Re: Week Eight of the New 12 Week Challenge - May 12 - May 18
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Penguin
NC
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01/27/2008 Total Posts: 232
2.2 Years Ago
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Hi Sherron,
Thanks for the boot to the behind:) I have "fallen off the cart" and I needed to hear every word you said. I had a rough couple of weeks but like the song says that I sang for mother's day "don't spend your life looking back!". So, here are my goals for this week.
Do something to get moving for @ least 10 minutes everyday.
Drink my water
Journal 2X this week
Record my meals
I will be out of town a friends wedding Thursday-Monday, I don't know if I'll have computer access. I am going away for 4 days by myself! My husband will be home with my boys ages 11 and 14. Thanks for being here to remind myself that I am worth it and I need to do this for me:) Have a great week everyone.
Kathylyn |
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Re: Week Eight of the New 12 Week Challenge - May 12 - May 18
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Tri Geek
MN
Member Since:
02/20/2007 Total Posts: 459
2.2 Years Ago
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Good Monday Morning all...
My workouts were up, injury to a minimum and the weather is only getting nicer!
This is a good week to turn up the workouts out a little.
Stick to those goals and achieve what you didn't think you could.
Greg |
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Re: Week Eight of the New 12 Week Challenge - May 12 - May 18
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Penguin
NC
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01/27/2008 Total Posts: 232
2.2 Years Ago
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Did the ellyptical machine for 20 minutes and then the circuit at the gym X 2 (30 minutes). It felt good too:) Greg good job on your successful week!
Kathylyn |
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Re: Week Eight of the New 12 Week Challenge - May 12 - May 18
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Steve
TN
Member Since:
09/30/2007 Total Posts: 77
2.2 Years Ago
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Sherron:
Thanks for the encouraging words! We are in the stretch run and nned to gather up for a strong finish! This past week was good. Water intake was lacking a little. Posted the day's results daily. Vitamins taken daily. Logged 15 miles of running and 2 workouts w/ my trainer. All in all a good week. I also lost 5.2 pounds. YEA!!!
Hoping all have a great week!
Steve |
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Re: Week Eight of the New 12 Week Challenge - May 12 - May 18
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Tammie
WI
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10/10/2005 Total Posts: 590
2.2 Years Ago
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It looks like Sherron's words are hitting home with everyone... Good job on the 5.2 pounds Steve!!
I am feeling better this week, last week my head was not on right, but those that know what happened will understand. I am on taper for the last few days and it will continue until Sunday when I run my half marathon. I did run 5.7 miles this morning with my running buddy, and I will probably run once more on Wednesday, but then I will rest until Sunday. I have decided to dedicate a each mile to a friend or group during my run on Sunday. You all are included in that list! How can I slow down when I am dedicating a mile to all of you great people!!
KEEP MOVING!!!! |
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Re: Week Eight of the New 12 Week Challenge - May 12 - May 18
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Ingrid
SK
Member Since:
06/10/2006 Total Posts: 93
2.2 Years Ago
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Hi All!
Well I did it. I finished the 5km run and survived and even came in at my goal
in 34:33. It didn't feel too bad so I think with consistant training I can shave a bit off and maybe even aim for a 10km run in fall.
This week my goals are to track my food, take my vitamins and try for more regular exercise.
Have a great week everyone!
Ingrid |
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Re: Week Eight of the New 12 Week Challenge - May 12 - May 18
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Scott
MI
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04/16/2007 Total Posts: 440
2.2 Years Ago
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Had another good week. Ran my 5k on Saturday and although it wasn't my fastest time, it was my best time for 2008 by about 2 minutes. My youngest bro ran it as well and only beat me by 5 seconds. Sibling rivaly? Yessir! We had a good time and will be racing each other again this Saturday. We went for an "easy 5 mile" run yesterday. It felt good. At the very end of the run a little
Shih Tzu chased my bro all the way home. So, he ended up sprinting ahead of me. Gonna take it easy today. Probably do some type of excercise after work, but I have to pick up my puppy from the vet 1st. She's been turned into an "IT". Have a good week everyone. |
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Re: Week Eight of the New 12 Week Challenge - May 12 - May 18
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Scott
MI
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*Cough* pardon me for misspelling "Shih Tzu" in my earlier post.... |
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Re: Week Eight of the New 12 Week Challenge - May 12 - May 18
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Tammie
WI
Member Since:
10/10/2005 Total Posts: 590
2.2 Years Ago
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Scott,
Just remember when you are running with a friend (brother) and a dog starts to chase you, you don't need to out run the dog, you just need to out run the other person!!! ;-)
KEEP MOVING!!! |
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Re: Week Eight of the New 12 Week Challenge - May 12 - May 18
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Tri Geek
MN
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02/20/2007 Total Posts: 459
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Way to go Scott and Ingrid!!!! |
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Re: Week Eight of the New 12 Week Challenge - May 12 - May 18
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Patricia
WV
Member Since:
03/28/2007 Total Posts: 356
2.2 Years Ago
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WOW!! Everyone is phyched this week. Good going Sherron on the motivation.
I'm just entering my workouts today for Monday & Tuesday. I didn't go to the gym on Monday but I did a lot of cleaning. Did go yesterday & then did a LOT of shoveling, wheelbarreling, etc.
I still don't believe I'll reach the 125 lb. goal. I eat right, exercise, take my vitamins, drink water. The weight will just not go down. I do feel good, so that's a good thing.
Congratulations on the weight that has been lost, the races finished & the determination to keep at it!!! |
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Re: Week Eight of the New 12 Week Challenge - May 12 - May 18
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Tammie
WI
Member Since:
10/10/2005 Total Posts: 590
2.2 Years Ago
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I agree with Patricia... everyone (including me) seems to be very motivated this week!
I just got back from a 3.2 mile run and then a 1 mile walk with my pups. This will be my last run for the week so my legs are fresh for my 1/2 marathon on Sunday.
I decided to dedicate each mile to a person or group of people on my run. It is hard to stop running when you are dedicating that mile to someone... mile 11 is dedicated to "My FJ Buddies"... so know that I will not be walking for you, I will be running! I figure by mile 11 I will need some real support, so you all will be my motivation!
KEEP MOVING!!!! |
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Re: Week Eight of the New 12 Week Challenge - May 12 - May 18
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Penguin
NC
Member Since:
01/27/2008 Total Posts: 232
2.2 Years Ago
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Well I'm off on my trip! 4 days by myself to a friends wedding, I'm so excited. I'm taking my running gear with me, hope to run on the beach that I went to as a kid:) Have a great weekend and I'll catch up with you on Mon or Tuesday.
Kathylyn |
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Re: Week Eight of the New 12 Week Challenge - May 12 - May 18
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Patricia
WV
Member Since:
03/28/2007 Total Posts: 356
2.2 Years Ago
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Has anyone skipped lately? Remember how good it felt to just go skipping along? I think I'm going to add skipping to my day.
Any ideas on how many calories are expended skipping? |
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Re: Week Eight of the New 12 Week Challenge - May 12 - May 18
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Tammie
WI
Member Since:
10/10/2005 Total Posts: 590
2.2 Years Ago
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Patricia... Great idea! I think I will skip with my students today... I will think of you when I do;-)
KEEP MOVING!!! |
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Re: Week Eight of the New 12 Week Challenge - May 12 - May 18
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Patricia
WV
Member Since:
03/28/2007 Total Posts: 356
2.2 Years Ago
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Well, I skipped at the gym yesterday evening. The room I skipped in was rather small & I basically had to skip around & around. Not a very good place to skip. I only skipped for 2 minutes & checked my heart rate. It was 127. I thought that was very good for only 2 minutes. I asked one of the trainers about caloric expenditure & he looked it up on iskip & it says 60 - 70 for 10 minutes, but he thinks it should be more. Anyways, I do plan to skip more often, but in a place where I can really feel free!!!
Hope everyone is having a great day....I am!!! |
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Re: Week Eight of the New 12 Week Challenge - May 12 - May 18
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Scott
MI
Member Since:
04/16/2007 Total Posts: 440
2.2 Years Ago
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Went for a run yesterday. Only planned on running 4-5 miles but there were a lot of critters that go "bark bark grrrrr" out that kept me from doing my out and back run. So, I ended up doing an easy 6 mile loop with the first mile as fast as I could go. Felt good. Most I have planned to do today is maybe go for an easy bike ride. Then I have a 10k tomorrow morning. It's one of my favs as we run doing state park trails rather than on the road. Have a great w/e everyone! Scott |
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Re: Week Eight of the New 12 Week Challenge - May 12 - May 18
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Tammie
WI
Member Since:
10/10/2005 Total Posts: 590
2.2 Years Ago
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My first 1/2 Marathon was today... I'm pretty tired so I will just tell you that it was great! I finished in 2:37:30... that's 7 1/2 minutes faster than my goal.
I will post a full race report tomorrow...
KEEP MOVING!!! |
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Re: Week Eight of the New 12 Week Challenge - May 12 - May 18
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Mheagan
AZ
Member Since:
03/21/2008 Total Posts: 11
2.2 Years Ago
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CONGRATS Tammie!! Good for you!
I have "fallen Off the Apple Cart" This week. I'm not beating myself up about it. I needed the break and I'm excited for the upcoming week. I've tried doing just the calorie counting thing, however....there is too much choice out there for me, I need something structured (with fresh food).
I have decided that for the next 12 weeks I will be following the Body for life program. It gives me the structure I need in the food department and the amount of energy I need to exercise the way I want to....
I've also decided that I need a challange, so I think I am going to sign up for a marathon in Texas, In October....No shirking my responsibility to train then! |
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Re: Week Eight of the New 12 Week Challenge - May 12 - May 18
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Beth
MS
Member Since:
05/18/2008 Total Posts: 8
2.2 Years Ago
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I am new as of 05/18/08. I would like to start a 12 week challenge. EXERCISE 5 TIMES A WEEK, COUNT MY CALORIES, JOURNAL EVERYDAY, and DRINK WATER!!!! I already watch what I eat so I'm a healthy eater about 95% of the time. My sweet tooth is the other 5%. :) I am officially starting 05/19. I would like all the support I can get. It's so easy at first, but after the 2nd week, my motivation usually takes a fall. |
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Re: Week Eight of the New 12 Week Challenge - May 12 - May 18
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Tammie
WI
Member Since:
10/10/2005 Total Posts: 590
2.2 Years Ago
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Beth... Welcome to our fun & crazy supportive group! A new thread starts each week, so some time today there will be a thread for week nine. Great to have you! Also, turn on your sharing so we can add you to our friends list... this is a good way to keep tabs on each other and send personal messages too.
KEEP MOVING!!! |
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Re: Week Eight of the New 12 Week Challenge - May 12 - May 18
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Tri Geek
MN
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02/20/2007 Total Posts: 459
2.2 Years Ago
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Is there a new week posting? |
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Re: Week Eight of the New 12 Week Challenge - May 12 - May 18
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Tammie
WI
Member Since:
10/10/2005 Total Posts: 590
2.2 Years Ago
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I have not seen it yet... Sherron??? |
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Re: Week Eight of the New 12 Week Challenge - May 12 - May 18
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Bob
TX
Member Since:
04/07/2005 Total Posts: 701
2.2 Years Ago
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Have lost a few pounds but probably just water. A big project coming due and I haven't been able to eat very well. Did manage to run non stop for a 5K on Saturday. 35:51 is not my fastest but I was pretty happy with it. I tried to keep up with a runner during the race. He would pass me on the flats and I would pass him on the up hills. Think I just did beat him so I guess there were more up hills than down. Got my cholesterol checked and it's somewhere below 100 and bp 112/58. My back seemed to hold up so if I can take the heat (in Texas) I'll try a few more before heading to the indoor track. |
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Re: Week Eight of the New 12 Week Challenge - May 12 - May 18
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Beth
MS
Member Since:
05/18/2008 Total Posts: 8
2.2 Years Ago
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Oh, I'm sorry, I jumped into the wrong forum. You guys are into your 9th week. I guess I'll need to start a new one. Hey, good luck to you guys! |
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Re: Week Eight of the New 12 Week Challenge - May 12 - May 18
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Ingrid
SK
Member Since:
06/10/2006 Total Posts: 93
2.2 Years Ago
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Hi Beth
You are welcome to jump aboard anytime! I joined my first challenge when it was in its 7th week and have just kept on going. These challenges are all about keeping focused and motivated and competing against yourself.
This week I did get more exercise in but my eating was off so maybe this upcoming week I can get it together!
I have another 5k to run Saturday so I have to keep working on getting out to run.
Ingrid |
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Re: Week Eight of the New 12 Week Challenge - May 12 - May 18
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Patricia
WV
Member Since:
03/28/2007 Total Posts: 356
2.2 Years Ago
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Our fearless leader is MIA. Anyone hear from her? I noticed that she hadn't posted anything since our last week started.
Hope everything is alright with Sherron. |
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Re: Week Eight of the New 12 Week Challenge - May 12 - May 18
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Penguin
NC
Member Since:
01/27/2008 Total Posts: 232
2.2 Years Ago
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I had a great time away at my friends wedding but came home to some sad news. Our therapy horse "Beau" that had colic surgery came home on Thursday but then went down hill on Monday. Our vet was with him all day Monday but couldn't do anything but keep him comfortable. He was buried yesterday, I didn't even get to see him....so sad and especially hard for my son. I did go running one day while I was away. |
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