~January Fitness Thread~A New Year, A Better You!!

[monkapotapus]

Happy New Year Everyone!!

A new year, a fresh start.....

Let's do it!

Come one, come all :D

You can list your goals, or just keep track of your movement....

It's up to you~:cool:

[monkapotapus]

My goals for this month are to include more yoga - I teach 2 classes a week, but I'd really like to just "take" a class, without having to be thinking 2 steps ahead....:rolleyes:

I need to clean up my exercise area today to make that happen. I have quite a few dvds to choose from, so that shouldn't be a problem :D

I am also resetting up my Raw kitchen.....I've been side-tracked for the past couple months....:(

It's time to recommit to my Health! ;)

[Green_Woman]

I'm doing yoga daily (7 days/wk, at least one Youtube video each day even if it's just 3 minutes!). I joined Dashama's 30-Day Yoga Challenge for the impetus. I know myself -- challenges and classes keep me motivated.

Although the more I challenge myself, the more self-discipline I develop and the more independent I become in challenging myself MORE! :D

Starting very easy and gentle, and building up to practicing at least 1 hr. at a time 2-3 days a week. :D

[Care4raw]

Happy New Year Everyone!!

A new year, a fresh start.....

Let's do it!

Come one, come all :D

You can list your goals, or just keep track of your movement....

It's up to you~:cool:

THANKS FOR STARTING A NEW THREAD!!
Good luck with your great goals.
No doubt you will succeed!:)

[Care4raw]

Did a hike. i am getting a little too used to the same loop i think. i will try to shake things up ..but i do like it.
Its very rainy here. I am glad I got myself out. Sooo good for my 'head'!

My goals this month are pretty much the same, fitness wise.
I did not get to the gym last month (or even join one) as hoped. But with some scheduling changes i think i will be able to start going to the gym this month.
keeping my hiking is a must!

Come aboard all. Its really nice to share your goals , achievements, non- achievements too..etc with friends here.
:):)

[monkapotapus]

I'm doing yoga daily (7 days/wk, at least one Youtube video each day even if it's just 3 minutes!). I joined Dashama's 30-Day Yoga Challenge for the impetus. I know myself -- challenges and classes keep me motivated.

Although the more I challenge myself, the more self-discipline I develop and the more independent I become in challenging myself MORE! :D

Starting very easy and gentle, and building up to practicing at least 1 hr. at a time 2-3 days a week. :D

Great goal - I really like the "even if it's just 3 min" - movement is so important.

I really love yoga & how I feel after doing it - I know you will too! :D

[monkapotapus]

Did a hike. i am getting a little too used to the same loop i think. i will try to shake things up ..but i do like it.
Its very rainy here. I am glad I got myself out. Sooo good for my 'head'!

My goals this month are pretty much the same, fitness wise.
I did not get to the gym last month (or even join one) as hoped. But with some scheduling changes i think i will be able to start going to the gym this month.
keeping my hiking is a must!

Come aboard all. Its really nice to share your goals , achievements, non- achievements too..etc with friends here.
:):)

Thank you too - for joining in the fun again!

Hiking sounds wonderful - there aren't too many hiking options where I live. It would be so nice to do something outside everyday....unfortunately I'm a winter wimp & it's 4 degrees outside right now with a windshield of -10 below zero......brrrrr.....I'm trying to get my exercise area cleaned up to workout in the livingroom - even though my fingertips are ice cold right now!

I know you will succeed as well! :cool:

[snoops]

Well its close to 0F here today and hubby and I are walking to Starbuck (for tea!!). Its about 6 miles round trip. We did it two days ago when it was colder -5F. Just need to pile on the clothes!! You can do it Monkapotapus;) Sun is shining:D Makes it a lot easier to take.

[monkapotapus]

Well its close to 0F here today and hubby and I are walking to Starbuck (for tea!!). Its about 6 miles round trip. We did it two days ago when it was colder -5F. Just need to pile on the clothes!! You can do it Monkapotapus;) Sun is shining:D Makes it a lot easier to take.

You are a winter warrior Snoops! Good for you :D

I'm still sitting here shivering in my booties....must make my way to the livingroom....must vacuum....must do yoga....:p

[Care4raw]

Thank you too - for joining in the fun again!

Hiking sounds wonderful - there aren't too many hiking options where I live. It would be so nice to do something outside everyday....unfortunately I'm a winter wimp & it's 4 degrees outside right now with a windshield of -10 below zero......brrrrr.....I'm trying to get my exercise area cleaned up to workout in the livingroom - even though my fingertips are ice cold right now!

I know you will succeed as well! :cool:

Thanks so much!

[Care4raw]

Did a veeeery long hike today. Went to Muir woods and then some. I really loved it. Was a bit lost which was keeping me very present.
Misty and foggy and beautiful.
About 10 miles.

[monkapotapus]

Did a veeeery long hike today. Went to Muir woods and then some. I really loved it. Was a bit lost which was keeping me very present.
Misty and foggy and beautiful.
About 10 miles.

That paints a beautiful picture, thanks for sharing :o

[monkapotapus]

OK!
It is done - the first workout of the new year for me! :D

I did the dvd - Yogafit Flex & Flow = 54min. I was trained through yogafit & I really like Beth Shaw's attitude - she's an awesome person!

I started the dvd & that little negative voice in the back of my head started coming through...."this is too hard, I should've chosen something easier, etc..." :rolleyes:

Then Beth says - "Smile, your body loves this - your mind might not right now..." ;)

Way to be positive Beth!

She was so right - at that very moment - 54min later - I'm done & I feel good - it was a nice workout & stretch :D

[Care4raw]

I did a walk more than a hike. Got reeeeally wet feet. My dogs found a dead animal...turkey?They ran away from me to eat all the meat off the thing.Now they smell putrid .Ugh.Thank goodness my endorphins are still running high. :cool:

[Green_Woman]

Did yoga tonight again, and spent much of the day moving, moving. Ahhh, feels good (and kinda hurts, too) to exercise!

But it's a good hurt. ;)

[Shine]

Happy New Year (sorry I'm behind the times but I don't do the computer thing at home....) anyhoo - started the year with more work on the new treddy, snowshooing (sp :o) and 3 hours of shoveling 20inches of wet, heavy snow (yesterday)!!

Goals -
~run one mile (easy pace) without rest
~start some yoga practice (friend and I want to start a class - neither of us have any real experience with yoga, or even know the differences between type A and type B so we're looking for something good for beginners)
~tai chi everyday
~20 awesome push-ups!

[Green_Woman]

I'm still doing a few minutes of Yoga EVERY DAY! In fact, I am just getting ready to do my nightly routine and finish up the evening with my belated Green Smoothie. ;)

This is unusual for me to actually stick to an EXERCISE routine! :D Woo hoo!!!

[Shine]

Had a nice 45 min walk last night with 3 min of running. Need to listen to my body and not push myself too hard as I have chosen to do a fast.

Loving the fact that exercise is something I am really beginning to look forward to! :)

[monkapotapus]

Great job Gals! :D

[monkapotapus]

1/5/10 - Tuesday ~ Taught/did my 1hr yoga class - doing yoga while being Raw is such a huge difference to me - I can tell immediately the changes in my body. The breathing difference is quite noticable - not to mention my energy levels - Hooray! :D

[Shine]

Went to Tai Chi last night - Hour and a half practice, great strength as she had me practicing blindfolded so I had to go really slow to remain rooted. Awesome! :D

Monk - would love some insight on yoga. Have a "Yin yoga Kit" it's stretches on the floor for five minutes..... My friend and i really want to take a class and we're complete beginners and have no clue as to the differences between types of yoga. Any advice? :)

[Care4raw]

wow shine your tai chi exercise sounds awesome.
Great job back at ya Monkapotapus!and thanks.

I made the gym. My son and I activated a free 7 day pass at a local gym. It was fun!
I did 2 miles at a good speed on the tred.Did some arms(weights).

It will be a rainy week here so this should be good timing.
Will increase some miles and get onto the rowing machine too.Thinking of maybe even a class..hmmm thats not something i typically do, so that may be good!

Ok..hope everyone else is doing great!

[monkapotapus]

Went to Tai Chi last night - Hour and a half practice, great strength as she had me practicing blindfolded so I had to go really slow to remain rooted. Awesome! :D

Monk - would love some insight on yoga. Have a "Yin yoga Kit" it's stretches on the floor for five minutes..... My friend and i really want to take a class and we're complete beginners and have no clue as to the differences between types of yoga. Any advice? :)

Hi Shine~
Yin yoga can be very healing & balancing. There are a lot of different styles of yoga out there - I've yet to try some myself. I teach more of a Vinyasa Flow style - One movement, One Breathe - we also do the more traditional poses like the Warrior series, etc - usually holding 4 breaths, or so.

Some yoga is very focused on alignment & will have you hold the pose a lot longer & use props to help achieve the desired alignment - this is IYENGAR yoga - just a brief overview.

BIKRAM yoga is usually done in a hot room - temps can be over 100 degrees & you will do 26 poses in a specific order each time - usually a 90min class. I have not tried this kind of yoga yet, but it would be neat to do it - we don't have any studios in my area that offer it.

ASHTANGA yoga has some vinyasa flow to it & it can be pretty physical. Some ashtanga teachers will hold poses a lot longer, so participants can "get into" the pose & connect with it.

KUNDALINI yoga works with chakras & awakening energy within our bodies. I haven't tried this type of yoga either, but have seen dvds that peak my interest!

These are just a few types of yoga - there are a lot out there!

I would just look for a beginner class to learn the poses & alignment. It's always fun to try different teachers/styles - you can challenge yourself this way! :D

The library usually has dvds for rent as well as Netflix - Have fun :o

[Shine]

Hey THANKS Monk!! Sometimes I get overwhelmed.... My friend found a studio that does offer a general beginner class so I'm thinking we'll go there. I have done Yin Yoga a few times (just a few poses) and found it very relaxing and "balancing and healing" are EXACTLY what I am looking for!!

Last night - 45 min walk on the treddy with 4 running intervals

[monkapotapus]

You're Welcome! I hope you find something you like~:o

[RawKnitster]

monk, I finally did something that qualifies as exercise!!!! Pulled out the step box my husband made for me several months ago and did 300 steps. I'm so energized right now I'm going to bundle up warm and take the dog for a walk.

Need to find the right balance for day one. Don't want to be so sore that I can't move tomorrow. :rolleyes:

[RawKnitster]

Yeah! I walked the dog, 20 blocks. Feels good to be outside exercising again. :)

[RawKnitster]

Plugged in Gary Bromley's yoga DVD. Fortunately it had someone in the background showing how to do it the easy way. I am really out of shape. Couldn't do about 1/3 of the poses, not even the easy way. This is going to take time and practice.

[Green_Woman]

Did Yoga tonight. I've consistently done one short Dashama Yoga video every night for the entire first week of January, DESPITE some pretty crazy days/nights. Last night, I was doing yoga at 11:45pm. :D

*laughing*

But believe it or not, I can't sleep until I've done my Yoga for the night, now. Go figure! One week and I'm already hooked??? :eek:

[Shine]

Well, that does it - pulling out the Yin yoga kit this weekend and getting started!! And friend and I are going to studio tomorrow and signing up for a beginner class :)

Last night was a 45min walk on treddy with 30 on an incline....and stretching!

[monkapotapus]

monk, I finally did something that qualifies as exercise!!!! Pulled out the step box my husband made for me several months ago and did 300 steps. I'm so energized right now I'm going to bundle up warm and take the dog for a walk.

Need to find the right balance for day one. Don't want to be so sore that I can't move tomorrow. :rolleyes:

Yay RK!

Glad to have you on board with us :D

[monkapotapus]

Thursday - 1/7/10 - Taught/did my 1hr yoga class. It was kind of funny, a couple of the ladies mentioned the room was a bit chilly (I have no control over the temp. of the room unfortunately, but.....) I do have control over our movement, so I made it an active class! Half way through I asked "Is anyone still cold...." (as we all likely had sweat rolling down our brows) - they all started laughing & said "NO!" - good, that's the way I roll....:cool:

I love the yoga theme we've got going on! :D

I hope to do a couple yoga dvds over the weekend myself ;)

Great job everybody! :)

[Green_Woman]

I can't wait to get over to the Yoga studio downtown and get some serious movement going! I'm loving my little nightly routine, but the Videos are never longer than 10 minutes... feels too easy. ;)

[Shine]

Last night was another 45 on treadmill with 10min of intervals. I am determined to be able to run a mile (albeit slow) by the end of the month :D

Signed up for a beginner yoga class...the instructor does the one tat begins with a "v" (going back to look up your def Monk...) exciting!! Have to wait another week but am super excited!

Have the house to myself this morning so I am doing some Yin Yoga :) and some Tai Chi :)

[monkapotapus]

Last night was another 45 on treadmill with 10min of intervals. I am determined to be able to run a mile (albeit slow) by the end of the month :D

Signed up for a beginner yoga class...the instructor does the one tat begins with a "v" (going back to look up your def Monk...) exciting!! Have to wait another week but am super excited!

Have the house to myself this morning so I am doing some Yin Yoga :) and some Tai Chi :)

Cool Shine! I'm guessing it's "vinyasa" like I teach - very flowing - love it! :D

[Revvell]

Jumping in on this. Thank you for starting it Monk. :)

Yesterday, a 5-hour kb training. Might be some vids on YouTube shortly (meaning w/in the next couple of days)

Today, because I crashed at 9 p.m. and got up at 1, only to go back to bed at some time this morning, didn't get out to walk BUT,

Just came in from doing some time with the kb's. I'll be doing some more later and possibly get a walk in this evening.

Yet to be seen.

[Azaria]

Mind if I join you all?

I am SO sick of not feeling good and being in pain. Thankfully, I know firsthand the world of difference consistent exercise and yoga make, though I managed to fall off the wagon a few weeks ago. I know, a few weeks doesn't seem long, but the sudden removal of endorphins resulted in a body feeling like crap and a mind that is spiraling towards crapdom as well.

A month ago I was spending the first two hours of every day doing whatever felt right for that day...usually some semblance of hiking, cycling, ocean swimming, yoga, etc. Had been doing this for months and every single day reveled in how I felt. Fell out of the routine for various reasons :rolleyes: and WHOA the difference in my quality of life is huuuuuge.

So back to it....went for a simple 30 minute walk in the woods behind my house this morning and now stretching. Need to remind my body that it is alive before doing anything too full on. SO out of alignment, SI joints and lumbar region must look like that of a 90 yr old. No thanks. The buck stops here :)

Looking forward to working towards health with you all!!

[monkapotapus]

The more, the merrier! Glad to have both of you join us~:D

[TheRawPilgrim]

I just bought myself a rebounder today :D. I can't WAIT to start working out on it tomorrow!!!! I want to make sure I do SOME physical exercise every day and I think this will be a GREAT option :)

[Shine]

Good weekend~ Saturday was a really easy 45 min walk (rest day)

Sunday was a 2 hour walk on the beach with hubby and dogs and a 30min run/walk in the evening!

Re-doing my livingroom tonight so I have more space for Tai Chi and Yoga - a little sanctuary :) So excited!

[Green_Woman]

Last night my Sweetie joined me for the Yoga video! It was so hilarious because we were trying to do Eagle's Pose and neither of us could quite master the twistiness of the pose. I think I've never laughed so hard doing Yoga, before. :D

[Azaria]

Twisty yoga pose laughing :D

An hour solid this morning of fast walking with incline, cycling, and the elliptical thingy, I think it is called. I do not particularly care for gyms but my dodgy knee and spine can't take daily pounding on hard ground....so gym it is. I LOVE it when I am working so hard that my arms sweat :) Can feel the toxins of unhealthy living coming out of my pores, yech, sure will be glad when that is over!!!

[Revvell]

Last night, 90 minute ground engagement class.

This morning, so far, about 6300 steps. Have my Ustream show and a networking meeting then, looking forward to some kb, club and stick training.

[Shine]

Last night was an hour on the treadmill - the first half hour with running intervals for 5 min.....followed by stretching :)

Tai Chi class tonight! Yoga starts Thurs!!

Rev - what's "ground engagement"?

[Azaria]

Rev - what's "ground engagement"?
No kidding. I don't know the meaning of any of your exercising, Revvell :D Ustream, kb, club and stick training?!

[Green_Woman]

Last night it suddenly dawned on me that I love Yoga.

I love Yoga.


I LOVE YOGA!

[Green_Woman]

Even though I experienced an epic fail with the handstands last night for my Yoga Sessions *giggles* I still LOVE Yoga! I need to get a Rainbeau Mars DVD now....

[amytug]

HI! for now my goal is 6 days a week of exercise. my watp video (a mile at a time for now- those are hard for me at a size 20) as cardio every other dayand on the other days I do either upper or lower body workouts.

I might throw in the 30 day yoga challenge too. I never looked into yoga before- thinking it was just a bunch of stretching, but that is some sexy stuff! I wanna be ablet o do some of that stuff! wow! :eek: so do you really work up a sweat doing yoga? I mean.. think she got t hat body simply from doing yoga?

[Revvell]

O.k., ya'll.... Go to YouTube.com and search "ground engagement". My teacher hasn't put any vids up on that yet BUT, he's got vids up on kb's (kettlebells), clubs (Indian and iron clubs) and his latest is an review of the Escrima/Kali sticks. If you look up Danny Inosanto, he's very proficient in the sticks.

I'm not proficient in any of them but will be putting up vids on my site of me doing some of those things soon. In the meantime, check out my teacher Zenkahuna on YouTube. Sincere Hogan is another fave of mine. :)

[Revvell]

Yesterday did some ground engagement, stick practice and kb.

No walking this morning because of thunder storms soooo, going to have to do some more at home. BBIAB (Be Back in a Bit) with an update. :D

[Revvell]

Just did a few rounds with the 30 and 20# kb's. Played with my Kali sticks. Swung my Bulgarian training bag a bit and also the mace.

Here's a link to myself and friends swinging the mace ~ I'm the oldest by about 15+ years ~

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxx1yKNUznQ

Enjoy!

[Azaria]

Last night it suddenly dawned on me that I love Yoga.

I love Yoga.


I LOVE YOGA!

Haha, yes indeed, I love those simple yet profound revelations!


I might throw in the 30 day yoga challenge too. I never looked into yoga before- thinking it was just a bunch of stretching, but that is some sexy stuff! I wanna be ablet o do some of that stuff! wow! so do you really work up a sweat doing yoga? I mean.. think she got t hat body simply from doing yoga?


Amytug, yes, yes, yes! I never fathomed how much I would gain in alignment, less stiffness, and sheer strength in my core and outer muscles. What I really dig is that this all comes from working with your own body and nothing else (some yoga practices use props, blocks, etc. but you are still working with your own weight and center of gravity to build strength where you need it and become more flexible where you need mobility). You will know your body better than you ever thought you would! And this is only the physical aspect of yoga...the depth of the discipline is far greater.

Just had an hour walk / run through the woods and then 40 minutes of, you guessed it, yoga :_

[Green_Woman]

I might throw in the 30 day yoga challenge too. I never looked into yoga before- thinking it was just a bunch of stretching, but that is some sexy stuff! I wanna be ablet o do some of that stuff! wow! so do you really work up a sweat doing yoga? I mean.. think she got t hat body simply from doing yoga?

I don't know, but I DO know that in just 12 days this month of consistent Yoga practice, I've already noticed slight toning in my abs/thighs. And I'm only doing a few minutes a night. I'm being super gentle with myself because of past (non-yoga related) injuries that are still healing.

It's been WONDERFUL... I can't wait to see what happens after this trial month and where I go with it next. :D

[Revvell]

Played with the wooden Indian clubs for a bit and the 15# iron club. This evening He and I went for a walk too ~ did 4,555 steps. Done for today!

My plan is to break up my movement throughout the day. Did well with that today.

Manana!

[monkapotapus]

Yay Everybody, Awesome Job!!! :D

I forgot to post the other day...

Tuesday - 1/12/10 - Taught/did my 1hr yoga class - I did it at a slower pace, because there were a lot of new people. I have to teach tonight to, maybe I can amp it up a little :)

[Shine]

Update!!

Tuesday - hour and a half Tai chi class doing the form on the oppisite side (left)

Wednesday - 45 min on the treddy with 12minutes of intervals

Tonight - FIRST YOGA CLASS!! :D

[Revvell]

It's 5:17 a.m. and I am headed out for my first walk before my UStream show which will be on movement!!! See you in a bit!

[Revvell]

Yayyy you! I like the variety!! :)


Update!!

Tuesday - hour and a half Tai chi class doing the form on the oppisite side (left)

Wednesday - 45 min on the treddy with 12minutes of intervals

Tonight - FIRST YOGA CLASS!! :D

[TheRawPilgrim]

WOW I'm loving this rebounder!!! I did 10 minutes the first day, 20 the next, then yesterday I did 40!!! I'm going for an hour today :D

[monkapotapus]

Update!!

Tuesday - hour and a half Tai chi class doing the form on the oppisite side (left)

Wednesday - 45 min on the treddy with 12minutes of intervals

Tonight - FIRST YOGA CLASS!! :D

I can't wait to hear how your 1st yoga class goes! :D

[monkapotapus]

It's 5:17 a.m. and I am headed out for my first walk before my UStream show which will be on movement!!! See you in a bit!

You are so ambitious!

I would like to start getting up earlier & make good use of my time ;)

[monkapotapus]

WOW I'm loving this rebounder!!! I did 10 minutes the first day, 20 the next, then yesterday I did 40!!! I'm going for an hour today :D

Wow! Great job :D

[Revvell]

WOW I'm loving this rebounder!!! I did 10 minutes the first day, 20 the next, then yesterday I did 40!!! I'm going for an hour today :D

You go girl! That's amazing! What keeps you focused for that length of time?

[Revvell]

You are so ambitious!

I LOVE walking in the early morning. Being a child of light and dark, I need the darkness in the early morn and then the daylight.

I cut it short because I had an awareness and wanted to get it on my blog. lol :rolleyes: I'll get more play in later after my UStream program in an hour or so.




I would like to start getting up earlier & make good use of my time ;)

Make it happen! I want to see you posting it here! :D

[TheRawPilgrim]

You go girl! That's amazing! What keeps you focused for that length of time?

:D I do it in 2 30 minute sessions. I just pop my headphones on and listen to my favourite music while I bounce :p. (plus it's just so durn fun :D )

[Green_Woman]

I'm tossing around the idea of not doing Yoga tonight. It's nearly 8pm and when I do Yoga, I get VERY energized... instead, I think I will do a few gentle stretches and go straight to bed. I don't want to stay awake much longer! Early bedtime appeals... :D

[Shine]

Yoga class last night was AWESOME!!!! Can't wait for next week :D

[Revvell]

:D I do it in 2 30 minute sessions. I just pop my headphones on and listen to my favourite music while I bounce :p. (plus it's just so durn fun :D )

Fun works for me!!! Congrats!

[Revvell]

Got up late this morning 5:30, but got out for a 90 minute, 6200 step walk.

Here's a lil something for those who ask about kb's and clubs ~ this is my teacher:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlJwablayy0

[Azaria]

KB looks like fun :D

Another great hour of cardio for that endorphin fix and 30 minutes of stretching. Back on the horse for sure and it feels fantastic!

[TheRawPilgrim]

ok, too much of a good thing. I'm so sore today I couldn't do anything at all :rolleyes:

[monkapotapus]

Make it happen! I want to see you posting it here! :D

Yes Ma'am! ;)
My goal for next week is to get up....and NOT go back to sleep after that, until I need to get in the shower for work.....then I will focus on the exercise part of that! :D

[Green_Woman]

I want to get to the point where I consider 530am LATE.


*giggles*


That's something I need help figuring out. HOW do I get my sleep schedule regulated?? I struggle PHYSICALLY with getting ASLEEP early enough to get up early.. make sense?

[Revvell]

ok, too much of a good thing. I'm so sore today I couldn't do anything at all :rolleyes:

Nooo, you GOTS to move! The best way to ease soreness is to do a bit of the "hair of the dog that bit you". You've got to move! Not much, but some! Slowww, stretching, walking, a bit of light bouncing... hula hooping, dancing... What you will find is the soreness eases and you'll feel better the faster.

Also, Epsom salt bath maybe with some peppermint essential oil thrown in.

[Revvell]

It would certainly make sense to Himself. He goes to sleep before me. I got up (REALLY late) at 6:10 this morning. Got to bed about 11. Normally, I'd still get up at 5 (or earlier).

He's still sleeping and will probably sleep until 8 or even 10 a.m. I don't know how He does it being 12 years younger than I BUT, maybe it's an age thing. Maybe being older, I don't need as much sleep although, I've pretty much been doing this for quite some time.

What was really fun was, about 20 years ago I took a job delivering newspapers to help pay expenses when I was training for my Work. I went to bed between 9 and 10:30; up at 2 a.m., "usually" done delivering by 5, back to bed and up by 8.

I have too much excitement for my day to sleep. Guess myself thinks I can sleep when I'm dead. I dunno. lol :p



I want to get to the point where I consider 530am LATE.


*giggles*


That's something I need help figuring out. HOW do I get my sleep schedule regulated?? I struggle PHYSICALLY with getting ASLEEP early enough to get up early.. make sense?

[Revvell]

I brought a kb up to my office so now I have a very light kb and a Bodyblade up here so whenever I've been sitting too long, I can get up and do some swings.... which I did yesterday.

I also have a 6# fitness ball in my bedroom. We only watch HULU so while I'm waiting for the 'puter to boot I play with the ball.

A few minutes numerous times a day adds up!

We're expecting some HEAVY rain for the next few days BUT, I have my stuff in my sunroom. I'm thinking I may take a pic of all my goodies just for the fun of it. More coming soon! heh!

[Green_Woman]

Weird poses last night with my Yoga series.... Dashama introduced some "children's yoga" ideas and I had no idea my leg could wrap in that direction. :D

I find it fascinating how flexible I already am without any training.... and I am going to keep this up because the breathing is relaxing, I feel AMAZING when I'm done, and I want to be super-duper flexible, too.

I just do.

Don't ask why.

[healthydaddy]

Hi..I'm going to change my routine this year. New exercise routine and diet. Last year was a mess. I did all of these dieting and work-outs just to find out that I am doing the wrong thing. I've been a victim of a diet scam. A tip to everyone, please don't fall for these kinds of scams. But now, I will be doing the routine I really know.

By the way, this site is great! Loved it!

[monkapotapus]

Thursday - 1/14/10 - Taught/did my 1hr yoga class~:o

[Revvell]

Got up, did some kb swings before going out for a walk. No place to go, nothing to do so, walked..... 8904 steps.

That's it so far! :D

[Green_Woman]

Last night I attempted the #16 Dashama video, and repeatedly fell on my ass. Literally. :D

So I switched back to the child's pose video from last night and rediscovered my heels, instead. :D

I LOVE YOGA!

Especially RAW YOGA!!!

[RawHealthyBeauty]

I really haven't kept a diary of my exercise progress or really been exercising like I wanted to so here I am.

I find this thread very helpful when I find myself getting lazy about exercising to get myself back into high gear! Thanks monk!! :)

Today I'm going for a walk and tomorrow I will so some isometric exercise to firm my muscles and it helps my body to have a youthful posture and gracefulness to it.

Here's the name of the book that I've been going by which is, Isometric Power Revoution by John E. Petterson . It really shapes me up fast!!

And facial exercising along with my exercise routine, I do 200x each with a isometric hold at the end. It really keeps the face "young looking" and facial muscles in balance on both sides. It really works! Usually do it every other or every two days!!

Happy Exercising Everyone!!! :)

[monkapotapus]

I really haven't kept a diary of my exercise progress or really been exercising like I wanted to so here I am.

I find this thread very helpful when I find myself getting lazy about exercising to get myself back into high gear! Thanks monk!! :)

Today I'm going for a walk and tomorrow I will so some isometric exercise to firm my muscles and it helps my body to have a youthful posture and gracefulness to it.

Here's the name of the book that I've been going by which is, Isometric Power Revoution by John E. Petterson . It really shapes me up fast!!

And facial exercising along with my exercise routine, I do 200x each with a isometric hold at the end. It really keeps the face "young looking" and facial muscles in balance on both sides. It really works! Usually do it every other or every two days!!

Happy Exercising Everyone!!! :)

Good to see you! :)

Your isometrics sound interesting - Thanks for sharing!

Happy Exercising to you as well~:D

[Green_Woman]

One video isn't cutting it for me, anymore. I find that even on an 8 minute video (oooh, aahh) I still feel like I want to keep going. I've been doing multiple videos when I have time, and excitedly waiting for my Dashama DVD's to arrive in the mail so I have longer sequences to follow each night.

I LOVE YOGA!!

And... I love raw. ;) :D All this ENERGY -- what to DO? :D MOVE!!!!!

[Shine]

This weekend was a bit of a bust as my sil with new babe are up from NM so there was mostly family time. We did go shopping and walking around a few towns so I will count that.

Yesterday was FIVE HOURS of shoveling A FOOT of snow by myself as hubby is out of town and it looks like I get to shovel another 5-8 inches again this afternoon!!! My body hurts but feels good too and I am so proud of myself for doing the whole thing!! :D

[TheRawPilgrim]

You've got to move! Not much, but some! Slowww, stretching, walking, a bit of light bouncing... hula hooping, dancing...

Hey, I think the only dance I could have done that day was the robot :D


Also, Epsom salt bath maybe with some peppermint essential oil thrown in.

Why the heck didn't I think of that? :rolleyes: I think I've just been leery because last epsom bath I had I forgot to shower off after, I think I dang near pickled myself :o . I will have to remember that next time I'm sore, back in the saddle now though :)

[monkapotapus]

Tuesday - 1/20/10

Taught/did my 1hr yoga class. I went a little slower than normal, there were a lot of new people ;)

[Shine]

It's been a super crazy week with hubby gone and 2 feet of snow - my exercise has been shoveling. Tai Chi class was cancelled - Yoga tonight (xf) and more shoveling!!!

I've had to stop the running thing tho so I won't make that goal by end of Jan so I am now making it for my b-day (middle of Feb).

[monkapotapus]

It's been a super crazy week with hubby gone and 2 feet of snow - my exercise has been shoveling. Tai Chi class was cancelled - Yoga tonight (xf) and more shoveling!!!

I've had to stop the running thing tho so I won't make that goal by end of Jan so I am now making it for my b-day (middle of Feb).

2 Feet! :eek:
We've been pretty luck with a band of milder weather the past couple weeks & no snow yet.......:rolleyes:

That's too bad your Tai Chi got cancelled - hope you got to go to yoga~

[monkapotapus]

Thursday - 1/21/10
Taught/did my 1hr yoga class - kicked it up a bit tonight as there weren't too many new people....made them sweat...Yay! ;)

[Green_Woman]

Did some unreasonably heavy lifting this week. It was somewhat unavoidable... those boxes had to GO! I need SPACE in this house.

Unfortunately, injured my little spine again, apparently. I feel much like I did back in October. Constant "popping", lots of inflammation back there and just generally feeling tight and achy. I'm VERY thankful for my raw foods right now... they make this so much more tolerable!!! :D

And it's my fault this happened, so I am NOT whining. :D Just informing!

Sticking to the nightly Yoga -- honestly, doing those stretches is the only time I feel good in the back area right now!!!

Suggestions for methods of relieving back pain with exercise? I would most gratefully welcome them right now....

[freelive]

Cat stretch was the best for me when I had back pain. Actually it would stop it almost right away, but just for 15 minutes, so I did a lot of cat stretches for couple days.

[freelive]

I am in T-tapp challenge right now, so just t-tapp and walking for me for 3 more weeks.

[Green_Woman]

Cat stretches.... I'm guessing is similar to Downward Dog? I have been doing alot of Sun Salutations. :D They feel good!!! But like you said, yes, for just for fifteen minutes. :D

[Revvell]

Suggestions for methods of relieving back pain with exercise? I would most gratefully welcome them right now....

Do hot (not overly) epsom salt baths for about 10 minutes daily; Add peppermint/eucalypus/spearment/menthol oils to the bath and/or dilute with a good oil (olive or jojoba) and rub into that area; figure 8's with the hips; hip rotations (just go to the edge of pain, not into it for any of the following); side bends; lay on the floor and do dead bug; bring knees to chest and rock (if it feels good).

[monkapotapus]

Cat stretches.... I'm guessing is similar to Downward Dog? I have been doing alot of Sun Salutations. :D They feel good!!! But like you said, yes, for just for fifteen minutes. :D

Hey there~
The cat stretch is done on all 4's, wrist under your shoulders, knees under your hips. Tuck the tailbone & pull your navel toward the spine. The opposite stretch is cow stretch: dropping belly down, while looking up towards the ceiling (inhale), exhale into cat stretch. Hope your back feels better soon~monk~

[monkapotapus]

Sat. 1/23/10 ~
I just got done doing one of my yoga dvds....after reading Revvell's post...got my butt moving.

I did the Quick Start Yoga for weight loss - Gaiam (Suzanne Deason) - It's a 2 part dvd - the 1st is 30min, with some poses & the 2nd part is an energy balancing one - lots of yin yoga poses here - very restorative 20mins of stretches & breathing.

Total today of 50min. :o

[Green_Woman]

Thank you thank you thank you.

I was doing hot baths but hadn't tried any extras in the bath. Also, keeping steady with the nightly Yoga and essentially focusing ELSEWHERE rather than on the pain is working very well.

Will add the stretches, the salts, and keep on rawkin' my World!!!

Thank you thank you again! :D

I LOVE RAW!!!

[RawHealthyBeauty]

I'll be taking pics of myself now to compare to the my future pics with a smile on my face, saying, "I LOVE to exercise and with passion too!! Like I love raw food!!! Yeah! That's how I want to be!! So here I go saying, "I used to have a negative attitude about exercising! That negative attitude IS so now the thing of the past!!!!!

:)
Tomorrow.....Full Body Isometric
Wed............Kettle Bells
Thurs............Walking
Fri...........Dancing
Sat...............Pilates
Sun.............Yoga
Mon.............Full Body Weight Training
:)

[monkapotapus]

I'll be taking pics of myself now to compare to the my future pics with a smile on my face, saying, "I LOVE to exercise and with passion too!! Like I love raw food!!! Yeah! That's how I want to be!! So here I go saying, "I used to have a negative attitude about exercising! That negative attitude IS so now the thing of the past!!!!!

:)
Tomorrow.....Full Body Isometric
Wed............Kettle Bells
Thurs............Walking
Fri...........Dancing
Sat...............Pilates
Sun.............Yoga
Mon.............Full Body Weight Training
:)

Yay! You go girl :D

[Shine]

Everyone is doing wonderful things!! I took an unwanted break with family here (can't seem to balance that) and even ate poorly. Back on track yesterday with 30 minutes on the treadmill with speed intervals - tired so didn't want to over do but it felt great!

:D

[Green_Woman]

New Developments in the Diva's Exercise Routine:



Registered with two friends :D for a weekly Taoist Tai Chi class, one night a week. Starts February 2nd. Emphasis on healing and stress release.

Continuing with nightly Yoga (naturally wanting to do more, now... been doing two videos a night) with consistency. Ran into time challenges this weekend (namely, out REALLY late one night and didn't get home until 1am) - overcame the challenges and stuck to my Yoga... slept better for it!!!

Seeking motivation to overcome fear of walking tiny dogs along busy street (neither of them do well in dog parks, get intimidated easily by bigger dogs, which is pretty much ALL other dogs, and turn into yapping maniacs) and establishing a morning or evening dog-walking time so the little guys get out of the house/yard everyday, too!



I LOVE YOGA!

I LOVE RAW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:D

[Jehote]

Trainer chick put together a great 5 station crossfit workout today! It was hard! Um... Turned 41 today so wanted a killer workout and she delivered! She was NOT happy when she asked how the Zone was
going and I told her it went. Out the window! Oh well...
Matt

[monkapotapus]

Tuesday - 1/26/10 - Taught/did my 1hr yoga class. There was a great bunch of people last night with really good energy - loved it :D

[monkapotapus]

Trainer chick put together a great 5 station crossfit workout today! It was hard! Um... Turned 41 today so wanted a killer workout and she delivered! She was NOT happy when she asked how the Zone was
going and I told her it went. Out the window! Oh well...
Matt

Happy Belated Birthday! Sounds like an Awesome workout ;) About the "zone"...you should've said "Yes, I'm in the zone....the fruit & veggie zone...":p

[Shine]

Registered with two friends :D for a weekly Taoist Tai Chi class, one night a week. Starts February 2nd. Emphasis on healing and stress release.

OOOOO :D I hope you love Tai Chi!!! I have been studying for years and had a great class last night. It's just awesome!! :) imho...

So...yeah, great hour and a half Tai Chi class last night. Working with the element of fire - so intentional, engaged movement. I was HOT!! when done.

Tonight is anothe treadmill night. Will do some yoga poses I remeber from class to hone up for tomorrow.

[Jehote]

Sit ups, some rowing to losen up from yesterdays workout and then joging on treadmill. good day today :)

[Green_Woman]

Yoga, twice! Walked dogs, both of 'um, separately. Lots of walking on campus... in heels. ;) Does that count?

[Jehote]

Nice run at the gym on the tready! Im leary of running outside due to knee pains when i do. but it seems soooo tempting! maybe some trail running when we get a sunny weekend? hmmmm.....

[Shine]

Wednesday - 80 minutes on treadmill with intervals

Thursday - 80 minutes on treadmill

[monkapotapus]

Great job Everyone!! :D

Thursday - 1/28/10 - Taught/did my 1hr yoga class. It was in the single digits last night with windchill below zero......so, I heated it up in the classroom.....;)

I can feel it this morning! :D

This weekend raps up the month of January already! Thank you to all who participated :)

[revdrcyn]

Monday 1/25 70 minutes Spin Cycling
Tuesday 1/26 1 hour Weight Training
Wednesday 1/27 1 hour Spin Cycling, 45 minutes Weight Training
Thursday 1/28 1 hour Weight Training
Friday 1/29 1 hour Spin Cycling

will probably take tomorrow and Sunday off because of work

[Jehote]

10 min rowing for warm up
push ups feet on big plastic ball
sit ups
3 mile treadmill run
feel awesome! Into the 170's finally! TRY to bring me down! You can't do it!!!!!!!

[Green_Woman]

Yoga, yoga, yoga!!! Every single night, never skipped a beat. I'm so sad that the 30-Day Challenge is over... but I'll be keeping this up! I'm going to rerun with Dashama's videos until my new DVD version comes (with longer routines!) and then in mid-February, I'm participating in a 2-day intensive Yoga Expo... 2-days of solid Yoga lectures, classes, raw foods and communion with like-minded folks. I can not WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!

February 2nd starts my Taoist Tai Chi class. That's going to be awesome because two of my fellow Opera singer/student friends are taking it with me. :D

[monkapotapus]

I'm so sad that the 30-Day Challenge is over... but I'll be keeping this up!

Don't be sad GW! We do it EVERY month!! :D

Great job, by the way~:)

[Jehote]

3 miles treadmill running. some light rowing before and after to warm up and loosen up.