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1/21/13 10:55 A

Tomorrow I'll start Week 4

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1/21/13 10:07 A

beginning week 4 today. going to complete this week and when its over, find a new challenge. I will pick either a sparkpeople challenge or find another challenge on youtube.

i didn;t always get my cardio in but i did manage the videos. i was sick on saturday with vertigo so i just didn't the day 5-7 on sunday.

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1/21/13 10:03 A

Good For You!
Day 1 of week 4... I doubled the work out video plus
I am planning to keep that streak going. Mixing it up with different videos to keep it fun.

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1/21/13 9:35 A

Happy Monday everyone! Its nice to have a day off from work. was able to get right with my program so I will have no excuses! today was week 4 day 3 for me. I doubled up on the arm sculpt video today. Making a big fruit salad and Chef Megs slow cooker salsa chicken for dinner tonight. I am hoping this motivated feeling sticks with me for the rest of the week!

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1/21/13 8:29 A

Today, I got up and automatically began to exercise. Maybe this challenge will finally get me in the habit of daily exercise.

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1/20/13 11:00 P

Week 4 day 1... as far as a long term goal after this, i think it will be to keep myself motivated, this challenge motivates me but afterwards i'm going to need to find something to stay motivated.

Maybe i'll allow myself a day off each month to go clubbing and eat whatever for sticking to my exercise and food plans :-)

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1/20/13 6:27 P

Today was still a challenge. I really didn't want to exercise today, but forced my self to do it. I got ready and went to the pool, only to find it was closed for repairs. OK plan B, I came home and did the resistance bands workout. Still need to do cardio. I plan to work out with the exercise bike tonight.

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1/20/13 1:00 P

Wow, the month went by fast. I'm keeping up and enjoying it.

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1/20/13 9:57 A

Week 4 Day 1, finished my video! This work is helping!

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1/20/13 9:24 A

Congrats to all fellow sparkers who have finished!!

Edited by: KATDANCE at: 1/20/2013 (09:28)

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1/20/13 9:22 A

week 4 day 2..... tracking food daily, amped up my cardio by using theraband for resistance ex. while I am walking. Just doubled up my lower body sculpt video today.

Long time exercise goal....I didnt want to put an amount or number of ex, or days that I will do them, I think my goal is just keeping consistent and trying to fit in as much exercise as I can. I know there are going to be days when i can do an hour of cardio but I also know there will be days where I will only be able to squeeze in 10 minutes. I want to feel successful as well as healthy and strong, and I dont want to beat myself up by putting a number out there that some weeks I can not attain.

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1/20/13 8:26 A

Day one of week 4! Make it count!

I am going to join the better sleep challenge next Sunday!

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1/20/13 8:00 A

well week 4 here we go my exercise regime quite limited due to my disability but since joining this challenge i have upped my minutes by ten i used to do 60 cardio and 10 strength now i do 70 minuits cardio it is a great start to the new year i have so much more energy

Edited by: TUPPENCE03 at: 1/20/2013 (08:08)

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1/20/13 12:00 A

Pleased with the results!
Needed this challenge to start the year off right.

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11/26/12 12:04 P

I can now see improvement on some exercise that I really had to modify. I also now have some favorite days and groan at the others.......

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11/20/12 11:54 A

I am not physically able to put the videos on repeat; however, I will continue to do 10 minutes of toning and 5 days of cardio.

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11/1/12 8:48 A

At this time my goal for the future is to continue with both cardio and the toning excercises.

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10/20/12 4:06 P

Just started week 4 today!!!

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10/16/12 6:32 A

Just finished! Earned my trophy! This was a wonderful way to "jump start" my new lifestyle! I LOVED the videos! I started this challenge first thing when I joined Spark and I am excited to say that I lost 15 pounds during this past month AND I feel better! More energized, better mood. Still a long way to go, but thank you to Spark for putting together this challenge!

Best of luck to all my fellow Sparkers!!!

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10/9/12 4:27 P

Finished my last video and cardio this morning for the program but this jump start has me going onto another exercise that one of the trainers set up for me at the gym. I'm also going to look at some other Coach Nichole videos on Spark to get some other ideas and variety.

Forgive me if I'm patting myself on my own back!

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9/24/12 8:23 A

so proud of myself!

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9/20/12 4:35 P

I'm so proud of myself making it to week four and earning my trophy for it. My long term goals are to keep walking hopefully join a gym at some point in the near future. Keep montiring what i'm eating. Keeping going and don't look back.

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9/16/12 8:09 P

I can't believe I made it to week four! The trophey is MINE!

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9/16/12 4:13 P

I have been enjoy ing this fitness challenge. I can't believe how active I have become. I continuously change my routines. I select different videos daily. I even am doing the jumprope one. I have limitations but I,m doing it. I am very proud of my accomplishments.

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9/15/12 9:54 A

I seem to have hit a plateau. I had hoped that this challenge would help me break past it, but I have been stuck at the same weight for almost a month now. It was still fun and I like having the extra motivation to do something physical every day.

I have decided to set a couple of long term goals.

1. I want to improve my time for my daily walk/jogs, which is currently 29 minutes 50 seconds. I think that I can maybe shave a minute off that time if I can build up my endurance so I can jog longer.

2. I want to improve my time for doing laps. I have already noticed a slight improvement just in the few weeks that I have been swimming, but I think I can improve my speed for when I do sets of laps (one each of crawl, breast stroke, & back stroke). I originally took my 5 minutes to do all three, now I can do them in about 4 and a half minutes. If I can get that down to 4 minutes then I might be able to squeeze in an additional set during my swims.

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4/20/12 2:43 A

done with this didnt lose much but is keeping me in track

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3/19/12 1:07 P

Will be starting week4 today 3-19. Needed to pause at my exercising due to knee surgery. Want to be back in the groove today. Will be doing seated cardio 1st and then upper body strengtening. Hope all works out well.

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3/19/12 5:45 A

Hiya outofashes;
I just read what you wrote of not having enough energy, so wanted to share this...

I do think there might be something else disturbing your energy..
My daughter used to feel tired all the time aswell..

When she finally got to the doctor and told all her symptons; he tested her for a desease they call here (vijver desease) translated is (tiny lake desease) with no entrance to a river or canal...caused by insects... can also be a swampy area or even lingers in a area of trees..

There is no cure but only no stress and get enough rest, dont overdo things; it takes a year sometimes longer to get better..
I'm not suggesting you have this, but often there are more things to prolonged tiredness, & low energy.
By combining vit B and C through food or supplements will make your energy level better if due to food...
If not please go get a check at the doctor, because the longer its not diagnosed the longer it takes to cure...
Hopefully its not this insect.. and that you get on track soon with your energy..
lots of success & goodluck in your goals
tisha

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3/13/12 7:02 P

finally last week almost done

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3/4/12 6:04 A

Had to restart week 4 due to sinus issues. Have my energy back and onto day4 of the final week tomorrow! Feeling great!

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3/3/12 5:59 P

I mostly walk and do the chair workouts because I only have 22% airflow. But I'm moving and feeling much better. The strength training from a chair is great for me. Feel kind of sad when I watch the jumprope and high impact stuff. It looks so fun but my blood pressure goes up to 212/110 if I do anything other than walking and I don't want to hurt myself.

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2/26/12 8:33 P

I just love the videos. I am also using the 28 bootcamp workouts. These videos are the best. The cardio burst is the most difficult for me. I think that is because of my knee problem. I still do the best I can. There are times that I just march and use my arms, but I do the 12 min. or so. I know when I am finished I have worked up a sweat.

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2/22/12 8:25 A

Thank you WIIMII9726 and LOTUSBURGER! My workouts have gotten a lot better. I think that I was eating the wrong things and my motivation was a little askew. I was depressed and I was definitely having a bad week. With that said, I have cleaned up my nutrition (no more cookies) and I am working towards some non-scale goals. Lately I have been going until I feel the "runner's high" and that seems to be working for me to keep exercising. I am working towards a 5k now that my January Jumpstart is coming to an end. It's amazing to go from lying down to walking to jogging and hopefully soon to running--all in a month! Crazy!

Update-I'm Done! It's a great feeling!

Edited by: OUT-OF-ASHES at: 2/23/2012 (07:37)

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2/20/12 8:29 A

I had to adjust how hard I was working out.
When I started my work outs again I was
trying really hard to run but, my body
couldn't handle it. I was so sore and tired all the time.

After I adjusted my work out by slowing down to a fast walk/jog
I am burning more calories and I have a lot more energy.

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2/17/12 9:27 P

Take it from experience please don't stop. Many days I felt like that at first but it seems to have gotten better since I keep at it. It seems as though it's the extra weight we carry around that has gotten us to the point of exhaustion. Maybe you are low in iron so wouldn't be a bad idea to talk to your doctor about how you feel. When I have been depressed I also would feel like you do. This is another start for me and will be able to succeed if I just keep up the work that is being done to better my life. The exercising is what I have the hardest part to keep up with. As far as health goes my eating habits have made it into a life style change. Take care of yourself and give me a holler if you need someone to chat with........

Take care
Jolene

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2/17/12 6:03 P

It is so hard to workout every day. Does anyone else feel tired all the time? I have to roll myself out of bed in the morning, and stagger into work. After each workout that I do, my recovery time is getting longer and longer. I was just at the gym for an hour, and I'm so tired that I'm having a hard time keeping my eyes open right now. I'd like nothing more than to stay in bed all day and sleep. Uuhhhhh! What should I do to get my energy back up? I'm worried that once I complete this challenge, I'll have no excuse to keep moving. Or should I take a break after it's over and give myself some time before trying to do something else?

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2/17/12 11:11 A

After having to start this week over twice, I have finally finished this challenge. The videos were challenging, but I felt like I was using muscles and strengthening them so I'll look more trim. I believe I will use these videos after my cardio workouts for some extra toning.

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2/16/12 9:37 A

Butt blaster today!!

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2/15/12 3:04 P

Starting my repeats!!

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2/14/12 8:08 P

Good for you! Keep up the good work.

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2/14/12 12:38 P

I did it! I did it! I've completed the 4 weeks! I never thought I would when I first started...

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2/13/12 5:35 P

I really enjoy these 10-15 minute bursts before I prepare dinner.
I think I will keep going for as long as I am intrigued and right now...I am in it!

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2/13/12 5:33 P

I am starting week 6 even though my first 2 weeks were not anything I could do to prevent (so could week 4 lol). My week 5 was not as productive since I was sick Mon and Tues and Fri had unexpected company. I will be at the gym all 5 days this week one way or another. My honey had best take me out for Valentines Day so will have to put in extra time. Also his size zero mother wants us to meet at a Buffet on Thurs. but with meeting there by 3 should be able to get home and have a chance to shed the pounds either a bike ride or getting the wii out. If weather permitting a nice walk would work too. Everyone is doing well and I hope we can all keep up the good work.
Jolene

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2/13/12 9:30 A

Despite setbacks this month I'm still focused and haven't thrown in the towel. I think this is the longest duration of really staying focused...even when I've had a bad day or week where my SP goals has remained a constant. I've signed up to run the Warrior Dash in June so some of my team wants to run some normal 5Ks as training. I plan on signing up for a 5K for next month...so better stop SPing and start running!!

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2/12/12 10:58 P

redoing week 4!!! HOPE TO FINISH THIS WEEK!!!

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2/11/12 8:25 P

Thank you! I've always been active, however, mommyhood, setbacks, illnesses, and just plain laziness became my excuse and I'm paying for it. I don't like the person in the mirrow...but this month, I came to like the person that I have always been...determined, hardworking, dedicated and so eager to like the person in the mirror! Thanks for helping me get back on track! It was a successful start and I've picked up two more classes to teach. I'm stoked!

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2/11/12 8:21 P

Starting week 4. I've been doing 3 miles (Walk Away The Pounds) every night unless I speedwalk the hills in our neighborhood, plus the videos from the challenge. I feel very strong. I also have not really lost any, but I know I need to cut out sugar and starches. That will be the real challenge. If only I could eat well 6 days out of the week :( I think I'll make that my next challenge, plus keep doing the exercise. Thanks SP for helping all of us :)

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2/9/12 10:42 A

One thing this challenge has taught me is that the more I do the same schedule, the better I am at it and the more I want to do. So just start again until you find something else that motivates you!

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2/9/12 8:47 A

5 more days to go! Now I need to think about my "what's next" strategy, because I have to admit that my motivation to get moving is to finish that challenge... that keeps me going more than the thought of a lean body - that goal seems so far in the distance...

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2/8/12 11:45 P

Finished Week 4!!! My next goals are Consistency, Patience, and Challenging myself. I'm doing this... This is great.

of the rest of this Journey I'm on.

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