Beginners Walking Challenge

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  • Kidvicious28
    Kidvicious28 Posts: 1,613 Member
    great job ladies!!! keep up the good work! You guys are awesome :happy:
  • stratdl
    stratdl Posts: 303 Member
    BTW - I lost another 2 lbs. this week! I went to the store last night and purchased a pair of new size 14 jeans (I had the kiddos with me so I did not try them on). When I put them on to wear this morning, I realized they were way too big and now I have to return them for a smaller size!! :bigsmile:

    AWESOME!! It's a great feeling, isn't it?? :flowerforyou:

    Cheers, :drinker:
    Deborah
  • emmie110
    emmie110 Posts: 176
    Checking in - just realized I only walked once this week. Hmmm - how did that happen?! This week just flew by.

    Wednesday - 35 min - 2 miles
  • elle77
    elle77 Posts: 150 Member
    Hi ladies:flowerforyou:

    So this week, besides being sick, went really good! I'm still doing good on my walking:happy:

    I am off to vacay so wont be checking in for a week, woowhoo :wink: :bigsmile: I'm sure I will get TONS of excersize this week...and I still am gonna eat good. I don't want to undo all my hard work in one week!

    :heart: Happy week to you all :flowerforyou:
  • strongandfit
    strongandfit Posts: 231
    :blushing: Hi Everyone! May I join you guys?! I love walking as I'm injured and have to put p90x on hold for now.

    Yesterday: Fri, June 19/09 = 45mins.

    Happy Saturday y'all!!
  • Kidvicious28
    Kidvicious28 Posts: 1,613 Member
    of course you can join! :happy:
  • stratdl
    stratdl Posts: 303 Member
    Hi All-

    I decided to do a 5K "race" today (that is, me walking around the track for 3.1 miles as if I was racing) and my new best 5K walking time is 33 minutes, 54 seconds!!! Woo-Hoo!!! I'm so excited! And I just did the math right now and figured it out to an average speed of just under 5.5 mph! I think I'm going to work on a goal of a 5K time of under 30 minutes. To get to 30 minutes, I'll have to walk an average of 6.2 mph, but I'm really starting to think that it's possible. I'll give myself a year--I don't want to have a blow out or anything! :laugh:

    I'm so inspired by myself today, that I think I'll actually change my signature so that my goals show up on it for the whole world to see!

    Have an awesome day, everyone! I know I will! :bigsmile:

    Cheers, :drinker:
    Deborah

    P.S. I did end up walking another mile to cool down, since my heart rate had gotten up to max and near max for quite some time. :blushing:
  • strongandfit
    strongandfit Posts: 231
    of course you can join! :happy:

    Kidvicious28 Thank you! :flowerforyou:
  • Kidvicious28
    Kidvicious28 Posts: 1,613 Member
    this weekend is kicking my butt. I haven't been able to do anything besides the 30 day shred video. Starting monday I'm going to get back into my regular exercise routine at full force lol no more of this crappy missing out stuff.
  • Cindysunshine
    Cindysunshine Posts: 1,188 Member
    this weekend is kicking my butt. I haven't been able to do anything besides the 30 day shred video. Starting monday I'm going to get back into my regular exercise routine at full force lol no more of this crappy missing out stuff.
    I know what you mean. I did my 4 mile WATP workout and swam for an hour. I wanted to walk 2 miles tonight but I don't think it's gonna happen. I'm getting ready to go shopping and I'll get home too late . I'm with you on the full force Monday idea. have a great night. Cindy :heart:
  • Dragonfly11
    Dragonfly11 Posts: 672 Member
    Good Morning Family,
    I was supposed to check in on Friday but normally I'm a Saturday girl - it's Sunday so I'm off by a day anyway::noway: I'm a little slow but I'll catch on!
    6/15 - none
    6/16 - 40 min walk 20min TJ (Ab Jam)
    6/17 - 45 min walk
    6/18 - 32 min walk 20 min TJ Ab Jam
    6/19 - 40 min walk
    6/20 - 45 min TJ CP2
    6/21 - 30min walk

    Possibly will do more TJ later on today - a strength training one and a walk after dinner. I'm up 1 lbs not sure why:grumble: but it's not about the number on the scale (I keep telling myself, LOL!) My white shorts I bought last year are baggy on me, WOO HOO!! and I feel better.
    Hurray for all of us ~ and thanks again for the help and motivation you all give.
    And to all the single mom's out there - Have a happy Father's Day!

    Janet:heart:
  • tlyoung
    tlyoung Posts: 16
    ME TOO! can I join in?

    I try to walk the dogs twice a day for 30 min. This would be great incentive to actually do it and challege myself to walk faster and further.
  • stratdl
    stratdl Posts: 303 Member
    ME TOO! can I join in?

    I try to walk the dogs twice a day for 30 min. This would be great incentive to actually do it and challege myself to walk faster and further.

    Welcome!! We'd love to have you!!!

    ...I ended up going on FOUR dog walks yesterday! We have 3 dogs, so I took 2 of them in the morning for their morning walk and each one individually for their afternoon walk. In addition to my 5K "race" yesterday! Was I too pooped to pop or what???

    The great benefit of walking with your dogs is that they'll be less prone to be naughty after a walk! :wink:

    Welcome aboard, tlyoung!

    Cheers! :drinker:
  • Cindysunshine
    Cindysunshine Posts: 1,188 Member
    I weighed in today and I'm down 4 pounds. Everyone have a great day ! Cindy :heart:
  • tlyoung
    tlyoung Posts: 16
    Thanks, I have two dogs and they are better behaved if thye get their walks daily. It has been so hot I have neglected them lately. I add picture of them to my profile. I'm an animal lover!
  • Kidvicious28
    Kidvicious28 Posts: 1,613 Member
    Wogged for about a half hour tonight...finally lol I did more running/jogging than walking tho...but I did walk! :happy:
  • taxgirlie
    taxgirlie Posts: 35
    Oh boy have I been bad! Not only have I eaten bad, I haven't exercised, and worse than that I havent logged my food in for 2 days or been on this board!!! :noway: :embarassed: Well, I stayed the same in weigh (thank goodness) and realized how much I need my exercise!!! Congrats to everyone who had an awesome week and went out there and did their walking! I am soooo back on track as of right now!!! I'm really interested in this push up thing...I tried to do one today, thinking I could, and failed miserably! So time to challenge myself! Good luck everyone :smile:
  • spunkiemunkie503
    spunkiemunkie503 Posts: 66
    Taxiegirl, I just want to say good for you for not being hard on yourself. We are all human and have minor set backs....Don't feel bad, I dont think I could do a push up if my life depended on it. :laugh:
  • spunkiemunkie503
    spunkiemunkie503 Posts: 66
    Well today is my weigh in day....a little nervous because of my foot I am unable to walk :mad: :explode: :grumble: However, swimming has helped down 1.5 lbs. :bigsmile: :drinker: :blushing: WOOOOOHOOOOOO! It's coming off slow and steady but that's ok as long as it's dropping. I go back to the podiatrist on Wed. Will find out if I have to have surgery....That will put a real damper on things. But for now I am giving it all I've got. :happy:
  • Cindysunshine
    Cindysunshine Posts: 1,188 Member
    Hi walkers- Becky , way to go on the loss !!!! Swimming is great exercise. How is everyone doing today? I walked 3 miles this morning. I'll walk 2 more miles tonight. I have 108 squats and 72 push ups to do today too. I'm taking the kids swimming this afternoon and I hope to get 1-2 hours of swimming in. Have a great day everyone ! Cindy :heart:
  • strongandfit
    strongandfit Posts: 231
    Hi Everyone yesterday I had an awesome day. Broke my walks into 4 parts and got a 47 min total. Very proud. Today. We'll see just very proud of yesterday so far. :happy: This thread is great keeping me motivated. Weight went back to steady after all time high last week. Great.
  • stratdl
    stratdl Posts: 303 Member
    Thanks, I have two dogs and they are better behaved if thye get their walks daily. It has been so hot I have neglected them lately. I add picture of them to my profile. I'm an animal lover!

    Aww...

    They are pretty cute. Is the one laying down because you walked it so hard and it has to recuperate? :laugh: That's how I felt after walking my 3 on Saturday!

    I can see from the pics that your pups are quite the high energy guys! They'll have you down a size or two in no time. :wink: I will suggest that, if you have to walk them in the heat, bring along a doggie water bottle (although you probably know this already)--you can get them in any pet store and even in Wal-Mart, I think. One of mine won't take water on a walk, another is choosy as to when he will take water, and the third LOVES a drink or two while walking (well, we stop for a drink, of course! :tongue: ).

    Good luck with your walking!

    Cheers :drinker:
  • Kidvicious28
    Kidvicious28 Posts: 1,613 Member
    Well, I didn't get in as much exercise as I wanted to today. I wanted to go to the gym but so many things came up with my family that I couldn't go. I think I only got like a little over a half hour in. :ohwell: I wanted to burn more cals today bc I haven't been burning as much as I usually do. I'm still staying with in my cals, but I'm not eating as much since I'm not exercising. I can def tell the difference too! I have no energy.
  • taxgirlie
    taxgirlie Posts: 35
    Thank you...this is usually the time I'd quit...but not this time! With the great support I have here...no way! This is going to be the time I make it my goal and stick to it! Healthy new lifestyle for me! Good luck with your foot! Hope surgery is not needed and congrats on the weight loss! Great job! :bigsmile:
  • Cindysunshine
    Cindysunshine Posts: 1,188 Member
    Hi walkers- :flowerforyou: well I just finished the last of my exercise for the day. I walked 5 miles in 83 minutes. Swam for 2 hours , I did 108 squats and 72 push ups. I hope everyone had a great day. Nighty night- Cindy :heart:
  • spunkiemunkie503
    spunkiemunkie503 Posts: 66
    Thanks for the encouragement...it's amazing how determined you can be with a great support system. THANK YOU LADIES!!!:happy: :drinker: :heart: :bigsmile: :wink: :smile:
  • Cindysunshine
    Cindysunshine Posts: 1,188 Member
    Good morning walkers :flowerforyou: I just came in from my 3 mile Am walk. 50 minutes. PHEW - It's a hot one out there already. :glasses: How is everyone today? Let's all put the rubber to the road and get some walking in today. remember the American Heart association states that for every hour of moderate exercise you add 2 hours to your life. let's add some hours to our lives today. :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart:

    Cindy :heart:
  • taxgirlie
    taxgirlie Posts: 35
    Cindy...just wanted to let you know you inspired me to do the hundred pushups challenge. im also doing the 200 situps. Last night was night one..ouch!!! But one day at a time to reach our goals! Great walking btw! I hope I can squeeze one in tonight if the weather holds out!!! Hope everyone is having a great week! :smokin:
  • Cindysunshine
    Cindysunshine Posts: 1,188 Member
    Cindy...just wanted to let you know you inspired me to do the hundred pushups challenge. im also doing the 200 situps. Last night was night one..ouch!!! But one day at a time to reach our goals! Great walking btw! I hope I can squeeze one in tonight if the weather holds out!!! Hope everyone is having a great week! :smokin:
    Tax- that is so great !!!!!!! It does get easier as you gain muscle. Keep an eye on your arms. Those push ups will be adding definition to your arms likety split. Have a great day. Cindy :heart:
  • lynnie25
    lynnie25 Posts: 93
    just got done doing two miles in 32 mins...i feel great...
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