So sorry to hear about your ankle. If you wanted, you might could do some toning with small weights with your arms, maybe some knee lifts while sitting, if you don't hurt when you do those. Keeps your mind in the right frame while you recoup. I really hope you feel better soon. And we all know, there will always be time to exercise later.

I lost 1.5 lbs and 2 inches this last week. Wish it were more, but ah well. I've been on plan so maybe I gained some muscle.


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.)
2/17 5,004 steps!
2/18 5,007 steps!
2/19
2/20
2/21
2/22
2/23
2/24
2/25

Hi everybody....nice relaxing weekend....Fullsteam, are you wrapping your ankle with a tight neoprene support? might be better for exercise? ouch! be careful you don't have a hairline or a stress fracture.

soontobefit....YOU are doing quite well too....you are a good example for me to not give up (I'm on week 8 of regular exercise, this is about when I slack off...or stuff just *happens*)....I'm not wimping out this time....it will be shorts weather soon enough.

BBL, hi to everyone else too!

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- I'm a wimp
2/18- I'm lazy
2/19- 26 mins. cardio & wts....feeling much better, but still sore on tailbone
2/20-
2/21-
2/22-
2/23-
2/24-
2/25-
2/26-
2/27-
2/28-

Hello there, hope everyone had a great weekend : )

Soon2b and marble, thanks for the input, support, etc. regarding my ankle. Much appreciated! I took a day off from exercising and it seems to have done the trick, I'm ok now (just a smidgen of a kink). I like the idea of the neoprine support, def. will keep that in mind. As far as any fracture, I broke my ankle 25 years ago and broke it again the summer before last. The occassional problems which arise are due to the old break.

marble, I'm glad your much better! your on your 8th week of regular exercise! way to go! I'm not wimping out this time either! warm weather right around the corner sure is an added incentive.

soon2b, congratulations on the 1.5 lb. loss and 2 inches! I think that is great! and I'm sure you have and are putting on muscle, absolutely! From the walking I just started since feb1, I see a real difference in my legs.

Keep up the awesome work ladies let's keep it going. Have a super day.


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)
2/17 day off
2/18 ex tape (35 minutes..D.A)
u.p.s.t (14 min.)
2/19 42 minute walk (treadmill, 2.10)

fullsteam; a stress or spiral fracture won't show easily on x-ray, but you will feel it.....breaking it 2X? sounds like my nose....I broke it 2X in 14 months....yes, it looked like a big smooshed potato hanging on my face, I was a big mess after a fall....but plastic surgeon made it pretty again, even my nostrils are perfect. it took over 6 months for the swelling to go down last time.

You can buy the neoprene ankle*sock* (open heel) at any discount pharmacy, I got one at Walmart...they are about 8.00. it also keeps the injured area warm..be sure to get it fitted properly, don't buy too big.

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
Feb 19 Aquacize class 55 minutes, Body Attack Lite class 48 minutes, Stationary bike 10 minutes

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
Feb 19 Aquacize class 55 minutes, Body Attack Lite class 48 minutes, Stationary bike 10 minutes
Feb 20
Feb 21 Aquacize class 55 minutes, Treadmill 35 minutes, Stationary bike 25 minutes

HI all : )

Marble , yikes! My first ankle break was actually about 17 yrs. ago (made a mistake last time) and I thought that was ironic breaking the same thing 2x, even so far apart! Glad that the docs took care of you. Thanks for the info regarding the ankle sock

I managed to meet my goals for this week but boy did I have to push myself. I was so lazy to do my aerobics this morning and I thought oh noooo, I have to do the aerobics and the walk, lol. I ended up breaking it up, doing the first workout in the morning and the walk at night (after what I feel was a rather sinful dinner though not to high in cals). I like the idea of doing some exercise at night as this is usually when I'm sedentary. I may start breaking up my workouts this way or doing something at night.

HOpe everyone had a great day, let's keep it going, just 1 week left to the month.

p.s - I tried on a blazer today that i wore 1 week ago and I saw a difference in how it fit!!!! Looser in my arms, back etc. and surely the 2 lbs. i lost could not account for such the difference. Its the exercisee!!! anyways, that motivated me to keep it going. Not only that, but I can do more housework now without getting so tired or achey...just from 3 weeks of ex. thus far. I have to say, last week was such a total push for me, i felt like i wanted a breakkk! suddenly, it feels better now so I just need to remind myself to work past those humps.......ok, ill go fill in my chart now before i ramble some more, lol

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)
2/17 day off
2/18 ex tape (35 minutes..D.A)
u.p.s.t (14 min.)
2/19 42 minute walk (treadmill, 2.10)
2/20 u.b.s.t (15 min.)
2/21 ex tape (35 minutes...D.A)
47 minute walk (treadmill, 2.40)
u.b.s.t (14 min.)

Fullsteam, isn't that nice!! I love it when I can where something and notice an obvious difference!!


Soon2B, 1.5 pounds and 2 inches is great!! Keep up the good work

Hi Marble

Well I doubt I will make my goal, AGAIN, this month, boy sicknesses sure have been a problem for us this last few months. I am doing okay, a little each day, but I am no where near where I wanted for a week left. I hope to get closer, I think I am just above 700 minutes, we'll see when I go mark down yesterdays.

Well, hi everyone! My MIL and FIL were here this week to watch the kids bc dh and I had mandatory training classes. So I got less exercise than I would have liked. But last night was it! I was on that treadmill after class at 10:30pm! I did 20 more minutes or a little more and hit my 10,000 steps. Yay!

Hope you all are doing well today! I am trying to stay focused. I didn't do too badly on food or anything. I am happy to say I'm doing better on water. So we'll see how it goes. Even if I didn't lose this week, I've been doing toning and I do see where some muscle is coming back. Just will be happy not to show a gain at all.

Have a great day!!

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.)
2/17 5,004 steps!
2/18 5,007 steps!
2/19 8,308 steps!
2/20 7,002 steps!
2/21 10,004 steps! (this is the one I stayed up so late to finish, lol)
2/22
2/23
2/24
2/25

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- I'm a wimp
2/18- I'm lazy
2/19- 26 mins. cardio & wts....feeling much better, but still sore on tailbone
2/20- I'm lazy
2/21- i'm too late!
2/22- 34 mins. wts. abs/ hip-hop aerobics...(something new, too bored)
2/23-
2/24-
2/25-
2/26-
2/27-
2/28-

hi everybody....I had to self motivate today with FEAR, but I think I have my enthusiasm back...and if I quit now, I'll feel worse when it's warm weather and the tee-shirts are thin, sleeveless and there is no where to hide a roll of chubbs, it's out for all to see.

February Goal 1200 minutes & Run a 5K!

2/1 - 50 minutes - treadmill and abs
2/2 - 70 minutes - ellipitcal, weights, abs
2/3 - Relaxation!
2/4 - 60 minutes - walking dogs, weights
2/5 - 65 minutes - treadmill, weights, abs
2/6 - 60 minutes - weights, rowing, elliptical, stairs
2/7 - 55 minutes - treadmill, abs
2/8 - 65 minutes - weights, stairs, bike, elliptical
2/9 - 50 minutes - treadmill, weights
2/10 - Relaxation!
2/11 - Relaxation!
2/12 - 55 minutes - treadmill, weights
2/13 - 55 minutes - weights, stairs, elliptical
2/14 - 50 minutes - treadmill, weights
2/15 - 60 minutes - elliptical, weights, abs
2/16
2/17
2/18 - 40 minutes - treadmill, abs
2/19 - 50 minutes - elliptical, weights
2/20 - 60 minutes - treadmill, weights, abs
2/21 - 60 minutes - treadmill, weights
2/22 - 50 minutes - elliptical, weights
2/23 - 50 minutes - treadmill
2/24
2/25
2/26
2/27
2/28


960 Down & 240 To Go

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
Feb 19 Aquacize class 55 minutes, Body Attack Lite class 48 minutes, Stationary bike 10 minutes
Feb 20
Feb 21 Aquacize class 55 minutes, Treadmill 35 minutes, Stationary bike 25 minutes
Feb 22 Core & More class 32 minutes, Treadmill 35 minutes

Hi all : ) hope everyone had a great day. The week seems to have flew by for me, I can't beleive it's friday tomorrow!

jcatron, indeed it is a nice feeling! Although you may not be where you planned to be goal wise, I really think your 700 minutes or so thus far is super! Also, I know one thing for a fact! were it not for this thread and the support etc. here (just the whole shabang) I would have never done as much as I have! not at this phase of the game, no way! so thank you once again, to you and to a ll of you!

Marble, all that summer talk of yours is motivating me too, lol my goodness! talk of little shorts and sleevlessssss t-shirts.......makes me cringe a bit right now but is ohhhhhh so good for my motivation

soon2be, hi there don't let anything get in your way, you kicking hiney! and you still worked out after getting home so late? bravo keep up the awesome work.

well ladies, I didn't exercise today, just came in to say hi. I took the day off, though I did some heavy housework again for a few hours, joy of joys, lol oh well, every bit helps and I figure it's a good time to do it now while I'm cooped up in the house. Take care and have a super day tomorrow, we are nearing the end of the month! let's keep it rolling! : )

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)
2/17 day off
2/18 ex tape (35 minutes..D.A)
u.p.s.t (14 min.)
2/19 42 minute walk (treadmill, 2.10)
2/20 u.b.s.t (15 min.)
2/21 ex tape (35 minutes...D.A)
47 minute walk (treadmill, 2.40)
u.b.s.t (14 min.)

2/22 day off
2/23 40 minutes (treadmill, 2.00)
u.b.s.t (15 min.)


Hi everyone! Hope your all having a great weekend. All is good here, though I was tired yesterday and really had to push to get my workout in. Keep up the great work, we are alomsot there!

hi all hope everyone is having a great weekend. I have been thinking a lot about my new goals for the month of march and am still debating but getting closer to my final decision!

I did my aerobics and walk back to back this morning and it worked out well so I am going to consider this type of strategy for next month. After my 30 min. aerobic workout (which i sooooo had a hard time starting, as usual, lol), I took a 10 minute break and then hopped onto the treadmill. Lo and behold! I found it much easier! I needed less warm up time and found the workout easier overall, not such a push, and even managed to take up my speed a notch! I think that having my muscles already warmed up is what accounted for the difference? I t must be! anyways, I liked it! I felt much less of a push and got a double burn overall. We'll see, still contemplating.

ONe thing is for sure, I notice a good night's sleep helps too!

Have a super night all and keep it going, 4 days left!

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)
2/17 day off
2/18 ex tape (35 minutes..D.A)
u.p.s.t (14 min.)
2/19 42 minute walk (treadmill, 2.10)
2/20 u.b.s.t (15 min.)
2/21 ex tape (35 minutes...D.A)
47 minute walk (treadmill, 2.40)
u.b.s.t (14 min.)

2/22 day off
2/23 40 minutes (treadmill, 2.00)
u.b.s.t (15 min.)
2/24 ex tape (35 minutes)
43 minute walk (treadmill , 2.25.......makeup walk for week 2)