SWa Walking group - January Walk
sandara
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The SWaT Walking Group January walk is starting! Yay! Congratulations to everyone that walked with us last month and I hope your looking forward to the new month and the new year ahead. :happy:
New members are always welcome. :flowerforyou: This is a great group if your looking for friends and support so if you would like to join us just jump (or walk) right in. There is nothing special required to join, just post your goals for the month and your set. You decide your own goal as we are all at different levels and all have our own schedules. Just check in whenever you would like, daily, weekly, whatever works for you. This walk will end on January 31st, but we’ll keep going as long as everyone wants.
The SwaT Walking Team originally stood for Sansone Walking Team (after the Walk Away the Pounds founder) and we just liked the name so it stuck. For those of you that aren't familiar with Walk Away the Pounds they are walking workouts by Leslie Sansone. They are easy to do for someone who is uncoordinated (like me) or older (also like me) or that just can't handle the more strenuous workouts for whatever reason. They can be done in your living room right in front of your TV or computer. They are easy to find at Wal-mart, Target, Best Buy, online and lots of other sources. They can be rented from Netflix and downloaded from the Internet. One of our members has a list of her workouts that are available online too.
The Walk Away the Pounds is "my" walking choice. The group is open to anyone that wants to do any form of walking. Inside, outside, it's up to you and if you want to mix in some other stuff that’s okay too. I really want to start using the new weights I got for Christmas.
I’ll be posting my January goals a little later (probably tomorrow).
Since this is the time for making resolutions feel free to post your New Year’s resolutions if you would like. A member on another thread or blog (I'm sorry I can't remember who) reffered to them as her New Year’s decisions and I like the way that sounds.
Let's get walking! :bigsmile:
Oh no! It won't let me fix the typo in the Topic Heading! :sad:
New members are always welcome. :flowerforyou: This is a great group if your looking for friends and support so if you would like to join us just jump (or walk) right in. There is nothing special required to join, just post your goals for the month and your set. You decide your own goal as we are all at different levels and all have our own schedules. Just check in whenever you would like, daily, weekly, whatever works for you. This walk will end on January 31st, but we’ll keep going as long as everyone wants.
The SwaT Walking Team originally stood for Sansone Walking Team (after the Walk Away the Pounds founder) and we just liked the name so it stuck. For those of you that aren't familiar with Walk Away the Pounds they are walking workouts by Leslie Sansone. They are easy to do for someone who is uncoordinated (like me) or older (also like me) or that just can't handle the more strenuous workouts for whatever reason. They can be done in your living room right in front of your TV or computer. They are easy to find at Wal-mart, Target, Best Buy, online and lots of other sources. They can be rented from Netflix and downloaded from the Internet. One of our members has a list of her workouts that are available online too.
The Walk Away the Pounds is "my" walking choice. The group is open to anyone that wants to do any form of walking. Inside, outside, it's up to you and if you want to mix in some other stuff that’s okay too. I really want to start using the new weights I got for Christmas.
I’ll be posting my January goals a little later (probably tomorrow).
Since this is the time for making resolutions feel free to post your New Year’s resolutions if you would like. A member on another thread or blog (I'm sorry I can't remember who) reffered to them as her New Year’s decisions and I like the way that sounds.
Let's get walking! :bigsmile:
Oh no! It won't let me fix the typo in the Topic Heading! :sad:
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Getting this into my topics right now! See everyone next year!:happy:0
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Count me in!!!!
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HAPPY NEW YEARS EVERY ONE! :drinker:
I'M SO EXCITED ABOUT STARTING ANOTHER MONTH OF WALKING AWAY THE POUNDS :bigsmile: .
I WISH EVERYONE A HAPPY & HEALTHY NEW YEAR!
YOU GOT TO MOVE YOUR BODY FOR A NEW BODY ( I lOVE WHEN LESLIE SANSONE SAY'S THAT)0 -
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sw: 177
gw: 170 by january 31, 2011
goal of miles to walk: 50
IN ADDITION TO WALKING HERE'S THE GOALS FOR THIS WEEK.
Exercise goals this week:
Sat-walk walk walk
Sun-WALK & GEORGE FOREMAN WALK N BOX
Mon- WALK & JILLIAN MICHAELS VIDEO (FORGOT THE NAME)
Tues-WALK & GEORGE FOREMAN WALK N BOX
Wed- WALK & JILLIAN MICHAELS CARDIO KICKBOX
Thurs- WALK & JACKIE WARNER WORKOUT VIDEO
Fri- WALK & GEORGE FOREMAN WALK N BOX
Nutritional goals this week:
-NO FRENCH FRIES
-NO MUSHROOM N SWISS BURGER/SNACK WRAP
-Log all food every day.
-Drink at least 8 glasses of water everyday.
-Stay between 1200 - 1500 calories everyday
-BEVERAGE OF CHOICE: ONLY WATER AND GREEN TEA0 -
hello would like to walk with you guys, got some of Leslie's Dvd's for christmas0
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Happy New Year Everyone!!
Im ready to move on to the next challenge. I fell short last month by 1 1/2 miles...ugg. Oh well
My goal this month is alittle different. 63 miles. I am going to work my way across states starting with Rhode Island (27 miles) hopefully by Jan. 15th. Then finish the month with Delaware (36 miles)
Im also hoping to start with alittle more strenght training now that the weight is where I want it to be. Ive noticed I need to firm up alittle more. My biggest goal is to get a better bone density scan towards the end of the year. Strenght training is the hardest for me to keep up with so I will probably get the exercise tracker that gives you the points to redeem gift cards. Hopefully that will keep me motivated enough.
I was tempted to rename my ticker as "SWa Walking group" Sandy...lol. But I didn't. :laugh:
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Happy New Year Everyone!
Glad to see everyone ready to walk this year and welcome to the new members.
Kizzy, what is the George Foreman Walk N box? I haven't heard of that one.
Looney, We have another Luney that walks with us too. We can always use another Looney.
I still haven't gotten around to setting my goals but I'll do it sometime today.
Marie, when I first started walking I was tracking my miles to walk across Georgia. It took me about 3 1/2 months to get in the 312 miles. I'm not sure where I'm at now, probably somewhere in Alabama! :laugh:
It's so annoying about the title, you can fix everything but the heading! We'll just have to think of something new for it to stand for . . . skinny women's alliance? :bigsmile:0 -
Good Afternoon & Happy New years,
Im exhausted I just took down the christmas tree & cleaned - vacuumed, mopped & ETC. Then I worked out 3 miles with my new DVD WALK POWER by biggest loser. That dvd did me in for the day. Time for a Nap :yawn:0 -
I'm in, just not feeling well today:sick: . I plan on walking 31 miles this month. I want to reach my goal, so I'm going to be reasonable.0
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Okay I've decided that I'm going to leave my goal at 50 miles for January. I'm afraid if I lower them I'll just use it as an excuse not to exercise. I'd rather come up a little short than not give the extra effort.
I've really been thinking a lot about the last year. When I started back in March I never really believed I would still be doing this for ten months. I just couldn't see that far ahead. I honestly don't think I would have made it that long without MFP and all my friends giving me the support that I need. So thanks to:flowerforyou: you all for being there.
I think my "decisions" for the new year will be . . .
Lose weight down to 140 lbs and then decide if I need to go further.
Contine with my regular walking routine but add some weight lifting also. My husband got me a JR weight set for Christmas that is perfect for the toning up I want to do. I'd been looking at the men's sets but they seemed so big. The JR set is just my size.
I'm also thinking that I really need to quit smoking at some point during the year. I'm scared to quit because I don't want it to affect my weight loss. Not the right way to look at it I know, but it is a factor for me.
I posted a few new pictures on my profile if anyone is interested. Not really good ones but I can see a difference.
I'm glad to have you all along for the walk this month.
Viggie, hope you feel better soon.0 -
I upped my distance for this month to 100 miles, since I was able to go over that last month.
Hoping to meet it, since I'll be going back to school (eek) for the first time in 10 years. It's only part time, but the prereqs
will keep me busy for the next 6 months...then the real thing!:sick: :laugh:
Started off today with 3 miles!0 -
Wow what a motivated group!! Glad to be here.
My goal for January will stay 80 miles I fell short by 1/4 mile last month. Phhhhttttt.:frown: I did go over 800 miles for the year.
I am lifting and doing intervals as well as walking. Yesterday I did a fast combo 3 minutes power walks fast tempo and 3 minutes weights and power moves. Pushed my heart rate right over the top, but felt great.
I recommit myself to my healthy and happy lifestyle. I feel great, now if I could just loose some weight, I would be thrilled!!!
I need to pay more attention to my water, I have become quite lax in that area so I will drink no less than 8 cups or water a day.
I would also like to up my weight training. Just finished reading Lift Like a Man Look Like a Woman.
Onward and upward.0 -
Hello,
I am joining January walking again. I have to think of a good goal.
Missed you guys last month. Have a good week.0 -
Count me in!
Haven't been able to exercise for real the two last weeks of december, since I became really ill with an annoying virus the week before Christmas. This made me just miss out on my goal for 2010, to be at 165 lbs. I'm almost there, hope to be there in one week actually, because I am almost well again (just a runny nose) so I should be able to really do some great workouts this week. I love the Walk away the Pounds DVD's and hope to be able to complete 100 miles during January. Will start tomorrow 0 -
Glad your back with us Panda! I see Marie started something with the new pictures with our spouses! :happy: I like them. Kathy even has a new picture of her latest family member, such a cutie.
I haven't walked any today (yet) and I'm not sure it's going to happen. Sunday's are my day off and I did to 10 miles in the last 2 days.
Eagle, I'm sure you'll do great in school. It should be a piece of cake after what you've accomplished this past year.
Alice, I'm with you on the water drinking. I've really been slacking and drinking way too much coffee.
Welcome to the group Undercover :flowerforyou: \\0 -
Scuba, Sorry about your little mishap. I hope you recover quickly. Just keep hanging with us until your able to walk again. Then just adjust your goal as you need to. We'll keep you revved up until you get the all clear to walk again. :happy:0
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Well im already rethinking this whole walking across the states thing. I thought I could use the Map My Walk Google thingy and make it fun. Takes way too much time to figure stuff out. I think I will just do what I've been doing...lol.
I got in 2 miles yesterday. I had to!!! My husband wanted his Dairy Queen cake. I couldn't just sit there and watch him eat it!
Then today I did really good and did my 2 mile DVD and jumped on the treadmill for another 1 1/2 miles. Woo Hoo! ((But im hearing that darn cake whispering my name right now))
You know what Im doing really bad at right now is getting all my fruits and veg. in! Not much variety out there in the winter. Plus prices are high.
Well have a good night everyone. See ya tomorrow!0 -
Horribly board at work today, so I walked!
6 miles at work (3+3) and 1 with Plummy when I got home~
I'm tired and going to bed early...nite nite:yawn:0 -
ok I have set it for 50 again, With tax season here will be pretty busy till April,0
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I walked 2 miles today and drank 5 glasses of water all before nine o'clock. So proud of me:happy: I have to make up for the 2 days I missed. I think I can do 2 miles everyday. You never know until you try:bigsmile:0
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Good Morning!!
I walked to the beach yesterday on my Day Off, And got a few feet blisters in. So I'm not sure Im getting my exercise In today. ( big Grin) I just stopped writing because a friend asked me to watch dr.Oz. And just heard I should exercise at least 30 minutes every day. So I guess after I finish watching his program, I'll get my 30 minutes in some how :bigsmile:
Darn It! UGH!!0 -
I was off yesterday, waaaay off, just did not feel up to par. I am back today and ready to roll!
Tax season is upon me so there will be many hours spent at the desk. I must concentrate on working out for both physical and mental health.
Today will be all file cleaning to get ready for the onslaught.
I am still enjoying my Christmas tree, don't think I will take it down yet.
I am just a big kid at heart.
Onward and upward, Alice0 -
Got my first 5 miles in. Really didn't feel like doing more than 3, but well, when there is just 2 miles left of the thing, and you know you'll feel so much better because you did the whole thing, that is most often a good enough reason to keep me on my feet. I really love the 5 mile walk, like the way Leslie is, in fact I look forward to the 5th mile when she is alone. I also love (I think it is in mile 2) when she says something like "even if you don't need to lose weight, and God loves you if you not" - I just smile everytime I hear that. :happy:
OK, off to the shower Have a nice walk today all! 0 -
Getting back on track now that the holi-daze is over and my work schedule is returning to normal. I'm keeping my goal at 80 miles. I fell short last month, but have hit 80 before and can do it again. I've got 7 in so almost 10% there :happy:
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and a :drinker: to all of us reaching our goals in 2011, whatever they may be!0 -
I'm Glad the Holidays are over, I faired pretty good with controling the hunger except for one day & I got my exercises in. I just hate cleaning up after, the Christmas Tree, Lights, extra gifts laying around & so on & so on.
I'm a little disappointed I was hoping to get 4 miles a day in, But only got 3 in. I realize I'll have days like this, but it Stinks :ohwell:
If I did Leslie Sansone & NOT the biggest Loser power walk, I could have gotten more miles in, But Biggest loser is very hard for me & gets me sweating within the 2 miles. I'm wiped before I get to 3 miles.0 -
Sandy--Thanks for doing this again. I was pretty much absent last month, so I'm setting my goal at 40 and hopefully I'll pass it up.
Marie--What a great idea. Are you going to walk through every state or do you have a certain destination in mind? LOL
Kathy--The picture on your ticker is adorable! That's one cute baby!0 -
Tracy, I love the "holi-daze" description! How fitting!
And Teresa I'm so envious of your beach to walk on. I didn't get a beach trip this year and I really missed it. You'll have to send me some sand. :happy: However, I am not envious of you folks that apparently have to do tax work in the upcoming months. I don't even like to do my own. :noway:
I got in one of the 3-mile workouts from the 5 mile walk dvd. I did the one with the walk belt. :bigsmile: It's actually a pretty good dvd if you ever run across it. It has a 5 mile advanced walk that uses 2 lb weights in one mile, the walk belt in one mile and a stretchy band in one mile. The other 2 are just fast miles. Then it has them broken down into 3 mile workouts with the 2 fast miles and each of the boosters. Lots of variety.
Someone mentioned a George Foreman walk and I looked them up. I didn't know there were so many others doing walking workouts. I've only tried one of the biggest loser walks but wouldn't mind trying some of the others.
Happy Walking!0 -
Hey Luney! Good to see you!0
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Saturday Miles in 3 Fast Miles
Monday~Miles in, 1 Power Walk, 2 Walk Strong, 1 freeform.0
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