May Cardio Challenge: 360 Minutes/Week!
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376 minutes after running the dogs tonight. Week 1 goal reached!
Ta-da!!!! You're inspirational.
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Hey All,
Just touching base real quick ~ just back from a 50 minute walk for a 285 cal burn!! That puts me at 280 - 80 more to go by Sunday!!! I think I can .... I think I can
Think I need a Jillian fix tomorrow - BFBM in the am for me - that's a solid sweaty 40 min - looking forward to checking the cal burn on that!!
Have a great nite peeps,
Janet
Great job... :flowerforyou: I know you can get there by Sunday!
I just realized, I did the math wrong. All this time I thought I was aiming for 30 mins a day. That means, I still have 89 minutes to make this week's goal. Just curious - is the cutoff tomorrow and we start fresh on Sunday? Or cutoff on Sunday, start fresh on Monday? I'm gonna get this done! 0 -
I am having a very hard time motivating myself, guys! I feel like I lost all momentum when I was gone and now it's hard being back and my husband on-call all the time, so I can't really go anywhere. I did force myself to get on the bike for 25 minutes today, which considering that I was totally rebelling, is pretty good for today. It just doesn't seem worth it to work so hard, to go without and not have any weight loss after all this time. I do have my Dr. appt. on Tuesday to see what's up, so maybe they'll find a reason. I'm just in a rut and it's hard to get out. I will keep checking the see what you are all doing. It does help motivate me. I wish I had had the time in Philly to check in. Maybe I wouldn't have gone so far off track. Oh well. Doing a little better every day will eventually get me back, right?0
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I am having a very hard time motivating myself, guys! I feel like I lost all momentum when I was gone and now it's hard being back and my husband on-call all the time, so I can't really go anywhere. I did force myself to get on the bike for 25 minutes today, which considering that I was totally rebelling, is pretty good for today. It just doesn't seem worth it to work so hard, to go without and not have any weight loss after all this time. I do have my Dr. appt. on Tuesday to see what's up, so maybe they'll find a reason. I'm just in a rut and it's hard to get out. I will keep checking the see what you are all doing. It does help motivate me. I wish I had had the time in Philly to check in. Maybe I wouldn't have gone so far off track. Oh well. Doing a little better every day will eventually get me back, right?
YES!!! Doing a little better every day WILL eventually get you back. So glad you found it in you to get on the bike. How did you feel afterward? (Hopefully, good). Don't be too hard on yourself for how you're feeling - could be you're just tired from your trip and recovering too. (Long flights and time changes are killer). Give yourself another week and I bet you'll be feeling all bright eyed and bushy tailed again.
I found that I pretty much burned out from the 30 day slimdown challenge. I made it to day 26 and then.... quit. And did nothing for a few days. Felt guilty, but now I'm back on the horse. And my challenge to myself this month is... to lighten up and have fun with all of this. :drinker: I'm all for hard work, but when it feels like you're getting diminishing returns.... it becomes time to shake it up.
Best of luck... glad you're still here. :flowerforyou:0 -
I am having a very hard time motivating myself, guys! I feel like I lost all momentum when I was gone and now it's hard being back and my husband on-call all the time, so I can't really go anywhere. I did force myself to get on the bike for 25 minutes today, which considering that I was totally rebelling, is pretty good for today. It just doesn't seem worth it to work so hard, to go without and not have any weight loss after all this time. I do have my Dr. appt. on Tuesday to see what's up, so maybe they'll find a reason. I'm just in a rut and it's hard to get out. I will keep checking the see what you are all doing. It does help motivate me. I wish I had had the time in Philly to check in. Maybe I wouldn't have gone so far off track. Oh well. Doing a little better every day will eventually get me back, right?
Start with 10 minutes, then build up from there....Just get up and move...we don't care how, when or what...find something new to try
Tell your MD to check thyroid, vitamin D, B levels....they all affect mental health
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OK,
Wednesday, 45 kettleballs
Friday was guts-n-butts 50 minutes and vinyasa yoga 60
today was kettleballs 45 minutes and kardioke 45 minutes
Sunday, core conditioning 60 minutes
Oh, and I feel every minute of that exercise...trying to catch up for the week; but, I will end the week at 305
Congrats to all who make it! For those of us who didn't...we will
Happy Mother's Day!0 -
60 minutes on the elliptical making my total this week 300! Having faith that I will complete this challenge tomorrow!0
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I forgot to report in, but I did my workout today - 53 minutes, I think it was. Felt every minute of it, but loving it! 0
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I only got in about 200 this week (It's now Sunday night here for me in Aus) but I will definitely try and get 360 done next week! CONGRATULATIONS to all that got there, and all that tried It's a great goal and motivator.
Hopefully I'll get an hour in tomorrow night after a 9-5 day at Uni. Not to mention study for my Japanese exam on Friday and economics report due to following week >.< I wish I could drop it all and become a personal trainer or something!!
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I only got in about 200 this week (It's now Sunday night here for me in Aus) but I will definitely try and get 360 done next week! CONGRATULATIONS to all that got there, and all that tried It's a great goal and motivator.
Hopefully I'll get an hour in tomorrow night after a 9-5 day at Uni. Not to mention study for my Japanese exam on Friday and economics report due to following week >.< I wish I could drop it all and become a personal trainer or something!!
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Cavemen had it so good...all they had to do was hunt for food and stay warm:bigsmile:0 -
Wednesday, 45 kettleballs
Friday was guts-n-butts 50 minutes and vinyasa yoga 60
Saturday, kettleballs 45 minutes and kardioke 45 minutes
I got the day of work today:bigsmile: They cancelled core conditioning; so, I signed up for karidoke and vinyasa yoga...that's 105 minutes. I will post it officially after I acutally do the exercise.
Hopefully, I will reach 350 with the classes and I am sure I can do 10 minutes of some sort of cardio to hit 360...I really excited that it worked out.0 -
Accomplished another 60 minutes on the Elliptical bringing my total to 360 minutes for this weeks challenge. Thank you for letting me participate, it gave me the motivation to go for it!0
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Accomplished another 60 minutes on the Elliptical bringing my total to 360 minutes for this weeks challenge. Thank you for letting me participate, it gave me the motivation to go for it!
Awesome!!!!:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: You did it and should be proud....what differences do you see?0 -
I noticed that now my heart rate doesn't go straight to 180 after the first 10 minutes. During today's cardio I maintained approximately 165 throughout my entire 60 minutes doing the same amount of miles as in the beginning! Super excited to see if I've lost inches.
It has been very encouraging knowing there is a group of friends here working on the same goal!
Congrats to everyone!0 -
I am having a very hard time motivating myself, guys! I feel like I lost all momentum when I was gone and now it's hard being back and my husband on-call all the time, so I can't really go anywhere. I did force myself to get on the bike for 25 minutes today, which considering that I was totally rebelling, is pretty good for today. It just doesn't seem worth it to work so hard, to go without and not have any weight loss after all this time. I do have my Dr. appt. on Tuesday to see what's up, so maybe they'll find a reason. I'm just in a rut and it's hard to get out. I will keep checking the see what you are all doing. It does help motivate me. I wish I had had the time in Philly to check in. Maybe I wouldn't have gone so far off track. Oh well. Doing a little better every day will eventually get me back, right?
Hey Eliza,
RIGHT, RIGHT, RIGHT!!!!!Hang in there, you'll get you're mojo back ~ not to worry!! We all lose our momentum from time to time ; that's why we need each other I know how hard you work from the other thread - you're doing the right thing ~ checking in and doing what you can everyday. You'll feel like yourself in no time at all; i just know it!!!
Smile is totally right ~ it's about making it fun and getting your work out in. If it ain't fun I ain't gonna do it for long!!
Hang in there !!
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Wednesday, 45 kettleballs
Friday was guts-n-butts 50 minutes and vinyasa yoga 60
Saturday, kettleballs 45 minutes and kardioke 45 minutes
Sunday, kardioke 45 minutes, vinyasa yoga 60, biking 31 minutes
Total 381 for the week....I made it!!!:drinker: :drinker: :drinker:
OK, tomorrow starts a new week....who's doing what??? who's trying something new???
KEEP MOVING...WE'LL BE FIT, SLIMMER AND HEALTHIER IN NO TIME!!!0 -
My weekly total was 259... I didn't quite get there, maybe this week!
great job Kim, I'm chasing after you now.
I am supposed to be on vacation from work this week - so that could make this goal easier OR harder. It could go either way...0 -
Morniing Peeps,
Checking in and I made it !! Weekly total 382 thanks to some run/walks this weekend. Finally found some reasonably priced shoes so I don't get the full fledged heel spurs and shins splints that I was afraid of! This morning the pain is way less.
Off to hit a 20 min cardio boot camp before work and get the blood flowing in this monday moriing.
My eating was off this weekend - only over by 500 cals per mfp but jusy "unhealthy " crap: pizza, brownie, cookie variety.
Freswh strart there too!!
Why is getting the diet under control so hard!! Any tips for the weary? :laugh:
Make is a great Monday,
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My weekly total was 259... I didn't quite get there, maybe this week!
great job Kim, I'm chasing after you now.
I am supposed to be on vacation from work this week - so that could make this goal easier OR harder. It could go either way...
Hey Kiddo,
I am sure you'll get there this week !! A full Monday thur Sunday will be a piece of cake (so to speak) for you!!! If I know you you're going to end up pushing all of us!! Watch out:drinker:
Enjoy your vaca and do something fun!!
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Plan for today is kettleballs at 12:30 and zumba at 7:45 tonight....my body is really starting to feel all this exercise.
Janet, I am getting my diet under control this week. I made a new salad that I just love that's quick, easy and pretty low-cal. The beans gave extra fiber. The dressing is the one you need to be careful with:
Chopped grilled/baked chicken breast (or shrimp/fish)
black bean salsa (store bought)...quicker than making my own
pico de gallo (store bought)...quicker than making my own
Marie's chipoltle salad dressing (or, do low-fat ranch with salsa mixed in or chipolte seasoning)
romaine lettuce
I thought of adding avocado later, maybe some light cheese, maybe next time0 -
My weekly total was 259... I didn't quite get there, maybe this week!
great job Kim, I'm chasing after you now.
I am supposed to be on vacation from work this week - so that could make this goal easier OR harder. It could go either way...
Uh oh, now I know someone is watching me.:noway:
You'll get there...working seems to get in the way:grumble: ...the only way I made it was by getting the day off work!!!
Today, I am picking up a 1/4 cow that I bought from a farm....184 lbs...it's going to last forever:laugh:0 -
269 last week, didnt quite make it ether, but really tried. Whats the challenge this week. IM going to still keep the 360 minute goal this week as well.0
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Hey everyone!!!
I definitely could have made the goal if I did another 1 or 2 days of working out. I did get in a workout on Sunday though. My total for the week was 232..... I defintely did not hit it, but I will keep trying. New start for the week.!!
I am another one that needs to get the diet under control. Last week I did pretty hard workouts, but lost nothing because my eating was crappy. Another fresh start there!
Thanks for the motivation everyone!0 -
Hey everyone!!!
I definitely could have made the goal if I did another 1 or 2 days of working out. I did get in a workout on Sunday though. My total for the week was 232..... I defintely did not hit it, but I will keep trying. New start for the week.!!
I am another one that needs to get the diet under control. Last week I did pretty hard workouts, but lost nothing because my eating was crappy. Another fresh start there!
Thanks for the motivation everyone!
Don't get discouraged!!! 232 minutes equals 7 - 30 minute workouts
Here's a good snack for me:
1 pear (fiber)
8 wheatable crackers (or any kind you like) (carbs)
1 laughing cow wedge or 1 oz of soft goat cheese (protein)
Really fills you up, the pear has 7 gms of fibers...yep, bowel cleansing fiber...helps me avoid grabbin' chips, cookies
Also, Kashi coconut and dark chocolate bars...to die for...dark chocolate is heart healthy, right?...4 gms of fiber0 -
Hey everyone!!!
I definitely could have made the goal if I did another 1 or 2 days of working out. I did get in a workout on Sunday though. My total for the week was 232..... I defintely did not hit it, but I will keep trying. New start for the week.!!
I am another one that needs to get the diet under control. Last week I did pretty hard workouts, but lost nothing because my eating was crappy. Another fresh start there!
Thanks for the motivation everyone!
You can do it!
For me, if I want to change my diet, I have to do it cold turkey. I have tried cutting things down to once a week, or once a month or for certain special occassions only I can't seem to get rid of the all the time cravings. But if I just give it up and get it and keep it out of my house I am more able to deal with the initial cravings and then they eventually go away and I can trust myself again to be around them without partaking. I know that doesn't work for everyone and that's a recipe for gorging down the road but for me it's the only way I can control myself....maybe it is easier for you too? I gave up soda this way (17 yrs now) and chocolate and sweets for 2 years as well. I have tried several times to do the chocolate one again over the 9 years I've been married but my husband brings a lot into the house so I've had problems getting it going since I haven't been able to get over the initial cravings but with the diet change I made recently I no longer crave it so I am reay to give it up again!0 -
I wanted to go to zumba tonight; but, my body hit a wall...I am so tired I can hardly move...just got out of the bubble bath
You know what's worse, I didn't even go to my son's ballgame...hubby is there...but, I am just exhausted and it cold, windy and raining
Anyway, stayed within my calorie range today which is my first day of tracking again...I weighed up two pounds from last weigh in which I can't even remember when I did it. That's kind of a bummer. Hoping by the end of the month to break into the 160's. Anybody else have weight goals?
Tomorrow: Flab to Fab (1 hour) and Kardioke (45 minutes)
Going to get a good nights' sleep and let my body rejuvenate
Good night!!!0 -
20 minutes of 30 day shred
30 minutes of dog walk/run
50 minutes so far0 -
Looks like we're off to a good start. I went for a slow jog today (60 mins) with a warm up / cool down walk and stretching for a total of 75 minutes.
My eating was CRAP today. Anyone want to take a health(ier) eating challenge this week? Shoot for a minimum of 1 serving of fruits and veggies PER day and lots of water. That's my goal. I need to reverse the crazy eating I did today. :noway:0 -
Duplicate post, sorry!0
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are we doing the same challenge this week 360 minutes?0
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