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CARLI_MAE
SparkPoints: (54,703)
Fitness Minutes: (30,355) Posts: 9,376 1/22/08 7:33 A
HAHAHA ... I'll take that as a compliment! Altho, I admit I'm about as crazy as a loon once I make up my mind to do something!
This weekend marks the end of my first 12-weeks, so I'm treating myself to 3 days of doing whatever I bleeping well please ... but don't be surprised if you see me logging in exercise here anyway, as I think I might be at the point of actually MISSING IT!
♫ Carli
“Cowardice asks the question, 'Is it safe?' Expediency asks the question, 'Is it politic?' But conscience asks the question, 'Is it right?' And there comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular but because conscience tells one it is right.” ~Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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HORNOWL
Posts: 2,742 1/22/08 1:33 A
Carli, you are like an animal!
In the end, the choice you make makes you.
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CARLI_MAE
SparkPoints: (54,703)
Fitness Minutes: (30,355) Posts: 9,376 1/20/08 11:17 P
Noticed this thread very late, but print out a weekly summary of my cardio as a motivator. So gradually improving my distance, time, endurance, strength ... averaging 35 min. cardio daily/30 min. strength 3x/wk now. Plus have been adding more variety rotating in different strength workouts, Sansone's WATP cardio; step aerobics ... not to mention doing my second 5k in the past 3 months.
♫ Carli
“Cowardice asks the question, 'Is it safe?' Expediency asks the question, 'Is it politic?' But conscience asks the question, 'Is it right?' And there comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular but because conscience tells one it is right.” ~Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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HORNOWL
Posts: 2,742 1/20/08 10:38 P
We are at the end of this 10 day challenge. How did you do?
I was way below goal a couple of days. Averaged 53 minutes aerobic exercise daily overall. I did get in my strength training this past week I will work to bring that up in the Jan 21-31 challenge.
In the end, the choice you make makes you.
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CARLI_MAE
SparkPoints: (54,703)
Fitness Minutes: (30,355) Posts: 9,376 1/19/08 2:38 P
Not crazy at all, Ginger ... that's part of the whole motivational psychology about sites like SP.
The more active you are, and involved in encouraging other people, the more likely you are to keep to your own goals as well.
♫ Carli
“Cowardice asks the question, 'Is it safe?' Expediency asks the question, 'Is it politic?' But conscience asks the question, 'Is it right?' And there comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular but because conscience tells one it is right.” ~Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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GINGERBOXX
Posts: 10 1/19/08 1:56 P
Can't remember who started the challenge of walking 1 mile a day...but whoever it was, THANK YOU! It seemed reasonable to me at the time...although I have some kind of mental block when it comes to getting on that treadmill. I want to report that this is my 3rd day in a row...and what really motivated me was I had committed myself to do it and when you give your word to something, you'll feel awful if you don't follow though. Sound crazy? Well, it works for me.
Ginger
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CARLI_MAE
SparkPoints: (54,703)
Fitness Minutes: (30,355) Posts: 9,376 1/18/08 11:46 P
Oooooops! I missed this one ...
Will just say: Jan. 11-18 Didn't miss a day; avg. 35 min. cardio/day + 40 min. Strength & Stretching 3x/week.
Jan. 18 - beat my first 5k time by 8+min. ... Cross-Country Skier, 42:34 + another 2.25k w/5 kilos resistance this evening for 25 min.
1/19/08 - 30 min. 2mi. WATP; 40 min. Strength; 20 min. stretching/flexibility
1/20/08 - 25 min. 2.3K Nordic Track w/5kilos resist.; 12 min Coach Nicole Pilates Abs Workout
Edited by: CARLI_MAE at: 1/20/2008 (23:03)
♫ Carli
“Cowardice asks the question, 'Is it safe?' Expediency asks the question, 'Is it politic?' But conscience asks the question, 'Is it right?' And there comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular but because conscience tells one it is right.” ~Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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QLT4SANITY
Posts: 701 1/18/08 9:42 A
Goal - 50 min/day
Jan 11 - 55 min (Stretches/ST/Jogging) Jan 12 - Day Off - sick Jan 13 - 20 min (Stretches/Walk) Jan 14 - 75 min (Walk/Jog;ST;stretches) Jan 15 - 45 min (Stretches; jogging) Jan 16 - 85 min (Stretches; ST; Walk) Jan 17 - 70 min (Stretches; Jog/Walk; ST; Walk) Jan 18 - 95 min (Jog/Walk; ST; Walk; Stretches) Jan 19 - 10 min of stretches Jan 20 - 45 min (Stretches/Pilates; Jogging
Edited by: QLT4SANITY at: 1/20/2008 (12:14)
Gail
He who sleeps under a quilt, sleeps under a blanket of love.
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TANGERINEDAWN
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I'm game! Count me in
January 17 - 45 min. strength training January 18 - 45 min. strength training, 1/2 hr. walk (Jan. 19 & 20, I take the weekends off)
Edited by: TANGERINEDAWN at: 1/19/2008 (11:04)
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HORNOWL
Posts: 2,742 1/17/08 11:07 A
For those of you thinking about getting a pedometer, Amazon has the top rated Omron HJ-112 Digital Premium Pedometer at a very low price of $15.99 thru the 18th. This is the one I use now. (The one I would buy now is the one like it where I can upload data into my computer automatically.)
In the end, the choice you make makes you.
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TIKKITAVI
Posts: 51 1/17/08 8:36 A
My goal for January: Get back into the habit of walking regularly,at least 3 times a week to start.
January 11: 2 miles January 12: 0 January 13: 0 January 14: 2 miles January 15: 0 January 16: 2 miles January 17: 0 January 18: 2.3 miles January 19: January 20:
Edited by: TIKKITAVI at: 1/18/2008 (08:32)
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HORNOWL
Posts: 2,742 1/17/08 1:35 A
It is never too late to join in. Keep moving, even if it is only 5 minutes more than normal.
In the end, the choice you make makes you.
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SHARON632
SparkPoints: (72,105)
Fitness Minutes: (18,763) Posts: 15,696 1/16/08 6:56 P
Jan 11 30 minutes strength Jan 12 15 minutes cardio Jan 13 30 minutes strength, 23 minutes cardio Jan 14 30 minutes cardio Jan 15 90 minutes cardio Jan 16 15 minutes strength, 7 minutes cardio Jan 17 60 minutes at the gym (strength and cardio) Jan 18 30 minutes strength, 40 minutes cardio (snow shoveling) Jan 19 60 minutes cardio Jan 20 0
Edited by: SHARON632 at: 1/20/2008 (23:31)
************* * SHARON * *************
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JAMIE115
SparkPoints: (455)
Fitness Minutes: (260) Posts: 42 1/16/08 4:37 P
Hi everyone. Ok...I have been wanting some feedback on how I start with these challenges and now I see that I think what I am suppose to do with you all is to post my days and my activity. So, today is Jan. 16th and I am going to take today and the next 4 days to get into the swing of things here with my walking and my 6 strength training exercises and start on Jan 21 with the next challenge. Does this sound like I know what I might be doing? I did walk my 30 minutes today, 1.48 miles and burned 346 calories, yeah!!! But I want to be a part of this team that gets involved in challenges. So I am going to explore more on the site, look at the nutrition tracker, and get more involved in the food part of it all, and then start with you guys on the next challenge. Yeah...I love this site!!!
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LPMCANADA
Posts: 4 1/16/08 1:36 P
Hi guys. Hope it's not too late to join this one. I got side-tracked due to a death in family, but I am more determined than ever to start again.
SOOOOO... goal is to alternate cardio/strength every day for 1 hour (not necessarily all at same time).
You all certainly do motivate me to get off my butt.
Every day is a new beginning!
TOYOTA2005
Posts: 537 1/15/08 7:58 P
Just sending my support out to everyone. Great job!!
Carmel
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
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HORNOWL
Posts: 2,742 1/11/08 11:59 P
I am glad to see so many people join in.
You can add together your cardio & strength or keep them separate. Whatever works for you.
I only track minutes of cardio, and count # sets for strength. So it doesn't really add together.
In the end, the choice you make makes you.
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TOYOTA2005
Posts: 537 1/11/08 9:21 P
Goal - To walk 10 miles in 10 days with Walk Away the Pounds videos/dvds.
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
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FJRRYDER
SparkPoints: (12,176)
Fitness Minutes: (5,680) Posts: 393 1/11/08 9:16 P
Goal-use Total Gym at least 3 days a week--60 min cardio 5 days a week!
Jan 11 60 min Elliptical Jan 12 Jan 13 Jan 14 Jan 15 Jan 16 Jan 17 Jan 18 Jan 19 Jan 20
Edited by: FJRRYDER at: 1/11/2008 (21:18)
Today is yesterdays tomorrow-I am running out of time!
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SHARON632
SparkPoints: (72,105)
Fitness Minutes: (18,763) Posts: 15,696 1/11/08 5:45 P
I just got my doctor's release to join the gym so hopefully my exercise time will increase.
Jan 11 30 minutes strength Jan 12 0 Jan 13 15 min. cardio Jan 14 30 min. strength, 23 min. cardio Jan 15 90 min. cardio Jan 16 15 min. strength, 7 min. cardio Jan 17 60 min. strength, 60 min. cardio Jan 18 30 min. strength, 30 min. cardio Jan 19 60 min. cardio Jan 20 0
Edited by: SHARON632 at: 1/22/2008 (22:27)
************* * SHARON * *************
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QLT4SANITY
Posts: 701 1/11/08 5:45 P
Goal - 50 min/day
Jan 11 - 55 min (Stretches/ST/Jogging) Jan 12 - Day Off - sick Jan 13 - 20 min (Stretches/Walk) Jan 14 - 75 min (Walk/Jog;ST;stretches) Jan 15 - 45 min (Stretches; jogging) Jan 16 - 85 min (Stretches; ST; Walk) Jan 17 - 70 min (Stretches; Jog/Walk; ST; Walk) Jan 18 Jan 19 Jan 20
Edited by: QLT4SANITY at: 1/17/2008 (21:25)
Gail
He who sleeps under a quilt, sleeps under a blanket of love.
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SAPPHIRESHANE
Posts: 1,299 1/11/08 12:40 P
Good Idea! Goal is to use Total Gym 6 days/week, alternating Strength/Weight Training with Pilates & Walking. I will post as I complete ea. day:
1/10/08 - Strength/Weights - Total Gym (18 exercises) 1/11/08 - Pilates DVD on Total Gym 1/13/08 - Strength/Weight - Total Gym (18 exercises) 1/14/08 - Elliptical - 10 min.
Edited by: SAPPHIRESHANE at: 1/14/2008 (20:35)
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MART1025
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You go, girl!! I'm just happy that I've (finally) begun a workout routine of "30 minutes a day!!" I thought I could lose without exercise..NOT! Small steps then maybe I can reach your goal!! Cheers, Margaret
Edited by: MART1025 at: 1/11/2008 (12:39)
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FRANNIEDID
SparkPoints: (89,132)
Fitness Minutes: (62,536) Posts: 11,975 1/11/08 6:43 A
Hornowl, do you wnat cardio and ST minutes altogether?
Frannie
Trust yourself. Create the kind of self that you will be happy to live with all your life. Make the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility into flames of achievement. -Foster C. Mcclellan
Snowflakes are one of nature’s most fragile things, but just look what they can do when they stick together.” Vista M. Kelley
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HORNOWL
Posts: 2,742 1/11/08 2:08 A
Let's keep the momentum going ... or start if you haven't yet. I know I will be back doing strength training more next week when my gym reopens.
Please edit a single post rather than making lots of entries. It is easier for us to read everyone's history this way.
Goal 60 minutes cardio on work days; 90 non-work day. Strength training at least 4 days during this ten days.
Jan 11 70 minute jaunt Jan 12 75 minute morning leisure walk, 20 minutes brisk evening walk Jan 13 120 minute morning walk & run Jan 14 11 minutes on elliptical & strength training ... 2 sets 15 reps each on 12 different machines; tai chi class Jan 15 69 minute walk/run Jan 16 22 minutes on a strange day Jan 17 101 minutes between am walk & elliptical; strength Jan 18 109 minutes total; am walk, elliptical & treadmill ... sustained a jog for a mile Jan 19 112 minutes run and walk; hour gardening Jan 20 58 minutes walking and some gardening
Edited by: HORNOWL at: 1/20/2008 (22:34)
In the end, the choice you make makes you.
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