The 2020 Move It Monday Challenge!

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  • nebslp
    nebslp Posts: 1,662 Member
    @PackerFanInGB and @balhoff and @prgirl39mfp ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿปwalking is the best exercise in so many ways. Youโ€™re all getting stronger and Iโ€™m sure your hearts thank youโค๏ธ

    I did some heavy digging removing the black weed guard mat that was no longer working. It had a couple inches of decomposed mulch on it which was basically dirt with grass growing out of it. I pulled and dug to get under the roots and got a good start at removing that so I can replace it. It will take a week or more because itโ€™s a very large area but itโ€™s a start.
  • 77tes
    77tes Posts: 8,495 Member
    I started June with an hour walk, a 30 minute strength workout, and 15 minutes of yoga.
  • prgirl39mfp
    prgirl39mfp Posts: 3,154 Member
    Thank you @nebslp . I love walking!

    Great job working in your yard. Thatโ€™s a great workout.
  • balhoff
    balhoff Posts: 66 Member
    @prgirl39mfp nice job getting a 5K plus
  • balhoff
    balhoff Posts: 66 Member
    @77tes great workout cardio, strength and flexibility
  • texasgardnr
    texasgardnr Posts: 2,617 Member
    May 4: 2+ hours working on the right side yard
    May 11: 2 hours back yard and garden, 30 minutes easy walk
    May 18: Several hours decluttering and emptying a section of the garage, 30 minutes easy walk
    May 25: Several hours in the garden and working on left side side "yard" today. (we made this area into a project this week of renewing that area! (I don't know what to call it as it is not a yard but mostly a walkway to the gate to the backyard, but we have a long area alongside the house that we planted sage, lantana and a bit of verbena years ago. My husband rebuilt the gate and spread the mulch after I cleaned out, and pruned/cut back the plants in that area) Looks really nice again.

    June 1: 60 minutes porch and garden

    @balhoff, walking 10 minutes at a time, over time, added up quickly to a great hour of walking and lots of steps also! Excellent!

    @prgirl39mfp, nice long walk to start June off on the right foot ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ

    @nebslp, that was certainly some heaving digging and hard work! Well done.

    @77tes, you did a strong line up of exercises on Monday!

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  • nebslp
    nebslp Posts: 1,662 Member
    @texasgardnr I wish I could see your beautiful yard in person. You put so much time and effort into making it that way. I love lantana so I saved seeds last year and planted them but my sister said I planted them too early and none of them came up. So I'll just imagine yours:) I love verbena, too.
  • prgirl39mfp
    prgirl39mfp Posts: 3,154 Member
    Thanks everyone!

    Today I am working at a grocery store for 3 1/2 hours stocking, cleaning and moving around. That will be the workout of the day.
  • texasgardnr
    texasgardnr Posts: 2,617 Member
    @prgirl39mfp, I had a part time job doing just what you are doing at a convenience store a number of years ago, and loved it for the workout it gave me.

    June 1: 60 minutes porch and garden

    June 8: 1 1/2 hours working in the garage (air conditioner leak discovered ๐Ÿ˜ต) . 1 hour yard tidy up

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  • 77tes
    77tes Posts: 8,495 Member
    I took an hour walk, did strength training, yoga and qigong. My new usual Monday workout.
  • nebslp
    nebslp Posts: 1,662 Member
    Good job, ladies! I tore out a bit more of the black mat from my flowerbed but it was super hot and muggy with very little breeze so didnโ€™t stay too long.
  • 77tes
    77tes Posts: 8,495 Member
    New usual Monday workout routine : one hour walk, 20 minutes strength workout, yoga to come this evening. :)
  • balhoff
    balhoff Posts: 66 Member
    Monday June 15 I finished my Virtual 5K CrushCorona for the month. I improved by 22 minutes from the one in May.
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  • nebslp
    nebslp Posts: 1,662 Member
    @balhoff I am so proud of you!! What an accomplishment!! You are making some real progress๐Ÿ™‚
  • texasgardnr
    texasgardnr Posts: 2,617 Member
    June 15: 2 miles Brisk Walk WATP Express, Flexibility Walk from Mix & Match Walk Blasters

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  • texasgardnr
    texasgardnr Posts: 2,617 Member
    @balhoff, Way to go for sure!! That is an awesome improvement and an amazing accomplishment! Thank you for sharing the pictures also! Participating in a Virtual 5K is a brilliant idea!

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  • balhoff
    balhoff Posts: 66 Member
    @texasgardnr I feel the virtual 5Ks are the safest right now. They are also getting me out of the house and exercising. I selected at least one 5K each month in the summer to do. This way it forces me to exercise and prepare. Instead of sitting at home watching TV; a habit I have been trying to limit.
  • 77tes
    77tes Posts: 8,495 Member
    @balhoff , the virtual 5Ks are a terrific idea! Congrats on making such a big improvement to your time!

    And well done @texasgardnr, for getting in your 2 miles. Iโ€™ll have to google WATP express!
  • prgirl39mfp
    prgirl39mfp Posts: 3,154 Member
    @balhoff congratulations! Well done!
    @77tes fantastic walk! Good for you!
    @texasgardnr Way to go! Fantastic workout!

    I did Yard work this Monday for 3 hrs. It was quite the burn!
  • balhoff
    balhoff Posts: 66 Member
    Moving Monday - I walked 30 minutes in the neighborhood.
  • 77tes
    77tes Posts: 8,495 Member
    Bravo ๐Ÿ‘ @balhoff on that walk.

    I did my new usual Monday Workout - Walk with Pups and hubby, strength workout with daughters, and yoga by myself.
  • prgirl39mfp
    prgirl39mfp Posts: 3,154 Member
    Bike ride this week. 26 minutes
  • 77tes
    77tes Posts: 8,495 Member
    Good going @prgirl39mfp ! I did my new usual Monday workout.
  • nebslp
    nebslp Posts: 1,662 Member
    Good job to all of the movers out there!๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป
  • prgirl39mfp
    prgirl39mfp Posts: 3,154 Member
    Thanks @77tes

    Yesterday I walked 3 miles and biked 6 miles
  • prgirl39mfp
    prgirl39mfp Posts: 3,154 Member
    3.45mile walk
    3.72 bike ride
  • balhoff
    balhoff Posts: 66 Member
    Completed the All American Virtual 5K Monday, July 13. I was able to knock off :49 seconds from my last 5K.
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  • prgirl39mfp
    prgirl39mfp Posts: 3,154 Member
    Bravo @balhoff !! Thatโ€™s fantastic!

    30 minutes elliptical today.
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,429 Member
    @balhoff Great job! You have inspired me to get off my rear end today and get out and walk! I've never done a 5k but sure would like to someday.

    @prgirl39mfp 30 minutes on an elliptical is fantastic! Honestly, I tried one at the gym a few years back and could barely do 2 minutes. I was so embarrassed, I wanted to crawl underneath it and hide! Yay you!

    Today, my Maddie girl and I are taking a 30 minute walk.


  • prgirl39mfp
    prgirl39mfp Posts: 3,154 Member
    Great walk @PackerFanInGB !!! Glad you were inspired and got it done.

    I do not like the machine. It does feel like an abomination ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ but it does take to get use to it. Just love how much I sweat and helps lose fat faster