July Exercise Challenge... did you work out today?

[Aleesha Sattva]

I don't see a thread... so I'm starting one. I'm ready, willing and able to get working out again! While I was juice feasting I simply didn't have the energy to work out daily - other than my yoga. So now... I've got myself a rebounder and some free weights (which were not free so why call them that???) - and I'm ready to bring myself into another level of fitness.

Who's in?
Let's post daily what we've done and support each other!!!

I just finished 15 minutes on my rebounder: http://www.qibounding.com/1718014.htm - I have the orange one... and then I did 15 minutes of weights. Specifically targeting my tricepts and my bicepts and my shoulders. Then I did some to target the muscles on my back (at the shoulder blades).

I'm ready for tomorrow!!!

[Didinium]

Great thread, I'll work out today as well - I already took a walk with my lovely dog and later I'll do a small bicycle tour. :)

[lavendarJ]

HOORAY FOR YOU ALEESHA.....

I was hoping someone would have started one. I might be buying a rebounder in the near future. I've heard sooooo many good things about them from people who use them.

I have 1/2 a year left and have been thinking about what I want to look like at the end of this year. I'm going to start tracking my progress with strength training again. I'm still in the rebuilding muscle phase after losing so much weight and muscle in that first year of raw.

Today is strength training....
15 min total body strength with medicine ball
stretching exercises
work on chest/arms/glutes/hamstrings/triceps/biceps

Have a great day!

[Raw Hope]

I'm in My great new friend and I have made up this great work out schedule and finally having someone to help with accountablity is great. I took a ballet class with her last semester and it turned out we both were praise dancers--Praise God~~
Now we work out every MWF downtown, and every T,TH we dance
what a great blessing she has become
While doing our morning workout we are able to read a chapter or two of The Holy Bible while we are on two of the machines too.:)
I am very thankful that God has given me the motivation , strength and desire to be healthy!

[Aleesha Sattva]

I'm off for a walk with the dogs, then some rebounding before it gets too hot out (or maybe I'll do the rebounding before I walk the dogs... not sure yet).

in light and love,
Aleesha

[Morn]

I'm in My great new friend and I have made up this great work out schedule and finally having someone to help with accountablity is great. I took a ballet class with her last semester and it turned out we both were praise dancers--Praise God~~
Now we work out every MWF downtown, and every T,TH we dance
what a great blessing she has become
While doing our morning workout we are able to read a chapter or two of The Holy Bible while we are on two of the machines too.:)
I am very thankful that God has given me the motivation , strength and desire to be healthy!

THat is so cool that the Lord has blessed you with someone who can help motivate and encourage you to be healthy and someone to work out with. That is also cool that you use your gifts to glorify God! Good for you!:)

[Morn]

Aleesha - I am in too! I bounce back and forth between the two sites so I don't post as often here just cause I have regular workout buddies over there but I like the activity and people on both sites especially cause at the end of the month people's commitments seem to fall off the radar scope. So with that in mind here I am! My goals are posted in my signature!

Today's exercise: 30 minutes of rebounding/abs

[gritsnla]

Look forward to working out 4-5 days of the week.

This morning's workout was 20 minute Turbo Jam Cardio and then the Turbo Sculpt program.

[gritsnla]

Morning All! Started the morning with Turbo Jam Punch Kick & Jam. And I am a sweaty Betty! Got it out of the way and feeling great!

Have a moving day!!

[monkapotapus]

I am going to try this one again.

I am aiming for getting some exercise at least 5 days a week.

Yesterday I taught a 1 hr. yoga class. :D

[Andre]

30 minutes cardio on the stationary bike yesterday.

I just did a few pushups, dips, and crunches just now.

Feels good. :)

[Aleesha Sattva]

i'll be doing some yoga today and then jogging along the beach tonight. ;)

[gingincal]

Great thread! I went to the gym 5 times last week, strength training x 3, stationary bike x 5. I lifted weights on Monday, and am going to work out hard this afternoon. Yea! :D

[Morn]

Today’s exercise: 40+ minutes

20+ minutes of circuit training with weights
20+ minutes of core pilates

[monkapotapus]

Tonight I did the "burn" part from Turbo Jam's "learn & burn"

What I learned is:

I am sooo not coordinated! :p

But hey, it's only my first time trying it......

[Morn]

Tonight I did the "burn" part from Turbo Jam's "learn & burn"

What I learned is:

I am sooo not coordinated! :p

But hey, it's only my first time trying it......

But did you have fun doing it? THat is the important thing!:D

[carolg]

Today Iwent to one gym and did a turbo kick boxing hour class. It was a killer and surely after the second class I still don't have the moves down. Tonight I went to another gym and did yoga. I didn't do my normal weight training and cardio so that's all I could get in . I decided I needeed a rest so here I am. Tomorrow back to gym however.

carolg

[lavendarJ]

Hey Everyone!

Did a little dancing today for my workout....

[Aleesha Sattva]

great walk around the lagoon at the beach tonight... bliss!

[justinesmith]

o.k. ~ last night I did 1 hour cycle, 1 hour sculpt and 1 hour Zumba. I didn't have my normal Zumba instructor so I didn't even break a sweat and it felt like a waste of time but I learned a new move to use in my own classes so it was worth it.

I am up now at 5:30 a.m. (still haven't morphed into human form yet) to workout again as we have prayer group tonight and can't make it to the gym. I am hoping to meditate to the sunrise before I start.... not sure what time sunrise is though. :o

For those wondering how I had the energy to exercise 3 hours last night I have two words for you: Green Smoothie (wink, wink Lucy) :D

[Aleesha Sattva]

it's raining today... thank goodness. cause it's been so hot and muggy here. now it's just muggy.

i'll be rebounding my way to the stars today ladies!!! nice cool breeze coming in the window... ahhhhh paradise!

doing weights today as well.

[tanishamarshall]

Well I'm sort of in and late but I walked 1 mile yesterday and hope to do the same today.

[tanishamarshall]

I was hoping someone would have started one. I might be buying a rebounder in the near future. I've heard sooooo many good things about them from people who use them.


I love the rebounder but please don't buy a cheap one.

[tanishamarshall]

Tonight I did the "burn" part from Turbo Jam's "learn & burn"

What I learned is:

I am sooo not coordinated! :p

But hey, it's only my first time trying it......

Everytime I do Turbo Jam my back start to hurt, I think I am not in the right position I just stop using it. I got tired of having back pain... I might try again in a couple months...

Did your back hurt?

I also let someone borrow the tape, they said their back was hurting as well.

[Morn]

1 hour of strength training with bosu and weights

Worked out at the gym today and did a great class that was pretty hard. Did a ton of weight training, core work, pushups, squats, lunges, while balancing on a bosu.
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[monkapotapus]

Wow! Great job everyone!

Today I taught a 1 hr. yoga class & kicked it up a bit!

Morn - Yes, I did have a little fun, but still tried hard to do it correctly! Could you share where else you hang out? I'm always looking for interesting sites. Thanks!

Docsharp - No, my back didn't end up hurting at all - I was really trying to concentrate on my form - which is probably why I was off key half the time!

I'm going to try it again tomorrow & see how it goes~

Happy 4th everyone~

[lavendarJ]

Morn-
that bosu is hard...that's great to do an hour of strength training including the bosu; i tested it out one day for about 5 minutes and was sitting there laughing at myself in the gym because i was so wiggly...thought about buying one in the future though

Doc- I've heard that about the rebounders-not to buy a cheap one

Justine- go head with your bad self (3 hours)

Aleesha-
I wish I could give you some of our rain....we've had so much the past 3 or 4 months that we have flooding in quite a few areas over hear in the midwest

Hey Monkapotapus & carolg

I did some major walking but I think I'll throw in some kicks or something while I'm watching tv...

Have a great night

[Aleesha Sattva]

oh hey we've had our share of rain as well. this is the first week of sun we've had all year! so i'm not really complaining. it's just harder to work out when you are in a hot humid house (with 6 large fish tanks to increase the humidity even higher) LOL

did a little Nia tonight but i have a terrible pain in my ribs so i had to stop.will do more tomorrow if it's not too hot here. :)

[carolg]

Just back from gym: 20 minutes only cardio; 35 minutes weight training.

carolg

[plucked]

40 minutes of weights/strength training. 25 on stairmaster, 10 on treadmill (and I really ran to day!). :D

[monkapotapus]

I just got done doing turbo jam - the 20 min. workout!

[lavendarJ]

Okay..had to do some stuff inside yesterday

I'm really anxious to get outside today since its not raining and the temperature is in the low 80's...should be really nice. I think we'll do a good 2 hour trail walk today and then maybe some drills at different intervals during the walk.

Have a blessed day everyone....

[Morn]

Wow! Great job everyone!

Today I taught a 1 hr. yoga class & kicked it up a bit!

Morn - Yes, I did have a little fun, but still tried hard to do it correctly! Could you share where else you hang out? I'm always looking for interesting sites. Thanks!

Docsharp - No, my back didn't end up hurting at all - I was really trying to concentrate on my form - which is probably why I was off key half the time!

I'm going to try it again tomorrow & see how it goes~

Happy 4th everyone~

I am a bit reluctant to share but since you asked. http://www.rawfreedomcommunity.info/forum/showthread.php?t=3892

[Morn]

Morn-
that bosu is hard...that's great to do an hour of strength training including the bosu; i tested it out one day for about 5 minutes and was sitting there laughing at myself in the gym because i was so wiggly...thought about buying one in the future though

Doc- I've heard that about the rebounders-not to buy a cheap one

Justine- go head with your bad self (3 hours)

Aleesha-
I wish I could give you some of our rain....we've had so much the past 3 or 4 months that we have flooding in quite a few areas over hear in the midwest

Hey Monkapotapus & carolg

I did some major walking but I think I'll throw in some kicks or something while I'm watching tv...

Have a great night


The bosu can be a challenge to balance on so I know what you mean. We used it like an aerobics step in the beginning then we did a bunch of squats of of it and pushup on it and all of our strength training it it which was a real challenge pumping iron while balancing. The class is called FIT. Not sure I will be rushing back to that class any time soon. I am still so sore 2 days after the workout. IT was good though a real challange!

[Morn]

Yesterday's exercise: swam 60 laps in the pool

[gritsnla]

I think I last posted Wed.'s workout and before that Tues.'s.
Thursday's workout was taken from a thread on here of Cheap Workouts with lots of links. So, from youtube, I did 10 min pilates sculpt, 8 min. arms, 8 min legs and 8 min taebo. I used to have the taebo tapes and loved it. So was glad to find this on the utube.

Missed working out on July 4th. BUT this Sat morning, the 5th, did Turbo Jam Punch Kick & Jam and then 8 min arms again, and found a 5 min arms.

That's 4 workouts this week. So part of my challenge has been met this week. May try to do a little something tomorrow just for grins!!

[monkapotapus]

Today I rode my bike for the first time in probably 10 years!

I rode it to where I work, just to see how long it takes - 15 mins.

So I got in a total of 30 mins. riding today!

Hey Morn,
I'm sorry about asking you to share your other site, I didn't mean to make you feel like you had to. Sorry again~

[lavendarJ]

I didn't end up hitting the trails but we did get a good outside workout...the temperature was nice

[plucked]

Went to the gym yesterday and got a really good workout! I had a trainer go through and fine tune my weight lifting routine. I added kettlebell lunges and a few other things.

Also did 26 minutes on stairmaster and 15 on treadmill (walking fast).

Today, I hope to go for a walk or go do some more cardio at the gym.

[Morn]

Today I rode my bike for the first time in probably 10 years!

I rode it to where I work, just to see how long it takes - 15 mins.

So I got in a total of 30 mins. riding today!

Hey Morn,
I'm sorry about asking you to share your other site, I didn't mean to make you feel like you had to. Sorry again~

Not a problem. I just know how sensitive the moderators on this site can be and I don't like to make anyone upset. In all fairness to them they really don't want to promote other raw sites here which I can understand. But I like both sites and enjoy going to both. I hope you like the other site too. They have a very well organized recipe section.

[Morn]

Today's exercise: 30 minutes of rebounding/abs

[monkapotapus]

Yesterday I did the Leslie Sansone Muscle Mile 1 - a quick 19 minute workout. :D


Morn - Thanks for the link - I found a lot of great information through it!

[Aleesha Sattva]

been sick with a migraine all weekend... will get back on the rebounder today!

[lavendarJ]

Happy Monday Folks--going to do some cardio later on tonight at the gym... there's a new gym opening up near me...think I might go for it...thinking hard....it's 24 hours...i want to ask them if they are hiring for the weekends:D need a weekend gig!

I'll check back in a little later tonight.....

[monkapotapus]

I just got home from teaching my 1 hour yoga class (yes, I actually DO the class while I'm teaching! :p )

I'm on a streak here - my goal was only to exercise at least 5 days a week - I'm on 7!! :D

[lavendarJ]

Worked out at the new gym tonight...

just did an hour on the treadmill and threw in some elliptical stuff

[plucked]

hey y'all. Did minimum effort tonight at the gym, but did get through most of my weight routine--long day!

[lavendarJ]

Good Morning-
Here is the plan:
(at home)
weight training with medicine ball
targeted focus on chest/arms/glutes
(at gym)
cardio/jog intervals on treadmill
elliptical
finish up strength training with
-squats
bench press/push-ups
rows
hammer curls
tricep dips
overhead presses
ab work

Blessings to everyone- have a GREAT day!

[Morn]

I just got home from teaching my 1 hour yoga class (yes, I actually DO the class while I'm teaching! :p )

I'm on a streak here - my goal was only to exercise at least 5 days a week - I'm on 7!! :D

yeah for you!:D

[Morn]

Happy Monday Folks--going to do some cardio later on tonight at the gym... there's a new gym opening up near me...think I might go for it...thinking hard....it's 24 hours...i want to ask them if they are hiring for the weekends:D need a weekend gig!

I'll check back in a little later tonight.....

maybe if you work there you can get your membership for free!

[Morn]

Ok here is my day! All I did was about 15 minutes of hola hooping. Bought it last night at meijers when I saw someone hola hooping in the aisle.

I am a bit preoccupied because I am having a party for my daughter on Saturday so I need to get the house together and I am struggling. I slept in late cause I worked until 3:00 a.m. in the morning. IN the afternoon I got the dreaded phonecall that I lost my job today. Nothing I did - it just comes down to dollars and cents and because I am contract they want to go with all inhouse people going forward (at Comcast). So after 5 years I am done. I am a bit bummed and not sure what to do with my life so I have a lot to contemplate. Not to mention I need to financially look at everything which I am dreading. My kids are off school right now for the summer so I will take off the next few months and go from there. I am really bummed cause this was an awesome job! It paid extremely well and I had a lot of flexibility to take care of my kids, etc. Also the economy here in Michigan is extremely bad. I think we have the worst unemployment rate out of everyone in the U.S. so to get a new job won't be the easiest. But if God wants me to work HE will open the door for it. If you think about it I would appreciate the prayers.

I surrendered to SAD chocolate cake this afternoon (out of depression) and a glass of red wine. Hopefully tomorrow I will be more on track with myself.

[Aleesha Sattva]

hugs to you morn (((hugs))) i'm so sorry to hear about this. remember, when god closes a door he opens a window!!!

i was on the rebounder for 15 minutes earlier today and am hoping to get in another 30 minutes before bed. i have a house guest this evening so i need to quick or i won't get time to do it before she needs to go to sleep on the couch.

night all!

*edited to make the time correct as i got more rebounding in than i expected to tonight*

[lavendarJ]

Ok here is my day! All I did was about 15 minutes of hola hooping. Bought it last night at meijers when I saw someone hola hooping in the aisle.

I am a bit preoccupied because I am having a party for my daughter on Saturday so I need to get the house together and I am struggling. I slept in late cause I worked until 3:00 a.m. in the morning. IN the afternoon I got the dreaded phonecall that I lost my job today. Nothing I did - it just comes down to dollars and cents and because I am contract they want to go with all inhouse people going forward (at Comcast). So after 5 years I am done. I am a bit bummed and not sure what to do with my life so I have a lot to contemplate. Not to mention I need to financially look at everything which I am dreading. My kids are off school right now for the summer so I will take off the next few months and go from there. I am really bummed cause this was an awesome job! It paid extremely well and I had a lot of flexibility to take care of my kids, etc. Also the economy here in Michigan is extremely bad. I think we have the worst unemployment rate out of everyone in the U.S. so to get a new job won't be the easiest. But if God wants me to work HE will open the door for it. If you think about it I would appreciate the prayers.

I surrendered to SAD chocolate cake this afternoon (out of depression) and a glass of red wine. Hopefully tomorrow I will be more on track with myself.

Morn-
Just letting you know I'm thinking about you....you said it best "HE will open the door" so celebrate that and try not to stress. Somehow, we have to surrender all to Him like the song says...which can be so hard but He's never let us down and so He is a sure thing in terms of trusting....I'm going to be fasting soon and I will say a prayer for you...you gonna be alright, I be praying that God will strengthen you

[Aleesha Sattva]

doing some more rebounding, going for a nice walk and doing my free weights today. ahhhhhh i love movement!

hoping it doesn't get too hot... if it doesn't then i'll also be doing some nia!

[Morn]

Today’s exercise: 35 minutes

20 minutes high-low aerobics with weights
15 minutes of advanced abs of steel

Aleesha - I will look for that window

Lavender - thanks for the prayers and encouraging words.

[Aleesha Sattva]

It'll swing open and hit you in the face. :)

Did an hour on the rebounder so far today... looking forward to another session tonight!

[monkapotapus]

Morn~
My prayers are with you - just remeber everything happens for a reason & there will be something better waiting for you - even though you were content with your other job. Hang in there~

My exercise last night:
Teaching my 1 hour yoga class

My exercise for tonight:
20 minute turbo jam workout
20 minute turbo ab jam workout!

I am so stoked I did 2 workouts tonight! (I ate like mama's little piggy yesterday - all raw, but still...the scale reflected it too) :eek:

I am really on a streak here & it feels good. :D

[Morn]

Morn~
My prayers are with you - just remeber everything happens for a reason & there will be something better waiting for you - even though you were content with your other job. Hang in there~

My exercise last night:
Teaching my 1 hour yoga class

My exercise for tonight:
20 minute turbo jam workout
20 minute turbo ab jam workout! :D

Thanks and I do believe that! Hey what do you think about the turbo jam workouts? There is a class at my gym similar to that I think with the weighted gloves. Do you work up a sweat? Is it challenging?

[monkapotapus]

I like the Turbo Jam workouts so far - even though I've only done it 4 times - :p

I haven't used the gloves with them yet - I am still trying to get used to the moves - but what's actually cool about them is that.........I WANT to do them! Sometimes I walk around with songs going in my head & I think where did I hear that? Oh yeah, TURBO JAM - too funny!

They have several different workouts - I have only done the 20 min. ones so far (the others are 40min) & I'm still getting my "sweat" on - so far, so good~:D

[Aleesha Sattva]

i'm more of a stretch and gentle movement kinda girl myself which is why yoga, nia and rebounding is working so great for me. although nia can get you to a much deeper sweat type of workout if you choose to do it that way. ;)

[lavendarJ]

I'm checkin' in late but I figured I better before I fell off to sleep.... just walking..so sleepy tonight, will do something extra challenging tomorrow God willing...

[Morn]

Today’s exercise at the gym: 1 hour and 10 minutes

Treadmill – Ran 3 miles

5 minute warmup
30 minute run
5 minute cooldown

20 minutes on the stairmaster
5 minutes of abs
5 minutes of stretching

[plucked]

ran/jogged 2 miles on treadmill. Did 20 minutes on elliptical. Weight routine as well. I'm beat!

Prayers to you all.

[snowy11480]

Brief walk to the grocery store and back - 15 minutes. Later, a brisk walk for 32 minutes (timed obviously ha) - i jogged briefly during the walk but emphasis on the word brief! I don't have a lot of endurance at this point - just getting started. Also did a 15 minute ab workout this evening using my exercise ball. (anyone else use this and have a hard time balancing on the ball?) Had a baby 7 weeks ago so i'm tuning in here to stay accountable!

[lavendarJ]

Good Morning

Snowy- what a blessing, a 7 week old:)

Sending out Good Mornings to everyone...

What a difference 6 hours make.. I feel like I can take on the world. I plan make up for my sluggish week today and tomorrow...

Have a blessed day...

[monkapotapus]

Well, my streak got broken yesterday - I was supposed to teach yoga, was on my way - it was pouring & started flooding a little - I turned around & went home - my boyfriend was there - so I nixed the workout.

Tonight - I did 16 min. of the 30 min. Turbo Jam fat blast - a bit too high for my current coordination level - I think I'll stick with the 20 min on for a while - but hey - I got something in at least! :D

[Aleesha Sattva]

yes you did!!!

[snowy11480]

Today did a 40 minute fast paced walk - thats up from 30 minutes which i did yesterday. I'm trying to build up to an hour. After 40 minute walk, did push ups and sit ups and stretches. Wanted to use my exercise ball again for these more intense exercises but too sore from yesterday and couldn't. Stuck with working those muscles today but not as intensely. THey needed a little rest. Need to do more stretching probably.

[Aleesha Sattva]

wonderful hour of yoga on the beach tonight. ahhhhhh bliss!

[lavendarJ]

Good morning... not sure what today's plans are...

I'm thinking some cardio intervals of jog/walking on the treadmill and then maybe some elliptical stuff.. I think I'll throw in some strength training so that I can target some muscles... we'll see...

[Aleesha Sattva]

Walking in a daschie parade with my dog and daughter LOL

[monkapotapus]

I just got finished doing the Leslie Sansone Muscle Mile One - 19 mins.

I decided I needed something easy on the coordination tonight! :rolleyes:

[snowy11480]

Today brisk walk for 47 minutes - my longest yet! I time myself on a digital watch - thats why its so exact:) upon returning home, did stretches and some crunches and pushups, but not too many because my muscles are so sore and tired from yesterday! could barely do the pushups today ha.

[lavendarJ]

Happy Sunday-

I didn't get a chance to jump back on yesterday but ended up doing an hour on the treadmill at the gym and about 50 minutes or so on the elliptical...Also, tried out some new strength training equipment afterwards..


Be Blessed Friends

[monkapotapus]

Today - I just got done doing the Leslie Sansone 2 mile - 30 minute walk. :D

[gingincal]

Yesterday I did Callanetics - all the stretching felt really good! I ordered the NYC Ballet workout DVDs and am looking forward to rawking those. Am going to the gym with my sis this afternoon for strength training and recumbent bike. Tomorrow - kettlebells!

[Aleesha Sattva]

OMGoddess I loooooove Callanetics!!! Wish I could get the AM/PM on DVD... :(

[Morn]

Happy Sunday-

I didn't get a chance to jump back on yesterday but ended up doing an hour on the treadmill at the gym and about 50 minutes or so on the elliptical...Also, tried out some new strength training equipment afterwards..


Be Blessed Friends

Wow 2 hours of exercise - you go girl!:D

[Morn]

Ok I am back. Sorry I was MIA for a few days. I just recoved from having My daughter's 6th birthday party at our house on Saturday. I would love to count all the cleaning I did for my exercise since I had no time exercise. I had to plan 2 different parties for my daughter. One on the inside and one on the outside due to all the rain. We had to barbeque in the rain and move the party on the inside but for one hour the rain went away so they were able to go out and swim and we did the pinata outside and then moved the party back indoors. It was a little mermaid swim party so it would have been a complete bummer if they wouldn't have been able to swim at all. By nighttime the weather broke and we had some friends over and had a nice fire outside. Sunday I spent most of the day cleaning up after the party and then we took a family drive to a nice boating community. Where one day I would like to move to.

Which brings me back to today. It is weird cause normally I would have to work today - but no job! So I filled my day with more work around the house, juicing, exercising, and now we are off to write thank you notes for the party.


Today’s exercise: 1 hour – The firm complete Aerobics and Weight training
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[lavendarJ]

About to start my workout in just a bit...just doing some cardio on the treadmil/elliptical/stairmaster and bike at the gym...I'm restless and will need to switch up every so often just to stay motivated...time for me to revamp my workout routine....

[lavendarJ]

Ok I am back. Sorry I was MIA for a few days. I just recoved from having My daughter's 6th birthday party at our house on Saturday. I would love to count all the cleaning I did for my exercise since I had no time exercise. I had to plan 2 different parties for my daughter. One on the inside and one on the outside due to all the rain. We had to barbeque in the rain and move the party on the inside but for one hour the rain went away so they were able to go out and swim and we did the pinata outside and then moved the party back indoors. It was a little mermaid swim party so it would have been a complete bummer if they wouldn't have been able to swim at all. By nighttime the weather broke and we had some friends over and had a nice fire outside. Sunday I spent most of the day cleaning up after the party and then we took a family drive to a nice boating community. Where one day I would like to move to.

Which brings me back to today. It is weird cause normally I would have to work today - but no job! So I filled my day with more work around the house, juicing, exercising, and now we are off to write thank you notes for the party.


Today’s exercise: 1 hour – The firm complete Aerobics and Weight training
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Morn-
Though we've never met...I can just tell you are a really dedicated and fun mom...you put a lot of care into what you do for your girls.. bet your parties are so much fun

[lavendarJ]

Checkin' in early because I just got that feeling that today is going to be a busy day..

My plan:
strength training with medcine ball, body strength, free weights and machines (I'll add specifics later if I get a chance)
cardio with treadmill/bike

[plucked]

Yesterday I went into the gym and really kicked butt--it was fun! I did my weight routine after a warm up jog on the treadmill, after all that did 30 minutes on stairmaster, another 20 on elliptical, and capped it all with another sprint on the treadmill. I dont think it was a full mile the second time, but I just wanted the feeling of running. yeah!

Today I may go back and do some cardio after work, or a may just go for a stroll on the waterfront (dodging tourists is calorie-burning).

[monkapotapus]

Yesterday I took a "rest day" - was having some eh hem digestive issues (trying to trace it back to something my dbf & I ate - only thing we can think of - nectarines)......my rumbling insides would not have made it through the abs routine I was going to do from Turbo Jam - :rolleyes:

Today I taught a one on one - 1 hour yoga class - it was fun & we did whatever we felt like.

My system is still not 100% better yet.....off to take some more probiotics....

[Morn]

Morn-
Though we've never met...I can just tell you are a really dedicated and fun mom...you put a lot of care into what you do for your girls.. bet your parties are so much fun

Thanks I hope the girls had fun!:D

[Morn]

Yesterday I went into the gym and really kicked butt--it was fun! I did my weight routine after a warm up jog on the treadmill, after all that did 30 minutes on stairmaster, another 20 on elliptical, and capped it all with another sprint on the treadmill. I dont think it was a full mile the second time, but I just wanted the feeling of running. yeah!

Today I may go back and do some cardio after work, or a may just go for a stroll on the waterfront (dodging tourists is calorie-burning).

Yeah for you Plunked!

[Morn]

Yesterday I took a "rest day" - was having some eh hem digestive issues (trying to trace it back to something my dbf & I ate - only thing we can think of - nectarines)......my rumbling insides would not have made it through the abs routine I was going to do from Turbo Jam - :rolleyes:

Today I taught a one on one - 1 hour yoga class - it was fun & we did whatever we felt like.

My system is still not 100% better yet.....off to take some more probiotics....

Hope you feel better soon!

[Morn]

Went to the gym today:

Today’s exercise: 45 minutes

35 minutes on the stairmaster
5 minutes of abs
5 minutes of stretching

[orangeflame]

I want to start exercising tomorrow, but I just injured my knee. Any suggestions?

[lavendarJ]

I want to start exercising tomorrow, but I just injured my knee. Any suggestions?

I say don't take a risk on that knee...

Maybe you could focus on ab work that didn't engage your knee or strength training moves that could be done while sitting (lots of upper body stuff)...

[lavendarJ]

Yesterday I took a "rest day" - was having some eh hem digestive issues (trying to trace it back to something my dbf & I ate - only thing we can think of - nectarines)......my rumbling insides would not have made it through the abs routine I was going to do from Turbo Jam - :rolleyes:

Today I taught a one on one - 1 hour yoga class - it was fun & we did whatever we felt like.

My system is still not 100% better yet.....off to take some more probiotics....

Hope it gets better...my system is all wacky from eating cooked -Yes I said cooked - food...dealing with it and MC-ing currrenly because my system "shut down" on me...really interesting how eating things affects us all differently.. I've never had the detox horror stories I read about on here but just eating something -even cooked vegan - will cause my body to have such a strong reaction ...always wondered how some people eat what they eat and not get bloated, constipated, or anything...

digressing...ooopps:o

[lavendarJ]

Cardio day today...

Going to try to do the jog/walk intervals; feeling so BLAH since last week that I've only been able to do some brisk walking but I'm going to test the waters on the treadmill today and probably some jump roping or something....

[Morn]

I want to start exercising tomorrow, but I just injured my knee. Any suggestions?

How about some light yoga and pilates?

[Morn]

Today’s exercise: 40 minutes

25 minutes – circuit training with weights
15 minutes of abs

[lavendarJ]

Checkin' in late ....

off to the gym in about 45 minutes (good thing it's 24 hours)

[plucked]

yesterday I made myself go to the gym earlier and do some cardio--fewer people before the "rush hour".

I did:
20 minutes on the treadmill, going between speed walking and sprinting.
20 minutes on elliptical course.
30 minutes on stairmaster (meant to do 10 but got carried away with one of revvell's podcasts).

Just didnt feel like lifting though, so I'll go back tonight and do that part and a little cardio.

Its been over 2 months now, and although I can see more definition in my arms, and feel a little more muscle in my legs, Im not seeing as much of a difference as I had hoped for at this point. Feeling a bit discouraged today. :confused:

I know "throw away the scale", right? But, I still cant fit into that truer-measure of fitness, my own pair of "skinny jeans". Perhaps if I did higher raw I could get there, but I just cant seem to reach that goal either.

[gingincal]

Good job, everyone!

Yesterday I went to the gym. I did 45 minutes on the recumbent bike, then had a quality strength training session - really concentrating on each rep. Felt great! ;)

I'll do Callanetics today, I think.

[Morn]

Went to the gym earlier today and did 35 minutes there. Then I came home and swam laps for about a half hour in the pool. It was really hot outside (in the 90's) so it felt good. Plus I spent some time with the kids which was nice. My daughter likes to race me in the pool.:D

1 hour and 5 minutes -

30 minutes stairmaster
5 minutes of abs
30 minutes of swimming 50 laps

[lavendarJ]

Hi there-

Gotta get some strength training in pretty soon..Tell ya what I ended up doing when I get back from the gym late tonight or tomorrow....

Plucked-
I hear ya on the time thing...I've been going at night at this new gym and it's much quieter, no feeling rushed on machines

[Morn]

Ok for those of you who might want to see my kids and husband. I added them to a photo album on another site.

http://www.giveittomeraw.com/photo/album/show?id=1407416:Album:337685

[Aleesha Sattva]

Your eldest daughter is the spitting image of you! Honestly I could have seen a pic and would have known it was your daughter without being told. Wow!

[monkapotapus]

You guys are doing such a great job & are so supportive - Thank you everyone!

Wed. - I took another "rest day" - still having some slight stomach issues - dbf was having even more issues than me - into last night still - I gave him more probiotics.

Thurs. - I taught my 1 hour yoga class

Hopefully when I get home tonight I'll get to do a dvd of some sorts - will report back!

[Aleesha Sattva]

sorry i've been off the grid... walking a lot, a little rebounding... and lots of breathing!

[lavendarJ]

Morn-
liked the family pics:) the girls are so cute

Well-
last night ended up doing 1 1/2 of strength training; i took my time and tried to do strength training in circuits...didn't break a sweat...it still takes so much effort to sweat..polished off the workout with 20 minutes of cardio on the treadmill

[Morn]

Today’s exercise: 40 minutes - Decided to do the exercise on the ON Demand menu on my Comcast today.

25 minutes of salsa dance exercise on ON DEMAND
15 minutes of abs exercise

Thanks everyone!

[lavendarJ]

Going to the gym in about an hour...my sister are planning some heavy duty cardio fun... check in later.....

[Aleesha Sattva]

rebounding while staring at my fish tank.............heaven!

[monkapotapus]

I could only muster up enough energy to do the Leslie Sansone 1 mile walk - 19 mins.

I am feeling very drained from this week & need to recharge my batteries! I'm going to go lay down right now~

[Morn]

rebounding while staring at my fish tank.............heaven!

Aleesha - love the new avatar! Looking good!;)

[Aleesha Sattva]

Thanks Morn! - Feeling GREAT!

[lavendarJ]

Did an excellent and super duper challenging cardio workout with my sister yesterday

Got up this morning and did about 1 hour and 10 minutes of strength training
I will take on a little cardio later....

[monkapotapus]

I seem to be having a re-occurance with the digestive issues, but managed to get in Leslie Sansone's 2 mile - 30 minute walk - having to press "pause" only once.....:rolleyes:

[lavendarJ]

I did about 30 minutes of cardio on the treadmill with a little bit of jogging intervals on the treadmill

[Morn]

I did 30 minutes with On Demand again. It was extremely late but I just squeezed it in!

20 minutes dance workout
10 minutes abs

[Aleesha Sattva]

oh i loooooove working out late. a nice 30 minutes of rebounding right before i go to bed... ohhhhhh yaaaaaaaaa

[les]

Cool. you guys just motivated me!

[Morn]

Today’s exercise: 35 minutes

25 minutes of circuit training with weights
10 minutes of core/ab workout with ball

[monkapotapus]

Today I did Turbo Sculpt - 40 mins.!! :D

[plucked]

Did weights yesterday and some cardio. More cardio today. Gonna' switch up my weight routine tomorrow and see if I can start getting some more results quicker.

[Aleesha Sattva]

just got home from a 90 minute walk with my dog... such a beautiful night tonight!

[monkapotapus]

Congrats on the 90 min walk! I love it when it's nice outside~

I just got done doing the Turbo Jam 20 minute workout - felt like I could use something "more" today, but I don't have the extra time - possibly tomorrow. :rolleyes:

[Aleesha Sattva]

I love walking. Try to do it daily with my rebounding of course... and then toss in something different if I'm in the mood and have the time/energy.

I know I don't post daily... but I'm here with you all!

[iamacranberry]

Does cycling 4 miles to work and then back count? If yes, I've worked out today. Not as much as I could/should be doing though.

[lavendarJ]

Does cycling 4 miles to work and then back count? If yes, I've worked out today. Not as much as I could/should be doing though.

You have to ask...HECK YEAH that counts...that a good workout. Hip Hip Hooray for you!:D

[lavendarJ]

Cardio night-
pilates for abs
treadmill jog/intevals
possibly stair master, just depends

[Morn]

Today’s exercise: I went on ON Demand again and found a couple great workouts. I worked up quite a sweat and the Jackie Warner ab/core workout was hard and intense!

45+ minutes

Jackie Warner’s ab/core workout – 23 minutes+
Bob Harpers biggest loser’s – cardiomax 22 minutes

[Morn]

Today's exercise:

Went to the gym today and did 50+ minutes

20 minutes on the stairmaster
30+ minute core class with exercise ball

[gingincal]

Sunday I worked with my twin kettlebells and yesterday did the NYC Ballet workout for the first time. That was fun (I've always been a dancer wannabe). More NYCB tonite....

[Aleesha Sattva]

just got home from an hour walk with a dog. decided i would take one day daily for an hour or two... that way they get some one on one 'alpha' attention. :)

rebounding... as usual :)

[carolg]

Heading out to gym tonight, doing weights and some form of cardio. I can count on about 2 hour workout.

Last night "cooked" in a Turko Kickboxing class at 24 hour fitness then weight training. The Turbo class had problems with air, and I sweated like I just came out of a shower dripping wet. This class is NON stop 60 minutes. This cute instructor has no mercy for breaks, but I love it that way. I bet I am the oldest of the bunch, but hey it feels so good to be in shape that I can keep up like all ages.
I love Turbo, the music and the moves. The faster the better and this is what this instructor offers.

Keep working out regardless of the form.

Morn,
OMG--the stairmaster. That is so so hard especially with the wrong shoes like I learned the hard way through injury. Now nursing with chiro help back out of wack, hips, pelvis, knee and you may wonder how I can still workout like a mad woman. My workouts don't aggrevate these injuries and the chiro said it is okay and showed me some additional stretches as a must do like runner's stretch.

carolg

[monkapotapus]

Tonight I taught/did a 1 hour yoga class~Ahhh~;)

[lavendarJ]

Yesterday-
Did about an hour and ten minutes of some intense strength training using a combo of my body weight, free weights and some machines. Also hit the treadmill afterwards

Today, it's all about cardio.. see what I can whip up as the day goes by

[monkapotapus]

I just got done doing the Leslie Sansone 1 mile walk - 19 minutes.

[Morn]

Went to the gym today. Today’s exercise: 40 minutes

30 minutes stairmaster
5 minutes of inner (100 pounds) /outer thighs (90 pounds) – 50 reps each
5 minutes of abs

[Morn]

Heading out to gym tonight, doing weights and some form of cardio. I can count on about 2 hour workout.

Last night "cooked" in a Turko Kickboxing class at 24 hour fitness then weight training. The Turbo class had problems with air, and I sweated like I just came out of a shower dripping wet. This class is NON stop 60 minutes. This cute instructor has no mercy for breaks, but I love it that way. I bet I am the oldest of the bunch, but hey it feels so good to be in shape that I can keep up like all ages.
I love Turbo, the music and the moves. The faster the better and this is what this instructor offers.

Keep working out regardless of the form.

Morn,
OMG--the stairmaster. That is so so hard especially with the wrong shoes like I learned the hard way through injury. Now nursing with chiro help back out of wack, hips, pelvis, knee and you may wonder how I can still workout like a mad woman. My workouts don't aggrevate these injuries and the chiro said it is okay and showed me some additional stretches as a must do like runner's stretch.

carolg


Wow sorry to hear that! It is one of the few machines that can get me up to a sweat pretty quick that is why I do it. I can do the eliptical, treadmill, etc. and not get up a sweat but within 20-30 minutes on the stairmaster I am pretty sweaty so even though it is extremely boring I do it. I would rather do an aerobics class though!

[Aleesha Sattva]

an hour walk with my dog

rebounding (as usual)

thinking of going for another long walk though...

[lavendarJ]

Happy Friday..

Yesterday was a long day...didn't start my strength training until about 11 p.m. last night. My strength training very challenging last night (guess from all the work I did up until walking into that gym)...I ended up knocking off about 4 sets of exercises. I ended up doing way more cardio than I planned on (about 1 1/2 hours) ...so the cardio with the hour of strength training has me exhausted now and just now walking in the door at 1:30 a.m.

Nighty night

[Aleesha Sattva]

lots of walking yesterday... and rebounding. today i need to assist with moving a suite of stuff... that'll be a nice workout i'm sure!

then hopefully i'll get to the beach for some R and R.

[plucked]

Hey folks, I switched up my weight routine and am now doing kettlebells. Its making me hurt BIG TIME! :D

Just wanted to check in and report that Im still at it.

[gingincal]

Kettlebells ROCK for strength AND cardio!

Yesterday I went to the gym and was pressed for time. Did 15 mins. elliptical and tried to really make my regular strength training routine count.

I think I'll use kettlebells tonite (Goddess workout video) and may go to the gym, too.

[Morn]

Today’s exercise: 35 minutes

25 minutes of circuit training with weights
10 minutes of ab/core work from ON DEMAND

[iamacranberry]

cycled nearly 20 miles

[monkapotapus]

Yesterday I took a "rest" day, so I could go to the animal shelter for a volunteer orientation - :D

Today I did the Turbo Sculpt - 40 minutes - my legs can feel it.....:eek:

[lavendarJ]

cycled nearly 20 miles

Cycling nearly 20 miles...that had to feel great...

[lavendarJ]

Worked out this morning for just over 2 hours....

1 hour and 10 minutes of strength training
(hammer curls, dead lifts, linear presses, tricep dips, rows, chest presses, inner thigh work, outer thigh work, chest flyes, seated leg presses, shoulder raises, and glute lifters)

1 hour (little more) of treadmill intervals of walking/brisk walking/steep inclines

[kailaniece]

Hey All,

Today is my day off, but I started swimming everyday for 1 hour this week (Monday). It's so relaxing and fun because despite my fear of sharks (I swear I hear the Jaws theme everytime I get near the ocean :rolleyes: ) I LOVE the water!

Next week I'm going to try still swimming an hour 3-4 days a week and the other days half hour swim and half hour walk on the treadmill. I'm trying to stay in the weight-loss zone for now, so I won't be doing my favorite eliptical machines as they put my heartrate out of the zone (though I love to sweat... <sigh> I'll save it for when I'm maintaining my goal weight or training for something specific)

HAve a great Weekend!!

[monkapotapus]

Sat - rest day
Sun - 30 min - 2 mile walk
Today - rest day :o

[Morn]

Busy Weekend - Saturday we finally got out on our boat. First time this year. Was a beautiful day! I forgot how much I missed getting out there enjoying the water, etc. So a rest day for me.

Sunday - hosted our small group at my house so spent most of the day cleaning but did squeeze in 50 laps late at night in my pool.

[Morn]

Today’s exercise: 40 minutes

30 minutes on the stairmaster
10 minutes abs/core workout

[lavendarJ]

busy week already.....today is strength training day and i'm not sure if i'll make it to the gym which will mean working out tomorrow....think i'll just do some strength training with the free weights and bar at home and do some more itense stuff thurs/sat when i train

have a good night's rest everyone

[Morn]

Today’s exercise: 40 minutes

30 minutes of taebo off on Demand
10 minutes of booty burn off On Demand

[lavendarJ]

doing some simple cardio stuff at home tonight...just got home and i've got a lot of work to do on the cardio

[Aleesha Sattva]

got nothing done today... oh well, there's always tomorrow!

[Morn]

Today’s exercise: 1 hour and 15 minutes

30 minutes stairmaster
45 minute strength class with weights

Well we made it through JULY! Everyone pat yourselfs on the back! Good Job to all who finished this challenge!:D

[monkapotapus]

Tuesday - I taught my 1 hr yoga class

Yesterday - took another "rest" day (I'm taking a mini vacation from work until Sunday!)

Today - I'm going to go do Leslie Sansone's 1 mile DVD - almost wimped out & took another "rest" day! Kicking myself to get a short workout in NOW! :D

[lavendarJ]

ended up doing some research on the computer until very late...so missed out on Wednesday.... doing some strength training at the gym today and some cardio to wrap up the night... not going to the gym for about another 1/2 hour (around 10-ish) or so...

take care