March Exercise Challenge - Page 8 - 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community

gardenerjoy · 03-26-2011, 01:06 PM

The * means I did a different workout than the previous day
3/1: 55 min Wii Walk It Out; 55/1600*
3/2: 50 min kickboxing; 105/1600*
3/3: 80 min walk to park and back; 185/1600*
3/4: 35 min yoga; 220/1600*
3/5: 0*
3/6: 45 min treadmill; 265/1600*
3/7: 45 min Wii Gold's Gym Cardio; 310/1600*

3/8: 60 min yoga; 370/1600*
3/9: 60 min Wii WIO, 15 min Qi Gong; 445/1600*
3/10: 60 min walk; 505/1600*
3/11: 40 min Wii boxing, 20 min Wii Fit; 565/1600*
3/12: 30 min walk, 15 min Qi Gong, 20 min yoga; 630/1600*
3/13: 20 min yoga, 40 min Wii WIO; 690/1600*
3/14: 60 min treadmill; 750/1600*

3/15: 50 min Wii boxing; 800/1600*
3/16: 20 min yoga; 820/1600*
3/17: 45 min Wii WIO; 865/1600*
3/18: 45 min Wii WIO; 910/1600
3/19: 0*
3/20: 75 min Wii WIO, 30 min gardening; 1015/1600*
3/21: 20 min walking, 45 min treadmill; 1080/1600*

3/22: 40 min Wii boxing; 1120/1600*
3/23: 20 min gardening; 1140/1600*
3/24: 0*
3/25: 65 min Wii WIO; 1205/1600*

gardenerjoy · 03-27-2011, 11:14 AM

The * means I did a different workout than the previous day
3/1: 55 min Wii Walk It Out; 55/1600*
3/2: 50 min kickboxing; 105/1600*
3/3: 80 min walk to park and back; 185/1600*
3/4: 35 min yoga; 220/1600*
3/5: 0*
3/6: 45 min treadmill; 265/1600*
3/7: 45 min Wii Gold's Gym Cardio; 310/1600*

3/8: 60 min yoga; 370/1600*
3/9: 60 min Wii WIO, 15 min Qi Gong; 445/1600*
3/10: 60 min walk; 505/1600*
3/11: 40 min Wii boxing, 20 min Wii Fit; 565/1600*
3/12: 30 min walk, 15 min Qi Gong, 20 min yoga; 630/1600*
3/13: 20 min yoga, 40 min Wii WIO; 690/1600*
3/14: 60 min treadmill; 750/1600*

3/15: 50 min Wii boxing; 800/1600*
3/16: 20 min yoga; 820/1600*
3/17: 45 min Wii WIO; 865/1600*
3/18: 45 min Wii WIO; 910/1600
3/19: 0*
3/20: 75 min Wii WIO, 30 min gardening; 1015/1600*
3/21: 20 min walking, 45 min treadmill; 1080/1600*

3/22: 40 min Wii boxing; 1120/1600*
3/23: 20 min gardening; 1140/1600*
3/24: 0*
3/25: 65 min Wii WIO; 1205/1600*
3/26: 75 min Wii WIO; 1280/1600

chickadee32 · 03-27-2011, 06:22 PM

March 1 - strength/functional training - abs, upper body, lower body
March 2 - 35 minutes on the treadmill
March 3 - strength/functional training w/ trainer
March 4 -
March 5 -
March 6 - 40 minutes on the treadmill + abs
March 7 - strength/functional training - abs, upper body, lower body
March 8 - 40 minutes on the treadmill + abs
March 9 - strength/functional training - abs, upper body, lower body
March 10 -
March 11 - 50 minutes on the treadmill + abs
March 12 -
March 13 - W1D1 of C25K
March 14 - strength/functional training - abs, upper body, lower body
March 15 - W1D1 of C25K + 10 extra minutes walking
March 16 -
March 17 - W1D2 of C25K + 5 extra minutes walking
March 18 - strength/functional training - abs, upper body, lower body
March 19 - W1D3 of C25K + 10 extra minutes walking
March 20 -
March 21 - strength/functional training - abs, upper body, lower body
March 22 -
March 23 - W2D1 C25K + 20 extra minutes walking
March 24 - strength/functional training - abs, upper body, lower body + 30 minutes on the treadmill
March 25 - W2D2 C25K + 5 extra minutes walking
March 26 -
March 27 - 50 minutes on the treadmill
March 28 - strength training
March 29 -
March 30 - treadmill
March 31 - strength training

I've decided to stop doing C25K, as it's just not working well for me right now. It's too hard on my legs, and I don't enjoy it at all. I was so happy to be back to my walking on the treadmill today -- and I burned way more calories that way without the excess strain on my body.

gardenerjoy · 03-28-2011, 10:55 AM

chickadee32: I also had to give up running. For me, it was due to iliotibial band syndrome. I hoped it might go away when I lost the weight, but it hasn't happened yet. Fortunately, there are wonderful ways to get in shape that don't involve running! In some ways, I think I've been more open to variety and, therefore, reduced my incidence of overuse injuries, by being forced to look to other activities.

The * means I did a different workout than the previous day
3/1: 55 min Wii Walk It Out; 55/1600*
3/2: 50 min kickboxing; 105/1600*
3/3: 80 min walk to park and back; 185/1600*
3/4: 35 min yoga; 220/1600*
3/5: 0*
3/6: 45 min treadmill; 265/1600*
3/7: 45 min Wii Gold's Gym Cardio; 310/1600*

3/8: 60 min yoga; 370/1600*
3/9: 60 min Wii WIO, 15 min Qi Gong; 445/1600*
3/10: 60 min walk; 505/1600*
3/11: 40 min Wii boxing, 20 min Wii Fit; 565/1600*
3/12: 30 min walk, 15 min Qi Gong, 20 min yoga; 630/1600*
3/13: 20 min yoga, 40 min Wii WIO; 690/1600*
3/14: 60 min treadmill; 750/1600*

3/15: 50 min Wii boxing; 800/1600*
3/16: 20 min yoga; 820/1600*
3/17: 45 min Wii WIO; 865/1600*
3/18: 45 min Wii WIO; 910/1600
3/19: 0*
3/20: 75 min Wii WIO, 30 min gardening; 1015/1600*
3/21: 20 min walking, 45 min treadmill; 1080/1600*

3/22: 40 min Wii boxing; 1120/1600*
3/23: 20 min gardening; 1140/1600*
3/24: 0*
3/25: 65 min Wii WIO; 1205/1600*
3/26: 75 min Wii WIO; 1280/1600
3/27: 25 min yoga; 1305/1600*

surrendertolis · 03-29-2011, 02:17 PM

3/1: 100 min @ gym (elliptical, bike, treadmill, strength training)
3/2: 100 min @ gym (elliptical, bike, treadmill, strength training)
3/3: 100 min @ gym (elliptical, bike, treadmill, strength training)
3/4: 45 min walk home from work; on my feet all day @ work
3/5: 60 min walk
3/6: Rest
Total after week: 405/2000 minutes

3/7: 100 min @ gym (elliptical, bike, treadmill)
3/8: 100 min @ gym (elliptical, bike, treadmill)
3/9: 100 min @ gym (elliptical, bike, treadmill, strength training)
3/10: 45 min walk; on my feet all day @ work
3/11: 100 min @ gym (elliptical, bike, treadmill, strength training)
3/12: 90 min walk; on my feet all day @ work
3/13: 90 min walk; on my feet all day @ work
Total after week: 1030/2000 minutes

3/14: Rest
3/15: 100 min @ gym (elliptical, bike, treadmill, strength training)
3/16: 30 min walk
3/17: 100 min @ gym (elliptical, bike, treadmill, strength training)
3/18: 45 min walk; on my feet all day @ work
3/19: 60 min walk
3/20: Rest
Total after week: 1365/2000 minutes

3/21: 100 min @ gym (elliptical, bike, treadmill, strength training)
3/22: On my feet all day @ work
3/23: 100 min @ gym (elliptical, bike, strength training)
3/24: On my feet all day @ work
3/25: 100 min @ gym (elliptical, bike, strength training)
3/26: 45 min walk, on my feet all day @ work
3/27: 45 min walk, on my feet all day @ work
Total for week: 1755/2000 minutes

3/28: 100 min @ gym (elliptical, bike, strength training)
3/29: 100 min @ gym (elliptical, bike, treadmill)

chickadee32 · 03-29-2011, 09:42 PM

gardenerjoy: Ouch! I hadn't heard of that condition, but read up on it a little and it sounds very painful. I'm sorry that it has persisted despite the weight loss... is it a constant problem for you, or only when you do specific activities? I keep thinking that I should do some other cardio activities besides the treadmill, but haven't gotten around to any others yet. The rowing maching has been looking kind of appealing though... I may have to give it a try one day soon. Boxing also seems like it would kind of fun

March 1 - strength/functional training - abs, upper body, lower body
March 2 - 35 minutes on the treadmill
March 3 - strength/functional training w/ trainer
March 4 -
March 5 -
March 6 - 40 minutes on the treadmill + abs
March 7 - strength/functional training - abs, upper body, lower body
March 8 - 40 minutes on the treadmill + abs
March 9 - strength/functional training - abs, upper body, lower body
March 10 -
March 11 - 50 minutes on the treadmill + abs
March 12 -
March 13 - W1D1 of C25K
March 14 - strength/functional training - abs, upper body, lower body
March 15 - W1D1 of C25K + 10 extra minutes walking
March 16 -
March 17 - W1D2 of C25K + 5 extra minutes walking
March 18 - strength/functional training - abs, upper body, lower body
March 19 - W1D3 of C25K + 10 extra minutes walking
March 20 -
March 21 - strength/functional training - abs, upper body, lower body
March 22 -
March 23 - W2D1 C25K + 20 extra minutes walking
March 24 - strength/functional training - abs, upper body, lower body + 30 minutes on the treadmill
March 25 - W2D2 C25K + 5 extra minutes walking
March 26 -
March 27 - 50 minutes on the treadmill
March 28 -
March 29 - strength/functional training - abs, upper body, lower body + 30 minutes on the treadmill
March 30 - treadmill
March 31 - strength training

I didn't want to give up the study time yesterday and so didn't make it to the gym, but I passed my exam today (yay!) and felt great, and so went and had a nice, long workout.

gardenerjoy · 03-30-2011, 10:35 AM

How is everyone doing on your March goals? Let me know if you meet them so I can put it in the summary post. I'll start an April thread now because I may be too busy tomorrow (DH's birthday).

chickadee32: The ITBS isn't a constant problem, fortunately. It flares up sometimes usually in response to an activity like running, but sometimes sitting too long in the wrong position will do it, too. Congrats on passing your exam!

The * means I did a different workout than the previous day
3/1: 55 min Wii Walk It Out; 55/1600*
3/2: 50 min kickboxing; 105/1600*
3/3: 80 min walk to park and back; 185/1600*
3/4: 35 min yoga; 220/1600*
3/5: 0*
3/6: 45 min treadmill; 265/1600*
3/7: 45 min Wii Gold's Gym Cardio; 310/1600*

3/8: 60 min yoga; 370/1600*
3/9: 60 min Wii WIO, 15 min Qi Gong; 445/1600*
3/10: 60 min walk; 505/1600*
3/11: 40 min Wii boxing, 20 min Wii Fit; 565/1600*
3/12: 30 min walk, 15 min Qi Gong, 20 min yoga; 630/1600*
3/13: 20 min yoga, 40 min Wii WIO; 690/1600*
3/14: 60 min treadmill; 750/1600*

3/15: 50 min Wii boxing; 800/1600*
3/16: 20 min yoga; 820/1600*
3/17: 45 min Wii WIO; 865/1600*
3/18: 45 min Wii WIO; 910/1600
3/19: 0*
3/20: 75 min Wii WIO, 30 min gardening; 1015/1600*
3/21: 20 min walking, 45 min treadmill; 1080/1600*

3/22: 40 min Wii boxing; 1120/1600*
3/23: 20 min gardening; 1140/1600*
3/24: 0*
3/25: 65 min Wii WIO; 1205/1600*
3/26: 75 min Wii WIO; 1280/1600
3/27: 25 min yoga; 1305/1600*
3/28: 90 min Wii WIO; 1395/1600*

3/29: 40 min boxing, 30 min Qi Gong; 1465/1600*

surrendertolis · 03-30-2011, 04:36 PM

3/1: 100 min @ gym (elliptical, bike, treadmill, strength training)
3/2: 100 min @ gym (elliptical, bike, treadmill, strength training)
3/3: 100 min @ gym (elliptical, bike, treadmill, strength training)
3/4: 45 min walk home from work; on my feet all day @ work
3/5: 60 min walk
3/6: Rest
Total after week: 405/2000 minutes

3/7: 100 min @ gym (elliptical, bike, treadmill)
3/8: 100 min @ gym (elliptical, bike, treadmill)
3/9: 100 min @ gym (elliptical, bike, treadmill, strength training)
3/10: 45 min walk; on my feet all day @ work
3/11: 100 min @ gym (elliptical, bike, treadmill, strength training)
3/12: 90 min walk; on my feet all day @ work
3/13: 90 min walk; on my feet all day @ work
Total after week: 1030/2000 minutes

3/14: Rest
3/15: 100 min @ gym (elliptical, bike, treadmill, strength training)
3/16: 30 min walk
3/17: 100 min @ gym (elliptical, bike, treadmill, strength training)
3/18: 45 min walk; on my feet all day @ work
3/19: 60 min walk
3/20: Rest
Total after week: 1365/2000 minutes

3/21: 100 min @ gym (elliptical, bike, treadmill, strength training)
3/22: On my feet all day @ work
3/23: 100 min @ gym (elliptical, bike, strength training)
3/24: On my feet all day @ work
3/25: 100 min @ gym (elliptical, bike, strength training)
3/26: 45 min walk, on my feet all day @ work
3/27: 45 min walk, on my feet all day @ work
Total for week: 1755/2000 minutes

3/28: 100 min @ gym (elliptical, bike, strength training)
3/29: 100 min @ gym (elliptical, bike, treadmill)
3/30: 100 min @ gym (elliptical, bike, strength training)

gardenerjoy · 03-31-2011, 10:44 AM

surrendertolis: you're doing fantastic in March!

The * means I did a different workout than the previous day
3/1: 55 min Wii Walk It Out; 55/1600*
3/2: 50 min kickboxing; 105/1600*
3/3: 80 min walk to park and back; 185/1600*
3/4: 35 min yoga; 220/1600*
3/5: 0*
3/6: 45 min treadmill; 265/1600*
3/7: 45 min Wii Gold's Gym Cardio; 310/1600*

3/8: 60 min yoga; 370/1600*
3/9: 60 min Wii WIO, 15 min Qi Gong; 445/1600*
3/10: 60 min walk; 505/1600*
3/11: 40 min Wii boxing, 20 min Wii Fit; 565/1600*
3/12: 30 min walk, 15 min Qi Gong, 20 min yoga; 630/1600*
3/13: 20 min yoga, 40 min Wii WIO; 690/1600*
3/14: 60 min treadmill; 750/1600*

3/15: 50 min Wii boxing; 800/1600*
3/16: 20 min yoga; 820/1600*
3/17: 45 min Wii WIO; 865/1600*
3/18: 45 min Wii WIO; 910/1600
3/19: 0*
3/20: 75 min Wii WIO, 30 min gardening; 1015/1600*
3/21: 20 min walking, 45 min treadmill; 1080/1600*

3/22: 40 min Wii boxing; 1120/1600*
3/23: 20 min gardening; 1140/1600*
3/24: 0*
3/25: 65 min Wii WIO; 1205/1600*
3/26: 75 min Wii WIO; 1280/1600
3/27: 25 min yoga; 1305/1600*
3/28: 90 min Wii WIO; 1395/1600*

3/29: 40 min boxing, 30 min Qi Gong; 1465/1600*
3/30: 80 min yoga; 1545/1600*

surrendertolis · 03-31-2011, 05:25 PM

Thank you, gardenerjoy! So are you!

3/1: 100 min @ gym (elliptical, bike, treadmill, strength training)
3/2: 100 min @ gym (elliptical, bike, treadmill, strength training)
3/3: 100 min @ gym (elliptical, bike, treadmill, strength training)
3/4: 45 min walk home from work; on my feet all day @ work
3/5: 60 min walk
3/6: Rest
Total after week: 405/2000 minutes

3/7: 100 min @ gym (elliptical, bike, treadmill)
3/8: 100 min @ gym (elliptical, bike, treadmill)
3/9: 100 min @ gym (elliptical, bike, treadmill, strength training)
3/10: 45 min walk; on my feet all day @ work
3/11: 100 min @ gym (elliptical, bike, treadmill, strength training)
3/12: 90 min walk; on my feet all day @ work
3/13: 90 min walk; on my feet all day @ work
Total after week: 1030/2000 minutes

3/14: Rest
3/15: 100 min @ gym (elliptical, bike, treadmill, strength training)
3/16: 30 min walk
3/17: 100 min @ gym (elliptical, bike, treadmill, strength training)
3/18: 45 min walk; on my feet all day @ work
3/19: 60 min walk
3/20: Rest
Total after week: 1365/2000 minutes

3/21: 100 min @ gym (elliptical, bike, treadmill, strength training)
3/22: On my feet all day @ work
3/23: 100 min @ gym (elliptical, bike, strength training)
3/24: On my feet all day @ work
3/25: 100 min @ gym (elliptical, bike, strength training)
3/26: 45 min walk, on my feet all day @ work
3/27: 45 min walk, on my feet all day @ work
Total for week: 1755/2000 minutes

3/28: 100 min @ gym (elliptical, bike, strength training)
3/29: 100 min @ gym (elliptical, bike, treadmill)
3/30: 100 min @ gym (elliptical, bike, strength training)
3/31: 100 min @ gym (elliptical, bike, treadmill)
Total for March: 2155/2000

chickadee32 · 04-01-2011, 12:50 AM

Thank you, gardenerjoy!

March 1 - strength/functional training - abs, upper body, lower body
March 2 - 35 minutes on the treadmill
March 3 - strength/functional training w/ trainer
March 4 -
March 5 -
March 6 - 40 minutes on the treadmill + abs
March 7 - strength/functional training - abs, upper body, lower body
March 8 - 40 minutes on the treadmill + abs
March 9 - strength/functional training - abs, upper body, lower body
March 10 -
March 11 - 50 minutes on the treadmill + abs
March 12 -
March 13 - W1D1 of C25K
March 14 - strength/functional training - abs, upper body, lower body
March 15 - W1D1 of C25K + 10 extra minutes walking
March 16 -
March 17 - W1D2 of C25K + 5 extra minutes walking
March 18 - strength/functional training - abs, upper body, lower body
March 19 - W1D3 of C25K + 10 extra minutes walking
March 20 -
March 21 - strength/functional training - abs, upper body, lower body
March 22 -
March 23 - W2D1 C25K + 20 extra minutes walking
March 24 - strength/functional training - abs, upper body, lower body + 30 minutes on the treadmill
March 25 - W2D2 C25K + 5 extra minutes walking
March 26 -
March 27 - 50 minutes on the treadmill
March 28 -
March 29 - strength/functional training - abs, upper body, lower body + 30 minutes on the treadmill
March 30 -
March 31 - 45 minutes on the treadmill

I SO wanted to meet my exercise goal this month, but I fell one day short.

I was just exhausted yesterday, and regardless didn't leave work early enough to get to the gym before it closed at 11pm. I'm disappointed with myself, but oh well. Looking forward to April.

gardenerjoy · 04-01-2011, 11:27 AM

The * means I did a different workout than the previous day
3/1: 55 min Wii Walk It Out; 55/1600*
3/2: 50 min kickboxing; 105/1600*
3/3: 80 min walk to park and back; 185/1600*
3/4: 35 min yoga; 220/1600*
3/5: 0*
3/6: 45 min treadmill; 265/1600*
3/7: 45 min Wii Gold's Gym Cardio; 310/1600*

3/8: 60 min yoga; 370/1600*
3/9: 60 min Wii WIO, 15 min Qi Gong; 445/1600*
3/10: 60 min walk; 505/1600*
3/11: 40 min Wii boxing, 20 min Wii Fit; 565/1600*
3/12: 30 min walk, 15 min Qi Gong, 20 min yoga; 630/1600*
3/13: 20 min yoga, 40 min Wii WIO; 690/1600*
3/14: 60 min treadmill; 750/1600*

3/15: 50 min Wii boxing; 800/1600*
3/16: 20 min yoga; 820/1600*
3/17: 45 min Wii WIO; 865/1600*
3/18: 45 min Wii WIO; 910/1600
3/19: 0*
3/20: 75 min Wii WIO, 30 min gardening; 1015/1600*
3/21: 20 min walking, 45 min treadmill; 1080/1600*

3/22: 40 min Wii boxing; 1120/1600*
3/23: 20 min gardening; 1140/1600*
3/24: 0*
3/25: 65 min Wii WIO; 1205/1600*
3/26: 75 min Wii WIO; 1280/1600
3/27: 25 min yoga; 1305/1600*
3/28: 90 min Wii WIO; 1395/1600*

3/29: 40 min boxing, 30 min Qi Gong; 1465/1600*
3/30: 80 min yoga; 1545/1600*
3/31: 55 min Wii WIO; 1600/1600*

gardenerjoy · 04-01-2011, 11:31 AM

Congrats to surrendertolis and, um, to me, for meeting our exercise goals! Anyone else? I'll repost the summary thread if anyone else chimes in.

chickadee32: you did great! The months that I don't meet my goal, I remind myself how much more exercise I did than I would have if I hadn't been pursuing a goal.

Join us at the April Exercise Challenge thread!

dcapulet: 1300 minutes
rosetta: 1300 minutes
chickadee32: buy running equipment, 2 weeks of C25K, 22/31 days of exercise
takingcontrol: exercise everyday, C25K every other day, log strength training, 3 rest days allowed
CardboardCutoutCat: 1400 minutes
carvedmarmalade: 28 miles, 570 minutes strength/cardio
julia/gulia: 1000 minutes
surrendertolis: 2000 minutes
gardenerjoy: 1600 minutes
GettinFit: Firm rotation, walking
Janel83: 75 miles running, 5k on 3/26, complete 30DS
chiccam: 1300 minutes
BBWDIVA28: 30 minutes a day starting March 7
Aclai4067: C25K 3 days a week, spin 2x a week, weight training 3x a week and 1 long walk per week

carvedmarmalade · 04-03-2011, 07:48 PM

March was not so good I didn't meet either of my goals

Ended with 22 miles and 395 minutes strength/cardio got really busy in March and I wasn't organized enough to get in workouts. April is a new month I am going to try and get myself organized

April here I come!!