All right Y'all. It's a new month so begins a new challenge. Since I am kindabossy and kinda ticked off that I screwed up the last 10 days or so in April we are going to redo the challenge. Plus since we waited until last minute and it is already May 1st that is the easiest thing to do lol. So if there are no arguments then lets redo the 20 and 20 challenge. For those who were notin it last month that is 20 days with 64 ounces + of Water and 20 days of 30 minutes of execise. Who is in with me?

Babygrl1234- Starting weight May 1st 239 lbs. Goal: to be down 8 lbs.

I can't run yet, too much jiggling going on when I run.... Kinda painful!:nervous

:wow2: I am so proud of you both, TravelGirl & BabyGrl!!

I'll miss the Water mark by a few days, presuming I don't falter as the month draws to a close. I was very consistant in the begining (Feb/Mar) with the exercise, but I've never gotten into the swing of things with all this frigin' water! Which is odd, because I USED TO chug on water all the time. It's this sip-sip-sip business that's killin' me!

If I really get to count each 30mins as a seperate entry on our challenge ticker, BabyGrl , then I just might hit that target this month! I've still got 7 days left to do 11 workout. But as I recall from last month that didn't count! Are you trying to tell me the rules have changed?!? :biggrin1:

Keep up the hard work, Ladies!:cheer2:

Suzanne

Feb'07 Bandsters: May Challenge ~ 20 & 20

WATER: 10 of 20 days drinking 64oz

EXERCISE: 9 of 20 workouts (30 min)

Suzanne, I can chug Water....a little bit. I can swallow a big mouthfull and not have to sip so that is helpful for me. As for the exercise, I want everyone to be able to make it so for the rest of the month multiple workouts in one day can and will count toward the 20.

Travelgirl, I am jiggly too when I run. Once I got a little more used to it, it did not even bother me anymore.

Suzanne, I can sort of chug Water now, as well...just not as quickly as I used to. I can't gulp, but I can drink fairly large amounts at one time, if I take smaller swallows, and just keep swallowing.... Keep at it, you'll get there!

Babygrl, maybe I'll try again, I've NEVER been able to RUN. EVER. Maybe I can change that now, with some effort...

Running is the hardest thing I have ever done...seriously. But I really want to do it so badly. I could barely run the 30 seconds I had to run the first week i started. And now I can run probably 5 minutes only 3 weeks later. My Body is starting to get used to it. It hurts when I am done but it does not hurt the next day.

I MADE IT!!!!!!!!!!!! It's 65 here today, no wind, partly cloudy, so I did my walking outside, and actually walked 30 minutes at lunch, and 15 minutes on break! Woo! I love this weather!

Feb'07 Bandsters: May Challenge~20 & 20

WATER: 25 of 20 days drinking 64oz

EXERCISE: 20 of 20 workouts (30 min)

Awesome!!!! That deinfitly beats the 80+ weather we ahve had here. I have been sweating like a pig when I return to work after my walk break.

Oh, I've totally neglected the Water this weekend! My routine is all off... Will I ever get my a$$ in gear??? And I've had some many "one treat one kill me" moments in the name of "a holiday" eating...ugh! I had my 1st "stuck" moment, with slime - thank you, over a pesky tater-tot. I had them after this 2nd fill already - guess I just mis-chewed this time. The pain, the pain! But I did not PB, so that is good. Whine, whine, whine, moan, whine. On a positive note, the blahs seems to be passing a bit... And I am scheduled for a 3rd fill (what will probably be just a top off off the 2nd one to tweak it, or so I'm told) this Thursday.

Anyhow, just wanted to check in with y'all after the holiday weekend! :usa2: Hope y'all had a good one!

Suzanne

Feb'07 Bandsters: May Challenge ~ 20 & 20

WATER: 10 of 20 days drinking 64oz

EXERCISE: 12 of 20 workouts (30 min)

Suzanne,

I got stuck on tator tots a few times too. I won't even attempt it anymore. It seems like potatoes do that too me. Even mashed!

I worked my little bootie off this weekend. saturday it was rainy so I did not get to go on my walk at work which kinda bummed me out. So I only did my 5K training and was on the treadmill for 30 minutes. Sunday DH and I went to the campground where my parents were staying and went biking. I think it was about 7 miles. Then yesterday DH and I went for another bike ride for about 5 miles and I started week 4 of my 5K training. Let me just say I really surprised myself in being able to run for 5 minutes straight. I was gross and sweaty afterward but it felt soooo good. I never thought I would say this but I am really starting to get addicted to exercise. And it helps with the Water too!

You go, Babygrl! :cheer2:

I am so impressed by your conviction to exercise! :wow2: Tell me again, when's the 5K run? You really should be proud of yourself!! :clap2:

Ladies we only have a couple days left! Let's finish this month strong and get ourselves ready for June! Can you guys believe it has been almost 4 months since we were banded? Next Tuesday is 4 months for me and I am really hoping to hit the big 50 by then. What kind of challenge do you all want to do in June? Do you want to do something like the April Bandits are doing? A challenge with multiple levels? I really have to step it up because I want to be able to ride my bike to work by the time my daughter is out of school (June 8th). It is 12 miles from my house and I am up to about 7 miles now. If only my bootie was not on fire from the darn bike seat. I know it will pass but geesh. I am tired of feeling like there is a boot up my butt. Considering just a few weeks ago it could barely huff it a mile on the bike I think I am doing rather well.

Oh and I seriously cannot say enough good things about the couch to 5K. I never imagined that the 4th week after I started running only 3 days a week I would be able run for 5 minutes straight. This week is a 5 minute warm up, 3 minute run, 1.5 minute walk, 5 minute run, 2.5 minute walk, repeat (but don't repeat the warmup lol). SO I ran a total of 16 minutes. Awesome. Maybe I am tooting my own horn here a little bit but who cares. TOOT TOOT! I am just so darn excited that I want everyone to try it lol.

Suzanne,

The 5K is on July 21st. I am getting so excited about it.

What kind of challenge do you all want to do in June? Do you want to do something like the April Bandits are doing? A challenge with multiple levels? I really have to step it up because I want to be able to ride my bike to work by the time my daughter is out of school (June 8th).

I guess this question ought to be posed back on the full Feb thread... see if we can spur everyone on to another challenge? :guess I have not looked at the April Bandits challenge thread, so I can't comment, but I'm up for anything. Okay - so clearly I'm not UP for it , but I am willing to go along with whatever the majority rules! :biggrin1: If you've got a plan in mind, BabyGrl, lead the way & I shall follow!