40+ Workout Challenge (New Every Month)!

Mspix- maybe it is your love for TJ that is making you stray. LOL! Do try to mix it up a little more. Our bodies do get used to the same old thing. Also, try the spurts this month too. I think it was your idea! By the way, you are going to love Kettlenetics.

Sherrill- I was wondering if certain foods help. I love your hoola hoop workout and may have to hunt one down. You are really sticking with the challenge too!!!

I had a good day today. 5 min bounce, 11 min, mile walk, kettle bell 20 min., 15 min. mile walk, 10 min. Yoga. I really like splitting the time up.

The 30 DS does work as long as you stick with a good diet and add a little more walking to the program. I was using it for the holidays, but I did gain a couple pounds anyway. I am almost back to weight before, should happen this week.

mspix - I was the same way until I noticed that the TJ results slowed down. Your day today was excellent! We can still do TJ, just maybe not for every workout. I would be lost without my fave TJ workouts.

Today I did 2 miles of the Walk Away the Pounds 5 mile DVD. She really has stepped it up since her beginning workouts. I got rid of one of her earlier ones because it wasn't a challenge at all, but now she does more aerobic moves, small combos and cardio bursts. She's funny too.

I also did Level 2 of Cardio Shred. These workouts have made me sweat more than almost any other workout. You should see my hair afterward. I was giggling when I saw myself in the mirror today. Sweathead city! Hahaha! :laugh:

I was too exhausted to do my last mile I had planned. I'm trying to do 3 miles of "walking" in addition to our challenge in order to make sure I'm not sedentary during the day. So far, I'm doing okay, but I need to fit one more session in. I'm tired of the computer chair butt I have. LOL!

I hope you all had a good day. I hope our new members will post soon so we can cheer you on! :drinker:

Hi all,

So our challenge this month I think has bombed in the 1st week. It is not challenging enough. I think the elements are fine, but the time is not enough. Despite all my working in intervals, I gained 2 pounds. It could be the time of the month, but I am pissed! I really worked out hard, but in the smaller intervals.

There is no shame in trying a different challenge the rest of the month, and it seems like we all need more of everything.

How about a 20-20-20 for a total of 60 minutes for the Circuit days and then the kettle bell on the other two, but bump that workout up to 30-40 min.

You have no idea how sad I was this morning. I got on the scale expecting some positive change, and it said 2 pound gain. It's the same two pounds on and off and on and off again.

With this said, I did 30 min. TJ Remix with the 2 lb weighted gloves and then a 10 min solution ST for legs. I have to go grocery shopping so I added that in today too.

Yesterday, I ended up doing a new Qigong workout I haven't tried before. It is mainly gentle like Tai Chi and a little less moving, but I was relaxed like a noodle and felt quite refreshed. I will add this or Tai Chi for my day off from now on.

Maybe I want to lose the weight too badly. I have no idea that after a year's time and working out so religiously why things are not working for me. I may have to do a shout out to find others like me. Others seem to be making progress. Why not me? :sad:

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So - New January Challenge:

5-10 minute meditation in the morning - set an intention for the day! Breathe slowly.
5-10 minute meditation in the evening - gratitude session (count your blessings), positive thoughts and prayers for others. Breathe slowly.

6 days on, one day off

Sunday Warm-up 3 min.- 20 minutes of cardio -20 minutes of strength training - 20 minutes of cardio - 2 min. of stretch
Monday 30-40 minute kettlebell workout (let us know if you do not have a kettlebell or need a good workout) - 10 min yoga
Tuesday Warm-up 3 min.- 20 minutes of cardio -20 minutes of strength training - 20 minutes of cardio - 2 min. of stretch
Wednesday 30-40 minute kettlebell workout - 10 min yoga
Thursday Warm-up 3 min.- 20 minutes of cardio -20 minutes of strength training - 20 minutes of cardio - 2 min. of stretch
Friday Day off or fun exercise day 30-60 minutes (I will be doing a dance workout or going outside to play)
Saturday Day off or fun exercise day 30-60minutes

Your circuit days (Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday) can be done at different intervals during the day or all at once. I do know, however, that doing it all at once will challenge your body faster than if you take a break. In the spirit of fitting it all in to a busy schedule, do what is best for you, and if you are able, do movements that combine different muscle groups at the same time.

mspix - I gained and lost the same 4 pounds last year, so I have not made leeway in a few years now. 15 pounds would be heaven to me.

Sherrill - You are awesome! Really good work, and you are so motivating!

This is my week:

Sunday 30 min. TJ Remix with the 2 lb weighted gloves/10 min solution ST for legs/30 min. Grocery shopping/20 min Qigong
Monday: Mini-tramp 20 min./25 min. kettlebell/10 min. Yoga
Tuesday: 15 min. aerobics with weighted gloves/12 min. ST/15 min. aerobics with 2 1b weights/20 min. resistance cord workout
Wednesday: Mini-tramp 20 min./40 min. Kettlebell/10 min. Yoga/10 min. Qigong
Thursday: 20 min. TJ with weighted gloves/24 min. ST/20 min. Kathy Smith aerobic workout
Friday: Day off or HHA and Qigong
Saturday: Day off or HHA and Qigong

Quick post. Today was a wash. I ate well and was under calorie, but I only bounced today for 20 min. I added the cooking in too since I was walking around a bunch for that recipe.

I have a headache trying to get me, so I'm going to bed now. I hate time of the month day. Once a month I feel awful and there is nothing I can do about it. I've tried taking both OTC and herbal formulas. At least it is only for a day.

Hopefully I will be perky again tomorrow.

Good job mspix for figuring out a fantastic TJ cycle. I think I will try that this week too! I too have been checking out Collage. Not sure what to get yet.

Hi Laura! Great that you are joining us. Everyone, Laura was my best buddy over at Beachbody's message boards. Please give her a warm welcome!

I should have thought about the QiGong, but totally forgot. I do feel better today though. Today I did a circuit-like workout. 10 min. bouncing/10 min. weights/10 min. bouncing/10 min. weights. The "weights" was working with the kettlebell I do feel worked out.

Tomorrow I might do a more challenging workout than planned to make up for yesterday. I will do the QiGong workout on Saturday.

mspix- that workout looks interesting. I think I will wait until you have tried it first. I'm going to look over the weekend for something.

I better wrap this up and get to bed. Laura, let us know what you are doing these days. You always are doing an interesting workout.

Congrats on the weight loss mspix!!! Super duper! I also lost one of the pounds I gained back. I have one more to lose to be completely back on track.


Brace yourself for the 40 min. Kettlenetics workout. The 20 min. is good, and I thought the 40 was going to be similar yet longer. Oh boy! It increases in intensity too, and I was super sore head to toe the first few times. It's a fantastic workout!

Yesterday was not a good day. I ate too much, and I didn't workout very much. I don't know what it is about the time of the month, but for a day or so, I am simply hurting! I had to take an hour nap today and basically lie down most of the day for feeling really bad. I will be working out during the football game tonight, so I will get back to it, and we are eating in today too.

This is becoming more of a standard now that I'm getting older. I may have to figure out how to handle it better. I take an herbal supplement, but it doesn't help that much. Any suggestions?

Tonight I think I will do my rowing machine, mini-tramp, and weights with Jillian.

Welcome kro0001. It looks like you are still getting set up. What workouts are you doing now?

I had a weird day. I fell on my ankle funny, but after I stretched it, I was able to keep going. I'm going to have to make sure my ankles are nice and warm before working out.

Yesterday I didn't feel like working out and today was bad too, but I forced myself. Between mini-trampoline, kettlebell, weights and resistance bands, I did okay. I was barely under today on my food, but I made it.

I'm hoping my energy comes back tomorrow so I can burn some higher calorie numbers next week. I'll post my workouts tomorrow.

Maybe we could go for a calorie push next week?