August 2015 - Move Your @ss Challenge
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I have loved reading everyone's stories! I joined MYAC in December of 2013 when I was about 25 lbs and 4 months into my weight loss and I had just finished couch to 5k that summer. That August I had turned 40 and decided I was tired of being sick (type 2 diabetes for 20 years, on insulin and other meds), obese and inactive. I had already been logging food and had some fitness goals, but this challenge was the perfect addition to keep me moving! I really love the support and the accountability (and the nerd in me likes the numbers!) Fast forward to now...only 1 diabetes med, normal blood sugar, "healthy" BMI, WOOT! I feel really lucky to have found this group!
I have 15.6 to add. 6 mi trail run/hike and 9.6 bike ride. It's more bike for me this month, on my trail run I re-sprained the ankle.
I will rest it longer this time it will get better!!!
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darkrider42 wrote: »
You crack me up, Karen!! X) And do you realize that today, you did over half of what your monthly goal was when you started this challenge??? So awesome!!! :flowerforyou:18.6 miles today, 13 in cycling class, 5.6 running/walking outside. Made myself run 3.1 miles, despite the 95 degree weather. Stayed alive by promising myself I'd add ice cream to my protein shake if I made it home.
Dave
Thanks
I didn't realize the numbers significance. Probably still due to lack of oxygen. But the ice cream in the shake was a nice bonus for not keeling over.
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Nice day for a bike ride. Kinda windy though. Grand Tour Challenge starts on Aug 22, LeVuelta, 21 stages....hope I make it through. That will make all three challenges if i can complete this one.
08/01 - 11.0 miles cycling
08/02 - 12.0 miles cycling
08/03 - 11.0 miles cycling
08/04 - 02.0 miles walking
08/05 - 10.0 miles cycling
Total: 46.0 miles
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3.6 mile walk
Love reading everyone's stories. This is a good group of people and I'm glad I stumbled onto it 28 months ago. I was just starting this whole weight loss thing, not active at all and morbidly obese. I started out pledging 30-35 miles per month and not always making it, and amazed at some of the numbers people were churning out here. It was a little hard not to feel inadequate in the beginning, but as I upped the miles, that went away. I love that this group makes me want to get out there, in the blazing sun, the rain or the snow. Besides the physical benefits, it's definitely helped my mental/emotional well being. If I have to miss a day due to back to back 12 hour shifts, I can feel it.
So, 28 months later, I'm going close to, or over 100 miles, I've incorporated some running and even started taking a cycling class, due to all the cyclists on here and reading all their posts. I've learned a lot about it. I left morbidly obese behind and I'm down 100 lbs and 12 more away from being "normal" weight. I've got 2300+ miles tracked - I've almost walked across the US!
It's mind boggling
Feeling grateful,
Karen
Love you story! You've done an amazing job!!!
+1
Me too! Thanks for sharing.0 -
Finally found enough time in one place to get a long walk in. Lower humidity today helped make it possible too.
Added 5.5 miles today. August total 15.5 miles
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Walked w/DDD this morning then went with her to help her set up her first grade classroom for next Wednesday. Then we hit the gym w/our trainer.
Wed - 6.73 miles
Hope everyone has a terrific Thursday!
Chris
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8/4 Run 4 miles / Arc Trainer 4 miles / Walk 4.5 miles
8/5 Jog 5 miles / Walk 3 miles
As 8/5 53.5 miles of 250 miles
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adding 9.21 miles
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Adding 17 miles for 37 out of 350. The Koocanusa is coming up Saturday so nice easy rides the next few days. I think I'll take the Fat Tire bike out tomorrow.
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August Goal: 150 miles
Yearly Walking Challenge 798/1500 miles ytd
Aug 1- 2: 6 miles + yoga
Aug 3: 3 miles walking + 12 miles biking
Aug 4: 4 miles walking + yoga
Aug 5: 4 miles walking
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Got in a 2 mile run, then managed nearly 4 miles on the bike before the thunderstorm rolled in.
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Aug 1 - 2.5km
Aug 2 - 4.7km
Aug 3 - 1.5km
Aug 4 - 6.8km
Aug 5 - 2.4km
Aug 6 - 5.4km
Total 23.3/100km0 -
Adding 15 miles on the bike this morning.
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Exercise total for
8/06
10.84 miles (exercise bike) & .5 mile walking
11.34 miles for today
69.47 mile done and 230.53 mile to go.... 0 -
Off to a slow start but have been very busy lately.0 -
1 whole treadmill mile. I am trying to switch the mindset to strength training and did the workout my new trainer set up for me. Still couldn't leave the gym without burning a few cardio calories - time constraints left it to the one mile. My afternoon extra shift was canceled and the fact that I only have 5600 steps today is making me want to go outside, but the thunder is getting louder.
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6.81 miles walked today
33.63 miles walked to date0 -
7 miles for yesterday
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scarfe9991 wrote: »I have loved reading everyone's stories! I joined MYAC in December of 2013 when I was about 25 lbs and 4 months into my weight loss and I had just finished couch to 5k that summer. That August I had turned 40 and decided I was tired of being sick (type 2 diabetes for 20 years, on insulin and other meds), obese and inactive. I had already been logging food and had some fitness goals, but this challenge was the perfect addition to keep me moving! I really love the support and the accountability (and the nerd in me likes the numbers!) Fast forward to now...only 1 diabetes med, normal blood sugar, "healthy" BMI, WOOT! I feel really lucky to have found this group!
I have 15.6 to add. 6 mi trail run/hike and 9.6 bike ride. It's more bike for me this month, on my trail run I re-sprained the ankle. I will rest it longer this time it will get better!!!
@Scarfe9991: What a fantastic story. I was so afraid that I would end up with diabetes. Another reason why I went for the lifestyle change. Look at you now....you have been an inspiration to me on here and continue to be. I hope that your ankle feels better soon.
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Well it has been crazy gardening week and packing for a well deserved vacation before heading back to the classroom. I will be upper Michigan bound and staying right off a fabulous freshwater lake. Lots of running, some kayaking and biking. Will do a day on Mackinac Island if time allows. I love biking all over the island and along some nice river trails.
@Dean: I am trying out the Gatorskin tires you suggested. I will let you know how I like them.
While at the bike shop, my hubby had to drag me away from this trade in Italian bike that retailed for $7,900. They were selling it for $4,700.00. I could lift it with my index finger.....oh baby.
:Aug. 5: 11.5 miles of walking 5 milesand cycling 6.5 miles
Aug. 6: 12.08 miles of running 7.08 miles and walking 5 miles
TTD:67.10 miles
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