No Excuse Exercise Challenge Wk2 Dy1

Hi All, Well, I met last week's goal and I'm pumped up about continuing for week #2. My goal is to workout 5 days/week, for a minimum of 25 minutes. I increased the time by 5 minutes. On a side note, I lost 6.5 pounds from last Monday to Sunday. I am so happy about my progress. So, who's on board and what are your goals? TTYL, Shanell

Dear Shanell, I've been exercising from the beginning--gradually adding time and intensity. I'm up to 30 min. of biking in the morning but can't lengthen that and still get to work on time! So my goal is to add strengthing in the evening. I'm meeting with the physical therapist tomorrow to see if she can help me devise a plan. I have very bad knees and have to be careful. But one thing I've noticed about the benefit of exercise (I'm not one who just loves to exercise)--the weight lose is more balanced than when I lost weight before by watching calories. I'm "hippy" by nature, but I staying more in proportion now whereas before I lost faster in the top than the bottom. Yet another reason to exercise! Sally

DIVA, im keeping my challenge the same for this week as its a challenge for me to just exercise right now. so my goal is : 3x's a week for 20 mins each way to go on ur weight loss!!!! last week i couldnt weigh so im gonna do it tomorrow and see how much ive lost. thanks for keeping this going and getting me off my butt!!! lisa

Diva Shannell I did my daily 2miles on treadmill 6 days! This week I will do the same but add resistance training for 10-15 mins everyother day! Thanks for the encouragement!!!! Pam J.

Well, I almost met my goal last week. I missed by one day, the Superbowl got in the way This week my goal is to exercise 5 times for at least 30-40 minutes each time, and at least 3 days of those at the gym. I'm off to the gym right now, so hopefully this week will be better. Thanks for keeping tabs! I hope everyone does well this week!! --Dana

Today I wanted to walk outside even thou it is like 100 degrees below zero (feels like it anyway) I put on sweats ..&.. a sweatshirt... a zip up hoddie.. my winter coat.. gloves.. scarf ..&.. a hat (plus I have the hoodie hat on and my winter coat has a hood... you get the picture) I go outside feeling warm, happy I decide to take this hike. Fast forward i am a 1/2 block away from home and I totally wipe out on some ice. My tailbone kills, my face hurts (hit my cheeck somehow?) and my pride is bruised worse of all.... tommorrow I am just gonna rest! Going to soak in a hot bath... I feel like I am a 100. You guys are doing so great, I am so proud of all of you! Kim PS... Pam. my twinnie... you are really moving there girl! Great job!

Hey Kim, That's why I use a treadmill! I swear it never stops raining here... Hope you feel better skinny! Pam J.

HeyDiva! I missed the first week but I am joining you on this challenge. I will start at 20min of walking 5 days a week. My time has been very short since surgery so I have been slacking in the workout department. Thanks for the reminder that is OH so important. I'm starting tonight!! Tee

Ok today I got on the treadmill for 30min and increased the speed and the incline. Since I started the workout challenge I've lost five pounds. Reneka

Way to go Reneka! Keep up the good work!! --Dana