Now that all of you are back from the Vegas Bash, and the rest of us Pity Party goers are up off the couch - is anybody willing or interested in participating in an exercise challenge?

I'm not thinking anything drastic - just more than what we're already doing. I think the goal should be for a 'heart healthy' 30 minutes of activity a day, at least 3 days a week. Anything more is a bonus and worth an extra woo-hoo from the group!

Anything counts - weights (Darcy), walking, bike riding (Marie), playing tag with the kids (all the Moms out there), dancing your a** off (Leatha and Lisa).

I know Penni wants to do a 5K here soon, and this would be a way we could all get going with our exercise.

I would love to hear suggestions, comments, any type of feedback.

Do I have any takers?

Whoo hoo, one more chick gets her exercise in. YES, I am quite pleased, Madame! Good going! Four miles is awesome.

OK cowering in the corner sufficiently scolded. Thanks guys. I can feel the love all the way here in CALI.

It only takes one person, no matter who, to get another one motivated. So, if you do your exercise, regardless of what it is, post it and it will motivate someone else to move it too!

MOVE IT AND LOSE IT :banana :banana :banana

Leatha I am going through the same thing as far as my pulse being too high the last two nights. Tonight, it was in the 80% the first time I checked and the next time it was over the Way over the 90!!!! They made me stop. I really didn't feel like I was that over exerting. I was still talking-I thought that was supposed to be a sign that you are ok. I do not have High BP or anything as serious as a pulmonary embolism(whatever in the hell that is!?) but I am frustrated. My Curves lady said that it is probably high because I have been under a ton of stress with Steven being out of work. Could that be it? Anywho-she said I needed to go to the dr.

On the LIGHTER side of things----I HAVE LOST 5 ---- COUNT THEM ONE, TWO, THREE, FOUR, FIVE POUNDS!!!!!! I had to get off and on the scale three times before I could believe it!!!

I will keep you in my prayers. Keep your chin up! You are doing great.

I did 30 minutes on the motel treadmill, then stopped at the outlet mall and bought a new exercise outfit. Size Large (Down from XXL) Now I will look hot (not sweaty) when I exercise!

It sounds like everyone is doing great! Way to go, Ladies!

Whooooo Hoooooo Becky!

Look out world here she comes! :banana :banana

You are doing great!

I'm back!!!! And I finally met my own challenge!

I have been to the gym every morning for the past 3 days. I have been doing 35 minutes or about 3 miles on the elliptical trainer. Then on Wednesday I did a full lower body weight work out - I am still sore from that one. Yesterday I did a full uper body weight work out (chest/back/shoulders) Today, since I was sore, no weights, but I added another 20 minutes on the stationary bike for 8 miles.

I have to go out of town tomorrow for a conference, and I won't be back home until Wednesday night. I could tell you that I'm going to use the hotel training facilities - but it would be a lie.

I am going to use the spa though - to get a facial and a massage!!

Good going, girlies! Where are the men today? I met my exercise challenge for the whole week, yippee! And today's my 6 month weigh-in, so I'm actually skipping around the office with joy!

Great Job Lisa! :banana :banana :banana

The rate you are losing, you don't need a port!

Betty, I wouldn't get another port, but we all know how fickle our little bands are. I hear people suddenly lose restriction. I lose restriction, but it seems to come back just in time. I'm on constant alert. If my restriction goes away, people on the 5 Freeway better pull over, cuz I'll be speeding to Tijuana or a new port!

I don't blame you, i would too if I lost all restriction. But you are doing great right now!

I did the treadmill for 30 minutes.

Gosh, I have been walking on the treadmill, I guess I just forgot to post them. :laugh I try to walk everyday, I think I have only missed a couple of days since I have been banded.

Gosh, come on y'all, somebody else has to be exercising.

Walked on the treadmill for 30 minutes!

Ummmm....I called around and got rates at all the gyms and took a tour of one. So....I'm planning to exercise. *Hangs head*

You are such a good role model, Betty. I will hop on that bike first thing tomorrow.

Shipped a box to you today -- oh, yeah -- weight lifting! Should arrive within a week. USPS

I will make a big effort to exercise tomorrow. :Bunny