Gardenerjoy....I agree...this thread has definitely helped me be accountable for my work outs as well. The plus is definitely that I am going to keep trying. Can't till december challenge is posted :)


1. 50 min. Total walking time..50 min.
2. 70 min. Total walking time..120 min.
3. 180 min. Total walking time..240 min. 1 trip on Stairs.
4. 90 min. Total walking time...330 min. 1 trip on stairs.
5. 80 min. 1 stairs.
6. 0 min.
7. 0 min..........Total week 410 min.

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8. 90 min. 1 stairs.
9. 60 min. 1 stairs.
10. 90 min. 1 stairs
11. sick
12. sick
13. sick
14. sick
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Mid month total......650...stupid flu!
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15. 80 min walking
16. It snowed, I wimped out.
17. It snowed, I wimped out.
18. I totally meant to walk...but wimped out again. Think I'll bring workout clothes and do something in the gym after work tonight instead. Stay tuned lol.
19. I suck
20. suck again
21. and again. I really hate this weather.
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730 min walked third week in.
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22. Sucked it up and walked 45 min plus 15 min. shoveling snow. Yay me!
23. -30 and the second coldest place on earth...nope...didn't walk.
24. 60 min. walking
25. 70 min. walking
26. nope
27. nope
28. nope
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Total walking 905 min. I won't make goal this month, however, I feel pretty good overall about this month. Its the first time I have consistently exercised in a very long time. I will still walk this week and add to this number and try again to meet goal next month. Hopefully my health and weather will co-operate better plus I hope to organise indoor activities to make up the difference.
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29. 70 min. walking. 1 stairs
30

New November Goal: C25K training M,W,F and strength training T,Th,Sa. Off day Sunday.

November SW=200

Week 3

15~C25K, W1D1 done
16~Strength Training, done. Plus 10 min Treadmill, Run(6 min)/Walk(4 min)
17~C25K, W1D2 done
18~Strength Training, done. 20 min Treadmill
19~C25K W1D3 done
20~Strength Training, done
21~Day Off

Week 4

22~C25K, W2D1 done
23~Strength Training, done
24~C25K W2D2 done
25~Strength Training, done
26~C25K W2D3 done
27~Strength Training, done
28~Off Day

29~C25K, W3D1 done
30~

Be sure to post today or tomorrow if you make goal so I can mark your entry red in the summary post. I'll try to get the December challenge post up later today.

11/1: 45 min treadmill; 45/1350
11/2: 0
11/3: 10+ min yardwork, 50 min treadmill; 105/1350
11/4: 0
11/5: 45 min treadmill; 150/1350
11/6: 85+ min yardwork; 235/1350
11/7: 50 min treadmill; 285/1350

11/8: 60+ min yardwork; 345/1350
11/9: 50 min treadmill; 395/1350
11/10: 40 min yardwork; 435/1350
11/11: 50 min treadmill; 485/1350
11/12: 50 min treadmill; 535/1350
11/13: 55 min walking; 590/1350
11/14: 50 min treadmill; 640/1350

11/15: 55 min treadmill; 695/1350
11/16: 0
11/17: 60 min treadmill; 755/1350
11/18: 60 min treadmill; 815/1350
11/19: 60 min treadmill; 875/1350
11/20: 45+ min walking; 920/1350
11/21: 30 min dance; 950/1350

11/22: 30 min walking; 980/1350
11/23: 60 min Wii Walk It Out; 1040/1350
11/24: 60 min treadmill; 1100/1350
11/25: 30 min bootcamp DVD; 1130/1350
11/26: 70 min treadmill; 1200/1350
11/27: 45 min dance workout; 1245/1350
11/28: 45 min treadmill; 1290/1350

11/29: 35 min treadmill; 1325/1350

11/1 jog 10 min.
11/2 weights, bike 10 min w/"sprints"
11/3 (sick)
11/4 (sick)
11/5
11/6 weights, jog 6 min (strained Left calf muscle -forgot to stretch it)

11/7 rest
11/8 weights, bike 20 min.
11/9 bike 25 min.
11/10 weights, jog 5 min.
11/11 bike 25 min., misc. cardio 10 min.
11/12 calisthenics, jog 10 min.
11/13

11/14 weights, jog 3min. (then strained right calf muscle :()
11/15 25 min. karate workout
11/16 weights
11/17
11/18
11/19
11/20

11/21
11/22 25 min. bike
11/23
11/24
11/25
11/26 20 min. bike, weights
11/27

11/28 20 min. bike, weights, karate 15 min
11/29
11/30 30 min bike, short weight session

Well, I only worked out a minimum of 4x one week. I didn't make my mile run goal either. My calf muscle is still strained - maybe I need more calcium. :?: But, I did exercise more this month than I have been, so I'll still consider it a step in the right direction. :)

Week 1:
11.1.10 - 1 hour Aqua Jog
11.2.10 - 1 hour Aqua Toning
11.4.10 1 hour Aqua Toning

Week 2:
11.8.10 MY BIRTHDAY OUT TO DINNER

11.9.10 1 HOUR AQUA Toning.
11.10.10 1 Hour Zumba
11.11.10 50 minutes Aqua toning

Week 3: -- None

Week 4:
11.21.10 wii fit 30 minutes
11.22.10 Aqua jog 45 min
11.23.10 Aqua aerobics 1 hour
11.29.10 Aqua jog 1 hour

My November Exercise:

11/1: none
11/2: none
11/3: 1/2 ST'ing session, WAH 1 mi walk
11/4: WAH 2 mile walk
11/5: ST'ing, WAH 2 mi walk
11/6: 1/2 hour walk in the woods
11/7: none
11/8: 1 mi walk
11/9: ST'ing, WAH 3 mi walk
11/10: WAH 2 mi walk
11/11: ST'ing, WAH 3 mi walk w/ weights
11/12: none
11/13: Played in the snow with the kids Made a snowman
11/14: Shoveled for over 1 hour, Snowball fight!
11/15: 1 mi walk outside
11/16: ST'ing, WAH 3 mi walk w/ stretch band
11/17: WAH 2 mi walk
11/18: ST'ing, WAH 3 mi walk
11/19: nothing formal...ran errands all day!
11/20: nothing formal...DD's birthday party. Took 5 kids to the museum all day, does that count?!
11/21: none
11/22: WAH 2 mi walk
11/23: ST'ing, WAH 5 mi walk
11/24: none
11/25: ST'ing, WAH 3 mi walk
11/26: 1.5 mi walk
11/27: none
11/28: none
11/29: 1 mi walk
11/30: 1 hour shoveling, Bowling

1. 50 min. Total walking time..50 min.
2. 70 min. Total walking time..120 min.
3. 180 min. Total walking time..240 min. 1 trip on Stairs.
4. 90 min. Total walking time...330 min. 1 trip on stairs.
5. 80 min. 1 stairs.
6. 0 min.
7. 0 min..........Total week 410 min.

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8. 90 min. 1 stairs.
9. 60 min. 1 stairs.
10. 90 min. 1 stairs
11. sick
12. sick
13. sick
14. sick
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Mid month total......650...stupid flu!
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15. 80 min walking
16. It snowed, I wimped out.
17. It snowed, I wimped out.
18. I totally meant to walk...but wimped out again. Think I'll bring workout clothes and do something in the gym after work tonight instead. Stay tuned lol.
19. I suck
20. suck again
21. and again. I really hate this weather.
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730 min walked third week in.
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22. Sucked it up and walked 45 min plus 15 min. shoveling snow. Yay me!
23. -30 and the second coldest place on earth...nope...didn't walk.
24. 60 min. walking
25. 70 min. walking
26. nope
27. nope
28. nope
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Total walking 905 min. I won't make goal this month, however, I feel pretty good overall about this month. Its the first time I have consistently exercised in a very long time. I will still walk this week and add to this number and try again to meet goal next month. Hopefully my health and weather will co-operate better plus I hope to organise indoor activities to make up the difference.
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29. 70 min. walking. 1 stairs
30. 60 min. walking. 1 stairs


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Monthly total - 1030 min walking. 8 trips on stairs.

1 Zumba 60 mins, Exercise bike 15 mins, Spinning 60 mins = 135 mins
2 Spinning = 120 mins
3 Spinning 45 mins, treadmill 15 mins = 60 mins
4 Spinning = 45 mins
5 Sick
6 Sick
7 Zumba 60 mins, aerobics 20 mins = 80 mins

Week 1 total - 440

8 Zumba 60 mins, Spinning 45 mins = 105 mins
9 Zumba 45 mins, Spinning 15 mins, Step Aerobics 60 mins = 120 mins
10 Box fit 75 mins, Spinning 30 mins = 105 mins
11 Spinning = 45 mins
12 Box fit = 75 mins
13 Walking = 60 mins
14 Rest day, strolling for a couple of hours but won't count

Week 2 total - 510

15 Spinning = 45 mins
16 Walking = 60 mins
17 Spinning = 60 mins
18 Spinning = 45 mins
19 Rest/Sick day
20 Spinning = 35 mins
21 Treadmill jogging 15 mins, Treadmill walking 15 mins = 30 mins

Week 3 total = 275 mins

22 Treadmill 30 mins, Spinning 45 mins = 75 mins
23 Treadmill 30 mins, Elliptical 30 mins, Bike 30 mins = 90 mins
24 Walking 60 mins, Box fit 75 mins, Spinning 30 mins = 165 mins
25 Zumba 60 mins, Spinning 45 mins = 105 mins
26 Rest day
27 Rest day
28 Spinning = 120 mins

Week 4 total = 555 mins

29 Zumba 60 mins, Spinning 60 mins = 120 mins
30

so, tracking for the last two days of November and a round up:

Last week was a bit of a write off as I wasn't very well (dragged down by the flu jab) but let's get the last 2 days recorded:

29th - 35 mins swimming, 20 mins JM 30DS
30th - 35 mins swimming, 20 mins JM 30DS

So that's on track for the last 2 days - better late than never eh!?

So overall total: 1232 mins
Total ahead/behind: -368 mins

So, although week 4 was a bit of a blip, I'm generally proud of how I did in November. I think my December challenge will be by the day, rather than over all - give me more incentive to do something every day. :)

Happy new month everyone! X

Yay, I am worth it, for steps in the right direction! Join us again next month. It took me a few months to figure out what kind of goals to set that were both challenging and achievable.

11/1: 45 min treadmill; 45/1350
11/2: 0
11/3: 10+ min yardwork, 50 min treadmill; 105/1350
11/4: 0
11/5: 45 min treadmill; 150/1350
11/6: 85+ min yardwork; 235/1350
11/7: 50 min treadmill; 285/1350

11/8: 60+ min yardwork; 345/1350
11/9: 50 min treadmill; 395/1350
11/10: 40 min yardwork; 435/1350
11/11: 50 min treadmill; 485/1350
11/12: 50 min treadmill; 535/1350
11/13: 55 min walking; 590/1350
11/14: 50 min treadmill; 640/1350

11/15: 55 min treadmill; 695/1350
11/16: 0
11/17: 60 min treadmill; 755/1350
11/18: 60 min treadmill; 815/1350
11/19: 60 min treadmill; 875/1350
11/20: 45+ min walking; 920/1350
11/21: 30 min dance; 950/1350

11/22: 30 min walking; 980/1350
11/23: 60 min Wii Walk It Out; 1040/1350
11/24: 60 min treadmill; 1100/1350
11/25: 30 min bootcamp DVD; 1130/1350
11/26: 70 min treadmill; 1200/1350
11/27: 45 min dance workout; 1245/1350
11/28: 45 min treadmill; 1290/1350

11/29: 35 min treadmill; 1325/1350
11/30: 25 min Wii Walk It Out; 1350/1350 GOAL!

Who did I miss?

CardboardCutoutCat: 1400 minutes
emthompson: 1400 minutes
dcapulet: 1200 minutes
Lewisempire: 1000 minutes
Wildflower: 6 Iyengar yoga classes, a Bikram yoga class each day I have off work (4 classes), 1 run per week (4 runs total)
gardenerjoy: 1350 minutes
shoeless: 1600 minutes, including a daily swim (when I'm within reach of my local pool!)
I am worth it: a minimum of 4x a week and be able to run a mile
nitebug: 30 minutes/day, 5 days per week, 600 minutes for the month
tigga: 800 minutes and try a new class
2feelbetter: exercise 4x a week
AngelicaLyna: finish the Insanity work out plan
gyntofly: C25K training M,W,F and strength training T,Th,Sa. Off day Sunday
pinkflower: walk to pick up my DD from school 2-3x a week, and to do 2 workouts a week from my new program. I'll also do yoga class 1-2x a week. I may also sub swimming laps occasionally for the walking
Matilda08: 20 workouts
Aislin: 1400 minutes
Ms Perception: 2X/wk strength training, 3X/wk walk or jog or swim
Summer2010: 1000 minutes
Aunty Jam: run at least 3 times a week plus one or two extra non-running work outs
gypsychic: follow p90x and try adding at least 30 mins of yoga
WendyRN: 850 minutes
freakumdress: walk 1 hr a day 5 days a week on the treadmill with speed of at leat 3mph and 5% incline, visit the gym for strength training at least 3 times a week
LouisaH: take no more than one day off per week, and include circuit training at least 3 times per week
BlackRabbitofInle: Gym 2x per day, at least 3 days per week; 1x per day, 3 days per week / Walk to/from work as much as possible / Don't forget to stretch / Max out leg press machine (at 320lbs now, I think it maxes out around 400) / Keep up with food/exercise log
Overstressedmom: Walk 2 miles x3 days a week

Sounds very interesting and I think I'm going to jump in an join. Certainly will add some spice to some of my exercise routines which recently have made me unmotivated! thanks.