~October Movement/Fitness Thread~Come one, come All!!

[monkapotapus]

Welcome to October!!!

This is the place to list your movement/fitness goals for yourself, or just post what movement you get in.....It's up to you!! :)

You can join at anytime, stay as long as you like & post whenever you want.....(I'm hoping there will be more group participation this month....I get lonely!! ;) )

So, what are your plans for October???!!!

[monkapotapus]

Piggy-backing on my goals from last month......

I hope to get "some" movement in each day - no matter how long, just do "something".....;)

I am feeling like I'd like to get more yoga into my days for the relaxation/restorativeness it provides. My work life has been very hectic for the last month & I could really use more "Me" time!!! :rolleyes:

I will still be teaching/doing my 2 - 1hr yoga classes during the week on Tues/Thurs.

I need to get my exercise area cleaned up so I can do something at home each day......

Who's with me this month?????? :confused:

[monkapotapus]

Friday 10/1/10~
Ahh....it's finally Friday!!!
I did 10min of gentle yoga & reiki~:o

[RawHealthyBeauty]

I'm with ya Monkl!!! :D

I like to keep track of what I do exercise-wise on here for some reason!! It keeps me motivated!!

What I've decided to do through out for the rest of P90X (2nd round) is that I'm not going by the routine in the book. I pick out what DVD for P90X I feel like doing for that day. And if I don't feel like doing P90X that day, I pick out something else to do movement-wise like walking, rebounding, ketlebells, pick out one of my exercise dvds, and etc!!! You get the idea....:D

So happy exercising to all!!!!! :cool:

Looking forward to October!!!

[RawHealthyBeauty]

Fasting today so taking a break, then get started again tomorow.
I'll be be posting here at the end of the week of what I've done for each day! :)

[Tenuviel]

I am halfway through week 6 of P90x! Yesterday morning I did an organized 5k run on the beautiful Wissahickon creek trail that I live on. I ran 5, then walked the 5 back to my house :). It wasn't timed or anything. I really want it to stop raining so I can ride my bike... too chicken to ride in the rain with cars, etc. Tomorrow morning I have yoga x at 4:45 :D

[beckyh]

I would like to join, if I may? I didn't do anything this morning except chase my kids around and get them ready for school.

Tomorrow I will either run outside if it is raining I will go to the gym and lift weights. Tonight I am hoping to do some yoga as long as my husband gets home in time. I will fill you all in tomorrow!!

Thanks for the group!

[monkapotapus]

Welcome Everyone!! :D

Thanks for joining in this month, nice to see all of you here~:)


I haven't gotten much movement the last couple days.....

Saturday 10/2/10 - Did some major bathroom cleaning/scrubbing that day....my arms were sore the next morning....it ALL counts!! ;)

I will be teaching/doing yoga tonight for 1hr~:o

[Aleesha Sattva]

movement... so does walking slowly to the bathroom to go pee count as movement? no? well then i don't qualify for this thread...

*wanders off SLOWLY... *

[beckyh]

Well today I got up early and did a half hour of strength training. Tomorrow I am hoping to go for a jog. I also mopped the floor this evening. I am a little nervous about running...this will be the first time since i have gone raw...and i always have a protein shake afterwards so i am try to figure out what to have after my run...any thoughts would be gr8!

[Aleesha Sattva]

how about a green smoothie or some coconut water from from a young coconut?

[beckyh]

I was thinking of a green smoothie, but I just wasn't sure. I was thinking about doing a banana, blueberries, spinach, and oranges and water. Thank you for confirming!!:)

[ArcturusXIV]

I have been trying some intuitive "yoga" by hand, going with the muscle mass and stretching out to limber up, especially my spine. Since there are about 50,000 types of yoga in the world (I have experienced Ashtanga, my favorite, and Kundalini, which would be nice except my breathing is shallow due to sinus problems!) I was wondering what you guys recommend?? Can you point me to some YouTube videos or something, or your favorite "online" instruction manual?

[monkapotapus]

movement... so does walking slowly to the bathroom to go pee count as movement? no? well then i don't qualify for this thread...

*wanders off SLOWLY... *

Lol - maybe if you hold it a little longer so you have to sprint to the bathroom! :p

[monkapotapus]

I have been trying some intuitive "yoga" by hand, going with the muscle mass and stretching out to limber up, especially my spine. Since there are about 50,000 types of yoga in the world (I have experienced Ashtanga, my favorite, and Kundalini, which would be nice except my breathing is shallow due to sinus problems!) I was wondering what you guys recommend?? Can you point me to some YouTube videos or something, or your favorite "online" instruction manual?

I like visiting the Yoga Journal website.....my computer is broke & I'm borrowing a laptop, otherwise I would tell you some of the other yoga sites I visit....

Just do a google search on the type of yoga you like, or a general one - I'm sure you will come up with something that will catch your interest! :)

[monkapotapus]

Wed 10/6/10~

I FINALLY got to attend a yoga class instead of teach one! :D
It was nice & my muscles can feel it! lol....
The class was 75min.....the room was about 83 degrees......I was a sweaty puddle....ahhh....:p

[beckyh]

I don't know what is wrong with me....i just can't seem to get out of bed in the morning to do any kind of exercise. The only time I have to exercise is 5:30am, which use to not be a problem for me. I am waiting for this energy that everyone that is raw talks about, needing less sleep all of that stuff. My goal is to get up tomorrow morning and run at least 3 miles. Then next week I want to get back into my routine. I am going to go do a yoga class tonight, so that will count for something! :p

[Aleesha Sattva]

Lol - maybe if you hold it a little longer so you have to sprint to the bathroom! :p

hahahahaha but i have the bladder of a horse!

[Mango134]

welp this month i'm working on just getting in more physical activity too, my job requires me to be on my feet for 8 hours everyday so i'm already getting movement in a little. most the time though i just stand in the same place and that is not fun! so i'm fitting in some pilates and yoga to get some much needed stretching in then i went for a two mile run yesterday (i used to run rigiously everyday at least five miles) haha yeah don't do that anymore. haven't ran in a while so the two miles was a killer lol

[monkapotapus]

hahahahaha but i have the bladder of a horse!

Then perhaps a "gallop", or a "trot" would be in order!! lol...:p

[monkapotapus]

welp this month i'm working on just getting in more physical activity too, my job requires me to be on my feet for 8 hours everyday so i'm already getting movement in a little. most the time though i just stand in the same place and that is not fun! so i'm fitting in some pilates and yoga to get some much needed stretching in then i went for a two mile run yesterday (i used to run rigiously everyday at least five miles) haha yeah don't do that anymore. haven't ran in a while so the two miles was a killer lol

Welcome!! :D
My job requires me to be on my feet all day as well, but not always in one spot....I hope you have a nice thick mat to stand on!!

Sounds like you're off to a great start!!

[monkapotapus]

Thursday 10/7/10~
Taught/did my 1hr yoga class....a nice, slower pace yesterday - there were a lot of new people :)

I am still sore from the yoga I attended the other night.....ahhh :rolleyes:

[Aleesha Sattva]

Then perhaps a "gallop", or a "trot" would be in order!! lol...:p

oh this mama does NOT want the trots again! *runs from the room screaming* (hey, does that count for exercise?) LOL

[beckyh]

Well I am so proud of myself! I got up this morning and ran a little over 2 miles! YEAH :)!! I also did a yoga class last night, which was very nice. I think I may do another yoga class on Sunday! Anyone that is in PA, I hope the you all have been able to get outside, it is soo beautiful out!!!

[monkapotapus]

oh this mama does NOT want the trots again! *runs from the room screaming* (hey, does that count for exercise?) LOL

LOL!! :eek:
It might count......:rolleyes::p

[monkapotapus]

Well I am so proud of myself! I got up this morning and ran a little over 2 miles! YEAH :)!! I also did a yoga class last night, which was very nice. I think I may do another yoga class on Sunday! Anyone that is in PA, I hope the you all have been able to get outside, it is soo beautiful out!!!

Yay!! Congrats to you!! :D

[RawHealthyBeauty]

This week I got two P90X workouts in and did some walking throughout the week. :)

Would like to do better for the following week!!

[monkapotapus]

This week I got two P90X workouts in and did some walking throughout the week. :)

Would like to do better for the following week!!

Sounds like a nice week! :)
Any movement is good movement~;)

[monkapotapus]

I am a little behind on posting.....

Over the weekend I did some cleaning & I was constantly moving all day Sunday.

Tuesday 10/12/10~Taught/did my 1hr yoga class :)

Wed 10/13/10~Subbed for another teacher & taught/did my 1hr yoga class :)

How about you???!!!

[RawHealthyBeauty]

I would post something but.........I haven't done any movements, besides doing alot of walking around looking for a job......Hoping that I find something soon!!! Exercise really does improve mood and attitude so tomoroow morning I plan on getting up extra early and push play on my dvd player of something exercise worthy!!!! See ya tomorrow with me posting something that I did something which I'll be very happy about!!!!! :)

[RawHealthyBeauty]

30 minutes of weights with Kelly-Coffey-Myer DVD!!!! :)

[monkapotapus]

30 minutes of weights with Kelly-Coffey-Myer DVD!!!! :)

Yay!!!
Good to see you :D
For a moment there I thought I was by myself again......:rolleyes:

[monkapotapus]

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

[RawHorizons]

Hi's

I will be joining the movement challenge with you all,or you two :)

I work a pretty physical job,so sometimes I just dont wanna do nothing after work.But as they say,your body gets use to this,and you have to do something new to make a diffrence.

Got real lucky at my weekly weigh in meeting this thursday and one of the girls husbands is a trainer an is offering to train ppl for an hour on saturdays at the crack of dawn. Besides the time issue,hate mornings,figured this was an amazing opportunity,so i jumped on it.As a group they also said they would like to shoot for a 5k walk for those interested around febuary.I'd like to be in condition to do this.

I'd also like to start riding my bike 3 days a week.I road it once about 2 weeks ago and my thighs still hurt.Have to get past that,I have a slip disc so sometimes the ache when walkin can be unbearable,so hopeing the raw lifestyle and step up in exersice will help to eliminate more weight and keep me somewhat more limber........

Anyhow I hope I can stick to this,and wish you guys the best in your goals.....

[monkapotapus]

Hi's

I will be joining the movement challenge with you all,or you two :)

I work a pretty physical job,so sometimes I just dont wanna do nothing after work.But as they say,your body gets use to this,and you have to do something new to make a diffrence.

Got real lucky at my weekly weigh in meeting this thursday and one of the girls husbands is a trainer an is offering to train ppl for an hour on saturdays at the crack of dawn. Besides the time issue,hate mornings,figured this was an amazing opportunity,so i jumped on it.As a group they also said they would like to shoot for a 5k walk for those interested around febuary.I'd like to be in condition to do this.

I'd also like to start riding my bike 3 days a week.I road it once about 2 weeks ago and my thighs still hurt.Have to get past that,I have a slip disc so sometimes the ache when walkin can be unbearable,so hopeing the raw lifestyle and step up in exersice will help to eliminate more weight and keep me somewhat more limber........

Anyhow I hope I can stick to this,and wish you guys the best in your goals.....

Welcome!!! :D
I understand about the not feeling like doing anything after work sometimes....I am on my feet all day to....mine also links to some mental exhaustion at times......let's move past that!!! ;)

That is a GREAT opportunity for training!!
I wish you all the energy you need to get up at the "crack of dawn" & do what you need to do!! :cool:

Looking forward to you posting with us~

[RawHealthyBeauty]

Yes, totally join us! :)

Great weather for bike riding here! Saw lots of people riding bikes today enjoying the leaves, warm breeze, and the sunshine!! Thanks for reminding me that I wanted to go for a short bike ride sometimes to enjoy the beauty of Autumn!! ;)

You'll be ready for the 5k, just keep posting here and before you know it, viola!! :D

I like collecting exercise dvds so I have quite a few that build up over the years! :D P90X taught me that I can mix it up everyday, it doesn't have to be the same thing everyday! I'm gonna do a dvd by Tracy Effinger tomorrow.

[RawHorizons]

Thanks you two for the warm encouraging welcome :)


Hope you were able to get out and ride around and see the sites ,the past few days have been beautiful.
I rode yesterday,legs are killing me but im gonna ride again tonight if time permits,bought a basket for my bike so I can take my dog along.Will see how he fairs or if he gets a ride number 2 haha

[ArcturusXIV]

What do you guys recommend for indoor aerobics? I'm kinda stuck indoors at the moment.

[monkapotapus]

What do you guys recommend for indoor aerobics? I'm kinda stuck indoors at the moment.

You could do a search on youtube for tons of free videos - I would recommend anything that you ENJOY doing - that is the key!!
For me, I like yoga.....I also tried P90X & loved that, but my body wasn't quite ready for it....

If you have a dvd player & a library card - check them out for free videos to rent.....Netflix also has a TON of videos to select.

You could also just do jumping jacks, push ups, in place running....anything that gets your heart moving....

Magazines have workouts in the sometimes.....exercise websites.....lots of options, let us know what you come up with!! :D

[monkapotapus]

Thanks you two for the warm encouraging welcome :)


Hope you were able to get out and ride around and see the sites ,the past few days have been beautiful.
I rode yesterday,legs are killing me but im gonna ride again tonight if time permits,bought a basket for my bike so I can take my dog along.Will see how he fairs or if he gets a ride number 2 haha

Great job getting out on your bike & with your little dog too!! :p
I would love to see a picture of you two riding along on your bike....I just picture Dorothy & Toto.....:D

[monkapotapus]

Yes, totally join us!

Great weather for bike riding here! Saw lots of people riding bikes today enjoying the leaves, warm breeze, and the sunshine!! Thanks for reminding me that I wanted to go for a short bike ride sometimes to enjoy the beauty of Autumn!! ;)

You'll be ready for the 5k, just keep posting here and before you know it, viola!! :D

I like collecting exercise dvds so I have quite a few that build up over the years! :D P90X taught me that I can mix it up everyday, it doesn't have to be the same thing everyday! I'm gonna do a dvd by Tracy Effinger tomorrow.

Hey Whoa~
Were you able to fit your exercise video in?

I wasn't feeling to hot this weekend.....just did some laundry & dishes....;)

[RawHealthyBeauty]

Mmm....not sure what you're asking? I do have a VCR for some of my VHS videos.....

If you mean P90X, I've decided to follow the structure of the workouts per week or similar to it which is aerobic 2x, weights 3x, yoga 1x followed by a good stretch or a break on 7th day which is when I fast. My body has gotten used to P90X that I need to mix it up with other stuff and not be stuck on a the same routine for a month which P90X is the same routine per a month. I'm learning that I really like a lot of variety and P90X has taught me that. Doing something different everyday makes it fun for me! I didn't make it with the 2nd round of P90X. So I'm doing something similar in my own way! :)

BTW, Tracy Effinger is awesome! I need lighter weights for this which I don't have. She does alot of reps with weights that heavy weights isn't for this program! More like between heavy and light kind of weights is what I need for this workout.

Need to figure out what I feel like doing today!! :D

[RawHealthyBeauty]

ArcturusXIV ~ A rebounder is good to have for a good indoor aerobic which is very healing for the cells in the body. It doesn't have to be expensive. I got mine at K-mart for about $40.00 or so, while there are alot of them over $100,00. check out craiglist or garage sales to find some really good deals. You can lay it up againest the wall and really doesn't take up alot of space.

It's mellow and it's fun to jump with fun with ease!! :D

[monkapotapus]

Mmm....not sure what you're asking? I do have a VCR for some of my VHS videos.....


Lol - you said you were going to try to do a Tracy Effinger dvd, I was just wondering if you did....:p .....

[monkapotapus]

Monday 10/18/10~I subbed for yoga again last night. It was a nice class with good energy~Taught/did yoga for 1hr :)

[RawHealthyBeauty]

:D Oh, I see that now!!

I did, but didn't finish because of the weights. My weights were too heavy. On the way home yesterday, stopped by at a store, and found a pair of 5lb dumbells by Bally's for $9.00!!

So I'm gonna do the DVD again today with my new weights!! :)

[monkapotapus]

:D Oh, I see that now!!

I did, but didn't finish because of the weights. My weights were too heavy. On the way home yesterday, stopped by at a store, and found a pair of 5lb dumbells by Bally's for $9.00!!

So I'm gonna do the DVD again today with my new weights!! :)

Nice purchase!! :D
Hopefully that made your dvd experience much better! ;)

[monkapotapus]

Tuesday 10/19/10~Taught/did my 1hr yoga class~:o
I have a cold this week (since Sat).....I totally almost choked on my coughdrop while talking in class....lol

[Shine]

Well, it's been a while but to add the positives back into my life I am here again!!

completed a wonderful 15 min lunchtime walk through the woods yesterday and 30 minutes on my elepitical last night.

Still saving money for P90X - wanted to get it for September but emergency things kept popping up and taking the extra $ away...so I am thinking next week I will just start my mornings with any old DVD I have.....could be fun!!!

Thanks for all the inspiration :)

[ArcturusXIV]

Found a solution! Rebounder + jump rope. Aerobics accomplished. Now I just need the money to buy both!!

[RawHealthyBeauty]

ArcturusXIV ~ Cool!! I was just wondering if you missed reading my post when you had the question earlier on? :p

Hi Shine!!! :) P90X does have a payment plan.
I'm making up my own version now following the foundation of what P90X is.
On weight lifting days which is 3x a week, pick two or three major muscle group to work on in a rotation. The last three reps should be really feeling the burn in the muscles. Two sets for each move and the weights are heavy enough to work with and able to work with to keep good form.
Aerobic days which is 2 x a week for a good hour
Yoga which is 1x a week.
Then take it easy 1x a week!
And then change up the order of the routine every month so the body doesn't get used to it!
That how P90X is and it was really hard for me to get back into the first month for the 2nd round so I figured because the routine changes every month that my body loves the changes every month. And that is why I'm making up my own changes to keep going! :)
Anyways, thought this might help in the meantime while you're saving up for the P90X,

[RawHealthyBeauty]

I forgot to add on that after done with aerobics, do about 10 minutes worth of stomach exercises which is 25x for each different moves.

[Shine]

Wow - thanks whoa-raw!! :D

[monkapotapus]

Glad to see you shine!! :D

Thursday 10/21/10~Taught/did my 1hr yoga class.
This has been a super long week for me with having a cold....all I want to do is lay on my couch & sleep.....that will have to wait until the weekend though....work has kept me busy this week....:rolleyes:

[Shine]

Glad to see you shine!! :D

THANKS!!

So, Wednesday was another 30 min on the elipitcal with a 15 minute walk. Yesterday was a 10 minute walk and 45 minutes on the elipitcal.

I would like to add some strength training slowly as I am fasting and don't want to over tax my muscles but I do so enjoy getting the lymphatice system moving!!

[BlackKat]

just walked an hour today. it's one of those Blah days as far as exercise goes...:rolleyes:

[RawHorizons]

Hey all,

Sorry bout that cold Monk :(

I want a rebounder too,them things are exspensiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiive!!


Last week my big "imma start exercising" fizzled.Missed working out with trainer...My water quit when I woke up,had to work on water pump on and off the whole day,Fiance finally got it back on sunday morning. Talked to the trainer thursday an they said no problem ,we will see u this saturday then. Whew!!! Hate to be a no-show,happy they were cool with it...Super busy week,glad its over with,beyond working out,gonna sleep in every chance I get and hopefully ride my bike a few times

[Stina]

Hi raw friends, I'm working a sixteen hour shift today, so I've committed to taking the stairs at work and doing some stretching.instead of getting worn out I'm actually energized so far. But the stretching is going to be really important. So I'm hoping others will chime in and keep me company!

[monkapotapus]

Hey all,

Sorry bout that cold Monk :(

I want a rebounder too,them things are exspensiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiive!!


Last week my big "imma start exercising" fizzled.Missed working out with trainer...My water quit when I woke up,had to work on water pump on and off the whole day,Fiance finally got it back on sunday morning. Talked to the trainer thursday an they said no problem ,we will see u this saturday then. Whew!!! Hate to be a no-show,happy they were cool with it...Super busy week,glad its over with,beyond working out,gonna sleep in every chance I get and hopefully ride my bike a few times

Thanks RawHorizons~:) I'm feeling better, but still have a little bit of ick going on.....

Yes, good rebounders are expensive, but I've heard they are worth it!

Hope you had a wonderful weekend~:D

[monkapotapus]

Hi raw friends, I'm working a sixteen hour shift today, so I've committed to taking the stairs at work and doing some stretching.instead of getting worn out I'm actually energized so far. But the stretching is going to be really important. So I'm hoping others will chime in and keep me company!

That sounds like a great plan Stina!! :)
That's one long shift & re-energizing yourself through out the day will certainly help! :cool:

[Shine]

Hope everyone is having a peaceful and healthy start to the week!!

Friday I did 30 min and Saturday 45 min on my eliptical. Sunday was a day off though I did some major cleaning and culling for 2 hrs....I guess that counts :)

Healthful and energizing thought!!

[Eva]

Joining in!

I've been working so hard on the book and business and being a good wifey wife who keeps the place clean and food in the D... that somewhere in there I have not been working out much at all.

YIKES!

Making the commitment to get out of this rut TODAY. Going to go for a nice brisk walk before I *really* get in gear on my work... and if I'm feeling really crazy I have the option locally for either Bikram yoga at 5:30 or the Power Hour at 4:30...

or a bike ride. It's lovely out! :)

[Shine]

Got in my 30 min cardio last night. I am thinking tonight I may add some resistance training even though I am fasting - I think it will help to keep my metabolism up and!!

[Stina]

Moved house yesterday, yikes. Although I got as far as the gym to find that they'd thrown away the swim suit I'd forgotten there, thanks LA fitness. That's what I usually do is swim, it really does me good and leaves me energetic and cheerful with my joints intact. I'm blessed to pay only thirty bucks a month for a saline pool along with all of the other gym stuff. So I'm looking forward tto a swim later, although I'd like to get going with weight lifting and yoga.

[monkapotapus]

Glad to see everyone!! :D

We are ending the month on Sunday already!! :eek:

Tuesday 10/26/10~Taught/did my 1hr yoga class. It was a really nice class last night with a lot of good energy! :cool:

[monkapotapus]

Wed 10/27/10~
I got to take a lovely yoga class tonight 1hr 15min long~ahhhhh, so nice :)

[monkapotapus]

Thursday 10/28/10~Taught/did my 1hr yoga class~Since the weather here is getting colder the crowd is starting to come back inside & the classes are getting fuller, which makes for some really good energy - love it!! :D

Well folks.......Sunday will bring this month to closure!!! Get some movement in!!! :cool:

[Stina]

Well I seem to be a workaholic, so for these days that I'm working twelve, fourteen and sixteen hour shifts, I've at least committed to taking the stairs at work and doing some stretching.

[monkapotapus]

Well I seem to be a workaholic, so for these days that I'm working twelve, fourteen and sixteen hour shifts, I've at least committed to taking the stairs at work and doing some stretching.

Wow - those are some looooooonnnnnggggg shifts!! :eek:
Great job getting movement in on those days.......also, make sure you are getting enough rest!! Balance~;)

[monkapotapus]

Sat & Sunday 10/30 & 10/31/10~ I did a lot of cleaning & rearranging this weekend - my arms are sore this morning ;)
It feels nice to have a fresh/clean livingroom.....I was doing some "spring" cleaning as we come into winter here....:p


The End!!

Let's move to the November Thread!!!! :D

[Aleesha Sattva]

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x87/recyclinggoddess/6.gif So does everyone here know it's Monk's birth day today?

Well it is!!!

Happy Birth Day to yooooooooooooooou
Happy Birth Day to youuuu
Happy Birth Day dear Monkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk
Happy Birth Day to yooooooooooou!!!

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x87/recyclinggoddess/Birthday4.gif

[Shine]

Happy birthday monk!!!! :d :d :d

[Stina]

Wow - those are some looooooonnnnnggggg shifts!! :eek:
Great job getting movement in on those days.......also, make sure you are getting enough rest!! Balance~;)

Thanks, and true, rest is an important part of the equation.