~Spring Into March~Fitness/Movement Thread~

[monkapotapus]

Yay!!
March is HERE & that means the days are getting closer to beautiful SPRING~:excited:

So, let's put a little "spring" in our steps this month with some "movement/fitness".....:trampoline:

This is the place to share with us what movement you are getting in & also the place to support your fellow movers!!! :hug

You can join at anytime & stay as long as you'd like~
No rules, just movement - count it all!!

Doing some Spring Cleaning? That counts!!

I hope to see you here......all month!!! :throwhearts:

[monkapotapus]

So, I started a personal goal - just 4 Days ago......"Get some kind of movement/fitness in each day, if even for only 10 minutes..." - I was going to do a 30 Day Challenge, but I will extend it to go through the end of March...so, a 34 Day Challenge for me....lol....

I'm happy to say I'm doing well & just finished the start of Day 4 for me....

I just did a dvd by Prevention called "Shortcuts to Big Weight Loss".....they have 3 - 10min workouts + the warm up/cooldown - about 5min each....

So, I did the "Warm-Up", "Kickbox Sculpt" & "Cool Down"....total time 20min

I will also be teaching my 1hr yoga class - which I do the moves while the members do - Hey - gotta get my movement/relaxation in too!! :meditating:

So, feel free to join me in moving for at least 10min per day, or create your own fitness goals!!! :situp:

I'm feeling really good about this!!!

Want an "extra" challenge?.....visit us on the 30 Day Raw Challenge Thread!!!!
There's a lot of inspiration & motivatin....not to mention yummy food pics!! :drool:

Who's in?!

[jazzygirl]

I want to play!!! :excited:

[monkapotapus]

I want to play!!! :excited:

Welcome!! :heart
What did you do for your movement/fitness today? :dance:

[RawHealthyBeauty]

I'll stop by more often!! :hug

I'm in.....:dance: to rawk P90X!!

I like the ten minutes concept. Very cool idea!!

[BlackKat]

So, I did the "Warm-Up", "Kickbox Sculpt" & "Cool Down"....total time 20min

I will also be teaching my 1hr yoga class - which I do the moves while the members do - Hey - gotta get my movement/relaxation in too!! :meditating:

So, feel free to join me in moving for at least 10min per day, or create your own fitness goals!!! :situp:

I'm feeling really good about this!!!

Want an "extra" challenge?.....visit us on the 30 Day Raw Challenge Thread!!!!
There's a lot of inspiration & motivatin....not to mention yummy food pics!! :drool:

Who's in?!


Monk! You're so motivating!! Kickboxing sounds awesome. I'm also gonna try to 30 day Raw Challenge too

Today I decided to do 10 minutes of yoga in the morning before work, and ended up going for 20 minutes:woot:

I also road the bike for 45 minutes.

Good luck everyone!!

[Zuri]

I'm in! :dance:

I'm working on getting on a consistent schedule that includes muscle conditioning and cardio. I plan on going to the gym 4xs a week. :woohoo:

I just started a juice fast today for this entire month and have never worked out consistently while juice fasting, except going into the sauna or for light walks. So, this will be interesting. I'm going to have to wing it a bit and see how I feel, because if I feel too weak I won't work out. I'm willing it that I'll be able to work out at least the 4xs a week though. :D

Sunday I walked and today I warmed up on the treadmill for 15 minutes, did some muscle conditioning (full body), ab work, stretched then the sauna for about 25 minutes. It was easier than I thought and I didn't feel tired so that's a good sign! :woot:

Tomorrow I have a pretty long day and the only way I'd be able to work out is if I get up at 3 a.m., so I'm not sure that's going to happen. Maybe later, during the fast, who knows.

Anyway, I'm glad to be joining this thread! Happy Movement!

[monkapotapus]

I'll stop by more often!! :hug

I'm in.....:dance: to rawk P90X!!

I like the ten minutes concept. Very cool idea!!

Woohoo!!
I'm glad you'll be stopping by more often!!! :dance:

Yeah, I figure I can at least do "something" for 10min a day to work towards my goals.....I usually find I end up wanting to do more!! :excited:

[monkapotapus]

Monk! You're so motivating!! Kickboxing sounds awesome. I'm also gonna try to 30 day Raw Challenge too

Today I decided to do 10 minutes of yoga in the morning before work, and ended up going for 20 minutes:woot:

I also road the bike for 45 minutes.

Good luck everyone!!

Thanks BlackKat!!

Awesome job extending your yoga session!!

Over an hour of exercise - :woohoo:

Keep up the great work!!!!!!:heart

[monkapotapus]

I'm in! :dance:

I'm working on getting on a consistent schedule that includes muscle conditioning and cardio. I plan on going to the gym 4xs a week. :woohoo:

I just started a juice fast today for this entire month and have never worked out consistently while juice fasting, except going into the sauna or for light walks. So, this will be interesting. I'm going to have to wing it a bit and see how I feel, because if I feel too weak I won't work out. I'm willing it that I'll be able to work out at least the 4xs a week though. :D

Sunday I walked and today I warmed up on the treadmill for 15 minutes, did some muscle conditioning (full body), ab work, stretched then the sauna for about 25 minutes. It was easier than I thought and I didn't feel tired so that's a good sign! :woot:

Tomorrow I have a pretty long day and the only way I'd be able to work out is if I get up at 3 a.m., so I'm not sure that's going to happen. Maybe later, during the fast, who knows.

Anyway, I'm glad to be joining this thread! Happy Movement!

Welcome Zuri!!

Sounds like you've got a great plan here & you're already off to a great start!!
WooHoo!!!

Happy juice fasting/feasting too!!
I did a 10 day juice feast last July & loved it!!

[monkapotapus]

Okay, last night I also taught/did my 1hr yoga class.....I could still feel that my hamstring is a bit pulled....I can feel all my muscles working & aching a little bit.....:heart

This morning I just did a 10 min Ab dvd - "Six Pack Abs".....ohhhh how my abs need some lovin'.....lol :situp:

I may do some gentle yoga moves when I get home from work to unwind a bit before I start cutting up all my veggies! :kisses:

Happy Movin' Peeps!! :throwhearts:

[KaleMama]

So, I started a personal goal - just 4 Days ago......"Get some kind of movement/fitness in each day, if even for only 10 minutes..." - I was going to do a 30 Day Challenge, but I will extend it to go through the end of March...so, a 34 Day Challenge for me....lol....

MONK! Look at you! You're doing wonderful! :throwhearts: 10mins/day is a great idea and I'm sure you're going to RAWK this!



Today I decided to do 10 minutes of yoga in the morning before work, and ended up going for 20 minutes


Yoga is so addictive! It's hard to just do ten minutes. I tried that this morning because I was in a rush. My 10mins turned into 40. LOL!


I'm in! :dance:

I'm working on getting on a consistent schedule that includes muscle conditioning and cardio. I plan on going to the gym 4xs a week.

I just started a juice fast today for this entire month and have never worked out consistently while juice fasting, except going into the sauna or for light walks. So, this will be interesting. I'm going to have to wing it a bit and see how I feel, because if I feel too weak I won't work out. I'm willing it that I'll be able to work out at least the 4xs a week though. :D

:excited: Yeah, Zuri! Let's DO THIS!

[KaleMama]

Yesterday:
* 20 min walk during lunch break
* 1hr of Kundalini Yoga
* 20 mins of Pilates Ab workout

Today: I stayed up late last night to make a cheesecake for the event we have tonight from 5-10pm. Not tired really but I hope it doesn't hit me hard around 5pm. LOL! I woke up at 4:45am and did 40 mins of Yoga & a 10 mins of Pilates Ab workout. My goal is to stay active (along with Zuri) for at least 5/7 days a week and also depending on my energy level since I am on a fast. But a walk every day rain or shine! So far so good! Happy Movin! :excited: Happy Movin! :excited:

[Zuri]

I'm going to move over to the other thread you started today Delis to save on double posting. :)

[Zuri]

Welcome Zuri!!

Happy juice fasting/feasting too!!
I did a 10 day juice feast last July & loved it!!

Did you work out during your fast Monk?

[DawnD]

Well my evening got hijacked last night. Missed even my 10 minutes of movin. Arms are sore from Monday's Yoga Booty.

Anyway today is another day. I turned my compost and tidied up my leaf piles. I also walked about 1.75 miles. Tomorrow I am considering doing house work at an aerobic pace for my workout. I have never done that before but it must be done.

I will weigh in tomorrow to see where I am at. I have put on some pounds and suspect hormones to be a culprit and maybe eating...I am not sure. Kidding of course. I am not happy about it.

Wow Zuri...sauna sounds great. Ahhhh!

[Seductive Arts]

run/walk for 30 minutes today, 2 miles within 32 minutes.

[BlackKat]

Today was a very BUSY day for me, sooo....

yoga for like an hour this morning. no bike (did a lot of running around work so not necessary). I'm just so anxious to start walking/running outside. Come on spring!!

Glad to read about everyone's "movement" today. Ya'll motivate me so much, so thank you for that.:heart:

[monkapotapus]

Yesterday:
* 20 min walk during lunch break
* 1hr of Kundalini Yoga
* 20 mins of Pilates Ab workout

Today: I stayed up late last night to make a cheesecake for the event we have tonight from 5-10pm. Not tired really but I hope it doesn't hit me hard around 5pm. LOL! I woke up at 4:45am and did 40 mins of Yoga & a 10 mins of Pilates Ab workout. My goal is to stay active (along with Zuri) for at least 5/7 days a week and also depending on my energy level since I am on a fast. But a walk every day rain or shine! So far so good! Happy Movin! Happy Movin!
Hi Delise!!
Great exercises you got in!!!
I still need to try that kundalini dvd....lol - I almost forgot about it until you just reminded me!! lol
I also started re-reading that clutter book again~:heart

Did you work out during your fast Monk?
Hi Zuri!
Yes! I did work out during my juice feast - I even had a 2 day yoga training to attend...which mean LOTS of moving....for like 8 hrs....lol
I also taught my 2 regular classes during that time too~:excited:
Have fun with your fast & stop by to say "Hi" here from time to time!!

Well my evening got hijacked last night. Missed even my 10 minutes of movin. Arms are sore from Monday's Yoga Booty.

Anyway today is another day. I turned my compost and tidied up my leaf piles. I also walked about 1.75 miles. Tomorrow I am considering doing house work at an aerobic pace for my workout. I have never done that before but it must be done.

I will weigh in tomorrow to see where I am at. I have put on some pounds and suspect hormones to be a culprit and maybe eating...I am not sure. Kidding of course. I am not happy about it.

Wow Zuri...sauna sounds great. Ahhhh!
Oh, how nice to be outside!!
There is still snow on the ground here.....:cold:
Great job getting a nice walk in~

run/walk for 30 minutes today, 2 miles within 32 minutes.
Awesome job!!
I wish my knees could handle the running part, but they get so sore, so quickly & it takes weeks for them to feel good again.....

Today was a very BUSY day for me, sooo....

yoga for like an hour this morning. no bike (did a lot of running around work so not necessary). I'm just so anxious to start walking/running outside. Come on spring!!

Glad to read about everyone's "movement" today. Ya'll motivate me so much, so thank you for that.

Nice!!
What kind of "yoga" did you do?
I want to be outside too!!!!! :excited:

[Zuri]

Have fun with your fast & stop by to say "Hi" here from time to time!!

Will do! :D

[DawnD]

Lovely 68 degree day here in East TN. Got to get out and drive in the sunshine today. Wonderful!

Me and Barry did upper body and abs today. I did a little extra upper body at the mall carrying around all those clothes to try on. Hope I don't have to see the chiropractor to work out the shopping kinks.

Have a fabulous Friday ya'll.

Monk, may your snow melt soon. We had snow on the ground here for a very long time and people were ready to commit harry carry if we got another snow.

[monkapotapus]

Lovely 68 degree day here in East TN. Got to get out and drive in the sunshine today. Wonderful!

Me and Barry did upper body and abs today. I did a little extra upper body at the mall carrying around all those clothes to try on. Hope I don't have to see the chiropractor to work out the shopping kinks.

Have a fabulous Friday ya'll.

Monk, may your snow melt soon. We had snow on the ground here for a very long time and people were ready to commit harry carry if we got another snow.

Oh 68 degrees!! How wonderful....right now we are at 34 degrees....lol half of you.....it is freezing rain outside right now & is supposed to snow later....yes, we are all tired of the snow here....for like a month now....lol :thud:

Nice workout & "extra workout" at the mall!! :dance:
Did you buy anything new?

Yesterday was Day 6 of my 34 Day Fitness Challenge
I taught/did my 1hr yoga class - it was really nice & after we were done - one of the members told me I was "Super Awesome"...awww....:wuv

I didn't get to sleep until after midnight, so waking up early was not on the menu....lol....I am very sleepy right now....I am going to do some yoga when I get home after work tonight to help start my weekend off right~:throwhearts:

Happy Friday Everyone!!!!

[RawHealthyBeauty]

Wow, it's Friday already!! :heart

Did Arms, Shoulders, And Ab Ripper!!

4 week countdown to 90 days!!! :excited:

[monkapotapus]

Wow, it's Friday already!! :heart

Did Arms, Shoulders, And Ab Ripper!!

4 week countdown to 90 days!!! :excited:

Great job Whoa!! :dance:

I can't wait to see your 90 Day photos!!!!!!!! :woohoo:

[BlackKat]

Monk-
Nice!! What kind of "yoga" did you do? I want to be outside too!!!!!
I found this cool "exercise" section on my on Demand and decided to try one of the yoga videos. It was ok, but I think I'd benefit more from going to an actual class. But this will have to do for awhile.

DawnD
Lovely 68 degree day here in East TN. Got to get out and drive in the sunshine today. Wonderful!

I am sooo jealous of you. It's 38 degrees and rainy outside here in Chicago. Lovely!!

Today I am feeling tired (just like Monk). The doggies I'm sitting for kept me up a bit late, which is normal considering it was their first day without their owners. So i wanted to make them as happy as possible :heart:

I won't be able to get much "workout" in but I will be lifting throughout the day at work and such. I will have time for at least 10 minutes of yoga this evening to wind down and stretch out a bit.

Bike tomorrow, and hopefully some walking (if it ever stops raining! ha!)

[jazzygirl]

I have been in a major slump.... trying so desperately to get out of it. I think I see a light at the end of the tunnel.

[DawnD]

Here's a Rx for you Jazzy...Go Go Go for Ten (clap, clap, clap, clap, clap) Say this three times real loud :dance: Yep just start with 10.

Whoa you're awesome. Keep it up!!

Monk I got some skin tight pants that will fit better at the end of the 30 DAY RAW FOOD CHALLENGE AND 30 DAY FITNESS CHALLENGE:woohoo:

Wish I could pipe some sunshine to ya'll up north. It will be raining here tomorrow though. Got a chill at the mention of snow and freezing rain. Burrrr!

For today I did Lower Body and Advanced Abs with Barry. Set those abs a-blazin'. Have a great weekend.

[monkapotapus]

Monk-
I found this cool "exercise" section on my on Demand and decided to try one of the yoga videos. It was ok, but I think I'd benefit more from going to an actual class. But this will have to do for awhile.


Today I am feeling tired (just like Monk). The doggies I'm sitting for kept me up a bit late, which is normal considering it was their first day without their owners. So i wanted to make them as happy as possible

I won't be able to get much "workout" in but I will be lifting throughout the day at work and such. I will have time for at least 10 minutes of yoga this evening to wind down and stretch out a bit.

Bike tomorrow, and hopefully some walking (if it ever stops raining! ha!)
That sounds really cool - the "on demand" thing!!
I just put a bunch of exercise videos on my "instant" netflix yesterday!!!
There's a lot of the 10 min videos available!!
I :heart Netflix~:throwhearts:

Oh, how sweet you are to be so good to those pups~ (((hugs)))
Hope you have time to do a little yoga to wind down....I just did & it was lovely~

I have been in a major slump.... trying so desperately to get out of it. I think I see a light at the end of the tunnel.
Good!! Lights are good!!
Get moving - it will help get you out of that slump!!!!
Go for a walk, get some fresh air.....do a dvd.....do some jumping jacks - get that blood moving!!!
Hope you find something that you enjoy doing~


Monk I got some skin tight pants that will fit better at the end of the 30 DAY RAW FOOD CHALLENGE AND 30 DAY FITNESS CHALLENGE

Wish I could pipe some sunshine to ya'll up north. It will be raining here tomorrow though. Got a chill at the mention of snow and freezing rain. Burrrr!

For today I did Lower Body and Advanced Abs with Barry. Set those abs a-blazin'. Have a great weekend.

Hooray for goal pants!!!! :dance:
Great job firing up your abs (you and Barry both! lol)

Yeah, I wish you could pipe some sunshine up here too.....I'm cold....and it was dreary today.....

Keep up the great movement everyone!!!!

[monkapotapus]

Friday 3/4/11~

I did 20min of gentle yoga - just made it up as I went....it's a nice start to my weekend~:meditating:

[RawHealthyBeauty]

Great job Whoa!! :dance:

I can't wait to see your 90 Day photos!!!!!!!! :woohoo:

Yea, I can't wait either!!

You're doing a good job too!! :hug

[jazzygirl]

Ok, I got my work out clothes on and did 20 minutes on my treadmill on 3% incline... I was aiming for 30 but 20 was all I had in me.

I can't use my weights because of my tennis elbow, I am so bummed about this. I have a support on it but it's going on three weeks now and I am at a loss what do do about it.

Tuesday, I am trying my first spinning class, I don't need my arm for that!

Thanks for the encouragement guys! :throwhearts:

[BlackKat]

I have been in a major slump.... trying so desperately to get out of it. I think I see a light at the end of the tunnel.

You're not alone. I've been feeling like this for the last couple of days. 20 minutes of treadmill is good. You got up and did it, and that's all that matters. You stopped when you needed to, but you still did it!:dance:

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As for me I have been in a BLAAHHH state. However I got my bum on my bike today. I walked 3 dogs (seperate times) so that counts right!?!

I so want to crawl in a cave and sleep until it's above 35 degrees.

[monkapotapus]

Ok, I got my work out clothes on and did 20 minutes on my treadmill on 3% incline... I was aiming for 30 but 20 was all I had in me.

I can't use my weights because of my tennis elbow, I am so bummed about this. I have a support on it but it's going on three weeks now and I am at a loss what do do about it.

Tuesday, I am trying my first spinning class, I don't need my arm for that!

Thanks for the encouragement guys! :throwhearts:

Great job jazzygirl!!! :dance::woohoo:

[monkapotapus]

You're not alone. I've been feeling like this for the last couple of days. 20 minutes of treadmill is good. You got up and did it, and that's all that matters. You stopped when you needed to, but you still did it!:dance:

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As for me I have been in a BLAAHHH state. However I got my bum on my bike today. I walked 3 dogs (seperate times) so that counts right!?!

I so want to crawl in a cave and sleep until it's above 35 degrees.

Hey BlackKat!
Yes!! Walking the pups all counts!!!:excited:
Good job for getting your "bum" on your bike today!! :hug

[monkapotapus]

Sorry I was MIA this weekend!!
I was doing DBF taxes........:thud:
It was sooooo mentally draining.....(he owns his own business, so we have to itemize EVERYTHING...every single receipt....ughhh).....
I managed to get some stretching in on Saturday while we were doing his taxes for 10 1/2hrs......wow.....lol
Saturday~ 3/5/11~ Day 8 of 34
I made sure I did my 10 min minimum!! :heart

Sunday~3/6/11~Day 9 of 34~I really needed to just do some gentle yoga.....10 min done....

Monday~3/7/11~Day 10 of 34
I just got done doing the Walk away the Pounds dvd - this one was called "The 30 Minute Walk"....guess how long it was.....lol

Hope everyone is having a happy Monday! :kisses:

[RawSar]

Hi everyone!
I usually work out every day but thought I'd join this thread even though its a little late.
I don't have the time right now to read the whole thread so I'll just start off my saying what I did today.
10min on Turbo Sonic
Santa Planks
Diagonal Plank jumps
Step ups right and left leg
duck unders
side to side push ups
20min HIIT on the cellericer 15/45

Check back when I have a little more time!

[DawnD]

Whew! Finally here again. Missed you for a few days. Busy Weekend.

Sundays workout=Housework blah!
Monday-rediscovered Hip Hop Abs with Teigh and Gillian (from Yoga Booty Ballet or YBB) I had a blast! Great dance stuff and some ab work too.
Tuesday-Upperbody and Abs with Barry (Barry's Boot Camp)

Really feeling stronger but weight is staying the same. Thought I would move down a pound or two by now. But not worried. Hormones are playing a part.

BlackKat and Jazzygirl-So glad you pushed thru the slumps. Way to go!
Have a great Wednesday everyone!

[monkapotapus]

Hi everyone!
I usually work out every day but thought I'd join this thread even though its a little late.
I don't have the time right now to read the whole thread so I'll just start off my saying what I did today.
10min on Turbo Sonic
Santa Planks
Diagonal Plank jumps
Step ups right and left leg
duck unders
side to side push ups
20min HIIT on the cellericer 15/45

Check back when I have a little more time!
Welcome RawSar!!
Sounds like you had a great workout! :dance:
What are "Santa Planks"?

Whew! Finally here again. Missed you for a few days. Busy Weekend.

Sundays workout=Housework blah!
Monday-rediscovered Hip Hop Abs with Teigh and Gillian (from Yoga Booty Ballet or YBB) I had a blast! Great dance stuff and some ab work too.
Tuesday-Upperbody and Abs with Barry (Barry's Boot Camp)

Really feeling stronger but weight is staying the same. Thought I would move down a pound or two by now. But not worried. Hormones are playing a part.

BlackKat and Jazzygirl-So glad you pushed thru the slumps. Way to go!
Have a great Wednesday everyone!

Hi Dawn!
Great job getting your workouts in & your house "thanks" you too! lol :woohoo:

[monkapotapus]

Tuesday 3/8/11~
Taught/did my 1hr yoga class.....I can still feel my hamstring is not 100% in some of the poses I do.....

Guess what I get to do today?.......SHOVEL......stupid snow.....:cold:....we are supposed to get around 6" today.....do you know why?....it's because I was starting to be able to see my grass again....we can't have that now, can we?.....:LOL:

Happy Hump Day Everyone!! :throwhearts:

[KaleMama]

You guys are RAWKIN' This! :throwhearts:

Monk: More snow? AHHHH Spring is almost here.... Last shovel of the year? I think so! :) Last night I went to my first Yoga class and loved it! It is the type of Yoga you teach. :dance: I've been doing Yoga but at home in the privacy of my own home but am thinking of doing every Tuesday now.

This is day#10 of my juice feast - still going strong and working out every day. :woohoo:

Happy Movin!

[BlackKat]

Guess what I get to do today?.......SHOVEL......stupid snow.....:cold:....we are supposed to get around 6" today.....do you know why?....it's because I was starting to be able to see my grass again....we can't have that now, can we?.....:LOL:
:

haha you are too funny. I am finally see grass here in Chicago. It's very rainy. I really am beginning to need some sunshine for my mood and for my body. snow and rain go away! come again another day!!

I didn't get to go on my bike today! boo hoo. But I will be doing yoga before bed tonight (hopefully its not a bad idea to do yoga before bed, I understand its best in the morning?)

[DawnD]

Monk you're sendin the chills to me again. I cant imagine snow in March but again I wasn't in Tennessee during the blizzard of '93. I was basking in the sun in Panama, Central America. Two seasons there...rainy and dry. Anyway... Can you grow some wheatgrass? Indoors? Sorry. Couldn't resist. I know smartypants here.

I just wanted a workout tonight that made my say ahhhhh! Sort of like "I just had a massage ahhhh". I found an old Yoga/Pilates dvd by Louise Solomon and did the abs and core section. Took about 15 minutes I guess. All floor work and very low key. It was perfect.:yes:

Everybody keep on moving.

[RawSar]

Welcome RawSar!!
Sounds like you had a great workout! :dance:
What are "Santa Planks"?


Oups lol, I meant Santana Planks, side planks..


Guess what I get to do today?.......SHOVEL......stupid snow.........we are supposed to get around 6" today.....do you know why?....it's because I was starting to be able to see my grass again....we can't have that now, can we?.....

Wow! lucky you lol, The last time I shoveled snow (2 weeks ago) it was a good work out! ;)


But I will be doing yoga before bed tonight (hopefully its not a bad idea to do yoga before bed, I understand its best in the morning?)

Yoga I'm sure is great any time, I think there are even specific poses you can do before bed too..? Maybe they help to fall asleep?

Today I did:
Mountain jump lunges
sliding pushups
crunch scissors
reverse push up and knee tucks
20 min on the cellersier, 15/45

[DawnD]

Fareezing in Tennessee today! What happened? I wanted to stand over the heater to warm up for my workout.

Today was Lower Body and Abs with Barry. Good workout except the kids kept calling me. They don't call much so I just had to stop and chat.

Oh and I have moved the scale down a pound. Finally!

Hope everyone had a great Thursday!

[monkapotapus]

You guys are RAWKIN' This!

Monk: More snow? AHHHH Spring is almost here.... Last shovel of the year? I think so! Last night I went to my first Yoga class and loved it! It is the type of Yoga you teach. I've been doing Yoga but at home in the privacy of my own home but am thinking of doing every Tuesday now.

This is day#10 of my juice feast - still going strong and working out every day.

Happy Movin!
Hey Delise!!
The snow was heavy & wet, but it is mostly melted right now!!!!!

I'm so happy that you got to attend a yoga class & loved it!!
Great job on your juice feast & working out everyday!!!!! :dance:

haha you are too funny. I am finally see grass here in Chicago. It's very rainy. I really am beginning to need some sunshine for my mood and for my body. snow and rain go away! come again another day!!

I didn't get to go on my bike today! boo hoo. But I will be doing yoga before bed tonight (hopefully its not a bad idea to do yoga before bed, I understand its best in the morning?)
Yes, grass & sunshine is a wonderful combo!!!!
You can do yoga before bed, just make sure it's a "lower intensity" kind.....restorative yoga would be great!!
Even teaching my vinyasa yoga - I never have a problem sleeping - I end my class on a very calming note.....everyone is usually ready to chill out & go to bed when we are done! lol....:kisses:

Monk you're sendin the chills to me again. I cant imagine snow in March but again I wasn't in Tennessee during the blizzard of '93. I was basking in the sun in Panama, Central America. Two seasons there...rainy and dry. Anyway... Can you grow some wheatgrass? Indoors? Sorry. Couldn't resist. I know smartypants here.

I just wanted a workout tonight that made my say ahhhhh! Sort of like "I just had a massage ahhhh". I found an old Yoga/Pilates dvd by Louise Solomon and did the abs and core section. Took about 15 minutes I guess. All floor work and very low key. It was perfect.

Everybody keep on moving.
Lol Ms. Smarty Pants! lol.....I have a lot of plants inside to get my "fill" of greeness.....

Glad you had an "ahhh" workout!
I need one of those tonight to end the week.....:heart

Oups lol, I meant Santana Planks, side planks..



Wow! lucky you lol, The last time I shoveled snow (2 weeks ago) it was a good work out!



Yoga I'm sure is great any time, I think there are even specific poses you can do before bed too..? Maybe they help to fall asleep?

Today I did:
Mountain jump lunges
sliding pushups
crunch scissors
reverse push up and knee tucks
20 min on the cellersier, 15/45
Ahhh....side planks! lol (We still love you Santa!!!)
Great workout!!

Fareezing in Tennessee today! What happened? I wanted to stand over the heater to warm up for my workout.

Today was Lower Body and Abs with Barry. Good workout except the kids kept calling me. They don't call much so I just had to stop and chat.

Oh and I have moved the scale down a pound. Finally!

Hope everyone had a great Thursday!

Great job Dawn!!
Woohoo on moving that scale!!!! :dance:
Hope it warmed up by you today~

[monkapotapus]

So, let me catch up!!

Wed 3/9/11~Shoveled snow.....heavy, wet snow. - about 6" of it...20min....
I was so mentally/physically exhausted on Wed - that I used this as my "movement" for the day......just couldn't do anything else.....

Thursday 3/10/11~Taught/did my 1hr yoga class....it was a really good class last night - lots of great energy & people there.....:heart

I will be doing my workout after I get home tonight~

Happy Friday to YOU!!! :woohoo:

[monkapotapus]

Friday 3/11/11~10 min of gentle stretches.....:heart

[BlackKat]

So, let me catch up!!

Wed 3/9/11~Shoveled snow.....heavy, wet snow. - about 6" of it...20min....
I was so mentally/physically exhausted on Wed - that I used this as my "movement" for the day......just couldn't do anything else.....

Thursday 3/10/11~Taught/did my 1hr yoga class....it was a really good class last night - lots of great energy & people there.....:heart

I will be doing my workout after I get home tonight~

Happy Friday to YOU!!! :woohoo:

That definitely counts as movement! Shoveling snow is really good exercise. The heavy wet snow it's annoying though! LOL.I have been doing some yoga before bed and I am thinking it is helping me sleep. I am doing very low intensity (like you said) and it's really relaxing me. I find that I wake up not as stiff.

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Going to do 30 minutes on the bike before work. Oh! and also going to get myself out of the house and to the store to pick up a few things. I guess it could wait but I'm going to do the no-so-lazy thing and get it done today! :dance:

Going to the boyfriend's this evening so no yoga but maybe a different kind of exercise :backhug wink wink

Happy Saturday to all! and hope everyone gets some good movement in today!

[DawnD]

Took half day off on Friday. The sunshine was beautiful so I got out and raked the yard and dumped the compost. I also had a workout planned so I found another Yoga Booty dvd that I haven't done in years. It was dance/belly dancing/sculpting. I had a lot of fun with it.

Saturday was working at the bookkeeping service. Sit, stand, walk-walk-walk, squat, and shove those files. Anyway that was my movement for the day. We had a dinner at church so the evening was booked.

I have to say that I am feeling so good. I workout most days pretty vigorously and my body feels very healthy. Sort of like a well oiled machine. My joints are great, and I am rarely sore. It just feels different on raw compared to SAD and right now I am doing the 30 Day Challenge. Pretty good for an almost 47 yr old.

So glad to be here...:heart

[DawnD]

Do-Ti-Do-Ti-Do...on the fitness thread by myself...where ya'll at?

My goodness time has changed and its 6:30 and still daylight. The front yard beckons me to come rake it. I just walked 2 miles to blow off some steam...bad new on DHs potential job. I feel guilty sitting in here on the internet. Oh well

Yesterday-walked 2 miles, quick upper body with weights, and abs. All good!

Take care everyone.

[BlackKat]

Took half day off on Friday. The sunshine was beautiful so I got out and raked the yard and dumped the compost. I also had a workout planned so I found another Yoga Booty dvd that I haven't done in years. It was dance/belly dancing/sculpting. I had a lot of fun with it.

Saturday was working at the bookkeeping service. Sit, stand, walk-walk-walk, squat, and shove those files. Anyway that was my movement for the day. We had a dinner at church so the evening was booked.

I have to say that I am feeling so good. I workout most days pretty vigorously and my body feels very healthy. Sort of like a well oiled machine. My joints are great, and I am rarely sore. It just feels different on raw compared to SAD and right now I am doing the 30 Day Challenge. Pretty good for an almost 47 yr old.

So glad to be here...:heart


yoga booty sounds like a lot of fun! Especially the belly dancing part... never tried that before but kinda always wanted to. Different twist to exercise.

You're body sounds like its in great shape. You should healthier than me and I'm 25. But I can agree with you on the fact that it feels completely different on raw than on SAD. I feel like my flexibility is improving drastically.

Today I did some light yoga in the AM, and then 50 minutes on the bike. I also walked the dog.

[RawHealthyBeauty]

Still going on P90X!! *waving at Monk and everyone here!!*

Love how everyone doing their own thing to get moving!!

GO everyone!! :excited:

[BlackKat]

waving back at you Whoa! p90x is always something I've wanted to try, are you very pleased with it?

[RawHealthyBeauty]

I am happy with P90X for sure. It really got me back into shape and it is motivating me to want to do more active stuff. This is a keeper for me. I will be doing many rounds of P90X. That's how happy I am with it, plus anyone that I've seen on youtube keeps getting better results the more rounds they do. I was really impress with my results in round one and now am almost finish with round two resulting in more of a leaner muscular look which I am surprised and thought I never would have this results ever! This workout brings results for sure! Just had to stick with it for 90 days! Then I was hooked!

[monkapotapus]

Hey Ladies!!!!

Great job keeping your movement up!!!

It was a busy weekend for me - doing some "spring cleaning"!!!! :excited:

I am cutting down my computer time a little bit....felt I was on it every free moment....I still love you gals though! :kisses:

Okay, so I have a lot of catching up to do with posting....

Sat. - cleaning & light stretching
Sun. - more cleaning & light stretching
Mon. - 10 min yoga & reiki afterwards
Tues. - Taught/did my 1hr yoga class

I am planning on attending a yoga class tonight....I think my hamstring is finally better.....:woohoo:

Keep on rawkin' it everyone!!!!! :dance:

[BlackKat]

I know how you feel Monk. I think I've become way too dependant on technology than I think. Whatever happened to the days where not every household had a tv/computer/cellphones.. How ever did we all survive?!? hehehe. Those were the good old days. Paper, pen, letters in the mail, if you wanted to see someone you dropped by their house. lol enough of my ranting.

Today is GORGEOUS OUTSIDE!!!!!!!!:throwhearts: WOw! it's about 55 degrees here in Chicago and I just took a beautiful walk outside. I actually started out in my winter coat and sweatshirt, and ended up carrying my coat, and the sleeves of my hoodie rolled up!

I am flying high right now with this fresh oxygen, vitamin D, and my hair smelling like the wind! Love it!:woot:

Everyone have a fabulous day!

[DawnD]

BlackKats got spring fever...Blackkats got spring fever...Ha Ha So glad your weather has changed.

When I got home DH was standing in the street talking to the neighbor. He came in and asked me to walk another round with him. I did two miles on a very lovely sunny, but cool afternoon.

Yesterday I got my new trampoline. It was waiting for me when I got home with a happy birthday love note. I couldn't wait to get it put together to jump:trampoline: yipppeeee! Jumped for 30 minutes while listening to 70s music on Sirius! FUN!

Whoa you're awesome. You keep it up gal.

[DawnD]

Me and Barry doin Upper Body and Abs to day. Great workout but I thought I was going to need to eat in the middle of the workout. I forgot to fuel up before. Duh! Ate a date before and a banana after.

Hubbys home gotta go....now...

[monkapotapus]

I know how you feel Monk. I think I've become way too dependant on technology than I think. Whatever happened to the days where not every household had a tv/computer/cellphones.. How ever did we all survive?!? hehehe. Those were the good old days. Paper, pen, letters in the mail, if you wanted to see someone you dropped by their house. lol enough of my ranting.

Today is GORGEOUS OUTSIDE!!!!!!!! WOw! it's about 55 degrees here in Chicago and I just took a beautiful walk outside. I actually started out in my winter coat and sweatshirt, and ended up carrying my coat, and the sleeves of my hoodie rolled up!

I am flying high right now with this fresh oxygen, vitamin D, and my hair smelling like the wind! Love it!

Everyone have a fabulous day!
Hey BlackKat!!
I think about the technology thing all the time.....I look at my sisters - growing up playing video games, playing with ipods, texting....and I think - man, when I was growing up I was riding my bike EVERYWHERE.....all day long - if I could.....I think my friends & I would put on 20+ miles in the summer riding back and forth everywhere.....we never just sat & did nothing.....

Glad you had a lovely walk on a beautiful, sunshiney day!!!! :dance:

BlackKats got spring fever...Blackkats got spring fever...Ha Ha So glad your weather has changed.

When I got home DH was standing in the street talking to the neighbor. He came in and asked me to walk another round with him. I did two miles on a very lovely sunny, but cool afternoon.

Yesterday I got my new trampoline. It was waiting for me when I got home with a happy birthday love note. I couldn't wait to get it put together to jump yipppeeee! Jumped for 30 minutes while listening to 70s music on Sirius! FUN!

Whoa you're awesome. You keep it up gal.
Happy Belated Birthday Dawn!!!!!!! :hug:
How nice to take a walk with your hubby!!! My BF will not do things like that....he's not crazy about exercise....boooooo! lol

Hooray for a new trampoline!!!! :trampoline:

Me and Barry doin Upper Body and Abs to day. Great workout but I thought I was going to need to eat in the middle of the workout. I forgot to fuel up before. Duh! Ate a date before and a banana after.

Hubbys home gotta go....now...

Woohoo for you & Barry!! lol - that still cracks me up....lol :LOL:
Make sure you're fueled up next time!!!!!

[monkapotapus]

Wed 3/16/11~I got to actually attend a yoga class!!
Class was from 6pm - 7:15pm.....then I stayed for the 20min silent meditation....just what I needed~:meditating:

Thurs 3/17/11~Taught/did my 1hr yoga class....worked up a nice sweat...followed by some great stretches~:woohoo:

Hope everyone is having a Happy Friday!!!!!

I will be doing more "Spring Cleaning" this weekend - I have my list of "To Do's"....ready.....so, limited computer time again.....

Yay - Spring is in the air!!!! :excited::dance:

[Seductive Arts]

I ran/walked 2 miles yesterday.

Today I danced one hour using a fitness ball and weights.

[BlackKat]

Looks like everyone is doing great! I've been super busy last couple of days with work.

Today I walked for 1 hour outside, and was on the bike for 30 minutes. I am debating whether or not to go back on the bike for another 20-30 minutes... I'm super energized today!

:woohoo:

[Seductive Arts]

Did 3 miles. Did a combination of yoga, pilates, floor dancing and fitness balls for 1hr 30 min.

[Seductive Arts]

Looks like everyone is doing great! I've been super busy last couple of days with work.

Today I walked for 1 hour outside, and was on the bike for 30 minutes. I am debating whether or not to go back on the bike for another 20-30 minutes... I'm super energized today!

:woohoo:

I exercised a lot today and when I got home I felt like doing more. So much energy, regardless i put in 2.5 hours of fitness today. I think I might act on my impulse to exercise more, if my body wants to in the future. I could use to burn more calories.

[DawnD]

Wow Seductive-great energy. I don't think I could keep going that long.

I have been moving every day. Saturday was working and Sunday housework.
Monday-10 minutes of abs and arms and stretching.
Tues-raking and pulling weeds out in the 81 degree weather. Lovely.

Wow I need to do Spring cleaning but I am working 6 days a week. I guess I will do Summer cleaning!

Thanks for the birthday wishes everyone.

[Steven]

Just now joining in here! Glad I saw this.

Today I did 35 minutes of yoga, which Im aiming to do every day first thing in the morning if I can. Might start up jogging tomorrow with a friend, Ive always wanted to do jogging but never had the motivation. :excited:

[BlackKat]

Welcome Steven!

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I am feeling in a rut with my routinely work outs (bike, walking).I need to encorporate some new exercises in there. Maybe some inline skating next week, and I may try jogging! uh ohhhhh i said the j word. haha.

Feeling like a real cranky head today, I think I will just stay in (freezing outside today) and do some yoga tonight. Maybe a long hot bath with candles.

[DawnD]

Burrrr cold out today or so it seemed. I retreated indoors and did Barry's Code Red workout. About 20 minutes wham bam.

Couldn't move last night. I was dragging. I think I used all my energy for my brain yesterday afternoon. I just let myself off the hook.

Hi Steve...glad you joined us!

Yes Blackkat, cranky heads need loooong hot baths especially with candles. AAHHHHHH! sounds nice

See Ya"ll...

[Steven]

Today I managed to do 20 minutes from the dvd Slim in 6 by Debbie Sieber. Im thinking of doing a quick yoga session before bed since its already late and I didn't manage to do it earlier.

[monkapotapus]

Hi peeps!!

Wow, I haven't logged on to RFT for a week!!
I have to admit - I have not gotten "planned" movement in everyday this week.....just my 1hr yoga class on Thursday.....there was a couple days of shoveling snow in there! (What the heck winter?!)......the other days were just filled with work & shivering because it got so cold out again.... :(

I will try to do better this week.....Thursday is the last day of the month!!!

[DawnD]

Hello everyone. I had a great month with you. It has been an extremely busy month for me. Coming straight home to work out has been a blast. Its a new thing right now. I have dropped 3-4 pounds between the 30 Day Raw Challenge and the attempt to exercise each day. Biceps are poppin too, finally!

I have been blessed with 2 boxes of mushrooms this week. My brother in law helped me chop, marinate and dry them. Needless to say no time for the bod.

Earlier this week I did Yoga Booty Hip Hop & Abs, Barrys upper and abs. Its been a great month.

Thanks to all of you for sharing and to you Monk getting us going this month. Hugs to ya :hug

[monkapotapus]

Hello everyone. I had a great month with you. It has been an extremely busy month for me. Coming straight home to work out has been a blast. Its a new thing right now. I have dropped 3-4 pounds between the 30 Day Raw Challenge and the attempt to exercise each day. Biceps are poppin too, finally!

I have been blessed with 2 boxes of mushrooms this week. My brother in law helped me chop, marinate and dry them. Needless to say no time for the bod.

Earlier this week I did Yoga Booty Hip Hop & Abs, Barrys upper and abs. Its been a great month.

Thanks to all of you for sharing and to you Monk getting us going this month. Hugs to ya :hug

Great job Dawn!!!!!

I was just gifted a TON of produce yesterday.....I will be chopping, slicing & dicing when I get home from work today......

Can't wait to see you in April!!!! :throwhearts:

[monkapotapus]

To finish off the month....

Tuesday & Thursday - Taught/did my 1hr yoga class~:meditating: