January Fitness Challenge Thread~Are you in??

[monkapotapus]

Hi Everyone~

I didn't see a thread started yet, so here goes:

This is a place to define your fitness goals & challenges.

Now that the holidays have passed it's time to get back on track! :D

Who's with ME?!?!?!

My fitness goals:

To walk on the treadmill - slowly increasing speed from 3.0 to 4.0 over the course of this month - to prep myself for trying a jogging program mid Feb.

Walk on the treadmill at least 4 days a week - possibly 5 (with an enthusiastic friend from work)

Teach my 2 yoga classes on Tues/Thurs.

[monkapotapus]

I didn't exercise on the 1st - too busy restocking my Raw pantry & getting my kitchen set up again.

Last night I walked on the treadmill @ 3.0 mph for 55 min. :)

[MelissaO]

Can I start in a few days/ I am fasting and don't really like to push it with a work out during that time.

My intents would be:

Do some type of work out for 30 minutes 5 times a week. (I have tons of work out tapes, a pilates machine, and am a member of a gym although this time of the year it is always jammed packed)

[Jenifae]

I am totally in. I always feel better when I exercise and my diet is usually better too. I haven't worked out today yet but, I have worked out everyday so far of this new year. I usually do at least 1 hour to an hour and a half.
The weather shifted today to cold again and I'm kinda eating this morning.............grawnola.

[rawstrength]

I want to do something for at least 10 minutes every day. I want to do aerobic exercise for an hour three days a week.

[Fruit Bat]

I am definately in!
I work alot on my feet and have a three year old son but I still manage to live a somewhat sedentary lifestyle. My goals this month is to get out of the house everyday and take my son on an adventure (I can't wait for the icy slush to melt away here). Perhaps I can go on a brisk walk during breaks at work and start the dreaded pushups in the morning when I first get up.
This all seems very doable so now I just have to do it-lol.

[monkapotapus]

Great job gals!

You guys make your own rules - joining/doing whatever you need to do - this is your place to log your goals/activities.

Today:

Walked on the treadmill for 45min. @ 3.1 mph - :D

[bsqmurphy]

I definitely want in too - however I'm also fasting for the first bit of the year here. I'm focused on cleansing at the moment, but when I'm back into solid foods, I'm ready to commit to more regular exercise. My first intention is doing something - anything to move my body - 3 times a week.

- Bri.

[marysmit]

I have been exercising since the first this will be my second exercise accountablity group. I need it. Last night if it hadn't been for my other group I would of went straight to bed, but instead did an hour on the treadmill, watching "Celine Dion" movie. Anything to keep me going. I would like to jog 2 miles a day. walk 4mi/day and 10min. after each meal. My walks have replaced my insulin, 4 mi. is my long term insulin and after each meal is my short term insulin. Moving is good, I tell myself fat girls sit on the couch, skinny girls move.

[jurence]

As the website manager of www.theflouringlife.com i am required to go to the sessions. Lol.

[curlygirl82]

I'm in, ladies!!!
I definitely feel so much better when I move regularly, so I need to make this a priority. It's really hard with my lifestyle, but no excuses, right? :)
I'm inspired by the Couch-to-5k program, gonna give that a try this week. Mostly, my commitment will be to get *some* movement, 3-5 times a week.
Here's to us, lean, healthy, happy!

[Jenifae]

I did 45 minutes of cardio~weight combo
15 minutes of abs
15 WBVM (whole body vibration machine)

[monkapotapus]

Yesterday:

Walked on treadmill 45 min @ 3.1mph

Also did some free weight upper body & lower body machines.

[Snuzy36]

I could use all the motivation I can get to stay the course. Its so easy to just say "Not Today" than it is to say "Just Do It"

I did pilates today and about an hour on the bike :D

[Jenifae]

I did a 45 minute weight strength video then 15 minutes of abs and then 15 minutes of WBVM

[marysmit]

I did the treadmill today, So I moved it was an accomplishment. I think going raw and detoxing my body is slower than it has been in some ways. I'm looking forward to the repair and better strength. Just trying to do something everyday for now.

[curlygirl82]

Well I overslept today, but I still made time to walk to the grocery store and back, then do the 5 Tibetan Rites. I'm really, really loving these - not hardcore exercise, but I'm a little outta breath by the end, and feel energized and centered. Dig it.

[monkapotapus]

Yesterday after work - my workout partner & I went to the gym.....since it's the beginning of Jan. - the "New Years Resolution Club" had infiltrated all the treadmills & we got stuck on the recumbent bikes for 30 minutes - :(

Maybe it's just me, but I don't feel like I'm "moving" my body while I'm sitting down......

Hopefully it won't be so busy on Wed.

I have to teach yoga tonight & I know there will be a bunch of new faces.

[Jenifae]

I have to go to San Diego to the doc today so, I wont' have time this morning :( to work out but, will go do my horse chores ;)

[MelissaO]

Ok so I am back (I think ) from sickness! I had some sort of flu for like a week now and was really bummed about it. So today I went down in the basement (I don't care to work out there - I feel like spider eyes are on me or something but I did not think I could make it to the gym, work out and then have energy to drive home so into spider land I went) . I put on Kanye West's Stronger on my mp3 player, dusted off the treadmill and stated to shuffle along slowly:

Did 1 hour walking at 2.6 miles an hour walked 2.50 miles

Hopefully later this week I can be back to my 100% self I really miss working out :(

Hope everyone is having a great day!

[SekhemNefer]

My goal for January is at least go to the gym 3 days a week with 20 minutes walking/running and 30 minutes circuit training. On none gym days I will run outside, or run in place, especially watching a rented movie. Do stretches and free weights for my arms. Maybe dance in place while watching television.

[monkapotapus]

Yesterday - I taught my 1 hour yoga class - it's the first time in 2 weeks that I taught due to the holiday schedule - my mind/body missed it!

[Indie]

I have been hiking with my doggies for an hour every day so far this January, so I guess my goal is to keep that up! Today it was only 30 mins or so because the road to where I normally walk them was closed off, but I am planning on taking them round the roads here later today so it should be fine and hopefully the road will be open again tomorrow! :)

[marysmit]

Tuesday is my favorite night and exercise day. Biggest Loser is on. When I watch it I'm so encouraged I can do my biggest work out. The distraction is great. I went for miles and trotted most of it. Not sure what I'm going to do today, the kid is home sick. Glad to be moving though. :)

[Snuzy36]

Yesterday I did an hour of Yoga at home .. My hunger has increased as my exercise has increased .. I seem to be hungry all the time !!
I plan to do pilates today and ride the bike :)

[curlygirl82]

Well, big ups to me today!!
1- Yesterday, I made it to 21 reps in the 5 Tibetan Rites!
2 - Today, did my first workout for Couch to 5K - felt awesome!
3 - Tried out a Kundalini Yoga class tonight, something I've been wanting to do for awhile. Loved it!

A wonderful day off, with lots of movement. I'm so very pleased. :)

[Jenifae]

I worked out today. I did an hour of Karen Voight - Streamline fitness and 15 minutes WBVM.

[TxRawGirl]

I work out at least six days a week. I'm on day THREE of almost totally raw (does coffee count terribly against me as not being raw?? - I like to consider it like herbal tea)...:( My exercise is generally running four miles per day - with added classes of yoga, pilates, spinning, muscle flex and some weight training. I just went through a fitness assessment at my gym - will get results of a healthy excercise program today at 6:00 pm. I'm excited. I'm 150 pounds and need to lose at least 25 pounds. I'm already feeling lighter -have possibly lost 3 pounds - but will weigh tonight at the gym to be for sure. Also - does anyone feel light headed/or weaker when exercising? Am I not getting enough carbs? I need as much advice as I can get. Thanks all and have a blessed and Raw 2009!!

[MelissaO]

I did 30 minutes yesterday on the Aero pilates home machine :)

Today I have been on treadmill for 15 minutes and will do something else later today (not sure yet ...it will be some kind of work out tape).

Have an awesome day everyone!

[joon4yu]

I'm totally in. Started a cardio kick boxing class.at age 52. I committed 90days 3days/week. starts at 5-6am. I have a love/hate relationship with it and it's my second day today, have to go again tomorrow. Plus a walk everyday on my lunch hour for 30-45mins. And YES, I'M SORE!!!! What a heck i was thinking at this age to start exercising this way :eek: I have no muslce tone at all, my toes even hurt! lol But i committed for 90 days.

[Jenifae]

I work out at least six days a week. I'm on day THREE of almost totally raw (does coffee count terribly against me as not being raw?? - I like to consider it like herbal tea)...:( My exercise is generally running four miles per day - with added classes of yoga, pilates, spinning, muscle flex and some weight training. I just went through a fitness assessment at my gym - will get results of a healthy excercise program today at 6:00 pm. I'm excited. I'm 150 pounds and need to lose at least 25 pounds. I'm already feeling lighter -have possibly lost 3 pounds - but will weigh tonight at the gym to be for sure. Also - does anyone feel light headed/or weaker when exercising? Am I not getting enough carbs? I need as much advice as I can get. Thanks all and have a blessed and Raw 2009!!


Welcome TxRawGirl! Good for you you.........on day 3! Coffee is not like herbal tea...hehehe! But, I would'nt fret over it either. We all Transition differently. Just keep adding in more Raw and it will get easier.

[Jenifae]

I'm totally in. Started a cardio kick boxing class.at age 52. I committed 90days 3days/week. starts at 5-6am. I have a love/hate relationship with it and it's my second day today, have to go again tomorrow. Plus a walk everyday on my lunch hour for 30-45mins. And YES, I'M SORE!!!! What a heck i was thinking at this age to start exercising this way :eek: I have no muslce tone at all, my toes even hurt! lol But i committed for 90 days.

WooHoo joon4yu! That's awesome....who's says us older gals cant' kick butt! :)

[curlygirl82]

I meant to only run every other day, but I woke up so early this morning (which, as a waitress, NEVER happens, let me tell you!) and I go tup to run, just for the fun of it! :eek: I'm jogging for about a minute, then walking for 90 sec. Set out to go for 20 min, but it ended up being an hour!!! :eek::D:eek: Yeah, I'm sore. Feel awesome, though!

[Jenifae]

That's so kewl Curlygirl.

I worked out. I did 45 minutes of Cardio w/weights and 15 min abs and 15 wbvm

[MelissaO]

Yesterday's accomplishments:

21 minutes of windsor pilates buns/theighs DVD
1 hour on the treadmill

[Pking]

30 min weights
45 min run

[curlygirl82]

Long walk. Got the night off work, so then walked to a yoga class! sweet!

[monkapotapus]

Great job everyone!!! :D

Thursday - I taught/did my 1 hour yoga class

Friday - I walked on the treadmill for 45 min @ 3.1mph

[MelissaO]

Today I did a 25 minute Firm DVD working lower body .

[monkapotapus]

Today - I walked on the treadmill @ 3.2mph for 55 min. :o

[Pking]

40 min run

3hrs of Wii w/neighbors.

[Jenifae]

Today I did a 25 minute Firm DVD working lower body .

I love the "Firm" I've been doing their workout series for many years. That's mostly what I do with some workouts by Kathy Smith and Karen Voight. I used to do workout of Denise Austin......I was in Gymnastics with her High School...She was a senior and I was a freshman. What a trip huh?

I worked out yesterday. 45 minutes firm combo - cardio/weights.

[MelissaO]

I love the "Firm" I've been doing their workout series for many years. That's mostly what I do with some workouts by Kathy Smith and Karen Voight. I used to do workout of Denise Austin......I was in Gymnastics with her High School...She was a senior and I was a freshman. What a trip huh?

I worked out yesterday. 45 minutes firm combo - cardio/weights.

My hubby thinks Denise Austin is annoying so I do not have any of her work outs- they used to play some of her work out shows on one of our fit cable channels. Hubby really likes Gilad.

I have a Kathy Smith belly dance DVD :) I also like Winsor Pilates.

Here is what I did today:
51 minutes Firm DVD - total muscle toning

[Jenifae]

I too like Gilad. He's pretty good. But, the Firm is my favorite.

Today I did 1 hour Karen Voight - 30 minutes cardio and 30 minutes weight. 20 minutes wbvm

[monkapotapus]

Sunday: Walked on the treadmill @ 3.2mph for 55 min.
Did some free weights & weight machines for total body workout

Monday: Walked on the treadmill @ 3.2mph for 55 min.

Today: Looks like I will be shoveling 3-4 inches of snow at work :( & teaching/doing my 1 hour yoga class tonight.

[MelissaO]

Today: Looks like I will be shoveling 3-4 inches of snow at work :( & teaching/doing my 1 hour yoga class tonight.

We got some snow yesterday - not too bad though as it was windy and most of it blew around so I did not have to shovel yesterday- hopefully you will not get that much either.

Today was a fabulous work out- I am feeling pretty full of energy today.

Walked/ jogged 3 miles on the threadmill with various speeds AND 35 DVD from The Firm (total body work out with sculpting stick).

[curlygirl82]

Everybody's doin so well!! :) :) :)
So is it just me, or does your energy explode when you combine raw and exercise? I went to bed around 3:30am last night (a little late, even for me, but not by much) - sprung outta bed at 7:30, excited to go for a run.... in the 19 degree, windiness.... for FUN.

????

then, I worked lunch shift, got off, and said, hey, yknow what I'd really like to do? you guessed it... go for a run. 'cos I FEEL like it.

????!

go raw, go.

[Jenifae]

Oh My Gosh! You are Craazy ;) CurlyGirl....hehehehe

[monkapotapus]

WOW Curlygirl!
I'm not quite there yet with that kind of energy - you go girl!

MelissaO - yup - I had to shovel around 3-4 inches of snow yesterday - the kicker? It was 1 degree out with a windshield of -18 below zero......brrrrrrrr

The temp outside right now? -1 with a windshield of -15 below zero .........oh, why oh why do I live in WI???? :confused::confused::confused:

Hey Jenifae - can I come & sleep in the barn with your horses?? :p

[MelissaO]

Monk wrote: "MelissaO - yup - I had to shovel around 3-4 inches of snow yesterday - the kicker? It was 1 degree out with a windshield of -18 below zero......brrrrrrrr

The temp outside right now? -1 with a windshield of -15 below zero .........oh, why oh why do I live in WI???? :confused::confused::confused:"

LOL I wonder why I live in IL as well - been here all my life and can not stand the cold. My Dad is from TX where it is in the low 60's there now (they have to deal with hurricane's though so I guess each region had something lol)




Today I did another Firm DVD (was going to do a escape your shape work out however that is a VHS tape that did not want to play in the VHS player)


1 hour Firm DVD - complete cardio and weight training (step cardio along with light weights, then floor excercise for tummy)



Glad everyone is doing well and filled with energy!!!

[curlygirl82]

Well, it's not everyday that I have that kind of energy! :) Just enjoying it when it's there - I know that it's sooo much to do with the raw foods!

Went to Kundalini Yoga today. It felt so good!

[Jenifae]

Good Job Girls :)

I did good too. I did 45 min. of Kathy Smith - "Build Muscle - Shrink Fat" Video and 15 min. WBVM

[MelissaO]

Everyone is doing a great job!!


I did 45 minute Firm total body work out. (I thought about going to the gym today but it is just too darn cold outside for that so at home work out was good)

[Seeria]

Guess I'm in on this, too. My goal is to stay at 5 to 6 x a week, doing a variety of Callentics and WiiFit each mornin' with "office" exercises through out day. You know, little things like stretching and balancing on one foot while working (though I work at home so more of a working around house). Amounts to 20 to 40 mins in morn and not sure how much here and there does throughout the day. :)

[MelissaO]

1 hour of cardio today - Cardio DVD and treadmill

[Jenifae]

Getting ready to work out now. Gonna do a 45 minute cardio and hurry up to get out the door!

[monkapotapus]

I missed posting some days:

Thursday - Taught/did 1 hour of yoga

Friday - walked on the treadmill @3.2mph for 55min.
I also did a total body weight lifting routine

Today - walked on the treadmill @3.2mph for 55min.

Great job everyone!! :D

[Jenifae]

I did 45 minutes of the Firm and 15 minutes of WBVM

[monkapotapus]

Today: Walked on the treadmill for 55min @ 3.3mph - got to read 30 pages out of my book :D

Also did a total body weight workout about 30mins.

[curlygirl82]

Thought my fellow exercise-enthused rawbies might be interested in kevin gianni's recent vblog about that age-old controversy: cardio or high intensity??

i kinda like his take on it, it makes sense to me. though i think, probably, ideally, one would want to do some of both. whaddya think? what's working for you and your "type"?

[curlygirl82]

Walked to the track by my house and did sprints for about 30 min. Felt real real good :)

[Jenifae]

45 minutes Kathy Smithe Peeling the Pounds with Pilates
15 WBVM

[MelissaO]

56 minutes -Cardio sculpt- part one of 3 Fanny Lifter Firm DVD

[monkapotapus]

Yesterday: Walked on the treadmill for 55min @ 3.3mph

[lavendarJ]

Checking in to say hello and GO TEAM GO!

I've modified my workout routine due to fasting but next month I'm planning on checking in....

Have a Great Day!

[monkapotapus]

Hey lavenderj - nice to see you! Congratulations on the fasting!

Last night I taught/did my 1hr yoga class~

[monkapotapus]

Today: Just got done walking on the treadmill for 55min @ 3.4mph

(I'm slowly increasing my way up to 4.0mph, then by mid Feb. I hope to start a walk/jog program) :D

[curlygirl82]

For my exercise conscious rawbies -
Just wanted to share with you some really beautiful words of wisdom from Tim van Orden. Some of you may know of his work - if not, check out www.runningraw.com. He's really an inspiration for raw fitness - for anyone, really. Anyway, I contacted him on giveittomeraw and here's his advice on running:

I'm very glad to hear that you are smiling while running :)
Here's my secret - Don't call it running, don't think of it as running - Think of it as play, as an adventure, as moving swiftly and powerfully, use it as a means to get someplace beautiful, let is speak to your heart and not your ego :)

Keep it up, everyone!

[Jenifae]

I did an hour of Kathy Smith work out.

[monkapotapus]

Yesterday: Walked on the treadmill for 55min @ 3.4mph

Today: Walked on the treadmill for 55min @ 3.4mph

(I was very tempted to "skip" my 7am workout with my partner - I even reset the alarm clock to call her later - this was at 5:15am this morning - I rolled back over & tried to get to sleep.......when a little voice inside my head says "You're only cheating yourself........" ......a couple mins. later......"FINE - I'll get up....." - Glad I did) :rolleyes:

[MelissaO]

Wednesday:
30 pilates dvd

Thursday:
1 hour cardio dance dvd

[monkapotapus]

Today: Walked on the treadmill for 55min @ 3.4mph
Also did weight machines

[Seeria]

Still going here but only managing 20 to 30 a day, minus Saturdays (too busy with kids). Go go go!

[MelissaO]

30 minutes pilates today

[MelissaO]

30 minutes ab work out today

[monkapotapus]

I missed posting a couple days here....

Monday - Walked on the treadmill for 55 min @ 3.4mph

Last night I taught/did my 1 hour yoga class

[Jenifae]

I missed 4 days and got a 45 min work out in yay!

[monkapotapus]

Last night: Walked on the treadmill 55min @ 3.4mph
Also did a full body weight machine workout/free weights too.

[monkapotapus]

Thursday: Taught/did my 1hr yoga class

Friday: Walked on the treadmill for 60min @ 3.4mph & did a total body weight machine workout

[monkapotapus]

Today: Walked on the treadmill for 55min @ 3.5mph

[Jenifae]

I did 45 minutes of "The Firm" Sculpt
30 minutes of "The Firm" Core Solution
15 minutes of wbvm