Movin' in May Exercise Challenge

[lavendarJ]

May is Here
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It's time to Move...

Make your declaration
and
Make it happen


Gotta Goal???


Track it here...

[oai]

Goal! Yes! I want to stretch everyday! :D Well, everyday this month, & I'll see if I want to do it for 2x or 3x a week instead next month. For now, I got to get it engrained into my body to do it!

Ok! What about everyone else?!!!!

[Theogirl]

Rebound for 10 minutes every day, and whatever else I my body wants to do in addition, like play with my kids at the park!

[Aleesha Sattva]

Oh I am sooooooooooo in!!!! I do yoga twice (sometimes three) times a week. I go to the gym daily and do weights twice a week (same day as yoga).

I also walk my dogs - but need to do that more - as the kids are doing most the walking at this time.

So... I'm in!!!

Today I did 25 minutes on the Arc Cardio machine.

[lavendarJ]

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Welcome to the MOVEMENT!!!


That's what it's all about this month - moving...


Everyone is welcome to jump right in and declare your goal for this month..whatever and however you choose to move - declare it and then just do it.
Let's support each others journeys.

[lavendarJ]

I had a great time working outside yesterday with my sister, my niece and nephew and even their little doggie, Angel. We had a really great walk that had some nice inclines and even stopped and threw in some lunges, calf raises and that kind of stuff. I was happy to have met my April goal last month. So this month I'm increasing the challenge and my May goal is to be able to jog 15 minutes on the treadmill by the end of the month. In the past, I've worked out for 30 minutes or more but always did intervals of walking/jogging by switching off every two minutes. Other than that, my goal is to also focus on increasing strength and endurance and not to concentrate so much on time. Sometimes I can get caught up into numbers by thinking "I only did 50 minutes today, I got to get in ten more minutes or else"...well, there is no "or else" and I have to remind myself to just focus on quality and not to always get caught up into how much time I've put in because I don't want exercise to turn into a chore and I know if I get myself psyched into a "all or nothing" mentality with my exercise (like I have in the past) then that's exactly what's it's going to end up being...that's what I'm doing this month. I didnt meet my goal of learning two new way to exercise and have fun and so I'm rolling that over this month also..okay...enough chatter from me

Have a great day...check in later

[tepiglet]

I feel really embarrassed posting,since after declaring my commitment in
April,I fell off the exercise wagon for a few weeks due to intense stress and other factors...although I did mostly maintain my diet and continued to lose some more weight.

I guess I was pushing myself too hard with all the intense exercise,and sort
of crashed and burned,and was recently diagnosed with adrenal fatigue as well as some other hormonal imbalance stuff.

I decided to back off the 'hardcore' intensive aerobic and weight training,
and have been doing yoga several times a week,brisk walking for a few miles
most days,and attending bi-weekly bellydancing classes.

Unfortunately,I had an accident day before yesterday,and broke my tailbone!:eek:
Talk about painful!

However,today is my 34th birthday,and I am determined to be positive and start over once I've recovered-then watch out!:)
I'm determined to get back on track and reach my fitness goals.
I still enjoy reading all your wonderful inspiring posts-you ladies rawk!!!!!!:D

[samadhisoul]

yesterday and today I RAN the 1.25 miles home from taking my son to school...I always walk him to and fro but running was a good added stimulant for me....the weekend is where I have to really be conscious, tho:o

[Aleesha Sattva]

ah who cares how long it takes for you to do it... it's the point you WANT to do it!!!

today is a no work out day for me... i have pottery this morning and then un-cooking for my meditation classes for the weekend. back to the gym and yoga on monday although i'm hoping to get some yoga in on the weekend. i'll check in later chickos!!!

i love my meditation smilie!

[lavendarJ]

Hi tepiglet!

Don't feel embarrased about anything. This quest to live a healthy life is a ongoing journey and we are always learning..that's my take on it. Keep learning and keep on moving. I can relate to what ya said...that's why I'm focusing on not getting caught up into a "all or nothing" mentality with my exercise. That's what I loved about my decision to embark upon this raw journey..I was freed from restrictions and counting calories and all that...I don't want my exercise to become something I dread...


Sounds like you've been busy. I'm still looking for a great bellydancing workout video that I can do at home since I don't know of any classes in my immediate area. Take it easy...just reading about that tailbone accident sent a little quiver through me..that's gotta hurt..focus on healing. In the meantime....


HAPPY BIRTHDAY
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[tepiglet]

Hi tepiglet!

Don't feel embarrased about anything. This quest to live a healthy life is a ongoing journey and we are always learning..that's my take on it. Keep learning and keep on moving. I can relate to what ya said...that's why I'm focusing on not getting caught up into a "all or nothing" mentality with my exercise. That's what I loved about my decision to embark upon this raw journey..I was freed from restrictions and counting calories and all that...I don't want my exercise to become something I dread...


Sounds like you've been busy. I'm still looking for a great bellydancing workout video that I can do at home since I don't know of any classes in my immediate area. Take it easy...just reading about that tailbone accident sent a little quiver through me..that's gotta hurt..focus on healing. In the meantime....


HAPPY BIRTHDAY
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Thanks for your kind words and birthday wishes!
You are very sweet.
I always enjoy reading your posts,you are very inspiring.
I relate so well to everything you said.
Yeah, the 'all or nothing' mentality is what gets me every time.
I think a lot of the pressure I was putting on myself was due to the fact
that I'm going home to Illinois this summer for the first time in years,
and wanted to be in great shape by then-although I only have maybe 15
pounds or a little bit more to go-and was stressing about the fact that I'm nearly at my goal,and time is fast approaching for my trip,so it's crunch time
so to speak,and I got a bit overwhelmed and felt drained.
Maybe breaking my tailbone is a blessing in disguise in a way,because I'm
forced to relax and take it easy,and I just need to heal and stop trying to
be a perfectionist,and just focus on healthy eating for now.
I need to stop and smell the roses,so to speak,and appreciate the fact that
I've already lost 70 lbs since the fall,and went from a size 18/20 to a size 7/8.
Now THAT is something to celebrate!:)

Again,thank you for your warm wishes.
Btw,I won't be bellydancing for quite some time,but I'll ask my teacher what
videos/dvds she recommends,so you can start shakin' and doing the shimmy!:)

Have a great day!
I'll still be checking in from time to time,as I heal and become more mobile.

[dani_b]

I am going to give this a try for May. I've been exercising on a regular basis for the past two months but I'm really not getting any results so I want to increase the intensity and duration of my workouts. My goal is to do something every day.

[tinystrawberry]

i'd like to join.
my goals are :
strength training every other day
40 minutes of cardio, 6 times a week
:D Hey everyone!!

[tinystrawberry]

forgot to add my exercise of the day...
20 mins on the elliptical
strength training arms
and later, i might get the motivation to do another 20 minutes on the elliptical, but im not promising anything:D

[lavendarJ]

Late night check in for me...

I can't remember if I posted anything on yesterday...went to the gym for a while and did some walking/jogging on the track upstairs; also did a little of my tae bo bootcamp workout dvd..

Today, I didn't do much besides a very small amount of walking; a cousin of mine got married today and we were pretty busy with that event...

Sundays are usually off days for me unless decide to do something like stretching or pilates

Welcome tinystrawberry and dani_b!!!

tepiglet...that's a lot to celebrate!

[monkapotapus]

Hi everyone!

I would like to join your challenge.

Starting tomorrow I will walk 15 minutes on my treadmill Monday - Friday - weekends optional.

I am starting out slow & I will increase minutes as I feel ready.

I also teach 2 - 1hr. yoga classes each week on Wed/Thurs.

I just cleaned off my treadmill yesterday with this very intent!

I'm glad I stumbled accross this thread~ :D

[SmilingRawDancer]

1 hr a day of leisurely exercise :)

[lavendarJ]

Hi SmilingRawDancer and monkapotapus!

[monkapotapus]

Thank you lavendarJ!

Well, Day 1 of my exercise journey is in - 15 min on my treadmill! :D

Baby steps, Baby steps~

[NoGMO!]

thanks for the March and April fitness threads. they assisted me in getting a regular routine going... so thanks! mission accomplished! I think I'm okay on my own now so good-bye & happy exercising!!!!!!!!!!!:p

[tinystrawberry]

yesterday i walked for about 40 minutes in the mountains with my brothers dog. it was really nice!
today i had work at the garden, which is definitely exercise! i'll do some strength training later :cool:

[Conscious Midwife]

Walking on my evening breaks between lectures.

Early morning stretches followed by Belly Dancing

[oai]

i almost didn't stretch yesterday. 30 mins. before 12 midnight yesterday, i sucked it up and did the stretches anyway. :)

[monkapotapus]

Day 2 of 15 min on my treadmill......this morning I almost opted for 15min extra of sleep - glad I didn't! :D

[plucked]

Ok, Im in, OMG Im in! ;) Hi everyone!

I joined a gym the other day and found it hard to leave! It was like, "there's so many toys to play with!" I did about 30 minutes of cardio broken up with some strength training. I have to say, I dont really feel it though! I would have thought I'd be hurtin' today.

I am planning to go a couple times a week, but as I want to see some fat burn quickly, perhaps I'll try for three visits a week? That seems reasonable to begin with.

Today--I'll try for some walking after work. I'm so excited!

[tinystrawberry]

today i took a beautiful 15 mile bike ride (took me two hrs:rolleyes: ). there was some massive hills i've never encountered before..really worked my legs! when i got home i gulped down a big glass of sun tea and half of a cantaloupe!:D good day....:cool:

[lavendarJ]

Hey Everyone..

Been missing in action since Sunday. I recently came off of a cleansing type of fast and went back to eating..Saturday night a toothache kicked in that just wouldn't stop...still hasn't..I have tried everything and I came THIS close to going to the ER tonight to get seen just to get some sort of antibiotic...and if you knew me and know that I don't do any kind of medicine then you'd know just how deep the pain was.... it seems to be on hiatus for the moment (keeps coming and going)... What I do do is herbs and I might have to shop for some....

So I finished some major projects which required me to stay up for 48 hours; thanks to the toothache this was not a problem:D ..I'm going to rest and give it all I got tomorrow....

[lavendarJ]

Howdy!

This is the earliest I've gotten home all week...Yay! I be exercising later, just need to rest up a bit....

[Aleesha Sattva]

ah i'm finally back in the land of the living LOL

30 minutes of cardio on the arc machine
1 hour of yoga.

[lavendarJ]

Good Morning

It's only 2 a.m. here but I fell asleep right after my last post so I guess my days and nights are now mixed up....

Well, I gotta figure out what I want to do in terms of exercise..

I'll check in a little later this morning....

[Jenifae]

Is it too late to join?

I'm trying to get back in gear and to a work out DVD/Tape everyday.
I would love to try Yoga. I find I have a hard time doing it at home alone like my regular exercises.

[lavendarJ]

Is it too late to join?

I'm trying to get back in gear and to a work out DVD/Tape everyday.
I would love to try Yoga. I find I have a hard time doing it at home alone like my regular exercises.

Hey There!

Never to late to join...
I'm kinda stuck between wanting to do some exercises at home and wanting to get into the gym more...seems like I go back and forth. With it getting warmer, I'll probably end up doing more outside exercising.

[monkapotapus]

Yesterday I walked 15 min on my treadmill & taught a 1hr yoga class.

Today I walked 15 min on my treadmill & tonight I will teach another 1hr yoga class!

I noticed this morning I wasn't as stiff as the last couple days & I attribute that to yoga last night.

[plucked]

Yesterday I did 30 minutes of cardio on a stairmaster, and about 40 minutes of strength training.

Yeah me! Yeah all of us!!

Today Im going to rest besides the normal amount of walking to work, etc.

[lavendarJ]

Hey Everyone...

I just had a little fun with Billy Blanks Boot Camp which had some cardio and strength in it. I need to go to the grocery.

I'll check in a little later...

[Aleesha Sattva]

okay so today i did 41 minutes on the cardio machines, my full weight regime and am cleaning my house!!! (HEY THAT COUNTS!)

[lavendarJ]

okay so today i did 41 minutes on the cardio machines, my full weight regime and am cleaning my house!!! (HEY THAT COUNTS!)

You better believe that cleaning the house works...

[lavendarJ]

Hey it's a late Friday night check in for me. I went to the gym earlier today and had some sweaty fun on the treadmill and elliptical.

[Aleesha Sattva]

nice long walk in the sunshine with all three dogs and my daughter. bliss!!!

[plucked]

Trigonometry homework...? I know it doesnt count, but it made me sweat. :p

[lavendarJ]

Trigonometry homework...? I know it doesnt count, but it made me sweat. :p

You better believe that counts.... you burned calories, fat and boosted your metabolism.

Trigonometry:eek:

[lavendarJ]

Hey people-

Nothing to post for Saturday yesterday... my toothache conquered the whole day......

[carolg]

Now that my trainer is history at the moment I am doing well on my own. My pulled hamstringS he helped create and then my sore ankle are all better. Chiropractor and acupuncturist helped make that happen. Nothing else with stretching and rubbing Sombra on did.

I tested hamstrings and ankle on treadmill last night. Ran on the treadmill for 20 minutes. Would have aimed for 30 but my bladder was calling and it was a challenge to hang on and walk the remaining 10 for a total of 30 cardio. It sure helps to have the right shoes and running on treadmill with Nike running shoes with gel. Trainer helped tons by teaching me how to do exercises properly and using machines. It was a big plus for months besides lots of $ it cost too. No complaints. Husband thinks the new body design is due to yoga. I didn't argue with him as he paid for most of it and didn't know. He didn't ask, I didn't tell! Both of us won.

Walking doesn't burn calories for me so I am aiming to run at least 4 times per week on treadmill no shorter than 15 minutes and aim to do 30 minutes jogging. If I have to walk during some time of it, I will at least be moving. So I started the program yesterday.

I workouit at least 5 times per week, 2 hours, yoga 3x at least weekly, strength trraining as part of my 2 hours. Usually I end up at gym 2 1/2 hours working out besides my hour of yoga which is additional. I suppose this is my life--working out till my speaking/writing career takes off.

Oh my pastor from way, way back has not seen me in at least 10 years. I went back today for service, he shakes everyones hand, was glad to see each other and he complimented me telling me I look very good. I told him it's eating right to be healthy. I didn't say I workout, but surely that is a big part. He went on to shake others hands then.

carolg

[lavendarJ]

Now that my trainer is history at the moment I am doing well on my own. My pulled hamstringS he helped create and then my sore ankle are all better. Chiropractor and acupuncturist helped make that happen. Nothing else with stretching and rubbing Sombra on did.

I tested hamstrings and ankle on treadmill last night. Ran on the treadmill for 20 minutes. Would have aimed for 30 but my bladder was calling and it was a challenge to hang on and walk the remaining 10 for a total of 30 cardio. It sure helps to have the right shoes and running on treadmill with Nike running shoes with gel. Trainer helped tons by teaching me how to do exercises properly and using machines. It was a big plus for months besides lots of $ it cost too. No complaints. Husband thinks the new body design is due to yoga. I didn't argue with him as he paid for most of it and didn't know. He didn't ask, I didn't tell! Both of us won.

Walking doesn't burn calories for me so I am aiming to run at least 4 times per week on treadmill no shorter than 15 minutes and aim to do 30 minutes jogging. If I have to walk during some time of it, I will at least be moving. So I started the program yesterday.

I workouit at least 5 times per week, 2 hours, yoga 3x at least weekly, strength trraining as part of my 2 hours. Usually I end up at gym 2 1/2 hours working out besides my hour of yoga which is additional. I suppose this is my life--working out till my speaking/writing career takes off.

Oh my pastor from way, way back has not seen me in at least 10 years. I went back today for service, he shakes everyones hand, was glad to see each other and he complimented me telling me I look very good. I told him it's eating right to be healthy. I didn't say I workout, but surely that is a big part. He went on to shake others hands then.

carolg

Carol-
I can see that you are determined... you've been busy. It's such a great feeling when the hard work we put in pays off

[iamacranberry]

Been running since April. And my 5k time has improved from 35 minutes then to, just now this evening, 25 minutes. I should probably start adding distance again...lol

[plucked]

lavendarJ--I hope that your tooth isn't bothering you anymore!

Carolg--whoa! what dedication! Im impressed!!! :eek:

Well, no trig homework tonight, but I did go to the gym and met with a trainer-- did some strength training and twenty minutes of cardio. (10 of which on an elliptical -so fun!).

It's a start. :)

Tomorrow I'm shooting for more cardio. and maybe...pilates?! Oh goodness.

[Aleesha Sattva]

spent 90 minutes in the hot springs... doing hydrotherapy - great day!

[lavendarJ]

Been running since April. And my 5k time has improved from 35 minutes then to, just now this evening, 25 minutes. I should probably start adding distance again...lol

Wow, that's really impressive. And this is just since April? How motivating!

[lavendarJ]

spent 90 minutes in the hot springs... doing hydrotherapy - great day!

I would absollutely LOVE to be doing some hydrotherapy...:)

[Aleesha Sattva]

it was a great time. hubby and i are planning on buying a 7 day booklet of tickets $47 each and going more often. ;)

without the booklet it was $30 for the three of us to go. but... it was mother's day so we did something a little 'special' :)

[lavendarJ]

Hello-
Didn't get to post last night (sister needed to use my computer). I did manage do some cardio yesterday which was good. I spent about 15 minutes on the treadmill attempting to do my 15 min jog goal..not there yet, wasn't feeling the tread mill. I ended up going outside for a very nice and brisk walk in this one area in town that is full of steep inclines. that a was a good challenge. I was trying to complete the course but got tired (I guess staying up from this toothache night after night has made me a little tired or something) and settled for 75% (which was a 1 1/2 hours).

[plucked]

hey everyone,

I did 45 minutes of cardio tonight: 15+ minutes on stairmaster, 30 or so on elliptical.

How's everyone doing?

[iamacranberry]

Wow, that's really impressive. And this is just since April? How motivating!

Thanks! Yes, this has been since April. I made a personal goal that I would enter and run a half marathon this summer. Haven't picked which one to enter yet, though.

[lavendarJ]

Hello friends...

Didn't get to do any posting yesterday (sister needed to borrow computer again)....

Yesterday was pretty mellow with just some walking...

I'd like to do some stuff outside today if the rain holds up but I think I'll go to the gym also just in case I get to busy this evening....

[Aleesha Sattva]

off to the gym to walk on the treadmill for an hour and then an hour of yoga!

[plucked]

Went to gym tonight, did strength training and about 40 minutes of cardio. off to beddy-bye soon. I'm zonked.

[lavendarJ]

Hey Everyone-

This toothache sure has challenged my workout goals for this month. We are at the halfway point of this month. Can you believe it?

I'm hitting the gym for a little cardio and some strength training....

[lavendarJ]

I went to the gym today and did 1 mile of jogging and walking and wrapped it up with some strength training that focued on my abs, upper back, thighs (inner & outer) and abs...

[Aleesha Sattva]

totally cleaned my kitchen and two fridges... then walked the dogs for a nice long walk. i'm bushed...

[tinystrawberry]

yesterday i did the elliptical and today i had 1.5 hrs of yoga.

[lavendarJ]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdzS43Pff1w&feature=related

Thought I'd post this...I remember last month a bunch of us were talking about our stubborn abdominal areas. Just another take on abs

[lavendarJ]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJYlQY2pI0c&NR=1

here's a 15 minute bootcamp that's done inside (but depending on your space could be done inside)..it looks like a good challenge.

[lavendarJ]

ok just one more for tonight (sister's coming over to get the computer)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v33eVxcHT-s&NR=1

I just watched this one and I liked this one...I might try the dvd video...

[lavendarJ]

Hello Friends!

I'm working out outside today since the rain has let up. We have had so much rain and snow this year that we have various areas that have flooded or are still at high risk of it.

[monkapotapus]

I haven't posted in a while, but I have walked 15 min on my treadmill each work day.

I also taught my 2 - 1 hr yoga classes this week!

Tonight was especially hard - I had to force myself to walk on the treadmill - just got done.....again, I had to keep telling myself - "It's only 15 min, it's only 15 min...."

I think I counted down the entire time! :p

[plucked]

ok, its really hot here in seattle today and Im a little wary of taking my pale-tushed self outdoors, plus it seems I've picked up somebody's cold... and then there's the argument that my DH and I had yesterday that's making my stomach all knotted up. When I get that way its hard to do anything but hide indoors.

Motivation for today...well, I have an apt. with a trainer in the early evening, but I need to come up with a plan to get homework done AND be active before then. Perhaps I'll take my flashcards with me on a walk to fulfill an errand, see if I cant meet up with a couple friends (although they'll probably put me to work in their gardens :p ), and then meander to the gym.

Once it cools off a little, maybe a longer walk around the lake--right now it's probably like I-5 at rush hour. lol!

Could use a little love today if you have a moment to send me a prayer--thank you! :)

((((hugs))))

[iamacranberry]

I hear you on it being hard to get out sometimes....it's raining here...AGAIN...and I hate rain. I also hate going out running in the rain, or going outside in general in the rain, unless it's really warm...and it's not.

[tinystrawberry]

yesterday i didn't get any extra exercise in, just walking in town with the bf
i just did 13 min on the elliptical...high intensity! i was covered in sweat after that.. i'll try to get some more in tonight

[carolg]

Been doing well in the exercise arena. I'm nursing my hamstring and knee so I'm feel great, but using wisdom and walking the treadmill for 30 minutes generally at end, but if my talking bud comes it may be 20 but in beginning always 10. I walk it fast too.

My trainer helped me so much and now 2 weeks on my own as I had serveral months of training. Lots learned, hubby still thinking it was yoga so I keep quiet. I can use the machines, know how too so I'm good on my own. I have a friend, pro. boxer he was, so he guides me if I look wrong to him.

carolg

[lavendarJ]

Walked outside for about an 1 1/2...was so excited that it actually got up to 80 degrees today. Lots of fun and challenging inclines..

[iamacranberry]

Last night at around midnight I got back from college and realized...wow...holy shit, I haven't really done anything today (physically active). So I went home and forced myself to do a pilates video for 30 minutes before going to bed. Hated it, but felt better afterwards!

[lavendarJ]

Last night at around midnight I got back from college and realized...wow...holy shit, I haven't really done anything today (physically active). So I went home and forced myself to do a pilates video for 30 minutes before going to bed. Hated it, but felt better afterwards!

I'm going to try to get back on track with pilates...it really was starting to make a noticeable difference in improving my body form in the "trouble areas" and I just slacked off.

Resting today...

[lavendarJ]

Had to workout at the gym due to all the rain... had a good time and challenge doing intervals on the elliptical and the treadmill; I also managed to get a little tae bo fat burn in...

[tinystrawberry]

today i did 1.5 hrs of DDR..workout mode, standard levels..haven't played ddr in a while, it was a good change from the elliptical. when i'm on the elliptical i watch the clock the whole time and it makes it seem like 30 minutes is a lifetime.

[plucked]

lavendarj, how long was it before you noticed any improvement with pilates? There's a class at the gym that I'd like to try-never done it.

tinystrawb., what is "ddr"?

Went to the gym for weight training today. I've been pretty sick with a cold, but the thought of missing a workout was too much-ha! no cardio though.

Now time for rest.

[lavendarJ]

lavendarj, how long was it before you noticed any improvement with pilates? There's a class at the gym that I'd like to try-never done it.

When I was consistent, within the first few weeks, flexibility improved (being able to reach farther and improved extension with my legs); I would say that within that first month, I noticed physical things like my abs and thighs not being so giggly-like they were firming up. Even starting seeing the begiinings of definition along the sides of my obliques. I'm trying to get back on track with it because I believe that if I had been consistent, I'd have some really great results right about now (sculpted thighs/definition)...

[lavendarJ]

windsor pilates for abs
medicine ball workout

[Aleesha Sattva]

after a weekend of 'doing' around the house... did some major stuff (cleansing)... i'll be off to the gym today. light 30 minute cardio and i want to save my energy for healing (fasting)

[plucked]

lavendarJ,

maybe that's a side challenge we can do with each other. If Im feeling better by next week when the pilates class is held, I'll go try it out. If it feels like it could hold my attention (!), then you and me could try and keep each other to sticking with it.

No exercise today, still too sick-need to heal.

[lavendarJ]

lavendarJ,

maybe that's a side challenge we can do with each other. If Im feeling better by next week when the pilates class is held, I'll go try it out. If it feels like it could hold my attention (!), then you and me could try and keep each other to sticking with it.

No exercise today, still too sick-need to heal.

Sounds like a plan..let me know

[lavendarJ]

Too tired when I got home last night to jump on the net....

yesterday I did ...
billy blanks fat burn dvd
strength training with dumbells, the bar and some leg press machines
and a quick little go on the treadmill

[lavendarJ]

today i did billy blanks boot camp and called it a day....got a booty kickin'

[plucked]

Did weights tonight, about 12 minutes of cardio, but my lungs are still unhappy from my cold.

Lavendarj, i hope i'll be better by next week, and i'll give it a try.

[Aleesha Sattva]

i went to the gym and ended up doing 45 minutes of cardio instead of 15...and then yoga. it was too much for me (juice feasting) so i came home and had a long nap (and i'm not a napper)... but i feel fine now.

[lavendarJ]

Well everyone...

Keep the sweat rolling for me. ...

It's only 10 minutes past 4 p.m. and I'm going to bed for a bit. This tooth ache thing is still going on despite the antibiotics that I have submitted to. The pain is numbing, and just disorienting. I mangaged to go to a meeting from 9 to 11 and then went home. I can't workout or anything. I am going to have to really concentrate and pray about this. Sorry to whine but I have a extremely huge tolerance to pain, do not believe in medication...even after submitted to the antibiotic/pain killer and to find that they are not doing anything...this one has thrown me for a loop. My dentist recommended an oral surgeon for the tooth that broke, that it should be pulled...that appointment is not until June 20th...I can't imagine how many more "all nighters" in intense pain are in store for me.

Needless to say, no exercise today...can't ignore the pain today

[plucked]

ooh lavendarj....no good at all! I had a root canal done years ago and never got it capped, and then it got infected (might have been a hack job to begin with ). I was able to bump up that and another time when I was in a lot of "discomfort". The deal is, call your dentist, tell them in you are in "extreme pain" and have been for weeks (?) now, that you simply must be seen. They usually have a protocol for this situation-if they're proffesional at all.

If all else fails, their are ER oral surgeons at hospitals too.

My prayers for you. *I am visualizing you resolving this very soon, and the relief from pain and tension being gone. After a good rest, you're feeling vibrant and relieved to get back to the gym.*

[tinystrawberry]

yesterday i did 35 min on the elliptical and 1.5hrs of yoga...challenging and relaxing! i always sleep really well after yoga!
today i did 75 :eek: minutes!:D i did 45 in the morning and 35 in the evening..it must have been the watermelon..haha :)

[lavendarJ]

Hello Everyone...

Plucked-
Thanks for thinking of me.

I'm actually going to do some sort of quick workout in just a few minutes with the medicine ball so that I won't have another whole day go by that was consumed with thoughts of my tooth...feel like I wasted the day

[plucked]

Yesterday did quite a bit of walking--but it was slow. Then went to the gym and did my normal 10 minute cardio warm up and weight routine. not much additional cardio...waiting for the lung capacity still. I might go give it a shot today and see if I can help that along by pushng the edge of it.

[lavendarJ]

rest day today; might do some stretching "just because" but that's about it

[Aleesha Sattva]

went for a beautiful walk at the blue heron reserve here... absolutely amazing!!!

[plucked]

hey, nice new pic aleesha.

Walked alot yesterday with dh-got drained from the unaccustomed heat (how pathetic is that?).

Today went to the gym, did weights and a total of 45 minutes of cardio (on different machines). I am exhausted.

[Aleesha Sattva]

thanks plucked.

today was 20 minutes of cardio and an hour of yoga

[lavendarJ]

just gettin' in....

let's see, it will be 10p.m. soon; i think i might do some pilates and leave it at that because i've got a lot to do before walking out the door in the morning

[lavendarJ]

Just now getting a chance to log in. I haven't been home long. I didn't worry too much about cardio today but I did just do 32 minutes of strength training with the medicine ball and free weights .....

Nighty night

[Aleesha Sattva]

work out on cardio machine... 20 minutes :)

[iamacranberry]

Found a new place to go running...running there, doing 3 laps, and running back is conveniently close to being 5k long...so easy to track the distance. I do need to start adding distance...only I get bored doing laps and if I run in the city I run over people and also cough because of the smog...so I am waiting until I can afford an mp3 player. Then laps in the park will be slightly more interesting.

[lavendarJ]

Didn't mention it before but I agree with plucked Aleesha...neato avitar change

Did some Billy Blanks Flex and 2 miles on the elliptical; at the gym they have all these little challenges for motivation with a t-shirt as a prize. My sister and I signed up for the cross-country one using the ellipticals. We have to reach 309 miles before we have completed our mission and earned the t-shirts. I am doing 2 miles in about 20-ish minutes. I had to laugh because I was like at this rate, we'll need those t-shirts to have long sleeves by the time we get to 309 miles:D

[Aleesha Sattva]

yoga... 1 hour... walk around the lagoon... loved the sunshiny day!!!

thanks lav!!!

[plucked]

Im checkin in. I have nothing to report, but I'm checking in anyway! nothing like accountability!

Was supposed to go to the gym tonight but me and the fella passed out. We are still both getting over being sick and our energy levels are still drained. Geesh!

Hopefully I can report something tomorrow.

Iamacranberry--its allll about the music. I bring my ipod when I work out. I've found if I only listen to it then, it makes me eager to go do it, and that way Im not bored with my music selection too fast.

lavendarj--that is ALOT of freakin miles my friend! :eek: Although, I think its great to have incentives. Im going to make that suggestion at my gym.

[Aleesha Sattva]

our gym does a fitness challenge every january. i just completed it.

36 visits in 12 weeks get your a t-shirt and your name in a draw for a prize (there's about 100 prizes in total)
54 visits (which is what i did) gets your a hat. (just a white plain baseball cap LOL)
72 visits gets you a fitness bag.

at the prize drawing... my hubby won a pair of ladies yoga pants... in MY size! and i won a package of ten drop in fitness passes, which i gave to my hubby since i have a monthly pass and he does drop in. worked out perfectly!

[lavendarJ]

Aleesha...
your gym has some GREAT incentives...good ideas

Well, I'm a little too pooped and so I give myself permission to take the night off without stressin'

[plucked]

Did my weight training tonight, and all together 35 minutes of cardio. Feel like a coma now may be necessary to revamp me. :rolleyes:

scale hasnt moved yet. It would be nice if the jeans were a bit roomier (she says glaring at her denims). I do feel a bit different, but not really noticing anything visible yet.

[lavendarJ]

Hello-

Didn't feel like turning on the computer last night but had a great workout yesterday.
Billy Blanks Flex
elliptical machines
little time onthe treadmill

[Aleesha Sattva]

beautiful walk around the lagoon at the beach yesterday. :D

[lavendarJ]

beautiful walk around the lagoon at the beach yesterday. :D

Sounds like you live in a beautiful location with lots of greenery (is that a word - greenery)...

[Aleesha Sattva]

i live in paradise!

i'm in a little town nestled among the mountains. we have a ski mountain less than one hour away - the ocean is about a 2 hour drive, a beach with a huge lake and lagoon for the kids to play at and swim (with gorgeous sand) is 7 minutes from our driveway.

we have hot springs near the beach and live in a tropical rainforest type of climate.

paradise i tell ya... absolute paradise!

[plucked]

"...tropical rainforest type of climate" :eek:

In B.C.? I understand the rainforest part--I lived on the Sunshine Coast years back. beautiful night skies.

[Aleesha Sattva]

oh ya... it's gorgeous here. everything is so green and lush... paradise i tell ya! honest, it is. ;)

i'm very very very blessed to have a home in this neck of the woods...

[lavendarJ]

Hello Everyone!

Tomorrow is the first day of June. It's so hard to believe that the halfway point of the year is upon us. Wow!

Anyone have any ideas for an exercise thread... should we do another monthly one for June... or should we post something that can be ongoing...

[Aleesha Sattva]

new one! new one! new one!

[plucked]

Yep, I'm up for another challenge. Maybe keeping it monthly makes it seem more attainable? But if we did an ongoing thing, maybe we could add a twist to it each week or so to keep us reaching for a new goal? Interested? Or should we just keep checkin' in with our personal challenges?

I hit the gym today-weights and 30 minutes of cardio. Then a special dinner at the raw restaurant with the fella. ;)

Finally got a gym bag--its official! :D

[lavendarJ]

Okay... I just checked and didn't see one up here and I'll post something for us..I'll just call it "June 30 Day Exercise Challenge"....

by the way, rest day for me, but I might actually walk outside anyway for exercise because it's sooooooooo pretty after all the rain-we've had a lot of areas flooding lately due to all the rain we've had since January...

[iamacranberry]

Might as well keep it an ongoing thing. That way when the month changes you don't lose the thread...or at least I don't...lol