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11/30/09 9:23 P

All of the New things I tried in November...definitely the New Beginning I Needed!!:
-10 minute jump rope workout on Spark
-20 minute seated resistance band workout
-Spark 20 minute dumbbell workout
-holiday strength training routine
-30 Day Shred Level 1
-New all time high on trivia...66%
-worked out on Thanksgiving
-hubby and I worked out this month
-2 NEW jogging routes
-15 minute desk workout from Spark
-worked out at school in jeans (for 1/2 hour)

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11/30/09 6:59 P

I did it...I reached 10,000...and it's not even December 1 yet...yipppeeee!! 10,025 to be exact!!
Today I did the Spark 10 minute cardio kickboxing, Day 1 Bootcamp cardio and the 10 minute jump roping workout! I also did another NEW strength training workout...the 20 minute seated resistance band workout...I'm going to weigh in tomorrow and see where I'm at...hopefully some results b/c I've been working hard!!

Yes...I was thinking alone to lines for our December challenge as well b/c November was really GREAT and I needed some rejuvenation of my fitness and health!!

No need to fret...I'll hook it up for December!!

13 days with students until Christmas break...the countdown is on baby!!

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11/30/09 5:04 P

For December...
How about...Declare a new you? Similar to what we have been doing in November. Cardio and strength training, healthy eating...what do you think?
Time to kick it into gear, the new year is coming.

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11/30/09 4:28 P

Yikes! Well there is always next week...hopefully everyone will be better by then!:)

Dance class tonight, cleaned, and 100 wall push ups.

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11/30/09 11:39 A

I was totally twitching with stress by the end of the game...it was torture...no...not good!!

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11/30/09 5:45 A

Oh and the Steelers sound like they are in bad shape!! Hope the game wasn't too bad.

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11/30/09 5:44 A

Great deal you and Scott have going!:)

Yes, I think you are going to make your goal. You will probably work out 50 minutes today.

I need to get my tail in gear! Dance class tonight:)

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11/29/09 7:13 P

Level 1 Day 7 of the Shred complete!! Yay!! Also...Scott did it with me...we have a new deal going...he works out with me...and I workout with him later....hehehehe! I also did a NEW strength training workout...the Spark 20 minute dumbbell workout...it was pretty awesome!! 50 minutes until I hit my goal of 10,000 fitness minutes by December 1...I think I'm going to make it!!

Getting ready for the big game...I'm really not looking forward to it considering we are playing our 3rd string QB...and Palamalu is out...AGAIN....arrrrgggg....well...
HERE WE GO STEELERS...HERE WE GO!!

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11/29/09 5:50 P

...an awesome start...WAY TO GO CAROL!!

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11/29/09 4:59 P

100 wall push ups...nothing big I know but a start:)

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11/29/09 10:04 A

Way to go Handte!!!
So glad to hear you are working it!! Back into the groove for me today.

LET"S GO EAGLES!!!!!

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11/29/09 12:15 A

Great week this week!!!!

Did a new workout...holiday strength training routine...check it out on our team page as a link!!


Did 400 fitness minutes...that's summer style!!


Did 4 days of strength training...thanks to 30 Day Shred...intense and awesome!!


Nothing exciting food wise to report!! I swear if I could get out of my food funk...I'd be golden!! Must eat less...must eat different...don't want to...there's the problem....arrrrgggg!!!!


It was such a great break...went way too fast though...as usual!!

Have I mentioned...miss you Carol!!!! Our team members will return...but for now...it's you and me gf!!

P.S. We need to start thinking about December!!

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11/28/09 7:08 P

For today: tae bo, cleaning, and a walk with Kaden...now off to the bar with Borella!!

Miss you Carol!!

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11/27/09 11:41 A

Level 1 Day 6 of the Shred complete!! More workouts to follow today...off to get Kaden's pics taken at Sears for now!! Hope your break is going great!!

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11/26/09 5:19 P

I WORKED OUT TODAY....ON THANKSGIVING...CAN YOU BELIEVE IT????? I CAN'T!! That was the first Thanksgiving that I have EVER worked out!! Something SO NEW!! Not only was it new...I did the holiday workout that I posted on our page as a link...not new moves...but a new combination...I went through it twice...and I was SWEATING!! I did that after I did 20 minutes of low impact Denise Austin aerobics!! I'm getting closer to my goal...250 minutes to go...and I have 4-5 days to get there....I CAN DO IT!! I hope everyone is having a WONDERFUL Thanksgiving! Gobble! Gobble!


Edited by: CHANDTE at: 11/26/2009 (17:21)

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11/25/09 4:08 P

Level 1 Day 5 of The Shred complete...yahoo!! Along with that: 10 minute Spark Cardio Kickboxing, 10 minute Spark Bootcamp workout, 10 minute Spark Jump Rope workout...

Now...it's off to Salisbury to get a family photo taken!

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11/25/09 10:46 A

True that yo!! Gobble! Gobble!

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11/24/09 4:43 P

HEHE:)

I love breaks from school!!!

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11/24/09 11:04 A

I'll be there @ 6!! Hahahaha! Have a wonderful break!!

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11/24/09 5:10 A

I am so ready for break!!!

We are trying a NEW type of bread tonight:) It has sun dried tomatoes, fennel, and olives on cibatta. Should be yummy!

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11/23/09 7:24 P

Too funny about Cheezum, but you are right...come out and find out:)

I am a little but obsessed with health trivia...my downfall:(

Tonight: dance class and 100 tricep dips:)

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11/23/09 5:42 P

Dip sounds yummy!! Speaking of dip...Cheezum asked for the spinach artichoke recipe and I had to tell him it is top secret and if he wants some he'll have to come to the Christmas celebration...hehe!!

Just as I predicted with the trivia...you're so darn smart!!

Level 1 Day 4 of the Shred complete!! Yippee!!

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11/23/09 5:23 P

YEAH!!! You are learning!!!

My average is around a 76% monthly. I make stupid mistakes and the multiple choice...forget it!!! They are so tricky!

Kaden's performance is going to be priceless...especially if he does it the way you showed up today!

Our dip was just a mix...spinach (Tasetfully Simple) and fat free sour cream...simple but good.

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11/23/09 11:17 A

The other NEW thing that is happening this month is that I currently have a 64% average on my monthly trivia...usually I'm in the mid-50's...so I must be becoming more knowledgeable about health and fitness info! Yay!!

Carol...I bet you have a high average regularly...you know stuff!!

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11/23/09 11:12 A

So...Kaden is doing a singing solo for his Christmas production!! It's precious!! He's singing: Happy Birthday Jesus. I'm such a proud mommy!

Way to go on the eating yesterday...definitely some positive changes happening there!! Yum...eggplant parm!! What kind of dip did you guys have??? I'm sure it was yummy too!!

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11/23/09 5:42 A

NEW things from yesterday:
So my work out totally tanked yesterday, but I did try some NEW little things.
*We have a dip night every Sunday and I only had maybe a 1/2 serving...just wasn't hungry for it:)
*We had my favorite meal (eggplant parm) for dinner and I only had one serving!:) Usually I eat at least 2.
*No beer during football! Usually I have 2 or 3, but I had 2 cranberry/rum drinks instead.
Who knows...maybe this trend will continue:)

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11/23/09 5:37 A

It will be so nice to stay put:)

What is Kaden doing a solo for?? How exciting!

I am not sure yet about your Christmas party. I know Honers are doing something and it may be the same day. I have to check with Chris. He has the date. If not, then of course we will be there. I will let you know:)

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11/22/09 6:53 P

Yeah...it's going to be nice not to have things hectic...we had planned on going to Jim and Amanda's on Friday, but now...they are going to PA as well..but it's a-o-k...we'll have our very own very small family Thanksgiving. We are going to PA over Christmas from like the 19-27...Scott will be coming from the 24-27. It will be nice to get to spend some extended time with the fam!! My mom is coming to MD on the 16 to see Kaden perform his solo! Then, he and I will be riding into PA with her and back with Scotty.

You guys coming to the Christmas Party??? Hope so!! Have an awesome week of working out!!!

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11/22/09 4:55 P

100 wall push ups for me today....that was about all. A lazy day around here:)

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11/22/09 4:55 P

Well thank you!! Even though there are days I wish I could say "I lost a size!" I am so rooting for you though...new size for the new year??? You can do it! I know you will do it!!!

Yeah, the games today were all pretty wacky. Eagles tonight...we don't get it so I will have to wait til tomorrow to see how they did.

BREAK IS ALMOST HERE!!!

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11/22/09 10:19 A

I hear you on the weight fluctuation...really though...what I would give to weigh 155!! That's a great weight!! You are hot girl!!

Today I did a NEW route on my walk jog and finished in about 40 minutes...
I also did the butt blasting workout (it's been awhile)...

Are you ready for some football????? I am!!

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11/22/09 8:49 A

Sounds like a good stocking stuffer to me...I will ask Santa:)

I think you have a good plan in place. I really hate weighing myself. I keep fluctuating the same three-five pounds or so each week. That is why I never change my tracker...as soon as I would move it, it will be back the other way. SO WEIRD!!

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11/21/09 4:32 P

Hey!! Way to work it on Turbo Jam!! Today I walked around town with Kaden (post office, library, etc)...and I just finished Day 3 Level 1 of the Shred...you gotta get it...it's just $10 at Walmart in the workout equipment section...and it's INTENSE!! 500 minutes to go until 10,000...I'm gonna have to PUSH it!! I think I may just wait to weigh in again until December 1 after I have about 9 days of insane working out to reach my goal!!

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11/21/09 10:54 A

Glad to hear you guys had fun!!

40 minutes of Turbo Jam and cleaning waits:)

Let's go Penn State!!!!

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11/20/09 11:18 P

Smile love...it will all be ok!! Had tons o' fun tonight...too much to drink...but I wouldn't expect otherwise...it was fun, fun, fun!!!! Good workout in store for tomorrow!!! Hopefully I'm not too hungover!! Have a great weekend love-a-dove!!

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11/20/09 6:33 P

WOW you rock!!! Can you imagine a year ago...I would have mentioned to you to work at work in your jeans and you would have laughed!!! Progress Handte!!:)

Yeah of course we discussed and they thought everything went fine. They were actually surprised when I said I thought it tanked. Whatever...


I hope you have fun tonight!!! I am s serious end of the week slacker! IT SUCKS!!! Oh well tomorrow will be better:)

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11/20/09 3:22 P

Good news...Molly wasn't ready to head out right away...so I did a new workout...the 15 minute office strength training video on spark and I also did the 10 minute cardio kickboxing before I left school!! It totally sucks working out in non-workout clothes...jeans especially!! I'm so proud to have gotten in a workout though!!

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11/20/09 11:20 A

That stinks that the class you were observed in did not do well...figures!! Did you discuss during debriefing...and...???? You totally kill your workouts on the weekends...which is awesome!!

I totally did not get up and do the shred this am...my alarm didn't go off until 6:30 (backup alarm)...unless it went off and I just turned it off and didn't even remember...which is entirely possible!!

I'm hanging out with my B's tonight...a good night of yummy food and yummy drinks...and since it's Friday...lots of them...hehe!! It has just been the longest week ever I think!!

Anyways...no workout for me tonight other than the fact that we are having a talent show and Tina and I are doing a dance routine...hahahaha! We're doing it to "I Like Big Butts" by MC Hammer...hilarious!! We are such dorks but have so much fun!! Love it!! Have an awesome weekend!!

Hope you are coming to the Christmas Celebration!!

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11/20/09 5:17 A

Hey,
The observation completely tanked. The class they came to see was the worst. Every other class at least entertained me with the plan, pretended to be interested, and even did rally coach when it came to taking their notes!:) TOO BAD THAT COULDN'T BE SEEN!!! Oh well I bring it up during debriefing, like always, and see what they think...

Very much looking forward to silent reading today!!!

No work out for me the past two days...I have noticed that I rarely work out Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday...not sure what to do about that. I have no energy left by the time the end of the week comes. Oh well at least I pick it back up over the weekend.

ENJOY YOUR FRIDAY!!!!

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11/19/09 6:25 P

The weekend definitely can not come soon enough!!!!! This has been the longest week ever!! How was your observation?? I'm sure it was great...because you're great!!

Tonight I rocked out 50 minutes of Pilates and the 10 minute Spark people jump roping work out!! Wahoo!! Tomorrow morning I have Day 3 Level 1 of the Shred to look forward too...WAHOO!!

1 more day baby...TGIFT(tomorrow)...hehe!

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11/19/09 6:13 P

I cannot wait for the weekend!!!

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11/19/09 5:14 A

HEHE:) I guess they know the break is coming so they are super squirrely. Observation today should be fun!:)

That is great that you were able to work out before school. I should try to get back into that routine. Most days I am up early enough that I could. Maybe that will be a goal I have for second semester...we shall see:)

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11/18/09 8:53 P

Who's driving you batty??? Want me to beat them up??? Haha!
This am (before school) I did Level 1 Day 2 of the Shred! I'm going to do it every other day!

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11/18/09 7:00 P

No work out for me today...way too tired. These kids are driving me nuts!!!!:)

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11/18/09 6:00 A

Sounds intense!! You will get it:)

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11/17/09 5:37 P

Well it's a warm-up, 3 minutes of strength training that includes one single muscle workout then one workout with arms and legs together, then 2 minutes of cardio, then 1 minute of abs...then you repeat the 3-2-1 two more times with different exercises...it was hard.
MMMMM....fajitas!!

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11/17/09 4:43 P

Walked my pup around the block, 100 crunches, 25 squats

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11/17/09 4:56 A

HEHE!!! What is involved in it?? I heard there are a series of squats...

The chicken was breaded and then grilled, nothing fancy just NEW:) We are having the leftovers in fajitas tonight...not new.

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11/16/09 8:46 P

You are doing great too Canfield!! I'm so proud of you!! How was the chicken?? Tell me about it!!

I started 30 day Shred today...Level 1 Day 1...it is tough...for realio!! I'm digging it though!! I can't even imagine what's to come in the next two levels...something to look forward to!!

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11/16/09 7:30 P

dance class tonight and 100 wall pushups

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11/16/09 5:32 A

Yeah, Handte!! Sounds like you are off to a great start!!

Here is a list of new things I have done recently:
*New video
*New arm strength training with resistance band (I made it up)
*New brewery:)
*New chicken recipe

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11/15/09 4:24 P

Update on goal accomplishments this week:

9300 minutes...700 to go by December 1!!

Tried a NEW jogging route, did a NEW spark video (jump rope), got a NEW workout dvd (haven't done yet)...

Worked out for 300 minutes...180 over goal...yay!!

Strength trained 2 days...need to up that I think...but better than nothing...right...I need to try some new strength training...I know the 30 day shred has a strength training element...so that's good!!

I don't think I tried any NEW healthy foods this week though.
Have a great week!!

Sad my boys lost...crazy game...always next week!!

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11/15/09 4:10 P

Add on a 30 minute walk/jog...

700 minutes to goal!!

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11/15/09 3:48 P

I think that is the one thing that I love the most about all Jodi Picoult's books, each chapter is from another character's perspective.

Let's see so far today 30 minutes of "Fat Blasting" Turbo Jam.

We saw STOMP at the Dupont Theater and ate at the Iron Hill Brewery. The food was expensive but the beer was very good!

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11/15/09 10:08 A

P.S. I added the 500 Calorie Thanksgiving feast as a link on our page...do something NEW this Thanksgiving!

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11/15/09 9:12 A

Oh...how exciting!! That sounds like an amazing time! What new brewery did you go to?????? Stomp sounds awesome too...where'd you go to see it?

So far I'm just at the chapter where dad is the speaker...pretty crazy that Anna wants to sue her parents for rights to her own body...I can understand though for sure!!

So far for today...PILATES...

Go Steelers!!

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11/15/09 7:08 A

I am telling you, you will love My Sister's Keeper!!! Keep me posted as you read!

YEAH, glad to hear you bought The Shred...heard it is intense...let me know!!:)
Yes, it sounds like you are making progress!!!

GO EAGLES!!!
PSU rocked the house yesterday!!! Didn't see the game, just the score. We went to see STOMP in Wilmington and then to a NEW brewery:) Lots of fun:)

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11/14/09 8:51 P

So...I checked out My Sister's Keeper today...I'm very excited!!

Also...I bought Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred...I'm also very excited about this NEW workout!! I think I'm going to start it on Monday.

Today I tortured myself and did The Firm...rough as usual...but I wasn't sweating quite as much at the end of it...that's progress right??

Go Steeler's!!

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11/14/09 12:09 P

Yeah for nicer weather!!

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11/14/09 10:31 A

Took the pups for a walk!! It finally stopped raining so that I could take them:)

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11/13/09 5:18 P

So....today I did something NEW!! Yay!! I did the 10 minute jump rope workout on Spark...it was awesome!! I loved it!! I can't believe it's taken me this long to do it! I also did:
20 minutes of Tae Bo...
10 minute cardio kickboxing...
Seated upper body resistance band workout...
Day 3 Dumbbell upper body workout..
Standing upper body resistance band workout...

Wow...I feel good...dodedodedodedo...I knew that I would!

Haha!

Happy Friday!!

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11/12/09 6:33 P

Yeah, the squash soup was so good! I hope you guys are able to enjoy it for Thanksgiving!

I also hope you get Turbo Jam because I know you will love it!!

I have not worked out since Monday...just too tired:( oh well better to rest than push it...I can work out Saturday for sure!

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11/11/09 6:56 P

OMG...you have Turbo Jam!!!! I'm so excited for you!! I asked Santa Claus for it...so...my fingers are crossed!! You know what I was thinking...I'm wondering if the library has any workout videos?? I'm going to check tomorrow!! Yeah...I think I saw some squash soup on the Thanksgiving under 500 calories menu...I think I'm going to post that to our page...looks yummy!! I'm wondering if I can talk Scott into making it and keeping our Thanksgiving meal somewhat healthy!! No workout yet...still thinking about it though!!

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11/11/09 5:27 A

Handte!!! You did awesome!! This looks great!!!!

Well let's see...I did start a new DVD, on loan from a friend, Turbo Jam!! I love it:) So my goal is to do that three times a week. I could also ride my exercise bike, from our neighbor, a little more often...

I am also asking "Santa" for weighted gloves to improve my strength training.

We made an excellent squash soup recipe I could share...we had it on a week night so that goes to show how simple it is:)

As far as a new size...I think I would faint if I ended up a smaller size, but I am rooting for you!! I know you are so close to probably another size being gone!!!

WORK IT ALL!!!

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11/10/09 7:55 P

Happy Holiday season everyone!! We are fast approaching the Winter season...a time when many people (especially me) forget about staying healthy, being fit or making good choices! Well this year it is time for a NEW beginning, time to make NEW and different choices!!



I know that this winter...one of my own personal goals is to hit 10,000 fitness minutes by December...wow...what a new concept! So this means lots of working out! What are your goals?? TELL US! We will hold each other accountable for these NEW goals...we want to accomplish them...right??


I don't know about you...but I have been struggling to hit my weekly goals that we set out for in the past couple challenges (mainly since school has started)! I am thinking that some of it was unrealistic goal setting and some of it was me being a slacker!! With fresh starts come fresh goals...ones that we will meet!



A NEW winter beginning for us could be to strive to do cardio 3-4 days a week for a minimum of 2 hours total per week! Do something NEW!! This month incorporate at least one NEW cardio exercise into your fitness program! So...this could mean: starting a NEW workout video, buying a NEW piece of cardio equipment (trampoline or something), taking a NEW route on your strolls, making up your own, NEW workout routine...whatever it is...SHARE IT WITH US!!



Along with a NEW cardio exercise...add in a NEW strength training element to your fitness program! So...this could mean: making up your own strength training routine, buying a NEW strength training device (maybe you need to up your weights), doing NEW strength training workouts, etc....whatever it is...SHARE IT WITH US!!



Variety is the spice of life...try NEW, healthy foods this month...you may even begin NEW traditions for healthier, holiday meals! Tell us what you've tried and how you liked it whether it be a new recipe, a NEW fruit or vegetable you have never tried before...whatever!




It's time for a fresh start, a NEW happier and healthier you...and a NEW size!! Lets do it!


Edited by: CHANDTE at: 11/10/2009 (19:55)