Hey folks. It's time for the December addition of the monthly fitness challenge. For those of you unfamiliar, the goal is to set a specific fitness goal for yourself, and then go for it. The goal should be specific and measurable, so that you can keep a running log here toward your progress. Some common goals are xxx miles run/walked/bicycled over the course of the month....xx hours on the elliptical, stationary bike..... xx workouts per week or xx hours spent exercising per week. Whatever you want, so long as it is specific and measurable.

Start off by introducing yourself and stating your specific goal...then come here each day or as often as you'd like and update your progress for the month.

The whole point is to set a goal that is slightly above your comfort level....one you have to push yourself a little to achieve. But whatever your goal, the success will come for reaching for it....whether you make it or not is irrelevant. We all have setbacks...we get sick, injured or just plain busy. If that happens, don't give up. Just amend your goal and continue on till the end of the month. This challenge will carry is right into the new year and hopefully by the time it's over all of us will be breathing easier and feeling better from the activity.

Ok....I'll start. My goals for December are to run 120 miles, swim 9000 meters and do 1500 walking lunges.

Before we start January, I have a question, however. As you know, I aspire to be a runner. So would "STICK TO C25K LIKE GLUE" be in the right vein? It's measurable by the phone app, sooooooo.....maybe?

LOL....I think thats a fine goal.

Also....there's a C25K thread. If you can read it from start to finish before the end of January you get a free santa running beard.....almost new.

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/239489-started-couch-to-5k-today-anyone-keen/

Deal! Only if I get the hat that goes with it!

Before we start January, I have a question, however. As you know, I aspire to be a runner. So would "STICK TO C25K LIKE GLUE" be in the right vein? It's measurable by the phone app, sooooooo.....maybe?

LOL....I think thats a fine goal.

Also....there's a C25K thread. If you can read it from start to finish before the end of January you get a free santa running beard.....almost new.

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/239489-started-couch-to-5k-today-anyone-keen/

Deal! Only if I get the hat that goes with it!

he wore that hat while running a half-marathon you know. probably can't even wash it afterwards. I don't know.....

Before we start January, I have a question, however. As you know, I aspire to be a runner. So would "STICK TO C25K LIKE GLUE" be in the right vein? It's measurable by the phone app, sooooooo.....maybe?

LOL....I think thats a fine goal.

Also....there's a C25K thread. If you can read it from start to finish before the end of January you get a free santa running beard.....almost new.

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/239489-started-couch-to-5k-today-anyone-keen/

Deal! Only if I get the hat that goes with it!

he wore that hat while running a half-marathon you know. probably can't even wash it afterwards. I don't know.....

I know! Gross to actually repurpose, huh? LOL The beard would actually be worse, me thinks!!!! EEEK!

Day #20 Insanity, and final day of December Challenge:

I went back to the first page of this thread to see what my goals were; I succeeded beyond the goal on Insanity participation, I aimed for 15 and did 20, but sadly the weight loss goal was missed entirely, even though my eating has been near flawless and very low carb and low cal. My strength is definitely up, as is my ability and my recovery time. The Insanity program is 60 days, so this will continue for the January Challenge too. Since my body refuses to lose weight (wtf), my new challenge will be to concentrate on form and doing the full exercises instead of modifying, even if I can only do 2 reps, and to do at least 20 classes. Also to do weights every day that I do Insanity.

Globe - thanks for sharing. I am glad the Insanity program is working out so well for you.

Edited December 31, 201312 yr by Fiddleman

Well, here I am to finish out the end of the month, got in a another 7 miles, and another strength session, but I have now come down with bronchitis, so won't be able to add anymore to my total today( I'm off work and feel like c***p, can't even talk or I start to cough, hope the antibiotic kicks in soon.) So. MTD-107 miles, 10 yoga classes, 10 strength sessions, I kind of fell off doing the plank thing, got up to 25 seconds, maybe will try it again next month, I will be in for January, can't wait to add in my eliptical and bike. Even if I lose weight slowly, I will be a fit slow loser. Ha! fat, take that!

Finished the year off with my all time personnel best on a 10K elliptical today.... 56:57. Yeah me.... Now if I could only transfer this to running!

Hit my goal for the month- 12 hrs of exercise. Started out really strong, but a strained back has forced me to take it easy for the last couple of weeks. Just happy I made it to my goal and made some decent strength and endurance gains.

I'm starting this planking challange with my girl friends from work. I tried one a few months back and ended up giving up less than half way through the month. My goal is to not give up, even if its less time than the challange calls for I don't want to give up.

Hey everyone. Great job this month. It's been tough I know, but I'm proud of all of you who are still working it. I surpassed my swimming goal....I got 10,300 meters. But fell 15 miles short of my running miles with only 105.

I've started the January challenge.

Here it is....

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/292789-january-fitness-challenge/?p=3302431

Thanks for all you do, Butter! You're a great leader!

I wish you and yours a Happy New Year!

Well, Happy New Year everyone. I hope everyone is doing great! This cold has been kicking my arse but I think I about have it beat. I managed to finish the month at 111.65 miles, well short of my goal but happy none the less.

Now...bring on 2014 and all the wonderful things it has in store for us all!!

I finished the month at 78.65 miles, a little short of my 100 mile goal. So I am going forward in the January Challenge and have already signed up for 100 miles and the 30 day plank challenge!

I've been totally side-lined for the past two weeks with a crappy cold which is still hanging on and seems to have morphed into another cold just when I thought I was getting over it. So I've been reading everyones accomplishments and I send you all my best wishes for continued health and fitness in 2014! Y'all are an inspiring bunch!

I started the ab crunch and planking challenges again here:

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/292822-january-2013-planking-challenge/

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/292824-january-2013-ab-crunch-challenge/