2.5 miles at the bike trail after work, then it got dark. :( But I'm at 17.25 now!

Forgot to say....just want to share...today is my one year anniversary for quitting smoking. What an awesome year...one year ago I couldn't walk 1/2 mile much less what I'm doing now. Thank you all for keeping me motivated!

Well, I did it - got out in the cold and walked 3/4 mile. It actually felt good. Much colder and windy today so it will be the stepper.

Dinahgirl, congrats, that is so awesome. I am an ex-smoker too. You won't regret it.

Thanks all for your suggestions/support.

Hi everyone! :wave: I hope all of you are staying warm.

I've had a good couple of days. Tuesday I walked 5 miles and Wednesday I walked 4. I'm not usually quite that ambitious, but I was full of energy for some reason! I am now officially more than halfway to my December goal of 75 miles!

I hope you all have a wonderful day! And Dinah, big CONGRATS! on the one year anniversary! That's wonderful! :bravo:

I did a 3 mile WATP today so I'm up to 18 for December:tree:

I have walked 38 of my 85 mile December goal - YIKES!! I'd better get moving!!

Valerie Joy,
What is a WATP???

every step counts......counting

wannabaloser


ps, never mind I found out.....sigh oh the constraints of aging

Walking Away The Pounds ....

I did 4 miles this morning, 2 miles yesterday. 37 for the month, 13 to go! :dancer:

I did 1.5 miles on the treadmill in half an hour tonight...not much, but I haven't exercised in a while and am starting up again. Burned 201 calories.

Hello,

I'm new here but I would like to join in on the exercise posts. I have been "lurking" around this board for a little while...trying to gather the courage to commit to an exercise goal (yet again). I do have the Walk Away the Pounds videos...and a gym membership...not to mention the sidewalk is free...so I really have no excuse. It is late in December so I will set my goal at 10 miles. I am also not in very good shape...so I don't want to try to do too much and be disappointed. Well tomorrow is Saturday, a great day to start...so wish me luck!

Good luck Sparkle! :hug: :)

I did three more miles just now, in an hour. Burned 401 calories and 130(?) fat. I am proud. I have to take a shower after my mom gives my brother (whose birthday is today, sixth) one. Then I have to do my hair and go to the hotel two hours away for my cousin's wedding! Wooh, busy day.

Sparkle, :welcome2: and best of luck to you! This is a wonderful supportive group of people!

So I added a whopping 4 miles to my monthly total today. I was visiting my parents, and my mother and I got the bright idea to take her dogs out (in the drizzly rain) for a long walk in the park. It was actually quite pleasant, not scorching heat like we usually have here, and I feel a great sense of accomplishment!

Have a great weekend everyone! :wave:

New Fat Chick Here!
 

Not that I'm new to being fat, mind you, but I'm new to posting here. :)
I'd like to join your walking thread as it's the Best exercise in the World!

My mileage goal for December is 50 miles. I'm on the way fer sure!
Did WATP Walk and Kick yesterday, (2 miles) and 3.25 on the treadmill today.

Welcome newcomers :wave: No time like the present to start walking your way to a healthier you.

I did 3.5 yesterday... 40.5 out of 50 miles completed! :dancer:

Checking in with mileage for today-
 

Hello fellow walkers! Just got done with WATP Super Challenge DVD, which is 4 miles. :carrot: Wooo Hoooo!!!!!:D I am totally pumped for the day!

BTW, how do I get my ticker thingy to show up on my posts? :shrug:

Have a great day everyone!!

:dizzy:
Okay - I'm now at 44 of my 85 for Dec. 41 to go!

I think I can..I think I can...

I had a big walking day yesterday. I started with a 4-mile WATP, then my mother invited me to come with her to walk the dogs, so that was 2.5 more miles. Then I got a crazy burst of energy in the evening and did a 1-mile WATP. Add one more mile this morning and I have 54.5 of my 75 mile goal done.

I hope all of you have a great week!

37 to go! :tread:

WATP 2 miles (low intensity and no weighted balls) 8 more miles for December's goal of 10 miles total.

3.25 yesterday, 43.75 to date, 6.25 to go. I think I'm going to make it (if my knee holds out :( ).

4 miles yesterday, 3 today, bringing me to 60.5 for the month. 14.5 to go.

I hope everyone is having a great week!

33 to go for December!:carrot: :tread:

I did 3 mile WATP bring me up to 26 miles for December.

I've also been to curves 8 times.

29 miles to go for December!!!:carrot: :dizzy: :p


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:tantrum: I went to an Orthopedic Surgeon yesterday for an eval of my knee problem. He said it could be a torn meniscus or a problem with the kneecap itself. An MRI will be done tomorrow. I just want to keep walking to lose this darn weight! I can't imagine having to need surgery and then be sidelined for 6 weeks or longer. I haven't walked for 2 days and am itching to get back to it. The longer I stay out, the harder it is to get back to it--both with the legs and the lungs for the uphills. I am a little upset by this but I know taking care of the problem should be first and foremost. I'm just bummed, literally! :( I just need 6.25 miles....

I'm closing in on my December goal! I walked 6 miles yesterday (active day since I was off school) which leaves only 8.5 more miles. :dancer:

melekalikimaka - I'm sorry to hear about your knee troubles! :( I hope the doctors are able to repair it and that you'll be back on your feet soon!

25 to go!! I'm counting them down because it is getting much tougher now near the hoidays but I really want to do this!!!!

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Keep Walking Everyone!!!!!

3 mile WATP bring me up to 29 miles for December:ginger:

Well, against doctors orders I went for a little walk today :s: . Switched up my route quite a bit to keep it flat instead of hilly. Had to wear my heavy duty knee brace but I did 2 miles. :dancer: I'm counting 2 for today, 45.75 for the month, just 4.25 to go. Thanks for the sympathetic ear Christina :)

Looks like everyone is committed to reaching their goals. Good job guys! :high:

21 more miles to go!! :hohoho: :smoking:


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My knee brace is doing wonders for me. I snuck in 2.75 miles yesterday then 2.75 today. I do believe I've passed my goal! 51.25 to date. Now I can rest :D

Merry Christmas everyone! :hohoho:

Walked 2 miles today - brings me down to 19 to go for the rest of December. So if I walk 4 miles a day for 5 more days, I'll have done it!!

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:ginger: :clause: :rudolph:

I did 2 miles WATP today bringing me up to 31 miles for December:candy:

Christmas present to myself - Walked 5 miles today!! That brings me up to 71 miles for the month so far, with 14 left to reach my goal of 85! Yay!!!!:carrot: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :clause: :clause:

And getting read for....:newyear:

2 miles of WATP today bringing my december total up to 33.

Do you all think I can include curves in my walking. I spend 45 minutes working out there and every other station is a recovery pad which I walk, kick or do knee lifts on.

Ha! I did 3.25 miles yesterday to compensate for all those extra iced gingerbread cookies I had for Christmas... 54.50 miles to date. We are leaving on Wednesday to Vegas to celebrate New Year's Eve. I'm sure to do some walking there :dancer:
:o Now to stay away from those buffets...

Hey everyone!

My Christmas present to myself was meeting my 75 mile goal on Christmas Eve! :rudolph:

I also did 3 more miles today, so I'm up to 79.5 for the month.

Walked 2.5 miles today, which leaves me with 11.5 to go for the month to meet my 85 mile goal, so I am at 73.5. Yay! :D

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:coach: :tread: :newyear: