May Walking Challenge

malibootie
malibootie Posts: 614 Member
in Motivation and Support
HI!! I have tried numerous times to make the life changes necessary to be healthy. I find I usually over reach and then get discouraged. In that light, I want to make a new challenge:

Walk 30 min, 3 times a week through May 15th
Walk 30 min, 4 times a week the following week
Walk 30 min, 5 times a week the last week. (You can adjust your own challenge as desired)

I find that holding myself accountable to others is helpful. And walking is something that we can all do in our own time and at our own pace.

Who's in??
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  • amandaiams
    amandaiams Posts: 73 Member
    this sounds like a good challenge and right up my alley. So you're doing it by time and not distance, which is good! Do you do Map my Run?
  • Ichasestorms
    Ichasestorms Posts: 24 Member
    I'm in! This is great, I have been doing baby steps to lose weight and get back into the swing of things vs. jumping all in and burning out after two weeks. Last week my goal was to quit coffee & soda, and this week was to go for a walk 3 times. :)
  • sch917
    sch917 Posts: 1 Member
    I'm in too. The weather is just right for taking a walk
  • malibootie
    malibootie Posts: 614 Member
    Yay!! I'm so excited for all of us! Yes, Amanda, I am doing time not distance. We all have different paces and strides. I think it's easier to say 30 min and then we are all on equal ground! I used to use Map My Run but haven't redownloaded it since I got my new phone. Plus, I don't "run" :wink:
  • malibootie
    malibootie Posts: 614 Member
    Oh, and just a little info about me:
    My name is Mallorie
    I'm 40 years old and just graduated with my BS last May
    I clearly believe in "better late than never" and that is why I'm trying to get healthy now!
    Also, I'm a TV addict. Yes, that's a problem! (But watching Glee on Netflix keeps me on the treadmill longer at the gym!)
  • iamsmara
    iamsmara Posts: 46 Member
    I am in. I pledge to walk 30 minutes every day this May.
  • catbyrd
    catbyrd Posts: 87 Member
    I'm in. My name is Catherine and I just turned 48. I am about a year away from finishing my bachelors degree. More power to all of us!!!
  • momtomanygirls
    momtomanygirls Posts: 23 Member
    I will do it! I am a 30yro nurse who is a mother to 2 special needs children. i have signed up to do a 3k walk for june. So this will definitely help.
  • dallpruitt
    dallpruitt Posts: 12 Member
    Sure I always need a new routine in my week. It will be awsome.
  • Ichasestorms
    Ichasestorms Posts: 24 Member
    Bumping. I wish threads you comment on would show up in a 'my topics' like it used to.
  • brittaf
    brittaf Posts: 13 Member
    I'm in. I need to stop sitting on the sofa next to the treadmill and actually start using the treadmill again.
  • LibbyErinGalt
    LibbyErinGalt Posts: 33 Member
    I'm in too! I am 39 yrs old, married with 2 kids and work full time with children (plus 2-3 hour per day commute). I am already walking 20 min in the evening with my children but I will do 15 min on my lunch break. Yay, I'm excited to have some support!
  • emmielou_82
    emmielou_82 Posts: 3 Member
    Is it too late to join in on this? Starting Monday I will be watching 4 kids all 4 and under! So I plan in getting the wagon out and taking them with me :-)
  • malibootie
    malibootie Posts: 614 Member
    Not too late at all!! Welcome! And thank you all for your energy- I'm excited to have a challenge that is completely realistic and doable!

    I have already done 2 this week and will do my third tomorrow!
  • malibootie
    malibootie Posts: 614 Member
    Ichasestorms wrote: »
    Bumping. I wish threads you comment on would show up in a 'my topics' like it used to.

    I agree!! I have commented on some other threads but can't find them now. :(
  • Ichasestorms
    Ichasestorms Posts: 24 Member
    Got my 30 minutes in today, not the way I had planned but it works I guess. I was on my way to pick up my husband from work and had planned on a walk with him after he was home, stopped at the gas station and my car decided it was time to die so I had to walk home. Stupid cars LOL
  • KDRockstar
    KDRockstar Posts: 44 Member
    I'm a little late but I'd like to join!
  • dawniemate
    dawniemate Posts: 395 Member
    I'm in !! I'm 47 currently waiting to have shoulder surgery so walking is my only exercise. ..its also keeping me sane! ! I now love it :smiley:
  • malibootie
    malibootie Posts: 614 Member
    I did my three for the week!! Woot!
  • linzee32
    linzee32 Posts: 86 Member
    Joining late but I'm in.

    I pledge to walk 10,000 steps a day in May. I'm participating in a few challenges on matchup which keeps me accountable
  • linzee32
    linzee32 Posts: 86 Member
    I walked for 60 mins while my daughter had lacrosse practice today.
  • Ichasestorms
    Ichasestorms Posts: 24 Member
    Walked for 40 minutes today :smile:
    2/3 for the week completed
  • LibbyErinGalt
    LibbyErinGalt Posts: 33 Member
    Walked 70 min yesterday and 20 min today.
  • aliciadub
    aliciadub Posts: 73 Member
    I'm late to the party, but this is exactly what I need to get my butt in gear! I'm in! Thank you!
  • sharye
    sharye Posts: 4 Member
    I am also late to the party but would love to do this challenge. So I am all in. I just don't know how to report back in with this group.
  • iamsmara
    iamsmara Posts: 46 Member
    Took the new SIL to show around the neighbourhood today and buy groceries. 75 min leisurely walking.

    Also planning to do a 15 min stroll after dinner. Read somewhere that it is good for digestion and also to regulate insulin.

    R
  • teewhylly
    teewhylly Posts: 8 Member
    Im late but im definitely in. Did 30 min today
  • malibootie
    malibootie Posts: 614 Member
    sharye wrote: »
    I am also late to the party but would love to do this challenge. So I am all in. I just don't know how to report back in with this group.

    I don't think there is a hard and fast way to "report" back- just post an updates or thoughts you have. The purpose of this is to make sure we all have support, but can still do things in a way that works with OUR lives!
  • Ichasestorms
    Ichasestorms Posts: 24 Member
    Walked a little over an hour today. Hooray!
  • malibootie
    malibootie Posts: 614 Member
    I have been slacking- haven't walked at all this week. Going to the gym after work today!!

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