Hi Everyone

I thought I would start a December exercise challenge thread -- until Band Chick is able to put a new one up.

Good luck and Happy Holidays to all!!!

Mexico

Made it back to the treadmill yesterday and today. It is snowing, hailing, etc here today. Kids are off from school. Trying to keep the exercise going. I know it is a crucial part of losing.

Well, I did make it to the gym this evening for weight lifting. I think the new trainer and I will work together just fine. He seems to understand that I want to be worked intensively, and he seems to have a very ambitious workout plan set up for me. Our plan is to work together for only a month or two -- just long enough for me to get a solid routine down, so that I can continue on my own with this.

The most interesting thing to me was how much fun I was having just being at the gym and working out this evening. I still continue to be amazed at how much I enjoy exercise nowadays................

Crazy Ates DECEMBER Exercise Challenge

8/18 Days of Exercise

Banded 8/07/07 Dr. Miguel Zapata, Monterrey Mexico

hi brandi

i use 2 things to avoid butt soreness during spin class.

they have bike shorts with the cushion in the seat area. you can get them at any sports store like sports authority, academy, paragon, etc

they also have a cushioned seat that you can put on top of the seat. this works well too but my only problem with this is i keep forgetting them....

i love spinning too

Hi everyone! I have 3 more days of walking to report.

I am finally losing again, mostly due to my last fill. I haven't gotten on a scale yet but my clothes are baggy and people are commenting on how much I've lost just since Thanksgiving. :biggrin1:

I am so in the holiday mood this year!!! I'm having fun shopping, singing, planning and of course all the kid's events. "Tis the season to be jolly fa, la la, la, la...."

Happy Holidays! Jesus is the reason for the season!

Wow! Tropical storm after Tropical storm moving through the Caribbean here -- and quite unseasonably late too.

No sooner did wet and windy Olga pass, now something else seems to have descended on us. I don't know if this is yet another storm or not, but I hope it passes quickly.

Anyhow, #9 was wet and muggy, and these steep hills can be quite treacherous when they are wet, but I muddled through it.

Looking forward to the sunshine again!!!!

Crazy Ates DECEMBER Exercise Challenge

9/18 Days of Exercise

Banded 8/07/07 Dr. Miguel Zapata, Monterrey Mexico

Got #10 in yesterday. I can't wait for my Biggest Loser DVD to get in. Before it was not enough weights...now its not enough cardio. I don't think I will ever be satisfied!

Nana Renan,

Where are you? We miss you -- you crazy, funny lady!!!! Hope all is going well -- please check in and give us an update.

Karri,

You are doing fantastic -- Congratulations!!!! :clap2::clap2::clap2:

I will be interested to read your review of the new DVD. I will be spending the last two weeks of December in the cold Northern Climes, and am definitely going to have to find ways to spice up my indoor cardio workouts.

Crazy Ates DECEMBER Exercise Challenge

9/18 Days of Exercise

Banded 8/07/07 Dr. Miguel Zapata, Monterrey Mexico

Got a few more days of exercise in. Its been a little rougher this month getting out each day, but I have managed pretty well. Hope everyone else is doing good. Average daily walk is up to 5.2 miles...WOOHOO

Hi All,

No rain today, so I had a good long workout.

Dave glad to see you back and doing so well with your workouts, and 87 pounds lost -- Look at you!!! :whoo::whoo::whoo:

How's your Father doing?

Crazy Ates DECEMBER Exercise Challenge

10/18 Days of Exercise

Banded 8/07/07 Dr. Miguel Zapata, Monterrey Mexico

Frangipani, Thanks, dad is doing ok. They are now saying he has neuropathy ( nerve damage?) in his shoulder area. Real painful and the hydrocodone isnt helping much. He sees a specialist on Monday. Its been hard getting the walking/workout in so I have been walking real late at night, like 11-12 pm. Hope you are doing good....Dave

Nana Renan,

Where are you? We miss you -- you crazy, funny lady!!!! Hope all is going well -- please check in and give us an update.

Hey -- I'm here!

I seriously underestimated how BUSY I would be this holiday season -- every year I try to pare things down, but still end up busier than a one-legged man at a butt-kicking contest!!

I've only made it to the gym a few times, BUT, I've been constantly on the run, so its not like I'm being a couch-potato or anything! BUT, I am ready for the CANDY*COOKIE*CAKE part of the holidays to be OVER!!!:hungry:

I'm not even one to be a big sweets eater, BUT, I do find myself nibbling when it's just EVERYWHERE I LOOK!!!

Argh!

Anyhow, thanks for missing me. And kudos for you hard workers! Stick to it!:clap2:

40 mintues on the treadmill. I did it early so I knew I would do it. I am really going to fit the exercise in every day. What a difference it makes!

Holy Cow! I just worked out to the Biggest Loser Volume 1 DVD and DANG it kicked my butt. I will give a better review of it tomorrow, but I am exhausted now so I am going to bed.

Ciao Amici!

I decided to do an evening walk today, but didn't time it properly and got caught in the dark, then it started raining and then a huge dog came out of nowhere and started jumping all over me with its muddy paws!!!!!

The dog was just being friendly, so I wasn't worried, but good grief!!! That was not an easy slog at the end there. By the time I got home I looked downright scary -- drenched, sweaty, and covered in muddy paw prints..........

Crazy Ates DECEMBER Exercise Challenge

11/18 Days of Exercise

Banded 8/07/07 Dr. Miguel Zapata, Monterrey Mexico

While all of you are working so hard I've been goofing off. I did get in a 40 minute walk today, but I just haven't made the time the last few days. Too many parties, too much wine drinking, too much shopping, cooking, decorating, wrapping presents, etc. Yesterday I made the conscious decision to take a bubble bath instead of going for a walk. I'm enjoying the holidays and have more energy and interest than I've had in several years, so I'm not going to be too hard on myself. I have not been overeating, so that means alot. This time of year is usually all about gaining weight for me, so it feels great to be in control.

Lady Bug, I'm so glad you're feeling the benefits of exercising. I like getting it done early too. If I wait too long, I'm much less likely to fit it in to my day. Salsa, I can't wait to hear your full review of the new exercise video. Frangi, what an ordeal you had. I'm sure glad the dog was friendly! Dave, be careful walking so late at night. Look what happened to Frangi. You are doing a great job though. Nana, sounds like we are both having too much holiday fun! At least we are on the go! Hope everyone has a great week. Becky

Crazy Ates DECEMBERExercise Challenge

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