March Into March Exercise Challenge
 

The winner of the :queen: for Feb goes to Gavinsmom. Congrats girl. Now let us March into March and get our butts moving as the a new :queen: will be awarded to the winner. Let us Spring into Spring with a new love a exercise. :D We can do it girls. :barbell: :barbell: :barbell: :barbell: :barbell: :barbell: :barbell:

March 1- 0
March 2- 40 minutes treadmill ( 3 minutes running )
March 3- 55 minutes treadmill ( 4 minutes running)
March 4-120 minutes skiing
March 5- too sore to exercise today
March 6- 90 minutes of dancing
41 minutes on the treadmill (had to get the 2 miles in a little slower
pace tonight though)
March 7- 40 minutes treadmill
March 8- rest
March9- 40 minutes treadmill
March 10-
March 11-50 minutes treadmill
March 12-
March 13-90 minutes dancing
March 14- 120 minutes dancing.

running total for march- 426 minutes :cheer:

March 1st: 120 minutes of walking
March 2nd: 30 minutes of walking
March 3rd: 95 minutes total (1 hour walking plus 25 minute workout)
March 7th: 120 minutes (including 1 hour walking and 1 hour workout)
March 8th: 210 minutes total (including 2 hours walking and 90 minutes of yoga)
March 10th: 90 minutes total (including workout and walking)
March 15th: 130 minutes total (40 minute workout plus 90 minutes yoga)
March 17th: 40 minute workout
March 20th: 30 minutes biking
March 22nd: 185 minutes total (including 90 minute walk, 35 minutes biking, 60 minute work out)
March 23rd: 90 minutes total (including 30 minute walk, 30 minutes biking, 30 minutes eliptical machine)
March 24th: 90 minutes total (including 1 hour weight workout, 30 minutes biking)
March 25th: 60 minutes total (including 30 minutes elliptical machine, 30 minutes biking)
March 26th: 60 minutes total (weight workout)
March 27th: 60 minutes total (30 minute elliptical, 30 minute bike)
March 29th: 270 minutes total (including 2 hour walk, 1 hour weight workout, 90 minutes yoga)
March 30th: 60 minutes total (including 30 bike and 30 elliptical)
March 31st: 70 minutes total (including 10 cardio and 60 weights)

I have a problem with exercising very inconsistently. I hope this helps me work out more regularly. :dizzy:

Monday, March 1st: 60 minutes NYC Ballet workout
Tues, 3/2: 45 minutes walking
Wed, 3/3: 45 minutes walking
Thurs, 3/4: 40 minutes Pilates, 20 minutes light weights
Fri, 3/5: Nothing
Sat, 3/6: 3 hours powershopping
Sun, 3/7: 15 minutes slow jog
Mon, 3/8: 45 minutes walking, 20 minutes dancing
Tues, 3/9: 45 minutes walking, 15 minutes abs
Wed, 3/10: Nothing
Thurs, 3/11: 30 minutes walking, 20 minutes strength training
Fri, 3/12: 20 minutes walking, 40 minutes Pilates
Sat, 3/13: Nothing
Sun, 3/14: Nothing
Mon, 3/15: 30 minutes walking
Tues, 3/16: 60 minutes NYC ballet
Wed, 3/17: 60 minutes walking
Thurs, 3/18: Nothing
Fri, 3/19: 90 minutes walking
Sat, 3/20: 180 minutes walking
Sun, 3/21: 30 minutes walking
Mon, 3/22: 30 minutes walking
Tues, 3/23: 60 minutes NYC ballet
Wed, 3/24: 120 minutes walking

Running March total: 1300 minutes

Count me in :D
I just want to be accountable for some form of exercising at least 3 times a week.

March 1~4 hours of walking, raking, digging,amending soil and stooping.
(this should count for something)

Hi guys, o.k. here's my exersize:

03/01: 85 mins (pilates,bellydancing & walking the doggies)
03/02: 35 mins (stability ball workout)
03/03: 80 mins (4 miles WATP tape, pilates)
03/04: 110 mins (4 miles WATP tape, stability ball wkt, walked dogs)
03/05: 30 mins (walking the doggies)
03/06: nada
03/07: 30 mins (2 miles WATP tape)
03/08: 50 mins (3 miles walking around track) :dizzy:
03/09: very sore calf, rest day
03/10: still bothering me, another rest day for my calf
03/11: 30 mins (walking the doggies)

March Total: 450 mins!! :rofl:

Count me in!!!
 

3/1 - nada
3/2 - nada
3/3 - nada
3/4 - nada
3/5 - nada
3/6 - 40 min walk
3/7 - 20 min walk
3/8 - zip
3/9 - 'nuffin
3/10 - 45 min walk
3/11 - 45 min walk
3/12 - zilch
3/13 - 45 min walk
3/14 - 45 min walk
3/15 - 45 min walk
3/16 - rest

running total - 285 min

I'm In!
 

I'm stepping out quietly.....still exercising......just too busy to keep up with the posting. Getting ready to sell our house. Hope to join back in within the next month or so. :)

This is interesting - and may even work for moi!!
 

Isn't peer pressure great! ;) I'm in too!!
Jo

01Mar04-Monday: zip (0)
02Mar04-Tuesday: 90 minutes (tread mill and weight machines at gym)
03Mar04-Wednesday: walking 45 minutes
04Mar04-Thursday:slacking off!! not good
05Mar04-Friday:45 minutes - crunches, pilates
06Mar04-Saturday:zip
07Mar04-Sunday:90 minutes (treadmill and weight machines)
_____
TOTAL - 01-07Mar:

3/1: weight lifting, 60 minutes. Running, 30 minutes.
3/2: weight lifting, 60 minutes. Running, 35 minutes.
3/3: nada
3/4: weight lifting 60 minutes.
3/5: weight lifting 60 minutes.
3/6 walked 25 minutes
3/7: walked 60 minutes
3/8: weight lifting 60 minutes
3/9: weight lifting 60 minutes
3/10: weight lifting 60 minutes
3/11: cardio 60 minutes
3/12: weight training 60 minutes
3/13: zip
3/14: zero
3/15: zilch
3/16: weight training 60 minutes

March Numbers
 

:strong: Okay count me in as well....I have only 19 days until my Florida trip and I want to be in better shape (even a little bit) by then.

March 1=0
March 2= 30 minutes pilates, 30 minutes wight training, a :tread: nd 20 min elliptical

Ooh - me too!
 

Time to 'fess up to the goose-eggs...or "rest days" as us runners like to call them! :tread:

3/1 (Mon): "rest day" :p
3/2: 60 minutes strength training (weights/machines/abs) + 60 minutes elliptical
3/3: 35 min running + 90 minutes yoga
3/4: 45 min step video + 45 min toning and abs + 90 min volleyball
3/5: none
3/6: 30 minutes aerobic + tone DVD + 15 minutes arms/legs/abs
3/7: 95 minutes running
3/8 (Mon): 40 minutes Power Yoga + 20 minutes abs :o
3/9: 60 minutes strength training + 50 minutes running
3/10: 60 minutes of fumfering through a new step DVD :dizzy:
3/11: 40 minutes of step DVD from yesterday (I think I get most of it!) + 60 minutes volleyball
3/12: 45 minute run + 20 minutes Abs + 50 minutes step - I got it! :)
3/13: 85 minute run + 20 minutes Abs
3/14: "resting"
3/15 (Mon): 50 minute run + 60 minute step/tone class :cool:
3/16: 60 minutes strength training + 50 minutes running
3/17: 50 minute step DVD + 45 minute kickbox DVD
3/18: 60 minute step DVD + 25 minute weights + abs + 80 minutes volleyball
3/19: 60 minutes running
3/20: 45 minutes yoga DVD
3/21 (my birthday!) :cb: 60 minutes running - came in 3rd in my age group in a 10K!
3/22 (Mon): 50 minutes step DVD :p
3/23: 60 minutes strength training + 50 minutes running
3/24: 60 minutes running + 45 minute yoga DVD
3/25: 50 minutes strength training + 90 minutes volleyball
3/26: 30 minutes running
3/27: 90 minutes running
3/28: 60 minutes walking
3/29 (Mon): 60 minutes running :coffee:
3/30: 60 minutes training + 15 minutes running sprints + 30 minutes bike
3/31: 60 minutes running + 90 minutes yoga

Good idea!: March total (if I added correctly) = 2615 minutes :dancer:

This is really helping me fight that urge to skip the workout...and I highly recommend getting workout videos or DVDs - I find that when I just can't face the trek to the gym or a run in the cold - I'm almost always able to pop one in and get going.

Hey guys! I am gonna try to keep up the same exercise enthusiasm I had last month. Gavinsmom is a good inspiration.
Mar 1: nada
Mar 2: 60 min of walking
Mar 3: 30 min cardio & 40 min weights
Mar 4: 30 min cardio & 30 min buns and thighs
Mar 5: 30 min cardio & 40 min weights
Mar 6: 30 min cardio
Mar 7: 30 min cardio & 40 min weights
Mar 8: nada
Mar 9: 25 min cardio & 40 min weights
Mar 10: Nada AGAIN (TOM laziness)
Mar 11: 45 min cardio & 40 min weights
Mar 12: Nada (I had better not make a habit of this!)
Mar 13: Nada
Mar 14: Nada (OK tomorrow I am breaking this habit)
Mar 15: 25 min cardio & 40 min weights (I have alot to make up for to reach my goal)
Mar 16: Nada again! I really need to rev up this exercise engine!
Mar 17: 60 min cardio & 40 min weights (vroom vroom)
Mar 18: 30 min cardio
Mar 19: None (stall)
Mar 20: Nada (battery's dead)
Mar 21: Zip (no jumper cables)
Mar 22: 100 min cardio & 40 min weights
Mar 23: 45 min yoga & pilates
Mar 24: 50 min cardio & 40 min weights
Mar 25: 45 min cardio
Mar 26: 30 min cardio
Mar 27: 30 min cardio
Mar 28: 110 min cardio & 40 min weights
Mar 29: Nada
Mar 30: 40 min cardio
MAr 31: Nada
Running March Total: 1275 min :coach:

I'm in! I need to get started so this should help me get moving!

March 1 - 5 hours raking, stooping, lifting... yard work - I do have blisters from raking so much :yikes:
March 2: light house work/laundry 1 hr.
March 5: painting walls in house, cleaning windows - 2 hrs
March 7 - yard work, digging; planting, laundry, cleaning - 8 hrs!
March 8 - rest

I'm in. I figured out that the weight only drops off when I exercise lots and drink lots of water.

March 1 - 75 minute walk, 25 minute swim, 1 hr aqua aerobics class
March 2 - 60 minute walk, 35 minute swim
March 3 - 60 minute walk, 1 hr aqua aerobics class
March 4 - 75 minute walk
March 5 - 40 minute swim
March 6 - 30 minute walk
March 7 - 40 minute walk, 30 mins aqua aerobics, 40 minute swim, 50 minute walk :hyper:
March 8 - 30 minute swim, 1 hr aqua aerobics class
March 9 - 30 minute swim
March 10 - 1 hr aqua aerobics class
March 11 - 60 minute walk
March 12 - 60 minute walk
March 13 - 30 minute walk
March 14 - 2.5 hour walk :tired:
March 15 - 1 hour aqua aerobics class
March 16 - 1 hour walk
March 17 - 1 hour walk, 1 hour aqua aerobics clas
March 18 - 80 minute walk
March 19 - 30 minute walk
March 20 - nothing
March 21 - 1 hour aqua aerobics, 40 minute swim
March 22 - 1 hour walk, 1 hour aqua aerobics
March 23 - 1 hour walk, 40 minute swim
March 24 - 1 hour aqua aerobics class
March 25 - 1.5 hour walk
March 26 - nothing
March 27 - 40 minute bush walk
March 28 - 30 minute kayaking
March 29 - 45 minute walk, 50 minute swim
March 30 - 50 minute swim, 45 minute walk
March 31 - 50 minute swim, 1 hr aqua aerobics class

WHEW!!!!

Cool!!
 

I'm a newbie, and this challenge sounds so cool...

March1st-jogging 30min
March2nd-pilates 25min
March3rd-nothing
March4th-nothing
March5th-pilates tape 52min

I renewed my gym membership, so that will help. Any suggestions on good gym equipment? I go to Lucille Roberts. Thanks everyone!!

Lanis

Originally Posted by ellis:
Okay. Where's Traci? Is she going to just creep up on us at the last minute with her times? :D

:lol:

I figured since I was the Queen for February that I'd give someone else a shot! ;) I'd love to post in here too, helps keep me motivated! Would that be ok? I'll just be posting for the sake of being accountable. :strong:


March 1: Weights 60 min
Raquetball 45 min

March 2: Track 50 min
Ab work 20 min

March 3: Ramping Class 60 min
Weights 60 min
Walk 30 min

March 4: Kickboxing Class 60 min
Track 35 min

March 5: Ramping Class 60 min
Weights 40 min
Water Abs/Glutes Class 45 min

March 6: Treadmill 60 min
Ab work 20 min

March 7: Rest!

March 8: Weights 40 min
Water Aerobics 60 min

March 9: Treadmill 60 min
Ab work 25 min

March 10: Ramping Class 60 min
Weights 60 min
Ab work 20 min

March 11: Kickboxing Class 60 min
Track 20 min
Rowing Machine 20 min

March 12:

bump

Hey chickies another month is over and the :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: you girls rock with all this exercising. I am very proud of you.........
And the :queen: goes to................................................ .....................

DebNy with 2615 minutes of exercise. YOU ROCK GIRL :cheer:

2nd place goes to................................................ .............................

chick on the beach - with 1975 minutes of exercise :encore:

third place goes to................................................ ...............................

Ellis with 1810. :cb:

You girls rock:

Tomorrow we will start again with the Spring challenge. Let's do it chickies.

:high: great work chickies

Congratulations, Deb and Chick!! :hat: You're amazing!!! :dance:

Thanks guys! I owe it all to you!
 

Hi all! Just a toast to all of you for keeping me motivated! :thanks:

I've been struggling on the food aspects...but knowing that I could record it here in FatChick cyberspace really kept me motivated to get in those workouts and go that extra few minutes.

Good luck to everyone in April...I'll try to keep recording to support everyone else! :goodluck:

-DebNY