March Morning Workout Challenge

getfitdiva

Hello MFPeeps! I know we are all busy with work, kids, school or the snooze button! I'm posting a challenge here to really amp up my weight loss goals as well. I'm in search for the people who will get up at the crack of dawn or some time in the AM to get a great workout in to start your day off.

Only asking for at least 2 :noway: mornings a week (could even be on the weekend!). I guarantee you will feel better after you are done.

Who's up for getting the maximum calorie burn in the morning!!!

Please share your early morning workout, time spent, and calorie burn. I will check in every Sunday evening to see how we are all progressing.

bekdavis

great topic. I need the motivation to do this.

spitfire1962

I'm in as I usually get up at 4:00 a.m.-5:00 a.m. for workout. It's the best way to start the day.
MFP SW: 229 | 7/10 - CW: 175 | GW: 125 | H: 5' 3"
Getfitdiva's Challenges Ongoing & Past:
1) 2/28-3/6 - burn 5500 cal!
2) Fit by Summer! I plan to reach my personal goal weight by or before May 2 B-Day :-D
3) Lose 5+ pounds in March? You bet we can!!!! Start 3/1 @ 143 -> Next weigh-in 3/8 :-D
4) Banish Fat Boost Metabolism, No More Trouble Zones this month!

timanda2

I did 30 day shred this morning...6:15am. Yawn. It was day 5 of level 3 and I burned 245 calories!

CricketKate

I've been doing 60 minutes every morning: 20 mini stepper, 20 shredding, 20 stationary bike. :happy: I've done my mini stepper, now I'm off to shred!

Amandac6772

I'm up for it. I normally get up at 4:15 during the week...a little later on Sunday's (Saturday is rest day). I'm still trying to decide if I want to do 30 Day Shred as it was intended (been using it as a supplement or do another round of Turbo Fire). I may just keep mixing it up. I'm taking a rest week this week and going to hit it hard on Sunday.

getfitdiva

I love it! Keep it coming!!! - It's Wednesday already and I plan a morning workout tomorrow morning

rachel5576

Sounds like a good challenge!!! I should be swimming and biking 2-3 mornings a week plan to go back friday/monday. Thanks for the challenge!

Better_Balance_2011

What constitutes "morning"? As in would my 10:00ish walk to the coffee shop, with the dog or run on a Saturday or Sunday count as "morning" or is it intended to be a twice before work thing? Great challenge....I need to do the morning thing. I ran this morning and feel great!

jude666

I literally just finished typing a reply to the 30DS part 2 update - asking HOW people actually manage to get up so early to workout, when I saw THIS post!!! I would love to workout in the morning, as I have very limited time in the evening to exercise.

How'd you guys do it though, i LOVE my sleep!! I get up at 6 (ish) on a normal working day. Working out at the weekend is fine for me as I get up slightly later.

TIPS??

getfitdiva

What constitutes "morning"? As in would my 10:00ish walk to the coffee shop, with the dog or run on a Saturday or Sunday count as "morning" or is it intended to be a twice before work thing? Great challenge....I need to do the morning thing. I ran this morning and feel great!

@Better_Balance_ I would constitute morning as before you get started with the remainder of your day whether it's before you go to work, before you get the kids out to school, before you get yourself to school, or run errands. Just to get the blood pumpin' to get your day jump started. You are on the right track - the morning dog walk/run weekday or weekend works!

getfitdiva

I literally just finished typing a reply to the 30DS part 2 update - asking HOW people actually manage to get up so early to workout, when I saw THIS post!!! I would love to workout in the morning, as I have very limited time in the evening to exercise.

How'd you guys do it though, i LOVE my sleep!! I get up at 6 (ish) on a normal working day. Working out at the weekend is fine for me as I get up slightly later.

TIPS??

@jude666 - I seriously love my sleep too so this will be a true CHALLENGE for me so to speak. I feel so much better with my morning workouts although the majority of mine is done in the evenings or after work. I figured this will get me motivated to get my butt out of bed and guarantee a workout. My tip is to have your workout clothes laid out or on already so you just have to throw on your shoes LOL!

getfitdiva

Sounds like a good challenge!!! I should be swimming and biking 2-3 mornings a week plan to go back friday/monday. Thanks for the challenge!

@rachel5576 - Thanks - wow swimming and biking what a great wake yourself up workout!

getfitdiva

I'm up for it. I normally get up at 4:15 during the week...a little later on Sunday's (Saturday is rest day). I'm still trying to decide if I want to do 30 Day Shred as it was intended (been using it as a supplement or do another round of Turbo Fire). I may just keep mixing it up. I'm taking a rest week this week and going to hit it hard on Sunday.

@Amandac6772 - I do get motivated seeing your early morning workouts - you are getting great results too! I love the shred in the morning quick and out the way in 25 min.

getfitdiva

I've been doing 60 minutes every morning: 20 mini stepper, 20 shredding, 20 stationary bike. :happy: I've done my mini stepper, now I'm off to shred!

That is a great workout and you have a little one - way to step it up!

melodyg

I'm in!

getfitdiva

I did 30 day shred this morning...6:15am. Yawn. It was day 5 of level 3 and I burned 245 calories!

@timanda2 Ha Ha! The shred is my go-to workout in the morning just because it's a nice quick workout. You are almost done w/ your 30 Days?

Better_Balance_2011

Alright, I'm in! I have always been an after work (5ish) gym person, but I realize once I have kids (hopefully in the not too distant future) this will most likely change. My sister gets up every morning around 5 to get her workout in. She works a lot and if she doesn't get it out of the way first thing, she doesn't get to spend much time with her daughter. She is an inspiration! And ironically, I got up to run this morning for the first time in a long time. Must be an omen.

Tuesday morning:
6:50am - Ran 2.4 miles in 23 minutes. Walked about 8 minutes for warm up and cool down.
Calorie burn - about 250 calories.
Week 1, Workout 1

getfitdiva

I'm in as I usually get up at 4:00 a.m.-5:00 a.m. for workout. It's the best way to start the day.
MFP SW: 229 | 7/10 - CW: 175 | GW: 125 | H: 5' 3"

@spitfire1962 - Wow you can motivate me and many of us to get up at 4!

getfitdiva

I'm in!

@melodyg - lets do this!

getfitdiva

Alright, I'm in! I have always been an after work (5ish) gym person, but I realize once I have kids (hopefully in the not too distant future) this will most likely change. My sister gets up every morning around 5 to get her workout in. She works a lot and if she doesn't get it out of the way first thing, she doesn't get to spend much time with her daughter. She is an inspiration! And ironically, I got up to run this morning for the first time in a long time. Must be an omen.

Tuesday morning:
6:50am - Ran 2.4 miles in 23 minutes. Walked about 8 minutes for warm up and cool down.
Calorie burn - about 250 calories.
Week 1, Workout 1

A challenge w/ kids is an understatement. The struggle between sleep/guilt/not having enough time gives parents every excuse in the book. What I had to understand is that this a personal challenge I must overcome and if I have more energy I will be more productive each day.

dino1147

I'm in! Got up this morning and did Biggest Loser Power Walk - Walk 2 at 6 a.m.!!

timanda2

I did 30 day shred this morning...6:15am. Yawn. It was day 5 of level 3 and I burned 245 calories!

@timanda2 Ha Ha! The shred is my go-to workout in the morning just because it's a nice quick workout. You are almost done w/ your 30 Days?

Yes, but I've been doing only 3 of them a week. I've done the shred twice before. 3rd time around and level 3 isn't so bad.

jennymaree05

I'm in - I definitely need a reason to do more than set my alarm for my morning work out. Last night, I set my alarm to get up at 5:30 so I wouldn't have to wait around on the treadmill to get to the only elliptical at our apt weight room tonight. 5:30 came around and I said screw it, I'll go tonight. I would love to always get my workouts done first thing but it's so hard to get out of bed! There's no reason I can't at least do two days a week - great challenge!

angelarozmyn

I bike to work about half the mornings - lets me get in a good half hour workout to start the day without having to get up THAT much earlier!

CricketKate

I've been doing 60 minutes every morning: 20 mini stepper, 20 shredding, 20 stationary bike. :happy: I've done my mini stepper, now I'm off to shred!

That is a great workout and you have a little one - way to step it up!

I actually have 4 little ones. Unfortunately, my 60 minutes usually starts at 5 or 5:30 and doesnt' get finished until 9. Does that still count as an early morning workout?

CricketKate

I finished my shred and my 20 minutes stationary bike. I even got in a 30 minutes walk having a horse race (on imaginary horses of course) with 4 year old around the kitchen island.

Ninerz113

Count me in! (even though I missed yesterday and today). I used to only workout in the morning and have gotten away from that since I've been going to this fitness bootcamp class but tonight is my last class so I'm ready to wake up early again!

getfitdiva

I finished my shred and my 20 minutes stationary bike. I even got in a 30 minutes walk having a horse race (on imaginary horses of course) with 4 year old around the kitchen island.

@CricketKate - I can imagine you need to have all the energy to keep up with the 4 - that's great!

getfitdiva

Count me in! (even though I missed yesterday and today). I used to only workout in the morning and have gotten away from that since I've been going to this fitness bootcamp class but tonight is my last class so I'm ready to wake up early again!

@Ninerz113 - I missed the last 2 morning too . . . so we have the rest of the week to get those 2 days in!

getfitdiva

Looks like 14 of us powerful morning individuals! I have created a form to track our WEEK 1 Progress.

Please fill this out by Sunday! Thank you and I will post the results Monday morning with a new Week 2 form.

If your MFP name is incorrect or I'm missing something please message me :bigsmile:

https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dHBycXBwLWNYZjRYU1drTmd1YUlwS0E6MQ