Morning and Night workout everyday in April Challenge

nichole325
nichole325 Posts: 244 Member
edited November 12 in Fitness and Exercise
So I was thinking today about how with St. Paddy's day and my birthday coming up this wknd as well as a recent LASIK surgery I just got has stopped me in my tracks for a minute.

I am going to Miami the first week of May and want to for once feel good about myself while I'm there.

I have decided that I am going to try to go for a 30 min jog every morning before work and do my normal workout routine after work. This may not seem like much, but I really really hate waking up in the morning, and I really am not good at running outside =)

I want to lose 15 lbs by the time Miami comes; even if I don't get to that goal, I will be proud of myself for doubling up on my workouts during the month of April. Who knows, maybe I'll enjoy it?! lol

anyone up for the challenge?
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  • nichole325
    nichole325 Posts: 244 Member
    anyone at all?! lol
  • ConnieB1979
    ConnieB1979 Posts: 239 Member
    Im in....I will do my normal morning workout in the mornings and walk or jog in the evenings! GOOD LUCK!!!!! We can do it!
  • andreanicole686
    andreanicole686 Posts: 406 Member
    I'm in! :)
  • nichole325
    nichole325 Posts: 244 Member
    YaY! lol
  • afassett
    afassett Posts: 29
    I'll do it with you!
    I have two puppies, and Im sure they'd enjoy the morning walk / jog for 30 minutes.
    During the week Monday - Thursday I go to the gym at lunch at work, and then sometimes do a workout after work.
    This will definitely motivate me to get in 2 workouts each day!
  • nikrit84
    nikrit84 Posts: 44 Member
    I am in!!
  • lisar1208
    lisar1208 Posts: 7 Member
    Count me in.
  • hncall01
    hncall01 Posts: 152 Member
    I'll definitely do it with ya! I'm going to Florida mid May for vacation and want to lose at least 20-25 pounds by then.
  • SweetJoanne
    SweetJoanne Posts: 106 Member
    i am in I am going to start getting up half an hour earlier and take the dog for a walk in the mornings, then walking at lunchtime instead of sitting at my desk, going to aquasizes once a week, yoga once a week and the gym 3 -4 times a week and loose another 15 lbs by end of April so I am with you in the April challenge
  • shaasp1314
    shaasp1314 Posts: 1
    I am in. I have been dormant in our Minnesota winter for far too long. I need a massive jump start!
  • WhittRak
    WhittRak Posts: 567 Member
    I usually work out on my lunch breaks, and can hit the gym afterwards as well. I am in!
  • gmtaylor07
    gmtaylor07 Posts: 20 Member
    I'm in. Starting April 1=TADs (twice a day) workouts! Thanks for the challenge. :smile:
  • rbear713
    rbear713 Posts: 220 Member
    I'm almost done losing, but still waaaaay addicted to working out! I'm in with the gym every morning, and Wii fit at night...

    this ought to be a lot of fun - even if we dont make it EVERY day and night, the results will be fantastic!

    Love this challenge! Not to mention me n my fam are hitting Disney in May too!
  • StartingAnewDay
    StartingAnewDay Posts: 319 Member
    I normally workout at 5-6 a.m. i can't seem to get the energy to do it late in the afternoon but maybe this is what I need!!

    I'll give it a go!

    Count me in!! (can i count my physical therapy? It's almost 2 hours of lower body work. 2 days a week directly after work)
  • princeza9
    princeza9 Posts: 337 Member
    I'm in! I'm working on the Couch to 5K program, and doing Jillian Michaels' 30 Day Shred. Even though 30DS will end (maybe) in April, I have plenty of other stuff to keep me moving. Including my 2 favorite mooches (my friends' dogs).
  • nichole325
    nichole325 Posts: 244 Member
    I can't believe all the people posting! Definitely getting me more and more motivated to get moving!

    I normally just do about an hr or an hr and a half at the gym after work (I usually run a couple miles and lift) but I'm excited to give morning runs/jogs a try. It will help jump start our day and burn a few extra cals!
  • ojell
    ojell Posts: 748 Member
    I am. I've been wanting to do a morning and night routine. I just have to get my booty up! lol
  • omgiacobbi
    omgiacobbi Posts: 88 Member
    I'm in! I'm up at 6am every morning anyway. I might as well start doing something productive!
  • roycelynberry
    roycelynberry Posts: 46 Member
    I am in
  • ksraider
    ksraider Posts: 107
    Count me in. I will be in Flordia in June and maybe this is what this old woman needs.
  • neverstray
    neverstray Posts: 3,845 Member
    I already decided yesterday that I was doing this, so I'm in.

    But, not everyday. You need your body to rest. For me, it will be 4 days a week running in the morning, 3 days a week weight training in the evening. The workouts will be staggered, some days will be a double, and others not. It will work out to having one rest day a week, Sunday Funday. This works best with my busy schedule. But, almost the same thing as what you are talking about. I start tonight.

    I wish I could work out at our Gym during lunch.
  • pguerre1
    pguerre1 Posts: 1
    Let's do this!
  • nichole325
    nichole325 Posts: 244 Member
    I'm in! I'm up at 6am every morning anyway. I might as well start doing something productive!

    Kristina!
  • genene111
    genene111 Posts: 365 Member
    Count me in as well!
    2 works out a day in April:)

    April first is actually my first 5 k and it's in the am :) so that will kick me off ! Perhaps I will do some hot yoga in the evening!
    I am very excited about this. Anything to help me get to my goal on may 19th!!! Jamaica for a wedding baby:)! Gotta get bikini ready:)
  • nichole325
    nichole325 Posts: 244 Member
    I already decided yesterday that I was doing this, so I'm in.

    But, not everyday. You need your body to rest. For me, it will be 4 days a week running in the morning, 3 days a week weight training in the evening. The workouts will be staggered, some days will be a double, and others not. It will work out to having one rest day a week, Sunday Funday. This works best with my busy schedule. But, almost the same thing as what you are talking about. I start tonight.

    I wish I could work out at our Gym during lunch.

    I seriously don't know how people work out during their lunch. I go for SLOW walks during my lunch break...but actually working out I could never do, I sweat SO SO bad!
  • _tiifyjo_
    _tiifyjo_ Posts: 118 Member
    I am in. Because I wake up already at 315am for work Monday through Friday I won't be waking up earlier to workout, but I will do two workouts a day!
  • _tiifyjo_
    _tiifyjo_ Posts: 118 Member
    I'm in! I'm working on the Couch to 5K program, and doing Jillian Michaels' 30 Day Shred. Even though 30DS will end (maybe) in April, I have plenty of other stuff to keep me moving. Including my 2 favorite mooches (my friends' dogs).

    I was actually going to start the C25K program and the shred (again, lol) on April 1. Between those two I should be able to get two workouts a day!!
  • nichole325
    nichole325 Posts: 244 Member
    I'm in! I'm working on the Couch to 5K program, and doing Jillian Michaels' 30 Day Shred. Even though 30DS will end (maybe) in April, I have plenty of other stuff to keep me moving. Including my 2 favorite mooches (my friends' dogs).

    I was actually going to start the C25K program and the shred (again, lol) on April 1. Between those two I should be able to get two workouts a day!!

    I do C25K too, I'll probably start the program over and do that the whole month of April in the mornings. I just can't get myself to do 30DS everyday even though people have had amazing results with it!
  • jerseymom2gbsb
    jerseymom2gbsb Posts: 3
    Just the challenge I needed for the start of Week 3. My first 2 weeks I focused on making smarter food choices and tracking calories faithfully. That was easy. For whatever reason I didn't want to calorie track and exercise from Day 1 because I didn't want to overwhelm myself until I knew I had my eating under control. This is not a diet, but a lifestyle change. But confident now that I can realistically do both without it feeling like a burden. With that said....I AM IN!!! It is 70 degrees here and a beautiful day to walk/jog.

    Is there a plan to do a daily/weekly check-in until May 1st and post our stats? That would be fun knowing everyone's success - bc we all will be successful. I am starting my challenge at 224 (ugggh I said it out loud!!). Heres to a new number on my next
    weigh-in April 2nd. My goal for May 1st is to be below 215.
  • nichole325
    nichole325 Posts: 244 Member
    Just the challenge I needed for the start of Week 3. My first 2 weeks I focused on making smarter food choices and tracking calories faithfully. That was easy. For whatever reason I didn't want to calorie track and exercise from Day 1 because I didn't want to overwhelm myself until I knew I had my eating under control. This is not a diet, but a lifestyle change. But confident now that I can realistically do both without it feeling like a burden. With that said....I AM IN!!! It is 70 degrees here and a beautiful day to walk/jog.

    Is there a plan to do a daily/weekly check-in until May 1st and post our stats? That would be fun knowing everyone's success - bc we all will be successful. I am starting my challenge at 224 (ugggh I said it out loud!!). Heres to a new number on my next
    weigh-in April 2nd. My goal for May 1st is to be below 215.

    Posting our results would be awesome! I am trying to invite you to the group I created but it is not letting me.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/4199-april-challenge-two-workouts-a-day
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