Exercise support thread for week of 4/1!

whatevergirl · #1 Apr 1, '07, 1:57 pm

Hey everyone--thought I'd post since I was surfing the net, anyways. Let's hit our goals this week...My goal is to do 5 days of weight training, and 5 days of cardio...upping my calories burned, and distance traveled in my workout routines. I'm heading to do my spinning video now. We have a potential mover strolling through our house now with my hubby, estimating how much it will cost to move us...fun fun fun....

have a good one everyone--talk to you all later!

here's to our health

whatevergirl · #2 Apr 1, '07, 3:27 pm

ok--did my w/out today. Spinning video....5 minutes more than I normally go (so about 30 minutes today)--over 6 miles! yay

Got my ab crunches, and strength training in, too. I really like this 'smart girls do dumbbells' workout A LOT! It's easy to follow--she breaks up the routine so you're never bored (which was my problem with weight training before) and she teaches you proper form, so I'm not straining. It's like having a personal trainer in my house.

I also have to do these stretching exercises for my foot...hey, btw...my foot is much better....I think that coritsone a few weeks ago really helped to take the swelling down. Hopefully, I'm on the mend, and can start jogging/running again...I miss it.

Have a blessed day, all...looking forward to seeing your 'reports.'

**Michael Welter** · #3 Apr 1, '07, 9:11 pm

Hey, Sharon, good job on the workout today. I took the day off, and might have to take tomorrow off, too. My boss asked me today to go up to Northern California tomorrow, through Wednesday, so I have to get up early tomorrow to catch my flight. I'm going to try to workout after work tomorrow.

I'm going to set a goal of 10 miles running this week, due to this crazy schedule.

whatevergirl · #4 Apr 2, '07, 4:19 pm

10 miles is still ambitious, no? i think so.

i am skipping tonight...got a terrible night's sleep last night, so i'm absolutely exhausted today...dragging...grouchy....

....just don't have it in me to work out today. my body is screaming...REST ME, DUMMY! so...i'll listen to it tonight.

but, tomorrow and wed are musts because i'm going to holy thursday's service at night...

keep up the good work...where's kathy? jrabs? autumn? yoohoo...where arrreee yooouuu???

tkdnick · #5 Apr 2, '07, 4:21 pm

Hey everybody.

Got LOTS of walking in while in Rome for the past couple of weeks. Actually lost another 6 lbs while over there.

My goal for this week is 3 intense workouts and 3 moderate-light workouts. Got an intense workout in on Sunday and already a light workout today with more to come tonight.

tkdnick · #6 Apr 2, '07, 4:23 pm

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Originally Posted by Michael Welter

Hey, Sharon, good job on the workout today. I took the day off, and might have to take tomorrow off, too. My boss asked me today to go up to Northern California tomorrow, through Wednesday, so I have to get up early tomorrow to catch my flight. I'm going to try to workout after work tomorrow.

I'm going to set a goal of 10 miles running this week, due to this crazy schedule.

Hey Michael,
Where in Northern CA? Did you make it up to my neck of the woods (Sacramento)?

tkdnick · #7 Apr 2, '07, 4:24 pm

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Originally Posted by whatevergirl

I really like this 'smart girls do dumbbells' workout A LOT! It's easy to follow--she breaks up the routine so you're never bored (which was my problem with weight training before) and she teaches you proper form, so I'm not straining. It's like having a personal trainer in my house.

Glad you found a weight training program you like.

deb1024 · #8 Apr 2, '07, 4:39 pm

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Originally Posted by whatevergirl

ok--did my w/out today. Spinning video....5 minutes more than I normally go (so about 30 minutes today)--over 6 miles! yay

Got my ab crunches, and strength training in, too. I really like this 'smart girls do dumbbells' workout A LOT! It's easy to follow--she breaks up the routine so you're never bored (which was my problem with weight training before) and she teaches you proper form, so I'm not straining. It's like having a personal trainer in my house.

I also have to do these stretching exercises for my foot...hey, btw...my foot is much better....I think that coritsone a few weeks ago really helped to take the swelling down. Hopefully, I'm on the mend, and can start jogging/running again...I miss it.

Have a blessed day, all...looking forward to seeing your 'reports.'

That sounds like a great video. Is that the name of it "Smart girls do dumbbells"? Who puts it out?

I plan to ride my bicycle hard for one hour every day this week. Just finished today.

whatevergirl · #9 Apr 2, '07, 5:00 pm

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Originally Posted by deb1024

That sounds like a great video. Is that the name of it "Smart girls do dumbbells"? Who puts it out?

I plan to ride my bicycle hard for one hour every day this week. Just finished today.

hi deb!

actually--the spinning video for the bike is called 'Spinervals...' ugh...nothing like it out there for personal training in your home....EXCELLENT WORKOUT...You want to die (nearly) when you're done. (it's a good thing though, right?

) I was just reading an article about working out 'intensely' everyday...I think I struggle with that, personally. I want to go all out every day, but after a few days, I feel like I could sleep for a week...almost an unbelievable fatigue...I just read in this article that it's good to mix in moderate workouts...with intense. But, this video is remarkable...click on: www.spinervals.com

here's the link for the weight training for women:

www.smartgirlsdodumbbells.com

hope u like them as much as me, deb.

welcome back tdnick--6 lbs??? that's great...you weren't even gone that long...so woohoo...awesome!!!!

**Katie1723** · #10 Apr 2, '07, 5:57 pm

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Originally Posted by whatevergirl

hi deb!

actually--the spinning video for the bike is called 'Spinervals...' ugh...nothing like it out there for personal training in your home....EXCELLENT WORKOUT...You want to die (nearly) when you're done. (it's a good thing though, right?

) I was just reading an article about working out 'intensely' everyday...I think I struggle with that, personally. I want to go all out every day, but after a few days, I feel like I could sleep for a week...almost an unbelievable fatigue...I just read in this article that it's good to mix in moderate workouts...with intense. But, this video is remarkable...click on: www.spinervals.com

here's the link for the weight training for women:

www.smartgirlsdodumbbells.com

hope u like them as much as me, deb.

welcome back tdnick--6 lbs??? that's great...you weren't even gone that long...so woohoo...awesome!!!!

I started the week with exactly 8 miles. Was a wee bit of an off day for me. I'm shooting for 10 tomorrow. Wish me luck!

Kathy

**puzzleannie** · #11 Apr 2, '07, 6:24 pm

back on track, morning prayer, rosary walk, Curves, went up to pool but they just put the chemicals in will have to wait until tomorrow for aquasize. it's only Monday, plenty of time to go off the wagon this week.

deb1024 · #12 Apr 2, '07, 7:46 pm

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Originally Posted by whatevergirl

hi deb!

actually--the spinning video for the bike is called 'Spinervals...' ugh...nothing like it out there for personal training in your home....EXCELLENT WORKOUT...You want to die (nearly) when you're done. (it's a good thing though, right?

) I was just reading an article about working out 'intensely' everyday...I think I struggle with that, personally. I want to go all out every day, but after a few days, I feel like I could sleep for a week...almost an unbelievable fatigue...I just read in this article that it's good to mix in moderate workouts...with intense. But, this video is remarkable...click on: www.spinervals.com

here's the link for the weight training for women:

www.smartgirlsdodumbbells.com

hope u like them as much as me, deb.

welcome back tdnick--6 lbs??? that's great...you weren't even gone that long...so woohoo...awesome!!!!

Thanks for the Links. I have wanted to try weight training with dumbbells. The book looks great.

Actually I only ride my bicycle outside, a real bicycle. I have to see the world go by, feel the wind in my face and race with the neighborhood kids. I am working on riding about 6 days a week rain (light rain) or shine.

Thanks again!

**Michael Welter** · #13 Apr 2, '07, 11:04 pm

Hey, everyone, it's great to see you all here. My hotel has an excercise room, so I got to run on the treadmill after work, 2 miles, before a quick shower and going for dinner. I gotta stay focused to reach that 10 miles.

Nick, welcome back. I missed you. Was Rome wonderful? I cried when I first walked into St. Peter's Square; I was home for the first time in my life.

I'm in Walnut Creek through Wednesday. I might be back up north next week for three days (Wed - Fri), in San Jose.

tkdnick · #14 Apr 2, '07, 11:09 pm

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Originally Posted by Michael Welter

Nick, welcome back. I missed you. Was Rome wonderful? I cried when I first walked into St. Peter's Square; I was home for the first time in my life.

It was AWESOME! This is my second time in two years and I love it. It's almost like an addicting drug. Every time I go I feel like I need to go more. We're already planning a trip for next year.

whatevergirl · #15 Apr 3, '07, 6:29 pm

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Originally Posted by Katie1723

I started the week with exactly 8 miles. Was a wee bit of an off day for me. I'm shooting for 10 tomorrow. Wish me luck!

Kathy

Good luck--but you don't need it

--you are always so consistent...it's great!

Welp--I briskly walked, and then started jogging...went about 2 miles...and ugh...my aching foot. I stretched it out, but I think the jogging pushed it...but it felt good, in a way, to do it. To push it a bit. Did not do weights today...I will tomorrow, though...have a good one, all!