November fitness challenge

[macman 603]

I have been traveling this week so I have not posted. But I have been able to keep working on the bike, even with all day meetings. That is a new one for me. Before taking on this challenge I would never pack the gym shoes and plan on exercise. 28 miles so far this week. Brings the monthly total to 65 miles.

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Isn't it really something that all these WLS post ops are getting so serious about fitness and exercise! We put all the "normal" folks to shame. That is, all the "normal" people who have been naturally thin, never exercise and could eat whatever they wanted while still maintaining a BMI weight. WLS makes us into our ideal selves. Isn't that great?

[macman 603]

Fiddleman, I am still pre op, hoping for a surgery date in December. Right now am trying to establish good habits that I can use after surgery. But you"re right about trying to take advantage of the opportunity. Nothing like getting a little religion because of the second chance.

[deedadumble 1,033]

Ran my first 10K race this morning in the pouring rain.

Run: 22.2 (Goal 40)

Walk: 45.3 (Goal 50)

Bike: 10 (Goal 30)

Total: 77.5

[HoosierGirl 780]

Fun run today! Kids and I ran the whole way! We didn't know it was a trail run, but managed to plug along and get it done! Maybe I should try for a 5k in December?

Not getting 1 hour of exercise every day, but am getting much more than I have in past months. Boy this last 7 lbs is taking FOR EVER to go away!

[gamergirl 4,609]

Ran my first 10K race this morning in the pouring rain. Run: 22.2 (Goal 40) Walk: 45.3 (Goal 50) Bike: 10 (Goal 30) Total: 77.5

Woo hoo! Congrats.

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Ran my first 10K race this morning in the pouring rain. Run: 22.2 (Goal 40) Walk: 45.3 (Goal 50) Bike: 10 (Goal 30) Total: 77.5

great job!!

[gamergirl 4,609]

MtD: 24.85

MTD: 26.85

[scarlet333 386]

Just found this and can't wait to join the December one. So inspirational.

[gamergirl 4,609]

Just found this and can't wait to join the December one. So inspirational.

Feel free to join now and set your goal accordingly. I don't think any one will mind when you join in, we just want folks to join! It's fun to encourage each other and see people achieving things.

[TJL 222]

Feel better Fiddle!

Oh having a sniffly snuffly cold makes working out less than a barrel of fun! My philosophy is if it is not a virus, then it is not a workout killer. I came back from a business trip on Wednesday and picked up something kind of nasty at the airport that struck hard after the run workout I did that day. Already took 4 days when traveling and didn't want to miss any more days.

. Today, I feel much better and have been flushing myself with Water and chomping extra Vitamins. Think it helped, but who knows...

[TJL 222]

Well, got a slow start this am, only got in 3miles but then walked the mall with the hubby for 2.5 hours, does that count? MTD 52 miles 4 sessions

[gamergirl 4,609]

Well, got a slow start this am, only got in 3miles but then walked the mall with the hubby for 2.5 hours, does that count? MTD 52 miles 4 sessions

Everything counts as far as I'm concerned. If I broke my legs and had to crawl to the phone, I hope my fitbit registers the crawling so I get credit for it

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Everything counts as far as I'm concerned. If I broke my legs and had to crawl to the phone, I hope my fitbit registers the crawling so I get credit for it

Ok - how about this : I go to PT 2 x a week to work on mobility issues in my back, hips and shoulders (really helps before a cross fit session). As part of the warm up before we start on PT exercises, I use an arm ergonometer for about 6 minutes. It is an interesting machine and is kind of like peddling a bike with your arms. I can get about a mile and sometimes 100 calories, depending on the resistance level. Oddly, I find the arm ergonometer entertaining.

[gamergirl 4,609]

Ok - how about this : I go to PT 2 x a week to work on mobility issues in my back, hips and shoulders (really helps before a cross fit session). As part of the warm up before we start on PT exercises, I use an arm ergonometer for about 6 minutes. It is an interesting machine and is kind of like peddling a bike with your arms. I can get about a mile and sometimes 100 calories, depending on the resistance level. Oddly, I find the arm ergonometer entertaining.

Well SOME of us have to write a mini thesis just to get in all our workouts. So for those SOME, I'm guessing they wouldn't stoop to count their "arm miles". The rest of us poor schmucks have to make do with whatever we can get!

Is it helping with your back?