Topic: 6 WEEK CHALLENGE 9/15/08-10/26/08: WEEK 2
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Beverly
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Week one down the hatch. Another five to go. Do you have a plan? Are your goals posted in front of you (like JC1.5’s on his home page of FJ)?
In reading everyone’s posts this week, I am reminding myself of something I always used to say…Progress, not perfection. And thank goodness! I am sooooooo faaaaaaaar from perfect. So, I’ll use my example of how I utilized this great group. I’ve been sick, like no energy and sneezing, coughing sick (just the crud, nothing serious). Here I am, supposedly leading this group and not following my own goals…I didn’t walk every day…and my gosh, it was for only 20 minutes. Blah, blah, blah…. Sometime reality does set in and does interrupt. All my energy was spent covering for people at work (we own our own biz) and that’s where I was needed. I took care of myself by going to bed early and making sure I completed my other goals. Progress, not perfection. So did I fail? On one goal, yes. But overall this week I have moved forward and am getting some patterns re-established. This, I remind myself, is what this challenge is about…progress towards a goal or goals. Progress? Yes. Perfection? No. Am I the better for it? Indeed!
So tell us about your week, your ups and downs and what you can do for week 2 to keep moving forward.
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Re: 6 WEEK CHALLENGE 9/15/08-10/26/08: WEEK 2
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diane
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my new gym opens tomorrow so ill be there , my plan is just to walk a bit and have a swim before chilling in the steam room. my husband has bet me that ill go at it like a bull at a gate, like always and give up next week. so i need to be here next week logging my successes ! healthy eating, the fruit is in, the cereal is in the beer and chocolate are out ! good luck everyone ! |
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Re: 6 WEEK CHALLENGE 9/15/08-10/26/08: WEEK 2
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Jim
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Prove him wrong Diane, and don't burn yourself out the first week.
I am hoping for an easier wk2. Wk1, combined with a financial crises in the US markets that spread to the worries around the world. This increased my work hours this week by about 30%, so I missed many of my goals.
However I was able to keep my eating plan until last night's party, but I am back on it today...
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Re: Re: 6 WEEK CHALLENGE 9/15/08-10/26/08: WEEK 2
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Steph
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Well I've been quite pleased with myself this week. I've managed to do quite a lot more than the 60 mins exercise target I set, so I want to continue with that. I've definitely been drinking my quota but have to admit that it's still included more tea than water at work (although I have been drinking a lot of water too!). Hit the calorie mark but not the variety of fruit and veg that I normally do so I need to work on that this week - though that was more due to finances than choosing not to (but it's payday this week!!)
Had a rest day today, went to my mum's for lunch and had ice cream and cake - but life is for living isn't it!!! Monday is weigh day for me, so will see how that goes. I am trying to wean myself off the scales though and concentrate more on how I feel and how my clothes fit. Plan on measuring myself on a monthly basis to see if that shows a difference!
Week 2 - bring it on!!!!! :)
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Re: 6 WEEK CHALLENGE 9/15/08-10/26/08: WEEK 2
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Penguin
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I tried some new things this week. I loved the spinning class! Hope to keep that up at least once a week. I had a schedule posted on my computer for the whole month of what I was going to follow. I think that was too rigid. I felt like a failure if I didn't measure up. Like Beverly says, I need to accomodate for life...progress not perfect. So, I'm going to allow myself to roll with the punches and make-up on another day if I don't get my exercise in on another day. The goal is just moving forward and making positive changes. Now to spend this week walking my walk.....literally! Have a great week everyone:)
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Re: Re: 6 WEEK CHALLENGE 9/15/08-10/26/08: WEEK 2
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Steph
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Morning everyone.
Good start to week 2 - went running (boy how I didn't want to get out of bed!) and then did 40 mins of upper body strength training when I got back. Used a new plan so I can really feel it in my muscles today! Well that's my 60 mins + of exercise - just need to drink my water and get to bed early tonight now!!
Have a good week everyone.
Steph |
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Re: 6 WEEK CHALLENGE 9/15/08-10/26/08: WEEK 2
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Scott
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Finally felt good enough to go for a bike ride yesterday. Was doing great until my handle bars wiggled loose :( ended up walking a mile pushing a bike before I was picked up. Got about 8 miles biked before the breakdown. Cut the grass and watched some football before fixing the bike and going out for a more leisurely bike ride with my fiance for 7 miles. I've got school today so no PT for me. Tomorrow I hope to get on the bike again and then have tennis on Wednesday. If tennis goes well I may see about running 2-3 miles and see how my legs feel. This may be a bit of a long shot but hoping to run a 5k Oct. 4th. We'll see how therapy goes before I do too much running though. Have a great week everyone!
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Re: 6 WEEK CHALLENGE 9/15/08-10/26/08: WEEK 2
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Lee
CA
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Hey everyone! It's been great to read the enthusiastic postings of such a motivated group. Here's how I did in week one.
1. Eliminate junk food!!! - eliminate is not the right word but I did manage to reduce junk food by 80%
2. Maintain my high level of cycling. - I rode about 125 miles last week.
3. Run twice a week. - Yep!!!
4. Do strength & core workouts twice a week. - Nope!!! (not even 1)
5. Eat healthier - I paid much more attention to my meal selections this week.
6. In bed by 10:00 pm 5 nights a week - Yep
So all-in-all, not a bad start. Thanks for the electronic team spirit. I hope everyone has a great week.
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Re: 6 WEEK CHALLENGE 9/15/08-10/26/08: WEEK 2
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Vicky
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OK so last week got a little messed up due to school work and applying for jobs and grad schools. Hopefully this week I can get more on track!! I did take advantage of Sunday and ran 3 miles, walked 1 mile, and did a weight class at night.
Here is my plan for this week:
Monday: Cycling class at night
Tuesday: Pilates in the morning, and possibly a walk before work
Wed: Walk/light run in the morning, powerlift and cycling at night
Thur: Yoga in the morning, and possibly a walk before work
Friday: Run in the morning, Zumba class and step class later
Sat: Run in the morning, yogalates class later
Sunday: light run/walk early, powerlift in the evening.
We will see how this all works out.
Have a great week everyone. |
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Re: 6 WEEK CHALLENGE 9/15/08-10/26/08: WEEK 2
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Beverly
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Hi! This week is a big one for us...our first ever Nationals with our Giant Schnauzer. There will be about 75 of these critters there. Crazy. I'm showing him 6 times. Was knocked silly by this head cold. Still hanging on a bit but much better. Who knows, maybe we'll get our walks in~YEAH! So today is another new beginning. Let's make this week a great one :) |
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Re: 6 WEEK CHALLENGE 9/15/08-10/26/08: WEEK 2
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Fridmeister
NC
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I got through week 1. Off to a good start, but it was an easier week.
I kept to my run/walk training program
Had 10K steps on 5 days (out side of the training program)
9.3 hours of exercise.
My 13 year old is trying out for football this week, so that will impact my schedule - just need to stick to it. |
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Re: 6 WEEK CHALLENGE 9/15/08-10/26/08: WEEK 2
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Tammie
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I'm glad to see how many people have checked in! Even if your goals were not all met, we are here to encourage each other! Here is how my week went...
1. I ran the stairs at the State Park instead of my regular run... it is 303 steps to the top of a beautiful view, so worth the climb!
2. I ate veggies with lunch & dinner on most days.
3. I was in bed by 10:00pm on most days. This week is my last full week of Taekwondo, I will be done as of Oct. 1st, so the 10:00pm bed time will be easier to keep then.
4. I did walk my dogs, they love it and it keeps the younger one much less active in the evening.
All in all not too bad, I do want to get out and run more so I will work on that this week.
I did work 3 days at my new job on top of teaching Taekwondo each night this week. I will be doing the same thing this week, so starting in October my night life will be considerably slower. I will be able to do a lot more running/biking/dog walking then.
Have a great week all, and remember...
KEEP MOVING!!! |
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Re: 6 WEEK CHALLENGE 9/15/08-10/26/08: WEEK 2
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Linda
MI
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Hello everyone
good job to everyone and like Beverly said "progress, not perfection" Not off to a bad start for week 2. I didn't exercise yet today but will be doing that after work, have half of my water in and I should be able to stick to my calorie goal.
My goals were to exercise 5x per week, 8 glasses of water daily and stick to between 1200-1400 calories per day. I actually started on Tuesday, although Monday I did exercise and got in a lot of water.
Tues--yes on all
Wed--yes on exercise & water, no on calories
Thur--yes on exercise & water, no on calories
Fri--no on exercise and calories, yes on water
Sat--yes on all
Sun--no on anything
So, not wonderful on the goals but not bad for the first week either
Linda
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Re: Re: 6 WEEK CHALLENGE 9/15/08-10/26/08: WEEK 2
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Steph
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Sounds to me like everyone's in the right frame of mind again this week!!! That's great!!! We all deserve a pat on the back already!! :) Targets are targets - something to aim for so keep trying everyone!!
Steph |
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Re: 6 WEEK CHALLENGE 9/15/08-10/26/08: WEEK 2
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Pat
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Hi everyone,
I have had the same kind of head cold as you Beverly. It does knock ya for a loop. I did the race for the cure Sunday and I was drizzling rain that didn't help my cold at all but we had such a good time I think it was worth it.
I did manage to get in 3 days of walking/biking and 2 days of pilates. My eating wasn't so great, that is by far my biggest downfall. Water so so. Hopefully next week will be better.
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Re: 6 WEEK CHALLENGE 9/15/08-10/26/08: WEEK 2
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Antonia
NY
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Now that I am not mixed when to post. This starts week two. Sorry about not posting for Sunday will be on point next week. Weight is 196.4 will do better next week. Went to the gym 40 minutes on the treadmill 3.0 speed and 3.0 incline also strength trained for thirty minutes. Followed my food plan and drank my 8 glasses of water. tj |
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Re: 6 WEEK CHALLENGE 9/15/08-10/26/08: WEEK 2
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Jane
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Hello All -
I am so encouraged when I read all the "real life" stuff people have going on and yet they aren't going to let it totally side-track their goals.
I did get my 3 walks in last week like I planned, even though I didn't get to do them when and where I thought I would. I also made two observations about myself this past week. #1 - I find that I'm starting to wake up earlier in the morning than I usually do, so I'm trying to get that worked into my "routine". #2 - I keep hearing myself say, "I don't have time for...." That revelation means I need to just start scheduling for some of those things that are important to me and weeding out some of those things that are time busters.
So - while I didn't make great stride in the exercise and eating categories, I'm confident I'm on the right road. And, of course, with all this wonderful support - how could I possibly go wrong?
Week #2 - Bigger and Better!! |
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Re: 6 WEEK CHALLENGE 9/15/08-10/26/08: WEEK 2
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platofish
CA
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Hi,
First week went ok. Exercised every day (didn't get around to logging it!) and kept the calories to around 2,150 a day (with one exception).
Week 2 will be more of the same, with the addition of some trips to the gym.
All in all, a good week!
cheers
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Re: 6 WEEK CHALLENGE 9/15/08-10/26/08: WEEK 2
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Steve
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Week 1 was a start! I didn't do as well as I would have liked due to a trip to see the Ryder Cup! I took my 83 year old mother on her dream trip and as a result, my week long plans were cramped. My best feature was my diet as it was the most manageable aspect of my goals.
Week 2 will be different as I will hone in on my goals. Took yesterday off to catch back up @ work, but I did get in 4 miles in 48 min. this morning. Just need to watch my diet today and make sure of my H2O consumption.
The Ryder Cup reminded me of our group! Individuals who come together as a team towards a common goal. When one of the players performed not up to his potential, other members and the team captains were there to encourage and pick him up. Very similar to what we are trying to do.
If you didn't measure up, this week is a new start! Decisions made today will affect the rest of the week. Make good decsions today!
Good Luck to All!
Steve
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Re: 6 WEEK CHALLENGE 9/15/08-10/26/08: WEEK 2
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Jane
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Here were my original goal headings with updates
1 Food - still writing what I am eating and had a good binge free weekend
2 Exercise - Aiming for 6 sessions in total between swim, run & bike and last week I only got 4 done due to an exceptional week in work. On track for 6 sessions this week though.
3 Do the exercises given to me by the physio (for achilles & glutes) - 80% success rate here - glutes exercises need improving.
4 Weight - have lost 7lbs by Monday October 27th 2008...7.30am! Starting weight today is 199lbs.
Down 3lbs since I wrote this so happy with the progress - not too fast n not too slow.
Well done everyone and keep posting - even if its not great news as it motivates you to keep trying... Life is not a game of perfect..
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Re: 6 WEEK CHALLENGE 9/15/08-10/26/08: WEEK 2
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Tania
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I felt like I've been MIA for the last bit!
Week one ended a little badly considering I was sick Fri/Sat; to top that all off I'm not sure if I mentioned that I hadn't been good with my wieghtlifting and my arms couldn't bend for a bit! I think they are 100% now so I'm going to be starting back in and my health is good enough to start back into exercising again.
My goals for last week:
1. water - pretty good for the most part, can still improve
2. lose 5 lbs in 6 wks - I'm down to 147! I didn't have a starting weight since my scale needed new batteries, but I assumed I was 149, so that might be 2 lbs I lost!! I don't expect such significant change from the following weeks as I think a lot of it just has to do with water loss, but I'm happy i'm making progress!!
3. walk 20 mins a day with the dog 6 x a week - very good, just skipped Saturday since I was pretty much in bed the entire day sick
4. 60 minutes training 5 days/week - needs to improve!!!! only "good" days were monday and wednesday, and thursday should have been more than what I did. Being sick didn't help, but only progressing from here!!
5. Fruits and Veggies - I have definitely improved from the past on this, but there's always room for more!!
6. wake up 6:45 and bed by 11:00... um I think only one or two days were good. I should really focus on this one this week.
And just a side note.... (that's actually more motivation for me to do well now) is my boyfriend PROPOSED TO ME this weekend!!!!!!!!! I wasn't expecting it for another couple years (he had been "tricking" me) so it was a big surprise!! SO some more motivation to lose the 30 lbs I want to for next September! |
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Re: 6 WEEK CHALLENGE 9/15/08-10/26/08: WEEK 2
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Linda
MI
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Yesterday didn't end up exactly how I planned it. I ended up going over my calorie goal and my exercise ended up being cleaning the house, but that's ok, still managed 2 out of 3 goals. Today is going really well--I got up early and went to the gym this morning and I've already got in my 8 glasses of water for the day and it's only 1PM. So far so good on the calories for the day--the way I have the rest of the day planned I should accomplish this goal too.
Steve--even though you didn't meet all of your goals I bet you made your mother happy with her dream trip
Bev--good luck on showing your Schnauzer
Tania: congrats on your engagement
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Re: 6 WEEK CHALLENGE 9/15/08-10/26/08: WEEK 2
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Penguin
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Hello,
Just back from the gym. Swam 550 meters and did an hour long water aerobics class, feel great. I bought a new swim suit, 1 size smaller Woo-hoo:)
Tania...Congratulations:):):):)
Keep up the good work everyone.
Beverly let us know how the dog show went.
Kathylyn
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Re: 6 WEEK CHALLENGE 9/15/08-10/26/08: WEEK 2
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Beverly
MO
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OMGOSH you guys...earlier I drove a 29' (8.8m) motorhome. Talk about feeling huge! It's parked and set up on the hill overlooking the rings of the show. Already a few Giant Schnauzers are there. This is going to be cool. I'm back home and just came up from the basement, our grooming area, and my boy is looking good. There's so much I don't know and so much to learn! Now it's time for our walk. Thanks for the good wishes! ~Beverly
PS I hope those of you with the crud are feeling better. |
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Re: 6 WEEK CHALLENGE 9/15/08-10/26/08: WEEK 2
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Ann
MI
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How is it that this crud was contagious between us? Kind of like the group picture we want to submit to Chris, huh?
Koff, koff.
Taking a day off today from all efforts until I'm feeling better.
You all sound like you are doing great! More after I'm back at it. |
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Re: 6 WEEK CHALLENGE 9/15/08-10/26/08: WEEK 2
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Sara
IL
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Hello from a fellow "crud" victim!
Week 1 was a bust for me. I fought the crud like a warrior from Wednesday through 1/2 of Saturday and then collapsed on my couch until last night. So, as for my goals:
1. Log all my food, every day on FJ. ACCOMPLISHED
2. Make 50 exercise miles a week a staple in my life (bike/walk). (Not even close; did only 16.5)
3. Stick with the 10-week walking program I just started and don't over do! (Not even close; need to re-group for this week.)
4. Reward myself in healthy ways when I achieve my goals. (No reward earned this week.)
The only other news of the week: I plateaued on the weight, which isn't bad considering how low my activity levels were.
This week's goals:
1. Get back to 100% energy with 0% crud!
2. Log all food on FJ.
3. Get to 50 exercise miles and complete 1 yoga session.
4. Finish 2/3 days of Week 1 of walking program; complete at least 4 days of Week 2 so I can move onto Week 3 next week.
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Re: 6 WEEK CHALLENGE 9/15/08-10/26/08: WEEK 2
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Sara
IL
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Back in the saddle...er, on the treadmill. Ah, that felt good!
*brandishes sword* Back, crud! Back! |
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Re: 6 WEEK CHALLENGE 9/15/08-10/26/08: WEEK 2
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Ingrid
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Well, week one is in the can. Not a bad week for me. I rode my bike to work every day I that I could. Today the pedal fell off my bike, so it is in the shop. I am hoping it will be ready to pick up tomorrow.
I did well with the running, and not bad with the eating and my foodjournal. I was down 3.4 lbs at weigh in tonight , so I hope to keep it going.
The weather is beautiful right now,so it will be easy to get out and get some exercise in.
Keep up the great work everyone!
Ingrid
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Re: 6 WEEK CHALLENGE 9/15/08-10/26/08: WEEK 2
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Scott
MI
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Feeling rather optimistic this week. My injury rarely bothers me. Still not going to run till Sunday at the earliest. I do plan on playing some low intensity tennis tonight and then maybe kick it into a higher gear with a bike ride again. Have two short rides in so far this week. (7-9 miles each)If the weather stays nice I'll get a few more in yet this week. Looking ahead to Saturday, I have to be up early for my ride as we have a wedding to attend in the city and it'll turn out to be an all day event. Happy Hump day folks! Enjoy whats left of the week!!
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Re: 6 WEEK CHALLENGE 9/15/08-10/26/08: WEEK 2
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Ann
MI
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A bit of inspiration this morning!
There is a woman from my neighborhood who I see while walking. She's mother to maybe 7 kids, probably in her late 40's, and she doesn't look like an athlete by any means--'mom-shaped' and quite a slow runner. This morning I complimented her as she passed me on how well she's doing. She replied, proud and out of breath, that she's been working on this since April, and can now run for a solid hour!
Is that awesome or what? Go girl, go! What a wonderful personal challenge! Made me want to work harder, for sure!
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Re: 6 WEEK CHALLENGE 9/15/08-10/26/08: WEEK 2
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Jane
MT
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Oh, Ann - Thanks for sending on the encouraging word. Sometimes we tend to think the little things don't make much difference.
I have been more diligent so far this week with getting my walks in and I can sure tell the difference - not just physically, but mentally. I'm also getting some really good tips from all the people on this challenge. Thank you for the ideas - and the encouragement. A bad day does not constitute failure. Hurray!!
See you on the weekend!! |
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Re: 6 WEEK CHALLENGE 9/15/08-10/26/08: WEEK 2
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Angie
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first off - huge congratulations to you Tania! My man proposed last month and it's given me a bit more motivation as we are getting married on valentines day 09. Warmest wishes to you!
My first week was great then turned to crap when work took over. I love my fiancé but he doesn't really support me in this because he thinks I'm perfect, which I know is what all us gals want but he organizes dinner at places like pancake parlour, lunch at woodfires pizza and cooks at home with cream and cheese all the time. Then calorie counts everything I eat and says I don't eat healthy. He's really lucky as he has an amazing body and never seems to put on weight. It just makes it hard.
I've worked very hard this week and am about to go to my spin class for the day.
I just have to remember that each day is a new opportunity to turn it all around. Hope you all have a fantastic week and keep your inspiring posts coming. You all keep me lifted when it's getting tough. :) Ange |
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Penguin
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Good Morning Friends,
I'm taking a new approach. I am going to write a goal(s) I need to accomplish today and then report on it at the end of the day to improve my accountibility. I have registered for 3 5K's and a 5 miler, through the end of the year. December 31 @ Midnight is the Running of the Lights complete with fireworks display and hot chocolate at the finish.
1) Do not eat the donuts that I purchased as a fundraiser, they are for my boys to indulge in.
2) At least 50 sit-ups
3) Run X 30 min, if too blustery than set up bike on indoor trainer.
4) Smile, Rejoice, be grateful....I slept 8 hours straight last night!!!!!!!
See you at check in later, hope you have a productive day.
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Re: 6 WEEK CHALLENGE 9/15/08-10/26/08: WEEK 2
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Tania
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Thanks everyone for the wishes!! Its almost amazing how much this new event is imparting on my mind -- I am so much less prone to eating for my mood since I'm so happy and feel mentally refreshed! It might change later if there's a lot of stress around, but i'm liking it now!
Ann -- that story is so inspiring! It's definitely going to be in the back of my mind every time I'm out trying to improve my running
Angie, me and my fiance have a problem with eating "rich" foods too (we are food lovers) -- I've had to change my portion sizes now when eating them. Not that it "looked" like I was eating a lot before, but I only eat a VERY small portion now based on the calories of the dish. We have also compromised that we try cooking better at home and more at home and less eating out (helps on saving for the wedding too now!). Still not at what some people would call "healthy" since some dishes still have highfat meats, oils, rich cheeses, but we add in LOTS of veggies to end up reducing the calories that you eat when you take what seems to be the same amount of food.
I'm not sure if this is only a personal thing, but I also am more satisfied with less food when there are good spices in the food, or the natural flavours come out really well. Not necessarily "hot" spices, but things that add flavor. I have a problem of tending to eat until my palette is satisfied rather than my stomach.
As for activity this week so far, Monday was a write off, Tuesday was my day off (band practice) and yesterday it was busy too with my father-in-law to be in town, but when he left I did go for a run (I'm up to 26 minutes with two 2-min walking breaks) which I'm happy I got in. |
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Linda
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So far the week is going well for me. I've accomplished my goals for everything except the calorie goal for Monday(and today isn't over yet, but with my plan for the day I should be set). The weekends tend to be harder for me since I will go out for dinner with either my family or my friends at least once. I know it can be done but it's hard to eat healthy at a restaurant when there's so much that looks good. This Sunday I'm having dinner at my sister's house and she's a wonderful cook and also makes great desserts---so why is she skinny as a rail :) To answer my own question I know she exercises when she can, eats mostly healthy things and she can't sit still so somehow her metabolism is high. I try to give myself one day off a week (and Monday was just a bad day)on the calorie goal so that it doesn't feel like I'm completely depriving myself (1200 calories isn't very much)so I will make Sunday my day for that, but my goal is to eat more of the healthy items and less, or if I can do it, none of the not so healthy foods.
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Dani
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Hi everyone!
This has been a crazy week... Got my workout in at the hotel on Sunday, so I'm very proud of that! Especially given that I was tired as all get out, and just wanted to crawl back into bed after seeing my husband off on his charity bike ride. Monday was all travel, 12.5 hrs in a car. Tues, Wed and Thurs, back to walking in the morning. Another neighbor wants to join us, and she's behind us in stamina, so morning interval runs will have to wait a few weeks. But I will add them in the afternoon, so I won't lose progress. No weight training yet this week, so I'm not happy about that, but my neighbor's and my schedules have been clashing and then my daughter fell down the stairs, so... she's fine, but watching over her meant no workout yesterday.
Today's measurement day! Hard to track progress with just a scale, so we took body measurements and used the body fat monitor last month, and today's the day we see how we've done. Weight training today and Saturday, and the week won't be too bad, I think.
Goals: doing better on the water, still need more. Didn't get in ANY yoga, not happy about that AT ALL. Did get in some "solo" cardio, so that's fine. Lost almost 2 lbs this week, but still have 7 to go to hit 150. And I guess I'll know in a few hours how my body fat is doing.
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Re: 6 WEEK CHALLENGE 9/15/08-10/26/08: WEEK 2
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Penguin
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Well here's my update
1) Donuts: still present and accounted for:)
2) Sit up did 75+
3) Running/biking unable due to weather but got in a 60 minutes aerobics class instead.
I'm out of town for the weekend. I'll check back in Sunday. Hope everyone has a good weekend.
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Steph
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Wow - everyone is really soooooo motivated!! Each day is a new day so we just learn from the old day and don't beat ourselves up about it - we certainly can't change it!!!
For me, this week went really well to start off with - well right up until today really. I've had to go to the hospital today as I've got an infection in my eye - I was driving to work yesterday and had to pull over to the side of the road because I couldn't see!! It was very frightening!!! I didn't go running today because I didn't know what was causing it and didn't want to do anything that might make it worse! Luckily it's not too serious and I've got different kinds of dorps to put in, so I'll be back running tomorrow.....so I've had the contagious crud but in a different form!!!!
Hope everyone has a good weekend.
Steph
Oh - and congratulations Tania!!! |
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Re: 6 WEEK CHALLENGE 9/15/08-10/26/08: WEEK 2
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diane
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just did an hour on the treadmill and loads of weights. chilled in the pool, steam room and jacuzzi as a little treat, not lost anything this week cos i ve eaten like a pig. diet starts on monday ! |
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Re: Re: 6 WEEK CHALLENGE 9/15/08-10/26/08: WEEK 2
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Steph
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You can do it Diane!!! Actually did some strength training this morning for 40 mins and also went on the exercise bike for 35 mins. So I'm back on track, had my water, etc and slept in so had my 8 hours!! |
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Bob
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Well since April 7, 2005 when I joined FJ, I have traveled a mile of miles. 5,281.6 miles to date. My secret goal....shh don't tell Chris, is to complete all of his maps before he can put up another one. On the downside, I found out on Friday (my birthday 52) that 6 hours isn't quite enough sleep to get you through 21 miles. Ended up walking a lot of the last 4 but a 14:48 average pace was about right with the temperature like it was. Feet bottoms as usual are sore as well as lower back. The plan is to attempt 23 in two weeks. That should get me back on the schedule I'm using. Then it will be long runs every third weekend.
Beverly, my wife before we were married learned to drive a big long horse trailer. She was taught to put her hands at the bottom of the steering wheel and then which ever way she wanted the back of the trailer to go, to move her hands in that direction. I guess we might be seeing you on an upcoming episode of Worlds Toughest Jobs??? |
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Re: 6 WEEK CHALLENGE 9/15/08-10/26/08: WEEK 2
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diane
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slowly but surely getting back in there, thanks Steph ! will be having a slow week, had a really bad weekend at work, emotionally drained, run down with head cold and driving to my mums for four days after work tomorrow so cant physically get to the gym til thursday now. i can see this being a slow start challenge for me and i ll really start getting in my stride for the next one. i have a wedding in May that i really have to get in shape for , 30lbs would be a nice number to shift , so still looking long term even though the immediate short term will be a write off. good luck everyone. |
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Re: 6 WEEK CHALLENGE 9/15/08-10/26/08: WEEK 2
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Antonia
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Hi all Tj checking in. This week did not go too well, but I will not let it get me down. Week three is a new begining and that is how i am going to look at it. I will do better this week and i will post my stats then. Have a good week and keep moving. tj |
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Re: 6 WEEK CHALLENGE 9/15/08-10/26/08: WEEK 2
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Dani
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Pretty good day... I actually got an hour of yoga in this morning! Yay! Then I did a 4 mile walk for charity, so feeling pretty decent. |
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Re: Re: 6 WEEK CHALLENGE 9/15/08-10/26/08: WEEK 2
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Steph
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TJ - sometimes life intervenes to knock us off track, but you're right - don't focus on what didn't go well but look forward and think about how you're going to deal with your targets!
Dani - the yoga and charity walk sound good - well done!!! Did you enjoy the walk? They usually end up being great fun don't they.
Diane - you can only do what you can do!! Even if you're at your mum's, you can do strength training and go for walks - you don't get off that easily!!!! Keep at it!!
As for outrunning the map before Chris puts another one on - I'm sooo impressed!!! I've hardly done anything compared to you - maybe I should add that to my targets, but I think it may take a little longer than 6 weeks!!! I want one for the UK - are you listening Chris!!!!!
Well this morning I went for a run for 50 mins and then did strength training for 45 mins - that's my exercise target sorted then!!! Went to bed later last night but didn't get up quite so early this morning as I've got an eye infection and can't drive - no work for me today then!!! Had more than half of my water already, so well on target for that.
Have a good day everyone and here we go for week 3!!!
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Penguin
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Happy Monday,
Been a bit of challenge due to my insomnia. This happens every 3-4 months, I get ~ 4 or 5 hrs of sleep a night for a few weeks. It's so hard to keep exercising and eating right when I just want to hibernate. I try not to be too hard on myself but I feel like such a slug when I don't sleep, plus I'm not the friendliest person to be around. I will do something today.
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Jane
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Well done for posting up Kathylynn when you're feeling 100% and full of vim and vigour. Hope you catch up on your sleep soon.
Not sure whether we post up here how last week went or we wait till the Week 3 thread starts? Anyway as I'm here ...
Down 5lbs (ok I started on Slim Fast so I feel thats kinda cheating as I expect that once I start back on my normal eating habits that any loss I achieve will come back. Am not being a negative merchant here but am not convinced of the long term weight loss benefits of this type of fad diet as I'd call it - but my main goal here is to carry as little weight round the streets of Chicago next Sunday week as possible)
Got my 6 exercise sessions in last week - 4 runs and two swims
Drank lots of water and got to bed early too. Not so good on my physio exercises. But did run 20miles on Sat so all set for the marathon now...Roll on the taper...
Chiao for now and best of luck everyone
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Re: 6 WEEK CHALLENGE 9/15/08-10/26/08: WEEK 2
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Angie
AC
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Hey everyone,
This week has been much better although I didn't get to the gym at all on Monday or Tuesday. I have this weird mindset though where I don't count my bellydancing as excerise. I teach it 3 times a week for around 2-3 hrs per night so I'm trying to tell myself that Monday I DID exercise. Wed - through to today though all is going well. Still combating the bad eating fiance but I have to learn to not let him influence what I eat.
I'm also going to follow Dani's marvellous lead and have a steam room after my weight training as I really LOVE the steam room at my gym and yet I always claim to not have enough time to do it. I work for myself so it's really a cop out.
Haven't lost anything at all on the scales in the last 2 weeks which has been a bit depressing but thankfully I keep coming on here and reading everyone's fantastic and motivating daily stories and it reminds me that every day is a new chance to turn it all around.
Have a great weekend everyone!
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