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Group: 2018 Motivation Challenge

Created: 2016/01/10, Members: 844, Messages: 260

Stay motivated! Have you made a new years resolution to start a new workout program? Are you still waiting to start it? Have you already started it and are now having trouble keeping it up? We would like to help you during this period by creating a group for people facing similar challenges.

Everyone is welcome, regardless of your goals, age and gender, as long as you'd like to try to stay motivated with the rest of us.

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bubblemagic Posts: 25 Joined: 2009/10/13	2016/01/29, 08:42 PM Boy oh boy,I was sick and haven't trained since monday.I will get back tomorrow if not too weak.otherwise will start back on monday

Adrian Posts: 411 Joined: 2000/12/26	2016/01/31, 08:46 AM I also had a couple of days off, not vey proud of that! 60 minutes today on the crosstrainer - gotta get back to more consistent workouts!
impulsekick Posts: 3 Joined: 2015/10/26	2016/01/31, 06:05 PM So this week I have been good and done walking for 30 minutes daily at a minimum. My question is, when walking today I noticed pain in my shin during the workout and after the workout. Currently I am icing my shin. Is this normal? My daily activities have been simply walking and going to work. I work at a call center. Thanks for your advice guys. I'm a college student.
Adrian Posts: 411 Joined: 2000/12/26	2016/02/02, 02:11 PM I don't thijk shin pains are normal. A 30 minute walk should be pretty normal without the need to ice your shins. I suggest you ask your family doctor is there is a reason to be worried, if you should take it easy for a while, or if it could be something completely unrelated. Daily checkin: 55min on the crosstrainer. I'm finally starting to notice serious improvements in my stamina since i started. Feeling great!
Adrian Posts: 411 Joined: 2000/12/26	2016/02/03, 01:22 PM Daily checkin: 45min on the crosstrainer
Léna Posts: 6 Joined: 2016/02/05	2016/02/07, 09:34 PM (Edited: Léna - 2016/02/07, 09:43 PM) Day 1 Goals: - doing core exercises with free weights and/or in home exercise work-out every day : Done - doing NIA dance training for at least 30 minutes five times a week : was a little optimistic here & need to build up to 30 minutes first!!! I did do 20 minutes today. - meditation daily for at least 15 minutes Done - eating healthier; focusing on fruits and veggies : Done, though I did cheat a little & ate a bit of ice cream since we were eating at an all you can eat buffet... eesh. Also, I need to add drinking more water to this goal. - lose 40 lbs by Memorial Day (which is a doable 2.4 lbs per wk) weigh in today- 40 lb weight loss goal is just as I figured it should be all in all- a very good day
jb40patsy Posts: 19 Joined: 2016/01/06	2016/02/08, 08:59 AM I think our group is disappearing. 1 hour 10 min walk and at home exercises. Can't say I am losing weight yet, but clothes are starting to fit different. I will Take that as a positive.
bubblemagic Posts: 25 Joined: 2009/10/13	2016/02/08, 06:58 PM Hi Everyone Due to chronic fatigue I have ben out of the loop.I realized that my lofty fitness goals have to be scaled down.Otherwise,I can fade out and quit.So,I am going to go for a daily walk 4 times a week for 20 minutes to build up my stamina.Then,once I get strong with consistent walks,I can upgrade my fitness goals.SO today I enjoyed a 40 minute walk to the library as it was a beautiful day here in Vancouver.And I felt better after even though it was tiring.Hopefully,everyone else is doing well Cheers
bubblemagic Posts: 25 Joined: 2009/10/13	2016/02/09, 07:14 PM Did my 20 minute walk around Trout LAke today.Yay!
Léna Posts: 6 Joined: 2016/02/05	2016/02/09, 08:09 PM Day2!!! Did everything yesterday except meditate and write on here! Day 3 Goals: - doing core exercises with free weights and/or in home exercise work-out every day : done - doing NIA dance training for at least 30 minutes five times a week : off day- went grocery shopping; for me, THAT's a work-out!!! - meditation daily for at least 15 minutes Done - eating healthier; focusing on fruits, veggies and water : Done
Léna Posts: 6 Joined: 2016/02/05	2016/02/10, 08:19 PM Day 4 Goals: - doing core exercises with free weights and/or in home exercise work-out every day : done - doing NIA dance training for at least 30 minutes five times a week : off day though it's hard to call it an off day when I'm running around busy all day!!! I never rest! - meditation daily for at least 15 minutes Done - eating healthier; focusing on fruits, veggies and water : done
Adrian Posts: 411 Joined: 2000/12/26	2016/02/11, 02:59 AM I've been on holidays for the last 5 days, so I don't really have much to check in. For sure I did a lot of walking, but it was also offset by a lot of eating out and drinking wine, so overall it wasn't a very healthy few days. Time to get back to the program.
Adrian Posts: 411 Joined: 2000/12/26	2016/02/12, 12:36 AM Daily checkin: 45 minutes on the crosstrainer.
impulsekick Posts: 3 Joined: 2015/10/26	2016/02/12, 11:55 AM So I have been doing really good. Until today I have kept up my end of the bargain by walking 60 minutes a day, or walking 30 minutes a day and exercising 30 minutes a day. Today I still need to do my workout. I am trying to work out at least once a week. I have been eating more junk food lately and not sleeping as much but I am working on that.
bubblemagic Posts: 25 Joined: 2009/10/13	2016/02/12, 05:15 PM Been sick last few days and have not been able to do any walking.I hope to get back to it tomorrow.
Léna Posts: 6 Joined: 2016/02/05	2016/02/13, 09:27 AM Days 5 and 6 I have been sick also, running fever and general achy all over. Today I'm back in the groove and will report more later. Glad to be back on the move!
Adrian Posts: 411 Joined: 2000/12/26	2016/02/14, 03:31 AM (Edited: Adrian - 2016/02/14, 03:34 AM) 😎 Back in business! 65 minutes on the crosstrainer this morning. I could have gone longer but I got other stuff to do :-) Sure feels good though!
Léna Posts: 6 Joined: 2016/02/05	2016/02/14, 03:52 PM Day 6 Goals: Still sluggish & coughing today, but I did get some done - doing core exercises with free weights and/or in home exercise work-out every day : done - doing NIA dance training for at least 30 minutes five times a week : 20 min - meditation daily for at least 15 minutes Done - eating healthier; focusing on fruits, veggies and water : done Day 7 Goals: still not back to normal, but hanging in there with exercise & diet routines - doing core exercises with free weights and/or in home exercise work-out every day : done - doing NIA dance training for at least 30 minutes five times a week : done - meditation daily for at least 15 minutes Done - eating healthier; focusing on fruits, veggies and water : done1 week weigh in- weight loss goal met for week! yeah!
Adrian Posts: 411 Joined: 2000/12/26	2016/02/16, 01:29 PM Daily check-in, 52 minutes on the crosstrainer. I ate too much today though so i don't feel so great, but at least i got the workout in! It definitely helps having a crosstrainer at home, in front of the TV 😊
Adrian Posts: 411 Joined: 2000/12/26	2016/02/18, 11:53 PM Hmmmm it seems that checkins have slowed down considerably since January. I guess this was to be expected. no matter, here is mine ☺ 50min on the crosstrainer. I haven't been doing my resistance workouts lately so I will need to get that going again.
bubblemagic Posts: 25 Joined: 2009/10/13	2016/02/20, 02:25 AM Hi I walked only twice this week as I am struggling with health issues that seem to be taking priority.But I know that walking is important even when I don't feel like it.I'm glad this forum is here and I will do my best to maintain my check ins. I wonder what others may be going thru that makes them drop out or fade away.
Adrian Posts: 411 Joined: 2000/12/26	2016/02/20, 12:53 PM bubblemagic Hi I walked only twice this week as I am struggling with health issues that seem to be taking priority.But I know that walking is important even when I don't feel like it.I'm glad this forum is here and I will do my best to maintain my check ins. I wonder what others may be going thru that makes them drop out or fade away. --- I hope you can keep this up. I have found countless reasons to not work out, or to "give up" without actually thinking that I was giving up. I'm too tired, my knee hurts, my other knee hurts (I've had 2 knee operations in the past 2 years), I have other stuff to do tonight, etc. etc... The truth is, it's not easy to keep up a training program, especially if you don't enjoy it. I used to be driven by the results of my body transformation back when I was in my late teens, so I didn't need any kind of motivation. Now, it seems that working out is a chore, so I DO need motivation. The most motivating thing for me is feeling the progress that I've made on the crosstrainer - being able to go on it at a pretty high level for 45min to 1hr, when just 2 months ago I was out of breath after 10 minutes. The motivation is not in how much better I am now, it's the thought of how bad I was before. It's scary to think that most people are how I was 2 months ago, or worse, and are not doing anything about it. I really hope that people can manage to put aside their reasons for not training and get back with the program.
bubblemagic Posts: 25 Joined: 2009/10/13	2016/02/20, 07:05 PM Yes,I agree Adrian. I will not give up as I don't like the version of me that feels unhealthy and I know exercise is the golden key to health and longevity. Today,was a sunny day and I did my 20 minute walk around the lake,feels good. Thanx for reminding us of our commitment :)
Adrian Posts: 411 Joined: 2000/12/26	2016/02/21, 02:07 PM My check-in for today - went for a couple of walks outside, about 30 minutes in total - 62 minutes on the crosstrainer
jb40patsy Posts: 19 Joined: 2016/01/06	2016/02/22, 09:29 AM i slacked off last week. Seem way to easy to say i will do it later and then a week passes and you've done nothing. So I am forcing myself to get back to my schedule. !5 min ellipitcal and at home workout done. It seem so much harder today, but I know it was my fault for skipping a week.
bubblemagic Posts: 25 Joined: 2009/10/13	2016/02/22, 11:24 AM Good going Adrian and jb40patsy.....I did my yoga yesterday which I forgot is a form of exercise that I really need as I often feel stiff.... so I'm happy about that
angelsnow Posts: 122 Joined: 2003/02/11	2016/02/22, 08:48 PM (Edited: angelsnow - 2016/02/26, 01:05 PM) Sorry I have been MIA, I have been holding my own but not being vigilant. Mon feb 22/I worked 12 hr shift today which gives me the opportunity to be physically active, with young people I work with , so a walk for an hour , and basketball (which I suck at but try lol) after work I went to the gym and used the elliptical For 30 minutes and did two rounds of e strength training equipment ,happy I have finally started . Will check into tomorrow ...so tired right now... Tuesday cardio Wednesday cardio and at my weekly wi gained .8 after 4 weeks ... So pleased at not having lost too much ground ...plan on having a loss for next Wednesday. Thursday plan on 2 rounds of st and an hour cardio, stepper/ elliptical and treadmill combination Followed through with the cardio plan however fell short on the st plan mainly because I allowed some make me feel lesser than I am , yeah I know stupid. Friday I will follow through on my st plan today and mix my cardio up. I am feeling better and stronger since the new year and as my job is so much easier when I am physically active ..I see huge improvements with that lol will check back when I follow through . Followed through did my st and cardio as planned
Adrian Posts: 411 Joined: 2000/12/26	2016/02/23, 01:59 AM So, we have a few more people checking in again! I'm glad to see that! Great stuff guys, jb40pasty, bubblemagic, angelsnow. Here is my check-in for today: 47 minutes on the crosstrainer, early morning before work. I managed to keep it on level 6 and 7 all the way through the workout without going over 160bpm, so I'm still making steady improvements.
doingmybest Posts: 4 Joined: 2011/01/29	2016/02/23, 11:38 AM My check in I will walk for 40 minutes today; I have been feel a little weakness in my leg and arm, but I still have strength.
kazihoque Posts: 6 Joined: 2016/02/24	2016/02/24, 06:39 PM Worked out on my Core and Legs. It was great workout at the Gym. Cheers!
jb40patsy Posts: 19 Joined: 2016/01/06	2016/02/26, 08:34 AM Check in- at home workout and 26 minutes aerobics workout
Adrian Posts: 411 Joined: 2000/12/26	2016/02/26, 09:05 AM Great to see everyone checking in! I feel bad, I haven't trained since my last check-in :-( I was busy working and working on the site in my free time, adding a much needed google+facebook login option for new users, and in doing so I have managed to neglect my fitness requirements. Tomorrow I will be going skiing all day, so that should at least be a nice workout. Hope to post better check-ins next week :-)
bubblemagic Posts: 25 Joined: 2009/10/13	2016/02/26, 11:14 AM I have been keeping up with walks the last 2 days.And adding a pedometer has really motivated me to continue walking.
Adrian Posts: 411 Joined: 2000/12/26	2016/02/28, 01:44 AM So finally, a proper check-in. A day of skiing! In total it was probably about 4 hours of skiing. My legs are really sore now, so it must have been a good workout 😄
kazihoque Posts: 6 Joined: 2016/02/24	2016/02/28, 03:42 PM Today I am working on Core, Chest and Triceps
jb40patsy Posts: 19 Joined: 2016/01/06	2016/03/01, 07:23 AM Check in- 40 minute walk, 2.3 miles Need to pick up pace more
angelsnow Posts: 122 Joined: 2003/02/11	2016/03/01, 07:31 AM (Edited: angelsnow - 2016/03/01, 07:35 AM) Monday 60 mins elliptical Done Tuesday plan on st , 10,000 steps, 64 oz water and log food Wednesday plan 10,000 steps, 64 oz water and log food Thursday plan st , 10,000 steps , 64 oz water and log food Friday plan shopping lol hopefully hotel will have TM to get 10,000 steps, 64 oz water and not to overeat and log food Saturday plan shopping again hopefully hotel will have TM TO GET 10,000 steps, 64 oz water and not to overeat and log food Sunday plan st, 10,000 steps, 64 oz water and not to over eat because I am tired after my weekend away and log food
Ty.Baby Posts: 1 Joined: 2016/02/25	2016/03/01, 01:08 PM I workout Monday through Friday and have been having alot of fun. I put some of my own workouts with it and i have gotten a lot stronger. I feel so good working out.
Adrian Posts: 411 Joined: 2000/12/26	2016/03/02, 02:04 AM Great progress everyone! Here is my check-in for today: 45 minutes on the crosstrainer.. or elliptical - maybe I should switch to this name so everyone understands what I'm talking about.
jb40patsy Posts: 19 Joined: 2016/01/06	2016/03/02, 08:00 AM check in today- 40 min aerobic workout and at home workout with weights. lost 10 lbs since i started this, but can't find where i lost it from. lol And I am now taking my dog for a 2 mile walk.
kazihoque Posts: 6 Joined: 2016/02/24	2016/03/02, 05:44 PM Just finished working out in my Core and legs. Tried 10 mins power warm up my alternating 30 seconds running and 30 seconds walking on the trade mill.It works really good. Try it!
bubblemagic Posts: 25 Joined: 2009/10/13	2016/03/03, 07:27 PM I got my daily walk in today and it feels good
Adrian Posts: 411 Joined: 2000/12/26	2016/03/06, 10:04 AM I just finished 61 minutes on the elliptical, feels good, but I haven't been training often enough. I would like to go back up to 3-4 times per week, not 1-2.
Adrian Posts: 411 Joined: 2000/12/26	2016/03/09, 01:48 AM Daily check-in: 46 minutes on the elliptical while watching top gear 😁
Adrian Posts: 411 Joined: 2000/12/26	2016/03/10, 06:49 AM Daily check-in: 45 minutes on the elliptical while watching top gear. Hmm, almost looks like a double-post!
jb40patsy Posts: 19 Joined: 2016/01/06	2016/03/11, 09:45 AM Daily Check in-- 2 mile walk and full body home workout
Adrian Posts: 411 Joined: 2000/12/26	2016/03/18, 01:22 AM Oops, posted this in the wrong discussion yesterday ☺ My check-in for today: 45 minutes on the elliptical. I've been tired, busy and lazy the last few days, so I'm not really happy with my progress. Let's hope it gets better now.
Vik1707 Posts: 2 Joined: 2016/03/18	2016/03/19, 07:55 AM Hey everyone New here! Thought a daily check is a fab idea to keep me on track so here I am! My check in today: 3 mile run
bubblemagic Posts: 25 Joined: 2009/10/13	2016/03/19, 01:07 PM Hi Guys I managed to get in my walks twice this week and some yoga too.I recently broke up and got distracted and haven't been checking in.I am refocusing on exercise as I know it's the best thing to shift my attitude and feel better. Good luck everyone
Adrian Posts: 411 Joined: 2000/12/26	2016/03/22, 03:13 AM bubblemagic Hi Guys I managed to get in my walks twice this week and some yoga too.I recently broke up and got distracted and haven't been checking in.I am refocusing on exercise as I know it's the best thing to shift my attitude and feel better. Good luck everyone --- Sorry to hear about your breakup! I'm glad you're focusing on exercise though - it's very hard to see it slipping away from you after you had it in control for so long. My check-in... 45min on the crosstrainer. This weekend was also not too bad, a lot of outdoor walking.

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