Now it's NOVEMBER! exercise challenge

[lavendarJ]

Hello Everyone-

Please forgive me if I'm stepping on toes here, I didn't see a thread started and I have been M.I.A. for quite a while. I had so many family obligations, volunteer projects and other committees and things I obligated myself to going on that something had to give - so I took a hiatus from posting anything for a while. If there is a thread and I missed it, just point me in that direction and I'll jump right in.

My workouts fell way off course last month. I was all over the place, working out 2 or 3 times a week one week, in the morning, nights, sometimes every couple of days...I got to get my consistency back; it doesn't help me with muscle-building goals being so unorganized with exercises.

I called this thread "Now it's November" because I can't believe that we are on the verge of 2009. The months seem to be whizzing by. I know one thing you guys. I really want to be in between that 130 -140 range and holding steady for 2009. I haven't really tried to push myself lately with so many other things on my mind - still juggling those bills and dealing with not working a regular job any longer and here in IL, the gov. just slashed social services by even more millions.. okay digressing....

My goal is simple for this month and next...hit a target range and maintain it into 2009. That means I've got to push myself with exercise and eating right. Sometimes, I get so busy the whole day goes by and I haven't eating anything..these patterns are my old S.A.D. habits trying to sneak up on me. I don't know about everyone else but skipping meals actually makes me hold on to weight I would like to lose so I've got to get back on the ball with eating at regular intervals....

So that's it for now

[lavendarJ]

Don't usually exercise on Sundays but we were blessed with some unusually nice and warm weather and so I was motivated to a walk for about an hour...even had a few inclines for a bit of a challenge.

Yesterday, nothing fancy - just spent a little time in the gym on the treadmill...

[lavendarJ]

It's Monday-

I plan on doing some cardio intervals on the treadmill and elliptical this afternoon. I'm thinking jog/walk intervals and high/low speeds on the elliptical.

[Aleesha Sattva]

I'm in with ya sister!!! Today is yoga and hopefully an hour on the rebounder.

Let's get 'er done!!!

[trinut001]

Today at the gym I did

35 min on the eliptical trainer

15 min stretching and abs

40 min full body workout.

I plan on going tonight for another session of cardio!

[Morn]

Lavender J- thanks for starting the thread! I am in!


Today’s exercise: 50 minutes of Cardio resistance Training

[trinut001]

Last night another cardio session. I did

40 min jog/walk on treadmill

10 min stretching

[trinut001]

Today's workout

40 min eliptical trainer

15 min stretching and abs

[Aleesha Sattva]

today is rebounding rebounding rebounding.... i am hoping to get in three sessions today!

[lavendarJ]

Hey Everyone-

I'm off to the gym in just a bit...probably the treadmill or elliptical (so I can catch up on some reading). I'm going to do some weight training stuff at home (I think)

Have a Great Day!

[Morn]

Worked out again today at the gym. Had limited time since today was Bible Study but I got it done!

30 minutes of eliptical
5 minutes of abs

[Pking]

Definitely count me in!

15 min stretch
20 min abs
40 min run

[lavendarJ]

Wonderful Wednesday Everyone-

What a Wednesday...The journey has begun...digressing

So far, I've did about an hour on the treadmill. We were blessed with such a wonderful and bright day that I might go on a trail walk with my sister - it certainly couldn't hurt me.

I'm motivated by all of YOU to get back on track with my exercise groove!

[trinut001]

Today at the gym I did

30 min jog/walk on the treadmill

20 min stretching and abs

40 min weights

Will do another cardio session tonight too!

[Morn]

Today’s exercise: 50 minutes of 50/50 class – aerobics and weight training

[Aleesha Sattva]

yoga monday, tues and wed. rebounding as well...

feeling GREAT!

[Morn]

Today’s exercise: 50 minutes

5 minutes of leg presses at 100 reps at 150 pounds
15 minutes of stairmaster
30 minutes core class

[lavendarJ]

tonights workout will be lots of jumping around - literally
doing about a 30 minute series of jumping jacks, running in place, jumping up and down, marching kicks, and jumping squats. If I have time, I'll go to the gym and do a little treadmill work.

[Pking]

15 min stretching
50 pushups
45 min run

[trinut001]

Today's workout

25 min elipitical trainer
10 min stretching and abs (105 crunches)
30 min full body weight workout

[Morn]

Today’s exercise: 34 minutes

Taebo T3 – on demand - 22 minutes
Abs – 12 minutes

[lavendarJ]

Hello Everyone-

Just getting home after a long rode trip for what seemed like a worthless meeting. Anyway, going to the gym later on tonight and will probably do treadmill intervals (no jogging, just walking with some incline intervals).

[lavendarJ]

Late night check in.... It's almost Sunday; didn't do much for exercise today but a little bit of walking..busy as a bee

[Pking]

15 stretch
30 min weights
5K run for local women's shelter group

[lavendarJ]

Bet the women shelter run was fun PKing...

I'll be working out at home tonight... I think I'll have to settle for making up a routine of drills with squats/jumping/running in place and some stuff like that...

[Morn]

Worked out at home today at night time. Boy do I like working out earlier in the day better than at night. It was really hard to motivate myself to do it after a long day. Today’s exercise: 45 minutes (I really had to push myself today – it wasn’t easy but I did it!)

Shelly McDonald’s circuit workout with weights – 22 minutes
Shelly McDonald’s high/low aerobics with abs – 23 minutes

[Morn]

Went to the gym today and squeezed in a quick workout. It seems time is at a premium lately and it gets harder and harder to squeeze exercise in and stay committed. Today’s exercise: 45 minutes

30 minutes stairmaster
5 minutes of abs
10 minutes of stretching

[simply_michelle]

Hmmm... things are a little slow on the other board I would post on so I decided to ease on back over here....

Today's exercise: 30 on Total Gym and something later that I have not decided on yet :confused:
Will pop back on later to update.

[lavendarJ]

Hello there friends-

I took today because I've been up for 48 hours trying ot finish a project for tonight. I did but I'm seeing "stars" or something. I had to use common sense; don't think I could drive myself to the gym if I wanted to right about now.

I'll be hitting the gym tomorrow hopefully!

[Pking]

15 min stretch
30 min weights
45 min run

[Morn]

Today's exercise: 1 hour - double step aerobics class at the gym.

Lavender J - I so know what you mean about the busyness of life. Yesterday I thought I really need to get ready for Saturday cause I am doing a mom to mom sale and if I take a day off from exercise its ok. Sometimes other things just take priority and its comforting to know that its ok to give ourselves a break once in a while and do what you can and get to it the next day. I hope you have gotten some sleep and finished your project.

Simply Michelle - welcome back over here. I know what you mean about the lack of traffic on the other site that is why I am over here too (so I don't feel so alone). Even though I really like RFC.

[lavendarJ]

Yep Morn-

We do have to take time out for ourselves...

Late night check in for me. I'm just now getting a chance to check in. Did walking yesterday (technically it's Friday now)...I think that for my Friday workout, I'll try to give myself a little challenge of some sort...

[Morn]

Today's exercise: 1 hour at the gym 50/50 aerobics class with weights and resistance training

With as bad as the economy is and all of the uncertainty around - the message is the same and it is everywhere we turn. It has affected many of us personally and to those close by (friends, family, etc.). Every radio station this morning was saying similar messages. I found myself becoming more and more overwhelmed, and stressed out. I couldn't help but think I really need to do this exercise today cause I know it will help me relieve some of this stress and get my mind off all that is going on around me. Exercising this morning did help me but really the source of my strength and stress reliever comes from above and in HIS word! I am so thankful I serve and awesome and Living Real God - Jesus! He never forsakes us or leaves us! Today I put my hope and trust in HIM!:)

And I thank God for my health and that I can move freely and exercise this body of mine!

[lavendarJ]

THANK YOU Morn-

Reading your post right now kind of gave me a nudge....since I returned home, I've been sitting around not being productive...you are so right, sitting here thinking about the economy, bills and how I am going to pay them. Your post was a reminder for me...reminded me to Praise despite what everything around me looks like-PRAISE!

Now that's what I needed to hear today and I'm going to make today's workout count for something......

[Andre]

Did some bodybuilding:

- Pushups
- Dips
- Upright Row 25lbs

I'm on a mission to gain some muscle and prove that raw vegans can have muscle too. And to impress the ladies as well. :o

[lavendarJ]

Quick hello-

Ended up having a great workout yesterday with treadmill and bike intervals. Today's my off day unless I just jump around for fun....

[Andre]

Workout:

One-arm Row 25x17
One-arm Curl 20x11
Bent-over lateral raise 5x11
Crunches 55

My left shoulder is hurting again. :( Luckily I can get by with the core exercises with no pain.

Anyways, I looked in the mirror and I'm already starting to get the thickness back that I used to have when I did bodybuilding a few years ago. :)

[Morn]

THANK YOU Morn-

Reading your post right now kind of gave me a nudge....since I returned home, I've been sitting around not being productive...you are so right, sitting here thinking about the economy, bills and how I am going to pay them. Your post was a reminder for me...reminded me to Praise despite what everything around me looks like-PRAISE!

Now that's what I needed to hear today and I'm going to make today's workout count for something......

Hey Lavendar - Today's message at church was all about Anxiety and the message was based around Jeremiah 29:11 - "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." We need to stop listening to the lies of the enemy and letting fear and anxiety demobilize us and know that God is in Control - he is still on the Throne and wants us to prosper. And the state of the economy doesnot affect HIS provision. And when we have these thoughts (of fear) we need to just stop them and combat the worry with the promises that are in HIS word. I am so glad that you are tuned in and honoring God with your very being.

[Morn]

Saturday and Sunday were rest days for me! Well kind of - I did a mom to mom sale both days and it was an incredible amount of work but I got rid of a bunch of stuff and made a few dollars in return.

[Morn]

Today’s exercise: 40 minutes

35 minutes elliptical machine
5 minutes of abs

[lavendarJ]

Took it easy with some simple walking. Tomorrow, I'm going to push myself to get out there and challenge myself with something...

[Morn]

Today's exercise: 1 hour of yoga at the gym

[lavendarJ]

Hey Hey Hey!

Technically it's now Thursday (midnight and just got home). I had a good challenge on the treadmill at the gym, did lots intervals and the "alpine setting" which gives you the opportunity to do a combo of jogging/walking and inclines.....

[Pking]

Sorry I haven't been posting. Been quite busy getting some work projects out the door.

15 min stretch
30 min weights
45 min run

[Morn]

Today’s exercise: 55 minutes

20 minutes on the stairmaster
35 minutes of a double step aerobics class

[lavendarJ]

taking the night off tonight which means i'll have to make up for it on the weekend instead of taking saturday off...

nighty night

[Morn]

1 hour of cardio resistance training aerobics

p.s. my heel spur is killing me. I think it flared up again last week during an aerobics class and I can't get it to stop hurting. Probably because I am not resting it. Hopefully this weekend of rest will help it.

[lavendarJ]

Oh yes, you definitely want to try to rest it which is hard since we on our feet most of the time....Hope it's healing nicely!

Hitting the alpine setting on the treadmill later today; keeping it simple!


1 hour of cardio resistance training aerobics

p.s. my heel spur is killing me. I think it flared up again last week during an aerobics class and I can't get it to stop hurting. Probably because I am not resting it. Hopefully this weekend of rest will help it.

[Morn]

Today's exercise: 50/50 class - 50 step aerobics, 50 weights and resistance bands

[Morn]

Oh yes, you definitely want to try to rest it which is hard since we on our feet most of the time....Hope it's healing nicely!

Hitting the alpine setting on the treadmill later today; keeping it simple!

Still hurts. :mad: I think long term the only fix for a heal spur is surgery but I really don't want to go down that road cause it will put me out of commission for too long but eventually I will probably have to deal with it. Until then I guess I will just have to suffer through the pain.

[beckx]

- 30 min of jogging/walking... about 15 min of jogging total
- 60 min pilates class

[lavendarJ]

okay, so here's the deal...it's nearly 11 pm and i'm just didn't make it to the gym...i will be doing some stuff at home. i can't wait to have something that at least resembles a routine....

[rawstar]

hey can I join :D

just getting back into my exercise after several injuries/periods of illness....have gone from running 6miles three times a week to doing virtually nothing :eek:

brisk walked 40 mins today, then some weights

[lavendarJ]

okay so yesterday i ended up doing 2 hours at the gym only because there was a program i wanted to finish watching tv:D... so i did some intervals of speed walking and inclines on the treadmill

tv was the motivator yesterday (and the gym has cable )

[lavendarJ]

Hi rawstar!

I know just how you feel; I think next month I will slowly try to build my endurance up each week because it feels like I'm starting over when I try to do certain things because I don't do them consistently any more, just when I can .... We'll get it back...


hey can I join :D

just getting back into my exercise after several injuries/periods of illness....have gone from running 6miles three times a week to doing virtually nothing :eek:

brisk walked 40 mins today, then some weights

[Morn]

Today’s exercise: 50/50 aerobics – step with weights - 1 hour

Welcome Rawstar! Glad to have you with us

[rawstar]

thanks for the welcome :)

50 mins of cycling today

unfortunately totally offset by eating SAD crap all day

*sigh*

getting on and off that raw wagon is probably my main form of exercise at the moment :rolleyes:

[Andre]

Weights - Slow Tempo

DB Bench: 80x5
Upright Row: 25x21
Weighted Dips: 20x10

It was nice to get the second set of DB's so I could do the bench press. Nice it's time to put on some mass.



unfortunately totally offset by eating SAD crap all day
remember that you can jump back on the raw wagon at any time. :)

[Andre]

Cleared the ducts out and got a good leg and back workout. :)

Weights - Slow Tempo

DB Bench: 80x6
Upright Row: 40x8
Weighted Dips: 25x6