WISH Chatters Committment Week 2

[Tiger Lily 03]

I di d kick it up a notch last night. I did TM for 40 min. I did 2 miles at 3.7 and the rest at about 3.5-2. I got in 2 1/2 miles that way. I am working up slowly as I don't want to injure. Had the problem with foot pain last year. Think it was Plantar Fasciitis or somethinglike that. (Achiles tendon pain to the bottom of my foot-ouch) Have orthotics now recommended by podiatrist, not custom, but next best thing. Seem to be working for me.
So anyway, I want to take the start easy to get a good fundation.

Not sure what I will do tonight. May do Winsor Pilaes at least the 20 min cd.

 

[tw1nsmom]

Well, I only walked for 1/2 hour. DD's teacher needed to talk to me and that cut into my workout time (I have a lot of excuses don't I ). On the plus side, I was able to increase my speed a little and I did walk 1.79 miles in those 30 minutes.

I had a question though. Does anyone else have problems with muscle cramps in the front of your calves? I take the time to stretch, but for the first 15 minutes or so I have incredible cramps in that area. I have to stop, stretch those muscles, and start walking again. After another 5 minutes or so I start to feel better and can walk for a long time. Just wanted to know if there's a way to prevent them in the first place.

 

[AlreadyexcitedGrammy]

Did a full hour this AM - thought sure my weight class would be cancelled due to weather but it wasn't so did 45 minutes there tonight too. I am good to go for the day!

tomorrow I plan to walk - not sure if I will do anything more than that and the 8 minute a day exercises - but definately will be up early doing a hour of something!

tw1nsmom - make sure you aren't doing too much too quickly. Not sure how long you have been "at it" but a loooooooong time ago I did some walking and thought I had to increase speed, incline more and more each day and found out I was moving forward too quickly and I ended up with a stress fracture in my lower calf. As I remember it, I thought I was having muscle cramps and tried to "walk" them out. Maybe someone else will have answer or try searching on the net for a clue, too.

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

Last night I did maintain my increased speed/time. I did TM 40 minutes at 3.7 which equals about 2.5 miles. I will try to continue at this speed and time for a bit.

This morning I started my day with the 20 minute Winsor Pilates cd. Still trying to regain core strength.

tw1nsmom--you may have 2 things going. I am not medical here but, cramps may be caused by not enough hydration and potassium as far as I am aware.

Pain "in front of your calves" (shins?) may be a sign of shin splints.

You want to back off a bit. I have found a good exercise to help strengthen and assist in avoiding shin splints that can be done most any place. You can sit and "draw" the alphabet with your toes. This will give those muscles a bit of a workout without the stress of walking/running and will build them up a bit. The article I have linked above may give you more insight.

I will be away tonight and tomorrow so I will probably not get in my exercises. Not sure yet if I can "squeeze" it into some place. Because of everyone here, I will try!
Good luck to all!

 

[luvmydogs]

Good Friday morning everone! I'm glad to hear that so many of us got moving yesterday!
Ibouncetoo--I hope you're feeling better--migraine and upset tummy--yuck!
Tw1nsmom--Are the kids feeling better yet? I hope they're up and around soon!
I'm so glad that everyone is continuing to exercise and get healthy. Hearing your stories is so motivating and you guys are just the best! I did Firm's Complete Aerobics & Weight Training this morning, and tomorrow I'll be doing Cardio Sculpt. I just ordered Firm's Maximum Cardio Burn, so if anyone has that video, I'd love to hear what you think of it! I hope everyone has a great Friday, and I can't wait to hear how you've all done! Hugs to all...

 

[MelanieC]

Hello everyone,

Last night I did the FIRM Complete Aerobics and Weight Training and I walked up and down the stairs 10 times. Actually I ran up and down the stairs and by the time I had done it 5 times, my legs were feeling like lead. I had to slow it down. I was really out of breath.

Luvmydogs- The Maximum Cardio Burn is the one with Ally in it. That one is the hardest that I have ( I have 4 of them, Maximum Cardio Burn, Complete Aerobics & Weight Training, Total Sculpt plus abs and Cardio Scuplt). I haven't tried Cardio Sculpt. It's only 34 minutes, so I should break it out some time when I am short on time. Do you like that one? The FIRM tapes really have done wonders! I really think they are the reason why I fit into smaller size clothes now. The last time I lost weight , and I was around the same weight (7 pounds higher) but I wore much larger size in clothes. I really think doing these tapes last fall for 2 1/2 months really caused me to loose inches even when the pounds weren't moving as fast.


Tigerlily- You make me so excited to get my treadmill. I would love to be able to hop on a TM and go for several miles at a nice intensity. Great job on the 40 minutes! I know what you mean about trying to fit it in because of everyone here. That is how I felt last week. I really don't think I would have actually started if it wouldn't have been for Tammy & Kathy 2 Monday's ago!!
Bev-Wow a full hour in the morning and 45 minutes of WEIGHTs! You are my hero!!! That is so fantastic! You are going to be at goal in no time. I have to figure out a way to get myself up in the morning. I don't think I am ready at this point. Maybe after a few weeks of regular exercise I can try to change, but I don't think I am ready yet.

Ibouncetoo- I hope you are feeling better! Migranes and exerercise definately don't mix.

tw1nsmom - As far as your cramps go. You may want to have a doctor check it out. They might be able to give you so pointers. Try not to push yourself so hard till you find out. I hope it gets better soon.

 

[tw1nsmom]

Thanks for all the great advice everyone. I think maybe I have been pushing myself too hard. No matter how many times I tell myself that I don't have to keep up with everyone at the track, I just hate it when everyone is lapping me. Before I was married, I used to walk 2 miles every day and 4-6 miles on the weekend. I could easily walk a 15 minute mile. I haven't done any significant/consistant exercise since the twins were born (they'll be 4 April 2nd), I'm several years older and several pounds heavier. It just really bugs me when I'm walking a 25 minute mile. I'm sure if I back of a little on my walking speed and alternate walking with exercising on my recumbant bike the cramps will improve. If they don't I'll be sure to see the doctor.

As for the twins, they must be feeling better. We're having a snow day and all they've done is bug each other/fight since they woke up . We've all gotten used to having a break from each other every day. (In case I haven't mentioned it before, they're names are Katie and Spencer. Spencer has some developmental delays and Katie receives OT and PT. Because of this they go to preschool five afternoons a week for 2 1/2 hours...that's when I exercise and get my sanity back. They really are fantastic, smart, funny,sweet children...but if we have to stay inside together for many more days we're going to go ) (Btw...Dh's name is Carl and the family is rounded out by our black lab Chip)


Dawn

 

[MelanieC]

I did WATP's 3 mile Walk away weights. I also ran up and down the stairs 10 times (both up and down). Boy is that a workout. I am more tired in that 5 minutes than I am doing an hour of the FIRM!!

Tomorrow I hope to get in an hour of the FIRM. I'll probably try Maximum Cardio burn since I can do it earlier in the day. Boy that really wears me out!

We are all doing such a terrific job.

 

[luvmydogs]

Good Saturday morning everybody--who's ready for the weekend?! This morning I did Firm's Cardio Sculpt, and as I was feeling extra energetic, I then did 2 Mile WATP. I'm an awful insomniac, and usually get only 3-4 hours of sleep a night, but last night I slept for 9 hours! I think that's why I felt so good this morning. I can't wait to hear how all of you are doing! Have a great day WISHers, and let's all keep up the terrific work!

 

[MelanieC]

Hello everyone,

I did the FIRM Maximum Cardio burn this morning, and ran up and down the stairs 10 times. I think I will wait a few weeks to do that one again. I have a hard time keeping up with the steps, and since it's so early into me starting to exercise again I should wait till my speed and stamina builds up. The abs on that tape are great though. They are a killer!!

Luvmydogs, how do you like the Cardio Sculpt? I haven't tried that one yet. Maybe I will try that one Monday. Great job on doing both! You go girl!

Can't wait to hear how everyone else's Saturday is going!

 

[luvmydogs]

Hi Melanie and great job getting moving today! I like Cardio Sculpt a lot--Allie's the instructor (she's my favorite), and it runs about 55 minutes including the stretch at the end. I find it a little easier than Complete Aerobics & Weight Training, but still a very good workout. I do wonder why they call it Cardio Sculpt though--I thought the emphasis would be more on the aerobic portion, but it's pretty much three shorter segments of cardio (some on step, some off), with their usual weight work and lunges/squats/leg press. I'm not disappointed in it at all, just think the title is a little misleading if you're looking for a mostly cardio workout. Have you ever been to the discussion boards at www.videofitness.com ? You know how the people at the DIS know so much about Disney? Well, the people on the Reader's Forum there know that much about video workouts! I just started scanning the boards last night, but it looks like they have a ton of info.! And I am going to try running up and down my steps like you do--it sounds like it's great leg work! Hope you have a great day today, and a big WOO HOO for working out! See you at check-in tomorrow Melanie!

 

[ibouncetoo]

Did a glorious mile walk outside today, 70 degrees and sunny! And that was after hiking around the mall. So I actually got some activity in today.

 

[tw1nsmom]

I finally cleaned off the bike and rode for 35 minutes.

 

[MelanieC]

Good Sunday Morning everyone-

tw1nsmom- biking sounds fun. Did you do it outdoors, or is it an indoor bike? It's way to cold here to do it outside. I can't wait till Spring & Summer.

ibouncetoo- 70 degrees sounds so wonderful and glorious! I grew up in Vegas, so I really miss the warmer winter days, although I know the desert gets cold too! This freezing weather is really getting me down right now. I would just love a week of warm weather so I can get outside and do something. Right now, just walking to your car is enough to make you want to stay inside.

luvmydogs-
My Cardio Sculpt is different. I just went to pull it out and it is Called Cardio Sculpt blaster with Lisa Kay. It's still in the shrink wrap and I have never even opened it. It's only 34 minutes, so it's a quick one. The one I have will Allie is Maximum Cardio BUrn Plus Abs. That one is mostly cardio and I don't like it as much. Maybe once I ge more stamina and feel like I can keep up. She is moves ahead of me in that one, because I get tired easier. The ones where they switch weight training and cardio is so much easier. The weight training allows me to rest in between.
Thanks for the link, I am going to check it out.

Still trying to decide if I want to exercise today. I may make today my rest day, since that is how I used to do it. Then again, it's easier to exercise on Sunday than Monday, so maybe I will rest tomorrow.

 

[tw1nsmom]

It's definitely an indoor bike! I am a wimp this year when it comes to the cold. It's a recumbant bike. The regular ones kill my back. I'm planning on riding it for a half hour later when Dh is home to watch after the kids.

 

[luvmydogs]

Hi everyone! I can't believe Sunday's nearly over already and Monday's almost here! Hope you all had a nice weekend and are feeling really good about your committment to get healthier--everyone's doing such a great job! I did Complete Aerobics & Weight Training this morning--but barely. I had to really force myself to exercise because I was just NOT in the mood! I was able to do the entire push-up section with straight legs, except for the last two (moaning and grunting and groaning the whole way!)--I'm seeing such an increase in strength from using weights. We then went out to lunch at our favorite Mexican restaurant where I ate a bean burrito, but skipped the nacho chips entirely--I could make a meal out of those things all by themselves and can't believe I resisted.

Tw1nsmom-Great Job on your 35 minutes of biking! Regular bikes hurt my back too!

Melanie-I know what you mean about needing a rest day. You don't want to get burned out and not feel like exercising at all! You definitely deserve a break--you've been working so hard!

Tammy--WELCOME HOME!

Will anyone else be in Chat tomorrow? I hope to make it there to hear how everyone's week went! Keep up the awesome work everybody!

 

[TammyNC]

I couldn't get to the boards until now to see how everyone had done for the week. I had a great time away, and did get my exercises in that I had planned. I didn't drink as much water as I should have, but I am back on plan tonight. I will probably be making many visits to the bathroom during the night.

I am so excited to have read how well everyone did while I was gone and thanks for everyone encouraging each other. Do you all still feel that it helps to have a check-in place for our personal committments? I do believe that it helps me.

I am committing to my 30 minutes on the TM in the morning and my squats, crunches, jumping jacks and push-ups along with the 8 min. exercises.

Sorry that I can't acknowlege everyone on what a great job you did, but I am so excited that we are challenging ourselves. It may not be in the same way as everyone else, but the is the thing, we are all in different places, but need the same thing "support".

I am going to do my best to be in chat tomorrow night at least for a little while. Will we see any others there? After tomorrow night, we will be ready for week 3 of our committments and I think that is just great.

I'm going to run now and try to get settled before bed. Lots to do tomorrow as it always is after coming home from a trip. Have a wonderful evening and I can't wait to get on the boards and get caught up.

 

[luvmydogs]

Hi Tammy! Glad you're back and hope you're trip went well! WOW--you got all your exercise in? That is soooo great, and shows such a strong level of committment! Excellent job!

I know I really enjoy the daily check-in--it's a big motivator for me, and I look forward to everyone's posts to see how we're all progressing. A big THANKS for getting this thread started!

I hope to be in Chat for at least a little bit too, and can't wait to catch up with everyone's week. Have a good night Tammy, and I hope to talk with you tomorrow!

 

[TammyNC]

I was determined to get it in especially since I didn't have the treadmill. We did have a wonderful trip.

I have finished my TM of 35 min. this morning and am getting ready to do my other exercises.

How is everyone else doing today? Today completes our 2nd week of committments. Keep up the great work everyone.

See you in chat tonight.

 

[MelanieC]

Hey everyone,

Tammy, welcome back! Glad you had a great time, and great job on getting your exercise in while you were away!


This check in has been wonderful for me. I know it has given me a new sense of comittment and renewal in my exercise. I don't think I would be exercising if this comittment thread wasn't started. We are doing such a great job. It's hard to believe we are starting our 3rd week. It feels good to know I am starting to work towards building my stamina for the marathon. I know I will need to increase it by next January! By A LOT!

I will be in chat tonight after WI, at least for a little bit. Talk to everyone tonight!