Swat Walking Group - August - New Members welcome!

sandara
sandara Posts: 830 Member
edited September 2024 in Motivation and Support
The SWaT Walking Group is starting their August challenge! New members are always welcome. This is a great group if you’re looking for friends and support. :flowerforyou:

The Swat group originally started out as a walking group but we’ve kind of evolved into a very open, free-style support group. Some of us walk, some do strength training and some of us mix it up. This is a great group if you’re looking for support or just friends to keep you company.

Everyone has different schedules and is at varying levels on their weight loss journey so you set your own goals. The only one you are competing against is yourself. If you’d like to join us just introduce yourself and / or post your goals for the month and you are set. We all just check in as often as we can, daily, weekly, whatever works for you.

I’ve been doing pretty well on my cardio but still falling short on getting into a regular weight routine. I’ve got a lot going on this month but I’m still going to try and get in at least 12 hours worth of exercise and maybe more. I am 2 hours short this month but tomorrow starts a new month. Yay!

If anyone would like a ticker check out www.tickerfactory.com and I think there are some others too.

Let’s get working everybody!

:happy: :bigsmile: :happy:
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  • KayLoss
    KayLoss Posts: 14
    Hi I'm Katy, I'm 18 and new to this site. I loved to walk and want to get back into it and starting tomorrow as long as it doesn't rain like today.
    I'm 220lbs Now but want to be 200lbs by the month is over and at least walked 12 hours.
  • sandara
    sandara Posts: 830 Member
    Hi Katy, Welcome to the group! Walking is an excellent way to exercise. I do a lot of the walk away the pounds workouts and it really works.
  • binkybaby1
    binkybaby1 Posts: 188 Member
    Hi everyone, I'm Colleen and I've been using MFP for about 6 months. I'm 42 years old with health issues that sometimes slow down my body but never my mind and spirit.

    I have a great support system. My family's journey (husband, daughter, son-in-law, and myself) began about 6 months ago and collectively we have lost over 225 lbs. My husband and son in law have met their goal weights and now just maintain with healthier eating and exercise. Between my family at home and my MFP family I couldn't ask for better cheerleaders.

    Being a diabetic I have the eating healthy part down. Over the last 6 months I've fine tuned it and now its not that difficult. I have a hard time with the exercise part. Some days I have so much energy and feel great and am able to get some great exercise in and some days I can't even walk because of my neuropathy.

    I think an exercise support group will help me to break through some of those exercise walls that I face. I look forward to joining this group!
  • jrbanta
    jrbanta Posts: 4,401 Member
    I'm back Sandy. Welcome to Katy and Colleen! This is a great group of people who cheer you on whether your doing great or need some encouragement!

    My goal will be 800 minutes of exercise for August since I surpassed that this past month by 100+ minutes. I hope the heat goes away soon because it is zapping my energy. I did not exercise today but sat in my chair reading a good book. It's awful outside and I'm having too many hot flashes to walk with my Leslie Sansone DVD today, pity party for me!:cry: LOL!

    No really I'm ready for this next month and want to keep the exercise consistent since that is not always easy for me to do. Trying to cut back on bread and pure sweets. Colleen I'm also a Type 2 diabetic and try to balance my carb intake over the course of a day focusing more on fruits and veggies. I love my bread and potatoes so it's a challenge for me! Blood sugar is under control and I take Metformin. My A1c has gone down since 18 months ago when I was diagnosed and my good cholesterol is rising thanks to exercising.

    So here's to August:drinker:

    Jenny
  • binkybaby1
    binkybaby1 Posts: 188 Member
    I'm back Sandy. Welcome to Katy and Colleen! This is a great group of people who cheer you on whether your doing great or need some encouragement!

    My goal will be 800 minutes of exercise for August since I surpassed that this past month by 100+ minutes. I hope the heat goes away soon because it is zapping my energy. I did not exercise today but sat in my chair reading a good book. It's awful outside and I'm having too many hot flashes to walk with my Leslie Sansone DVD today, pity party for me!:cry: LOL!

    No really I'm ready for this next month and want to keep the exercise consistent since that is not always easy for me to do. Trying to cut back on bread and pure sweets. Colleen I'm also a Type 2 diabetic and try to balance my carb intake over the course of a day focusing more on fruits and veggies. I love my bread and potatoes so it's a challenge for me! Blood sugar is under control and I take Metformin. My A1c has gone down since 18 months ago when I was diagnosed and my good cholesterol is rising thanks to exercising.

    So here's to August:drinker:

    Jenny

    Thanks Jenny for the warm welcome. My blood sugar has been under control but it has and probably always will run higher than a "normal" person. I also take Melformin. My A1c is 6 which is great and right in the normal range. About 2 years ago I started noticing the numbing and tingling in my feet. That's when I found out about the neuropathy. Unfortunately because of my thyroid disorder I can't take anything for it. In the last 6 months I've been able to lessen the episodes so that it doesn't interfere so much with my life. I've come to terms with not being able to reverse the damage that is already done. One of my goals on my life's journey is to make sure that it doesn't get worse. With that said, I am stronger, more energetic and full of life than I have been in a long time and I can honestly say its because I'm taking care of me first!

    I look forward to widening my MFP family.
  • cklbrown
    cklbrown Posts: 4,696 Member
    I would love to join you. My only cardio had been Leslie's dvds. I love her workouts. I try to walk 120 miles with her monthly, about 60 minutes a day.
  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,032 Member
    I'd love to join as well! I've just joined a walking group and am in a Check in Challenge where I have goals each week.

    Going to ponder on some of the goals I'd like to achieve successfully this month.

    Great to be a part of such a friendly group..thanks for making us 'newbies' this month welcome!:heart:
  • Lesliet05
    Lesliet05 Posts: 148
    well the move is finally done. and for a treat I bought the "Punch up your walk" Only did 2 miles, but have to start somewhere. My goal for August will be 50 miles.
  • AliceLMS
    AliceLMS Posts: 2,425 Member
    Hello Girls, I am back on the program. I have been exercising regularly and lost only 1 pound last month, but I am happy to claim it.
    Missed you all but just haven't had time to post.

    Enough talkin, time to get walkin, Alice
  • pmjsmom
    pmjsmom Posts: 1,926 Member
    Good morning, everyone and WELCOME to all our new walkers!

    Sandy--Thank you for starting the new thread!

    I'm running a little late so I'll try to get back here later!

    Have a great day, everyone!
  • jrbanta
    jrbanta Posts: 4,401 Member
    So many new friends! Great! Welcome to all and hope you stay with us. We check in with each other when ever we feel like it. I was lazy yesterday so I plan to go to the gym after work and burn some calories. Can't take too many days off or I have a hard time getting back on track. Still need to curb my eating of sweets and fat...

    Jenny
  • AliceLMS
    AliceLMS Posts: 2,425 Member
    2.5 miles walking the hill, up and down, up and down, in nice loose sand! Great workout but hotter than Hades!
  • sandara
    sandara Posts: 830 Member
    Hi Everyone!

    Glad to see you all back this month. Leslie, we've missed you!

    Welcome to all the new members. I hope you enjoy the group as much as I have and we're glad to have you with us.

    Just a little history for the new guys. We started out mainly as a walking group but as we stuck with it we just began branching out to other things to keep us motivated. I am / was type 2 diabetic but after about 7 months of MFP I was able to completely stop my diabetes medications. I"m still on blood pressure medicine but a much lower dose. I've been exercising for about 16 months and I know I wouldn't have kept at it without this group.

    I think it would be great if you returning members want give a little recap. I know some of you have been here a long time and you deserve a shout out! :flowerforyou:

    I may not be able to move tomorrow. I tried out the Jillian Michaels shred it with weights. Parts of it are pretty rough but most of it was within my abilities. Now I just have to keep it up!
  • sandara
    sandara Posts: 830 Member
    well the move is finally done. and for a treat I bought the "Punch up your walk" Only did 2 miles, but have to start somewhere. My goal for August will be 50 miles.

    I love the Punch up your Walk, it's one of my favorites.
  • tobybear
    tobybear Posts: 109
    I would like to join. I do Leslie Sansone's WATP Express. I try to do 2 miles a day 6 days a week, so in a month that would be 48 miles. Is that too few? I did only 1 tonight because I did a lot of running around after I got off work. Thanks for doing this.
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  • jrbanta
    jrbanta Posts: 4,401 Member
    Welcome to more and more new friends! Wow what a great response to the new thread!

    My name is Jenny and I joined MFP January 3rd, 2011. I saw this thread the beginning of February and have been chatting with everyone on it almost daily since then. I believe this thread and one other I'm on have kept me coming back every day to log and chat as I move forward on my journey to better health. I had said earlier I'm a Type 2 diabetic but am learning to manage my exercise and food intake, balance carbs, etc. My goal would be to get off Metformin, lose a total of 50-60 pounds over the next 18 - 24 months, and feel more energetic and healthy. I've lost 18 very slowly since January 3rd. I view this as a lifestyle not a diet and still eat what I want in moderation but try to exercise consistently. Doing the monthly challenge for walking/exercising has kept me more on track than I've ever been before.

    So glad you have all joined us!
    Jenny
  • Lesliet05
    Lesliet05 Posts: 148
    Yea got 2 miles in this morning.
    I really got serious about my fitness August 2010. My goal is to change my lifestyle not just to lose weight. So my goal is to lose 40 lbs in a 2 year time frame. Well maybe now 2.5 LOL.
    But you keep at it. That weight didn't come on overnight and it sure won't come off over night.
    wouldn't be where I am without this group. Take a bow group you deserve it :flowerforyou: :heart:
  • pmjsmom
    pmjsmom Posts: 1,926 Member
    Happy Tuesday, everyone!

    I'm Kathy and I have been with this thread since it started. I am 55 and have been struggling to lose the last 40 or so pounds (I've already lost 80).
    I am an emotional eater and tend to eat in response to just about ANY situation--good or bad. I have a fairly labor-intensive job and walk outside or with videos. I used to do a lot more but am slowly getting back to that.
    I keep things pretty low-impact due to old leg injuries but I love to walk!

    Welcome to all our new members!
  • binkybaby1
    binkybaby1 Posts: 188 Member
    Happy Tuesday Ladies! Its so nice to meet all of you. Was able to finally get back on the treadmill this morning. I'll tell ya when your away from exercise for a week or two you really feel it when you start up again.

    I hope everyone has a fantastic Tuesday full of good food choices, lots of water and movement!
  • tobybear
    tobybear Posts: 109
    If any of you want to add me as a friend go ahead. The more the merrier.

    How do you change the ticker when you walk more miles? I walked 2 today and need to add it to the ticker to change it.
  • sandara
    sandara Posts: 830 Member
    I am moving today, just not real fast. :sad: I am sore from my knees up through the hips. Jillian Michaels is cruel. :laugh: I did do the Jenny Ford step workout but I didn't have my A game on. I thought it might help work out some of the soreness. Maybe it will but I really struggled to keep up with the pace today and now I"m pooped.

    Toby, if your asking how you update your ticker then you just go back to the original sight (I saved mine in my favorites) and enter the pin code you used. You should be able to change the field with your progress and it will show the change automatically on MFP. If your asking how to log the miles since you are using minutes then you'll just have to log the minutes it took to do the 2 miles. Or you can set up a separate ticker using miles as the units. Wasn't sure which you meant, hope it helps.

    And if anyone would like to add me as a friend please do :flowerforyou: Toby I sent you a request.

    Have a good evening everybody!
  • tobybear
    tobybear Posts: 109
    I am moving today, just not real fast. :sad: I am sore from my knees up through the hips. Jillian Michaels is cruel. :laugh: I did do the Jenny Ford step workout but I didn't have my A game on. I thought it might help work out some of the soreness. Maybe it will but I really struggled to keep up with the pace today and now I"m pooped.

    Toby, if your asking how you update your ticker then you just go back to the original sight (I saved mine in my favorites) and enter the pin code you used. You should be able to change the field with your progress and it will show the change automatically on MFP. If your asking how to log the miles since you are using minutes then you'll just have to log the minutes it took to do the 2 miles. Or you can set up a separate ticker using miles as the units. Wasn't sure which you meant, hope it helps.

    And if anyone would like to add me as a friend please do :flowerforyou: Toby I sent you a request.

    Have a good evening everybody!

    Thanks, I changed it to minutes instead of miles, it looks like I'm doing more.:laugh: :wink: . We are now friends too.
  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,032 Member
    I'd love to join as well! I've just joined a walking group and am in a Check in Challenge where I have goals each week.

    Going to ponder on some of the goals I'd like to achieve successfully this month.

    Great to be a part of such a friendly group..thanks for making us 'newbies' this month welcome!:heart:
    I added a ticker for this challenge and got in 120 minutes of workout time Monday and 90 today (Tues) so I'm on my way. :drinker:

    Hope everyone is doing well:flowerforyou:
  • Lesliet05
    Lesliet05 Posts: 148
    on a roll 3 miles today !!!!!!!
  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,032 Member
    Wanted to drop by and say hello to everyone, what a friendly inspiring group you all are. This is my first time round with you folks and I feel very welcomed already!

    I created a ticker and am moving along, wondering now if I should have added more minutes for my month (love swimming and the gym in general). I hate the feeling of being under at the end so I thought I was putting the number realistic for how I workout but...oops, I may have miscalculated.:blushing: :tongue::laugh: But that only means I might go beyond my goal and have an even better month and know for next time to bump it up.

    I've never been involved in challenges up to this point, now I have you all :heart: , a weekly Goal Challenge I'm involved in and a WATP challenge as well, all these have been so good for me!

    I felt a bit overwhelmed at first but realize each one of them blend together nicely to get me closer to where I want to be... healthier, and learning to push myself more and continue to drop lbs. to get that healthy body, mind and spirit.

    Thanks so much for letting me a part of your journey, each of you:heart:

    Heart:heart:
  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,032 Member
    My SWAT Challenge update

    1000 goal
    340 min. done
    660 min to go
  • Good Evening, Everyone!

    I just wanted to say welcome to all the newcomers. This is an amazing thread and everyone here is so supportive, you will really like it here. They have helped me through a lot! They just might not know it.

    Sorry, I haven't posted on this thread for awhile. I haven't done any walking or cardio for the last month, so I really haven't had a lot to say. I know that's a shock. :laugh: Tomorrow though I hope will be a good day and I hope to lose this beast of cast, so I can start really exercising hard again. Everyone keep your fingers crossed.

    Sandy - Thanks for starting a new thread for August. You're amazing!!! :smile:

    Alice - YAY! On your one pound loss. You're doing great, keep it up! :drinker:

    Jenny - I'm right there with you on the emotional eating thing. My downfalls are carbs and sweets and it's been really hard these last five weeks not to dig into them.

    Everyone's doing a great job, keep it up!

    Ann
  • sandara
    sandara Posts: 830 Member
    Hi Ann, Good to see you back with us. I hope you get your cast off tomorrow, just don't overdo it until your ready. And you can still post here wether you get to exercise or not. :happy: We're mainly here for the support and will be happy to see you.

    I took yesterday off, it was my husband's last night at home. He's gone to California for 10 days on a work trip. Really rough job he has there, NOT! I don't think I could have exercised anyway I was even more sore yesterday. I know everyone at work is tired of hearing me groan every time I get up or sit down! :blushing: Thank goodness I"m much better today so I did my step workout again. I didn't really feel it too much when I was doing that Jillian Michaels workout but I have felt it now! I'm gonna hafta work into that one a little slower.

    I won't be around much this weekend. I'm taking my Mom to see her sister in South Georgia. It will just be a short trip, leaving early Sat & coming back Sun evening. So that means I'll have to do my grocery shopping & stuff tomorrow night. It's not looking like a good workout weekend for me. So if you don't hear from me I'll see you all Sunday evening.

    Have a good weekend!

    :flowerforyou:
  • jrbanta
    jrbanta Posts: 4,401 Member
    Russ and I walked a moderate paced walk for just 1 mile tonight outside. It's still very hot here in MN and after a day of work our energy is zapped. We agreed to go to the gym tomorrow after work and get in some time with cardio and weights. Tonight we went out to eat and I said we have to walk at least a mile to move the joints and get digestion going. It gave me a little perk me up for the evening.

    Welcome back Ann! Glad the cast comes off tomorrow. Listen to Sandy and don't overdo it because you are excited to get moving again... Take Care!

    Heart- you are moving! So many minutes done already. I've been a little lazy due to the heat. Excuses, Excuses!

    Have a nice evening!
    Jenny
  • ldixon64
    ldixon64 Posts: 3 Member
    I would love to join this group, I try to walk everyday at least 2 miles. I have been hanging aound here for about 2 month maybe and just haven't posted. I weight 167 and would love to be down about 10 pounds by the first of September.:smile:
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