Beginners Walking Challenge

Hey everyone! I haven't walked yet today, I'm thinking about going to the gym tonight and hopefully burning a lot of cals
Anyone going anywhere fun this summer? Any fun vacas?

I think I'm gonna hit the gym in the morning if not many people are there haha, I feel too self concious to work out in front of all the skinny people

oh my gosh you guys...I am so tired today for some reason. I slept for 8 hours last so I have no idea what my deal is.
I have off today and all I've wanted to do is sleep. I haven't slept tho bc I won't sleep tonight. I feel so worn out:ohwell:
I didn't go to the gym this morning like I have been doing for the past week...I decided to go tonight just for a change. I guess that could def be a reason why I'm so tired? It's the time of the month too...not sure if that's why? Do guys get really worn out/sleepy when it's your time of the month?

Ugh. I feel like poo!

I get the same way!!!! That time of the month can really drain your energy for some reason...

the gym kicked my butt today :frown: I struggled but managed to burn off 419 cals I'm happy with that. I walked/jogged about 4 miles and did some other stuff too. Phew! Glad that's over with.

WOW everyone is doing great!!! :bigsmile: I went on my walk tonight and did 2.5 miles in 30 min! That's pretty fast,right??? I was sweating big time,hehe I think I might even be sore tomorrow. My hips are already feeling the burn,LOL

:flowerforyou:

Well I didn't get any walking in tonight due to all the bad weather watches here.... So I guess I'll just have to try to do double tomorrow while the kids are all gone....

Ok, first off, congrats about losing the weight! :happy: That's so great to hear!

On to your problem...I have a really hard time staying within my 1200 cals if I don't exercise. I feel like it's almost impossible for me, and if I some how actually DO stay within my cals without exercising, it feels like I'm so hungry.

The only advice I can give you is try to get more exercise in. Even if it's small amounts. Try little things like parking your car in the furthest spot in a parking lot, take the stairs, do some pushup/situps/squats when you first wake up (just take the time to do it right after you get out of bed). If you can't get in a full workout, try splitting it up. Do 10 mins before or after breakfast, 10 mins before or after lunch, 10 mins before or after dinner. Maybe do your workout routine in the morning just to get it out of the way and to avoid times where you say you'll workout later and then something happens and you never get around to it.

It sounds like you're doing great with eating healthy. You'll eventually get the hang of knowing what you can/can't eat. Do some research on what foods you like that are low in cals. Try looking at Hungrygirl.com, or some other low cal recipe sites and fix up some food ahead of time so you have it for the week.
If you have some time, sit down and figure out what you're going to eat a day ahead of time (or for the entire week). I know a bunch of ppl on here do that and it works for them. That way you have everything figured out to 1200 cals.
Hope that helps. Good luck:flowerforyou:

I would like to join if it is not too late. I have been exercising for the last month and my knees have been killing me. So I am sticking to walking for a while.

Day 1: 1 mile (18 minutes)

Day 2: 1 mile (18 minutes) May 30th
Day 3: 1 mile (18 minutes) May 31st
Day 4: 2 miles (30 minutes) June 1st

Good morning walking friends. I just got back from walking 3 miles in 48 minutes. I was walking fast but not my fastest. The stroller slows me down a bit in the morning, I'll do 2 more miles tonight. I hope everyone has a great day ! Cindy

Well, we wouldn't want you to go so fast that you dump the stroller & its precious contents!!! Of course, if the little one in the stroller is yelling "Faster Mom, Faster!" then that's some pretty good motivation!

...although I don't think your little one is to the yelling stage yet.

Good job on the walk and thanks for a great walk with me yesterday afternoon--we kicked butt!!!

Cheers, :drinker:
Deborah

Deborah, Your so funny !!! :laugh: I'm glad we did so well. Have a great day ! Cindy

Hey Kidvicious--glad to see I'm not the only one who did not walk today! Instead I worked out on the elliptical at a pretty high intensity. I discovered at work today that my hip sockets were feeling a bit sore and I wanted to give 'em a break from all the massive hip motion I get into when I walk fast!

Way to go for all of us!!!!

Cheers, :drinker:
Deborah

I know what you mean about the butt-kicking elliptical, kidvicious! I used the gluteal1 program and every time it changed levels, it was like I was pushing through molasses! But at least I burned enough calories to enjoy my supper!!!! :bigsmile:

Keep going back to the elliptical from time to time--eventually, YOU will kick ITS butt!!! :drinker:

Well we are doing good everyone!! Lets keep it up! :bigsmile: I did my 2.5 miles tonight and I feel great!

Cindy....I remember the day's that I walk while pushing the stroller. At least your pushing some more weight, right?lol I use to dream about the day I would get to walk alone....and now I miss the stroller!hehe Goes by fast...my baby just graduated from kindergarden today! :sad:


Keep it up all!!!! :happy:

Ok ladies so I let temptation get the best of me...the even scarier part is I didn't walk last night. Not one little bit. Was so tired!:mad: mad @ myself :brokenheart: because I love pizza :devil: this is my weakness :grumble: no I am in a bad mood Who would think the next day I would feel so guilty. It's like cheating on myself

spunkiemunkie - Don't let it get the best of you. I feel guilty for not walking the last 2 days. My knee has really been bothering me and today I am driving 300 miles round trip to my mom's retirement luncheon. Not sure if I'll feel up to walking this evening. But today is a new day for you. Going over your calories one day now and then is allowed - we are human and pizza is oh so good, right. Costco has this Palermo's ultra thin Margarita pizza that is 260 calories per 1/3 of the pizza. It is really good and a little crispy. I'm a thick crust girl and thought I 'd never like thin - but I love it. It satisfies my cravings. So, just look for a healthier version. You'll feel like you're cheating, but you're not.

Everyone is doing so good. Keep up the great work.

Ok ladies so I let temptation get the best of me...the even scarier part is I didn't walk last night. Not one little bit. Was so tired!:mad: mad @ myself :brokenheart: because I love pizza :devil: this is my weakness :grumble: no I am in a bad mood Who would think the next day I would feel so guilty. It's like cheating on myself

I agree with the last posts. Pick yourself up and get right back at it. :flowerforyou: I walked 2 miles this morning in 33 minutes. It's a beautiful day here. A tad cooler today 85 for the day. This weekend we're gonna be hot. 101-103 degrees. Pool here we come ! I'll walk 2 more miles tonight. ttfn- Cindy