*!* MARCH 2016 Walking Challenge *!*

AlphaHowls
AlphaHowls Posts: 1,998 Member
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Are you ready to Spring Forward?
March 13, 2016
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March 17, 2016
*!* HAPPY EASTER *!*
March 27, 2016
*!* MARCH 2016 Walking Challenge *!*
This is continued from previous Monthly Walking Challenges, we are walking into the 3rd month of the new year *YAY Keep going!*. Each month has its own thread.
*** Anyone can join in at any time. The more the merrier, let’s keep each other motivated****

Walking seems like the easiest way to start getting exercise, and even if you cannot track distance (or do not want to), tracking time is good too...go for a 10 min walk after dinner, or up it to 30 minutes, you will be amazed at the end of the month how much more exercise you are getting in. :)

Come back here and just post how far you walked, even if it was to the mailbox on a given day. The important thing is that you are moving and getting out (or if you walked in place in your basement to a video). Sometimes we need a little encouragement in order to do things in life.

Check in everyday with how far you walked or how long, this is just to motivate us to get in at least some exercise every day, and keep an eye on each other. Remember, you can track by steps, distance (miles or kilometers), time, etc.
RULES:
*no bullying
*no pressure
*just walking, dancing, stepping, hiking, anything to get you moving.
*just lace up the shoes and take a walk!
*anyone can join in at any time.
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  • Irishsugar
    Irishsugar Posts: 117 Member
    Well I am down for this!! I can use the motivation!!
  • hunnibee003
    hunnibee003 Posts: 17 Member
    Yay, this is what I've been looking for! I love walking and am ready to start again after some knee trouble & general laziness this winter.
    I'm setting a goal of 1000 active minutes for March.
    I'm always looking for MFP friends so feel free to add me.
  • 1idd
    1idd Posts: 14 Member
    Just bought a vivo smart and could use the motivation.
  • AlphaHowls
    AlphaHowls Posts: 1,998 Member
    More the merrier! Welcome walkers!
  • WinterCrystal
    WinterCrystal Posts: 37 Member
    Waiting on fitbit to arrive to count steps, and then I'm in
  • Gioeyebrow
    Gioeyebrow Posts: 404 Member
    Im def doing this
  • ashleysnedekerry
    ashleysnedekerry Posts: 1 Member
    Ok, I'm going to do this. First time dieter lol
  • socajam
    socajam Posts: 2,530 Member
    Ok, count me in. Going out town on Friday, but will not be able to start properly until Tuesday March 8th.

    I have been waiting for Mr. Winter to leave so that I can welcome Mrs. Spring.
  • aunteenem59
    aunteenem59 Posts: 3 Member
    I'm In!
  • Leobaby
    Leobaby Posts: 97 Member
    edited March 2016
    GOAL: 400,000 steps
    Days in: 0
    Total Steps: 0
    Steps to reach goal: 400,000

    March 01 - XX steps
  • lacmoser
    lacmoser Posts: 3 Member
    Goal: to walk period! Not an exerciser. Need to be held accountable. Want to get in atleast 10 minutes a day over normal "working" walks.
  • Floridaman789
    Floridaman789 Posts: 109 Member
    I'm in
  • junodog1
    junodog1 Posts: 4,792 Member
    Thank you AlphaHowls for coordinating this! I am back on MFP after a few years tied up in a work implementation project that ate my life. I am down for this challenge!
  • AlphaHowls
    AlphaHowls Posts: 1,998 Member
    I ended February with - 29 days walked
    Total Exercise Steps:749,607
    Total Steps: 854,528
    Total Miles: 383.18

    This morning, I am sick. I had a sore throat yesterday and tried to ignore it, but looks like it will have its way with me anyway. I will still try to get some steps in, but not full force exercise today. I am just not up to it.

    Welcoming everyone to the challenge. It will be groovy to see how everyone does over the month.
  • MzQuietAsKept
    MzQuietAsKept Posts: 8 Member
    I would love to participate in this challenge.
  • Linda6580
    Linda6580 Posts: 192 Member
    Im in!! Happy Stepping everyone!
  • angelnectar
    angelnectar Posts: 3 Member
    I'm in!! We need to do anything to join? I use my fitbit to keep track of my steps.
  • donnadeehurtcassidy
    donnadeehurtcassidy Posts: 20 Member
    I'll do it, please put me in the group. When, where and how do I log my results. Thanks Donna
  • AlphaHowls
    AlphaHowls Posts: 1,998 Member
    angelnectar wrote: »
    I'm in!! We need to do anything to join? I use my fitbit to keep track of my steps.
    donnadeehurtcassidy wrote: »
    I'll do it, please put me in the group. When, where and how do I log my results. Thanks Donna

    Nothing special, log your steps, time, or distance and post back here in topic. Other than that have a groovy time walking and meeting others who love walking.
  • AlphaHowls
    AlphaHowls Posts: 1,998 Member
    junodog1 wrote: »
    Thank you AlphaHowls for coordinating this! I am back on MFP after a few years tied up in a work implementation project that ate my life. I am down for this challenge!

    You are most certainly welcome!
  • Afura
    Afura Posts: 2,054 Member
    40:26 for a lunch break walk for 1.82 miles (1.87 if you ask my FitGear).
  • NewOR2015
    NewOR2015 Posts: 1,018 Member
    1 Mar 12,495 steps
  • GenPaq
    GenPaq Posts: 1 Member
    I'm in! Need the motivation
  • hunnibee003
    hunnibee003 Posts: 17 Member
    Day 1. Had a good 1st walk despite the rain.
    30/1000 minutes
  • NewOR2015
    NewOR2015 Posts: 1,018 Member
    My February steps total: 299,025.
    My March goal is 350,000.
  • robertfarrington
    robertfarrington Posts: 1 Member
    How do you join a challenge?
  • AlphaHowls
    AlphaHowls Posts: 1,998 Member
    robertfarrington wrote: »
    How do you join a challenge?

    Just do what the challenge asks/states. This one is about walking, so you can join here in the topic. You can post steps, time and/or distance. Just whatever pleases you most and is easy. Take a walk and come back here and post what you did.
  • AlphaHowls
    AlphaHowls Posts: 1,998 Member
    3/1/16 Walk Basement 2,068 steps 0.85 miles 20:01 109 cals
    I am sick today, so nothing done.
  • DettloffPA
    DettloffPA Posts: 1 Member
    Hi! I'm new to the community although I downloaded the app awhile back. I am up for this challenge and am looking forward to being held accountable and to encouraging everyone. Happy March 1! :-)
    3/1/2016 Walk 0.25 miles on the track.
    95 calories
  • UnkyTimFU
    UnkyTimFU Posts: 240 Member
    Mar 01: (3 miles - Indoor - 45 Mins) = (3/100 March Miles Walked)

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