Good morning everyone! Well it's a new month and new opportunity to get off that couch and find something that entertains you to move, move, MOVE!!

I finally purchased a higher end treadmill that can withstand a heavy girl such as myself and go easy on my jacked up knees. I have arthritis going on in there, in case you didn't know or even cared.

I LOVE MY TREADMILL!!!!!!! I can actually walk on it without pain! It's so awesome, because that was the one thing I truly "enjoyed" doing as far as burning calories. That being walking and hopefully again jogging and even running.

To get to my jogging and running again I'll need to drop at least 40-60 lbs (I gained most of it... but whatever. It will come off again) and I'll have surgery on both knees to clean out the spurs that are causing me pain.

So, without further a-do, here is my workout plan for this month: :tt1:

SATURDAY:

4:30 am – Interval training, Spinner, Elliptical, Treadmill – 10 minutes each.

6:00 pm – Interval training, Spinner, Elliptical, Treadmill – 10 minutes each.

6:30 pm – Wii Fit, 30 Minutes

SUNDAY:

4:30 am – Interval training, Spinner, Elliptical, Treadmill – 10 minutes each.

6:00 pm – Interval training, Spinner, Elliptical, Treadmill – 10 minutes each.

6:30 pm – Wii Fit, 30 Minutes

MONDAY:

4:30 am – Interval training, Spinner, Elliptical, Treadmill – 10 minutes each.

6:00 pm – Calisthenics, strength training – 30 Minutes

6:30 pm – Wii Fit, 30 Minutes

TUESDAY:

4:30 am – Interval training, Spinner, Elliptical, Treadmill – 10 minutes each.

6:00 pm – Interval training, Spinner, Elliptical, Treadmill – 10 minutes each.

6:30 pm – Wii Fit, 30 Minutes

WEDNESDAY:

4:30 am – Interval training, Spinner, Elliptical, Treadmill – 10 minutes each.

6:00 pm – Calisthenics, strength training – 30 Minutes

6:30 pm – Wii Fit, 30 Minutes

THURSDAY:

4:30 am – Interval training, Spinner, Elliptical, Treadmill – 10 minutes each.

6:00 pm – Interval training, Spinner, Elliptical, Treadmill – 10 minutes each.

6:30 pm – Wii Fit, 30 Minutes

FRIDAY:

~*~ OFF DAY, NO WORKOUTS ~*~

Hey does anyone know about a website that you can put in a route (say Pennsylvania to California) and as you walk/run/go on the elliptical, you can input your miles and it will tell you where on your "route" you are? I saw a website like that once, but can't find it now. I would like to do that and then when I walk the amount of miles to complete my "route", maybe I'll take a vacation to the destination. Seems like a fun challenge, but I was wondering if anyone knew of a website that did something like that. Thanks!

I have seen sites where you can map out a route in a specific city or area, but nothing like your describing. That would be pretty neat to have though.

Good Afternoon to all!!!

I bet you thought I'd just let this thread die... ha!! NO way no how... I still have a goal to meet and there is no way I'm going to do this if I'm putting my wheels in motion! So, here is my January 2011 weekly workout schedule. I will do it!!! I will check in every day to, to let you all know its been done.

So, is anyone still around? Mary? GG? It would be nice for you all to check in. We also need some folks to join in too. Working out will become a very big part of your new life of health!!

Wishing everyone success and health!

SATURDAY:

Morning – 30 Minutes on Spinner

Afternoon – 2.25 Miles on Treadmill

Evening – Calisthenics, 30 Minutes

SUNDAY:

Morning – 30 Minutes on Elliptical

Afternoon – 2.25 Miles on Treadmill

Evening – Wii Fit, 30 Minutes

Upper body strength training, 15 Minutes

MONDAY:

~*~ OFF DAY, NO WORKOUTS ~*~

TUESDAY:

Morning – 30 Minutes on Elliptical

7:00 am – Running Up Stairs 2 Flights (Work)

2:00 pm – Running Up Stairs 2 Flights (Work)

Afternoon – Walking at work, TWO laps around Capitol Park – OR –

Treadmill 2.25 miles

Evening – Wii Fit, 30 Minutes

Upper body strength training, 15 Minutes

WEDNESDAY:

Morning – 30 Minutes on Spinner

7:00 am – Running Up Stairs 2 Flights (Work)

2:00 pm – Running Up Stairs 2 Flights (Work)

Afternoon – Walking at work, TWO laps around Capitol Park – OR –

Treadmill 2.25 miles

Evening – Calisthenics, 30 Minutes

THURSDAY:

Morning – 30 Minutes on Elliptical

7:00 am – Running Up Stairs 2 Flights (Work)

2:00 pm – Running Up Stairs 2 Flights (Work)

Afternoon – Walking at work, TWO laps around Capitol Park – OR –

Treadmill 2.25 miles

Evening – Wii Fit, 30 Minutes

Upper body strength training, 15 Minutes

FRIDAY:

~*~ OFF DAY, NO WORKOUTS ~*~

I have had trouble getting started on the exercise department but you gave me a brilliant idea just like a successful business woman I have to have a plan (map) to guide me on the right direction. If I have a schedule I have to follow I will find my way thank you will keep on logging in to be successful.

I have had trouble getting started on the exercise department but you gave me a brilliant idea just like a successful business woman I have to have a plan (map) to guide me on the right direction. If I have a schedule I have to follow I will find my way thank you will keep on logging in to be successful.

Hi Rizz! Yes, I *must* have it all mapped out. I notice that when I just leave it up to chance, I'll usually just not do it, or won't work as hard when I do. This keeps me motivated and doing what I'm supposed to.

I also tweak it monthly so if I can do more, or longer I'm adding it.

I post in on my wall in my workout room, and now I've decided to place a wall calendar next to it. I'm going to write on my calendar that I have done all my workouts - so I can look back and see my progress!!

I also take all Holidays off, so I'll know if I have a free day coming up.

Good luck!!!

I'm in. I have to get back to being active again. I'm joining my old gym later this week. I have 2 snowboarding trips later this winter and if I don't start now, I'll be paying for it on the slopes! Last year I went to Whistler, during the Olympics, and I was like a sausage in my ski suit. I could barely move. So depressing! There I am at the most best ski resort in the world (according to ski magazines....... and me!) and I was miserable!

So my goal is to go the gym 3x a weight and do 45 mins of weight lifting and 40 mins. of cardio. Cardio will consist of a few minutes of rowing and then biking or treadmill. Last summer I was doing 40 mins. of rowing. It's such a good workout, but I have to work up to that. Once I'm a bit more fit I will go back to spin classes, but I'd DIE if I tried one now.

On 3 other days I will walk or snowshoe.

Too bad there wasn't a ticker tape or a motivational way of displaying our exercising successes! I'm excited about the sense of accomplishment that comes from a good workout.

Good luck everyone!

Hey there kooky!! I think there are some tickers that you can log in as far as miles, minutes etc if that's something you might like to do.

Your routine sounds great!! Check in whenever you can so I can see how it's going!

Today I did 30 Minutes on my stationary bike. I'm going to do some miles on my treadmill later too, and some calisthenics as well. Once January starts I'm going to stick to my routine 100%!! It's not going to be easy, but I have to do it. Especially the walking or treadmill. I'm not losing if I'm not doing that!!!

Good luck everyone!!