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5/17/13 8:11 P

With the warmer weather I am hoping I will be able to use local pools to continue my water program. I hope to continue with my home physical therapy program and advance my exercise as my health allows. This challenge has reinforced that doing even 10 minutes consistently is significant to ones health.

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5/8/13 8:43 P

I finished Week 4 today!


My Long Term Goal is to continue to do daily what I have been doing for the last 4 weeks.


I have learned so much and continue to learn and have made a lot of long term changes and I will !!!

Spark People!!

Edited by: LADYROSE49 at: 5/8/2013 (20:45)

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5/7/13 10:40 A

Last day of this challenge for me. But, I will continue to challenge myself. I have learned a lot. It really helped me gain momentum for exercising. I go to the gym three days a week. But, it's the days I don't go that I was not putting effort into getting actual exercise. With this challenge and the 28- day Bootcamp challenge they fell in place together.

My long term goals:
Continue to exercise daily.
Walk at least an hour a day.
Continue to strength train 3 times a week.
Start participating in 5K's again. Even if I cannot run them.
To reach and then maintain my goal weight.
To live a healthy life.
To watch my kids and future grandkids grow up.
Be happy with me!


Edited by: JMSA67 at: 5/7/2013 (10:48)

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5/6/13 12:11 P

Im still trucking with even up to 50 min. of exercise per day!

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5/3/13 1:29 P

Week 4 - I've learned quite a bit and am prepared to continue increasing my walking (cardio) and toning (resistance band) Physically I'm not ready to start any significant strength training but I've noticed that my knees/legs feel stronger just from walking. I don't want to bite off more than I can chew so I think my routine is not going to change much. I will likely add light arm strengthening and light core strengthening in the near future.

I've been walking 5 days per week, adding just a few minutes each week - I've gone from 10 min to 20 min in the past month and it has not been difficult. I always feel great after I'm done and I'm proud of myself for getting off the couch. I don't know if my knees would ever be in good enough shape to do any kind of running but I would like to work up to walking 5k by the end of the fall if that is possible. I walk indoors to DVD when the weather is inclement.

Consistency-wise I"m not where I'd like to be but I'm cutting myself some slack due to the heath issues that come out of nowhere at times. If I'm not dizzy I will walk.

I plan to do this challenge again (not right away - I have a couple of other challenges starting next week). I've logged all my walks (routes and times) so I can look back and compare my walking speed as I improve.

Keep Sparking!!

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5/2/13 5:19 P

12 min seated core video 18 min mile on treadmill

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5/2/13 9:26 A

10 minutes works for me- I'm off that all or nothing (all= 40+ minutes ) attitude towards fitness.
Now I can say with confidence every little bit does count!



Edited by: STR458 at: 5/2/2013 (09:27)

current weight: 168.0

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5/2/13 1:40 A

Week 4 Completed!

I've gotten into a good routine, remember they always say it takes 21 days to form a habit. Well, I have a new habit. I've actually been doing 30 mins/day everyday! I'm feeling good and although my weight has not dropped a lot in the past 4 weeks, the inches have. I notice it in my clothes and I have dents in spots on my body that weren't there before. I can start to see an actual shape again. I plan to continue my 30 mins/day and start to really increase the intensity. Now that the weather is nice again, I may be able to even fit in a walk in the evening as well.

Feeling Great!

Edited by: AURIEL12 at: 5/2/2013 (01:44)

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4/30/13 11:47 A

I stumbled a little this last week. I did reach 3x exercise for the week. I could have fudged a little with daily activities but I didn't want to cheat my streak.

It's the disruption of your daily routine that cause you to have to work at attempts of 10-minutes time worth of literal/deliberate exercise. BUT persistence got me back on track!!

So far this week I have implemented streak challenge third week: SparkPeople's free streaming videos offer dozens of cardio and strength-training options in 10-minute segments. Refresh your routine by trying one of Coach Nicole's workout videos this week.

That butt workout wore me out. SO I know to achieve success there I have to work at my own pace and use the elbows. I injured my wrist and shoulder trying that fat burner 20 minute exercise so I know that is way above my level at this time.

THEREFORE my long-term goal is to safely work my way up the fitness level on the workout videos offered by SP; working the lower body and upper body alternating days to rest the muscle groups. I will continue to implement the posted goals for 30 Days article from week 2 by recycling the days for at least 6 months (this should help me get in better shape). AND I will continue using the SP exercise demos as my personal coach/partner each day to keep on moving toward a healthier ME!


Edited by: KPLOUNGE at: 4/30/2013 (12:51)

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4/29/13 6:00 P

I'm ruined for life. i actually made time today for 30 minutes on the stationary bike and I'n trying to figure out how I'm going to get in my time when my company arrives later this week. They'll be here for 5 days. Isn't this a great team, I love it.

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4/28/13 10:29 P

Week 4 is busy busy ya'll! But 10 minutes is not that much to give! Keep up the good work!

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4/25/13 6:48 A

everyone!
I have changed my life. I am once again on the right road. I haven't been doin just 10 mins a day I been doin 30-60 min a day because to me just 10 min was just getting started so I continued. I think by doing all this exercise daily is not only taking weight off my body but it has also taken weight off my mind. I have been going through alot of stress n I think the only thing that has kept me sane is the daily exercise.
Thank u everyone.

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4/24/13 10:05 A

Here I am! I reached week 4! I have to admit, I had thought that I might fall off of the wagon before getting here but I didn't! I stuck with it this time.

My results have been so noticeable to me. I'm completely not used to that. I'm used to feeling like I'll never get any results and that weightloss takes too long. I'd get discouraged and quit.

Now look at me! Keeping up with my ZCUT Power Cardio program.. lost an inch on my waist already, half an inch nearly everywhere else, and I'm down 9 lbs! I'm so thankful to have taken this journey and given regular exercise a try. Sometimes it does feel inconvenient but by the time I'm finished exercising I NEVER REGRET IT! That's the thing, I never think that I could've been doing something else or that I wish I hadn't exercised. I always feel great and feel like my time was best spent during the exercise.

So, as I continue through week 4 and beyond, I wish you all the best! This has definitely been a life changing experience for me. It gave me accountability and a healthy habit.

Thank you everyone!
Shannon

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4/23/13 7:50 A

I finished week 4 a few days ago, but had no time to comment about it!
I am very excited! If anyone would tell me before that I would be looking forward to exercise every day, I wouldn't believe him! But it turns out after the first days, the daily activity really becomes a habit (and not a chore as I would believe when starting!)

And another thing about this challenge that makes me very happy is that I took the opportunity to take some yoga classes and I discovered that I like it so so so much!!!! I plan to stick with it!

My goal now, is still going to be 10 minutes of daily exercise! I believe that these 10 minutes will lead to more most of the time, but this will be my primary goal, focusing not so much on the duration but on the consistency of doing it EVERY day!!!!

This challenge has affected my life so much!!
Thank you all for the inspiration and the encouragement!

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4/23/13 12:23 A

I finished week 4. Now I am up to exercising 30 minutes a day for 5 days a week. Starting with 10 minutes a day and gradually working up to 30 did the trick!!! Thanks for helping me make this lifestyle change!! It truly works to tell myself that I only have to exercise for 10 minutes. Then I can talk myself into another 10 and then another 10. And before I know it, I've completed 30 minutes of exercising!! WOOHOO!

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4/20/13 9:55 A

I've finished week 4. While most days I've been doing much more than 10 minutes this challenge has really helped me on the days when I wasn't feeling motivated... it's easy to talk myself into 10 minutes of exercise! I'll keep going with this streak as it is both achievable and helpful.

My long term goals include running a 5k (I'm almost done with an 8-week couch-to-5k plan...and I still have more than a month to spare before my first ever race!), improving my strength training regimen, and continuing with daily yoga practice. Daily yoga is the foundation of everything else I've been achieving...without it, I don't think I'd be running!

current weight: 190.5

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4/19/13 3:59 A

The 4th week has been challenging for me. Over the weekend we noticed a sore on my husband's foot (scary, because he is diabetic). After a trip to the doctor on Monday morning and a trip to the ER late Tuesday night, he has been in the hospital since then for antibiotics and wound care. Needless to say I haven't been to work this week and my workout consists of taking the stairs at the hospital instead of the elevator.

My long term exercise goals can be found in on my SparkPage and in my Blog. Right now they have been temporarily reduced to things such as taking the stairs and parking farther away from entrance doors until we get my husband's health under control and get him back home.

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4/18/13 11:44 A

I've come to enjoy a 10 minute daily exercise period. It's so manageable and can be done so easily, from marching in place while washing and drying dishes to stopping to dance to a favorite song or two on the radio. 10 minute chair cardio's are my favorite. They're so easy on my feet. And my every other day stationary bike workout. Who would have thought this was so simple!

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4/15/13 11:35 P

My long term fitness goal will be to exercise 30 min a day at least 5x each week.

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4/11/13 12:10 A

wrapped up the challenge with 9 -10 daily miles!

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4/10/13 11:14 P

I was doing strength training every day with my aerobics/cardio workouts. I found myself getting weaker. This week, I've started doing my strength training every other day, and am feeling much better!

Pounds lost: 12.9

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4/9/13 8:45 A

Still streaking!

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4/4/13 12:28 A

I'm keeping the streak alive and getting stronger!

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4/3/13 2:08 P

This challenge is Awesome! 10 minutes + a day is so doable. I'm loving how I feel!

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3/28/13 10:24 P

YAY!!!! I've completed week 4. Some days have been more challenging than others, I'm proud of myself for exercising even on school days when I get home at 10 and go straight to the basement to exercise. The plan is to keep going indefinitely - it feels so good, after all

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3/27/13 3:29 A

I am up to at least 15 minutes everyday and 1 hour a couple days per week. My long term goal is to get to 60 minutes of moderate intensity 5 days per week. I change up the type of exercise daily. I do the treadmill a couple of times per week. I do strength training video and cardio video. I also do core video and QI Gong Video. All on SP. I have the SP "Fit,Firm & Fired Up" Dvd and the "SP Cardio Blast" DVD which I also do.

current weight: 192.0

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3/23/13 8:21 P

Well, week for has been done. I have changed the routine. I don't always do yoga, or always the bike . I've added some strength & a couple workout dvd's. I think the bigger the variety I use the longer I'll stay with it.

current weight: 131.0

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3/22/13 9:33 P

loving the exercise now. I have noticed a big difference in how much easier it is to exercise. I have also noticed that I can do the exercises better than when I started. I have tracked them well and have set up a schedule so that I am exercising at least 10 minutes daily and doing more weight training than I have before which is helping with my weightloss. This has been a great challenge so far.

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3/22/13 9:26 P

My goal is to continue this challenge indefinitely.
Going to work out for at least 10 minutes even on my "off" days.

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Posts: 484
3/22/13 1:08 P

I have tried several different kinds of workouts in these past weeks. I have 2 favorites of aerobics I will continue with daily and I will continue with yoga a few times a week. This has been a great learning experience.

current weight: 132.2

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Posts: 237
3/19/13 6:41 P

So far, this challenge has been a breeze. I've been able to work out consistently for 6 days a week. I never stop at 10 minutes. I normally go a least a few minutes longer. I've also tried a few things I wouldn't try otherwise. For example, I don't like boxing, but, for 10 minutes, I can do it and it really gets the heart rate up.

My sleep is much better. It's up from 5 hours a night to about 7 hours. My long term goal is 8 or more. My energy level comes and goes. This week, I've felt sluggish, but, I can do more challenging workouts than I could 4 weeks ago, so that's good.

My long term goal is to run a 5k. I did a virtual 5k and would love to do a few more during the spring. I walked and would like to build up to a run.

current weight: 248.0

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3/17/13 12:00 P

I made it 7 weeks and my goal is to make it another 7 weeks and keep on working from there. This has been a great challenge to keep me on track. Lost weight and didn't even feel like I was trying. This was one of the best challenges I could have signed up for.

Posts: 1,781
3/17/13 7:43 A

Thanks to this challenge, I have done at least 10 minutes of fitness daily, and that is usually 45. The idea that I can do anything for 10 minutes as overcome that little voice that says "I don't feel like it" or I DON"T WANT TO!!!" And once I finally get up and get started, I always keep going longer.

It would have been easier if the community pool hadn't closed for construction. And they hadn't taken the bubble off the YMCA pool at the same time. But I found other things to do for 10 minutes. And those things, like the walk in the house videos and Sparky videos with Nicole will help me meet the goal I have formed.

My next goal is to do fitness activities for 45 minutes a day, 6 days a week. This can be spread out in 10 - 15 minute segments at different times of the day.

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3/10/13 5:29 P

the challenge has really helped me get back on track after 3 months of nothing ...my long term goal is to go up to 30min a day and to not just walk get back in to zumba and other activities that burn more cal... today is my last day and im so pleased that i accomplished my 4 week challenge

Posts: 39
3/9/13 8:53 A

This challenge really helped me work more exercise into my daily routine. Hopefully I can keep this up....definitely looking forward to spring/summer when the days are longer and the weather is warmer :-) then I can take the exercise outside and it's so much more fun!

current weight: 160.0

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3/4/13 10:41 A

I'm nearing the end of my Week 4. Unfortunately the weekends still trip me up, so I didn't do as much exercising as I'd have liked the last 2 days. That's my longterm goal -- to get moving on the weekends. I think if I can keep up my 10-min-a-day during the week and add long workouts on weekends, I'll be golden!

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3/4/13 6:57 A

My long term goal is encorporate more strength training in week . I have some balance issues and no eqipment find the videos best for me to follow . I hope more of those are added for people with balance and joint disease issues. But I will keep using the ones that are here and look for others

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3/3/13 9:33 P

I'm at the end of week four. I have lost seven pounds this month. My long-term goal is to add more strength training to my exercise regime and continue getting at least ten minutes of cardio each day.

Posts: 202
3/3/13 12:55 A

This challenge really got me taking my exercise more seriously. My log term goal is to try to get in a half hour everyday but if I cannot, I will find 10 minutes in my day to get moving.

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3/2/13 11:37 P

This challenge has been really great motivation for me to incorporate regular exercise into my week. I'm starting to actually look forward to it! That's a big positive change in my attitude!

Pounds lost: 26.0

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Posts: 40
3/2/13 9:20 P

My week four started out strong but the last two days I didn't get much exercise in. At least not in the manner I had planned on. Overall I feel I was very consistent during this challenge and definitely can see results from the regular execise.

I find doing these challenges keeps me motivated and accountable!



Looking for the next challenge!

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2/26/13 1:45 P

Congratulations to everyone who has stuck it out to make it to week 4!!


My goal is to increase my daily exercise to 15 minutes. There have been days where I only do a short yoga or SP video just to keep my streak alive. I'd like to continue with at least 15 minutes on those days and work towards at least 30 minutes a day. I know I will be able to do that with small increases over time.

SparkPoints: (15,822)
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Posts: 265
2/26/13 12:41 A

My goal is to continue at least 30 min of exercise daily

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2/25/13 8:53 P

Ready for Week 4 - walked this morning and did Zumba tonight. My work schedule is
exceptionally busy the this week and next with being on the road. - so this will be where my resolve to keep on track will be tested. With doing the January Jumpstart challenge and now this challenge - I think I will be okay.

Posts: 197
2/25/13 6:29 P

Can't believe I'm in Week 4 already, and that I've actually managed to keep my 10-min streak alive! My long-term goals are to basically just keep on keepin' on. I have joined the 28-day bootcamp and am a few days into that now. I'm excited for a new challenge!

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2/25/13 4:00 P

Wow 4 weeks went quick. I have managed to usually get in 30 minutes of walking everyday with an hour long Yoga class once a week.

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2/22/13 11:14 A

Exercise this week--what?

It just hasn't happened for me. I mean, there have been very short bits of strength training that can be done while I'm half-way occupied with something else. No cardio, to speak of. Well, that's the way this week has been for me. And I've been exhausted on top of everything else. I know I always feel better when I work out, but sometimes the universe and the life I lead just don't let it happen as I'd like it to.

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2/21/13 5:54 A

It took me 4 weks to see a loss . First I gained then tweeked exercise goals which added calories to tracker then stayed the same for a week then suddenly lost 3 in one night, It seems that is just the way this works steady steady stready then woo hoo down

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2/20/13 12:32 P

I do not know what is going on with me this week - I just cannot seem to get my eating under control. I don't know if I am waiting too long to eat and then over stuffing, or what. I keep track of everything - and it is too much. Working 10 -12 hours does not help things along - but really. I need to get some changes going or this stupid plateau is going to turn in to a gain.

current weight: 154.0

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2/16/13 1:08 P

back on the Treadmill and continue light pilates core work out after surgery!

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Posts: 737
2/11/13 11:29 P

About to start week 4. A little nervous for 6 consecutive minutes of running, but I have been doing great so far ... Wish me luck!

current weight: 160.1

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2/11/13 11:01 A

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2/11/13 10:25 A

I made it to week 4! Some days I only managed 10 minutes but most of the time I was able to do a bit more.

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Posts: 87
2/10/13 10:12 P

It IS amazing how quickly four weeks goes by. And, I have good news and not so good news to report.
Good News: I walked anywhere from 10-60 minutes EVERY DAY since starting this challenge until...
(Bad News:) Last night... which was the 1st night I felt just plain TOO exhausted to do anything. So, I went to bed.
STILL, I feel quite proud of myself and excited that I've started walking again and I DO plan on continuing!
I have upped my daily steps during this time as well and plan to slowly continue with that also.
Eventually, in the way of exercise, I would like to be able to do a minimum of 10 minutes every day and a maximum of 60. I feel this should be something that is doable. And, I'd like that to be sufficient to help me maintain a healthy weight and well... just my health... period.
During the past year, I have been able to lose about 90 pounds and increased my walking from not more than a minute or two at a time to up to 60 minutes at a time.
Back when I 1st started I told my family that I would like for all of us to be able to plan a trip to Disney World. But, I told them I didn't want to have to be pushed around in a wheel chair. I told them I wanted to walk; to fit on every ride; to not be a burden; and to just have fun and make wonderful memories with them and their families.
At that time I told them my goal was to be able, by the time we went to DW, to have "walked there".
Here is the fun crazy part:
I used Google's Map Quest and routed my walking trip to Disney World and I started walking! Every little while I will chart how far I've made it on my quest. It's fun to see where I am and what I've crossed. It's cool to say "Today I entered Blah Blah State Park" or "I just finished crossing the Blah Blah Mountains".
Due to health issues, it's been pretty much all on the treadmill. And, as I said, at 1st it was only 1-2 minutes at a time. But, during the past year I have made amazing strides. The holidays slowed me down some but this challenge has helped get me back on course!
Thank you for a MUCH needed boost!
This September, I, my husband, our children and our grandchildren are all going to Disney World... and I plan to just keep walkin', walkin', walkin'!!!! Guess I do have to have some way to get back home, huh?
Here's to wishing ALL of you the VERY BEST in your healthy endeavors!!!

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2/9/13 10:27 A

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2/8/13 11:27 P

Week 4 completed! Yes! I am walking a mile everyday. I am in week 2 of 5k Your Way Rookie Running Program. I am half way through SP 28 Day Bootcamp. I plan on keeping this streak going and adding more minutes whenever possible. I will be competing in the Run For Your Lives 5k in November. That's all folks.

current weight: 131.0

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2/7/13 11:16 P

Yay!!! I completed the challenge. I started out with walking 10 minutes/day...now I'm up to 20 - 25 minutes. Walking a mile now! My plan is to slowly increase my walking by 5 minutes each week. My next big exercise goal is walking 2 miles/day. I have also been doing a 10 minute video each day with another challenge. I have 2 more weeks in that challenge, but am positive I will continue to do these (or other strengthening videos) everyday as well. Thank you everyone for cheering me on! I love exercise now and wouldn't miss a day for anything!

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2/3/13 1:04 P

I picked up a second hand one for a tenner after Christmas and it has been brilliant - especially to help me do the last thousand or so steps to reach my goal for the day. Daisy loves it too! She has taken it over as her second bed.

current weight: 226.2

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2/3/13 10:21 A

Bravelute:

I love the mini trampoline! I purchased one when I sprained my ankle. The physical therapist said they are great to use for injuries that are healing because of the low stress impact. I still use it if my knee and hip are bothering me from walking too much outdoors.

lisa

current weight: 137.0

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2/3/13 2:47 A

Still on track after four weeks and although the weight isn't going fast, it is going and I am getting healthier with all the increased exercise.

current weight: 226.2

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2/2/13 6:31 P

My favorite has been bouncing on the mini trampoline during commercials!! And it has made me watch much less TV, to the point that I needed to come up with a new strategy for getting on the trampoline.

Seriously, where I was very good at Recliner Boogie for long stretches at a time, this challenge proved to my inner self that I could do anything for 10 minutes. And that has developed into much longer stretches of rebounding, swimming, walking, etc.

Still don't care much for dvd exercise, but discovered I do like classes, where I thought I wouldn't.

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1/31/13 6:47 P

I have made it sice 12/31/12 without missing a day. I never did less than 20 minutes but I always told myself I only need yo do 10 minutes it was hard somedays but I was okay once I got started and the streak continues

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1/31/13 9:10 A

Week Four! Bring it on!

lisa

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1/31/13 12:54 A

I am really enjoying reading about people's successes - well done to all. I have enjoyed this challenge a lot, especially trying out new and sometimes weird little ways to do some extra exercise. My favourite has been going up and down stairs at work for 10 minutes. Quite hard work, but satisfying. I will do another set today!

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1/30/13 3:42 A

Just started week 4 and so far the challenge has gone well. I have increased my exercess so I am now doing 2 hours a day most days and fitting in a video workout up to 5 days a week. I have bought the body sculpt and bootcamp workout DVDs so can do those away from the computer. I have lost the 5 lbs gained over the New Year plus another 3, so I am feeling pleased with my progress.

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1/29/13 5:27 P

Nice Job! After 2 minutes of jump rope my lungs feel like they are going to explode! My goal is to make it to 5 minutes without stopping...it only gets better from here!

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1/29/13 2:51 P

Wow I can hardly believe it is week 4 already and I'm up to 15 min or more of jump roping cause it just got easier and easier I also walked for 4 hrs had a NSV moment realizing I can do more and I want to do things like the 3 day walk and go hiking too so this has been such a great month and such a great community too.
Love Sparkpeople

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1/28/13 2:23 P

I am in the middle of my 4th week. Saturday, rather than going to the gym, I went on a walk and my husband and my sons joined me. My husband kept challenging us to races, so it was more than just a walk. It felt good to run & keep up with my youngest son. There is no way I could keep up with my oldest...he is a total athlete. I am so prould of him!

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1/28/13 10:38 A

I have completed week four and feel stronger and more motivated than when I started. I've increased cardio and have added several videos to my workout. I've been more active out in the world and weigh less than I have in a couple decades. All in all, a very good month.

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1/26/13 10:18 A

WooHoo - It's week 4. I've loved this challenge! I am recovering from plantar fasciitis, and I needed this challenge to show me that I actually CAN workout again. This challenge has also helped me realize that every little bit counts. On days when my foot is bothering me, I can do a seated workout or a 10-minute workout and THAT IS OKAY! So much better than sitting on the couch feeling sorry for myself.

Moving forward, my goal is to increase my exercise. I've realized that my feet can handle a tougher workout on the weekends, because I'm not standing at work all day. So my goal is to do 60 minutes of cardio every Saturday and Sunday (2-30 minute sessions, if necessary). During the week, I want to do 2-30 minute strength training sessions. On the other days, I'll do pilates/yoga/stretching...even if it's just for 10 minutes.

I wish you all lots of luck in your fitness journeys!

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1/24/13 10:28 A

Beginning of week 4 and I feel great! I've kept it up, met all my goals so far, and like many others, it's helped me realize that I don't have to exercise an hour every day... 10 minutes a day can benefit me.

I had a couple days where I was sick and one of those days I didn't exercise at all (I had a slight fever and bad sore throat). But the next day I felt even more determined to get back on that horse! Before I would've taken being sick/recovering as an excuse to not exercise... no more!

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1/20/13 1:51 P

Woohoo! I've hit my four week mark, and it feels great. For my long term goal I am trying to get about 10,000 minutes this year. This challenge helped me be more realistic and stop my all or nothing thinking.

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1/16/13 2:17 P

Today I finished week 4 of this fitness challenge. I accomplished my goal, which was to form a new habit. I also ran into one of the pitfalls of starting a new exercise regimen...overdoing it. A few days ago, I walked 7 miles and a lot of hills, all around my mom's neighborhood (and beyond!). The next day, I didn't feel well and dreaded the walking I have come to enjoy. I did it anyway, but at a moderate pace.

I learned a lot from all of you and from the SP articles that were referenced in the weekly challenge. I have a few new tricks up my sleeve to keep me on track or help me get back on track when I do have a splurge now and then.

My long term fitness plan:
1) Exercise at least 5 days per week, even if only for 10 minutes, just to keep the habit going.
2) Incorporate variety into my exercise regimen and diet in order to keep from getting bored.
3) Don't waste time or energy feeling guilty for missing a day or eating too much. Just get back on track.
4) Join a walking group in my area when I know I can keep up with them. (Fitbit helps me see how fast my pace is and I am not quite there...the walkers in the group I want to join go about 3.5 mph and I usually manage 2.8 mph with my short little legs.)
5) Find friends who are interested in mutual motivation and support.
6) Volunteer to walk dogs at the local shelter. I love animals but don't want to commit to another pet at this time...too much traveling to do!

Thanks again everyone!

Jane

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1/10/13 9:56 A

Today I am starting week four. I am visiting my mom on Carson City and it is COLD so I will probably skip the 90 minute walks I have been getting in here (that have kept me from going over my calories,) Today, I;m going with her to an appointment and while she is in the appointment, I will be going up and down the stairs in the parking garage, I am unstoppable now! Woo Hoo!!!!!!

A huge congrats to all of you who finished week 4! You have been an inspiration to me and I really appreciate your hard work, and helping me to stay on track.

Jane

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1/1/13 6:37 P

I am really happy to say I made it through Week 4 with 10 minutes of exercise everyday through the holidays even if I was counting heavy cleaning. Although, I had trouble getting myself to log on to Spark for tracking, I made sure I got the exercise in every day and my husband was very supportive as well. We took a walk Christmas morning which was especially nice.

By the end of the week, I came down with a stomach bug that made me very weak physically. HOWEVER, I still did the 11 minute Spark seated workout and took a walk with my husband at the mall the second day. In a way, I felt I had lost some of my momentum and ability to do higher intensity workouts this last week, but I know that as I move forward, that I actually will be starting out ahead and will probably get back to that level quicker. In fact, I think the 10 minute a day challenge really helped me get through the holiday and get back to Sparking the past couple of days. It gave me one thing that I felt I could do to keep on track.

I started this challenge when I got back to Spark a month ago and at the same time signed up for Spark Coach. I feel that the two things have given me good motivation to keep working on my healthy lifestyle goals. I think I will join one of the other exercise challenges to keep up the habits I learned from this challenge. THANKS TO YOU ALL FOR THE SUPPORT!!!

Edited by: HLTHYLIVN_BAM at: 1/1/2013 (18:43)

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12/31/12 12:10 A

I made it to week 4! I cant believe I stuck with it being it was the holidays!

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12/27/12 10:51 P

Completed Week 4 . As a result of this challenge I actively sought out ways to get in fitness activity at least 10 minutes per day. This is usually no problem for me because I work in a "walking city" (DC). However, I was on vaca this week so I had to get creative. One day I actually found myself walking up and down, up and down the steps in my house. Another time I walked circles around my living and dining area for 10 minutes. We had bad weather those days. I also did more SP workout videos than I've ever thought of before. Anyway, back to business. I was able to go to the gym today and it was great! My long-term exercise goal is to be able to run 10ks without walking at all. The three ways I plan to incorporate exercise for the long haul are: 1. Park further away in parking lots. 2. ALWAYS take the stairs instead of elevators when possible. and 3. Do more SP videos when I plan to stay in the house for a full day (hardly ever).

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12/27/12 11:12 A

Congrats on the 4 weeks of exercise! I hope that your holidays and New Year bring you continued success with exercise!!!

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12/27/12 11:10 A

Even though we have had the holidays, I am well on my way to finishing week four! I even got out for a walk Christmas morning with my husband. Yesterday, I counted cleaning as my exercise - I tend to prefer to include that only as extra, but I think considering the craziness of the holiday I am happy to count it. I am very excited because I have started this challenge several times and never made it through 4 weeks. At this point, if (I mean WHEN) I finish I will have exercised EVERY day for at least 10 minutes even if it is something like cleaning. Looking forward to finishing out my week and setting my goals for week 5 and beyond.

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12/17/12 7:58 P

I'm off to a good start on week 4. Because of this challenge the amount of exercise I'm getting has more than doubled compared to November. I did cardio and strength training today. Like many of you I want to keep this going even after week four is over.

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12/16/12 6:55 A

did it! I mostly squeaked by on 5 days a week doing at least ten minutes of exercise. I would like to really work on increasing that to seven days a week because it is so doable. Running has become, dare I say, easy in these short doses and I have learned some exercise routines. I do find myself wishing it was summer so I could really get going outside, but c'est la vie. The summer will come again.
I like some of the ideas here. My current plans are to work on the 28 day bootcamp. Then I like the idea of doing that 5 k training. Why not! Thanks for having all of these programs available. I think building some muscle will be good so I can be existing with more caloric burning, but I am a little concerned that none of my nice new work pants FIT anymore :( I don't have the money to go get some new ones right now, but I guess I'll just keep losing so next time I get pants they will be for the size I want to be and invest in some belts?

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12/14/12 11:21 A

I'm in week four now and today I'm starting week three of the 28 day Bootcamp challenge. I love the videos in that challenge and have found several more that I like. After this challenge is over I will continue with ten minutes a day of videos and work up to multiple sets or additional videos. I really like the toning and strength training. I can see major improvements in my muscle tone already. I went to a holiday luncheon yesterday, at my former workplace, and the majority of my friends asked if I'd lost more weight in the four weeks since I quit working there. I've actually been maintaining my weight while toning.

For cardio, I've been cleaning and organizing my home. I've noticed major improvements in my energy level. I'm already staring to feel less fatigued. I have a set routine off maintainance cleaning I do everyday. As I've been able to handle doing more, I've added more tasks to my list. When this becomes easier to keep up with without getting tired, I'll start walking and going to the gym and count that as my cardio instead.

I plan on looking for more challenges to participate in over the winter, so that I can change up my video routine and keep my body guessing. I plan on doing the Spring Bootcamp again as well. I didn't complete it last spring, but I know I will this time!

Keep up th good work everyone! Let's earn that trophy!

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