Lose weight the fun way.

Posted on February 5, 2015

So I pushed myself this evening and instead of doing my 15 minute walking followed by my 10 minute walking program, I did the 15 minute one twice back to back then went and did the 10 minute one. I got a good sweat on. Pushing myself to do more and work harder is difficult. When I look back I have really improved a lot.

I got my fitbit on December 27 and I began the walking programs, at first I could only do the 10 minute program and it was hard to do, I don't remember when I went to the 15 minute program but I added that in, and then I started doing both. I guess now I need to try the 30 minute but I am going to wait until the end of next week. I want to continue doing the double 15 and 10 for a week before I up the intensity of the 30 minute. It has more moves and is a faster pace.

I am proud of how I am doing and that I have stuck with this for 6 weeks now. I have 46 more weeks this year to get even stronger. I am not planning on any big marathons or even doing a 5k, through it does cross my mind and I do live in track town USA. I believe there is some kind of 5 k every weekend around here. As I am writing this I am thinking, why am I scared to do a 5k is it because of my weight, I believe so. Maybe I should start training for one. I need to choose one for this summer and start working for it.

I can't believe I just came to this realization I want to do a 5k and I want to work towards that.

So what would you like to start to do? How are you pushing yourself to do more and get stronger?

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Leeann N.

02/06/2015 6:17PM

Are these walking programs part of the Fitbit? Your motivation is great and you are making great steps toward your goals! (pun intended!)

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Marsha B.

No they are part of my cable package free work outs that you can watch. They have a ton of them.

Leeann N.

Cool! I should check mine to see if they have something similar!

Stunning Beauty

02/06/2015 4:40PM

Good for you! That's great! :)

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Jade

02/06/2015 5:50AM

That's great! I just semi-committed myself to a 5k yesterday - a friend mentioned she wants to put together a team for the Susan G Komen walk in my town in June. And I found myself blurting out - "I'll do that with you!" I walked a 5k a year and a half ago - it was doable. You could definitely do it if you are doing 45 mins to an hour at a brisk walking pace. My goal is to jog it. I can't jog even a quarter mile right now. Heck, I think a tenth of a mile jog might lead me to collapse in exhaustion! But I'm going to do the couch to 5k plan, I think.... after a few more weeks of walking and increasing my pace. Another dietbetter suggested buying a beginner training 5k app and I think I will. Let me know if you're going to do it! We can keep up and encourage each other! You can friend me if you like.

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Marsha B.

I am going to definitely do one, I am going to look at all the 5k going on in my area. I want to do this in June or July. I know I can walk a 5k, but I think I want to start jogging also. But I first have to be able to walk 5k within 45 minutes. I do do 3.25 miles in an hour right now. Friend me. I am easy to find on Facebook. Marsha Bour in Eugene Oregon.