August Exercise Challenge

[Tasha+Scott]

I noticed nobody had started an August Exercise Challenge thread yet so I figured I might as well do it this time. Anyone want to join me?

I don't know how to make clipart though so here is last year's clippie (unless anyone wants to do a new one):

http://sunnyshopper.com/augustexercise.gif

To add it in your signature, just copy and paste the following, but remember to replace the { } with [ ]

{img}http://sunnyshopper.com/augustexercise.gif{/img}

I will update the list as often as possible. I am thinking I will use this color for those that reach the halfway point and I will use this color for those who reach their exercise goal for the month.

Please feel free to jump in and let me know what goal you're aiming for and let's all have fun getting our minutes in for the month! I think I am aiming for 1000 this month. Who's with me?

Congratulations to RhondaW for being the first to reach her goal!!! :sunny:

AlaskaMOM~ 1210/1000 GOAL!!!! :thumbsup2
Amy&Dan~ 915/900 GOAL!!!! :thumbsup2
AuroraluvsPhillip~ 0/1200
braban06~ 95/700
calena~ 900/900 GOAL!!!! :thumbsup2
chamonix~ 810/1500 HALFWAY THERE!!!
CJK~ 2010/1600 GOAL!!!! :thumbsup2
DG-12~ 240/1200
Disneyglobegirl~ 1520/1500 GOAL!!!! :thumbsup2
donac~ 1000/1000 GOAL!!!! :thumbsup2
Fionasmommy~ 0/900
Fitswimmer~ 1180/1240 HALFWAY THERE!!!
getnthinr~ 1500/1500 GOAL!!!! :thumbsup2
goldcupmom~ 911/1500 HALFWAY THERE!!!
graciegirlie~ 1380/1600 HALFWAY THERE!!!
happybratpack~ 50/800
hjd0411~ 490/800 HALFWAY THERE!!!
jayna22~ 45/1200 (Hope your foot feels better soon! :grouphug: )
jlawall~ 1625/2000 HALFWAY THERE!!!
Jodi3530~ 0/810
keenercam~ 1210/1200 GOAL!!!! :thumbsup2
kkevcamsmom~ 1005/800 GOAL!!!! :thumbsup2
kkmauch~ 240/1200
LegoMom3~ 110/570
lindalinda~ 412/1200
Lindamary123~ 650/800 HALFWAY THERE!!!
LittleMissMickey~ 1020/1800 HALFWAY THERE!!!
lovinaz~ 1080/1300 HALFWAY THERE!!!
Maherae~ 1425/1400 GOAL!!!! :thumbsup2
mikamah~ 560/600 HALFWAY THERE!!!
MN Dis Fans~ 845/900 HALFWAY THERE!!!
mom2boys~ 840/1000 HALFWAY THERE!!!
NCRedding~ 225/500
newholidayx2~ 1009/1000 GOAL!!!! :thumbsup2
NYcpa~ 1265/1500 HALFWAY THERE!!!
o2bacelt~ 1220/900 GOAL!!!! :thumbsup2
ohiominnie~ 801/800 GOAL!!!! :thumbsup2
ohMom~ 0/1500
PaulaSue~ 475/1320
perfectmatch300~ 1350/2000 HALFWAY THERE!!!
PlutoEpcot~ 2270/2250 GOAL!!!! :thumbsup2
RhondaW~ 697/450 GOAL!!!! :thumbsup2
RoyalCinderella~ 905/1000 HALFWAY THERE!!!
ShellyBelly~ 400/1200
silverangel879~ 1030/1000 (Happy b-day!! :) ) GOAL!!!! :thumbsup2
sk8ingmom~ 410/920
sm4987~ 1618/1600 GOAL!!!! :thumbsup2
StitchIsOurHero~ 35/1200
SunFloridaDisney~ 1320/1300 GOAL!!!! :thumbsup2
tae1218~ 720/1000 HALFWAY THERE!!!
Tasha+Scott~ 1010/1000 GOAL!!!! :thumbsup2
tbstein~ 880/800 GOAL!!!! :thumbsup2
TEK224~ 557/1000 HALFWAY THERE!!!
Tensixmom~ 120/1500
tinkluver06~ 0/900
twotoohappy~ 865/1000 (by Aug. 27) HALFWAY THERE!!!
WDWorBUST~ 0/800

[keenercam]

Thanks, Tasha!

I am in for 1200.

I figure with the 1/2 marathon in mid-September this is my last month to get the miles in on long training sessions before I have to taper.

Here we go. ... :cool1:

[NYcpa]

Thanks Tasha.

Please sign me up for 1500 min.

[donac]

Put me down for 1000. It is just too hot sometimes in Aug to workout. I may surprise myself. I will also be away for 4 days so I want a goal I can reach.

THanks for doing this.

[jayna22]

Hi, Tasha! Please sign me up for 1200 in August!
Thanks!
jana

[CJK]

Thanks Tasha! I'd like to join. I'm going to be bold this month and go for 1600 minutes!!

[calena]

I'd like to sign up for 900. Getting back into WISH! :sunny:

[ohMom]

thank you for hosting in August -- i'll sign up for 1500 mins please :teeth:

[graciegirlie]

This is what I need!!! I do ok eating but not with exercise so i have been stuck in the 160's for 3 months. Please put me down for 1600. Thanks so much!!! Sarah

[lovinaz]

Thanks for hosting this month's challenge. :thumbsup2 Can't help out on the clippie (there is one in the "All WISH Clipart in One Place" thread in case no one comes up with a new one).

Please sign me up for 1300 minutes.

[tinkluver06]

sign me up for 900 please. thanks

[Disneyglobegirl]

Please sign me up for 1500 - I've been slacking this summer and need to get back to it! :cool1:

[StitchIsOurHero]

I have been the queen of slacking for the last 2 months! Now my brother's wedding, my 30th birthday, and our trip to WDW will be here in 6 weeks! I must get back to it!

Please put me down for 1200 minutes! I will get there--I will, I will!!! :banana:

[Lindamary123]

Please sign me up for 800 this month. I am trying to stay dedicated!
Thanks! :sunny:

[twotoohappy]

Thanks so much for this!!!

I need to get back on track!

My goal is 1000 before 8/27 when I leave for WDW :banana:

[Fionasmommy]

I'd like to join too! I really need to get back to the gym and this might be just what I need. Sign me up for 900. :thumbsup2

[AuroraluvsPhillip]

Thanks Tasha for starting this thread. I will sign up for 1200 minutes this month! :thumbsup2

[Maherae]

Cool, Tasha! I'm in for 1400! (did I really say that???)

[tae1218]

Please sign me up for 1000. Thanks!

Tae

[goldcupmom]

Thanks, Tasha! Count me in for 1500. I really need it after being gone 3 wks!

[newholidayx2]

Please add me for 1000 mins for Aug - thank you

(We'll be in the world 8/12-26 so my time will be counted before/after that)

[o2bacelt]

I'm in for another 900 minutes for August. It's been nice being accountable now if my gym would quit having swim meets and canceling classes for the next month... :)

[sm4987]

Keep the challenges coming. Count me in for 1600!

[LittleMissMickey]

This is exactly what I needed! Please sign me up for 1800 -- up and running in the morning an hour before anything else needs to happen.

Thank you for starting this! I will be posting my minutes starting on TUESDAY!

Let's see who else is in...

[NCRedding]

Thanks for running this challenge. I have been AWOL on the WISH, and the scale shows it.

Starting small: 500 minutes this month for me.

[braban06]

Im going to go for 700 minutes for August

http://sunnyshopper.com/augustexercise.gif

[ohiominnie]

Count me in. Didn't make the July goal I had set b/c of an icky illness early in the month, but I'll try harder this month.


Please put me down for 800 minutes. :)

[TEK224]

Sign me up for 1000 minutes please!

Terri

[mom2boys]

Sign me up for 1200 minutes. It's about more than just the weight. I have eleveated blood sugar levels, a history of gestational diabetes and a family history of type II. It's time for me to get serious.

[hjd0411]

OK - I'm going to give this a try - let's say 800 to start...???
Now, do I then post each day with the number of minutes of exercise that I have done for that day?? Please forgive an ignorant new comer... :confused3
Thanks for the help.
Heather

[tbstein]

Hi! Include me in again! I think since I am on vacation one week this month, I will do 800 minutes this time. I will of course shoot for over my goal!

Good luck everyone!


Wendy

[Amy&Dan]

Thank you Tasha for doing this! Please sign me up for 900 minutes.

[happybratpack]

OK, this is my first time doing this and I'm ready. :goodvibes

Count me in for 800.

Thanks!!

[sk8ingmom]

TTTHHHUUUMMMPPPP! That was me jumping back on the bandwagon...

Sign me up for 900!
Thanks!

[Jodi3530]

sign me up for 810 minutes for the month.

[Tensixmom]

Count me in for 1500. Have the DL half next month so got to get a lot of time in.

[MN Dis Fans]

I'm a first-timer, too. I'll try for 900. :banana: :banana:

[Tasha+Scott]

OK - I'm going to give this a try - let's say 800 to start...???
Now, do I then post each day with the number of minutes of exercise that I have done for that day?? Please forgive an ignorant new comer... :confused3
Thanks for the help.
Heather
The great thing about the challenge is it is flexible. It is more of a way for people to stay motivated and feel accountable, as well as receive support from fellow WISHers, than anything else. That means that you can do this however is most convenient for you. If you feel like you would like to post your total for each day you may. If you only want to update weekly, that's okay too. Or you may just want to post when you reach a certain amount. Basically you can post your min. as often or as little as you like as long as I have your completed total for the month by the end of August! Good luck!

Okay, everyone, tomorrow's the first day of August! Good luck to all! :)

[mom2boys]

The great thing about the challenge is it is flexible. It is more of a way for people to stay motivated and feel accountable, as well as receive support from fellow WISHers, than anything else. That means that you can do this however is most convenient for you. If you feel like you would like to post your total for each day you may. If you only want to update weekly, that's okay too. Or you may just want to post when you reach a certain amount. Basically you can post your min. as often or as little as you like as long as I have your completed total for the month by the end of August! Good luck!

Okay, everyone, tomorrow's the first day of August! Good luck to all! :)
Thanks, I was wondering the same thing.

[RhondaW]

Sign me up for 450 this month. Thanks!

[chamonix]

OK, my first official WISH challenge. Count me in for 1500. That's about how much I do already, just slightly higher, but I was afraid to set it really higher! LOL I hope to surpass that this month. I am feeling a bit stuck and need a jump start!

[WDWorBUST]

I need extra motivation - I'm going to start small though and set a goal of 800 minutes.

[lindalinda]

Okay...here I go again. Even tho I have failed in the last 2 months I am gonna up the ante this month. Put me down for 1200.

:hippie:

[ShellyBelly]

I am a first-timer too, but I really was hoping to reach a goal before we leave! So, put me down for 1200! :thumbsup2 I can do it...I can do it....I can do it!!

[RoyalCinderella]

Definitely count me in for 1000! Here's to completed EC number 4!

[mikamah]

I'd like to join you for the challenge. I'm going to exercise 600 minutes this month. Thanks.

[CJK]

The August challenge has begun!! I decided to start off with a bang by trying the 60min. Advanced Taebo class! I couldn't maintain the intensity and speed of the others, but I did try all the moves and gave it my all. Total so far is 60/1600.

[LittleMissMickey]

Happy August! I started off this challenge by doing a 30 minute pilates video. I will do my crunches and weights later, but for now, please put me down for 30/1800. Thanks!

Who else?

[silverangel879]

Put 1000 for me! I didn't make it for July but I can do it for August...It's my B-DAY MONTH!!!

[ShellyBelly]

Well, I have started August out good! Now to keep up the momentum!! 40 minutes down, 1160 to go!!:banana:

[MN Dis Fans]

35 mins. of swimming laps!

[StitchIsOurHero]

35 minutes of treadmill! That puts me at 35/1200. . .I'm going to do it this month! :banana:

[o2bacelt]

I started off today with 55 minutes of aqua fit. Love my water classes especially in this nasty heat. :)

55/900 so far and lost of the month to go, I made it last month with 35 extra minutes, I'm hoping to blow that out of the water this month.

[jlawall]

I'll go for another 2000 minutes!!!
8/21 60 minutes

1685/2000 :thumbsup2

[ohiominnie]

Ok, good start for me this month.

Did 30 minutes interval training on the treadmill while dh was at work.
Took a walk down the street (20 minutes)
then dh wanted to exercise together so I hopped on the treadmill again for some more interval training (22 minutes)

72/800! WOW! I've never exercised 72 minutes in a day before!

[PaulaSue]

I will try again.

[Tasha+Scott]

Everyone is off to a great start it seems! :) I managed to get 60 min. in today. Here's hoping we will all meet our goals! I will update again tomorrow. I am off to bed. It's been a long day and I am exhausted!

[lindalinda]

August 1 and I'm at 60 mins! I did 45 mins stairmachine and 15 mins ablounger.


:hippie:

[TEK224]

Please add 60 minutes for me, today. Did an hour on the elliptical machine.

Terri

60/1000

[graciegirlie]

I did 115 today... Trying to get my disney legs before our vacation...
Did a 45 min workout tape, 40 minute walk with the kids & another 30 by myself... Gotta work up to being on my feet all day at disney...
115/1600 for me so far :cool1:

[DG-12]

Can I still sign up for this month? If I can I am in for 1200 minutes this month.
Thanks,
Dana

[Maherae]

Starting off with 60 minutes of weight training! 60/1400

[SunFloridaDisney]

HI, Please sign me up for 1300 minutes this month. I missed out on July, but want to keep up with August.

So far between yesterday and today I've got 100 so far. Thanks! :sunny:

[getnthinr]

I'm in for my first exercise challenge. Make mine 1500 minutes, please, and I'm on my way with 45 min yesterday!

[keenercam]

I did a mile on the treadmill last night and 45 minutes on the bike, plus warm-up, putting me at 60/1200.

[kkevcamsmom]

Sign me up for another 800. I came alot closer last month than I thought I would :)

Lori

[tbstein]

Only 20 minutes so far. Just too hot and no time to get anywhere yesterday. Will work on more today with DD!

Wendy

[CJK]

55min. of interval training today making my total 115/1600 so far.

[chamonix]

Today, my usual at the gym: 20 minutes elliptical followed by crunches and lifting weights for the remaining 40 minutes. (I usually go over an hour, but instead of watching the clock each day for the challenge I am only going to count one hour for each time I hit the gym)

So far:
60/1500

[jlawall]

150/2000 minutes...............big day!! :cool1:

[hjd0411]

Only 45 minutes for me so far - but hoping to get more...
Thanks

[MN Dis Fans]

Yahoo! 45 mins of swimming laps today. :goodvibes

[Tensixmom]

60 mins soccer practice workout with the kids. 60/1500

[o2bacelt]

I got in another 50 minutes today of deep water. That puts me at 105/900 so far! I'm hoping to blow that out of the water this month!

[Lindamary123]

I have started off the month with 70 min. so far!

[getnthinr]

Walked 6 miles today, which adds another 90 minutes to my August total (135!). Whooooooo hoooooooo! Go, August challengers!

[lindalinda]

45 mins today for me.

[ohiominnie]

30 minutes of interval training on the treadmill for me today.

102/800 for me. :)

[graciegirlie]

got 60 in today!!! now at 175/1600

[hjd0411]

Another 40 for me. I think I'm getting the hang of this!!!! :teeth:

[Tensixmom]

60 mins tonight on the TM. 120/1500 :cool1:

[keenercam]

4 miles last night on the TM with some stretching -- 120/1200

[mom2boys]

Last night I walked for 30 minutes. It was like walking in the dry cycle of the dishwasher!

[happybratpack]

50 minutes so far for me! It doesn't sound big but I think that's more than I did in a months time recently. ;)

Way to go everyone! :banana:

[MN Dis Fans]

I put in 35 mins. at Curves this morning! :cool1:

[lovinaz]

Yesterday I went to the gym and did 30 minutes of weights and 35 minutes on the elliptical

65/1300

[CJK]

60min. of Taebo today. Total so far is 175/1600

[chamonix]

60 minutes cardio at the gym today, elliptical and stepper. Total so far: 120/1500. :)

[mom2boys]

Changing post to reflect tonight's hour of walking. It sure helps to have friends to motivate me. With my Curves workout this morning & the hour of walking with the Scout momos, I am now up to 135/1000. :cool1:

[Disneyglobegirl]

Starting out August pretty well

Aug 1 - 60 min
Aug 2 - 40 min
Aug 3 - 60 min

August Total 160/1500 :sunny:

[jlawall]

290/2000 minutes.................10% completed! :goodvibes

[tae1218]

Here's my total so far:

8/1 50 minutes
8/2 60 minutes
8/3 40 minutes

That brings me up to 150/1000.

Tae

[getnthinr]

3 miles = 45 min tonight. Total is now 180/1500.

[Lindamary123]

Please add 40 min. for me. Total 110/800 :sunny: Thanks!

[AlaskaMOM]

Please sign me up for 1000, thanks so much Tasha! :goodvibes I know I'm a little lat to the party, but I've been keeping track:
8/1 aerobics video and crunches 50 min
8/2 aerobics video and weights 55 min
8/3 TM and crunches 45 min
for a total of 150/1000! :banana:

[Maherae]

Got 75 minutes in on the TM today, bringing me to 135/1400.

[lindalinda]

I got 37 mins walking in the blistering afternoon heat!

[PaulaSue]

treadmill walking since its too hot for me outside...
60 minutes yesterday
80 minutes today

[twotoohappy]

45/1000 - now that the heat wave is gone, I can get some more time in :thumbsup2

[CJK]

60min. of treadmill interval training. Total is 235/1600.

[chamonix]

60 more minutes at the gym today: 20 minutes elliptical, crunches and lifting weights. :cool1:

Total so far: 180/1500

[Maherae]

Only 30 minutes today as I am planning to walk 9 miles tomorrow! Brings my total to 165/1400

[LittleMissMickey]

Please add 220 to my total for the past three days! I hope I can keep this momentum up!

[o2bacelt]

Please add 100 more minutes for me for the last two days. I'll post again tomorrow, then Sunday is my day off.

[SunFloridaDisney]

55 minutes running today, total: 155/1300

[MN Dis Fans]

35 mins of walking today! This is the best idea - why didn't I try one of these challenges sooner?

[mom2boys]

30 more minutes of walking this evening brings me to 165/1000.

[lindalinda]

45 mins today, 20 mins walking and 25 mins stairmachine.

[AlaskaMOM]

35 more min on TM. This challenge is great! I really didn't want to do anything, but I really want to reach my goal (more if possible), so up off my you-know-what!

185/1000 :cool1:

[ohiominnie]

30 minutes of interval training for me yesterday.
20 minutes of bike riding today.
Today was busy....lots and lots and lots of errands.....and I always parked far from the entrances. So while it's not "organized" exercise, I definitely got my steps in. :)

I'm at 152/800

[CJK]

40min. yoga class today bringing my total to 275/1600.

[mom2boys]

210/1000 That's 20% :cool1:
The excercise challange really helps me. I need to be accountable to someone. Here I am accountable to thousands.

[keenercam]

stretching and 3.5 miles this morning puts me at 180/1200.
Thank God for this challenge, even if I am only adding to it an hour at a time.

[Maherae]

Yay!! These long walks really help. Nine miles today plus stretching gets me 151 minutes to add bringing my total to 316/1400 :banana:

[LittleMissMickey]

Up and at 'em early this Saturday morning! I ran for an hour (5.5 miles) and did 20 minutes of crunches, push ups, squats, leg lifts, and weights. So, please add 80 minutes to my time bringing me to 330/1800.

Thank you for this challenge! Also, thanks to everyone for posting and helping me feel accountable! I figure, if you all can do it, I had better be doing it too!

We're 1/6 of the way through August, so keep it up!

[sm4987]

396 minutes this week

396/1600

[kkevcamsmom]

Whoo hoo!!! 120 mins down only 680 left :)


Lori

[SunFloridaDisney]

60 more minutes running today :sunny:

[o2bacelt]

I forgot to add my 30 minute swim lesson from the other day and I did 60 minutes of deep water this morning. Missed my first class but I'll try to get there next week.

That brings me to 295/900 for this week (minus monday) and I completed my first full week back at the gym.

[MN Dis Fans]

I did 35 mins at Curves today.

[newholidayx2]

Please add 405 mins for me - thank you

walk walk walk
mow mow mow

[twotoohappy]

105/1000 - just over 10% done

ran and did weights and lots of crunches :thumbsup2

[TEK224]

I did 5.4 miles today. Although the weather was a lot cooler, it didn't seem to help my running. I was beat and ended up walking most of the last half. Finished in 1:18.36 (78 minutes). At least I beat the sweeper.

Terri
138/1000

[lindalinda]

I did 60 mins walking and I'm counting 30 mins of intense housework (scrubbing tile) 90 mins total today.

[DG-12]

Can you put me down for 240 minutes for the week?
Thanks,
Dana

[tae1218]

I got in another 70 minutes this weekend. That brings me up to 220/1000.

[perfectmatch300]

Tasha, I've been really bad lately! I do want to sign up, even though I haven't even totalled my July min yet!

My goal is my usual 2000 min. So far I have at least 240 min, maybe more when I catch up on my record keeping.

I promise to do better on my exercise, record keeping, and reporting in!

[AlaskaMOM]

More minutes for me: Yesterday 35 min and 20 min walk today, makes 240/1000 total :banana:

[mikamah]

I walked 90 minutes this weekend, so I'm 90/600!! You are all doing great. Very motivating.

[Lindamary123]

Please add 150 min. for me for this weekend. Thanks!
Total 260/800

[calena]

I'm at 150/900! :sunny:

[NYcpa]

I'm at 245 as of today.

[lovinaz]

Yesterday I went to Bosu Fitness class for 60 minutes, then came home and did heavy duty yard work for 1.5 hours (I'm counting 30 minutes of that). Today I went to Total Body Conditioning classs (60 min) followed by Abs-n-Buns class (30min)

245/1300

[LittleMissMickey]

Got out there again this evening for another 60 minute run/jog/walk and 20 minutes of strength and toning.

So, please add 80 onto my total, which I think brings it up to 410!

Thank you!
Ashley

[SunFloridaDisney]

40 min. running this morning, 15 min. walking with DH tonight.

New total: 270/1300

[CJK]

60min. walk tonight with hubby. What a glorious night! Total is 335/1600.

[twotoohappy]

got in some more cardio/weights.... I'm now 185/1000

[TEK224]

Please add 86 minutes for me today.

Did a 4-mile run/walk in 56 minutes and counted 30 minutes of the time I spent doing lawn work.

Terri

224/1000

[lindalinda]

30 mins stairmachine plus 60 mins walking for a total of 90 mins today.

[perfectmatch300]

I have updated my chart - well, actually I finally set up my chart for Aug.

I am at 270/2000. Well behind where I should be, but at least I am starting to show a little motivation this month. Up to today I just haven't seemed to care. Hopefully now I am on the right track. My goals this month are to:

1) Put in my minutes
2) Keep better records of what I am doing
3) Report in here more often so I stay motivated

[jlawall]

690/2000 minutes :cool1:

[silverangel879]

120 this weekend for me....120/1000...Yes a little late-start...but I'm going to make it!!! :goodvibes

[keenercam]

We did hours of walking yesterday at IKEA and the mall, and I am counting it as 70 minutes, putting me at 250/1200

[tbstein]

Add 100 minutes for last Thurs Fri and Sat.

Yesterday I spent 3.5 hours at the Detroit Zoo, So, I think I can cout that as 70 minutes of walking. I am sure I walk 2 hours, but since not all of it was continuous, this makes sense!

Wendy

[LittleMissMickey]

Woohoo! Despite my late workout yesterday, I was up and at it first thing this morning (I even got to sleep in a bit... living up those last few weeks of summer before school starts up). So, please add another 60 minute run/jog/walk and 20 minute strength and toning, for a total of 80 minutes. This should bring my grand total to 490.

I don't think I've ever done one of these challenges before, but it makes such a difference! I made a big chart with 180 little boxes, I color one box in for every 10 minutes of exercise, and it is very motivating! Can you believe that we are 1/5 of the way through August?! Keep up the hard work, WISHers!

:banana:

[mom2boys]

As of this morning I'm up to 240/1000.

Haven't decided what I'll get into today.

[chamonix]

another 60 minutes for me at the gym today: elliptical, crunches, lifting weights.

[sk8ingmom]

Hmmm...I'm going with a ballpark figure for the past week. I spent most of the week at Cub Scout camp with 15 boys (age 7-9), so LOTS of activity, but no actual work-out. If I count canoeing (I was the only paddler to actually propel the boat!) and a hike as the actual work outs I'll just call it 120 minutes.

120/900

[CJK]

This is a long weekend in Canada, so lots of special events going on. I can't believe I actually exercised everyday this weekend. I'm in shock! I did 45min. on the treadmill today bringing my total to 380/1600.

[mikamah]

I walked 45 min today so I'm 135/600.

[ohiominnie]

45 minutes of interval training for me on the treadmill.

197/800 :)

[twotoohappy]

75 min. cardio which makes me 260/1000 :banana:

Keep up the good work everyone :goodvibes

[o2bacelt]

I did 55 minutes this morning of deep water. The instructor on Mondays really works you hard, I think I'll be feeling that tomorrow.

So that brings me to 350/900! Should be past the half way mark before the end of the week!

[SunFloridaDisney]

30 min. walking today - 10 to/from the bus stop, 20 min. at lunch. :sunny:

[lindalinda]

45 mins walking today 412/1200.

[kkevcamsmom]

Another 40 mins for me I am up to 160 :)


Lori

[PaulaSue]

60 today :thumbsup2 , my total is in my siggy

[mom2boys]

Another 30 minutes of walking - this time between the raindrops. That brings me to 270/1000.

[AlaskaMOM]

Woo Hoo I've got another 65 min for yesterday evening and today! Which makes it 305/1000.

[hjd0411]

Another 35 for me please.

Thanks.

[Maherae]

70 minutes on the TM! Puts me at 386/1400 :yay:

[getnthinr]

A very slooooooow 13 miles for me last night (I really need to get back to doing my long walks in the morning!) that took 210 minutes -- for a grand total of (ta-dah!) 390/1500 so far this August.

[SunFloridaDisney]

60 minute run this morning, new total is 360/1300. :sunny:

[Fitswimmer]

I just joined this board today-finally wandered past the Theme Park and DVC discussions. I want to join the August challenge too! So far this month I have 320 minutes. I'm going to put down 1240 for this month. The last week will be a real challenge because our Y closes from 8/27-9/5 and I'll have to find another way to get my time in. Any suggestions?

[keenercam]

stretching and 4.09 miles on the treadmill last night puts me at 315/1200

[CJK]

60min. Taebo class today bringing my total to 440/1600. I'm just over 1/4 of the way there!!!

[getnthinr]

Three more miles (45 mins) today to bring me up to 435/1500. Thanks, folks, for keeping me accountable!

Wendy (getnthinr)

[Lindamary123]

60 min. for me, total 320/800 :sunny:

[braban06]

95 mins so far this week that puts me at 95/700 for August (slow start i gotta get a move on)

[twotoohappy]

105 min. cardio/swim and weights which makes me 365/1000 :banana:

Keep up the good work everyone :goodvibes

[TEK224]

Didn't get much in today. Too busy at work. Did a short 20 min. walk.

Terri

244/1000

[Tasha+Scott]

I just joined this board today-finally wandered past the Theme Park and DVC discussions. I want to join the August challenge too! So far this month I have 320 minutes. I'm going to put down 1240 for this month. The last week will be a real challenge because our Y closes from 8/27-9/5 and I'll have to find another way to get my time in. Any suggestions?
Do you own any exercise equipment at home? Do you own anything like exercise videos/dvds? Those are a couple of options that I can think of. If you don't have anything like that, do you like to run? You could go jogging. If you don't enjoy running then you could always walk. I know it is hot outside but you could always walk around your mall or something like that. Those are just a few suggestions that come to mind but I am sure there are many more that I am not thinking of right off hand. Good luck! I am sure you will do fine! :)

Everyone is doing incredible so far! Keep up the good work! I made today a rest day for me as it was a long and trying day and my dd was not in the best mood after having her 15 month check up and getting her shot (thankfully she doesn't need any more shots until she starts school!!! :cheer2: ) Add to that a dh that had surgery last week and has needed lots of help lately and I decided that a rest day for me was in order! I will be sure to get my work out in tomorrow though and I have done well the rest of the month so far so today didn't set me back any thankfully. Again, you all are doing great and it is helping me feel motivated, so thanks! :)

[graciegirlie]

I am behind on checking in....
8/3 100 min
8/4 60
8/5 90
8/7 45
8/8 155
brings me up to 735/1600
I hope all that exercise shows on the scale tomorrow at my t.o.p.s meeting!!!

[Maherae]

Ohhhhhh, your DD is so adorable!! Hey, if your DH had surgery..we know that you are working overtime!! Definitely rest as needed!! You are doing a great job keeping up with all of us and our minutes!!

Today was cross training, Biggest Loser+elliptical+strength training=75 minutes, bringing my total to 461/1400.

[AlaskaMOM]

This thread is awesome! I can't believe how well everyone's doing! As for me it's been a great motivator, "gotta reach my goal, so get yourself moving"

Add today's time of 45 min for a grand total of 350/1000. :cool1:

[keenercam]

45 mins on the bike last night, puts me at 360/1200.

[Fitswimmer]

Got to the gym yesterday afternoon and this morning! That brings me to 410/1240!
If I can get my butt out on my bike today that will be even better.

Tasha+Scott-thanks for the suggestions! I just started a walk-run plan on the treadmill and that's going pretty well. I would need to go to a park or something to do that because our road is very busy after work and it's dark before work. The trick is shifting my AM workout to a PM workout. I've been getting up and hitting the pool or the treadmill at 5:30 for almost 10 years, minus illness and WDW vacations of course! It's really easy to rationalize taking a week off, which is why I made the pledge. I'm hoping that will keep me going through the shut down week.

[kkevcamsmom]

:sad: I can't believe I did this!!! I slipped down my stairs yesterday!! I hurt the fourth toe on my left foot, I was a bit freaked out for a bit since that is the foot I had surgery on in April. The toe I had surgery on was fine though...WHEW!

I ended up with a severly bruised and sprained toe but no break, thank goodness. I am going to have to do some modified Yoga instead of walking for a day or two though.

So my time remains the same for right now... 160/800 :(

Lori

[CJK]

kkevcamsmom - sorry to hear about your fall! :( I'm glad it's not a break though. Hope you recover quickly!

I did 60min. interval training on the treadmill this morning bringing my total to 500/1600.

[lovinaz]

I did my Pilates Sculpt DVD (55min) yesterday.

300/1300

[tae1218]

As of today, I am at 350/1000.

Keep up the good work everyone! :cool1:

[sk8ingmom]

20 minutes yoga - 30 minutes rollerblading yesterday.

170/920

[mikamah]

Walked 60 minutes this morning so I'm up to 195/600.

Everyone's doing so great. :cheer2:

[SunFloridaDisney]

60 more minutes running today. :sunny:

[ohiominnie]

WTG everyone!! Keep it up!

I did 40 minutes of interval training today.

That brings me up to 237/800 :)

[jlawall]

970/2000 minutes!! :cool1:

[twotoohappy]

50 min. 10mi. bike ride/crunches which makes me 415/1000 :banana:

Keep up the good work everyone :goodvibes

[NYcpa]

60 min on the bike give me 330/1500.

[o2bacelt]

I had a 30 minute mom and tot swim class with my daughter Monday night. Tuesday I had a 40 minute aqua fit workout and then today I had a 50 minute deep water class. That brings me to 470/900! I'm excited to be to the halfway point without being at the halfway point of the month. Now I've just got to get rid of this darn swimmer's ear pain so I can keep doing my workouts. :)

[sk8ingmom]

30 minutes rollerblading today

200/920

[graciegirlie]

I got 60 in today for a total of 795/1600.... I am about half way there and I feel it... :rotfl: A bit sore from yesterdays 2 1/2 hrs... what was i thinking... :confused3 Everyone is doing great! Keep it up!!!!

[AlaskaMOM]

Another 45 on the TM 395/1000 !!

[newholidayx2]

Please add another 484 mins for me - thank you

Im leaving for WDW at goal weight :banana: (unless I manage to put on a few extra pounds in the next 45hrs!)

[Fitswimmer]

30 minute swim this morning gets me to 440/1240! The best part was I was swimming so much faster than my lane mate that she had to let me pass!! Whoo hoo!!! :cool1:

[Disneyglobegirl]

Update :sunny:
Aug4 - 40 min
Aug5 - 45 min
Aug 6 - 45 min
Aug 7 - 65 min
Aug 8 - day off
Aug 9th - 65 min
Aug 10 - 60 min

Total 480/1500 :cool1:

[CJK]

Wow!! Everyone's doing so great!! I did a 60min. Taebo class today bringing my total to 560/1600.

[lovinaz]

Got to the gym yesterday and did 30 minutes of weights followed by 30 minutes on the treadmill (@5mph)

360/1300

[silverangel879]

Another 120 for me!

[ohiominnie]

45 minutes of interval training for me today.

That puts me at 282/800 :)

[MN Dis Fans]

Im leaving for WDW at goal weight :banana:

That is awsome! Way to go!

Put me down for 75 more mins. please!

[chamonix]

60 more minutes at the gym today: elliptical, crunches, lifting weights

total:
300/1500

[sk8ingmom]

Crunch Cardio Dance Party DVD this morning: 40 minutes

240/920

[mikamah]

I took a 30 minute walk today, so I'm 225/600.

[AlaskaMOM]

worked it in a little earlier today, 55 more min on TM, crunches, and weights
450/1000

[getnthinr]

4 miles today (60 minutes) and 7 slow miles last night (120), which brings me up to 615/1500.

[NYcpa]

I added 60 min today pushing the lawnmower. I am currently at 390/1500.

[twotoohappy]

40 min. 8mi. bike ride/crunches which makes me 455/1000 :banana:

Keep up the good work everyone :goodvibes

[keenercam]

Stretching and then 8 miles on the TM brings me to 480/1200

[sk8ingmom]

WOW! I got a second work out in today. YAY ME!
30 minutes rollerblading

270/920

[kkmauch]

My goal is 1200 minutes
Right now I am at 240 right now.

[graciegirlie]

I only got in 15 today putting me at 810/1600. I did go to my tops meeting today and was down 1.5, so yeah me!!!! :cheer2:

[Fitswimmer]

Treadmill and weights yesterday afternoon and another smokin' swim this morning and I broke 500!!!

510/1240

Everyone is really going great.

[CJK]

It's amazing how lack of sleep impacts your workouts. I couldn't sleep last night and boy, it showed up in my workout. It was tough!!! I still managed 60min. of interval training bringing my total to 620/1600.

[SunFloridaDisney]

75 minutes running/walking this morning, puts me at 495/1300 :sunny:

Keep up the good work everyone!

[mom2boys]

As of this afternoon 315/1000. I played tennis with my 12 yr old yesterday. I'm on to him. HIs strategy is to make me run around chasing the ball for the first 20-30 minutes, then he gets serious after Mom is exhausted. Well, no more! I make him chase his own wayward shots now!

[Lindamary123]

I am halfway! Add another 80 min, total 400/800 :teeth:

[perfectmatch300]

I am now at 570/2000.

A bit behind where I need to be, but at least I am here talking about it. Hopefully I will stay motivated this month and not give in to the "all or nothing" routine that has done me in over the last few months. I really need to get back on a regular, sensible schedule instead of going all out one day then doing nothing at all for the next few days. That does not work well for me at all!

[donac]

I finally am getting a chance to count my minutes. I am at 280/1000. A little behind but getting there. Will have a lot of time walkig when I get to DW in two weeks.

[tbstein]

Alright, going to get all caught up! These last 4 days had only 3 with exercise, so I am adding 120 minutes to bring me to 310/800! I am going to Detroit again this morning (after I sleep a bit, just got home from work) and will do lots of walking around Great Lakes Crossings, and at my mom's.

Have a great week end all!

Wendy

[hjd0411]

Another 70 for me, please... :thumbsup2

[MN Dis Fans]

50 mins swimming! :cool1:

[calena]

360/900 as of yesterday (Friday) Should get in more this weekend especially.
Deb

[SunFloridaDisney]

75 minutes running/walking this morning, new total 570/1300. :sunny:

[CJK]

40min. yoga class this afternoon bringing my total to 660/1600

[LegoMom3]

Ok, I'm in need of some serious accountability! Suddenly our vacation is only 38 days away (yahoooooooooo! :banana: ) but I'm still not where I want to be weight-wise. It all starts with regular exercise!

So, my goal for what is left of August is 570 minutes. That's 30 minutes/day starting tomorrow.

Wish me luck! Now I'm off to find my W.I.S.H. journal and try to catch up on that!

[Fitswimmer]

One hour bike ride and 20 minutes weights this morning! Love the cool weather we're having here in NJ!

590/1240

[twotoohappy]

30 min.run which makes me 485/1000 :banana:

Keep up the good work everyone :goodvibes

[PaulaSue]

60 minutes walking tonight

total below :goodvibes

P.S. when you go to an amusement park how do you count the walking? I don't have a perdomer, yet. I figure if we go for 7-8 hours I could count 2 for walking? :confused3

[mom2boys]

375/1000 - more walking.

I am headed to Boy Scout camp for three days so I imagine I will do plenty of walking.

[sm4987]

467 for me this week

863/1600

[Maherae]

Got 82 minutes in today with walking and stretching. Brings my total to 543/1400. :crazy:

[CJK]

We did an impromptu walk last night for 20minutes bringing my total to 680/1600.

[CJK]

To help make up for the extra calories we consumed this weekend, we just went on a 60min. walk bringing my new total to 740/1600.

[AlaskaMOM]

Was out of town fri & sat, but still managed 60 min of swimming in the hotel pool. New total of 510/1000. Still haven't found time yet today, but will!

[SunFloridaDisney]

Another 70 min. running, my total is 640/1300, almost halfway!! :sunny:

[twotoohappy]

80 min.run/bike which makes me 565/1000 :banana:
I'm over 1/2 way there! party:

Keep up the good work everyone :cheer2:

[LegoMom3]

Took a 20-minute brisk walk with the dog this morning, then another 30 minutes on the Gazelle this afternoon!

50/570!!

:thumbsup2

[NYcpa]

Please update me to 570/1500.

[lovinaz]

Friday I did 35 minutes of Biggest Loser Intense Cardio, followed by 25 minutes of Pilates. We went camping this weekend and on Saturday we took a 70 minute hike (I'm just going to count 30 minutes of that since it was a lot of stop-n-go with the kids) and took the dog for a 30 minute walk.

480/1300

[MN Dis Fans]

I only did a 20 min hike. But it was up to Inspiration Peak so maybe that will inspire me.

[o2bacelt]

Update for me:

Thursday: 40 minutes Aqua Fit
Friday: 40 minutes Deep Water
Saturday: 55 minutes Deep Water

Brings me to 605/900!

[TEK224]

Please add 72 minutes for me today. I did a 4-mile r/w in 52 and 20 minutes of intense yard work.

Terri
316/1000

[sk8ingmom]

80 minute bike ride in the RAIN today!

350/920

[Fitswimmer]

One hour bike ride yesterday, 30 minutes on the treadmill this AM and 20 minutes on the weights brings me to (drum roll please) 700 minutes!!!! I'm over half way to my 1240!!

[silverangel879]

Another 120 for me!!! :banana:

[keenercam]

A 90 minute walk Saturday a.m. and walking to and from church and walking on the beach yesterday, puts me at 640/1200.

[CJK]

60min. of interval training this morning. I'm finally at the halfway point!!! 800/1600.

[mikamah]

Got a 45 min walk so up to 270/600. Almost halfway to my goal.

[kkevcamsmom]

Back from vacation and my foot handled all the walking wonderfully!!! I am so much more relaxed about walking around Disney now!

I was able to get in time on the tread mill at the hotel so I got in an hour each day :)

I did count a total of 40 minute for the park and the mall since there was a LOT of walking. The Mall of America is HUGE!!! I think I walked about 10 miles in there :)

My total is up to 360 now!

Hope everyone is going good!!!

Lori

[goldcupmom]

This has been a really rough month so far, so I'm off to a slow start. I'm at 417/1500 as of today. I now need 64 min/day to make it. That's doable....maybe!! I will try!!