SWaT Team Challenge-Month 3
pmjsmom
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Okay, I'm going to start this off for anyone who wants to join in.
The month will run from today (August 11) until September 9th.
The idea of the challenge is to try and walk as much as you can within the month, either by using Leslie Sansone DVD's (our original inspiration) or by walking outdoors or on the treadmill or wherever you like.
We will set ourselves a target or goal for the month.
I'm thinking of 50 miles and mixing in some other workouts.
Who's with me?
The month will run from today (August 11) until September 9th.
The idea of the challenge is to try and walk as much as you can within the month, either by using Leslie Sansone DVD's (our original inspiration) or by walking outdoors or on the treadmill or wherever you like.
We will set ourselves a target or goal for the month.
I'm thinking of 50 miles and mixing in some other workouts.
Who's with me?
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I'm up for the challenge, my goal will be 60 miles0
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Hi,
I'm up for a challenge. I haven't been on here in quite a while so I need it! I love Leslie's DVD's so looks like it may work out for me. (No pun intended, ;0)) How do I keep up with others on this challenge? How do I record my miles? Also, what is the SWaT Team? Do I need to join a certain group? Thanks for the CHALLENGE.
Take Care,
FluffehMama :glasses:0 -
Hey Pmjsmom,
How do I add the little walker challenge ticker so that I can keep up with my goal, too? Thanks for your help.
FluffehMama0 -
I'm here, but gonna do less than last month
gonna start slim in 6 today-Start it Up about 25 min
and crunches did 100 :noway: (yep, was only able to do 50 last month)
:flowerforyou: welcome to all new commers:flowerforyou:
the ticker can be found at tickerfactory- free
happy walking0 -
I'm in again, with hopes of reaching my goal this time!!!!!0
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I"m in! Get back later with my goals. Gotta go work off the bagel I had for breakfast! :sad:0
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Count me in too!
Need some help with the ticker: Which Ticker Factory code do you use? I tried two of them. When I pasted the html into my signature, MFP told me I could have only 500 characters and 10 lines. I don't have a very long signature line.
:drinker: Here's to a healthy August!0 -
Count me in too!
Need some help with the ticker: Which Ticker Factory code do you use? I tried two of them. When I pasted the html into my signature, MFP told me I could have only 500 characters and 10 lines. I don't have a very long signature line.
:drinker: Here's to a healthy August!
Welcome to the SWaT Team Mimi! Use the code in the first box that says bbcode from the ticker factory. Remove any blank lines from your signature to give you more space.
I got my ticker updated for month 3 - I'm lowering my goal this month so I can do some other stuff too.
I did the WATP - 3 mile walk your belly flat and I completed day one of the Slim in 6 start it up! I probably won't be able to move tomorrow! I even managed the modified push-ups. I'm curious to see if I can ever work up to a real push-up. Don't know if I'll be able to with my wrists but I'm gonna try.0 -
I'm in again. Guess I'm a glutton for punishment! LOL I'm going to try 25 miles this month. Did 1 mile already today. It's a small start but I'll take it.0
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So, I guess I need to set a goal, right? LOL.....I'm going to shoot for 30 miles for the 30 day period. Let hope I hit the target! Thanks for the group. :0)0
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I'm in!
I'm new to MFP so I'm going to set an ambitious goal of 100 miles, and see how it goes. Thanks for setting up this challenge.0 -
Trying again to see if I can get the ticker working.0
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Thanks for the help, Sandara. It worked! I have a start. You get a gold star for all the exercise you did. Wow!!!!0
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Modified Push Ups -As I read your blog post, I couldn’t help but think of the Push Up Bench as the most effective way for people who struggle with push ups , to be able to do them correctly (with full range of motion). Most modified push ups make them easier but only allow one or two variations. The Push Up Bench has 11 different levels to work through on the way to a full push up.0
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Hey everyone! Internet problems have kept me off the last day and a half! Frustrating, but--we think (hope and pray, too!) that they are solved now. Only time will tell.
I'll be back later as I am in the midst of fixing dinner right now. I'll try to get caught up then.0 -
so all day long I've been saying "oooo, ow, umph, ugh, ow"- my abs hurt!
and my legs, and my tush, and my arms...
I'll stop whining now
so only one mile today- yep gonna finish the day with start it up slim in 6!
happy walking everone!0 -
so all day long I've been saying "oooo, ow, umph, ugh, ow"- my abs hurt!
and my legs, and my tush, and my arms...
I'll stop whining now
so only one mile today- yep gonna finish the day with start it up slim in 6!
happy walking everone!
You an Plummy are stronger than me! I'm still whining and didn't do any exercise yesterday. Maybe this afternoon I'll give it another try to get some of this soreness out. lol Are you sure Slim in 6 isn't Slain in 6?0 -
Modified Push Ups -As I read your blog post, I couldn’t help but think of the Push Up Bench as the most effective way for people who struggle with push ups , to be able to do them correctly (with full range of motion). Most modified push ups make them easier but only allow one or two variations. The Push Up Bench has 11 different levels to work through on the way to a full push up.
Thanks! I'll have to look it up tonight as I'm not sure what a Push Up Bench is. But I'll check it out.
I googled it! It looks like the perfect thing for me, just not in my budget any time soon!0 -
Hi all. I'm back and it's been a BAD past few days. I am afraid to get on the scale--but I will. I did't walk hardly at all and I got SO frustrated with our internet problems thhat I wasn't very smart about my food choices. Oh well, a new day, a new start, right? Right!
FluffehMama--SWat is for the Sansone Walk Team (I think--it's been a while!) and you have joined just by posting here! Welcome!
There are a few exeercise tickers out there. Some use the Ticker Factory (tickerfactry.com) but I kind of like the little walking man on my ticker. You can find him here:
http://www.andfam.net/kim/tickerpicker.html
You need to redo it every time you update but its not a huge problem. Then just copy and paste the code into your signature here at MFP.
Another ticker can be found here:
http://www.weight-loss-center.net/exercise-tickers/?id=1011
Okay, some have already answered about the tickers. Now you have a choice, though! LOL!
Hi Mimi! We had roasted veggies for dinner last night again. Turns out my whole family loves them!
I am ordering some new workout videos later today. I'm getting a new walking one (not sure which yet) and a couple of Richard Simmons dvds. Don't laugh--I really like his videos and the way he makes me want to move--like Leslie does!
See you all later! Have a good Friday.0 -
so all day long I've been saying "oooo, ow, umph, ugh, ow"- my abs hurt!
and my legs, and my tush, and my arms...
I'll stop whining now
so only one mile today- yep gonna finish the day with start it up slim in 6!
happy walking everone!
You an Plummy are stronger than me! I'm still whining and didn't do any exercise yesterday. Maybe this afternoon I'll give it another try to get some of this soreness out. lol Are you sure Slim in 6 isn't Slain in 6?
hi Sandy and Plum,
What is slim in 6? You've made me curious! By the way, you two really help my motivation. All my MFP friends are great! I did Leslie's 4 mile super challenge today. I didn't want to, but I thought of all the work you guys are doing and I jumped in and did it. Thanks to all my friends for support.
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Hey Luney, The 4 mile super challenge is awesome, way to go!
The Slim in 6 is a workout DVD by Debbie Siebers'. I found mine at a thrift store and when Plumsgrl mentioned she was gonna start it I thought I'd give it a go too. It's got several different levels and I guess you do each one for a week or two? not sure yet. (It's gonna take me a little longer) I'm on the Start it up phase and it has squats, lunges, push-ups, crunches and lots of other stuff. It's a lot slower paced than the walking dvd's but a lot more intense.
I just completed my second round on the first level and I'm telling you my muscles are sore, especially in my abdomen. So it is definitely hitting the areas I need to work on. And yes, I am still whining even after having a day of rest in between! :sad:
I also have the Leslie Sansone You can do Abs that I want to try sometime this weekend. I'm going to continue walking for my cardio but I just felt it was time to add some other stuff to help out with all this baggy stuff I got hanging around! :laugh:
PMJsMom - I had some of the Richard Simmons vhs tapes but I gave them away when my VCR died. He does keep you entertained while your working out!
I'm glad to see some new folks joining us too, the more the merrier!
Sandy0 -
By the way, you two really help my motivation. All my MFP friends are great! I did Leslie's 4 mile super challenge today. I didn't want to, but I thought of all the work you guys are doing and I jumped in and did it. Thanks to all my friends for support.
Patti
Isn't THAT the truth! Knowing my MFP pals are working out really gets me motivated on those days I just don't feel like doing anything!
I did the 2 mile Walk and Jog this morning and the 2 Mile AHA Walk this afternoon.
I'm going to babysit my grandson son tonight while the others go to a ball game. It's my dds 21st birthday so I thought I'd give her a break. He's breastfeeding with the occasional bottle so I may be doing more walking if he decides he just HAS to have mommy! (We'll be fine, though.)0 -
Hi guys - I'd love to join you. I'm just starting out and have been doing the Leslie Sansone Walk Slim dvd's for the past 3 weeks or so. I alternate between the 2 and 3 miles. Will probably buy the 4 mile this weekend, I'm ready for a new challenge.0
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Hi ya'll !
well Sandy - you maybe right cuz afer 3 days of "slain" my whole body is sore!
tonight I did the start it up (Ithought she was going slow at first) but only did the reverse crunches, since I'm doing the crunch challenge and was able to eek out 11 girly push ups (one more than last night-didn't really realize you use your abs when doing pushups-owie)!:laugh:
But good greif! I actually missed not doing the walking dvds the last 2 days- so I popped one in after the "Debbie" and knocked out a mile in 12 min- felt really great! :noway: Also walked with Plummy for a mile!
Patti- you're doing really great! Last month I had quite a bit of spare time on my hands (and feet) and the walking DVDs just got very addictive for me (funny cuz I hate exercise, period) didn't realize I had gone so far! AND your right, everyone here is so supportive, and seeing how everyone else is doing just kinda pushes you allong a little further than what you thought you could do.
Kathy- so glad you get to spend time with the sweetiebaby! But the next time you take him walking with you, you'll have to get him a ticker thingy so we can keep track of his miles too:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Happy walking everyone (go legs)
I'm so glad to see more people here, welcome to all!:flowerforyou:0 -
Forgot to share yesterday, I walked 4 miles on the trail tonight!!!! I am trying to walk 50 miles so at least I can finish what I started last month. Hope everyone is doing well and walking away those pounds!!:drinker:0
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Another 4 miles today and it felt good!!!! Hope everyone is having a great weekend!0
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So, baby boy was really good last night so I didn't do much in the way of walking with him. Only got one mile in today as I needed to work and it is too darn hot to walk--even inside. I was hoping to get more done and I still might later.
I ordered Richard Simmons' Blast and Tone and Leslie Sansone's Walk Strong dvds. I really like the Walk Strong but it's at her Walk Club site and the video player there tends to be really choppy so I decided I wanted to own it.
You are all doing great! Keep it up. I'll try to get back here later this weekend but we are going to a barbeque at my brother's so I don't know if I'll have time, so--have a wonderful and healthy weekend!0 -
Hey 1QueenB! you're doing great, and set a good goal too!
Kathy hope you had fun at the BBQ! I remember Richard Simmons from years ago, so fun and entertaining!
Today I knocked out the SIS start it up, and felt better after doing it (not as sore), tomorrow I do the slim and limber.
I walked with Plummy first thing this am and this afternoon I did Leslie's the fat burning mile (love the pace) for 2 miles-
total of 3 miles today!
Hope everyone is having a great weekend!0 -
Hi everyone! Yesterday wasn't good for me! No exercise and I ate badly. Gonna make up for it today.
I did the WATP 5 Sweaty miles! A/K/A the 5 fat burning miles! :laugh:
Gonna try the SI6 again when I get my chores done! Laundry, dinner, some sewing, Yuck! Housework is not my thing at all! :sad:0 -
Got most of my chores done and did the Slim in 6 startup again. It's getting a little easier and I'm not as sore as I was, thank goodness. Now I still have to cook dinner and I'm pooped!0
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