September Fitness Challenge~ [Archive]

monkapotapus

09-01-2009, 08:21 PM

Hey Everyone!

Wow - hard to believe it's already September!!

Here's the place to log your personal fitness goals for the month - or to just keep track - join whenever & challenge yourself!! :D

monkapotapus

09-01-2009, 08:22 PM

Tuesday - 9/1/09 - Taught/did my 1hr yoga class~

My goals for this month are to be even more active than last month & to restart my P90X & stick with it EVERYDAY - starting Saturday!! :cool:

SekhemNefer

09-01-2009, 11:08 PM

My fitness goals is to do a lot of yoga, strength training and belly dancing for september.

revdrcyn

09-02-2009, 12:08 AM

Okay, I'm joining the challenge! I am very fit and not overweight, but I would love to trim my abs. Here's a photo from today at the gym. My goal is for my abs to look as good as my arms!!!!

file:///Users/revdrcyn/Desktop/30%20DAY%20RAW%20SEPTEMBER%202009/me%20at%20gym%209-1-09.JPG

Physical Activity Log for Day 1:
55 minutes Spin Cycling (Hight Intensity)
20 minutes Treadmill (Medium Intensity)
50 minutes Weight Training (High and Medium Intensity)
10 minutes Stretching (Low Intensity)

Also doing the 30-day Raw Challenge - started 100% on August 10th and look forward to a whole month in September.

Yay for us!!!

revdrcyn

09-02-2009, 12:23 AM

Okay - good arms, not so good abs, but I know with Raw Food and fitness goals, I can do this!!!

contessa20

09-02-2009, 04:44 AM

Tuesday
5 mile walk

monkapotapus

09-02-2009, 08:02 AM

Great to see everyone!

Awesome goals too!

Thanks for sharing your picture revdrcyn!

revdrcyn

09-02-2009, 10:20 AM

After my 2.5-hour workout yesterday (mostly High Intensity) I will probably take a 3- to 4-mile walk today. My knee is a bit ouchy again, so I'm thinking moderate pace (3 mph or so).

Will report back!

contessa20

09-03-2009, 04:47 AM

Wednesday
2 mile walk

holistica

09-03-2009, 03:39 PM

Hey Everyone!

Wow - hard to believe it's already September!!

Here's the place to log your personal fitness goals for the month - or to just keep track - join whenever & challenge yourself!! :D

I'm going to jump on my mini-trampoline every day!

*BOING BOING BOING...*

Clover

09-03-2009, 04:15 PM

Hello everyone, I don't have a stupendous workout regime but I have recently become car-less so I walk....EVERYWHERE and your know the song "Nobody walks in L.A."? Well I do and this week I have been incorparating (sp) 4 mile jogging 2-3 time a week. I have a lot of extra weight to carry around (I'm 5'3 @ 200 lbs.) so its a little difficult right now but I know it will get easier.

contessa20

09-03-2009, 06:05 PM

Thursday
no official exercise today but being back to school I DID literally walk and work hard all day long

monkapotapus

09-03-2009, 08:27 PM

Wow!!

Great job everyone!

LOL @ "Boing, boing, boing" :p

Thursday - 9/3/09 - Taught/did my yoga class 1hr - :D

revdrcyn

09-03-2009, 08:39 PM

Physical Activity Log for Day 3:

My knee was not happy enough to so a Spin Class today, so my cardio was light:

10 minutes Treadmill (Medium Intensity)
50 minutes Weight Training (High & Medium Intensity) - TOUGH workout
10 minutes Stretching (Low Intensity)

See y'all tomorrow!

revdrcyn

09-04-2009, 03:07 PM

Day 4:

80 minutes Spin Cycling class - high to ULTRA-high intensity. It was awesome, and my knee feels just fine!

BTW, where is everybody today? Out exercising? That must be it . . .

See you tomorrow!

contessa20

09-04-2009, 04:35 PM

I did quite a bit of riding on the bike today. I'm not sure how long but I would venture about 2 hrs. or pretty close to it.

Vegansara

09-04-2009, 11:20 PM

Woo hoo, a place to be accountable! Hello all. My goal for this month is to do yoga 3-4 times per week. This week is three so far, but I'm hoping to make it tomorrow morning too.

revdrcyn

09-05-2009, 04:24 PM

This morning, I accidentally swallowed a bit of my dental rinse and it has made me really queasy.

It takes a lot to keep me out of the gym, but I could not eat or workout.

Anyway, may take a walk this evening or do some Wii Fit aerobics.

monkapotapus

09-06-2009, 10:17 AM

Saturday - 9/5/09 - I was outside for about 7hrs yesterday doing weeding, digging some plants/moving them & shoveling woodchips - my arms were very sore this morning.....I still have more weeding, woodchip & rock moving to do today....but then it will look so nice - my garden & flower beds will be happy too! :D

revdrcyn

09-06-2009, 10:22 AM

I usually do not work out on Sundays. I am a minister, so I am at work all day. However, I usually average about 12,000 steps on my pedometer on Sundays.

Feeling a little guilty because I rested yesterday, too . . . but I know there is wisdom in listening to my body.

Thanks for a great week!

Clover

09-06-2009, 03:21 PM

I jogged my 4 miles today and was left with more energy then last time. I'm going to start doing some light weight lifting to tone and increase my amino acid intake by adding sprouted quinoa to my salads. Does anyone have any other suggestions?

revdrcyn

09-06-2009, 04:23 PM

Does anyone have any other suggestions?

Yep - read THRIVE by Brendan Brazier. He is a vegan athlete who explains how to fuel your body regardless of fitness level, workout intensity, etc.

I've been using his RAW energy drinks and puddings -- amazing!

http://www.brendanbrazier.com/book/index.html

Clover

09-06-2009, 04:36 PM

Thanks Revdrcyn, I will look into it and put it in my favs, love doing research BTW

Care4raw

09-06-2009, 09:11 PM

Jumping into this rawsome gym for Sept...

August was good, actually got really back to hiking. Did not always meet goals but I have been very active.
I have been running a bit on my hikes and nooo knee problems (miracle!).i hike a few miles but i have yet to run outside more than 3/4 of a mile , i am gradully increasing.I'd like to get up to 3 to 4 miles outside in the month or two.
My Sept goals reflect this.

revdrcyn

09-07-2009, 11:00 PM

I'm an idiot! drove all the way to the gym for my 6:00 p.m. spin class and totally forgot it was Labor Day - they were about to close the doors early.

So I went grocery shopping - put a few steps on the old pedometer but not enough to call exercise.

Thinking I'll go for a swim -- it is way to late to heat the pool, but my wetsuit is handy so I'm gonna slip that on and jump right in -- at least get my heart rate up.

See you all Tuesday!

miabella

09-07-2009, 11:14 PM

beautiful day here- felt really modivated and went for a 40min walk. So nice walking around here- it's all rural with horses on most properties.
going to the gym this afternoon but just for a sauna.

contessa20

09-08-2009, 03:43 PM

5 mile walk

revdrcyn

09-08-2009, 07:29 PM

Tough workout today -- 1 full hour of really intense weight-training. I'm paying special attention to my form since my knee is being weird.

Experimenting with wearing my Vibram shoes to the gym -- seems to help with stability with squats and lunges - and they're cute (see pic)

Until tomorrow!

Care4raw

09-08-2009, 09:51 PM

Did two great hike runs over the week. Got up to 3x around my track.Did need light breathers,Felt great. Dogs were with me and they were pooped!:)

Care4raw

09-08-2009, 09:51 PM

monkapotapus

09-09-2009, 07:01 AM

Great job everyone!!

I'm a bit behind on my personal goals this month, but will kick it in gear more towards the end of this week....;)

Tuesday - 9/8/09 - Taught/did my 1hr yoga class~

contessa20

09-09-2009, 03:49 PM

Walking. Not sure how far though. I forgot my pedometer and I just don't feel like mapping it right now.

Care4raw

09-09-2009, 03:51 PM

ok...did 4x running around the track and walked as well.
Its great to be upping the running. i have noticed i was winded again, i think its just time until i find my outside running tempo. The dogs were a bit winded too.:)

Care4raw

09-09-2009, 03:52 PM

Walking. Not sure how far though. I forgot my pedometer and I just don't feel like mapping it right now.

yeah, sometimes its just nice to walk!:)

revdrcyn

09-09-2009, 07:55 PM

Really sore form yesterday . . .

Spin Cycling class 50 minutes high to ultra-high intensity

my legs are tired tonite . . .

Clover

09-10-2009, 11:04 AM

Hi there, I know I joined the Sept fitness challenge but I'll be if I cant get my butt motivated. I still do a lot of walking and Im commited to jogging on Sundays but I know I really need to incorporate a DAILY routine. I have these great workout videos that combine strength training with cardio....I just keep putting it off. But yesterday was the last day for procrastinating and just for accountability reasons I'll let all of you fellow go getters know my schedule is as follows:
Sun-run,Mon-upper,Tue-lower,Wed-walk,Thur-upper,Fri-lower,Sat-walk.
That being said I will see you tomorrow with progress report.:D

Care4raw

09-10-2009, 01:21 PM

4xtimes track, some less breathers and a little hike.def getting stronger.Also Sept is looking like i can have a regular exercising days...

As my son's PE teacher said last week to the open house parents:"We're happiest when we are moving".Love that.

Care4raw

09-10-2009, 01:22 PM

revdrcyn

09-10-2009, 09:13 PM

Started running again today, and so far, my knee is fine.

25 Minutes Jog, Run, Sprint drills

50 Minutes Weight Training, intensity was quite vigorous

10 Minutes Stretching afterwards -- ahhhhhhh! Needed more, but had to go into the city.

By the end of the day, I will have at least 14,000 on my pedometer, which I remove while running, etc.

Have a great evening!

monkapotapus

09-11-2009, 07:48 AM

Thursday - 9/10/09 - Taught/did my 1hr yoga class :o

revdrcyn

09-11-2009, 12:10 PM

I started my period today for the first time in FOUR MONTHS -- I am so happy I will not even complain about the terrible cramps . . .

As far as working out, I am giving myself the day off -- maybe a leisurely walk when it cools off this evening.

Back in the gym tomorrow -- spin at 9 am

Care4raw

09-11-2009, 04:20 PM

4.5 track runs, 2 full out.Plus 1/2 Cypress trail hike...lovely!!!:)

monkapotapus

09-12-2009, 10:11 AM

9/11/09 - Day 1 - Restarted P90X - Core Synergestics - 57min
Whew - It's kind of hard getting back into it....

9/12/09 - Day 2 - P90X - Cardio X - 43min
Sweating my booty off already this morning! :eek:

contessa20

09-12-2009, 05:29 PM

8 mile walk

revdrcyn

09-12-2009, 07:38 PM

Still suffering with menstrual cramps, so it looks like another day off. Feel like a slug . . .

monkapotapus

09-13-2009, 04:51 PM

I started my period today for the first time in FOUR MONTHS -- I am so happy I will not even complain about the terrible cramps . . .

Sorry to hear you're not feeling up to par - I can totally relate....I went off my Depo shot in June & got the nonhormonal IUD - Paragard.....put it this way: I have NOT bled maybe a total of 11 days SINCE June 19th.....:eek:

That was after being on the depo shot for almost 13yrs & not bleeding the last 4yrs or so....I guess my body is making up for lost time...:rolleyes:

monkapotapus

09-13-2009, 04:54 PM

Sunday - 9/13/09 - Day 3 - P90X

Arms & Shoulders - 60min - very doable workout, although I have a shoulder & elbow issue....on opposite arms non the less...:p

Ab Ripper X - 16min - I can barely do half the moves in this one....:rolleyes:

monkapotapus

09-14-2009, 08:06 PM

Monday - 9/14/09 - Day 4 - P90X - Yoga X 1hr 32min
Love It! :D

Care4raw

09-14-2009, 09:08 PM

Monday - 9/14/09 - Day 4 - P90X - Yoga X 1hr 32min
Love It! :D

Great to see you loving it!!!

Care4raw

09-14-2009, 09:11 PM

A reeeally nice run and hike run too.
4xtimes track, no breathers.5 running total plus trailrunning (partial) Cypress trail.
The dense trail runs are the best workout. No two steps are the same.lots of roots, rocks, hill...so beautiful too.
I feel very appreciative to live where i do now .

revdrcyn

09-14-2009, 11:18 PM

I have been at my desk for 13 hours, still working, so I missed spin class tonight. Have my trainer in the morning, so I will more than makeup for it.

Good night!

contessa20

09-15-2009, 05:17 AM

Monday
2 mile walk

Care4raw

09-15-2009, 09:38 PM

I got chatting to someone at the dirt track so i am not even sure of how many running laps i did:eek:Its nice to lose count some days...Zen running.:)

The best accomplishment was to get out and just do it even though the day was chocker block full of appts before and after!

monkapotapus

09-16-2009, 08:02 AM

Tuesday - 9/15/09 - Day 5 - P90X - Legs/Back - 59min

I also taught my 60min yoga class shortly after finishing P90X

I didn't get the Ab Ripper X workout in, but I will be doing that with tonight's workout

Talk about sore today! :eek:

Care4raw

09-16-2009, 04:27 PM

Cypress trail,99% covered:):):)Smells like Cypress, so awesome!

monkapotapus

09-16-2009, 08:39 PM

Awesome job Everyone!

Wed - 9/16/09 - Day 6 - P90X
Kenpo X - 58min
Ab Ripper X - 16min

monkapotapus

09-17-2009, 08:16 PM

Thursday - 9/17/09 - Day 7 - P90X

X Stretch - 57min
and
Taught/did my 60min yoga class

I feel so good getting my 1st full week in for P90X - my body totally felt it :eek: , but in a good way ;)

On to week 2!!

Care4raw

09-17-2009, 11:51 PM

3 mile treadmill work out...:):):)

revdrcyn

09-19-2009, 10:13 PM

Well, I'm back online -- was busy most of the week trying to get caught up before leaving on holiday.

Been doing cardio every day and weight training e/o day

I'm in Puerto Rico tonight and tomorrow - there's a great gym here!

Then on to Caribbean islands -- will work out every day on the cruise and report in as internet access allows.

revdrcyn

09-20-2009, 10:49 PM

Embarked on a cruise today -- walked around San Juan, Puerto Rico earlier in the day, then all over the ship this afternoon and evening -- put 14,000 steps on my pedometer so far -- that's it for today.

revdrcyn

09-21-2009, 08:02 PM

Walked 6 miles in St. Thomas today.

This evening at the gym, did treadmill 45 minutes at 4 mph and 3% incline

monkapotapus

09-22-2009, 08:40 PM

Walked 6 miles in St. Thomas today.

This evening at the gym, did treadmill 45 minutes at 4 mph and 3% incline

How Lovely!!

Enjoy a wonderful vacation~:D

monkapotapus

09-22-2009, 08:43 PM

revdrcyn

09-22-2009, 08:57 PM

Today was my 48th birthday and day 43 at 100% Raw!!

I had the workout of a lifetime! A 1 hour and 45 minute Challenge Course in the Jungle Canopy on the Island of Dominica. See photo below of me zip-lining across one of the island’s 365 rivers. Afterwards, replacing electrolytes with a fresh drink of coconut water (photo 2).

revdrcyn

09-24-2009, 07:48 PM

Walked 3 miles in St. Lucia today -- it was really, really hot! Another Canopy Challenge tomorrow in Antigua - 4 hours course in the jungle canopy - will report details once I'm done!

Care4raw

09-25-2009, 12:36 AM

2hr hike today...loooovely!
Very busy lately , until i get cloned I'll do the best i can.
Did have time to bring a guest to cafe Gratitude today, and boy am i grateful!

Care4raw

09-25-2009, 12:37 AM

Walked 3 miles in St. Lucia today -- it was really, really hot! Another Canopy Challenge tomorrow in Antigua - 4 hours course in the jungle canopy - will report details once I'm done!

You are on fire!Fantastic!:D:D:D
I loooove St Lucia.

Care4raw

09-25-2009, 12:42 AM

Well......Somehow I've gotten off my P90X routine....:rolleyes:

It seems when I miss just 1 day.....it snowballs into many days....:confused:

I taught/did my 60min yoga class tonight.

I HAVE to read a book for a class I'm going to on Sunday, which means freeing up time elsewhere.....this happens to be in the exercise dept.

I will pick up Friday with my P90X again - man oh man I need my booty kicked! :eek:

Ok, booty getting Kicked; "Go Friday Monkapotapus!!!Kick serious Friday butt!"

Congrats on keeping Yoga up at all times btw...(pats on back between boot kicking is good too!!!:) )

Care4raw

09-28-2009, 03:47 PM

A light walk around the track a few times... honestly had to pee!!(tmi?)

lynda1234

09-28-2009, 07:49 PM

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Thank you so much for the post. It's really useful.
Good post. I appreciate it

monkapotapus

09-30-2009, 07:35 AM

Ok, booty getting Kicked; "Go Friday Monkapotapus!!!Kick serious Friday butt!"

Congrats on keeping Yoga up at all times btw...(pats on back between boot kicking is good too!!!:) )

Unfortunately your boot missed my booty! :rolleyes:
But Hey - Thanks for trying!

When I got home from work Friday - my boyfriend had the back of my house dug up trying to find a water leak - since I don't have a basement we ended up having to jackhammer the bathroom floor.....:eek:

Needless to say I had people in & out of my house for days - not to mention I couldn't use the water either..... not so good when you are planning on sweating your booty off! :p

monkapotapus

09-30-2009, 07:38 AM

Tuesday - 9/29/09 - Taught/did my 60min yoga class

I had to cancel my class last Thursday because the Y that I teach at re-varnished the gym floor (right next to my room) & the fumes were horrid!! :eek:

I was in my room for about 10min & started feeling very light headed/sick to my stomach.

My goal for next month.....just like every month.....:rolleyes:....will be to improve & try to get this P90X train rolling.....for 90 Days!!

Care4raw

09-30-2009, 08:45 PM

I think I too have lost a bit of focus in the past few days. Its super busy for me but in the past when I have had an insane schedule i still "made it happen". Just want to acknowledge that to myself and the 'thread'.

Sooo having said that, it will con't to be uber busy for me and I INTEND to 'make my goals',no matter!

Care4raw

09-30-2009, 08:46 PM

Tuesday - 9/29/09 - Taught/did my 60min yoga class

I had to cancel my class last Thursday because the Y that I teach at re-varnished the gym floor (right next to my room) & the fumes were horrid!! :eek:

I was in my room for about 10min & started feeling very light headed/sick to my stomach.

Yukkkkk!Hope you feel good now!

My goal for next month.....just like every month.....:rolleyes:....will be to improve & try to get this P90X train rolling.....for 90 Days!!

You'll do it!!Your way.:)

monkapotapus

10-01-2009, 08:16 AM

monkapotapus

10-01-2009, 08:18 AM

You'll do it!!Your way.:)

Thanks! :o

britwolf

10-14-2009, 05:28 AM

Mine is learn alot of martial arts :)

monkapotapus

10-14-2009, 06:49 AM

Mine is learn alot of martial arts :)

Nice to meet you!
Join us on our October thread :o

RawHealthyBeauty

10-19-2009, 09:05 PM

I want to get back into weight training. So that's my goal this month.
And drink a lot of green smoothies along with that for good muscle recovery as well.
For those who haven't checked out Wanna Z that is under "What's Possible at 84", please do. Such an inspiration!
I would like to be really strong and healthy when I get to be her age! Yeah, so gotta get those muscles pumping!

Whoops! Thought this was October. I see ya in the Oct thread.

Care4raw

10-19-2009, 09:27 PM

I want to get back into weight training. So that's my goal this month.
And drink a lot of green smoothies along with that for good muscle recovery as well.
For those who haven't checked out Wanna Z that is under "What's Possible at 84", please do. Such an inspiration!
I would like to be really strong and healthy when I get to be her age! Yeah, so gotta get those muscles pumping!

whoa-raw ,

Hi!

Hop on over to Oct fitness.This is Sept done thread. Look forward to seeing you meet your great goals and logging in with you there!