May Exercise Challenge- 38,344 minutes!!!

[JacksLilWench]

Well....

after a way-too-long absence, I am back Thank you Cam for sending me a little note to nudge me back!! I started my race training in earnest this week, and went for a 30 minute run after work. I got 2.5 miles in!

I am really going to get it under control this week and next month, and if you want to follow along, I would love it! I am going to be tracking my runs on my Facebook through MapMyRun. If anyone else is on there, feel free to add me! My name on Facebook is Kaiti Courts and my MMR name is kjcourts

As of today, I have: 65/600 minutes

 

[sissy_ib]

90 minutes today. I did 55 minutes on the stationary bike then 35 C25K. Today was W4D2. Just as hard as Monday. We have a 4 day weekend and have lots planed, so even thought we will be active I wont be working out as hard.

1055/1400 Back over 75%

 

[tedhowe]

Double taekwondo class tonight... 105 minutes

1336/1600 for the month!

Should get close to 1400 after my run in the morning.

Ted

 

[mackeysmom]

40 minute walk today and 30 minutes BL Boot Camp DVD yesterday brings me to:

780/1200

- Laura

 

[tiki23]

5/19 60 minutes; moving my office - packing, stairs, etc
5/22 90 muntes; 30 strength w/trainer & 60 spin

mountain climbing (on the floor on disks)

With this morning's workout, I am at 1515 minutes.

GREAT work, Cam!!

I hate those disk-y things!

 

[disneychic2]

Just got back from the gym. 35 min wt machines and 55 minutes cardio for a total of 90 minutes. My fibro has been acting up and I've missed the gym all week, so I'm glad to be back.

870/1200


I have to say, Cam, that your workout with your pt sounds challenging...to say the least! Good for you for keeping at it. Good for you for not killing him!
Keep up the great work. You inspire!

 

[teekathepony]

Warning! Rant ahead! Detour available! I just had to get this out and so you are more than welcome to skip to the end!

Oh boy do I need help! I've totally lost all motivation. I've been working so hard for about a month and a half -- and slightly hard but not quite as much for about a month before that -- and am still only down 2 pounds. 2. I'm so discouraged!
I started eating breakfast -- something I never used to do. I don't eat much, it's true I could be doing better, but at least I'm doing better than I was. I haven't had a Pepsi in almost 8 weeks, after having one or two every single day. I don't eat chips anymore and almost never eat chocolate. I eat three meals a day and most of them are pretty good. I've had fast food exactly once in those same 8 weeks. My calorie intake is about 1500/day which according to some is too low, and according to others is just right for weight loss.
I've been doing the 30 Day Shred 6 days a week since May 1, along with at least one other activity per day -- walking, biking, etc.

I know the answer here is that if what I'm doing isn't working, I have to work even harder and eat even better, but I lost it all on Tuesday. I woke up to a + on the scale and just gave up. I ate extremely poorly, didn't exercise, and worst of all, didn't care. I just kept saying that if eating right and exercising wouldn't work, then why bother??

I tried to turn myself around yesterday but all I managed was 30 minutes on the Wii fit. Gahhh! Summer is coming and I can't fit into any summer clothes, I'm just so frustrated. So as of today I think I'm back on track and I guess I'm going to need to eat even better and work out even harder than ever if I'm serious about this.

So anyway. As of yesterday my total is:

980/1400

 

[mrsdrake625]

wahoo!

 

[C_leen]

So glad my work walking buddy is back! 500/800

 

[keenercam]

Good job, everyone! I think I have you all updated through here. Please check your total and your color to be sure I have you right.

Warning! Rant ahead! Detour available! I just had to get this out and so you are more than welcome to skip to the end!

Oh boy do I need help! I've totally lost all motivation. I've been working so hard for about a month and a half -- and slightly hard but not quite as much for about a month before that -- and am still only down 2 pounds. 2. I'm so discouraged!
I started eating breakfast -- something I never used to do. I don't eat much, it's true I could be doing better, but at least I'm doing better than I was. I haven't had a Pepsi in almost 8 weeks, after having one or two every single day. I don't eat chips anymore and almost never eat chocolate. I eat three meals a day and most of them are pretty good. I've had fast food exactly once in those same 8 weeks. My calorie intake is about 1500/day which according to some is too low, and according to others is just right for weight loss.
I've been doing the 30 Day Shred 6 days a week since May 1, along with at least one other activity per day -- walking, biking, etc.

I know the answer here is that if what I'm doing isn't working, I have to work even harder and eat even better, but I lost it all on Tuesday. I woke up to a + on the scale and just gave up. I ate extremely poorly, didn't exercise, and worst of all, didn't care. I just kept saying that if eating right and exercising wouldn't work, then why bother??

I tried to turn myself around yesterday but all I managed was 30 minutes on the Wii fit. Gahhh! Summer is coming and I can't fit into any summer clothes, I'm just so frustrated. So as of today I think I'm back on track and I guess I'm going to need to eat even better and work out even harder than ever if I'm serious about this.

So anyway. As of yesterday my total is:

980/1400

I can so relate to this as I've been within the same couple of pounds forever. It is natural to be discouraged, but we can't let it impact our long-term goal. I keep telling myself that I am trying to be fit, and that requires eating right and exercise. I just have to let go of the scale and being self-conscious about my size. It is so hard.

Can I tell you something? I am so much stronger than I was a few months ago. Literally. I can do push-ups and planks and lots of crunches. Today, I am wearing a camisole top under a cardigan, and my midriff is not a huge spare tire like it used to be. My arms are a little less flabby. My cardio is definitely improved. I was just in the ladies room and looked in the mirror as I was washing my hands and saw COLLARBONES!!!!! Okay, so I can lament the fact that I don't weigh less, I still have rolls of fat and bulges everywhere, and all of that, but focusing on the negatives just brings discouragement and cravings for comfort food. Acknowledging the progress and celebrating it in a small back corner of my brain brings renewed motivation and a bit of pride.

Please, take a moment to look at yourself and find 3 ways that you are better today than you were when you started this challenge. If the "only" thing you can think of is the fact that you have exercised 980 minutes more than many people in our world, pat yourself on the back and keep on moving. I think I'm not alone in saying here that I think you ROCK and 980 minutes is pretty darn cool especially when I am sure that some visits to the scale could have discouraged you.

 

[keenercam]

As for me, I got up at 5 a.m. again today for the third time this week and hauled my butt to the Y. I did 35 minutes on the elliptical and 25 on the regular (not recumbent) bike, bringing my total to 1575. My muscles were somewhat fatigued from yesterday's workout, so I took it easy and just focused on burning some calories to make up for the not-healthy dinner and dessert I had last night.

 

[tiki23]

I have SO been there! You are doing an amazing job - the results are just not showing on the scale right now. You have made huge strides in improving your health and getting stronger. I'm sure your clothes fit better, too!

I was in a BL competition at my gym. People were losing 5, 6..10lbs every two weeks and I was struggling to lose 2 or 3. What worked for me was adding the resistance; upping the size of the weights, setting the level higher on the bike and elliptical and bumping up the incline on the treadmill. The weight started coming off at a better rate but more importantly, I could really see the difference in the way I looked.

You have to be careful upping the resistance so that you don't hurt yourself - getting a few sessions with a trainer can really help - but it will make a difference!

You can be proud of your accomplishments!

Warning! Rant ahead! Detour available! I just had to get this out and so you are more than welcome to skip to the end!

Oh boy do I need help! I've totally lost all motivation. I've been working so hard for about a month and a half -- and slightly hard but not quite as much for about a month before that -- and am still only down 2 pounds. 2. I'm so discouraged!
I started eating breakfast -- something I never used to do. I don't eat much, it's true I could be doing better, but at least I'm doing better than I was. I haven't had a Pepsi in almost 8 weeks, after having one or two every single day. I don't eat chips anymore and almost never eat chocolate. I eat three meals a day and most of them are pretty good. I've had fast food exactly once in those same 8 weeks. My calorie intake is about 1500/day which according to some is too low, and according to others is just right for weight loss.
I've been doing the 30 Day Shred 6 days a week since May 1, along with at least one other activity per day -- walking, biking, etc.

I know the answer here is that if what I'm doing isn't working, I have to work even harder and eat even better, but I lost it all on Tuesday. I woke up to a + on the scale and just gave up. I ate extremely poorly, didn't exercise, and worst of all, didn't care. I just kept saying that if eating right and exercising wouldn't work, then why bother??

I tried to turn myself around yesterday but all I managed was 30 minutes on the Wii fit. Gahhh! Summer is coming and I can't fit into any summer clothes, I'm just so frustrated. So as of today I think I'm back on track and I guess I'm going to need to eat even better and work out even harder than ever if I'm serious about this.

So anyway. As of yesterday my total is:

980/1400

 

[tigger813]

730/1200 45 minute walk and 5 minutes of crunches here and there

Been hard to get in my workouts with my parents being here. But thanks to a really loud woodpecker this morning I got up and take a nice walk. Should be walking at soccer practice tonight too for an hour. Should get some exercise this weekend as well.

TTFN

 

[tedhowe]

66 minutes of running today (5.1 miles - slower than recently because of the heat/humidity)

1402/1600 for the month.

Ted

 

[sissy_ib]

85 minutes today. 70 on the bike, 15 light weights. My two pound weights are not enough anymore. They feel like I am lifting a feather. But the 5 pounders in the fitness center are still too heavy. I'm going to head to Target and get some 3 or 4 pound ones to use until I can work up to 5.

1140/1400

 

[Dismom55]

240 minutes waking after dinner, completely wore myself out. Too tired to even sleep.

 

[tigger813]

805/1200 75 minute walk around town on a very humid morning

TTFN

 

[teekathepony]

I can so relate to this as I've been within the same couple of pounds forever. It is natural to be discouraged, but we can't let it impact our long-term goal. I keep telling myself that I am trying to be fit, and that requires eating right and exercise. I just have to let go of the scale and being self-conscious about my size. It is so hard.

I have SO been there! You are doing an amazing job - the results are just not showing on the scale right now. You have made huge strides in improving your health and getting stronger. I'm sure your clothes fit better, too!

Thank you both for your kind words and support. I'm feeling better and my DH is finally (with the warm weather I guess!) getting motivated too, so it's nice to have someone along with me. Maybe I'll turn this thing around after all.

Yesterday I did 30 minutes on the treadmill (just walking this time) and 30 minutes on the Wii Fit. I tried some of the "Advanced only" strength moves and upped the reps so I actually found it a great challenge.

New total:

1040/1400

 

[disneychic2]

Warning! Rant ahead! Detour available! I just had to get this out and so you are more than welcome to skip to the end!

Oh boy do I need help! I've totally lost all motivation. I've been working so hard for about a month and a half -- and slightly hard but not quite as much for about a month before that -- and am still only down 2 pounds. 2. I'm so discouraged!
I started eating breakfast -- something I never used to do. I don't eat much, it's true I could be doing better, but at least I'm doing better than I was. I haven't had a Pepsi in almost 8 weeks, after having one or two every single day. I don't eat chips anymore and almost never eat chocolate. I eat three meals a day and most of them are pretty good. I've had fast food exactly once in those same 8 weeks. My calorie intake is about 1500/day which according to some is too low, and according to others is just right for weight loss.
I've been doing the 30 Day Shred 6 days a week since May 1, along with at least one other activity per day -- walking, biking, etc.

I know the answer here is that if what I'm doing isn't working, I have to work even harder and eat even better, but I lost it all on Tuesday. I woke up to a + on the scale and just gave up. I ate extremely poorly, didn't exercise, and worst of all, didn't care. I just kept saying that if eating right and exercising wouldn't work, then why bother??

I tried to turn myself around yesterday but all I managed was 30 minutes on the Wii fit. Gahhh! Summer is coming and I can't fit into any summer clothes, I'm just so frustrated. So as of today I think I'm back on track and I guess I'm going to need to eat even better and work out even harder than ever if I'm serious about this.

So anyway. As of yesterday my total is:

980/1400

I can so relate to you! I'm still trying to figure things out, but isn't it great to be able to come on here, rant all you want, and get such great support? I don't have any words of wisdom to add, but just am in agreement that you are doing a great job. Forget the scale! Each day you're getting stronger and no matter what the scale says, you are succeeding in ways you don't even know right now. Keep up the good work!

As for me, I woke up in such pain (hate the fibro!) I didn't go to the gym. I'm feeling better now and hope to walk with DH when he gets home today. Everybody have a great Memorial weekend as well as a safe one!

 

[keenercam]

I think I have everyone up to here. I'll be in court most of the day, so I'll catch up either tonight or tomorrow. Have a great Friday, everyone!