APRIL Exercise Challenge

[MoOrLess]

It's SPRING! and time to get exercising again - the weather should hold up (hopefully not a lot of rain) so get out and get moving!

Let's make this a "NO EXCUSES" exercise month!


JOIN US!!!!

APRIL Exercise Challenge!

Come join in for support and encouragement. This works!
It's easy, just check in and post your progress.
Whether you check in daily to list each workout or sum
everything up once a week, it helps with accountability.

Everyone is welcome!

Purple – 5-7 sessions – under 30 minutes – giving your all
and working as hard as you can for as long as you can.
Green - 5-7 sessions of at least 30 minutes
Bronze – 8-14 sessions of at least 30 minutes
Silver – 15-18 sessions of at least 30 minutes
Gold – 19-23 session of at least 30 minutes
Platinum - 24+ sessions of at least 30 minutes

[MoOrLess]

I'm definitely going for Platinum again in the month of April - I feel so good working out almost daily!

Come join us!

[MoOrLess]

1 - 2/2: 30 min Wii aerobics
2 - 2/2: 40 min Walk (1.94 mi)

[brelee85]

4/1/12- 1 hr walk with the kids
4/2/12- 30 minute walk on my lunch break
4/3/12- 30 minute walk on my lunch break and 1 hour walk with the kids in the evening
4/4/12- 30 minute walk on my lunch break

[MoOrLess]

1 - 2/2: 30 min Wii aerobics
2 - 2/2: 40 min Walk (1.94 mi)
3 - 2/4: 1 hour, 48 min (2.91 mi)

We didn't walk slow, and took a 10 minute break at the 1.5 mile marker, then headed back towards home...but it was a good walk! Cool out, a bit windy on the way there and just cool on the way home. I can tell all that walking in March really paid off when it comes to my stamina.

[New Curves Ahead]

Pretty sad that I had to search to find this thread! That means I've not been updating nearly enough! Back on track this month!

3/31-4/2- Huge amounts of walking and hiking for 3 1/2 days on the island of Catalina. There are no cars really on that island, although you can rent golf carts. We walked for miles and hiked up through a neat trail at the botanical gardens etc. I'm counting this as exercise for these days. :) This was a very neat birthday get away my husband secretly planned for me...A-mazing :)

4/4- 3.53 mile walk

[Trailabite]

Curves, I had to hunt it down also. I think because it was not posted in the "Monthly Exercise Challange" Group is why we couldn't find it. Mo is trying to get us to exercise our fingers more. lol

1. 4/2 - 1 hour cardio
2. 4/3 - 1 hour work out
3. 4/4 - 1 hour cardio
4. 4/5 - 1 hour work out

[MoOrLess]

Curves, I had to hunt it down also. I think because it was not posted in the "Monthly Exercise Challange" Group is why we couldn't find it. Mo is trying to get us to exercise our fingers more. lol

1. 4/2 - 1 hour cardio
2. 4/3 - 1 hour work out
3. 4/4 - 1 hour cardio
4. 4/5 - 1 hour work out

lol...if one of you hasn't already...I'll go post a link for April

[MoOrLess]

1 - 2/2: 30 min Wii aerobics
2 - 2/2: 40 min Walk (1.94 mi)
3 - 2/4: 1 hour, 48 min Walk (2.91 mi)
4 - 2/5: 30 min Walk (1.2 mi)
5 - 2/5: 30 min Walk/Jog (1.35)

yep you read it right folks, I actually jogged for about 1/3 of my path tonight - woo hoo! Tomorrow we shall see what my knees have to say about it lol

[Trailabite]

Nice, way to go!


1 - 2/2: 30 min Wii aerobics
2 - 2/2: 40 min Walk (1.94 mi)
3 - 2/4: 1 hour, 48 min Walk (2.91 mi)
4 - 2/5: 30 min Walk (1.2 mi)
5 - 2/5: 30 min Walk/Jog (1.35)




yep you read it right folks, I actually jogged for about 1/3 of my path tonight - woo hoo! Tomorrow we shall see what my knees have to say about it lol

[MoOrLess]

I don't know if it's the change in weather (colder) or just the seasonal change...but I am dragging my wagon and SO tired 24/7. So I'm just resting and doing what my body apparently wants - nothing lol...but I'll be back at it soon!

Have a great weekend and Happy Easter!

[New Curves Ahead]

3/31-4/2- Huge amounts of walking and hiking for 3 1/2 days on the island of Catalina. There are no cars really on that island, although you can rent golf carts. We walked for miles and hiked up through a neat trail at the botanical gardens etc. I'm counting this as exercise for these days. :) This was a very neat birthday get away my husband secretly planned for me...A-mazing :)

4/4- 3.53 mile walk
4/6- 5.48 mile walk (including hills)
4/7- 5.48 mile walk (including hills)

[Trailabite]

1. 4/2 - 1 hour cardio
2. 4/3 - 1 hour work out
3. 4/4 - 1 hour cardio
4. 4/5 - 1 hour work out
5. 4/6 - 1 hour cardio
6. 4/7 - 20 min cardio assesment
7. 7/9 - 45min hour cardio

Todays cardio was stepped up just a little. started out on the treadmil and warmed up for 10 minutes at a pace of 5.0mph, at the 10 min mark raised the elevation to level 4 for another 10 min at the same 5 mph. Then went to 2 mph at 0 elevation for 2 min then back to 5 mph for 10 min at 0 elevation and the raised it to level 4 for another 10 min's. Did this until the 45 minute mark. This kicked my butt to say the least!

[New Curves Ahead]

3/31-4/2- Huge amounts of walking and hiking for 3 1/2 days on the island of Catalina. There are no cars really on that island, although you can rent golf carts. We walked for miles and hiked up through a neat trail at the botanical gardens etc. I'm counting this as exercise for these days. :) This was a very neat birthday get away my husband secretly planned for me...A-mazing :)

4/4- 3.53 mile walk
4/6- 5.48 mile walk (including hills)
4/7- 5.48 mile walk (including hills)
4/9- 5.48 mile walk (including hills)

[pamersw]

Hi Mo and everyone else going for the April workout challenge. I am seeing the foot doctor tomorrow but I have been doing floor exercises and walking as much as I can. I plan on getting my bicycle tires filled and then I will be going for a spin everyday. I did a lot of walking last week at Disneyland!

[Trailabite]

1. 4/2 - 1 hour cardio
2. 4/3 - 1 hour work out
3. 4/4 - 1 hour cardio
4. 4/5 - 1 hour work out
5. 4/6 - 1 hour cardio
6. 4/7 - 20 min cardio assesment
7. 4/9 - 45min hour cardio
8. 4/10 - 1 hour workout
9. 4/12 - 1 hour workout

Feeling a little lazy this week, skipped 2 days of cardio, I love having a sinus infection.........

[MoOrLess]

I am such a slacker ...but although I haven't been doing formal exercise - I have been up at 7am on a Saturday to walk at a rummage sale held by 35 families of multiples (twins/triplets) for two HOURS -- and LOTS of re-arranging still going on - painting, cleaning, more cleaning lol getting things ready before our grandbaby gets here at the end of June - ironically I am losing weight again so I must be moving enough!

Sorry you have a sinus infection Trail...and awesome Pamela on starting some exercise, I can imagine how tired you are from Disney - it is nothing but walking!

[Trailabite]

1. 4/2 - 1 hour cardio
2. 4/3 - 1 hour work out
3. 4/4 - 1 hour cardio
4. 4/5 - 1 hour work out
5. 4/6 - 1 hour cardio
6. 4/7 - 20 min cardio assesment
7. 4/9 - 45min hour cardio
8. 4/10 - 1 hour workout
9. 4/12 - 1 hour workout
10. 4/16 - 1 hour cardio
11. 4/17 - hour workout
12. 4/19 - 1 hour workout

well, we took a few days off and relaxed. Today we started another 12 week program with our trainer. I figured since we had such good results the first time and I still need to lose another 20 pounds to hit my goal, I might as well do it right. So here we go again.

[MoOrLess]

1 - 4/2: 30 min Wii aerobics
2 - 4/2: 40 min Walk (1.94 mi)
3 - 4/4: 1 hour, 48 min Walk (2.91 mi)
4 - 4/5: 30 min Walk (1.2 mi)
5 - 4/5: 30 min Walk/Jog (1.35)
6 - 4/19: 30 min Wii Fit Plus

um, am I the only one who noticed that I was putting February dates?? rofl at myself......oye

I've been sleeping a LOT of hours this last week and couldn't figure out what my problem was...today I woke up with a very sore throat. I'm praying it leaves as fast as it arrived. Sciatica also started up in my LEFT leg now - which it never does - so I guess my body is saying to REST - that's what I'm doing for now, sigh

[New Curves Ahead]

Arrrghh!! I have to come here to confess that I have been SUCH A FLAKE ON MY EXERCISE the last month!! I started out okay this month but it seems as if after my husband had his surgery and I took a week off from walking..it has turned into just an entire mess! What in the world! I was a walking fool...and for some reason, I cannot get back into it. I graduate from college on the 16th of May and I think this last semester (full load) has just kicked my backside. But that is still no excuse, I had a decent load last semester and I made sure I still never missed my walking. It is so strange how that happens...I was SO gung-ho. I also think I am "giving myself an excuse to stop walking for awhile" because starting May 1st, I joined a cross-fit gym...so I will be doing that 4-5 times a week with a friend (accountability!!) so I tell myself..."oh I'll just start May 1st.." GEEZE LOUISE. So ridiculous.

Anyways..I am admitting I am an exercise flake. Luckily, I am an absolute ROCKSTAR when it comes to my eating habits, etc. I go to the doctor for my monthly check up today and I'm pretty sure I have dropped 8-9 lbs this month. That will push me up to 74-75 lbs lost in 8 months since surgery. I cannot begin to tell you how happy that makes me!!!

I actually allowed a full-body shot of myself to be posted on Facebook the other day...(yes.I realize I'm still sort of hiding behind my son LOL!) But for ME..this was huge!!! I haven't posted a body shot of myself in years. :)

I'll check in after my doc's appointment and I am sorry I am a bad exercise accountability friend this month :(

EDITED: I just got home from my doctors appointment and I LOST 9 POUNDS last month!!!! :) :)

Here I am, down 75 lbs! We were being totally silly, it was right before his little league game. I need to find a before picture someday. I took one the day of surgery, however, it's in my bra and underwear, which I take a new one every single month just like that but I cannot share those. LOL! I was a size 22...these pants are a size 14 (larger 14 than normal I think because I can still wear some 16's too.) I am so thankful for this surgery.

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[MoOrLess]

Arrrghh!! I have to come here to confess that I have been SUCH A FLAKE ON MY EXERCISE the last month!! I started out okay this month but it seems as if after my husband had his surgery and I took a week off from walking..it has turned into just an entire mess! What in the world! I was a walking fool...and for some reason, I cannot get back into it. I graduate from college on the 16th of May and I think this last semester (full load) has just kicked my backside. But that is still no excuse, I had a decent load last semester and I made sure I still never missed my walking. It is so strange how that happens...I was SO gung-ho. I also think I am "giving myself an excuse to stop walking for awhile" because starting May 1st, I joined a cross-fit gym...so I will be doing that 4-5 times a week with a friend (accountability!!) so I tell myself..."oh I'll just start May 1st.." GEEZE LOUISE. So ridiculous.

Anyways..I am admitting I am an exercise flake. Luckily, I am an absolute ROCKSTAR when it comes to my eating habits, etc. I go to the doctor for my monthly check up today and I'm pretty sure I have dropped 8-9 lbs this month. That will push me up to 74-75 lbs lost in 8 months since surgery. I cannot begin to tell you how happy that makes me!!!

I actually allowed a full-body shot of myself to be posted on Facebook the other day...(yes.I realize I'm still sort of hiding behind my son LOL!) But for ME..this was huge!!! I haven't posted a body shot of myself in years. :)

I'll check in after my doc's appointment and I am sorry I am a bad exercise accountability friend this month :(

EDITED: I just got home from my doctors appointment and I LOST 9 POUNDS last month!!!! :) :)

Here I am, down 75 lbs! We were being totally silly, it was right before his little league game. I need to find a before picture someday. I took one the day of surgery, however, it's in my bra and underwear, which I take a new one every single month just like that but I cannot share those. LOL! I was a size 22...these pants are a size 14 (larger 14 than normal I think because I can still wear some 16's too.) I am so thankful for this surgery.

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You look fantastic! quit hiding!!!!!!!!!

[MoOrLess]

Ok so I am beyond "flakey about exercise" lol........I have NO excuse but cold weather, and STRESS

my sweetie has surgery coming up this week and a long recovery -- I'll report back in when I can...

in the meantime, can someone please volunteer to keep up with the May exercise thread? I'll set it up so page 1 is there for everyone -- thanks!

[MoOrLess]

here is the link for MAY: http://band2gether.net/showthread.php?12325-MAY-Exercise-Challenge&p=275011#post275011