I’m going to tackle this week by week – and on a Thursday I’ll update you on how it’s all going. And you can join in if you want to – every week or just sporadically or perhaps vicariously while you munch chocolate biscuits and read about me instead. Sounds easy, huh? Gulp.
The rules ::
You need to walk a minimum of three times a week for 20 minutes to join. BUT if you would rather run or go to the gym or do other exercise that is just great too. You’re still in.
Maybe all you can manage is 20 minutes dancing to old ‘Rage’ videos in front of the telly. That’s good too. Maybe you still have those Denise Austin work out tapes? That could be great too. How about 20 minutes of serious running around with your kids? Shaking it to YoGabbaGabba?
You can let us know your take on ‘Move It Like Mike’ on the weeks that you join in, over on your own blog – just put your link in below. If you don’t have a blog just comment below so we know you’re on the team and what you’ve been doing. Because we want to know that you are suffering and sweating just like us. Yes we do. Move it like Mike, why dontcha?
I hope I'm not too late to join. I love walking and this is just perfect.
From Hannah
I meant to join earlier when I first read about it – and completely forgot.
I actually already exercise fairly regularly – bicycling several mornings a week for 40 minutes or so and walking to dog every day. But it's not enough anymore, so I'm hoping that joining this will make me add something else to my routine. I like the idea of a whole group of (I assume mostly) women all doing this together.
Great idea Pip. I did join the gym a while back – but it's so full all the time of fitness freeks! If you want to walk with anyone…let me know…it's my day job! Heart Foundation Walking! It would be great to get a group of bloggers walking & talking! what do you think?
Glad I've found your blog, love the joyful spirit.
I've been movin' 3x a week (mostly) so I thought I'd share here. I either walk, row or stair climb at the gym, or dance, dance, dance!
ok… now i really have no excuse! i started eating more healthy recently – cutting back on sugary extras and eating my 5 a day – but exercise…hmmmmm… so thanks pip for this kick up the backside!
p.s. and i'm glad i wasn't the only bad one out there!
x nadine
little lovelies
i have practically no excuse now. I'm in! π
Great minds think alike Pip! My friend Pam and I started walking 2 weeks ago. This morning we were up and powering along Elwood foreshore at 6.30am for an hour. Second time this week and twice last week. Now that I know everyone is in, I will go even when Pam is busy. Giddy Up everyone! x
I walked with you last year until I hurt my knee, and now I'm ready to start again, carefully. I walked yesterday two times 20 minutes in heavy rain.
very cool, off to water aerobics tonight π
I'm in. Been walking in the mornings after dropping S at preschool, but need some mojo from outside myself, now that it's getting cooooold …
Brilliant! This is just the motivation I've been needing….only problem is I won't start for a week cause I'm off on holidays tomorrow.
But I'll meet your on the jogging track in about 10 days! π
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Oh that's awesome guys! I did my first walk this morning. I am totally OUT OF SHAPE! Coughing, spluttering, grumping along was I – but I will keep trying and it will get easier and I'll make you proud!
Thanks for joining in – it really DOES spur you on and get you out of bed, knowing that other people are along for the ride!
I'm in too! It's hot here in Austin, TX but morning walks will be a great way to start the day! Look for updates on my blog on Wednesdays!
OK! I did it!!! I need this!!! i really do, i signed up to do a 10K in London in Septemer- a 10K!!!! Am I crazy?
I like to move it move it, I like to…move it. As committment-phobic as I am when it comes to arse-moving, I would love to join in. My blog is on the blink, there's dishes in my sink, I'll walk for 20 minutes, then I'll have a drink. Inspiring craftiness, and life be in it-ness. Nice one.
good one. i may have to let go some of my internet luvs to fit it in…but maybe I'll be able to justify that extra glass of wine at the end of the week!
Awesome! I dropped by for crafty loveliness and am now embroiled in a walkin' club.
I'll be doing pretty well to move it like Mike, but I'll give it a go!
I'm in!
You can count on me!!
indeed! now it's getting colder the casseroles and baked good and hot chocolates and quilts call to me. must.move.away. also comfort in solidarity π
Bugger – what a fab idea I couldn't walk away from. Bugger. Promise to do, not just try π
Ah. I just did some good staircase training ( Climbing 30 flights of stairs ) and a short jog! Almost died. Hahaha
Woohoo. I have been going to spin class twice a week and just got a hula hoop to start spinning in a whole new way. Thanks for hosting this move along.
Sister, I will be (virtually) joining you. I HAVE to get out my seat at lunchtime. This is my impetus. Thanks!
Yay! I was just thinking the other day how much I loved your posts last year about everything your saw on your morning walks!
I'm feeling that winter blimpy thing already settling in (which has alot to do with my partner's wonderful cooking and perhaps a tad too much red vino). I managed a few lunch time walks two weeks ago but since then…nought.
This is just the inspiration I need to get my butt moving again – I'll be moving it like Mike!
No blog – but I'll comment along (now that I've come out of my lurker shell and started commenting!)
Thanks Pip!
Im in in in! And I'm gonna ride my lovely bike too. Yay!
mmmmmmmm…. muffins
Hello, it's me AKA Fatty. I'll walk with you. I've been thinking all the time about the Mikes International School of Walking and I agree. Time to go back, because these muffin tops aren't gonna do it by themselves. Herumph.
I'm in! We can do it! Rah, rah, rah!
Just ran another 6kms, felt a bit sluggish though. Hey I discovered my stash of pre-Leo jeans, I've been trying to fit back into them for years, put them on yesterday -THEY FIT! Yeehar!
Go Pip! What a great idea and an added incentive to move it, move it.
Yes, I'm in. Can't be too hard, can it? OK, I'll go out at lunch time for walk around the city, instead of reading my favourite blogs (I can do that tonight!). Thanks for the inspiration, Pip.
Good idea, Pip. I don't have a Blog but I'll comment here. 20 minutes sounds doable. I walk everywhere as it is but I'll aim to do more yoga stretches and some pilates if I can get a DVD. I'm not motivated enough to join the gym!
Yay Pip, I will stop googling the timetable at the gym and actually get off my bum and go!!!!! There is only so much planning a girl can do before she actually has to face the facts and realise that nothing is happening to the fitness level while you plan.
I think walking three times a week for 20 minutes is achievable. I'm in.
Count me in! What a fantastic idea! This will work twofold for me, encouraging me to exercise AND encourage me to update my blog more frequently!
I have been talking about excercise for so long I have forgotten how to do it π
I will be hitting the pavement with pram and pooch and I think we might all be a little better off for it!
Good idea – I'm in! Nothing is more motivating that exercising in a group – even if it's just via the Internet…
I went to my first bootcamp on Monday, and am still alarmingly sore 3 days later. This has got to change!!!
brilliant Pip,
there is nothing more motivating than feeling guilty about admitting that you bailed on sticking to the routine
Great idea. I try to move it every day for an hour – with the bung knee, I'm not as active as I was but am doing gym work to keep up my fitness and build up my leg. Now for resisting the lollies and cakes…
Andrea M
Yep, me too! I did a bunch of weeks of exercise … and then … didn't.
I obviously didn't keep at it long enough to make a habit: hoping for more luck this time π
Move it like Mike…pure gold!
Walking is the best activity !, it provides exercise, gives you time to observe, and easy to do with friends.
Ah! Good one Pip! I've started to get my bum off and exercise as well. I started this week with a slow 20 mins jog on Monday. Probably more tonight! Ah. how I hate jogging! But knowing you girls are out there keeping fit, makes me feel better and extra motivated! : )
Wow such a great idea, i`ve just started biking again so will have to keep it up, i`ve got a sore throat this week so will start Monday. I have a circut i`ve been cycling for the past week or two . Down the Upfield track from Coburg to Brunswick across Sydney Rd into Lygon up into Nicholson and then into Bell st , heading towards home. It takes just over an hour at the moment and i want to get it down to 45 mins so this it a good way to get to my target, ( oh yeah and back into the old jeans) LOL
OK, I'm in!
I've done really well in the healthy eating side of the equation recently, but I suck at excercise!
AND I just got back from a round trip to Parkville (~80 mins), so a good day to start.