Skinny chicks and a rooster November challenge (closed)

inkredibleshrinkingwoman

ok, i will set a personal best for myself to:
swim 1 mile and not worry about the time

my personal best at swimming has been 80 lengths in 60 minutes, but it's .89 a mile, so i will try to do the mile - i think i can do it, was hoping for it to be under 60, but i think that's pushing it

i will also get to all the exercises from last week (even the ones i did do)

StaciO

Good morning my lovely losers! I am so glad that today is a rest day for both this challenge and my Insanity because my shoulders and abs are a little sore today. So it is Curves only for me. This challenge has been great for me so far. Between the extra little exerceise challenges each day and keeping me motivated toward my monthly goals I am down over 2 pounds this week. I am well on my way to being 10 pounds lighter by Christmas.

andilynn82

My goal for personal best will be to hit 45 minutes on the bike. The most I've been able to do at once so far is about 35 minutes.

k2quiere

Alright, y'all...I'm back on it now, at least since today is Monday...lol I got 30 minutes in this morning on the Wii and I've already done 200 calf raises and 25 squats. I plan to have another 25 or 50 squats done before I leave the school at 5. I've been doing them (50 each for calf raises and 25 each for squats) every time I walk out and back in my office.

For my personal goal this week, I will be working out each morning (M-F) before work, and getting in as many gym workouts in the evenings as possible. I never workout before work, but after getting the Wii this past Friday and doing the boxing and yoga this morning, I really want to make this part of my routine.

Icewolf_The

Oooh I am a slacking cow. I didn't get any of the daily workouts in, so that means I get to double up this week along with my training for the triathalon.

My goal for personal best is to swim the half mile portion of the Tri in the less than 30 min requirement. Currently I'm swimming it at 40 minutes. Must, get, faster.

Sadly as I lose more weight and convert the fat to muscle I've noticed it's getting harder and harder to move my *kitten* through the water. Cruel twist of fate there. And the fact that I have to wear 4 layers of thermal suits to get in the water or risk freezing to death makes it very hard to plow through the water. I also fear that the lake will not be heated for the Tri... Good god. I might die of hypothermia.

Congrats to everyone for doing your daily challenges. Awesome job. Rawr!!!

carhicks

Hello all, Happy Monday.
I actually reached one of my personal bests today. I swam 1 mile in one session, in fact I did it in 39 minutes. I was exhausted and the girl from the front desk came in twice, I think to check on me. I must have looked pretty rough by the last few lengths. I also did calf raises today, but so far only 100, I need to do some more by the end of the day. I probably won't get 2 Zumba classes in because yesterday I hurt my knee in some way. Not sure what I did yet, but it hurts and I am a big baby. Have a great day everyone.

StaciO

Bobbie- After doing my Wii fit test each (okay most mornings) I often do 20 minutes of yoga as well. I find it gives me a chance to stretch and wake up before hitting the shower.

Cynthia- I am pretty sure they wont heat the lake for you for the triathalon. I have also discovered that swimming now that a lot of my fat is leaving is harder. I have only found 2 things my fat was good for, keeping me warm (I am cold all the time now) and keeping me afloat in the water. It use to be that I could just lay my head back, relax, and actually read a book while lying on the water, now I actully have to think about it, and definitely no more reading.

Today I combined the squats challenge (because I chose to accept it) and my running the stairs. On my last trip up the stairs I stopped at each landing and busted out with 10 squats. So I got 90 in so far.

k2quiere

Staci: I was at the gym a couple of weeks ago watching this girl run the indoor track, and she would run a quarter lap, then do 5 squats, then run another quarter and then 5 squats...she did this rotation I don't know how many times. Then she switched up and did the run and then 10 jumping jacks. It was weird to watch at first because I couldn't figure her out, but then i was thinking...hmmmmm interesting process.

StaciO

Staci: I was at the gym a couple of weeks ago watching this girl run the indoor track, and she would run a quarter lap, then do 5 squats, then run another quarter and then 5 squats...she did this rotation I don't know how many times. Then she switched up and did the run and then 10 jumping jacks. It was weird to watch at first because I couldn't figure her out, but then i was thinking...hmmmmm interesting process.

It was kind of funny for me too. At first I was feeling like I was cheating on the stairs, stopping for a "rest" to squat.. I was like but "I don't want to stop to squat. Then at about the 3rd floor my butt was really feeling it and I was like "Oh my gosh, please don't make me stop to squat."

carhicks

Hello all,
I finished my 200 calf raises and got in 50 crunches as well. I tried to take the dog for a walk tonight and only did 1.5 miles and not as quickly as usual. I can't figure out what I did to my knee. I think it was something at Zumba, but I am not totally sure. I plan to try Zumba again tomorrow morning and see what I can do. How is everyone else doing out there??

penny_eclipse

Personal best so far:

My bike's rear wheel puncture got fixed and I picked the bike up yesterday evening (I cannot tell you how much I've missed having it for a week, makes me want to zip around everywhere on it now).
Now i live halfway up the only hill in Oxford...and it's a bit of a nightmare, and I've never ever cycled up it. My uni is at the top of the hill, so I go up this hill at least once a day, sometimes more. (My bike is a dutch bike and only has 3 gears which makes hills tricky...and I normally jump off and power walk up the hill and then start riding again once I get to the top).
...but.....I cycled the whole way up the hill from my house to the top of the hill, without having to get off, for the first time EVER. I didn't even really intend to do it, but I was running very late to meet a friend, so I thought I'd see how far my momentum would take me, and then realised I'd keep trying until I died or started rolling backwards. And when I got to the top I was on cloud 9 that I'd done it!

StaciO

Carla- Zumba bothered my knees at first too. One of the orthopediec surgeons at work told me it is because regular athletic shoes are for traction and in Zumba there is lots of sliding and twisting where you want less traction. I know dance sneakers can be expensive and I really didn't want to spen the money on them. I found a brand at Payless Shoes ( I think they are champion) that have kind of a fabric section at the ball of the foot. They do not say dance sneakers but they are exactly the same ones I spent 3 times as much on for my daguhter's hip hop dance class. They were about $25 and made all the difference in the world. My sister just powders the bottom of her tennis shoes right before class starts. It works but I didn't like it because it seemed too slippery to me. You can get rid of the powder then by wiping it off with a damp paper towel (or in my sister's case her sweatty towel after class).

penny_eclipse

Carla- Zumba bothered my knees at first too. One of the orthopediec surgeons at work told me it is because regular athletic shoes are for traction and in Zumba there is lots of sliding and twisting where you want less traction. I know dance sneakers can be expensive and I really didn't want to spen the money on them. I found a brand at Payless Shoes ( I think they are champion) that have kind of a fabric section at the ball of the foot. They do not say dance sneakers but they are exactly the same ones I spent 3 times as much on for my daguhter's hip hop dance class. They were about $25 and made all the difference in the world. My sister just powders the bottom of her tennis shoes right before class starts. It works but I didn't like it because it seemed too slippery to me. You can get rid of the powder then by wiping it off with a damp paper towel (or in my sister's case her sweatty towel after class).

Dance sneakers have a "split sole" the fabric bit...and they last FOREVER! (I want a new pair because I bought mine about 8years ago and they're not dead yet,,,)

carhicks

Personal best so far:
Now i live halfway up the only hill in Oxford...and it's a bit of a nightmare, and I've never ever cycled up it. My uni is at the top of the hill, so I go up this hill at least once a day, sometimes more. (My bike is a dutch bike and only has 3 gears which makes hills tricky...and I normally jump off and power walk up the hill and then start riding again once I get to the top).
...but.....I cycled the whole way up the hill from my house to the top of the hill, without having to get off, for the first time EVER. I didn't even really intend to do it, but I was running very late to meet a friend, so I thought I'd see how far my momentum would take me, and then realised I'd keep trying until I died or started rolling backwards. And when I got to the top I was on cloud 9 that I'd done it!

Way to go Penny. You must have been so thrilled. I am happy for you.

Thanks Penny and Staci for the information about the shoes. I talked to the instructor today and she uses duct tape on the bottom of hers. I am going to go out and see what I can find. I figure if I buy the shoes, I will stick with it right??

inkredibleshrinkingwoman

hi all
sorry haven't read backwards yet, just checking in to say i've made headway with the exercises (i can't life my arms to take off my bra tonite thank you arm extensions) but i wont report officially until i'm finished...

as for personal best this week, not looking good

i dont have more than 60 minutes to swim tomorrow, and i just can't seem to break the 80 length barrier....arrrgh....

when's week 4? i need that pedicure!

meerkat70

Been doing stuff, but not talking about it!

I'm not sure what to do about a personal best, as I'm struggling with a bit of a hamstring pull, so it's hard to run (and I haven't really been able to run in several weeks now) and going extra long on the elliptical also isn't really an option... I'll give it some more thought!

StaciO

hi all
sorry haven't read backwards yet, just checking in to say i've made headway with the exercises (i can't life my arms to take off my bra tonite thank you arm extensions) but i wont report officially until i'm finished...


when's week 4? i need that pedicure!

I say sleep in the darn bra. You will just need to put it on again in the morning LOL. I know I am looking forward to week 4 as well.

scott1024

Personal bests? I'm so far behind. On a good note, I do have three items to try this week so I will accomplish that goal. I finally found quinoa, and got the nerve to buy some hummis and a package of edame. I know, these are easy ones. I'm not a good one for trying new stuff, though.

lombrica

UGH!! So... far... behind... I don't know what I have for personal bests... I'll have to think about that one! ha, ha, ha!

StaciO

Geez this week is going fast. I haven't had the motivation to go for a run this week. It is just so dark when I get home. I am off tomorrow so I will give it a go. My fastest time so far has been 11min 32 sec for 1 mile. I am hoping to beat that. I would love for it to be 10 minutes. If my elbow starts feeling better I will try my planks as well. My longest time for that was 1 min 38 sec I think. I am hoping to get to 2 min eventually.

scott1024

I guess I actually got a "personal best" today. My lunchtime walk was completed in 1.5 fewer minutes than any other. I keep track of the 4 routes I alternate between on a spreadsheet, and input my times and dates so I can calculate the time and mileage to log onto my exercise diary. As I plugged in the time today I noticed it was a minute and a half less than ever before. So I'm counting that! I'll still hit the Y tonight, so maybe I can break my time on the elliptical.

I also tried one of my new foods - edamame. I stayed away from the wasabi flavored and went with lightly salted. Four servings in the bag, so I'll see if I like it better tomorrow. Different, but not totally sold yet. I must say I did like the affect on my dietary numbers in my food log.

I hope everyone is having a great day!

carhicks

I guess I actually got a "personal best" today. My lunchtime walk was completed in 1.5 fewer minutes than any other. I keep track of the 4 routes I alternate between on a spreadsheet, and input my times and dates so I can calculate the time and mileage to log onto my exercise diary. As I plugged in the time today I noticed it was a minute and a half less than ever before. So I'm counting that! I'll still hit the Y tonight, so maybe I can break my time on the elliptical.

You should absolutely count that as a personal best. That is fantastic. Good luck on the elliptical tonight.

As far as personal bests go, I accomplished 2. Earlier this week I mentioned that I swam 1 mile in 39 minutes. Today the dog and I decided to go for a 5K walk. Yes walk, not run or jog, okay and I decided but he agrees with whatever I want once I have the leash around his neck. We set off in one direction making good time, then when we rounded the corner to walk back in the open area of the complex the wind whistled, the sun went behind a cloud and it got downright cold. I think that made us hustle just a little bit to get back home and we did it in 53 minutes. I had never actually walked a 5K in one stretch so I felt pretty good that I did it and made a pretty good time.

As well, I have continued to take on Stephanie's exercise challenges so as day 3 of week 2 winds down, I am happy to say that I have done my 200 calf raises, 200 crunches and 200 arm extensions (this week with 8 pounds). As well I continue to ride the bike and do some other strength training. I am feeling stronger and healthier as time goes on. Today I had my blood pressure taken and it was 124/80. The nurses were quite thrilled that I was this low especially after 70 minutes of exercise. I love it when they say things like "at your age..." I wanted to hit the cute little girl but I just smiled. Have a good day everyone.

StaciO

scott- that is a great personal best for this week. And on the edamame, ugh I am not a big fan. the hummus and the quinoa now thats another story. I usually toss some diced lowfat ham, diced tomatos and a little feta cheese in my quinoa. It is pretty good.

Carla- congrats on you 2 personal bests as well.

stephaniezoundi

Carla and Scott that is awesome! I've been reading what you are all doing and it makes me smile. Tomorrow is the last day of the trip thank goodness. I've sort of a personal best, not in the traditional sense. I have done this trip for 3 years now. I've always found it intimidating because of the amounts of walking involved on some rough terrain. This week I have only been at the back to keep the slow girls company and most of the time have charged forward and almost been at the front, not out of breath or dying or anything!! I'm still hoping to gr some running in before personal best week ends on Monday. And to all of you who have carried over and kept up the exercises, you rock!!!

carhicks

I've sort of a personal best, not in the traditional sense. I have done this trip for 3 years now. I've always found it intimidating because of the amounts of walking involved on some rough terrain. This week I have only been at the back to keep the slow girls company and most of the time have charged forward and almost been at the front, not out of breath or dying or anything!! I'm still hoping to gr some running in before personal best week ends on Monday.

Oh Stephanie, sort of a personal best??? That is fanfreakintastic. You have done wonderful things over the last year. How did the other day go with some of the activities you were leary of? Did you try any?

StaciO

Great job Steph! From one who also was often at the back out of necessity I understand your personal best and am proud of you.

I am working on my plank time still. I am still not quite to 2 minutes.

lombrica

Kinda a personal best to celebrate... kinda... I went to the gym and did a full hour of cardio staying in Zones 1 & 2 for my HR! I think that the Zone 3 was under 20 seconds for the entire 62 minutes of cardio! I really have to concentrate on keeping myself in check and controlling the rate it beats. So, it's knowing when to move faster or go backwards to get it up, breathing through my nose or slowing down to get it down. I'm pretty proud of how quick my HR recovers and how well I am getting to know my body!

I seem to average about 2 - 2.25 miles in 28 minutes on the elliptical when I am trying to stay out of Zone 3 - so I am gonna continue to see if I can up that while staying in the proper zones. I also did 2.25 miles in 12 minutes on the bike - which included going at a pace of 3:58 min/mile! Not long, again - I was staying out of Zone 3! But -- I am getting to know my body!

I love, love, love, love, love, love, LOVE the gym! I love exercising! I love it! Now... if only my body would start showing the work I am putting in, I'd be happy! Damn PMS! Oh well!

inkredibleshrinkingwoman

accidentally posted this on the 100+ thread, but mean for it to go here, reposting, sorry about that! will catch up on both threads on sunday i hope!

good morning all, still havent read back a few pages (and still haven't completed my exercises, but i will! almost there)

as for personal best this week

looks like my 1 mile swimming isn't going to happen but i'd like to report i had a personal best on my walk this morning

i ran for 2 minutes consecutively 3 times and 1 minute 1 time - i dont think i'd ever done 2 minutes, maybe once, so this was a personal best for me....

stephaniezoundi

I'm back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It looks like you all have been having a great week tackling personal bests and I hope its making you feel good about you :bigsmile:

carhicks

Great job Tina and Becky. It is hard to pay attention to the zones, but you are doing great. I hour of cardio is fantastic.

Running for 2 minutes, Woo Hoo. I can't even do 30 seconds. You are doing wonderful. Keep it up ladies.