I did 60 minutes at the gym today. New group total:

6600 + 30 = 6630

Ugh! I've been so depressed this week. I'm sleeping 12 hours per night and totally not getting my workouts in when they are scheduled. And, yesterday I never did work out at all...My food's been good though - so that's a blessing.

Took the day off from work today. So, I worked out and have had a relaxing day away from all that break-up mess...which is good. :-/

75 minutes on the bike today at 9:37 min per mile. Nice to be getting faster. ;-)

Group Total: 6630 + 75 = 6705

Good to see everyone moving. I was going to stop tonight after walking the dogs, because I have so many tests to grade! But, I decided to get the exercise in anyway and feel better for it. 15 min with the dog and 35 on the treadmill and 10 back exercises for a total of 60 min!

Group Total ~ 6705 + 60 = 6765 min

My gym was closed tonight and so I put on an aerobics tape, but muted the sound and listened to my own workout mix. So it ended up being half following along and half dancing, but it was defintiely much more fun that way! That was 30 minutes, bringing my total to 780.

The group total is now 6765 + 30 = 6795

Well, not as good a day as I would have liked, but it was about all I was up to.

I just did the treadmill for 30 mins this morning. I probably spent half the time jogging, at 6mph, so that was pretty good. I've been pretty 'blah' for a few days and today I was really tired, so gave myself a break - just as much mentally as physically - and didn't do the workout on the bike this evening. I don't really feel good about missing it, but I also don't feel as bad as I probably should. I'm hoping this 'funk' will pass. I've put on over 2lbs in the last week and don't know why, so I REALLY hope TOM arrives soon or I will be even more puzzled.

Hubby and I wandered around shops and a couple of malls this afternoon, so at least I know I was moving. Kinda a little consolation I suppose. Then I came home, had my afternoon tea and promptly had a nap. Sad huh?

Well, I hope everyone has been having a better day than I have.

Personal Goal... 310 - 30 = 280 mins left of April's goal of 1800

Group Total... 6795 + 30 = 6825

Take care,

Zelma

Well I did not get my minutes on here last night..my "monthly" came and I am feeling bahhhh..anyhow I did walk for 20 minutes at lunch yesterday..

My Goal 240 + 20 = 280

Group Goal 6825 + 20 = 6845

Zelma -- sorry to hear about your funk... do you think you tend to get in a funk around TOM? Just wondering.

Kayley -- good to see you back! sometimes exercise can even help lift depression, so maybe it's just what you need...

Hubby and I got to the gym for weights today... 25 min. And then took the dogs on a walk -- we're finding ways to add some more cardio by running the puppy back and forth!! 15 min there.

Group total ~ 6990 + 40 = 7030 minutes

Hi ladies no exercise for me today...I was at my nutrition class. We talked about "outside triggers" things that we can not control that trigger us to eat. I found out that just by listening to tv..and hearing triggers words like taco bell...dr pepper..or someone even mentioning food is a trigger for me...so I gotta work on that. I have not lost anymore I stayed the same..probably since I am on my "monthly". Next week we are going to have our measurements so maybe I have lost some inches...chat with ya ladies tomorrow..cyn

Wyllen, I think you are absolutely right about the funks coinciding with TOM, but I can't really be sure yet until it actually arrives. My system is still trying to settle into some kind of routine as far as that is concerned so I don't know when it is due. It was actually due a couple of weeks ago, but I'm still waiting. I just have to be patient. If TOM doesn't come then I don't know what the reason for the funk is. I also won't know the cause of another 2lb increase. That makes almost 5lbs in just over a week! I usually gain just before TOM, but not that much I don't think. I'm not happy! I haven't been doing anything different, so once again it will be 'wait and see'. I have a feeling that I could also be perimenopausal, so that may be messing with things more than usual. AAAAHHHH!!!!

Today's exercise was pretty normal. 30 mins on treadmill in morning (jogging for at least 10 of those), 20 mins of strength training and 30 mins on the bike. I felt pretty good doing all of those, which was a bonus after the past few days.

Personal Goal... 280 - 80 = 200 mins left of April's goal of 1800

Group Total... 7030 + 80 = 7110

I hope you all have an 'active' weekend.

Take care,

Zelma

Zelma - Not that it is a good reason to go on the BC pill, but with it find my cycles are totally clockwork and I always know when my TOM is coming. It must be hard not knowing.

Yesterday I went to the gym and got in 30 minutes on the elliptical and 25 on the treadmill. I had to get off 5 minutes early because they close at 7 and I was a bit late getting there. That brings my total to 835.

The group total is 7110 + 55 = 7165

Haven't exercised in a week or so, but I got back on track today. Walked my dog this morning for 40 minutes, putting me at 350/600 for April. I'm really going to have to kick it up a notch this last week if I want to make my goal!!!

GROUP TOTAL 7165 + 40 = 7205

Well, all month I've been trying to break my 90-min mark on my bike. I've been wanting to do 100 minutes...but I could barely make it to 91! But today, TODAY! I did 95 minutes! YAY!!!

I've been thinking about my goals for May and reading Covert Bailey's "Exercise Smart." He advocates wind-sprints, cross-training and weights. I haven't done good at the cross-training this month but I also want to add weights. I'm afraid of trying too much while at the same time dealing with my breakup and looking for a good job. We'll see what inspiration I come up with in the next week.

Group Total 7205 + 95 = 7300

Cheers everyone!

Zelma -- As with many things, patience may be required here -- both in figuring out the funk and weight gain. But you know you aren't doing anything different, so I guess just keep going. Perhaps it is the scale having his way with you. Be strong!

Xena -- Love the new avatar!

MariaLucia -- Trying to change too many things at once would be a disaster for me. As for weights, I don't usually enjoy doing it, but I'm enjoying the results. I know I am stronger than I was 3 months ago, and I also think it's helping my weight loss...

Which brings me back to Zelma -- Shortly after we started weight training, both my husband and I had some weight plateaus (we are now back on track)... but I wonder if weight training is doing something to your weight. Have you checked your measurements? Are your clothes still fitting?? Is it possible you're gaining muscle?? That wouldn't be bad!

I took a lovely walk in a prairie preserve today. Great weather! It's the kind of thing I've been wanting to do but couldn't before I started all of this. yay me! (33 minutes).

Group total ~ 7300 + 33 = 7333 minutes!