February Challenge
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Hi everyone! I'm Judy, 5' & 167.5 lbs. My goal is 120 lbs & a FLAT belly. This sounds like a great group & I'm excited at getting to know all of you. I'm probably the only Grandma here but I'm "young". People say I don't look any near my age & that the truth. Not trying to brag.
I've lost 2.5 lbs since I've been on the plan last week. I'm a coke addict but have been able to keep it down to 1-2 cans since joining.
Anyone else have that problem? I'd like to know what your weekness are & we can help each other stay on the plan.
My challenge is to quit eating mayonaise and or ranch dressing. I can put it on everything. I used to eat a huge bowl of homemade macaroni salad that would last me a whole week & I wouldn't eat much else except for breakfast. I haven't eaten any since joining the plan. I also drink over a case of coke a week but I've stopped that too!
Junk food is a real challenge for me to avoid but so far I've managed. I've been able to exercise by walking each day also - something I never did before the plan. I invited a friend from my church to join us but he hasn't joined yet. Says it too hard for seniors to loose weight. My goal is to show him
Looking forward to as many of you as want to write. I'm located in Renton, Washington near Seattle.
Judy0 -
Hi Nancy!
Thanks for the encouragement to keep away from the mindless eating today. I kept it together! Had a great stirfry for dinner.
I put it off until late in the day, but got my interval and weights workout done today! I'm feeling good, and hope you are too.
1 Feb -- long slow
2 Feb -- intervals 90/90 x 6 (30 minutes), weights and exercises 30 minutes
3 Feb -- long slow -- didn't feel so slow!
4 Feb horseback riding -- I was sweating more than the horse! 45 minutes
5 Feb 90/90 6 intervals, and then filling up to 30 minutes, plus 30 minutes weights etc. workout
6 Feb day off (except for walking up my hill 4 times running errands...)
7 Feb 90/90 6 intervals, etc. Total 60 minutes. Plus 2 walks up the hill again!
8 Feb 45 min. horseback riding workout
9 Feb 90/90 6 intervals, etc. Total 60 minutes.
Walking and horseback riding tomorrow!
liselyn0 -
01-Feb Circuit 1:05:26
02-Feb Intervals 0:35:36
03-Feb Spin class 1:04:57
04-Feb weights/intervals 1:15:43
05-Feb walk 0:27:14
06-Feb treadmill/eliptical 0:51:00
07-Feb weights/intervals 1:14:52
08-Feb Skiing
09-Feb weights/interval 1:13:10
A great workout today! I upped my weights on the strength training part and really pushed myself. It felt good.
Spin class tomorrow.
Nancy0 -
Hi Auntbyrdie,
I am Judy & I know how hard it can be to live with a Mother who has alzeimers becayse my Mother had it for 7 yrs. & when I finally had to put her in a home for alzeimers patients I got a good look at what she was going to go through. I prayed she would be spared turning into a person who wouldn't know her family or life. My prayer was answered when I was told she had cancer. She lived for 4 months & went to sleep. Do you have someone you can talk to when you are down because of the situation? If not, I'd like to be that person.
You're going to do just fine with the alzeimers situation & with the MFP also. I'll support you in any way I can so be sure to let me be your friend. Together, we can support each other & loose the weight we need to! :flowerforyou:
Looking forward to hearing from you,
Judy 0 -
Look's like this board is jumping off great for this first week and close to a half.
I'm not sure if that sentence made any sense at all. I think it's the lack of sleep. :laugh: Glad to see people are enjoying the challenge and getting the support they need! :drinker: 0 -
Yo ho Nancy! We're on a roll... I see you are surviving spin class! More power to you --
1 Feb -- long slow
2 Feb -- intervals 90/90 x 6 (30 minutes), weights and exercises 30 minutes
3 Feb -- long slow -- didn't feel so slow!
4 Feb horseback riding -- I was sweating more than the horse! 45 minutes
5 Feb 90/90 6 intervals, and then filling up to 30 minutes, plus 30 minutes weights etc. workout
6 Feb day off (except for walking up my hill 4 times running errands...)
7 Feb 90/90 6 intervals, etc. Total 60 minutes. Plus 2 walks up the hill again!
8 Feb 45 min. horseback riding workout
9 Feb 90/90 6 intervals, etc. Total 60 minutes.
10 Feb 50 minutes hiking
11 Feb 140/140 intervals X 5 plus weights, etc. Total 70 minutes. The longer intervals are interesting, but I prefer 90/90
12 Feb Pilates and long cardio
I think the intervals are working well -- I'm going to do some more reading to see how they should evolve. I'll post a link if I find anything interesting.
Tally ho!0 -
Hello everybody, my name is Erika, I am 28 years old, I am 5ft 4inches tall. I currently weigh 198 and am looking to get down to 130. I am married and have 2 boys, Liam 8 and Patrick 6. Looking forward to have someone that could help keep me motivated and help keep someone else motivated and moving towards their goals.0
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Hi Liselyn and all February challengers: :happy:
I spend the weekend "Bonspieling" which is curling in a tournament, for those of you who are not into the sports of the north. I think that it counts as interval exercise, what with waiting for the throw, sweeping like crazy, waiting, sweeping, waiting, sweeping....It is a great sport, and I wore my HRM so can verify the 300+ calories an hour burn. Gotta love it.
Date Activity Duration
01-Feb Circuit 1:05:26
02-Feb Intervals 0:35:36
03-Feb Spin class 1:04:57
04-Feb weights/intervals 1:15:43
05-Feb walk 0:27:14
06-Feb treadmill/eliptical 0:51:00
07-Feb weights/intervals 1:14:52
08-Feb Skiing 2:46:49
09-Feb weights/interval 1:13:10
10-Feb spinning 1:04:24
10-Feb curling 1:56:59
11-Feb curling 1:58:29
11-Feb curling 1:06:02
11-Feb curling 2:07:19
12-Feb curling 1:40:12
Whew! I'm tired tonight. :yawn:
Hasta pronto,
Nancy0 -
HI there! I wasn't planning to run intervals today, but I was really grouchy:grumble: after work, so it seemed like a good idea. Can't say I'm feeling "top of the world" now, but I'm certainly feeling more cheerful. and I did not stuff my face after school.
Date Activity Duration
01-Feb Circuit 1:05:26
02-Feb Intervals 0:35:36
03-Feb Spin class 1:04:57
04-Feb weights/intervals 1:15:43
05-Feb walk 0:27:14
06-Feb treadmill/eliptical 0:51:00
07-Feb weights/intervals 1:14:52
08-Feb Skiing 2:46:49
09-Feb weights/interval 1:13:10
10-Feb spinning 1:04:24
10-Feb curling 1:56:59
11-Feb curling 1:58:29
11-Feb curling 1:06:02
11-Feb curling 2:07:19
12-Feb curling 1:40:12
13-Feb intervals 0:39:49
Hasta pronto,
Nancy0 -
Good morning Valentines!
My daughter is off taking an entrance exam to the military reserves (Canada) and I'm off to Montreal today to get my flute a minor repair and my hair a cut.
1 Feb -- long slow
2 Feb -- intervals 90/90 x 6 (30 minutes), weights and exercises 30 minutes
3 Feb -- long slow -- didn't feel so slow!
4 Feb horseback riding -- I was sweating more than the horse! 45 minutes
5 Feb 90/90 6 intervals, and then filling up to 30 minutes, plus 30 minutes weights etc. workout
6 Feb day off (except for walking up my hill 4 times running errands...)
7 Feb 90/90 6 intervals, etc. Total 60 minutes. Plus 2 walks up the hill again!
8 Feb 45 min. horseback riding workout
9 Feb 90/90 6 intervals, etc. Total 60 minutes.
10 Feb 50 minutes hiking
11 Feb 140/140 intervals X 5 plus weights, etc. Total 70 minutes. The longer intervals are interesting, but I prefer 90/90
12 Feb day off
13 Feb 90/90 X 6, plus weights etc. Total 60 minutes.
Yesterday was crazy, sitting around in waiting rooms almost all day, but I got home and did a good exercise session anyhow and made dinner an hour late. They all lived. Tried on some clothes that were too small last time I checked, and they fit!
Tally ho
liselyn0 -
I had to work out today because I knew I'd have a glass of wine & steak for dinner. Got up to find flowers and 4 lovely chocolates from my dear husband.
Sugar free chocolates, yet! I shared, so J'boy got one in his lunch and we each got one after supper. A happy day.
Date Activity Duration
01-Feb Circuit 1:05:26
02-Feb Intervals 0:35:36
03-Feb Spin class 1:04:57
04-Feb weights/intervals 1:15:43
05-Feb walk 0:27:14
06-Feb treadmill/eliptical 0:51:00
07-Feb weights/intervals 1:14:52
08-Feb Skiing 2:46:49
09-Feb weights/interval 1:13:10
10-Feb spinning 1:04:24
10-Feb curling 1:56:59
11-Feb curling 1:58:29
11-Feb curling 1:06:02
11-Feb curling 2:07:19
12-Feb curling 1:40:12
13-Feb intervals 0:39:49
14-Feb weights 0:51:21
My new plan is to alternate intervals and weight training days, so I won't be spending so long in the gym every day. Tomorrow is a ski with the school day, that's a great way to get a workout, as long as I don't have to spend too much time chasing children.
Hasta pronto, :drinker: Don't forget to drink your water.
Nancy0 -
Well, the long car trip to Montreal and back and the wine at dinner got me yesterday! Only fit in about 20 minutes intense walking...
I am surprised that what is difficult in the alternation of interval days and long slower cardio days is not the intervals! Those days go great. I am having a hard time getting to the long (minimum 45 minutes) slower workouts, so will make that my focus going forward this week. Weights on the same day as intervals works all right for me so far, since I work out at home anyhow. Things will change when I go back to work, but I'll worry about that later!
It's a slightly snowy morning, but not too cold -- out with me!
liselyn0 -
A good day! Really intensified the workout, and took a photo of the sweaty t-shirt to prove it.
1 Feb -- long slow
2 Feb -- intervals 90/90 x 6 (30 minutes), weights and exercises 30 minutes
3 Feb -- long slow -- didn't feel so slow!
4 Feb horseback riding -- I was sweating more than the horse! 45 minutes
5 Feb 90/90 6 intervals, and then filling up to 30 minutes, plus 30 minutes weights etc. workout
6 Feb day off (except for walking up my hill 4 times running errands...)
7 Feb 90/90 6 intervals, etc. Total 60 minutes. Plus 2 walks up the hill again!
8 Feb 45 min. horseback riding workout
9 Feb 90/90 6 intervals, etc. Total 60 minutes.
10 Feb 50 minutes hiking
11 Feb 140/140 intervals X 5 plus weights, etc. Total 70 minutes. The longer intervals are interesting, but I prefer 90/90
12 Feb day off
13 Feb 90/90 X 6, plus weights etc. Total 60 minutes.
14 Feb not much -- 20 minutes medium walk.
15 Feb 30/30 intervals (wicked!!) 30 minutes, full weights and strength workout for 40 minutes.
Tomorrow, I have to get a good long walk, run, ride, or something. Aiming for a full hour.
Have a good one --
liselyn0 -
Liselyn, are you going to post the Tshirt photo? Where you in the Tshirt at the time? :happy:
I am going to try 60/60's next time I'm on the treadmill. Don't think I'm up to 30/30 yet. :noway:
I just started following the program from the book "New Rules of Lifting for Women". The subtitle got to me: "Lift Like a Man, Look Like a Goddess" :laugh: It will give me a challenge and a variety of workout routines to follow.
Hasta pronto,
Nancy0 -
I recently joined the group and love it! I'm a little late to start a February challenge, but I can't wait for March! Until then, I'm working on walking for 15 mins everyday at lunch. 0
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Hope your weekend is going well, Nancy -- I'm hurting from a pulled muscle or something in my back, so haven't been up to intense intervals for a couple of days. Did a good 55 minutes in "zone 2" yesterday, and just the weights and exercises today. Tomorrow I'll try the intervals if the back is feeling better. Danged thing! The long slow yesterday was good, though, and I hope to keep those up!
Feb -- long slow
2 Feb -- intervals 90/90 x 6 (30 minutes), weights and exercises 30 minutes
3 Feb -- long slow -- didn't feel so slow!
4 Feb horseback riding -- I was sweating more than the horse! 45 minutes
5 Feb 90/90 6 intervals, and then filling up to 30 minutes, plus 30 minutes weights etc. workout
6 Feb day off (except for walking up my hill 4 times running errands...)
7 Feb 90/90 6 intervals, etc. Total 60 minutes. Plus 2 walks up the hill again!
8 Feb 45 min. horseback riding workout
9 Feb 90/90 6 intervals, etc. Total 60 minutes.
10 Feb 50 minutes hiking
11 Feb 140/140 intervals X 5 plus weights, etc. Total 70 minutes. The longer intervals are interesting, but I prefer 90/90
12 Feb day off
13 Feb 90/90 X 6, plus weights etc. Total 60 minutes.
14 Feb not much -- 20 minutes medium walk.
15 Feb 30/30 intervals (wicked!!) 30 minutes, full weights and strength workout for 40 minutes.
16 30 minutes horseback riding, 30 minutes walking
17 55 minutes cardio, 20 minutes Pilates
18 Weights and strength program, 30 minutes
On we go -- I'll have to get a hold of the goddess book -- I agree that the title makes it very tempting!0 -
Hello-
I am 21, I weigh 123lbs and I am 5'2". I have many goals for this month, however my biggest is to workout for a total of 8-10 hrs a week. I love to work out for long periods of time but have fallen of the wagon lately and need a little push.
I am a very motivating person and would be happy to help others reach their goals too. :]
Hi mebemini! I have a similar goal! I mostly do weight training and am therefore having a hard time loosing any weight. I've stopped getting on the scale because I'm heavier than I've ever been but I'm also more muscular than ever. The weight was driving me nuts so I'm trying to go by inches and the way my clothes fit. Anyway my goal is to add at LEAST a mile of walking or wogging (walk/jogging intervals) daily. Cardio has never been my strong suit, I'd love some encouragment and would like to try to help you out as well!0 -
Hi Liselyn,
I have been out of town visiting my parents. Logging food using my iPhone, but not much exercise. A long walk on Saturday was about it. Today was a good, good workout. Another step heavier with the lifting and a 90/90 x 5 interval. I loved it! Who would have believed that a year ago? I'm amazed at how addicting exercise can be! :happy:
01-Feb Circuit 1:05:26
02-Feb Intervals 0:35:36
03-Feb Spin class 1:04:57
04-Feb weights/intervals 1:15:43
05-Feb walk 0:27:14
06-Feb treadmill/eliptical 0:51:00
07-Feb weights/intervals 1:14:52
08-Feb Skiing 2:46:49
09-Feb weights/interval 1:13:10
10-Feb spinning 1:04:24
10-Feb curling 1:56:59
11-Feb curling 1:58:29
11-Feb curling 1:06:02
11-Feb curling 2:07:19
12-Feb curling 1:40:12
13-Feb intervals 0:39:49
14-Feb weights 0:51:21
15-Feb skiing 1:44:03
16-Feb weights 1:01:49
18-Feb walking 1:00:40
20-Feb weights/intervals 1:13:56
Hasta pronto,
Nancy0 -
I agree that it's harder to get the long workout in than the intervals. I have a circuit training class on Wednesdays and go to a spin class on Fridays, but without that routine I think I'd be struggling to get the hour in.0
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It's true -- even a month ago, I never would have thought it was so addictive. Yesterday I went to my daughter's friends' place where they have set up quite a good home gym. Used the elliptical for my intervals -- it was great to change from the bike or walking. I also pushed pretty hard on the strength building, and am pleased at the progress. My arms are starting to look amazing! Sleeveless tops at age 58 - YES! summer might get here some day, you never know!
SO, to catch up on the month so far (I think we are both all over this challenge, by the way, and thank you for getting us going!)
1 Feb -- long slow
2 Feb -- intervals 90/90 x 6 (30 minutes), weights and exercises 30 minutes
3 Feb -- long slow -- didn't feel so slow!
4 Feb horseback riding -- I was sweating more than the horse! 45 minutes
5 Feb 90/90 6 intervals, and then filling up to 30 minutes, plus 30 minutes weights etc. workout
6 Feb day off (except for walking up my hill 4 times running errands...)
7 Feb 90/90 6 intervals, etc. Total 60 minutes. Plus 2 walks up the hill again!
8 Feb 45 min. horseback riding workout
9 Feb 90/90 6 intervals, etc. Total 60 minutes.
10 Feb 50 minutes hiking
11 Feb 140/140 intervals X 5 plus weights, etc. Total 70 minutes. The longer intervals are interesting, but I prefer 90/90
12 Feb day off
13 Feb 90/90 X 6, plus weights etc. Total 60 minutes.
14 Feb not much -- 20 minutes medium walk.
15 Feb 30/30 intervals (wicked!!) 30 minutes, full weights and strength workout for 40 minutes.
16 30 minutes horseback riding, 30 minutes walking
17 55 minutes cardio, 20 minutes Pilates
18 Weights and strength program, 30 minutes
19 Intervals 30/90 x 6 up to 30 minutes
20 50 minutes long slow cardio on bike, 30 minutes strength
21 intervals 30/90 x 6 up to 20 minutes, elliptical, strength 20 minutes.
22 plan a long walk and horseback riding (if my back is willing!)0
