Keeping It Green Monthly Challenge

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  • Bruceapple
    Bruceapple Posts: 2,026 Member
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    Aug 20 = Green
    Goal: 15/25
    Streak: 12
  • jenthibert
    jenthibert Posts: 261 Member
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    20/25 Green on August 21...
  • bbinoa
    bbinoa Posts: 493 Member
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    8/21
    Super duper red red red!!!
    18/25

    Took the day off for back to school shopping w the kids so it was pizza and eating out all day. Kind of fun ( and tasty ) but gotta get back in the groove!!!
  • MelissaPhippsFeagins
    MelissaPhippsFeagins Posts: 8,063 Member
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    8/21 - green
    19/25
    Streak -7

    Thanks for all your well wishes, I always get a sinus infection this time of year. And I am feeling better.

    I slogged 1.8 miles in 31 minutes carrying 15lbs. The 5k I am doing in October has an option for running with a 30lb rucksack. I am trying to decide if I could do it carrying the weight and if I can't, then I will be faster unencumbered, right? I only had to stop and walk three times, not bad for a weight lifter :-)

  • Laughter_Girl
    Laughter_Girl Posts: 2,226 Member
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    8.21
    Green: Yes
    Total 20/26
    Streak: 8/10

    I was able to get a quick run in this evening so that was great.

    I hope everyone is doing well and has plans to enjoy the weekend.
    @bbinoa Thanks for the tip about the free pair of socks. For $4, they're worth trying. Hope you got all the kids' shopping done. My mouth is slowly watering for pizza after reading that you had it. Thanks a lot!!! Ha, ha, ha, ha.
  • bbinoa
    bbinoa Posts: 493 Member
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    8.22
    Very green today!
    Total 19/25

    So tired- will catch up tomorrow! Hope everyone has a great Saturday night :)
  • jenthibert
    jenthibert Posts: 261 Member
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    21/25 Green on August 22. 10 mile walk sure helped with that!
  • MelissaPhippsFeagins
    MelissaPhippsFeagins Posts: 8,063 Member
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    8/22 - green
    20/25
    Streak - 8

    I "ran" again today, without weight this time. I went 2.43 miles in 39 minutes. I can walk that fast if I put my mind to it. This is why I don't run...
  • Laughter_Girl
    Laughter_Girl Posts: 2,226 Member
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    8.22
    Green: I big fat NO
    Total 20/26
    Streak: 8/10 This came to an end.

    I did nothing today but eat. Well, actually I did do other things, but it didn't involve any exercise. Tomorrow will be better.
  • R_Queenie
    R_Queenie Posts: 1,224 Member
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    As of 8/15 I was at 12 /28
    8/16: Chevy Green
    8/17: Red (by 155)
    8/18: Green
    8/19: Green
    8/20: Red (by 131)
    8/21: Green
    8/22: Green Chevy
    8/23: Green Chevy

    Total: 18/28
    Glad to see so much streaking and good numbers in my absence. Keep at it!!!
  • bbinoa
    bbinoa Posts: 493 Member
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    8.23
    Green today
    Total 20/25

    @R_Queenie ... great to see you!!!
  • jenthibert
    jenthibert Posts: 261 Member
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    22/25 Green on August 23. End of vacation and I'm happy to not have had any red days in my week off! Staycation benefit, I guess ☺
  • MelissaPhippsFeagins
    MelissaPhippsFeagins Posts: 8,063 Member
    edited August 2015
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    8/23 - green
    21/25
    Streak - 9

    @R_Queenie - so good to see you. : -)
    @Laughter_Girl - I think we all need a day of nothing but eating occasionally
    @jenthibert -let's hear it for a green vacation. Hip Hip Hooray!

    Forget this running stuff. It was back to the weights for me today. :# Squat is still at 95, but rows were up to 75 and bench press was 80. I have abandoned the Livefit because 6 days a week lifting is not going to happen during the school year. Livefit will have to wait until next May and be done while the kiddies are out of school and extracurricular activities. Denni and I went back to basics with a 5x5 program that incorporates two accessory muscle groups each workout with a rest day between each. Goal is still to squat and deadlift 100lbs by the end of the month. Not tomorrow, because Scouts, but I plan to run a couple of days a week to train for the 5k in October.
  • foxbat2828
    foxbat2828 Posts: 391 Member
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    August 16 - Green
    August 17 - Green
    August 18 - Green
    August 19 - Green
    August 20 - Green
    August 21 - Green
    August 22 - Green
    August 23 - Red

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  • Laughter_Girl
    Laughter_Girl Posts: 2,226 Member
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    8.23
    Green: Yes
    Total 21/26
    Streak: 1/10 Aiming for a new streak.

    I had a good day today. I completed another 10 mile run, and this one was much better than my first one. Other than the leg cramp that occurred immediately following the run, I have no complaints.

    Well, I'm off to put some Bengay on my leg. :)
  • k80flec
    k80flec Posts: 1,623 Member
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    I've been seriously MIA, but had a fab camping trip with my family - 8 mth grandson is going to be a natural!
    The shame is I got an amazing streak of 17 in July - too bad I missed the last week of logging it here!!
    August target 25, which I might make with the skin of my teeth.

    August: target 25

    1: ✔️, 2: ✔️, 3: ❌ (so close to a Chevy!!), 4: ✔️ (a Chevy), 5: ✔️ , 6: ✔️ (a Chevy),7: ❌ , 8: ✔️, 9: ✔️, 10: ✔️, (8)
    11: ✔️, 12: ❌, 13: ❌❌❌❌, 14: ❌❌❌, 15: ❌❌, 16: ✔️, 17: ✔️, 18: ✔️, 19: ❌, 20: ✔️, (5)
    21: ✔️, 22: ✔️, 23: ✔️,

    (Look at those blow out days - evidence of a special time with special people)

    I now need to visit the thread and see what folks have been up to!


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  • Bruceapple
    Bruceapple Posts: 2,026 Member
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    Aug 21 & 22 = Green
    Goal: 17/25
    Streak: 14
  • Bruceapple
    Bruceapple Posts: 2,026 Member
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    Aug 23 = RED :|
    Goal: 17/25
    Streak: 0
  • R_Queenie
    R_Queenie Posts: 1,224 Member
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    8/24

    Green: Nope.
    However, I think this was my first red in a LONG time that did not include ice cream.
    AND, I went for a walk with the pups. So I'll chalk this one up as a WIN!

    Total 18/28
  • bbinoa
    bbinoa Posts: 493 Member
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    8.24
    Green today
    Total 21/25

    @R_Queenie Ice cream has been my downfall many, many times. Tonight I actually stood in the freezer section of the store longingly staring at the Ben & Jerry's!!
    @Laughter_Girl ahhhhh, nothing like the sweet smell of Ben-gay, I mean running success!
    @MelissaPhippsFeagins. .. I'm missing weights too. No leg days with the long runs. Looking forward to winters in the gym!

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