The H family fitness challenge

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  • simpleliving
    simpleliving Posts: 17
    Yesterday randall came home and asked me if I got the Jillian Micheal's workout in. I informed him that the kids didn't go to bed till almost 9 and at 9:00 p.m. Brothers and Sisters was on (gotta prioritize, right? I need you to back me up on this one ladies) So while watching the show I did some yoga moves jillian micheals moves that I could remember but by the time randall got home I was into Desperate housewives and to keep it short told him I stretched he looked at me puzzled and said you stretched for an hour? I think he was trying to figure out how and if he would allow that to count as activity pts needless to say I explained my work out and he accepted it.

    This morning I slept in so only got 20 minutes on the treadmill but it felt good to do something. Tommorow morning 5:45 a.m. 30 mins on the treadmill is the plan. I am walking for 4 and running for 1 it's suppose to increase slowly until I am running the whole 30 minutes.

    Roxy- great to hear that the kids are excited to workout and participate in the competition. Hope that coughs goes away fast but it is dedication for you to dust off that dvd and do pilates - great job!

    Jolynne - randall's work covers up to 5 naturalpath visits so we may have to give a try again. We took her once but he prescribed a liver and kidney cleanse and kind of scared me since she was only 18 months old. Some other things he mentioned were great! Randall and I are pretty sure its an allergy and yes your right allergist would be able to help out. Our dr. doesn't like to do referrals until the kids are 5 but we could ask again.

    Lynne - 522 calories - wow - that is fantastic! Do you burn that all off in the 35 minutes b/c if that is the case it is starting to sound tempting to join curves. I think ours closed though but I would have to look into it.

    I am going to buy some edamame next time I'm at the store. I seen them in the organic frozen food section and read that they were awesome but never knew just like you roxy what to do with them.

    Jamie can absolutely join!!! It will make randall happy that there is another dude in the competition. I think Derek is in as well.

    I love juicing the only thing frustrating is that our juices the Hamilton Beach makes a mess and I hate the clean up. It is also failrly slow you can only put in small amounts I'm sure there are better ones out there and I haven't checked into upgrading. We used the pulp from the juicer to make whole wheat flax strawberry bread - it turned out really good.

    Have a great day tommorow!
  • MassiveMiller
    MassiveMiller Posts: 1
    AH HA, challenge will certainly be the word in this epic adventure. You have now been joined by the one and only FitFix Inc. and thus a whole new can of worms has been poured upon you. You might as well redirect those $20's the the Miller's address so that you can all save postage later sending it here anyways. AhhhhAHAHHAaaa!!! I've been hitting the weights pretty hard over the last 2+ months now and have put on 16 lbs and have lost about 4" off my waist. My goals are a bit differnt as I'm looking to gain about another 8lbs yet hitting my 180 mark and hopefully more from there. Ultimatly I'm looking to get to 200 of lean muscle mass. I have abit of a journey left but by summer I should be able to achieve that if I continue with my focus. This is good timing as I have a ski trip coming up for the beggining of Feb in which hot tubbing will certainly be a consistant part of our trip. Gott find my abs now so cardio will be introduced to my program. All the best to ya'll and Alex is right no matter who takes the moola home if your serious and work hard, everyone will be a winner and a looser of the unwanted. I even hope Super Joe decides to join curves. HAHA
  • goridersgo
    goridersgo Posts: 36
    Miller Munch, have you see Super Joe's curves lately?
  • goridersgo
    goridersgo Posts: 36
    excellent fitness goals jamie. packing on those pounds of muscle will be a challenge for sure jamie - protein, protein, protein! a good buddy of mine won the Provincial Masters Bodybuilding Championships last year - he weighed abouy 180 at the competition and was absolutely ripped. He showcased his abs to a few staff and they just "popped out" if you know what i mean. he swears the key to his abs was high impact aerobics first thing in the morning before breakfast - 45 to 60 minutes of running on the treadmill. this may help you get the abs you are searching for in preparation of "hot tubbing."
  • simpleliving
    simpleliving Posts: 17
    Welcome Jamie! I'm hoping that this challenge keeps me motivated - if I don't stick to it I'm afraid I'd get to the 200 lbs mark before you do and it wouldn't be lean muscle mass. So my motivator is to never get there. Super Joe was giving me tips at christmas on weight loss I think it went something like this "avoid all foods that do not include barley".

    I'm reallly looking forward to seeing everyone this summer and we should all be in the best shapes of our lives for the Harriet reunion, is that next year.

    Did my 30 minutes for 167 cals burned on the treadmill. May squeeze in 20 minutes of pilates we'll see how motivated I am by tonight.


    Lukas had gym class yesterday and tae kwon do today so he is off to a good start too.

    Have a great night everyone!
  • goridersgo
    goridersgo Posts: 36
    Just finished 20 minutes of yoga with aleks. flexibility has always been a weak point (that is why i have pulled my hammy several times during ball games) and tonight was no exception. my hamstrings are already sore. thanks aleks for asking me to join you in yoga.
  • scrapnfit
    scrapnfit Posts: 5
    Just finished 25 minutes of cardio - pulled out Hailey's skipping rope, used the stairs and did lunges...who knew skipping around the house one could work up such a sweat!! Certainly helped having a darling puppy looking at me with those encouraging eyes...So the rest of those cookies are going in the freezer!!
  • millermoola
    millermoola Posts: 7
    YAY! Jaxzen and Jesse napped at the same time today!! Momma was able to jump on the treadmill for a solid 30 minutes!! Burned almost 300 calories at maximum incline..all while watching "General Hospital" (love that show :))

    Jaxzen had an unparented swimming/gym class on Monday for 1hr and 45 minutes. I swear, if he could, he would swim every day!!

    The butt is looking good, I must admit..now to tackle the 'muffin top'. Mexico in May...Momma's gotta be in a bikini :)
  • matriarch65
    matriarch65 Posts: 48
    I really hate to burst everybodies bubbles but the matriarch is going to blow you all away!!!!!! Yesterday I did 20 minutes of yoga, today i did my Curves workout and really had the green lights flashing. 35 minutes and 693 calories later. I also lost 1 pound and 2% body fat in one week. I will stay on Phase II as long as I continue to lose fat and inches.
  • goridersgo
    goridersgo Posts: 36
    i like your moxie ma. 693 calories? that is outstanding. you are definetly setting the standard for this competition.
  • goridersgo
    goridersgo Posts: 36
    don't forget to send me the entry fee. so far only the matriarch has. she did before the competition even started. must really have been looking forward to it.
  • millermoola
    millermoola Posts: 7
    Randy - Jamie told me to just send all the money our way, since we are going to win! Do you need our address?!
  • simpleliving
    simpleliving Posts: 17
    Tough competition it is! I think that I should set up the treadmill right in my office and walk while having meetings since I sit on my butt way too muh. So good for you Joey that the butt is looking good mine is just getting flatter and flatter! Bikini - that is definitaly a motivator. I was looking at pictures from Hawaii yesterday with lukas and alaina and I totally forgot that there was one in a bikini of me in there. I remember back then thinking "oh my god shouldn't be wearing a bikini" now I'm thinking of if I could look like that again - how time changes your perspective.

    Tried edamame yesterday - loved it!!! Through it in the microwave put a little salt on it - yummy. Going to try it on the kids today - hope they like it just as much.

    Jaxen may end up in the Olympics one day if he is that determined to be in the pool for so long. That is wonderful!

    Roxy - my mom skips all the time she is trying to tell me that I should start doing it while watching TV in the evening may give it a try.

    Lynn - Randall is right you are setting a high standard! WOW!!!

    Jamie- send us the money - didn't you watch the Canadian Hockey team loose the biggest game of their life - I think being cocky may had something to do with it :)

    Looks like the dr's are burning some high calories as well with their 80 min work outs!

    Have a great day everyone!
  • simpleliving
    simpleliving Posts: 17
    yeah joey i do. 0000 Loser Way.
  • goridersgo
    goridersgo Posts: 36
    The above post is from randall i'n not even sure what it means
  • goridersgo
    goridersgo Posts: 36
    did some pretty intense running tonight. 30 minutes combination of walking and running for a total of 266 calories. it is easier to keep it up when i am watching a hockey game on the tube. i was watching "NHL on the fly" and was not going to stop until the snippets from the Leafs game were shown - this did not happen for 22 minutes. i dont typically like running in the evening because it is my time to relax when the kids are sleeping, but for some reason i decided to do it tonight. part of this was because i usually found an exxcuse not to - like the one i just mentioned, and "i'm tired." but not today.
  • matriarch65
    matriarch65 Posts: 48
    Well, yesterday I vacuumed and dusted, moved furniture around etc. Does that count for any type of exercise.
  • goridersgo
    goridersgo Posts: 36
    if you were moving around and moving things around i suppose it could qualify.
  • matriarch65
    matriarch65 Posts: 48
    Yesterday,I did the Curves circuit and burned 562 calories. Today i hope to get a Curves workout in before i do 2 back to back Zumba/curves workouts.
  • simpleliving
    simpleliving Posts: 17
    Hello!

    Hope everyone is well. We have two kids with coughs in this house but I think they are getting better. The matriarch is arriving today and everyone can hardly wait till 2pm.

    I will be away this week for two days in Saskatoon and eating out is always tough for me to stick to something healthy. What do you usually order when eating out?

    Also, I am going to throw out a challenge and encourage everyone to try a new food they have never had before, if it requires cooking please post a recipe for it!

    Aleks
  • goridersgo
    goridersgo Posts: 36
    IT HAS BEEN A GOOD FIRST WEEK. WAY TO GO JAROD - 12 POINTS. KEEP IT UP KID. AFTER A DAY OFF I GOT BACK AT IT AGAIN TONIGHT. I AM FINDING IT MUCH EASIER TO GET ON THE TREADMILL IN THE EVENING THAN EVER BEFORE - ALTHOUGH I DO STILL PREFER IN THE AM BEFORE BREAKFAST. BOTH ALEKS AND I ARE AWAY FROM YORKTON FOR WORK OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS SO NOT SURE HOW WE ARE GOING TO GET AN EXERCISE IN. SHE IS STAYING WITH A FRIEND AND I AM AT ONE OF THE ****TIEST HOTELS IN SASKATOON SO I AM SURE THERE IS NO EXERCISE ROOM THERE. ANYWAY I SUPPOSE I COULD RUN UP AND DOWN THE STAIRWELL FOR 20 MINUTES - NOW THAT WOULD BE AN INTENSE WORKOUT.
  • goridersgo
    goridersgo Posts: 36
    was away for a few days for work purposes and did not have the opportunity to exercise so i need to get refocused starting tomorrow morning. will resume with treadmill work and perhaps some core exercises.
  • goridersgo
    goridersgo Posts: 36
    jumped on the treadmill for 25 minutes this morning and burned 262 calories - just a little shy of 2 miles. the time flew by like nothing watching sports highlights! i think that i will probably jump on the treadmill again tonight and go for another 25 minutes - got some catching up to do. if there was room to use the bowflex i would probably do some strength training.
  • goridersgo
    goridersgo Posts: 36
    did another 22 minutes of cardio tonight at very high intensity: intervals of 1 minute of walking (3.5 to 4 mph) and then 2 minutes of running (maxed out at 9 mph for 90 seconds).
  • millermoola
    millermoola Posts: 7
    Okay..SHAME ON ME!!! I have not even attempted to do any sort of exercise lately..until yesterday!!! Jumped on the treadmill for 30 minutes at the maximum incline of 10, and a speed of 3.2. I burned 300 calories..and it felt great :)

    Then, I took the kids to the zoo and we spent 2 hours walking around the zoo..through the hilly dinosaur park too. I think that should count as extra points, because walking, and pushing a stroller with 2 kids who weigh almost 60 pounds combined, should count for something! I was a sweaty mess!!

    Anyway..I hope to get more cadio in today! Its a beautiful day here today, so I will likely take Jasper for a LONG walk/run at the dog park. Poor puppy...she's had no exercise lately!!

    Hope everyone is well!!! And Randy, we'll try and remember to get that $$ in the mail to you asap :)
  • goridersgo
    goridersgo Posts: 36
    i would appreciate the $$$ soon so i dont have to collect my winnings later. ha ha ha!!
  • millermoola
    millermoola Posts: 7
    Another 25 minutes on the treadie this morning..and another 257 calories BURNED, baby!!! Then, a brisk 20 minute walk at the dog park with Jasper.

    BTW, I made the YUMMIEST and healthiest dinner for Jamie and I tonight. Lettuce wraps!! SOOOO good..and they would have been easier to make, if the kids didn't keep interrupting. The boys did sneak in a few bites and LOVED them!! Another thing to add to our 'likes' in this house!!

    Hope everyone had a super weekend :)
  • matriarch65
    matriarch65 Posts: 48
    Sorry I've been away from the site cause I couldn't remember my password to access the site, however Randy knew how much exercise I got as it was his treadmill I was using. This week I'll get back into my Curves routine and hopefully some other type of exercise as well.
  • goridersgo
    goridersgo Posts: 36
    MILLERMOOLA! did you say lettuce wraps? what is in there with the wraps? perhaps i will try some. good to see you made the time to get on the treadmill.
  • matriarch65
    matriarch65 Posts: 48
    Went for a 25 minute walk in that nasty wind yesterday. Today it's off to Curves.
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