Happy May Everyone!

Time for a new exercise challenge thread. This thread is open to anyone -- you don't have to be an August 07 bandster to join us.

I have two personal goals for May. Number one is to finally join the rest of you "speedy banditos" in the 100 pound club. I am only 5 pounds away, which means that if I don't make it, something is definitely wrong. That said, the pounds are coming off much more slowly nowadays, so I will need to work hard and stay very focused.

This brings me to goal number 2, which is to start running this month. I bought myself a comfortable pair of running shoes while I was in Miami, and will begin the Couch to 5K running schedule in the next few days.

I don't see myself ever running a marathon (I have too many other interests to distract me from doing that much training), but perhaps at some point I will do a shorter race. Also there is always the 8 Tuff Miles on St. John, which I plan to participate in next year.

Good luck with your goals, and have a happy and healthy month!!!!

I took a 4 mile walk yesterday. Work has been really busy. I will try and post my exercise later today.

I did cardio and weight training today.

Crazy Ates May Exercise Challenge

14/20 Cardio Sessions 5/8 Weight Sessions

Didn't get my strenght training in yesterday so I went today at 3AM!

Molly, how's everything going? I hope you're feeling better, and please post an update when you can.

I did one hour of cardio and one hour of weight training (arms/upper body) today.

Have a great night everyone!

Today's exercise included an hour of cardio and an hour of bending, lifting, digging, etc., in the garden. I'm tired!

Crazy Ates May Exercise Challenge

15/20 Cardio Sessions 5/8 Weight Sessions

Well, I'm going to give myself a little pat on the back tonight. It is the worst part of my TOM (TMI for all of you probably sorry :tongue:), AND I had a horrendous toothache (not sure what's up with that, need to see the dentist tomorrow) BUT, I still did my Couch to 5K session!

Becky, you are going to have one pretty garden to look at while you're recovering!

Have a great night everyone!

Frangi you did better than I did. I was supposed to do 8 miles, but that just didn't happen. I did 3.5...bleh! My body just wouldn't work. I tried walking and it was having none of that today either! I have NO idea what my problem is. Maybe it just need a break!

Frangi, I hope you get your toothache taken care of today. I'm sure impressed that you still did your couch to 5k workout.

Salsa, 3.5 is still awesome. Sometimes you just need a break.

I did another hour of cardio this morning.

Crazy Ates May Exercise Challenge

16/20 Cardio Sessions 5/8 Weight Sessions

That is what I keep telling myself. 3.5 miles is a HECK of a lot more than I could do 6 months ago. I think the 2 really long runs a week is more than I should do. I think I am going to drop it to three 4 mile runs and 1 long run per week. I think that will be better for me. 8 miles is a long time to run when I have been at work from 4AM to 3:30 pm. At some point time really does become an issue!

Becky,

Thanks for the concern -- you are always such a sweetheart :crying:!

I did a 30 minute pilates/abdominals class and a one hour Yoga class.

Have a great night everyone!!!

Hi everyone!!

I did my walking on Tuesday and yesterday. I glad to report I am down 4.4 pounds for the month but...2.4 of it was what I gained having the good time with the girls. I am organizing a Biggest Loser contest at work for June. There are so many of us that want to shed what we can before the summer. So, the South Beach Diet Book is open to page 1, Day 1..

I will post today's exercise later tonight!

Jody,

Congratulations!!!! :blushing::thumbup::thumbup:

Don't forget to change your signature!!!! You're nearly halfway there for the month and we still have 8 more days to reach our goal.

I eat a South Beach Cereal Bar nearly every day, and when I'm traveling I sometimes have them for breakfast and lunch. They're pretty good and they fill you up too.

Thanks Frangi. I really have to buckle down like you ladies did and get this job done. I am hoping for some really big numbers in June.

I did my usual 4.5 miles today.

Have a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend everyone!!

Ran 4 miles today. Going to get some walking in tomorrow as we are going to drive out to the course that I am going to be running in the half marathon.

LOL Jody, I actually fogot that it's Memorial Day Weekend. Hello! Thanks for the reminder :cursing:

I got another Couch to 5K session in tonight.

Have a great night and a great Holiday Weekend everyone!