May 2009 Challenge: Week 3

Today was my second day in a row of working out, woot! Not a big deal usually, but the last couple of weeks have been tough so I'm pleased. I'm already feeling a major adjustment in my attitude also, I am an exercise endorphin junkie and am just plain nasty when I skip on it. :mad:

So, 37 min on the treadmill and 33 on the elliptical, followed by 10 crunches and 20 situps (I was so proud of myself until I saw all the crunch numbers on here, wow!!!) My water is done by noon (love the water!) so that part is easy breezy. Now to keep it up for the rest of the week!

I'm going on "vacation" next week (meaning I'm taking the 4 days after the holiday to destroy and re-build half our bathroom with hubby), so am going to make this a good week leading into the crazy times ahead. :laugh:

Hey y'all. Sorry I've been AWOL for a couple of days. We have been wicked busy @ work. So busy that I had to ride my bike in to work today or risk not being able to work out for the whole week. It is about 22 miles round trip and I'll burn about 1200-1300 cals all told. that's the good part. the bad part is that I have to ride 11 miles hole after work. We never know when that will be, so I always take a gamble when I ride in. Since I work night shift, it could be anywhere from 12 to 4 am before I get home. Whish me luck and a short night. I hope y'all are having a great week. I'll try to be more active over the next couple of days.

ttyl
bryce

Cardio day 3 in a row down! I "only" went for a 30 min walk/10 min jog around the park, but my legs were buuuuurning, so I'm feeling like I burned more than the database gave me and will eat everyone of those 'extra' calories. :happy: Tomorrow is my WI, hoping there is some good news in store even though I've only been "back on track" for 3 days.

And even though I "only" did 30 situps/crunches yesterday, my abs are buuuuurning today too, esp. my obliques. I can't remember the last time I did an actual situp (always do crunches), so perhaps that was it? At any rate, I'm feeling the burn today!

Keep it going everyone!

Yesterday--
I didn't exercise. took a recovery day....Since I have been working out pretty hard the last few days. I did drink 74 oz of water yesterday

Today, I just got done doing my workout. I did about 30 minutes of cardio, and then 15 minutes of strength trainin on upper body. and then 5 minutes of ab work. followed by 10 minutes of yoga
I have gotten in 44 oz of water so far today, and plan on drink at least 20 oz before the day is done.

So i was wondering if moving counts as working out? I know that might sound crazy but im packing up a two story house by myself plus moving the furniture and boxes from one house to the other and its' about 96 out and im sweating none stop and feel worn out so since my heart rate is up and im sweating to death could i count all this as working out????

Oh for sure :drinker: log your moving for working out girl!! Just checked, there is an option under exercise for moving, just go under the cardio section, and acorrding to the site, even if its just an hour, looks like your burning some major calories :drinker: :drinker:

I've been thinking of buying a HRM but never know what brand and do they really work... I'm going to start logging in my move into the cardio area since i will be moving from now until july 2nd... we have alot of crap to move and organize !!! but at least it's burning calories :happy:

Woo hoo, end of week 3, down to 255 from 256.2. I can't hardly believe that since its that time. So, I am all frumpy and down a bit! So, I am not complaining.

Looking forward to week 4 - the final leg.

Keep crunchin.

Lost 1.5 lbs this week :bigsmile:

I will be adding my info later tonight after work. But I worry. Last night, I ate lots and lots because my day was so busy I didn't eat the meals I had prepared. Argh.

My tummy is very sore, though, from all the crunches.

Who wants to continue on with a june challenge? I will start it up mid next week if anyone is interested... What are some ideas to help keep people motivated? I feel we lost A LOT of people...

I am interested in joining a june challange.:happy: ...Joining May's has defiently helped alot,
I defiently want to contiune in June

yesterday i weighed myself (i couldn't wait) and i was down to 154 (another pound!) but this morning i was back to 155 :grumble: I guess i overindulged last night when we went out to dinner at our favorite Mexican place....

I agree that we also need a June Challenge! I need to keep my butt on track! I like the idea of everyone doing the same workout video. A friend burned me a copy of the 30 Day Shred and I haven't taken the plunge and tried it out yet.

I hope i can get on track for the final week and meet my goal!

I had a bad week AGAIN!!!! I gained another lb... but I started back running yesterday so I know if I keep up the running this week, I will see a loss next week.

May 1 weight: 187
Current weight: 188
May 31 goal weight: 183