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My Dad Did it!
Months and months back, I mentioned that my dad was going to run across the country to raise money and awareness for Alzheimer's disease. Years ago, he was 280 pounds and struggling. He began walking, then running and doing stairs at our state park and lost down to around 160. Well, he began his run in Savannah, GA on…
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Considering a Challenge in my house.
I am considering issuing a challenge in my house for the summer. If it has more than 5 ingredients, we don't use it in any foods. Of course, this also removes eating out from the choices. Not sure if I will do it or not. Maybe I will start with a week. I want to see if my children can survive without highly processed…
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My Dad's Crazy Journey
So, my dad was in the upper 270's many years ago. Through proper diet and exercise he is now in the 150s and preparing to run across the country. I am very proud of him. He leaves Saturday, Jan 12 from Savannah GA and is running with his supplies (unsupported) to Monterey, California. Here's where I thought you might can…
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My Insanity Results Thus far (starting week 3)
Wow! Just did my 2nd Fit Test (Beginning of Week 3) Here are my results (with percentage increase from day 1) Lost 3 pounds Lost 5.5 inches Switch Kicks 65 (6.5% increase) Power Jacks 59 (55% increase) Power Knees 109 (41% increase) Power Jumps 40 (100% increase) Globe Jumps 10 (66% increase) Suicide Jumps 14 (40%…
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Shoe Question
Still a newbie runner here (Started in August), currently I wear the same running shoes on the trail, on the sidewalk, and on the treadmill (only when I have to.) Should I have more than one pair of shoes? I am getting the Nike Pegasus for Christmas.
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November 24, 2011
Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy a nice, pleasant walk with family/friends today. Enjoy the day and be thankful for what you have! And, drink your water.
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November 23, 2011
Wicked Wednesday: 25 Jumping Jacks, 25 push-ups, 25 crunches, 25 second planks, 25 Squats. Don't forget your water!
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November 22, 2011
150 Lunges. (75 on each leg.) And don't forget to get your water!
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November 21, 2011
Burn off 300 calories today! Drink you water!
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November 21, Weekly Food Challenge
Weekly Food Challenge: With Thanksgiving right around the corner, do your best this week to have a healthy pre/post Thanksgiving meals. Enjoy your Holiday! Moderation is the key!
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November 20, 2011
200 Day! Do anything you want to 200 times! Comment what you chose to do! And don't forget to drink your water!
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November 19, 2011
Challenge a loved one (or friend) to see who can do the most push-ups! Make sure you beat them! Don't forget your water!
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November 18, 2011
Fanny Friday! 100 Squats or Plie Squats! Water!
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November 17, 2011
Ab Day! 30 second plank, 20 crunches, 20 bicycle Don't forget your water!
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November 16, 2011
20 Push Ups, 20 Dips, 20 Back Extensions Drink your water!
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November 15, 2011
Get an extra 15 minutes of cardio! And drink your water!
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November 14, Food Challenge
Have one vegetarian day this week.
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November 14, 2011
Take a family walk or get a friend to join you. And don't forget your water!
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November 13, 2011
Today's Challenge: 100 Jumping Jacks! And of course, your water!
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Today's 2 NSVs!
So, we arrived at my son's soccer tournament today and at least 3 of the dads, came over to tell me I looked great! It was nice. We are all really good friends and the moms sometimes walk with me but, the dads were asking me questions and told me I looked wonderful! It felt really nice. On the way home, my little one (5)…
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November 11, 2011
November 11, Ready for the 11th Day Challenge? Push-ups, sit ups, dips, squats, steps ups (per leg), lunges! 11 of each!
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November 12, 2011
Soup Can Challenge! 35 Shoulder presses with soup cans! Drink your water!
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November 10, 2011
11-10-11 Challenge: Do 100 sit-ups. They don't have to be done all at once. Drink that water!
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So, I busted it last night on the trail.
I was on a flat spot of the trail (Yes, a flat spot) and totally wiped out, both palms and both knees. Couple of thorns and scrapes. But, as I rolled over to sit on my bum and laugh at myslef, I looked over and saw a young buck watching me as he nibbed on some grass. I also spotted a doe drinking from the creek and two…
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Thankful to Be Fit (November Challenge) Week 2
November 7: Weekly Food Challenge: Try 1 new fruit and 1 new vegetable this week and tell what you tried. Daily Challenge: 10 Diamond Push-ups (hands touch and create a diamond shape), 10 plank drops (plank on elbows, up to hands and down) 10 Traveling Push-up http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqPTG5ER0wg
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Thankful to Be Fit (November Challenge) Week 1
Food Challenge Week 1: Don't allow yourself to go overboard on the Halloween Candy. Donate it, trade it in, take it to the office. Think hard about it before you eat it. It's really not worth it! Fitness Challenge coming in a few hours!
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Quinoa?
I've seen it in several people's food logs. What is it? Is it good? How do you make it? Where do you buy it? My Publix didn't have it (that I could find.)
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Thankful to Be Fit (November Challenge) Who's in?
So I had a thought to create a Month Long Challenge for November. It will be a fitness goal which should be added to your daily activities (above and beyond what you normally do). It might be add an extra mile or 100 additional crunches, or anything. Once a week, there will be a food challenge as well. Might be to try a…
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NSV!!! Beat my PR
So, my son and I ran (my second) 5K last night. (He's eleven) My goal was to get under 35 minutes. I nailed it! 26:50!!! Took second in my age group! I got a medal, who would have thought 3 months ago when I started C25K that I would place in my division. My son also took 2nd in the 11-14 age group and was 5th Overall with…
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Galloway vs. B210K
Looking for a 10K app. I see Galloway has one (Ultimate 10K) And there is Bridge to 10K. Which have you used and what are your thoughts?
