Walkers of the world UNITE!

mrflibbleisvryx

Just finished my one mile. Feeling great! The DVD comes with these weighted water balls but they're a little much for me right now, as I'm pretty much a beginner. So, I added 1/2 pound cans to the arm movements and even that small amount made a difference I could feel.

Can't wait until I can work myself up to the actual weights!
:bigsmile:

beep

I've been walking at least every other night for 45 minutes, briskly. This week my husband and I extended that to an hour. Probably will start getting some weight training in there soon.

nelleybelley

I did 69 mins and 4 miles on the treadmil today. Today was tough, it was hard to get and stay motivated. I usually take Sundays off, but since tomorrow is so hectic (we are having a yard sale) I will walk Sunday and take tomorrow off.

erin0412

Thanks for the Walk Illinois link - my kids will dig it too!

mrflibbleisvryx

I did 69 mins and 4 miles on the treadmil today. Today was tough, it was hard to get and stay motivated. I usually take Sundays off, but since tomorrow is so hectic (we are having a yard sale) I will walk Sunday and take tomorrow off.

Great job today!

mrflibbleisvryx

Just finished today's mile! How's everyone else doing?

Lavendersunday

Yes...representing FL in the heat of the morning...I walked.

Just wanted to let you know I figured out my mileage by using a free resource mapmyrun...you can draw lines from starting point to finishing point and get correct mileage. They also have suggested walks or runs in your area. I do 30 min at about 3.5 mph which is fine for now.

~Namaste :flowerforyou:

beep

I walked for 50 minutes last night, getting pretty muggy here.

Healthier_Me

How are my fellow walkers today?
I walked a mile and ran 2 miles.
Get out and walk!!!!!!

Keep it up walkers!

~Joanna:flowerforyou:

MInnesotaNice

Walking around a lake is the best, once you start you are going for 3 miles or whatever......then you count laps, not miles and before you know it you have gone 12 miles Thanks for the push, I am tired but putting my shoes on and going out for a walk now!! I love this website!

lisarae

Okay guys, you've inspired me.
Now that I'm done with school, Operation "Walk my Butt Off" has begun. I did 40 minutes of Tae Bo this morning and was going to call it good. I got motivated by all of you and instead of walking to pick up my daughter from daycare, I hoofed it for an hour and ten minutes. Right now in Iowa it's sweltering and humid and I stink to high heaven. I'm proud of myself and I'm going to aim for a morning workout AND an afternoon workout as well. I'm in!....:blushing: :happy:

nelleybelley

Yay! Good job!

I did 70 mins, and 452 calories. But I think its time to increase my intensity. I am going to try to figure out the intervals program on my treadmil. I am really hoping to get a long outdoor hike sometime this week, with OUT the kids- or at least the 2 yr old.

beep

Getting ready to walk 4 miles tonight with my DH. Getting those shoes on.....

Healthier_Me

I am so proud of you guys!!!
Keep it up!
You're becoming more & more healthy with every step!

Happy Walking!

~Joanna:flowerforyou:

mrflibbleisvryx

Checking in:

Just finished a two mile walk today. I'm really enjoying this walking program!!!

beep

Did my 4-mile walk last night, and did water aerobics; and gained a pound! I think the water saturated my body....:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

lisarae

Checking in...
Did an hour this morning pushing a double stroller and sweating my rear off. I wish they had calories burned/stroller as an option!

Just finished another 40 minutes with DH and kids. Not as fast (he's slow:grumble: ), but it'll have to do.

Keep it up fellow walkers!

Healthier_Me

Just got done doing 1.34 miles @ 3.5 speed.
Time to put the girls to bed.

Great job walkers!!
2morrow is another day!

~Joanna:flowerforyou:

Healthier_Me

Did an hour this morning pushing a double stroller and sweating my rear off. I wish they had calories burned/stroller as an option!

Check here:
http://www.caloriesperhour.com/index_burn.php

~Joanna:flowerforyou:

yoginimary

Walking around a lake is the best, once you start you are going for 3 miles or whatever......then you count laps, not miles and before you know it you have gone 12 miles Thanks for the push, I am tired but putting my shoes on and going out for a walk now!! I love this website!

I love to walk, but even I think I would notice 12 miles! :laugh:

I'm surprised no one has mentioned the wonders of the pedometer yet. I've worn one for two years, and still challenge myself with it. I count "steps" with everything: yoga, 60 minutes, 3500 steps; basic weight training, 60 minutes, 6000 steps; hard weight training 7000 steps; hard aerobics class (tae bo and the like), 9000 steps. It's very much like walking for calories. My pedometer cost $12 and does active steps as well (10 minutes of solid walking or more). I can't sing the pedometer's praise enough. Go get one!

mrflibbleisvryx

Just finished two miles! Feeling great!:bigsmile:

nelleybelley

Did mine today as well. DH noticed that my legs are really starting to tone up! Finally. Sheesh honey- I only power walk 70 minutes a day, 6 days a week. Bout time you check out me legs. Ha- men.

lisarae

I walked this morning for 60 minutes before the rain came AGAIN. Everyday this week it has severely stormed here in Iowa. Luckily, I've been able to squeeze a good walk in between torrents of rain, lightening and hail :grumble: . My poor dad's crops are swimming out there. Anyone else in any other state like to get some of our rain? I'll send it over.