21 day Challenge - JOIN IN
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@ tazmac
Sorry to hear you were under the weather! Glad to hear you're feeling better, though. The last 3 days are a great way to get back into the habit of logging your activity again. Still not sure what "bocce ball" is though. Going to have to look that up when I can finally finish this cleaning spree I'm on.
@ etyalor
Just because you didn't make a new PR, doesn't mean you didn't hit a great NSV! You ran the whole thing, which is a wonderful feat in, and of, itself!
Round 5, day 2
More cleaning. I swear, I am wondering if someone is playing pranks with all of my clocks! Started around noon, with ONE half hour break, I STILL wasn't done by dinner (6:00 or so). But, at least I THINK I can finish it tonight. Up and down ladders all day, and pushing mops up and down walls again. Talk about sore arms/shoulders! Hope my upper body forgives me tomorrow, because I really want to do something CLEAN (like... I don't know... SWIM!?!?? ::Grins::)
Keep it going, you both are doing fantastic - and help keep all of us pushed to keep moving on!0 -
Round 4 day 18 -- did a 3mile walk this evening.
Glad to see that you guys are doing well.0 -
Round 4 day 19 -- just about ready to wrap up another round.
Mowed and edged the lawn this evening. Between that and the clean up it took 1 1/2 hours. And then I still had to do day 1 of my week challenger.
100 jumping jacks
25 squats
15 push ups
50 crunches.
Come on guys join me. You can be a day behind or on the same day. I challenge you.0 -
@ etaylor
I've tried a few of the challenges, but that's just not for me. And, today is the first day of a new, more physical job. Going to have to see how worn out I am before I head back to the gym even.
Round 5, day 3 (7/29)
Another 4 hours cleaning - FINALLY finished the project! Can someone tell me how a 4 hour project turned into a 28 hour project please?!?0 -
Round 5, day 4
First day on the new job, and it was an... interesting .... day of batting a thousand fails! Swore there was lots of movement, but according to the pedometer, only 17 minutes or so of recordable movement. (bummer) So, added 20 minutes of zumba on the Kinect tonight.
What a FUN day! (This has been an EPIC Monday on a Tuesday, hope the rest of the week gets better!)0 -
Round 4 day 20 -- up bright and early for a 2 mile run, then off to work. Did some weeding tonight and also day 2 of the week challenge. I can't believe it is only 8 pm, I have everything done and I don't know what to do with myself. Still have too much energy to sit and watch tv or read. Weird feeling.
@kcaffee -- hope the job gets better. Remember you are in the learning faze and it should get easier.0 -
@ etaylor
Shame you can't bank the excess when you have it. You are doing fantastic.
Round 5, day 5
Was "off" today from work, so was busy around the house.
LOTS of laundry (About 3 hours of actual folding and storing by the time it's said and done) - still chasing a bug problem, so hope this fixes it.
Mom and dad are starting to work on the house again, so was helping mom clean the kitchen in preparation of painting the cabinets. (About an hour there.)
Other than that, sat on my duff all day working on my story. And, I haven't managed to even finish out a chapter! Going to be interesting when it's done, I can't wait!0 -
@kcaffee -- you moved and did stuff. That's what matters. Can't wait to read what you have written.
Round 4 day 21 -- finished another round. Went to he gym today, what a chore. I have begun to really like running outside. Did almost 2.5 miles on the treadmill and day 3 of the week challenge. My legs sure are sore from all of the squats. Cheers0 -
@ etaylor
I agree - I was moving and doing some heavy work. Not breathing hard, but pouring the sweat out - even in the A/C!
Congratulations on finishing another round! You are doing great, keep it up!
Round 5, day 6
Work day, so a lot of varied stuff: A little light cleaning, a TON of folding laundry/putting away, and a tiny bit of walking. Waiting until the work schedule settles into a routine or school starts - which ever comes first - to get back to the gym. Since the new job is fairly physical, it just will be changing from day to day, week to week for what I'm actually doing. A lot of it will depend on what the clients want, but at least it will help keep the activity shook up!0 -
Round 5 day 1 -- I think exercise is the only thing keeping me sane and alive right now. Been a very stressful and emotional week. Hate working for family. On a brighter note, I did a 2.5 mile walk and day 4 of my week challenge. Time for bed, cuz I AM getting up early to run.0
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@ etaylor
I'm right on your heels for bed. Been up since the crack of dawn, and was working in unreliable A/C most of the day. Glad you got a nice walk in, and are making progress for your challenge! Here's to a better tomorrow! ::Raises up a HUGE glass of COLD flavored water::
Round 5, day 7
3 hours of washing, folding, putting up laundry,
3 hours of cleaning houses (most of that a deep clean at one place),
65 minutes walking (Pedometer registers 2.22 miles - I swear all of it was up and down stairs too!)
Hate to think what I'd be like if I HADN'T been lifting and swimming before I started this job!0 -
Round 5, day 8
38 mins walking,
30 mins "cleaning" (again... grrr.. does this never END?!?),
45 mins weed eating0 -
Round 5 day 2 -- 2.3 run/walk and day 5 of my week challenge
Round 5 day 3 -- 2.3 run and day 6 of my week challenge.
I really need to get out of my funk. I am tired of being depressed and feeling like my world is crashing in on me. Tired of being alone.0 -
Let's see, recipe for getting out of a funk...
Write a really dark, morally deprived story/poem (yeah, really tear up the character, and do to them what it feels like life is doing to you. It really does help, odd as it sounds.)
Read a really dark, morally deprived story/ poem (same concept, you just have to work a little harder to become the character in your head for a while.)
Or...
Find a good uplifting movie that takes you from hopeless to victory. I used to LOVE "Red Dawn" for just that effect. Then I went though a bad period where I wound up "over using" the movie. Now I can't stand it. Ooopsie.. ::Grins::
Those are the healthy answers. I don't recommend the unhealthy answers I used in the past. The habits are too hard to break later when you don't need them any more.
Great days 2 and 3 though! You are powering through in spite of the funks, which is a massive victory for you! Keep it going!
Round 5 day 9
Not a record breaker, but at least I was up and moving! The school gym has gone into intersession so the hours it is open are horrible. Can't wait for intersession to end so I know when things are open again!
49 minutes walking (1.66 miles),
30 minutes weed eating (another 1/3 of the yard done!)0 -
@ kcaffee -- thanks for the suggestions. I just wish someone would shoot me and put me out of my misery. I am fighting this depression with all I have and nothing seems to be working. Somethings gotta give, and soon.
Round 5 day 4 -- what was gonna be a short walk to the end of the street and back ended up being a 2.3 mile walk. would you look at that. Couldn't stop at the end of the street.
Round 5 day 5 -- 96 degrees when I got off work at 6. So I went to the gym, started on the treadmill and decided that wasn't what I wanted, so I did 30 mins on the stationary bike.0 -
@ etaylor
The fact that you're fighting through it is a good sign, none-the-less. I know when you've got the blue funks doing ANYTHING is a right bear of a fight with yourself. A couple of herbals that I use from time to time that actually help me when my SAD kicks in are licorish (if you can stand the flavor) and any of the vervains. I've got a nice herbal tea blend if you want I can PM you, but you'll have to find where to buy the bulk herbs to mix it up. I love it because it's got some mood lifters, antianxiolytics, a little bit of pain relief (Willow bark which can be skipped if you want) and a nice energy kick in the pants that's NOT caffeine.
Round 5 day 10
1 km breast stroke (35 min),
1 km free style (30 min),
300 m back stroke (20 min),
25 min weed eating (not quite done, but close),
2 hours riding mower (major core work out - we have a VERY rough yard. And, you have to stay balanced to keep the mower from bouncing around too much AND stay planted in the seat or the dead-man's switch chokes the engine.)0 -
Round 5, day 11
A nice light day.
13 mins walk (.46 mi),
90 min light cleaning,
15 min folding laundry
Lots of SLEEP! Yikes! I didn't realize I was that tired, but I put the laundry in and went to sleep. Mom woke me up to change it, I managed that, then went to sleep. Got up and pulled it out of the drier and ate dinner, went to sleep. Then slept all night. And, I'm NOT running a fever. Not funny!0 -
Round 5 day 6 - did nothing today, but I did go to a baseball game. Local triple A team.
Round 5 day 7 -- I was determined to get 5 miles in today. Even if that meant going for a 2+ mile run/walk in 92 degree weather. I did it though.
@kcaffee -- yes please pm me the recipe for the tea. We have many places here in town, I might be able to get the herbs. Thanks so much for your support during this horrible depression that is hanging on much longer than I would like it to. Having a real hard time changing the tape in my mine. The "you are a failure at everything" one seems to be on a continuous loop. If you know what I mean. :flowerforyou:0 -
@ etaylor
message sent, hope it helps! The fact that you keep going means you are NOT a failure. You are a winner. But, I do understand about having a mental tape you don't want on constant playback loop. Not fun while it's there, and it is hard to break. Hope yours runs into some happy shears soon! Keep up your great work, because you are WINNING this war!
Round 5, day 12
21 min walking (.66 mi),
1000 m breast stroke (30 min),
800 m back stroke (30 min),
800 m free style (20 min),
From work - and I never know what I'm going to actually be doing, so things are definitely staying shook up!
30 min cleaning
5 min folding laundry0 -
Round 5 day 8 -- todays goal was to get the lawn mowed. Just as I got off work t-storms started to move in. So I hurried and got the lawn mower out and just as I started, it started to rain. I was not stopping. So I mowed the lawn in the rain. Was also going to try to get 5 miles on the fitbit again, but not in the rain and I'm not going to the gym at 8 pm. So we will try again.
@kcaffee -- thanks for the recipe. Sounds delish. I will have to go shopping. Also, thanks for the pep talks and support. The tape is starting to run out. Hopefully. fingers crossed.0 -
@ etaylor
Glad to help. I know I love that tea a TON, and I tend to keep at least 2 L made up at any time during the fall/winter months. For some reason, I just don't make it as much in the summer. Guess it's because I love the long days. Good work for day 8!
Sorry I completely missed keeping up daily - I've been wiped out from work, added to trying to finish this stupid A.G.E. program, and get ready for the fall semester, AND finish up the blasted "research" thesis I've got to have done by the end of this coming semester (to present NEXT semester - GAH! I HATE this project!)
Let's see... where am I?
Round 5, day 13 (8-9)
All work time:
5.5 hours cleaning
51 min walking (1.71 mi)
45 min folding laundry
Round 5, day 14 (8-10)
30 mins cleaning my room (felt weird to be cleaning for myself!)
30 mins folding laundry
Round 5, day 15 (8-11)
45 min walking (2.0 slow - shopping, pedometer didn't register),
54 min walking (2.5 leisurely, pedometer registered),
90 min pre-cooking weekly meals for school/work.0 -
Sorry haven't posted for a few days. Family in town and have been very busy.
Round 5 day 9 -- cleaned house so it would be ready for the fam, and then went for a 2+ mile run.
Round 5 day 10 -- Up bright and early for the Colorvibe 5K. It was so much fun! I I knew how to post pic in forums I would post some of the pics. It just as crazy fun. Then was busy the rest of the day. My fitbit logged over 20000 steps and it logged over 8 miles. Busy day.
Round 5 day 11 -- family went home and I was very lazy until this eveening. Went for a 5 mile walk to make up for sitting on my a@@ all day.0 -
@ etaylor
Don't forget rest days are important too. Though you've been BUSY! Great news, and day 10 was a HUGE day for you. Keep it going!
Round 5, day 16
Just about nothing. Cleaned my "house" again - between the sick cat, the litter being dustier than usual, and my incense the shelves were whitish gray, not cherry wood. (oopsie), then a little bit of work, but nothing to really claim as exercise for the day. Going to call it a rest day, just because I really didn't DO anything.0 -
Round 5 day 12 -- I must have done something to my foot last week. It hurts. So today I went to the gym and rode the stationary bike and did 15 of circuit. Not gonna sit still just cuz my foot hurts.
@kcaffee -- cleaning counts. Anytime you are moving and not sitting still counts as something. Sorry about the sick cat.0 -
@ etaylor
Great attitude! Not letting life knock your feet out from under you figuratively along with literally is a HUGE win in my books. Just take it easy, so it can get a chance to recover. Doing great, keep it going.
Round 5, day 17
9 mins walking (reported by pedometer),
50 mins cleaning (work),
60 mins weeding (actually got rained out.)
Slow activity day, but I spent most of it in a dither about my story. After dinner, the tizzy changed to worry about school starting TOMORROW! (Thought it was Thursday.. been PLANNING on Thursday.. AHHHH!!)0 -
Round 5 day 13 -- back on the stationary bike again. Also 15 min circuit again for my week challenge. Tomorrow I am gonna run. Tired of sitting on the bike.0
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@ etaylor
So long as you don't aggravate or re-injure your foot. I know it's hard sitting on the sidelines for a while, but ask if it is better to have a week or so now, or six - eight weeks later while the bones heal from a break. But, if the pain is gone, try a fast walk/ light jog to see if it will hold up to a full on run.
Round 5, day 18 (08/14)
59 mins walking (2.6 mi),
45 mins lifting (circuit),
11 mins elliptical (ouch! .27 mi) - I can tell it's been too long since I picked up the heavy stuff.
Round 5, day 19 (08/15 - almost through this round... where did it go?)
52 min Walking (1.72 mi),
20 min breast stroke (500 m),
20 min freestyle (500 m),
[work] 3 hours "light housekeeping" (cleaning.. definitely cleaning.)0 -
Round 5 day 14 -- .5 mile run and 1/2 hour circuit training
Round 5 day 15 -- 2.5 mile walk and 1/2 hour circuit training.
My foot still hurts and it sucks cuz I don't have the money to see a doc right now.0 -
@ etaylor
Stick with the walking for about a week minimum, and stay off that foot as much as possible when you can. Also, get an ACE wrap, and try keeping some compression on the foot to see if that helps. (Just make sure not to cut off any circulation - that would be like closing the barn after the cows got out I think.) Give the foot a chance to heal. I know, it bites. Bites big time, but at least with the walk you are still getting a similar motion in your leg muscles to running. But you can ease up the pressure on landing to help the foot recover.
Round 5, day 19
Long work day -
38 mins walking (1.16 mi),
7.5 hours cleaning [work],
45 mins folding laundry [yeah, work again]
Thought about heading to the gym to lift the heavy stuff after work, but with no lunch, only a premade shake for breakfast, and the fact that I started on the clock at 7 AM. After 6 was a bit too long for me to run without food. So, I went home. Gotta figure out something I can eat on the fly on Fridays that doesn't required a microwave and isn't fast food (can't have the carbs - those do nasty things to my body.)0 -
Round 5, day 20
Wanted to have a day to focus on school work, seeing as classes started. But, I've wound up doing anything BUT school work today!
Had to hit another cleaning blitz at home. 3 hours (claimed, I think it was actually closer to 5 hours total) cleaning with sanitizing things from the knee down for the sick cat (she's getting better, but now the baby's starting to sneeze. NOT good!),
90 mins folding laundry (you never realize how much your cat comes in contact with until they are sick and you have to wash all the cloth items!),
At LEAST 90 mins walking back and forth through the house because I couldn't remember to take my head with me half the time,
45 mins prepping and working up veggies or partially made, quick cook meals for next week's lunches,
20 mins helping to re-stack the chest freezer0
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