Sleeved in Seattle 280 Posted December 1, 2013 I *really* want to do this - I'm in the midst of the 3-month stall and need to kick things up a notch. I'm starting a new job on Monday so not sure how life is going to shake out, but I can commit to upping my weights 10 lbs., biking 100 miles, and 15 hours of walking. Managed the 10lb. increase, then started a completely new kettleball routine so no idea where I am now. :-) Very little biking but I started couch to 5k and I'm running 2.5 miles every other day. Easily passed the walking goal, by about 20 hours. 3 Butterthebean, gamergirl and Fiddleman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gamergirl 4,610 Posted December 2, 2013 Managed the 10lb. increase, then started a completely new kettleball routine so no idea where I am now. :-) Very little biking but I started couch to 5k and I'm running 2.5 miles every other day. Easily passed the walking goal, by about 20 hours. Oh look how casually she throws out " and I'm running 2.5 miles". Woo hoo! That's fantastic! 1 Sleeved in Seattle reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
outwithbenjiboi 227 Posted December 2, 2013 Well, I've been out of town today, but want to close this Challenge out. I adjusted my goal over the course of the month, adding my strength training about mid month. My goal was to meet or exceed 10,000 steps per day, but I wasn't getting that in on strength training days. On Nov 18, my daily average was 10,782, and I'd walked/jogged 52.16 miles. After that day, I stopped using the pedometer, and on cardio days (3x/week) did the C25K for 3 miles. So add to that total 6 days of 3 miles/day and that puts me to goal re: the 10k step average, and a grand total of 70 miles for the month. Also on cardio days, I'm planking (up to 60 secs front/on toes and 30 secs side/on knees), crunches (3 reps of 10), squats (3 reps of 10) and lunges (3 reps of 10). On strength days, I'm doing several different combos of arms/legs, and increased my weight over the last two weeks of Nov. My final weights/reps are: Hip abductor (3 reps of 12 each side @50 lbs) Assisted pull-ups (3 reps of 8 with 160 assisted weight) Push-ups (45 degree angle, 3 reps of 20) Leg press (3 reps of 12 @90 lbs) Seated row (3 reps of 12 @70 lbs) Free weights over head (3 reps of 10 each arm @10 lbs) This week, I'm adding throwing a 10 lb medicine ball back and forth with one of my new gym buddies, Chris! Finally, I transitioned from C25K on the treadmill exclusively, to running on the road. Let's just say that I'm repeating week 1 for the third time!!! I'm calling my first EVER solid month of exercise a rousing success. 3 gamergirl, Butterthebean and Fiddleman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meliss000 283 Posted December 2, 2013 Haven't been on keeping track on here daily, but since my surgery I wasn't sure what a realistic goal was. Had my panniculectomy and hernia repair Nov 5, so I set my goal at 20 I think. I just calculated and hit 33.85 miles, which is nowhere near what I did in Oct, but far exceeded my goal for November....I just need to remember it will take time you get back to where I was! Is there a Dec challenge, I hope? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butterthebean 8,146 Posted December 2, 2013 Haven't been on keeping track on here daily, but since my surgery I wasn't sure what a realistic goal was. Had my panniculectomy and hernia repair Nov 5, so I set my goal at 20 I think. I just calculated and hit 33.85 miles, which is nowhere near what I did in Oct, but far exceeded my goal for November....I just need to remember it will take time you get back to where I was! Is there a Dec challenge, I hope? Yes there is a december challenge. It's in the fitness forum. Join in. I know you're not 100% yet but I'm sure you're ready to get back to your previous activity. Are you walking? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meliss000 283 Posted December 2, 2013 Yes there is a december challenge. It's in the fitness forum. Join in. I know you're not 100% yet but I'm sure you're ready to get back to your previous activity. Are you walking? I found the forum, yes I've been walking. I'm struggling from pain on left side, sharp stabbing, not able to breathe deeply, cough or sneeze without dying. I put a call into the dr. Just waiting now. I think my goal Could be 2 miles a day for Dec. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butterthebean 8,146 Posted December 2, 2013 I hope it's nothing serious. I think you're gonna be surprised at how much better you'll feel by xmas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites