May Challenge
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I am about to get out and drive a few hours to take my son to go to his dads for the weekend so it has been rush rush rush today lol, But I did fit in one Zumba song that was 5 mins. I want to do more tomorrow, but I just didnt have enough time today since we are about to be on the road. I am proud though that even though I had to leave in 15 mins, I got in at least something today
thanks Karen again for coming up with this challenge!
Since I didnt write it yesterday
May 1 -0
May 2 - 5 mins zumba
May 3- 30 minutes walking at the mall0 -
May 2: water aerobics 45 min
stationary bike 15 min
Silver Sneakers exercise class 45 min
May 3: toning with 3 lb weights (upper body) 5 min0 -
May1 - Walking parking lot 10 mins
May 2 - Walking and stairs 10 mins
May 3 - Walking 20 mins
May 4 - 15 minutes walk
My activity is so much lower than everyone else's, my body truly does not function well at this weight.0 -
May 01 - 45 minutes on stationary bike - 13.8 miles + 40 minutes on the elliptical - 1.23 miles + 27 minutes strength training
May 02 - 45 minutes on stationary bike - 13.9 miles
May 03 - 45 minutes on stationary bike - 14.4 miles
May 04 - 45 minutes on stationary bike - 14.7 miles0 -
As long as you're doing what you can do, that's all that matters!!! You'll notice your stamina slowly increasing over time. You'll get there, just be patient with yourself. Every little movement is so beneficial, have what my mom used to call fidget feet. She would constantly move her feet while sitting, she would say "Have you ever watched your skinny friends who seem to eat everything in sight and still stay thin -their fidgettie. So act like a skinny person - fidget!" Lol!May1 - Walking parking lot 10 mins
May 2 - Walking and stairs 10 mins
May 3 - Walking 20 mins
My activity is so much lower than everyone else's, my body truly does not function well at this weight.
We all work at our own pace. You'll get there. And we'll be here to cheer ya on!! You go Girl! :drinker:0 -
May 2: 40 minutes aquasize, 30 minutes laps, and 5 minutes of dancing like a lunatic to technopop in the deep end of the pool.
May 3: 5 minutes of stretching
May 4: 30 minutes swimming
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Swimming sounds like so much fun!! I cant wait till its warm enough to go to the beach. Just think of how many calories just walking trough the sand will burn!!!May 2: 40 minutes aquasize, 30 minutes laps, and 5 minutes of dancing like a lunatic to technopop in the deep end of the pool.
May 3: 5 minutes of stretching
May 4: 30 minutes swimming
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Late as usual
May 1st - 30 minute slow walk
May 2nd - 30 minute mixed walking
May 3rd - 20 minute slow walk
May 4th - 30 minute slow walk.
Someone mentioned tips to get in exercise. I do not have any machines at home and cannot afford gym membership. I have a couple of dvds I use when I get focused, one is yoga for the rest of us, Peggy Cappy, she does chair yoga for people who cannot get onto the floor etc. I also have walk away the pounds, Linda someone lol sorry cant see it from here. But my big tip which others have laughed at but I dont care.... marching or walking while folding and putting away clothes. It might not be much of a workout for people with only a few pounds on them, but for people like us it is certainly something.0 -
Sandy's May Challenge activity
Day :
1- walking 30 min, stretching 30 min
2- dancing 20 min, stretching 30 min
3- Walking 30 min, stretching 30 min
4 - Walking 30 min, stretching 30 min0 -
May 1st - Working... (it was a very long day)
May 2nd - Vomiting (does that count because I think my chest mussels would have something to say about it)
May 3rd - Begging to be knocked unconscious ( my chest mussels were right, dry heaving is a workout)
I was always going to do my exercises, thats my normal routine, but i guess im still in since you said we can have 2-3 days out. I've just used all mine up from the start.0 -
At first I panicked thinking I was away too long, then realized May 1st was only a few days ago. LOL
May 1st - We took a walk across the walking bridge and back. Although, we were eating ice cream, so sort of counts?
May 2nd - Missed my bus home and caught a different route, had to walk almost 1 kilometer home
May 3rd - Lots of running around shopping all day for wedding shower gifts and clothes shopping with my mom and sister. Then going to a wedding social event in the evening. My feet were tired by the end of night!
Today - After a wedding shower my mom, sister and I went shopping again for shoes this time since I worn mine out yesterday! lol Found some cute white sparkly wedge heels (small heels) and ordered a pair of good walking/work shoes for everyday.0 -
I'm in even though I'm a few days late, so I don't think I'll actually get the challenge. Is there 28 days left. Can I still make it if I exercise every day including today? Well either way, I'm gonna try and exercise every day.0
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Starting today you can still get it 0
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Since I didnt write it yesterday
May 1 -0
May 2 - 5 mins zumba
May 3- 30 minutes walking at the mall
May 4-30 minutes walking at the mall again0 -
Julie, I am so with you!! My body has been feeling it with all of this walking. My feet have been swollen and in pain. That first day I only exercised 5 mins!!! But you know what? We are getting it done!! It doesn't matter how much because something is better than nothing! Even those 5 minutes at least weren't spent sitting on my rear lol You are doing just fine and will be able to do more very soon. We just need to stay persistent. 0
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May 1 - 15,500 steps of walking (at work no less! we had an internal disaster.....had to make a lot of rounds to check on staff)
May 2- Heavy housework for 3 hours (my weekend here )
May 3 Light housework for 2 hours (my weekend here )
May 3 5,000 steps of walking at work
May 4 5000 steps of walking at work, 10 minutes Cardio with DVD Biggest Loser, plus 25 minutes Kettle Bell using 10 pd bell for Core0 -
May 1st - Working... (it was a very long day)
May 2nd - Vomiting (does that count because I think my chest mussels would have something to say about it)
May 3rd - Begging to be knocked unconscious ( my chest mussels were right, dry heaving is a workout)
May 4th - 7,240 Steps - 1hr walking 3.23 Miles at 19min/mi for 825kCal0 -
Julie, I am so with you!! My body has been feeling it with all of this walking. My feet have been swollen and in pain. That first day I only exercised 5 mins!!! But you know what? We are getting it done!! It doesn't matter how much because something is better than nothing! Even those 5 minutes at least weren't spent sitting on my rear lol You are doing just fine and will be able to do more very soon. We just need to stay persistent.
Hi Julie,
Have you tired compression socks and/or leggings when walking, they really help with the swelling and recovery time. Plus they make them nice looking for runners now and days.0 -
Wooo hooo!!! Look at how fast these numbers are adding up!!! I'm going to do a tally at the end of how many minutes and miles we swam, walked, danced, stretched, marched while putting away clothes, and every other thing we are doing.
I'm so impressed!!!!!
As for joining in late... go for it. I'm going to create some other prize categories so even if you don't make the full 28, you'll have a shot at something!
OH, and today not only did I get my swim in, I TAUGHT an aquasize class for the ladies I am visiting with in Vermont. They were all exhausted tonight and feeling their sore muscles, so I know I did a good job, LOL.0 -
Karen, Thank you for starting this challenge. Just what I needed.
May 1: I posted this as 20 minutes of dog walking. Actually the goats got out of the pen and I was chasing them around to catch them and get them back in the pen.
May 2: Gardening 60 minutes
May 3- Dancing 10 minutes
May4-Housecleaning 20 minutes0 -
5/01/2014 - 61 minutes NuStep
5/02/2014 - 45 minutes Strength training & 44 minutes Nustep (I was only doing 32 min then got on the phone and went longer)
5/03/2014 - 63 minutes NuStep
5/04/2014 - 64 minutes NuStep
5/05/2014 - 65 minutes NuStep
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No workouts yet, so I'll log my steps so far.
May 1 - 6,059 steps
May 2 - 5,720 steps
May 3 - 5,232 steps
May 4 - 0 (did not wear tracker)0 -
May 1st - 30 minute slow walk
May 2nd - 30 minute mixed walking
May 3rd - 20 minute slow walk
May 4th - 30 minute slow walk.
May 5th - 30 minute mixed marching while doing laundry & 5 mins of stretches, wall press ups and bed sit ups.0 -
May1 - Walking parking lot 10 mins
May 2 - Walking and stairs 10 mins
May 3 - Walking 20 mins
May 4 - 15 minutes walk
May 5 - 10 minute walk parking lot, 60 minutes at Dog Obedience class with my Remy, LOTS of walking.0 -
Sandy's May Challenge activity
Day :
1- walking 30 min, stretching 30 min
2- dancing 20 min, stretching 30 min
3- Walking 30 min, stretching 30 min
4 - Walking 30 min, stretching 30 min
5 - Dancing 45 min, stretching 30 min, Walking - meandered about in the woods- time?0 -
May 5 Stationary bike 15min
Water aerobics 45min
Silver Sneakers exercise class 45min0 -
I am also in!. I walk for my exercise - May 1 - 30 mins treadmill - done.
May 2 - walk 60 mins
May 3 - walk 80 minutes
May 4 - walk 60 minutes
May 5 - walk 45 minutes
I need to add in the stretching. Thanks for the reminder Sandy!0 -
The hubby and I went on our first bike ride of the season (it finally was warm enough!) and what I thought was only 15 minutes was actually 40 minutes! Thighs, they be burning! But it's a good burn! Plus my ankle held up too! Came home in time to take the asparagus casserole out of the oven. Yum!0
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May 2: 40 minutes aquasize, 30 minutes laps, and 5 minutes of dancing like a lunatic to technopop in the deep end of the pool.
May 3: 5 minutes of stretching
May 4: 30 minutes swimming, 30 minutes water aerobics
May 5: 30 minutes swimming, 45 minutes water aerobics
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Karen, Thank you for starting this challenge. Just what I needed.
May 1: I posted this as 20 minutes of dog walking. Actually the goats got out of the pen and I was chasing them around to catch them and get them back in the pen.
May 2: Gardening 60 minutes
May 3- Dancing 10 minutes
May4-Housecleaning 20 minutes
May5- Walked around several stores while shopping approximately 30 minutes, then went out to a farm to buy plant starts and walked around the farm for about 30 minutes. It was beautiful although I could have done without the rain.0
