February Exercise Challenge updated 2/22/05

[Tasha+Scott]

Hi! Is it too late for me to join this challenge? I am 28 weeks pregnant and just got back from my latest doctor's appt. Apparently I am starting to gain too much, too fast. My NP not only gave me the okay but also recommended that I start exercising so I can keep my weight gain down some. I don't want to lose weight while I am pregnant, just maintain it or at least keep it to a minimum gain. I don't want to overdo it either since I do want to keep my baby's health as my top priority so I am only going to be doing walking as my choice of exercise and since there is only 3 weeks left this month I only want to be put down for about 400 min. as my goal. I don't want to get too tired or overdo it during my 3rd trimester. Thanks!

 

[Tera]

Here's the results for my first week:

February 1st 80 minutes
February 2nd 110 minutes
February 3rd 105 minutes
February 4th 120 minutes
February 5th 0 minutes
February 6th 0 minutes
February 7th 100 minutes

Total of 515

 

[crzy4pooh]

You all are doing so great! Here is my first week's count: 155/1000. I'm a bit behind, but all of your posts are inspiring me to get up and MOVE!!!

Happy exercising!!!

 

[chimera]

Hi everyone!

I'm at 12.25/40 miles for the month so far!

 

[TammyNC]

Everyone is doing great. I am now at 205/1000. I am going to be bumping my time up to 45 minutes, plus I am going to start wearing my pedometer on a more regular basis.

Zoesmama03 (Melissa) will be doing the updates and they should automatically show up when she makes the changes. We'll have to also check with her on any additions. I'm sure she'll be reading this and catching up when she gets a chance.

Keep up the great work!

 

[KimRaye]

February 6th 0 minutes

Hmmmm, I wonder why? Did your team WIN at least?!


My week's total is 145/500. That was just 4 of 7 days. This week will be low also, with DDs presurgical tour tomorrow, and surgery on Thursday. I don't plan on exercising those days.

You WISHers are moving, moving, moving!!

And Tasha, I'm sure it's fine to join now. Congrats on Kylie, and I'm sure you'll be very careful with your exercising, as you sound like a great Mommy all ready!! Do whatever the Dr. said.



Edited for boo-boo in numbers.

 

[Tasha+Scott]

Thanks, KimRaye! Well, I am not sure if I will be able to make my goal or not, even though I know it sounds small. It is just something to help motivate me. I tend to get tired a lot quicker now that I am at this stage in my preg., so I will just consider any amount of exercise this month (no matter how small) an accomplishment.

 

[KimRaye]

Tasha, don't think for a minute your goal is small! Mine is only 500! (I'm on maintenance, and like you, just want to keep things steady. ) Whatever you do, will be good for you AND the baby, I'm sure. (Well, I'm sure because that's what you said the Dr. said.)

Oops, just noticed I posted 145/1000! Gotta go change that!

 

[jay-nee]

I'm at 185/1000 for Feb. I better ramp that up a bit to make goal!

 

[clr1194]

So far I am at 110/700. I am going to have to kick it up a notch to make my Feb. goal.

 

[keenercam]

Did another 40 minutes last night, bringing this month's total minutes to 305/1000 and total miles to 16/50

You are all doing so great and inspiring me!!!

 

[plutosmyfav]

Hi

I am at 495/2000

Thanks!

 

[Zoesmama03]

Alright ladies. I'll be updating the chart in a little bit.

I do daycare at home and the kids are eating so I have a momment but when they are done gotta get them ready for nap. But while they nap I'll get the chart all updated.


I've got a slow start but going to gym tonight.

I have a measly 63/1000 minutes. I've got some catch up to do.

 

[Zoesmama03]

Alrighty we are updated.

 

[njcarita]

hi all!!

i'm at 194/1000 minutes

thanks for all the motivation!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[perfectmatch300]

Checking in for my first update! It's been a pretty good exercise week for me overall As of 2/8 I have 670/2000 min!

I just found this dancing guy in the smilies list! I like him!

 

[mickmse]

Mark me at 250/1500 so far this month.

 

[keenercam]

So thrilled to have this thread to check in on. I am still trying to stay into the routine of exercising in some way at least 5 days a week (weekends are almost impossible). Did 3 miles on a recumbent bike last night and one mile on the treadmill, all in less than 40 minutes. Would like to be in the habit of doing at least an hour whenever I get dressed in workout gear so I am going to try to add some time at home either before or after the gym, or in the morning before work. Also signed up for a challenge at the Y to workout a certain number of days between 2/15 and 3/15 -- apparently by 2/15 most new year's resolutions go by the wayside, so this is a way to motivate people. There is also information at the Y saying that studies show it takes 7 months to establish a healthy habit -- I have been on WW on plan since 1/17, so I haven't even hit the one month mark for WW yet. And I have been exercising 3 weeks today, so have a while to go there, too. But, I think working toward the 1/2 marathon (walking) will keep me going just about the time I would otherwise give up (like any day now!)

 

[sarahsmom73]

add 320 minutes to me please!!!

 

[Goofydiane]

Add 400 for me please. That puts me at 470/1000 I think. The support from these boards is amazing in keeping me on plan and goal. thanks everyone!

Diane