Thank you Jacqui_D, and Delphi for your fabulous welcomes & encouragements!

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Okay Jacqui, I figured out my goals! :D

Strength Training 3X a week
Cardio at least 3X a week (I'm going to try the high intensitiy interval training cardio)
Put my exercise ball to use

Of course I'll probably end up doing more cardio or switching things around, but for now, these are my Official Goals. :D

June Exercise Challenge List of Participants (so far!)
 

Exercise goals are in this list. Weight loss goals are in the sister thread--June Weight Loss Challenge: http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=172689. If anyone sees something that they'd like to have changed or edited 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!

Jacqui_D: Strength train 3 days per week; exercise for 30 additional minutes on strength training days; exercise for 60 minutes on 3 other days per week
Delphi: Complete 2000 minutes--exercise for 1400 minutes; strength train for at least 600 minutes
Wifey: Walk the dog for 30 min each day for a total of 900 minutes; work out at the gym for 60 min twice per week for a total of 480 minutes; powerwalk for 45 min once per week for a total of 180 minutes; start using Wii Fit
FullSteamAhead: (Goals to be announced)
Ja23: Jog for 30 min 5 times per week; do floor exercises 5 times per week
Glutio: Walk 5 miles per week for a total of 20 miles; strength train at the gym for 30-45 min 5 days per week
Gatorgirl6: Attend physical therapy and exercise as able; complete 120 miles
Lumifan4ever: Exercise for at least 45 total hours, including classes, the treadmill, the elliptical, and strength training
Jacque9999: Get up to 60 minutes cardio on pilates days; start hiking or some other outside activity; work out at the gym or do outside activity on Sundays; complete a total of 1900 minutes of exercise; take 10,000 steps each day
Squeeze: Do 45 min of cardio 5 times per week; do toning for 20 min 5 times per week
Crazymamaof4: Strength train 3 times per week; do cardio at least 3 times per week, including high intensity interval training; use exercise ball
NewShinyMe: Complete the 30-day EA Active Challenge; add an extra workout on all but one of the remaining days each week
JasonsLea: Make and keep a gym routine
SharMar: Do at least 45 minutes of pool activity each day, Monday-Friday
Fattopia: Average 60 min a day of serious movement
Tummy_Girl: Complete 1600 min of cardio; complete 500 min of strength training
Icandoallthings: Before leaving for Alaska trip on June 18, complete at least 40 miles of walking or running; keep up with push-ups, sit-ups, weightlifting, etc.; while on trip, exercise on every day not traveling
Lookingtobehealthy: Walk 2 kms a day at work; complete 10 min of cycling a day, 5 days a week
HisSweetGypsyRose: Walk 35 miles
Dollypie: Do cardio 30 min 5x a week; strength train 2x a week
Pas_de_Chaton: Walk twice a day; do 30 min of exercise per day
Blondie32: Jog 30 min nonstop 5 times a week; do 300 crunches 5 times a week; do light back arm workout 2 times a week
Lewisempire: Complete 64 miles; strength training 2 times a week

Hi :) I"m new to these forums, and am looking forward to becoming as healthy as possible.

My exercise goal for the month of June is to walk a total of 35 miles.

On Tuesdays and Thursdays I'm meeting one (possibly a few more) of my friends at a park and we'll walk around it twice. That'll be 2 miles.

On Monday, Wednesday and Friday I'll be walking around my block, which is 1 mile.

I enjoy walking, but it's been a long time since I've done it regularly, so I want to work up to doing at least 2 miles 5 days a week. I don't want to overwhelm myself with a big goal the first month I'm getting back on track, so 35 miles it is :)

GypsyRose, :welcome: I've added you to the list! I think that's a great goal! I agree, it's best to start off at a pace that you think you can handle; otherwise, especially if you're not used to exercising, you might throw in the towel, and we can't let you throw in the towel! :D Good luck!

SharMar, you are so welcome! :hug:

Daily progress is as follows:

June 1 ~ 60 minutes on the treadmill [45 minutes of Strength Training]

Okay I would love to join if it is not too late!

My goal cardio 30 min 5x a week and strength training 2x a week!

June 1: Treadmill 30 minutes, arms, and abs.

Woo hoo! Another month is upon us! Welcome to all the newbies yet again, I look forward to getting to know you all!

Okee dokee, here goes:

June 1st ~ Upper Body Strength Training


Tomorrow I'm going to try my hand at HIIT! I posted a question on the sister thread, and I'm going to post here since this is where I should have posted it. ;) So please excuse the double post...

Okay, I've got a question for the girls who do HIIT workouts. (High Intensity Interval Training) I'm really looking at this as my new cardio workout for this month. I've read that you only do it 3 times a week and just curious if anyone disagrees with that? Also, any helpful websites, books, etc. on the topic? I found a couple websites and even found some workouts--I plan on starting tomorrow--eek! I've read that treadmills aren't good for this kind of workout as they're too slow to increase and decrease, so that means that I'll be venturing outside...in public...where people can actually SEE me in all my huffing and puffing glory. It should be quite a show.


Okay girls, gotta run! Have a great day!! :)

Hey folks! Can I join in?

Here is my June goal:

Two walks per day
30 minutes of exercise per day

Welcome Dolly and Pas!! I've added you to the list! So glad to have you! Good luck! :welcome:

Dolly, as long as it's not July, it's not too late to join, lol! :D

Pas, the 30 minutes of exercise, is that in addition to your two walks a day or is that including your 2 walks? I just want to make sure I get it right on the list! I don't want it to read as more or less than you intend for it to be! :) BTW, I love your avatar pic! Is that your kitty?

Well, I was going to go do strength training today, but I got a late start this morning, so I'll save it for tomorrow, and go Tu-Th-SA this week. That way I can get earlier tomorrow morning, and I'll just start with my 60 minutes of exercise today. It's storming outside, and the mastiffs are scared and pacing back and forth, and I'm think "not a good time to leave them," so I'll just stay here and ride my bike instead of going to the gym. I haven't watched tv in a week, so I'll just flip on the tube and watch some of my DVR'ed shows as I ride my bike. I hope my electricity doesn't go out! That would only give me about an hour or so of battery on my laptop! Incredibly, it was bright and sunny an hour ago!!!

Blondie32
 

Ok hope everyone had a great weakend. I did.
Here is my goal. jog 30 min nonstop 5 times a week.
300 crunches 5 times a week
light back arm work out 2 times a week

Yay June! I'm so excited to work on my goals. This is my first real month with exercise goals, and I'm totally excited! I go to the gym after work, and on Mondays, I have WW weigh in after the gym. I may not post my successes until the following morning.

After 3 days away from the gym, though, I am excited to get back in there. I don't really enjoy it, but I enjoy feeling like I've been doing something for myself. An additional goal this month is to try to get my husband to join me twice a week, but that won't impact my exercise!

hi girls, I missed everyone so much! Wow, we are already rocking this thread, and it is only June 1!!!!!!
My goal, is 64 miles this month and strength training 2 times a week. Good luck everyone!!!

Welcome to the exercise thread, Blondie32! :welcome2: So glad you're joining us! It looks like you are a serious exerciser like some of our other ladies here! Me, not so much, lol, but hey, I'm doing it, because it's good for me, and that's what counts! :D I'm more like you, Glutio, I don't do it because I enjoy it; I do it because it makes me feel good afterward, and because I want to be healthy! We don't have to love it; we just need to get it done! :yes:

LEWIS!!!! WOOHOO!! You're back!! I can't wait to hear about your trip!!! I bet you had an amazing time!! I see you are upping your miles this month! Good for you, girlie!!! :hug: Welcome back!