Every Day in AUGUST: Persistently aiming for higher consistency. :D

Helen · 08-01-21, 03:05 AM

THEME: Persistently aiming for higher consistency.

Welcome to the Every Day Checkin!
We are a small group who aim to do some form of physical activity every day, whatever that means for YOU (but don't kid yourself about it either)

Patterns of behaviour, consistency, where you regularly attend... these show who you are & drive who you become.

NEWCOMERS, RETURNERS, LURKERS,... might as well say:
EVERYONE
is WELCOME!

Daily posts - not mandatory, nor even "sternly preferred" - but we love it if you do.
Weekly posts, drive-by notes, daily essays all about you.... any of those are perfectly fine - no pressure, EXCEPT to diligently try to add serious movement to your day - every day.

Lexicon:
WERD = Well Earned Rest Day, but even rest days can include movement
TERD = Totally Expected Rest Day, though not especially well-earned, like a planned happy event
TURD = Totally Unexpected Rest Day, hopefully also a happy event
HERD = of TURDS - usually declared after the THIRD TURD in a row. Try to avoid these at all costs, as they can move in & get comfortable, getting OUT of your comfort zone is the way to make change happen

Helen · 08-01-21, 03:55 AM

So here's my first post:

Sunday, 1st of Aug.
Buddy: 47min, Shaun Thompson - Rockin' Body - Rock It Out

Whoah! That was MUCH harder than I expected it to be!! It's an aerobic weight training workout, fast paced, and need VERY light weights. Started with 3kg as log tag for weights was "light". BIG mistake! Should have read my own 'weights' note first - where I had "used mostly 1.5kg" from 2014 - saw it when logged it as done & entered the weights I'd used.

Cleda · 08-01-21, 07:51 AM

Helen: Thanks so much for starting the thread. I need my arrow so here I am! 3kg would definitely be too much for some of the "light weight" workouts that Peloton offers and I imagine your workout was much the same. Like you, I often fool myself and try to start with my 5 lbers and then swap down. Although lately? I have been starting with 3 lbers. . . so for you to start at 3 kg??? You're crazy!!! hahahahahahahahahahaha! Are you feeling it??? (I can sort of do kgs to lbs as it's close to double - not quite ... but it works for me)

Ok, I have to get the tomatoes picked, get to the grocery store and get my August started. It's supposed to rain and I want that all done before the rain comes in.

Make it a great day. Will check in later with something.
Cleda

Helen · 08-01-21, 05:00 PM

Yes, I roughly halve what the vids say, and the higher up means drop another half a kilo as well, so 10lb ~ 4.5kg.

Monday - a week without DH but Bridget is here and made my morning coffee to go to work this morning!

Speaking of which, time to leave!
Have a great day/week/month!!

FirmDancer · 08-01-21, 07:34 PM

I've gotten so out of shape from teleworking ... being in front of a computer 8 hrs a day and the stress of everything going on.
I believe consistency is the secret!

8.1: Jessica Smith / WALK ON _ 5 Fat Burning Miles / Power Posture Walk

-Anita

Helen · 08-02-21, 01:44 AM

ANITA!

Always lovely to have new people.

Glad the theme for the month drew you in.

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08-01-21, 03:05 AM
Helen Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Australia	Every Day in AUGUST: Persistently aiming for higher consistency. :D THEME: Persistently aiming for higher consistency. Welcome to the Every Day Checkin! We are a small group who aim to do some form of physical activity every day, whatever that means for YOU (but don't kid yourself about it either) Patterns of behaviour, consistency, where you regularly attend... these show who you are & drive who you become. NEWCOMERS, RETURNERS, LURKERS,... might as well say: EVERYONE is WELCOME! Daily posts - not mandatory, nor even "sternly preferred" - but we love it if you do. Weekly posts, drive-by notes, daily essays all about you.... any of those are perfectly fine - no pressure, EXCEPT to diligently try to add serious movement to your day - every day. Lexicon: WERD = Well Earned Rest Day, but even rest days can include movement TERD = Totally Expected Rest Day, though not especially well-earned, like a planned happy event TURD = Totally Unexpected Rest Day, hopefully also a happy event HERD = of TURDS - usually declared after the THIRD TURD in a row. Try to avoid these at all costs, as they can move in & get comfortable, getting OUT of your comfort zone is the way to make change happen __________________ 2024: 👏 STRIVE rather than settle.👏 💪STRONG rather than soft.💪 • No exercise can compensate for a poor diet. 😖 • Walking is phenomenally good for me. 😊 • Resistance training is critical. 💯 ¹ Walk first ² Weights next ³ Cardio for fun ⁴ Add stretch & balance.

08-01-21, 03:55 AM
Helen Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Australia	So here's my first post: Sunday, 1st of Aug. Buddy: 47min, Shaun Thompson - Rockin' Body - Rock It Out Whoah! That was MUCH harder than I expected it to be!! It's an aerobic weight training workout, fast paced, and need VERY light weights. Started with 3kg as log tag for weights was "light". BIG mistake! Should have read my own 'weights' note first - where I had "used mostly 1.5kg" from 2014 - saw it when logged it as done & entered the weights I'd used. __________________ 2024: 👏 STRIVE rather than settle.👏 💪STRONG rather than soft.💪 • No exercise can compensate for a poor diet. 😖 • Walking is phenomenally good for me. 😊 • Resistance training is critical. 💯 ¹ Walk first ² Weights next ³ Cardio for fun ⁴ Add stretch & balance.

08-01-21, 07:51 AM
Cleda VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	Need my arrow!! Helen: Thanks so much for starting the thread. I need my arrow so here I am! 3kg would definitely be too much for some of the "light weight" workouts that Peloton offers and I imagine your workout was much the same. Like you, I often fool myself and try to start with my 5 lbers and then swap down. Although lately? I have been starting with 3 lbers. . . so for you to start at 3 kg??? You're crazy!!! hahahahahahahahahahaha! Are you feeling it??? (I can sort of do kgs to lbs as it's close to double - not quite ... but it works for me) Ok, I have to get the tomatoes picked, get to the grocery store and get my August started. It's supposed to rain and I want that all done before the rain comes in. Make it a great day. Will check in later with something. Cleda

08-01-21, 05:00 PM
Helen Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Australia	Yes, I roughly halve what the vids say, and the higher up means drop another half a kilo as well, so 10lb ~ 4.5kg. Monday - a week without DH but Bridget is here and made my morning coffee to go to work this morning! Speaking of which, time to leave! Have a great day/week/month!! __________________ 2024: 👏 STRIVE rather than settle.👏 💪STRONG rather than soft.💪 • No exercise can compensate for a poor diet. 😖 • Walking is phenomenally good for me. 😊 • Resistance training is critical. 💯 ¹ Walk first ² Weights next ³ Cardio for fun ⁴ Add stretch & balance.

08-01-21, 07:34 PM
FirmDancer VF Supporter Join Date: Apr 2002	I've gotten so out of shape from teleworking ... being in front of a computer 8 hrs a day and the stress of everything going on. I believe consistency is the secret! 8.1: Jessica Smith / WALK ON _ 5 Fat Burning Miles / Power Posture Walk -Anita __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!” -- Hunter S. Thompson Current Rotations: JSmith: STRENGTHEN ManFlowYoga: morning sessions & Strength Foundations YogaGlo & MFML: easy, morning classes

08-02-21, 01:44 AM
Helen Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Australia	ANITA! Always lovely to have new people. Glad the theme for the month drew you in. __________________ 2024: 👏 STRIVE rather than settle.👏 💪STRONG rather than soft.💪 • No exercise can compensate for a poor diet. 😖 • Walking is phenomenally good for me. 😊 • Resistance training is critical. 💯 ¹ Walk first ² Weights next ³ Cardio for fun ⁴ Add stretch & balance.