Monthly Mile Challenge Group

by ggschaef5760 on Jan 20, 2012 at 6:55 pm

Welcome Caliko!   When I first joined I was so worried that 100 miles was too much for me. When you divide 100 miles by 30 days, that is only 3.34 miles per day.  Participating in this challange is the best thing I have done for myself in a long time.  Now that I know how long it takes to burn 100 calories, I am really careful about my mindless eating and snacking.  My plan is to walk off the extra weight.  My goal is to take off 20 pounds by June and the remaining 10 pounds by September.  So far I am on schedule to do just that.  My advice to you is to find an exercise program that you are going to stick with (for me it's walking and hiking, I love both).  Don't follow diets that restrict food choices.  I would always get obsessed with what I couldn't eat rather then what I could eat.  Since you are an avid baker, find some recipes that cut calories and fat and yet are full of flavor. I subscribe to Cooking Light Magazine, it has great recipes and ideas.  Since you have trouble staying motivated commit to entering in the calories that you eat each day, your exercise progress and your weight.  It's exciting to see the weight grid go down each week. If you're slacking on staying within your caloric intake and not exercising that will show up on the grid too.  So let's hear your "concrete" plan to achieve your goals.  Spell it out for us.  I've wrote some personal goals in this blog and felt a little embarressed that I put it out there for everyone to read.  But it helped me get organized.  One more thing, go to your profile page and write in your diary.  It does help.  Looking forward to hearing that you achieved better health in 2012.

by ggschaef5760 on Jan 20, 2012 at 6:55 pm

Welcome Caliko!   When I first joined I was so worried that 100 miles was too much for me. When you divide 100 miles by 30 days, that is only 3.34 miles per day.  Participating in this challange is the best thing I have done for myself in a long time.  Now that I know how long it takes to burn 100 calories, I am really careful about my mindless eating and snacking.  My plan is to walk off the extra weight.  My goal is to take off 20 pounds by June and the remaining 10 pounds by September.  So far I am on schedule to do just that.  My advice to you is to find an exercise program that you are going to stick with (for me it's walking and hiking, I love both).  Don't follow diets that restrict food choices.  I would always get obsessed with what I couldn't eat rather then what I could eat.  Since you are an avid baker, find some recipes that cut calories and fat and yet are full of flavor. I subscribe to Cooking Light Magazine, it has great recipes and ideas.  Since you have trouble staying motivated commit to entering in the calories that you eat each day, your exercise progress and your weight.  It's exciting to see the weight grid go down each week. If you're slacking on staying within your caloric intake and not exercising that will show up on the grid too.  So let's hear your "concrete" plan to achieve your goals.  Spell it out for us.  I've wrote some personal goals in this blog and felt a little embarressed that I put it out there for everyone to read.  But it helped me get organized.  One more thing, go to your profile page and write in your diary.  It does help.  Looking forward to hearing that you achieved better health in 2012.

by ggschaef5760 on Jan 20, 2012 at 6:57 pm

Sorry about posting twice, I accidently hit the post button twice. 

by calliko on Jan 22, 2012 at 5:56 pm

Thank you for the welcome.  :)
I'm on day 2 of walking- I've done 7 miles total over the past two days on my treadmill, combining jogging and walking.  My legs are definitely feeling it, but in a good way. :) 
I'm not quite ready to go 'light' with my baking recipes.  I do a few substitutes when I can such as applesauce for oil, etc but I honestly don't think many of the recipes are nearly as good when they are the low calorie versions, and I'm still in the frame of mind that if I'm going to eat baked goods, I want them to be really good.  :P 
I am aiming for 75 miles this month instead of 100.  I still want to do my body combat and step classes, and I want to see how my body (specifically my knee) adjusts to the significant increase in activity.  I hope to lose 15-20 lbs by June, 30lbs by the end of the year.  I also aim to run/jog for 30 minutes without having to slow to a walk. 

by Archangel2029 on Jan 26, 2012 at 2:09 pm

you can do it!! :)
 

by mi55magoo on Jan 18, 2012 at 12:14 am

Hey, Omi! This one month challenge is perfect. I added you as a friend.

by ggschaef5760 on Jan 16, 2012 at 6:51 pm

 
Mrs Shady, it's good to hear that you sticking with your goal and including your son in the work outs as well. Sounds like you have found a way to work out and still take care of your son.

by mrsshady on Jan 18, 2012 at 11:02 am

Thanks for the support! He loves dancing and silly movements- the crazier I wiggle the more he gigggles AND the more calories I burn.
 

by ggschaef5760 on Jan 16, 2012 at 6:37 pm

Joel, welcome back.  What a great and inspirational photo.  Looks like you were on a hike with beautiful views.  Good luck with your goals.

by ggschaef5760 on Jan 16, 2012 at 6:48 pm

Roland 30 minutes is a great start.  Those minutes really add up over the course of a month.  If you can find a way to stay motivated to help fight boredom, please share it with the group.  I hike about 9 months out of the year with a group of friends.  This winter when we are unable to hike walk Ion the treadmill in order to log in my miles.  I must confess, that I get a little bored as well. 

by ggschaef5760 on Jan 16, 2012 at 6:41 pm

Yeah Wynne you're back! Five miles is a big start.  How did you feel after you walked 5 miles?