April Exercise Challenge -27,527 minutes reported!

[keenercam]

I just remembered that I'd promised Julie (goldcupmom) that I'd host the April exercise challenge since she'll be tied up on some grading projects, and assuming that no one else was interested in hosting.

Since I don't see a thread for this month yet, I figured I'd start the thread.

The challenge is on. And it's a challenge by you to you! Challenge yourself to do "x" number of minutes of exercise this month and then JUST DO IT!

Post here as frequently as you like and I will start a list in this post and keep it updated as frequently as I can throughout the month. As you post, please tell me how many minutes you have through that date and what your total challenged number is. For example "I did 60 minutes on the treadmill yesterday, and am now at 60/1200".

As you reach milestones for the month, your name and total will change color in this post.

At 10%, you'll be bright pink
When you reach 25%, you'll be orange
When you reach 50%, you'll be purple
When you reach 75%, you'll be turquoise
At 90%, you'll be red (because you are on fire!)
When you hit 100%, you'll be WISH green!


So, let's go, everyone! Post your self-challenge, and I'll make the list here, and then let's watch the list change color!

I'll start. I am challenging myself to 1200 minutes.

April challengers:

BernardandMissBianca (Buffy) - 402/800
Blndiebby25 (Jennifer) - 475/1020
bunnyfoo (Vicky) - 1427/900
ceasarbarb - 680/1200
cclovesdis (CC) - 176/600
cewilkes (Chloe) - 1110/1100
debbieandroo - 2387/2000
disneychic2 (Lois)- 1095/1400
escape (Susie) - 1350/1200
fitgirl36 (Kristin) - 532/800
GaRain (Lara) - 680/1000
glss1/2fll (Linda) - 1430/1700
goofytinkerbell - 2502/2500
Heather.Mohler - 0/400
Hockeychic (Kim) - 77/1000
Kathleen27 (Kathleen) - 1202/1200
keenercam (Cam)- 1715/1200
Lisa0711 (Lisa) -1240/1200
LuluO - 978/1000
luvpoohandcompany - 1010/1000
Minniebeth- 1030/1200
Rose&Mike (Rose) - 1684/1600
skrebel - 250/1200
teekathepony - 730/600
Tigger813 (Tracey) - 1775 /1200
tiki23 - 1590/1500
WhitGB - 0/1000

 

[keenercam]

I did 20 minutes of walking yesterday at DH's 1/2 marathon. My total so far is 20/1200.

 

[glss1/2fll]

I'm in for 1700. Maybe this month I'll actually make it!!!

Went for a run this morning. yahoo

32/1700

 

[fitgirl36]

I'm in! Although I tried for 1000 last month and fell very short, so I'm going to decrease by 200 minutes. That might be more attainable for me. Is it wrong to decrease in these challenges? I hope not, but my April goal will be 800 minutes. Good luck to everyone!

April 1st: 30 minutes on the treadmill

30/800

Kristin

 

[disneychic2]

Is it okay for me to join you ladies? I've never participated in any sort of challenge or actual advertised commitment and think it would be very helpful to have some sort of accountability. So, if it's okay, put me down for 1200 hours for April, please. I'm doing a cleanse until Wednesday, so may not be working out those days. So I'll get started on Wednesday.

 

[fitgirl36]

Is it okay for me to join you ladies? I've never participated in any sort of challenge or actual advertised commitment and think it would be very helpful to have some sort of accountability. So, if it's okay, put me down for 1200 hours for April, please. I'm doing a cleanse until Wednesday, so may not be working out those days. So I'll get started on Wednesday.

I've only participated in a few challenges, but these people on the WISH board are very welcoming and supportive! You'll enjoy participating in the challenge!

 

[keenercam]

I'm in for 1700. Maybe this month I'll actually make it!!!

Went for a run this morning. yahoo

32/1700

Great start!!

I'm in! Although I tried for 1000 last month and fell very short, so I'm going to decrease by 200 minutes. That might be more attainable for me. Is it wrong to decrease in these challenges? I hope not, but my April goal will be 800 minutes. Good luck to everyone!

April 1st: 30 minutes on the treadmill

30/800

Kristin

Great job, Kristin! For whatever it's worth, I think it is MUCH more important to set a goal you can strive toward than one that defeats you. I know you are the type of person who, if you reach 800 before the end of the month, will continue to add minutes to your total accomplished, showing that you topped your goal, rather than becoming sedentary. I can't wait to see you get to 800!

Is it okay for me to join you ladies? I've never participated in any sort of challenge or actual advertised commitment and think it would be very helpful to have some sort of accountability. So, if it's okay, put me down for 1200 hours for April, please. I'm doing a cleanse until Wednesday, so may not be working out those days. So I'll get started on Wednesday.

So happy to have you here. Please be sure to check in frequently to report your activity and your updated total minutes. We can't wait to cheer you to your goals!

 

[ceasarbarb]

I would like to join in!! I always find myself saying I am going to exercise more but rarely do. This is a cool way to keep me on track. Also, we leave for WDW on May 7th so this is a good way to pass the " I just want to be there NOW" feeling!! I would like to do 1200 minutes of exercise in April. Right now I am at 0.

 

[keenercam]

I would like to join in!! I always find myself saying I am going to exercise more but rarely do. This is a cool way to keep me on track. Also, we leave for WDW on May 7th so this is a good way to pass the " I just want to be there NOW" feeling!! I would like to do 1200 minutes of exercise in April. Right now I am at 0.

Welcome aboard!! Time will certainly fly right up until your trip if you are busy getting healthier for it. What a fun motivator!

 

[GaRain]

Ok, I fell short in the last 2 months, but I am not giving up totally.
I am challenging to 1000 minutes this month - I can do it this time!!

 

[bunnyfoo]

Hi Cam! I'll join Is it okay if I haven't participated in a challenge before? Put me down for 900 minutes! I'll come back and post every Saturday and Sunday with my totals.

Thanks for hosting!

 

[keenercam]

Ok, I fell short in the last 2 months, but I am not giving up totally.
I am challenging to 1000 minutes this month - I can do it this time!!

Glad to have you here, Lara! You are always so supportive of everyone.

 

[keenercam]

Hi Cam! I'll join Is it okay if I haven't participated in a challenge before? Put me down for 900 minutes! I'll come back and post every Saturday and Sunday with my totals.

Thanks for hosting!

Happy to have you here, Vicky!!! The more the merrier, and new challengers are always welcome! Be sure to keep track of your minutes every day and report whenever you can, even if it is only once a week. I'll try to update every day, though I won't be able to when we are away to see "Newsies" on Broadway.

 

[LuLuO]

I'm in. My goal for this month is 1000. I'm going to try to do more than that but my mom is having hip replacement surgery in a couple of weeks and I'm not sure how that's going to go.

April 1 - 55 minutes walk/run

55/1000

 

[lisah0711]

I'm in for 1200. Thanks for hosting this month, Cam!

4/1 120/1200

Hello to all the new faces! There are still several weeks left in the Biggest Loser Challenge for any of you new folks, or returning folks, if you are interested. It is never too late to join a BL challenge!

 

[goofytinkerbell]

1

 

[WhitGB]

This will be my first time trying this, but I am in. This will make me accountable for my actions this month. I am signed up for a 1/2 marathon in May but just the thought of running endlessly during training to reach that goal is exhausting.

I will try for 1000 minutes...Go Accountability!!!

And Good Luck Everyone!

 

[keenercam]

Okay, I think I have everyone up to here. Welcome aboard, new challengers and familiar faces! All are welcome!

 

[Hockeychic]

HI Cam,

I am in!!!!

I will go for 1000 mins.

Yesterday I walked for 77 mins.

thanks for doing this

Kim

 

[fitgirl36]

April 2: 40 minutes treadmill

70/800

PS: thanks Cam for all the encouraging words, I wasn't going to workout today but I came home from work and DH kept DD occupied while I worked out!