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?

Ha! That's how I feel on the Step Mill, too. I used it (10 years ago) because I couldn't make the stepper thingy go up and down -- but I could climb stairs. Klutz r me. Believe me, I put it on the lowest setting that is actually moving in rhythm. Thanks for the encouragement. And... 30 minutes on that thing is great.

I will try the elliptical trainer at some point too. But on the stairs, I feel like I'm actually going somewhere. Maybe it should be called Jacob's Ladder or the Tower of Babel. Gauntlet of Death seems appropriate, though.

OK, Greg, I accept! I started a new thread on this holiday challenge at http://lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=3818. Monday the 22nd it is.

So what's our prize gonna be?

Zoe,

Gee never thought about a prize.

Hmmmmm Let me see if I can find some millionare who wants to make a TV show out of this LOL and we can get Nationwide coverage. And a Million Dollar prize.

Winner with their new slender body will also be on the next Survivor Show and If they get thru that will appear on The Apprentice. If they get the job with The Donald then good for them If not and they are married we can get them on The Wife Swap program. If single we can put them on Fear Factor.

If I win I just want my entry fee to the World Series of Poker paid LOL

ok back to reality. Just win the bragging rights and my undying gratitude for pushing me thru the challenge.

I posted a prize idea on the new thread. Come on over, Lisa!

Now back to regular exercise posting.... I have been washing walls and going up and down a step ladder. That will be my exercise for the day. Phew!

Betty, are you still trotting along on the treadmill?

Becky - I missed a couple of days, but back at it now!

I need a push. Or some motivation. I'm suffering band-burnout. If I don't tell you people, it might get worse. There, I said it.

I love that avatar, Betty.

Compliments of Lisa Green!

Whatever, Betty... you win.... bought me some chaps (cuz they were dirt cheap.)

HI JACK HO!

My chaps are great when it is cold, I don't know what I would do without them!

I just have chapped lips.

Me, too, Marie! And I have a motorcycle. I'll get some of those leggy chaps next summer.

Marie - You are too funny!

Becky - I don't have leggy ones, but I have fringe ones! Just call me the fringe gal!

Laughlin has a big river run every year, and there's a gas station there that sells cheap leather. We passed thru on our way home from Mexico and I got chaps for $24.00. Very decent for the price. Okay, back to your regularly scheduled programming.

If I get some, will I look "cool" when I ride my bicycle?