The 2022 Exercise Motivation Thread.

[Bri5]

Morning. I took a week off from working out then was mostly off boards for a while but Hiiiii. Barre is the plan today.

 

[maggiedemi]

Not sure if I'm going to stick with the squats exercises. It was like torture. I just hate that type of exercising. I'd rather do my walks, even though it takes months to get results. I even tried to do the squats really slowly so I wouldn't sweat, but I still did sweat. My legs are sore this morning too. Probably go back to my 1 hour indoor walk today around 2:30pm, but we'll see what happens...

 

[Lari]

Unfortunately, I think we can only fight genetics so much. Over a year of weightlifting heavier and heavier before my wedding, I got stronger and my arms thinned a little, but theyre still flabby. And I'd love lose out of my thighs and calves, but I'm pear shaped, so that's the last place it'll go.

I weightlifted yesterday, and today I went back to Stroller Strides after a month off so I could isolate before and after J's party. It felt so good to be out again.

 

[Bri5]

Tonight I just biked a little longer than usual. It was stationary and I was engrossed in a book.

 

[rubysmama]

I actually got outside for a walk yesterday. Sidewalks were still pretty icy, so ended up walking in the street, but stayed in the neighbourhood, where there's little traffic, so was fine. Today it's supposed to get above freezing, so hopefully I can get out again.

 

[maggiedemi]

Took my 1 hour indoor power walk yesterday. Not sure if I'm going to keep doing the walks, or try to do some housework instead. She doesn't let me do much, because of her hoarding clutter, but maybe I can start to do some stuff. It's just so overwhelming. Those hair rubberbands I got at Target last about 3 days I think, then they break. I didn't count exactly how many days, but it was a few.

 

[maggiedemi]

I guess I'm gonna skip my walk for a while. I just weighed myself and I only weigh 108 pounds. I haven't weighed myself in like a year, so I had no idea, and I'm back in my sweatpants, so I thought I gained weight. This could be why I feel hopeless and shake all the time. I need more protein I guess. Butt & thighs are still flabby though! That's kinda weird.

 

[pearl99]

Oh good thread this is! Will help me because I've been so lax lately.
Yesterday I finally did my Pilates DVD, 2 areas, thighs and belly. And shoveling 9 inches of snow for the aerobic exercise.
Today the plan is Tai Chi DVD and rest of the Pilates DVD.

 

[rubysmama]

I just got back from a walk around the neighbourhood. Had to walk a bit slower than usual due to some icy patches, but the slower walk helped me get to the 30 minute mark. So a bit of a win, I guess.

I think skipping your walks for a bit is wise, M maggiedemi .
Focus on getting more calories into your daily diet, like maybe smoothies.
There's some tips and recipes at High Calorie Smoothies for Weight Gain.

Welcome to our exercise thread, pearl99 . The more of us to motivate and encourage each other, the better.

 

[Bri5]

Yesterday I biked again. Today I just did arms and squats.

 

[Lari]

Weightlifting

 

[Norachan]

My work schedule is a little hectic this month, but I've been doing a series of 40 minute power yoga videos and a walk every day. Hoping to have time for regular longer practices soon.

 

[Bri5]

Just a mile walk last night. Weekends are rest days.

 

[Bri5]

Exercise bike says I biked 2.5 miles. My heart rate is definitely up from the increased resistance.

 

[Lari]

I did weightlifting today and yesterday took J out on like a 25 minute walk because it was above 30°.

 

[rubysmama]

No walking for a few days, as we've been having either messy wintery weather, or freezing cold temperatures. Tomorrow is supposed to be the first of several warm days, so hope to get back into going for my daily walks.

 

[Lari]

It's supposed to get up to 39°today, so I think J and I will take another walk after her nap.

 

[Bri5]

We had a break in the rain so kids and dog and I went for a walk. Later I biked a mile and did some squats and planks.

 

[Lari]

I walked almost a half hour with J in the stroller then spent another ten or so minutes following her around while she explored the yard. She walked around a lot better with just normal pants and shoes, rather than snowpants and boots, so enjoyed it a lot more. At least the coat I got her is getting some use.

 

[Norachan]

I've been doing either a long yoga practice and a short walk or a short practice and long walk this week. Yesterday I had time for 90 minutes of yoga and a 90 minute walk. Had to get my walk in as we were forecast snow today.

Today my main exercise has been shoveling snow, but I did a 45 minute power yoga flow too.