Dr. McDougall's Online Discussion Board

Well, I had a good day. Plan to go early to the gym to do the bike 10 minutes and walk the indoor track 20. Will do the physical therapy exercises at home. In fact, I'm going to do that right now, too.

I've worked out twice this week so far, doing a combination of step aerobics and weight-training in a class at the gym. I'm not sure what I'll do for the rest of the week since I'm out of town.

I did 40 minutes walking on the treadmill. My abs are super sore so I didn't do those. This is my second day this week for a total of 70 minutes so far!

LauraA, my dogs probably wish I would linclude them in my workout
Mairead11, I got to leave work early today too! I hope you had a good workout today!
Awesome job Rita, I hope you had a great workout.
Hasanismom, two days down, only 2 more to meet your 4 day per week goal. I know you can do it even though you're out of town.

Happy Thanksgiving to All - It sounds like this thread is really helping everyone - lots of great exercise going on! Yesterday I walked thirty minutes again with my visiting daughter and my dog. Today we plan to walk in a few minutes- two of my daughters, two dogs and me! I'm so glad that we have this thread, and I'm glad it is on the MWL board! Take care, LauraA

Hey kpolninja, yes thank you! I had a wonderful workout yesterday, had a solid hour uphill on the treadmill, powerwalking. It was so good, it inspired me to get up early this morning in the freezing cold to get a good walk in before the holiday took my chance away!
I will still go for a walk this afternoon, however, it'll probably be more of a stroll, as it will be more of a social occasion rather than dedicated exercise, but it will be nice not to feel pressure this afternoon to "get my workout in", and any extra exercise is just gravy [pardon the pun!].

Have a wonderful holiday everyone!
Mairead

I hope everyone is enjoying their holiday! I worked out for 30 minutes on the treadmill and did 100 situps!

Wasn't able to get to the gym or walk outside. But did do 1000 steps in my apartment, some of them a little trotting.

Tomorrow morning, bright and early, I'll hit the gym for the bike and the PT exercises. If it's nice out as is promised (53 degrees) I'll walk in the park later.

Never go out to exercise in anything less than what you're willing to be seen on TV in.

I guess it's a slow news day and the local station thought they'd catch some people working off the feast, instead of hitting the shops. It's 39˚ out and sunny: went for a good bike ride [1.5 hours].

Sigh. I think I was wearing about 15 different colors. I'm half afraid to watch the news! I hate to think that it's such a stretch for ME to be out exercising, that it's news worthy!!!

Mairead

Mairead11-That's kind of cool - being on TV exercising - that's a lot better than being caught overeating!! I have walked for the last three days, so today was one of my days off for the week. I hope that everyone has a great weekend. Take care, LauraA

Hi, all. Have you worked off your Thanksgiving dinner yet?

I didn't do all that well last evening in that department. Went to my niece's for dinner. She had loads of vegetarian foods, but most had a little oil in iit. And her pies are the best! Didn't have dairy in them, but did have eggs, I presume.

Well, today's another day and very good so far as far as the McD program is concerned. Also went to the park and walked/jogged 1 mile. Now having lunch and off to the gym to do the recumbent bike and machines.

Enjoy your weekend!

Hi all - Rita, it sounds like you are really back on program.I took yesterday off from exercise, so this morning I walked again for 30 minutes. It seems to be helping me stay on track to know that I'm going to post here how I'm doing. Take care, LauraA

This will be an easy challenge for me to find time to do exercise in December. I've been working out for an hour six days per week ever since February. My workout usually consists of a spin class 3 to 4 times per week, I work out with a personal trainer twice a week, and one day per week I will either do cardio or weights. I usually go to the gym at 5:00 AM before I go to work so that I have no excuses not to work out after work.

Cuddles, that's phenomenal! Once upon a time I went at 5:00 a.m. also. Nowadays, if I get up early it's going some. But today it's raining out, can't walk in the park, and at 7:00 a.m. I'm off to the gym. Will walk/jog 30 minutes, ride the recumbent bike 15 and do the free weights for 15.

and planning for a bike ride later.