March Fitness Challenge - Who's With Me??!!

[monkapotapus]

Where did Feb. go???

Well, here we are a new month, a new start for some & continuing challenges for others.

This challenge is open to all - join anytime you want - state your goals - or just post your exercise - it's up to you!

Who's with me??!!!! :D


My goals this month:

Continue slowly with the couch potato to 5k program - this past week my knee was starting to hurt, so I scaled it back.

The plan:

Hit the YMCA everyday - with the exception of my 1 scheduled Sunday off - I have felt sooooo much better trying to follow this plan (I missed 4 days in Feb. & was bummed about it).

I will try the walk/jog routine 3 times per week on Mon, Wed & Sat - going with how my body adapts

I will do my 55min walks on Sun & Fri

I will continue to teach my 1 hour yoga class on Tues/Thurs.

I will do a total body weight lifting routine on Sun, Wed & Fri.

I will stretch after every gym workout & do 30 situps as well (not on yoga days)

Let's give it our best!

[monkapotapus]

Today:

Walked on the treadmill for 55min @3.5mph

Did a total body weight routine on the machines - 1 set/15 reps each

Stretched afterwards & did 30 situps (10 for the middle & 10 for each side)

[rawpromises]

I'm in. This will be my 4 week going raw so let me take this into the March Challange.

The Plan- Stay 100% raw.

The workouts- I plan to practice yoga only the entire month. I feel like I need that right now. With the detox symptoms I have been encountering, I think I need this type of healing to go along with my raw life right now.

Today was a rest day for me so no workout unless you count cleaning the house and doing laundry.

[monkapotapus]

Welcome rawpromises!

Yes! - house cleaning can definitely be considered a workout depending on the effort put into it.

[rawpromises]

Today I just finished walking on the treadmill. 2.2 miles in 40 min at speed 3.5-4.0. I was going to practice yoga as I said I would be doing it all month but I just was in the mood to walk. I have a real tough time listening to my body after I have set a plan so for me this was a big to do to rear from the plan. Good for me. Now i'm off to go shovel out. We had 10 in of snow so I should be out there for a good while working my biceps.:D

[rawpromises]

Back in from shoveling out. It took me 2.5 hours to finally get a path out. Now I'm having a green smoothie with Kale, lettuce, pears, and a banana for good measure. I through some hemp protein in chlorella, and chia seeds too. Needed some energy.

[lavendarJ]

Hello -

I'll try to post here daily. I've been M.I.A. because my schedule is just too crazy. I was just getting some advice from a raw friend on another site. My sister, some friends and I are challenging ourselves with a 1/2 marathon. We'll be making up the course at one of the parks nearby.

I plan to be indoor for most of the training but will challenge myself to get outside when it gets a little bit warmer and my endurance has improved. So this morning I did a walk/run combo of for 35 minutes and a total of 2 miles (walk 5 min/run 1 min). We were following a "beginners" guide to 1/2 marathons" but after takling to a friend I think I will be tweaking some stuff.

[rawpromises]

Congratulations on doing your first half. I did mine last Oct but was not raw at the time. I would love to have seen the benefits of raw with running. I was on the typical SAD diet and sports beverages while training. Good luck. You will love the whole process. I love events like that. They make you feel so welcome.

[rawchic]

I went to yoga this morning. I hadn't been since Thursday so I was definitely feeling it. During lunch I did 30 min on the elliptical.

My goals - do yoga every (week)day before work. Go to the gym during lunch when possible for elliptical/treadmill/weights.
Weekends - choose an activity to do.

[rawpromises]

Hey there Rawchic. I see we are still on for the month. I practiced yoga seven days straight last week and took Sunday off. I was so tired all day long. Well, my husband comes home with the flu today. I'm hoping yesterday was me having the flu and now it's gone. I feel great. I did the treadmill this monring and then shoveled out forever today. My yoga last week was wonderful. I think I'm getting better at concentrating. I found a yoga center 30 min from my home. I'm going to join in April for the standard sequences classes. This way I will have instruction just in case I'm doing a pose wrong or somthing. Then I can work my practice from home as well.

[green jeanie]

I'm in and seriously ready for 4 weeks of push

i am registered for a very intense mountaineering class that begins at the end of march and i need to be super fit. In ten weeks we will be training to summit Mt Baker!

all new to me!

i went hiking this morning and damn for all those spin classes i have done I was winded in 10 minutes!

did the hike then went and did 30 more minutes of cardio at the gym but I do not want to be the weak link in this class so it is time to get serious!

[dread head vegan]

i'm in. today i took the dogs for a 2 mile walk.

[Mad Mex]

I'm in. This morning, 40min swimming.

br,
Marcel :cool:

[monkapotapus]

Welcome Everyone!

Sounds like you're all off to great starts - keep it going & you will be amazed!


For me however - my knees don't seem to be cooperating with my walk/jog schedule - they very loudly protested last night - which switched my plan to just walking instead of the walk/jog for 55min @ 3.4mph - they were VERY sore the entire time & still have some residual pain.

After that I did some stretches & 30 situps

Keep up the great work everybody!

[rawpromises]

Today I woke up. Had a coconut oil facial. Did some oil pulling for the first time ever ,and did a wonderful 60 min yoga workout. Ahhh. Now I'm off to play in the snow with the kids. Lot's of sledding to be done.

[muddskipper]

I've been raw for almost a month and I think it's time I start taking advantage of the new lifestyle by doing all I can to stay fit!

My general goal (these will be more specific as time passes):

To get fit, with the hopes of reaping such benefits as having more energy, strength and having more restful sleep at night.

My plan:

Do do some kind of exercise (ANYTHING!) every day. My plan today (since it's SO cold outside) is to do some yoga and maybe some sit-ups and push-ups at home this evening. Maybe Thursday morning I can get up early enough to swim, we'll see. Dental appointment in the morning.

Glad to see this thread on here!

[rawchic]

hey rawpromises - yeah, I'm still with you for daily yoga! Nice job last week :) That's great that you found a studio nearby. Sounds like you can find a good balance of taking an occasional class, and then practicing at home as well.

I went to yoga this morning even though I was out late last night. I usually go to bed by 10 p.m., but was out until 11:30 last night. I set my alarm for the normal 5:30, but told myself if I needed to sleep in that was okay. Nope - I was wide awake at 5 so I got up and had a leisurely morning before going to the studio.

I might go again after work...I'm torn between going to yoga or going for a bike ride. I really can't go wrong either way - I love both. I'll just wait and see what I feel like this afternoon.

[debilana]

I am here to accept the challange. My goal is to lose 15 pounds in March and get to the gym 4-5 times a week.

Pretty simple, yet so complex:D

[lavendarJ]

Doing a late-nighter tonight. I will do my strength training and pilates around 10 pm tonight. Focusing on my core, back, thighs and legs tonight

[rawpromises]

Had a tough day today. I was just off for some reason. Detox I assume. I was just so tired all day long. Now I have a headache. I did manage to walk 3 miles on the treadmill. ON top of my off day ,my green smoothie exploded all over me and the kitchen this evening. The blender came off of it's stand and exploded. It was just par for the course today.

[monkapotapus]

I've got some catching up to do -

Tuesday - Taught/did my 1hr yoga class - not an overly physical one that night - I was just really enjoying all the stretches.

Wednesday - I attempted to try my walk/jog program again, but my knees are still refusing to allow me to jog - I managed 1min - then stopped to obey my body - I ended up walking for the 55min @ 3.3mph.

I also did a total body weight machine workout - this time with lighter weights & 2 sets of 12 each.

Anybody have any ideas to help with my knee pain??

[lavendarJ]

Yesterday - walk/run training for 33:46 minutes

Today - strength training and yoga

monkapotapus- can't think of anything about your knee; i hear people talk about MSM all the time but I'm sure you've heard of that...hope your knees feel better soon...

[rawpromises]

Stomach is acting a little goofy today. Detox Detox. Have had many bouts in the bathroom so to speak. No real change in my intake, just fruits, green smoothies and salads. I think it is left over from my tiredness the other day. Hopefully it is all gone now and I have high energy tomorrow. Anywho, I did 60 min of power yoga today.

[MelissaO]

Monday: I did 45 minutes of high defination sculpt DVD from the FIRM

Tuesday: 45 minutes cardio dance from the Firm

Wed: Rest day

Today: 35 minutes Firm DVD




My plan this month is to follow along with the Firm program (different dvd's on different days working out 5 days a week)

[Mad Mex]

Yesterday 75 min Nordic Walking. I know it looks stupid, but it is fun if you walk in a group.

br,
Marcel :cool:

[monkapotapus]

Lavendarj - Thank you for the suggestion. I take a small amount of MSM everyday - a little less than a tsp. - perhaps I should up that amount.

Yesterday - Taught/did my 1hr yoga class.

After class I went and purchased a couple knee support type braces with the holes in the center - I'm going to try one of them out tonight to see how it works for me - hopefully well!

Great job everyone~

[lavendarJ]

I hope it works out for you monka - the knee brace that is..

I just finished my run/walk for 2 miles at 33:09 minutes (really more like a jog)...I'm working out in the gym; don't really like the idea of running or jogging outside; I don't want that impact on my knees and ankles..

Have a good day!

[rawchic]

I went to hot yoga every morning before work this whole week. I reaped the rewards today when I could plainly see my increased flexibility and strength!

Tomorrow I'm going skiing. Sunday I'll go to yoga again.

[lavendarJ]

I can't wait to try out hot yoga...


I went to hot yoga every morning before work this whole week. I reaped the rewards today when I could plainly see my increased flexibility and strength!

Tomorrow I'm going skiing. Sunday I'll go to yoga again.

[monkapotapus]

Yesterday: Walked on the treadmill for 55min @ 3.4mph - with my knee brace

Today: Walked on the treadmill for 55min @ 3.5mph - I forgot my knee brace, but surprisingly my knee barely hurt today! (Amazing because it's hurt for 2 weeks now)

I'm still just going to walk for another week - with the knee brace - then try the walk/jog again.

[lavendarJ]

Hello All -

Will go to the gym in a bit to do my walk/run training. I guess I'll push myself a little harder next week, to be honest my running seems more like running.. I can't wait to see the progression....

Glad to hear about your knee Monkapotapus.....

[Mad Mex]

This morning 35min swimming.

In the evening 35min indoorcycling.

Marcel :cool:

[monkapotapus]

Thank you Lavendarj - I hope to start the walk/jog routine by next week again!

Today - Besides trudging through about 6" of wet/heavy snow.....:rolleyes: - I went to the YMCA & did my normal routine - treadmill for 55min. @ 3.5mph + total body weight lifting using the machines -some stretches & abs also.

[rawpromises]

Sat and Sun were gardening days for me. I'm revamping my garden with the help of my husband and kids and supersizing it. I had 4 nice size beds last year and this year I'm uping it to 6 larger sized beds. Plus I getting a fence built around it to grow some grapes and blackberries. I can't wait to start planting.

[lavendarJ]

Sat and Sun were gardening days for me. I'm revamping my garden with the help of my husband and kids and supersizing it. I had 4 nice size beds last year and this year I'm uping it to 6 larger sized beds. Plus I getting a fence built around it to grow some grapes and blackberries. I can't wait to start planting.

Oh wow, grapes and blackberries...the antioxidants, the yumminess:)

[lavendarJ]

Hello All

You may not hear from for the next few days; I used my flash drive at the university and saved info to print at home and I believe I brought home a hidden virus on my flash drive...have never had a problem in all the years that I've had this computer and now this virus (since Saturday afternoon) has taken over everything and it blocks me from doing anything (emails, searches, etc.)...this is not good for someone who has two meetings ...

My plan is this:

Today/Wednesday/Friday/Saturday:
jog/walk training
ab work

Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday
ab work
strength training with free weights and body weight
pilates

I'll check in hopefully with a restored computer.....

Take care

[Mad Mex]

35min swimming

to be continued...

Marcel :cool:

[monkapotapus]

I hope you get everything cleared up Lavendarj!

Yesterday: Walked on the treadmill for 60min @ 3.5mph - did some stretches & 50 situps.

I'm very greatful to report that my knees haven't hurt since Friday! :D

[Raw Hope]

Just tuning in...
i will be doing pushups
situps & a short run today, since i have to work tonight
Have a good one everyone

[rftm0115]

I already walk everyday. Well, mostly Mon.-Thurs. I'm trying to get the mom to walk with me from Fri.-Sun.

Not having sneakers is her excuse. So when I buy a pair for her, I wonder what kind of excuse she'll give me then. mwahahahaha!

She's a boots high heels kind of gal... thus the no sneakers. :p

I'd also like to increase flexibility.

[rawpromises]

Mon and Tues were both yoga days for me. i did Bryan Kest one day and Baron the next. 60 min each. I love yoga.

[monkapotapus]

Yesterday: Taught/did my 1hr yoga class

I'm right there with you rawpromises - Love Yoga!! I've been teaching for almost 3yrs now. :D

[blaque]

I walked for 30 minutes this morning and after work I go and meet with a personal trainer for the first time.

My goal: Continue to walk for 1/2 hour at least 3-4 times a week, and also hit the gym each week night after work.

[rftm0115]

Did my walking this AM without glasses on. :eek: Fortunately, many cars stopped for me. I had to go by how long the car was stopping for, because I couldn't see if the driver was waving "ok" for me to cross. I'm so sorry! But "THANK YOU" nice drivers! :D

My mom went walking with me yesterday! wooohooooooo! She kept complaining about the cold to which I told her she should have walked earlier with my aunt, when the sun was up in the sky, hehe.

I'm hoping walking with my mom everyday becomes a regular thing. :)

[monkapotapus]

Yesterday: Walked on the treadmill for 60min @ 3.6mph

I also did the weight machines for my lower body + stretches & 40 situps

[Mad Mex]

80min of Nordic Walking

Marcel :cool:

[blaque]

I did 75 situps this morning (I'm determinded to get to 100 without stopping).

And I walked for 30 minutes before work.

[G. Sera]

I'm in too! Good luck you runners! I am running the Cleaveland Marathon in May, but my real focus is a 50K in September and then Detroit marathon 6 weeks after that. Right now Im mostly trying to get my milage high and build a good base for my fall events. Im doing a green smoothie "fast" in the meantime, so Im monitoring my energy for workouts. So far, great! Im also working out with a swim group on Thursdays (coached by a 4x olympian!) Swimming is brand new to me, and I have only one goal which is to show up and attempt the workouts. I couldnt finish it today-- I am too slow, and Im only 3/4 done when everyone else is finishing up. THat is fine with me, though.

This is what I do need to work on:
Strength work
Stretching/ yoga
Sleep

Strength: I should be able to go to the gym on Mondays and lift weights (or I could do it in my basement). Ok, I will, starting this monday.

Stretch: a yoga class would be nice, but Ill put in 5-10 min per day post and pre run 4x week.

Sleep: AS much as I love the cuddling, Im going to sit my children down this evening and tell them that mommy needs more sleep, so that unless it is really important, save cuddling for the morning. (as opposed to climbing into bed with me and crowding me out, or calling out to me asking me to cuddle them!) They are 5, 7, and 10, and all 3 are so snuggly!

SO there are my goals for this week-- Ill check in a few times and tell you how it goes.

[rawpromises]

Yesterday was another 60 min yoga workout. Today was a 2.5 mile 45 min walk.

[Mad Mex]

and 40min indoorcycling...


Marcel :cool:

[Mad Mex]

This morning, 60min outdoorcycling...

Marcel :cool:

[monkapotapus]

Thursday: Taught/did my 1hr yoga class - I kept this one moving pretty good for the hour.

Yesterday: Walked on the treadmill for 60min @ 3.6mph - also did a total body weight machine workout + stretching & 50 situps

Everyone is doing such a great job - Keep it up! :D

[Mad Mex]

35min swimming...

Marcel :cool:

[G. Sera]

Well so far I have made my weeks milage goals-- about to set out for a 7 mile run which would take me tp 60 for the week-- so exciting! I was feeling like crap last week, esp the weekend with the freezing rain and 33 degree temps. Yesterday was sunny and 40s! back to 27 now, though, but that's ok. It is dry.

I ate some solid food and rice Friday night, Sat and this morning. It got me easily through my 20 miles yeasterday, about which I was anxious (regarding bonking) all week because of the smoothie fast Ive been on since Monday. After this morning, it will be green smoothies though for the day and then through next Friday night.

Did sit-ups with my friend on Thursday-- like about 10! But we were having too good a time talking as out to-be kindergardners were running around.

Still not sleeping well. I really resent the time change. Really, who benifits?????

Anyway, going out to run now! Caio!

[monkapotapus]

Yesterday:

Walked on the treadmill for 55min @ 3.5mph

Today will be my 1 scheduled day off this month.


The time change really threw me off this week too - I had to make up for it yesterday by taking a 4hr nap...:p - it felt good - I think I'm restored now!

I weighed in today - released another 2.5# this week - bringing the total to 20# since Jan. 1st!!!! I'm stoked!!! :D

[Mad Mex]

45min of indoorcycling and afterwards 60min of jogging...

Marcel :cool:

[rftm0115]

Purchased a new pair of shoes 2 days ago. Very comfy! The only this is I'd think my walking time would be cut shorter, but it's exactly the same! :eek: I thought with new and better shoes, my pace would pick up. Guess not. :rolleyes:

My aunt and mom went walking with me yesterday. I was so far ahead of them at a regular pace and wished I brought my mp3 player with me. :p

[Raw Hope]

Today I ran outside & not on the comfort of an elliptical & it was GreAt
ran outside for 40 min, not sure on the distance, but it included some hills :)

[Mad Mex]

60 min of cycling.

Marcel :cool:

[rftm0115]

40 min. of walking and another set later. :p

[rawpromises]

Yesterday was 60 min of power yoga and today was 60 min of a total body workout. Now off to drink some wheatgrass.

[monkapotapus]

Sunday: Scheduled day off for the month

Monday: Unscheduled day off due to some stomach distress....:(

Yesterday: Taught/did 1hr of yoga :o

[MelissaO]

I have been working out but not posting - not enough time. I hate loosing an hour - darned time change.



Friday:
55 Firm DVD

Saturday:
45 Firm DVD

Monday:
high def scult firm DVD (it is about an hour workout)

Tues:
I did nothing - it was my birthday and I am so happy I did not binge eat.


Today:
45 minutes at the gym with Dad and hubby. I treadmilled it at 4.5 I still have a Firm DVD to do (I believe today's is 45 minutes) that I will complete before bed time.

[Mad Mex]

85min jogging

Marcel :cool:

[monkapotapus]

Happy Belated Birth Day MelissaO!!! :D

Yesterday: Started up my walk/jog program again, but altered it a bit: Walk for 5min @ 3.5mph - jog for 1min @ 5.0mph, walk for 3min @ 3.5mph....repeat for 25min - then I walked @ 3.5mph for the remaining 30min of my workout.

Last night I also did a total body weight machine workout + some stretching & abs.

So far, so good - no knee pain - I wore the knee brace yesterday too.



Great job everyone!! :cool:

[rftm0115]

walking. most likely 3 miles. :D

i can't wait to walk tonight. i love walking at night. agh... circling the parking lot while waiting for my baby brother to get off work. for some reason, i really enjoy doing so. :p

[lavendarJ]

Quick check in -

Forgot to let you know that my computer and I are back in business. Going to the gym later tonight to do my walk/run training on the treadmill - it's going to be real push but I had to eat late this evening and I need to give myself at least 2 hours to digest if I'm talking about doing some serious working out.

Take care everyone-

[Mad Mex]

35min Inline-skating for 10km (6.21miles)

50 min cycling

to be continued...

45min swimming

Marcel :cool:

[monkapotapus]

Friday: Walked on the treadmill for 55min @ 3.6mph

[monkapotapus]

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

[Wonderfool]

do you ever get bored?

[SimplyFabulush]

30 minutes of weights
1 hour and 30 minutes on the elliptical
30 minute run

:)

edit: just walked for TWO hours with my boyfriend.

i am soooo tired.

[monkapotapus]

Hey Wonderfool ~ To answer your question about getting bored: not really - I am usually reading a book while I'm walking - I just started reading around the end of Dec. again - I haven't done it for about 10yrs - so it's nice to get back to my "roots" so to speak.

Today: Walked on treadmill & caught up chatting with my friend for 55min @ 3.5mph - :D

[Mad Mex]

Yesterday 35min swimming

Marcel :cool:

[jurence]

I did 30 minutes of jogging/walking and stepped on my first piece of glass ):

[monkapotapus]

Today: Walked on the treadmill for 70min @ 3.6mph - I walked longer just to finish reading my book - :rolleyes:

I also did 2 sets of 10each on the weight machines - total body rotation + 50 situps & some light stretching......felt great tonight! :D

[Mad Mex]

this morning, 30 min swimming

Marcel :cool:

[rftm0115]

45 mins. walking. some more later.

mom and aunt went walking yesterday to a far, far, FAR away store. they brought back nanas & q-tips. weird combo. i know! :p

[monkapotapus]

Tonight: I just got done teaching/doing my 1hr yoga class....on this cold & rainy night......

[monkapotapus]

Wed: Did my walk/jog program for 25min - then finished up with walking for another 30min @ 3.5mph - I also started reading "The Secret" while on the treadmill - saw the movie & it was great! :D

[rftm0115]

My walk was about an hour today! :eek: It usually takes me 40mins. to complete, but maybe it was the rain or I really didn't pay attention to my start time. hm! :p

[monkapotapus]

Thurs: Taught/did my 1hr yoga class

[monkapotapus]

Friday: Walked on the treadmill for 55min @ 3.6mph - also did lower body weight machines 2 sets of 10 each & tried increasing the weights slightly - some light stretching at the end.

[monkapotapus]

Today: Walk/jog for 20min - then finished up walking for 35min longer @ 3.6mph.

[monkapotapus]

Today: Walked on the treadmill for 55min @ 3.6mph. Did 2 sets of 12 - total body weight machines. Only 10 situps - it was time for the gym to close.

[monkapotapus]

Where the heck did everyone go???? :confused: :confused:

Today: I switched my workout time to 6am instead of 6:30pm - I am tired of being gone from home from 9 - 8:30pm Mon - Friday. Hopefully this way I will be able to get more stuff done around the house & make more wonderful food for the week! :D

I did my walk/jog program for 25min this morning & finished up with walking @ 3.7mph for 30min more - total of 55min workout.

[Mad Mex]

I had a lazy week,

yesterday 35min swimming 60min runnning.

Today 90 cycling.

to be coninued...

Marcel :cool:

[rawpromises]

Last day of March. Ending the month with a 3 mile jog. Yesterday was 60 min of yoga.

[monkapotapus]

Yesterday: Taught/did my 1hr yoga class~