That would be Sophie. My mother dresses her up in all kinds of outfits. The first pic, she has her "Chewy Viouton" bag. Don't know how to spell it cause mom never got me one

Exercise goals are in this list. Weight loss goals are in the sister thread--May Weight Loss Challenge. If anyone sees something that they'd like to have changed in their info, please just let me know! I'll continue to add new people as they join in. Good luck to all! You can do it!

FullSteamAhead: Complete 1200 minutes
Jacqui_D: Strength train three times a week; walk 30 min every day
CakeBatter: Run 44 miles; finish 5K race in under 36:00; do Push-up Challenge (thru wk 4); do 30 consecutive PU / EOMo; 20/20/20/20 (twice/wk)
Tammyjo: Exercise at least 4 times a week
Jacque9999: Stick with exercise program set up with workout buddy; make sure daughter starts (and sticks with) boot camp starting May 19th
Shrinkingleah: Train (gym) twice a week; walk one mile or eliptical 30-45 min three days a week
Rowenna: Keep up current exercise regimen
Hattie: Try to keep healing the nerve and start exercising again
BellaEllaEllAaa: Exercise everyday--cardio at least 30 min, weights and toning 3x a week
Mikayla: Strength train 3 days a week; exercise at least 60 min a day, 5 days a week
Getlost: Complete 30DS; exercise 30 min every day; walk whenever possible; try to buy exercise equipment
Lene1974: Exercise 800 minutes
Icandoallthings6613: Do 65 total miles, 40+ running; recommit to weight lifting and 100 push-up challenge; do 25 consecutive push-ups; run 2 10k's
Econ_nerd: Get some exercise in each and every day; be accountable in this thread
Adaem: Use the treadmill at least 3 times a week; use WII Fit at least 2 times a week
SuperChix: Breawna: Exercise for an hour every day; Jodi: Start exercising
Wifey: Go to the gym at least 3 times per week for a 60-minute workout for 720 total minutes; walk the dog everyday starting May 4 for 840 total minutes
StarryNights110: Strength train weekdays; ride 60 min on stationary bike everyday
Fressca: Do cardio 30 min 4x per week
Lewisempire: Complete 50 miles of walking/hiking/nordic track; do weight training for 20 min, 3 times a week
JasonsLea: Start the 100 Push-up and 200 Squats Challenge
Newshinyme: Work out at least 4 times a week for 30-45 min with a mix of cardio and strength training, for a total of 510 minutes
Skinnygurlinside: Start the Couch 2 5k program; keep using wii fit and kicking husband's butt!; (possibly start trying to use the firm workout dvd's)
Mcrunner: Exercise 4 days per week; work back up to 4 mile runs; do 2 weight workouts per week
MrsHomeStretch: Exercise at least 6 days a week
Delphi: Use treadmill for at least 30 min every other day
Canadianangel: Exercise 1 hour a day
Crazymamaof4: Do cardio daily; strength train at least 4 times a week
Scaleskl: Continue doing karate 2-3 times per week
Fenderella: Exercise at least 3 times every week
Colebear: Start Power 90 and complete workouts 6 days a week; attend company fitness classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Hi Ladies! I did something spontaneous today! I had a bridal shower to go to, but before I left for it, my daughter called and asked when I would be home. I told her, and she said she was on her way home from college and she wanted us to go to a walking fundraiser that was taking place in Columbus for Crohn's Disease research. (Sadly, her bf lost his father to Crohn's Disease in December.) So when I got back from the bridal shower, we headed to Columbus, registered, met up with her bf's family, and walked! It was a good day of exercise for a good cause!

FSA! I think you'll like the steamer bags! They are so quick, easy, and convenient! They work so well for me because my DH and I sometimes eat different foods, and I can still cook what he likes and then cook exactly what I want in a jiffy!

I hope everyone has had a great day!!

May 1--Strength trained! Walked! May 2--Walked! May 3--Walked!

Hi Ladies,

Sorry I wasn't around for the start of the month. My DD had a bunch of Jazz band events on Friday and Saturday. It was a lot of fun and we were all sad to have it end but it is on to bigger things for DD. Thankfully I still managed to get a decent amount of exercise in. I am looking forward to getting a regular month of exercise in as best I can though I know I have several events on the horizon that will interfere. I need to get there for sanity's sake though.

Cakes-What is a 20/20/20? Sounds intriguing. Do you switch up cardio exercise? Does it make it any easier?

May 1st -0
May 2nd-75 minutes step class
May 3rd-75 minutes step class
May 4th
May 5th
May 6th
May 7th

Thanks for the kind words Jacqui and FSA. Just a quick post, still writing papers and played in my last handbell concert this morning before going to work tonight. Last week of classes this week (i.e. finals).

Managed a 4.5 mile run in the afternoon. Still feeling kind of cruddy (TOM approaches, I suspect) but the sun was out! Makes everything better.

4/2 - Ran 3.7 miles
4/3 Ran 4.5 miles

total/walk/run - 8.2/0/8.2

I bet you will be glad when this week is over. Good job on the running!!!

5/1 =2 miles nordic track!
5/2- lower body w.o. (weights)
5/3- 1 mile walking
5/4
5/5
5/6
5/7

Hello everyone! I keep forgetting to get over here and post! I'm Sandye and this, along with the May weight loss challenge, are my first challenges here. I'm already having a ball and am so inspired by all the fantastic ladies here! I love how you all support each other and cheer each other on! Anyway, I'm still in the process of finding a routine that works for me and I'm toying with the idea of waking up early to do my cardio rather than wait until after the kids go to bed, however, doing it later is a nice way to end the day and such a great stress reliever, so I dunno...might just leave it. Not to mention I'm still getting woke up a few times a night by the kiddos and a girl's gotta get her beauty rest right?

Here's what my month looks like so far:

May 1st - 30 Day Shred
May 2nd - Strength Training Lower Body (Includes Abs), 30 Mins Treadmill
May 3rd - 30 Day Shred
May 4th - Strength Training Upper Body (plan to do 30 Mins Treadmill after the kids go to bed--will update then )
May 5th
May 6th
May 7th

Keep up the great work ladies! I look forward to getting to know you all!

May 2--30 minutes on the treadmill and walked over a mile. Ya!!!
May 3--10 minute power walk on the treadmill and about an hour of playing Lips (which essentially is karaoke and lots of dancing)
May 4--20 minutes on the treadmill and weight training

5/1 =2 miles nordic track!
5/2- lower body w.o. (1of 3)
5/3- 1 mile walking
5/4- 3.6 miles on Nordic track and upper body wts (2 of 3)
5/5
5/6
5/7

It feels good to be racking up some miles again! I always feel like a lazy blob if I don't get some exercise in.

CrazyMamaof4, I don't know which way would work better, but you could always try to split the time, too. maybe 15 minutes in the am (boost your mood for the day) , and 20 at night (de-stress). I guess if you get the cardio in at all it is probably a miracle! You have a lot on your plate! Let us know how it goes!

I will be doing my workout later...hoping to make it to 30-45 min on the Arc Trainer, if not 30 and then 15 on treadmill or bike(***). Then an hour of pilates. I'm actually really looking forward to it as yesterday was my day off!!

Going to join you guys!

May 1: 65 min bike
May 2:
May 3:

May 4: 70 min bike


Total: 135 min

I feel like such a lazy lima bean. I skipped the first three days in May. But my brak is over and I am back!!!! I am running 3- or 4 miles today after work....gotta play catch up!!!!

Sandye - Whatever you choose just make sure you like it and it is something you can stick with. Maybe you can break it up a little like Jacqui_D does. She is the master at this

Lewisempire - I thought you said you were relaxing. Looks like you have been working it out to me!!! WTG

Ican - Poor thing. You are still writing papers. I will be glad you can relax a little. WTG 4.5 miles in this morning. You rock!

jacqui_D - that was awesome! Spontaneous, for a good cause and you some got in some wonderful exercise, with your daughter. Can't get much better than that!!!

I didn't make in to post in the last couple days but I have been working on getting some exercise in.

May 1st - 20 minute walk
May 2nd - 45 minute walk
May 3rd - lots of walking - up hill too! We went to visit a friend in the hospital in a nearby town and after our visit we did a bunch of walking for the rest of the afternooon
May 4th - plan to walk home from worktoday - it's about one and a half miles. Today I also had some extra exercise - my students wrote their final exam this morning - and I spent a good part of the two hours going up and down the theatre stairs to answer their questions. And I also confirmed (again) that the students who ask the most questions sit at the back and alternate asking questions with ones at the front... It makes for a good workout. I have two more exams llike that - one tomorrow and Wednesday morning...

I'd love to join in on the exercise challenge! I'm trying a modified version of the couch to 5k, starting off with walking and incorporating some ab, arm and leg exercises to strengthen as well. After this month, I'll continue with the couch to 5k and post my progress for June! Here is the schedule I have for May (today and on):

M 5/4/09 - 5 minute warm up, 20* minute fast walk, 5 minute cool down [x] *Added 5 minutes here, and to tomorrow
T 5/5/09 - 15 minute ab exercises [ ]
W 5/6/09 - 5 minute warm up, 20 minute fast walk, 5 minute cool down [ ]
Th 5/7/09 - 15 minute arm/leg exercises [ ]
F 5/8/09 - 5 minute warm up, 20 minute fast walk, 5 minute cool down [ ]
S 5/9/09 - Leisurely walk 15-20 minutes [ ]
Su 5/10/09 - Rest or leisurely walk [ ]
M 5/11/09 - 5 minute warm up, 25 minute fast walk, 5 minute cool down [ ]
T 5/12/09 - 15-20 minute abs [ ]
W 5/13/09 - 5 minute warm up, 25 minute fast walk, 5 minute cool down [ ]
Th 5/14/09 - 15-20 minute arm/leg [ ]
F 5/15/09 - 5 warm up, 25 fast walk, 5 cool down [ ]
S 5/16/09 - Leisurely walk 15-20 [ ]
Su 5/17/09 - Rest or LW 15 [ ]
M 5/18/09 - 5 minute warm up fast, 60 sec jog, 90 sec walk, alternate for 20 min, 5 cool down [ ]
T 5/19/09 - 20 ab [ ]
W 5/20/09 - 5 minute warm up fast, 60 sec jog, 90 sec walk, alternate for 20 min, 5 cool down [ ]
Th 5/21/09 - 20 arm/leg [ ]
F 5/22/09 - 5 minute warm up fast, 60 sec jog, 90 sec walk, alternate for 20 min, 5 cool down [ ]
S 5/23/09 - LW 15-20 [ ]
Su 5/24/09 - Rest or LW 15 [ ]
M 5/25/09 - 5 warm up, 90 sec jog, 120 sec walk, alternate for 20 min, 5 cool down [ ]
T 5/26/09 - 20-25 ab [ ]
W 5/27/09 - 5 warm up, 90 sec jog, 120 sec walk, alternate for 20 min, 5 cool down [ ]
Th 5/28/09 - 20-25 arm/leg [ ]
F 5/29/09 - 5 warm up, 90 sec jog, 120 sec walk, alternate for 20 min, 5 cool down [ ]
S 5/30/09 - LW [ ]
Su 5/31/09 - Rest or LW [ ]