6 week PUSH YOURSELF challenge, week 2
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Thanks, everyone! Well, I tried to take the battery out today (I changed them once in both the watch and the chest part, since I have had these since 2007.)
Well, the battery imploded! It was all metal smelly and exploded stuff inside! I removed it, carefully, and threw it away. I can't use it until I find time to go and buy new batteries. Hopefully it will be OK to use then. I am going to clean it out good with soup and q-tips. Does anyone think it will be unsafe to use?
I forgot to add 10 minutes of stretching yesterday, meaning I did 60 minutes. Today (Tuesday) I did 30 minutes running, burning 340 calories (according to MFP), and 5 minutes stretching.
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today i did strength training - chest/back also did ab jam. did my measurements for 2 months of turbo jam , im down 15 inches and 12 pounds. that put a smile on my face.
total mins:141
the new water bottle is working out great. got 96 fl oz in yesterday. done got 2/3 bottles today.0 -
Week 2 Day 2
Today I consumed 718 calories (I tried to eat more but im too full!) and I did a 90 min workout.
Weekly Total: 160min
Cardio:140
Strength: 200 -
So excited to join the challenge with week 2!! So far so good with exercise:
Monday
20 min. elliptical
20 min. low impact aerobics/strength training
23 min. walk
Water - 8 glasses
Tuesday
20 min. elliptical
10 min. strength training
20 min. yard work/mowing
Water - 8 glasses
I'm really struggling with food. I kept track for a few weeks on MFP and lost 6 pounds. For some reason I have had a hard time logging this week. I AM BACK LOGGING TOMORROW!!! I feel so much better when I do!
I'm going to have to step it up tomorrow to make up for Saturday and still get to my 350 minutes. I am part of a wedding, and think it might be hard to get in exercise. I suppose I can always dance, dance, dance!!!0 -
Holy Cow you all went into week 2 strong! Wow to all of you, just wow, great job! Sorry to just be getting on and getting things posted but I have been without internet for the last 7ish hours! Felt like life was over that I could NOT get on here and post my exercise or food. Phew, almost had a nervous break down over it, LOL, but we got it all back up and working and I am here getting it all documented.
Here are my Monday results: I have to say it was a beautiful day in Minot, ND for the first time in a LONG, LONG time and I really didn't want to be inside, so I did a lot today.
60 minute brisk walk with my dogs burned, per my HRM, 628 calories
32 minutes bike ride burned, per my HRM, 645 calories
12 minutes circuit machines strength training burned, per my HRM, 132 calories
45 minute kettlebell class burned, per my HRM, 755 calories
17 glasses of water in today
Looks like you are really pushing yourselves again this week. Great job so far, everyone!
Here is my totals for today, day 2
60 minutes walk/run intervals burned, per my HRM, 760 calories
30 minute bike ride burned, per my HRM, 513 calories
30 minutes on the Elliptical burned, per my HRM, 615 calories
11 minutes of circuit strength training burned, per my HRM, 138 calories
So I have done 257 minutes of cardio and 23 minutes of strength training for the week, so far
Today I have 18 glasses of water in and am sure a couple more before bed0 -
Hey Gang.....looks like everyone is doing great for week 2:
Here's my numbers so far:
Monday
40 minutes elliptical
10 minutes-bosu strength training
60 minutes-circuit training
9 glasses of water
Tuesday
45 minutes elliptical
25 minutes-bosu core training
53 minutes-cycling
7 glasses of water
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80 minutes in today.(walking and 30 day shred.) 13 8oz glasses.0
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Good evening!
Progress thus far ...
Monday: 25 minutes elliptical + 10 minutes strength training = 30 minutes
Tuesday: 30 minutes Yoga X0 -
Day 9
Cardio: 80 mins
Wii Free Run - 30 mins
Wii Adv Step - 10 mins
Elliptical - 30 mins
Stairs - 10 mins
Week 2 Totals: 209mins/Cardio; 20mins/Strength = 239 mins
Little low today. Eye appointment took up 3 hours of my day and I just couldn't get the time back (however I did get to count 10 mins of STAIRS)! Will be better tomorrow.
Keep up the great work!! We got this!0 -
well for today i completed 75 mins of cardio (30 day shred and 45 mins brisk walking). According to the exercise tab for this site i burn approximately 563 cals. Hopefully i'll have a more active day tomorrow.0
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Fantastic EVERYONE! You guys are ROCKIN this week!0
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Here is my results for day two, week two.
- I did 10 minutes of 3.0 walking to get the mail and according to MFP, I burned 65 calories.
- I also got in an 18 minute 3.0 walk, and according to MFP, I burned 117 calories.
- I did a walk from Fitness magazine for 45 minutes going from 3.0, 3.6, and 3.7 and according to my treadmill, burned 318 calories.
- My strength training lasted 12 minutes. According to MFP, I burned 46 calories.
- I got in 8 glasses of water.
Total: 85 minutes. 73 minutes is cardio and 12 minutes is strength.
chickadee's week two progress:
Total Weekly Minutes: 161
Total Weekly Cardio Minutes: 124
Total Weekly Strength Minutes: 37
Total Weekly Water Intake: 16 glasses
chickadees total 6 week progress:
Total Challenge Minutes: 682
Total Challenge Cardio Minutes: 529
Total Challenge Strength Minutes: 153
Total Challenge Water Intake: 71
Already got the 30 minutes of strength, and it's only day 2.0 -
wow everyone is doing so well, makes me want to spend extra time in the gym!0
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working out so hard on the elliptical and bike my (REAR) is killing me! Y'all are killing me but hungry and tired today.
Back on it tomorrow. Already over halfway there
Keep up the great work all.0 -
In light of the fact that water is part of this PUSH YOURSELF challenge, I wanted to paste something here that Jillian Michaels posted on her FB page! I thought this may be interesting for those of you having a hard time getting water in!
Smart Tip: Hydration improves all bodily functions from digestion to immunity. There's been much debate over the years w/regards to how much water to drink. This varies based on the individual, activity level, the weather etc. So here is a gross but simple tip to get it right. Drink until your pee looks like lemonade. If it looks like lemonade you're doing great. If it looks dark like apple juice you need aqua pronto!0 -
wow everyone is doing so well, makes me want to spend extra time in the gym!
I agree! This group is really motivational which make me want to keep it up so I can maybe motivate someone : )
this is my favorite challenge that I have been apart of !!0 -
Can I still join ?0
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wow everyone is doing so well, makes me want to spend extra time in the gym!
I agree! This group is really motivational which make me want to keep it up so I can maybe motivate someone : )
this is my favorite challenge that I have been apart of !!
Thank you for this. Makes me feel like the thought that I put into this is really worth it and paying off. I really wanted to motivate people because I know that if I have made this journey anyone can. I also really want EVERYONE to feel like I am, now, and help get them through their own journey to get to that point.
But, only you all can put the work into it and YOU ARE! AWESOME!0 -
Can I still join ?
Of course you may join! We are at day 3 of week 2 but that is just fine.
Here are the rules/requirements:
3500 calories burned per week per an HRM. (Monday-Sunday) If you do not have an HRM then you will want to stick with the minutes. Again, it doesn't matter when, what day, every day, all in one, whatever, but you will burn a minimum of 3500 calories per week.
(My challenge to myself is to go above and beyond BOTH of these! Again, that is me challenging myself but I just want you all to know what my plan is.)
90 minutes or 1000 calories, minimum, of your week will be strickly cardio. It does not matter what you do as cardio, but it has to be cardio. When you do a check in, whether it's daily or weekly, list what it is that you did as your cardio and the minutes/calories burned.
30 minutes or 500 calories, minimum, of your week will be strickly strength training. Again, it doesn't matter what it is that you do as strength training but it has to be strength training. Again, when you do your check in list what it is that you did. You can take a broom/mop and do arm curls with it, lift it above your head and do bicep curls. You can do sit ups or push ups. Squats or lunges! Whatever as long as it is strength training.
AND here is the BIG one! EVERYONE will drink a minimum of 8 glasses of water per day! This is major because I know there are a lot of people that really struggle with it, but it is part of our PUSH YOURSELF challenge.
I do not expect any of you to go purchase equipment, or get a gym membership, if you do not have any of this. I spent many, many months, or my journey, finding things in my own home/yard to exercise with. The point here is to exercise, to push ourselves, and to see what we can accomplish in these next six weeks.
So, I will expect to hear from each of you, at least once a week, by every Sunday, at the latest. I will report every day.
And then each Monday morning I will make a new thread with the title of that week in it.
Welcome to our challenge!0 -
:happy:Holy Cow you all went into week 2 strong! Wow to all of you, just wow, great job! Sorry to just be getting on and getting things posted but I have been without internet for the last 7ish hours! Felt like life was over that I could NOT get on here and post my exercise or food. Phew, almost had a nervous break down over it, LOL, but we got it all back up and working and I am here getting it all documented.
Here are my Monday results: I have to say it was a beautiful day in Minot, ND for the first time in a LONG, LONG time and I really didn't want to be inside, so I did a lot today.
60 minute brisk walk with my dogs burned, per my HRM, 628 calories
32 minutes bike ride burned, per my HRM, 645 calories
12 minutes circuit machines strength training burned, per my HRM, 132 calories
45 minute kettlebell class burned, per my HRM, 755 calories
17 glasses of water in today
Looks like you are really pushing yourselves again this week. Great job so far, everyone!
Here is my totals for today, day 2
60 minutes walk/run intervals burned, per my HRM, 760 calories
30 minute bike ride burned, per my HRM, 513 calories
30 minutes on the Elliptical burned, per my HRM, 615 calories
11 minutes of circuit strength training burned, per my HRM, 138 calories
So I have done 257 minutes of cardio and 23 minutes of strength training for the week, so far
Today I have 18 glasses of water in and am sure a couple more before bed
Here is my day three results:
35 minutes of walking burned, per my HRM, 336 calories
45 minutes of circuit training with a trainer burned, per my HRM, 738 calories (this was half cardio and half strength)
So, I have done 280 minutes of cardio, 45 minutes of strength, and 35 minutes of other
So far I have 9 glasses of water in but it is only 12:30pm so I will get another 9, or so, in
HOW WE ALL DOIN????????? :happy:
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Not doing so great on water today. I've only just about got 2 in. I'm sure I'll drink more though, esecially during my workout. I did get in an hour of cleaning today. Bonus! I'm cleaning tomorrow too. Hopefully doing some kitchen work once summer hits. Excited about that.
Anyway, I just wanted to thank you again, Tracie! This is such an awesome challenge. (I'll probably remind you of that every week lol). But really, I'm seeing great results with this. I stepped on the scale today, even though it's not a weigh in day until Saturday, but it said 144. Whoot! We'll see if I can stay about that until Saturday.
Also something that is a major accomplishment for me is sticking to my workouts. Back in March, when I got my magazines that I use for workouts, I planned out my whole next month (this one April) which I always do. But have I even gone this long without quitting the strength workouts? Nope. It's been thirteen days, once I finish today's workout, and I'm still going strong.0 -
really didnt feel like exercising today, but i got up and did 43 mins of cardio party. feel alot better now. one more night at work then im free for 4 days. got a busy 4 days planned.
water intake a little slow today, drank 5 bottles yesterday. 120 fl oz.
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I feel bad. I was just too tired today, mostly mentally, to push myself. My apartment is a mess, I just got back yesterday from Sunday & Monday at my parents, and I went straight to the gym and straight to work after that.
I just looked at the piles of clothes (clean and dirty), the dishes in the sink & the fact I didn't have food to eat for lunch or dinner (I'm vegan so I need to cook for myself), and all I could think of needing to clean & tidy up. So, that is what I did.
I did that for at least 30 minutes & burned 88 calories, but I still feel like a loser.
Well, waking up at 8 a.m. tomorrow to farm for 4 hours. That will be worth the break today.0 -
I feel bad. I was just too tired today, mostly mentally, to push myself. My apartment is a mess, I just got back yesterday from Sunday & Monday at my parents, and I went straight to the gym and straight to work after that.
I just looked at the piles of clothes (clean and dirty), the dishes in the sink & the fact I didn't have food to eat for lunch or dinner (I'm vegan so I need to cook for myself), and all I could think of needing to clean & tidy up. So, that is what I did.
I did that for at least 30 minutes & burned 88 calories, but I still feel like a loser.
Well, waking up at 8 a.m. tomorrow to farm for 4 hours. That will be worth the break today.
Good for you! I also cleaned today. It all adds up. 0 -
Not doing so great on water today. I've only just about got 2 in. I'm sure I'll drink more though, esecially during my workout. I did get in an hour of cleaning today. Bonus! I'm cleaning tomorrow too. Hopefully doing some kitchen work once summer hits. Excited about that.
Anyway, I just wanted to thank you again, Tracie! This is such an awesome challenge. (I'll probably remind you of that every week lol). But really, I'm seeing great results with this. I stepped on the scale today, even though it's not a weigh in day until Saturday, but it said 144. Whoot! We'll see if I can stay about that until Saturday.
Also something that is a major accomplishment for me is sticking to my workouts. Back in March, when I got my magazines that I use for workouts, I planned out my whole next month (this one April) which I always do. But have I even gone this long without quitting the strength workouts? Nope. It's been thirteen days, once I finish today's workout, and I'm still going strong.
AWESOME! It only gets better and better and better with the better endurance.0 -
I feel bad. I was just too tired today, mostly mentally, to push myself. My apartment is a mess, I just got back yesterday from Sunday & Monday at my parents, and I went straight to the gym and straight to work after that.
I just looked at the piles of clothes (clean and dirty), the dishes in the sink & the fact I didn't have food to eat for lunch or dinner (I'm vegan so I need to cook for myself), and all I could think of needing to clean & tidy up. So, that is what I did.
I did that for at least 30 minutes & burned 88 calories, but I still feel like a loser.
Well, waking up at 8 a.m. tomorrow to farm for 4 hours. That will be worth the break today.
Don't feel like a loser, that is silly! You have 90 minutes of cardio to do and 30 minutes of strength to do after that the other 230 minutes is whatever you want to do. More cardio, more strength, or house cleaning, whatever. The point is exercise, moving and staying active. So, you did 30 minutes of something other and you were moving. So, in my book you did just fine!0 -
Took advantage of the nice weather today and got outside for part of my day:
60 minutes of walking
55 minutes of cycling
45 minutes on the elliptical
got in 9 glasses of water.
Hope everyone had a great day!
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Only 60 minutes in today. 10 8oz glasses.0
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Here is my results for day three, week two.
- I cleaned for an hour today and according to MFP, I burned 164 calories.
- I did a walk from Fitness magazine for 30 minutes going from 3.0 and according to my treadmill, burned 201 calories.
- My strength training lasted 12 minutes. According to MFP, I burned 46 calories.
- I got in 8 glasses of water.
Total: 102 minutes. 30 minutes is cardio and 72 minutes is strength.
chickadee's week two progress:
Total Weekly Minutes: 263
Total Weekly Cardio Minutes: 154
Total Weekly Strength Minutes: 109
Total Weekly Water Intake: 24 glasses
chickadees total 6 week progress:
Total Challenge Minutes: 784
Total Challenge Cardio Minutes: 559
Total Challenge Strength Minutes: 225
Total Challenge Water Intake: 79
My strength training lasted the same amount of time as yesterday, even though I did different workouts. I find that amusing. :laugh: I'm gonna count the cleaning as strength. That is kind of disappointing, because I only got in 30 minutes of cardio. Boo! Hoping to go to Zumba tomorrow.0 -
Took advantage of the nice weather today and got outside for part of my day:
60 minutes of walking
55 minutes of cycling
45 minutes on the elliptical
got in 9 glasses of water.
Hope everyone had a great day!
Jenn
Jenn fantastic! I know what you mean about the nice weather! It's hard to sit still when it's nice. You did great today.0
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