Awesome August Fitness Challenge

[lavendarJ]

Get Ready Get Set
Get RAWKED to Sweat
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Come on!
Have a fitness goal?
Want to feel better?
Want to gain strength?
Wanna get buffed?

Jump on board the August fitness challenge and keep track of your fitness goals here. All you gotta do is try your best, and post it here. Go ahead...push yourself.
You Can do it!!!!

[Morn]

I am in but at work right now. So later I will post my goals when I am at home later tonight and can think about it.

[lavendarJ]

Hey Morn...I just posted to you in the July thead.

[barose]

I think my challenge is to keep up with what I'm doing now. Alternating cardio (spinning and running) with weight training. I really need to working on keeping up with the AcroYoga. Its too easy to skip a class when I can just workout at home. The problem is I miss the benefits of Yoga and the interaction with other people (partner Yoga) - something I don't get in any other setting in my life. My goal is to attend 3-4 classes and 2 casual groups in the park.

[Stina]

Okay, thanks for the challenge. I'm shooting for a minimum of half an hour six days a week. I think that's a reasonable start.

[Morn]

Ok my goal is to exercise at least 4 times a week. I am working more often lately but I know this is really important so I will keep up with it. My goal is also to maintain my weight that I just took off during my fast so I know the exercise thing will be key! I plan on mixing it up - you know with different stuff - swimming, biking, aerobics, rebounding, exercise machines, etc.

[shine72]

Okay, I'm in, but not promising anything. How's that for non-committed committment? I have a habit of starting out really strong and burning out really fast. TKD is now out, as the owner/instructor assaulted my autistic son. And everytime I start out weight training, something gets hurt. So I have a yoga dvd from when I did it for a college class. I think I'll start with the basic on that 3 times a week and the pilates basic 3 times a week. I'll work up to the advance ones from there.

Can I post my long term idea here, or do I have to wait for the months they would come into play?;) Let me know what ya'll think.

[lavendarJ]

Post away Shine....

[lavendarJ]

Last month, I actually increased my strength in many ways:
- increased tricep dips
- can do 10 push-ups correctly
- strength training routine completed in 3 cycles in under an hour
- speed walking has increased
- became more flexible and more cofident with pilates
- ab work doesn't feel like torture

So, for this month, I hope to be able to hold on to this momentum and hopefully, improve. During the end of August, I will begin working out in the gym again and so my workout will change then but in the meantime, I am going to continue my strength training at home with the freeweights, stability ball, medicine ball, and the 18lb weight bar. I'm also going to continue the ab work. Hopefully, my stamina will not totally dwindle away. I'm fasting for spiritual reasons but worried about losing my muscles...I really felt a difference last month, my muscles are finally rebuilding. My specific goals are to:

- increase push ups to 20 reps each (do 3 sets)
- learn at least two new ways to workout
(I didn't get a chance to do racquetball last week, so planning on this month)
- implement some kickboxing at some point in the month
- add 2 chest exercises to my strength training program

[NYbutterfly]

My goal is simple: yoga and/or pilates every day plus 45 minutes of cardio 5 times a week. It is often the things that make me feel great that get put on the back burner. This month, I come first and I miss yoga soooo much. I want to feel good again.

Also, I aim to do my rebounder for 10 minutes each morning and dry brush in the morning and night.

[moncha moncha]

I am in for the August Fitness Challenge! Thanks for starting this lavendarJ.

My goal is to do as many fun things that happen to be exercise as I can every day. I hope to go surfing every day and fill in other things as well like bike riding, qigong, the 5 tibetans, bodyweight training and walking in nature. I want to keep building up my level of exercise.

Before I started eating raw I didn't have enough energy for more than a one to two hour surf every day. Now I add other exercise or surf twice. I have so much more energy and motivation now. I've only been eating raw for about 2.5 months.

[Morn]

Yeah we have a great crew going! We will be looking mighty fine by the end of the summer!;)

Lavender J
Morn
Barose
Stina
Shine 72
NY Butterfly
Moncha Moncha

Lets rock everyone and meet this months goals! Glad to have a few new people on board. It keeps it interesting and fun!

[shine72]

I went walking up and down the mountainside of Big Canoe, Ga. today looking at places to hold my raw retreats! I have no idea how long I was doing it (maybe 30 minutes or more), I was just in such awe of how beautiful everything was! So that was my exercise for today.

Okay, here's my long term plan:

The past few times I've started out with weight training, I've gotten hurt in some way, shape or form (even since being raw). So, here's the plan:

Months 1-2:
Yoga 3 times/week (dvd)
Pilates 3 times/week (dvd)

Month 3 (maybe four too, we'll see):
Add push - ups, crunches, and squats 2 out of the 6 days/week of working out to what I'm already doing

Month 4 (or five, it just depends):
Add circuit weight training in where on the days I do the push-ups, crunches, etc......

Around month 7 or so:
Replace one day of yoga and one day of Pilates with weight training

Tweak as necessary after that.

So, what do ya'll think? I'm just tired of starting hard and crashing harder, so I'm hoping this is a plan I can work with!:D

ETA: I walk sporadically too. I just see that more as fun than a have-to. And it's sporadic cause it usually depends on whether dh is around or not, so I try not to count that in case I can't get around to it.

[rawfigure]

I am in..June I did not miss a day..then July as it progressed I got busy and slacked. Now August I plan to make it daily again.

1st..One Hour walk/jog lots of hills.:D

[lavendarJ]

I am sleepy but I did manage to get in a nice 2 hour trail walk with my sister. It was just a degree shy of 100 and I think the heat really tired me out. I'm going to give the strength training a try and see if my body is up for it....

Good Night...

[moncha moncha]

Nice job shine72, rawfigure, lavendarj, and whoever else exercised today!

I went surfing today. Had to do a ton of paddling due to the nature of the surf today, which was great! I'm fully exercised!

[shine72]

The majority of my day was spent cleaning and running around like a nut. I found out this morning, my inlaws are coming......tomorrow. So I'm counting that as my exercise for today! Lame, I know, but hey, I was moving and moving fast, so that should count, right?!:o

[moncha moncha]

I'm sure you burned some calories shine72!

Today I went surfing, did the 5 tibetans and took a bike ride. I feel great right now, a little sore all over, mildly euphoric and still full of energy.

[lavendarJ]

I walked the doggie for about an hour but it was more of a leisure walk. She is one out of shape puppy and whenever we go for long distances she slows me down:D ...I'm going to top off the night with some pilates for abs and thighs and do some ab work.

Shine- I love your long term goals.

Moncha Moncha-
I bet surfing must be a great all over workout...I can see it really engaging the core...Am I right?

[moncha moncha]

Yeah you're right, surfing definitely strengthens the core, and the rest of the body as well. Before I started surfing, about ten years ago, I had back problems but surfing took care of that quickly.

[barose]

I'm keeping it up: Alternating running or spinning with weights and core work. I have yet to attend a Yoga class though! Thats next on the list.

[lavendarJ]

Okay so here it is 11:30 at night and I am tired and so the pilates is going to be put off until tomorrow. The fasting is starting to take effect on my physical stamina. I'll be hitting it hard and heavy in the morning...my energy levels are naturally high in the morning.

night night

[shine72]

Hi everyone. I took my dog on a good walk last night too, at about 10:20pm. So I got in more than I had originally posted. The dogs walk will probably be all I get in for exercise for the next few days. But I'm okay with that, it's still better than nothing!

Hope everyone has a great day!

LavendarJ - Thanks about my long-term goals!:D

[lavendarJ]

Good Morning!

I took the doggie for a walk that was about 50 minutes. Actually, probably only 20 minutes of it was really challenging. Angel's (the dog) getting better though-before she couldn't walk more than 15 or 20 minutes. I woke up at 4 something this morning and decided after not being able to go back to sleep to get my workout out of the way:
Strength training
standing lunges
dead lifts
chest presses
bicep curls
tricep curls
hammer curls

I still have a little more strength training to finish up (walking lunges and push-ups). I did manage to get that abs and buns & thighs pilates out of the way. It's supposed to rain today and so I don't know if I'll get out today.

[lavendarJ]

Shine-
Did you whip up anything for your in-laws?

Question
What's everyone's favorite type of ab work to do?

I don't like traditional sit ups much because I used to aim to do tons of them but never really saw results. Now with the pilates abs and other ab exercises that I do, I noticed that I am starting to see definition. I am thinking about trying this killer ab workout routine next week. It looks as if it promises a real challenge:

http://www.personaltrainingfitness.com/killer-ab-workout.html

I'm also always looking for standing ab moves because I figure if I'm out on the trail for an hour or two on the weekend then I can throw these in:

http://www.turnstep.com/Patterns/2006/March/Mar09.1.html

[moncha moncha]

My favorite ab exercise is the 2nd of the 5 tibetans (http://www.lifeevents.org/5-tibetans-energy-rejuvenation-exercises.htm).

[the_lab_rat]

Oh yeah, I wanna join the fitness challenge too! I joined last month, then got lazy about posting (but at least not as lazy about jogging, LOL!) :D

My goals for August are mainly to keep running about every other day, and to run to the top of Black Mountain and down, which is about 15 miles round trip and 3500 feet elevation gain.

Ideally I'd like to add in some strength training or stretching or something else, but I'll have to think about what to do... it's hard for me to focus on a lot of goals at once, and when I do strength training my running always ends up suffering. Hmm.

[KissyKate]

add me to the group please!!

I think my biggest challenge is excercising while we are in the midst of moving and are in between homes and under lots of stress. Also, I don't have my gym membership anymore.

My goal is to at least go walking and/or jogging everyday. And get some weights set up in a week or two. I also want to start swimming as well.

[shine72]

LavendarJ - I'm whipping up food for MY family in the hopes that they will at least TRY it. But they've made it clear that I'm not to worry about their food while they're here (they are even going so far as to stay in a hotel instead of staying with us). But I'm not worried about it. You can't make anyone do anything that THEY don't want to do. I just don't want to keep hearing about the same ol' medical complaints over and over again.;)

I just spent half an hour running around the front yard dodging while my daughter was firing at me (Nerf Dart Tag). I was her target practice!:D So I got my work out in. Just think sprints, with a twist!;)

[moncha moncha]

Welcome KissyKate! :)

Today I went surfing. I'm a little sore from yesterday so i think that will be it for today.

[lavendarJ]

I just came in from another 50 minute dog walk...I guess that's about it for tonight.

[tinystrawberry]

hey guys
i don't post here much, but im with you
i've been riding my bike 8 miles about 4-5 days a week
it feels g r e a t

[moncha moncha]

Welcome to the challenge KissyKate and tinystrawberry. :)

[shine72]

Welcome to all who just joined up with us here!

Today is my day off from exercise. Doesn't mean I won't be moving, (hello, unschooling mom of three - one has autism, you get the picture). But I won't be doing anything I would count as exercise. Tomorrow we're going to Stone Mountain. So there'll be lots of walking, and chasing my son if I know him!;)

[Cinnamon]

Count me in too!

I am an exercise junkie! Ha! Given a choice of food or exercise I will pick exercise every single time. Being active makes me feel so good and missing just one day makes me grumpy!

Currently my routine is...

Monday-cardio and weight room
Tuesday-step class
Wednesday-cardio and weight room
Thursday-strength training class, step class, and evening yoga class
Friday-step class and weight room
Saturday-potluck (!), either a walk outside, cardio work at home, it is my one day off from the club
Sunday-cardio blast class
And walking the doggies in the evening!

I aim for 1 1/2 hours a day, include ab work and stretching, and would like to add another yoga class each week but can't fit it into my schedule at this time.

Goals-to continue gaining strength, especially for my upper body. I also hired a trainer for this month and our sessions so far have been very productive and fun! Walking a marathon next year would be a very good goal to accomplish too.

Motivation-turning 49 this month and wanting to be in the best shape ever by the time I turn 50. Just feeling the best I can and enjoying my life and lifestyle with energy and enthusiasm! I can honestly say I am THE most healthy I have ever been in my life and I thank exercise for that. Along with healthy RAW food!!

[Morn]

This has been an extremely busy week at work so I haven't done as much exercise as I would have hoped for this week. However, today I did an hour of rebounding and floor exercises. I got this urban rebounding DVD at a garage sale and so glad I finally plugged it in. It definately gave me some more good moves and new exercises to try.

30 minutes of rebounding
25 minutes of floor exercises
5 minutes of stretching

[moncha moncha]

Welcome Cinnamon. :) Wow you do a lot of different things.

[lavendarJ]

Hi guys...

Cinnamon you are really moving and groovin'...I love it! If you have to be a junkie, a workout junkie is preferable to any other type of junkie huh:D I love it.

Today is my free choice day. I'm not sure if I'll get out to do my walk that I planned or not with the doggie (rain). I think I may just stay inside the house and do some pilates. I just ran into another relative who told me "your wasting away"....Oh well....


Morn- I think I'm going to treat myself to a rebounder this month. Do you have the urban rebounder?

[moncha moncha]

lavendarJ- Relatives sure can be judgemental, eh? Don't let it get you down.

Today I did the 5 tibetans. That was it. I used the day to get some work done.

[lavendarJ]

Right on moncha moncha....:)

I walked the doggie for about 35 minutes. I am going to do some pilates and that's about all I have planned; I usually don't do much on Sundays but I'm feelin' pilates for some reason. Going back to work tomorrow so any trail walks we do now will be in the evening. The chaotic schedule is about to begin...

[Cinnamon]

I agree, if I have to be a junkie then a workout one isn't too bad!

Today is a cardio blast class and I think I'll do some weight training too or an "ultimate strength" training class. Hopefully walking in the afternoon since we will be having another lovely day here in the Seattle area.

Have a great day everyone!

[lavendarJ]

Okay, so I've lost the thrill for pilates for today and so I'm just going to do some ab stuff. It is soooooooooooo hot here...this humidity that we are famous for...makes me wanna stay in the house all day. I've taken the doggie out about 3 more times since this morning and so that's it for me and the pilates - the sun is draining.

[tinystrawberry]

thanks for the welcome, monchamoncha


i'm just about to go on my bike ride, i'm just waiting for it to cool off a little more. i might go at 6:rolleyes: im thinking about going a little longer than my regular 8 mile loop. hmmM

[lavendarJ]

thanks for the welcome, monchamoncha


i'm just about to go on my bike ride, i'm just waiting for it to cool off a little more. i might go at 6:rolleyes: im thinking about going a little longer than my regular 8 mile loop. hmmM

A little longer than your 8 mile loop...I am scared of you:D That' s the spirt!

[Morn]

Exercise – 1 hour

45 minutes rebounding & abs
15 minutes of floor exercises - inner and outer thighs & buns

Lavender J - No I have one I got a Kmart for around $40.00 - I think it is by weider (the company that makes a bunch of weight equipment). The DVD I am doing is by Urban Rebounder. I got it free at a garage sale! I couldn't find any rebounding exercise DVD's at the store and then I got this one for free!

Tiny Strawberry - Welcome!

[moncha moncha]

Nice free dvd Morn - those are the best kind.

Today I went surfing and then rode my bike. We have this trail that goes along the beach. I can ride a few blocks down to the water from my house and then follow the trail for about 10 miles down the coast. It's a really neat trail. It starts out along these really tall cliffs above the water. After a couple of miles you ride through the harbor and the trail goes along the beach.

[the_lab_rat]

moncha moncha, that trail of yours sounds neat! I love hiking/biking/jogging along beach trails. It must be awesome living right near the ocean!

Well, in the spirit of stupidity--uh, I mean..adventure! yeah, in the spirit of adventure, I figured why wait until the end of the month to accomplish my goals? Why not do it right now? So I decided to run up Black Mountain today. The storm clouds looming over it were a bit intimidating, as was the cold wind coming down (and me in only a little tank top and short shorts), but I thought what the heck, now is as good a time as any, so I just did it :D

Now, there were a few parts right near the top during a 1-mile stretch of really steep uphill where I don't think you could really call what I was doing 'running.' :rolleyes: I'd hesitate to even call it 'jogging' or 'walking'... perhaps 'waddling' or 'staggering' or 'plodding'... Yes, thank you thesaurus.com, I think that gets the idea across perfectly :p

Anyway, I don't even know how far I ran...all the trail signs say different things. So it was somewhere between 14.2 and 18 miles. I trust the map I have and will go with 16 miles and 3500 feet elevation gain. Then I came back and ate an entire 3 pound melon. Oh, and about 17 figs. Yeah baby.

So that was my day... I hope everyone else is rawkin' this fitness challenge and feelin' the burn! :D G'night!

[lavendarJ]

lab rat and moncha moncha...

you both had some awesome workouts...a trail near the beach or a mountain run would be exhilirating:)

[moncha moncha]

wow lab rat that's huge!

[Morn]

moncha moncha - ok I am jealous! I love the water and you sound like you are having WAY too much fun exercising. That is really the way it should be though - than it isn't like a chore or a thing to do on the to do list - it is on the want to do list! Thats how I feel about roller blading, biking and swimming. Which it doesn't seem like I am doing a whole lot of right now. Humm! I might have to squeeze in some of those things this week. :D

[the_lab_rat]

wow lab rat that's huge!

You mean the run? Or the melon I ate afterward? :p hehe.. just being silly :D

Man, surfing sounds like so much fun! I've been thinking of taking up another sport...you know, for those days when I can't run up mountains :)

[moncha moncha]

Yeah, surfing is a lot of fun. Even while I was learning, spending a lot of time underwater, it was just as fun as it is now.

[lavendarJ]

Hello Everyone!

I'm just getting in...the busy and chaotic life has now begun. I'm gonna push it hard tonight and then try to get up extra early so I can do a little cardio early tomorrow. Tonight it's pretty much the same:
strength training
pilates for buns and thighs
pilates for abs
ab work
Basically the same o' same 'o'

Glad to see everyone is moving and grooving! Have a great evening!

[moncha moncha]

Today I took a day off for recovery.

[menat]

I need to really think about a fitness plan. I make plans and can't live up to them. Well, "can't" is an exaggeration. More like I don't

I wanted to do 40 minutes of Pilates everyday, then free weights on the arms, then run for two miles in the morning and then belly dancing in the evening. I think that is too much.


So how about this?
Pilates for 30 minutes. Running 2 miles. AM
Bellydance 30 minutes. Free arm weights PM

[the_lab_rat]

Today I took a day off for recovery.

Seconded :)

[the_lab_rat]

So how about this?
Pilates for 30 minutes. Running 2 miles. AM
Bellydance 30 minutes. Free arm weights PM

Menat,
That's a lot for one day! Your body needs time to rest and recover between workouts. If you're exercising every day, morning and evening, that probably isn't adequate recovery time and you may end up getting worn out--or risk getting injured. Maybe if you spread out that routine over 2 days instead of morning and evening, then you'd have a longer break before doing the same exercise again. Just a thought :) Anyway, good luck with whatever routine you decide on! I hope you can find something you enjoy and can stick with. Keep posting in here, I find it really helps me stay motivated when I have people I'm accountable to :D

[moncha moncha]

If I start out with really high goals I usually don't end up doing anything. It works better for me if I decide to do one thing for the day. Then I will often end up doing more anyways.

[moncha moncha]

Today was a rare day with no waves at all. So I went for a bike ride. Nice sunny day today after about a month of fog.

[menat]

I created a more realistic fitness program.

I can't help it but I love Pilates because it prevents my back from hurting throughout the day. So I think I will use Pilates as a form of morning stretching daily for about 20 minutes.

After Pilates...

Mon. Wed. Fri. = Bellydance for 30 minutes
Tue. Thu. Sat. = Running for 30 minutes

Weights (arm bells)
light (1lbs) for 5 minutes = on Running days
Heavy (5lbs) for 5 minutes = on Bellydance days

So in all I am about getting 1 hour of exercise a day but have Sunday off.

[lavendarJ]

Sounds like you got it all worked out Menat...I knew you could do it. I didn't get to do my pilates yesterday; just the strength training and I just said oh well. I used to hate when my routine was thrown off but once I stopped making a big deal of it and allowed myself to "swap" this for that and gave myself Saturday as a make up day for something or a free choice day it made all the difference in the world. Now, I change my routine quite frequently.


My strength training program I made up for myself last month is about do change in another week. It seems like I'm tweaking something every month now and it's okay with me. I don't feel bound to my written workout plan. We all RAWK....

[lavendarJ]

Ooops
Forgot to post what I'm gonna do..so busy flapping my lips about other stuff:D

I just wanna get in a good challenging trail walk and I will be happy with that. It is about 102 degrees again. I can take the heat, it's our infamous humidity we get. It's like walking around in a sauna that you can't escape.

So, the walk probably won't happen around 7 or 8-ish tonight.

[tanishamarshall]

Hey I'm late getting in but I'd like to join this fitness challange.

My goal is to:
Strength train 3 x a week
Cardio 4 x a week Min 45mins
Do 30 situps everyday and more if I can handle it

Ya can't wait until tonight.

I did cardio on Monday 45mins and 15min strength training

Tanisha

[tinystrawberry]

i rode my bike 14 miles yesterday! it was a good work out, and i'm feeling it today. but the ride wasn't so nice. i hate riding on busy roads with lots of fast cars. luckily it wasn't alll like that :)

im gonna ride 8 miles tonight (at like 6:30). it's the best time to ride!

[moncha moncha]

Welcome Tanisha! I'm glad you joined us.

Nice mileage strawberry!

[shine72]

Hey all! I had the best workout today! First, I had to climb a fence to go look at this property (200 acres). (My behind is still big enough that I really SHOULDN'T have been trying to climb a fence - in flip-flops!) And then we walked ALL over those beautiful acres and a good clip and had to climb the fence to get back out. This was in the Georgia heat, but it was SO much fun!


In light and love,
Sunshine :D

[lavendarJ]

Hey there Tanisha!

Shine-
Sounds like a lot of fun..

[lavendarJ]

tinystrawberry-
what a workout...i can't wait until i get my bike later this month

my sister and i are going to do a nice little hour walk with a few hills for a challenge and i'm doing my weight and ab work later tonight

[Morn]

Yesterday's workout

1 hour 35 minutes

rebounding
floor exercises - abs, inner/outer thighs, buns, arms
bike ride - 35 minutes

Today I plan on stopping at the gym on the way home

[shine72]

LavendarJ - Thanks, it really was!:D

I should have done yoga this morning, but I didn't wake up in time, so I'll be doing it this evening!:D

[lavendarJ]

Okay so here's the deal...the walk didn't happen yesterday because we wanted to wait until later because of the extreme heat and low and behold, there were these big LOUD bugs outs...I can't think of the name of them but they only come around every 12 years or something like that...Needless to say, I greatly dislike all bugs and insects and to have them in swarms like that turned me all the way off:D I'm walking with the heat today before those things come out. Also, I didn't do my strength training. My stomach turned on me after eating a salad instead of sticking to the juices right after fasting. I'm ready to RAWK today though.

[lavendarJ]

Oh yeah, so far all I ate as far as solid foods go, was a pint of yummy blueberries. I had one pint at 8:30 and I'll have anothe at around 12:30. The blueberries are 5 pints for 10 dollars...the grocery stores are doing a lot to support the Blues (local hockey team) and their "blue" things have special prices this week..... I bought 5 of course, two for me and the rest for my sister and kids. I would try to do something with them if I could think of something before scarfing them down:D

[beppa66]

Ok. I'm in!
Goal head to gym or do video w/o every other day.
(and get my yardwork done - mulch, weed, hedges, etc.)

[moncha moncha]

Alright! Welcome to the challenge beppa66! :)

[shine72]

Okay so here's the deal...the walk didn't happen yesterday because we wanted to wait until later because of the extreme heat and low and behold, there were these big LOUD bugs outs...I can't think of the name of them but they only come around every 12 years or something like that...Needless to say, I greatly dislike all bugs and insects and to have them in swarms like that turned me all the way off:D I'm walking with the heat today before those things come out. Also, I didn't do my strength training. My stomach turned on me after eating a salad instead of sticking to the juices right after fasting. I'm ready to RAWK today though.


Are you talking about cicadas? We had them in Maryland the one year. You could've went anyway, they're really cool if you ever catch a glimpse of them!:D

[menat]

I need to be in bed by 11 pm, because if I stay up late, there is no such thing as exercise. And I rarely exercise in the evening.

[the_lab_rat]

LavendarJ: Cicadas maybe? I like bugs, but yeah, I can see how swarms of them would make you wanna stay indoors :)

Beppa66: Welcome! Yard work is such good exercise, sometimes I swear it's a better workout than running! :p

Today I went went running... 10-ish miles, hills... That seems so trivial after Black Mountain. Oh well :rolleyes:

[tanishamarshall]

Hey Everyone, thanks for the welcome.

Lavendar j I hate those bugs.. I saw two big ones. Yuck.

Today I did
16 mins of Turbo Jam
30 min 2 mile walk with Leslie Sansone
And I'm about to get my 30 push ups in... Yay.

I can't wait until those bugs are gone..

[moncha moncha]

Went surfing today.

[tanishamarshall]

I just did 50 situps and got really bad cramp, maybe I did to many being that I'm just getting started and it's been a while since I've done any situps.

[Morn]

For exercise today I did some of the exercise videos on my on demand on comcast. It was different and fun. It makes me want to take a dance class!

Exercise: 1 hour and 10 minutes

30 minutes of latin dance
20 minutes of African hip hop
10 minutes of abs
10 minutes of thighs

WELCOME DOCSHARP! GLAD TO HAVE YOU HERE!

[moncha moncha]

That's lots of situps doc!

Sounds fun Morn!

[lavendarJ]

LavendarJ: Cicadas maybe? I like bugs, but yeah, I can see how swarms of them would make you wanna stay indoors :)

Beppa66: Welcome! Yard work is such good exercise, sometimes I swear it's a better workout than running! :p

Today I went went running... 10-ish miles, hills... That seems so trivial after Black Mountain. Oh well :rolleyes:
lab rat-
That's exactly what they were...couldn't think of it yesterday. Well, I guess there's always Saturday - my make up day...After ending my fast the wrong way yesterday I was not able to workout today....let's just leave it at that. :D

doc-
you got a good workout going.... check out this link:
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art6530.asp
I just posted it cause it looks like you are into doing lots of abs I'm always looking for variations on ab exercises

Have a great night everyone.....

[tanishamarshall]

I'll check out that link when I get home Lavendarj

Moncha Moncha, 50 situps isn't much to me, I know people do more then that. I use to do like 100 a night but I know people that do like 400.. That's way to much for me and I guess 50 is way to much for me, I have cramps going on in and off for about 5 minutes. I felt like I was being attacked.

[beppa66]

Hi! Thanks for the warm welcome.

Ok so far so good.
Yesterday stairclimber 60min, treadmill 30, pulling weeds 1hr.
Today stairclimber 60min, treadmill 15, yardwork 2.5hrs.
(it was soooo HOT out!)

Sounds like you are all doing great!
Moncha Moncha...wanna trade?
I'll go surfing tomorrow?...

[lavendarJ]

Happy Friday Everyone!

beppa-
hats off to you for knocking that stairmaster out for 60 minutes and then having the nerve to pull weeds afterwards on yesterday...whew:D

I'm going to my usual stuff, some strength training and ab work...

[moncha moncha]

Today I surfed, did the 5 tibetans and went for a bike ride.

[barose]

Though I havent checked-in in several days, I've been keeping up: spinning and weights mostly, but I need to change it up a bit.

[the_lab_rat]

Beppa66: Whoa, way to rock the fitness challenge with all that yardwork! And yeah, I'm totally jealous of moncha moncha's surfing too! I live in California--I have no excuse for not knowing how to surf! lol :D

Docsharp: awesome job with the situps! 50 sounds like a lot to me--I can only do about...8 :p Hey, keep it up and soon you'll be up to 400 too!

Well, I've decided to join either a yoga class or some other kind of group exercise class. There's a studio nearby I like the looks of... gonna check it out tomorrow and see which class I want to join. I'm not gonna cut back on running (hopefully another 10 miles tomorrow) but I'm just not seeing the weight loss results I'd like. I've pretty much reached the maximum amount I can physically run right now, so I think the answer is to add in another different type of exercise and also work on increasing my mileage gradually. I like outdoor activities SO much more than indoors...but I really need something scheduled right now so I'll stick with it :/

[tanishamarshall]

Thanks Lab rat.

Yoga sounds like fun, well for someone who can do all of the moves. I would like to do Pilates one day, I hear it's good for you.

Yesterday I did
45mins Walking (3 miles)
30 Situps
No strength training because I couldn't make it to gym.

[beppa66]

[QUOTE=the_lab_rat;314575]Beppa66: Whoa, way to rock the fitness challenge with all that yardwork! And yeah, I'm totally jealous of moncha moncha's surfing too! I live in California--I have no excuse for not knowing how to surf! lol :D
---------------------

We live in Florida near the beach so there's NO EXCUSE for me not to surf either...except yardwork! (Oh, and baby waves);)

PS. I've been using the stairmaster with the arm pulls and really focusing hard on pushing and pulling hard on the arms, makes a huge difference. After 2 days my arms are looking shapely already. :) WOOT!

[lavendarJ]

Hey Hey Hey...looks like I'm doing some pilates or some other in house stuff. I don't know what's going to happen outside-too hot.

doc-
in case you don't get to the gym, here are some links that provide great all over strength training workouts without the need for machines:
http://exercise.about.com/cs/exerciseworkouts/l/bltotalworkout.htm

http://exercise.about.com/cs/exerciseworkouts/l/blshortwkouts.htm

Just throwin' them out there in case anyone's interested. Right now, I do all my strength training at home with free weights, a 18lb weight bar, a stability ball and a medicine ball. My routine going to change up some in another week or so when classes start. I'll be getting out of class late and will have to make use of the university gym and so we'll see....

[KissyKate]

Went for a nice brisk walk in the beautiful sunshine this morning and am about to go for a jog this evening! Other than that I haven't done much excericising but am hoping to start a new, today!!

[moncha moncha]

Went for a bike ride along the cliffs today. The ocean was still. There were a bunch of seals laying on the reef.

[lavendarJ]

hello all..
just checkin' in. i begin another fast tomorrow...

[beppa66]

Checking in:
1hr stairmaster, 15min treadmill
(& aerobic grocery shopping) ha-ha.

[the_lab_rat]

today: running, 10-ish miles, hills (i dunno why i say that, i always run in the hills.. lol). oh, and i decided to join Bikram yoga!

[Judy]

My goal for this month would be half an hour of pilates mat excercises (working up towards the whole advanced program) and half an hour of belly dance drills. On a daily basis.
I've started in July with the pilates beginner program and worked up to the program above. Except that I don't do the whóle advanced program yet. And don't do it évery day yet. But I do it most days and am happy I have come this far. Now, to stáy on track and better myself.
Maybe, if I have reached my goal, I will change my drill routine, or I will do an intense drillprogram in the weekends, from a new dvd I just got.
But... First things first!

[lavendarJ]

Hey Hey Hey
I didn't end up doing any pilates stuff at home...I'll give it a try today. I am still way to "stuffed" - best way I can describe it after piggin' out on a bunch of raw goodies...trying to get them all in before my fast with my sister today as if I was never going to taste them again:o ....Takin' it easy guys, I might walk later with my sister, just a simple walk...

[beppa66]

Lab Rat, BIKRAM is AWESOME!!!
Today...yardwork & house cleaning (of the major kind - my mom is coming for a visit on Tues)
If time permits...I'll try to make it to the gym.

Welcome Judy!!

[moncha moncha]

Welcome Judy! I checked out your journal. Interesting pics there. I've never seen a drum box like that.

[moncha moncha]

Today I went for a bike ride. Nice sunny day again. :)

[tanishamarshall]

Hey Hey Hey...looks like I'm doing some pilates or some other in house stuff. I don't know what's going to happen outside-too hot.

doc-
in case you don't get to the gym, here are some links that provide great all over strength training workouts without the need for machines:
http://exercise.about.com/cs/exerciseworkouts/l/bltotalworkout.htm

http://exercise.about.com/cs/exerciseworkouts/l/blshortwkouts.htm

Just throwin' them out there in case anyone's interested. Right now, I do all my strength training at home with free weights, a 18lb weight bar, a stability ball and a medicine ball. My routine going to change up some in another week or so when classes start. I'll be getting out of class late and will have to make use of the university gym and so we'll see....

Thanks Lavendarj I'll use those in case I don't make it to the gym.

This weekend I did some walking on Saturday about 30 mins so I didn't meet my goal, but I did do a lot of walking when my husband and I got to Chicago so maybe I can say I did 45 mins it just wasn't a very brisk walk. Not sure on that.

Oh ya, we tried the raw restaurants in Chicago both Cousin IV's and Karyns. I have to say that Karyns was the best, it was like going to a very upscale restaurant, it was very nice. My husband ordered a burger and when it came out it looked just like a huge Mcdonalds burger with mayo, ketchup and mustard, he loved it and so did I. I actually end up having the raviolli, It was to good. We also managed to have dessert, I had the mango ice cream and he had the pecan bar or something liek that it was sooo good and rich. Got on the scale today and I'm down about 1 lbs.. It's great eating this way..

I guess I need to post my Raw Restaurant review in another thread but I thought I'd share this with you all.

Tanisha

[moncha moncha]

Went surfing today. It was sunny and warm. The waves were really tiny so I paddled from one end of the beach to the other and back. That was easily the farthest I've ever paddled. Surfed some little waves along the way. Also just layed there floating for awhile. It was really nice.

[the_lab_rat]

docsharp: That restaurant sounds delicious! The burger you mentioned is totally making my mouth water... which is funny because I've never liked real McDonalds burgers, but raw vegan burgers on the other hand...YUM!

moncha: I continue to be jealous of your surfing :D

Today I went to Bikram yoga (~1 hr 45 min) then right after went jogging for a slow easy 6 miles.

[moncha moncha]

Well then you'll just have to come out here one day and surf with me. :cool:

[the_lab_rat]

Oh, that would be a funny sight! Is surfing anything like skiing? Because that's another sport I doubt I have the coordination to master :p Hey, maybe after I've been raw for a long time, it will make me graceful enough to take up surfing! :D

[moncha moncha]

It's a little like skiing in that it takes balance.

Today I went for a bike ride.

[shine72]

Hey guys. I haven't been on because I haven't been exercising. I haven't been exercising because I've had a couple of rounds of major detox going on. Just wanted to let you know, I'm not slacking, just too busy healing right now I guess.

[tanishamarshall]

Hi all,

I'm late posting.. On Monday I did 45 mins of walking I actually forgot to do my situps. How could I forget. ??? HMMMM

On Tuesday I didn't do anything but I plan to workout tonight. I need to get my strength training.

[beppa66]

Skipped a few days (it was mostly yard work and housework)

Today 45 min stairmaster + weights.
I'm really gladded I joined this challenge...the accountability is good.
It always feels so good on workout days!!!

Lab Rat...how did you enjoy the hot yoga???

[moncha moncha]

I went to the beach yesterday and the waves were tiny. I wasn't going to surf. But some guy said to me from across the parking lot, "I'm going to prove that it can be surfed!" That got me motivated so I went out there with him and had so much fun. I caught tons of tiny little waves. Ha ha.

Today I'm taking a day off exercise.

[tanishamarshall]

I've been doing so much uncooking today I didn't even get a chance to exercise.

Moncha Moncha, you must live right near the beach? I bet it's wonderful.

[moncha moncha]

Yeah I live near the beach. I love it! :)

[Morn]

Ok guys I need to kick it in gear! Sorry I haven't been around the last few days but I have been extremely busy with work and then my anniversary, etc. So I blew it this week and am here answering to you guys for it. I promise next week I will be back on track. Hope to check in over the next few days with something to report! I need to get busy so I can stay in my size 6 jeans! until then -

P.s I am proud of all of you nonslackers! THanks for holding up the thread!

[moncha moncha]

You didn't blow it. :)

Thanks for checking in.

[the_lab_rat]

docsharp: Hey, uncooking is exercise too! All that washing and chopping... :D

beppa66: Way to rock that stairmaster! Ohmygosh, I LOVE yoga!! It's amazing. I'm hopelessly addicted! :p

So today: Bikram yoga! Tomorrow: more yoga! Saturday: even more--oh no, I'm gonna be gone Saturday! I predict major yoga withdrawl :p LOL

Anyway, so yeah, I'm loving this so much. Weird because I took another kind of yoga class before (uh..the one that begins with a 'k' I think?) and didn't really "get it." I think it was too slow-paced for me and I got bored, but Bikram is perfect! I loooove the heat! You seriously sweat like a gallon, which must be great for detoxing. I think that's why it jump-started my weight loss--my body must've been clinging desperately to a bunch of toxins and garbage, but through yoga it's finally allowing me to release them all. The difference is amazing, especially around my stomach-area and hip bones...yeah, I have hip bones, who knew? LOL

(Although.. my one complaint is...the yoga studio kinda smells like dirty feet...hahaha! But it's a small price to pay :D )

Alrighty, keep on rawkin the workouts, everyone! Work up a sweat! Feel the burn!

[shine72]

I'm still here. I had some major detox the other night along with the UTI that left me pretty weak yesterday, so I just did the minimums around the house. I'll be back into the groove come Monday I hope!:o

[Judy]

Ok, so I've changed my plans.
This August I will just do as I please.
Whether it be pilates, yoga, bellydance or whatever.
It doesn't matter if I do it for 5 minutes or an hour, as long as I do it and as long as I love it.
I will take it by the moment.
I love (and need) to be playful about it :).

[Judy]

Yippee (sp?), I did yoga and meditation today!
Feeling good!

[lavendarJ]

Hey Hey Hey!

Glad to see new peeps on here! Sorry, I haven't been able to do a daily post...but it's like I said about August...it's wild crazy and chaotic. I have been fasting and felt the need to be really really concentrated and not on the net so much... My exercise routine is still the same.Yet, I didn't do a lot of stuff that I usually do though, In fact, I think I totally fell off my exercise wagon. I mainly just focused on walking for my cardio (walking the doggie)...I'll be buying a bike soon this month and so I'm excited about that....I've been really preoccupied with fasting and thinking about what I'm going to do with the next 4 months of this year (kinda frustrated and wondering if I will be finished with a book of poems I want to publish this year) Okay, let me stop myself before I get into a rambling frenzy!

I'm glad to see you guys keeping the exercise groove going and I'm kicking it into high gear again. My routine will probably be changing in September. I just wanted to say hello to everyone...

[Morn]

Well today is my 11 month raw anniversary!

Today’s exercise:

50 minutes of rebounding (including abs and arms)

Thanks moncha moncha!

[moncha moncha]

Congratulations Morn that's awesome! 11 months is a long time!!!

[lavendarJ]

Hey Morn!

Happy Anniversary.. the BIG # 1 is on the way next month:)

[the_lab_rat]

lavendarJ, that's so cool you're publishing a book of poems! I love poetry and have always dreamt of doing that. Make sure to give us the info when you get it published! :)

today: more yoga! I've been slacking on the running though. Well, when I'm out of town next week I won't have yoga, so I'll hopefully be doing some jogging then.

[beppa66]

Congrats Morn! Simply amazing.
Only 55 min today on treadmill (got to the gym late & they kicked me out. they actually shut the lights off on the few of us who were still working out)
And I mowed the lawn. (I'm turning into quite the landscaper while my dh is away!)

[shine72]

I got in a 20 min. walk. Sounds piddly, I know. But considering I really didn't have all my strength back like I thought I did, those 20 minutes were actually more than enough. And I've always been a FAST walker, no matter my size, so it's not like I did a leisurely stroll either!;)

Back in the swing, woohoo! (Or almost there at least!;) :p )

Oh crud! Almost forgot! HAPPY 11 months ANNIVERSARY MORN!

[lavendarJ]

Shine-
not piddly at all, all victories are to be celebrated!!!

beppa-
way to go, if I'm gonna get kicked out of a place, I'd love for it to be a gym :D ...and yard work too---WHEW!

lab_rat-
Thanks..I can't wait and I will keep ya posted. I also cannot wait until I can do some bikram, I just know I'm gonna love it when I can find a location that isn't a hour or more away.

moncha moncha, judy, docsharp, morn and EVERYONE else - have a Super Sassy Sunday today. No exercises for me; I am going to do simple stretches and that's about it. I have homework, housework, yard work and packing to think about.....

[Morn]

Today’s exercise: 1 hour

45 minutes of rebounding, abs and arms
15 minutes inner & outer thighs, buns and stretching

Beppa66 - ya its funny - some people close the bars - we close the gyms! Good for you!:D

[moncha moncha]

I went for a long walk at the beach today. I'm going back for a surf now that the tide has improved.

[tanishamarshall]

Congrats morn and LavenderJ.

LavenderJ I love poems and would love to here more about your book.

I am about to make a exercise schedule up because I haven't been doing well keeping up with my goals. I think having them written down and on my board here at home I'll see what I plan to do and it will get done. I hardly ever look at my signature on here so that isn't working. I'll post my new goals tonight.

Tanisha

[the_lab_rat]

lavendarJ, I hope you can find a Bikram studio close to you! It's such a peaceful experience afterward, like the heat and hard work allow you reach a deeper level of consciousness or something. I can't even do all the postures yet but it's still amazing, and I notice improvements with each class. You'll love it! Oh, and I'd love to hear more about your poetry...what kind of things do you like to write about?


So, more yoga today! I'm truly addicted! Was going to do a double, but ran out of time preparing for vacation. Oh well. When I get back, I've gotta find a studio I can afford for the few weeks before my 1st paycheck.

[shine72]

I guess everyone took the day off yesterday? I didn't do a "workout" per se today. But I did do weeding and trimming in the front yard a little while ago and it involved squating, pulling, jumping (onto the shovel and off, onto the shovel and off....), bending and lifting. Plus it was ninety degrees and I don't even WANNA know the humidity factor today.

So, all that to say, I'm going to count that as my workout (and a trip to the sauna;) )!

[beppa66]

Shine, I think we do "yard-bikrim".
LabRat...continue my jealousy, I wish I could do bikrim I LOVE & MISS IT!
Sounds like everyone is rockin' this challenge! WOOT!

Yesterday: weights & 60min stairmaster.

[moncha moncha]

I went surfing last night. We had some nice waves. It was awesome.

[shine72]

I went surfing last night. We had some nice waves. It was awesome.


Wish I could do YOUR workout!:D Although I've never surfed, it sure does look like fun. I did try boogie boading ONCE, when I was sixteen and we were in Hawaii. Oy, notice I said ONCE!;)

[lavendarJ]

Quickly checking in with everyone.... it's all about some pilates today. That probably won't happen until later tonight because I need to finish a paper and do some reading for tonight....

docsharp-
i'll be so happy when i am finished and happy with this book of poetry and other book that i'm working on....to be continued

lab_rat-
as soon as i find a place i'm going to announce it the world...i just know i would love it

off to study...keep moving and groovin everyone

[codajess]

Saturday I did 30 minutes of one-minute intervals of walking (3.3 mph) then jogging at 4.7 mph on the treadmill. Then I did 30 minutes of swimming.

Today I did 30 minutes of the 1-minute intervals of walking and then jogging at 4.8 mph. Then I went to change to go swimming and my swimsuit zipper broke :( Good thing it broke in the shower BEFORE, rather than in the pool :p That would've been a wonderful sight to show the rest of the people at the gym! :eek:

[kimbi]

i HAVE LOST WEIGHT AND i SEE IT IN MY UPPER BODY, LIKE NECK AND SHOULDERS.... FROM 175 TO 166.5 SINCE 8/13... i HAVE ADDED SOME EXTRA MOVEMENT TO MY DAYS, i FIGUIRE IF I EXCERCISE AT LEAST 30 MIN IN THE DAY AND 30 MIN IN THE EVE, I WILL DO OK...CRAVINGS ARE NOT SO BAD, I WANT SALTY STUFF ALL THE TIME.... OTHER THAN THAT I THINK I AM SETTLING IN... THIS IS THE END OF DAY 8 :cool:

[moncha moncha]

Congratulations kimbi!

Today I went surfing. It was sunny and warm again. I had the whole beach to myself too. :)

[lavendarJ]

hip hip hoorary kimbi

[shine72]

Go Kimbi!

Okay, so I tried doing the push-ups (girlie version for now), crunches, and squats today........

Let's just say, I shoulda kept working out after stopping TKD. It was pretty pathetic.

Push-ups - 10
Crunches - 50
Squats - 10

Upside is, at least now I know what my baseline is!;) :o

[Morn]

Today’s exercise:

45 minutes of rebounding

[lavendarJ]

Hello Friends...

Just quickly checking in. I'll be switching up the routine soon. I bought a workout DVD to have as another standby in the abscence of a gym or when time constraints exist. It's Denise Austin's Boot Camp Total Body Blast. I like it because it offers two 20 minute workout options. They are cardio boot camp and strenth boot camp- the first workout has intervals of things like kick boxing and sports drills; the other one is all about strength training cardio and weights are reccomended. There is also a bonus 10 minute segment that provides stretching moves and is focued on improving flexibility. Okay, that was my big splurge this week. Enough about that...I'm really sleepy..nodding with the laptop sliding off my lap:D

[beppa66]

Way to go Kimbi. Codajess last week I had just returned from the gym and my spagetti strap on my workout top went ZING! So I can relate!!!! Shine those squats and crunches will get you buff in no time!

As for me weights & stairs today...broken record...zzzz.
Need to mix it up a bit.

[shine72]

Today my workout has been the mega-cleaning of the house. I'm moving fast, bending, squating, and working up a sweat!:D

[Morn]

Today’s exercise – 30 laps in the pool (lame but at least I squeezed something in).

[lavendarJ]

Hey everyone----told ya August was going to be crazy...I wish I could check in more, still focused on the same stuff I posted at the beginning of the challenge; I will probably take a look at my goals for August and then rethink some things, tweak some things and make some changes for September.

Keep it Rawkin!

[Morn]

Today' exercise: 1 hour - rebounding, inner and outer thighs & buns. My DH even did 5 minutes of the warm up with me.

[codajess]

Yesterday: 30 mins on treadmill, 100 tricep push ups in the pool, and 1 hour treading water.

[moncha moncha]

I did the 5 tibetans and went surfing today. I may go for a bike ride in a bit.

Friday I went camping with a friend. We hiked in to a campsite and hung out on a relatively remote beach. It was pretty awesome.

[tanishamarshall]

Sorry I haven't posted in over a week, well I re made my goals but I think I set them to high. After doing 1 hour of walking I was unable to exercise for about 4 days because my ankles were hurting then I did another 1 hour and I was just ouf of it so I'm changing my goals back to 30 minutes cardio and weight lifting as well as situps. I think I need to stick with this until I lose a few more pounds.

[moncha moncha]

Sounds smart doc. They say it's all too common to overtrain.

[Morn]

Yesterday: 30 mins on treadmill, 100 tricep push ups in the pool, and 1 hour treading water.

Wow did you work it yesterday girl! 1 hour of treading water! That is amazing!

[Stina]

Last weekend I went to a gathering that included a potluck. I was in the house alone with everyone outside, scoping out the table..... not a good scenario right there! I usually find if I'm in an arguement about whether or not to eat cooked, I usually lose. So, I'm looking at all of the sickening yummy cooked food, going all diabolical, you know. And what do I find but a crock labeled, "Raw Organic cucumber cilantro soup!" And it was really good! Come to find out there were some other raw foodists there, of all things. Saved my day. Thank goodness.

I've been strictly raw for a good month now, and for the most part it's been reasonably easy with some occasional challenging food cravings. It's just trippy! Last night I had a dream about eating cooked food,, not enjoying it, and feeling guilty. And I'm a member of Alcoholics Anonymous, so I know all about addiction patterns. I also know if I stick it out, it gets easier.

Thanks for letting me unload!

[lavendarJ]

Hip Hip Hooray Stina!

[moncha moncha]

Great story Stina. Imagine finding unexpected raw food at a potluck! How awesome!

I surfed to day. We finally had some overhead waves. It's been awhile since I surfed something meaty (so to speak, haha). It was a blast.

[Morn]

So cool Stina! What a blessing to find an unexpected raw treasure!

[tanishamarshall]

Congrats Stina.

[beppa66]

Hi just checking in.
Decided to mix things up so we went snorkeling and rented a kayak in the keys...and started out the day by jogging. (monday)

Dropped mom off at the airport and hit the gym for 55min stairs and weights. (tues)

Today is my b-day and my dh is taking me out for dinner, so better head to the gym ... but the beach sounds like WAY more fun! (:

Hope you all have a great day & you exceed all of your goals!

PS. Stina that is really cool. The raw thing is really taking off!!!

[shine72]

Today:

pushups
crunches
squats

[lafsalot]

Today:

pushups
crunches
squats

What, no dancing?:D ~ Cathy

Oh, almost forgot - Happy Birthday beppa!!!

[shine72]

What, no dancing?:D ~ Cathy

Oh, almost forgot - Happy Birthday beppa!!!

Dancing is a given with me!;)

[RowanC]

Anybody gonna start a September challenge?
I'd be up for it!:D

[moncha moncha]

I'm up for it too RowanC! :)

I'm painting a house. It has a really thick stucco on it. I have to push the roller really hard to get the paint all the way in the nooks and crannies. It's great exercise!

I'm off for a surf. It's foggy and mysterious!

Edit: Yesterday I surfed. There was no wind whatsoever so the waves were perfectly smooth. It was amazing.

[shine72]

Hi all! I got my walk in this morning! It was already humid as all get out at 6:30 this morning!:eek: Oh well, it's par for the course here.

Hope everyone gets their workout in!:D

[Morn]

Ok guys I just started a new September Exercise thread. I will be very busy in the month of September so I need all of you to help me nurture the thread! But I hope all of you continue on for September as we all need each other!

[moncha moncha]

Great Morn! Glad you started the thread. I'm up for the challenge!

Today I took a day off of exercise. I'm sore all over. Feels great to rest.

[shine72]

Good morning!

I did my pushups - 10 (however, I went from doing ten with like 3-4 breaks in between and just barely being able to get them out, to doing ten with no break and just barely getting them all out. And these are girlie version!:eek: )
crunches - 50 (went from having one or two breaks in there to just knocking them out
squats - 20!:eek: I was able to do 20 and my legs and buttocks were sore before I even started! Oh happy day!:D

[lavendarJ]

Hey Hey Hey...

I'm glad to see everyone still moving it along. I'm still here RAWKIN' it...I' ve been so busy. I"m going for the exercise challenge in September. I'm shooting for every day. I'lll talk some more about my goals in the september thread. I'm kinda torn about losing more weight...I talked about that already in the august challenge thread...

I'll be ready to move and groove with you guys on tomorrow. I still don't have my bike...still looking and going to look again tonight

[moncha moncha]

I'm off to go surf.

I just took a look at the Sept. thread. Man, it's huge already!

[Stina]

Hi Everyone- I just wanted to check back and say Hello. I made it 100% this month, much to my amazement and gratitude. I've struggled for over a year, bouncing back and forth between raw eating and binging on junk. I trust this marks a new milestone in my life. I'm committed to being a Raw Lifer, but I take it one day at a time.

I made Alissa's recipe for Raw Ravioli tonight and give it a big thumbs up. Her book has helped me tremendously.

I'm tired, as I clean houses for a living, so my next project is to exercise on a more regular basis!

Thanks for the love and support!
Stina;)

[Stina]

Oh, ha ha, I just realized I checked in with the wrong thread. How Freudian! I admitted the lack of much needed exercise......

[Morn]

today's exercise: 45 minutes of rebounding and 5 minutes inner thighs.

[witweew]

yea, for workout music, you basically need hard-hitting euro-dance music.... nothing else does the job really. Search around on iTunes for "euro club hits" or check this link:

http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZSearch.woa/wa/advancedSearchResults?albumTerm=Euro+Club+Hits+Vol +