SWa Walking group - January Walk

sandara

Teresa, Marie & Kathy
I just signed up on the Walk across America too. I thought I'd give it a try along with you. I got all of you added. My user ID is 63808 :bigsmile:

melodyg

Another 2 miles today... for a total of 4/31 this month. I need to be doing more walking and less other stuff if I want to reach my goal by the end of the month!

undercover

Another 5 miles today, with some extra Wii step again. 22/100 miles done.. I missed too many times to walk last week, I will really have to step it up if I am going to make that goal!

Cindy, congratulations on the 2 lbs! Can't wait to lose some pounds soon, I've been stuck at the same weight for more than 3 weeks now

Have a nice evening!

mamacindy81

Just finished Walk away the Pounds. = 2 miles Leslie says.

Well that is the borrowed DVD and I like it a lot. I started off with very small weights but moved up to a little bigger because I could.

Anyway if her other DVD's are like this one I'm sure I'll be buying a few.

Have a great evening<

Cindy

sandara

Hi Everyone! I've really enjoyed my snow day and I did get in the 4 mile Fast & Firm 4 really big miles. I might even get another day tomorrow. No power outtages yet other than a flicker this morning. Now if we can just make it through tonight without the ice.

We made snow ice cream this afternoon, a low-calorie version of course, but it was pretty good. My kitty loved it, she wouldn't stop until I gave her some. The birds have just about emptied both of my feeders today. There was even a flock of crows chasing away the little birds so I threw them out some bread and they ran off with all of it.

Cindy, I"m glad you enjoyed the WATP workout. I don't know if I'd have made it this far without them.

MCS64

Great job on the 2lb loss Cindy! Oh and I checked out Half.com like Sandy mentioned. There is a ton of Leslie Sansone DVDs on there. Cheap!!

Looks like we are all doing great so far. I got 4 miles in today with my Fast & Firm DVD. Been doing some weight training too. I think I may have overdone it alittle yesterday with the weights on my ankles the whole time. Kinda sore today. Then I did that one butt scrunchy exercise where your laying down and you raise your hips and squeeze your butt tight. Ouch! Now that the weight is gone my butt looks like it fell...lol. (Too much info.?)

I think I have everyone that is doing the Walk Across the US thing added. Is it my computer or is that site kinda slow? Oh and Kathy looks like you have to do double walking your name got added twice...lol. We are almost to the Chickahominy River guys! I just thought that was a funny name.

K, well see you all tomorrow! Have a good night everyone!

mamacindy81

Sandy, I hope you still have power. I hadn't thought about drawing up water. We have a generator but as the gas prices are so high my husband isn't really wanting to run it if we lose power. I guess I'll go fill up the bathtub for flushing just in case. We actually haven't gotten much precipitation. It was snowing all around us today. Greensboro just wasn't getting any to speak of.

I took the dogs out and the husky mix just loves it. He was licking what little snow we have up off the ground.

Hubby went back to work today after being off for 10. It is so nice to have quiet and no one wanting me for something.

Hope you all have a good evening.

sandara

To any of you looking for WATP workouts . . .

I have a list that came of the WATP website with a pretty long list of workouts, the year it came out and a brief description. It's kind of helpful to look at when your trying to pick one or not order one you already have. I can send it to anyone that is interested. It's 6 pages long so I hate to post it here.

constancemwj

Hi everyone.....
For everyone on the east coast,,,,,don't fill l too left out...... We had snow here all yesterday and I wokeup this morning to about a foot of it. we got a snow day here too.... It was very nice. but I spent my morning workout shoveling it so I can get the car out of the grage to go to work tomorrow...
I did 2 miles with LS 5 day DVD this afternoon, too. I also have the 5 mile
Sat. I got the BL Power walk. Haven't tried it yet though. I'll go for it tomorrow...
I also check out the walk across America sight. and joined... Looks like it's going to be fun walking somewhere, and not just infront of the tv..:laugh: thanks melody My # is 63776....
Stay warm and have a good evening :flowerforyou: Connie

mamacindy81

Marking my spot and checking with 2 miles

Sandy, hope you still have power!

Cindy

sandara

Yes Cindy, I still have power but I get another snow day! YaY! So I'll be able to get in another good workout today. Most of Atlanta is still shut down and I'm about 50 miles north of there. I'm running out of bird seed though, I've never seen so many birds on my feeders at one time. It's driving my kitties crazy watching them out the window.

Lesliet05

Just got done signing up for the walk across America. My id# 63824

http://exercise.lbl.gov/index.html

this is who I have so far
marie
teresa
kathy(pmjsmom)
sandara
constance

I hope I have everyone that has signed up. this looks like it will be fun

viggie

I didn't do anything yesterday but stay in the bed. But today I did 2 mile bousted walk. So I'm almost half way there. I think I'm going to take my measurements today and start tracking them. One good thing I fitted in measuring suit on Sunday. I alway know that I'm losing weight when I can fit into it. Everybody have a good day!

AliceLMS

Morning walkers. Over slept because I was up to late. Really blows my workout time. I did 3 miles with Leslie
Power Walk and Walk Strong with 1.5 lbs. on my ankles and 3 lbs. handweights.





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Lesliet05

well I guess I was a bit froggy this morning. got 5 miles in. have to get as much as possible this week because sat i am going to blow it big time. We are going to go to Remington Steak House for our anniversary

pmjsmom

I took my grandson for a walk yesterday in the light snowfall we were having. He loved it! More snow predicted for tonight but it is warming up to around 50 tomorrow so it won't last. Strange weather! Today it is in the 20s and tomorrow supposed to be in the 50s!

That site is REALLY slow! I've been opening it in a new tab and letting it do its thing while I get other stuff done online!

I will try to check but so far it is so slow that I'm not sure it will be worth the time. I wonder if a lot of new people are using it because of resolutions or something or if it is ALWAYS that slow!

I've been having a problem with MFP this morning, too but right now it appears to be working okay.

TeresaSavage

HELLO, HELLO, HELLOOOO ;-)

Yes! agree the web site tracking your miles across America is slow, It's extremely slow when adding someone. But then it seems to be okay, Or when registering it was Crazy slow too. I'll try it for the month and see if I can deal with it :indifferent: LOL.
I will Add Leslie & Constance once I get off here.

I just finished walking to the beach again, but this time I took a longer path, WHEW!! WOW i must think I'm back 20 yrs ago when I used to walk (LOL). I don't think I'lll be doing that walk for another month :noway:

I'm actually Jealous about hearing all the snow stories .... Snow Ice CREAM ...... Walking the grandchild while its lightly snowing...... and so on and so on... It really does sound nice, BUT only for awhile. I'm happy here with the 70 degree weather & sunshine.

Have a Super Day Everyone!!!!!!!!! And don't forget That WALK!!!!!!!

undercover

Didn't get home until ten tonight, but needed to do some exercise! Walked 5 miles again - 27 down, 73 to go... How will I ever be able to make this hahaha

sandara

Didn't get home until ten tonight, but needed to do some exercise! Walked 5 miles again - 27 down, 73 to go... How will I ever be able to make this hahaha

Don't get discouraged Undercover. It's not just the last mile that counts but all the steps you take towards that final mile. You've walked 27 miles in 11 days and that is great!

I got in the 5 Fat burning miles today. This snow is really helping me with my miles. I don't know if I'll be going to work tomorrow so maybe I'll get in another long one.

To all the new walkers:
I'm really glad you have all decided to walk with us and I would hate to see anyone get left behind with the way this message board is designed. Please feel free to add me as a friend, I love seeing everybone's posts on my profile. It keeps me more motivated and it might help you too.

constancemwj

Hi everyone, its another great day :bigsmile:
I came home from work. and couldn't get into my driveway the snowplows had plowed the road and barried the end so I had to shovel again. :laugh: then fixed a quick dinner. turned on the tv to biggest looser. and got on the treadmill and did 4.5 miles.... not quite the 5 that everyone ales is doing.... but I'm getting there..... you all inspire me. with all your miles walked so far. after a week I'm only at 11, but I'll get there too......
have another great day tomorrow :drinker:

mamacindy81

Morning everyone,

Just got in a 1.5 mile on the elliptical. Hopefully I can come back and report some more before the day is over.

Cindy

AliceLMS

2 miles Power Walk + weights
Running late! Again?




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viggie

Got in 2 miles this morning. I think I would have done 3 but I had to go:blushing: Oh well maybe I'll try to get in one more later on today.

pmjsmom

I've been getting interrupted a lot lately during my exercise time. I did manage to get my SP workout and 3 miles in yesterday but it was broken up into 3 different sessions. Hopefully things will settle down here at home soon.

I go back to work at the end of the month (very end--first day back is the 31st) and will have to rethink my exercise schedule. I'm starting to think it might be easier at a gym--at least I won't be interrupted by requests to watch the baby, etc. I don't mind too much but I sure do miss my uninterrupted time!

Have I welcomed our new walkers? I cannot remember so--

undercover

Didn't get home until ten tonight, but needed to do some exercise! Walked 5 miles again - 27 down, 73 to go... How will I ever be able to make this hahaha

Don't get discouraged Undercover. It's not just the last mile that counts but all the steps you take towards that final mile. You've walked 27 miles in 11 days and that is great!

Thank you Sandy, I won't be. What a great thing to say - it is true, it is definately not that last mile that counts, it is all of them. It's just funny - I didn't really think when I set that goal on the ticker. In November I had 100 as a goal, and made it - but that was kilometres, not miles Big difference!!! Also, back then I counted everything I got on iPod, whether it was jogging and walking outdoors or WATP. So I know it was really ambitious and I sure will give it a good try, but honestly I won't get that upset if I don't make it. I have some big events coming up at work, where I'll be gone for 14-16 hours a day, so I won't be able to do the WATP then.

Thank you also for the welcome, I will make sure to add you as a friend!

TeresaSavage

Hi ALL,
I just finished my 5 mile walk to the beach, and I am so exhausted, so I just came on to say Hi & log in. I'm going to take a NAP.
I go into work at 6 pm.

Have a wonderful Day! :yawn:

sandara

Hi Everyone! Happy hump day!

I did the 5 mile advanced walk today. My phone rang and I hit the wrong button on the dvd player and reset it at the wrong place so I ended up doing most of mile 1 again! :laugh: I thought I'd better get in another long walk since hopefully I'll go back to work tomorrow and I'm sure to be working overtime to get caught up. I'll probably have to work Saturday too.

I'm actually a little sore today. I increased my weights yesterday on my barbell and now I'm feeling it. I'm really liking my junior barbell weights. They are just right for me and I think for toning up a bit.

Everybody keep up the good work!

mamacindy81

Hey everybody,

Just finished 2 more miles for a total of 3.5 today. It's nice to see the ticker move up. Now if the weight will just move down!

I did my Leslie Sansone DVD again. The last time I did it my husband was in the room saying "you go girl"! and doing other distracting things like talking to me while I was trying to pay attention. I'd get off the beat and end up just laughing instead. It was much easier this time and I got in a better work out. (He's gone to work :happy: but it's awfully quiet here)

Sandy I've never heard of Jr barbells. Are they for little kids? how much do they weigh? Are they better for petite people?

I hope the rest of you are having a good day and get your miles in.

Cindy

sandara

Sandy I've never heard of Jr barbells. Are they for little kids? how much do they weigh? Are they better for petite people?
Cindy

Cindy, yes they are for kids but just like the big ones. :laugh: My husband gave them to me for Christmas. I'd been wanting some weights but all the adult ones seemed so big and had lots more weight than I was interested in right now. He found this set at Sears and the total weight is only 25 lbs. The bar length is just perfect for me, I'm only 5'4 and have short arms. I'm only using about 15 lbs of the weight right now and I don't really see myself going much over the 25 lbs. But if I do I can always just buy more weights and add to the set. They cost a lot less than the adult weights too! :happy:

Your husband sounds like mine, he's always walking by kicking & stuff while I'm working out. So I give him a little kick if he gets close enough!

AliceLMS

2 miles Power Walk + weights
2 miles cardio blast 40 minutes

I am counting that, I worked up quite a sweat. It took 40 minutes because I can't seem to learn the steps so I have to go back and look. When I get to those parts I just fall back on one of Leslies routines and just keep moving.

I have never understood why the weight bars are so long. Very few moves call for that kind of hand seperation and you would have to be a pro to attempt them.

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