[mimes1]

I'm been in vacation mode too. Tonight I"m with Tiza - I reeeeaaaalllly didn't want to excercise. But I wasn't going to drop the ball on day one. I walked 4155 steps in about 20 minutes. Not bad for day one! So count me done for today!

I'm glad you are all here!

[tiza126]

I'm not quite ready to face Chalean and Push Circuit again, so tonight I tried the Disco Groove segment (35min) from Shaun T's Rockin Body. I am uncoordinated and my hips don't move like those ladies on TV, but I sure worked up a sweat!!

I also did some taiko drills before and after the workout. Gotta keep practicing so I'm ready for class on Sunday

[luckyladybug]

angleigh, on 02 January 2012 - 12:40 PM, said:

today is my 1 year anniversary today. 1 year ago today I decided "this was it" and took control back of my life. Not sure what made this time around different then the million other times I had tried...but I can tell you what helped was the support of this group and having something to be accountable to.

So year to date I have lost 120lbs. 20 more then my original goal was when I started...and 20 less then what my "adjusted" goal was this summer...so it's a happy medium. I have 40 more to go before I "think" i'll be happy.

So no matter if today is your first check in with us, or you've been with us from the start I want to say you can do it also. Sure there will be hurdles along the way, and days you feel like giving up...we all do. The only thing I can say is, that's all been part of my journey also. And i've had to learn that when that happen you have to brush yourself off, pull up your big girl panties (I just love that saying...lol) and keep going. Don't let a hurdle define you...you take control of that hurdle.

Congratulations, Angie!! You are such an inspiration!

[Smiles]

got my workout in today.

Congratulations, Angie! You are such an inspiration!

[Sara Arell]

luckyladybug, on 02 January 2012 - 11:20 PM, said:

angleigh, on 02 January 2012 - 12:40 PM, said:

today is my 1 year anniversary today. 1 year ago today I decided "this was it" and took control back of my life. Not sure what made this time around different then the million other times I had tried...but I can tell you what helped was the support of this group and having something to be accountable to.

So year to date I have lost 120lbs. 20 more then my original goal was when I started...and 20 less then what my "adjusted" goal was this summer...so it's a happy medium. I have 40 more to go before I "think" i'll be happy.

So no matter if today is your first check in with us, or you've been with us from the start I want to say you can do it also. Sure there will be hurdles along the way, and days you feel like giving up...we all do. The only thing I can say is, that's all been part of my journey also. And i've had to learn that when that happen you have to brush yourself off, pull up your big girl panties (I just love that saying...lol) and keep going. Don't let a hurdle define you...you take control of that hurdle.

Congratulations, Angie!! You are such an inspiration!

Angie, 120lb. loss is just amazing! You are truly an inspiration and I admire your stick-to-iv-ness! I think you're awesome!

[Sara Arell]

tiza126, on 02 January 2012 - 09:15 PM, said:

I'm not quite ready to face Chalean and Push Circuit again, so tonight I tried the Disco Groove segment (35min) from Shaun T's Rockin Body. I am uncoordinated and my hips don't move like those ladies on TV, but I sure worked up a sweat!!

I also did some taiko drills before and after the workout. Gotta keep practicing so I'm ready for class on Sunday

When you become a Taiko Expert, can we say "we knew you when....?" :)Have you thought about buying your own drum yet? I find this Taiko really interesting and just curious about how far you are going to take it besides classes, etc.......it sounds as if it is REALLY awesome exercise! Since my ankle prevents me from doing alot of things I am always looking at other alternative ways of exercising and as you know, since I sent you the photos, there is a Taiko group here - haven't yet checked into classes or anything with them yet cause I thought I'd ask you first what you thought. Any reason I couldn't do it because of a very uncooperative ankle?

[Sara Arell]

Tuesday - DONE!

Just did some floor exercises - leg lifts, (and ouchie, they hurt the old hernia) and rode the bike for about 15 minutes. I worked out with the bands though for about 25 minutes for some upper body exercise.

[tiza126]

Sara Arell, on 03 January 2012 - 06:44 AM, said:

tiza126, on 02 January 2012 - 09:15 PM, said:

I'm not quite ready to face Chalean and Push Circuit again, so tonight I tried the Disco Groove segment (35min) from Shaun T's Rockin Body. I am uncoordinated and my hips don't move like those ladies on TV, but I sure worked up a sweat!!

I also did some taiko drills before and after the workout. Gotta keep practicing so I'm ready for class on Sunday

When you become a Taiko Expert, can we say "we knew you when....?" :)Have you thought about buying your own drum yet? I find this Taiko really interesting and just curious about how far you are going to take it besides classes, etc.......it sounds as if it is REALLY awesome exercise! Since my ankle prevents me from doing alot of things I am always looking at other alternative ways of exercising and as you know, since I sent you the photos, there is a Taiko group here - haven't yet checked into classes or anything with them yet cause I thought I'd ask you first what you thought. Any reason I couldn't do it because of a very uncooperative ankle?

I don't see myself becoming a Taiko Expert. It's just a new hobby I enjoy. So no, I haven't thought of buying my own taiko drum. They are expensive to purchase and maintain! Plus I don't think the other tenants of my apartment building would appreciate it. Currently I practice on couch cushions or the side of my bed, so it's quiet.
If they offer beginner's classes, I say go for it. It's tons of fun, and yes it does work the arm muscles! Most of the movement is in the arms & hips. Your legs pretty much stay stationary in a lunge position, so your ankle should be fine. (My instructor taught us the first couple weeks with a broken toe.)

[SodScrap]

Tuesday Burn it Off is done!!

[mbc72]

Sara Arell, on 03 January 2012 - 07:28 AM, said:

Tuesday - DONE!

Just did some floor exercises - leg lifts, (and ouchie, they hurt the old hernia) and rode the bike for about 15 minutes. I worked out with the bands though for about 25 minutes for some upper body exercise.

Sara, you better lay off the leg lifts!!

[mbc72]

Angie, Congrats on your Anniversary!! What an inspiration you are!

Tiza, I am glad you found some excercise to do. I am very uncoordinated as well which is why I won't take an excercise class, but in the privacy of my own home, watch out, I'll "bust a move" like you wouldn't believe!!

Chart is updated as of 9:30 Tuesday morning. Great start everyone!!

[SandiC.]

Monday done. I did more lifting and moving running back and forth on my feet all day. A full day of manual labor moving counts I think. LOL. Today is the last day of moving, just a few odds and ends at the old house, then more unpacking at the new place.

Tuesday done. When I got up this morning I was very still and tight all over. So I spent a good half hour with yoga. Feel a lot better now.

Even though I've only completed 2 weeks of CE and that spread over a longer time than Chalene's schedule, having to modify just about everything, it have made a big difference. A few months ago I couldn't even get up off the floor without holding on to something to pull myself up. Now after all those lunges and squats I was not only able to get up and down on my own, but also I was able to squat and lift boxes of books weighing about 60 pounds. And able to lift to help move furniture too. I have dropped one size although the scales aren't changing much. My waist is down an inch and my BMI is down 2%. Having accountability and fun with being with this group has certainly helped keep me on track. When I marvel at Cheri's boy muscles and Angie's incredible loss, and with Sara, Belle, Lei and all the others sticking with it day after day, and when there's fatigue and discouragement, like what Tiza has been going through, I know I'm in the right place. Thanks for keeping this going everyone, its priceless.

[Sara Arell]

tiza126, on 03 January 2012 - 08:52 AM, said:

Sara Arell, on 03 January 2012 - 06:44 AM, said:

tiza126, on 02 January 2012 - 09:15 PM, said:

I'm not quite ready to face Chalean and Push Circuit again, so tonight I tried the Disco Groove segment (35min) from Shaun T's Rockin Body. I am uncoordinated and my hips don't move like those ladies on TV, but I sure worked up a sweat!!

I also did some taiko drills before and after the workout. Gotta keep practicing so I'm ready for class on Sunday

When you become a Taiko Expert, can we say "we knew you when....?" :)Have you thought about buying your own drum yet? I find this Taiko really interesting and just curious about how far you are going to take it besides classes, etc.......it sounds as if it is REALLY awesome exercise! Since my ankle prevents me from doing alot of things I am always looking at other alternative ways of exercising and as you know, since I sent you the photos, there is a Taiko group here - haven't yet checked into classes or anything with them yet cause I thought I'd ask you first what you thought. Any reason I couldn't do it because of a very uncooperative ankle?

I don't see myself becoming a Taiko Expert. It's just a new hobby I enjoy. So no, I haven't thought of buying my own taiko drum. They are expensive to purchase and maintain! Plus I don't think the other tenants of my apartment building would appreciate it. Currently I practice on couch cushions or the side of my bed, so it's quiet.
If they offer beginner's classes, I say go for it. It's tons of fun, and yes it does work the arm muscles! Most of the movement is in the arms & hips. Your legs pretty much stay stationary in a lunge position, so your ankle should be fine. (My instructor taught us the first couple weeks with a broken toe.)

Uh-Oh, if I have to stay in a lunge position, then my ankle probably won't survive it - it has nuts and bolts and screws and all kinds of hardware in it but also has a muscle graft that prevents me from squatting or really lunging for more than a few minutes - I would kind of have to lunge with my right leg and cheat with my left so........I might go over and just give it a try. I am joining Rich's gym this month anyway so maybe that's all the new I need right now to add to my exercise - course I can't do anything new til I get this hernia taken care of and I'm absolutely terrified of having this hernia surgery - I have worried myself to death.......

[Sara Arell]

mbc72, on 03 January 2012 - 10:22 AM, said:

Sara Arell, on 03 January 2012 - 07:28 AM, said:

Tuesday - DONE!

Just did some floor exercises - leg lifts, (and ouchie, they hurt the old hernia) and rode the bike for about 15 minutes. I worked out with the bands though for about 25 minutes for some upper body exercise.

Sara, you better lay off the leg lifts!!

You couldn't be more right, Melanie - my hernia is noticing that I did the wrong thing this morning with the leg lifts - I am soooooo scared of the surgery and think I thought if I did them it would go away! hahahaaha! I wish I could wave my magic wand and say "be gone, hernia, be gone!"

[Brandy M]

I am done for Tuesday !
50 + Minutes of Zumba

Thanks for adding me to the chart Melanie!

[tiza126]

Sara Arell, on 03 January 2012 - 10:49 AM, said:

Uh-Oh, if I have to stay in a lunge position, then my ankle probably won't survive it - it has nuts and bolts and screws and all kinds of hardware in it but also has a muscle graft that prevents me from squatting or really lunging for more than a few minutes - I would kind of have to lunge with my right leg and cheat with my left so........I might go over and just give it a try. I am joining Rich's gym this month anyway so maybe that's all the new I need right now to add to my exercise - course I can't do anything new til I get this hernia taken care of and I'm absolutely terrified of having this hernia surgery - I have worried myself to death.......

See if that group has a performance coming up that you can watch. Then you'll get an idea of their leg positions when they aren't crammed on a parade float
And since I'm so short, I don't have to lunge as far as the others in my class!
Honestly, if you like music and want to try something new, take a class. That's more the reason I am taking the classes. The physical exercise is just a small bonus.


Joining Rich's gym will be good for you! And worrying about the hernia probably isn't going to help it. Take care of yourself!

[tiza126]

mbc72, on 03 January 2012 - 10:26 AM, said:

I am very uncoordinated as well which is why I won't take an excercise class, but in the privacy of my own home, watch out, I'll "bust a move" like you wouldn't believe!!

Knowing that nobody was around to see me, I let myself go crazy.

SandiC., on 03 January 2012 - 10:37 AM, said:

Even though I've only completed 2 weeks of CE and that spread over a longer time than Chalene's schedule, having to modify just about everything, it have made a big difference. A few months ago I couldn't even get up off the floor without holding on to something to pull myself up. Now after all those lunges and squats I was not only able to get up and down on my own, but also I was able to squat and lift boxes of books weighing about 60 pounds. And able to lift to help move furniture too. I have dropped one size although the scales aren't changing much. My waist is down an inch and my BMI is down 2%. Having accountability and fun with being with this group has certainly helped keep me on track. When I marvel at Cheri's boy muscles and Angie's incredible loss, and with Sara, Belle, Lei and all the others sticking with it day after day, and when there's fatigue and discouragement, like what Tiza has been going through, I know I'm in the right place. Thanks for keeping this going everyone, its priceless.

You are having great results, Sandi!

And I agree that this group has been invaluable for support and motivation, through the good times & bad.

[Cheri T]

SandiC., on 03 January 2012 - 10:37 AM, said:

Monday done. I did more lifting and moving running back and forth on my feet all day. A full day of manual labor moving counts I think. LOL. Today is the last day of moving, just a few odds and ends at the old house, then more unpacking at the new place.

Tuesday done. When I got up this morning I was very still and tight all over. So I spent a good half hour with yoga. Feel a lot better now.

Even though I've only completed 2 weeks of CE and that spread over a longer time than Chalene's schedule, having to modify just about everything, it have made a big difference. A few months ago I couldn't even get up off the floor without holding on to something to pull myself up. Now after all those lunges and squats I was not only able to get up and down on my own, but also I was able to squat and lift boxes of books weighing about 60 pounds. And able to lift to help move furniture too. I have dropped one size although the scales aren't changing much. My waist is down an inch and my BMI is down 2%. Having accountability and fun with being with this group has certainly helped keep me on track. When I marvel at Cheri's boy muscles and Angie's incredible loss, and with Sara, Belle, Lei and all the others sticking with it day after day, and when there's fatigue and discouragement, like what Tiza has been going through, I know I'm in the right place. Thanks for keeping this going everyone, its priceless.

And aside from all the other benefits, your improved fitness has the practical advantage of helping you help yourself move!
to ALL my fellow shredders!

[April Showers]

Hi everyone! I didn't check in yesterday, but I did work out. I did not quite an hour on the elliptical.
Now I'm going to go dust off my weights and see if Chalean is still in my DVD player.

[Sheri Johnson]

Here I am, add me in! Time for P90X2

Sorry guys, didn't realize. I heard people talking about taking a break and I didn't even look to see if a new shred was starting. JAN 2012, it's gonna be a great year!!!

Monday - Core

[tiza126]

Welcome back, Sheri!!

[angleigh]

Tuesday done...got my walk in and a little Turbo Jam

[April Showers]

Finished up a Chalean Lean Circuit. Done for Tuesday. Now to get the Christmas decorations down and packed away in the attic.

[Cheri T]

Sheri, I was going to send you a pmail today if you didn't post - seriously, it was written on my to do list and everything!

Plyocide done for me for Tuesday (plyometrics - jump training). I'm still alive, so it didn't kill me like the name implies;)

[Bride]

Tuesday is done for me as well. Did 25 minutes of yoga. Tomorrow the pool opens at 5:30 YEAH!! 2 weeks is a looooooooong time with no pool!!

[podiumchick]

Tuesday done. I squeezed 20 minutes of elliptical in between errands and a photo-shoot date with my swimmer son at the pool between his shift as a lifeguard and swim team practice! Whew! The orchestration of that date should be worth at least a minute of a workout, LOL. Anyway, I kept my pace fast since I was having to stop a little early, but 20 minutes is 20 minutes.

[PBarnes]

Tuesday workout - 42 minutes walk - with DH! He hasn't wanted to walk with me for a long time because I couldn't walk as fast as he did. We didn't start out together because he goes a little different route than I do for the first part (longer and with a big hill) but we met up and I kept up with him the whole rest of the way. It was good to have him to make me push myself the whole way.

I had my 6 month med review with my primary care physician today. He's reducing one my blood pressure meds because that's doing really well. He praised me for my modest weight loss.

[angleigh]

PBarnes, on 03 January 2012 - 04:55 PM, said:

Tuesday workout - 42 minutes walk - with DH! He hasn't wanted to walk with me for a long time because I couldn't walk as fast as he did. We didn't start out together because he goes a little different route than I do for the first part (longer and with a big hill) but we met up and I kept up with him the whole rest of the way. It was good to have him to make me push myself the whole way.

I had my 6 month med review with my primary care physician today. He's reducing one my blood pressure meds because that's doing really well. He praised me for my modest weight loss.

Way to go Pat!!

[Cheri T]

PBarnes, on 03 January 2012 - 04:55 PM, said:

Tuesday workout - 42 minutes walk - with DH! He hasn't wanted to walk with me for a long time because I couldn't walk as fast as he did. We didn't start out together because he goes a little different route than I do for the first part (longer and with a big hill) but we met up and I kept up with him the whole rest of the way. It was good to have him to make me push myself the whole way.

I had my 6 month med review with my primary care physician today. He's reducing one my blood pressure meds because that's doing really well. He praised me for my modest weight loss.

Good for you Pat! That's great that you can keep up with Mike now; sometime soon you'll be heading up the hill with him like it's no big deal!

[SandiC.]

PBarnes, on 03 January 2012 - 04:55 PM, said:

Tuesday workout - 42 minutes walk - with DH! He hasn't wanted to walk with me for a long time because I couldn't walk as fast as he did. We didn't start out together because he goes a little different route than I do for the first part (longer and with a big hill) but we met up and I kept up with him the whole rest of the way. It was good to have him to make me push myself the whole way.

I had my 6 month med review with my primary care physician today. He's reducing one my blood pressure meds because that's doing really well. He praised me for my modest weight loss.

Way to go Pat! I love it when we can really start to see the health benefits of our efforts. That means more than what the scales say any old day!