SWaT Walking Group

sandara
sandara Posts: 830 Member
edited September 24 in Motivation and Support
The SWaT Walking Team March Walk is starting! Yay! Congratulations to everyone that walked with us last month and I hope your looking forward to March.

New members are always welcome. This is a great group if you’re looking for friends and support so if you would like to walk with us just jump right in. There is nothing special required to join, just post your goals for the month and your set. You decide your own goal(s) as we are all at different levels and all have our own schedules. Just check in whenever you would like, daily, weekly, whatever works for you. This walk will end on March 31st, but we’ll keep going as long as everyone wants.

I think some of us have decided to mix it up a little bit this month by adding in some form of strength training in addition to our walking. Some of us are going to track minutes and some by workouts. If you would like to add in some weights or other exercise just post it along with your walking goals. If you’re not up to the strength training then just post your walking goals. However you would like to do it is fine.

The SwaT Walking Team originally stood for Sansone Walking Team (after the Walk Away the Pounds founder) and we just liked the name so it stuck. For those of you that aren't familiar with Walk Away the Pounds they are walking workouts by Leslie Sansone. They are easy to do for someone who is uncoordinated (like me) or older (also like me) or that just can't handle the more strenuous workouts for whatever reason. They can be done in your living room right in front of your TV or computer. They are easy to find at Wal-mart, Target, Best Buy, online and lots of other sources. They can be rented from Netflix and downloaded from the Internet. One of our members has a list of her workouts that are available online too.

I’m going to try something a little different with the thread this month. I’m not going to put the month in the title so we can continue the same thread when we start on our April goals. That way the thread will stay active on everyone’s topics list and maybe make it easier to stay in touch.

I really appreciate all the dedicated members of our group. You all have kept me going these past few months. I’m hoping the spring will get me going strong again and I’m looking forward to another month with you all.
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  • TeresaSavage
    TeresaSavage Posts: 1,506 Member
    Hi Sandra! & Other fellow Walkers! :flowerforyou:

    I'm just popping in to say hello, And I will be back tomorrow to log in.

    I Just wanted to get the thread in my topics :bigsmile:

    My Walking Goal for March is 110 miles / And for now 120 minutes a month for weight training. I might up the time on the weight's, When I see how much I'm willing to do in a week.

    I don't have a gym to go to, so I'll be using hand weights / I will be looking for a weight bench to purchase, since I desperately need to get this flab OFF my thighs , Butt & Other places.

    THANK YOu SANDY for keeping us going !!!! :heart:

    March is going to be a GREAT MONTH!!!!! :drinker:
  • AliceLMS
    AliceLMS Posts: 2,425 Member
    :tongue: Just catching the thread. Had to run it was moving pretty fast!
  • AZChatterB
    AZChatterB Posts: 248 Member
    Hello, Fellow Walkers.

    Thanks, Sandy, for setting up our thread. Although I met my February goal, I found that the past two weeks I didn't walk four days each week -- I think my goal was too low and as I closed in on it and was sure to make it for the month, I became a slacker. I'm excited to add the strength training (thanks, Alice, for the suggestion) and will up my miles to 60 for the month.

    Good luck, everyone. See you throughout the month.


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  • constancemwj
    constancemwj Posts: 290
    Hi all,
    just wanted to mark for tomorrow
    I've been a real slacker too this last month and havent. logged for the last 2 weeks :sad: and there for didn't even come close to making my goal... sometimes life just takes over. but I'm back and not giving up.... I think I'll keep my goal at 50 miles for March,,,,
    and hopefully you'll see a lot more of me this month :happy:
  • jala9656
    jala9656 Posts: 31 Member
    I would like to do this. I would like to walk 20 miles for the month of March. I will be using Leslie Sansome videos, walking outside, or on the Tony Little Gazelle. Looking forward to this.
  • jala9656
    jala9656 Posts: 31 Member
    Where do I get the exercise tickers? I would like to put one on mine.
  • jrbanta
    jrbanta Posts: 4,375 Member
    Thanks Sandy for setting this up again. My goal is 50 miles for March and two 30 minute weight lifting sessions per week. We'll see how that goes.

    jala- Tickers can be set up at www.tickerfactory.com Go in and choose exercise and click, choose your ticker and marker, and last page enter your password that you will remember in the code box and set your goals ( this page may appear first, not sure), and then copy and paste the Bbb?? url into your signature box on MFP. Go to message boards and click on Signature. There will be a box and you paste the Bbb url into that and save. It should appear below your posts. If you do more than one ticker, walking and minutes of lifting, etc. choose different passwords and different tickers. Confusing??
  • cdbjr2000
    cdbjr2000 Posts: 63 Member
    I'm new to this thread and not much of a walker so for starters my goal is 40 miles.
  • AliceLMS
    AliceLMS Posts: 2,425 Member
    Good Morning all! Happy March.

    March 1
    Monday~4.5 miles







    Goal 80 miles
  • MCS64
    MCS64 Posts: 126
    Yay!!! Its a new month. Almost lost me there for awhile.

    Thank you once again Sandy. I know you are a busy lady and we all appreciate your time and effort to keep this group going.

    I got my new tickers up and running with my new goals. I also ordered my activity tracker from S2H and that should be here in a few days. So Im excited about that too! I will let you guys know how it works and if its worth getting. Im anxious to earn points for gift certif. to stores so I can get some new exercise DVDs. They still haven't come out with the walking tracker. But the Leslie Sansone DVDs have so much arm movements in them I think this one will work. In case you guys forgot or don't know what Im talking about here is the link to check it out.

    http://www.s2h.com/index

    Also here is a website that has been helpful for me to figure out my walking speed, distance and calories burned. Alot of other interesting info. available on there too.

    http://walking.about.com/library/cal/uccalc1.htm

    WELCOME New walkers. We are happy to have you here with us!:flowerforyou:
  • cdbjr2000
    cdbjr2000 Posts: 63 Member
    Where do I get the exercise tickers? I would like to put one on mine.

    I found it at tickerfactory .com.
  • jrbanta
    jrbanta Posts: 4,375 Member
    Welcome cdbjr2000! This thread is very motivating to get your miles in. Keeps you on track for exercising at least a little bit on those days you might opt out of it!
  • sandara
    sandara Posts: 830 Member
    Welcome to the new walkers, we're glad to have you with us. :flowerforyou:

    I"ve still got to get my goals set up but I did get in 2 miles at lunch today. Now I'm off to a concert at my son's school. I'll catch up with everyone tomorrow if I get in too late tonight!

    Happy walking!
  • TeresaSavage
    TeresaSavage Posts: 1,506 Member
    Hello Good Evening!
    Welcome All New Comers :flowerforyou: Its great to have you join us!

    I walked 5.2 miles today , I started out early 8:30 and back by 10:30 and its getting very hot out:mad: , Im dreading the summer. I might have to do the treadmill most of the time.

    Last Night I timed myself for 10 minutes to do the weights, I did it! And I couldn't do anymore. I only have hand weights so I used a 6 pounder for bicep curls & over head pushes & for triceps I used a 3 pounder. I MUST GET A weight Bench, IT Stinks doing it this way, Plus I need to work on my legs :ohwell:

    Sandy .... Enjoy your concert! Wish I was going :happy: I Love things like that.

    Marie .... I love your new Ticker , LOL CUTE!!!

    Happy WAlking Everyone & Weight training ! :drinker:
  • jala9656
    jala9656 Posts: 31 Member
    Thanks for the info on the ticker. As you can see I got one.
  • jrbanta
    jrbanta Posts: 4,375 Member
    Not feeling good today so I'm not exercising. I need what energy I have left in my body to work on getting better. Happy Walking!:yawn:
  • Deborah1954
    Deborah1954 Posts: 25
    bump
  • AliceLMS
    AliceLMS Posts: 2,425 Member
    Good Morning all! Happy March.

    March 1
    Monday~4.5 miles
    Tuesday~4.5 miles
    Wednesday~4 miles





    Done 13 miles
    Goal 80 miles
  • viggie
    viggie Posts: 155 Member
    Hi everyone! I'm here to start this month out right. Last month was a bust, but it's a new day and a new month. I'm challenging myself to do the very best that I can. So I'll be logging on this month everyday. I'm not looking for support I want to give it. No one can do this for me. So let's get up and do something positive even if its just drinking our water. Which by the way is so very healthy for us even when we are sick. Happy day everybody:flowerforyou:
  • pmjsmom
    pmjsmom Posts: 1,926 Member
    Happy March, everyone!

    I will be back later but for now I wanted to get this into my topics.
  • TeresaSavage
    TeresaSavage Posts: 1,506 Member
    Hi There Fellow Walkers !!! :flowerforyou:

    Jenny ! Hope your feeling better today.

    I didn't get any walking in today, Instead I played 1 hour of tennis with my brother (Finally). I Love playing & it's the first time since this journey That I got the chance to play. YAY!

    I Lifted weights last night And I'll put another 10 minutes in tonight. My Arms Are already Sore UGH!!!

    I'll be back walking Tomorrow!

    VIGGIE ! Awesome to see you SO UP BEAT!! GREAT!!! Glad your So Positive!! Lets Do IT!!!!

    GREAT MARCH EVERYONE!!!!!!!! LETS ROCK IT!!! :drinker:

    Oh By THE WAY, for People that aren't on my profile page, Thats my New pic after losing 40 pounds Now have another 40 to go.

    Please feel free to Add me :bigsmile:
  • vanzeem
    vanzeem Posts: 107
    BUMP FOR LATER
  • jrbanta
    jrbanta Posts: 4,375 Member
    Hi everyone! As March is beginning and I find myself not feeling well with this cold I feel I'm getting behind before I start my walking and lifting goals. I'm packing for a weekend get a way tonight and going to bed early. Tomorrow night I have a class and leave on friday afternoon. I know I will be snow shoeing this weekend and doing some outside walking with my friends up at the lake. I may need to readjust my goals for March on Monday.... Happy Weekend!
  • sandara
    sandara Posts: 830 Member
    Good Morning Everyone!

    Yesterday was just one of those days where things didn't go as I'd planned. I'll try to do better today!

    JRBanta, I'm feeling a little behind starting out this month also, we'll just have to keep pushing thru. I've found that I go through spells like this and just have to keep pushing through. This too shall pass . . .

    Tomorris if Friday so things are looking better! :smile:
  • AliceLMS
    AliceLMS Posts: 2,425 Member
    Good Morning all! Happy March.

    March 1
    Monday~4.5 miles
    Tuesday~4.5 miles
    Wednesday~4 miles
    Thursday~3.5 miles




    Done 16.5 miles
    Goal 80 miles
  • pmjsmom
    pmjsmom Posts: 1,926 Member
    Good morning, all.

    I've been feeling under the weather because of a bad cold so I haven't done much walking. 1 mile in the morning is all I have managed so far this month.

    I HAVE added yoga back into my mornings, though. 20 minutes of Hatha yoga. I am amazed at how stiff and out of alignment I have become! (I used to do yoga all the time!) It has also been helping with the head congestion.

    I can repost the list of online walkng videos, if anyone wants it. Let me know.

    Nice to see you, Viggie. Also, welcome to our new walkers!

    I will try to get back here later. In the meantime, I hope you all have a great day!
  • viggie
    viggie Posts: 155 Member
    :flowerforyou: Thanks for welcoming me back. I just did 3 milesof LS 5mile fat burning walk. I need a pain pill and a nap now.:laugh:
  • PeachMommy30
    PeachMommy30 Posts: 5 Member
    Hi everyone, I would like to join the group!
  • AliceLMS
    AliceLMS Posts: 2,425 Member
    Hi everyone, I would like to join the group!

    Walk right in, and don't sit right down! Welcome
  • TeresaSavage
    TeresaSavage Posts: 1,506 Member
    Good Morning Group!! Welcome All New comers Nice to Have you ALL :flowerforyou:


    PMJSMOM --- I hope you feel better soon I always had the desire to do yoga, But never did it. One day maybe


    I walked 5.7 miles this morning, It was sooooo windy I couldn't even wear my hat to keep the sun off my face. UGH! And then 30 minutes left of my walk the clouds came , But No rain luckly :wink:

    I don't lift weights until late at night, so I need to log it in when I log in my Walk in the mornings Or I might have to Log it the next day. Im already feeling it in my arms "SORE" . I can't Wait to see some results. Yeah I know I just started lol :blushing:

    Have a Great Thursday Everyone! And Happy Walking :happy:
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