40+ Workout Challenge (New Every Month)!

Welcome to Michele and Lilly!

Michele - you can log in whenever you want. We do try to post our intention Sunday or Monday. During the week we cheer each other on.

Well, I think I had food poisoning. I feel better today, but I am still run down. I did not workout and opted to rest today. I ate fairly well, as well as I could.

I am strange because I crave potato chips when I am sick, but it makes me feel better. I have the natural kind, so they aren't too bad, and I am limiting the portions.


mspix- You may be right. I might be a little burned out since I am not seeing good reults despite the efforts. I also miss having a program I am excited about. My workouts are not very new and shiny. I have some good ones, but I am a little bored. I might get rid of a few to justify new ones. I wasn't quite sure if you were saying that you feel burned out or you are working out too hard? I guess in either case, slowing down or switching workouts would be good.

I have been forced to take two days off so we shall see if I am spunkier when I feel better.

Okay, I am back! I feel much better. I Took Sunday off to make sure I got enough rest. Here's my week:

Monday: Circuit training 35 minutes of No More Trouble Zones. New Jillian workout that is strength training with cardio effect
Tuesday: Hip Hop Abs Total Body 40 minutes of funky fun!
Wednesday- Ripped in 30 - level1 35 min.
Thursday: mini-tramp 20 min., Ripped in 30 level 2 35 min.
Friday: Turbo Jam Cardio Remix 30 min, TJ 3T 30 min.
Saturday: Kettlebell workout for 40 min.

Laura- It is good to hear from you! I love your walking resolution. I think I might join you. I can't believe you are typing rain too. Do you like the belt with resistance bands? I also have been eating more fruits and veggies. I wish they could separate low carb sugar from high carb sugar. There is a big difference.

Mspix- Oh no! Not the cheesecake sucking you in! Oh dear, I have had those weeks. Whenever I get in that mode, I switch to pigging out on fruits and veggies, good food, and it helps switch the mind set again. By the way, do you have TJ Cardio Remix? If not, you must get this one. It is 30 min of slightly more intense (not as crazy as Fire) workout and the combos are so much fun!


Sherrill- welcome back. I hope you are doing well despite life's changes and vacations. Again, positive thoughts and prayers to you!

Michele- What type of yoga do you do for the 45 min.? I hope you chime in soon!

My cat is insisting I pay attention to her. Have a Thriving Thursday tomorrow!

Hi Sherrill - looks like a good week. I know what you mean about not being able to rest, but I do hope you are able to take some time off if needed.

Mspix - The remix is also a notch up a level from the regular TJ so I think you will really like it.

MNM - You found it! All you need to do is post your workout week. We will be having a new challenge in a few days so whatever you are doing for now is fine. I hope it has cardio, strength training and some stretch or mind/body workouts.

Today I decided that even though I had Sunday off, I will need to take off either today or tomorrow in order to get back to my normal schedule. Otherwise it will throw off when I like to workout which is Sunday - Friday or Saturday - Thursday. So, this week, I am only at 5 due to the flu on Sunday. Bummer, but that's life. Tomorrow I will be doing my TJ day. Last night I ended up doing the mini-tramp and then the kettlebell workout for 20 min. I have to get the kettlebell in this week!

I went to the library and checked out a couple books about metabolism. I'll post if anything is super interesting!

What challenge should we go for next month? I had suggested maybe some high calorie burn weeks. Are we up for this yet? Any suggestions???

Where is everyone? I'm rattling around in here by myself. LOL! :ohwell:

Here's my goals for the week:

Sunday TJ Remix 30 min/TJ 3T 30 min.
Monday Ripped in 30 Level 2
Tuesday Kettlenetics 40 min./ 20 min. Yoga
Wednesday Ripped in 30 Level 2/ 10 min. Yoga or stretch
Thursday Shape Toning Workout 20 min. cardio/ 30 min. ST/15 min. mile
Friday Off or Hip Hop Abs 30 min. cardio/ No More Trouble Zones 24 min.
Saturday Off or Hip Hop Abs 30 min. cardio/ No More Trouble Zones 24 min.

I hope to see you all soon! :glasses:

It's official. I am burned out and need a little time off. I weighed myself and I am pre-holiday weight again. I think me and my body are just feeling blah. I'm giving myself a rest week with maybe only walking.

Yesterday I lost my iPhone and my computer caught a virus - more universe messages telling me I need time outs.

I hope you all post so I can live vicariously through your great workouts!

I will still focus on my eating. From the Master Your Metabolism, all the chemicals and stuff in our food, plastics, beauty products, are making us fat and sick. I'm going to work on detoxing my environment and also clean up my diet to be more 30-40-30 (protein,carbs,fats). She also suggests you eat this way at each meal, stop eating by 9pm, and end caffeine by Noon.


Let me know how you are doing.

Mspix- I really need to get an HRM too. I am sorry the book was a snooze for you. Oh, and beware of Kettleworx. I did research and read the reviews - not so great. I need to keep looking for my next big challenge. Plus, it is February, and we didn't name one.

ff1diver - I love your avatar. So cute! It looks like you have a fantastic swimming schedule with miles of biking.

lovestobake - Great variety! I'm sure those 3 pounds will come off soon with that kind of schedule.

mspix - Let me know how many calories you are burning during your kettlebell. I have been guestimating too. My stats may be different, but it would be nice to see if I'm in the ball park for myself. I need to get a good HRM soon!

Sherrill - Walking is so fantastic. I have been doing some of the indoor version with Leslie Sansone since the weather has been so snowy. I think I will also join you in more water, more veggies.

This has been a crazy beginning to the week. I had to take my cat to the vet today, a specialist, since my vet thought she might have had a mass/polyp. The good news is she didn't, but her blood work was showing some kidney problems (slight) and heightened white cell count, probably due to her ear infection. So, good news mostly, but she is getting older. She will be 16 this year.

Here's my schedule:

Sunday - TJ Cardio Party 1 43 min./ ST 20 min./Kettlebell 17 min.
Monday - Rowing Machine 60 min.
Tuesday - Pilates 20 minutes/ ST 15 min.
Wednesday - 3 mile walk/20 min. ST/10 min. stretch/yoga
Thursday - TJ 20 min./TJ 3T (ST with resistance band)
Friday - Day off or Hip Hop Abs Total Body/Tai Chi 15 min.
Saturday - Day off or Hip Hop Abs Total Body

During my slower week this week, I have been reading a bunch of metabolism books. Here are a few pointers I have learned:

*Eat your main higher carbs of the days up to 3 hours after your workout. The other meals of the day, use a protein/slow carb and minimal fat formula.
*Eat protein with your carbs at every meal. This means no all carb meals or all protein meals.
*Eat 6 meals during the day using this formula - snacks should be around 200 calories max.
*Calorie counting only works if you are eating good food. A 100 calories in a chocolate bar is not the same as 100 calories of fruits and veggies. The type of food you eat counts.
*Don't eat after 9 pm at night.
*A 30 protein/40 carb/30 fat ratio is a good formula for all your meals
*Get to know which carbs are slower and faster to digest. You can eat unlimited low carbs, limited starchy carbs, and smaller amounts of higher carbs. All books suggest eating whole grains instead of processed white flour foods.
*Strength training is a must
*Omega 3's are important. All books mentioned to supplement if you are not eating enough foods that would supply.
* Vitamins B (all), E, A and D are also important.
*High Fructose Corn Syrup is not a good ingredient and makes us want to eat more. Same thing with other diet sweeteners. They also make our bodies think all sugars won't make us fat so artificial sweeteners can really mess us up.
*Think about all the estrogen plastics and chemicals (pesticides, cleaning agents) that might be in your lifestyle that you could switch to glass, stainless steel, organic foods. These chemicals make us fat by increasing estrogen levels.
*The increase of estrogen levels when we get older increases our likelihood of gaining weight in our belly (apple/pear figures).
*Eat slower
*Eat super foods that have tons of nutrients at every meal if possible.
*Drink enough water throughout the day
*Get enough sleep 7-9 hours worth. Under 7 and over 9 can be bad for our health and slow our metabolisms down


I hope these tips can help you. I do recommend Jillian Michaels' Master Your Metabolism. She gives a ton of information so we can understand how our metabolism works.