April Move your @ss Challenge

foxbat2828

2.794 in a combo of cycling and treadmill at cardiac rehab today.

15.101 miles down and 14.899 left to reach my goal. Looks like I'm on track, but with any kind of luck my cardiac surgeons will clear me to start doing some more structured work beyond cardiac rehab and I can get back to the gym.

I guess it's a true NSV when, this time last year, I'd had a gym membership for two years and had never used it and now that I've gotten a new outlook on my health and have been doing so well will MFP and the MFP community, I'm chomping at the bit to get into the gym even beyond my cardiac workouts.

Had another one of those NSV moments this weekend where I needed to wear slacks. I had a whole set of clothes that had come back from the cleaner last month that I had sent out to be cleaned before donating them. I didn't realize that I was reaching into the donate section of the hangers and I put on a pair of size 50 pants and realized that they were WAY to big for me. It was like one of those weight loss commercials where the guy has the ridiculously big pants. Of course, not thinking, I grabbed the next pair and it was another set of size 50s. I just broke out in a spontaneous grin and told my wife that I would be donating all of those except for one pair. I now want to keep one pair as my "trophy" and to remind myself of how far I've come and where I never want to be again. I never dreamed I would ever be in that position to be one of those guys with the "really big pair of pants" to be able to show off my weight loss, but there I was.

l_oudman

Move myself another 15 miles today, ticker has been updated.

l_oudman

Accidental double post!!

BeccaB1981

Hi everyone! I hope I am not too late to join in this month. I was on vacation and had intended to track my walking while I was out there but it completely slipped my mind which is a shame b/c we walked A LOT!!

I am hoping to jump in now if I can. I want to set my April goal for a total of 40 miles. Since the 14th I have walked 8.1 miles.

saramerrigan

2.2miles walked today in the glorious sunshine.....shame it's going to rain for the rest of the week! But the positive of that is that I will have to get on the elliptical which means more miles faster :bigsmile:

ETA: over the half way mark!!

Ticker updated

speedyf

2.794 in a combo of cycling and treadmill at cardiac rehab today.

15.101 miles down and 14.899 left to reach my goal. Looks like I'm on track, but with any kind of luck my cardiac surgeons will clear me to start doing some more structured work beyond cardiac rehab and I can get back to the gym.

I guess it's a true NSV when, this time last year, I'd had a gym membership for two years and had never used it and now that I've gotten a new outlook on my health and have been doing so well will MFP and the MFP community, I'm chomping at the bit to get into the gym even beyond my cardiac workouts.

Had another one of those NSV moments this weekend where I needed to wear slacks. I had a whole set of clothes that had come back from the cleaner last month that I had sent out to be cleaned before donating them. I didn't realize that I was reaching into the donate section of the hangers and I put on a pair of size 50 pants and realized that they were WAY to big for me. It was like one of those weight loss commercials where the guy has the ridiculously big pants. Of course, not thinking, I grabbed the next pair and it was another set of size 50s. I just broke out in a spontaneous grin and told my wife that I would be donating all of those except for one pair. I now want to keep one pair as my "trophy" and to remind myself of how far I've come and where I never want to be again. I never dreamed I would ever be in that position to be one of those guys with the "really big pair of pants" to be able to show off my weight loss, but there I was.

Wow! You are doing so great on your rehab. :drinker: There's no doubt that you'll get back and crush you previous goals (the ones you set before your surgery).

And what a great reward when those pants are getting to big!

You are doing Amazing!! :flowerforyou:

onawhymm

Had my hands full the past week with guests and have not been a faithful *kitten*-mover! However - I have moved some and as of today I am at 35.5 miles of 80 for the month of April. Have to do some catch up to get back on track. And I will..................

dinos

@foxbat: We want pictures of you and your big pair of pants

Rode 20 miles this pm. About 800 ft of altitude gain and very windy (OK not Montana-windy but windy), I had to hold on to my handlebars for dear life on a very fast downhill part. My longest ride this year :bigsmile:

bluiz13

so happy you are recovering well....definitely take a pic on those big pants...i have one and i love looking at it...i'm literally standing in one pant leg....hard to believe i have come so far....
great work....
denise

2.794 in a combo of cycling and treadmill at cardiac rehab today.

15.101 miles down and 14.899 left to reach my goal. Looks like I'm on track, but with any kind of luck my cardiac surgeons will clear me to start doing some more structured work beyond cardiac rehab and I can get back to the gym.

I guess it's a true NSV when, this time last year, I'd had a gym membership for two years and had never used it and now that I've gotten a new outlook on my health and have been doing so well will MFP and the MFP community, I'm chomping at the bit to get into the gym even beyond my cardiac workouts.

Had another one of those NSV moments this weekend where I needed to wear slacks. I had a whole set of clothes that had come back from the cleaner last month that I had sent out to be cleaned before donating them. I didn't realize that I was reaching into the donate section of the hangers and I put on a pair of size 50 pants and realized that they were WAY to big for me. It was like one of those weight loss commercials where the guy has the ridiculously big pants. Of course, not thinking, I grabbed the next pair and it was another set of size 50s. I just broke out in a spontaneous grin and told my wife that I would be donating all of those except for one pair. I now want to keep one pair as my "trophy" and to remind myself of how far I've come and where I never want to be again. I never dreamed I would ever be in that position to be one of those guys with the "really big pair of pants" to be able to show off my weight loss, but there I was.

indiepops

i have bust my knee so i will literally be doing 1 mile a day on 'walk away the pounds' i hope i can meet my goal

mandysmom092711

Updating ticker! Rode my stationary bike for 10 miles today!

tkopps

3.36 miles on the eliptical machine!

speedyf

Weight lifting today, so I didn't cover much, but I can add a few on the board again!
2.01 miles today.
Ticker updated





EVERYBODY IS DOING AWESOME!! GREAT JOB YOU @SS MOVERS!!!

Luckysusan

3.5 mile walk today

spikesmom

I have not had one free weekend to bike and my miles reflect it and now I'm leaving for a business trip.

I'm trying to keep moving!

Breezedew

This month has been tough!

However, I'm still glad I raised my goal, it's ALWAYS stuck in my head! I truly don't think I would have excercised at all this last 2 weeks, being so stressed, if it weren't for this challenge!

And that's silly, because it makes me feel SO much better!

I'm so THANKFUL to be part of this! This month is TRULY a Challenge!!!

4/10= 11.70 miles bike
4/11= 1.65 miles in town walking
4/12= 5.5 miles bike
4/13= 14.7 miles bike
4/14= 0 miles
4/15= 1.0 miles (to trail & back walking)
4/16= 12.0 miles bike

Total : 88.75 miles

HRBush

4/16: 6.25 miles running

JTH11706

4 miles hiking today. Agree with Breezedew - with my higher goal this month I think about pushing myself everyday. So thankful for this challenge and all my MYA friends.

Taymay75

Goal: 90 miles

Completed today (4/16) – 4 miles (Leslie Sansone Walk Slim 5 Really Big Miles)

Total completed – 45 miles

Left to complete – 45 miles

thinktank32k

I went out again with the run group. Had my fastest mile yet (however the other miles went straight down hill). Hope to keep this up

Taymay75

Did another 2 miles tonight.

Goal: 90 miles

Completed today (4/16) – 4 miles (Leslie Sansone Walk Slim 5 Really Big Miles)
Completed today (4/16) – 2 miles (Leslie Sansone Walk Slim 5 Really Big Miles)

Total completed – 47 miles

Left to complete – 43 miles

gehlerc

@foxbat: I *love* reading about your NSV's! Yes, please post a picture of you and your "trophy pants"!

My progress:
Yesterday: Walked the dog 4 miles
Today: Walked the dog 3 miles; Ran 3 miles on the treadmill; walked another 1 mile on the treadmill = 7 miles

Yesterday the high temp was 75F. Today, we've had rain / snow mix, a high of 37F, and 30mph winds again. Yes, I complain about the weather a lot, but realizing that there are people whose livelihoods depend upon it (@vhuber) really puts things into perspective for me. @vhuber, I hope things settle down for you and you have a successful year for the crops.

vhuber

foxbat, YOU are an inspiration to us ALL!!! I am soooo glad you have found out that healthy living is a great place to be!!! WTG!

dinos, I had to laugh thinking of your down hill ride!!! The winds were not to bad today in Montana but they will be tomorrow!!!:sad:

Denise, AWESOME job to you too on the WAY TO BIG pants!!! So glad that you too joined the land of the healthy!!!!

Coni, glad to hear that you had some nice weather to get some mileage in. I know I gripe about our weather when it could very well be disasterous like all the tornado activity down south!! Gotta be thankfull for what we have!!!

I got in a 3 mile run today along with a full body weight lifting workout!

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jonnyb62

5.5 mile run this evening, I may make my goal yet...

Leanz

4 km 17/4

Ticker updated

butters1

4-2 Treadmill 2 miles, outdoor bike 8.8 miles (+weights)
4-3 Treadmill 1.25 mile, 1 mile swim
4-4 Treadmill 3.6 miles, 1.4 stairmaster (+weights)
4-5 Outdoor bike 8.8 miles, 2 miles outdoor walk
4-6 Treadmill 3.6, 2.2 stairmaster, .5 swim (+weights)
4-7 Treadmill fit test 2 miles, 1 swim
4-8 REST
4-9 Treadmill 3.6., Bike 12.5
4-10 Swim 1 mile, Outdoor leisurely walk 2.4 (+weights)
4-11 Treadmill 4.0, Swim 1
4-12 Outdoor bike 11.4 miles
4-13 Treadmill 1.25, Swim 1.5 (+weights)
4-14 REST
4-15 Outdoor Bike 15.1
4-16 stairmaster 3.25

To date: 95.15

LilSomethin

1.5 mile run and a 3.5 mile walk on the treadmill yesterday....damn knee still hurting

Taymay75

Goal: 90 miles

Completed today (4/17) – 4 miles (Leslie Sansone WATP 4 Mile Challenge)

Total completed – 51 miles

Left to complete – 39 miles

mrsmacg2012

So far for my 100km challenge

April 1st - 10km
April 3rd - 10km
April 5th - 10km
April 9th - 6km
April 10th - 14km
April 11th - 1km
April 12th - 10km
April 13th - 10km
April 15th - 20km
April 17th - 6km

Only 3km to go

And then I'm going to continue so hopefully will break 150km - fingers crossed

speedyf

Ran 3.25 miles this morning. Beautiful weather outside (15C), and a nice cool wind.

Ticker updated.