SWaT Walking Group - May Walk
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Okay! I feel like I'm talking to myself LOL :laugh:
Walked 3 miles with Leslie S. this morning
The video I downloaded "Chris Fayteg" I started it out & then it got hard So I Did Leslie S. . With Chris Fayteg's video the straight forward lunges bother's my knee's & she does' it quickly too, to much for me. I like to take things gently
Alright! Good Night you all!!
Friday tomorrow YAY!! :drinker:0 -
Morning all! I have been both walking and working, unfortunately my big butt is not falling off.
You are not alone Teresa we are still with you.
I have done a couple of Freytags workouts and they are to bouncy for me. Not that she is to bouncy, the motions are. I do like the Trainers edge workouts. They do stretch my limits though. I have referred to the big blonde trainer, ( in moments of extreme duress) as the Exernazi:noway: Just about the time I think I am going to fall apart they start the cool down. I also like the 10 minute solutions work out that does the whole body, bit by bit 10 mins at a time. Does not overstress any area but works them all. Jumping Jacks are my nemisis, I get so uncoordinated! Also pushups which in my youth I did on fingertips and toes. I had hand surgery years ago and never got the strength back.
I still do my walking workouts and incorporate those moves into my outdoor walks. Looks silly but what do I care!
Have a great day all! Off to work, Alice0 -
Hello!
I'm Back again :blushing:
Alice... Your right! " feytags" workout was very bouncey. But the forward lunges is what did it in for me.:noway:
I Canceled working today, And I took my walk to the beach and walked along ocean sand, Absolutely Gorgeous! On the way back I stopped off and had lunch at Wendy's, I tried thier Apple Pecan salad 1/2 order & the Pomegranate vinaigrette dressing. OMG! I LOVE IT!!!! I only needed 1/2 the dressing packet. It taste just like the salad I was buying at the Hard Rock cafe. Awesome!!! $3.99 was well worth it!!!
Ooops! forgot to add in I walked 5.6 miles
Happy Weekend Everyone :drinker:0 -
I'm still here just not much exercise this week except biking on Monday and Zumba on Wednesday. My hip and right leg are sore tonight and I'm very tired. Kind of in a slump with not prepared for what I should be eating, low energy for exercising, and the end of the year crunch at work. It's gray and gloomy with rain so that may be part of it too!
I've done a Chris Freytag?? workout on Exercise TV. It was really good but I sweated buckets and the lunges were fast and furious which is hard on my knees. I know what you mean Teresa! Maybe I should do some of the short 10 minute workouts and see if that allows me some calorie burn without the longer stress on my joints? I'll try one this weekend and report back.
Lazy evening for me. Took a nap when I got home from work and now catching up on MFP.
Have a nice evening and talk to you all tomorrow. I need to get some walking in this weekend...
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Hello !
Jenny, Yes it was Chris freytag walk cardio, You had mentioned it before, SO I checked it out. That & Zumba are to bouncey for me. But at least Zumba looks like it's more dance, were as Chris Freyatg is brutal on my knee's :blushing:
At age 48 My body just isn't strong enough to cope with hard exercise as it once could of.
I feel ya! Jen, I too had no energy all week for exercise & I did horrible with eating too. I'm back on track today since i'm going back to eating 1200 calories. But I did have more to eat today then the 1200 calories, But I stayed under my calorie goal this time.
I plan on walking to the beach again tomorrow, But this time I'm bringing the bathing suit & beach towel and staying for a swim. I'm crossing my fingers that it's a nice day tomorrow.
I've had some pain under my arm at my breast, So I've stopped the weight lifting for 4 or 5 days. I'm praying it's nothing serious, that maybe it was the way I was sleeping or leaning against the couch when playing with the laptop? So I'm going to wait it out a couple more days before trying again to lift weight's.
Alice... Impressive! In your younger days doing pushups like that. I never had any interest in working out in my younger days :bigsmile: I wish I had though
Thats my name... Miss uncoordinated.. OMG! I went to dance classes as a group & private, Oh the poor teacher. i was planning on going back when i lost some weight. If I had the money i'd be going now. I'm sure the teacher is very happy i'm broke :laugh:
Good Night! I'm getting a lil hungry, I better get to bed before the food monster comes out. :noway: :laugh: :bigsmile:
Night Night!!!0 -
Hi Everybody,
I'm still here, just haven't been able to walk for the last 2 days. I plan to make up for it tomorrow. We're going on another road trip that involves another huge flea market and a very nice waterfall (Dry Falls, you can walk behind the falls) that you have to walk to. So I should get in plenty of walking tomorrow.
I agree with what you are all saying about some of the workouts being a bit much on the knees and such. I did a biggest loser workout and it was very bouncy, especially on the upper body if you know what I mean. :laugh: I'm 49 and I really don't want to kill or injure myself. I made an appointment for next Tuesday with Curves. I"m going to go check out their Zumba routine. I did curves several years ago and it's right on my way home. Maybe it would get me back into some kind of regular routine. I know it's not really a super good workout but I still plan on doing some walking too. And it was fun when I went before and a friend may join with me if we like what we see.0 -
I'm still here, too, Teresa (and everyone!).
I actually used to love Chris Freytag's workout but I haven't done them in so long I guess I don't remember much about them! I do think I must have modified some of the moves, though, as I have to keep things kind of low impact.
I plan on starting again with Leslie. I have REALLY fallen off the wagon and weigh about 6 pounds more than I did a few months ago. I am going to reset my weight-loss ticker when I weigh myself in a bit and start with at least a mile video a couple of times a day.
I know I will have to force myself at first, but I also know I can do it--AND I'll feel better in the long run, too!
Sandy, I really enjoyed going to Curves years ago but the one where I live now is WAY too expensive! Over 50.00 a month! We are actually looking into getting a family membership at the local Y. We'll see how it goes!
Have a wonderful weekend, everyone! I'll try to get back to check in later but no promises!0 -
Hello Ladies!
Jenny *HUGS*
I'm Sorry about Leo. xoxoxo
If anyone's interested I took pictures of my walking journey to the Beach, posted in my profile pics. :blushing:
Walked 5.4 miles to the Beach & went for a wonderful Swim Laid out in the sun for an hour & walked back. Stopped off at Wendy's for that delicious Salad. It was one of the Best day's I've had in Many years. First time wearing a two piece bathing suit in public on the beach. OMG!!! If you knew me, You'd be very surprised. I've come along way & still have 15 to 20 pounds to lose. I'm still so top heavy UGH!!!!!! :frown:
I weighed myself this morning & thank goodness I'm back down to what I weighed last week friday. I had gone up 1 to 2 pounds from the 3 night gorge, But now I'm back on track 2 days. It terrifies me when I go off :sick: :sad:
Have a Blessed Weekend :flowerforyou:
Kathy.. I feel you!! about falling off the wagon :frown: It's So darn easy to gain the weight, A day or two I'm up 2 pounds Oh My goodness If it's a week I'd be up 6 pounds easy. And It's So darn Hard to take off!!! ITS NOT FARE :sad:0 -
Hi Ladies/Gents- My hip was hurting last night and I took two Advil PM's and one regular so I could sleep through the night. I'm resting it today and not exercising. I'm going to try a walk or bike ride tomorrow and see how it goes.
Teresa- Thanks for your kind word regarding Leo. For those of you that did not see my post on my wall, we euthanized our black lab, Leo, this morning. He was 13 1/2 years old and had been failing the past two months. Last night he was gasping for air worse than he had been and this morning he looked as if he couldn't manage life anymore. We called the vet and took him in. Russ and I stayed with him during and after and said our good byes. Very tearful day for me because he use to be my walking buddy until he couldn't go with me anymore. He was a great family dog and I'll miss him terribly!:brokenheart: 
Sandy- good luck with Curves! It seems as if a few of us on here are struggling with our goals and yo yo weight gain/loss. I need to look at what I'm doing too. Zumba is ending this week and I may not go if my hip still feels the way it does. I may try swimming one night a week at the middle school pool and then bike and walk the other times. I do have a groupon for hot yoga I need to use that gets me a month unlimited classes. Starting in July I will be able to walk or ride my bike to work when I don't have appts. with families. My school office is moving to one mile from my house instead of 5 miles. So time to reload and plan new goals and menus!
Have a nice evening!
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Jenny--I'm so sorry about Leo! It's so hard when one of our furry babies has to go. Many condolences!0
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Hello, Everyone.
I'm still here (just didn't get any walks in during the week - YIKES!). I did Sansone's Five Mile Slim Down and Five Mile Walk It Off & Tone It Up to catch up for my goal. I really have to get back into a regular routine. Jenny, you're right about having some variety (although I'm finding that the LS videos have been the best for me); I should be able to get into the pool in the next few weeks.
Teresa, CONGRATS on wearing a two-piece bathing suit. It must have been a great feeling of accomplishment. I hope the breast pain has gone away; be sure to have that checked out.
Jenny, so sorry to hear that Leo is gone. I also read about your aunt's passing. Both are such stressful events, so I hope you're taking care of yourself.
Thanks to all for the well wishes for my dad. Two more weeks of chemo and then we'll see where things stand. As for the new job, I gave notice at my current job, so officially I'm still there, but I'm kind of juggling both over the next few weeks. My new boss has been extremely understanding about the notice, and he's working with me for a smooth transition. It's such a feeling of relief to be working for someone so professional and personable. I can't wait to be there full time. I have to say that timing was a big part of my landing the job. I found MFP last summer and this walk group in the fall; both have really helped me stick to my goals. I've lost 89 lbs since tracking my progress with MFP last summer. It has really given me a boost of confidence that I'm sure paid off in the interview process (it also helped that I was able to fit in some nice suits for interviews!). Thanks to all for keeping me motivated.
Make it a great week!
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Hello!!
AZchatter...
Congratulations on the awesome weight loss, 89 lbs is no chump change. Whoo Hooo!
It's wonderful news about your new job. I didn't realize you still had your old one. But so glad the transition is going to be smooth.
I'll be praying for your Dad to pull through
I still have the chest pain :frown: . But No insurance. Still hoping it will go away soon.
I Like the idea of swimming. My husband just cleaned the pool today :bigsmile: but it won't stay clean for long. If I don't walk with Leslie S. tomorrow I might just take the dip in the pool.
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Hi Everyone!
I haven't been very good about posting lately I've just been on the go so much. I did get in about 6 miles walking (according to my pedometer) at the flea market on Saturday but haven't had a chance to walk since. I'm still going to check out the curves tomorrow and I hope they aren't too expensive. If they are I'll have to pass and keep doing what I'm doing. They have a 50% off thing going on right now but it depends on 50% of what. :laugh:
Teresa, don't let the pain go on for too long. Some things you should just have checked out. Better safe than sorry.
AZ, I"m so glad your job is looking good. Mine is getting crazier by the day and no end in sight. There just aren't many jobs in my area right now and I can't stand the thought of driving to Atlanta so I'll keep sticking it out where I am.
It looks like I've got some busy weekends ahead. This weekend is a holiday (thank goodness), the next week is the Relay for Life walk. I really didn't fully understand what I was getting myself into wth that one but I"m going to stick it out. The next weekend we may take a bike ride to Gatlinburg and the next weekend is Father's day. Oh and my anniversary is in there somewhere too. So I"ve got to get my weekdays going with the exercising!0 -
So I am not the only one overbooked, but I did get 3 miles in, and now time to get to the garden.0
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Happy Tuesday Everybody!
I went to Curves today to check it out. I did one of their zumba classes. I'd have to bet it's not much like the real zumba classes but it was fun. I don't know if I'd ever get all those moves in but had fun laughing at myself trying. As Kathy said it is pretty expensive so I don't know if it's going to be a permanent thing. I"m still considering my options.
I think the thing I enjoyed most about today was being with other people while I was working out. I've been doing this by myself (except for you guys of course) for so long I just need some company. Maybe I need to check out some other classes that wouldn't be so expensive? Something for me to think about anyway.0 -
Sandy-have you done the Curves circuit yet and if so did you like it? I've never been there. It is more fun to have exercise buddies.
I took some days off of exercise due to my hip bothering me. I didn't even go to Zumba last night because I wanted to maximize the effects of my acupuncture session I had yesterday. My hip felt really good today without taking any Aleve. Tonight hubbie and I walked 1.5 miles in the neighborhood at a good clip. It did stress my knee and hip but I persevered. I think exercise in shorter time increments is best for now. I don't know if I'll go to my last Zumba class tomorrow night. It's the last one until Fall. Next I will pursue swimming laps one night per week if I can get my rear to the pool...
Been rainy and tornadoes in the area lately. Tired of wet weather. I hope none of you are in the area of the Missouri tornadoes. Minneapolis got hit and one area is only 5 miles south of me. We've always been lucky, knock on wood...
Jenny0 -
Jenny, I'm going back tonite to try the regular curves routine. They have a free week promotion giong on right now so I'm taking advantage of it.
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Good morning! I've decided to work out every other morning for now. I've gone back to walking with Leslie. She fits my schedule better and I just like her. They do say that the best exercise is the one you'll actually do so...!
We've been having pretty nice weather but rain is predicted on-and-pff for the next 3-4 days.
Teresa--are there any community health clinics in your area? They use a sliding scale system and are usually pretty reasonable. My DD in TX is using one--TX seems to have the WORST system for low-income women in the whole country! You are only covered if you are pregnant and for 2 months after the baby is born. (And I thought the WA system was bad!) Oh well. Guess you kow where I stand on health-care reform!0 -
Hello!
Just walked 6 miles today. I'm not going to keep up with the ticker anymore. But i will check in and speak to all you wonderful ladies :happy: .
I'm falling out of the desire to keep up a routine. With the heat Im not sure what I'll be doing from swimming, treadmill, outside walks or Leslie Sansone. But I'll keep popping in to say what workout I did that day. Just tired of the ticker I guess :blushing:
Kathy... thanks! i'm not sure If I want to know. I've already had to Aunt's die of breast cancer & both where treated with chemo & radiation. One aunt had her one breast removed and then later it went to the other & soon after ( 2 yrs) she had passed. So, When it's my time to go, I will go without treatment. So why get checked? why waste the money? when my times up, my time is up. Well, Unless I get both breast removed at the same time & get the pretty, firm implants :laugh:
But going to the clinic's you can't get that treatment
I'm off tomorrow SO I'm hoping to walk another 6 miles. I'm hoping the weather will be nice.
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I skipped Zumba tonight because my hip felt good and I didn't want it to get sore again. I took a walk by myself and tried to de-stress from a bad work week, loss of Leo, and just feeling like I have PMS:grumble: Sorry so negative, I guess I log here to get the feelings out.
Not much to say I guess but hope you all have a nice evening and a wonderful day tomorrow.
Jenny0 -
Well I went to Curves again today after work. I wanted to try the regular workout again. I really do like it and would love to be able to continue for a while but I just don't think I can make myself pay that price. For anyone who is interested it costs 39 per month if you sign a 12 month contract plus an additional 49 enrollment fee. If you don't want to sign a contract it is 49 dollars a month and the 49 dollar enrollment fee. You can also pay the whole year up front and get a 10 percent discount and yes you still have to pay the 49 dollar enrollment fee. As I understand it the price can vary depending what state / area you are in. It was 7 or 8 years ago that I was in curves but it wasnt that expensive then. Plus the fact that gas wasnt 4.00 a gallon.
I'm still looking at other options in this area but I'm not having any luck. I thought I'd found something more reasonable today (an aquatic fitness center) but when I really looked at their class schedule my choices were really limited based on my work schedule.
It's really starting to look like I need to keep walking away my pounds :happy:
Teresa, I understand what you mean about the ticker. I'll have to think about it but I may join you with the no ticker for next month. It could be a nice way to try some other stuff without feeling like I'm neglecting the walking when I do.
Jenny, I never had pms until recently. The doc presribed me a med that I start taking about a week before and during. It's been wonderful for the 2 months I've taken it. And of course you have so many difficulties in your life right now that are probably increasing the pms symptoms. Just keep exercising when you can because it's the best thing you can do for stress but I guess you already know that. It's really helped me anyway.0 -
Hello ladies, I am not lost just distracted. Just popped in and read all the posts you all have been so busy. Teresa, I hear you on the ticker. I can't keep mine up now that there is so much more to do outside. We have only 90 days of real summer here so we rush around like mad things trying to get everything done.
I am in the middle of a tax audit. More time eaten up! Hopefully this will not drag on for a long time.
All the nasty weather missed us, I feel so bad for those in the tornado areas. How will they ever recover?
Jenny sorry to hear about Leo. It is so hard to give up our furry companions. I am glad you were able to stay with him.
Curves sounds interesting, Sandy. Do you get a good workout? I don't think there are any near hear. I am an hour away from any town of any size. So I doubt it.
AZ, I will be thinking of your Dad as he continues his treatment. I pray his spirit holds and his body heals.
Teresa, I hope see the Dr. My Mother had breast cancer twice also and she died of old age at 92. My sister has also had it, and she is doing great. Do not just sit and wait. Pain under your arm could just be a pinched off muscle, which I have had, or something more serious. You are a young woman yet. ( Did I just fall getting off my saop box?
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I am still walking, and working, and gardening, and enjoying every day! Nite nite, Alice0 -
I'm not going to do the walking ticker anymore, either. I keep forgetting to update it. I have been working out for a little while every day but not as much as I do when I am not working. Work is a lot of, well, work!
I have been doing more 'formal' exercise on the weekends, though--mostly walking with Leslie and other low-impact things.
What I need to do now is get back to my healthy eating and track my foods. I can't find a good, inexpensive app that works on my older phone but I am sure there is one out there. If anyone knows of one that works with Windows Mobile 6.1 (I can't upgrade to 7 because the phone has been discontinued) let me know!
Time to get ready for work. Going in early so my DD and partner can go to the movies this afternoon and I'm going to play with my grandson.0 -
Hello Ladies!
I haven't been doing good for a whole month now, well maybe 3 weeks. Because I stopped taking my long outdoor walks and I upped my calorie intake. The reason for that change was, I was losing to much weight quickly & I was losing my hair as well. Well, Now I've been at a stand still for 3 weeks. I MUST force myself to get my butt back outside for my walks even if its on my workdays. I did it before I must do it again. I have another 16 to 20 pounds to lose, So I better Do what worked for me before.
I walked 6 miles yesterday & I walked another 6 miles today. I took my 2 hour walk at Pompano Park & walked around the 2 mile track twice. I am trying very hard to go back to eating 1200 calories, But it is very difficult. I keep consuming 1400 or more UGH!!! :grumble:
My father is coming in town at the end of June and the last time I seen him I was 180 pounds wearing a size 16 pants, So I really need to push myself to get the weight to start coming off again. I weighed in today 145.6 Now if I can just get down to 139 by then I'll be happy. :bigsmile:
Kathy... Sorry I can't help you with the phone app. I wish I had a phone that got me connected to the internet. I'm hoping to change phone services by the middle of July & I hope to have Internet by phone then.
LOL.... about not doing the ticker anymore either :laugh:
Alice.... Thank God you weren't in the tornadoes path.. Oh, My heart goes out to the people affected. It's heart wrenching
Some women get lucky and make it through breast cancer & some don't. I'm just not ready to find out. I'm still hoping the pain is due from exercising or sleep pattern. It's still there :indifferent: . Maybe in a month I'll change my mind but until then No more running or jogging and I try and sleep straight on my back. (Thank You! I really appreciate your advice)
Sandy.... I'm not sure, But I've heard that hospitals have gym's that the public can use. I keep thinking, Im going to look into it But never do :blushing: . Thank Goodness I've never had PMS either. I was pretty lucky I never had cramping too. Well, I don't have to worry since I don't have it anymore :laugh: . But then again Menopause is right around the corner :grumble:
OMG!! I was pretty chatty today :noway: . Sorry!!! :bigsmile:
Off all day from work, that will do it.
Have a wonderful day !!!!!!0 -
Tomorrow is Friday and a long weekend. The only way it could get any better would be if it were a "Real Friday"! "Real Fridays" are what we call the Fridays we get paychecks. :laugh: Aren't bi-weekly pay days the pits?
Well I intended to go back to Curves again today but I changed my plans at the last minute and went and checked out the YMCA instead. I had never really considered it as an option because it seemed a lot further away than it actually is. That place is awesome. So much equipment, so many classes and in time frames I could attend. The price is not much different than curves but they have so much more to offer. I'm really considering trying to scrape up the $$ to do it over the hot summer months. I'll have to do a lot more thinking about it and discuss with the hubby.
How would everyone feel if we celebrated the start of summer with a Free for All / Anything goes month for June? You could walk, exercise, swim, ticker, no ticker, anything you've been wanting to try. We can all still check in regularly, encourage & cheer each other on. Teresa's idea really, she started it with the no ticker thing but I'm ready to have a little fun with this. I'm not really suggesting we all slack off, just try and spice things up a bit. We've all been working hard for a long time. Just a thought . . . let me know what you all think or any more ideas?0 -
I would be fine with shaking it up and doing the "free for all". I'm slacking and need to do something different and eat different foods. Work is stressful and I'm waiting for my break in June. Zumba is over and I plan to swim, bike and walk along with some yoga and whatever else seems appealing. I'm all for no ticker month and just checking in to update on what we are doing, get new ideas, share DVD info, food info, or whatever.
Everyone hang in there and get through the slump. We've been at this awhile and some of you longer than me!:bigsmile:
Jenny0 -
I am up for a June free for all, my schedule is over the top. I am working out as usual but working like a mad woman. You have got to love spring on the farm. With all this exercise I should weigh 120 but I don't. This old body is just used to it I'm guessing.
Onward and upward, Alice0 -
Good Morning!!
YAY! I Like the Idea of the "FREE FOR ALL" :happy:
I walked to the Park again today ( 3 days in a row), But only walked around the track once. I should be going into work at 12 noon so I didn't want to over do it.
last week I only lost .2 pounds and this week only .2 pounds. :grumble: I really need to get my butt back in gear with exercise & eating less.
I've been feeling like crap lately with these so called headaches & being sluggish, I constantly look like I'm bloated UGH!!!! It was really difficult pushing through the end of that walk. I felt like passing out. Hopefully tomorrow I'll feel better
Time to get ready for work and grab a quick lunch
TALk To You All Later
Have A FANTASTIC Weekend :flowerforyou:0 -
Hello Everyone,
Walked 5.7 miles this week.
Have a good long weekend!0 -
Hello Everyone,
Walked 5.7 miles this week.
Have a good long weekend!
WOW!!! Great Walk!!!!0
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