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[Jaque]

OK, Im in.

GOALS: Spend at least an hour a day in my home gym using the treadmill, Bowflex, bike, weights, etc plus doing Yoga or exercise band video.

HOW: Today I will finish shoveling the snow so I have a walking path to the gym and dont have to snowshoe. I got about 3/4 of tbe path shoveled yesterday. Lots of snow this year and my gym is over a detached garage.

WHY: The virus took my job in April and I have been a little lethargic and depressed. But getting vaccinated and booking the Cozumel trip has cheered me up. I want to get ready for the trip, Lose some weight and feel like myself again.

[WreckWench]

Yesterday, 13,879 steps, 7.6 miles walking.  Walked my dog 3.5 miles, walked with friend in the mall 3.3 miles it's 7 degrees here.  the rest was just my daily activities.  Also doing a 7 minute video, kidks your butt.  Olok

 

Today so far it's still -4 at 9:30.  Probably won't get all that walking in today! 

 

Good luck everyone   

 

OK so Kathy lives in CO and many people who live there are fitness buffs and junkies...BUT SHE PROVES YOU CAN DO ANYTHING EVEN AMAZING FITNESS ACCOMPLISHMENTS LIKE THESE!!!

 

YOU ARE MY HERO!!! 

 

I'm so glad you are joining our fitness challenge.... looks like you'll be SUPER FIT for your next trip! YEA!!! And you will give inspiration to all of us!

 

So will these goals work for you?

 

• Walk 3-7 miles a day
• Take 10,000 steps daily (part of the walking for sure)
• Do the 7 minute fitness video daily
• Participate in SD's fit to dive challenge to be an inspiration to others
   

[WreckWench]

So this morning, I pulled up a yoga video and got through it.  I have never had flexibility even at a young age.  I don't expect to lift my leg above my head with ease (my daughter can)... I just want improved flex.

YEA!!!  Yoga is GREAT FOR DIVING...it helps us learn better balance and that helps on a dive boat  or carrying heavy gear to prevent injuries! WOO! HOO!!!

 

ps Was it an online video? If so please share!

[WreckWench]

OK, Im in.

GOALS: Spend at least an hour a day in my home gym using the treadmill, Bowflex, bike, weights, etc plus doing Yoga or exercise band video.

HOW: Today I will finish shoveling the snow so I have a walking path to the gym and dont have to snowshoe. I got about 3/4 of tbe path shoveled yesterday. Lots of snow this year and my gym is over a detached garage.

WHY: The virus took my job in April and I have been a little lethargic and depressed. But getting vaccinated and booking the Cozumel trip has cheered me up. I want to get ready for the trip, Lose some weight and feel like myself again.

THAT IS ALL GREAT NEWS JAQUE!!! 

 

Just start small...maybe you only strive for 30 mins of exercise daily....remember that SNOW SHOVELING COUNTS!!!

 

I'm sorry about your job but super excited that you have diving goals, fitness goals and health goals!

 

And thanks for joining us! The more we have the more we can help each other! Please keep sharing your daily efforts even if you fall short!

[WreckWench]

Ok did not get off to a great start...but I did start.

 

No walking either Friday or Saturday. (I did start standing again to do my work and I cleaned house so I got some exercise but not my stated objective of walking 15 mins each day. ) I WILL succeed today

 

I did get my wall push ups going.. 10 each day pushing really hard back for as much resistance as possible. When those are easy I will increase to 15 and so on.

 

I did get some easy stretching in both days and will progress to some yoga etc as I get myself limbered up.

[Jaque]

Goal 1 achieved. Another hour of snow shoveling today got me a walking path to my gym. Enough for today. Whew,

[WreckWench]

Goal 1 achieved. Another hour of snow shoveling today got me a walking path to my gym. Enough for today. Whew,

EXCELLENT!! That's one good use of snow!

[Mom2rjw]

I only managed to do some stretching on V Day.  Today, I'm about to hit the elliptical and hope to go 30 minutes!

[Diver Ed]

There was no real let up with the rain yesterday, so my walking was limited to a trip to Sams club.  I doubled up on the exercise bike instead.  I did get a 3 mile walk in this morning, and will try again this afternoon if there is another break in the rain.  I thank each of you for being a part of this, as it does give me an extra push to keep up.  Ed

[little mermaid]

Yay!!!    to all of you that are joining us!!!  Went snowshoeing for 5 miles yesterday and my 7 minute video.  Still walked silly dog in 0 degree weather before showshoeing.  The weather in the mountain was 20 degrees warmer than in the city.........    

 

Today started at -12 at 0600 and at 0930 it is now 8 degrees.  Going to be a mch warmer day for walking outside!!!!

 

Jaque, I am sorry you lost your job, glad you signed u p for Cozy, that will be an awesome trip!! 

[Jaque]

Shoveled snow for two hours already. Not even 10 AM yet and still snowing. Looks like I will be shoveling off and on all day.

[LilMermaid]

Well, there are so many Mermaids here! How fun!

My situation is a little unique. I suffer from chronic fatigue. They just started me on some new wakefulness medication on Saturday, to I decided to really test it!

Today is Day 1!

Im utilizing the Walk away the pounds videos by Leslie Sansone. I used to use them years ago and found them easy to follow. and they really work. She has various 30 minute videos, 1-3 miles, targeting different goals. All free on YouTube!

So my goals:
One video a day (she suggests three times a week)
Cut my portions down
Try to eat more fruits and vegetables, less microwaved food.
Overall I have a 15-20 pound weight loss goal, though Im going more for size of clothing than numbers.

[dive_sail_etc]

Well, there are so many Mermaids here! How fun!

My situation is a little unique. I suffer from chronic fatigue. They just started me on some new wakefulness medication on Saturday, to I decided to really test it!

Today is Day 1!

Im utilizing the Walk away the pounds videos by Leslie Sansone. I used to use them years ago and found them easy to follow. and they really work. She has various 30 minute videos, 1-3 miles, targeting different goals. All free on YouTube!

So my goals:
One video a day (she suggests three times a week)
Cut my portions down
Try to eat more fruits and vegetables, less microwaved food.
Overall I have a 15-20 pound weight loss goal, though Im going more for size of clothing than numbers.

 

Hello Elise! We are happy to see a long time member as yourself active again on the Forums, and what a great topic selection to facilitate your return! We know the community of support from our members will enhance your motivation and, consequently, results.        Are you still actively diving, even one or two trips a year count! In any case you have laid out a solid fitness plan and we are rooting for you! 

 

P.S. we show the Gmail account on file with your Member Profile is no longer valid; in order to once more receive automated system notices for things like notice of a quoted post like this   please email admin@singledivers.com and we will take the "From" address that delivers the email to update the email in your member profile in a jiffy!

[WreckWench]

 

Well, there are so many Mermaids here! How fun!

My situation is a little unique. I suffer from chronic fatigue. They just started me on some new wakefulness medication on Saturday, to I decided to really test it!

Today is Day 1!

Im utilizing the Walk away the pounds videos by Leslie Sansone. I used to use them years ago and found them easy to follow. and they really work. She has various 30 minute videos, 1-3 miles, targeting different goals. All free on YouTube!

So my goals:
One video a day (she suggests three times a week)
Cut my portions down
Try to eat more fruits and vegetables, less microwaved food.
Overall I have a 15-20 pound weight loss goal, though Im going more for size of clothing than numbers.

 

Hello Elise! We are happy to see a long time member as yourself active again on the Forums, and what a great topic selection to facilitate your return! We know the community of support from our members will enhance your motivation and, consequently, results.        Are you still actively diving, even one or two trips a year count! In any case you have laid out a solid fitness plan and we are rooting for you! 

 

P.S. we show the Gmail account on file with your Member Profile is no longer valid; in order to once more receive automated system notices for things like notice of a quoted post like this   please email admin@singledivers.com and we will take the "From" address that delivers the email to update the email in your member profile in a jiffy!

 

By the way...super great reply Brad! 

 

And actually I forgot to pull her out of the 'bad email' account group when I updated her email the other day after we spoke! So we just need to change her membership group to 'member' again.

 

And back dear friend! This is such a nice way for us to stay connected and start to regain some of the lost health we've just come thru the last year or so!

[little mermaid]

Yay Elise     !!!  Any goal is a great start.  Yesterday did not get all my steps in.  Only walked 4.5 miles and did 7 minute video.  Had to spend tooo much time on the computer doing minutes for an Annual Board Meeting for a non profit -6 pages Ugh!!!   Today is beautiful, will be a balmy 23 degrees!!!   Yes,there are lots of mermaids on the site!!