The SWaT Team Challenge - Month 2

sandara

Hey Luney, good to see you back!

Queenb - pmjsmom is right! It's not important if you make it all the way to your goal. The important thing is you are moving, improving, and just getting healthy. It is quite an accomplishment for all of us to actually be starting to like working out. I never would have thought that possible a few months ago.

Pmjsmom - Hope you get to start working on that "Shop away the pounds" tomorrow! :laugh:

I did the 1 mile power walk this morning and the 2 mile big burn this afternoon.

PLUMSGRL

So glad to see people still here:bigsmile:
I was able to walk 2x today (+ Plum's walks) and have been doing the boosts at the end for the 2 mins each time- just can't seem to get the co-ordination down for the kicks and knee ups.. guess I'll stay away from zumba:laugh:
I'm off work tomorrow, so I should be able to get in 3 walks (2 miles each in the AC!)
happy walking -go legs (take me to bed)!!!:yawn:

PLUMSGRL

ah poop! bum ticker!

megamom

Managed to get 4 miles in by breaking it into 2, 2 mile walks. I am still hobbling along slowly. See the doc in the morning and find out if he has any suggestions. Just a few short weeks ago I was bragging about how I felt I could walk forever if I had too, and now the pain makes every step miserable. Hopefully it will get better soon. 3 more weeks before I can ride my bike, maybe that will be easier on the knees.

sandara

So glad to see people still here:bigsmile:
I was able to walk 2x today (+ Plum's walks) and have been doing the boosts at the end for the 2 mins each time- just can't seem to get the co-ordination down for the kicks and knee ups.. guess I'll stay away from zumba:laugh:
I'm off work tomorrow, so I should be able to get in 3 walks (2 miles each in the AC!)
happy walking -go legs (take me to bed)!!!:yawn:

Plum, I have trouble with the kicks and knee lifts during the boosts too. I think a big part of the problem is that my floor where I have to exercise is carpeted. Makes it a little harder to get that lift off going! I've been wanting to try zumba too but can't find a beginner class that works with my schedule. My friend knows somebody that is in a zumba class for seniors but they won't let us join! :sad: I told her to tell them I'd quit dying my hair but that didn't work either.

butterfly08uk

looks like I might not make the 100

sandara

looks like I might not make the 100

Don't worry about what you might not do, look at what you have already done. 61 miles in 17 days is nothing to be ashamed of! It's excellent! Do you know that's an average of 3 1/2 miles per day! YAY!

also, didn't our last months challenge end on the 13th? I notice your ticker says to Aug 4th. Shouldn't there be another week on there?

PLUMSGRL

well, I intended to do more today, but I think I strained a tendon doin' kicks!:noway:
anywho three miles for today, still ahead of my goal!
so happy walking everyone:flowerforyou:

pmjsmom

I was sure I had posted today! Did the 4 mile Walk Off Weight video, lots of cleaning (we're getting ready to fix up a room for the baby), and then babysat which included lots of walking when Isaac decided he only wanted mommy! My dd is nursing but plans on going back to work so we are getting him used to taking a bottle sometimes.

1QueenB

Got lost on the trail with my husband!!!!! He has absolutely no sense of direction and we ended walking 7.1 miles for a total of 2 hours and 22 minutes. But it was fun!!!!

PLUMSGRL

Well thought I'd take it easy today- total of 3 miles, resting the ankle...
tomorrow is a bright new shiney day!:bigsmile:
hope all are having a great week-end:drinker:
my best to all the fellow walkers-Eagle

pmjsmom

Did the 5 Mile Advanced Walk this morning, then went out with dd and the baby for a few hours. Lots of walking but stop and go--shopping, you know! Picked up lots of fruit and vegetables.

megamom

I start PT for my knees tomorrow, hopefully they will be able to right me soon. In the meantime I walked 2 miles by the river wearing good walking shoes, and 1 mile in walking in the pool. Today i plan to try Leslie's again.

pmjsmom

I start PT for my knees tomorrow, hopefully they will be able to right me soon. In the meantime I walked 2 miles by the river wearing good walking shoes, and 1 mile in walking in the pool. Today i plan to try Leslie's again.

Just take it easy. If you have to modify or even stop--do it! You don't want to make things worse. Hang in there, okay?

sandara

QueenB - I think I need to get lost if it would get me that kind of walk in! lol

Mega and Plummy - take care of those legs and ankles. Don't want to see you out of commission long term!

PMJ - your doing great. 85% to your goal. And you had a big goal.

I have been keeping track of my miles since I started in March and I got in 70 miles last month because of the challenge. I haven't got in that many miles since I went back to work. YAY SWaT Team challenge!

I missed 2 days walking but did get in the 5 mile advanced walk this morning.

pmjsmom

PMJ - your doing great. 85% to your goal. And you had a big goal.

You all need to remember that I work part-time and no longer have kids to care for so my time is my own! I do think I'll scale down my goal next time because I need to get some jewelry made for some upcoming craft fairs this fall.

Off to do my walking! See you all later.

Families_R_Forever

Though I am still walking...I have started do the 30 day shred and I have Chalean Extreme coming in the mail. I love walking at night but when it comes to burning cals I am just not just it done with the walking. Having a polar watch has made me want to push myself harder now...I am really wanting to tone my body at this point. I am not going to make my goal...but still hoping to get past the 50 mark to surpass my miles last month.

sandara

Though I am still walking...I have started do the 30 day shred and I have Chalean Extreme coming in the mail. I love walking at night but when it comes to burning cals I am just not just it done with the walking. Having a polar watch has made me want to push myself harder now...I am really wanting to tone my body at this point. I am not going to make my goal...but still hoping to get past the 50 mark to surpass my miles last month.

I agree with you. I think I'm to the point where I'm gonna hafta do something else to get to my goal. I've got so much flabby skin I don't think I'll ever get rid of it all but I've gotta start working on building a little muscle. Now I just gotta figure out what. :frown:

PLUMSGRL

:flowerforyou: 3 miles today!:flowerforyou:
I think after this round (Aug 10th) I'm gonna try the slim in 6 work out- I've never made it past the first level, but now I've built up some sanama(?) I'll give it a shot... I have the bands, so I'm looking forward to some "weight" training. I think I'll still do some of the fast walks to burn more cals 'tho

sandara

:flowerforyou: 3 miles today!:flowerforyou:
I think after this round (Aug 10th) I'm gonna try the slim in 6 work out- I've never made it past the first level, but now I've built up some sanama(?) I'll give it a shot... I have the bands, so I'm looking forward to some "weight" training. I think I'll still do some of the fast walks to burn more cals 'tho

Hey Plummy, I've got the Slim in 6 workout too. Maybe I'll join you. I've been thinking of trying something new with some weights too.

pmjsmom

Just a quick check-in.

i did the 3 mile AHA walk yesterday and have done the 2 mile Walk Strong video from the Walk Club site this morning. I think I'll be buying the Walk Strong dvd soon!

sandara

Just a quick check-in.

i did the 3 mile AHA walk yesterday and have done the 2 mile Walk Strong video from the Walk Club site this morning. I think I'll be buying the Walk Strong dvd soon!

I really like the 2 mile Walk Strong. I need to do it more often! I ordered mine from www.half.com

I did the one mile classic walk this morning (from the 5 day slim down dvd) and intended to do more this evening. I ended up having to work late so it's looking like I'm not gonna do any more tonite! :noway: Still trying to workout in the morning to see if it makes a difference.

PLUMSGRL

:flowerforyou: 3 miles today!:flowerforyou:
I think after this round (Aug 10th) I'm gonna try the slim in 6 work out- I've never made it past the first level, but now I've built up some sanama(?) I'll give it a shot... I have the bands, so I'm looking forward to some "weight" training. I think I'll still do some of the fast walks to burn more cals 'tho

Hey Plummy, I've got the Slim in 6 workout too. Maybe I'll join you. I've been thinking of trying something new with some weights too.

PLUMSGRL

:flowerforyou: 3 miles today!:flowerforyou:
I think after this round (Aug 10th) I'm gonna try the slim in 6 work out- I've never made it past the first level, but now I've built up some sanama(?) I'll give it a shot... I have the bands, so I'm looking forward to some "weight" training. I think I'll still do some of the fast walks to burn more cals 'tho

Hey Plummy, I've got the Slim in 6 workout too. Maybe I'll join you. I've been thinking of trying something new with some weights too.

sounds good to me! I just know I' m ready for some wieghts! When you want to start?
3.5 miles for me today!

butterfly08uk

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1QueenB

Completed 4 miles on the trail today!!!!:drinker: :happy:

PLUMSGRL

Completed 4 miles on the trail today!!!!:drinker: :happy:

That's some trail you're burning up !:laugh:
I got in 2 sessions today, 2miles this am and 3 miles tonight (+1/2 mile with Plum)
Every one hang in there, do as much as you feel comfortabe, one more week to go:noway:
Happy trails to you !

anu_6986

Have not really been doing much walking this month Still trying, but might not reach my goal

sandara

:flowerforyou: 3 miles today!:flowerforyou:
I think after this round (Aug 10th) I'm gonna try the slim in 6 work out- I've never made it past the first level, but now I've built up some sanama(?) I'll give it a shot... I have the bands, so I'm looking forward to some "weight" training. I think I'll still do some of the fast walks to burn more cals 'tho

Hey Plummy, I've got the Slim in 6 workout too. Maybe I'll join you. I've been thinking of trying something new with some weights too.

sounds good to me! I just know I' m ready for some wieghts! When you want to start?
3.5 miles for me today!

I've been working late this week. Probably going to be the weekend before I can start. Go ahead and start without me if your ready and I'll catch up with you! lol Or at least join in.

pmjsmom

Hi all! We are having internet connection problems so I have not been able to get here as much. I have a connection today, though, (YAY!) so I am trying to catch up.

I am going to make my goal this time and I am looking at some more of Leslie's dvds--collegevideo.com seems to have some new ones that incorporate more weight training and interval training so Ill be checking them out.

Everyone seems to be doing well and I hope we all keep exercising!

(Hopefully we will have a new internet provider soon and I can get online more consistently again!)