Are You Accountable? Time for a Roll Call

[Ranaesheart]

OK .. last week we had our first live chat and absolutely had a blast!  Information, comments, humor and wisdom were flying as fast as members could type and click "post".  

A by-product of that chat was a desire to hold ourselves accountable for exercise.  Those of you who participated know who you are ... ;)   Those of you who weren't able to, this still affects you too.

If we want to realize our dreams and our weight loss goals ... and bring our bodies to a state of health ... we simply must exercise.  This can be fun, exciting and an adventure in trying old and new ways to move.  We can share this with each other by posts and via our exercise trackers.  So ...

Are you in?  Are you going to hold you accountable?  Shout out in the poll and in a comment below.  We'll be working to remind you and keep you motivated towards this goal.  It's a new week, a new day ... let's meet it with open arms and the effort required to make changes!

[Ranaesheart]

Do doot do da doot, da doot da da doot ... da doot da da doot .. GOOD MORNING !!!  That's me sending you a virtual revelee call to wake you up and get you going!  LOLLL
You should be glad you couldn't hear that.

Well .. the the "green around the gills" is passing and I'm feeling better today and getting right back on track.  It's raining, so the outside walk at noon is out.  So .. fav aerobic video is on tap when I walk through the door tonight ..

and you????

[Ranaesheart]

Think maybe I should get me a dog to take me for a walk.  I keep hearing, from many, that their pet is really quite motivational in their walks.  

You are not only determined, but wise.  Spreading the exercise out throughout the day is the best of both worlds!  Taking care of your heart and your knees!  10 minutes is the magic number ... as long as your activity is in 10 minute amounts .. or more .. it is beneficial.  

Please .. bet .. resist the urge to lower your calorie content.  It is truly not healthy to go below 1100 calories.  Try doing the opposite .. raise your normal calorie intake by 200-300 calories for a day .. then you can return to your normal intake.  See if that doesn't give you the boost you need.

You made a great effort with the busy day and the election .. keep smiling and give yourself a huge pat on the back.

[bet643]

I have a dog that takes me for my walk everyday. My excecise is spread out through out the day. I walk in the morning around 30 to 45 min. depending on how I feel. Then after lunch I'm on my stepper for about 20 min. and I use leg magic for around 10.  Then I take another walk in the evening. I space mine out because I have a knee injury from a fall I had. I just slow down the pace a bit. I am thinking about lowering my calorie intake again. Trying not to go below 1100 because I don't want to become sick. Today I am more concerned about the election. Will get my act together tomorrow.

[Barb135]

I use my Wii Fit on a laminate floor, but my balance board came with "feet extensions" to raise it up for use on carpet.  But then I'm like mine to read 30 lbs less also, so maybe I should start using it on carpet - without the "feet" - but then that wouldn't be fair, so I'll just keep plugging at it.  After you get more exercises unlocked and get good at them, you can set it to do more reps, etc to make it more difficult because if you let your body get too comfortable with the routine, it doesn't work your muscles like it should.  Also, it's a good idea to vary the order in which you do the routine and may exercise a different way on a couple of days/week just to keep your muscles off guard and to prevent getting bored with the whole thing.  And don't forget to do the body tests - that's fun and tells a lot about how you are doing.  Have fun with it.  

Ranaeheart - sorry about your flu bug - hope you feel much better tomorrow.  

I did get my walking done today, but not my work out.  Will get back on track tomorrow.

Wishing everyone a good evening.  

[Ranaesheart]

OK .. sold .. and thanks to both of you for the Wii review.  It is now officially on my wish list.  My exercise plans for today are being tabled until tomorrow because I have apparently caught the flu bug .. up since 4:30 and sick around 6:45.  Am attempting some soup in a few minutes so I can take medicine for the massive headache I now have.  shucks ..

As you're standing in line for the polls, try marching in place .. it is still exercise and could be quite a conversation starter!  Maybe find some new friends to go walking with our to join us here.  

Did you guys happen to see the post in the Social Community about voting and cake?  It's really pretty funny ... maybe we can get a few others to join us after they eat their fill of cake.  http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/675428

May have to work on getting those hubby's to join you.  Have you heard of the barter system???  ;)  

Hope you all have a lovely productive day and work to fit that exercise in.  Take care .. and I'll be back with you, hopefully tomorrow .. just as soon as this flu bug flies the coop.

(((Energizing HUGGSS))) ...

[wonko]

I'll have to give Wii Fit another shot!

At first, it really does seem to baby you, and that is why I got bored.  But it sounds like I may just need to invest the time to unlock the good stuff.  I think there are other Wii fitness games coming out or in the works.  I'll keep a lookout.

Also, I think my carpet confused the balance board, because it said I weigh about 30 lbs less than I actually do--but perhaps I shouldn't complain about THAT!

I totally suggest ppl put it on their wish list--I've had my Wii for years and love it!