Sept. Exercise Challenge~Did you work out today?~

[monkapotapus]

Hi,
I didn't see this posted yet, so here goes:

This is the exercise challenge for Sept. - state your goals - or just post your movement as you go.

Who's with me?? :D

[monkapotapus]

My goals for the Sept. challenge:

To decrease my "rest" days this month (July I had 7, Aug. I had 11) - this month my goal is 6 or less! :D

I would also like to increase my workout time - when possible.

So, to start the month off right I just got done doing:

Turbo Sculpt - 40 min
Turbo Abs - 20 min

I am sweating my butt off! It is 87 outside & 88 in my house!! :eek:

Detox, release those toxins!!! :cool:

[Ilse W.]

No specific goal, just to be doing SOMETHING every day. Easy for me, my golden boy Max wants his loooooong walk every day. We are always gone at least 30-45 minutes, either along the river where he gets to go swimming, or up-hill, down-hill through the woods. It's good to live in paradise! Then there's also my rebounder, which I love to bounce on.:)

[monkapotapus]

Sounds great EmmaT - Welcome! :D

[lavendarJ]

My physical goal this month is

.......to finally arrive at 140 in terms of the scale...

......participate in at least 1 boot camp class

.... do at least 12 pilates sessions this month (3 per week is the goal)

See ya.....

[Morn]

Sorry I have been so busy and haven't found time to post.

yesterday: swam 100 laps in the pool
today: swam 50 laps in the pool

[Zaphirah]

love the idea of posting each day.

Yesterday: trampoline 15 min
hooping 15 min

Today: it's still dark here and there are bears and coyotes...:eek: so I will post again after the sun is up. :p

[Jenifae]

Yesterday, I did 45 minutes of "Total Body TOner"
15 minutes of Abs

[Morn]

Today’s exercise: 65 minutes

60 minutes cardio kickboxing with weighted gloves
5 minutes of abs

[Chippy]

with eating a raw diet, is it actually ok to work out everyday, (hard wkout) and not feel like you're gonna pass out, from no food it your system...
this is my first time with the challegne, and I like to wkout. biking walking , jogging, taebo.... ect. you get it..
do you wkout on a smoothie in the A.M.
Open to some feed back, I'am not being sarcastic in anyway!!!

Just wondering.

[monkapotapus]

Hey Chippy - I actually have MORE energy to push myself in the workout area being raw - than when I was SAD. You are not limited to the amount of food you need to function on this lifestyle - give it a go & see how you feel! :D

My workout today - 1 hr teaching/doing yoga - kind of pushed them a little today since I had a small class & a little bit more time.

I can defenitely feel my workout from yesterday - go Turbo Jam! :eek:

[Rawism]

My exercise goal is to do something on my Wii daily. I am off to complete my daily task.

[Jenifae]

I did 45 minutes of Cardio Fusion.......the Firm
& 15 minutes of Whole Body Vibration Machine

[monkapotapus]

Today - 30 minutes total

Women's Health dvd - Balance & flexibility - 10 min.

Leslie Sansone's Getting started 1 mile - 20 min

[Ilse W.]

Max and I went on the customary walk (he also swam). I also got a work out giving the monster a bath. This afternoon I got on the rebounder for 15 minutes, and might just do it again in a while.

[Morn]

Went to the gym earlier today and did a total conditioning class. I am very sore now. It was a really hard class. I will be surpised if I can move tomorrow!



Today’s exercise: 1 hour total conditioning (strength training)

[Jenifae]

45 minutes Firm - Bootcamp
15 minutes WBVM

[Morn]

Today I worked out at the gym. I am extremely sore from yesterday’s workout and had to really push myself today to work out. It is my favorite class cause she uses a double step and she keeps it moving. Very fast paced and challenging. You really have to listen closely to the cues.

Today’s exercise: 1 hour double step class

[Jenifae]

Today I did Total Body Crunch 45 minutes and 15 minutes of WBVM

[lavendarJ]

Very quick check-in...

so busy with research stuff right now it's hard to catch my breath....

tonight...cardio and pilates of some sort; will report late tonight/early morning

Take care..

[monkapotapus]

Yesterday - I taught/did 1 hr of yoga - a little gentler - I wasn't feeling great.

Today - I wanted to curl up on the couch, but.......kicked myself - got up & did Leslie Sansone's - Walk & Kick - for 30 minutes - :D

[Ilse W.]

Max and I walked, Max got to swim. He loves his routines :D

[Jenifae]

Yesterday - I taught/did 1 hr of yoga - a little gentler - I wasn't feeling great.

Today - I wanted to curl up on the couch, but.......kicked myself - got up & did Leslie Sansone's - Walk & Kick - for 30 minutes - :D

Good for you Monk :) I know how hard that is to do when you are feeling lazy and/or tired. ;)

I did 45 min of cardio and 15 min of WBVM

[Morn]

yesterday I went to the gym. I only did 25 minutes cause I was in a hurry but worked up a nice sweat!

5 minutes abs
20 minutes of stairmaster

[monkapotapus]

Thanks Jenifae! I felt better after I was done, but my feet still hurt into this morning. :rolleyes:

Jen - You are doing a great job as well!

Everyone seems to be very focused thus far - keep up the good work!!


This morning I took a 1 1/2 hour yoga class - very nice - :D

[monkapotapus]

Today - Total of 30 minutes
Prevention's
Cardio Sculpt & Pilates Sculpt + Warm up/Cool down

[Morn]

Today’s exercise: Swam 52 laps in the pool

[Chippy]

Does everyone eat light, light a smoothie or a meal, exam: salad and smoothie or just fruit?? wondering
I'am doing good though, this past wk. biked 4 miles and did some walking..

:p

[Jenifae]

Thanks Monk :)

Yesterday I did 20 minutes on WBVM

Today I did 30 minutes "Sweat" Cardio.......Karen Voight and 15 minutes Kathy Smith Boot camp abs and 15 minutes of SBVM

[SweetTangerine]

My goal is to hit the gym a few times a week for about an hour. I work full time and go to school 20 hours a week, so if it weren't for that I would dedicate much more time to working out. I actually have the desire these days, I just don't have the time :( Once I am done with school I will definently be a lot more active.

[Morn]

Today’s exercise: 40 minutes

30 minutes on the stairmaster
5 minutes of abs
5 minutes inner thighs

[Morn]

My goal is to hit the gym a few times a week for about an hour. I work full time and go to school 20 hours a week, so if it weren't for that I would dedicate much more time to working out. I actually have the desire these days, I just don't have the time :( Once I am done with school I will definently be a lot more active.

It is good to realize limitations and set realistic goals based on your schedule. Good to have you with us.:)

[monkapotapus]

Today: Took a 1 hr 15 min yoga class.

My body is a bit achy from all the exercise I've been doing the past week - I have already decided Friday will be my rest day - the other days are already scheduled with exercise. :D

[carolg]

Today, gym and my Turbo Kickboxing class turned into a high impact fun aerobic class with my teacher gone today but sub present.

one hour cardio for this class.

It was so much fun and I was responding super well with my hamstring injury too. Love it.

Then 30 minutes of weight training cause I was rushed from my normal 45 minutes to 60.

Had to leave before thrift store closed. Went hunting for exercise wear and found nothing!

I work out 5-6x per week but don't always post here.

carolg

[mstessyvo]

65 minutes on treadmill- 5.5 miles
1 1/2 hours yoga

woot!

[monkapotapus]

Today - Just got home from teaching/doing 1 hr yoga class.

[Morn]

Today’s exercise: 40 minutes

30 minutes on the stairmaster
5 minutes of abs
5 minutes buns

[carolg]

I also did abs. 10 minutes.

Looks like Sat. may be my rest day or perhaps Fri. I love the new gym in Boulder, CO and will be in Boulder Sat. eve. so thinking I need to some exercise there so that is why thinking Fri. may be truth.

carolg

[Jenifae]

Yesterday I didnt get to exercise but, today I did 30 minutes of cardio
30 minutes of weight strength training

[Morn]

I also did abs. 10 minutes.

Looks like Sat. may be my rest day or perhaps Fri. I love the new gym in Boulder, CO and will be in Boulder Sat. eve. so thinking I need to some exercise there so that is why thinking Fri. may be truth.

carolg

what is the name of your new gym?

[Morn]

Worked out at the gym earlier today:

Today’s exercise: 50 minutes

35 minutes on the elliptical machine
5 minutes of abs
5 minutes outer thighs
5 minutes of stretching

[Rawism]

I haven't been posting daily, but I have been pretty consistent with Wii Fit. I guess that is my new September challenge. I do at least 30 minutes a day. Does anyone else have the Wii? Wii Fit game?

Soooo much fun!!

[carolg]

Morn,
I workout at 24 Hour Fitness. They are online and have many gyms nationwide and also some internationally. I always had great instructors in all the classes I have taken. Used to be a Bally fan, but quite a difference. I wouldn't go back to a Bally's ever. I was with Bally's about 25 years--I know they changed their name along the way, but still no comparison to my love for 24 hour.

Today:
Turbo kickboxing, 1 hour
Stomach 15 minutes

carolg

[ronaldace]

Hi,

My goal for this month is to decrease 2 or 3 pounds, i regularly swim and do some basic exercises for that... so far well and good, looks like i will achieve my goal within this month...

[carolg]

Was planning on cardio on my own today and yoga, but the rain came and I decided to take tonight off. Tomorrow, no excuses even if doing it solo as most times I do except when I do a class. Oh well. Solo works if this is all I have!

carolg

[monkapotapus]

I took Wed as my "rest day" - my feet were strongly objecting to any exercise - :rolleyes:

Yesterday I taught/did my 1 hr yoga class.

Tonight is to be determined......

[girlsmiley]

I am going to join in here for accountability purposes :D

I want to exercise for 15 minutes every day. I have a Gazelle-thing at home that I use yet, since the weather is getting cooler, I want to also walk outside.

The first week I did 6 out of 7 days ... which isn't bad since I had just started :rolleyes:

This week, so far, I have exercised every day :D

[Morn]

Yesterday's exercise: 30 minutes on the elliptical machine - felt like I was getting dizzy and disoriented so I finished up and left the gym. I know it was because I was fasting and felt weak so I listened to my body and stopped.


Today is day five of my fast I worked out at the gym and did a kickboxing class and yoga class and felt great afterwards. Extremely relaxed!

Today’s exercise: 1 hour and 45 minutes

45 minutes of cardio kickboxing
1 hour of yoga

Girlsmiley:

A BIG HI AND GREAT TO SEE YOU AGAIN! SO GLAD YOU ARE JOINING US!:D

[Morn]

Morn,
I workout at 24 Hour Fitness. They are online and have many gyms nationwide and also some internationally. I always had great instructors in all the classes I have taken. Used to be a Bally fan, but quite a difference. I wouldn't go back to a Bally's ever. I was with Bally's about 25 years--I know they changed their name along the way, but still no comparison to my love for 24 hour.

Today:
Turbo kickboxing, 1 hour
Stomach 15 minutes

carolg


I agree with you. I have a Bally's membership and Lifetime Fitness Membership and they are 24 hours too. I never go to bally's anymore but I hang on to my membership cause its so cheap!

[Morn]

hi,

my goal for this month is to decrease 2 or 3 pounds, i regularly swim and do some basic exercises for that... So far well and good, looks like i will achieve my goal within this month...

welcome to the group and glad to have you with us!

[girlsmiley]

Girlsmiley:

A BIG HI AND GREAT TO SEE YOU AGAIN! SO GLAD YOU ARE JOINING US!:D
Thanks, I've been popping in every once in a while yet needed to get reconnected and back on track. You are looking awesome!

I did 15 minutes on the gazelle last night.

[carolg]

Morn,
When I joined Bally's under different name about 25 years ago, membership cheap; they closed shop and moved their club. I had to rejoin that club if I wanted to use other clubs they own which I did. I think that was $1,000+ for that. Then my membership was supposed to stay at think $7-9 per month, can't remember, but kept going up. Last year I got tired of it going up one too many times and for $156, then year it probably would have been $165+ so I dropped them. With 24 hour, 5 free training sessions, 50 minutes believe, 3 years membership to all clubs except ULTRA, then $29 renewal starting year 4. I'm super pleased with the club too.

Tonight may be quick exercise deal. I have taken off one day already this week, my normal, but tonight we have a rawluck. If I don't eat much, then I am good to workout as I am not going to be going crazy, but some cardio maybe and some upper body and maybe if time permits sauna. Tomorrow Turbo kick early in AM for hour then tomorrow night continue with weights I believe. Yesterday Turbo class for 30 minutes, not long enough, then 15 min. bike, then legs. Just checking in for my latest updates. Not sure if I posted yesterday and if so, it's twice as sweet reflecting.

carolg

[monkapotapus]

I am honoring my body:

Friday - rest day
Today - rest day

(So far that's only 3 rest days this month - I want to keep it at 6 or less)

My feet & back have been hurting all week & have been screaming for some rest!

[Morn]

Thanks, I've been popping in every once in a while yet needed to get reconnected and back on track. You are looking awesome!

I did 15 minutes on the gazelle last night.

Thanks. As you can see I need this for accountability so I rely on this thread alot to help keep me on track.

[girlsmiley]

I did 15 minutes on the gazelle both Saturday and Sunday ... so that was 7 out of 7 days!

I had hoped to have a bigger weight loss yet I know I've lost inches because everything is a lot looser :D

Today I won't be getting home until real late so I brought my tennis shoes to work with me and plan to walk around the building for 15 minutes. It's not raining and is quite cool so it will be a refreshing walk :)

[Morn]

I did 15 minutes on the gazelle both Saturday and Sunday ... so that was 7 out of 7 days!

I had hoped to have a bigger weight loss yet I know I've lost inches because everything is a lot looser :D

Today I won't be getting home until real late so I brought my tennis shoes to work with me and plan to walk around the building for 15 minutes. It's not raining and is quite cool so it will be a refreshing walk :)

7 out of 7 - yeah for you Girl Smiley!:)

[Morn]

Today’s exercise: 32 minutes of taebo

Tomorrow I am having work done on my spider veins and they told me I couldn't exercise before of after. So I guess tomorrow will be a rest day. Wish me luck - I hope he makes some serious headway with them and gets most of them.:)

[girlsmiley]

Yesterday I did walk around the building for 15 minutes and today I will do the same.

Walking on pavement is a lot different than using the gazelle, the gazelle is just a back and forth movement ... it is good to be doing something different and I will continue to walk outside as long as the weather cooperates. Nice and sunny out today and still comfortably cool :D

[monkapotapus]

Sunday & Monday also turned into "rest days" - my body - especially my feet really needed a break - the outside edge of my left foot has been hurting for the last couple weeks - I think it might be from doing the Leslie Sansone dvds without shoes on. She does a side step & I can feel it hurt when I try to do that motion. From now on I will exercise with my shoes!

Last night I taught a yoga class for one - it was nice. We really focused on proper form & what you should be feeling - I am going to try to remind everyone of that in up coming classes - it will be a good refresher course.

So, to meet my goal this month - I can only have 1 more "rest day" - there are 14 days left for this challenge!

You guys are doing GREAT!!

[girlsmiley]

I did walk around the building yesterday, it was wonderful.

Tonight I will be home exercising on the gazelle ...

[monkapotapus]

Today:

Just got done doing Leslie Sansone's 1 mile walk - 20 min. (with my shoes on - my feet feel much better this way!) :D

[Morn]

Today's exercise: 30 minutes of pilates

[carolg]

today: Turbo Kickboxing 1 hr.
30 minutes stomach

Tomorrow need to do some wt. training plus cardio.

Got lots of compliments tonight from people who have not seen me in a long time and it felt sooooooo good to be noticed for all the many hours at gym.

carolg

[freshlight]

wonderful bunch of people here. Keep it going, you are beautiful!

[girlsmiley]

I did 15 minutes on the gazelle last night.

Today's goal: walk around the building for 15 minutes this afternoon AND 15 minutes on the gazelle tonight :D

[Morn]

Today's exercise: 60 minutes

double step aerobic class

[carolg]

Today I called it a day of rest since I never got to the gym. I take off 1-2 days weekly so this is the one to start. Tomorrow, Friday, no slacking and must do it during the day as busy tomorrow night and chiro. during day, so will have a gym near by to get workout in.

Oh, I'm so excited. You know I love Turbo Kickbox. Next Sat., 287th, Turbo at the gym near my house, then in evening have a 45 minute drive for another Turbo class at their own gym. Each class 90 minutes. So 180 minutes at killer pace next week is a real fun experience I am looking forward to.

carolg

[monkapotapus]

Yesterday: I taught/did my 1 hr. yoga class

[girlsmiley]

Yesterday I did walk around the building ... when I first started doing this it took me just over 15 minutes ... yesterday ... 13 minutes! :D

I did not do the gazelle last night, as planned, because I was tired and ended up going to bed ... got up nice and early this morning and I will do two walks around the building today ... :)

[carolg]

Plans to get to gym once I finish with chiro appt. today. I must get there and do my cardio machines and weight training. I expect 2 hours today but will report back later.

Not sure if wrote about Turbo Kickbox marathon coming up next weekend: 90 minute class local and 90 minute in evening at their other club and opportunity to win pricey membership too to the latest and greatest clubs that 24 hour fitness has now designed like a HOTEL, but far away for daily joy. So 180 minutes of Turbo next Sat. Wow and yippee!

carolg.........

[girlsmiley]

Yay for me ... I did walk around the buliding here at work ... once in the morning and once in the afternoon ... the first time it took me 13 minutes, the 2nd time it took 14 minutes. I walked in the opposite direction the 2nd time and I think it is more uphill that way ... lol ... or else my legs were just tired from the morining walk and not used to doing it a second time.

[Morn]

Today's exercise: 40 minutes

30 minutes stairmaster
5 minutes abs
5 minutes buns

Yeah for you Girlsmiley!

[Portia2012]

I can not remember exactly how much I have done, but I have danced atleast 12 hours, walked probably about 8 hours, and whatever else I have done the last 2 weeks.


Love and Light

[carolg]

Today: 30 minutes elipitical, hard core and was really flying on machine. Usually do Turbo Kickboxing but no classes around so took second best--the machine and me.

Weights 30 minutes

Stomach: 10-15 min.

Tomorrow is another day and for sure exercising.

carolg

[girlsmiley]

Saturday I didn't exercise ...
Sunday I did 20 minutes on the Gazelle ...

[freshlight]

I've just visited your site, Morn: wow, the before and after pictures are incredible!!!
It's just 100% success, well done.
You are a pretty girl ;)

Take care,

Eva

[girlsmiley]

Yes, I did exercise today ... I walked around the building here at work. The weather was beautiful and I want to enjoy it while I can :D

[Morn]

I've just visited your site, Morn: wow, the before and after pictures are incredible!!!
It's just 100% success, well done.
You are a pretty girl ;)

Take care,

Eva




You are too kind! Thank you so much!:D

[Morn]

Today’s exercise: 50 minutes

30 minutes elliptical machine
13 minutes treadmill (ran one mile)
5 minutes of abs
2 minutes of stretching

[Morn]

Today I went to women’s bible study and then worked out at the gym. While I was at the gym Experience Magazine called me to interview me to see if they wanted to feature me as a story in their upcoming spring issue. They were especially interested in my lifestyle change as a raw vegan and how I lost a signficant amount of weight by diet and working out and have kept it off. I will find out tomorrow hopefully. It is a nice feeling of accomplishment just to be considered. Foods eaten:


Today’s exercise: 45 minutes

½ hour on the stairmaster
5 minutes of abs
5 minutes buns
5 minutes of stretching

[girlsmiley]

Today I went to women’s bible study and then worked out at the gym. While I was at the gym Experience Magazine called me to interview me to see if they wanted to feature me as a story in their upcoming spring issue. They were especially interested in my lifestyle change as a raw vegan and how I lost a signficant amount of weight by diet and working out and have kept it off. I will find out tomorrow hopefully. It is a nice feeling of accomplishment just to be considered.

RAWK ON Morn! That is awesome!!! Congratulations :D *standing and clapping*

I walked around the building again today. I may do some time on the gazelle tonight while I watch Project Runway ... lol :rolleyes:

I am going to be out of town for a conference. I think the hotel has an exercise room ... if not, I am sure I can walk around outside for 15-20 minutes. :)

[Morn]

RAWK ON Morn! That is awesome!!! Congratulations :D *standing and clapping*

I walked around the building again today. I may do some time on the gazelle tonight while I watch Project Runway ... lol :rolleyes:

I am going to be out of town for a conference. I think the hotel has an exercise room ... if not, I am sure I can walk around outside for 15-20 minutes. :)

Thanks and good for you thats the way to be committed!:)

[Morn]

Today I went to the gym, went to a parents meeting at school, and shopped for a new pair of jeans. I think I finally found a pair that look good on me. I have been on the hunt for awhile and most of the clothes I buy are always cause I got a good deal. It is funny cause as I was coming down in size I was just happier to fit in smaller sizes and I wasn’t too picky about how my clothes looked and now I am determined to only buy what looks good on me. I realize that just because something is a deal, if your not going to wear it cause of the way it looks on you – it isn’t much of a deal at all. My latest realization! Foods eaten:


Today’s exercise: 1 hour of 50/50 aerobics

30 minutes of step aerobics
30 minutes of weights/resistance training

[carolg]

Today gym hr. turbo kickbox; 30 minutes chest/stomach.

carolg

[Morn]

Today's exercise:

I did two aerobic classes today at the gym back to back. I was a few minutes late starting the first class and so I did 1 hour and 45 minutes:

45 minutes of strictly strength (weights and resistance training)
1 hour of double step class

[Morn]

Oops I almost forgot - I just found out the news the magazine does want to use my story so I am geeked. I think I will be in April's issue of Experience Life Magazine. And here is the link for those of you who have never seen the magazine http://www.experiencelifemag.com/

[freshlight]

You are too kind! Thank you so much!:D

oh, I was just statin' a fact ;)

[carolg]

Yesterday, hr. yoga, 30 minutes eclipt., 10 minutes sauna.

Today may be the one day of rest. Tomorrow two Turbo classes. One is a training special all invited so that's me, 90 minutes, then in evening to another one of their locations for another 90 minutes at their "hotel" like club that is an experience in itself. I think I will go in their sauna as well since I travelled that far to do the evening class. It should be GREAT.

So today so far zero workout.

carolg...maybe sauna

[Morn]

Todays exercise - 30 minutes of rebounding/abs

[carolg]

2 90 minute turbo kickboxing classes...that was more than enough for today...

carolg

[Morn]

2 90 minute turbo kickboxing classes...that was more than enough for today...

carolg

3 hours of exercise! I guess so! You go girl!:D

[Morn]

Today’s exercise: swam 52 laps in the pool

[Morn]

Today’s exercise: 45 minutes

30 minutes on the stairmaster
5 minutes of abs
5 minutes of buns
5 minutes of stretching

[carolg]

tonight
turbo kickboxing 1 hr.
1 hr. weights

carolg

[Morn]

Today's exercise - 40 minutes

30 minutes eliptical machine
10 minutes of abs/stretching

Carol G - Yeah we finished out the month! Take a bow!