NEW GROUP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

fitgal411
fitgal411 Posts: 668
edited September 19 in Motivation and Support
Hey, MFP-ers, would anyone be interested in a group that motivates each other - but the focus isn't all on weight. Just like being healthy in general. I want to run a 5K this summer, and I am in serious need of motivation, because I am NOT a runner-girl:laugh: And we could teach each other new exercises and tricks to eat better. You don't even need to share your starting weight. Just to have something to look at when you feel like giving up.:flowerforyou:
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  • genmilan
    genmilan Posts: 11
    Thats a good idea because I want to start running too! I've been struggling with my weight and I need motivation. If you have any ideas to help me stick to my program let me know, thanks! :smile:
  • Brittany_Kayy
    Brittany_Kayy Posts: 262 Member
    I currently walk..
    But want to start running so bad..
    Motivate me!!

    :smokin:
  • Brittany_Kayy
    Brittany_Kayy Posts: 262 Member
    ha didnt' know the smiley was smoking.. just thought the glasses looked cool.. i dont smoke btw. haha
  • LosingIt4good
    LosingIt4good Posts: 1,214 Member
    I've been wogging, which is a combo of walking and jogging intervals. Check out couch-2-5k if you arent a runner and wanna get into it. I like it so far and Im on week 5. Its challenging, but a good workout!!

    I belong to a couple other groups here but would love to join ya :wink: Could use all the motivation I can get!!
  • fitgal411
    fitgal411 Posts: 668
    Hey guys! Good to see that there's some people that are like me . . . trying to overcome challenges. I know that all the Biggest Loser groups are starting over, so a lot of people already joined something, but still, the more motivation, the better! I was going to officially start a plan tomorrow, but if that's too early for all of you . . .
  • Girlmom282109
    Girlmom282109 Posts: 2,643 Member
    this is the best site to use for starting out. It will take you from the couch to a 5k.

    http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
  • Ahmee2034
    Ahmee2034 Posts: 1,330 Member
    Sounds exciting! What are we gonna call our group?
  • fitgal411
    fitgal411 Posts: 668
    Hmm, I dunno. The Running Group? Nah, that sounds too blah:wink: Usually I'm good at these things . . . How about Healthy Hearts?

    I'll keep thinking . . .
  • abuelita60
    abuelita60 Posts: 57 Member
    Its been a while since I last logged in, but I NEED to be accountable to someone. Sad to say, but it seems like this is what helps me. So.....if you'll have me, I'd like to be part of of your team.
  • fitgal411
    fitgal411 Posts: 668
    abuelita60 - sounds great! Would love to have you!:smile:
  • easy2lov3
    easy2lov3 Posts: 98 Member
    I would love to be part of this group! I have not ran in such a long time but would love to start. I need Motivation...
  • abuelita60
    abuelita60 Posts: 57 Member
    I'm a walker too, I walk everyday after I drop off the kids at school. I walk four/five times a week. I'm trying to incorporate run/walk intervals but its getting so hot in the a.m.s and sometimes the heat gets the best of me. Any ideas?
  • abuelita60
    abuelita60 Posts: 57 Member
    Thanks, looking forward to it!
  • Kidvicious28
    Kidvicious28 Posts: 1,613 Member
    Count me in! :smile: I've been slowly putting running into my exercise routine. I don't run for very long but it would be nice to be able to run longer than 10 mins without feeling like I'm going to die lol Motivation would be great
    :flowerforyou:
  • fitgal411
    fitgal411 Posts: 668
    Count me in! :smile: I've been slowly putting running into my exercise routine. I don't run for very long but it would be nice to be able to run longer than 10 mins without feeling like I'm going to die lol Motivation would be great
    :flowerforyou:
    Woah, you can run for 10 minutes straight??!!:noway: :laugh: After running for only 2 minutes, I usually have to stop.:grumble:
  • easy2lov3
    easy2lov3 Posts: 98 Member
    lol...i run up the stairs and call it a day:frown: good job!:wink:
  • fitgal411
    fitgal411 Posts: 668
    About to head off, but before I do . . . anyone else interested in joining this awesome new motivation group?:happy:
  • ivykivy
    ivykivy Posts: 2,970 Member
    May I join please? I started doing run walk intervals last week (actually this is like the 5th time in a year) But I am going to stick to it this time. I haven't pushed myself like I should I just need a little kick in the behind.
  • LosingIt4good
    LosingIt4good Posts: 1,214 Member
    Count me in! :smile: I've been slowly putting running into my exercise routine. I don't run for very long but it would be nice to be able to run longer than 10 mins without feeling like I'm going to die lol Motivation would be great
    :flowerforyou:
    Woah, you can run for 10 minutes straight??!!:noway: :laugh: After running for only 2 minutes, I usually have to stop.:grumble:

    Im up to 5 minutes, but tomorrow I move up to the next level... havent looked yet to see how long the intervals are. Im scared I'll psych myself out. Figured Id just plug in the ipod and run until it tells me to stop. LOL what I dont know wont hurt me! I'll look AFTER Ive done it the whole way.. :laugh:
  • kimss
    kimss Posts: 1,146
    i 'D LIKE TO JOIN.. I'VE BEEN WALK/JOGGING FOR THE LAST 2 MONTHS. I REALLY LIKE IT. I ALWAYS NEED MOTIVATION AND JUST NICE TO HAVE PEOPLE TO SHARE WITH. I'VE BEEN DOING THE 3MIN RUN AND 2 MIN WALK ROUTINE FOR 2 MILES, THEN WALK THE REST OF MY TIME. I TRY TO WORKOUT FOR 45-60MIN 5 DAYS A WEEK. I WOULD LIKE TO EVENTUALLY WORK UP TO REGULARLY RUNNING THE 10MIN. MILE. WITHOUT STOPPING. I CAN DO IT, BUT ITS HARD. I AM WORKING MY WAY UP JUST LIKE EVERYONE ELSE. I REALLY LOOK FOR WARD TO TALKING WITH YOU ALL. IT'S LATE TONIGHT SO I;LL CHECK IN TOMORROW.
    KIM
  • fitgal411
    fitgal411 Posts: 668
    Good morning everyone!!!!!!!! (is it just me, of is the time zone waaaaay off? Well, i guess it depends on where you live). Anyway, yesterday I went 700 cals over, and that's including exercise!:explode:

    I will try to do better today. As for a name for our group . . . how about the Woggers? (Walkers/Joggers) That is such a cool word, but doesn't it sound like some kid show? :laugh: ITSSSS THE WOGGER SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!:laugh:
  • Ahmee2034
    Ahmee2034 Posts: 1,330 Member
    Good morning everyone!!!!!!!! (is it just me, of is the time zone waaaaay off? Well, i guess it depends on where you live). Anyway, yesterday I went 700 cals over, and that's including exercise!:explode:

    I will try to do better today. As for a name for our group . . . how about the Woggers? (Walkers/Joggers) That is such a cool word, but doesn't it sound like some kid show? :laugh: ITSSSS THE WOGGER SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!:laugh:

    :tongue: :tongue:

    THE WOGGERS! It's corny but I like it. Vote #1. :drinker:

    Are we gonna just put together how this thing is gonna work? Like, we walk such and such minutes then run such and such minutes, etc. or are we gonna wing it? I'm doing a 16 minute mile right now. I'd like to better that time. I need motivation! :sad:
  • easy2lov3
    easy2lov3 Posts: 98 Member
    Good morning everyone!!!!!!!! (is it just me, of is the time zone waaaaay off? Well, i guess it depends on where you live). Anyway, yesterday I went 700 cals over, and that's including exercise!:explode:

    I will try to do better today. As for a name for our group . . . how about the Woggers? (Walkers/Joggers) That is such a cool word, but doesn't it sound like some kid show? :laugh: ITSSSS THE WOGGER SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!:laugh:


    I like the Woggers..lol.. does sound like a kids show...but u got my vote :smile:
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  • fitgal411
    fitgal411 Posts: 668
    I will start a "Woggers" thread tomorrow then. Looks like we're all at different fitness levels, so what some may find challenging, others won't, you know what I mean?
  • Ahmee2034
    Ahmee2034 Posts: 1,330 Member
    Bree - love your hair! Naturally wavy/curly? Mine, too, but I can't get it to look that way. Love it!
  • easy2lov3
    easy2lov3 Posts: 98 Member
    Bree - love your hair! Naturally wavy/curly? Mine, too, but I can't get it to look that way. Love it!

    Awww, thank you... it's naturally curly, and i never put anything in it to look that way, jus natural. But your hair looks easier to manage than mine, i love it.
  • abuelita60
    abuelita60 Posts: 57 Member
    Good afternoon everyone, I like the name, I didn't do my morning walk this a.m., had to take my son to the doctor then took him to school, 2 1/2 hours later had to go pick him up because the school nurse said he was running a fever. I did OK on calories for breakfast, right now I'm trying to figure out what to have for lunch.....
  • Ahmee2034
    Ahmee2034 Posts: 1,330 Member
    I will start a "Woggers" thread tomorrow then. Looks like we're all at different fitness levels, so what some may find challenging, others won't, you know what I mean?

    Hmm. Not sure. I hadn't thought of the different levels. Any suggestions? I'll think about it, too.
  • genmilan
    genmilan Posts: 11
    Just wondering every time right before i work out I feel really tired! :yawn: Is there anything I can do to change that so I can just do my work out and be more active???
  • I am a mother of three and want to get my body back. I need some motivation. I like walking and am trying to get myself into running. I would love to join this group if you would have me. Thanks
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