New creative way to stay motivated...together!!!
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oddberry
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Hi!!
I don't know about you but I find it very difficult sometimes to stay motivated. My husband bought me a stationary bike and I love it. Problem is, there always seems to be something else to do that gets in my way. So I've devised a plan. I'm going on a road trip. I'm going to map out a location, figure out how many miles it will take to get there, and 'go'...all from the comfort of my home on my bike. I'm going to create a private group on Facebook so that I can post pictures of my/our travels. I already have a couple of my buddies from here ready to join and if you'd like to join in, please add me as a friend...or send me a message. OH!! and you don't have to have a bike. You can 'go' by walking, running, swimming, whatever form of movement you do...you could even dance there if you wanted to...(we'll have to figure that out in tracking)...but I want to get going ASAP...and if you wanna 'come along' please let me know. This is a non-judgemental group that is only for encouragement and support. I will be posting pictures of places for inspiration so that we don't get bored with the same ol' stuff. Any questions...just let me know!!!
I wish you all the best of luck in your weight loss journey.
huge hugs,
OddBerry
I don't know about you but I find it very difficult sometimes to stay motivated. My husband bought me a stationary bike and I love it. Problem is, there always seems to be something else to do that gets in my way. So I've devised a plan. I'm going on a road trip. I'm going to map out a location, figure out how many miles it will take to get there, and 'go'...all from the comfort of my home on my bike. I'm going to create a private group on Facebook so that I can post pictures of my/our travels. I already have a couple of my buddies from here ready to join and if you'd like to join in, please add me as a friend...or send me a message. OH!! and you don't have to have a bike. You can 'go' by walking, running, swimming, whatever form of movement you do...you could even dance there if you wanted to...(we'll have to figure that out in tracking)...but I want to get going ASAP...and if you wanna 'come along' please let me know. This is a non-judgemental group that is only for encouragement and support. I will be posting pictures of places for inspiration so that we don't get bored with the same ol' stuff. Any questions...just let me know!!!
I wish you all the best of luck in your weight loss journey.
huge hugs,
OddBerry
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That's an AWESOME idea!
Where are you headed first?0 -
Where are out going?0
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that actually sounds like alot of fun. Hope it works well with you and you stay motivated and moving.0
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That's such a great idea! I'm not on facebook, but I'm going to use your idea to help motivate myself. If people really want add extra motivation, maybe they could decide to reward themselves with a real trip to wherever they've run/biked/walked to when they finally meet their goal!0
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I'm so excited and can't wait to start the journey with you
I think this is just what I need to get me back in the saddle and riding more. Let's get moving!!
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We did something similar on a health board at work. It is their ONLY challenge that I stuck with to the end! I LOVE IT!!! Add me, please? Where are we going? Might be cool to set up a map of "players" and have us take picks to add from where we are when y'all "get here" ;-)0
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Oh, and for the record...movement is my most difficult challenge. So I really appreciate this!!0
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Okay I wanna go too, but I only have a real bike, unsure how to keep track of my miles then? I can keep track of treadmill and stationary bike miles that I have access to, but I'd like to include my real bike miles if anyone has ideas how?
BTW. WHere are we going?0 -
What a fun idea!0
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Oh I love this idea, will you be updating here or just on facebook? Would love to take this journey!0
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MYChocolateDi said:
"Okay I wanna go too, but I only have a real bike, unsure how to keep track of my miles then? I can keep track of treadmill and stationary bike miles that I have access to, but I'd like to include my real bike miles if anyone has ideas how? "
If you have a smartphone, you can download a free app called Endomondo which will track your miles as you ride your bike outside. Just have to bring your phone. I used to use it when I was walking before I got my heart rate monitor - it is great!0 -
As i said girl... I'm in thanks for the AWESOME Idea just keep me posted0
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Clever add me I don't bike but I do walk and Zumba0
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I would love to join, but you can start a private group on MFP, I don't really do facebook anymore,
Sounds like lots of fun!
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Wow!!! I am so excited by how many people want to join up!! and yes I will start a group here!!! As far as real bikes go, they count too. If you track your bike and you ride 3 miles, that's 3 miles to your destination. If you walk 3 miles, that's 3 miles to the destination! No matter what form of 'travel' you use, you're still moving towards something. Everyone that's interested, if you could post where you're from...whether it be privately or if you want to wait until I set the private group up, that's fine too. I'm at work right now so I'll have to wait until I get home but I think we should settle on a place that's essentially the same for everyone so no one is 'travelling' more than someone else. I'll set up a group here as well as on Facebook...so no one feels left out!! When I get home I'm going to start adding people and then start working on the groups!! So excited!!!
You guys rock!!!0 -
Definitely count me in, this will make my biking more interesting! I'm in New Jersey0
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Im interested, but I'll be walking.0
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That definitely sounds like fun!! Count me in!0
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Please add me and count me in for this! What a great, creative idea
I've been struggling to do my cardio everyday (lifting is so much more fun) so this will be an amazing motivator!
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Sounds like a great idea. I usually run or bike or walk so I would love to join! I am in Nebraska! Thanks!0
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