"Walk Away the Pounds" Challenge...05/18/08

[lisabinil]

Originally Posted by Melle

I didn't do well on this challenge, today. Today is my birthday and with it also being Father's Day, I didn't get a chance to work-out. We had a cookout and I did VERY well. BUT, my Step Daughter brought a "candy bar cake" for her dad and I. I ended-up sending all but one large slice home with the step kids. But, I did take a couple of bites of the slice that we kept (DH ate the rest). Now, I feel horribly yucky...headache...wanna go to bed.

I'm certainly glad I didn't eat more than a few bites. WOW...sugar sure does affect us, doesn't it?

[Melle]

Originally Posted by GGWilson

It is amazing how sugar affects us when we cut it out, I know if I make a bad choice I definitely feel horrible almost immediately.

Yes, it IS amazing. I swear, I have a "sugar hang-over", this morning. SO...it's egg creams ONLY, today...and WATP.
Gotta work that sugar out of my body!

[Shimmer]

How accurate are these dvds? I'm using Walk Slim: 4 Fast Miles and I just don't see how we're walking 4 miles in less than 60 minutes without me gasping for breath! Four miles per hour on the treadmill has me just short of running! I match LS step for step and it sure doesn't seem very strenuous compared to the treadmill. Can I really count this as 4 miles?

[Shimmer]

Sorry, I actually meant to post the above as its own thread.

[Melle]

Originally Posted by Shimmer

How accurate are these dvds? I'm using Walk Slim: 4 Fast Miles and I just don't see how we're walking 4 miles in less than 60 minutes without me gasping for breath! Four miles per hour on the treadmill has me just short of running! I match LS step for step and it sure doesn't seem very strenuous compared to the treadmill. Can I really count this as 4 miles?

I think your treadmill may be "off a little". A 15-minute mile is a good walking pace. I think you could EASILY walk beside a car going 4-miles per hour.

I think she probably counts steps, as far as they way she figures miles. 2,000 steps is the average for a mile (depending on your stride). You could count steps and see. But, either way, I'm MORE THAN SURE that she's figured this out, by now.

[lisabinil]

Made myself do the 4 mile Super Challenge. Not feeling great and will call the endo tomorrow-my symptoms are getting worse and I feel awful. He is waiting for the results of my Vitamin D test before he prescribes any meds. My water rentention is through the roof today and one leg is really swollen. I don't want to have to take a break and lose my good momentum and strength I have built up with WATP.

[Denise85]

I got in another 5 miles today. I did 4 Really Big Miles, and a mile on the treadmill along with my weight lifting routine. My workout ended up being an hour and 45 minutes. I'm pooped. lol

[Melle]

Originally Posted by lisabinil

Made myself do the 4 mile Super Challenge. Not feeling great and will call the endo tomorrow-my symptoms are getting worse and I feel awful. He is waiting for the results of my Vitamin D test before he prescribes any meds. My water rentention is through the roof today and one leg is really swollen. I don't want to have to take a break and lose my good momentum and strength I have built up with WATP.

I hope you get it figured out. I've been dealing with swelling feet & legs too, and it's awful.

Originally Posted by Denise85

I got in another 5 miles today. I did 4 Really Big Miles, and a mile on the treadmill along with my weight lifting routine. My workout ended up being an hour and 45 minutes. I'm pooped. lol

Great job...you're awesome!

[ValR]

I was at WalMart today and there was a Leslie Sansone complete walking system that has weighted balls....you just add water. The dvd has three programs: Get Up and Get Started (1 mile), High Calorie Burn (2 miles) and Super Fat Burning (3 miles). It was priced at $13.72. I bought it but debating if I should open it. Has anyone tried any of those videos? Are they worth using?

I walked six miles yesterday and today and did Jillian Michaels "Shred" dvd for exercise.

[nicsweed]

I had those WATP- tapes before they are ok; if your just starting out with WATP; but i would deffinitly recomend the WATP- walk slim serie's these tapes are intense and are the best dvd's that she has ever made they include interval training; fast walking; really fast walking and light quick jogging!!!- Nic

OK; i just got back from water aerobics 1 hour; but we have a new teacher and she does not work us out as intense as a need to be worked; so i am off to do a hour of walking in the trails while listening to my ipod!!!

Melle happy B-day sweetie!!!

[Denise85]

I agree that the beginning walking series set is pretty easy. I did them once, and never again. I like higher intensity.


I just got in another 6 miles today. I did the 5 mile dvd, and a mile on the treadmill that was jogging and incline walking.

[Idahomama]

I did a mile and a half with WATP today! I was suprised I could increase and stick with it just a few mins longer!

[nicsweed]

Hey girl's! I'v been having cabin fever lately; so i have not done WATP; in a few day's! But i have been walking in the nature trail's by by house with my ipod; i found these fantastic web-site where you download pod-cast and music mix's; while this lady chimes in and let's you know how far of a distance you are; if your keeping up with the pace that is and i tested out with my pedometer and it is tested and true! I highly suggest it is anyone else has cabin fever and needs to get outdoor's and walk but need a little guidence!-Nic

iPod Workouts - MARINA's iPod Workout Center - Fitness Music

[Denise85]

That's really cool Nic!


I got in another 4 miles today, and a weight training session. That brings me up to 15 miles for the week so far.

[ValR]

Nic & Denise: Thanks for the input. I am going to return the DVD set and order the slim series.

Six miles completed for today.

[Melle]

Originally Posted by nicsweed

Hey girl's! I'v been having cabin fever lately; so i have not done WATP; in a few day's! But i have been walking in the nature trail's by by house with my ipod; i found these fantastic web-site where you download pod-cast and music mix's; while this lady chimes in and let's you know how far of a distance you are; if your keeping up with the pace that is and i tested out with my pedometer and it is tested and true! I highly suggest it is anyone else has cabin fever and needs to get outdoor's and walk but need a little guidence!-Nic

iPod Workouts - MARINA's iPod Workout Center - Fitness Music

WOW! Thanks for that info, Nic. I'm going to check it out...maybe have DH look at it because he's better at that stuff than I am.

[Idahomama]

Did another mile today! I'm trying to do 30 miles by July 14th(30 days from when I started) I've only done 4.5 miles though. I missed couple days not feeling good.

[Melle]

Man! I've been "job searching" alot this past week, and haven't done much walking. I am in a MAJOR stall.
I've got to get some walking done, TODAY! Why can't I be as good as you guys have been?

[Denise85]

I just got in another 5 miles today and a weight workout. That brings me up to 20 miles for the week so far, and 50 miles for the month.

[Melle]

Originally Posted by Denise85

I just got in another 5 miles today and a weight workout. That brings me up to 20 miles for the week so far, and 50 miles for the month.

You are AWESOME!

[ForLife]

Hi All,

Ok, I'm in. I'm going to read the thread, figure out what I have to post and catch up with you guys. I've been walking outside daily. Just under 4 miles per day according to mapmywalk.com. I like the idea of doing this at home also, especially when it rains, or when I just don't feel like going out.

[Melle]

Originally Posted by ForLife

Hi All,

Ok, I'm in. I'm going to read the thread, figure out what I have to post and catch up with you guys. I've been walking outside daily. Just under 4 miles per day according to mapmywalk.com. I like the idea of doing this at home also, especially when it rains, or when I just don't feel like going out.

Well, I finally got one of the jobs I've been wanting. I start orientation class Monday morning. And, I can buy my WATP there and get a discount!

So, now that the stress of job hunting is over, and I can buy the newer DVD's at a discounted price, I have no excuse to keep me from getting back on track. I cannot wait! I haven't lost a pound in 2.5 weeks...haven't gained, but haven't lost.

I'm ready to start walking away those pounds, again.

[Idahomama]

I can't believe it I did 3 miles today! I can tell it's just getting easier and easier! It felt SO good!

[lisabinil]

Whew just completed the 3 Mile Super Fat Burning Intense and really butt kicking! I was sweatin up a storm after this one.

On the health front the doc has started me on thyroid meds and prescription Vit D and he says all my hormones are low and I may have a pituitary problem if these meds don't help. Keepin my fingers crossed they do.

[Denise85]

Originally Posted by Melle

You are AWESOME!

Thanks Melle

Originally Posted by ForLife

Hi All,

Ok, I'm in. I'm going to read the thread, figure out what I have to post and catch up with you guys. I've been walking outside daily. Just under 4 miles per day according to mapmywalk.com. I like the idea of doing this at home also, especially when it rains, or when I just don't feel like going out.

Originally Posted by Melle

Well, I finally got one of the jobs I've been wanting. I start orientation class Monday morning. And, I can buy my WATP there and get a discount!

So, now that the stress of job hunting is over, and I can buy the newer DVD's at a discounted price, I have no excuse to keep me from getting back on track. I cannot wait! I haven't lost a pound in 2.5 weeks...haven't gained, but haven't lost.

I'm ready to start walking away those pounds, again.

Congrats on the job!!!

Originally Posted by Idahomama

I can't believe it I did 3 miles today! I can tell it's just getting easier and easier! It felt SO good!

Great job!

Originally Posted by lisabinil

Whew just completed the 3 Mile Super Fat Burning Intense and really butt kicking! I was sweatin up a storm after this one.

On the health front the doc has started me on thyroid meds and prescription Vit D and he says all my hormones are low and I may have a pituitary problem if these meds don't help. Keepin my fingers crossed they do.

I hope they figure out what's going on.

[Denise85]

I got in another four miles today. That brings me up to 24 miles for the week, so I met my goal and surpassed it by 4 miles. I have 54 miles down for the month, and 21 miles left to go to meet my monthly goal.