September Exercise Challenge

[Morn]

Well fall is almost here now and we are three quarters through the year but it is never too late to start getting in shape. With school starting this month and schedules picking up it will be even more important that we purpose to put exercise into our schedules. So with that being said lets not neglect ourselves as we need this for us! Remember how much better you will feel when you take some time out for you and exercise. Not only is exercise a destresser but I find it gives me more energy and an overall positive mental attitude. So who is in for September. I know we are all busy here but we need to make this a priority! You define your own exercise goals and times. The main thing is we need to get it moving! So who is with me for September! Remember that today YOU can change your life. Don't just sit back and let life keep passing you by. If you don't like the way you look and feel - do something about it! Do something good for yourself and join us! And for those who are happy with the way you look join in the fun with us so you can keep maintaining that beautiful bod! Now tell me who is in and what your goals are!

[Morn]

My goals are simple this month. With me working more hours, school starting for the kids, homework, housework I am completely overwhelmed so I just want to do some form of exercise 3-4 times a week. For me this will include stuff like rebounding, biking, exercise at the gym, swimming, etc.

Now what are your goals?

[tanishamarshall]

Hi Morn..

My goals are

Cardio 4-5 times a week
45 situps 6 days a week
3 days of strength training

I need to update my Signature because last time I over worked myself and was in pain.

[Raw Jewelrylady]

Morn, Count me in. My goals are to do at least 30 minutes of Cardio movement 5 days~walking, biking, tae-bo, swimming, etc.

Weights 3 times a week.

Time to be accountable for more than just food.

Thanks for starting this thread.:)

RJL

[ChaiLife]

Oh wow do I need this accountability.
My Goals:
*T-Tapp for 2 weeks every day *egad* then every other day until the end of September when we go camping for a week

*While camping, walk on the beach for at least an hour every day.

[dreamrawalwz]

I always say I'm in. I'm going to start out slow though. Usually I am a slug all winter, but i hope not to be this time. It'll help my mood.

GOALS:
daily stretching
daily simple weights in my room
walk 2-4 miles daily

I don't want to overload myself.

[dread head vegan]

i'm in!!! what a cool thread!!!!!!!!!!!:D :D :D

My goals:
walk/jog 2 mi 3x a week
yoga 2x a week
lift weights 3x a week

[GlimR]

Arrrrrrghhhhhhhhhhhhh!!:eek:

Ok..I'm in~ Starting completely from scratch after a back injury...putting it off way too long...thanks Morn~:)

1/2 hour a day 5 days a week to start, to include;

walking
rebounding
recumbent bike

[rawfigure]

I am in after not joining the crew for 6 months or so ! It has been a Busy Summer and my daily training suffered for it (but it was a Good busy :D )

My goals are to Weight Train 4 days
Rebound DAILY !! and get back to 30 min sessions 2-3 x a week.
Daily Cardio- varied time sessions depending on schedule 30 min -90 min. sessions.

[NYbutterfly]

Okay, since I am not joining the september raw challenge (working at my own pace now) I am definitely in on the workout challenge. My local Bikram studio is doing a 30 day challenge for september - 30 classes in 30 days- and I am signing up. THAT is my sole goal for the month. I feel that if I do bikram yoga every day, I naturally will turn to raw for my food choices. On days I do yoga I never crave junk food, or SAD, just live fresh foods. So for this challenge, I am soooo ready!

[britaniefaith]

My Goals:

60 mins of cardio 5x a week
Yoga/Pilates 3x a week
Strength training with resistance bands 3x a week

[Morn]

YEAH WE ARE OFF TO A GREAT START! I am so excited to see so many new faces! Hopefully last month's crew will be here too!

But I say a big hooray for all of us who are ready to commit for September regardless of our busy schedules or obstacles that come our way. Oh and don't forget to post when you exercise and what you did for the day! Part of the accountability and fun! It also gives us all a push and inspires everyone to get moving! I applaud you all and welcome you to this challenge.

Docsharp
Raw Jewlery Lady
ChaiLife
dreamrawalwz
dread head vegan
GlimR
rawfigure
NYbutterfly
britaniefaith

[ReneeH]

I'm INNNNNNN!!!! I started already yesterday mowing the lawn for 1 hour 30 minutes... My goal is to do at LEAST 30 minutes of cardio a day, and working with weights...

[Morn]

Yeah for you too Renee H! WE have a great group going!

Docsharp
Raw Jewlery Lady
ChaiLife
dreamrawalwz
dread head vegan
GlimR
rawfigure
NYbutterfly
britaniefaith
Renee H

[Carol *]

I'm in and I'm a terrible goal setter (oops, no negative talk !) :-) My September goal is to walk every afternoon with my son and our dogs for 30minutes. He's up for it and having a walking partner will keep me going.

[Dj 247]

Hi, I am going to join you all this month. I have never done a monthly challenge. My goals are to workout doing 20 min. high intensity cardio 3x per week and strength train 1 hour 3x per week.

[Vegan Princess]

I think I'll give this a go. My goal is to exercise 3 days/week with at least two of those days bikram yoga...and then to at least get one walk in if I only do yoga 2x. Hopefully I will be doing yoga 3-5 times/week, but I'm being realistic here.

Cindy

[Crystalight]

DEFINATLY...count me in!!!

6days a wk: cardio 45-60mins w/light weight lifting!

[Morn]

Wow are we going to be one hotter looking group by the end of the month! Vegan Princess so glad to have you along with the group!

Docsharp
Raw Jewlery Lady
ChaiLife
dreamrawalwz
dread head vegan
GlimR
rawfigure
NYbutterfly
britaniefaith
Renee H
Carol
Chystalight
Vegan Princess
DJ247

[moncha moncha]

Hey everyone. How fun to have lots of new people!

This month my goal is to surf every day and add bike riding, walking, 5 tibetans and bodyweight training as often as possible.

[GlimR]

I watched The Peaceful Warrior tonight......

Socrates said...

There is no starting or stopping....there is only doing.

Have my sneakers by the door, will put them on when I get up and go out the door. Not sure how much I can do because I am starting from scratch.
Apparently when I was 12 or so (a gymnast...then and thru high school) I fractured one of my lowest vertabrae in three places, it healed and no one ever knew. I fell last year and because it was weak it slipped out of position. After my vertabrae went out I stopped everything and am really weak....but...will do...will do...will do~:)

[Doe]

I'm in, will wear pedometer and post totals each day.

Teri

[Morn]

Well here we are a great big awesome group. We are all at different fitness levels and have different goals. But the main goal we all have in common is we want to all be in better shape and feel great. We all need to keep each other encouraged so I hope you guys will help me cheerlead one another on as I will be extremely busy in September and not sure if I will have the time to blog everyday. Congratulations to those of you below who are taking a stand and commitment to better health by exercising. It is encouraging/inspiring to me to see people who are really wanting to change their life and DO something instead of just accepting where you currently are! We need to reach inside ourselves and really push it for September! Welcome September Group:

Docsharp
Raw Jewlery Lady
ChaiLife
dreamrawalwz
dread head vegan
GlimR
rawfigure
NYbutterfly
britaniefaith
Renee H
Carol
Chystalight
Vegan Princess
DJ247
Doe
GlimR
Moncha Moncha
Lavender J
Morn

I just finished rebounding with my 12 year old daughter and she said "mom - I never thought you would be in better shape than me and outlast me. She was tired about 10 minutes into the workout and had to stop several times. I never took a break the whole 45 minutes. Not bad for an old mom!:D

[GlimR]

45 minutes is a good long time rebounding Morn.......good for you!!!!:)

I walked for 30 minutes...drove to the beach and walked there...looking forward to being able to walk there and back as well like I used to...and I know I will...beautiful sunny morning...thanks for starting this thread Morn~

[Dj 247]

Good morning everyone! I got my twenty minutes of high intensity cardio this morning. The weather was nice and cool here in Southern Illinois. I am doing the Body for Life workout program so Sundays will be my day off. Have a nice weekend!

I weighed in at 112.6 this morning
I took my measurements
Waist 27.5"
Hip 34.5 "
Bust 35.5 "
Thigh 20"
Bicep 10"

Breakfast- 2 organic bananas, 1 apple w/organic peanutbutter

[Trina]

I just moved form California to Illinois and really want to accomplish being raw. Does anyone out there know where I can find support and good raw foods out here? This is country living and I can not find any good healthfood stores or any support. I live in Onarga, Illinois, 35 miles south of Kankakee, Il. Thank you!!!!!

[tanishamarshall]

I never heard of Onarga, I live in Bloomington Illinois 2.5 hrs from Chicago.

Today I did
upper and lower body strength training
Ab workout

later today I will be doing some walking down town Chicago.

[shine72]

Hey! I'm here!:D I'm not too late am I?!;) Saturdays are my day off from exercise, so today I'll just be getting ready for the raw potluck at my house! So, I'll post what I do tomorrow, well.......tomorrow!:p

I'll post my goals for this month later when I have more time, k?!:)

[Cinnamon]

I'm in for this month too! I do exercise everyday and will post as I get a chance what I've done. I enjoy reading everyone's posts, it gives me ideas to mix up my routine!

My usual routine is...

Monday-Cardio and weight room at the club
Tuesday-Step class
Wednesday-Cardio and weight room (club)
Thursday-Conditioning class and step class
Friday-either a circuit training step class or cardio and the weight room
Saturday-is something outside like a walk, hike, or what ever!
Sunday-Cardio Blast class

I stretch each day, yoga several times a week, and ab work daily. I do mix this routine up but for right now this is it!

Goal for this month is to add cycle classes and be more consistent on the yoga classes too. I have a few more sessions (pre-paid) with my trainer so I'll concentrate on the weight room and adding to what I am doing there.

[Morn]

Welcome Cinnamon and Shine 72! - No it is never to late you guys are right on time! And Wow Cinnamon what a plan! You are going to look so great October 1st with all of that planned exercise! You should be our team leader! I know your my hero!:D

[Morn]

updated list: What a crew!:D

Docsharp
Raw Jewlery Lady
ChaiLife
dreamrawalwz
dread head vegan
GlimR
rawfigure
NYbutterfly
britaniefaith
Renee H
Carol
Chystalight
Vegan Princess
DJ247
Doe
GlimR
Moncha Moncha
Lavender J
Morn
Cinnamon
Shine 72

Anyone Else! Come on you know you want to join too!

[Doe]

Morn, 45 min rebounding! Now that would be a long term goal for me. This thread is going to be so encouraging for me. Hope I can do the same for others.

I got the rebounder out last night. Actually got up after going to bed. Since the accident the tops of my feet will sometimes puff up. It's the oddest thing. It's like there is fluid just under the skin and jiggles like jello. It is quite uncomfortable, and the skin is being stretched, feels like a headache on top of my feet. So I thought my lymph needed moving and rebounded (walked on it) for maybe 2-3 min. When I checked my feet the fluid was gone!!!

Put the pedometer where it could not be missed and have been wearing it all day.

GilmR, you are so blessed to walk (bearfoot?) in the sand with the sound of the surf, the fresh smell of the ocean breeze and the little birdied scurrying around. I'm plumb happy for you. :) I love walking on the beach. Actually I just plain love the beach period. Don't get there much though.

Teri

[GlimR]

Doe..you know it's been a crying shame that I haven't hardly been there at all since I hurt my back...will be moving in about 10 months to Upstate NY...have to make sure I get as much as I can of it before I go....will think of you next time~

[KissyKate]

Can you add me to the sept. group?

Thanks!!

[Stina]

Hey friends,

I got to admit I've signed up for this in the past and didn't follow through..... but the new and improved Raw Stina is taking exercise more seriously. I'm committing to a minimum of 1/2 walking every day. That's a good minimum to fall back on. But I want to do a variety of exercise over the course of a week: bicycling, hiking, swimming, belly dancing, aerobics class, etc. Make it fun. I clean houses for a living and it kicks my butt and I need to get stronger. And that doesn't count for exercise....
I already got my exercise in today. Since I'm wholly raw now I've learned to socialize outside of restaurants, and I often meet friends for walks, which is just great.

Love, Stina

[StarFire]

I'm comin.... I'm comin.... http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/image004.gif ...

Morn... http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/shakehead-1.gif your joy just makes me feel well.... http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/blush-4.gif ... so silly for not doin what I KNOW I NEED TO BE DOIN....

so... Im shakin off this lethargic cloud... no more excuses.. and I'm in...

exercise will consist of walking my hill again... for those that aren't familiar with my 'hill'... it's a 1,000 ft drop to sea level ....
beautiful ocean view - fresh air and a major challenging hike on the way back up the hill!!!
the length of the walk is about 1 mile round trip.

I will get the cob webs off the ab machine and get going on that too...

mondays - 5 hours of hula (the last 3 hours are very intense workout)
plus 2 to 3 other days of hula with 1 hour to 2 hours of work out (sorry - can't give the days cuz they will vary - depending on work schedules)

time to make magick!! lets do this...

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/dagurl.gif

[Raw Jewelrylady]

OK- As insane as my schedule is this weekend~I walked today. Got up early & walked. It felt great & it was *ME* time. Loved the fresh air.:)

Lana~AKA ...RJL

Star...Luv the Hula girl....:rolleyes:

[Doe]

StarFire, are you saying 5 hours of hula on Mondays? :eek:

Teri

[OneBite@aTime]

Ok, I've read the thread....but never joinned...until now. Just what I need to get the weight loss going...exercise, I commit to exercise via walk, run or yoga 5 days a week.

[StarFire]

StarFire, are you saying 5 hours of hula on Mondays? :eek:

Teri

Yes but the first two hours are not as intense -
first hour - advanced class - but there are several seniors so our pace is slower
2nd class - I help the kumu (hawaiian hula and spiritual teacher), this is a beginner class so I am often playing the Ipu while kumu shows the students the moves - or kumu plays the ipu and I help teach by showing the steps

3rd class is the very intense class... it's a closed class -- only the really REALLY advanced girls - so we are pushed pretty hard. Lots of leg work and lots of sweating!!! But I love it!! :D We also learn to chant in this class.

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/affae1d6.jpg .... I loooove to hula!!!

[Morn]

Today my daughter and I went rollerskating for 2 hours! IT was a blast. SHe wanted to go and I hadn't rollerskated in years so I wasn't sure how I would do but I did great. Didn't fall at all and she said she had a hard time keeping up with me. Too funny! I guess I still got it and I can still skate backwards! Was a blast!

[Morn]

Yeah a few more! What a group!

Docsharp
Raw Jewlery Lady
ChaiLife
dreamrawalwz
dread head vegan
GlimR
rawfigure
NYbutterfly
britaniefaith
Renee H
Carol
Chystalight
Vegan Princess
DJ247
Doe
GlimR
Moncha Moncha
Lavender J
Morn
Cinnamon
Shine 72
Stina
Kissy Kate
OneBite@aTime
Starfire
Tiggerbounce

[tiggerbounce]

.....rummages around in dusty box....ah HA! pulls out exercise bands and rolls out the exercise ball next to the coat hook,...er treadmill.

I'm in!!!!

Runs off to exercise before the day ends and misses the challenge

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[Morn]

Starfire - glad to have you! Wow you learn something new every day! So cool that you hula too!:D No wonder why you look so sexy!

[Morn]

.....rummages around in dusty box....ah HA! pulls out exercise bands and rolls out the exercise ball next to the coat hook,...er treadmill.

I'm in!!!!

Runs off to exercise before the day ends and misses the challenge

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Welcome tigger bounce!

[moncha moncha]

There's so much exercise going on in here I feel like I'm at a gym!

I went surfing today. I took a friend with me who had never surfed before. It was hilarious watching him get worked. He did great. He was fearless and would paddle into anything.

[lavendarJ]

I'm here rawkin along and ready to do some movin' in September. With my crazy schedule, I will definitely have to be creative and think outside the box. It sure was nice doing the boot camp stuff with the kids. Now, everyone's schedules are more demanding and so we'll just have to get more creative.

I'm glad to see so many familiar and new faces here......

My primary goals this month is to try to re-build some lean and lovely muscle. I think fasting last month wiped out what I was working on. I'm probably going to be going to the gym at the university since I have classes 3 nights a week now. We'll see...still thinking September goals through.

Well, we didn't get any bikes. I couldn't make up my mind and didn't see any really really good deals and so I want to find a bike this week. Saturdays are my free choice/make-up days...I decided to settle for a series of stretches today and perhaps, something tomorrow.

Keep it Rawkin'

[CANIBRAW?]

O.K., I'm shooting for 20min. a day. I'm thinking of pulling out a few old video's or exercise dvd to get me started. Count me in.

Karen

[Raw Jewelrylady]

So today I got up & took one of my toy poodles (Starlett) walking for 45 minutes. She loves to walk & we walked down to the water & the MAckinac Bridge & it was FANTASTIC. Love taking this ME time again.:)

Weights are going to start next week. I am going to go back on the same weight program that a body builder had me on 13 years ago. I am so excited as it was really fun seeing my body sculpt so quickly.

Off to work..:) Have a RAWsome day everyone!
RJL

[shine72]

I was going to get up early and go for a walk this morning. But with dh only here for a short while, I did a "different" aerobic workout.;)

[ChaiLife]

I was going to get up early and go for a walk this morning. But with dh only here for a short while, I did a "different" aerobic workout.;)

LOL That's the best exercise of all. :D

T-Tapped this morning with hubby. It kicked both of our tails! But we did it.

I will not be exercising on Saturdays. That is our rest day from everything. But the rest of the week will be T-Tapp. Hopinng to add in more things as I get into better shape. ;)

[rawfigure]

1:20 Jog/Walk Intervals. yeah !!! A beautiful temp this AM and crystal clear so I jogged along the Lake. *sigh of joy*

[Morn]

I was going to get up early and go for a walk this morning. But with dh only here for a short while, I did a "different" aerobic workout.;)

Its funny I woke up and told my DH I needed to get some exercise in and he said he had some ideas for me. So I engaged in that different aerobic exercise as well!:D

[Morn]

Did my exercising the first part of the day to try to get it out of the way. I am a little tired from it currently but I know I will feel energized in a little while after I get something to eat.


Exercise: 50 minutes of rebounding and buns

[Morn]

O.K., I'm shooting for 20min. a day. I'm thinking of pulling out a few old video's or exercise dvd to get me started. Count me in.

Karen

Welcome Canibraw! Glad to have you with us! Yeah for you and making the commitment with the rest of the team!

Docsharp
Raw Jewlery Lady
ChaiLife
dreamrawalwz
dread head vegan
GlimR
rawfigure
NYbutterfly
britaniefaith
Renee H
Carol
Chystalight
Vegan Princess
DJ247
Doe
GlimR
Moncha Moncha
Lavender J
Morn
Cinnamon
Shine 72
Stina
Kissy Kate
OneBite@aTime
Starfire
Tiggerbounce
Canibraw!

[moncha moncha]

You are all getting the good kind of exercise that I haven't had in awhile, haha. ;)

I went surfing this morning. Now I'm going for a bike ride.

[lori ann]

Hey there!
I know there is a big list, but I would like to be counted in.
My goals are to continue running at least 4 days a week, but I want to add strength training with situps at least 3 times a week. Thanks!

[beppa66]

Oops. Better late than never. I'm in!
The challenge went pretty well last month.
So same goal:
Workout every other day at least 55 min.
Although I'd like to mix it up a bit not just the gym.

Love to get out and play some beach volleyball!
Thinking of going kayaking and snorkelling again.
Today we went ice skating!!! WOOT!!!

[moncha moncha]

Welcome to the challenge lori ann. :)

[codajess]

Oh, i'm here.


I did an hour and 35 minutes of laps in the pool at the gym on 9/1.

[lavendarJ]

Hey Hey Hey....

Quickly checkin' in. I think today I will do some brisk walking for cardio and I'll figure out the rest as I go. I been really busy giving my brain a workout and now my body needs to catch up. If you can burn calories from extreme reading and reserach then I've been burning up a storm.

Glad to see so many familiar faces on board. Okay, I've got six minutes (quick break before I have to get back to the books)....

[rawfigure]

I am going to spend my cardio time outdoors while the weather is good. I enjoy the run along the Lake Bluff road, which is fairly hilly in some places, especially back up to my house, really steep. When we first moved here and started running in April I could not run up the hill to the house, had to walk 3/4 way up but now I can run the whole way. :D Off to run !

[shine72]

Good morning everyone!

I got in my push-up, crunches, and squats today and ALL the numbers went up! YAY!:D

Push-ups (girlie version) - 13
Crunches - 60
Squats - 30 (my legs are now jello!)

I think once I can do 100-120 crunches okay, then I'll try for the correct form push-ups (like the ones I had to do a lifetime ago in the Army). Or maybe when I can do that plush 50 of the girlie version. So ya'll will know when the switch happened, cause the number of push ups will most likely decrease at that point!;)

[lori ann]

Good job everyone! Rawfigure good job on the hills! I actually wish I had some hills where I live to train on, but none close by that I know of. I ran a 5k today improved my time and did not walk. At this point I am happy just to finish the races and latter work on the time.

[moncha moncha]

rawfigure that pic is absolutely beautiful. what a nice place to run.

I went for a surf first thing this morning. It was great I had the place to myself and the waves were very good. I may go back out later.

[Morn]

Oops. Better late than never. I'm in!
The challenge went pretty well last month.
So same goal:
Workout every other day at least 55 min.
Although I'd like to mix it up a bit not just the gym.

Love to get out and play some beach volleyball!
Thinking of going kayaking and snorkelling again.
Today we went ice skating!!! WOOT!!!

Wow I like that exercise that doesn't seem like exercising. It is stuff that is active that is fun to do! Cool ideas! I like to mix things up too - but wow that is really mixing it up!

[Morn]

Rawfigure - what a beautiful picture. I would love to have a view such as this while I am exercising.

Lori ann & beppa66 welcome to this month's challenge! Glad to have you both.

[Morn]

Yeah we keep growing as a group! Can we say SWEET!:D

Docsharp
Raw Jewlery Lady
ChaiLife
dreamrawalwz
dread head vegan
GlimR
rawfigure
NYbutterfly
britaniefaith
Renee H
Carol
Chystalight
Vegan Princess
DJ247
Doe
GlimR
Moncha Moncha
Lavender J
Morn
Cinnamon
Shine 72
Stina
Kissy Kate
OneBite@aTime
Starfire
Tiggerbounce
Canibraw
Lori Ann
Beppa66!

[Morn]

Today’s Exercise:

50 minutes of rebounding, inner thighs and buns!

[JoannaG]

I was away, and just saw this thread-- I am in too! My goal, after a very slovenly summer, is to walk 3xs week and yoga 2xs! I listen to my podcast downloads of Revvellations and Rawkin Radio when I walk, very inspiring!

[Raw Jewelrylady]

Ok~really crazy day at work, but I got away for a 25 minute brisk walk in the sunshine & fresh air. It was awesome !



Off to bed,:)

RJL

[ChaiLife]

I'm a little late posting today. Been busy!

Today's exercise:

"aerobics";)
T-Tapp (OUCH!)
vigorous house cleaning

I hope to add more as soon as I am in better physical shape. but this is a good start. :D

Great job guys. And that lake pictures is gorgeous!!!! Wow!

[Vegan Princess]

Hi all. I just got back from San Diego today. I got in one bikram yoga class while I was down. It damn near killed me since it was 100 degrees down there outside.

Cindy

[shine72]

Hey all! I may be taking the day off. I woke up with throat issues. If the saltwater rinse works well enough, than I may be able to do something this evening. At least that's what I'm hoping for!:)

[Morn]

Today's early a.m. exercise - 50 laps in the pool

Shine 72 - hope you feel better soon!

Vegan Princess - yeah for you for perservering!

[Dj 247]

9/4/07
Good morning everyone! I got my run in this morning, yes! I really did not want to get out of bed this morning, but I did. I got a lot of extra exercise this weekend. I went out with friends and we danced the night away. I did have two drinks. :eek: I also walked nine holes of golf yesterday carrying my golf bag and it took us 2.5 hours because of the holiday and being so busy. I plan to do a lower body workout tomarrow.

[moncha moncha]

Everyone's really hitting it! It's great to read about all this exercise.

I went for a surf this morning. I woke up and noticed a little bit of light coming throught the window, and thought, "why not?"

[rawfigure]

surfing sounds like a good way to start the day :D I went for a 45 min run.

[ChaiLife]

T-Tapped
Vigorous house cleaning


I am wanting to get a canoe so I can go canoeing too. It would be a form of exercise that I would really enjoy.

Have a great day!

[moncha moncha]

Great idea with the canoe ChaiLife. Exercise can be fun! In fact, I think the fun itself is as good for you as the exercise.

[NYbutterfly]

Okeedokee...
Back from a quick trip to NY and started my excercises again today. 2 hours of pushing the baby that I nanny for in a stroller followed by a 90 minute bikram yoga. I totally burped up my watermelon juice during the entire class! Yuck! I feel good though. I just bought a new bike and plan to go every day before winter arrives, starting tomorrow (my head is way too far in the future right now):)

[Morn]

Today's exercise:

30 minutes of rebounding (barely broke a sweat!):(

[codajess]

An hour and 15 minutes of swimming at the gym.

[texasjunkie]

:eek: Ok I'm in .... a little late, but in. The fitness center is also running a NFL exercise challange so this is a great way to get me back on track.
After vacation in July I must admit I've been a slacker.:( .... NO MORE.

My goal:
Treadmill 30 minutes 3 times a week
Yoga 1 hour twice a week.

And of course all the raw food I can get my hands on!
Have a fantastic healtful day everyone.

[shine72]

Still trying to fight this crud. I'll be back to exercising when it's a bit better.

[rawfigure]

Today I ran to our Marina and my husband drove the SUV it took me 30 min running, he rode the water bike while he waited for me.:rolleyes:

[Morn]

We finally hit 30!

Docsharp
Raw Jewlery Lady
ChaiLife
dreamrawalwz
dread head vegan
GlimR
rawfigure
NYbutterfly
britaniefaith
Renee H
Carol
Chystalight
Vegan Princess
DJ247
Doe
GlimR
Moncha Moncha
Lavender J
Morn
Cinnamon
Shine 72
Stina
Kissy Kate
OneBite@aTime
Starfire
Tiggerbounce
Canibraw
Lori Ann
Beppa66
Texas Junkie

[Morn]

:eek: Ok I'm in .... a little late, but in. The fitness center is also running a NFL exercise challange so this is a great way to get me back on track.
After vacation in July I must admit I've been a slacker.:( .... NO MORE.

My goal:
Treadmill 30 minutes 3 times a week
Yoga 1 hour twice a week.

And of course all the raw food I can get my hands on!
Have a fantastic healtful day everyone.


Welcome Texas Junkie - Better Late than never!:D

[NYbutterfly]

Ok, for today just a 30 minute bike ride with my boyfriend... not as much as I wanted to fit in, but better than nothing.

[Morn]

Today’s exercise: 30 laps in the pool (the rest of the time just played with the kids).

NYbutterfly - I know what you mean! I wish I could have squeezed more into my day as well. But I haven't gotten much sleep lately so I better get off to sleep soon!

[ChaiLife]

Today (Wednesday) T-Tapp (ouch again)
housecleaning

[lavendarJ]

hello everyone

quickly checkin' in....i couldn't do my cardio - welll i couldn't do anything....i've been so busy i forgot to fill you guys in; i injured myself and i think if i just take the next few days off from doing heavy duty stuff, i'll be okay. the most i will be doing for the next few days is perhaps some stretches but i don't know, i thought about pilates but i think that's too much. i'll just listen to my body and take it easy

[ChaiLife]

lavendar, hope you get better really soon! You ok?:confused:


Today is day 5 exercising. Yeah!

T-Tapped
ran around trying to get house ready for guests and slaved over hot stove (don't worry, I am eating raw;) )

Have a great one!

[moncha moncha]

Went for a surf yesterday.

[Raw Jewelrylady]

Still working tons of hours here, but I got up early & walked for 45 minutes this morning! Felt great...:)

RJL

[NYbutterfly]

Today: walked baby in stroller for one hour, bikram yoga for 90 minutes, and guess what... I was all RAW and didn't have any cravings to binge or purge. My first day since April! I am soooo happy!!!!

[rawfigure]

Today: walked baby in stroller for one hour, bikram yoga for 90 minutes, and guess what... I was all RAW and didn't have any cravings to binge or purge. My first day since April! I am soooo happy!!!!


Yeah ! That is good to hear.
I was off today due to early client appointments and 2 hour drive this AM.

[lavendarJ]

Happy Thursday!

Hey Chai Life...thanks for checkin' on me..i think i just lifted too much stuff this past weekend or something, cause i was working out on monday and something didn't feel right and then the next thing i know i'm walking like frankenstein...everything became stiff in the lower body area and so now that i've had the past 3 days off i feel groovy and i think i'm back in business but i decided to give it one more day....

Have fun T-tapping

[shine72]

Good morning!

I woke up with a feeling of nausea and then started getting a headache. So I did a 30 minute intense walk after being up for almost 3 hours. Guess what?! They're both gone now!:D Yay!:D

So, I got my workout in AND I'm feeling better!:p

[Vegan Princess]

Hi guys - I finally got in some exercise! Did a 90 minute bikram yoga class yesterday. Planning on going again today. Glad you are healing up Lavendar.

Cindy

[lavendarJ]

:) HEY HEY HEY....HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE!

It seems like it's hard to catch my breath these days. I sitting here now writing in my organizer...setting things up for the rest of this month. I hate when I begin to get "controlled" by my little planner....when I have to use one that means my life is chaotic and I'm busy doing a juggling act...I miss my flexible schedule. Anyway, I feel so much better and I'm thinking that maybe I should have stretched or something because I feel great and so I'll celebrate with a nice brisk walk on tomorrow which is usually my free choice day anyway...taking it easy and will try to hit it hard on Monday. I feel kinda bad not having time to post as much but my goal is to at least post here as much as possible. Other than that, I'm am still loving this raw journey. I haven't had much time for creativity with foods, just easy stuff (juices, fruits, salads, and munching on nuts) .... I am revamping my exercise goals and will do an update on Sunday night God willing...

Thanks Vegan:)



Keep it Rawkin' Everyone!!!

[NYbutterfly]

Today: 45 minute bike ride, 30 minute walk, 90 minute brikram yoga class. I was raw until my boyfriend and I went to the annual seafood festival and I had a few bites of lobster ceviche. Summer in New England, more lobsters than there are people... I caved. However I am proud to announce that this is day 2 of no binge or purge. My second day since April! This is big. Must not sabatoge...

[Raw Jewelrylady]

Hi Everyone,

I walked again early this morning for 45 minutes. I feel just awesome. Full of energy! I am on just a walking kick!:)

Thanks Morn for starting this Challenge. I like being accountable~even though I don't have much time to read or write very much.:)

Have a GREAT night everyone ! See ya tomorrow!

RJL

[Vegan Princess]

NYbutterfly: I'm proud of you!! You are making progress. Take care of yourself.

I did another bikram class today. :p Got my 2 minimum in for the week. Am hoping to go again sunday and if I don't i will go for a long walk or bike ride.

Cindy

[Morn]

NYbutterfly: I'm proud of you!! You are making progress. Take care of yourself.


NYbutterfly - Ditto!

[lori ann]

Hi there

Checking in for the day. I just got done running 2 miles, but I still need to add my goal of strength training and sit ups.

[rawfigure]

30 min jog yesterday
45 min weights today

[Yeshia]

Hello all

Count me in .[/B] I am 23 days raw and its about time I stopped thinking about it and got moving.:o

Next week I start Yoga classes and will sign up at the gym

I'll post more specific weekly goals once I see what classes the gym has.

For next week my goal is to actually sign up and mosey over to Yoga hehe

Good luck every one:)

Yeshia

xoxoxo

[Morn]

Today’s Exercise:

45 minutes of rebounding

[Morn]

Welcome Yeshia to this fabulous crew! :D

Docsharp
Raw Jewlery Lady
ChaiLife
dreamrawalwz
dread head vegan
GlimR
rawfigure
NYbutterfly
britaniefaith
Renee H
Carol
Chystalight
Vegan Princess
DJ247
Doe
GlimR
Moncha Moncha
Lavender J
Morn
Cinnamon
Shine 72
Stina
Kissy Kate
OneBite@aTime
Starfire
Tiggerbounce
Canibraw
Lori Ann
Beppa66
Texas Junkie
Yeshia

[Raw Jewelrylady]

Another day of getting up early & walking 45 minutes with my little poodle Starlett.

I cannot tell you the difference in my energy & it totally clears my mind. I am so hooked on walking.

Besides, pants I bought a week ago are starting to get baggy.:D

RJL

BTW ~Yes, This thread does keep me accountable as well.:)

I am going to start the weights next week & maybe some Yoga as well.

[lavendarJ]

Hey just did a bunch of walking and that it...for today. I know what you mean about walking the doggie rawjewelrylady...i think angel (doggie) had gotten used to us walking at around 5:45 a.m. or earlier for an hour or so. She looks offended now when we do short walks around the back yard or I just tie her up out there for an hour or so...being back to the crazy chaotic work schedule has meant sacrifices....still working on finding some good balance.

[NYbutterfly]

90 minute brikram today and day 3 no binge purge!

[rawfigure]

90 minute brikram today and day 3 no binge purge!

Great !!! You are doing so well !:D

Today the weather is not so hot so I am going for a Jog, Weights and some rebounding. Since it is not going to be a Boating day I am going to bribe my DH to give me a Massage :p (we have a massage room which is sadly not used much this summer).

[lavendarJ]

Super Sunday to Everyone!

Sundays are typically my day off and I focus on other things. I might casually walk around for a bit for that's about it. I'm ready to get back into the swing of things this week. I 'll be checking in much later tonight with some revamped exercise goals for the rest of September....


HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!!

[Yeshia]

Yea I made the list:) :)

I just finished my power shake and am off to the gym to sign up.

I am thinking

3 times a week weight training
3 for cardio
2 for yoga
and rest on Sundays

does that sound good??


Have a great day


Yeshia
xoxoxo

[lavendarJ]

Just try it out and see Yeshia:) ....If your body wants more, give it more, if it wants less, give it less. I find that I'm always tweaking my workouts from month to month...but the main thing is to move and keep rawkin it...

[shine72]

Yesterday was my scheduled day off. Today I took off because it was my last morning with dh. I'll be back on track tomorrow morning!:D

[codajess]

Yesterday I did:
1 hour 15 minutes swimming in the pool
100 crunches
100 tricep push ups
100 underwater leg lifts, each side

Today:
None, I'm working.

[NYbutterfly]

90 minute brikram again today. That was 5 classes in one week! And once again, no bingeing or purging, so I think that the yoga has a lot to do with it. I am definitely going to keep it up.

Everyone is doing so great! What a wonderful thread... such hard workers!

[Vegan Princess]

I napped right through my yoga class today. :( Oh well. Going tomorrow for sure!!!

NYButterfly: My yoga teacher says he cured himself of an addiction to meth by doing bikram. It's therapy for a lot of people.

[Morn]

Today’s exercise: ½ hour bike ride in the sunshine :)

[moncha moncha]

Hi everyone. I've been camping at the beach this weekend. I went surfing every day.

[Yeshia]

Hello I joined the local gym and did 2 light sets on all body parts, also, 5 minutes on tread mill and 10 on the elyptical, I cannot believe how out of shape I am lol:o

If I can walk after work :eek: I may try a cardio latino class hehe

Wish me luck.:D

Yeshia

oxoxox

[rawfigure]

[QUOTE=Vegan Princess;329793]I napped right through my yoga class today. :( Oh well. Going tomorrow for sure!!!

QUOTE]

VP...were you napping IN CLASS ? :p or you missed class becuz you were napping ...lol...

Rebounder and 30 min walk , hills

[Vegan Princess]

LOL Rawfigure!! I did a bunch of errands then sat down in bed...once my cats curled up on me it was over. But that's not to say I haven't wanted to nap IN yoga class before. :p

[shine72]

Today I did:

16 pushups
30 reverse crunches (works lower abdominals)
30 squats

I could feel I hadn't done anything since Fri.! Oh well!;) I'm back on track now. And at least my pushups went up a few!:D

[Raw Jewelrylady]

Ok, still working out everyday & Now I am so Hooked! this is just a great feeling! I am getting up earlier & earlier. I know it's the Raw & the exercise combined.:)

I walked 30 min yesterday ~then off to work.

Today I walked 25 min/biked 15 min & started 15 min of weights. Showered, then off to work w/tons of energy.

Until tomorrow, :)

RJL

[Vegan Princess]

Have been feeling a little dizzy today. Didn't think bikram would be a good idea. I'm leaving on a business trip super early until late Wednesday...gonna have to hit it hard the 2nd half of the week!:mad:

[NYbutterfly]

Today: 45 minute walk with baby in stroller and 90 minute brikram yoga. Going strong :)

[Yeshia]

60 min of Cardio Latino class!!

I made it to the end by the skin of my teeth.

Lots of fun:) I am DEAD lol

See you tomorrow

Yeshia
xoxooxox

[Yeshia]

Hello all

I am sore this morning but like a good girl I will hit the gym tonite for some

weight training and a long sauna.

Have a great raw day every one.

Yeshia

oxooxoxox

[Dj 247]

Hi everyone! I got my run in yesterday, but can't seem to get the weights in the air. I have had a stiff neck and headache for the past week. It makes me aware of how heavy my head really is. lol

[shine72]

We did laps around the house today. By "we", I mean me and the kids. The goal was to walk one lap, and jog ten, then walk two. Well, my oldest and youngest did it that way.

Me and my middle (the one who has autism), alternated jogging and walking for those 10 laps. I actually had to pull him along (not dragging, but urging), so it was kinda like jogging for two. The way I'm explaining it isn't doing it justice, but I got one HECK of a workout in!;)

Plus, it was 86% with the wonderful Georgia humidity while we did it!:D So it's like a visit to the sauna to boot!:D

[NYbutterfly]

Good goin' Shine! I think motherhood is a mental and physical workout in itself.

Today it rained so I only got a 30 minute walk with the baby, but I did TWO brikram yoga classes! That's 3 hours. I feel soooo great! Not eating raw, though. Trying to get there. Maybe just 65%. I'll be ready for the challenge in october for sure :)

[lavendarJ]

Hello RAW Friends!

I am so happy to see all the moving and shaking going on around here on this thread. I just wanted to quickly say hello. I haven't been able to post because I am having troubles at home with my modem and I don't have an internet connection. I'm on campus doing some homework and so I just had to say hey hey hey before I dig into another chapter. I just did some walking today.....

[rawfigure]

I did some weights today while I waited for my DH who wanted to go jogging with me. I waited and waited (which is typical btw) and after 2 hours :mad: I thought I should of gone becaue it got to late in the moring to go. Today I decided I will just go w/o him if he is not ready. He get annoyed when I just take off, but 4 out of 5 times I have to wait for him, and goodness he can get side tracked !:rolleyes:

[codajess]

2 hours swimming laps & treading water
200 tricep push ups
200 crunches
100 (each side) leg lifts in-water.

[Raw Jewelrylady]

Another great day~ All Raw & another great walk..45 minutes early this morning.

Loved it!:)

RJL

[shine72]

NYbutterfly - Thanks! Yes, some days, it can be.;)

Today I did:
-16 pushups - girlie style still - Oh, and they were harder to do than the other day, cause I was still a little sore, but I did 'em
-70 crunches - my abdominals seem to develop strength the fastest
- Leg lifts (35 each leg) - You know, the kind where you lay on your side and lift your leg up to about a 90 degree angle. Now, tell me this, how come those were so much easier in my mid-twenties than they are now in my mid-thirties?! Oh wait, I know why! I wasn't as big and out of shape then as I had been these past couple of years!;) :rolleyes:

So I did it. Oh, and my legs were jello after those leg lifts, so I KNOW they did something!:D

[beppa66]

Sorry I haven't been posting but I just returned from Alissa's 5 day teacher certification training in Maine! WOW!!!

But I did go to the gym today and did 60min on stairs.
Sorry to hear about your modem problems LavendarJ...
Shine...LOL nothing beats jello legs!!! WOOT!

[shine72]

Beppa! I didn't know you were going to the training! I hope you had a GREAT time! I did when I went!:D

[Yeshia]

Hello all ,

I just got back from my first Yoga class, I feel energized

Yeshia
:)
xoxoox

[rawfigure]

Day 12..and still at it. 60 min jog/walk.

[NYbutterfly]

Walked with baby for 2 hours today (it was sooo gorgeous)... of course taking him out and letting him play on the playground as well. Then a 90 minute bikram class. To this day no bingeing and purging... not since I joined this thread. I love the accountability, keeps me real!

[rawfigure]

Walked with baby for 2 hours today (it was sooo gorgeous)... of course taking him out and letting him play on the playground as well. Then a 90 minute bikram class. To this day no bingeing and purging... not since I joined this thread. I love the accountability, keeps me real!


* clapping* good for you NYButterfly !

Day 13..and I have been able to stay totally committed. Yes being part of a thread does help, and posting daily keeps it is the forefront of the minnd. That being said I am off to weight train and go for a walk/jog. I got a late start as I stayed up very late last night watching a stupid movie with my DH. :D

[nfracer]

:D Yes, it's me! AKA nfrawrunner! It is so great to "rejoin" the forum.....under a new name (nfracer) and new attitude:D . After several months away and health symptoms worsening rather than improving I have recommitted to staying raw. I am just NOT going to be obsessed this time around and be so narrowminded about it. It is great to "check in" here and "see" many of my old raw friends looking so lovely! (Morn and lavandarj you guys have come a loooong way! Great work ladies!) I continued my "regime" of exercise since leaving in April. Currently I am on a bittersweet forced hiatus. Yesterday I had ALL of the metal hardware removed from breaking my femur in 1/06.....Once I heal I will be right back at it. The hospital staff was amazed at my "fitness level" and had to reprogram the heart rate monitor due to my low heart and pulse rates! I anticipate quick healing so I can get back out on the roads and running again! Until then, I am allowed to do low impact exercise....elliptical, swimming, etc.... But for the next couple of weeks I shall live vicariously through you, my raw friends!....and I am noshing on fresh fruits to help with inflammation! Great to be back!
Di;)

[rawfigure]

:D Yes, it's me! AKA nfrawrunner! It is so great to "rejoin" the forum.....under a new name (nfracer) and new attitude:D . After several months away and health symptoms worsening rather than improving I have recommitted to staying raw. I am just NOT going to be obsessed this time around and be so narrowminded about it. It is great to "check in" here and "see" many of my old raw friends looking so lovely! (Morn and lavandarj you guys have come a loooong way! Great work ladies!) I continued my "regime" of exercise since leaving in April. Currently I am on a bittersweet forced hiatus. Yesterday I had ALL of the metal hardware removed from breaking my femur in 1/06.....Once I heal I will be right back at it. The hospital staff was amazed at my "fitness level" and had to reprogram the heart rate monitor due to my low heart and pulse rates! I anticipate quick healing so I can get back out on the roads and running again! Until then, I am allowed to do low impact exercise....elliptical, swimming, etc.... But for the next couple of weeks I shall live vicariously through you, my raw friends!....and I am noshing on fresh fruits to help with inflammation! Great to be back!
Di;)

DI !!!! MY FRIEND ! I was thinking about you this AM wondering how the surgery went. The bike trainer is in the box, but alas, I have not mailed it yet !:eek:

Nice to have you back.

[tinystrawberry]

i don't post here much but i've been exercising ATLEAST 30 minutes a day

todays exercise - running around with a 3 yr old for 3 hours!
20 minute run thru the nature trail
and yoga later :D

[northernstars]

I decided to join because I am exercising daily as part of my rehabilitation after a major stroke and figure that all that exercise should count, too. This morning I did 24 side leg lifts and 24 regular leg lifts, 15 right leg lifts using the rubber bands, and 15 each of the knee raising to the chest, and the side to side. I do those at least two or three times a day. Then I put on my brace and walk about 60- 150 feet.


Some day I hope to be able to do this withoout a brace, but for now that doesn't seem to be an option.

[lavendarJ]

Just wanting to check in today. Just did walking and my modem is still wacky and so I can't chit chat with everyone like I usually would have done in the past. Saying a quick hello....

walking today....

glad to see ya on here nfracer.....

How's it going Morn? You day a celebration is near...just a matter of days now; keep it rawkin:)

[Yeshia]

hI THIS IS YESTERSAYS POST.i DID


WEIGHTS , 3 SETS WHOLE BODY WORK OUT.

15 ON ELLIPTICAL ( COULDN'T DO MORE LOL) AND

10 MIN WARM UP ON TREAD MILL

Sorry for caps don't have time to fix!

30 days raw today yea!!:)

Yeshia

xoxoxo

[nfracer]

DI !!!! MY FRIEND ! I was thinking about you this AM wondering how the surgery went. The bike trainer is in the box, but alas, I have not mailed it yet !:eek:

Nice to have you back.

Although not my usual, my September fitness goals are to be able to walk without assistance. I've already gotten rid of the crutches in lieu of a cane! You should see the "metal hardware" that was in my body! It is incredible and weighs about 1/2 a pound! Maybe I can take a picture and put it on here! Anyone interested? I feel like the strength of my muscles will help me heal faster because I feel comfortable walking around aside from the torn muscle that was pulled when trying to CHISEL:eek: the plate from my femur!!! But alas, I am metal free, day 2 of a "Heavy Metal Cleanse" + drinking a bonehealing/surgery healing tea concoction, a homeopathic for the same, and plenty of juices + good raw foods like pears and pineapple which are so very good for inflammation/bone healing! I will be back out there running/biking in no time my friends. Until then carry on and I shall live vicariously through you.!!!!;)

[beppa66]

Nfracer & Northernstars, such an inspiration, wishing you both speedy recoveries. It will happen.

Checking in...looking forward to cooler days when I can get out of the gym.
But for yesterday: 60min stairs/eliptical
20min weights.

PS. Yeshia, congrats on the 30 day milestone! WOOT!!

[tinystrawberry]

i'm about to go for a run (not on a road - trail run i guess) - and i'm wondering what kind of stretches you guys do before a run?

[NYbutterfly]

Ok yesterday I walked for 2 hours again and did a bikram class. Today's PLANS are another class, maybe a bike ride. And a nice long nap would be sweet!

[nfracer]

i'm about to go for a run (not on a road - trail run i guess) - and i'm wondering what kind of stretches you guys do before a run?
runners tend to tighten up in the pelvic region + quads and hammies so any kind of lengthening stretches, held for 60 seconds, no bouncing. Deep relaxing stretches...Pay closer attention post run when your muscles are warmed up but shortened. The key is strengthening, lengthening and relaxing. Good luck!

[Morn]

I decided to join because I am exercising daily as part of my rehabilitation after a major stroke and figure that all that exercise should count, too. This morning I did 24 side leg lifts and 24 regular leg lifts, 15 right leg lifts using the rubber bands, and 15 each of the knee raising to the chest, and the side to side. I do those at least two or three times a day. Then I put on my brace and walk about 60- 150 feet.


Some day I hope to be able to do this withoout a brace, but for now that doesn't seem to be an option.

Welcome northern stars! Glad you are with us!

[Morn]

Just wanting to check in today. Just did walking and my modem is still wacky and so I can't chit chat with everyone like I usually would have done in the past. Saying a quick hello....

walking today....

glad to see ya on here nfracer.....

How's it going Morn? You day a celebration is near...just a matter of days now; keep it rawkin:)

I am good. And yeah it is on the 18th! Not down to my goal yet - I figure it will take awhile to accomplish getting that low. But thanks for remembering and asking!

[shine72]

Good afternoon everyone!

Today I did:

16 push-ups (it was harder to do them today:rolleyes: )
obliques (30 each side)
30 squats (held the last one for a bit to REALLY feel the burn)

Tomorrow is my day off. I took yesterday off too. Oh well. I'll be back at it on Sunday!:D

[Morn]

Today I took a 25 minute bikeride outside. It was gloomy and grey and windy and my ears are hurting now. But at least I squeezed something in before I have to go and get the girls from school!:D

[rawfigure]

I skipped cardio today in leiu of housework :mad: and hit the weights instead. :D

Tomorrow I will do a run for you Di. I would like to see pics if you can get them. They let you keep them?

[Morn]

Just finished 1/2 hour of rebounding so between bike riding and rebounding today I almost did an hour. 55 minutes

[lavendarJ]

A quick hello once again (on campus and about to go home) All I did do today was walk. I felt really tired for some reason or another but anyway...I'll be happy when my modem issue is resolved.

Take Care Everyone!!!!!!

[lavendarJ]

Good Morning!

About to tackle the books at my 2nd home soon (library). I just wanted to quickly check in. It will probably just be walking again for me. I'm working on trying to maintain some consistency with my exercise. I still haven't adjusted to the schedule change last month and all the new projects and deadlines. Exercise is getting the short end of the stick. I'll make it happen one way or another.

Have the best Saturday possible everyone!

[Raw Jewelrylady]

Just a quickie~walked 35 minutes this morning. Feeling great. It's only 40 degrees & even colder by the water here today..

Have a great day everyone!

RJL

[Yeshia]

Slept in this morning and missed my work out class:mad: he he

Not really I neeed ed the sleeep.

I will do my work out with "Dancing with the stars" its lots of work and fun

Have a great day all

Yeshia

oxoxoxo

[NYbutterfly]

Well I skipped the only Bikram class of the day to do my housework otherwise it would never get done. So my "excercise" was 3 hours of cleaning and hanging pictures.

It is cold and rainy here today, especially being on the ocean in NH, but if Raw Jewelery Lady can walk in the 40 degree weather, I can get myself to walk in the upper 50's weather! So that's my goal today.

I miss summer already :(

[northernstars]

This morning I did the same routine except I had to get back into the wheelchair because I am hurting terribly from hammer toes when I am walking. In a while I am going with my husband to the drug store and hopefully get something to put under the toes to get the pain to stop. He just called from the drug store and is getting me some arnica gel to help with the pain and the only thing they had are toe seperaters so I told him to get some and I will try that.

Thanks for all the encouragement.

[StarFire]

Just checking in - I started walking my hill again and working my abs on the ab machine. I'm going to have dh measure the hill - I thought it was a mile round trip - but I was halfway down the hill and realized there's a sign that says MacFactory 1/2 mile down the hill.... so... It must be longer than 1 mile. I do know that the top of the hill is at 1,000 elevation. the bottom of the hill is at sea level... gotta tell ya - walking down is a breeze -- a real pleasure!! :D it's the walking back up the hill that gets me... but it's the only way I can get home so .... once Im down - I gotta go back up -- lol!!

since I fell off exercising for a while ... the legitimate excuse for stopping was the rainy season mid summer -

the excuse for not starting up again when the rains stopped... umm... laziness.

so I started yesterday -- figured I'd probably find an excuse this morning - but I was up at dawn and sore as heck - but I did it... and I'm so glad I did! I feel energized... sore.... but energized! :D

doing the ab work out has been very interesting... the last time I did these I was soo heavy I couldn't feel any muscle in the flab at all... now that I've taken off 51 pounds doing the ab crunches - I could actually feel a muscle in there! How exciting.... sore... but exciting!!! http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w135/kmrmom42/situps.gif

so ... Im workin it!! http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/R11chickendancing.gif

[lavendarJ]

Yep, Starfire....that's so true about the ab work. It is kinda strange. I used to be so constipated and bloated ALL the time before finally embracing raw last August I could never feel anything when doing ab work. My tummy was alway like a hard ball. It feels strange to me now to for it it feel so soft...not used to that yet. I still trying to firm it up more; I don't want a six pack just a little more firmness. Good to see ya on here.


:) :) I have missed talking to everyone!:) :)

[Morn]

Yeah for Starfire and Northern Stars! You guys are our exercise heros today!:D

[moncha moncha]

Hey everyone! I've been real busy this last week. My work was pretty demanding physically so that was most of my exercise. Tonight I went surfing. There was one of the best sunsets I've ever seen. It always looks so great from out in the water. I surfed until it was too dark to see the waves.

[Stina]

Hi Everyone! I haven't had easy access to the computer lately, but I'm very happy to report that I've only missed one day of exercise. Mind you, I clean two houses a day on average and that really kicks my butt and leaves me with a sore back. I found walking with the arms really swinging is very relaxing on my body, so I'm doing at least a half-hour a day. I really need to be doing yoga. I thought everything would be perfect with me eating raw..... but I found my body had some demands that I'd been tuning out!
Love, Stina

[nfracer]

Well, I am not too disappointed to report that I am not exercising up to "my old caliber" but I am stretching A LOT + walking unassisted 4 days post op from the removal of all my "metal hardware"!!!! (Dr told me 2 weekS NOT 2 DAYS!!!) + I am dosing up on my homeopathics including my tea concoction, arnica, and "Christopher's" massage oil for bones and joints. Aside from the muscle tear and bruising I think it looks pretty good and am anxious to see how the internal progress is coming along....I go back tomorrow for a check up! I am going to start doing more of a "workout" somehow.....maybe some crunches and leg lifts....just something to keep my mind in the game!!!!! I did a lot of stretching this a.m. which is hard because the quad is so tight (torn?)....Keep working hard everybody, can't wait to join you!!!

Morn and lavandarj you look incredible. Happy anniversary soon to you Morn!!!! Have a beautiful day! I am trying to figure out how to insert a picture of my "metal" to show you!!!! :eek:

[Morn]

Wow Nfracer good for you! Sounds like you are proving them all wrong! It is amazing what being open and determination can do! Can't wait to have you with us either! I am sure you will be with us soon!:D Oh and thanks - I can't believe I am only 2 days away.

[shine72]

Yesterday was my scheduled day off.

So today I did ten minutes on the stair-stepper.

But let me clarify. This was not at a gym. This wasn't even a stair-stepper you buy and take home. It was literally the stair that lead from the first floor to the second floor!:rolleyes: And here's the sad part. I had my heart set on doing 20 minutes. However, by the time I fell down for the SECOND time at ten minutes because my legs were officially jello, I figured 10 minutes could be the starting point, and I'll work up later from there!;)

I did however work up QUITE a sweat! And my legs got tight and then all jello, so I know I was doing something good!:D Okay, time to hit the shower!

[Morn]

Today’s Exercise:

45 minutes of rebounding/abs
15 minutes of outer thighs and buns

[Morn]

Yesterday was my scheduled day off.

So today I did ten minutes on the stair-stepper.

But let me clarify. This was not at a gym. This wasn't even a stair-stepper you buy and take home. It was literally the stair that lead from the first floor to the second floor!:rolleyes: And here's the sad part. I had my heart set on doing 20 minutes. However, by the time I fell down for the SECOND time at ten minutes because my legs were officially jello, I figured 10 minutes could be the starting point, and I'll work up later from there!;)

I did however work up QUITE a sweat! And my legs got tight and then all jello, so I know I was doing something good!:D Okay, time to hit the shower!


Good for you! We all have to start somewhere. The most important thing is listening to our bodies!:)

[Morn]

Hey everyone! I've been real busy this last week. My work was pretty demanding physically so that was most of my exercise. Tonight I went surfing. There was one of the best sunsets I've ever seen. It always looks so great from out in the water. I surfed until it was too dark to see the waves.

I was really busy last week too. But glad you checked in with us I was just thinking about you yesterday and wondering how you were doing!:D

[StarFire]

Wow... day 3 for me ...http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/smiley_dance.gif... I keep surprising myself - thinking for sure I'm gunna wimp out in the moring. but much to my joy - I've got up and walked and did ab crunches again today!!! RAWK ON !! Last night I didn't get much sleep and had weird dreams .... so I was anticipating a barrage of execuses to come jumping out of my mouth... but -- nope - I got up ~ got dressed and it felt good to be doing it!!

maybe I've turned a corner on my mental attitude about exercising!!

I'm also saving money for a rebounder so when the rains come this winter - I'll be prepared and can substitue some rebounder exercises instead!!! ;) no more execuses!!! I really want to do this.... and be the best me I can be!!

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[Morn]

starfire - you will really love rebounding! It is the best. I am addicted!:D

[NYbutterfly]

Yesterday walked for 2 hours, today one hour and I am going to Bikram later. I skipped 3 straight days of bikram, which depresses me, but today I can't miss it bc I am meeting my bf there. Once I get the fire lit again I'll be fine.

[shine72]

Oops! I did my exercise earlier and thought I posted it!:o

Today I did:

18 pushups (girlie style still, but I'm up two more)
35 reverse crunches
35 leg lifts (each side)

Let me just say, my legs were SORE from doing the stairs yesterday. So those 35 leg lifts I did today were MUCH harder than the ones I did last week! Whoo!

[StarFire]

no walking this morning b/c it's Monday and I have 5 hours of hula ... (starting in moments actually !!) I'll be walking again tomorrow morning though! :D

[lavendarJ]

Hello RAW Peeps!

I'm just checkin' in to say hello. Yesterday, I did "tae bo" without the DVD. I remember most of the moves from the boot camp DVD and so I just had a little fun all by myself doing the movements while watching myself in the mirror.

I'll probably do the same today but also throw in some ab work. I need to buy some clothes but I just haven't been motivated to do it yet. I am getting tired of having to tug on my pants though because they keep slouching off of me. I need some workout clothes. They look a little baggy (like I'm wearing someone else's workout clothes)

Morn and Starfire-
I'll be joining you with rebounding soon. I'm planning on purchasing one.

My exercise routine is about to change beginning on Monday. I think it's time to kick it up a notch. I've fasted off and on quite a bit since last month. Now, I'm going to have to rebuild muscle.... I'll be doing some work at the gym and some at home.


Happy Happy Joy Joy

[lavendarJ]

http://www.33smiley.com/smiley2/occasions/general/3.gifHAPPY 1ST ANNIVERSARY MORN!!!!http://www.33smiley.com/smiley2/occasions/general/3.gif
http://www.33smiley.com/smiley2/occasions/general/7.gif

(that's the MC drink in those glasses by the way)

[nfracer]

http://www.33smiley.com/smiley2/occasions/general/3.gifHAPPY 1ST ANNIVERSARY MORN!!!!http://www.33smiley.com/smiley2/occasions/general/3.gif
http://www.33smiley.com/smiley2/occasions/general/7.gif

(that's the MC drink in those glasses by the way)


Ditto to you Morn!

[shine72]

http://www.33smiley.com/smiley2/occasions/general/3.gifHAPPY 1ST ANNIVERSARY MORN!!!!http://www.33smiley.com/smiley2/occasions/general/3.gif
http://www.33smiley.com/smiley2/occasions/general/7.gif

(that's the MC drink in those glasses by the way)


What she said! I'm so happy for you girl! I'm just a few months away from my first year of many myself! Enjoy your day!:D

[shine72]

Hey everyone!

Okay, today will be periodic stretching throughout the day. My calves are so tight they feel like they might snap from doing the stairs TWO DAYS AGO!:eek: :rolleyes: So, stretching is the order of the day for me!:D

[lavendarJ]

Hey it's me again! I am going to add some jump rope drills to my workout today; it's such a great day!

[NYbutterfly]

I missed my low tide walk on the beach this morning because some maintenance work is being done on the condo and I have to be home. Then running around trying to get a job (although I looooove not working but sweating over the bills here). Doing Bikram later. Went yesterday and felt sooo great!

For those of you who rebound...
I have had a great rebounder for about 4 months now and don't use it... ever. And I NEED to bc my lymphs are swollen and my circulation is poor. Thing is ... I get bored. What do you do, just jump for 30 minutes up and down? Are there any good DVD's out there for rebounding?

[tinystrawberry]

yesterday - i ran 4 laps around the trail and i ran a little down a big hill and then up it. i enjoy running up hills.

today will be more running, yoga and some ab stuff

I thought Morn's anniversary was tomorrow, the 18th? either way, CONGRATS :) 1 year already!!!!

[Morn]

http://www.33smiley.com/smiley2/occasions/general/3.gifHAPPY 1ST ANNIVERSARY MORN!!!!http://www.33smiley.com/smiley2/occasions/general/3.gif
http://www.33smiley.com/smiley2/occasions/general/7.gif

(that's the MC drink in those glasses by the way)


Thank you so much! I love it!:D

[StarFire]

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/wow_bounce.gif Morn... you RAWK!!! http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/thenx.gif ...

Congratulations on your one year anniversary... that must be an amazing feeling!!

I'm still exercising - I know it's only been a few days but I am so proud of myself. I've been walking everyday - except Monday - but I did 5 hours of hula yesterday!

I did get up and walk this morning and did my ab exercises too!! http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/animaniacs.gif

everyone have a rawmacious day!

[Morn]

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/wow_bounce.gif Morn... you RAWK!!! http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/thenx.gif ...

Congratulations on your one year anniversary... that must be an amazing feeling!!

I'm still exercising - I know it's only been a few days but I am so proud of myself. I've been walking everyday - except Monday - but I did 5 hours of hula yesterday!

I did get up and walk this morning and did my ab exercises too!! http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/animaniacs.gif

everyone have a rawmacious day!

Wow 5 hours of hula that is amazing! Know wonder why you look so hot!:D

[lavendarJ]

hello out there....just checkin' in once again...i didn't end up doing the jump roping because during recess; i ended up dabbling around in a volleyball game for a few and while on campus i walked 3 flights of stairs twice and walked around the campus...so i guess that will sum up exercise for today

[elegans]

hi! is it too late to join?
i'm new to the forum and looking for a challenge to jump-start me!

if it's not too late... these are my goals:
travel 50 miles / week (by walking, running, biking) and hopefully add 5 miles every week
stretches, abs, and pushups every day (with the mentality that anything is better than nothing at all)

[lavendarJ]

Hey there elegans.... That's the way to think!

[lavendarJ]

I'm walking today...I think that in addition to that; I am going to walk the three flights of stairs up and down (attempt to run up them and walk down) for 3 or 4 cycles while I'm on campus in the library. I've got to get creative these days.

[shine72]

Hi all!

Today has been one of those days where everything you thought about how your day was going to go went out the window. So I will be doing my exercises this evening instead of this morning. I'll post them tomorrow. Hope everyone has a GREAT day!:D

[Stina]

Despite not checking in, due to limited access to the Internet...., I've actually been exercising thanks to the motivation from this thread!

Often, after six grueling hours of housecleaning, all I do is half-hour of walking, but that's enough to get my heart rate up and relax my body with the pendulum arm swinging at the same time.

And I'm doing a little bit of some wimpy work outs at the gym too. Just trying to get my money's worth out of membership!

I've committed to swiming twice a week with a friend.

I'm trying. It's hard! but rewarding.......

[StarFire]

welll... no walking today... we've got rain... and with that steep hill... it'd be like skiiing down hill... without breaks (um plus I don't know how to skii!!) http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x297/Cat_gurl_123_2007/shego-skiing.gif Aaaaaaaa..... Heeeellllppp!!!! ...:D

[Morn]

welll... no walking today... we've got rain... and with that steep hill... it'd be like skiiing down hill... without breaks (um plus I don't know how to skii!!) http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x297/Cat_gurl_123_2007/shego-skiing.gif Aaaaaaaa..... Heeeellllppp!!!! ...:D

Too Cute! You made me smile today!:) :)

[Morn]

hi! is it too late to join?
i'm new to the forum and looking for a challenge to jump-start me!

if it's not too late... these are my goals:
travel 50 miles / week (by walking, running, biking) and hopefully add 5 miles every week
stretches, abs, and pushups every day (with the mentality that anything is better than nothing at all)

Welcome Elegan! Better late than never! Glad to have you with us!:)

[Morn]

Lavender J - have you sent in your testimonial to Alissa yet?

[nfracer]

back to work has been brutal so I took today off to recuperate. My leg has been sooooo inflammed! Today I am relaxing. used the infared sauna for 30 minutes + managed to walk 1/4 mile while holding the treadmill rails. slow and steady. I will be back!!!! sweating in the sauna felt good! :)

[NYbutterfly]

Excercise has been consistent with bikram and an hour or more of walking every day. Yesterday I did TWO back to back bikram classes for a total of 3 straight hours of hot, sweaty glory! Then I went again this a.m.

I will be out of town from tomorrow till tuesday. The family I nanny for are taking me to Nantucket with them on their vacation so I can watch the baby. So that means no Bikram and no internet, but I do plan on walking the baby every day and bringing my yoga DVD's with me to do in the a.m. Wish me luck! I don't know what I am going to eat there....

[lavendarJ]

Thanks for the reminder Morn (about the testimonial)...you know, I keep saying I'm gonna...I guess I better speed it up. I'm just walking for today and some stair walking again on campus...I really got to get back to more consistency...one of these days...

[StarFire]

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/sun.gif
WhOOooHhoOOo we got sunshine in HAWAII rawbies!!!

It was a beautiful sunrise walk this morning... amazing colors and clouds playing tag and dancing in the wind!! I'm loooving this walk again! and it feels so good! I am invigorated!

PLUS RAWBIES --- I get a treat EVERDAY ... on my way back up the hill - there is an old plumeria tree and everymorning - there is a plumeria on the ground for me as I walk by! I scoop it up and put it in my hair as I finish my walk... and I'm feelin soo pretty!! I may be very sweaty - very red in the face, wearing baggy sweats but I'm stylin with a beautiful plumeria in my sweaty hair!!! heheheee --- gotta love it! :D

everyone have an absolutely rawmacious day!!

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/Frangipani3.jpg ... http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/thyahoo.gif ... RAW AND LOVIN LIFE!!!

[rawfigure]

Faithfully doing my daily exercise routine but not having much time to post !

nfracer...how are you doing ??

[Morn]

I left work early today and stopped by the gym before I had to chauffer my daughter to her volleyball game. I also feel like I am coming down with a cold. Today's workout: 1 hour

30 minutes on the eliptical machine
10 minutes on the stair master
20 minutes of abs, buns, stretching
inner thighs at 80 pounds 50 reps
outer thighs at 80 pounds 25 reps (I think I struggled with the weight machines since I am fasting)

[Yeshia]

Hi all,

I'm still exercising faithfully

I am soo sore and loving it lol:D


Yeshia

xoxooxoxox

[JoannaG]

Haven't posted much, but am back to walking 1/2 hour/day and today listened to a great Rawkin #25 while I did! Very inspiring!

[nfracer]

Faithfully doing my daily exercise routine but not having much time to post !

nfracer...how are you doing ??

I am hangin' in there....going back to work has been harder than I anticipated....just a loooong day with Kindergarteners/special ed. needs and concrete floors!!! But ala it's Friday, a beautiful summer like day...The sun is shining and I was able to walk 1/4 mile on the tm again + sit in the sauna stretching for 30 minutes...makes a big difference...I know it's not much of a workout but considering my surgery it's like a marathon!!!!! I am getting better range of motion every day and I attribute that to "good clean living" and muscle memory!!!!! I am also following 80-10-10 for the past couple of days and I think it helps keep me energized! I am doing a "heavy metal cleanse" so that May? be helpin? staples come out Monday!:eek: That hurts but then they'll be gone! (all 12 of them!) Thanks for checkin' on me twinee, sorry I didn't recognize your voice the other day! Chalk it up to post surgical loopiness (even though I'm NOT on pain killers!!!) TTYL
D

[lavendarJ]

I'm wishing everyone a great and FANTASTIC FRIDAY today! I think it's going to be the walking and stairs things again.

[StarFire]

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l75/Mfmoeykens/Hawaii%202004/f6b8.jpg

It's a Beautiful Aloha morning in Hawaii!! I had another amazing walk enjoying the sunrise! Everyone have a great day!!

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/sun.gif RAWK ON!

[nfracer]

I'm moving to Hawaii!:D

[Morn]

Today's workout: 1 hour+

30 minutes on the eliptical machine
15 minutes on the stair master
20 minutes of abs, outer thighs, buns, stretching

[lavendarJ]

Hello Everyone!

Today, I ended up walking the doggie and just walking around instead of doing the stairs. I bought her (doggie, Angel) a new leash and harnesss and we'll test it out in the morning for a more challenging walk.

[northernstars]

I am seeing more improvement in the flexability of my legs now. I went to the doctor about the hammertoes, but she knows very little about that. My husband ordered something off of ebay that should show up here in a few days that should help as they are specifically for that. Then I should be able to walk with my walker again without so much pain! Right now, the only exercise I am getting are the ones my husband and I do twice a day for about 20-25 minutes each set.

I have noticed that my leg and stomach muscles are getting much stronger and I am also working on my shoulders. Overall, I think my muscles are getting a good workout on a daily basis.:mad:

Now, if only the scales would show some weight loss. It is looking as though, I have only lost 8 pounds in the past 6 months and that includes the time I spent in the hospitals. I am taking meds for my thyroid and wonder if that might explain why I am unable to lose weight! Of course I was unable to lose any weight before I had the stroke and was using a natural medication for the thyroid! I have been trying to lose weight for most of the past year or so to no avail. For some reason losing 8 pounds after trying for over a year is disappointing.:confused:

Thanks for letting me spout off about this.

[Morn]

Today’s exercise: 1 hour bike ride

I took a long bike ride cause the weather was just beautiful outside (warm and sunny). :)

[Morn]

Northernstars - hang in there I know how discouraging it can be when you don't see the scale move. The main thing is You have the right mindset by not giving up and keeping at it. 8 pounds isn't a lot over a year but it is 8 pounds less than you used to weigh so view it as a win. Also even if you lose nothing you didn't gain right? Hopefully soon you will see more success after you are able to get around better.:)

[StarFire]

Northernstars - hang in there I know how discouraging it can be when you don't see the scale move. The main thing is You have the right mindset by not giving up and keeping at it. 8 pounds isn't a lot over a year but it is 8 pounds less than you used to weigh so view it as a win. Also even if you lose nothing you didn't gain right? Hopefully soon you will see more success after you are able to get around better.:)


Sooo true northernstar ... You are going forward and making it happen. You will get healthier and healthier in time ~ and your testimony will be amazing -- don't give up hope!

blessings on your journey! ;)

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[nfracer]

Northernstars-Most Americans GAIN that much each year so if you wanna see the glass 1/2 full think of it as a 16 pound loss right? ;) At any rate, How do you FEEL? Are you feeling more vibrant, energetic, etc???? We tend to obsess more about the scales (I am guilty of this too!) and not truly attune ourselves to our body. Try this. Lying down relax your entire body from toes to forehead little by little. Think about these body parts while releasing your tension. Feel it leave your body. Then think about how you feel now compared to say a year or so ago. Do you feel better? worse? or the same. Chances are you feel better even though you have been through a lot. I am speaking from my own experiences. I have my discouraging moments where I feel some self pity but try to snap out of it by looking how far I've come. Good luck, keep your chin up!

As for me. I had a 1 hour Reiki session today and feel incredible. She helped open up some tense channels and I am moving so much better now! The doctor told me crutches for 2 weeks but I switched to a cane after 2 days and haven't used that since day 7! I cannot wait to get the staples out as they are really irritating and pinching my skin. Other than that I am feeling pretty good. 1/4 tm walk and 30 minute sauna this a.m. That helps a lot.

((off topic)) I would like to post the picture I took of my "metal hardware" but do not know how to make it smaller than the 2KB that is acceptable here. Can anyone help me? I am not as knowledgeable on the computer software as I could be...:o Have a great evening!

[lavendarJ]

HELLO EVERYONE!

I hope all is well and that your Sunday is going the way you want. I didn't post yesterday but I just walked 3 short walks yesterday; I walked one with myself and two short walks with the doggie. I'm off from working out today...


Have a great day!

[moncha moncha]

((off topic)) I would like to post the picture I took of my "metal hardware" but do not know how to make it smaller than the 2KB that is acceptable here. Can anyone help me? I am not as knowledgeable on the computer software as I could be...:o Have a great evening!

I can help. You can email the pic to me and I'll resize it and send it back.

I finally finished a large work project on Friday. It was keeping me very busy and also stressing me out because it took longer than expected. The stress led to lack of sleep, which led to green tea, which led to black tea, which led to coffee, which led to cooked food! Ha ha! It's funny now, but at the time it was really hard to be back into old patterns.

I'm on day two of an orange juice fast now. So far the fasting hasn't interfered with exercise. Yesterday and today I got to surf at my favorite spot, which only breaks in the fall and winter.

[northernstars]

Your encouragement really means a lot to me! It is so frustrating to have a body that forgot how to do SO much and it just isn't getting back nearly as fast as I wanted or expected.

ALso, I am enjoying my RAW salads so much and just finished another one for lunch! I did some shopping yesterday and hopefully have enough variety to fix some good meals. I have several types of seeds hanging now waiting to sprout. My husband and I made up a nice batch of juice yesterday and I am going to make some flax seed crackers and use up the leftover pulp so I won't lose the fiber. The manna bread turned out good and is nearly gone.

I also ordered some raw almonds and several other things we just don't have in our area.

I hope those hammer toe helpers show up tomorrow so I can get out of this wheelchair! I really make a horrid invalid! Now, I really have to work on regaining my balance. If I can get the balance back I should be able to walk decently.

In the meantime, my exercises continue to help me improve! It has now been just over 6 months since I had that stroke, and they say that you get most of what you are going to get back within the first six months. That being the case I think I am fairly lucky that I have gotten back as much as I have, but I want it all back! So I will continue to work at it until I am walking like I used to do.

Thanks again for all the support and encouragement!

Sharon

[moncha moncha]

Oops I went surfing again today.

[Stina]

Well, I dare say I'm keeping up with my exercise goals about nine out of ten days. That's reasonable, considering how slack I've been. I'd like to push myself more but am doing well to take baby steps. My exercise yesterday was to go out disco dancing! That was fun.

Actually, that was funny. I went to a local 'fest and my friend and I were out on the dance floor with four other people in front of several hundred people. My friend starts to bust out all of these hilarious disco moves while I'm bopping around. Then later I went to the eating area and there's this HUGE screen. Another friend who was working there tells me everyone was watching us; we were directly in front of the camera!

[moncha moncha]

That's awesome Stina. How bold of you.

[StarFire]

It's a beautiful Aloha Morning Rawbies... no walking today -- since its Monday... it's 5 hours of hula... and kUmz just upped it to 6 hours of hula starting this week.... aaaackkkk... my legs are cramping just thinking of six hours of duck walk, dancing, bending, swaying....eeekkkk...:eek: I'll be fine... I"ll be fine... whew... of course I do have one hour repreive sort've ... since the beginners class I'm more helping teach than working out. (we do work out - but compared to what I'm used to -- it's very easy and light! so it's kinda like a regenerate myself break!) :D

I'll tell ya ... since I've taken off 51 pounds ~ hula really is so much better though. I'm able to move better, I'm not out of breath, my heart doesn't pound and hurt like it used to, and I don't perspire as much. All that extra weight -- I used to be soaked ~ drenced with sweat after each dance... Now - I perspire - but its a more 'normal' ... healthy perspiration.

Before when I was carrying around so much extra weight - the workouts were exhausting... absolutely demolished me.... now - they are still exhausting - but in a different way - I can feel my muscles working - I can feel my leg muscles being challenged and strengthened, I feel my hips being worked deep in the muscles (jeepers... I didn't even know there were muscles there!! ;) lol!!) and instead of heart experiencing stress and pain during workouts... now I can feel my upperbody also getting strong - my arms, my abs... even my back feels like its strengthening....

AND... since going raw - my memory and ability to retain the movements of the dances has improved VASTLY. I am learning quicker...thinking clearer, and I am no longer feeling discouraged about my abilities and my future as a dancer.... RAW RAWKS BABY!!!

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[Morn]

Today I worked and afterwork I took a walk with my daughter as she rode her bike next to me. Not a whole lot but at least it was something. I am really tired today since I am fasting and didn't get a lot of sleep yesterday.


Starfire - You go girl! That is so awesome that you are seeing such a major difference in hula losing those 50 pounds. Make sure you write it down in your blog somewhere so you don't forget. Just a reminder cause we never want to go back there again do we!

[NYbutterfly]

Back from Nantucket. It would have been nicer if I wasn't there to nanny the entire time, and man oh man I was missing my fruit, green smoothies, and Bikram yoga... okay, and I missed the internet, too:rolleyes: I did walk for about 5 miles each day, give or take. The baby loves his stroller... lucky for me.

Sounds to me like everyone is doing great. Starfire, every post I read of yours makes me want to move to Hawaii (we have family in Maui). Morn, how is it that you find the time and energy to work full time, be a full time mom and still hit the gym? Is it being raw that gets you through it all?

Glad to be back, keep up the hard work everyone!

[Yeshia]

Im still working out :)
Loving it aches and all lol



Yeshia

xoxoxoox

[Morn]

Back from Nantucket. It would have been nicer if I wasn't there to nanny the entire time, and man oh man I was missing my fruit, green smoothies, and Bikram yoga... okay, and I missed the internet, too:rolleyes: I did walk for about 5 miles each day, give or take. The baby loves his stroller... lucky for me.

Sounds to me like everyone is doing great. Starfire, every post I read of yours makes me want to move to Hawaii (we have family in Maui). Morn, how is it that you find the time and energy to work full time, be a full time mom and still hit the gym? Is it being raw that gets you through it all?

Glad to be back, keep up the hard work everyone!

It is really rough trust me! My house is a wreck most of the time. I just barely cover getting the basics done, like laundry and dishes. But I have made exercise a priority and even though I don't have time for it I MAKE time for it (at the expense of other things). A lot of times I just work out at home though cause it takes less time than working out at the gym. I feel like it is a treat when I actually get to go to the gym! Oh and yes eating raw allows me not to have to sleep as much at night so I have more time and energy.

[Yeshia]

w\Well I am moving on to Yoga tonite ( see my other thread lol )

and am about to step up my exercise I think

186lbs this morning :)

[Morn]

Today’s exercise: 45 minutes of rebounding, Abs, arms, etc.

I really had to push myself today to get my exercising done as I only got 4 hours of sleep yesterday and I was so tired. But I am glad I did.

[lavendarJ]

Hey Everyone!

I haven't had much time to get on the net lately...I am really behind in this statistics class and so I'm trying to get back on track. I didn't do anything today aside from casual walking and so I'll use my Saturday make-up day....

Good Night!

[moncha moncha]

I took 3 days off surfing cause I've been fasting and work has been a workout anyways. I don't know how you get all that exercise while fasting Morn and lavendarj - I'm impressed!

[Yeshia]

Hello

A quick post ..I'm still in there. I will be doing Biknam Yoga for next:) 7 days exclusively.

[lavendarJ]

I took 3 days off surfing cause I've been fasting and work has been a workout anyways. I don't know how you get all that exercise while fasting Morn and lavendarj - I'm impressed!

Thanks Moncha! I'm impressed with Miss Morn myself. It's amazing what the body will do for you when you treat it right. Anyway, I forgot to post for yesterday. I did 30 minutes on the elliptical machine last night at the gym since I was already on campus. I got a feeling I'll wander into the gym tonight also (probably around 10 p.m. again)...


Have a Fantastic Friday!!!

[nfracer]

I actually walked a mile on the treadmill + used the stairmaster and recumbent bike a few minutes each and sat in the infared sauna 30 minutes! I feel really good today! Yeah! The range of motion gets better each day with lots of stretching!!! My October goal is to be able to really start working out again!!!!:p

[Morn]

I just finished my exercise. It is good to be done early with it.

Today’s exercise: 45 minutes of rebounding, abs. Etc.


Thanks Moncha Moncha. I am impressed with all that surfing you do!:D

Nfracer - and with all that determination you will!

[Yeshia]

Just back from my class I feel wounderful:D

[lavendarJ]

Forgot to check in for the Friday...didn't do much....I just walked and jump roped 100 jumps and called it a day....

September sure did fly away....

[Morn]

today's exercise:

30 minutes of rebounding:D

[lavendarJ]

The doggie and I took a 1 1/2 long walk today which really felt more casual because she likes to stop and inspect everything her nose finds....

[Yeshia]

Hello all

We made it!

A whole month of exercise ( and 45 days raw for me lol)

Are we doing another for October?????

PLEASE!:D

[Morn]

Yeshia - Yeah I will start one!