Day 13 : Family Fit Challenge

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

New totals for July.....
1. Run/Walk - 14.13 miles (sick this month so mileage is low)
2. Crunches - 690 reps
3. Pushups - 105 reps
4. Squats - 900 reps

Todays results -
Time - 107 mins
Calories burned - 728
Walk 4 miles - DONE!
45 mins of Cathe Circuit Blast DVD - DONE!

Water - 2.5 L done but aim for 5 L
Vitamins - DONE!
Super foods for today -
1. Apple
2. Broccoli
3. Blueberries
4. Oats
5. Greek Yogurt
6. Flaxseeds
7. Strawberries
8. Red bell pepper
9. Soy nuts and pumpkin seeds
10. Garden of life Raw Meal, 1 serving

  

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TX.PATRICIA 7/14/2010 7:51AM

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CAROLYNINJOY1 7/13/2010 7:00PM

Fantastic choices on your super foods. Way to go! Report Inappropriate Comment

RKBABCOCK 7/13/2010 6:21PM

You are doing fantastic! Report Inappropriate Comment

NUTRIGIRL08 7/13/2010 4:37PM

Hey I wanted to let you know I did sign up for the White Rock 1/2 Marathon. I'm run/walking it with some other Sparkers if you are still planning it!! Report Inappropriate Comment

DEESJOURNEY2FIT 7/13/2010 4:26PM

You are doing such a great job! Glad you are feeling better! Report Inappropriate Comment

Schedule for the new week

Monday, July 12, 2010

I am FINALLY feeling better!! I took it easy today and will try to remember to take it slow this week so that I do not relapse. Even though I took the week off due to being sick, I am so pleased with the results of my July Challenge. I lost another inch in my waist. I am melting down SLOWLY but it is happening. I guess it shows the importance of diet. Even on days where you cannot workout for whatever reason, staying on track with your water and foods can go a long way to keeping you on track.

Here is the plan for this next week along with my July results so far.....

1. Run/Walk - 10.13 miles (sick this month so mileage is low)
2. Crunches - 550 reps
3. Pushups - 80 reps
4. Squats - 600 reps

Monday - Walk 5.56 miles - DONE! 30 mins ST with Cathe Circuit Blast DVD
Tuesday - Walk 3 miles and 30 mins of Cathe Cardio Core DVD
Wednesday - Walk 4 miles and 30 mins of ST with Cathe Drill Max DVD
Thursday - Walk 3 miles and 30 mins of Cathe Cardio Core DVD
Friday - Walk 4 miles and 30 mins of Cathe Circuit Blast DVD
Saturday - Walk/Run 3 miles
Sunday - Rest!

  

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CRICKET217 7/13/2010 12:57PM

You are so motivating-- keep up the great work! Report Inappropriate Comment

CAROLYNINJOY1 7/13/2010 9:48AM

Happy you're feeling better & BRAVO for the accomplishments you've made so far. Even when we're sick, staying with healthy food & drinking our water can definitely make a difference. I was glad to read that because I've done the opposite the last few weeks of being unwell. You've encouraged me to change that behavior. Thanks for a good blog! Report Inappropriate Comment

IRON__GIRL 7/13/2010 1:44AM

So glad you are feeling better!! Love your workout plan!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

MBSHAZZER 7/12/2010 3:03PM

Glad you are feeeling better, Jen! Report Inappropriate Comment

NEWFLABULESS 7/12/2010 2:22PM

Such an inspiration - if only I could find 1/2 the drive you have!! Report Inappropriate Comment

GMEAN2055 7/12/2010 1:23PM

great job...keep it up Report Inappropriate Comment

BECKYSKEL 7/12/2010 12:00PM

You are doing sooo well! Congrats. Report Inappropriate Comment

CHEPRBYTHEDOZN 7/12/2010 11:46AM

You're doing great!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

SINGER73 7/12/2010 11:37AM

Nursing helps to shrink the waist also. Report Inappropriate Comment

*MADHU* 7/12/2010 10:56AM

I love your SparkPage backgrounds....where do you get them/create them? Report Inappropriate Comment

SEEHOLZ 7/12/2010 10:45AM

So glad to hear that you're all better! Report Inappropriate Comment

LP2278 7/12/2010 10:40AM

Awesome work! Love your profile pic. Can't believe how big she is getting! Report Inappropriate Comment

RKBABCOCK 7/12/2010 10:27AM

You are doing so good, especially having been sick! I never want to stick to my plan - diet or exercise, when I am sick! Report Inappropriate Comment

LIGHTNINGRUNNER 7/12/2010 10:25AM

Amazing Woman....You are a superhero for sure. Report Inappropriate Comment

NUTRIGIRL08 7/12/2010 10:16AM

I think you are doing awesome Jen! Keep up the good work!! Report Inappropriate Comment

Day 8 : Family Fit Challenge

Friday, July 09, 2010

What a hard week this has been. I am still fighting off this nasty bug. It has affected all of us. My husband is not feeling well and little Michaela is having congestion. I will be SO happy when we officially get back to our normal schedule. She has not been sleeping well as of late and so we are all pretty tired. I still think the end is near and soon we will be back out on the roads for our morning walks.

In the mean time I have been eating extremely well and doing what I can to stay on track with our challenge this month. My 3 new Cathe dvds came in yesterday and I am anxious to get back to working out SOON!

Here are the results from yesterday...

Day 8 results...
Water - over 1 gallon DONE!
Vitamins - DONE!
Super foods for today...
1. Flaxseeds
2. Kiwi
3. Blueberries
4. Strawberries
5. Shiitake mushrooms
6. Red Bell pepper
7. Garden of life Perfect Food Raw, 1 serving
8. Spinach
9. Organic Turkey breast
10. Apple
11. Garden of life Raw Meal, 1 serving

  

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HEALTHYCHIC 7/12/2010 9:40AM

I hope you get better quick. Being sick definitely throws a monkey wrench into workouts. I like to think that its god's way of telling us to slow down and rest? (power of positive thinking). Report Inappropriate Comment

AVALONAPPLE 7/10/2010 6:08PM

Hope you are all feeling better soon. There is a bug going around my area too, lots of fellow patients in the dr.'s office coughing and wheezing:( Love your superfoods list! Jennifer Report Inappropriate Comment

L_A_C_E_ 7/9/2010 5:50PM

Heya my fellow Momma!!! Hope you all are feeling better soon. Sounds like you're doing a great job keeping your workout on and enjoying that little one. Keep up the great work!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

MBSHAZZER 7/9/2010 5:08PM

Feel better, Jen and have an awesome weekend! Report Inappropriate Comment

SPARKLOVE 7/9/2010 4:59PM

Thanks for sharing , I enjoyed reading it. Joy Report Inappropriate Comment

NUTRIGIRL08 7/9/2010 3:44PM

Hope you all get to feeling better soon! Report Inappropriate Comment

BROOKDOESLIFE 7/9/2010 2:35PM

I hope you all get to feeling better real soon! I'm glad things are going well otherwise. Keep up the great work!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

C4CHRISTINE 7/9/2010 1:51PM

HEY! you just reminded me to drink some more water! thanks! Report Inappropriate Comment

LISAALLGIER 7/9/2010 12:54PM

You are doing great, I hope youns get to feeling better real soon, try to have a good weekend! Report Inappropriate Comment

BOVEY63 7/9/2010 12:38PM

Hope everyone is feeling better soon and getting some sleep. Report Inappropriate Comment

LIGHTNINGRUNNER 7/9/2010 12:36PM

I hope you all get rest and get well soon. Report Inappropriate Comment

SEEHOLZ 7/9/2010 12:14PM

You never seize to amaze me! Hope you all get some R&R this week-end!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

DEESJOURNEY2FIT 7/9/2010 12:11PM

I hope you all start feeling better soon! You are doing great with your challenge! Report Inappropriate Comment

Day 7: Family Fit Challenge

Wednesday, July 07, 2010

Well I tried yesterday to start working out again after being sick and it did not go well. Today I feel worse, but optimistic that things are going to improve soon! I am resting today at the house doing some light housework in hopes that my body will benefit from the break.

I am logging my results early today. Obviously I am not doing my run or my crunches etc... today but rest assured that I will get more than enough exercise carrying my girl up and down the stairs all day!

I am planning my meals for today so that I make sure I once again get all my super foods as well as my water.

Day 7 results...
Water - 64 oz so far but will aim for 128 oz by the end of the day.
Vitamins - DONE!
Super foods for today...
1. Flaxseeds
2. Brown Rice
3. Blueberries
4. Strawberries
5. Swiss chard
6. Red Bell pepper
7. Walnuts
8. Garden of life Perfect Food Raw, 1 serving
9. Tomatoes
10. Spinach
11. Organic Turkey breast
12. Broccoli
13. Apple
14. Garden of life Raw Meal, 1 serving

  

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MBSHAZZER 7/7/2010 4:15PM

Rest is best if you're under the weather. Hope you're feeling better soon! Report Inappropriate Comment

NUTRIGIRL08 7/7/2010 3:53PM

Hope you feel better soon! Report Inappropriate Comment

CAROLYN1213 7/7/2010 2:11PM

I hope you are feeling better real soon beautiful! Take good care of yourself! Report Inappropriate Comment

LISAALLGIER 7/7/2010 12:55PM

Take care of yourself, so you will feel better soon. Have a great day. Report Inappropriate Comment

LIGHTNINGRUNNER 7/7/2010 12:47PM

Jen - just take a rest day and get well Report Inappropriate Comment

SEEHOLZ 7/7/2010 12:43PM

Rest is what's needed. I think you'll be back stronger tomorrow! Report Inappropriate Comment

ALISHAB3 7/7/2010 12:30PM

I hope you feel better, hugs and loves for both of you! Report Inappropriate Comment

DEESJOURNEY2FIT 7/7/2010 12:07PM

I hope you feel better soon! You are doing a great job on your challenge! Report Inappropriate Comment

Day 5 and 6 : Family Fit Challenge

Tuesday, July 06, 2010

July totals so far....

1. Run/Walk - 4.07 miles
2. Crunches - 550 reps
3. Pushups - 80 reps
4. Squats - 600 reps

Day 5 results :
128 oz water - DONE!
Vitamins - DONE!
My Super foods for yesterday were...
1. Flaxseeds
2. Brown Rice
3. Blueberries
4. Strawberries
5. Steal cut oats
6. Red Bell pepper
7. Walnuts
8. Tumeric
9. Tomatoes
10. Spinach
11. Organic Turkey breast
12. Ezekiel bread
13. Apple

Day 6 results:
Morning and afternoon walk - DONE!
Water - DONE!
Vitamins - DONE!
ST - DONE!
My Super foods for today are...
1. Mango
2. Spinach
3. Blueberries
4. Strawberries
5. Brown Rice
6. Red Bell pepper
7. Sprouts
8. Raw Meal by Garden of Life, 1 serving
9. Tomatoes
10. Black tea
11. Organic Turkey breast
12. Ezekiel bread
13. Pumpkin seeds and soy nuts
14. Raspberries

  

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GODDESSOFHOME 7/7/2010 10:16AM

Attagirl! Report Inappropriate Comment

TSP2011 7/7/2010 10:13AM

Very inspiring. Keep up the good work. Report Inappropriate Comment

FHAMWEY 7/7/2010 9:54AM

I like this a lot! Great idea. Report Inappropriate Comment

LIGHTNINGRUNNER 7/7/2010 9:41AM

All those foods are making me hungry... Report Inappropriate Comment

TX.PATRICIA 7/7/2010 8:15AM

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DEESJOURNEY2FIT 7/6/2010 6:11PM

Way to go! Report Inappropriate Comment