Good Morning! I go away for a few days and our exercise board got quiet. Figured I'd start a new one to get the ball rolling again. This keeps me super accountable with my exercise and I love seeing what everyone else is doing- gives me great ideas.

My old foot injury is acting up again and it has been determined that the elliptical machine is it's worse enemy so I will have to stop using it for a bit :thumbup:

Did 10mins of yoga this AM...

Goal for the next four days is 120 minutes

10/120

Worked out with my trainer- abs, which I hate. However my lower back is not bothering me anymore. I am sure it's a combination of strengthening abs and the weight loss. Took a day off from cardio.

Thanks Monkeymomma. So far this week is better. I did not get to the gym last night but back to 60 minutes with my trainer tonight. Tonight we did some cardio and a lot of shoulder and back strength stuff. I am going to be sore tomorrow. It was hard after missing five days. My foot is slowly getting better.

Hope your GI stuff is better, too!

Have a good week, everyone!

40 minutes on the treadmill- walk/jog. Felt really good. My goal is to do cardio 5-6 times a week and weights 3 times a week.

Hi folks... hope you guys don't mind me posting... I really need to have some support in my exercise are. Last night, I did a 45 minute session of toning with a trainer at the gym. We focued on using a chair and did abs and arms. WHo knew you could do abs in a chair? Tonight, it's an hour of power surge (i 1/2 minutes cardio followed by 1 1/2 minutes strength for the hour). Then we go straight into an hour of zumba.. pray for me :wub::cursing:

caricap- you are doing great! I worked out with my trainer- upper body. She really kicked me ass. We have moved from machines to free weights- they are harder for sure. Also did 40 minutes walk/jog on the treadmill.

Welcome Caricap.... Abs in the chair that is cool! I would love to sneak some abs in my downtime at work... any quick ones you can share?

After 2 days tummy is much better... but now I have some serious make up work outs to do over the weekend!

Wednesday: 15 mins strength training

Thursday: 15 mins of strength training and 30 mins cardiomax

75/180

40 minutes walk/jog on the treadmill again. I weigh myself Sun. hope the cardio I'm doing will pay off!

15 minutes abs

15 minute walk

105/180

I have some serious work to do tomorrow!!! Shooting for 60- then 15 mins Sunday before I pull a 12 hour shift..

Didn't get to class last night.. central air went out. so instead I opted for sauna.... in my living room!! Fixed finally. KY humidity is too much at this time of year. Cleaned house today like a maniac. Pores have to have benifitted from the home-made sauna experience. Sweatin' is sweatin' I suppose.

As far as chair ideas.. on the edge and leaning back, you can do leg lifts, leg lifts and then out and back in, bicycles.

Back to the exercise routine. Met with my trainer last night for an hour and then did 30 minutes of cardio tonight. Plan to meet with my trainer again tomorrow AM.

Not losing much weight, but go in for a fill on Monday. I hope it starts dropping off again.

Did a 40 minute step aerobic routine at home. Plan to go to the gym tomorrow and do the treadmill.

Hey guys! I increased my walking goal to 250 minutes a week. So far this week I've walked 251 with one more day to go! I feel so much better when I exercise.

Froggie- I'm glad that you're foot is feeling better! It's frustrating when you can't exercise cuz you're hurt. Just make sure to be careful so you don't injure yourself!

Monkeymama- Glad you're tummy is better!:thumbup:

Worked 60 minutes with my trainer today. He is pushing me hard, but I can feel I am gaining strength. Says he is pleased with my progress. I have 5 more sessions with him paid for and then vacation for two weeks and then surgery on my foot. Then I will have to start over. I may buy more sessions with him. He sure keeps me moving!

Hi Caricap! Congrats on your 86 pound weight loss!!! You should be very proud of yourself!

30 minutes walk and 15 minutes strength training

Did not make my goal for the week... but its ok cause I had sick days LOL

Shooting for 180 again next week- Will do it this time!