Leslie Sansone May 2019 Walk Challenge
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@VeggieGirlforLife May 3: 5 Mile Advanced Walk + lower body Pilates + abs floor work with Leslie
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Got a bit overzealous with that Jillian Michaels workout last night. My legs hurt too much to try that again tonight, almost like I pulled or tore a muscle! Better take it one circuit at a time I guess. A few years ago, I could do the whole DVD and I always worked up a sweat, but I don't remember being that sore!
Oh wow, I hope you haven't messed up a muscle! Take care!5 -
My goal for May is to continue to be extra active in some way and/or workout at least 5 days a week.
May 1st: 1 1/2 hours yard/ garden.
May 2nd: 45 minutes Gazelle, 1 hour in the garden.
May 3: 80 minutes: Tone Every Zone: 3 circuits, & 2 Walk Blasters (Light Walk, Flexibility Walk)
May 4: 90 minutes: outdoor work and heavier indoor cleaning
May 5: Free Day
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Goal: 30 minutes of exercise 5 days a week.
5/1... 45 minutes of weights and some gardening
5/2... 38 minutes of the 5 Day Slim Down
5/3... 30 minutes of weights and 35 minutes of the 4 Mile Super Challenge
5/4... 90 minutes of gardening. So humid today, so it was not the joy it usually is this time of the year.4 -
@Elbee1 I need to work on the earlier bedtime, too. I don't plan well to retire to the bedroom, I get involved in a TV show or something and I look up and it's after midnight. I think some of it has to do with working out in the evenings after work. I get too energized! I used to read every night in bed before sleep, but now by the time I make it to my bed, it's so late I need to go to sleep immediately.
How does everyone else do on sleep? Anyone actually clock 7-8 hours? I usually get somewhere between 5-6.3 -
May 4: 8 Miles ~ 5 Miles 5 Day Slim Down + Miles #1, 3 and 5 of 5 Really Big + lower body Pilates + 30 minutes of strength from HASFit (still challenging, but not as rough as a JM workout)
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@AnnofB I did some gardening today, too. Mostly weeding. But it was a cool 62F here after a morning of rain. Made for easy, but muddy weeding!
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@VeggieGirlforLife - 62F, that sounds wonderful. It rained the night before and every thing was soggy for me too. We have a chance of sun 2 days this week - yay!
About sleep: I've always had a hard time clocking 7 or 8 hours. I usually wake up in the middle of the night and am unable to get back to sleep. Now that I am retired, I can sometimes make up those hours but sometimes no matter how much I want more sleep, I just can't go back to sleep.
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I left for a visit with sister in law on Friday and it is really hard to track with her.... LOL so I haven't been a good tracker.... But does anyone need size 44DDD or 42 DDD bras. I will be happy to send them to you! I bought new bras and measured in at a 384
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@Elbee1 I have to get my heart rate up to 140 to 150 before I even break a sweat. But if you don't feel like you can go on then you need to slow it down. My dr told me not to go over 150 but that is my personal dr for my body.2
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7.71 golfing this morning3 -
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5/2 = Burn 30 I'll be back to report the bedtime... -- btw, I am exhausted. This is a tough workout for me. I hope that I build up, soon. I'm wondering if I'm getting my heart beat up too high. My face was pretty red afterwards. I think the highest my fit bit showed was 137. But, I'm pretty sure that my fit bit is not accurate on me....
Went to bed 12:20am—closer to my goal.
5/3 = bedtime was 11:45pm. Quite sore today. No exercise.
Linda, I have never done Burn 30 before, but there are plenty of Leslie's workouts that have me winded and red faced at the end. I haven't been tracking my heart beat, but if I feel it's too much, I moderate the moves. I have a FitBit too. I read a few years ago that most trackers can be off by as much as 30 %, (no one said which way they are off - that you've done more or less that it measured) so take what you see with a grain of salt. I still think that having some form of tracking is helpful and motivating, so I'm not giving mine up. I do know it's normal to feel sore the next day or even two days later after a strength workout. You're doing great. Made it to bed before midnight too.
@AnnofB Thanks so much! It is helpful to read your posts and responses. Thanks for the cheers, too!3 -
VeggieGirlforLife wrote: »@Elbee1 I need to work on the earlier bedtime, too. I don't plan well to retire to the bedroom, I get involved in a TV show or something and I look up and it's after midnight. I think some of it has to do with working out in the evenings after work. I get too energized! I used to read every night in bed before sleep, but now by the time I make it to my bed, it's so late I need to go to sleep immediately.
How does everyone else do on sleep? Anyone actually clock 7-8 hours? I usually get somewhere between 5-6.
Yep, it is always helpful to string some habits together... like a bedtime routine... I just haven't gotten there, yet. But, It's coming, I know it is.
I usually strive for at least 5 hours sleep. I can function quite well with 5 hours. Many years ago, I figured out that my body is best at 8 hours sleep. 7 hours was good, but 8 was great. Now, that I'm much older... I'm not sure what I really need. It's been many, many years since I was able to get 7-8 hours consistently. The last few years... 5-6 hours has been good enough. But, that was without exercise added in.
We can do it!
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@Elbee1 I have to get my heart rate up to 140 to 150 before I even break a sweat. But if you don't feel like you can go on then you need to slow it down. My dr told me not to go over 150 but that is my personal dr for my body.
Thanks. After I read your post, I researched a little about Target heart range. If my Fitbit is accurate, I think that I am in my Target range. So, I think it is just my body adjusting since I haven't done any exercise consistently in a very long time. I haven't checked with my doctor, yet, but probably should...2 -
May Goal: Cardio exercise 2 times per week. Strength exercise 2 times per week. Also, earlier bedtime (midnight or earlier).
5/1 = Push-ups (10 reg. floor, imperfectly, 10 bent knee, imperfectly, 30 wall push-ups), Triceps Dips (1st set: 15, 2nd set 10), Back exercises including crunches & planks. Going to bed earlier: 12:40am
5/2 = Burn 30 I'll be back to report the bedtime... -- btw, I am exhausted. This is a tough workout for me. I hope that I build up, soon. I'm wondering if I'm getting my heart beat up too high. My face was pretty red afterwards. I think the highest my fit bit showed was 137. But, I'm pretty sure that my fit bit is not accurate on me....
Went to bed 12:20am—closer to my goal.
5/3 = bedtime was 11:45pm. Quite sore today. No exercise.
5/4 = Push-ups (10 reg. floor, imperfectly, 10 bent knee, imperfectly, 40 wall push-ups), Triceps Dips (1st set: 10, 2nd set: 10), Back exercises including crunches & planks. Bedtime was not even close to midnight......................
5/5 = Burn 30. -- Was a little easier this time. My face wasn't as red, afterwards, as it was on May 2nd. So... I think that I'm okay and just need to "stay the course".2 -
May 5: 8 Miles ~ Walk Slim, Fast & Firm 4 Really Big Miles + 4 Miracle Miles + Pilates
Couldn't manage another strength besides Pilates today. The HasFit workout yesterday left me sore in new places, I was afraid to risk doing it again so soon...will try tomorrow. I seem to get hurt if I push that stuff, but I really want to improve my strength.
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I had a great treadmill session (for me) Friday night. Saturday I did 2 mile miracle walk. This is seriously the first time I've exercised on a Friday or weekend day in .... I can't even remember how long. Looking forward to doing 2 miles tonight!2
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7 miles golfing this morning3 -
My Goal for May will be cut a little as I will have company for a week. Not going to set how many days a week this month.
So I want to do 100 Workout miles and 175 watch miles.
5/1 Workout #99 5+ Mega Miles. Heart rate was so high I had to cool down after mile 3 didn't realize I walked a mile cooling down but I did take about 15 just walking around the house and garden.
5/2 WORKOUT #100 5 Mixed Miles. 2 Belly Blasting miles and 3 Walk off the lbs miles.
5/3 Migraine and drove to visit sister-in-law for the weekend
5/4 Bra shopping does that count? LOL
5/4 Church and drove home
5/6 Workout #101 2.2 miles mowing back and front and side yards. May miles 13.2/100 and 2019 425.2 miles and miles on watch are 19.3/175 for May and 577.64 for 20193 -
20.55 Miles tracked last week.
I'm happy to report my blisters are almost completed healed and I can get back into my walking shoes.
@VeggieGirlforLife : I love your drive and determination. Can you put some in a small bottle and ship it to me? 4 -
@Elbee1, you are doing great and are very determined!
@VeggieGirlforLife, That is a lot of miles plus Pilates! Nicely done.
@CorkyLaRue, look at you! Exercising even on the weekend :bigsmile: !!
@PinkyPan1, Awesome golfing mileage!
@knjstolt, I always enjoy seeing the mileage from your mowing!
@Deeder522, I'm so happy that your blisters are healing!
My goal for May is to continue to be extra active in some way and/or workout at least 5 days a week.
May 1st: 1 1/2 hours yard/ garden.
May 2nd: 45 minutes Gazelle, 1 hour in the garden.
May 3: 80 minutes: Tone Every Zone: 3 circuits, & 2 Walk Blasters (Light Walk, Flexibility Walk)
May 4: 90 minutes: outdoor work and heavier indoor cleaning
May 5: Free Day
May 6: 5 miles: Walk It Off & Tone It Up plus the extra band work session.
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Goal: 30 minutes of exercise 5 days a week.
5/1... 45 minutes of weights and some gardening
5/2... 38 minutes of the 5 Day Slim Down
5/3... 30 minutes of weights and 35 minutes of the 4 Mile Super Challenge
5/4... 90 minutes of gardening. So humid today, so it was not the joy it usually is this time of the year
5/5... rest day
5/6... Weight Loss Yoga, 35 minutes and The 2 Mile Miracle Miles workout.4 -
@texasgardnr Thanks for the cheers! By the way, I'm a Texan, too...
May Goal: Cardio exercise 2 times per week. Strength exercise 2 times per week. Also, earlier bedtime (midnight or earlier).
5/1 = Push-ups (10 reg. floor, imperfectly, 10 bent knee, imperfectly, 30 wall push-ups), Triceps Dips (1st set: 15, 2nd set 10), Back exercises including crunches & planks. Going to bed earlier: 12:40am
5/2 = Burn 30 I'll be back to report the bedtime... -- btw, I am exhausted. This is a tough workout for me. I hope that I build up, soon. I'm wondering if I'm getting my heart beat up too high. My face was pretty red afterwards. I think the highest my fit bit showed was 137. But, I'm pretty sure that my fit bit is not accurate on me....
Went to bed 12:20am—closer to my goal.
5/3 = bedtime was 11:45pm. Quite sore today. No exercise.
5/4 = Push-ups (10 reg. floor, imperfectly, 10 bent knee, imperfectly, 40 wall push-ups), Triceps Dips (1st set: 10, 2nd set: 10), Back exercises including crunches & planks. Bedtime was not even close to midnight......................
5/5 = Burn 30. -- Was a little easier this time. My face wasn't as red, afterwards, as it was on May 2nd. So... I think that I'm okay and just need to "stay the course". Not in bed on time...
5/6 = Rest Day (?) & nope on bedtime.3 -
Hi everyone: I am still on a positive track! I took Sunday off, but got in a slightly longer treadmill session last night. Looking forward to walking 2 miracle miles with Leslie tonight. If it stays night outside today, I might be able to get in a 15 minute walk on my break. I really am feeling better and better over these past 15 days (first half was no exercise and I felt like CRAP, but after moving around and walking last week and yesterday I feel MUCH better).4
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31.54/125
6.30 miles golfing this morning.4 -
My Goal for May will be cut a little as I will have company for a week. Not going to set how many days a week this month.
So I want to do 100 Workout miles and 175 watch miles.
5/1 Workout #99 5+ Mega Miles. Heart rate was so high I had to cool down after mile 3 didn't realize I walked a mile cooling down but I did take about 15 just walking around the house and garden.
5/2 WORKOUT #100 5 Mixed Miles. 2 Belly Blasting miles and 3 Walk off the lbs miles.
5/3 Migraine and drove to visit sister-in-law for the weekend
5/4 Bra shopping does that count? LOL
5/4 Church and drove home
5/6 Workout #101 2.2 miles mowing back and front and side yards.
5/7 Workout # 102 4 miles of the Ultimate 5 day walk plan May Miles 17.4/100 2019 miles 429.2/1000 miles on my watch May 24.52/175 2019
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Hi everyone,
Count me in! I plan on walking 170 miles by 5/31 using a combination of "Leslie" miles, regular walking (for daily tasks), and intentional fitness walking. I wear a Fitbit daily and don't have time to give daily breakdowns of my mileage. My focus is on total miles walked by any means necessary. I will commit to posting daily; it will probably be a screenshot from my Fitbit. I need to keep things as simple as possible.5 -
Goal: 30 minutes of exercise 5 days a week.
5/1... 45 minutes of weights and some gardening
5/2... 38 minutes of the 5 Day Slim Down
5/3... 30 minutes of weights and 35 minutes of the 4 Mile Super Challenge
5/4... 90 minutes of gardening. So humid today, so it was not the joy it usually is this time of the year
5/5... rest day
5/6... Weight Loss Yoga, 35 minutes and The 2 Mile Miracle Miles workout.
5/7... 90 minutes of gardening. Someone gave me a bunch of plants a few days ago and I'm trying to get them in the ground, pots, where ever I can find a place. Love it, but it is work.3 -
@Elbee1, you are doing awesome and are very determined! I didn't remember that you were from Texas :bigsmile:!
@AnnofB, last week I had divided some ornamental garlic which I passed along half of them to my neighbor, She ended up giving me some Canna that was doing exceptionally well this year for her, so we ended up trading some 'pass along plants'
. It is always so much fun when someone shares plants with their neighbors. I was also scrambling to get them into the ground as we were looking at a lot of potential rain that weekend.
@CorkyLaRue, that is good news that you are feeling much better!!
@PinkyPan1, as always, your golfing mileage is amazing. Good for you!
@knjstolt, there is something about the U5DWP workout that makes it fun. But also a great workout. Nicely done!
@evangsimmons170, we shall count you in! Good to see you
. I like how you wrote: "My focus is on total miles walked by any means necessary." Excellent goal and plan!
My goal for May is to continue to be extra active in some way and/or workout at least 5 days a week.
May 1st: 1 1/2 hours yard/ garden
May 2nd: 45 minutes Gazelle, 1 hour in the garden
May 3: 80 minutes: Tone Every Zone: 3 circuits, & 2 Walk Blasters (Light Walk, Flexibility Walk)
May 4: 90 minutes: outdoor work and heavier indoor cleaning
May 5: Free Day
May 6: 5 miles: Walk It Off & Tone It Up plus the extra band work session
May 7: 40 minutes neighborhood walking, 1 hour 30 minutes errands and grocery store walking
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Quote: @AnnofB, last week I had divided some ornamental garlic which I passed along half of them to my neighbor, She ended up giving me some Canna that was doing exceptionally well this year for her, so we ended up trading some 'pass along plants' . It is always so much fun when someone shares plants with their neighbors. I was also scrambling to get them into the ground as we were looking at a lot of potential rain that weekend.
So true, Mary about "pass along plants". (That phrase always makes me think of Felder Rushing, a garden writer from Mississippi) I'm going to see my friend on Thursday and I'm having a good time picking out some plants to give her. Canna is included. 2 -
@Deeder522 Glad you're all healed up now and are ready to walk, walk, walk! I'm happy to share my determined spirit with you, but beware some have called it stubbornness! :laugh: I'm just super competitive with myself, which is not always a great thing and you've probably noticed I tend to overdo and hurt myself!
Thank you @texasgardnr! I'm finding it easier to keep up with daily Pilates, although it is still challenging and in no way an easy workout! It makes me enjoy the miles even more because they're the fun part of my workouts! 3 -
May 6: 6 miles ~ 5 Mile Advanced Walk + 1 Mile Brisk Walk + Pilates + 17 min HASfit strength
May 7: 6 miles ~ 4 Mile Super Challenge + 1 Mile Get Started Walk Away the Pounds + lower body Pilates
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