Fitness goals, with or without your doods

[Donna Vee]

My first goal is to run/walk at least one mile everyday with my girls. They also need their fun so we will try to toss or "chuck-it" the ball a few times a week as well.

 

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[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Well, right now I am training with Ned so I am up and walking with him for about 40 minutes a day.  This is not much for you all who already do this stuff, but it is 40 more minutes than nothing.... I am getting a start....

[Donna Vee]

No that's a great start. That's a couple of hours a week. It adds up quick. 

[Donna K & Quincy]

I thought I would get more exercise when getting a dog, turns out I don't get as much. Throwing a tennis ball for the doodle doesn't do much for me. I have a bike I used to ride for miles, haven't used it since getting Quincy. I think it is too far and fast for him and I don't have the time to walk the doodle and bike as well. Now that he has turned 2 I think when spring comes around I'll try and train him to go biking with me. We usually spend an hour a day outside but only half of that is actual exercise for me, the rest is spent throwing a tennis ball, so I guess I should walk for an hour and then play ball with the doodle. This group is a great idea, maybe it will inspire me to get more active.

[Donna Vee]

Hey I'm all for some accountaability.  That's one of the reasons I asked Adina if I could start this group.  I need someone to hold me to it.  I'll check in on you later and see if you've made it out for a walk :)

 

[Susan, Zeke. Lily & Jasper]

1. do SOMETHING every day - walk/ ride exercise bike/ ride regular bike/ climb stairs at work

2. journal EVERYTHING I put in my mouth - drastically reduce the junk!

3. lose at least 30lbs - more would be better 20-30 is more realistic

4. spend more 1 on 1 time with each of our 3 doodles - reinforcing training and just play with each individual

[Donna Vee]

I LOVE these goals.  Sometimes I think we set them too high and just throw in the towel because we've failed to reach the mark one too many times.  These are perfect...Do SOMETHING, even if it's something small it's better than nothing at all and when you couple that with making ONE better food choice, you've just doubled your chances for success. It won't be long before those changes become a habit and you'll be ready to up the ante.  I'll bet if you practice 1,2 and 4 regularly, number 3 will happen all by itself.  By the way, I love #4.  I need to do the same with my two.  It's just hard to separate them but it's needed.

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Susan, I accomplished #3 but #1 is my downfall. Journaling my food is not gonna happen for me but I can see where is would help. I so wish my DH would do this.

[Donna Vee]

So who else besides Donna K and Quincy got their booties out the door today?

[Carol and Banjo]

Banjo and I did a x-country mile this morning and then a mile walk later in day.  AND I finally did some weight training.  A good day today.  EXCEPT for the 2 slices of apple pie I made DH.  Tomorrow we'll do a long ski.

[Donna Vee]

FANTASTIC!!!!

[Kaytlin and Cooper]

My weight has slowly been creeping up the last few years. I did a big push about a year and a half ago, to loose weight for my wedding, but I have since put it back on and more.... I want to loose about 25lb in total, but I know it will be slow coming off. I have a bad back (T4 syndrome and thoracic outlet syndrome). I have been going to the physio for 3 months now and am now able to get exercising. I have been told to work up to doing stretches 5 - 7 times a week. So my goal is to get into the routine of doing wii fit yoga 5 times a week.

 

Count so far this week - 0 (I havent been to well the last 2 days, thats my excuse lol)

[Donna Vee]

I'm proud of you for wanting to make the effort Kaytlin.  So many people find it easy to use their health issues as a crutch.  I know that there are some who are honestly limited but there is usually something for everyone.  Deep breathing and stretching can be very beneficial.

 

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