, I have a tendency to do that! lol take care and see you soon! anddddddddddddddddd keep up the awesome awesome work :) so glad to be part of this team! :)

Feb 1 Treadmill 58 minutes
Feb 2
Feb 3
Feb 4 Treadmill 40 minutes
Feb 5 Aquacize class 55 minutes
Feb 6 Circuit Training 30 minutes, Treadmill 25 minutes, Stationary bike 15 minutes
Feb 7 Aquacize class 55 minutes, Bands, Balls & Burn class 54 minutes, Stationary bike 16 minutes
Feb 8
Feb 9
Feb 10
Feb 11Treadmill 40 minutes, Stationary bike 20 minutes
Feb 12 Aquacize class 55 minutes, Body Attack Lite class 50 minutes
Feb 13
Feb 14 Shoveled snow 80 minutes
Feb 15 Firm Buns tape 30 minutes, Shoveled snow 10 minutes
Feb 16
Feb 17
Feb 18 Treadmill 40 minutes, Stationary bike 20 minutes