May Exercise Challenge
 

Here it is, may 1st is right around the corner, if you haven't started, it's the perfect time to start, if you're already started lets keep going. Post the days you work out and what you do and for how long. Good luck and don't give up, support is just one message away! We can make it! I know we can, just don't give up! Even 10 minutes a day counts as something, good luck!

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Yay!! Can I join? I have been really needing something like this!:carrot: Thank you for starting this. I will start posting Monday (I am going away with my daughter for the weekend).

Thanks!

Of Course everyone can join!!!

Okay Chicks, usually FSA starts the monthly exercise goals thread, but last month Ms_P was nice enough to get it started, and this month our newcomer Bella has started it! Thank you Bella! To keep the May Weight Loss Goals list from becoming too long and hard to follow, I'm going to divide it, putting the exercise goals here and keeping the weight loss (and other goals) on the sister thread (May Weight Loss Challenge). Post your daily exercise (if you choose to) in this thread please. Thanks!! And good luck!!! We can do it!! :carrot:

So, here's who we have so far for the EXERCISE list:

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 pushup 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

If I need to change, add, or omit something, just let me know! I'll add new people as they join in!

I'm definitely in -- I'm not absolutely sure of my goals yet (sorry Jacqui if I have to change them in the next couple of days and fudge up your list!).

This month is going to be a bit crazy. I graduate from college in less than three weeks, and then I have to bring my whole life back to the east coast from LA for my sister's graduation and my high school best friend's wedding, all before June.

So - - amidst the craziness, here are my initials aims (subject to change) for the month of May:

65 total miles, 40+ running. Recommit to weight lifting and 100 push-up challenge; new goal of 25 consecutive push-ups by the end of May. Run 2 10k's.

Those goals will definitely make me push myself, but I hope I'm ready for the challenge. I'm excited for May, ladies!!

I'm in!

I will update this post all month with my daily exercise. I was slack (but very busy) in April and didn't really get any exercise in...

In May I WILL get some exercise in each and every day! And I will be accountable here in this thread :D

May 1st - 20 minute walk
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Ok. My goal is going to be pretty simple. I have fallen off the exercise wagon for a while and want to keep it simple so I will stick with it.

My goal is to get on the tredmill at least 3 times a week and WII Fit at least 2 times a week.

Ican, Econ, and Adaem, I have added you to the list above! Good luck!

Welcome Adaem! :welcome2:

Ican, don't worry about changing your goals as we get going. I seem to be the reigning queen of that, lol! I've already changed my May goals once and May isn't even here yet! Lol! :D

I want to make sure I go to the gym at least 3 times per week for a 60 minute workout. I'm also committing to walking the dog everyday...starting Monday b/c we're OOT this weekend. ;)

Gym Total: 720 mins
Dog Walking Total: 840 mins

Wifey and SuperChix Breawna and Jodi, I have added you to the above list! Good luck!

Exercise goals for May:
Strength training weekdays.
60 minutes on stationary bike everyday.

May 1st. - 60 mins. Bike + Strength training. :D
May 2nd. - 60 mins. Bike. :D
May 3rd. - 60 mins. Bike. :D
May 4th. - 60 mins. Bike. :)
May 5th. - 60 mins. Bike. + Strength training. :D
May 6th. - 60 mins. Bike. + Strength training. :D
May 7th. - 60 mins. Bike. + Strength training. :D
May 8th. - 60 mins. Bike. :)
May 9th. - 60 mins. Bike. :D
May 10th. - 60 mins. Bike. :D
May 11th. - 60 mins. Bike. + Strength training. :D
May 12th. - 60 mins. Bike. :)
May 13th. - 60 mins. Bike. :)

StarryNights, I've added you the list above! Good luck! Lol, I love the quote at the bottom of your signature! Your brain and my brain must be in cohoots! :D

Hey Jacqui and ICAN and all the new people. Welcome.I totally loved this thread last month!!!!

My goals are as follows:

Run 44 Miles
Finish 5K Race in under 36:00
Pushup Challenge (thru WK 4)
30 consecutive PU / EOMo
20/20/20/20 (twice / wk)

Jacqui you can remove the Flylady goal since this is the exercise thread, even though that plan does require housework...LOL. Sorry my list is so long...just want to be specific!

Cake, please check to make sure that I listed all your goals correctly. I'll move your flylady goal to the other thread, since we include general goals there too, okay? I'm so glad you're here! :hug: I know you are going to rock it like you did in April!!

:carrot:Marking my spot for the exercise challenge. :carrot:

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Hi girlsssssssss :) Oh I am so excited to see everyone here! :yay: This is wonderful! BellaElla , ty for starting the thread for us and :wel3fc:. I just came from the May weight loss thread and saw you had joined us there as well ...I am glad :) A big hello and :hug: to you all. I am definitely in girls but want to double check my calender and I am in a hurry so I will be back soon and post my goals. Jacqui, that is so nice that your doing that for us here too, my goodness! :hug: okay , talk soon....have a great day girls :).

FSA!!! (The "mother hen" of all us chicks on these sister threads, lol!) When you come back, let me know your exercise goal and I'll add it to the list! :)

May Exercise Challenge List of Participants (so far!)
 

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

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Hello, Yay! looky at all the support we will have this month! I too, loved this thread last month. It really helps to have somewhere to be accountable, brag on your accomplishments, and see them in black and white!
**My goal for May is 50 miles of walking/hiking/nordic track and weight training 3 times a week for 20 minutes.
I had to cut back my mileage to be realistic, I have some hurddles this month, and I want to be able to reach my goal, of course, If I can do more, I most certainly will. Thanks Jaqui for "The List" you rock!
FSA- I did ennjoy my hike the otherday. We went Geocaching to a place called "Gee creek" Very pretty, and perfect weather, although lots of skeeters! we ended up hanging out by a waterfall(really cool).
My garden is growing so quickly this year! I go out and take out the weeds almost everyday, although hubby will have that job this week, I had a little out patient surgery today....nothing serious, but it will keep me buttbound for a couple days! :lol: HAHA
Cake- Wow! You have kicked it in to overdrive~ We will try to keep up! Way to move it Girl:hug: We are proud of you! I have been on the flylady website, it really is a great I hope it helps, My house overwhelms me from time to time, but the things I learned on flylady make it doable.
To all the other returning, and new chicks, looks like there are some good goals this month, and I know we will do our best to get them all to have goal met next to them! lets get going!

Lewis, I've added you to the list! Good luck, girlie!

Good morning ladies!! Woohoo! May 1st!! Let's get this month started off right! Today is a strength training day for me and then I'll be walking at least 30 minutes! I'm just about to leave for the Y now! What are you going to be doing today?

Edited to add:
I'm back and Day 1 is done for me!

May 1--Strength trained! Walked!

I was not sure if I wanted to commit to this yesterday when I joined the weight loss thread, but this morning I realized that this is the best way to keep myself accountable for exercising which is the hardest part for me.
I am also giving you all permission to give me a good kick in the pants if I start slacking off.

My May exercise goals are: Work out at least 4 times a week for 30-45 minutes with a mix of cardio and strength training.

Hi again. Happy first day girls! :) IT's a cloudy, grey day here and good thing I have you all here to give me that extra boost! To our new day and to our new month ladies! : ) Let's keep rockin' :carrot::carrot:

Lewisempire, Hope you feel okay sweet girl. The garden sounds like it has been keeping you very busy indeed. What are skeeters? Those skater kids? lol :) Hope your having a great day girl. Chat soon : )

Jacqui, hiiii! HOpe your having a great workout and ty again for our liste here. You can put me down for 1200 minutes...thanks! :)

A hi to you all, I better go hop to it..I have been posting all morning (which I love) but I better get my butt in gear. I will post my minutes tonight, that will hold me accountable ;). :hug:

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Newshinyme :welcome2: I am so glad you joined us! welcome aboard :). As for pulling you back in when and if the time comes, done! I also like that, to be pulled in if needed. THis thread is great new, the girls are awesome and I think you will find that the inspiration , support, and encouragement here as well as the posting of our times or minutes (our own each individual goals) helps to keep us accountable. The neat thing is, it makes it fun too! :)

Hey girls. I don't want to go to the gym today because I am sooo sleepy. BUT I can't be starting off May wrong..NO WAY. SO I will be there after work..blah

Lewisempire _ DOn't be fooled..LOL. I have a 5K this month anyway and since I am traing for a 10K in June naturally my miles will be ramped up. ANd the PU challenge is from last month that I didn't get a handle on...haha. But thanks anyway, I like that you are realistic with your goals by adding in humps and bumps. I do the same thing. Good Luck

FSA - 1200 Minutes...whoa! Animal, animal I tell you LOL :carrot:

Newshiny- Welcome. Glad you committed. IT really does help

Jacqui - WTG on being done already. You are awesome. ANd thanks for the list again. I am going to be running 3 miles plus 60 minutes of various cardio. Maybe squeeze in some pushups...:D

See how we keep you honest, Cake? Lol! As is always the case, I am in awe of the amount of exercise you have planned! :running: Good for you making a great start of May!! :)

FSA, okay lady, you are in for 1200 minutes! :woops:

Newshinyme, yours was exactly my story last month! Exercise has never been my favorite thing to do, but I went ahead and signed up last month, because I knew if I did, I would be more likely to follow through. And these ladies cheered me on the whole way! I started out just riding my recumbent bike in the evenings and by the third week, I asked my DH for a membership to the Y as my birthday present and got it! Me at the Y--it's like a real-life oxymoron! Lol! The key to my success is posting daily. It's a great way to stay accountable! Trust me, you won't regret signing up! You'll feel so much better! Good luck!! :exercise:

Thanks for all the warm welcomes!
It is working already :D just like Cake I was trying to talk myself out of exercising today since I had done it yesterday and I felt a bit sore. But I did it! I had my workout already and feeling so much better for it.

Jacqui: I did some math and I figure that at a minimum I should be getting in 510 min. of exercise this month with what I set as my goal. Can you add the minutes to the list? I even made a ticker for the world to see :D

FSA: 1200 minutes! Wow!!!!

So May 1st: 45 min free step and stability ball workout.

I'm new, but I'm in! Posted in the Weight Loss Challenge, but thinking I need to keep exercise goals over here, right? Goals are:
1. Work out 4 days per week
2. Work back to 4 mile runs
3. 2 weight work outs per week

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Mcrunner, I did see your exercise goal on the other thread, and then I also added the other specifications you have here. The only thing I wonder about is FitDay. I'm not familiar with that program, so I don't know if it's exercise related or weight related. If it is a weight loss plan that also incorporates exercise, I should probably put it in the other thread. If it's an exercise program, it should be here. Just let me know! Thanks! :)

EDITED TO ADD: Okay, I got it! I looked up FitDay and it's a weight loss plan, so I am putting it in the weight loss thread. I'll get it right sooner or later, lol!

Newshinyme, good for you!!:trampo: Great job getting that exercise in! And the ticker is a really good idea! WTG! :cp:

Mcrunner, :welcome2: Nice to have you join us.

Cakeeeeeee, :lol: still laughing, lol...love ya chicky! :). Gor for it girl, once you go you will feel so good after. THe karma thingy worked out for us last month ;). I actually thought of that today and it lit a :flame: underneath me!

Jacqui, ty so much :hug:


Newshinyme, that is so great! :) wtg! :carrot::carrot: I felt much better too after and it countered this dismal weather and yucky feeling...so nice to have each other here. Anyhow, congrats on a good firs t day :). Regarding the minutes, I started Jan1 and I think my original goal was to walk 30 min. 3-5x a week but that was quick to change when, during my research, I discovered I would need to do more than that to keep my metabolism the same (I quit smoking Jan.1), the rest is history! :). I jsut kept with it and I owe my success to this thread and to our team here. I have to push myself a lot of the times to get going and your so right, it really does work and that is so neat! ;)


With all that being said, girls thanks! I wouldn't have done it today without you all and I may of even let my momentum slide so ty ty ty ty :hug: Now that the temps are seasonal again, I got on the wii. It felt good doing it again and a good day for it as it is raining out. Hope you all had a terrific day, talk soon. I will head over to our sister thread later on tonight. I have a hot date with DH in a bit.


5/1 -62 min. (45 min. wii aer., 17 min. u.b.s.t-upper bod strength training).
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May Exercise Challenge List of Participants (so far!)
 

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

Hi girls, I couldn't be the only one not posting some exercise for May1- So I got up and did 2 slow miles on the nordic track! Thanks for the inspiration!
5/1 =2 miles nordic track!
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I only got in a twenty minute walk today. It was better than nothing! I'll do more tomorrow. I updated my activity in my first post on page one

Lewis and Econ, good job, ladies!!! Way to start the month off right! Commitment is definitely the name of the game, and ANY exercise is better than no exercise! :running:

hi girlssssssssssss, yayyyyyyyyyyyy :)

Lewisempire and econnerd, congratssssssssss on the workouts girls :) :carrot::carrot: I agree with Jacqui, oh it often I say I will go onthe wii or for a walk......if only for a few moments which usually spills into more. Anyways girls, wtg! my dear lewis, you were supposed to be taking it easy today and well....come here you :hug: ok girls, see you tomorrow, sleep well and let's get ready for our day tomorrow.

I'm new but can I contribute as well? Would love to join! I have a goal of using my treadmill every other day for at least thirty minutes.

Absolutely Delphi, welcome! :) The more the merrier! I've added you to the list above! Good luck!

I'm off to a GREAT start:

May 1st - Did full body circuit at gym...took an hour and a half. :exercise:
May 2nd - 1 hr of pilates, 20 min of Arc Trainer and 15 min of treadmill :tread:(pilates was the only thing on my original schedule)
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FANTASTIC Jacque!! You ARE off to a great start! :carrot: Keep it up!!