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FOTOMAKR
SparkPoints: (23,702)
Fitness Minutes: (16,474) Posts: 1,559 10/27/09 10:02 P
I parked at the end of the parking lot today and added a few extra minutes to my cardio.
Fotomakr
Goal: Hit 154lbs. so I can go shopping at the outlet mall.
My new motto: You vs. You
-Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit. - Aristotle
“You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it.” - Margaret Thatcher
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IRISH_AGUIRRE
Posts: 8,842 10/17/09 12:34 A
I danced through our Friday family movie (the Beegee's version of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band), instead of sitting. So much fun! The boys even joined me several times.
IRISH_AGUIRRE
Posts: 8,842 10/14/09 3:08 P
I walked across campus from my office to a meeting instead of accepting a ride from another colleague - and I powerwalked it!
LSLAUGHTER78
Posts: 2 10/14/09 2:57 A
Sunday - walked around the mall with my daughter for 3 hours Monday & Tuesday - rode my bike with my daughters to school in the morning
IRISH_AGUIRRE
Posts: 8,842 10/13/09 11:24 P
Going to do crunches, upper body weights, & stretches while watching a ghost show that my husband likes. We get some time together after the boys are asleep, and I still get in fitness time!
GODDESSOFHOME
Posts: 4,387 10/13/09 10:54 P
I used the downstairs bathroom to include some stairs in my day instead of using the upstairs one.
Ontario,Canada EST
Get healthy and stay that way!
I would like to start training to walk 5K again, try to get my time under 62 minutes this time.
I am 5 feet 5 inches tall.
Never Give Up, Never Surrender!
May Minutes: 370
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IRISH_AGUIRRE
Posts: 8,842 10/11/09 2:35 P
I danced with my sons at their school's hoe down on Friday night. Calf raises in the shower yesterday, plus stretching & upper body weights while discussing my husband's day with him late last night. Danced around while ironing today, and will play with the kids at the neighborhood barbecue later today.
FOTOMAKR
SparkPoints: (23,702)
Fitness Minutes: (16,474) Posts: 1,559 10/11/09 11:01 A
i went out dancing last night
Fotomakr
Goal: Hit 154lbs. so I can go shopping at the outlet mall.
My new motto: You vs. You
-Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit. - Aristotle
“You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it.” - Margaret Thatcher
current weight: 151.0
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GODDESSOFHOME
Posts: 4,387 10/10/09 12:47 P
I did some calf raises and glut squeezes in the shower yesterday.
Ontario,Canada EST
Get healthy and stay that way!
I would like to start training to walk 5K again, try to get my time under 62 minutes this time.
I am 5 feet 5 inches tall.
Never Give Up, Never Surrender!
May Minutes: 370
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107.5
161.25
215
MONTH041
Posts: 9 10/9/09 7:15 P
I walked down to the basement at work on Thursday, and on Friday I walked around my local shopping centre (actually did the same on Thursday night) and went the long way.
PATTIPOSSIBLE
Posts: 241 10/9/09 8:54 A
Tuesday - Moved all of the halloween decorations (we have a lot) by myself
Wednesday - I raked tons of pine needles
Thursday - parked far away on all of my trips for extra walking
Friday - walking kids to school
current weight: 289.9
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FOTOMAKR
SparkPoints: (23,702)
Fitness Minutes: (16,474) Posts: 1,559 10/8/09 6:32 P
carried 6 two liters to my van in my arms! I'm surprised I managed without dropping them. I also walked the boxes from the order one at a time to where they belonged.
Fotomakr
Goal: Hit 154lbs. so I can go shopping at the outlet mall.
My new motto: You vs. You
-Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit. - Aristotle
“You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it.” - Margaret Thatcher
current weight: 151.0
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GODDESSOFHOME
Posts: 4,387 10/7/09 10:11 A
I walked the kids to school again today instead of driving. Happy Walk to School Day! the weather was crappy too, but we still did it!
Ontario,Canada EST
Get healthy and stay that way!
I would like to start training to walk 5K again, try to get my time under 62 minutes this time.
I am 5 feet 5 inches tall.
Never Give Up, Never Surrender!
May Minutes: 370
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107.5
161.25
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MONTH041
Posts: 9 10/7/09 5:52 A
I walked up and down the outside stairs at work today, which is the longer way to go. I also walked around my work place several times to locate people, rather than emailing them. I even parked further away from my gym rather than taking the closest park I could have.
LSLAUGHTER78
Posts: 2 10/6/09 11:02 P
I cleaned out the garage yesterday- reorganized some boxes, swept, loaded up donations. I bruised my ankle in the process (poor judgement decision of using a stool vs a ladder) but was still able to run afterwards.
HEALTHYMOMMY2B
SparkPoints: (26,701)
Fitness Minutes: (14,355) Posts: 1,148 10/5/09 3:33 P
I did the exercises with one of my patients as I was instructing them.
- Lisa
"There are no short cuts to any place worth going."
1st mini goal - 199lb (onederland) - buy myself a new book 2nd minigoal - 177 (lowest weight since #2 was born)- iTunes and B&N GCs to myself 3rd minigoal - 160 (lowest weight since married) - spa day ultimate goal - 150 - new wardrobe
current weight: 209.5
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BETTYBOO001
Posts: 413 10/5/09 3:27 P
Killing to birds with one stone
As an librarian assistant keeping the books on the bottom shelves straight at the same time doing squats. Calf raises for the books on the higher shelves. And plenty of standing crunches in between
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STEPHARELLA
SparkPoints: (956)
Fitness Minutes: (900) Posts: 16 10/5/09 12:42 P
I have a lifted keyboard tray at my desk so I can stand most of the day instead of sitting so I burn a little extra calories. It makes me move around more too and I have seen a huge difference in my posture and my energy level at the end of the day. more productive work wise too because i don't feel as lazy!! I also do desk push ups twice a day.
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GODDESSOFHOME
Posts: 4,387 10/5/09 11:41 A
I walked the kids to school today instead of driving them.
Ontario,Canada EST
Get healthy and stay that way!
I would like to start training to walk 5K again, try to get my time under 62 minutes this time.
I am 5 feet 5 inches tall.
Never Give Up, Never Surrender!
May Minutes: 370
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161.25
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SPARK-KELLI
Posts: 1,700 10/5/09 9:19 A
Oh boy am I in on this challenge!
I *really* need to do this!
Take care,
Kelli
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FOTOMAKR
SparkPoints: (23,702)
Fitness Minutes: (16,474) Posts: 1,559 10/5/09 8:40 A
great job guys! Wow, this challenge is really going to be a success. I went grocery shopping yesterday. I did the PnW (Park & Walk) in the drizzling rain lol. Then went shopping with my cousin and helped tote the baby around.
Fotomakr
Goal: Hit 154lbs. so I can go shopping at the outlet mall.
My new motto: You vs. You
-Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit. - Aristotle
“You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it.” - Margaret Thatcher
current weight: 151.0
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IRISH_AGUIRRE
Posts: 8,842 10/5/09 12:59 A
Calf raises (I think that's what they're called) in the shower. Plies (spelling?!) while making meals & doing dishes. Lots of extra steps by doing "inefficient work" (taking laundry down in small armfuls instead of baskets, etc.).
MONTH041
Posts: 9 10/4/09 11:03 P
Sounds great. Count me in. Even though I am recovering from a cold/thrush (yes I got them together) I can manage this I think.
CONNIEDICKENS
SparkPoints: (7,426)
Fitness Minutes: (2,650) Posts: 351 10/4/09 11:40 A
This one's a piece of cake. It's time for fall clean up here in N. California. There's the summer garden to rip up. That means lots of squats. Leaves are starting to fall. Raking is a good upper body exercise. The wind is blowing, so lots of dust up high to clean up. This one means stepping up and down on my step ladder. Lucky I enjoy the Fall !!!
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HEALTHYMOMMY2B
SparkPoints: (26,701)
Fitness Minutes: (14,355) Posts: 1,148 10/4/09 10:19 A
Let's see...organized baby's room, did shoulder presses with my 3 month old as my weight, danced with my 4yo, and raced up and down the stairs with my 7yo. I'm trying to take cues about exercise from my kids.
- Lisa
"There are no short cuts to any place worth going."
1st mini goal - 199lb (onederland) - buy myself a new book 2nd minigoal - 177 (lowest weight since #2 was born)- iTunes and B&N GCs to myself 3rd minigoal - 160 (lowest weight since married) - spa day ultimate goal - 150 - new wardrobe
current weight: 209.5
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IRISH_AGUIRRE
Posts: 8,842 10/3/09 11:44 A
Good for you! Of course it counts.
FOTOMAKR
SparkPoints: (23,702)
Fitness Minutes: (16,474) Posts: 1,559 10/3/09 9:17 A
husband got home yesterday. went home for lunch and a short aerobic exercise if you know what i mean ;) Hey, it counts right? lol
Fotomakr
Goal: Hit 154lbs. so I can go shopping at the outlet mall.
My new motto: You vs. You
-Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit. - Aristotle
“You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it.” - Margaret Thatcher
current weight: 151.0
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GODDESSOFHOME
Posts: 4,387 10/3/09 8:41 A
Yesterday, I did random jumping jacks throughout the day.
Ontario,Canada EST
Get healthy and stay that way!
I would like to start training to walk 5K again, try to get my time under 62 minutes this time.
I am 5 feet 5 inches tall.
Never Give Up, Never Surrender!
May Minutes: 370
0
53.75
107.5
161.25
215
MAPEGASUS
Posts: 110 10/3/09 1:31 A
Today at work I was changing out an endcap of the big 96 oz apple juices. I carried two at a time up the aisle to their new spot. While walking I would lift one straight up then bring it down and do the other. We moved about 200 of them today. It was quite a workout.
Tina- South Dakota - MST
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GODDESSOFHOME
Posts: 4,387 10/1/09 11:42 P
Today I carried boxes and other things down to my basement, and ran back up the stairs for the next trip instead of walking.
Ontario,Canada EST
Get healthy and stay that way!
I would like to start training to walk 5K again, try to get my time under 62 minutes this time.
I am 5 feet 5 inches tall.
Never Give Up, Never Surrender!
May Minutes: 370
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53.75
107.5
161.25
215
FOTOMAKR
SparkPoints: (23,702)
Fitness Minutes: (16,474) Posts: 1,559 10/1/09 10:15 P
I had the order at work today so I brought the boxes down to the cashier area one at a time.
Fotomakr
Goal: Hit 154lbs. so I can go shopping at the outlet mall.
My new motto: You vs. You
-Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit. - Aristotle
“You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it.” - Margaret Thatcher
current weight: 151.0
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CLAVINOVA
SparkPoints: (121,880)
Fitness Minutes: (130,989) Posts: 10,615 10/1/09 11:09 A
My extra creative exercise today is running around the kitchen island over and over and over again for thousands of times with my 2 year old grandson and catching each other!
9/5/08 - 218 pounds- Began healthy lifestyle 11/5/08 -198 pounds- Joined health club 1/19/09 -178 pounds- Joined spark 3/6/12 -210.5 -trying again, re-focusing and stronger thyroid meds
HAVE A SUPER DAY!
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GODDESSOFHOME
Posts: 4,387 10/1/09 11:05 A
I didn't do any specific added exercises, but I did a ton of lifting and carrying down stairs, that was hard work!
Ontario,Canada EST
Get healthy and stay that way!
I would like to start training to walk 5K again, try to get my time under 62 minutes this time.
I am 5 feet 5 inches tall.
Never Give Up, Never Surrender!
May Minutes: 370
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107.5
161.25
215
MOMMAMURY
Posts: 565 10/1/09 10:00 A
I'm in!! I need to start adding 2 extra cardios in each week anyway. So for me this is a great challenge! Thanks!
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TLOVESC1125
Posts: 975 9/30/09 11:13 A
I'm super excited for this challenge!
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GODDESSOFHOME
Posts: 4,387 9/29/09 11:13 P
I'm in for sure!
Ontario,Canada EST
Get healthy and stay that way!
I would like to start training to walk 5K again, try to get my time under 62 minutes this time.
I am 5 feet 5 inches tall.
Never Give Up, Never Surrender!
May Minutes: 370
0
53.75
107.5
161.25
215
IRISH_AGUIRRE
Posts: 8,842 9/29/09 7:23 P
Sounds great to me! I'm in!
FOTOMAKR
SparkPoints: (23,702)
Fitness Minutes: (16,474) Posts: 1,559 9/29/09 7:18 P
Okay this month's challenge is to find little ways to add exercise to your day. Whether you are at work and do calf raises on the stairs or at home and do squats as you cook dinner. Be creative. See how you can add a little fitness to your daily routine.
Fotomakr
Goal: Hit 154lbs. so I can go shopping at the outlet mall.
My new motto: You vs. You
-Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit. - Aristotle
“You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it.” - Margaret Thatcher
current weight: 151.0
162
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I'm surprised I managed without dropping them. I also walked the boxes from the order one at a time to where they belonged.
