EXERCISE CHECK IN: SHARE WHAT YOU DID TODAY TO MOVE YOUR BODY!!! :)

[MeganKeymaster]

January 16th: Today my husband I went for a walk, probably an hour! I love long walks 🙂 What did you do today to MOVE? 🙂

[cindyParticipant]

Today, honestly , I did nothing! Yesterday I did yoga, at a steady pace. Me and my husband went out late last night, which we normally do not do, so I took a break this morning. Am I making an excuse not to exercise?

[MeganKeymaster]

Rest days are totally okay! One or two days off a week is totally fine and it’s good to listen to your body. Personally, I try to not take more than 2 days off consecutively. If I can’t get to the gym (or don’t want to) I definitely try and fit in at least a walk outside to do some movement 🙂

[beckyalley273Participant]

Okay so I don’t know if this counts but I have cleaned my floors today like sweep and vacuum. The day is still young yet so there may be more to come.

[MeganKeymaster]

I definitely feel like cleaning is a workout sometimes ha!! I’m sure a fitness trainer would say it doesn’t count, but any movement consistently is good! Better than nothing I say!! 🙂

[MeganKeymaster]

My Activity For the past 2 Days!!

Jan, Sunday 17th: Nothing 🙂 Rest day!
Jan, Monday 18th: Ran 1 Mile on the Treadmill

[goingveggyParticipant]

Hi!!!
I use the treadmill and workout videos on YouTube. I signed up at planet fitness a couple days ago and have been doing there 30 min circuit.

[beckyalley273Participant]

What workout videos on youtube do you use goingveggy? Thanks Megan I was thinking the same thing.

[goingveggyParticipant]

beckyalley273- hi!! i like the fitness blender videos especially the low impart cardio ones

[beckyalley273Participant]

Thank you I will have to check them out.

[workingmom213Participant]

Hi, all! I have been doing a lot more walking lately. I don’t think my short walks add up to 30 minutes every day, but I figured it is more than what I usually do. 🙂 One thing I have learned about myself is that I need to let myself take baby steps to work towards a goal that feels overwhelming to me. Right now, the idea of carving 30 minutes out of my schedule every day to exercise feels daunting, so I am starting small – or maybe even smaller than small, haha! But if it gets me to my goal eventually, I am okay with that.

[MeganKeymaster]

Walking is great! Progress is progress not matter how small!!

[MeganKeymaster]

Hey everyone!! Here is my fitness log for this week!

Jan. 19th: 45 hour walk outside with my husband / 20 minutes of stretching & pilates
Jan. 20th: 1 hour walk outside with my husband
Jan. 21st: 1 hour walk outside with my husband
Jan. 22nd: 1 mile jog on the treadmill

Since my husband and I worked for ourselves (HGG!! xo) we like to go on walks to take a computer break and also it’s a good time to chat business and work (not sitting at our desks).

I hope everyone had a wonderful week and start to their weekend!! xx Megan

[cindyParticipant]

I’ve been consistent doing yoga this week. Today I did upper body workout with weights. I’m slowly getting back into a routine.

[MeganKeymaster]

That’s fantastic Cindy!! I love Yoga!

[beckyalley273Participant]

Okay so I have been a bit MIA. On the 19th I took a 30 minute walk. On the 20th I had surgery so no exercise for me. On the 21st it was very light and I mean light walking in the hospital. The 22nd I did a bit more walking in my home throughout the day. The 23rd is the same I have walked throughout my home and then I rest and get back up and go again. It will take me a bit to get back to full exercise status but I will do as much as I can each day.

[beckyalley273Participant]

Okay I know it is small but I have been up walking for 15 minutes. I also did a small jig (just moving my legs for dancing no hip action). I plan on getting up and walking some more today but I just needed to rest a bit.

[MeganKeymaster]

Amazing! It’s good to do what you can when you can! Every little bit adds up. It’s healthy just to move and be active! 🙂

[beckyalley273Participant]

Okay so again I have to post I just knocked out a 30 minute walk and I am super stocked about it and now I am exhausted…but not bad after only a few days out from surgery.

[beckyalley273Participant]

So I am super excited it is 19 degrees where I live in Maine and I went outside and walked a little over a half a mile this morning being only 5 days out of surgery.

[goingveggyParticipant]

1/25: about 20 min on treadmill and about 20 min of circuit training
1/26: 30 min on treadmill and about 15 min of circuit training

[MeganKeymaster]

Awesome GoingVeggy!! Love you do a mix of cardio and circuit training!

[beckyalley273Participant]

I walked about 30 minutes today inside a store where it was warm and dry.
Awesome job Goingveggy!!!

[Bethany MrozParticipant]

I usually do a bit of yoga in the mornings when i wake up, but the weather in Florida has been really nice lately, so Ive been taking walks & jogs instead (: it nice to get a bit of fresh air!

[MeganKeymaster]

Don’t you love when the weather gets warmer! I love taking a break from the gym and going on walks or jogs aside when it’s nicer too 🙂

[cindyParticipant]

Today I did my first “aerobic” workout in a long time. I thought I was going to throw up! But I made it through 40 minutes. It’s a start.

[MeganKeymaster]

That’s great Cindy!! Way to go!!

[beckyalley273Participant]

I have been put on bedrest since Wednesday so I have not been moving at all. Apparently I over did it by taking mini walks, car rides and sitting straight up for long periods of time. Who would have thought that was overdoing it. I hate sitting about and waiting. I will get moving as soon as I am allowed to. Happy moving everyone.

[MeganKeymaster]

Take time to rest and take care of you!!!

[beckyalley273Participant]

Hey Megan.. I am almost 4 weeks out of surgery and I think that I am finally able to do more. I will know more when I talk with the doctor tomorrow. I did manage though last week to sneak in 3/4 of a mile walk. Today however it is -5 outside so inside I will stay. Maybe I can sneak some dancing in today…living room dance party with my 8 year old.

[Missy LANEParticipant]

My home move last week, really kept my body moving and has made me stronger! So many trips to the car, carrying boxes, and going up and down stairs. I am truly reaping the benefits on increased strength and energy, from doing this for a week! It has encouraged me to take the stairs more at work (and not just to go down 🙂 ).

[beckyalley273Participant]

Thats awesome! Keep up the great work!

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