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  • daisygeep
    daisygeep Posts: 49
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    I went to the gym with the full intention of doing a cardio/strength interval class...and my 3 year old pitched a FIT when I tried to drop him off at the kids club. He usually really likes it there. Sooooo - he is napping now. That just might not be a good time of day to go for him (right after lunch). God lord I hope that is all it is! So after I got him napping I did one of my flow yoga videos.

    195 burned leaving me 4648
  • melkadee
    melkadee Posts: 5,598 Member
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    I decided to stick with it. It's the keeping track that's hard, o I'm doing a spreadsheet. I've been swimming a lot and adding in body weight resistance (crunches, push-ups, squats, pelvic lifts) to help strengthen my body overall.

    I can really feel a difference in my legs and my arms are buffing up.



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    Keep track of everything can be a pain. I'm glad you are sticking with it!!! :bigsmile: I am not the strongest swimmer in the world so I usually don't swim for exercise, but you have inspired me!
  • melkadee
    melkadee Posts: 5,598 Member
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    Goal: 10,000

    Balance: 9385

    8/1: 615
    8/2: 125
    8/3: Rest Day
    8/4: 320
    8/5: 250
    8/6: 600

    Remaining: 8915

    Nice work, Vim_n_vigor!!! :smile:
  • melkadee
    melkadee Posts: 5,598 Member
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    Spent one hour cutting the grass, three hours painting the structure we're building and one hour hauling lumber. Estimated as 60 minutes for cutting the lawn and 120 minutes of 2.0 mph leisurely pace walking for a total of 830 calories burned today



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    You have been very busy! Fantastic!
  • MinMin97
    MinMin97 Posts: 2,676 Member
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    weights, mowed lawn, bikeride

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  • mycrazy8splus1
    mycrazy8splus1 Posts: 1,558 Member
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  • MinMin97
    MinMin97 Posts: 2,676 Member
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    bikeride tonight.
  • nicola1141
    nicola1141 Posts: 613 Member
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    So I ended up doing 20 minutes of elliptical last night (So You Think You Can Dance can be quite motivating!), and I got up early this morning and did 30DS and a bit of pilates. This challenge was exactly what I needed - thanks!

    Goal: 7000

    08/01 - 0
    08/02 - 90
    08/03 - 0
    08/04 - 0
    08/05 - 430
    08/06 - 471
    08/07 - 343

    Balance 5666


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  • paintlisapurple
    paintlisapurple Posts: 982 Member
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    I've started late (and slooooow) due to surgery so my first week was ZERO...this week so far I only have 161 from a half hour gardening attempt. Oh well, getting better so I'll pick up in a bit. :ohwell:
  • melkadee
    melkadee Posts: 5,598 Member
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    Hey there, sorry it has been a busy weekend but here I go:

    08/01 528
    08/02 487
    08/03 777
    08/04 rest

    1792/15,000 (13,208 left)

    Excellent progress, Susan0279!:smile:
  • Brie4me
    Brie4me Posts: 238
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    501 calories doing 63 minutes of Tae Bo. That was pretty challenging after that lengthy break I had to take!! wooo! It feels so good to be active again :happy:


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  • Brie4me
    Brie4me Posts: 238
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    Nicola141 ~ Happy 1st Birthday to your daughter!! I find SYTYCD very motivating, too. =)
  • nicola1141
    nicola1141 Posts: 613 Member
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    Nicola141 ~ Happy 1st Birthday to your daughter!! I find SYTYCD very motivating, too. =)

    Thanks!
  • melkadee
    melkadee Posts: 5,598 Member
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    bikeride tonight.

    Great work, MinMin97! :smile:
  • TAMayorga
    TAMayorga Posts: 341 Member
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  • TheMMan
    TheMMan Posts: 124 Member
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    Did a TRX workout this morning. It was good to get back in the groove! 625 cals


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  • melkadee
    melkadee Posts: 5,598 Member
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    501 calories doing 63 minutes of Tae Bo. That was pretty challenging after that lengthy break I had to take!! wooo! It feels so good to be active again :happy:


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    Hooray, Brie4me! Nice!!!:smile:
  • melkadee
    melkadee Posts: 5,598 Member
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    You are moving, Cinrn68!! :smile: Keep it up!
  • MinMin97
    MinMin97 Posts: 2,676 Member
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    Bike ride!

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  • TheLaser
    TheLaser Posts: 338 Member
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    My one week total:

    1706 calories burned
    =243 daily average

    I'm squeaking in under the wire, but it's not for lack of trying. It's hard to get out with a squirmy 12-week old! I've been mostly walking (not my favorite) and swimming. I can't wait until I feel ready to run!

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