~February Fitness Thread~Join us!

[monkapotapus]

January has come & gone like the bat of an eye!

What a great month full of enthusiam :D

Let's keep it up this month~

This fitness thread is open to ANYONE, at ANYTIME....

You can state your goals, or just track your movement - it's up to you - no rules here, just support! ;)

[Jehote]

I barely broke into the 170's in January so my feb. Goals are
175 ( or less )
work upto 5 miles treadmill run several times a week. 3 miles being a standard day.
Ok, now to make it happen!
Matthew

[monkapotapus]

I barely broke into the 170's in January so my feb. Goals are
175 ( or less )
work upto 5 miles treadmill run several times a week. 3 miles being a standard day.
Ok, now to make it happen!
Matthew

Those sound like great goals Matthew!
Very attainable - You CAN do it!! :cool:

[RawHealthyBeauty]

I mangaged to do five days out of seven days of what I planned last week. Not too bad!! :)

Here is what this week looks like for me....

Today........taking a break
Tuesday thru Thursday.....Isometric
Friday..........Weight Training
Sat.............Weight Training
Sun.............Kettlebells
Mon............Walking
And facial exercises every other or every two days.

Focusing on firming up my muscles this week!!

Exercise Affirmation: I'm a strong woman who loves to exercise!!! :)

[Revvell]

Talkin' 'bout fitness on this morning's UStream (http://bit.ly/7wiuTu) show!!!! What a way to begin MY month yes???? Show folk how they can fit in fitness throughout their day!

So, that's what I'm doing this morning ~ playing with a 6# fitness ball and talking about walking.

[Shine]

Maintaining my goal to run a mile. Worked up to 60-80 min on the treadmill in January so that's positive. This month I want to add strength training back into the mix as well as yoga!!

[Revvell]

So far, I played with my 6# fitness ball. Only got 2 hours sleep soooo, going to get some more of that then see what else I want to play with. BBIAB. :)

[Jehote]

3 miles treadmill run :)

[Green_Woman]

Yesterday I did Yoga. Tonight I'm doing Yoga. Tomorrow night I'm doing Yoga.... AND TAI CHI!!! *bounce bounce*

I'm SO EXCITED. :D :D

My very first Tai Chi class experience begins tomorrow, finally!!! I can hardly wait!!! It's going to take alot of self-discipline to sit through my Classes and professionally conduct the interviews I have lined up tomorrow between Classes (new article in the works) thinking about my Tai Chi Class #1 at 5:15pm......

Okay, logging off here finally. Been blogging out my thoughts and celebrations all night here and on Facebook. Time to turn down the lights and bliss out before bed with some Sun Salutations.

[beauty.aroundme]

Hi all, I'm joining you this month. I used to work out a lot (Capoeira Angola for many years, and lately Ashtanga Yoga). But because I got sick with angina twice this Fall, I felt more weak lately and also practiced less than usual. Then - to be predicted - I got injured (my body was not as strong as I assumed it to be), and so in December I practiced even less because of my arm injury (torn muscle tissue).
I need movement otherwise I start to feel depressed, and December I felt really low in the dump. In January I started to get my act together again, joined Green Woman's 90 day raw challenge, and started running at the beach since I can't put weight on my arm. I'm trying to get back into shape, I feel I lost a lot of endurance and I've gained about 15 pounds this Fall (I'm guessing since I don't have a scale, but it's more than a dress size).

Now I alternate running days with "soft-yoga" days and it is nice to understand that I have been over-pushing myself in Ashtanga, concentrating much more on the physical than on the energetic and spiritual aspects. It's wonderful to do a stretching series in yoga without over-exerting myself. And the body feels alive afterwards! I've been feeling really good again since I started moving again. My body so craves this!!

All this said, I am here to join you this month, and these are my goals:
1. Go running at the beach 2-3 times a week. Minimum 2 miles, but working my way up to 3 miles.
2. Do a soft yoga routine every morning that I don't go running.
3. Do Tai Chi 2x week (I'm starting a class today)
4. Get the endorphines flowing daily and be HAPPY!

Looking forward to this month with all of you!

[Revvell]

Had a 90 minute Kali stick class last night. Whew! That was fun!!!! We're back outside for the room and it was CHILLY!

Don't have anything planned today except more stick practice. Probably get some kb swinging in; I really need to get back on the ground ~ and up.

G_W, how was taiji? I use to teach it. Short Form ~ 42. What style/form you taking?

Hmmm. It's 3:30. Lots of time to go for a good long walk before my show this morning. Hmmm. I think that's going to happen. Oh yes! :)

[Shine]

So last night I skipped the traditional and CLEANED til my fingers bled!!

Have to miss my Tai Chi class tonight as we have a dinner to go to so I will go to two next week :D You're gonna love it GW!!

Treadmill tonight....and push-ups!!

[Green_Woman]

That class is "Taoist Tai Chi for Healing" if that means anything...? It's tonight so I'll report back this evening when I get home!

[Shine]

Can't wait to hear about it. :)

[Revvell]

The 24 was what I learned first, then went to another teacher and learned the 42 which I liked better and taught for many years. The long form is the usual one. By the way *whispers* taiji is a form of qigong. :)


That class is "Taoist Tai Chi for Healing" if that means anything...? Nope! Not yet! Waiting for you to tell us! heh!

Just came back from an afternoon walk. Maybe about 3 miles. Forgot my pedometer. Went to the bank, then dropped off my application for volunteer in the sheriff's dept. Might as well begin my 61st year having even more fun (at least I hope it's fun)! ;)

[Vegansara]

Hey all! I'm doing a 30 day yoga challenge this month; I started Saturday so I'm on day 4 today. I feel great so far! I'm working through some quadracep tendonitis, so I'm looking forward to seeing what kind of changes can come from 30 days raw and 30 days of yoga :) Great job to all of you so far!

[monkapotapus]

Wow!
Look at this thread go!! Day 2, Page 2 already :D

Sounds like everyone is off to a wonderful, fully charged start! :cool:

I thought a little bit more about what I want my goals to be this month, since I've been a little too idle for my liking......:rolleyes:

I will teach/do my 2 yoga classes per week on Tues/Thurs.

In addition to them I want to do a short workout video (30min or so) in the mornings before work.....to build my stamina enough to start the P90X lean series again at the end of the month.....;) (I only got through about 3 weeks of the 90 days last year - I WILL get through the 90 days this year!!)

[freelive]

I did my T-Tapp total workout today, and that's the only thing other than walking or running I can do untill my 30 day challenge is over in couple of weeks.At first I was missing my other workouts, but now I got so used to it, that I can't wait to do it.

[monkapotapus]

Tuesday - 2/2/10 - Just got home from teaching/doing my 1hr yoga class. Tonight I threw in some extra moves that we haven't done in awhile & I can feel it already! :eek:

Friday will be the day I start with my other plans listed above :D

[Shine]

That class is "Taoist Tai Chi for Healing" if that means anything...? It's tonight so I'll report back this evening when I get home!

Hope your class was awesome - sorry for making assumptions about what you might learn....I just get so excited when people want to try Tai Chi as it is something that has served me so very well for so many years and is very, very close to my heart :) There are so many variations of the form and ways to practice :)

Since I missed Tai Chi class I practiced putting fire into my form doing both the 24 (both sides) and the 63 Tai Chi Chaun (my favorite form). The thing I love about it is after 9+ years of study, it never gets old :)

Also fit in 30 min on treadmill - easy paace walk

[Revvell]

... and the 63 Tai Chi Chaun (my favorite form).

63?? What style is that one?

I can't remember them now but there was one that was sooooo lovely. One had to be REALLY flexible to do it ~ or become so.



The thing I love about it is after 9+ years of study, it never gets old :)


No, it can't. Thinking about getting back into my practice again since y'all are talking about it so much.

[revdrcyn]

Monday 2/1 1 hour 10 minutes Spin Cycling
Tuesday 2/2 1 hour Weight Training

Feeling great this week!

[beauty.aroundme]

Yesterday and today I practiced yoga in the morning. About 30 minutes with a few downward dogs and standing poses and then mainly stretching. I also meditated both times. I wanted to start a tai chi class yesterday, but I didn't feel on top physically at all, so I postponed for a week. My next scheduled run is on Friday, and it's going to be 3 miles (with walking in-between).

[Green_Woman]

So sad... no Tai Chi class for me, at least not THAT one... they're holding it in a carpeted room, and I'm allergic to carpet. In fact I've been battling symptoms all day as a result of just 30 minutes in that room. :(

However, I'm keeping steady with my daily Yoga... and I've started doing Yoga in the MORNING to wake/warm myself up before eating my breakfast and heading to School. It's a great feeling to start the day stretched and ready! :D

Meantime, the Tai Chi intrigued me greatly... I loved the fluid movement and how relaxed and yet energized I felt after just a brief introduction session. I am going to try to find a studio that has wood or tile floors in town and will give it another go.

[Revvell]

So sad... no Tai Chi class for me, at least not THAT one... they're holding it in a carpeted room, and I'm allergic to carpet. In fact I've been battling symptoms all day as a result of just 30 minutes in that room. :(


*snif* :( *snif* Sux! :(

[Shine]

Meantime, the Tai Chi intrigued me greatly... I loved the fluid movement and how relaxed and yet energized I felt after just a brief introduction session. I am going to try to find a studio that has wood or tile floors in town and will give it another go.


Super cool!! Hope you find a venue that will let you further enjoy Tai Chi :)

I did 80 min on the treadmill last night, slow pace. Think I am going to pull the elipital back out and switch it up a bit tonight - feeling like eliptical helps me burn more....but I'm not a runner (YET!!)

[RawHealthyBeauty]

Change of plans for me here, I've decided that I need to be doing Isometric daily and mixed it up here and there with walking. Untill I get into a habit of exercising daily with a super good attitude on a steady daily basic for some good time, then I'll make my routine alot more exciting and more challenging with diversity. That's just me and trying to find away that works for me to get up and going daily to exercise for a lifestyle. I don't want it to be something that I just do here and there anymore.

A tip to remind myself that a habit becomes a true habit after three months of doing so.

And my goal is to develop exercises into a habit with an awesome attitude for a lifetime!! :)

Affirmations:
Super Good Exercise Attitude Always!!!
And I am a healthy, strong, flexible, mobile, age-defying, beautiful woman for life!!
I have a good habit of exercising daily with an awesome attitude!!

[Shine]

63?? What style is that one?


I meant 60 :o It's one of the long forms. It's really beautiful and if you were to look at it from above it would look like a spiral. It really coils up like a spring. It's got some one footed turns and one with a kick at the end. There was a man I studided with who was in his 80's his flexibility was insane and to watch him do that last kick...tears and goosebumps. He has since passed but I still think of him when I get there.


Last night I did 50 min on the treadmill with 20 minutes of intervals (walk one/run one) I really want to be a runner!!

No yoga class last night - start back up next week :)

[monkapotapus]

Thursday ~ 2/4/10 ~ Taught/did my 1hr yoga class. There were a lot of people there last night & the class had such a great energy. I gave the option of trying crow - we had a blast :D

My other plans for starting my new exercise routine will be delayed until Sunday. I ended up putting a bunch of ads on ebay today....I forgot to eat today too! :rolleyes:

[Green_Woman]

Did Yoga in the morning yesterday but not at night. Didn't do Yoga this morning (and slept way late), doing it tonight.

I don't think I like this... I think I prefer doing 10 minutes in the morning and 10 at night, again... that seemed to work out perfectly!!! :D

I am gradually figuring out what works for my incredible, beautiful, healthy, strong Body... and I think she's as happy as I am that I'm starting to "get it"! :D

[Revvell]

I meant 60 :o It's one of the long forms. It's really beautiful and if you were to look at it from above it would look like a spiral. It really coils up like a spring. It's got some one footed turns and one with a kick at the end. There was a man I studided with who was in his 80's his flexibility was insane and to watch him do that last kick...tears and goosebumps. He has since passed but I still think of him when I get there.


You NEED to tell me what style this is. I remember seeing something beautiful like that but cannot remember what style it was. Hmmmm. Guess I COULD google it, eh? ;)

[beauty.aroundme]

I went running today at the beach. I wanted to go yesterday but couldn't get myself to. It was raining and cold out. Running today in the sunshine was much better.
It went better than last time, still I had to stop briefly four times to stretch and rest. But I did my three miles. Yeah. Then I meditated by the sea. :-)
Now I'm back home, am having my super big blended smoothie, and am ready for a productive day. Happy day you all!

[monkapotapus]

I went running today at the beach. I wanted to go yesterday but couldn't get myself to. It was raining and cold out. Running today in the sunshine was much better.
It went better than last time, still I had to stop briefly four times to stretch and rest. But I did my three miles. Yeah. Then I meditated by the sea. :-)
Now I'm back home, am having my super big blended smoothie, and am ready for a productive day. Happy day you all!

Great job! The meditation by the sea part sounds Wonderful~:o

[Jehote]

2 mile treadmill run today. coming back slow. missed 5 days due to sinus and upper respitory infection. blah! so yea, getting back!

[monkapotapus]

2 mile treadmill run today. coming back slow. missed 5 days due to sinus and upper respitory infection. blah! so yea, getting back!

I'm glad you're feeling better.
Great job with your run - even with respiratory difficulties going on :)

[monkapotapus]

Sunday - 2/7/10

Today I did Beth Shaw's Power Yogafit Dvd - 38mins :o

[revdrcyn]

Wednesday 2/3 1 hour Spin Cycling, 45 minutes Weight Training
Thursday 2/4 1 hour Weight Training
Friday 2/5 1 hour 20 minutes Spin Cycling - WOW!!!
Saturday 2/6 4-mile Walk
Sunday 2/7 Off

[beauty.aroundme]

Today I practiced for one hour with a kundalini yoga dvd at home. How different and fun!

[Shine]

Firday was a two mile walk on the treadmill with an incline
Saturday was a play day
Sunday was a 3 1/2 hour hike in the woods with husband, friends and dogs :D

[monkapotapus]

Today I practiced for one hour with a kundalini yoga dvd at home. How different and fun!

Ooooo, which dvd is it? I'm interested in trying kundalini :D

[beauty.aroundme]

I have several Kundalini-dvds by Ana Brett & Ravi Singh. This one is called "Journey through the Chakras". I also liked "Kundalini for beginners and beyond" but for some reason it gave me and a friend of mine both a persistent pain in the lower back. I can't explain this, I can't even pinpoint the pose it might have been connected to (it could be both not being adjusted right which is a danger with dvd-self-practice OR some kundalini energy releasing (but it didn't feel like that, to be honest). Journey through the chakras is nice if you are into this kind of thing. Ravi Singh talks quite a lot and explains the chakras. I personally prefer more quiet instruction, but it makes sense in this context, I guess. It's worth a try, definitely. (They also have "Dance the Chakra Yoga Workout" which is unlike anything I've ever done and which is REALLY fun. A totally energetic way to start the day, but less stretching and less focusing.)

[Green_Woman]

I am proud of my little self. I did yoga on a motel bathroom towel on a stinky motel carpet. So there. :D



I have not yet missed a day of Yoga since January 1... much like eating raw/living foods, it's becoming a daily habit, so much so that I don't think twice about it, but if I come close to MISSING a day, that's when I start thinking about it!!! MISSING a day would SUCK... I don't think I could sleep without Yoga.

I also feel like I'm becoming sturdier... more fit in general. Nice feeling - I've always had a reputation for being a wimp, and I'm shedding that reputation with my healthy new Raw ways! :D

[beauty.aroundme]

Today I went for a long run at the beach again. It went much better than the other times, I only had to stop twice in about 2.5 miles, and both the stops were on the way back. I was also was running much faster than the last couple of weeks. I am getting better stamina! Yeah! I always do yoga stretches during the breaks from running and afterwards, same today. Then I meditated again. I had a crazy night. I fell asleep sometime in the middle of the night with my heart beating and my thoughts racing. I felt like cxxx in the morning, but after the run I'm a new person. Every single time I'm astounded - though I know this for 17 years at least - that when I get my body moving, my mind clears up too. It's such a gift. And that's it for me! We're already the second week into February and going strong... Yeah to all of you!

[monkapotapus]

I have several Kundalini-dvds by Ana Brett & Ravi Singh. This one is called "Journey through the Chakras". I also liked "Kundalini for beginners and beyond" but for some reason it gave me and a friend of mine both a persistent pain in the lower back. I can't explain this, I can't even pinpoint the pose it might have been connected to (it could be both not being adjusted right which is a danger with dvd-self-practice OR some kundalini energy releasing (but it didn't feel like that, to be honest). Journey through the chakras is nice if you are into this kind of thing. Ravi Singh talks quite a lot and explains the chakras. I personally prefer more quiet instruction, but it makes sense in this context, I guess. It's worth a try, definitely. (They also have "Dance the Chakra Yoga Workout" which is unlike anything I've ever done and which is REALLY fun. A totally energetic way to start the day, but less stretching and less focusing.)

Thank you so much for sharing :)
I'm going to look into those dvds. I love chakra work, so I think it would be right up my alley :D

[monkapotapus]

I am proud of my little self. I did yoga on a motel bathroom towel on a stinky motel carpet. So there. :D


Too funny :D
You go girl! :cool:

[monkapotapus]

Everybody is doing such a great job!! :D

Yesterday my exercise consisted of shoveling.....3 times for a total of 1hr 15min......you can't even tell what I shoveled last night.....my shoulders can feel it today.....which I will also have to shovel - we're supposed to get another 6-10" by midnight tonight....sigh, it was almost all melted before......such is winter in WI. ;)

[beauty.aroundme]

Yesterday my exercise consisted of shoveling.....3 times for a total of 1hr 15min......
Great! I realized today while shlepping 5 packs of 10kg-bags of cat litter that I'm really not using my muscles in the everyday a lot anymore. But this is how it was meant to be! Go, Monkapotapus!

[RawHealthyBeauty]

Full body Isometric this morning and love this workout!! :D

It really oxygenate all my muscles, yet get a lot of strength from it, plus it really feel very meditative at the same time!! This is my favorite, because it really makes me feel great all day long!!

Doing Full Body isometric Daily and Walk when taking a Break from Isometrics.


Affirmations:
Exercises does my body good on the inside and on the outside!
I love to exercise for life!
Exercising is a lifestyle!!!
I'm strong, beautiful, and healthy!!

[Green_Woman]

I'm contemplating setting a goal of working up to 1 hr./evening of Yoga by the end of February. It would require some scheduling shuffling, but I need to schedule shuffle anyway!!! :D

And I do love, love, love Yoga... and right now my back is in serious pain (non-Yoga related) so I am appreciating EVERY minute of the relief, peace-inducing YOGA... :) :)

I LOVE my Life!!!

[beauty.aroundme]

Full body Isometric
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What is this exactly? It sounds interesting. Is it like Pilates?

[beauty.aroundme]

I did the Dance Your Chakra Yoga Workout today... how fun... and it went in a breeze... :-)

[Shine]

Last night was a great hour and a half Tai chi class focusing on root, expanded and contracted movement and doing the short form with only one arm (first left, then right) great balancing workout! :D

[monkapotapus]

Tuesday 2/9/10

More shoveling yesterday for about 20min

I also taught/did my 1hr yoga class. The weather was pretty yucky last night, so only 4 people showed up. I asked what they wanted to do....lots of good stretches....combined with my desire to get the blood flowing a little bit more with the sun & moon salute sequences ;)

[RawHealthyBeauty]

What is this exactly? It sounds interesting. Is it like Pilates?

I am not a physical trainer and just sharing my experiences from John e Peterson's book. I highly recommend to get his book before starting any isometric workout!!!

Here are links to give an idea of what isometrics is:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1haS8hR1lE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ve_NBhUTWY

I googled this info:
Although isometric exercises may result in a great deal of benefit to the individual, there are some precautions that should be noted. Specifically those with high blood pressure should not engage in this type of activity because isometric exercises cause a spike in blood pressure. Although the blood pressure typically returns to normal rather quickly once the muscle is relaxed, the spike in blood pressure can be dangerous to those who already suffer from elevated blood pressure. If you suffer from high blood pressure but you really want to engage in isometric exercises, please consult with your doctor for tips on how to lower blood pressure first.

[monkapotapus]

Wed. 2/10/10

Yet again, another day of shoveling.....:rolleyes:

[Shine]

Last night was an hour on the treadmill - the first 30 = 2min running intervals, second 30 = power walking

[beauty.aroundme]

I am not a physical trainer and just sharing my experiences from John e Peterson's book. I highly recommend to get his book before starting any isometric workout!!!
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I am just curious. I didn't think you were trying to give professional advice. It just sounded interesting. I looked up your links, thanks for those.

I'm still alternating my yoga and running days. Today was a running day again. 3 miles, and I'm pushing more into the "zone" - trusting that I will make it even if I exert myself. It's great fun, and today was a gorgeous day, high 70s. People out in bikinis while I (and others) were running down the beach... It's almost like paradise here, but to make up for it (cosmic balance?) on my way home the main street was blocked off with a bomb threat (or actual bomb, I couldn't tell). Such is life here, paradise and its opposite so close to each other.

[RawHealthyBeauty]

You're welcome!!

It's also for others who are reading this thread as well too, in case there are others who's interested about isometric, that I wanted the others to know that they need to inform themselves well before trying this type of workoutl!

Well, today I'm going to walk and love how it really feels refreshing after a good walk. It's a good mood booster for sure!! :)

Affirmations:
My body is good to me!
I shine lots of love toward my body and take good loving care of it!!
I have a good attitude about exercising and about my body!!

[Green_Woman]

Last night I did a 1-minute wannabe yoga session and collapsed in bed with a fever. :D

I was such a wimp. *giggles*

I'll have to do TWO sessions today to make up for it. ;)

[monkapotapus]

Last night I did a 1-minute wannabe yoga session and collapsed in bed with a fever. :D

I was such a wimp. *giggles*

I'll have to do TWO sessions today to make up for it. ;)

Hope you're feeling better today~:o

[monkapotapus]

Thursday 2/11/10
Taught/did my 1hr yoga class :)

[Green_Woman]

Unable to do Yoga for two days now due to balance issues related to my rapidly healing dis-ease... however, tomorrow is my ALL-DAY Yoga Expo and I am gearing up for it. :D

Even if I have to observe Corpse Pose through half the day. *giggles*

[Shine]

Thursday was 80 min on the treadmill - 5 minutes increasing incline up and back down followed by lotsa stretching :)

[monkapotapus]

Unable to do Yoga for two days now due to balance issues related to my rapidly healing dis-ease... however, tomorrow is my ALL-DAY Yoga Expo and I am gearing up for it. :D

Even if I have to observe Corpse Pose through half the day. *giggles*

Oooooooh! Where's that at? I hope you have a wonderful time....even if you're in corpse pose ;)

[revdrcyn]

Mon 2/8 -- 1 hour + 15 minutes Spin Cycle
Tues 2/9 -- 1 hour Weight Training
Wed 2/10 -- 1 hour Spin Cycle, 45 minutes Weight Training
Thurs 2/11 -- 1 hour Weight Training
Fri 2/12 -- 1 hour + 20 minutes Spin Cycle

I feel great!!

[Green_Woman]

Bisbee Yoga Expo in southern AZ!!!

I'm so ecstatic. :D I leave tonight, because I have determined that I will be pain-free and able to drive by the time I need to be packing and hitting the road! I have spoken. Verily shall it be done. :D

[RawHealthyBeauty]

Green Woman, Have a Great Time!!! :D

Walking and facial exercises today!!

Yay!! Hip Hip Hooray for exercising, it does the body good like raw food does!!

Affirmations:
I appreciate my body doing a great job on the inside and on the outside!!
I exercise with lots of love!!
My attitude about exercising is filled with positivity and love!

[beauty.aroundme]

I did my 3 mile run today. I think it was hard today because I didn't have enough sleep, and because half of the distance was on soft sand (not wet sand). Nevertheless, I did it, I pushed, and I felt great afterwards. Later in the day I did the same stretch again on my bike as I was meeting friends around town. A good day. Tired now, but happy.

[Green_Woman]

6 hrs. of Yoga.


I feel UH-MAZING.


I have been bouncing off walls all day between classes and after it was all over at 6pm tonight. I only PARTIALLY blame the 4 goji cookies I had for lunch. :D

[beauty.aroundme]

40 minutes of Shiva Rea's Flow Vinyasa yoga (with dvd). Amazing, the music, her voice and the movements brought me into total calm and bliss. Wonderful

[Green_Woman]

Preparing to do a few minutes of light Yoga to cap off the day. What a weekend.... what a WEEKEND.

[monkapotapus]

6 hrs. of Yoga.


I feel UH-MAZING.


I have been bouncing off walls all day between classes and after it was all over at 6pm tonight. I only PARTIALLY blame the 4 goji cookies I had for lunch. :D

How Exciting!!

I'm glad you had a wonderful time - what a great opportunity! :D

[monkapotapus]

40 minutes of Shiva Rea's Flow Vinyasa yoga (with dvd). Amazing, the music, her voice and the movements brought me into total calm and bliss. Wonderful

I agree, Shiva is pretty great :D

[JinAna]

i gotmyself a hometrainer wher i cn bike thome i dont know how these things are clled in englisch bu atleast i think you know what i mean

i want to bike at least 5 kilometers every day
i want to go outside every day
i wan to dance every week
i want to do ecercises with my ball every week
i want to loose 10 kilos

[RawHealthyBeauty]

I did Super Callanetics first time this morning!
Wow, it really is a very intense deep muscle workout on the stomach, buttock, and the upper leg area. Makes me be aware of muscles that I wasn't aware of!! :eek: I love it though! :)

Afifirmations:
I have a good attitude about exercising!
Exercisng is a lifestyle for being youthful and healthy!!
I exercise with a loving attitude!!

[beauty.aroundme]

Yesterday and today only soft and short yoga with some free-form dancing. Yesterday this was intentional, because it was my day off from working out. Today I woke up with an eye infection and don't feel like straining my body. I miss going to the beach and running (so that's great, it seems to become a habit), but I feel to disoriented to go running, and it hurts. So... healing my body and being patient and understanding is my goal for today.

[monkapotapus]

Yesterday and today only soft and short yoga with some free-form dancing. Yesterday this was intentional, because it was my day off from working out. Today I woke up with an eye infection and don't feel like straining my body. I miss going to the beach and running (so that's great, it seems to become a habit), but I feel to disoriented to go running, and it hurts. So... healing my body and being patient and understanding is my goal for today.

I hope your eye heals quickly! Doing some warm compresses may help. Also if you have any chamomile tea - you could do compresses using that. Feel better~

[RawHealthyBeauty]

I made a small valuable investment to get strong and into shape for 2010 and for life. I got a good selection of Exercise DVDS from Collage. What's nice about ordering from this company is that I get to watch a video clip for any exercise DVD to decide whether it's worth my time or not! This selection I got is for when I don't feel like doing my regular routine that I love to do just to mix things up and that I am at least doing something everyday to keep the energy flowing in my body daily!! Plus this is my selection of "No Excuses, Just Exercise with Love Daily!!"

By the way Shine, I got this great DVD that focus on Push-ups and Abs (yay!! To get closer to the strength that Coach Tara has for push-ups). Here is the name of the DVD if you're interested, "ILARA ABS & PUSHUPS PLUS BY ILARA MONTAGNANI." :cool:

So today, looks like I will be doing, "SQUEEZE STRONGER W/ TRACY EFFINGER." Let you know how it turns out next time!! :)

Affrimations:
My body is blessed!!
My mind, heart, attitude, and body is passionate about working out!
My body functions with love and harmony!!!

[Shine]

Friday - 30 min on treadmill
Saturday - Tai Chi and play on a frozen lake (holy quad workout!! :))
Sunday - 3 hour walk on the beach
Monday - gave my body a day of rest

tonight I believe I will be shoveling.....

[Green_Woman]

Last night, 30 minutes of Meditation and gentle Yoga to my new Shiva Rea yoga DVD...

Tonight, I am doing one of her 40 minutes routines on the DVD... it's a tremendously beautiful DVD, btw. Best Yoga DVD I've found thus far!!!

I love Yoga... I can't say that enough. OH MY GOSH, I LOVE YOGA!!!! What a life-enhancing practice... I can't get enough of it, just like Raw! :D

[monkapotapus]

Tuesday 2/16/10 -
Taught/did my 1hr yoga class. I had 17 people in class last night & there was a lot of good energy, so I kicked it up a notch ;)

I also had a little snow to shovel in the morning

[RawHealthyBeauty]

I walked for a half hour this morning.

The DVD Squeeze with Tracy Effinger I did yesterday is good for firming up each area of the body. She's cool! This is worth having in my exercise collection. Some exercises are like, "Whoa! Feel the muscles working!!!"

Affirmations:
I love to have the best attitude about exercising!!
My body appreciates to exercise!
I am not programmed to dislike exercising anymore

[RawHealthyBeauty]

Kickboxing today!! :)

Affirmations:

My body and I are very thankful for exercises!

I appreciate what exercises does for me!!

I love to jump out of bed for the love of exercisng!! :)

[beauty.aroundme]

Today I had to leave very early and didn't plan enough time to do yoga in the morning. When I came home in the early evening I was very tired, but I had a date later. So I did 30 minutes of shiva rea's flow yoga, and I felt amazingly energized and refreshed afterwards. yeah.

[beauty.aroundme]

My eye is better (thanks for the tip, Monkatopotus) and today I went running at the beach again. I did ok though it's been almost a week. My body feels great, a constant subtle high.... :-)

[Green_Woman]

To fulfill my 1,001 Days challenge, I'm now doing Yoga at least 3x's a week instead of every night.

I think I preferred the nightly Yoga!!!! It was just all-around more satisfying to end the day with some delicious stretching and breathing.

[Shine]

To fulfill my 1,001 Days challenge, I'm now doing Yoga at least 3x's a week instead of every night.

I think I preferred the nightly Yoga!!!! It was just all-around more satisfying to end the day with some delicious stretching and breathing.

I know I tend to do better with every night (in my case) Tai Chi, because not only does it make me feel GREAT, I have something to look forward to at then end of a long day! I am hoping to incorporate more yoga too :)

Yesterday was a beautiful long walk through quaint Brunswick with hubby - 50's in February!!! :)

Treadmill time now...

[Green_Woman]

I did my Yoga tonight. A short session, but it was lovely... I've been experiencing a lot of muscular strain in my wrists and pain during the day, so I'm having to pace myself a little more on wrist-intensive activities, such as Vinyasa stretches (and typing + texting are killers, too).

I'm figured it out though and I am simply amazed at how sturdy and QUICK to recover my Body is on Raw.... Raw is AWESOME!!!

[beauty.aroundme]

Today 40 minutes of very soft yoga with a Brett/Singh DVD. The focus was on stimulating the thyroids and glands, so there were a lot of hot breathing-exercises and only little stretching. But it feels good for a change.
My pain in my left arm (from a muscle tissue rip) has come back after I did Shiva Rea's DVD two times. The asanas weren't even really challenging, but my arm seems to not be able to take any weight. Since the pain was gone, I was sure it was almost healed. Oh well. Back to kundalini-yoga only for now. :p

[RawHealthyBeauty]

Affirmations :)
I praise my body for doing such a great job!!
I am able!!
My body and I love to exercise!!


I feel like doing Power Yoga later today. :)

[beauty.aroundme]

I did my own yoga medley to music today, focusing on stretching not on strength, and then some free-form dancing. A good start for a day after a night full of irritation (my cat was driving me n.u.t.s.). I feel better now.

[monkapotapus]

Ooops, I forgot to post from Thursday 2/18/10 - Taught/did my 1hr yoga class - a little bit longer holds on the Warrior Series poses - my thighs were screamin! ;)

[beauty.aroundme]

30 minutes Dance Your Chakras yoga "workout". No running since Friday.... I want to go again tomorrow!!

[Green_Woman]

Yoga tonight - sure does improve my overall emotional health to end the day with Yoga... it's just so relaxing and blissful.

[Shine]

an hour on the treadiil last night (thinking I have taken a bit too much time off and put on just a bit of chunk :p)

Tai chi tonight

can't wait for yoga classes to start up again!!

[monkapotapus]

Tuesday 2/23/10 - Taught/did my 1hr yoga class :o

[Shine]

Last Night - Amazing hour and a half Tai Chi lesson working hard and soft - so energizing!!! :D

[monkapotapus]

Wed 2/24/10 -
Shoveling......:(

[beauty.aroundme]

Yesterday I skipped my work out and felt it immediately.... Today still feeling low on energy, but I at least went for a fast walk on the beach covering the same distance I usually run (3 miles). I feel much better. :-) What is it with pms and aversion to moving??

[Shine]

last night was only 30 min but I did a fast power walk on the treadmill on a 2% incline

[Basenjimamma]

Hi all,
I am joining although late..but that is Ok I hope..
I am new to raw, this is my 11th day 100% raw, doing great.
I just went back to the gym this week, wanted to let the detox do its thing last week..but it never arrived :)..

So today I did 20 minutes hillclimbing on EFX and 40 min weightlifting lower body..I feel good.

[beauty.aroundme]

Hi all! Today I did a one-hour kundalini yoga practice to a dvd. It felt very good to stretch again and I'm feeling much clearer and more focused now. Must be all the breathing. Happy weekend to all of you!

[monkapotapus]

Hi all,
I am joinging although late..but that is Ok I hope..
I am new to raw, this is my 11th day 100% raw, doing great.
I just went back to the gym this week, wanted to let the detox do its thing last week..but it never arrived :)..

So today I did 20 minutes hillclimbing on EFX and 40 min weightlifting lower body..I feel good.

Welcome! :o

[monkapotapus]

Hi all! Today I did a one-hour kundalini yoga practice to a dvd. It felt very good to stretch again and I'm feeling much clearer and more focused now. Must be all the breathing. Happy weekend to all of you!

Sounds nice~:)

Happy Weekend to you too! :D

[monkapotapus]

Thursday 2/25/10

I have not been feeling well - been having nauseous spells since last Sat. throughout the days - so I fasted on tea yesterday & 8oz of kombucha.

I taught/did my 1hr yoga class last night - slowly....

Still not feeling 100%, so I'm going to continue my fast today as well - until my body asks for food.

[Basenjimamma]

Still not feeling 100%, so I'm going to continue my fast today as well - until my body asks for food.


I hope you are feeling well soon.

[beauty.aroundme]

I hope you feel better soon, Monkapotapus!! Ginger tea helps me with nausea, I don't know if you've tried it, but if not, it may be worth a try.

I went for a run today again. Shorter than usual, but after a week and still feeling not quite on top, I didn't want to stretch it too much. It was good, and I feel it in my whole body.

[monkapotapus]

Thank you gals!

I feel 100% better now - I ended up fasting until around 1pm yesterday - then my stomach was like "FEED ME NOW!!!" :p

I think I'm going to try some yoga today - will report later~:o

[monkapotapus]

Saturday 2/27/10

I just got done doing Shiva Rea's Sun Salutations Yoga video - you can choose what you'd like to do - which parts/how long - kind of nice.

I ended up doing a 45min practice today :D

[revdrcyn]

I can't believe this month is over!!

Monday 2/22 Spin Cycling

Tuesday 2/23 Weight Training with Plyometrics

Wednesday 2/24 Spin Cycling

Thursday 2/25 Weight Training with Plyometrics

Friday 2/26 Spin Cycling

Saturday 2/27 Walk 4 miles

Sunday 2/28 Off

[Green_Woman]

Goodbye, February! You were a lovely month full of challenges... I didn't do Yoga every single night, this month, but I did keep up at least 3x's/wk for my personal Challenge.

And the Yoga expo two weeks in was still... OMGoodness.... really the high point of the month, I must say.


I found a Yoga buddy to go to a Bikram class with me once a week! Hooray!

[beauty.aroundme]

20 minutes yoga stretches and meditation today.

[Green_Woman]

Yoga tonight. *happy sigh*

I love Yoga......!

I LOVE RAW!!!

:D