21 day Challenge - JOIN IN

Trishajac

tasmac will probably be checking back through in a few hours, but if she doesn't catch you, I'll definitely be glad to help out with kudos! Glad to have you both on board.

@vegas_nurse - that sounds wonderful, and I look forward to seeing your updates!

@ foggy - feel free! And, that was a great first day! Keep up the great work.

I agree with K!! Welcome aboard! Glad to have you with us!!

Way to go K... we are all here to welcome and encourage each other! Thanks for that!

Trish :flowerforyou:

Trishajac

DAY 39 - 12 Apr 13

TM walk this morning - 47 min @ 3.5 pace. (31 min with incline and 16 min without incline)

Keeping it going! Looking to double my initial 21 day challenge (creeping up on DAY 42!)

:flowerforyou:

Have a great weekend everyone!
Trish

Trishajac

Day 23 - FINALLY got to the pool when it was open! 800 meters each in freestyle and back stroke, and 1600 meters in breast stroke, since I don't dare try the butterfly with my back on the blink. And, toss in a "measly" 20 minutes of slow walking. Mostly around campus or the house. (Really proud of the swim - first time I've managed to hit the 800 meter mark in over 2 weeks!)

Really great accomplishment K!! :drinker:

cpanus

Day 1 - 4.23 miles in 62 minutes w/Bean; 60 minutes spent on other challenges...squats, jumping jacks, burpees, etc.
Day 2 - 4.0 miles in 75 mins w/my daughter and Bean then we went shopping! Lots of walking at the mall!
Day 3 - 4.35 miles in 63 mins, 70 mins on other challenges jacks, squats, crunches
Day 4 - no walking today...doc appt...60 mins on challenges push-ups (modified), squats, Russian twists, mountain climbers.
Day 5 - 4.34 miles in 62 mins, 50 mins on challenges jacks, burpees, leg lifts, hammer curls.
Day 6 - is a REST day!
Day 7 - 4.14 miles in 62 mins w/Bean; 70 mins on challenges.

Trish,

My challenges are all from MFP. Today the mini challenge was 3 minute HITT workout which was 10 each - JJ, high knees, push-ups, squats, alternate lunges, burpees, Sumo squats, and squat jumps. (changes daily)
Another was 100 burpees but I could only get 50 done...50 for tomorrow!! (changes daily)
Another - 110 squats (increases daily)

Another weekly challenge is:
65 JJs
50 squats
15 burpees
20 push-ups
50 mountain climbers
This is done twice. We've been doing this challenge for 6 weeks. It'll increase next week

I do a 6-Pak challenge from March
75 sit-ups
25 push-ups
45 sec plank
This one increases every day or two.

I also do one called Waist Trimmer that has 16 short exercises in it...I do 13 of them. I'll list the exercises if you are interested. It's a fun one and fairly short.

And I did a new one today called Pyramid. It has Arms - Legs - Core - Fitness at Home exercises. I did Arms today...
10 push-ups
20 chair dips
30 bicep curls (8 lb)
40 sec plank
50 mountain climbers
40 sec plank
30 bicep curls (8 lb)
20 chair dips
10 push-ups
Repeat twice.
This was hard. To do chair dips AFTER bicep curls was killer...then push-ups...It wasn't a pretty sight.

I've been working pretty hard since the first of the year to get rid of the belly fat. It's slowly disappearing. I've lost the ripples from my back! I had three fat ripples on each side of my back under my shoulder blade to my waist. They are pretty much GONE!!!!

I write everything I'm going to do that day in a journal. After work I check the exercises off as I do them. If I don't do them I cross them off and try to write a reason. It's a motivator to have them written down and have to face those pages everyday.

I'm sorry this is so long. I don't know the names of all the challenges, but if you want them, I'll get them.

Now it's time for sleep!

See you all tomorrow!

Foggy7640

Thanks :happy:

Trishajac

Chris!

You are AMAZING!

I joined in on one of the mini challenges a while back and unfortunately - I did not follow thru.

I am really motivated for my daily walks now and know that I want to add more for toning - but haven't gotten there yet.

I like the idea of the the back rolls disappearing - have that too. I am really slimming thru the belly (someone even commented the other day )

Thanks for taking the time to share!! - I may check into it more as I progress along!!

Trish

Foggy7640

Day 2 for me 5 miles 75 mn
My 21 day challenge is to walk every day.....10 000 steps/day (at least)

Trishajac

Day 2 for me 5 miles 75 mn
My 21 day challenge is to walk every day.....10 000 steps/day (at least)

Congrats on DAY 2!!! Great to set a goal too ..... good way to challenge yourself!

Trishajac

DAY 40 - 13 Apr 13

TM walk today - woke up to snow... then rain - now a heavy mist! .... Glad I'm in this fitness mode !!

47 min - @ 3.5 pace (30 min with incline - 17 min without incline)

Friends over for dinner tonight - so I needed the extra calories!

:drinker:

kcaffee1

DAY 40 - 13 Apr 13

TM walk today - woke up to snow... then rain - now a heavy mist! .... Glad I'm in this fitness mode !!

47 min - @ 3.5 pace (30 min with incline - 17 min without incline)

Friends over for dinner tonight - so I needed the extra calories!

:drinker:

Great day 40, and a wonderful victory for you to have done the walk DESPITE the tantrum nature was throwing.

@ Foggy - Great day! That's a wonderful walk.

Day 24 - cleaning for 3 hours solid, and miscellaneous house chores. Nothing to break a sweat over, but not standing still either.

Edit: correct the day count - I've lost track now. ::Shakes head::

cpanus

Trish,

Great on the walking...my favorite...and when you're ready to do more you'll know. Thank you for the encouraging words!

Walked 4.19 miles in 63 minutes w/grandpuppy, walked 1.44 miles in 51 minutes w/SO and grand puppy...throwing ball, playing 'keep away'! We had a blast with him! Spent 60 minutes on other challenges. It was a good day!

Hope everyone has a great Sunday!

Trishajac

@ KCaffee1 - Congrats on your DAY 24!!

@ Chris - way to go with your walk & challenges!!


I had a slow day today with household chores only. Had friends over for dinner last night and some Rummoli... so - had some cleanup to do today .. not too bad mind you.... Cooked a nice supper ... and just chillaxing now.

Thanks for all the encouragement! means a lot!

Trish
:flowerforyou:

kcaffee1

@ Chris - you've got a monster endurance. Can't wait till I can get to that point too (on land, that is.)

@ Tazmac - you still moved, so you can claim a victory today, don't beat yourself up because it was slower than you are used to. Rest days are good too.

Day 25 for me - 70 mins in the pool (800 m back stroke and free style, 1200 m breast stroke, and 600 m butter fly. A little cool down after with some water calisthenics/treading water mixed.) and 1.31 miles in 31 mins. (and moving the glomping laundry off of my bed so I can sleep! Does this count?? lol... )

kcaffee1

Day 26, and still going strong...

30 minutes lifting with the trainer, 30 minutes on the treadmill (avg speed 2.9, new personal best), 5 mins on the rowing machine, 40 minutes walking around campus, and as an after thought, toss in the normal steps that covers the after dinner chores. ::Grins::

Trishajac

Day 26, and still going strong...

30 minutes lifting with the trainer, 30 minutes on the treadmill (avg speed 2.9, new personal best), 5 mins on the rowing machine, 40 minutes walking around campus, and as an after thought, toss in the normal steps that covers the after dinner chores. ::Grins::

Kcaffee

Congrats on DAY 25 and DAY 25!!

and many kudos to you for your personal best on your pace on the TM!! that's awesome!!

Trish
:flowerforyou:

Trishajac

I was asked yesterday about our 21 day Challenge!

Purpose: Add "purposeful" fitness to your day.

We all burn calories around work / house / school.... but to add a walk, workout, swim, etc, etc, etc, .... would be of more benefit.

I started out with 21 ..... and was into DAY 40 - (day of rest yesterday with no activity at all...)

Join in.... It is really a great way to focus!!

kcaffee1

Oh, darn. Guess I need to quit tossing in the odd house chore comment. :: grins:: And, does your rest day reset you to day one again tazmac?

Trishajac

Oh, darn. Guess I need to quit tossing in the odd house chore comment. :: grins:: And, does your rest day reset you to day one again tazmac?

Oh K - you are a busy Lady.... and really it is truly what you feel (and everyone feels) works for them.

for me - I could easily grab minutes with chores, quick walks from the car to my office, bursts around the office... but it wasn't enough for me in terms of adding to my weight loss.... so for me, I wanted to and needed to add "exercise"...

I saw your ::grins:: in there - so I'm sure you know I don't minimize whatever is accomplished!

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As for the starting over - People in the challenge have chosen to add rest days. As I have read notes from other friends on MFP - most add a rest day - or at least don't beat themselves up for one...

I got thru my first 21 days with purposeful fitness for 20 out of 21 days - one of the days was 2 hours of house cleaning ..... between 21 and 40 - I've had a couple of days with household chores - and I believe one or two days with little or no activity....

I think I will begin another 21 now - and see where I go with it! ...

Thanks for staying tuned and for your encouragement!

Trishajac

Challenge 2 - Day 1 - 16 April 2013

Outdoor walk at lunch today - GPS watch data - 309 calories; 41 min; 3.9 pace

walk after work 22 min @ approx. 3.6 pace

1 hour 20 min fishing / casting a line & reeling in (nibbles but no bites!) ... darn near froze too! haha

:flowerforyou:

kcaffee1

Challenge 2 - Day 1 - 16 April 2013

Outdoor walk at lunch today - GPS watch data - 309 calories; 41 min; 3.9 pace

walk after work 22 min @ approx. 3.6 pace

1 hour 20 min fishing / casting a line & reeling in (nibbles but no bites!) ... darn near froze too! haha

:flowerforyou:

Wow, tazmac, you are ONE determined fisher! I remember my days back when Grandma and I would go out, even in the cold. She had the hardest time getting me to sit still because one I started getting cold, I'd want to move!

Nice walks today as well... nice start for your second round of the challenge!

Day 27 - It was a pool day, so 800 m each of free style, back stroke, butter fly, and 1200 m breast stroke all done in 65 minutes! And, add just to toss a little extra in - 47 minutes walking around campus.

cpanus

Day 1 - 4.23 miles in 62 minutes w/Bean; 60 minutes spent on other challenges...squats, jumping jacks, burpees, etc.
Day 2 - 4.0 miles in 75 mins w/my daughter and Bean then we went shopping! Lots of walking at the mall!
Day 3 - 4.35 miles in 63 mins, 70 mins on other challenges jacks, squats, crunches
Day 4 - no walking today...doc appt...60 mins on challenges push-ups (modified), squats, Russian twists, mountain climbers.
Day 5 - 4.34 miles in 62 mins, 50 mins on challenges jacks, burpees, leg lifts, hammer curls.
Day 6 - is a REST day!
Day 7 - 4.14 miles in 62 mins w/Bean; 70 mins on challenges.
Day 8 - 4.19 miles in 63 minutes w/Bean, walked 1.44 miles in 51 minutes w/SO and Bean...throwing ball, playing 'keep away'! We had a blast with him! Spent 60 minutes on other challenges.
Day 9 - 4.19 miles in 63 mins w/Bean again!, walked .87 miles in 26 mins /So and Bean...too cold and windy, 30 DS L1D1 again!and 35 mins on other challenges.
Day 10 - 4.0 miles walking with Leslie...sound down..30 mins on another exercise DVD. That's all!!
Day 11 - 04/16 -- walked 4.39 miles in 62 mins., spent 60 mins on challenges and 25 mins on 30DS L1D2.

kcaffee1

Day 1 - 4.23 miles in 62 minutes w/Bean; 60 minutes spent on other challenges...squats, jumping jacks, burpees, etc.
Day 2 - 4.0 miles in 75 mins w/my daughter and Bean then we went shopping! Lots of walking at the mall!
Day 3 - 4.35 miles in 63 mins, 70 mins on other challenges jacks, squats, crunches
Day 4 - no walking today...doc appt...60 mins on challenges push-ups (modified), squats, Russian twists, mountain climbers.
Day 5 - 4.34 miles in 62 mins, 50 mins on challenges jacks, burpees, leg lifts, hammer curls.
Day 6 - is a REST day!
Day 7 - 4.14 miles in 62 mins w/Bean; 70 mins on challenges.
Day 8 - 4.19 miles in 63 minutes w/Bean, walked 1.44 miles in 51 minutes w/SO and Bean...throwing ball, playing 'keep away'! We had a blast with him! Spent 60 minutes on other challenges.
Day 9 - 4.19 miles in 63 mins w/Bean again!, walked .87 miles in 26 mins /So and Bean...too cold and windy, 30 DS L1D1 again!and 35 mins on other challenges.
Day 10 - 4.0 miles walking with Leslie...sound down..30 mins on another exercise DVD. That's all!!
Day 11 - 04/16 -- walked 4.39 miles in 62 mins., spent 60 mins on challenges and 25 mins on 30DS L1D2.

And, I thought *I* was busy! You are doing awesome, and setting an example of what a good day SHOULD be! Great work!

Trishajac

@ KCaffee - Congrats on your Day 27 - Pool (in good time) and "tossing" in a walk... 47 min.... AWESOME!!

@ Chris - I agree you are a machine!! I smiled at your DAY 10 - walking with Leslie (4 miles) and 30 more min on another video "that's all"... OMG you amaze me! Congrats now up to DAY 11 on your 2nd round!!

:happy:

Trish

Trishajac

Wow, tazmac, you are ONE determined fisher! I remember my days back when Grandma and I would go out, even in the cold. She had the hardest time getting me to sit still because one I started getting cold, I'd want to move!

Nice walks today as well... nice start for your second round of the challenge!

Day 27 - It was a pool day, so 800 m each of free style, back stroke, butter fly, and 1200 m breast stroke all done in 65 minutes! And, add just to toss a little extra in - 47 minutes walking around campus.

LOL K.... yes - I really enjoy fishing - we can walk to a pond/lake from our home that is stocked with trout... and I can't wait to catch my first one!! You can add it in your calorie burn... my boyfriend did not believe the amount of calories it said we burned - but I told him I think we shivered off that many anyway! LOL

Trishajac

Challenge 2 - Day 2 - 17 April 2013

TM walk this evening - 41 min total - 3.5 pace - 31 min with incline and 10 min without incline.

Keeping it going!

:flowerforyou:

kcaffee1

Challenge 2 - Day 2 - 17 April 2013

TM walk this evening - 41 min total - 3.5 pace - 31 min with incline and 10 min without incline.

Keeping it going!

:flowerforyou:

Nice day 2 for you tazmac! Keep those calories stepping off.

Day 28 - 40 minutes lifting with the trainer, 20 minutes cardio warm up (10 on the elliptical, 10 on the treadmill), some body weight work - not sure of the time, I was more concerned with an arguing knee. And 3.2 miles in 80 minutes. Though, not sure I can claim all the calories for that one - mother nature sent my adrenaline levels through the roof, which I've heard kills off calorie burns.

Trishajac

Hey KCaffee!

Congrats on your DAY 28 - what great variety!

Hope your knee cooperates!

Trishajac

Challenge 2 - Day 3 - 18 April 2013

TM walk this evening - 50 min total - 3.5 pace - 20 min with incline and 30 min without incline.

Keeping it going!

flowerforyou

kcaffee1

Another nice day for you tazmac.

I'm still plowing on, though had a school function tonight, which nixed the pool. Just couldn't figure out how to get to the pool, swim, get home, get the hair DRY, and back to school in 45 minutes. (It's a 30 minute drive one way... you don't by any chance have a secret time warp machine do you???) So, today for day 29 it was all campus walking - only 32 minutes. Tomorrow will be back on track... I hope!

cpanus

Challenge 2 - Day 1 - 16 April 2013

Outdoor walk at lunch today - GPS watch data - 309 calories; 41 min; 3.9 pace

walk after work 22 min @ approx. 3.6 pace

1 hour 20 min fishing / casting a line & reeling in (nibbles but no bites!) ... darn near froze too! haha

:flowerforyou:



Trish,

My sweet husband taught me to fish when were were dating 33 years ago. He taught me about worms and casting and stuff...we went to different spots in San Jose...down rocks...up rocks...that year I caught one fish that we couldn't eat because it was full of mud...then he took me out on the Santa Cruz pier, we had our lines in the water for about 40 minutes...nothing...when he suddenly declared, "There aren't any fish out there." We bought crab at the fish market on the pier, got in the car and went home. That was the last time we went fishing!!!

Day 1 - 4.23 miles in 62 minutes w/Bean; 60 minutes spent on other challenges...squats, jumping jacks, burpees, etc.
Day 2 - 4.0 miles in 75 mins w/my daughter and Bean then we went shopping! Lots of walking at the mall!
Day 3 - 4.35 miles in 63 mins, 70 mins on other challenges jacks, squats, crunches
Day 4 - no walking today...doc appt...60 mins on challenges push-ups (modified), squats, Russian twists, mountain climbers.
Day 5 - 4.34 miles in 62 mins, 50 mins on challenges jacks, burpees, leg lifts, hammer curls.
Day 6 - is a REST day!
Day 7 - 4.14 miles in 62 mins w/Bean; 70 mins on challenges.
Day 8 - 4.19 miles in 63 minutes w/Bean, walked 1.44 miles in 51 minutes w/SO and Bean...throwing ball, playing 'keep away'! We had a blast with him! Spent 60 minutes on other challenges.
Day 9 - 4.19 miles in 63 mins w/Bean again!, walked .87 miles in 26 mins /So and Bean...too cold and windy, 30 DS L1D1 again!and 35 mins on other challenges.
Day 10 - 4.0 miles walking with Leslie...sound down..30 mins on another exercise DVD. That's all!!
Day 11 - 04/16 -- walked 4.39 miles in 62 mins., spent 60 mins on challenges and 25 mins on 30DS L1D2.
Day 12 - 4/17 -- a REST DAY...went shopping with my sweet daughter!
Day 13 - 4/18 -- walked 4.39 miles in 63 mins, spent 70 mins on other challenges. I get to Bean-sit tomorrow!!!