OK everyone...after a month away from the internet I am back! I saw there wasn't an April Challange posted yet so I figured I would start one. Hopefully some old faces are still around and hopefully alot of new ones! It doesn't matter your fitness level, this is not a competition. Just a fun way to challange yourself to set a goal, get moving and push yourself to exercise. So make a goal...any goal and let's have some fun!

I will kick it off. I plan on a total walking and exercise bike mileage of 130+ miles this month. My best month was around 135 I believe. So 130+ is this months goal. Time to get crackin!

April challenge will be completing phase II of p90x. This means no missed workout days (7 days a week) and dialing into nutrition by using MFP daily and eating clean (drinking lots of water of course). I am supposed to move onto 2400 calories and up the carbs in the ratios (protein=40/carb=40/fat=20). No way! I will be eating the same as last month: 1800 calories and 50/30/20. My p90x coach says this is perfectly alright. Did you know 50% protein of 1800 calorie diet is around 250 g? Seems like a lot, but not so bad if you get average 30 -40 g a meal for 6 meals and then eat a shake with 3 scoops of casein for 1 meal when your body is most likely to utilize that amount. Yes I said eat because 3 scoops of casein with 8 ounces of water produces a nice creamy and thick shake that requires a spoon. Kind of like chocolate mousse. It is yummy and is my little treat every night. Eating this at bed time makes sense because your body can actually use it through the whole night.

Edited April 4, 201412 yr by Fiddleman

So far, so good.

I did my Turbulence Training today and got in a 3 mile walk towards my 80 mile goal.

Have a great weekend, everyone! We're expecting good weather finally, so I'm planning on logging some outside miles!

I skipped boxing yesterday, so only 2 classes this week. I just got back from a 7.5 mile bike ride and only walked up one hill...at the end of the ride. Happy Saturday!

Had a good weekend and stayed busy. Total for the month is now at 35.75 miles. Tomorrow, back on the bike after a couple days off.

I am committing to do C25K 3 times a week. I made it this past week!!

Well, 13 days down so far this month and I am at 75.15 miles into my 130 mile goal.

I am still surprised at the lack of interest. Oh well, keeping myself motivated.

I have finished week 3 day 2 of C25K. Such a huge accomplishment for me! Still not enjoying it but doing it anyway.

Onto week 3 phase 2 (month 2) of p90 x. I have to say some of the daily thrill is gone and some of the routines are getting a tad boring and easy. Not too bad yet. I just need to keep focused (have not missed a day yet) and push harder. I like having a different program every day and, believe it or not, I look forward to the 90 min yoga strength once a week. My dumbbell weights are getting heavier on the standard lifting days, which is a good sign. My athleticism is, in my opinion, about the same, but I am conditioning to plyometrics where it is not that hard any longer. Looking better in the mirror (strong athletic build), but not getting "ripped" yet (see wayne on teamripped.com (big picture) - he is my coach and keeps me inspired). I am thinking now it is going to require 2 or maybe 3 rounds of programs to get ripped down into 6% bf zone.

18 days down...105 miles completed so far. 25 more miles till goal. Keep it up everyone!

I did aerobics twice this week and walked on Friday for .8 miles. On Thursday 1.5 miles and Wednesday .8 miles. Went to the gym on Monday and walked in the treadmill and did elliptical but not long.

I started hitting the gym again this month, after a long, cold winter...

I'm doing 45 to 50 minutes a day on the treadmill. According to its computer, I'm burning over 400 calories per session. Best part is the weight is starting to come off again, after being on a plateau for five months.

I have walked 34.7 miles and rode 45 on my bicycle.

Elliptical. 65 minutes. 6.3 miles!!

Well I have had a couple of great days. My goal for the month was 130 miles. Today I broke my goal and now stand at 131.85 miles! My best month so far since Sept. Keep going everyone...you can do it!

3 days left in the month and right now I am at 150.45 miles...20 miles over my goal and still time for a few more.