Meryl Christmas everyone!

Have a great day! It's the ultimate "cheat day" of the year! Enjoy and be safe!

Great Aloha Run?

This event was the reason for a lot of us joining this group earlier in the year, so I am especially fond of it and Ms. Recruiter, Cindy Saito, for organizing us in 2011.  Are we doing this again in 2012?  I keep getting email reminders asking about registration.  If anyone's game, I am....let's all talk...

Hope your holiday season is going well! And healthy!

Go Hard, End Strong.
Dig Deeper, and ENJOY!

P90X2!

Although my shoulder is holding me back from lifting right now, I couldn't resist.  Ordered the next generation of P90X.....P90X2!  Once I receive, maybe we can see if we can get copies to those who want (for small production/copy fee)....I will let you know. 

Bring It!

Outstanding Goal Saturday Results!

Sorry for the delayed posting here.....the Holidays are Hectic!
Another Great Month....everyone (except one....who had an ambitious goal of actually losing 2lbs!) made goal who reported in.  (John....where are you, sir?).  See Results below:

John         Goal?       Results?
Rick         Maintain 179       Actually went to 178! See post below....
Dave        Maintain 229       Hit it!
Wendell   Maintain  185      Got um!
Cindy       10 Workouts      Easy!
Terri         IR
Michele    12 Workouts      Got it Early!
Steph        Sugar Goal/lose 2lbs     Hit Diet Goal, not weight
Mike        IR
Tim           IR
Lisa          10 Workouts     Got it!
Galen       Maintain 183     Actually went to 182.8!
Terrence  Maintain  170     Got it!  See post below....

Again, great job everyone....during a really hard time of the year! 

And now, to get through the Christmas and New Years Holiday.  Good news is we have till January 7th!  So no excuses now!  Confirm your goals with me, though I know many of us are on the maintenance plan for these two months.

Go Hard, End Strong,
Dig Even Deeper!

results

have been having trouble posting and hope this makes it. made my goal to maintain.  my goal was 179. lost a little and broke into the 178s.
Hope everyone has a great holidays!

the yobodude

Early Friday Reporting---Literally!

Morning everyone.....stayed up late tonight so figured might as well try to hit it technically on Friday....insanity cardio conditioning tonight plus a little starvation....got um!

Looking forward to everyone reporting in their success!  Almost there!

Go Hard, End Strong!  Dig Deeper!

Yup! Goal Saturday is Almost Here!

Too soon after Thanksgiving, but we all knew it was coming!  Two days away, or one day if you plan to hit goal early on Friday.  Most of us are on maintenance goals, except my sister with 2 lbs weight loss from last month, and Terri, Tim and Mike, who are on Injured Reserve.  Confirm your goals with me, and let me know if you in for this week.....post it, text it, email me anytime.....good luck everyone!

This one really counts....one of the toughest of the year!


Go Hard, End Strong,
Dig Deeper!

Happy Pre-Thanksgiving!

Aloha, Fit Friends!
No doubt we are all preparing for a great Turkey Day on Thursday.  And as we all look forward to spending time with family and friends, and enjoying fantastic meals, the ultimate dilemma occurs for us---do we totally pig-out on Thanksgiving (take our one day off for the week on this special holiday) or ease up a little and do a little portion control???  Since I haven't been able to exercise with normal frequency recently, I think (hope?) I will try to take a little less on the first serving, and try to slow down on the intake.  Easy to say, so hard to do!

Any other secrets you can share with the group?  Let us know!

But whatever the case, enjoy this holiday week...we all deserve it....as a group we have worked so hard, and achieved so much!  I am proud and thankful to be associated with such a dedicated and hard working group as ours.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Go Hard, End Strong!
Eat Well!

Saturday Results Are In and They are Great!

As we all have come to expect, everyone who has reported in has attained their monthly goal again!  Awesome!  And I know it was especially tough this month, talking with some of you and reading your texts and emails.  See Results below. 

Safety, Care and......Age?  Please be careful everyone as I know we are all pushing ourselves physically each day, and just having some amazing ytd results.  The pounds lost and progress made has been simply incredible and inspiring.  That said, we have quite a few on the mend in our group, so please be careful.  We are all in for the long term.  Remember that.  Couldn't have anything to do with age, huh?  Nah! (Denial! or is it strong will to succeed?).  And along this line, if you have any remedies, helpful solutions, medications, alternative healing methods...please share. 

Injury update:  Mike had his MRI on leg on Saturday....will find out more soon.  I am having an MRI on my shoulder/bicep today (don't ask...it's an embarassing story).  Terri reports that her next months goal may have to be modified to frozen shoulder problem.  If anyone else has to go on Injured Reserve, let me know....and please call if you find out where we can find the stop aging pill!

November Results:

John     175lbs/3 workouts per week      No report yet (text me John!)
Rick     179 lbs                                       Got it early!
Dave     229 lbs                                      See posting below---Great job Shrinking Dave!
Wendell  185lbs                                      No problem!
Cindy      12 workouts                             Achieved!
Terri        12 workouts                             Got it!
Michele    12 workouts                             Done!
Steph       Sugar/Nutrition Goal                 Hit it, and lost 6 lbs!
Mike        204                                          IR
Tim          Goal                                         No report yet (are you still with us dude?)
Lisa          10 workouts                             Sickness Clause
Galen       183 lbs                                      Got it early!
Terrence   170 lbs                                     See post below....still made it.

December Goals:

Please send me your next goal for December 3rd.  Along this line, I have talked to some of you and would like to make this suggestion.  Since holiday season is upon us for the next two months, it would be still a good achievement (not great according to leader, Mike, but okay) to MAINTAIN your existing weight, or your existing number of workouts.  So consider that.....I know I am in for that, and Rick too!  Steph is still going for 2lb loss, and some are still deciding.  Just let me know.....talk to you all soon!

BTW, Mike and I have officially made 1 Year of doing this!  And although we are both injured at this point due to activity incidents (bball game for him, running fall for me), we are truly greatful for our results this year:
me---18 lbs lost, Mike--30 lbs lost!

Bring It! Dig Deeper!
Go Hard, End Strong!

Made it!

I just got off my bike and made my weight goal this morning. 228.6 (minus 16+ lbs.). It's time for some waffles, bacon, and coffee.

Injury and SIckness Hiatus Update

Just so everyone knows....Mike is on Injury Reserve because of his knee injury(MRI not till end of Nov) and Lisa has been sick for over two weeks, so these two members are not reporting in results for November Goal Day.

Go Hard, End Strong!

Some Early Qualifiers!

Galen and Rick have hit their goal already today!  Photos of scale proof were texted to me earlier today.  I also hit it this morning. (see photo).  Hope you're all doing well....and there or just about there to your goal.  LMK....post it here, email or text.....We're all excited to hear about your results!

Dig Deeper! (Shaun T)

2 ...1/2 Days to Go!

Howzit, Fit Friends!
Getting close to Goal Saturday ...how are we doing?  Halloween makes it tough, especially for us sweet tooths...but I know we are all working hard.  Let me know how you doing.....Early Friday qualifying again too....Post results here, text me, email me, call me....send your child with a note!  Just let me know!

Talk to you all soon....

Go Hard, End Strong!

October Results and November Goals

Howzit, Fitness Family!
Sorry, just finished big deadline for work this past weekend, please excuse my absence here.  Now more time to post info during the month.  Keep up the posts, emails and texts....love hearing from everyone!Good news:  Everyone who reported hit their October Goals!  Bad news:  Coach Mike is on IR (Injured Reserved)...going to check out knee this Thursday....so haitus for him for November.  Otherwise, see goals achieved below and new ones for November.  This will be last "regular" month of the year....December and January goals are the real test of our willpower....Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Years coming. Prep for the challenge----We can do it!

October Goals

John 175 lbs (maintain), 3 workouts/week   GOT IT!
Rick 181 lbs                                                Once Again! See post
Dave 231 lbs                                               Made it!  See post.
Wendell 187 lbs                                           Got um!
Cindy 12 Workouts                                      Hit It!  Plus Extra One too!
Terri 12 Workouts                                        Absolutely!
Michele 9 Workouts (away on trip for 1 week+)  Hit it early!
Steph Goal  Aerobic Exer 30 min/week        Coming back after busy month...Got it!
Mike 206 lbs                                                Blew it Away!  See Post
Tim Goal to come                                         No report
Lisa 8 Workouts                                           1st month--Hit it, and Then Some!
Galen Lose 4 lbs                                           1st month--Actual lost 7 lbs!  Wow!
Terrence 170 lbs (maintain)                           Same--Maintaining!
November Goals

John             175 lbs (maintain), 3 workouts/week  
Rick             179 lbs                                               
Dave            229 lbs                                              
Wendell       185 lbs                                          
Cindy           12 Workouts                                     
Terri             12 Workouts                                       
Michele        12 Workouts
Steph Goal   4/7 days Diet 15grams sugar </day, 6 servings good carbs/day
Mike            204 lbs (Injury Hiatus)                                              
Tim              Goal to come                                        
Lisa              10 Workouts                                          
Galen Lose   183 lbs (this will be 10 lbs in 2 months!)                                          
Terrence       170 lbs (maintain)                          

Look 9,502 pounds! Woohoo! Oh, wait...it's upside down...

It really says 205.6 (on my goal of 206...)

Thanks for your motivation everyone!

I'll set my November goal at 204 lbs.

Get fit! Stay fit!

DaPodageeFitnessDude

Congrats Early Achievers!

(Sorry, Technically Challenged!
How do you rotate this photo?)

Good job to those who achieved their goal today! Here's my proof too---from earlier this morning. Looking forward to more great news from everyone tomorrow!

yobodude oct goal

Made my goal today! It's more challenging all the time. Here's the pict.....

Good luck everyone and congrats to all who have already made it

Yobodude

Made it!

I just made my goal of 231 with a weigh in of 230.6. I'm going to have some wine now.

One Day Early Reporting and Goal Saturday!

Howzit, everyone! I know we are all working hard toward our goals for tomorrow, and we are continuing one day early reporting....so if you already hit your goal today, let me know, and you can relax tonight!

Our two newest members, Lisa and Galen have already hit and well exceeded their goal today....Lisa did 9 workouts on goal of 8, and Galen lost 7lbs (!) on goal of 4....outstanding! Let's represent group! I know of three other people who already hit their goal today, so if you did, let me know. And keep going for tomorrow....looking forward to all the great news! Post, text or email!

Go Hard, End Strong!

Better Late Than Never! Sept Goals Achieved, October Goal Date is Two Days Away!

Aloha, Fit Friends!

Welcome two new members to our group, Galen and Lisa Haneda. They joined us earlier this month, and emailed me their first goal targets soon after.(see below);My sincere apologies for not posting anything for almost the entire month of September! It has been an extremely busy time! But I have seen almost everyone in the group (except my sister, Steph) this month, and everyone is progressing all according to plan. CONGRATULATIONS to the entire group on achieving their September Goals.

John 3 workouts per week (12 total) Hit It!
Rick 183 lbs Achieved--see post
David 233 lbs Achieved--see his post
Wendell 189 lbs DONE!
Cindy 9 workouts + 4 weight workouts with trainer (go Cindy!)GOT IT!
Terri 12 workouts DONE!
Michele 12 workouts GOT IT!
Steph 136 lbs DONE!
Mike 208 lbs Through totally insane workouts, DONE! See his post!
Terrence 170 lbs (maintain) HIT IT!
TIm 243 lbs GOT IT!

October Goals:
John 175 lbs (maintain), 3 workouts/week
Rick 181 lbs
Dave 231 lbs
Wendell 187 lbs
Cindy Goal to come
Terri 12 Workouts
Michele 9 Workouts (away on trip for 1 week+)
Steph Goal to come
Mike 206 lbs
Tim Goal to come
Lisa 8 Workouts
Galen Lose 4 lbs
Terrence 170 lbs (maintain)

Sorry if I didn't remember your goal information. Can you all please review, and update me by Friday so we can have everyone's correct goal published before our Saturday measurement day.

Thank you for all your patience.

Remember, GO HARD, (DIG DEEP --per Tony Horton), and END STRONG!

sept weigh in

Hi all,

Reported to the PakeFitdude that I made it and would post the picture. Here it is. Congrats to all of you on making your goals.

Trying the insanity videos now. Man what a work out! Its kicking my butt big time!

the yobodude

September Goal Day!

Aloha Everyone!

Sounds like everyone has hit their September goals! CONGRATULATIONS! (Now, I wanna know what the post-C&K concert numbers are...)

After 3 hard games of basketball this morning, I beat my 208 goal with 207.6...

Insanity is kicking my butt, especially month two when it ramps up every workout to "MAX" levels...

Keep going!

DaPodageeFitnessDude

Weigh In

I made it on the "nosealani." It's getting more difficult and challenging. Mahalo to bruddah Rick aka the Yobo Dude.

Goal Dates Coming Up!

Howzit!
Looking forward to getting emails, texts, and posts on all the successful achievements of goals this FRIDAY or SATURDAY!  Remember, Day Early Clause is in effect! (see previous post).

Can't Wait!

Go Hard, End Strong!

Day Early Clause!

Aloha, Everyone!
The Executive Committee for our Group (Mike and me! :-) ) has decided to establish a "day early clause" to our Saturday Goal Date for this week, Sept 3rd.  Because Saturday mornings, well, afternoons too, are often so busy now with our childrens' events, we have decided to let anyone who qualifies on Friday before Goal Saturday to count their weight or fitness goal if achieved anytime on the Friday before Goal Saturday.  This way, we achieve our objective of fitness, and accomodate all of our busy schedules.  And, we can party on Friday evening....and not have to worry about killing ourselves Saturday morning to make it up.  Hope this makes sense!

Have a great week!  And Post, text and email me when you hit your goal either Friday or Saturday!

Go Hard, End Strong!

Truly Insane!

Aloha Everyone!

I just began Month 2 of Insanity and it is truly insane! Yesterday's new workout was 59 minutes and today's was 55. Intensity and sweat were off the charts!

Oh, but it hurt so gooood!

The result? Today's weigh-in: 207 lbs. (September goal: 208)

Thanks to you all for the inspiration and motivation!

Keep going people! Dig Deeper!

DaPodagee

Confirmed September 3rd Goals

Howzit, everyone!  I did receive confirmation and final information to complete next month's Goals.  And here they are....

John     3 workouts per week (12 total)
Rick     183 lbs
Dave     233 lbs
Wendell  189 lbs
Cindy    9 workouts + 4 weight workouts with trainer (go Cindy!)
Terri     9 workouts (traveling to setup son at college)
Michele  12 workouts
Steph      136 lbs
Mike       208 lbs
Terrence  170 lbs (maintain)
Tim        243 lbs

DaPodagee is back!

After a bit of troubleshooting, I finally figured out why I was not being allowed to post...

Sorry for my technology absence...Keep going hard and finish strong!

Just set up my iPhone to blog

Better Late than Never, RIght?!

Sorry, Gang!  I have been on vacation....and busier than ever!  My apologies for not posting this earlier after the 6th.  It was another 100% MONTH!  Everyone (who was participating...hint, Tim!) hit their August 6th goal.  Congratulations, everyone!  Keep up the tremendous work.  Remember, it's a lifestyle change....and it is so cool to see everyone doing it so well.  See below for results:

John      Goal: 175 lbs    Got it!
Rick      Goal: 185 lbs    Done!
Dave     Goal:  235 lbs    Achieved!
Wendell  Goal:  191 lbs  Got it!
Cindy    Goal:  9 workouts (due to 1 wk sick)   Got it!
Terri     Goal:  12 workouts    Exceeded it!
Michele  Goal:  12 workouts  Way Exceeded it!
Steph    Goal:  138 lbs   Got it!
Mike     Goal:  210 lbs    Easy!
Terrence  Goal:  170 lbs  Hard! But got it!
Tim     Goal:  Travel Hiatus

Okay, I have received the following goals for Sept....please verify these are correct, or please send me your goal if you didn't or i messed up and forgot (sorry!):

John     3 workouts per week (12 total)
Rick     183 lbs?
Dave     233 lbs?
Wendell  189 lbs
Cindy    9 workouts + 4 weight workouts with trainer (go Cindy!)
Terri     9 workouts (traveling to setup son at college)
Michele  12 workouts
Steph      136 lbs
Mike       208 lbs
Terrence  170 lbs,  Fitness goal still to be determined
Tim        ? lbs

Okay gang! Almost three full weeks to go till Sept 3rd!  Lots of time!

Remember, Go Hard, End Strong!

here's my weigh in

Hope everyone is on target. I'm going to pig out now that I have made my weight!

Have a good one!

Online Workout Buddies – Fitness, Nutrition, Diet, Weight Loss Official Web site

Online Workout Buddies – Fitness, Nutrition, Diet, Weight Loss Official Web site


Great article on why our online/in person group works! I hope this posts correctly...

3 More Days to Go!

Howzit, Everyone! 
We are close again to Goal Saturday.  Thank you to those who have emailed/texted your goal to me.  For the others that remain, please POST or send me your Saturday Goal, so we can post results after Saturday against your August Goal.

Keep up the great work...I know you all have been working hard individually toward your objective.....AND let us know through this Blog also!

Go Hard, Finish Strong!

#090 - P90X Newsletter -Eating Seaweed, Best Workout Space - Fitness, Nutrition, Diet, Weight Loss Official site

#090 - P90X Newsletter -Eating Seaweed, Best Workout Space - Fitness, Nutrition, Diet, Weight Loss Official site

100% on July Goals!!!

Hi, Everyone!  So sorry to be posting this mid month instead of just after the July 2nd Saturday Goal Day....so many games(to take Carter to), so little time!

Fantastic job, everyone! We all hit our July Goal this month...Results are as follows:

Rick       185.6 lbs     Goal Achieved (with sore knee even!)!
David     237 lbs        Goal Achieved!
Wendell 193.1lbs      Goal Achieved!
John        175lbs        Goal Achieved!
Cindy      12 workouts    Goal Achieved!
Terri        15 workouts    Goal Achieved and exceeded by 3!
Michele   15 workouts    Goal Achieved before Vegas Trip & 3 more after!
Stephanie 140lbs             Weight Goal Achieved, and on healthy diet!
Mike        211.4lbs          Goal of 212 Achieved and Surpassed!
Tim          -------         Injury Hiatus
Terrence  170lbs       Weight Maintained, Fitness Goal met--2miles/18minutes!

Congratulations again, Everyone!

Hit me up with your August Goals please.....email or text or post to this blog.  Looking forward to August 6th!  (one extra week in this month)

July (Tomorrow's) Goals

ALoha, Everyone!
Sorry, I meant to post this earlier this week, but it's been crazy!

TOmorrow's the big day again, and I know we are all looking forward to hitting out goals early this weekend on saturday so we can reward ourselves and celebrate the 4th weekend!

Here's our Goals ( I hope I have them all correct, please let me know if I am a little off):

Rick      185 lbs      May need one week extension due to knee injury
David    237 lbs
Wendell 193 lbs
John       175 lbs with one inch off waist
Cindy     12 workouts (4 walk or run)
Terri       12 workouts
Michele  12 workouts
Steph       Lose 2 lbs, from 143 to 141
Mike       212 lbs
Tim        Injured Hiatus---shoulder...will rejoin for Aug Goal
Terrence  170 lbs, run 2 miles in 19 minutes or less

Let me know how you do tomorrow!  Looking forward to Great Results!

Go Hard, End Strong!!!

Goals

Goal info in coming in nicely....if you haven't updated me, please email or text or post here!  I will post soon.  BTW, since i just set my fitness goal yesterday, can i reset it today?  Found out yesterday, i am too ambitious too soon....how's about 2 miles at the 9.5 min/mile pace?  Keep up the hard work everyone!

Go Hard, End Strong!

Anyone want to join me for Run this afternoon?

Since the boys have basketball practice today from 4:40-6:30 at Iolani, I am going to run from Iolani lower school courts to/around Kapiolani park, starting between 4:30-5pm....anyone care to join me?  lmk....call or text 291-9500.  Saturday, here we come!

July Goal Date!

Howzit, Everyone! 
June's been a crazy month again for a lot of people! Me, included! 

The great thing is the July 4th weekend is coming up!  What better motivation than to hit your July Goal this Saturday, then indulge and celebrate your achievement on the rest of the holiday weekend.  Party Time!  We will all deserve it.

One favor to ask please?  Can you all post or email me your July Goals once again please?  I have some, but I don't think all, and I don't want to make a mistake. Tim is on travel/injury leave for July Goal date, but everyone else is participating.  Let me know, and I will compile info and post it once again, since this is our important week to focus on the finish line on Saturday.

BTW, my goal is to maintain 170 lb weight, and run three miles minimum at a 9 1/2 minute per mile pace.

Official Results from June 4th

Aloha, Everyone!

Sorry for the delay in posting our most recent goal achievements from this past Saturday. 

Rick                 Goal:  186   Achieved!

David               Goal:  239   Achieved 238.6!

Wendell            Goal: 195   Achieved  194.5!

John Foy          Goal:  175    Achieved 175.40!

Cindy               Goal:   12 workouts in one month   Achieved !

Terri                 Goal:   12 workouts in one month  Achieved!

Michele            Goal:  12 workouts in one month   Achieved !

Steph                Goal:  12 workouts/30-60 min each   Achieved!

Terrence           Goal:  170 lbs maintain   Achieved!

Mike                Goal:   210    Actual: 212    Just Missed!

Tim                  Goal:   243                            Just Missed!

As previously mentioned, this past month was a really hard one for a lot of people...especially at the end....so many things happening all at once!  And therefore, our success rate remains very high....82%, but not perfect like before.  We are indeed human as an entire group.  And that's why we are all here---supporting each other, helping each other, pushing each other to stay on course.  So we have a little money in the pot now....let's keep it that way!

I will post next months goals in another post....too tired now, gotta get some rest! 

Go Hard, End Strong!

      

Saturday Goal Day Results...Still Waiting for Some

Hey, Gang!  Almost Everyone posted or texted/emailed me...and we are doing great!  Just haven't heard from John and Tim.  Let me know guys....then I will post all results....mahalo!

june goal

Here's my june weigh in just made it. Good luck everyone!

June Goal Day is Here!

Hi, everyone!  I know this was a very hard week for a lot of our group....last week of school, prepping for 6th grade promotion, memorial day weekend parties/food, prepping for travel for some.....but I know you are all working super hard on hitting your goals!  It was a tough one for me too....but hit my weight goal (although minimally) late Friday eve/early now Saturday morning.  Hope you're all doing well when you read this......look forward to the posts, emails and texts of your success today!

Go Hard, End Strong!

last chance work out

Was at Iolani waiting for basketball practice so tried to make my own "hardass" work out. This would be a sample of what happens there. If you have nothing to do while you wait for your kids you can try this........

warm up - 4 x around track. I ran in lane 5 for the 50 somethings you can choose your lane

work out -

- run (walk, crawl as necessary) all the stairs in the stands

- 10 burbies (down, push up, up, jumping jack)

- 1 lap around track

4 reps.

This was inspired after seeing Terrance's ripped body at the Iolani pool yesterday.

Have fun!!! Weigh in tomorrow hope I make it.

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!