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September 5: Day 1 of the 10+ Minute Fitness Challenge

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Tuesday, September 06, 2011

Today's Fitness
I did 65 minutes of fitness yesterday (Sept. 5)

Today's Highlights
Ok, I'm back! Let's try this again. I can't remember if I told everyone, but I had a neck injury earlier this summer that I still hadn't recovered from that was zapping my energy so I fell off from blogging. But, I think I'm about back to normal and ready to go.

I figured Labor Day was as good a day as any to start another streak!

Yesterday's highlight was swimming with the boys in the pool again. They still like it when I let them ride on my back while swimming a few laps.

How was your day? Did you get at least 10 minutes of fitness? What's your highlight?

SparkCheers!
Chris (SparkGuy)
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AUTODIDACTICUS 9/7/2011 1:29PM

    Welcome back! I enjoy hand-delivering items instead of using inter-campus mail. I can get in 5 to 10 minutes walk instead of letting the campus post office do it for me!

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4EVERLOVINGLIFE 9/7/2011 1:00PM

  Welcome back!! I'm glad that you're neck injury is healing. Since signing up with SparkPeople for the most part tracking what I have been eating I am almost down 10lbs!! emoticon

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JAMES731 9/7/2011 12:55PM

    Glad you are recovered Chris, let's Saprk this son!

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XME501 9/7/2011 12:49PM

    I have a daughter in a long-term care facility and that has gotten me distracted from everything else in life. But, I too am back - did my 10 minutes this morning and feel so much better.
barb

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LTMURPHY7 9/7/2011 12:29PM

  Labor day I did 60 min of water aerobics

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OLSEN9310 9/7/2011 11:57AM

    I started a new streak this week TOO! I needed a little motivation to get myself back on track....aiming for any sort of exercise everyday - 20-30 minutes. even on rest days, I will stretch or walk my dog. I ran my 1st 1/2 marathon in April and have struggled lately to get my mojo back....on day 3 of my streak and feeling pretty good!

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TONI501 9/7/2011 11:44AM

    Glad to hear your neck is feeling better. Had a great day yeaterday, went for a 45 min walk. You have a wonderful day!

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QUANYIN1 9/7/2011 11:20AM

    9/6---90 min in gym,thank you for sparkpeople, i am down 50 lbs and very excited about my my progress,love and light to you.

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RICHILA 9/7/2011 10:48AM

    I am chair marching on the Virtual Rocky MTN Trek-4000 steps yesterday was a challenge.

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CGARR442 9/7/2011 10:38AM

    I'm glad you are feeling better. I ran 4 miles yesterday.

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NANCYLEE46 9/7/2011 10:30AM

    Sorry about your neck and glad it is better.

Your boys must be getting big and still you can swim with them on your back? At the cape when I was pulling my niece on the boogie board in the ocean I fell over, good way to get wet and boy did everyone laugh.

TY for keeping me motivated with the 10 minute streak. I am bringing back to the walk/run team.

Happy September.
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TAMARAM. 9/7/2011 10:16AM

    I have injured my soleus muscle and have not exercised all week! but I am starting again today, although I am still having pain, it kept me awake again last night.

Glad to hear you are doing better and thank you so much for this great site :-)

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CMBELISLE 9/7/2011 9:52AM

    My last streak made it to 57 days (last Saturday). I started over yesterday. I think I needed the rest too.

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AZIZRAHIM 9/7/2011 9:26AM

    Glad to know about your recovery.

I took this challenge yesterday and had some exercise this morning. I will do the second lap in the evening.

I am confident that I will achieve my goal. emoticon

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TKD_1D 9/7/2011 9:18AM

    Hope your neck continues to heal up!! I did 1 hour of tae kwon do training... emoticon thanks for the inspiration...

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LOVESLIFE13 9/7/2011 9:06AM

    I walked on the treadmill for 45 minutes!! Glad you are back and hope you feel better!

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ESTHER210 9/7/2011 8:37AM

    Am glad you are ok now, yesterday i had a lot to do and finding time was tricky but i managed to exercise before i went to bed and i felt accomplished.
i did 20 minutes cardio and 20 minutes strength training. emoticon

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ESTHER210 9/7/2011 8:37AM

    Am glad you are ok now, yesterday i had a lot to do and finding time was tricky but i managed to exercise before i went to bed and i felt accomplished.
i did 20 minutes cardio and 20 minutes strength training. emoticon

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ESTHER210 9/7/2011 8:35AM

    Am glad you are ok now, yesterday i had a lot to do and finding time was tricky but i managed to exercise before i went to bed and i felt accomplished.
i did 20 minutes cardio and 20 minutes strength training. emoticon

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NUTTYNERDGIRL 9/7/2011 8:33AM

    I moved to Chicago almost three months ago, but haven't really explored the city. So I joined Sparkpeople.com and then I took an hour-long walk with my fiancee to find Lincoln Library. Our goal is to walk at least a little every day, finding new and interesting locations, so we can get to know the city.

Welcome back and thank you for this wonderful site!

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LLF1020 9/7/2011 7:43AM

    Hope your neck gets better! I had been doing (4) 15 minute mile walks (1 mile with 3 lb weights I use Denise Austin's Blast Away the Fat Walking DVD) reduced it to 3 then add 30 minute cardio dance to up my cardio to 75 minutes & added a 10 min outdoor walk with the dogs to get in 10 more minutes. I am burning just in my DVD exercises 493 calories 5 days a week & on weekends I still walk. Thanksf or the inspiration!

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MOMS100 9/7/2011 7:42AM

    Got my 10,000 steps in and went to Curves.

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MISSLISA1973 9/7/2011 7:34AM

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APLECHATY 9/7/2011 7:31AM

    I walked/Jogged 2.85 miles and did 60 crunches and 50 pushups in the morning before work. Then after work I did 40 minutes of strength training at the gym.

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MSLZZY 9/7/2011 6:54AM

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BECKY3774 9/7/2011 6:38AM

    I am a nanny. I took the girls on a forty-five minute walk in the stroller, that way I can go at a faster pace than if the three year old is walking herself....

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WWWSJW 9/7/2011 6:26AM

    I did a Yoga Booty Ballet workout yesterday morning, and a Yoga class in the evening.

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KAYYVAUGHN 9/7/2011 6:13AM

    Yesterday was a good fitness day for me. I did a 3 mile aerobic walk which used many muscles. I got a 2.15 walk in. I did at least 15 minutes if not more for the continuous walk for the challenge. Then I did some stretch/strength exercises. Since I've developed tennis elbow, I haven't been using weights. My strength exercises have been those like squats that use all my body weight. I hope that's right.
Kay

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JSALERNO 9/7/2011 6:04AM

    I'M GLAD YOU ARE FEELING BETTER. NECK INJURIES ARE SOMETHING YOU DON'T WANT TO MESS AROUND WITH. I ACTUALLY HAVE STARTED A STRENGTH TRAINING STREAK WHICH I DIDN'T DO STRENGTH TRAINING BEFORE JOINING SP. I HAVE DONE CARDIO FOR 120 DAYS AT LEAST 10 MINUTES AND STRENGTH FOR 68 DAYS( AFTER I GET TONIGHT'S ) AT LEAST 10 MINUTES.

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IRENAVB 9/7/2011 4:45AM

    I am a relatively new member and didn't know about your injury. Glad you are here and although I am having a lazy beginning with disciplined life, I want to thank you for the wonderful thing that you do for mankind. Not only that we'll all look sexier and be healthier but the community is wonderful. This is one of the most wonderful sites on the Internet and I am so glad I've found it. Thanks and take care. emoticon

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HEALTHYSLIM2 9/7/2011 4:00AM

    I actually ended up coming down with a stomach flu, but because I had planned it, I did a 60 minute zumba class! It was okay - not the most energetic workout I've ever had, but I survived.
No exercise today, and the illness really took hold after the workout! But tomorrow I am back in action!
Glad your neck is better!
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BYMYDESIGNS 9/7/2011 3:43AM

    Go Chris, Go!!

I didn't get as much time in as you...icky rain and long work. But getting set to leave now for my five mile walk to the train station...even if it is raining. But I got more then ten mins yesterday and will today as well. Even WITH the rain. (summer rain for walking is good UNLESS you are heading to work, then not so great!) :D

Thanks for being an inspiration....hope your neck is all better.


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ONLYTEMPORARY 9/7/2011 2:53AM

    So glad your better. Got in time today walking and hauling garbage and recycling and cleaning up after the neighbors animals. Then picked tomatoes.

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DEBBIES_JOURNEY 9/7/2011 1:57AM

    I am just starting this challenge. Today I walked for 25 minutes. I have been slowing increasing each week. This is my second week. I love this site and it has me really motivated.

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MELLABELLAS 9/7/2011 1:50AM

    Glad you're back! Sorry about the neck injury

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SHELT28 9/7/2011 12:58AM

    I am getting ready to do a 30 min stair circuit training

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INFLATED 9/7/2011 12:57AM

    I did 15 minutes on my elliptical. I am stating the second leg of 100 days of 10 minutes of daily exercise for 1,000 days. Today is day 102 for me.

1,000 days is almost 2 3/4 years, lol! I want exercise to be for me how it was when I was a teenager or younger. I didn't worry about having to do it. It was a routine part of everyday life. I like how I am feeling after doing 100+ days. My endurance is building, I have more energy and I feel my attitude is a happy one.

I agree with what PRAIRIECROCUS said about having your kids hang on to you by your neck if they are doing it that way, while you swim. I am glad you are back though!




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HEALTHYNEWPAIGE 9/7/2011 12:50AM

    Yes, I did have my 10 minutes of fitness workout today! I almost missed it, but I was determined not to end my streak due to extra long work day. Today is day #6 for me. I started reading The Spark a few days ago and am now at about 21% done with the book. Thanks for sharing your inspiring words and all the stories. I am planning on re-reading it even when I am finished so that I won't ever forget.

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JAZZEJR 9/7/2011 12:47AM

    Welcome back! I brisk walked 3 miles, did ST videos, and cycled 20 minutes on Monday.

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SEPTLEFTY 9/7/2011 12:35AM

  Im sorry to hear about your neck and im glad you are able to become active again.

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1COUNTRY_GAL 9/7/2011 12:21AM

    Sorry about your neck,glad it's better! I did 30 minutes of walking,we are beginning a heat wave the first day of school for our kids,summer has arrived late! I guess better late than never! emoticon Take care of your neck!
Sincerely,Diana emoticon

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HEALTHIERKEN 9/7/2011 12:13AM

    Yep. I got 85 min: 49 minutes walking with poles and 30 minutes in the pool. Feels good.


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BIGMAMAAMY30 9/7/2011 12:06AM

    Welcome back...I knocked out day 1 week 5 of 5k training and went on a bike ride with my kiddos!

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WORKOUTWITHPAM 9/7/2011 12:05AM

    Sorry about the neck injury, and I am glad that you are feeling better. I taught a Cardio Mix fitness class at the YMCA on Labor Day. What a GREAT way to start the day!

HUGS
Pam

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TAMARA6905 9/6/2011 11:55PM

    Welcome back! I got in 40 min of high-intensity interval training today!

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PRAIRIECROCUS 9/6/2011 11:53PM

    Glad to see you, blogging, again !
Are you sure that you aren't asking too much of your body, to support the
weight of your children, when you are swimming ?
Take good care !

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MOMFAN 9/6/2011 11:40PM

    Was at the pool for two hours, then I was in a car accident that involved 6 cars and started when a car hit me from behind sky rocketing me between the two rows of cars waiting at a red light. God was so much in every aspect of it. It could have been fatal, but he allow me to be a witness through it all.


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LADYGREENEYES 9/6/2011 11:37PM

  Make sure they hold onto your shoulders, and not your neck then! Ok day, subbed swimming laps in 62F rain with Wii but can't wait to get back in the pool while I still can!

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LOVEAZ 9/6/2011 11:37PM

    I did my strength work and after an exercise-filled weekend I'm ready to jump back on the wagon!

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KAMAPERRY 9/6/2011 11:35PM

    Glad you are better and back at it! 90 minutes total today!

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