Rawking October Exercise Challenge

[Morn]

Fall is now here and we are officially 3/4 through the year of 2007. Did any of you set new year's resolution goals that you didn't fulfill? The good news is that it is never too late to start to get healthier and finish out the year with your head held high. Why wait until 2008 to resolve to get healthier and moving. Your day is today! Don't put off til tomorrow what you can do today. No more excuses we are all BUSY!

We can all start somewhere. Some of us already regularly exercise. A few of us need to be pushed - but we all need it! This challenge isn't about competition against one another. It is about making You be the best You you can be! Whether your goals are to add in more days (time) of exercise, or push yourself harder, or simply do some walking to get started, this exercise challenge is for you. Plain and simple it is about all of us moving more and us encouraging one another in the process! It is also about accountability (which we all need to help us stay focused on our goals). The more we move the more calories we burn and the leaner we get. So with that being said who is with me this October. You define your own goals and check in with us when you complete the day's exercise. It is that easy! Now now more excuses you need to just DO IT! Now who is committed to October and what are your goals?:D

[Yeshia]

hello there:)

Count me in

My only goals are:

Stay Raw!

Drop 20lbs!:p

Brikam Yoga on a daily basis for the whole month!:D

There you go:D

New Years resolutions? Well i am hoping by then they wont be necessary: he he

[tanishamarshall]

I'm in, I was not good last month, but will do better this month. I plan to get at least 45 mins 4-5 days a week.

[Morn]

Welcome Back Docsharp! And Yeshia. I am so glad I won't be alone! :D

[Green Life]

I'm In, but may forget to post everyday..I'm so busy...
anyway, my goals are:
Staying raw
exercising every day

[youraw]

Hi everyone! I am up for some exercise in October! I am also doing the 30 day raw challenge as well.

This is pretty simple....I have made plans to work out with a friend of mine every Monday and Thursday. My goal is to stick to that!

I am sure I will exercise more than that...but that is my bottom line!

Something is better than nothing!

[NYbutterfly]

Yes, I guess I am in since I joined the yoga challenge. I FINALLY set up my excercise room in the new place and plan to add rebounding and my pilates DVD's to my Bikram routine.

October goal: streeeeeeeeeetch that spine! Get the blood pumping and energy sky high!

[lavendarJ]

You know I'm in....

I'll try to post a few of my goals for October later tonight or tomorrow...


Hip Hip HooRAW!!!

[Morn]

Yeah for team October!:

Morn
Yeshia
Docsharp
Greenlife
Youraw
NYbutterfly
Lavender J

Anymore???????????????

[northernstars]

Count me in too! I am assuming that the exercises that my husband and I do two times a day will count for this! Plus I have both physical and occupational therapy twice a week and PT in the pool on Fridays too. In many ways I am even more limber than I was before I had the stroke.

Do I need to list the various exercises that we do?

[Morn]

Good for you Northern Stars - glad you are onboard.

No you don't have to list the individual exercises unless you want to! It is up to you how much detail you wish to list!

Again glad to have you with us!:D

[veganbear]

I'm in... I have M.E and have to watch my energy levels but I think (sorry I will) be using my lunch breaks at work to walk for 30 mins a day and see how I go... Then maybe build up next month...
I should say I walk alot at work so my day is very active... Just going to use this to change what I'm doing and get some air...

Bear. X

[rawfigure]

Add me to the list !

I am doing as much liquid fast Mon-Thur this week as I reasonably can. I think I will be good to exercise this time round. I was pretty energentic on the Lemon Cleanse Water and Juices. :D

Off I go to walk on the Bluff along the Lake..........:D

[Morn]

Welcome Vegan Bear - glad to have a new recruit!:D

Rawfigure - when I mastercleanse I still exercise. I think you will be ok. I however, stay away from weight training though as I don't have as much energy.

Team October!:

Morn
Yeshia
Docsharp
Greenlife
Youraw
NYbutterfly
Lavender J
Vegan Bear
Rawfigure

[tanishamarshall]

Hi all, this morning I did 35 mins, I have 10 mins to go when I get home from work.

Today has been a great day, I've had no problem staying raw thus far and have lots of raw food ready to go for any cravings that might pop up.

[dani_b]

I am excited to join the October Exercise Challenge! I am not quite ready to do the 100% raw Challenge, but I am trying to gradually transition to eating more and more raw foods. First, I want to focus on returning to exercise. Due to having a lot of stress and then trying to fast, I didn’t exercise at all for months. Finally a couple weeks ago, I signed up for a yoga membership. I want to start with what I can and work up to these goals:

Goals:
*daily simple stretching (about 5-10 minutes)
*45 minute hot yoga class 4-5 days per week (start w/ beginners level and progress to intermediate)
*30-60 mins light to moderate cardio 4-6 days per week in the mornings (tennis or exercise dvd ie. dance)
*strength dvd (ie 10 minute abs) 3-4 days per week
*aim for 10,000 steps per day; try to walk in the evenings
*add gymnastics once a week by the end of October

[Morn]

Welcome dani_b - sounds like you have an ambitious workout schedule! You will be back in shape in no time!


Team October!:

Morn
Yeshia
Docsharp
Greenlife
Youraw
NYbutterfly
Lavender J
Vegan Bear
Rawfigure
Northernstars***
dani_b

Sorry to Northernstars for the oversight of leaving you off the list! I didn't mean to.

[SuBu]

Thanks Morn for being our Cheerleader! You are the perfect one for the job. I'm in! I "walk" on my rebounder for 30 to 45 minutes Monday - Friday mornings before work. Some days I add a little weight training. I'm going to try for something on the weekends, too. I've been doing this alone for three months now and I'm ready to be more sociable and accountable. Thanks for the encouragement.

[Morn]

Yeah Subu - glad you are joining us instead of doing it all alone. Belonging to this thread is what keeps me motivated to get off my duff so I hope the accountability helps you too! Anyway I love rebounding. I guess You and I will be rebounding together!:)

[SuBu]

Do you jump the whole time? I do an accellerated walk. Really moving the hips, I guess. Of course, my legs and rear are the LAST place I need to reduce! Isn't that always the way it is? I really need to "challenge" myself to JUMP more!

[Morn]

Do you jump the whole time? I do an accellerated walk. Really moving the hips, I guess. Of course, my legs and rear are the LAST place I need to reduce! Isn't that always the way it is? I really need to "challenge" myself to JUMP more!

Yes I do. I have a DVD that I do. I do two different workouts one for 30 minutes another for 45 minutes and it is pretty intense. Most of the movements are bouncing, jumping jacks, running with knees up etc. Then there is also a segment where they do pushups on it and abdominal exercises. It is a great DVD. I am ready to buy some more though cause I need to mix it up. It is by the maker of urban rebounding. I got it free from a gararage sale. :D

[Morn]

Today's exercise: Just finished :) 30 minutes of rebounding, abs.

[nfracer]

:D So glad to be able to say this....I am in ! I go back to the doctor's next week for a follow up but feel like I am healing well so I started working out again!!! (feels good to sweat!!!)

30 min. treadmill walk
15 min. stairmaster
15 min. recumbent bike
30 min. sauna

this month I need to lose the 10 pounds of sludge I've gained post-op and get back in shape!!!!!! It's a tad discouraging to know one can gain so quickly but I haven't been great with my eating habits either......It's a new day and a new month. I always fast on the first day of the month anyway so I feel motivated even though my mouth is saying feed me...I know I am fine and will feel better tomorrow!
:o

[justinesmith]

I have been putting off exercize (even though I really enjoy it) because of detox. I am IN this month... I know that lack of exercise is partly why I haven't lost much weight.

Goals:
kickboxing
jogging
walking the beautiful Georgia hills - I am so lucky
Zumba
playing with my dd's at the playground now that it isn't 100 degrees outside.
:D

[Morn]

Welcome to October Nfracer and Justine Smith. Glad to have you both on board. This month should be fun!:D

[youraw]

I went to workout with my friend tonight and she called as I was on my way to cancel!! Normally, I would have just gone home and said "oh well", but I knew I had to exercise because of you guys!! I went over to the outdoor mall and walked for 45 minutes. Thanks for keeping me accountable!

[Morn]

Youraw - We are so proud of you! Way to go!:D

Ok heres to a few more recruits and team October!:

Morn
Yeshia
Docsharp
Greenlife
Youraw
NYbutterfly
Lavender J
Vegan Bear
Rawfigure
Northernstars
dani_b
Nfracer
Subu
justinesmith

[rawfigure]

Morn I am finding I have energy to walk and jog but you are right, weights take more energy..and make me HUNGRY..so I will rebound instead. Off to do that.

I am Partail Fasting most days. Last night about 9 pm I ate a Banana. I woke up at 4 AM and could not sleep I was so hungry. I did not drink the Lemon Water yesterday, just water and some green drink. :rolleyes:

[Vegan Princess]

Hi guys. I'm going to start Body for Life today. Or at least the exercise part, not their food plan (duh). So I figured I'd sign up in here too. It's 3 days weights, 3 days cardio.

Cindy

[nfracer]

Morn I am finding I have energy to walk and jog but you are right, weights take more energy..and make me HUNGRY..so I will rebound instead. Off to do that.

I am Partail Fasting most days. Last night about 9 pm I ate a Banana. I woke up at 4 AM and could not sleep I was so hungry. I did not drink the Lemon Water yesterday, just water and some green drink. :rolleyes:

You go girl! You are better at this fasting than me! Once a month on the first is enough for me! I am just working on mindful eating rather than MINDLESS!
Today-
30 minute TM walk
10 min. stairmaster
15 min. r. bike
30 min. sauna (HOT!!!)
and the swelling/bruising is diminishing!:D

[lavendarJ]

Hello October Friends!

I didn't get a chance to post yesterday. Yesterday was just walking. I am going to kick it up a notch this month. After all that fasting, I definitely need to rebuild some good lean raw muscle. Here is the deal for tonight, actually, this is my tues/thur/saturday plan

Tues/Thur/Frid - Strength Training
- muscle groups: glutes, hamstrings, legs, inner/outer thighs/chest arms
leg press machine
squats with barbells
chest press machine
chest lift machine
leg curl machine
"thigh" machine (cant think of its proper name at the moment:o )

Cardio
-30 minutes on the elliptical machine

We'll see how it goes. I'll be doing my workouts at night. Oh yeah, how could I forget those abs....I'm going to try to do the ab work stuff in the mornings at home; I don't like laying on the floor/mats at the gym but oh well...

Morn-
You know what I was thinking...I wonder if we add something different to our workout can we prevent that 3-5 pound gain that comes after a fast. I was thinking...I haven't been on the machines for a while; that might make a difference. I thought I should try to jog/brisk walk for at least 20 minutes on the treadmill. I wonder if I do that for a couple of weeks will that balance out the typical fasting weight gain that temporarily comes. I know you want to get to your goal of 130 and I am trying to get to 140. I'm just thinking out loud..mmmm?? I'm trying to do any late night eating if I can help it while my body readjusts to having the food back....

[tanishamarshall]

Checking in real fast, I did 40 mins of exercise today, I hope everyone had a good day..

Lavender, how far are you from your goal? YOu may have said it somewhere above but I'm sort of in a rush and will check back later.

Tanisha

[lavendarJ]

Hey Doc:)
I'm still stuck on 146 and I want to see what 140 feels like...I may need to go lower...I am believing that my body will stop where it's meant to be....I am going to kick the workout up a notch because I know my body is probably readjusting to the foods (metabolism and things like that)....

I'm about to hit the gym in just a second...taking advantage of this few extra moments and checking out threads.......

In peace.........

[dani_b]

Hey, how exactly is this thread supposed to work? Does the whole month of October stay on the same thread? Are we supposed to write what we do for exercise each day? I'm just wondering since I'm new for this month!

So, I had an excellent yoga class today and exceeded my goal of 10,000 steps! Yay! I feel like I'll soon be ready for the next level in yoga.:)

[lavendarJ]

dani-b

You've got it, just jump on board and post your daily exercise experiences here or as much as you can. If you have goals and you want to share...go for it. We'll be in this spot for the whole month and then next month a new thread will be started for November and so on.....

Have a RAWking day!

[lavendarJ]

I'm surprisingly not sore....I did the workout yesterday minus 10 minutes in cardio...I just felt ready to go and so I'll take those 10 minutes into today's cardio workout. I think that for today, when I get out of the class, I'm going to hit the gym and mix up some cardio stuff.... this is my plan (but it might change).....
5 minutes brisk walking (the walk to the gym from parking lots)
10 minute stair and jumping jack drills
(run up and down the stairs in two cycles and then do 50 jump with jumprope and repeat this one more time)
20 minutes treadmill (high incline)
20 minutes ellipticall
5 minute walk to the car and time to go home ---Yippee!

Oh man.... I forgot to add in the blessed ab exercises:) ... so 5 or 10 minutes of those

Hey Doc!
Just following up from last night's weight discussion......I ended a 18 day water/herbal tea fast last Saturday....I was at 146....Well, guess what Doc... Today the scale reads a lovely 150; it's a little like:eek: but I think if my exercise theory works, I could be back at 146 by Sunday; the goal is atleast 145 just because that will indicate to me that my body has readjusted itself metabolism wise and then after that, I'll be on a weight loss roll again. So my theory is that if I eat every3 hours and intensify my work-out this week, I will "reset" my body's metabolism....That's my experiement this week. We'll see what the Sunday results reveal...based on those results I'll know what to tweak in my eating routine....It's fun though, being so much more in tune with my body now that I'm in the raw....I guess it doesn't help eating pecans and cashews as a just because late night yummy raw snack last night huh:D ... It's okay, It's RAWfully good.....

[Yeshia]

Hello all everyone is doing sooo well

Im still doing me Yoga evry day my son is giving it a go tonight!

[Vegan Princess]

Hi guys. I started Body for Life yesterday. I did 45 minutes of upper body weights. Today I'm going to lift lower body. :p

Cindy

[youraw]

Last night had dinner out with a friend (nice big salad with lots of raw veggies at Cheesecake Factory) and afterwards talked her into walking the mall with me! We did stop in a few stores....but walked for the most part of an hour. That's more than I usually do!

I am such an exercise slug compared to some of you guys! Thanks for the inspiration!

[northernstars]

Yesterday I did close to 1 1/2 hours of exercise. Today it will be closer to 4 hours total between the exercises we do here and the two hours at rehab. I am still trying to find my center of balance and we are working on that!

[livingatthetop]

Hay beautiful raw people I have been sooooooooooo busy just started a blog today. and I have also been raw for three days. I guess that counts me in for the oct. challange .I also have so many pics and life experiences to share.

love Shernell

anyone who wants to check out my blog

it is rawexperiences.blogspot.com


warning the only thing that I advertise is my upcoming website. And I basically want an opinion on my blog. If mods check it out and its not right for here cool. However can you shoot me an e-mail on it please

I went for a 30 min walk after work

[irishserra]

Okay Morn...

I've been eying these posts every month and since I've been really good the past two weeks with exercising every day, I thought I'd just jump in here.

I have weight loss goals, but for now, my aim is energy. I really could use more of it.

I've been doing 40 minutes of intense cardio with a bit of upper body strength training.

Vegan Princess:

When is the cut off date for this round of BFL? I'd love to prove that it can be done on RAW. I took my picture last week and wrote down my measurements, but never got around to looking up that info.

Good luck to all!

[tanishamarshall]

I'm surprisingly not sore....I did the workout yesterday minus 10 minutes in cardio...I just felt ready to go and so I'll take those 10 minutes into today's cardio workout. I think that for today, when I get out of the class, I'm going to hit the gym and mix up some cardio stuff.... this is my plan (but it might change).....
5 minutes brisk walking (the walk to the gym from parking lots)
10 minute stair and jumping jack drills
(run up and down the stairs in two cycles and then do 50 jump with jumprope and repeat this one more time)
20 minutes treadmill (high incline)
20 minutes ellipticall
5 minute walk to the car and time to go home ---Yippee!

Oh man.... I forgot to add in the blessed ab exercises:) ... so 5 or 10 minutes of those

Hey Doc!
Just following up from last night's weight discussion......I ended a 18 day water/herbal tea fast last Saturday....I was at 146....Well, guess what Doc... Today the scale reads a lovely 150; it's a little like:eek: but I think if my exercise theory works, I could be back at 146 by Sunday; the goal is atleast 145 just because that will indicate to me that my body has readjusted itself metabolism wise and then after that, I'll be on a weight loss roll again. So my theory is that if I eat every3 hours and intensify my work-out this week, I will "reset" my body's metabolism....That's my experiement this week. We'll see what the Sunday results reveal...based on those results I'll know what to tweak in my eating routine....It's fun though, being so much more in tune with my body now that I'm in the raw....I guess it doesn't help eating pecans and cashews as a just because late night yummy raw snack last night huh:D ... It's okay, It's RAWfully good.....

Wow that isn't to bad 150 but I understand what you mean by wanting to see what 140s will be like. I can't wait to see what 200 feels like lol. I would think that you working out could help with this, keep us posted. Have you ever been 140 before I mean in your adult life? I wonder what it feels like as well, My goal is to be 135 or so.

[RawRoch]

Count me in!! I just got clearance from my doctor to return to the gym :D (had surgery in August :( ) but just have to pay attention to my body, so I'm going to go Saturday morn :D I really miss running too...I won't start with that b/c I know my body is still healing but I will def be there!!

Go Team!!

Tamara

BW - 211
CW - 26.5 (9-29-07)
GW - not a weight, but a size - 8

[KittyMommy]

I will walk a minimum of 3x/week!

[Morn]

Hello October Friends!

I didn't get a chance to post yesterday. Yesterday was just walking. I am going to kick it up a notch this month. After all that fasting, I definitely need to rebuild some good lean raw muscle. Here is the deal for tonight, actually, this is my tues/thur/saturday plan

Tues/Thur/Frid - Strength Training
- muscle groups: glutes, hamstrings, legs, inner/outer thighs/chest arms
leg press machine
squats with barbells
chest press machine
chest lift machine
leg curl machine
"thigh" machine (cant think of its proper name at the moment:o )

Cardio
-30 minutes on the elliptical machine

We'll see how it goes. I'll be doing my workouts at night. Oh yeah, how could I forget those abs....I'm going to try to do the ab work stuff in the mornings at home; I don't like laying on the floor/mats at the gym but oh well...

Morn-
You know what I was thinking...I wonder if we add something different to our workout can we prevent that 3-5 pound gain that comes after a fast. I was thinking...I haven't been on the machines for a while; that might make a difference. I thought I should try to jog/brisk walk for at least 20 minutes on the treadmill. I wonder if I do that for a couple of weeks will that balance out the typical fasting weight gain that temporarily comes. I know you want to get to your goal of 130 and I am trying to get to 140. I'm just thinking out loud..mmmm?? I'm trying to do any late night eating if I can help it while my body readjusts to having the food back....

IF you figure it out let me know cause it seems like I put back on 5 pounds very easily within the first week of eating again and it is depressing! My body just doesn't want to be in the 130's. But I am determined to get there. But I am with you I would think doing a lot of cardio would help.

[Morn]

Okay Morn...

I've been eying these posts every month and since I've been really good the past two weeks with exercising every day, I thought I'd just jump in here.

I have weight loss goals, but for now, my aim is energy. I really could use more of it.

I've been doing 40 minutes of intense cardio with a bit of upper body strength training!

So glad to have you with us! Remember you set your own goals and if you need a day off to rest its ok! Just join us the next day if you can!:D

[Morn]

Count me in!! I just got clearance from my doctor to return to the gym :D (had surgery in August :( ) but just have to pay attention to my body, so I'm going to go Saturday morn :D I really miss running too...I won't start with that b/c I know my body is still healing but I will def be there!!

Go Team!!

Tamara

BW - 211
CW - 26.5 (9-29-07)
GW - not a weight, but a size - 8

Yeah Raw Roch glad to have you on board with us! Yeah I would take it a little easy at first til your body is really ready. Listening is always a good thing!

[Morn]

Hi guys. I started Body for Life yesterday. I did 45 minutes of upper body weights. Today I'm going to lift lower body. :p

Cindy

Yeah glad to have you with us V.P. Sounds like you are back in the swing of things again!

[Morn]

Yeah you found us! Good for you! I am so proud!:D

[Morn]

Whew! Lets here it for Team October!:D

Morn
Yeshia
Docsharp
Greenlife
Youraw
NYbutterfly
Lavender J
Vegan Bear
Rawfigure
Northernstars
dani_b
Nfracer
Subu
justinesmith
Vegan Princess
irishserra
KittyMommy
RawRoch
livingatthetop

[Morn]

Ok I really hurt my knee at work today. I smashed it into a chair and I am walking around like a gimp trying to figure out what kind of exercise I should do. Plus I am extremely tired since I only got about 6 hours of sleep in the last 2 days. I think I am just going to do some floor exercises today like abs, buns, etc.

Ok I just finished doing 20 minutes of floor exercises:

abs, buns, inner and out thighs

Now off to do some more thifting out of my closet of clothes that don't fit anymore. I have taken 90% of the clothes out of my closet because they just don't fit anymore. This is a task that is long overdue!

[Vegan Princess]

Today I lifted lower body and abs. I have the shakey, wobbly legs walking down stairs and squating down to pet my cats now. :D My arms are kinda sore from yesterday. Feels good. I'm fired up!

irishserra: I'm not officially do body for life. I didn't take before pics and I'm not entering the contest. I'm just doing it to provide some structure. I like the lifting pattern and HIIT. And it's got me excited to be in the gym again!

I have a dillema. I am supposed to have a drink with my female co-workers tomorrow. But I want to go to the gym after work. Maybe I should just go and have water.

[NYbutterfly]

Hope your knee feels better, Morn! Everyone seems to be going so strong. I have been absent from this board lately bc I wasn't excercising and I was ashamed :( But I just did a bikram class and I'm back on board! Not to mention that it's been about a month now without bingeing and purging and I have been 100% raw for one week straight. Slowly but surely turning my life around :)

[Vegan Princess]

NYButterfly: Great job!!! You're doing so awesome. I'm rooting for you. :) My dr. cut my dose on my antidepressant again on Monday. Next will be off completely. I started taking them to help the binge/purge. Once I went raw I was able to start decreasing my dose. I've gone from 40 mg to 5 mg. I *know* that raw is the answer!

[rawfigure]

You go girl! You are better at this fasting than me! Once a month on the first is enough for me! I am just working on mindful eating rather than MINDLESS!
Today-
30 minute TM walk
10 min. stairmaster
15 min. r. bike
30 min. sauna (HOT!!!)
and the swelling/bruising is diminishing!:D


Wow, :eek: you are back at it already. Goodthing I gave my Assistant the task of calling USP today to come pick up you bike trainer, so you should have it soon !!

[NYbutterfly]

Thank you vegan princess, that's great news about the anti depressants! You did it all on your own by going raw... that's awesome and offers so much hope to others who struggle with issues of deprssion, addiction, etc.

[nappturallyraw]

I need motivation to exercise because as of late, I'd just been focusing on the raw aspect (which is going well). So I need help actually STARTING the exercise aspect and I hope this will do it. I'm a bit nervous, but I know with God and you guys (!), I'll succeed. :D

[lavendarJ]

I need motivation to exercise because as of late, I'd just been focusing on the raw aspect (which is going well). So I need help actually STARTING the exercise aspect and I hope this will do it. I'm a bit nervous, but I know with God and you guys (!), I'll succeed. :D

Yes! you said it Shanise...with God what is impossible...absolutely nothing....it's your journey, define it for yourself, take it day by day....If you have a gym membership, you can just start off with a 15-30 minute walk on a treadmill 3 times a week and gradually increase your time/type of exercise. If you don't have a membership, you can start out by doing some walking outside or think of a favorite type of exercise and see if you can find an exercise tape related to that and do that....

I know you can do it....I know you will do it!:)

[tanishamarshall]

Ok I really hurt my knee at work today. I smashed it into a chair and I am walking around like a gimp trying to figure out what kind of exercise I should do.

I hope your knee feels better today morn, I know how painful that can be.

Yesterday was my day off so I'm back on today.. I'll be posting later.

[Morn]

I need motivation to exercise because as of late, I'd just been focusing on the raw aspect (which is going well). So I need help actually STARTING the exercise aspect and I hope this will do it. I'm a bit nervous, but I know with God and you guys (!), I'll succeed. :D

Welcome Shanise! You are right - you will succeed! Just commit to a few realistic goals and let nothing sidetrack you from it. The main thing like Lavender J said was just start somewhere and add on little by little. We are here rooting for you!

[Morn]

Hope your knee feels better, Morn! Everyone seems to be going so strong. I have been absent from this board lately bc I wasn't excercising and I was ashamed :( But I just did a bikram class and I'm back on board! Not to mention that it's been about a month now without bingeing and purging and I have been 100% raw for one week straight. Slowly but surely turning my life around :)

I am so proud of you. I didn't stuggle with binging and purging however, I know what eating addictions are and I have struggled with being out of control with food for years before I went raw. I know I have to stay with this lifestyle to keep in control. Anyway glad you are here with us. Eating healthy and exercise is the best way!

[Morn]

Today was my day off so I went and worked out and then stopped by the mall to see if I could get some tips on my makeup at the Bobby Brown counter. Awhile ago someone emailed me and said I had a dated look on my makeup so I figured I needed to update my look. Also I haven’t done much to take care of my skin so I bought a few moisturizing skin products. Now hopefully I can replicate the same look the makeup person did for me today. After the mall I went to my daughter’s volleyball game and out to eat at Ruby Tuesday’s.

Today’s exercise: 2 hours

20 minutes elliptical machine
10 minutes stationary bike
1 hour step class
30 minutes core class

Docsharp - thanks my knee hurt earlier while I was exercising but it is feel a bit better now.

[Vegan Princess]

Morn: Someone really e-mailed you about your makeup? Wow! I think you're lovely.

No exercise for me today. But shooting for upper body tomorrow again.

[NYbutterfly]

Bikram again tonight. It was super hard, as I believe I am going through a detox and constantly feel like I am going to get sick. But I did it and feel proud:)

[lavendarJ]

Hey Hey Hey Guys....

I've been down about my statistics class...but I'm back up again.

Morn-
I hope your knee is much much better...

Well guys, I didn't get to do my fully planned workout today but I'm trying not to sweat it...It has been so busy and crazy today....

Got to keep moving and RAWkin along..........

[Green Life]

Hello one and ALL!

Sounds like everyone is doing their best, right ON!!:cool:

Been going to Curves everyday, then the regualr gym to do weights.
All of this in between Homeschooling and housework:D I'm WAY busy with college, too.

Need to get this weight off NOW! I'm SO sick of it.

Thnks for the welcome, Morn. you're a really sweet person, btw.

If I don't write everyday, you are all in my prayers for a sucessful October time of it. We'll show them how it's done, HUH?

[rawfigure]

Off to the NW for a Conference. I will be walking, jogging but not posting..bye ! :D

[Morn]

Off to the NW for a Conference. I will be walking, jogging but not posting..bye ! :D

have fun in New York!

[Morn]

Morn: Someone really e-mailed you about your makeup? Wow! I think you're lovely.

No exercise for me today. But shooting for upper body tomorrow again.

yeah someone from RFT anonamously emailed me. I ok with it though. However, my pocket book hurts now! I spent $300.00 yesterday.:mad:

[Morn]

Hey Hey Hey Guys....

I've been down about my statistics class...but I'm back up again.

Morn-
I hope your knee is much much better...

Well guys, I didn't get to do my fully planned workout today but I'm trying not to sweat it...It has been so busy and crazy today....

Got to keep moving and RAWkin along..........

Lavender J - I emailed you directly - did you get it?

[Morn]

Ok I am sore from all that exercise yesterday. Mostly my behind and calfs from the step workout I did. It was really fun though. The instuctor used 2 steps in an L position and was moving really quick really often so I really had to pay attention to the cues. I wish I was off every Thursday cause it was a blast. Well today I am working and then it is family dinner night after work. Not sure if I can squeeze anything in but I will try later tonight.

[tanishamarshall]

Hi all, I didn't get to exercise yesterday to much going on, I would have if I could have found the time. I love how I feel when I exercise. Back on today I shouldn't be as busy.

[Rawandgorgeous23]

Count me in!! I just found this site!! I'm EXCITED. Been raw for 5 days now. Feeling great (wink)

[Rawandgorgeous23]

at home for a couple more hours.. Going on the treadmill for 45 min and then i will work abs!!!

[Green Life]

Good Day!

Went to Curves today. Want to go to other gym, but too busy homeschooling the little ones and running from room to room vaccuming. Housework!! BAHHH:D Hey, that counts as exercise, doesn't it?:cool:

[KittyMommy]

Hi Morn, How's your knee doing? --Maria

[lavendarJ]

Lavender J - I emailed you directly - did you get it?
Just got and I just replied:)

[lavendarJ]

Hello Raw Friends!

I really low on motivation today and so I really need to push myself. So far, I've done hundred jump ropes. I am going to do at least 30 mins of some sort of cardio. I should do more. If I can do 30, I'll be proud...I'm really disappointed with me right now...I guess I'll go vent that in another thread. In the meantime, keep it rawkin everyone and keep on moving:)

[Vegan Princess]

Hey Lavendar - don't be too hard on yourself. :p

I was so sore today!! I did get in to do my upper body weights again though. Felt like I needed a nap but my workout cured that. :D And I had the whole gym to myself!!

TGIF!

Cindy

[lavendarJ]

Thanks Vegan...I had my little vent on the October thread and now I'm like "moving on"....

Besides the jumropes, I did a short brisk walk on an incline...

That's it for today....

[NYbutterfly]

Cheer up Lavendar, you are one of the hardest working people on this forum! It's okay to give yourself a break. 100 jump ropes? I havn't jumped roped since grade school on the playground! That's great for you!

Well, I did my bikram yoga today, third day in a row. I guess it's really the only excercise I do. I finally got a job at a restaurant, so maybe that will help me to come out of the bout of depression I was going through these past 10 days when I was skipping out on excercise. Having a job makes me feel a little better about myself (I was a full time nanny and now the mom is a stay-at-home so I wasn't needed anymore). I'd like to start using my rebounder now, too. My new goal... REBOUND!

[lavendarJ]

Thanks NYButterfly-:)
It's not the jumprope....it's in my "lessons learned" thread.....I'm keeping it Rawkin' though....

[Green Life]

HI HO, everyone

Went to Curves today, plus to the gym for weights. Did 75 reps of 50 pound weights on abs. That will cause sore muscles tomorrow!!

Still raw. Going great.

take care all.

[tanishamarshall]

Got my workout in before 12am I had another full day, but I did it. I did 16 mins of a dance exercise video and 30 mins walk.

Tanisha

[nfracer]

I've been so busy, no time to post. Already today I have dropped one daughter off at work, went to the grocery store and am off in a few minutes to take one to a football game and one one to a cheerleading competition.THEN I can come back and exercise + we are going overnight (just dh and me ;) ) Whew, what a whirlwind!!!! All week I have done 30 minutes daily on the stairmaster + 30 on the treadmill and 30 in the infared sauna....I plan on doing it again this a.m. when I get back from the runaround mom taxi service!!! Happy Saturday!
;)

[lavendarJ]

I've been so busy, no time to post. Already today I have dropped one daughter off at work, went to the grocery store and am off in a few minutes to take one to a football game and one one to a cheerleading competition.THEN I can come back and exercise + we are going overnight (just dh and me ;) ) Whew, what a whirlwind!!!! All week I have done 30 minutes daily on the stairmaster + 30 on the treadmill and 30 in the infared sauna....I plan on doing it again this a.m. when I get back from the runaround mom taxi service!!! Happy Saturday!
;)

Whew...you are busy...the day has barely started and you've been zooming.:D

I'm taking Angel for a 1 hr walk. It's really like getting a good 30 minutes though because we have to stop so many times so Angel (doggie) can sniff every single scent that she catches wind of:D

Later, I'm going to the gym to do some weight training stuff...My body is definitely having to adjust to the weight machines again. I was just doing some stuff at home. I figure I'd try the machines out as I want to target these stubborn and resistant to change areas; I might throw in 20 minutes of cardio and a 10 minute sit in the sauna just to sweat out some toxins...

[Morn]

Count me in!! I just found this site!! I'm EXCITED. Been raw for 5 days now. Feeling great (wink)

Welcome Raw and gorgeous23! Glad to have you with us!

[Morn]

Today was a great day outside here in Michigan warm and sunny. We ended up boating and then went in the pool at night time.

Today’s exercise: 50 laps in the pool

[Vegan Princess]

No exercise yesterday, but am leaving now for a 17 mile ride with my friend. I'm excited to try out a road bike again.

Cindy

[Green Life]

Hello everyone!

No excuses today. Going to the gym and to Curves. No excuses!!

Well,,it IS Sunday afterall.....hum......

NO! No excuses:p

Off to the gym I go before I really DO talk myself outta it.

Good Day one and all!

[Vegan Princess]

Back from my ride. It was so great! I'm going to go with my friend again next weekend.

Cindy

[Morn]

Another breaking low temperature in Michigan. I wasn't going to exercise today, however, I couldn't waste the heat in our pool! :D Glad I did. Now off to sleepy time!

Today’s exercise: 50 laps in the pool

[Morn]

Hello everyone!

No excuses today. Going to the gym and to Curves. No excuses!!

Well,,it IS Sunday afterall.....hum......

NO! No excuses:p

Off to the gym I go before I really DO talk myself outta it.

Good Day one and all!

Did we make it?

[dani_b]

Wow, I made it through the first week of October exercising every day! :) Since I signed up for yoga a month ago, last week was my first week going 5 days straight-which was my goal! I even went to 2 of the all-levels classes, which is the harder of the 2 types offered. I am so sore though. I will probably be even more sore tomorrow because of today's exercise. I might have to take a day or two off to recover. I have to make sure to get right back as soon as I feel better though. I'll just wait and see how I feel tomorrow.

Everyone is doing a great job! I am surprised how much exercise everyone can do while eating all raw. (I'm still transitioning and I have to un-condition my mind from thinking lots of cooked animal proteins are necessary when exercising). It encourages me to try to eat all raw while doing the same exercise routine.

Since its been so long since I've exercised, I get sore a lot. What do you all do for muscle soreness/recovery? I think eating protein like raw hemp powder helps, but I need something more. I can't wait to be in shape enough that I won't get sore after every time I do something.

Good luck to everyone on week 2! Keep working hard!:)

[tanishamarshall]

I missed the last couple days of exercising I was so tired and my feet were hurting from doing a lot of un-cooking. I'm getting back on track today right after work.

[SuBu]

OK--I've really been lazy! But I started back on track today. Worked out on the weight machine I have at home--isn't that sad? I don't even have to leave the house~! Anyway, did leg presses, which really help my lower back, and worked upper body and arms. Even did some crunches. Worked out for almost 30 minutes. It felt so good to exercize again. Makes my body feel so much better. And exercizing helps my eating stay in check. Don't want to blow it and waste that sweat! I'M BACK!!!

[Green Life]

Did we make it?



Well, No, we didn't. Thanks so much for asking, you'e so sweet:)
I will try again

[lavendarJ]

Hey everyone!

Didn't do anything yesterday; Sundays are usually rest days unless I need to make-up for something...

Today it's just going to be something simple after class - walking

Okay so remember my theory I'm working on...so far it's proving me wrong. I'm officially back at 150 which I guess is a 5 lb gain from the 145 initially. Okay...well I'll just see what this Sunday brings...I think my body will have adjusted to the re-introduction to foods by then.

Have a great day...

[Vegan Princess]

Lifted lower body and abs. Tonight I am going shopping for new running shoes so I can try out a small amount of slow jogging. I also need a new bike helmet. With all this new gear I better keep at it!!

Cindy

[Morn]

Wow, I made it through the first week of October exercising every day! :)

Since its been so long since I've exercised, I get sore a lot. What do you all do for muscle soreness/recovery? I think eating protein like raw hemp powder helps, but I need something more. I can't wait to be in shape enough that I won't get sore after every time I do something.

Good luck to everyone on week 2! Keep working hard!:)

Wow everyday! Congratulations! That is so Rawsome! The thing I do for sore muscles is take a hot bath or sit in a hot tub! :D

[River Mom]

Well up until I tried on a pair of winter pants (that I wore fine last year) I really did not care if I lost any weight or not. Now the tummy of these paints are tight.... I have been that way since eating raw... full around the middle..
WELL NO MORE. I DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING BUT TOMORROW IM GOING TO START EXERCISING, THE BEST WAY I KNOW HOW.

Now I want to loose 10 lbs... still wear the same clothes only have a little ROOOM in 'em.

better late than never...
River Mom

[tinystrawberry]

i'm joining you all ~ seriously this time, i promise :D

i think i'm gonna break out some old yoga/tae bo tapes
and do some strength training (abs and arms for now)
i'll make a plan tomorrow

so for this challenge you basically just do some sort of exercise everyday?

[Vegan Princess]

Last night I got a new pair of running shoes. The guy totally checked my foot shape, etc and gait and helped me picked the best ones. I'm really excited to try running today. Between my new shoes and my new inhaler, it has to go better than last time I tried?? I also got a new bike helmet and padded bike shorts so I'm all set for my second 17 mile ride on Saturday. :p

[Morn]

Last night I got a new pair of running shoes. The guy totally checked my foot shape, etc and gait and helped me picked the best ones. I'm really excited to try running today. Between my new shoes and my new inhaler, it has to go better than last time I tried?? I also got a new bike helmet and padded bike shorts so I'm all set for my second 17 mile ride on Saturday. :p

Yeah for you! Now that you are all official and everything you might want to think about doing one of those triathalons - running, biking, swimming!:D

[Morn]

Welcome Tiny Strawberry and Rivergirl to October!

[Vegan Princess]

Morn: The idea crossed my mind - but I have't swam in ages. And I'm planning on starting out wayyyyy slow and easy on the running. I need to do intervals of walking and running and work my way up slowly since I have asthma. But I did tell my friend I would train for a 65 mile bike ride that she does every year. It's at the beginning of April. Women only - called the Cinderella ride. Everyone dresses silly and the prince charmings (men) provide the food at the rest stops. But maybe one day I'll do some sort of duathalon or a tri. Who knows.

[lavendarJ]

Morn: The idea crossed my mind - but I have't swam in ages. And I'm planning on starting out wayyyyy slow and easy on the running. I need to do intervals of walking and running and work my way up slowly since I have asthma. But I did tell my friend I would train for a 65 mile bike ride that she does every year. It's at the beginning of April. Women only - called the Cinderella ride. Everyone dresses silly and the prince charmings (men) provide the food at the rest stops. But maybe one day I'll do some sort of duathalon or a tri. Who knows.

That sounds really fun!!!

Today is my strength training day (tues/thur/sat); the focus on these days are glutes, hamstrings, inner/outer thighs/upper back/chest/abdominals

[River Mom]

Walked with my honey, We were both done with it for the day and would have prefered to kick back, but we went. not a lot but we went;)

River Mom

[Vegan Princess]

Didn't end up going to the gym yesterday. Was feeling a little dizzy and tired so I napped instead. :rolleyes: But I'm there for sure today!!

Cindy

[SuBu]

I didn't post yesterday, but I walked on the rebounder yesterday and today--I do it first thing in the morning while catching the news. Today I'm walking for 30 minutes during my lunch break and two other ladies from work are planning on joining me. The weather broke this week and it's beautiful here. I have the Katy Trail, a wonderful walking trail right behind where I work. So close that people walk through our parking lot all day to get to it. Tonight I will be mowing our grass. We have 2 1/2 lots, so it's a workout! After all that today I'll be sitting in that hot tub, Morn!!

[nappturallyraw]

So I haven't even started yet, although I do a fair amount of walking to get to school and such. I think I'm gonna do Turbo Jam tonight. :D

[Morn]

Just went for a walk while my daughter rode her bike. I am exhausted from working so much lately and it seems I only have a few hours after work to make lunches for the next day do a few things around the house and I am wiped out! I need to kick it in gear but I am so tired right now. I am going to go to bed by 10:00 p.m. tonight I really need some more sleep!

Subu - I am dreaming of a hot tub! Wish I could join you!

[Vegan Princess]

I did cardio today. 20 minute high intensity intervals, 8 minutes of which was running. And then just 10 minutes walking on an incline.

Hope you can get some rest Morn!

Cindy

[NYbutterfly]

VP, you are lucky to live in such a cool city... we don't have any fun bike rides where you dress up and such here in NH! My bf used to live in San Fran and constantly talks about the pure awesomeness of that city :)

Anyway, I've been keeping up with the bikram and am feeling pretty good. I gained 4 lbs in my first 2 weeks of being raw and that really ticked me off, so I'm just trying to really commit to yoga every day.

[Green Life]

Just checking in.

Doing great, sounds like everyone is..

hurray!

[Vegan Princess]

Hi guys. I'm committing to lifting lower body again today - just putting it out there so I can't get side tracked at the going away party for 2 co-workers this afternoon. ;)

NYButterfly: SF is a cool town. Have you ever heard of Bay to Breakers? Everyone dresses up in wild costumes (crazier than halloween) and runs/walks 7 miles from the bay to the beach while pushing bbqs and kegs. Usually teams all dress in a theme and push some sort of matching float. The serious runners kick it off, but most people walk. So fun!

[NYbutterfly]

Hi guys. I'm committing to lifting lower body again today - just putting it out there so I can't get side tracked at the going away party for 2 co-workers this afternoon. ;)

NYButterfly: SF is a cool town. Have you ever heard of Bay to Breakers? Everyone dresses up in wild costumes (crazier than halloween) and runs/walks 7 miles from the bay to the beach while pushing bbqs and kegs. Usually teams all dress in a theme and push some sort of matching float. The serious runners kick it off, but most people walk. So fun!

Oh yes, the bf has participated in Bay to Breakers in the past, it sounds like too much fun! We talk about moving there next, in a few years. We miss funky cool places with stuff to do. NH is pretty, but... blah.

[irishserra]

Hello everyone! Checking in!

I have been going to all of the Metro parks in the area and taking a 1/5 to 3.2 mile trail every day; however, over the weekend, with the Cleveland Indians parties, etc...I went two days without working out (***gggrrr!!!***) But Monday I got up and got back on track.

Feeling great with those green smoothies!

[SuBu]

After rebounding, walking w/co-worker, and mowing the yards yesterday, I wasn't sure I'd be able to move today! But I did the rebounder this morning. My knee kind of went hinkey on my so I quit and worked out on the weight machine instead--leg presses and upper body. Will walk again this afternoon with co-workers on the trail behind my work. It's really paying off. I'm seeing a difference in weight and stamina. Don't know if it's connected, but I'm really into vegs, esp. greens. Not so much fruits or nuts right now. Maybe just the usual rotation of desires! Hope everyone is sweating with a smile today :D

[Vegan Princess]

I was so good today. I only had water at the cocktail event with my co-workers and then I left early to go workout. Lifted lower body and abs again. Tomorrow will be upper body and Saturday another 17 mile bike ride. :p

Cindy

[Morn]

I was so good today. I only had water at the cocktail event with my co-workers and then I left early to go workout. Lifted lower body and abs again. Tomorrow will be upper body and Saturday another 17 mile bike ride. :p

Cindy

You go Girl!:D

[Morn]

I have been completely swamped lately but I squeezed in some exercise now before bed time. Now off to sleep!

Today’s exercise:

Floor exercises – abs, buns, inner & outer thighs & 40 push ups

[lavendarJ]

About to hit the bed; I am tired; I didn't make it to the gym but I am going to have to use my make-up day on Saturday......

[tanishamarshall]

Today I did 16 min dance video and a 2 mile walk.

[NYbutterfly]

Still keeping up with the Bikram. I'm working at a night club in Boston now, so that's 6 hours on my feet, can that count towards extra excercise? :)

[SuBu]

Did my morning rebounding and am walking this afternoon with co-workers. Going to soak up some of this wonderful weather here in Dallas, TX.
Keep up the good work and hope everyone has an ACTIVE weekend!! :p

[Vegan Princess]

Today is the first big rain storm we've had in a while. I really wanted to skip working out and go nap. But I went!! And I had the entire little gym to myself. So I got my upper body lifting done and NOW I can enjoy my nap without a guilty conscience. If my bike ride gets rained out tomorrow, I think I'll hit yoga on Sunday.

Cindy

[Morn]

Still keeping up with the Bikram. I'm working at a night club in Boston now, so that's 6 hours on my feet, can that count towards extra excercise? :)

yeah I think that qualifies.

[Morn]

Today's exercise: 1 hour

30 minutes on stairmaster
100 reps on leg extensions at 110 pounds
floor work or abs, buns, inner and outer thighs and stretching

[ren]

I hope it's not too late for me to join.

My goals are:
bikram yoga every day
Marine Corps daily sixteen
thirty minutes of cardio
powerwalking/running 4x week

I ran one marathon this year. Next year I'm registered for the Long Island Marathon and the NYC Marathon.

[Vegan Princess]

I did my 17 mile bike ride. And we stopped at the raw cafe half way through to get a shake. Mmm. :D It turned out to be another gorgeous day even though it poured rain yesterday...so glad I got out and exercised in the fresh air for a couple hours.

Ren: Welcome. You're so active! I love that so many people on here do bikram yoga.

Cindy

[Morn]

I hope it's not too late for me to join.

My goals are:
bikram yoga every day
Marine Corps daily sixteen
thirty minutes of cardio
powerwalking/running 4x week

I ran one marathon this year. Next year I'm registered for the Long Island Marathon and the NYC Marathon.

welcome Ren! Better late than never! Your goals sound great! That is also cool about the marathons!

[Morn]

Today's Exercise: 35 minutes at the gym

30 minutes on the eliptical machine
5 minutes of floor abs

[Vegan Princess]

Hi everyone,

My lower back is SO tight from the cable rows on Friday coupled with the ride yesterday (you lean forward a lot on road bikes). I'm taking today off...but there is maybe a 2% chance I'll hit yoga if I am free then. I'm pretty happy with my 5 days of exercise this week! My goal is Mon-Wed next week. I'll be in Mexico on vacation thurs-sun so hopefully I'll get 1 workout in there as well.

Cindy

[Morn]

good job V.P.! Have fun on your vacation!

[Morn]

today's exercise: 30 minutes of rebounding/abs

[rawfigure]

hi all ! I am home from OR. I walked when out of town. The weather was dismal so I did what I could !

Today...Rebounder, Treadmill, and Step for 30 min, then 30 min Back/Bi/ Abs.

[Morn]

welcome back raw figure

[Green Life]

HI!

Today I did cardio and weights legs/abs.

Not loosing any weight, but gaining!! Maybe muscle?

Have a good day all.

[Vegan Princess]

Was feeling a little dizzy and off today so I didn't push myself to failure. Still lifted legs as planning. Put of abs until tomorrow.

Cindy

[lavendarJ]

Happy Happy Joy Joy!

I've missed everyone. My computer connection problem still hasn't been solved. I had to make time to get online and say hello to everyone. I've been missing out on checking in on a daily basis. I haven't had time to even jump online at work either. I'm still rawking it. I'm still working on my goal of eventually arriving at about 140 and seeing how I feel there...

I hope everyone else is still rawking it and doing well. I guess I need to check out the threads I've been missing.

Today is Tuesday (strength traiining on arms/quads/calves/chest/back/abs)
30 minutes of brisk walking

Take care Everyone..........

[tanishamarshall]

Seems like I haven't been on here in a while...

Today I did a 3 mile walk, and it felt great. Have a good night everyone.

[ren]

I picked myself up and decided to do a 45 minute mixed workout of weights, bootcamp exercises and watching ten minutes of a taebo tape. I moved my weights inside and just could not put off getting back on the exercise wagon anymore. Plus I lost two pounds.

[Morn]

I picked myself up and decided to do a 45 minute mixed workout of weights, bootcamp exercises and watching ten minutes of a taebo tape. I moved my weights inside and just could not put off getting back on the exercise wagon anymore. Plus I lost two pounds.

congrats ren on the 2 pounds!:D

[Yeshia]

Hi every one, I am still Yoga ring every day for 90 min, every third day I change to stretching or regular Yoga instead of Brikmans cos I feel that my body needs a break!

Oh and I finally set up my blog a wee bit late eh ( Thats Canadian btw):D

[Morn]

Todays exercise: 45 minutes rebounding/abs

[nfracer]

I am still here! working out daily for at least 90 minutes, just no time to post!!!!! I am able to run again 1 month post-op even though the doc said 3 months! I know I am healed already but can't convince "others" I am a quick healer I'll be fine....will have to post later when I have more time!

[lavendarJ]

Hi everyone!

So far all I have had time for today is to go walking with doggie, Angel. For some reason, I want to do some drills running up and down the stairs.

[tanishamarshall]

Today I did a 2 mile walk... I miss yesterday had a busy day.

I need to do some drills myself Lavenderj

[northernstars]

My husband and I are continuing to do those daily exercises twice a day for a total of an hour and twenty minutes every day. Three days a week I also have therapy for two hours except one day it is water therapy for an hour. So far it looks as though I have lost about 15 or so pounds since the stroke in March. Hard to tell cause standing on the scales I am a bit wobbly and fully dressed. Life continues to be very frustrating. I am not progressing with my walking as fast as I or my husband wants, either. I am doing a lousy job of transitioning to the cane even though it has four prongs for stability. It feels as though I am going to fall over. Don't have my center of gravity back yet.

[lavendarJ]

Today was just walking for exercise. I thought I'd do more, but just been so busy lately.

Sleep Well Friends!

[Morn]

My husband and I are continuing to do those daily exercises twice a day for a total of an hour and twenty minutes every day. Three days a week I also have therapy for two hours except one day it is water therapy for an hour. So far it looks as though I have lost about 15 or so pounds since the stroke in March. Hard to tell cause standing on the scales I am a bit wobbly and fully dressed. Life continues to be very frustrating. I am not progressing with my walking as fast as I or my husband wants, either. I am doing a lousy job of transitioning to the cane even though it has four prongs for stability. It feels as though I am going to fall over. Don't have my center of gravity back yet.

I know it can be frustrating at times - but don't give up - remember sometimes it is just slow and steady progress that wins the race! Hang in there with your determination I am sure it will come!:)

[northernstars]

Thanks for your comment.

I won't give up cause there is so much I still want to do. The weight WILL come off but not as rapidly as I want it to. My balance WILL get better, too.

My hubby fixed a really good smoothie today and I added some fresh coconut milk from the coconut I bought the other day! Sure tastes good. I haven't had fresh in the shell coconut for many years, probably close to 30. Now hope I don't gain a bunch of weight!

I am counting on the raw foods diet to help me heal and lose weight. My hubby is finally understanding that I don't want and will not eat any more meat and cooked foods although he does still ask while holding a plate full of food. The raw idea has not come to roost there yet.

I am very thankful for all the recipes and support that I have been given.

[lavendarJ]

I am just now getting a chance to check in - late I know. I walked and walked and then walked some more today because it was such a pretty and mild fall day.

Everyone is keeping me motivated to keep on movin'....:)

[Morn]

Today’s exercise completed: 50 minutes of rebounding – abs, inner thighs

later I might also do some practice with my daughter for basketball since she is trying out for the team tomorrow and Tuesday. :D

[Vegan Princess]

Hi guys,

Back from Mexico. Didn't work out at all...though we did talk about it each day. :rolleyes: SO looking forward to hitting the gym today!

Cindy

[Morn]

welcome back V.P! Did we have a good time?

[nfracer]

I am "off" you guys and need to get my head in the game! Buyers beware! I "strayed" a bit too much since my surgery and have really let it get out of hand. I am trying to pick myself up and dust myself off and start all over again but I am angry with myself for "letting myself go" if only for a short while! You lose health and GAIN weight soooooooooooooo quickly it's outrageous.............So I turn to you my work out buddies to help ME out. I am recommitted to staying 100% raw after fooling myself into thinking gfcf was all I needed for optimal health. I feel "pudgy" but am going to run RIGHT NOW and hopefully when I check in later the endorphins will have cheered me up!!!!! Ready set go!!!!!!!!!!:rolleyes:

[rawfigure]

I am "off" you guys and need to get my head in the game! Buyers beware! I "strayed" a bit too much since my surgery and have really let it get out of hand. I am trying to pick myself up and dust myself off and start all over again but I am angry with myself for "letting myself go" if only for a short while! You lose health and GAIN weight soooooooooooooo quickly it's outrageous.............So I turn to you my work out buddies to help ME out. I am recommitted to staying 100% raw after fooling myself into thinking gfcf was all I needed for optimal health. I feel "pudgy" but am going to run RIGHT NOW and hopefully when I check in later the endorphins will have cheered me up!!!!! Ready set go!!!!!!!!!!:rolleyes:

Di, I am picking you up and dusting you off :p so now you are ready to get back to it young lady ! I think I owe you an email too don't I..bad me...:-( so I am glad to see your post.

I have been getting more regular in the gym after almost 2 years of hit and miss during the house build & moving, settling in a new town. I did lose some muscle during that time (ok by me) but it is not ok I am not as toned, even with keeping the cardio up ! Weights are essential !

So off to lift weights. BYE !!!!

[Morn]

Nfracer - Di - it didn't hit me it was you until raw figure addressed you. I am so completely sorry for my confusion and not realizing. Are you ready to take over the baton again and lead us for November in this exercise challenge? I missed you so much!

[rawfigure]

Nfracer - Di - it didn't hit me it was you until raw figure addressed you. I am so completely sorry for my confusion and not realizing. Are you ready to take over the baton again and lead us for November in this exercise challenge? I missed you so much!

Yes I did too, missed Di, glad you she is back ! :D

WOW ..I am sore and tired from 1:00 of lifting & cardio...I must be out of shape !! But not for long.

[ren]

I've been working double shifts at work (I'm a nurse aide) and so I've not posted all weekend. I really did not exercise either because I was so tired but I figure the constant walking, squatting,lifting,etc. made up for it. What I DID do was meditate. My job is very emotionally taxing because you are caring and loving many people who are about to cross over shall we say. I didn't eat raw 100% but I tried to get as many fruits into my body as was available.

Thursday and friday I was so proud of myself for doing an hour of intense exercise. Ten minutes of cardio dance and 45 minutes of calisthenics. I am going to count two 16 hour days as exercise because I felt I had run the half marathon I did earlier this year. Monday I rested and today well...not exercised yet but I'm going to train my arms with weights. No cardio dance tonight. Oh well maybe if i feel like it. My husband is sick and would love the entertainment!

[tinystrawberry]

hey Morn - congrats on another month!! :)

[nfracer]

If anything let me be a testament that raw IS the way to go....For those of you who remember me as nfRAW runner I have "re-made" myself into nfracer and am crawling out of the black hole I was sucked into last April when I became disillusioned with raw food and my health in general. I humbly say that I am back with a vengeance to forge the raw trail again. I had been raw 20 months up until last April....things went ok throughout the summer with pendulam swings of raw/not raw/somewhat raw....you get the drift....Then, on Sept. 12th I underwent surgery to remove the metal hardware that had served it's purpose of healing my broken femoral neck (January, '05) and have been backsliding ever since.....I am now able to work out again but could not get a handle on my spiraling out of control food issues...I seemed to be eating everything in sight to offset the "blues" following my surgery......This weekend was the icing on the cake (literally) and I decided Monday was the day....so as of 9/22 I have been 100% raw once more....the first couple of days have been rough but I am perking up! I can't tell you enough how helpful it is to have your support my raw friends! Rawfigure & Morn, you are the ones getting me going again did ya know that? Keep talking to me! Morn I am amazed at your transformation! You should change your name to butterfly because baby you have come WAAAAY out of that cocoon! RF, you just amaze me anyway! Someday we will reconnect again! Maybe outlet mall Christmas shopping????? Anyway, don't know if I'm worthy of the coaching torch again but I am here to proclaim I'm back and ready to be here!!!!:D :D :D

[Yeshia]

I am still fighting this virus :)

but will go to Brikram Yoga tonite to sweat it out!

Have a great day!

[Green Life]

Hi everyone!

Half hour of cardio, legs/ abs/ arms. Feeling good.:)

[Morn]

Morn I am amazed at your transformation! You should change your name to butterfly because baby you have come WAAAAY out of that cocoon! Anyway, don't know if I'm worthy of the coaching torch again but I am here to proclaim I'm back and ready to be here!!!!:D :D :D

Thanks so much for your kind words! If it weren't for you and carrying this thread I don't think I would have gotten there. It seems like my body wants to maintain even though I still want to lose 10 more pounds. I won't give up though. I am already contemplating my next fast and when it will be (most likely next month). Well anyway I totally believe you are worthy! Just know that you are the one that got me started and wouldn't accept any excuses. So with that being said I hope you will lead us in November. Email me directly if you don't think you want to do this for whatever reason but I hope you will. God has given you the gift of encouragement and I only did this because this thread needed to continue on and of course you asked me to. But I am so glad to have you back with us and glad you are back to eating raw food again!

[Morn]

hey Morn - congrats on another month!! :)

thanks tiny stawberry!

[rawfigure]

Di !! SHOPPING.....:eek: I am into that ! Meet me at the Waterloo outlets or the Mall, that would be great....!!!!!:D

The Victor Mall has a Cheese Cake Factory and they have an awesome Raw appetizer that to me is a meal.

Oh and keep training ....and stay Raw !! :p

[rawfigure]

and oh yes today was OFF day, I was over tired from a sleepless night, loads to do today and sore from weight training ! :) So back at it in the AM.

[Morn]

Today’s exercise: 30 minutes of rebounding/abs

Hey to all of you who are Christians out here. Can you remember my mother in law in your prayers tomorrow. She has a cancerous tumor in her colon and they are removing it tomorrow. Also I am having a colonoscopy done on Friday and Hemmorriod surgery following so I may not be too active for awhile afterward. Thanks and God Bless you all!:)

[nfracer]

Today’s exercise: 30 minutes of rebounding/abs

Hey to all of you who are Christians out here. Can you remember my mother in law in your prayers tomorrow. She has a cancerous tumor in her colon and they are removing it tomorrow. Also I am having a colonoscopy done on Friday and Hemmorriod surgery following so I may not be too active for awhile afterward. Thanks and God Bless you all!:)

What's your mother-in-laws name? Well wishes and prayers are coming your way for her and for you too! Take care of yourself Morn we need you here!!!! ;) I just e-mailed you:) Reply when you can!

[nfracer]

almost forgot to post that I have been able to walk/run 10 miles yesterday and today....I am feeling a little sluggish since recommitting to raw on Monday but I know I'll muddle through it!

and yes Morn, I'll accept the torch Morn and start a new thread for November if everyone else is o.k. with that! I have some new ideas so I'll write something up this weekend and start a new thread like we've always done....I know this sounds corny but "there's no place like home" (It's good to be back and I'm clicking my heels together!!!):D

[lavendarJ]

I just wanted to quickly say hello. I've been so busy lately. I didn't do much of anything today and so I'll have to use my Saturday make-up option. These classes have got me going, going, going but I'm still so excited about social work.

I just want everyone to know that I just read the posts to get up to date. I'm so proud of everyone's success and journey this month. I look forward to next month; I'm hoping that next month will give me a little more flexibility and that I'll be able to post more often. I never did figure out what the deal was with my wireless modem and my computer. Anyhow....

God willing..talk to everyone tomorrow

[nfracer]

I just wanted to quickly say hello. I've been so busy lately. I didn't do much of anything today and so I'll have to use my Saturday make-up option. These classes have got me going, going, going but I'm still so excited about social work.

I was wondering about you too! I feel like this is a homecoming of sorts "seeing" all the old familiar faces! Great to hear from you lavendarJ!!!!!

...Gear up ladies and gentlemen for and exciting November exercise challenge.....We are on the cusp of the "holiday season" so we will celebrate raw style and embrace our challenges!!!!! I will accept the "coaching" reigns from Miss Morn once again and look forward to motivating EVERYONE to kick it up a notch for November.......We may be raw but we are gonna be "SMOKIN' " up the gym!!!!!!
Happy trails my friends!!!!

[rawfigure]

DI TEN MILES..awesome !

MORN...prayers for Mom-in-law.

I have also been stagnant on my weight for a lomg time. I have 5 pounds I wanted to lose for awhile now. I lose three fasting so my Goal for Nov is to fast more and finally lose these 5....

Today, Gym and Tmill, Step and Rebound. 45 min .

[Morn]

What's your mother-in-laws name? Well wishes and prayers are coming your way for her and for you too! Take care of yourself Morn we need you here!!!! ;) I just e-mailed you:) Reply when you can!

Delores - I emailed you back hope you got it! Today's surgery by the way went great! THanks for your prayers!

[Morn]

Today’s exercise:

30 minutes of rebounding/abs

Ok I was able to squeeze in a little exercise today between drinking the laxative drink I had consume twice for my colonoscopy tomorrow. I have had to stay close by to the bathroom all day if you know what I mean and that also included fasting today. So needless to say today wasn't a lot of fun and I am hungry. So my exercise will be limited for the next week as I will be recovering from the surgery. I will be glad to have this behind me. I look at it all as a consequence of my bad eating habits I used to have before I went raw. Anyways thanks for all of your prayers for my mother in law and me!:)

[Morn]

Today I had my surgery and I ended up getting sick from the anesthesia for the colonoscopy portion so for the actual hemorrhoid surgery I had them do a spinal. I am glad this is behind me but now I am wiped out and in pain and just need to rest and take it easy. I do have pain killers and I will use them to help me along the next few days. The weird part is I feel like I have to go to the bathroom but can’t go. I don’t have anything left in my system so I am sure I won’t have a bm for at least another day. The doctor still wanted me on liquids today so following surgery they gave me some cranberry juice to see if I would get sick and when I got home I had some pomegranate juice. Anyway thanks for your prayers! Morn:D

[nfracer]

Sending warm thoughts and prayers for healing....How is your mom-in-law??? Rest up dear, your body needs extra sleep to heal.

[rawfigure]

I am remembering ALL of you in my Prsyers..God bless you all.

Today Weight training :eek: the muscle is showing already ...eeekkkkk !!!:eek:

Oh well I am as God made me....

[ren]

Sending healing energy your way Morn. I sat in the chair watching my husband sleep this morning. I decided to do a mini meditation, actually I was going to do a full on meditation when the phone rang. He's in the hospital and it can be dispiriting. Here's to being filled with healing light in your body.

My exercise wasn't really exercise. I sat in the sauna for over thirty minutes till I felt detoxed from the day's events.

[dani_b]

I am just checking in with this thread. I haven't visited it for awhile. I have not met all of my exercise goals, but I am making some progress.

The first week of October I made it to 5 yoga classes, the second week I only made it to 2 because I was sore from overexercising the first week. Last week I made it to 4 classes. I missed a day because I felt sick. This week I made it to 3 classes, then I didn't feel well the past 2 days. I am planning on finishing the month off well with all 3 weekdays next week and hopefully the first 2 days in November.

My goal for yoga is to go 5 days a week-all the weekdays. I did progress to the harder of the 2 levels offered, but sometimes I still take the beginners class when I need to take it easy.

I want to start walking more in November. I didn't walk as much as I planned to this month, but I did have a few good days. Most of the days I only got about half as many pedometer steps as I wanted to.

Only 1 day I did my strength and cardio exercises. I think I just want to stick to yoga and walking for now though. It's hard to add a lot of new stuff at once. At least I'm not getting sore as much as I did when I first started exercising at the beginning of September.

Well, I hope everyone else has had a good October. Hopefully we can all continue to do even better next month!

[Green Life]

Morn, hope things are looking up for you!:)

Did abs and crunches and walking today.

[nfracer]

I am just checking in with this thread. I haven't visited it for awhile. I have not met all of my exercise goals, but I am making some progress...Well, I hope everyone else has had a good October. Hopefully we can all continue to do even better next month!
"Slow and steady wins the race" ;) my friend!....We'll ALL do great in November:D ....I'll start a "role call" for that later this week end....Happy trails!

[lavendarJ]

Just wanted to check in with everyone..

Glad you are healing Morn!

nfracer - looking forward to being inspired by you and everyone else next month

I'm busy moving -finally - today. I had to schedule a time just to move in my little planner book. Things have been chaotic. I got a feeling though by the time I get finished with all the cleaning, moving, pack and unpacking that I will be able to count at least some of this towards my cardio and strength training that I'm planning to do at the gym...

Live Well Everyone!

[Morn]

Today I feel like a bus hit me. I and very weak, dizzy, nauseated, in pain etc. I won't be eating raw today. A lot of it is probably due to the pain meds so I will try to lay off of them today if at all possible. I seriously feel like I wan't to die.

I just spoke to my mother in law she is doing great and sounds chipper as can be!

[nfracer]

Morn-the 2nd day after surgery is brutal-I KNOW....Please try to sleep and rest as much as possible and allow your body to heal. Do you have access to "Kombucha" a raw very healing (albeit expensive) beverage that helped me recover sooooo much + lay off the pain killers a.s.a.p. I know that sounds hard but if you sleep and try relaxing maybe that will help....a nice massage from your hubby/kids???? We will all pray for you!!!!! Please feel better...:p

[nfracer]

oh yeah, forgot to post that I walk/ran 10 miles today making my total for the week 45 miles! I feel very proud of myself....now to lose the weight....It's dropping but I am impatient!!!! Happy trails to all!
:D

[northernstars]

I am continuing on with my rehab exercises with my husband. We spend about 45 minutes twice a day with exercises for a daily total of 1 and a half hours. In addition, there is the rehab stuff for two hours twice a week and one hour in the pool. I have lost over 20 pounds! This morning I weighed in at 203 down from 224 in March and just before I had the stroke! My clothes are getting a bit loose! That is good!

Staying mostly raw with sometimes just a bite or two of cooked. Probably close to 95% raw overall. I can hardly wait to see where I will be by the end of November.

I am using the four-pronged cane every day now, but just not all the time yet. Hopefully I will be able to use it when I need to go do the shopping soon so I can put away the wheelchair and/or the walker! So far I am only able to use the cane for fairly short distances.

[nfracer]

:D I actually slept in until 8 o'clock today! That is HUGE for me as I get up at 3 a.m. every day....When my alarm went off this am at 3 I realized today was not a hectic rushed day so I turned it off! {RF aren't you proud of me you know how I am!!!} Anyway when I did get up my kIds and I made a HUGE fruit salad for breakfast and then I juiced the scraps + other stuff for my juice for the week. Then 2 of my boys and I went and worked out at the gym for a couple of hours + went to get our pumpkins! I have had a great and relaxing day! I wish every day could be this stress free! I don't know how it'll turn out but I added carrot pulp (from my juicing) and pureed bananas to the leftover fruit salad and made it into "fruit pizzas" which are currently dehydrating! It looks great, I'll have to tell you tomorrow how it turns out!!!

I am pleased to say I have managed 100% raw without a hitch for the entire week! I have logged 45 miles this week too! My goal is to get back to 50+ weekly + cross-train (including swimming)....I am losing my GAINED weight slowly but surely! I still can't believe I "let myself go" like that but I know that if I stay raw and true to myself it will peel off yet again! I gained it fast so hopefully I will lose it fast too! I have lost 5 this week alone but have 12 to go!!!!! Happy work outs everyone! I will start a "role call" on this thread and post a "Thankful for Exercise" November fitness challenge!.........

November is just around the corner my friends! Many of us have teetered on the edge of reaching our goals....This November lets commit to DO IT!!!! You don't have to post every day but you should strive to work out every other day or every day.....If 20 minutes is all you can do, do it!!!! Post your trials and tribulations! We are here for you!!!! Please reply if you are in for the November challenge..I am posting a few days early so those of you pondering from the sidelines will jump right in!!!! [/SIZE]

I am here to be the first one to say, I am by no means perfect. I have been at both ends of the spectrum of fitness. Recently I have been "away" from the forum and raw food.....17 pounds later and not feeling great I am back to say I need my RF friends and raw food! I am recovering from surgery which also set me back fitness wise. However,

NOVEMBER is going to be the month I get back to my A game!!! Won't you join me!!! If so HOLLER "I"!!!!!!:cool:

[northernstars]

I suspect that at least until I am walking again and driving the van that I will continue on with the monthly exercise challenge. I also intend to lose weight as I gain back my strength. It is one way for me to document what I will be doing anyway.

[ren]

trained triceps
30 minutes of bootcamp exercises

[lavendarJ]

Yesterday was my rest day but I'm looking forward to doing some sort of cardio tomorrow.....

Morn-
I'm thinking about ya:)

[nfracer]

Morn-How are you feeling? WE ALL hope you are resting and recovering well! ;) ;) ;)

I ran a great run this a.m.!!!! I wish I could go outdoors to do it but better wait until the x-ray is completed, which isn't until 12/3....by then there will be S*N*O*W* no doubt!!! I also wish the excess weight would drop off!!!! Patience, I know, patience.......Are we ready to start the role call for the November Fitness challenge????? Let's do it! List your goal and I'll post it next to your name in the "roster"

November Fitness Challenge:
NFRacer-log 50+ miles weekly
northernstars-goal?
Rawfigure-
lavendarj-
Morn-

[Vegan Princess]

Hi guys. I've been totally inactive the past 2 weeks. :eek: Been busy at work and had that trip to mexico last weekend and then had guests in town this weekend I was busy showing around. I'm excited to be back to a normal schedule this week and plan on working out and also going on another bike ride this weekend.

Morn - I hope you're feeling better!! Hugs to you!!

Cindy

[Morn]

I am here - thanks for everyone's thoughts and prayers. I went back to work today and since 11:30 yesterday morning haven't been on anything for pain. I figured the side effects from the pain medication were far worse than the pain itself. I haven't had a BM yet and I am stressing out over it because I know it will be painful. I have already tried to go a few times and nothing. I had my wonderful medamucil this morning and decided to venture back into raw eating so right now I am eating my lunch (a salad with no nuts). I am not sure if it is a good idea or not but I didn't want to be off of my normal diet for too long cause I don't want to get used to eating sad for too long. I think I will be ok if I just stay away from the nuts. If you all could continue to keep my digestive issues in your prayers I would appreciate it. :o (at least til things return back to normal - I guess I totally underestimated this procedure). Also I won't be doing anything in the exercise areana at least for a few more days but I am in for November! No hibernation for us exercise folk! Thank you NFracer for getting us motivated for November!

[rawfigure]

hey Di, you must of KNOWN I would be in on this one...:D

Rawfigure- 7 days of training, 3 of those 45 min weights and warm up cool down cardio and 4 days of all out cardio, rebound DAILY :)

[nfracer]

I'm excited to be back to a normal schedule this week and plan on working out and also going on another bike ride this weekend.

So, count you "IN" for the November challenge?????;) no pressure!
Di

[Morn]

Ok guys still please keep me in your prayers. Today was disaster and I ended up missing work so I could stay close to the bathroom. I had been constipated, taking tons, of products like stool softners, milk of magnesia, etc. I have tried to follow the doctors orders to eat soft things (which mostly not raw) cause he thought a lot of raw fruits and veggies would be to difficult to digest and pass. So here I am a wreck. I finally ended up going a bit tonight for the first time but I literally thought I was going to die. It is so painful and stressful. All I can say is I thought I was birthing a alien. Sorry for all the details but I am a mess. I did eat some raisens today and asked for the DH to pick me up some prunes. I feel like a bit of a whiner but all I can say is if it keeps me in your thoughts and prayers I need them. I can't keep going on like this. Ok and 0 in the exercise department today again. Hopefully I can recover by the weekend enough to get it moving again.

[rawfigure]

Ok guys still please keep me in your prayers.


BIG HUG..I will pray for you, that you find comfort ..soon and fast ! eat the prunes, grapefruit gets me going. It is odd the Dr sai fruit is hard to digest. I find it the easist. Drs. ..:rolleyes:

I have been doing cardio and weight training and I am still feeling the difference in my energy now that I am lifting more.Tired !!! Also I am hungry, something I am not used too ! Unfortunately I had a few cooked foods. I need to eat more RAW food now that i increased the weights, or I cave !

[nfracer]

Morn:( -pears are very easy to digest and more "laxative" than apples....anesthesia constipates you badly as do painkillers+ you have been raw for so long cooked (albeit minimal) food or a change in diet will also "bind you up" Drink extra water as you may be dehydrated as well. Fluids will help get you moving.....Do you drink tea? Yogi makes a "get regular" tea that works like a charm! I feel so bad for you----Good luck!

I will start the November thread next!!!!!! "November Fitness Boot Camp" is going to be the title!!!!!!:eek: Let's get moving!!!!! "sign up there"

[Vegan Princess]

Hi Morn,

Are you having green smoothies? The fiber in there should help get things moving? Sending healing vibes and happy thoughts your way! Rest and feel better - don't worry too much about the rest.

I went to the gym yesterday. Didn't really feel like being there so I just did legs and abs but skipped calves and then 15 minutes on the stair climber.

Cindy

[lavendarJ]

Hey Peeps...

Looking forward to the November challenge and really digging and picking up the slack in some my exercise goals.

Morn-
God's blessings to you. I can only imagine how difficult it must be adjusting to this...try to be still and just let your body heal...so much easier said than done. I hope that things will "pass" on through with ease soon - I know that feeling and that is definitely NO JOKE......

We are thinking about ya.....

[nfracer]

Time to close this thread workout buddies! Meet me at the November Fitness thread!
:D

[StarFire]

OMG MORN.... :eek:

i'm so sorry - I'm so out of it... been busy with work - checking in periodically... wondering where you were...

then I see this post about surgery ... omg.. so I of course have to figure out what in the heck I've missed....


ohhhh sweet Morn... I'm so sorry you have been going thru it... blessings dear Morn....

okay... here's what I do when I've had difficulties...

your hfs will have capsules of CASCARA SAGRADA.... it is a natural herb that is non habit forming and stimulates the peristatlic action of the colon - encouraging a normal bowel movement....

I had surgery done many years ago where they took a portion of my hip bone.... to place in my spine. They must've cut something cuz since that surgery - I've had difficulites....the cascara sagrada has been a godsend...

please know Morn that my heart is with you... blessings and light for you healing...

I lovez ya girl.... you are my inspiration.... keep rawkin...

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