TEAM ONE
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That's my girl!@hawkins410 I do not like the drumming. I did have to do some creative modification because there is no jumping, hopping, turning, pivoting, etc. on my ankle right now. But generally speaking, I don't like exercise videos. And I don't like choreographed workouts. So nope, not a fan of the drumming.
So, if we dance next week, you'd prefer it outside?
With modifications of course?
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Finished the drumming challenge. Hubby had to go help his sister so I cranked up "Can't Stop This Feeling" by Justin Timberlake. And just let loose. No wittnesses except for my kitties. I used some boxes from work with pillows and blankets for my drums and my wooden spoons. It was a lot of fun!!! @MissionEnforcer so now I have challenge 1 and 2 complete. And tomorrow I will have the 3rd one completed!5
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Hey all! Busy day today with lots of walking! Tomorrow I will get the videos done and do lots more walking so should be able to put up some big numbers the next two days. Then Sunday will be the long drive back with no minutes. And I drank so much water today I almost had to make use of an alley on our walk back from dinner
. I think I should get extra points for doing 45 minutes of walking in heels (25 of that needing a restroom!) 3 -
Hey guys every little bit helps in the awesome team effort. So even if you only have time for a quick 10 minutes of activity-- go for it. Your body will thank you. It is all about being healthy!!3
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@hawkins410 I do not like the drumming. I did have to do some creative modification because there is no jumping, hopping, turning, pivoting, etc. on my ankle right now. But generally speaking, I don't like exercise videos. And I don't like choreographed workouts. So nope, not a fan of the drumming.
I have to say Kim I had a flash to Green Eggs and Ham when I read this. Not on a boat not with a goat in the rain or on a train. I do not like exercise videos Sam I am. Knowing @hawkins410 I think you have sent her on a quest to find something to suit you!!
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Not sure the scale is going to be kind to me tomorrow. A client invited me to lunch and selected a Chinese buffet. Not the first choice for a low card high fat diet. Then tonight I went to a scheduled dinner with my business partner and spouses. Brutal on for weight loss... but fun.
It always feels like two steps forward 1.5 steps back. At least I got a 65-minute workout in today and then I'll have my 20-minute walk tonight with my wife.
I'll do the drumming this weekend. Water isn't a problem because I drink so much on my treadmill days.
Anyway... that's my update. We are doing well... let's keep it going! I have to remember that this is a journey not an event.
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Not sure the scale is going to be kind to me tomorrow. A client invited me to lunch and selected a Chinese buffet. Not the first choice for a low card high fat diet. Then tonight I went to a scheduled dinner with my business partner and spouses. Brutal on for weight loss... but fun.
It always feels like two steps forward 1.5 steps back. At least I got a 65-minute workout in today and then I'll have my 20-minute walk tonight with my wife.
I'll do the drumming this weekend. Water isn't a problem because I drink so much on my treadmill days.
Anyway... that's my update. We are doing well... let's keep it going! I have to remember that this is a journey not an event.
You are doing great @Vowder. We didn't put it on overnight so it don't come off overnight. Slow and easy gets you to where you're going. Enjoy your time and just watch your portions.
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GSXRGIRL61 wrote: »Do we have to have the drumming done immediately or can it wait till the weekend? Is this about the team that gets the leg done the fastest? I'm going for between 180 and 200 minutes per day, but I may not be able to drum until Friday or Saturday.
I plan to do mine on the weekend too. I have a lot more time then.1 -
mamaelf2008 wrote: »Not sure the scale is going to be kind to me tomorrow. A client invited me to lunch and selected a Chinese buffet. Not the first choice for a low card high fat diet. Then tonight I went to a scheduled dinner with my business partner and spouses. Brutal on for weight loss... but fun.
It always feels like two steps forward 1.5 steps back. At least I got a 65-minute workout in today and then I'll have my 20-minute walk tonight with my wife.
I'll do the drumming this weekend. Water isn't a problem because I drink so much on my treadmill days.
Anyway... that's my update. We are doing well... let's keep it going! I have to remember that this is a journey not an event.
You are doing great @Vowder. We didn't put it on overnight so it don't come off overnight. Slow and easy gets you to where you're going. Enjoy your time and just watch your portions.
Everyone is doing a fantastic job!!
@Vowder I agree with Theresa, also as long as we concentrate on the 1/2 step forward, we'll always be winners!
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Good morning all!
@Vowder I agree with Theresa and Lisa. It's called life and if we don't bend the rules sometimes we are more prone to drop off completely. This I know from experience!
@cardbucfan Way to go! You should! I can't barely walk in heels at all.
@mamaelf2008 Thank you for the encouragement for us all!
Have a great day everyone! Let's crush it!2 -
I have 3 more cups of water and I will have met my water goal for the day and have 5 challenge points in the bag!2
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Good morning, team.
I only got 15 minutes of walking done yesterday. Most of the day was driving, and it was raining almost all day so I didn't get out much. Today is pretty packed with the conference and also more rain coming. I'll try to get some time in though.
Good encouragement @120maggie - great reminder just to do what we can.
@Vowder it does get discouraging sometimes but you are right that it's a journey. Keep moving forward despite little setbacks. As my running coach always says "forward is a pace". Doesn't have to be fast, just keep moving.
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Oh by the way, we are currently 96.8% of the way to Reykjavik! Should be very soon!!2
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Thanks everyone.... that helps a lot.
2.5 lbs up on the scale but that is mostly water. When on a low carb diet you shed a ton of water. As you eat carbs back the water comes back with it. It makes for an emotional journey.
Let's see what the check-in says on Monday.
Can't wait to get to the bar tonight in Reykjavik!
I found some nice hot springs we should relax in as soon as we get there.
All kinds of people go there.
This local guide suggested the place.
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WE ARE THERE!!!!!! GREAT WORK EVERYONE!!!4
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Videos DONE!! Did anybody else find the person on the couch in the third video just a bit weird?! I did my own routine to Feel the Rush by Shaggy so I'm now nice and sweaty. Gonna shower, have lunch with the hubs (Charleston is kind of like New Orleans-there's too much good food!) then I have a nice 2 hour walking tour. Think I'll wear flats this time lol!
@vowder-I approve of the watering hole and I think those locals needs to come with us so we don't get lost!
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Hi all!
Got my videos done this morning:-) about 5 years ago as a counselor at a summer camp I had done a dance to the Jungle Drum song that @hawkins410 had suggested! So i dug out that old video and tried it out again! So fun and brought back some great memories of that summer! I tried to upload it for your viewing pleasure but it says the file is too big. Anyway keep up the killer work team! We are doing amazing!!!2 -
I made my water goal but it won't let me post yet!
We are in first place right now!
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Nice job team!!! I'm so in with with the hot springs. That nice young man looks quite ready to welcome us.
I am just sneaking in for a minute here. I've been working on my presentation all morning but I did get in 25 minutes of yoga. I did "yoga for frayed nerves" and that was spot on. I feel better now. Ready to talk for 3 hours this afternoon.
I see the sun is peeking out a bit right now - maybe I can grab a few minutes walk before I go to lunch.
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Way to go Team #1!
@Vowder: Yep that young man can act as my guide any time! Thank you!
@TamiJo1004: You can enter your five points for the water now! MissionEnforcer just activated the spreadsheet box. I'm almost done too!
@leti126: Do you have a link for that dance by any chance? It might come in handy down the road (or on a different continent!)
@katharmonic: The same goes for that yoga. Do you have a link you could message me? It sounds like it might help out a lot of folks!
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@vowder, where ever that guy goes I am following him! WOW!!!!
I haven't gotten to the videso yet, will get them done this weekend. Got some minutes yesterday but not much. Going to a hockey game tonight and will be walking to and from so that will be my minutes for the day.2 -
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Funny that no one is talking about the women in the hot springs. They seem very interested about Alberta Canada. Don't worry...I've got it covered.
You folks take a tour with the guide.
As part of the water theme... just finished a hard 60 minute swim. This is a tough game this time round.
Remember... it is completed the extra challenges that will make the big difference at the end of the week. We need to focus on those!
Good luck everyone.
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Shouldn't have done leg day after all the walking in heels last night followed by the videos (hello more squats and plyo jumps!) followed by a walking tour on cobblestone streets. My feet hurt!!! And my legs!!! And I have to put the stupid heels back on for dinner tonight! Good news is I finished my water and added my 100 minutes of walking (I was good and didn't count the time spent standing on said cobblestones listening to the excellent guide) and checked off the water box so I'm good for this week!
I need that hot spring now for sure (and what do they drink in Iceland? I need one of those too!)3 -
cardbucfan wrote: »I need that hot spring now for sure (and what do they drink in Iceland? I need one of those too!)
I've heard it's especially made for tired feet!
Can you handle all three?Funny that no one is talking about the women in the hot springs. They seem very interested about Alberta Canada. Don't worry...I've got it covered. 1 -
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Funny that no one is talking about the women in the hot springs. They seem very interested about Alberta Canada. Don't worry...I've got it covered.
You folks take a tour with the guide.
As part of the water theme... just finished a hard 60 minute swim. This is a tough game this time round.
Remember... it is completed the extra challenges that will make the big difference at the end of the week. We need to focus on those!
Good luck everyone.
I was just reading through the posts and was planning on complimenting you on the place you picked!! Wtg picking the place where you have more to look at than us girls do!! It's about time!! Way to step it up! Hahahaa
Btw @Vowder if you could arrange for our bartender to stay with us all weekend it would be appreciated!!!
Great job team!!!
@MissionEnforcer I got my water in for all 5 days this week.
Still have a workout to get in tonight, it's been a lazy day but I am forcing myself to do something even if it doesn't add up to big numbers. I am planning on hitting some good numbers this weekend so I can actually see a loss.2 -
Beautiful pictures @TamiJo1004! I'm just now getting off work, and hope it's not too late to join you all in the Blue Lagoon! When we are ready to crash, the Hotel Ranga in Reykjavik still has some rooms until we leave again on Sunday!
I'm looking forward to watching the Northern Lights!
Don't forget, the leg isn't over until 9:00 P.M. PDT on Sunday! Let's get those challenges done! And now we earn 10 more points for every 562 miles! But it sure is easier to drum for 30 minutes than for us to accumulate 562 miles!
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Can I count talking 3 hours as my exercise? No? Because it certainly wiped me out today.
I took a 10 minute walk when the sun popped out for a bit before lunch, and another 10 minutes walking around downtown tonight. Total of 45 minutes today with the yoga. I thought I would do something more tonight but I was tired and hungry. I went out for pizza and beer, and then of course to Ben & Jerry's - because we you are in the town that was their original home, what else do you do?
Now I'm tucked in my hotel room bed in Reykjavik Burlington and ready for an early bedtime. You guys keep it down with all your partying. Maybe tomorrow we can do some glacier hiking
or horseback riding
Good night all!
Oh, @hawkins410 the yoga video is from Yoga with Adriene on Youtube. I love Adriene, and have done a ton of her videos including her 30 day yoga challenge and her Yoga Boot Camp (another 30 days). Here's the one I just did to calm your nerves:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ba0fweKUwIco
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@MissionEnforcer I finished my cardio drumming last night when I went to a class for an hour. Had a blast. Chant done, drumming done1
