Summer's Almost Here, and Our Next Goal Date Too!

Howzit, everyone!  Sorry, I haven't posted anything for awhile...school's ending for all of our kids, or some are back from college, and it is a busy, exciting time for sure!  It's easy to get "too busy" to workout or be diligent about our diets, but don't let that happen! Keep up the good work, and get ready for next Saturday's Goal Date.  And please, post your progress so we all can celebrate your hard work, or email me or Mike to post it for you.

Look forward to hearing from you soon............Go Hard, End Strong!

P.S.---We really could use some money in the pot for a year end party.....but I don't think anyone wants to be the first one to contribute, huh?!  100% Success So Far!

DaBigBigBoy and Steph Dial In!

Aaaah....modern day communication systems...don't you love em?  Or at least understand how they work?  Well, now i have gotten a text that was missed and an email that finally arrived.  AND WE ARE 100% AGAIN IN MAY!  Dave T (DaBIgBigBoy) emailed that he hit his goal of 241 (Actual 240.__), and Steph hit goal of ten 30 minute minimum workout sessions in April....and she lost 2.8 lbs!  Increased exercise sessions to 45-60 minutes each, and she is doing tennis, jogging and Zumba. 

Wow, Gang!  Impressive....everyone has hit their goals thus far this year....let's all keep it going!  If you haven't posted or communicated your June goal, please do so....keep it up!

Go Hard, End Strong!

Podagee Posting for Yomama

Hi everyone! Sorry, still haven't figured out how to post a blog yet. Anyway, happy to say I have met my first goal (12 workouts this month) and exceeded it by one workout session! Much mahalos to my "sisters", Dapinkfitnessgal and Mrs. Wannabefit, for getting me through my first month. Also, thanks to the Wannabefits for opening up the Saito Gym to us and Coach for encouragement and the P90X workouts (ugh!). Next month my goal is to do 12 1-hour workout videos AND walk/run around Ala Moana Park at least one day. Happy workouts everyone!
Yomama
P.S. Mike, you are craaazy....3 basketball games and a workout before 8:30 a.m. on a Saturday morning! Congratulations on a great season!!

Way to go!

Great job everyone! Congratulations!

Out on injury status for the first month and a half was hard, and I just want to say getting back this past month has made me appreciate every workout that much more. Especially working out at Saito Gym with my two "BEBs" (Best Exercise Buddies--YoMama and Mrs. WannaBeFit). It just wasn't the same exercising without you folks (missed all of our moans and "ughs!"). Lots of laughter and fun, I couldn't ask for anything more; that's what this is all about. Thank you all for being such an inspiration!

Till next month, take care and keep on going!
DaPinkFitnessGal

May Results Are In! Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day, Ladies!  And I hope everyone is having fun celebrating with their families and moms too.

Yesterday was another great day for our group....everyone hit their May Goals that I have heard from.  Dave and Steph...still no info received yet....let me know please!

Besides the individual posts below (thank you to everyone who did!), the following were reported to me yesterday:
John Foy          Goal Achieved     175lbs
Tim O'Leary    Goal Achieved      245lbs
Wendell Saito  Goal Achieved     196lbs
Cindy Saito     Goal Achieved      13 workouts (on goal of 12!)
Terri Hanaoka Goal Achieved      13 workouts (on goal of 12!)
Michele Tom   Goal Achieved      14 workouts (on goal of 12!)
Mike Among   Goal Achieved      212lbs (on extended goal of 214lbs!)
Rick Kiehm     Goal Achieved      189lbs (on goal of 190lbs!)
Me                    Goal Achieved     169.9lbs & 19.5 min hill (on goal of 21!)
David Toyota   Let me know.........
Steph Lau         Let me know........

You are all such a great inspiration!  I constantly meet people everyday who ask me how I lost weight (and maintain it)...and I proudly tell them it's because of you!  You all are my constant motivation....and I want to thank you all dearly because control in this physical part of my life helps me strive on in other parts of my life.  Mahalo, everyone!

may results

Ok everyone I weighed in at 189.4 this morning. Over two months have lost just over 6 lbs. Goal for next month 187.

Hardass fitness is still kicking my butt. But don't know if my ass is getting any harder. The hardest part is to get the mechanics of what they are doing correct. My cardio is just ok and but the ever changing excercises are hard to master. Slowly getting better at getting the correct form but have a long way to go.

Good luck to everyone today and next month.

the koreandude

good season

Mike, great season too bad about last night. Interesting that the matches were 50-50 for the season.

korean trying to be fit dude

By the way, thanks for your kind wishes through the volleyball season.

The boys gave a valiant effort, but KS was the better team last night. We played them three times this season...a total of 11 sets; they won 6, we won 5. I think if we played 100 times it would be 50-50...

Anyway, I'll have more time for fitness now!

Aloha,

Mike

May Goal Shattered!

Wow! I surprised myself with this one...

When I woke up I weighed in at 216.2...

Three basketball games and one EA Active workout later...212.4! (Of course, it's sweat and water weight but I haven't seen 212 for a while!)

Hope you all had similar luck...I mean, success!

June 4th Goal: I may regret this later, but I'll set it at 210.

DaPodageeFitnessDude

One More Day to Go!

Alright!  I know there will be many reasons to celebrate tomorrow as we all reach our May goals.  Update us on this blog, or text me on my cell phone with your phone camera photos(of your scale readouts) or achievement of your goal.  Looking forward to a great Saturday of results! Remember you have all day if you need....but i know many have already attained their goal, and just need to verify it on Saturday. and BTW, GO RAIDER VOLLEYBALL!  Coach Mike (DaPodageeFitnessDude) is leading the vb boys against the Warriors tonight---GO RAIDERS!

talk/text/email with you all tomorrow!

Home Stretch This Week!

Hey, gang!
Hope there isn't too much confusion over this, but our Goal dates are the first Saturday each month.  Therefore, this Saturday is It!  Let everybody know how you are doing this week....post your progress, and let us all cheer each other on.  Coming into the Home Stretch, and I know some are right on target, and others are just about there!  And some are taking on DaPodageeFitnessDudes' challenge too!

Go Hard, End Strong!

4th Quarter and OT

I am excited about this week's weigh in because everyone is so dedicated. My method is to not drink as much and ride my bike. Nice seeing you at the Fair.

Thanks, Coach!

On behalf of YoMama and one half of the Wannabefits (Cindy), we want to thank "Coach T" for his support at the Saito Gym these last sessions. Although, posting the picture from last night, not so much! :-)

It has been a good incentive for us all and appreciate the support. We are one session away from meeting our goal, and with the "challenge" posed by Coach Mike, we MAY at least do an extra session (possibly two) with the extra week until "weigh in" date. (We were hoping we could carry over the extra sessions into next month's goal but Coach T is tough, he just shook his head...no words, just shook his head...but thanks Cindy, for trying!)

Keep up the good work everyone (you go Steph!) and look forward to hearing that everyone has reached (and perhaps exceeded) their goals for this past month!

Wishing you all the best!
DaPinkFitnessGal

Hi Fitness Friends!

I've been inspired by your dedication and discipline in your fitness routines!

I started jogging again, after a 6 month lapse. 3x in 8 days is a record for me. Jogging 2 to 2.5 miles.

Monday Maniac Workout with the Saitos Et Al

We just finished a great workout--Ab Ripper X with the Girls, after they did Core Synergistics from P90X.  Wendell and I did dumbell and band chest workout out on the Patio Gym.  Thanks again Wannabefits!

Now we're learning how to post so everyone can do it!  Post everyone, POST!

Friday Nite Workout at the Saito Gym

Happy Easter, Everyone!  How's everybody doing out there?  Remember, post  your updates on this blog to let us know how  you are progressing...and to give us all inspiration!

Speaking of inspiration, the Trifecta Ladies (Cindy, Michele, and Terri) invited me over for another one of their sessions at the Saito Gym on Friday evening.  This time we did "the firm" dvd (killer on the hips guys!), and ended with some ab work from Tony (P90X) Horton.  Fun all around....and i heard they did it again on Saturday afternoon....you go girls!  You are truly inspirational!

Next time, I'll try to get Wendell to take an action photo while they're not looking! :-)

Remember, post eveyone, post please!

Tuesday Evening at the Saito Gym!

Aloha, All!  I know a lot of us are super busy this week with the Iolani Fair, but just wanted to thank the Wannabefits (Cindy and Wendell) for inviting me to the Saito Gym on Tuesday evening.  Yomama, PinkFitnessGal, Cindy, Wendell (yes, Sarge, too!) and I did the hour "Core Synergistics" workout from P90X AND (cause the girls weren't done yet) the "Ab Ripper" DVD from Tony Horton also.  Man, these girls are intense!  Love it!  Maybe we'll schedule more fun, group workouts like this in the future.  It sure is easier to keep on going when everyone else in the room is "bringing it" the entire time.

Hope everyone is doing well! Don't work too hard at the Fair, spend lots of money, and remember:  Go Hard, End Strong!

May Goals Please

Hey, gang!  Just a reminder to email or text me your May Goals so I can post asap.  I have quite a few, but not everyones yet.  And don't forget DaPodageeFitnessDude's challenge to us all---add another lb(or mile or workout) to your goal since the first Saturday in May is almost 5 weeks away vs the normal 4 week period. 

Along that line, I will state my goal as maintenance of my 170lb weight, but to add a fitness goal of completing my Poola Street run/walk climb in 21 minutes vs the normal 22 minutes (bottom of the hill to my doorstep).  And if anyone wants to join me for a training session, I normally attempt this on Sunday mornings or weekday eves are good too (a lot cooler that's for sure!).  LMK...

Talk to you all soon....

Welcome, "Yomama!"

Cindy has done it again!  She has recruited Terri Hanaoka, fellow Iolani parent and jogging partner, into our eager group.  And these two plus Michele have formed their own little workout mini-group.  This trifecta has committed to complete 12 Full Body One-Hour workouts (The Firm tape series) by May 6th.  Their commitment is reaffirmed at $100 each for this terrific goal!

Great idea, ladies!  I think da boys might have to have a few joint workout sessions in the future too....I hear John's workout area calling!

Extra Time...

Aloha Everyone!

I believe, according to the fine print bylaws of HO40F, we all have an extra 6 days in May.

PakeDude correct me if I'm wrong...May 1 is a Sunday and aren't we weighing in on the first Saturday of each month? If this is the case I'd like to lay down a friendly challenge...

BLOW YOUR MAY GOAL OUT OF THE WATER!

Don't sit back and think, "Oh good, I have 5 weeks instead of 4. I can cruise this month."

Think, "I'll hit my May goal by May 1, then drop at least another pound in that last week!"

(No penalty if you don't do the extra pound...)

My real May goal = 215 lbs

My extra week goal = 214 lbs

Thank you all for inspiring me not only to lose it, but to keep it off too!

PodageeDude

congrats to everyone. my goal next month is the same albs. so i am shooting for 190 by next month. good luck everyone.

as the pakefitness dude said i am trying out the cross training thing at hardass fitness. hope i can last there all of the young folks are in pretty good shape compared to this old guy.

"All-In Saturday!" Everybody Hit Their Goal!

What a Great Day for Everyone!  100% of the Group achieved their Goal....what an awesome, driven group!  Results:

Mike(PodageeFitness Dude)     Goal=217     Actual:  216.8
John                                            Goal=175     Actual:  175.2
Terrence(PakeFitnessDude)      Goal=170     Actual:  168.7
Rick(YoboFitnessDude)           Goal=193     Actual:   192
Wendell (1/2 of WannabeFits)  Goal=199    Actual:  198.8
Cindy(other 1/2 of Wannabes)  Goal=3mi    Actual:   3mi continous run
Dave (DaBigBoy)                      Goal=243    Actual:  242.8
Michele(PinkFitnessGal)           Goal=3mi    Actual:   Injury Hiatus

BTW, we allow up to 0.9 on your weight goal....so long that verifying photo shows us the main digits were achieved.

Also, some have sent in their next month's goal, some have not.  Please verify what your May goal is by emailing or texting me.  And remember, you set your own monthly goal every month....sometimes it may be to maintain your current weight, or fitness level because you hit your long term goal already, or you overachieved this month, and want to rest one month--then get back to lower lb goal the following month.  So long you at least maintain the weight loss you have already achieved.

After I receive the confirmed May Goals, I will post them for all to see.

Again, you all provide such great inspiration to me....I hope you all are enjoying this and benefitting from it as much as I am.  You all are so GREAT!
Thank you!

Welcome Another New Member! TIm O'Leary

Welcome our newest member, Tim O'Leary, another Proud Iolani Spouse and Parent!  He will be the "HapaFitnessDude".....Here's his Goals:
1.  Weight:  Starting at 249lbs....goal to lose 3lbs each month with long term goal of 213lbs! May Goal then=246lbs, and
2.  Fitness Goal: Workout at Outrigger 3X/week and at Hardass 2X/week.

Congratulations!

According to DaPake, sounds like a bunch of you were hitting your goals this morning! Congratulations!

I was worried myself after dinner at Zippy's with Terrence last night! Although we both had the `ono grilled garlic salmon, no rice, sub in tossed greens, it was rather late in the evening. My weigh-in at 10:30PM was 222.3. It was a nice surprise to see 219.6 this morning after only sleeping! Then I played basketball for a couple of hours and hit the 216.8 you see here...

May Day Goal = 215 lbs.

Keep it up, people!

ONE MORE DAY!

Aloha Fit People!

PakeDude has been diligent with this blog, so I feel the pressure to post something...

I tell you that guy is ON it!

Big day tomorrow! I had already hit my goal last Saturday (216.8), but the week is long and temptations are all around...I'm glad for these monthly weigh-ins, because past history tells me I would be on the weight loss roller coaster...on the way up...

Good luck everyone! Last chances today and tomorrow to hit that goal!

Be safe! Be Fit!

DaPodageeFitnessDude

Reporting in on Saturday

Hi, Over40Fitness Gals and Guys!
How exciting! Only three more days until Goal Day this Saturday, April 2nd!

Procedure:  Since we have so many first time participants in April, let's try this system:  Text me (291-9500) a photo from your phone of your scale with your achieved weight showing as clear as you can.  If your goal was not weight, but a fitness goal, just text me with confirmation that you achieved your goal, and someone can verify that if needed.  If you don't have text on your phone, please email me direct terrencelau1@gmail.com with your results.  That's all there is to it!  Simple!  But not Easy!

I am really looking forward to this Saturday of hearing all your great news!

"Go Hard, or Go Home!"

YoboFitnessDude Steps It Up

Just saw Rick today....Cindy had mentioned Rick had recently joined "some club" to workout, and i asked him about it.  Turns out, Rick has started into nationally known program called "Cross Fit!"  Awesome, YoboFitnessDude!  You will have to update us with your progress there, and how you enjoy the intense workouts.  To check out more info, see hardassfitness.com.....

Inspiring Rick!  Thanks for providing another idea for achieving fitness.  more to come.........

Home Stretch Toward Our April Goals!

Aloha, Everyone:
Sorry I haven't posted anything for a while....I hope everyone's spring break went well. 

This is a Big Week for our Group!  This Saturday is Goal Day--time to measure ourselves against our April Goals.  I hear some of us are doing great, and some just need this last week to get there!

Injury update:  PinkFitnessGal (Michele) is still on mend...in PT for knee rehab...will update us on May Goal.  John had to take about one week off for back, so awaiting word if he needs to add on week to Goal Date.  Be safe everyone.....(especially at our age!) we're in for the long haul.  Please take care.

But other than that..........NO EXCUSES!  We're all here to support each other.  Post comments and let us all know how you're progressing.

I'll post later in the week about verifying goal achievements.....until then:
Get Fit, Get There!

Mahalo nui

Mahalo nui to the podageeguy for navigating me through the blog. It's all new to me. I injured (sprained) my foot playing golf Monday. This means two things to me: 1. I'm not an athlete anymore. 2. It's a good thing I'm joining this fitness program.

thanks pake and podagee dudes for allowing us into the fray. i am finally up to date and have started my quest @ 195 on the way to 175! i think dave t. is settled in now and is on the blog. have also sent in my starting weight pict. to the pake guy.

have a great month "see you" on the 2nd

the Yobo dude (wouldn't let me put in Yob0 till i capitalized - spell check kept putting in hobo, probably more appropriate!)

P90X® Newsletters - Fitness, Nutrition, Diet, Weight Loss Official Web site

P90X® Newsletters - Fitness, Nutrition, Diet, Weight Loss Official Web site

THought this link may be useful...articles are pretty good. Just be aware of the self-promotion of P90 products. You can ignore that. The general health info is interesting.

Hope everyone and their families & friends are okay today after the tsunami.

New Design

Sorry PakeDude, but the hummingbirds weren't doing it for me...HA!

I fiddled with the design of the blog, choosing a basketball background...I may fiddle some more later to be more inclusive, but I haven't been able to attend my weekly pick-up game for 2 Saturdays in a row! I need my fix (so I had basketball on my mind)!

Peace!

Aloha Everyone!

I'd like to thank our energetic and enthusiastic leader, DaPakeFitnessDude, for all of his hard work to help keep us motivated! YOUDAMAN! He was also gracious enough to give me an extension over this past weekend, which I put to good use.

Very difficult with volleyball season in full swing, but NO EXCUSES, right?

K-den, my April 2 goal is 217 lbs.

Good luck to you all!

DaPodageeFitnessDude

Sister Steph is in Too!

Welcome my "little sister", Stephanie Obatake, to our fine group!  Her April Goal is to work up to "working out 3x/week for 30 minutes minimum each workout!"  She's already getting close, and has already cut down on the white rice this past week....awesome!  I will get her access so she can post individually too.

Still waiting for my sister-in-law to commit......

Saw many of our group at Iolani school event yesterday---you all looked "FABULOUS!"  Keep up the great work everyone!

March Updates

Well, due to time constraints (like i gotta get to sleep soon!) I will briefly summarize our groups achievements here for March.  Hopefully within the next few days I will get technical help and figure out how to put this all on a chart/excel grid that i can use on this blog.

Mike Among                 March Goal=220      Weight on 3/8=220        April Goal=To Come
John Foy (1st month)     March Goal=181      Weight on 3/6=178!!!    April Goal=175
Terrence Lau (maintain) March Goal=170      Weight on 3/5=168        April Goal=170
                                                                                                           (add muscle)
Rick Kiehm                                                    Starting Weight=195      April Goal=193
                                     See Rick's Commitment Statement below under
                                     YoboFitnessDude
Wendell Saito                                                 Starting Weight=201      April Goal=199
                                     Cindy emails Wendell has hit Goal already,
                                     but key is to keep it off (at least) till 4/2!
Cindy Saito                   Cindy has already achieved her April goal of 3 mile
                                     continuous run,but key is to maintain at least
                                     this distance, and possibly add more.
Michele Tom                 Injury Clause:  DaPinkFitnessGal is resting knee
                                     and awaiting MRI...more info to come....
                                     she still may be in it for April 2, but safety first!
David Toyota                Welcome to our newest member!  Here is his post from tonight:
                                     "My goal is to lose 2 pounds per month until I reach 220 pounds or whatever comes first. If I get down to my goal before March 1,2012, my goal will be to keep my weight at or less than 220 pounds. I pledge $250. "

March 8, 2011 9:53 PM

OUTSTANDING EVERYONE!  EVERYONE HAS HIT THEIR MARCH GOAL, AND SOME ALREADY HAVE ACHIEVED THEIR APRIL GOAL!  AND LOOK AT THE NEW GUY--DABIGBOY HAS COMMITTED IT TO PRINT!  NOW IT WILL BE TRUE---FOR SURE DAVE!

I wanna go workout again tonight already!  Thanks for all the inspiration....keep in touch, keep posting!

March Updates Coming Soon

Hey, gang!  I have to gather some more data, but will update blog by tomorrow with March updates....Everyone doing great!  Trying to figure out how to put up a chart to track our month to month progress.  New members too:  Rick has gotten David Toyota, another '75 Iolani classmate, to join us too!  Welcome, Dave!  We have other verbal commitments too, but i haven't seen any written communication to confirm yet.

Look for update tomorrow!  Keep up the great work!  You all are my motivation!

Injury and Sickness Clause

Hey, Fitness Family!  Happy Girls' Day!  You all are doing awesome!  At least that's what I'm hearing second and third hand...keep up the posts to this blog.....big weekend for the first three amigos (Mike, John, Terrence) coming up.  The rest of you have set up your April goals nicely.

Just a note, in fairness to everyone, if you get sick or especially injured, please don't overdo it.  Mike and I set up a "sickness/injury" clause--if you are sick or injured, please take care, and add in the days you are out to the next goal deadline.  We only compete fairly....we'd never take from a sick or injured member.  Well, at least not yet! haha!

Along that line, Michele may need some extra days as she is seeing doctor soon for knee injury.  NO Cindy, that doesn't mean you get to add in days too....ur still 4/2! 

Post, People, Post!  Mahalos!

Email from John last night

"Stepped on a scale in the lobby of 1164 Bishop St. building yesterday... 180!
Had a little pre-celebration today. Ohh boy... wasn't a good day. Whopper meal for lunch... Ben & Jerry's for desert... no workout...
Forget the roller coaster, I'm out the plane without a chute!
Got to refocus! Ha."

WannabeFits Draw Their Line in the Sand!

Okay, Wendell and Cindy have called us all out!  "No excuses" from Cindy, and Wendell has officially weighed in at 201lbs....with 2lb weight loss per month (so April 2 goal is 199) for one year, or till he hits 180 lbs....then will maintain.  AWESOME!  From the WannabeFits.  Congratulate them loudly and often!

Alooooha....

Ready for the big weigh in. I would like to clarify my goal. I will lose 2 lbs. per month till I reach 175 which ever comes first. If I reach the 175 before a year my goal will be to maintain that weight.

the Yobo guy.....

New Month

Aloha Gang!

Are we ready to weigh in or get started this weekend?

Keep pushing even when you're tempted by visions of ice cream cones and malasadas. You'll be glad you did...I know it's difficult to resist, but it's worth it...I had to use the next hole on my belt this morning!

Stay strong! DaPakeFitnessDude is watching...

A hui hou,

DaPodageeFitnessDude

Who Moved My CheeseBLog?

Sorry, gang....still improving layout of blog.  DaPodagee had good suggestion to place posts on top, but i can't seem to get the rest to format correctly.  I ask for your patience while this is all under construction.  But I love the comments/posts!  Keep it up.  Enjoy today ...TGIF!

Decisions...every day, every hour, every minute...decisions...

Raw almonds or snickers bar?

I chose the almonds today...

damn chocolate cravings still fluttering in my stomach...

(Sorry, I just finished teaching my Finding Poetry class, so I felt a bit poetic...)

It's a Learning Experience!

Sorry, Gang.  I am learning more everyday on how to use this blog.  Just invited you all to be authors on this blog, so you can more easily post comments.  Once accepted, you should be able to click POST on upper right top blue bar, and make post directly onto blog.  Let's see if this works....mahalos for your patience!

Shoutout

Hi, Gang!  Put your comments here....thanks!

John's Email Address

I just texted John.  Does anyone have his email address?  mahalo!
(testing this blog post process also)

Starting Up Blog

Join in!  Let the fun begin!