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?

8 miles @ 11 - 13 mph, bicycling

went to dentist, practised "flight or fright" syndrome... cluck, cluck, cluck

Way to go on the bike Marie! But did you run out on the dentist?

No, Lauri, but my cardio got a good workout! I'm scared to death of the dentist! LOL

Way to go Marie!

I got up and did a double walk this morning plus a little upper body then rode my motorcycle to work for an extra boost of adrenaline. And I'm great about drinking water during the day, but I don't drink any thing at night because I hate having to get up and pee! I don't think it matters whether we drink it during the day or night, does it? Lauri, try adding a few splashes of cranberry juice to your water. Makes it look pretty and gives it just a hint of flavor to make it go down easier.

You are a brave girl, Marie. You actually went to the dentist. That counts for courage in my book.

I walked for 30 on the treadmill. And checked out another workout place. Boy, if you could just have good intentions, I'd be one skinny woman!

10 miles bicycling @ 11-13 mph

Thanks for the cranberry idea! That does sound good.

Marie-I have not been to an American Dentist in 10 years! I went to my grandparents dentist in Mexico to have my teeth cleaned about two years ago-He said my teeth didn't need to be cleaned and sent me out the door! (I don't know if it was because they were really clean or because I was already tearing up! ) I am a compulsive "teeth brusher" because I am soooo afraid to get a cavity! I am fortunate because my parents both had alot of dental issues and so they had my adult teeth sealed when they can in. I dread the day when I need dental work!

Oops Hi-Jack! Well, I am trying to talk DH into going to the Zoo. If not, I am going to work out at curves.

Well, I finally did it, got my Harley out and took her for a spin today. Oh, it felt so good to cruize down the road again. It also gave me lots of exercise, especially in my arms, which hasn't really had a lot. It was so strange though, as since I have lost weight, my seat fits me totally different, and that was such a good feeling! :laugh

I think I will be able to make my coat fit for the rest of this year, it was snug on me to start with, now it is loose, the sleeves are too long, but when I put my arms up it works fine. I am happy about that!

Yeah, Betty! I bet you felt like you'd been let out of a cage! So glad you got out today.

Marie - It really felt good!

This morning I did 30 minutes on the treadmill!

Did 1 hour of Weight Training.....felt great!!!

Nancy*

Been doing weight training sessions to learn the basics and can recommend a few books which you can get at half.com or a book store outlet for pretty reasonable. They are: Strength Training for Beginners (which shows simple ones you can do at home), Idiot's Guide to Weight Training (not meant to be insulting or anything cuz I have it myself!), and Strength Training for Dummies. I also have Strong Women Stay Thin, and Strong Women Stay Young. And if you're bored with the treadmill, there's Walk Away the Pounds DVD or VHS. Pilates is good for stretching too.

Also, for free.....check out these websites, they're awesome!!!

http://www.altusathletic.com/muscle_default.asp

http://www.gsu.edu/~wwwfit/strength.html

http://www.exrx.net/Lists/Directory.html

http://www.stumptuous.com/weights.html

http://www.strongwomen.com/decision_tree.stm

http://www.exrx.net/exercise.html

Let me know how you do!!!

Nancy*

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Glad you got out on the bike, Betty. You are really making progress.

Does exercising my option not to exercise count?