January 2013 walking thread - Page 2

Invictus · 01-05-2013, 04:58 PM

Exercise in 2013: ZERO
Miles walked in 2013: 2 miles ;-)

shunsweets · 01-06-2013, 05:06 AM

Welcome Pawley. I have diabetes too. I do find walking helps with my bgs but diet and keeping stress low are even more important for D.

Still no walking as the girls are still here. You guys are right they are a huge workout! They are 3, 6, and10 and keep me hopping! Back to walking tomorrow and now have miles to catch up if I want to make goal this month.

Gretalyn · 01-06-2013, 07:58 AM

I did another 5 mile hike on Friday, but I've been very inconsistent this week, which is not how I wanted to start the new year! My daughter has been very sick, and I've had days where I was feeling yucky, like I was getting it, and then I'd feel fine again the next day, and then sick, and then well. It's been weird. So, anyway, only 10 miles total this past week, and I didn't do Slow Burn at all. Bummer. But I'll try to be more consistent this coming week.

LCINFLA · 01-06-2013, 10:00 AM

Greta, feel better, there is alot of stuff going around...

Shunsweets enjoy the grandkids...

Invictus glad you are with us...

4 miles today at my condo complex... 14 miles for January..

Lynn

Garden · 01-06-2013, 10:54 AM

January total miles: 6

Hubby walked with me today. Thought he would slow me down, but didn't - did it in 30 minutes. Hoping he will walk with me at night this week.

shunsweets · 01-06-2013, 12:54 PM

Garden - I love walking with DH. Our schedules don't often match up but when they do it is sheer pleasure. We have such great talks while walking. I think Greta walks with her DH too. Makes the walks so much fun!

Invictus · 01-06-2013, 07:47 PM

Did 30 min Kickboxing today and pushed the little one 1/2 mile in the tricycle. It wasn't all that cold (50s) but it was very very windy. I don't mind but I didnt want the baby to get another earache.

Greta: Hope you and your daughter getting to feel better soon!!

Exercise in 2013: 30 min Kickboxing
Miles walked in 2013: 2.5 miles ;-)

rose1 · 01-06-2013, 09:22 PM

Not enough to talk about today, .6 mi.

So can I say I've done 5 mi?

shunsweets · 01-07-2013, 04:32 AM

+3 this morning before work. Mild today so maybe I'll try for a mile with the dog after work unless one of the kids shows up for dinner.

GettinHealthy · 01-07-2013, 07:00 AM

Good morning!! I hope you don't mind if I jump in as well!!
I have been trying for the last year or two to find an exercise I can stick with. I had been trying to go Callanetics (live how it relaxes me!) but I find it's a bit too boring for me (sorry Callanetics guys).
So, I am going to do Leslie Sansone's programs. I have 2 of her tapes (3 mile abs and yoga). I also found her on you tube for on the go!!
She is so up beat, motivating and just a happy person!!
I began this morning with only doing 30 min of the 3 mile abs (I don't have the bands she uses though) which is 1.5 miles.
This evening I would like to try the yoga for relaxation before bed.
My goal is to do this daily and at the least 3 times per week. Not sure if I may alternate walking with yoga on alternate days.
Any advice on that?
Also, should I also post in the Leslie Sansone's thread?
Thanks for the support here!! Your posts are what motivated me!!!

shunsweets · 01-07-2013, 08:40 AM

Hi Kathy. Glad you have joined us. Leslie's tapes are great for in house walking especially in bad weather. I think evening yoga is great too as it doesn't hype me up before trying to sleep but is relaxing.
Didn't know there was a Leslie thread lol but please keep posting here. The more the merrier. We aren't fussy about the type or duration of exercise just like to support each other and share a bit.

GettinHealthy · 01-07-2013, 10:24 AM

Thank you for the warm welcome, Shunsweets!!
I am so excited to be doing this!! I am finding although I'm a bit tired today, I think that walk this morning is keeping me going!!!
I will try to link the Leslie Sansone thread. I'm trying to do it with my phone. LOL
Leslie Sansone/walking check in
I'm eating a huge salad right now for my lunch, then back to work.
I may try to go to the Y this evening and walk the treadmill for 30 min then relax in the pool for a bit.
Thanks again for the warm welcome!!

shunsweets · 01-07-2013, 02:21 PM

Thanks for the link Kathy. Looks like another friendly group.

Just got home from work and took the dog on her brisk walk around the long block - a little over 1 mile but I count it as 1 as the dear, old dog slows me down a bit but sure makes me feel more comfortable when I walk after dark!

Heheher · 01-07-2013, 04:03 PM

Haven't posted in a while but I've been walking.

+4 today

Garden · 01-07-2013, 04:09 PM

January total miles: 8

Well hubby did not want to walk with me tonight. So I spent 1/2 an hour on the treadmill. The distance info on it does not work, but I felt that I was going at the same pace as I do when I'm outside. I don't know if I covered the 2 miles as I do outside, but I gave myself the credit for it.

GettinHealthy · 01-07-2013, 06:57 PM

Went to the Y this evening and did another 30 min (1.25 miles) on the treadmill. That puts me at 2.75 miles for today! And that isn't including all the walking and going up and down a ton of stairs at work!! I think I need a pedometer!! I feel soo proud! And I had energy all day!!
Going to do another 30 min (if I can I'll do an hour) of Leslie Sansone in the morning.
I have a very busy day tomorrow, so I have to do it in the morning.
Off to bed!!

GettinHealthy · 01-07-2013, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shunsweets

Thanks for the link Kathy. Looks like another friendly group.

Just got home from work and took the dog on her brisk walk around the long block - a little over 1 mile but I count it as 1 as the dear, old dog slows me down a bit but sure makes me feel more comfortable when I walk after dark!

Your welcome for the link!!
I am sure your dog is so happy to get a walk!
We have 4 boxers, but it's been too cold to take them for walks. Even with coats, they get cold easily. We give them lots of exercise in the yard running. In warmer months, we take them for nice long (leisurely) walks.

Gretalyn · 01-07-2013, 07:25 PM

+5 today.

Hi Everyone!

LCINFLA · 01-08-2013, 03:28 AM

Kathy..I had Boxers when I was young we even showed them in NY, then she had a ton of puppies...

Yesterday cheated and went to the gym.. an hour of weight training...

Lynn
14 miles walked in January..
763miles walked in 2012

shunsweets · 01-08-2013, 04:20 AM

Good to see you Heather!
Nice treadmill work work Garden!
GettingHealthy - so glad you are feeling strong! Good to spread it throughout the day. My dog is a standard poodle. She has Addison's disease so only lasts about 45 minutes walking but she is very quick and very well trained. Stays right at my side and matches my pace without any stops. I love her and wish she was healthier so we could take long walks together.
Hi Greta. Love those 5 mile hikes!
Ah Lynn - weight work is not cheating - wonderful exercise. It is all good!

Plus 3 for me this morning.

Heheher · 01-08-2013, 09:39 AM

Plus 4

LCINFLA · 01-08-2013, 09:55 AM

taking today off... 13 days in a row of exercise, I need this day to rest..

Lynn

shunsweets · 01-08-2013, 10:03 AM

Wow Lynn 13 days in a row!

Gretalyn · 01-08-2013, 12:32 PM

Looks like everyone is getting the new year off to a good start. Nice work, ladies!

+2 today and a Slow Burn workout.

Stressfree · 01-08-2013, 08:05 PM

just wanted to say hello, introduce myself and hopefully find myself in the midst of a supportive group of gals....so far so good...whew!

I'm 53, never had to diet, never wanted to diet and probably never will diet...and I promise to resist it every step of the way. lol

what I do love to do is walk. used to walk all the time until I got promoted and all walking ground to a halt. what I'm here for is some support to get back walking and feeling good about myself. oh and I figure I have about 20lbs to lose but will start with the 10 I have recently put on due to quitting smoking. we all have to start somewhere.

rose1 · 01-08-2013, 09:17 PM

Only could go .5 yesterday and today, so 6 miles total. Hip flaring and knee still hurting, but better than nothing.

LCINFLA · 01-09-2013, 03:30 AM

Stressfree we are so glad you joined us..you said you already love to walk so you are in the right place...

Rose, hope your hip is better...

Hope everyone has a good day... I am back to the gym today...

Lynn
almost 64 years young
14 miles walked in 2013

Garden · 01-09-2013, 04:10 AM

January total miles: 12

Walked the treadmill twice yesterday! And down to 146

which was my goal for 2012. A little late, but who cares!

Heheher · 01-09-2013, 04:55 AM

MagieDen · 01-09-2013, 05:31 AM

2 miles last night on treadmill

01-07-2013, 07:00 AM	#40
GettinHealthy Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: PA Posts: 408 Gallery: GettinHealthy Stats: 193/ 180/130 WOE: Metabolism Miracle/Step 1 Start Date: 9/14/09. Again on 12/7/2012	Good morning!! I hope you don't mind if I jump in as well!! I have been trying for the last year or two to find an exercise I can stick with. I had been trying to go Callanetics (live how it relaxes me!) but I find it's a bit too boring for me (sorry Callanetics guys). So, I am going to do Leslie Sansone's programs. I have 2 of her tapes (3 mile abs and yoga). I also found her on you tube for on the go!! She is so up beat, motivating and just a happy person!! I began this morning with only doing 30 min of the 3 mile abs (I don't have the bands she uses though) which is 1.5 miles. This evening I would like to try the yoga for relaxation before bed. My goal is to do this daily and at the least 3 times per week. Not sure if I may alternate walking with yoga on alternate days. Any advice on that? Also, should I also post in the Leslie Sansone's thread? Thanks for the support here!! Your posts are what motivated me!!! __________________ Kathy If you believe it enough, you will become it. Today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday

01-08-2013, 04:20 AM	#50
shunsweets Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,010 Gallery: shunsweets Stats: maintenance WOE: Bernstein, NK Start Date: May 2003	Good to see you Heather! Nice treadmill work work Garden! GettingHealthy - so glad you are feeling strong! Good to spread it throughout the day. My dog is a standard poodle. She has Addison's disease so only lasts about 45 minutes walking but she is very quick and very well trained. Stays right at my side and matches my pace without any stops. I love her and wish she was healthier so we could take long walks together. Hi Greta. Love those 5 mile hikes! Ah Lynn - weight work is not cheating - wonderful exercise. It is all good! Plus 3 for me this morning. __________________ May goal 100 miles. 86 miles done I carry hand weights. Miles walked in 2013 =574 Miles walked in 2012 = 1299

01-08-2013, 08:05 PM	#55
Stressfree Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 4 Gallery: Stressfree WOE: None Start Date: January 2013	newbie here just wanted to say hello, introduce myself and hopefully find myself in the midst of a supportive group of gals....so far so good...whew! I'm 53, never had to diet, never wanted to diet and probably never will diet...and I promise to resist it every step of the way. lol what I do love to do is walk. used to walk all the time until I got promoted and all walking ground to a halt. what I'm here for is some support to get back walking and feeling good about myself. oh and I figure I have about 20lbs to lose but will start with the 10 I have recently put on due to quitting smoking. we all have to start somewhere.

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01-05-2013, 04:58 PM	#31
Invictus Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 109 Gallery: Invictus Stats: 281/267/199 5'11" WOE: Atkins Start Date: 12/28/2012	Exercise in 2013: ZERO Miles walked in 2013: 2 miles ;-)

01-06-2013, 05:06 AM	#32
shunsweets Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,010 Gallery: shunsweets Stats: maintenance WOE: Bernstein, NK Start Date: May 2003	Welcome Pawley. I have diabetes too. I do find walking helps with my bgs but diet and keeping stress low are even more important for D. Still no walking as the girls are still here. You guys are right they are a huge workout! They are 3, 6, and10 and keep me hopping! Back to walking tomorrow and now have miles to catch up if I want to make goal this month.

01-06-2013, 07:58 AM	#33
Gretalyn Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 852 Gallery: Gretalyn Stats: maintenance WOE: Nutritional Ketosis Start Date: off and on since 2004, on to stay since March 2011	I did another 5 mile hike on Friday, but I've been very inconsistent this week, which is not how I wanted to start the new year! My daughter has been very sick, and I've had days where I was feeling yucky, like I was getting it, and then I'd feel fine again the next day, and then sick, and then well. It's been weird. So, anyway, only 10 miles total this past week, and I didn't do Slow Burn at all. Bummer. But I'll try to be more consistent this coming week.

01-06-2013, 10:00 AM	#34
LCINFLA Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Vero Beach, Florida Posts: 1,305 Gallery: LCINFLA	Greta, feel better, there is alot of stuff going around... Shunsweets enjoy the grandkids... Invictus glad you are with us... 4 miles today at my condo complex... 14 miles for January.. Lynn

01-06-2013, 10:54 AM	#35
Garden Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 949 Gallery: Garden Stats: 176/150/140 (5'4") WOE: LC Start Date: 12/12/11	January total miles: 6 Hubby walked with me today. Thought he would slow me down, but didn't - did it in 30 minutes. Hoping he will walk with me at night this week.

01-06-2013, 12:54 PM	#36
shunsweets Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,010 Gallery: shunsweets Stats: maintenance WOE: Bernstein, NK Start Date: May 2003	Garden - I love walking with DH. Our schedules don't often match up but when they do it is sheer pleasure. We have such great talks while walking. I think Greta walks with her DH too. Makes the walks so much fun!

01-06-2013, 07:47 PM	#37
Invictus Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 109 Gallery: Invictus Stats: 281/267/199 5'11" WOE: Atkins Start Date: 12/28/2012	Did 30 min Kickboxing today and pushed the little one 1/2 mile in the tricycle. It wasn't all that cold (50s) but it was very very windy. I don't mind but I didnt want the baby to get another earache. Greta: Hope you and your daughter getting to feel better soon!! Exercise in 2013: 30 min Kickboxing Miles walked in 2013: 2.5 miles ;-)

01-06-2013, 09:22 PM	#38
rose1 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 25,185 Gallery: rose1 WOE: Vegetarian SB Start Date: June, 2005	Not enough to talk about today, .6 mi. So can I say I've done 5 mi?

01-07-2013, 04:32 AM	#39
shunsweets Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,010 Gallery: shunsweets Stats: maintenance WOE: Bernstein, NK Start Date: May 2003	+3 this morning before work. Mild today so maybe I'll try for a mile with the dog after work unless one of the kids shows up for dinner.

01-07-2013, 08:40 AM	#41
shunsweets Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,010 Gallery: shunsweets Stats: maintenance WOE: Bernstein, NK Start Date: May 2003	Hi Kathy. Glad you have joined us. Leslie's tapes are great for in house walking especially in bad weather. I think evening yoga is great too as it doesn't hype me up before trying to sleep but is relaxing. Didn't know there was a Leslie thread lol but please keep posting here. The more the merrier. We aren't fussy about the type or duration of exercise just like to support each other and share a bit.

01-08-2013, 09:39 AM	#51
Heheher Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 5,265 Gallery: Heheher Stats: HW160/restarted at 142.8/Current 115 5'2" WOE: Atkins Start Date: Re-started 3/18/11	Plus 4

01-09-2013, 04:55 AM	#59
Heheher Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 5,265 Gallery: Heheher Stats: HW160/restarted at 142.8/Current 115 5'2" WOE: Atkins Start Date: Re-started 3/18/11	+4

01-07-2013, 10:24 AM	#42
GettinHealthy Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: PA Posts: 408 Gallery: GettinHealthy Stats: 193/ 180/130 WOE: Metabolism Miracle/Step 1 Start Date: 9/14/09. Again on 12/7/2012	Thank you for the warm welcome, Shunsweets!! I am so excited to be doing this!! I am finding although I'm a bit tired today, I think that walk this morning is keeping me going!!! I will try to link the Leslie Sansone thread. I'm trying to do it with my phone. LOL Leslie Sansone/walking check in I'm eating a huge salad right now for my lunch, then back to work. I may try to go to the Y this evening and walk the treadmill for 30 min then relax in the pool for a bit. Thanks again for the warm welcome!!

01-07-2013, 02:21 PM	#43
shunsweets Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,010 Gallery: shunsweets Stats: maintenance WOE: Bernstein, NK Start Date: May 2003	Thanks for the link Kathy. Looks like another friendly group. Just got home from work and took the dog on her brisk walk around the long block - a little over 1 mile but I count it as 1 as the dear, old dog slows me down a bit but sure makes me feel more comfortable when I walk after dark!

01-07-2013, 04:03 PM	#44
Heheher Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 5,265 Gallery: Heheher Stats: HW160/restarted at 142.8/Current 115 5'2" WOE: Atkins Start Date: Re-started 3/18/11	Haven't posted in a while but I've been walking. +4 today

01-07-2013, 04:09 PM	#45
Garden Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 949 Gallery: Garden Stats: 176/150/140 (5'4") WOE: LC Start Date: 12/12/11	January total miles: 8 Well hubby did not want to walk with me tonight. So I spent 1/2 an hour on the treadmill. The distance info on it does not work, but I felt that I was going at the same pace as I do when I'm outside. I don't know if I covered the 2 miles as I do outside, but I gave myself the credit for it.

01-07-2013, 06:57 PM	#46
GettinHealthy Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: PA Posts: 408 Gallery: GettinHealthy Stats: 193/ 180/130 WOE: Metabolism Miracle/Step 1 Start Date: 9/14/09. Again on 12/7/2012	Went to the Y this evening and did another 30 min (1.25 miles) on the treadmill. That puts me at 2.75 miles for today! And that isn't including all the walking and going up and down a ton of stairs at work!! I think I need a pedometer!! I feel soo proud! And I had energy all day!! Going to do another 30 min (if I can I'll do an hour) of Leslie Sansone in the morning. I have a very busy day tomorrow, so I have to do it in the morning. Off to bed!!

01-07-2013, 07:25 PM	#48
Gretalyn Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 852 Gallery: Gretalyn Stats: maintenance WOE: Nutritional Ketosis Start Date: off and on since 2004, on to stay since March 2011	+5 today. Hi Everyone!

01-08-2013, 03:28 AM	#49
LCINFLA Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Vero Beach, Florida Posts: 1,305 Gallery: LCINFLA	Kathy..I had Boxers when I was young we even showed them in NY, then she had a ton of puppies... Yesterday cheated and went to the gym.. an hour of weight training... Lynn 14 miles walked in January.. 763miles walked in 2012

01-08-2013, 09:55 AM	#52
LCINFLA Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Vero Beach, Florida Posts: 1,305 Gallery: LCINFLA	taking today off... 13 days in a row of exercise, I need this day to rest.. Lynn

01-08-2013, 10:03 AM	#53
shunsweets Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,010 Gallery: shunsweets Stats: maintenance WOE: Bernstein, NK Start Date: May 2003	Wow Lynn 13 days in a row!

01-08-2013, 12:32 PM	#54
Gretalyn Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 852 Gallery: Gretalyn Stats: maintenance WOE: Nutritional Ketosis Start Date: off and on since 2004, on to stay since March 2011	Looks like everyone is getting the new year off to a good start. Nice work, ladies! +2 today and a Slow Burn workout.

01-08-2013, 09:17 PM	#56
rose1 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 25,185 Gallery: rose1 WOE: Vegetarian SB Start Date: June, 2005	Only could go .5 yesterday and today, so 6 miles total. Hip flaring and knee still hurting, but better than nothing.

01-09-2013, 03:30 AM	#57
LCINFLA Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Vero Beach, Florida Posts: 1,305 Gallery: LCINFLA	Stressfree we are so glad you joined us..you said you already love to walk so you are in the right place... Rose, hope your hip is better... Hope everyone has a good day... I am back to the gym today... Lynn almost 64 years young 14 miles walked in 2013

01-09-2013, 04:10 AM	#58
Garden Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 949 Gallery: Garden Stats: 176/150/140 (5'4") WOE: LC Start Date: 12/12/11	January total miles: 12 Walked the treadmill twice yesterday! And down to 146 which was my goal for 2012. A little late, but who cares!

01-09-2013, 05:31 AM	#60
MagieDen Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 4,453 Gallery: MagieDen	2 miles last night on treadmill