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ok, i need a place to post what i have (or have not) done... anyone please feel free to join in.

Interval training

elliptical / upper body

43 mins

just elliptical

10 mins

ball workout

crunches

tricepts

5 mins

i need to work on crunches again. i am going to try to get some in tonight.

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GREAT thread!!

I'll be chiming in if that's okay.

I just did some yardwork for the past 20 mins, raking and loading/unloading the wheelbarrow.

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5/9

Treadmill: 40 min with 15 min jogging nonstop

Aerobics: Reggea workout 25min

Crunches: 50 (my behind hurts!!)

5/8

Yoga: 75 min

Treadmill: 30 min 10 min jogging

Crunches: 100

5/7

Treadmill: 40 min 10 min jogging

Great thread, by the way. I see that I will have to get a ball to do my crunches cause my tush is sore!!!!

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ahh, i've been bad with posting.

2.5 miles on the elliptical this morning - 34 mins 704 cals.

this interval training is working!! i am down almost 4 pounds since i started it last Saturday!! :faint:

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great thread!

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today i slept in. not a great thing to do when i have 2 more pounds til my mini goal but it's a decision that i made. we'll see how i do w/ my trainer tomorrow.

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Chiming in here too

Wed (starting weight 218.6)

2 mi on Gazelle (30 min)

50 abdominal crunches

50 leg lifts

30 min total workout

Thurs (starting weight 218.6)

1.5 mi on Gazelle (20 min)

50 abdominal crunches

50 leg lifts

100 arm weights

50 squats

45 min total workout

Fri (starting weight 216.4)

2 mi on Gazelle (30 min)

50 abdominal crunches

50 leg lifts

100 arm weights

50 squats

60 min total workout

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worked out with kari today. very nice!! :)

i did 10 mins on the elliptical - 3/4 mile. it was a slow warm up pace.

she pushed me really hard for my arm work and we did some new ab work.

this is working. i have some serious restriction now and am eating very little ... the whole diet and exercise really works!! i am down almost 4 pounds since thursday!!!! GAHHHHHH!!!!! :faint::faint:

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Tai Chi class Monday and Wednesday. Water aerobics Tuesday and Thursday.

Slacking off on weight lifting and elliptical, and committed to start back with them Monday.

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What a great thread...you ladies are making me feel bad. I really need to make the time. I will keep popping in for motivation!

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I did weights yesterday...upper and lower body, and abs workout. Not enough to be really sore, but enough that I'll feel it today.

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hi,

i would like to join in. my plan this week is:

mon/wed/fri: weights

tues/thurs: 60 min spin class.

i will check in with my results

have a great day

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Betsyjane - i've always wanted to try tai chi. i wish my gym offered it!! ;)

kity - no need to feel bad, just get up and move... :) even if it is walking up and down your driveway!

josiebies - welcome!! i wish i had the stamina for a 60 min spin class! have fun with it!!! :rose:

today i rocked out on the bike. went on the elliptical for 25 mins (2.5 miles) and then the bike for 28 mins (10 miles). i am still really sore from yesterday. my arms still burn, but that's a good thing, when they heal they'll be stronger!!!

after my 12 1/2 miles, my legs felt like noodles ... :phanvan

have a great week everyone!!

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