Well, as one has not been started yet, I'll start my 2nd month in a row challenge thread.

Last night I made it into the gym and did my upper body and cardio in one hard stretch.

This morning I did the same with lower body and cardio as tonight there is a get together for our Lt that retired last Friday. Have to make that.:thumbup: No beer though. I've had my quota for the week. (ok, a little more than my quota:rolleyes:)

Had my monthly appt with the PA yesterday. She keeps calling me her star patient for what I've done with the program.:thumbup: Said as I have lost 49% of my excess body weight, (by my count that means they think I should weigh about 175 :thumbup:. Ain't no way that is happening) I no longer have to come in each month. I can set my own schedule. I'm going to go 2 mos this time and see how it goes.

Ok everyone, let's start up the next month and keep the encouragement for each other going.

1 more week until my next 5k. This one will be more hilly, so I may not get the same time. But, just doing it is the important part,right?:wub:

Ok, haven't posted in a couple of days. Been pretty hectic, but still got my workouts in. Here is the lowdown:

Saturday-Did 65 minutes of HARD interval training on ellipical machine. Followed that with 1.55 miles (1/2 5k) in 15 minutes of running on treadmill. Followed that with another 50 minutes on the elliptical. Total of 11.4 miles and 2350 calories.

Sunday-skipped the gym in favor of outdoor activities as it was FINALLY nice on a weekend day here. Rode my bike for 16 miles, put the dog on the leash and walked/ran (1/2 and 1/2) for a 5k around the neighborhood. Got home, thought to myself "I'm done, got no more energy". Then, realized immediately that was not true, had plenty more. Went outside and raked the front yard.

Monday-Had to call off from work due to Water heater problem at home.:tt1: But, got 2 hrs 10 minutes on the elliptical again. Went home, took care of water heater problem, hopefully. Went back to the gym and hit the upper body workout. Kind of tired after all the previous stuff, but made it through the 11 rep circuits.

Last night, I rode my bike 3.5 miles each way to ump. Loved it, but my ass is really sore today after the last 2.

This morning was 60 minutes on elliptical again. Tonight will be lower body.

Edited May 6, 200818 yr by Ceradad

today -

all cardio:

30min elliptical

30min bike

15min walk

15min run

15min walk

today -

am yoga class

2m walk w/2 labs each over 100lbs *that was more an upper body wkout**

Off yesterday to chaperone DD's kindergarten class to an arberitum (sp). Did 1 hr 40 min on elliptical. Softball last night. Held myself to only one beverage this time.

This morning, got up and did 65 min on elliptical. Tonight is upper body.

today -

spin class

50min trainer session - all upper body & abs

today - 1 hour cardio class

today -

30min elliptical (interval training)

dips/pushups/hamstring lifts/leg press/butt crunchers/abs

15min walk/15min run/15min walk

bi/tri/abs

Pretty limited in the number of posters lately. Everyone must be outside .

I did my upper body last night as promised. As I am running in a 5k tomorrow, I wanted a full 24 hrs after my leg workout to recoup, so I went in this morning, did my leg workout and 45 minutes on the elliptical. I'll go back in tonight after work for another 45-maybe.

Tomorrow, as mentioned, is 5k run number 2. This one is supposed to be more hilly, so I don't know how I will do. Especially, since I will probably be running by myself as my BIL runs faster than I do. Oh well, I just want to hit around the 31:49 as I did a couple weeks ago. Being greedy, I want to beat that time. We'll see.

Good luck Ceradad on your 5k!!!!!

Did the jogging club again today - did the 5k stretch; had to take breathers - felt like I had smoker's lung again (quit 5 yrs ago). It was HOT today and I didn't have any water/gatorade w/ me. We are switching our runs to mornings pretty quick after today. Running at high noon isn't a good idea anymore.

I don't know why today was so hard - did cardio yesterday and we did lunges, core work and back work. This little mini hills were kicking my booty today!!!!

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!!

Gen (wombat)

Sorry no post this week, Seems the last day I worked with my trainer just to get back on track, she managed to work me too hard and pull major muscles across right shoulder, collar bone, kneck, according to my orthopedic surgeon I am off all upper body workouts for apprx 8 weeks, pretty badly damaged, can't lift r arm over head etc,, anyway, did get cardio in 3 days, treadmill 25 min each day,, elliptokill! 2x's15 min 1x5 min, arm pain couldn't take anymore,, was in pool did laps 2 days 20 min each day, did hip ad/ abductors,,so I am staying on track,

Dr says I can stay in pool, and keep up cardio,, back to see him in 4 weeks .

Got hit with mild food poisoning also,, just not my week. Next week is a new week

Have a great weekend.

sugrbear - you should take care & rest the bod as directed by your OS. when all else fails if you can get cardio in that's great!

i hope your feeling well soon!!!

ceradad -hope the race went well.

today -

20min elliptical

40min chest/ab/tri/bi

10min walk/15min run/10min walk

**came home and went horse back riding** butt hurts:sad: time for new saddle

today -

all cardio:

20min elliptical

2mile run

30min bike

*another ride on the horse; awesome weather today!!*

hope all had a good wkend,

Hey Everyone

I took a small hiatus (only four months??!!!???) but I'm back. I'm committed to eating better and getting back to the crazy workout schedule I had during the winter. Tomorrow is my first spin class since January and I am so frightened yet so excited!!!!!!!!

JM! :biggrin2:

GIRLFRIEND! :biggrin:

I MISSED YOU!

When is/was(?) the wedding?