Join me in a 3-day sprint to New Year's Eve!
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I'm in: this is the jump start I need!0
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mtjohnston42 wrote: »
Thanks! I've read on here that some people wish they'd started weight training when they first started losing weight, so I decided to give it a whirl. Is it something I should do every day? I'm also doing C25K, and just walking on the days in between.
It sort of depends on the nature of your weight training exercises and hard to recommend without knowing the sort of weekly routine you're in. But generally you don't have to do it every day. An easy way to start would be alternating cardio and strength training days. And focusing on different muscle groups on strength days during the week (i.e. Tuesday upper body, Thursday lower body). There are also great ways to work it in throughout the week instead but that requires more precise planning.0 -
doodleswithpencils wrote: »I'm in. Surprised myself how well I did over Christmas thanks to the forums so wanna do it again for NY. On my bike for an hour right now.
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I played just dance with my daughter today (great exercise)--I'd say it was at least 30 minutes.
Slow start--but it's something!0 -
Good idea. Im in! Exercise today was 15 minutes of Total Body Workout AND snow shoveling!0
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By the way if anyone wants to be MFP friends on here hit me up! A great way to motivate each other to get through it via the news feed.0
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I was not so successful today although I did better than the days before but I am going to keep trying till i am back on track. I'm in too0
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I'm late but I'm in. Didn't do the best today but each day is a new day...right?
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I am in!
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Welcome!0
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mtjohnston42 wrote: »mtjohnston42 wrote: »
Thanks! I've read on here that some people wish they'd started weight training when they first started losing weight, so I decided to give it a whirl. Is it something I should do every day? I'm also doing C25K, and just walking on the days in between.
It sort of depends on the nature of your weight training exercises and hard to recommend without knowing the sort of weekly routine you're in. But generally you don't have to do it every day. An easy way to start would be alternating cardio and strength training days. And focusing on different muscle groups on strength days during the week (i.e. Tuesday upper body, Thursday lower body). There are also great ways to work it in throughout the week instead but that requires more precise planning.
Alternating days makes a lot of sense, thanks.0 -
I'm in too. Stayed in my calories yesterday and ran on treadmill for 45 min. Planning to stay with it to goal this time, so I owned up to my 9 lb gain this am. 21 pounds to goal.0
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Im in waiting for my exercise desk bicycle and new racquet ball set to come using Tai Chi DVD and lifting weights and exercise bands..tossed out all my carbs to the birds to eat and bought raw veggies for stir fry ...starting this early to get motivated...
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I stayed within my calories yesterday not counting the exercise from shoveling snow! The scale didn't show it this am but I'm ok with that! Thanks for the nudge.0
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Ended up with 54 minutes of walking yesterday and stayed within goal. The post in my feed didn't say I was under goal, but that's because for some reason it didn't give me my exercise calories! But the app says I ended up with 55 calories left!
Successful day 1, now on to day 2!0 -
Yesterday I ran ten minutes and walked 20, then went to work. I was within my Cal goal for the day till, oh wait 1 am today. I just realized it can count towards today! My son had a early bday party with friends. I resisted all alcohol and junk food till a taco bell run was made. I will make up for it today.not able to workout this morning as I have a baby coming early to watch, but I hope to walk tonight after she leaves.
Good luck on day 2 everyone!0 -
Stayed on goal yesterday, even though I had a chunk of that gingerbread house in my hot little hands....took a bite--it wasn't that good--and tossed it. Got 10,000 steps. On to day 20
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Couldn't agree with this more. I am in too. Getting my workout in at lunch and staying away from remaining Christmas foods!0
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Just completed Insanity Workout. Feel so much better now.0
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Day 2 was so much fun! Started with fitness class for 45 min then spent the rest of the day with my friend. I finally tried rollerblading and had so much fun and I did not fall at all. Not very fast but it's a start! I have always had terrible balance but thanks to a few months of BJJ my core strength is vastly improved and with it my balance! Judo was cancelled tonight so I'm behind on the amount I had hoped to train today but I will add in some extra Rollerblade sessions to make up for that in the next couple of days. Didn't eat the healthiest foods (Carbs galore) but stayed well within calories.0
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mtjohnston42 wrote: »
DAY 2 is here! Time to commit to your goal and crush it!!
Did PiYo Sweat today and have done pretty well with nutrition the past couple days. Not perfect, but still under my calorie goal. Onward ...
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janetlynn31 wrote: »mtjohnston42 wrote: »
DAY 2 is here! Time to commit to your goal and crush it!!
Did PiYo Sweat today and have done pretty well with nutrition the past couple days. Not perfect, but still under my calorie goal. Onward ...
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C25K Week 2 Day 3. Met my goal of 5500 steps. And under my calories for today. Glad to have this mini-challenge to keep me going today.0
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Just got back from a 32 minute walk, 1.47 miles, and stayed under goal today. Ready for day 3!0
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Stopped at just two pieces of Sees candy today. Then ate two more homemade caramels given to me last minute. Still under calories. Did weights this am and will bike tonight- stationary.0
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Still a couple hours before this baby goes home. I'm quite exhausted so probably won't workout. But I did take advantage of babies' new skill, climbing stairs, so I've been up and down the stairs a ton today and I feel it! Haven't ate a whole lot today either trying to keep my calorie goal down after I had that crunch wrap. Ha!0
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Day 2, under calorie goal and 1 hour working out... weight training and some cardiovascular (bike). Onward to day 3! 0
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Day 1: under calories and 8500 steps!
Day 2: under calories, over 10,000 steps and a 45 min Zumba session.
Bring on day three!!!0 -
Great job everyone and amazing enthusiasm!!! 3 days goes fast I know you all have it in you to exercise at least 30 minutes on day 3 and come in under your calorie goal! Let's go!!! Just one more day to push yourself to be a better you!0
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