2019 Walk it off Challenge

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  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,965 Member
    Nicuqueen wrote: »
    Hi everyone! I would like to join this discussion as well.

    I am a soon to be 70 yr old treadmill walker. I try to get in at least 10,000 steps per day, much of which is done on the TM. Because I am a fair-weather walker, I do like to walk outside when the weather cooperates.

    Two years ago, I lost 13 lbs by walking. The weight has crept back on since my walking slowed down, but I am back at it again to help lessen the effects of the holiday eating that will happen.

    I am excited to be a part of this group!

    Nicuqueen...welcome to our walking group!
    So glad to have you!
  • 5838fish623
    5838fish623 Posts: 76 Member
    I'd love to join the 2019 Walking Challenge. Walking is my favorite activity along with Yin yoga. I'm in Florida so I get to walk outside most days, I especially enjoy beach walking.
  • tinafaye13
    tinafaye13 Posts: 19 Member
    I LOVE Leslie and walk at home! It helped me lose a lot of weight about 4 yrs ago. Unfortunately it found me again so now it's back to walking it off again. 😁
  • evangsimmons170
    evangsimmons170 Posts: 1,188 Member
    tinafaye13 wrote: »
    I LOVE Leslie and walk at home! It helped me lose a lot of weight about 4 yrs ago. Unfortunately it found me again so now it's back to walking it off again. 😁

    I super love Leslie Sansone's walks too!
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,965 Member
    https://youtu.be/wiK5kvGaLMg
    This was a fun combo of 70’s and 80’s music. Happy Friday walking friends!

    <3 Jill
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,965 Member
    5838fish623 wrote: »
    I'd love to join the 2019 Walking Challenge. Walking is my favorite activity along with Yin yoga. I'm in Florida so I get to walk outside most days, I especially enjoy beach walking.

    Welcome Fish! 🐠
    Glad to have you here!
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,965 Member
    tinafaye13 wrote: »
    I LOVE Leslie and walk at home! It helped me lose a lot of weight about 4 yrs ago. Unfortunately it found me again so now it's back to walking it off again. 😁

    Welcome Tinafaye!
    We’ll get it going again!
  • CryingBlue
    CryingBlue Posts: 270 Member
    I've made it 4 days in a row now. I'm liking Leslie's walking videos. They move enough that I get a little sweat going but gentile enough I don't start contracting. I have been adding weights too and enjoying it a lot.
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,965 Member
    Way to go, Crying Blue! Don’t overdo it. <3
  • wtbarunner
    wtbarunner Posts: 162 Member
    I would also like to join the walking challenge. Just wondering what everyone wears for outside walking when it’s cold out. I do have a TM but prefer outside walking!!
  • evangsimmons170
    evangsimmons170 Posts: 1,188 Member
    wtbarunner wrote: »
    I would also like to join the walking challenge. Just wondering what everyone wears for outside walking when it’s cold out. I do have a TM but prefer outside walking!!

    I wear as many layers as I can. You can always take stuff off if you get too hot. Fleece is my friend! ☺
  • tulips_and_tea
    tulips_and_tea Posts: 5,741 Member
    Yes, layers are the key for cold weather walks. It’s easier for me to bundle up in the winter than trying not to melt in 90+ degrees in the summer.
  • wtbarunner
    wtbarunner Posts: 162 Member
    edited December 2018


    Do you usually just wear your running shoes or do you wear boots
  • DogWalkerRuth
    DogWalkerRuth Posts: 3 Member
    Hi! I'm in. 2019 Walk it off Challenge. Lets go!
  • wtbarunner
    wtbarunner Posts: 162 Member
    So I am going to start my challenge with 11000 steps a day 7 days a week and for distance I am going to do 10miles a week to start and then hopefully increase monthly as I have not been walking to much distance.
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,965 Member
    You are all awesome!
    Thanks for being a part of this fun walking journey!
  • LMK20018
    LMK20018 Posts: 38 Member
    I’m up for the challenge!I need accountability during the winter ❄️🙂⛄️
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    I bundle up and walk outside. I work from home and either walk out back or drive to a state park at lunchtime.

    I'm Walking to Mordor and have Met the Elves:

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10613108/walk-to-mordor/p1
    http://www.walktomordor.com/
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,965 Member
    I hope you’re enjoying the holiday break!
    My husband brought home a standing rib roast, a ham, and a turkey as his Christmas bonus... sorry to offend any vegetarians!
    It was delicious... but I’m done with large meals for a long time!

    Time to stretch it out this morning and get moving again!

    Jill
  • LindaRN83
    LindaRN83 Posts: 156 Member
    I had to start doing something the day after Christmas or it was only going to get worse!

    Have gotten over 10000 steps each day and making that my goal.
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,965 Member
    Nicuqueen wrote: »
    I had to start doing something the day after Christmas or it was only going to get worse!

    Have gotten over 10000 steps each day and making that my goal.

    Way to go! So proud of you.

    I got a 12 minute walk in with my dog this morning; she loves the snow!

    Happy Eve before New Years Eve!

    Jill
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,965 Member
    Happy New Years Eve!
    Our walking officially gets into full swing tomorrow. Have a safe and fun day today, and tomorrow we’ll get our first mile in together!

    Jill

    https://youtu.be/lRILZpZjv2M
  • evangsimmons170
    evangsimmons170 Posts: 1,188 Member
    @jm216 I'm doing Leslie's 6 week challenge. I also have the app. The YouTube is actually a day ahead of the app with the workouts, but that's ok. "We can't do this wrong!" 😁😁
  • pacsnc6
    pacsnc6 Posts: 978 Member
    I got in 6795 steps for 2.25 miles - trying to go further each day.
  • springlering62
    springlering62 Posts: 8,452 Member
    I’d like to join,please. I didn’t have accurate tracking til I got an Apple Watch. I averaged 7.6 miles a day in November and 5.5 miles a day in December, but I was sick the last week and barely crawled off the couch. So far this “year” I’m averaging 4.9 but the morning is still young and I know I need to walk to town at least three times today. 😃 Started at 216, have lost 40, goal is 35 more for 2019. My goal is 10,000 minimum per day and I’d like to get 20k at least three times a week. I am very motivated. Fixing to walk up to yoga class right now. See ya!
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,965 Member
    I love your enthusiasm, my walking friends!
    You are all amazing!

    Jill
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,965 Member
    Got 18 minutes of walking in today!

    Feeling great!

    Weighed in at 227.5 pounds... this year’s goal.... walk and log... and lose 28 pounds.

    Let’s get walking and talking!

    Jill
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,965 Member
    Happy New Year!
  • HeathieM
    HeathieM Posts: 173 Member
    I'm in! Going to buy a new fitbit today since my old one broke! Fell off the rain over the holidays but i didn't gain thank god. Kicking it up a notch for the new year! Here we go!
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,965 Member
    Welcome everyone! We’re glad you’re here!

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