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!!!!

finished my 4 miles yesterday. Hopefully I can do it again today. It is my TOM and boy am I feeling it. Up a pound as well. I hate that!!!

Jody me too...Only I am up 4. For some reason I always weigh more on Wednesdays...then throw in the TOM and it is all whacked out.

I ran 4 miles last night followed by a 1 mile walk. My legs are sore today so I think I am going to take the night off. I run 4 miles tomorrow, do eliptical on Friday, run in a 5K race on Saturday, then do an 11 mile run/1 mile walk on Sunday. Yeah I think I can take today off!

finished my 4 miles yesterday. Hopefully I can do it again today. It is my TOM and boy am I feeling it. Up a pound as well. I hate that!!!

Jody,

I hate the temporary weight gain from the TOM, but since I usually drop 3-5 pounds after, it always works out in the end! You're doing great, keep up the good work!!!:scared2::thumbup::thumbup:

I got another Couch to 5K session in tonight.

Have a great night everyone!!!

Another day of cardio done.

Crazy Ates May Exercise Challenge

20/20 Cardio Sessions 7/8 Weight Sessions

Look at you Becky! You're doing a great job this month -- as usual!!!

The plastic surgeon will have a lot less work after all this exercise you've done -- maybe you should ask him for a discount :thumbup:!

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

I wanted to mention to all participating in this thread that I will not be starting a June exercise thread, since I will probably only be working out during that first week in June. So if someone wants to start a June August Bandster exercise thread -- feel free.

Have a great night everyone!

Look at you Becky! You're doing a great job this month -- as usual!!!

The plastic surgeon will have a lot less work after all this exercise you've done -- maybe you should ask him for a discount :thumbup:!

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

I wanted to mention to all participating in this thread that I will not be starting a June exercise thread, since I will probably only be working out during that first week in June. So if someone wants to start a June August Bandster exercise thread -- feel free.

Have a great night everyone!

It is going to be lonely around here. But I want the accountability so I will start the June Challenge...but someone else will have to take the reigns back in July cause I won't be doing ANYTHING in July. I will be giving myself my birthday off AND my PS wants me to rest after the half-marathon so that it can be ready for the marathon of a surgery!

I did get in my 5 miles last night!

Hello All,

It's been a while since I have checked in. I will update my ticker in a day or so. Just finished my first year of school, my preliminary exams and all the May work hoopla. I must admit I'm tired! Did really well with exercise this mnth probably got in about 4 days a week. Working out kept me sane. That's stilll hard for m to beleive! :thumbup:I'm down to a size 18 from the 26 I started at so I'm feeling good and looking better! I will be around for the June challenge. I just read quite a few posts and as usual, the August group is kicking booty!:thumbup:

Take care all! See you in June!

Val

Val, welcome back!!!

Good grief, it's been SO long, I was wondering what happened to you, but I know you have a lot of things going on, and I figured you just got really busy.

I am in awe that you managed to keep up with your workouts!!! I doubt that I would be able to do the same in similar circumstances -- that takes a lot of dedication on your part for sure!

Congratulations on dropping several sizes too:thumbup: :thumbup:!!!

Alright for the last day in May I did it up! I did 7 miles this morning and was done by 9 AM. Not to bad of a way to finish the month and start a Saturday!

Hi Val! I've been wondering where you were. Glad you are back and doing so well.

Frangi, As you know, I won't be exercising much in June either. Salsa, maybe you can recruit some others to join the thread next month. You've got a lot of pals on LBT. Get them over here exercising!

I finished the month with another hour of cardio and a strength training session.

Crazy Ates May Exercise Challenge

21/20 Cardio Sessions 8/8 Weight Sessions

Hi everyone!!

Finished my usual walk yesterday and today. The pesky pound went away with A LOT of water and took another 1/2 pound with it. I'll take it!! I may not have made the 6 but 5 is good to me!

Thank you for all the support you give me. Without all of you I would never have come even this far!

Becky,

I meant to ask you what do you do for the strength training? I hate it but I know it will make a big difference. Do you go to a gym? I want to do it from home.

I did join a Yoga/Pilates class at the hospital that starts in June. I owe Frangi a big thank you on that one!!

Look out June....that is going to be my big month!! After my 4 day vacation next week!!

Hello All,

It's been a while since I have checked in. I will update my ticker in a day or so. Just finished my first year of school, my preliminary exams and all the May work hoopla. I must admit I'm tired! Did really well with exercise this mnth probably got in about 4 days a week. Working out kept me sane. That's stilll hard for m to beleive! :thumbup:I'm down to a size 18 from the 26 I started at so I'm feeling good and looking better! I will be around for the June challenge. I just read quite a few posts and as usual, the August group is kicking booty!:thumbup:

Take care all! See you in June!

Val

Hi Val,

Good for you!! All your hard work pays off. Please stop by more. You are another Crazy Ate inspiration for me!!

Hi Jody! Strength training was something I didn't want to do either, but I knew it would really be good for me and, also thanks to encouragement from Frangi, I decided to find something that would work for me. I did a little research and found a book, "Strong Women Stay Young" by Miriam E. Nelson, Ph.D to guide me. I had to buy a few weights so that I could do it at home. It is just perfect for me. It involves a few simple exercises for upper and lower body that I do two times a week. It takes me 30-40 minutes and it has made a big difference. It is not a heavy duty, get bulky program. It is designed to replace fat with muscle, reverse bone loss, and improve energy and balance. It is based on research at Tufts University.

I was looking for something that was simple, could be done at home, and that would get and keep me strong enough to maintain the active lifestyle that I now enjoy. This may or may not be what you are looking for, but do investigate your options and find something that you will do regularly. The number one cause of loss of function and independence as we age is weakness. So besides helping with the overall goal of losing weight and getting fit, strength training will keep you looking and feeling young!

Thanks Becky. I ordered the book and also her journal book. Everything will help me!!