Every day in February - the year is moving - so are WE! Join us, we'd love it!!

Helen · 02-01-23, 01:22 AM

Welcome to the "Every Day Check-In"

GROUP
Lately, we've been an awesome foursome but we all love it when newcomers pop in, and even better when they stay.

If you've been hunting for a checkin (a new one, another one, your first one....) - give us a try!

WORKOUTS
We don't focus on any kind of workouts, just daily activity. Something is always better than nothing - there's no pressure to lift or sweat in particular. The focus is to do something related to exercise EVERY DAY.

POSTS
Anything goes - a simple list of what you've done for the day/week (drive-by posts) through to daily essays that include workouts, life, loves, laughs, and venting are ALL OK.

LEXICON

WERD = Well-earned rest day (when your body says to pause, listen)
TERD = Totally expected rest day (planned rest, life events, ....)
TURD = Totally unexpected rest day (emphasis on singular, but stuff happens y’know?)
HERD of TURDS. Usually declared after the 3rd TURD in a row. Physical and mental health are always better with daily movement - be good to yourself and shift that herd!

LiliMagill · 02-01-23, 05:44 PM

Helen - thank you for starting us off once again!

2/1 - dog walk
Star Trainer's Strength Espresso w/ Gay Gasper, 20 min.
Up to the Beat's 30 Min. Dance & HIIT Workout
plank (need to be more consistent, as I didn't last as long today)

I really need to figure out a rotation or at least something to focus on for the month.

Vantreesta · 02-01-23, 08:47 PM

I finished up my January jump rope challenge yesterday. I did 21 workouts in only 10 days, but they weren't consecutive. But I figured my body could use an easy day today so all I did was day 8 of Yoga with Adriene's Center challenge. It worked out great bc today was Melt so it was gentle and restorative.

Helen · 02-02-23, 02:12 AM

LILI
• Oh, it's been SO long since I did a Gay Gasper!
• Gina's Up To The Beat workouts were unfamiliar - just spent some time poking through them - not bad at all!!
• There's not WAY I would have done a workout last night after finishing school-work, UNLESS I had a rotation to follow, and two other people following it WITH me.

Even a map of KINDS of things to do, and maybe a minimum duration for them? Would that help?

VANNIE
Well done for sticking it out to get the jump-rope challenge done!
Doing a Yoga With Adriene COUNTS!

CLEDA
You need your arrow, and we need YOU!!

Wed-1-Feb
60min, walk, with school, easy pace as it was SO HOT!
30min, dog walk, around dusk, too hot for her any earlier
56min, Cathe - STS - Meso 1 - Week 1 - 02 Back & Triceps

I was stupid and did my school-work first, and the workout after it was done -so finished the workout at 11:30pm, then pack up, then shower....

If was 99F at home-time today, so even hotter in the middle of the day.
As soon as I got home, had a cool shower. Dragged Alice in with me and completely soaked her too. On the staff-rooms have A/C, not the class-rooms.

Cleda · 02-02-23, 05:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Helen

CLEDA
You need your arrow, and we need YOU!!

If was 99F at home-time today, so even hotter in the middle of the day.

Helen: So sweet - and You are so right!!! I came to get my arrow. (That's not true! I came to post and forgot it's February, read your post and your shout out and thought Hmmmm. She's right! I NEED my arrow. So here I am!)

Even 99 degrees is a bit too warm for me. and I like the summer/heat!

I also know what you mean about meeting a friend. Tuesday (Still Jan. have to go back and post in that thread) After work, I met Daphne on the bike and we did Jenn Sherman's Billy joel ride. She told me awhile ago she wanted to do it and I like that ride. We had a great time! And I should do it more often. I don't bail after work if I'm meeting someone (even if it's virtually!)

Vantreesta: I applaud you for the challenge. I never started with a regular rope. Just went straight to the weighted ropes. I still say - it's a tough workout. I should probably start with a non weighted rope. I'm guessing it would be eaiser. You earned a nice gentle day for sure.

Lili: I know what you mean about planks. Use it or lose it!

2/1/2023: Rowing 15 mins.

Not a long workout, but it counts and I needed a slowish day. I came home from work, sat on the couch and fell asleep. Got up from the couch and went to bed, so obviously? I was tired! Sleep is important also.

The commit to fit challenge (rowing) on Hydrow has begun, which is my focus for Feb. Rowing and boxing with whatever else thrown in there. Should be a nice month of variety!!!

Have a great day.
Cleda

Helen · 02-02-23, 04:44 PM

YAY! Cleda's here!

Thu-2
45min, dog walk
That was it - just too stinking hot to do anything else, BUT it's Friday morning, and MUCH cooler (I'm even wearing a cardigan!) so hoping to do last night's scheduled MMA - Boxing when I get home, then walk Alice, and do STS - Legs in the usual time-slot of 7:30.

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02-01-23, 01:22 AM
Helen VF Supporter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Australia	Every day in February - the year is moving - so are WE! Join us, we'd love it!! Welcome to the "Every Day Check-In" GROUP Lately, we've been an awesome foursome but we all love it when newcomers pop in, and even better when they stay. If you've been hunting for a checkin (a new one, another one, your first one....) - give us a try! WORKOUTS We don't focus on any kind of workouts, just daily activity. Something is always better than nothing - there's no pressure to lift or sweat in particular. The focus is to do something related to exercise EVERY DAY. POSTS Anything goes - a simple list of what you've done for the day/week (drive-by posts) through to daily essays that include workouts, life, loves, laughs, and venting are ALL OK. LEXICON WERD = Well-earned rest day (when your body says to pause, listen) TERD = Totally expected rest day (planned rest, life events, ....) TURD = Totally unexpected rest day (emphasis on singular, but stuff happens y’know?) HERD of TURDS. Usually declared after the 3rd TURD in a row. Physical and mental health are always better with daily movement - be good to yourself and shift that herd!

02-01-23, 05:44 PM
LiliMagill VF Supporter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Delaware	Helen - thank you for starting us off once again! 2/1 - dog walk Star Trainer's Strength Espresso w/ Gay Gasper, 20 min. Up to the Beat's 30 Min. Dance & HIIT Workout plank (need to be more consistent, as I didn't last as long today) I really need to figure out a rotation or at least something to focus on for the month. __________________ Lili “Let us rather run the risk of wearing out than rusting out.” Teddy Roosevelt

02-01-23, 08:47 PM
Vantreesta Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Snowman Land :)	I finished up my January jump rope challenge yesterday. I did 21 workouts in only 10 days, but they weren't consecutive. But I figured my body could use an easy day today so all I did was day 8 of Yoga with Adriene's Center challenge. It worked out great bc today was Melt so it was gentle and restorative. __________________ "No matter how slow you go, you are still lapping everybody on the couch." "God, please help me to be the person my dog thinks I am." "You can't run from your problems. But you'll both feel a little lighter when you get back." ~New Balance shoe ad You don't have to be fast, just keep moving forward. Note to self: You don't get to complain about things you won't work to change! Word for 2021: Mindfulness Word for 2022: Consistency Word for 2023: Grounded

02-02-23, 02:12 AM
Helen VF Supporter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Australia	LILI • Oh, it's been SO long since I did a Gay Gasper! • Gina's Up To The Beat workouts were unfamiliar - just spent some time poking through them - not bad at all!! • There's not WAY I would have done a workout last night after finishing school-work, UNLESS I had a rotation to follow, and two other people following it WITH me. Even a map of KINDS of things to do, and maybe a minimum duration for them? Would that help? VANNIE Well done for sticking it out to get the jump-rope challenge done! Doing a Yoga With Adriene COUNTS! CLEDA You need your arrow, and we need YOU!! Wed-1-Feb 60min, walk, with school, easy pace as it was SO HOT! 30min, dog walk, around dusk, too hot for her any earlier 56min, Cathe - STS - Meso 1 - Week 1 - 02 Back & Triceps I was stupid and did my school-work first, and the workout after it was done -so finished the workout at 11:30pm, then pack up, then shower.... If was 99F at home-time today, so even hotter in the middle of the day. As soon as I got home, had a cool shower. Dragged Alice in with me and completely soaked her too. On the staff-rooms have A/C, not the class-rooms. __________________ To my toddlers/tweens/teens: "One day you WILL be stronger than me, but today is NOT the day." Proud to say that still stands. They're now 25, and both lift weights at the gym (though not as heavy as I do...yet). Those who CAN exercise well into their elder years often say "I just never stopped doing it, every day." To be able to say that, one needs to START doing it, EVERY DAY! To reduce the size of my butt, I need to reduce the size of my "But......"

02-02-23, 04:44 PM
Helen VF Supporter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Australia	YAY! Cleda's here! Thu-2 45min, dog walk That was it - just too stinking hot to do anything else, BUT it's Friday morning, and MUCH cooler (I'm even wearing a cardigan!) so hoping to do last night's scheduled MMA - Boxing when I get home, then walk Alice, and do STS - Legs in the usual time-slot of 7:30. __________________ To my toddlers/tweens/teens: "One day you WILL be stronger than me, but today is NOT the day." Proud to say that still stands. They're now 25, and both lift weights at the gym (though not as heavy as I do...yet). Those who CAN exercise well into their elder years often say "I just never stopped doing it, every day." To be able to say that, one needs to START doing it, EVERY DAY! To reduce the size of my butt, I need to reduce the size of my "But......"