WW & Working Out - Let's Be Accountable...

[Katy]

Well, it's worth a try, right. How about a support thread where we post that we've worked out?

I'll give it a go...I did Leslie Sansone's Walk Kick 30 minute work out. You don't feel like you're working out super hard, but then when you're all said and done, and cooling down, you realize you're dripping in sweat, dying for water and still all revved up.

[Myra]

Oops, I just realized this is the WW forum. I'm not on WW--sorry 'bout that.

[Katy]

I just did my LS Walk Kick tape again. I was planning to take the dog and walk to my polling booth, but we're looking at highs in the low 90's today and I'm just not up for 2 showers an hour apart.

[greenbunny]

I did only my two smoke-break walks today (about 15 minutes each, I round down to 10 minutes each) and I had nachos for lunch! I definitely can't miss my elliptical tonight.

I really want to try my Pilates DVDs again, but they are so frustrating. I can't do the moves and still see the TV, and I'm sure not going to watch 100 times to memorize it!

[Katy]

that was always my challenge with both yoga and pilates. I keep saying that I'm going to try them again, but I just can't seem to get motivated to give it a go again.

[julesp313]

This is a good thread! I went to the gym this morning (barely managed to drag my butt out of bed) and did 20 mins cardio and 20 mins weights. Tonight I have my yoga class that I'm loving - who knew yoga would be a workout, but it definitely leaves me feeling like I've used my muscles.

[udsweetpea]

Great thread!

This morning, I did 15 minutes (3.8 miles) on the exercise bike, 5 minutes on stair climber, 20 lunges, and 30 minutes weight training.

I earned 5 APs.

[Katy]

I was pretty low key this weekend. I did quite a bit of walking (and shopping) on Saturday out in Santa Monica. And today I took the dog out for a 40 minute, brisk, brisk walk (using my bike workout mix which is *way* fast beat).

[julesp313]

I walked around the air show yesterday for five hours, but you could hardly call it exercise, though tell that to my legs today! I didn't manage the gym this morning, which is bad, but I do have yoga on Wednesday and I need to get back to the gym as it helps me get through the day if I workout in the morning. But, oh, getting up at 5:30am... bleurgh!

[udsweetpea]

Tonight I did the treadmill for 20 minutes at 3.0 incline and 3.8 speed and the elliptical for 20 at around 78 RPM. I was already hurting from the weigh lifting I did yesterday, so tonight's was a hard workout to get through!

[Katy]

well, not counting lugging cases of books around all day, including up and down stairs...I just now returned from a brisk 40 minute walk - funny how I went further today than yesterday, but still managed to be gone the same amount of time.

[udsweetpea]

Last night, I did a 15 minute warm-up on the treadmill at 3.8 and 3.0 incline. Then, I did 30 minutes of weight training and ab work.

[greenbunny]

I did two 20-minute brisk walks today so far. I hope to get another one in this afternoon.

I've been slacking on my PT knee exercises for three days now. I MUST do them if I'm ever going to get back on the elliptical.

[udsweetpea]

I completely forgot about this thread!

Today, I did 20 minutes on the stationary bike at Level 5 and 15.6 mph, 20 minutes on the treadmill at 2.0 incline and 4.0 speed, and 5 minutes of bicep work.

[Sue]

New week, new attitude...

Today I did the Firm's Ultimate Calorie Blaster. The first time I exercised in a LONG time!

[udsweetpea]

Last night I did 20 minutes on the stationery bike (5.3 miles) and 20 minutes on the treadmill at 3.9 speed and 2.0 incline. Also did some weight lifting in between.

This morning we did a 1 hour 40 minute hike (approx. 5 miles).

[udsweetpea]

Tonight I did 20 minutes on the stationey bike at Level 5 and went 5.3 miles. Also did 30 minutes on the treadmill at 3.9 speed and 2.0 incline. Weight lighting in between.

5 APs for that :)

[jellybeany]

This week:
Saturday - 45 mins on treadmill, 20 mins weight training
Sunday - 45 mins on treadmill, 15 mins basketball
Friday Morning - WATP 2 mile video

[udsweetpea]

Getting caught up here:

Wednesday- one hour, 15 minutes yoga
Thursday- one hour walk at moderate speed (mom walks slower)
Saturday- 20 minutes on bike level 5, 5.4 miles & 30 minutes on treadmill 3.9 speed and 2.0 incline
Sunday- one hour hike in hilly terrain
Today- 20 minute bike level 5, 5.3 miles & 30 minutes on treadmill 3.9 speed and 3.0 incline & weight training in between

[jellybeany]

Friday Evening - WATP 2 mile video
Saturday - WATP 4 mile video
Monday - 42 minutes on treadmill, 20 minutes weight training
Today - Planning on doing WATP 4 mile video after work.

[Foley42]

I'm positive that some of you ladies have worked out since the last post (Dec. 20). Post it here so we can keep each other motivated :)

Yesterday: 15 min moderate intervals on elliptical, weight lifting (2 AP)
Today: 31 min (5.5 miles) on stationary bike, weight lifting (3 AP)

[Katy]

I haven't yet decided if I'm going to head to the gym or if I'll do a DVD at home (I have the Biggest Loser DVD to check out OR a bunch of WATP ones to choose from).

[Foley42]

I haven't yet decided if I'm going to head to the gym or if I'll do a DVD at home (I have the Biggest Loser DVD to check out OR a bunch of WATP ones to choose from).
Are you talking about just today or everyday?

[Katy]

Just for today. I usually switch up what I'm doing. I either do an hour walk with the dog, or a workout DVD, or I head to the gym for 40 minutes/21-ish laps or 30 mins/11 miles on the stationary bike.

It usually depends how much time I have in the day and how hard I feel like working. If that makes sense.

[Foley42]

Katy: ahhh I see. I have some workout videos, but I do better when go to the gym. If I actually go to the gym then I'll workout harder.

[jellybeany]

Didn't get in any exercise last week because I was down with the flu. Yesterday I did the 2 mile WATP.

[Foley42]

jelly: I'm sorry you had the flu, but I'm glad you're back at it :)

[Sue]

Today I did 45 mins. of step aerobics.

[young lioness]

Today I did a 5 min warmup on the elliptical, a full rotation of strength training machines (2 sets each) and 30 minutes of high intensity cardo on the elliptical

[jellybeany]

Last night I did the 2 mile WATP. I even got DH to do it with me :) He said he gives me credit to be able to do the 4 miles because 2 tired him right out.

[Sue]

Even though I was tired, I did a 45 min Firm video. I'll definately be feeling this one tomorrow!

[jellybeany]

yesterday ~ 2 mile WATP

today ~ 4 mile WATP

[emmjay]

Can I join in here?

I have been doing a 1-mile WATP every day since Monday. Today I did the Walk & Kick (thanks, Katy!) - I really liked it. I also ordered some of the other WATP DVDs so I can get some variety.

We are still basically snowed in here in Denver - a lot of the sidewalks aren't plowed and it's been cold - so I can't go anywhere w/ my DS because he needs a stroller. So I am loving the WATP!

[Foley42]

25 min bike

20 min weights (my arms are going to be hurting tomorrow)

[jellybeany]

yesterday - 30 min treadmill, 30 min bike, 20 min weight training
today - 30 min treadmill, 15 min bike.

[jennylou]

I did 1 mile out of the 2 mile WATP video yesterday. It was the second half, which involved weights.

I hope that I can do the whole thing (which is hard with DD).

[Katy]

I have been doing a 1-mile WATP every day since Monday. Today I did the Walk & Kick (thanks, Katy!) - I really liked it. I also ordered some of the other WATP DVDs so I can get some variety. You're welcome!! I told you you'd love it! Oh and the reason I was able to get rid of it was because Target offers (a not so easy to find) WATP 5 workout combo DVD called 5-Day Fit Walk

It's rare enough that I wasn't able to find a picture of it, so if you can find it, I say grab it!

[ambula704]

I am on WW and have been doing the Biggest Loser DVD. I just finished the low-impact cardio and did some free weights for my arms. I am trying to do it about 3-4 times a week, we will see!

[jesseybell]

I stepped on the treadmill yesterday for the first time since before DD was conceived (I really barely worked out between my May 05 wedding and Nov 05 conception and in that time gained back the 25 lb I lost for the wedding)

I did 1 mile in 20 minutes - far from where I was but a lot closer than where I was on Friday.

[Foley42]

great job ambula

Jessie: *pat on the back* I'm sure it's tough that first time, it'll get better :)

[cheryll_with_2els]

Just found this thread too, and would love to join you guys.

I haven't worked out since Friday when I did the 3 mile WATP. Hopefully I'll get something in today.

[Katy]

Cheryll, you crack me up! Did you really think that we only had ONE thread LOL :p

[cheryll_with_2els]

Noooooooo. But I had just never really explored the whole site. :p

[cheryll_with_2els]

Went for a walk on the trails around our house yesterday with DH. They were mostly covered with snow, which made it a bit more challenging. :) Felt very invigorating, though, and earned 2 APs.

[cheryll_with_2els]

Monday I did my 2 mile WATP -- earned 2 APs.

Last night I did the Walk 'N Jog for 30 mins. When the DVD was done, I wasn't, so I went downstairs and jogged on the treadmill for another 13 mins. Earned 4 APs! I was singin' the James Brown song "I Feel Good!" Not feeling so good this morning, but oh well. lol

[jennylou]

Yesterday, I did the 2 milke WATP.

Today, I've done .35 miles on the eliptical. Might not seem like much, but it sure is a burning workout. I'm going to try and make a mile throughout the whole day.

[Chylynn]

This morning I walked 5 miles and I am planning on walking another mile tonight with my friend and her daughter. Thank goodness my daughter still likes the stroller!

[rene']

O.K., I will join in, too. Last night, I jogged 4 miles on the treadmill and earned 7 ap's for my efforts. Believe me, it took longer than it should.:o

[Katy]

For the past week, the hubby and I have been going out for 2 mile walks in the evening before bed (more energy spent in trying to keep us warm). Last night I did a 2mile WATP and today I'll do yet another one once I get back from Costco. Also tonight, we'll be hitting up two different club shows and will require some walking up and down those Hollywood Hills.

[jennylou]

All of you make me feel like a slacker!

My real reason for posting was to say that little time on the elliptical is kicking my butt today! My calves!

[emmjay]

I did a 2 mile WATP with weights for about half of it today. I used 1lb weights - it definitely was harder with them! My goal is to exercise at least 4x a week for 6 weeks. This is week 3 and I am on track.

[julesp313]

I must check out these WATP things... though I'm horrible with videos.

Jenny - don't you just love the elliptical machine? My favorite at the gym... it's either that or the Stairway to Hell (that revolving set of steps, I don't know the real name!).

DH and I finally got back to the gym:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - 40 cardio (bike and treadmill) - I'm studying for an exam so I'm skipping the weights and using the machines I can read on
This weekend - either hiking or biking, depending on our mood

[Katy]

I just now finished up a 2 Mile WATP - I don't seem to get as much workout as when I do the Walk Kick one, but man do my legs feel it!

[jellybeany]

this morning ~ 15 min on the elliptical and 2 mile WATP

[udsweetpea]

Wednesday was yoga for 75 minutes
Last night I did 20 minutes on the bike at high intensity and 10 minutes on the treadmill.

It's been forever since I've worked out (well maybe a few weeks), but I could tell I was struggling.

[young lioness]

Finally back to working out after being sick.

30 minutes on the Precore machine...it's not much, but I want to ease myself back into a workout routine.

[emmjay]

OK, today I did the 3-mile Super Fat Burning WATP. That was tough! I liked it, though. I like the ones that use the weights. I took my measurements 3 weeks ago when I started doing WATP and I'm going to take them again after 6 weeks to see if there is a change.

[Sue]

Getting back on the horse here... Firm video, Aerobic Body Shaping.

[jellybeany]

Today I did 15 minutes on the elliptical and 2 mile WATP.

[julesp313]

Actually dragged myself and the hubby out of bed at 5:15am and went to the gym. Did 40 mins cardio and then laid on the mat in the stretching area and tried to recover. :)

[emmjay]

Today I did the WATP 4 mile Super Challenge. WHEW!

[Katy]

I won't be doing much of anything for the next day or so. Yesterday, I was out with the dog, strutting my stuff while listening to my iPod and BAM! I fell :o I did some pretty messy damage and regardless of what my x-rays end up saying my doctor has already expressed that I'll need to stay off my exercising feet for a while.

I'm going to have to try something other than walking and WATP for a week or so. Even though I'll be able to walk and move about freely, I'll still have all that scabbing pulling at my leg/knee. Any suggestions? I'm thinking maybe some balance ball work.

[jellybeany]

Yesterday - 30 minutes on the elliptical and 15 minutes strength training.

[julesp313]

Katy - can you swim? I know it's winter but if you're in SoCal, it might be possible. I would think that would help the healing...

I went to the gym today, which was an extra beyond the 3x a week DH and I agreed to. Did cardio and chest and back. Am already feeling it... :)

[Katy]

Jules - thanks. I can swim and in fact, I DO swim quite often. Sadly, the leg got concrete burn so badly, that even just regular water touching it makes me cringe. I think my over-chlorinated pool at the gym would probably be even worse :rolleyes: I really think they go above and beyond with the chlorine at that place too. I'm going to start working out again on Saturday. My swelling is gone, no bruising, and no pain to the touch, but again, the doc said to take it slow for a few days. Heck, the hubby is worried that we've got a party to go to on Friday and that I might be standing too long.

[Foley42]

Yesterday, I was out with the dog, strutting my stuff while listening to my iPod and BAM! I fell :o
Oh wow, I'm sorry! Get better soon!

What about some floor exercises. Pilates hundreds, cruches, leg lifts, light dumbbell...stuff like that.

[jellybeany]

yesterday - 30 mins on the elliptical
tonight - 30 mins on the elliptical

As long as I stick to my plan to work out tonight I'll have 5 days of at least 30 mins cardio in this week!

[julesp313]

Katy - ouch is about all I can say! I hope that heals soon - that sounds very unpleasant!

Actually went to the gym this morning again - I am officially on a roll! Now to keep that up when I'm on the road for work next week - the hotel does have a gym but whether or not I'll have time to get in there is a whole other issue!

[jellybeany]

Saturday - 45 minutes elliptical, 10 mintues weights
Sunday - 30 minutes elliptical

[jellybeany]

Monday ~ Rest
Tuesday ~ Rest
Wednesday ~ 30 min 2 mile WATP, 10 minute arm weights

[julesp313]

Wow, this thread got abandoned! I'm pleased to say I have now been a regular (3-4 mornings a week) gym go-er for the past four weeks - that's amazing to me, and I *think* it might be a habit. Almost. DH is also going 3 a week, at 5:30am, which for him is beyond amazing... :)

Now if we can just get a non-windy Sunday, maybe we can take the bikes out - we've tried the past three weeks and it's been blowing a gale. Not fun!

[rene']

Yikes! Sorry wrong thread!

[jellybeany]

Monday 3/19 ~ 30 minute walk
Tuesday 3/20 ~ 25 minute walk
Wednesday 3/21 ~ 30 minute walk , 2 mile WATP, 15 min arm weights
Thursday 3/22 ~ 20 minute walk, 2 mile WATP
Friday 3/23 ~ 30 minute walk
Saturday 3/24 ~ Rest
Sunday 3/25 ~ 45 minute walk

[jellybeany]

Monday 3/26 ~ 30 minute walk
Tuesday 3/27 ~ 30 minute walk
Wednesday 3/28 ~ 30 minute walk
Thursday 3/29 ~ 60 minute walk
Friday 3/30 ~ 2.5 hour walk around zoo
Saturday 3/31 ~ Rest
Sunday 4/1 ~ Rest

[jellybeany]

Monday 4/2 ~ 45 minute walk
Tuesday 4/3 ~ 30 minute walk
Wednesday 4/4 ~ 30 minute walk
Thursday 4/5 ~ 30 minute walk
Friday 4/6 ~ 30 minute walk
Saturday 4/7 ~ 1 hour walk around store & LOTS of housework (no sitting for hours!)
Sunday 4/8 ~ Rest

[Kimberland30]

I thought I'd post this here for anyone interested.

For every 100 calories you burn, you earn 1 AP point. Here is a calculator where you enter your weight, and select the activity you do. It will give you the total calories burned.

It helped me figure out how many points a Curves work out was worth (based on my weight, it's 3 points).

Activity Calculator (http://www.fatburn.com/free_tool_activity_burn.asp)

[jellybeany]

Monday 4/9 ~ 30 minute walk
Tuesday 4/10 ~ 30 minute walk
Wednesday 4/11 ~ 30 minute walk
Thursday 4/12 ~ 30 minute walk
Friday 4/13 ~ 30 minute walk
Saturday 4/14 ~ 4 mile WATP
Sunday 4/15 ~ 2 mile WATP

[WestieMomma]

Mon 4/9-35 min walk (3 AP)
Tue 4/10-rest
Wed 4/11-30 min walk and Biggest Loser bootcamp (4 AP)
Thur 4/12-Firm Aerobic Body Shaping (4 AP)
Fri 4/13-rest
Sat 4/14-30 min walk (2AP)
Sun 4/15- 40 min walk (3AP)

16 AP's earned for the week-I wear a HR monitor so this should be pretty accurate.

[jellybeany]

Mon 4/16 ~ 30 minute walk
Tues 4/17 ~ 30 minute walk
Wed 4/18 ~ 30 minute walk
Thurs 4/19 ~ 30 minute walk
Fri 4/20 ~
Sat 4/21 ~
Sun 4/22 ~

[Katy]

Is it just me, or does anyone else get horribly hungry immediately after working out? It seems to get me every time so I try to plan for it with a cheese stick post workout, but dammit, sometimes that's just not enough. Does this happen to anyone else? What in the world do you do to work around it?

[WestieMomma]

Katy I usually work out in the evening and then have dinner after but the next morning I am always starving after I've worked out the night before. Maybe try eating a piece of fruit and the cheese or something with more protein-peanut butter/apple, a slice or two of turkey. I think the fat in the cheese helps though but extra protein may sustain you longer. What time of the day do you work out?

[WestieMomma]

[B]Mon 4/16 rest
Tue 4/17 Turbo Jam-Cardio Party (4 AP)
Wed 4/18 The Firm Sculpting (2 AP)
Thur 4/19 30 min walk (2 AP)
Fri 4/20 rest
Sat 4/21 rest but walked a lot at an art festival
Sun 4/22 Biggest Loser Strength and Sculpt/High-Intensity Cardio (3 AP)

[WestieMomma]

Mon 4/23~30 min walk (2 AP)
Tue 4/24~Rest
Wed 4/25~The Firm Aerobic Body Shaping (4 AP)
Thur 4/26~Rest
Fri 4/27~Turbo Jam Abs/35 min walk (4 AP)
Sat 4/28~Rest
Sun 4/29~Rest

[snowzilla]

Does anybody here wear one of those pedometer gadgets? I was thinking of getting one, hoping to encourage myself to get up and walk more often (like during lunch hours) to supplement my gym schedule and riding the exercise bike at home. I'm just not sure if they're worth it...?

[Katy]

Snow, we just ordered a pedometer (with an alarm) the other day. Sadly, it's on backorder. I go nuts when I go walking without a watch to see how far I've gone and I'm tired of having to drive my path to check out the mileage. Ask Southerner about them since I know she uses one on the nights she's at the restaurant.

As for my recent workouts, the hubby and I have been going out walking for 45-60 minutes 5 or more days a week. On top of that, I'm usually doing some workout on my own at home, as well. Today I tried yoga, but quickly realized that I was WAY over my head - but man, do I still feel it!

[WestieMomma]

Mon 4/30~Tae Bo Cardio Circuit (3AP)
Tue 5/1~Rest
Wed 5/2~Rest
Thur 5/3~Rest
Fri 5/4~Rest
Sat 5/6~Rest
Sun 5/7~Rest

Needless to say I was lazy this week

[WestieMomma]

Where is everyone in this thread?! I know I'm not the only one working out! Post your workouts-I want to see what everyone else is doing for exercise! :D

Mon May 14~Turbo Jam Sculpt/20 min workout (4 AP)
Tue May 15~rest
Wed May 16~The Firm Ultimate Calorie Blaster (4 AP)
Thur May 17~rest
Fri May 18~rest
Sat May 19~rest
Sun May 20~30 min walk (2 AP)

I have a black tie event in two weeks so I am going to try and step it up with the workouts these coming weeks.

[Katy]

I'm still working out, I just rarely come in to post it. The hubby and I take the dog for an hour walk 3-5 times a week and I'm also usually doing something on my own 3-5 times a week as well.

[Foley42]

yesterday: 1.5 walk at medium pace with my dog (2 AP?)

today: The Firm Supercharged Sculpting with Pam...whew! (2 AP?)

[udsweetpea]

Great job, Lindsay! I'm glad you bumped up this thread! Hopefully it will motivate me!

[Foley42]

Come on Andrea, everyone is doing it! hehe ;)

[jajacobsen]

I'll join!

Sunday - extensive yard work (fencing). Legs were tired from lots of cardio the week before.
Monday - 45 min exercise bike, 85 situps, 40 pushups, walked the dog (1.5 miles)
Tuesday - Ran 3.5 miles. 85 situps, fully upper body workout as a "test" student for a friend who is a new personal trainer (boy do I feel it) with free weights; Ran with dog - 1.25 miles
Wed - 55 min exercsie bike; 85 situps; 30 pushups and some free weight work; walked dog 1.5 miles
Thursday - Ran with dog 4 miles; 85 situps; 30 pushups and some free weight work.
Friday will be a rest day exept the situps. I'll still walk teh dog 1.5 miles.
Saturday I plan to do 1-1.5 hour on bike, full upper body workout with weights, 30 pushups, 100 situps and 30 min of yoga and stretching. That's teh goal at any rate - hah!

[Foley42]

-20 minutes on the elliptical - 215 calories
-10 lunges (on each leg) holding 10 lb weights in each hand
-weights on a machine (legs)