Fitness Challenge: Day 4

Well, today I was reminded how uncoordinated I am. I really don't like those DVDs that have you doing all kinds of complicated moves for cardio. I just can't keep up. By the time I figure out what they're doing, they've moved on. That's why I like TaeBo. Most of the moves are pretty straightforward. 

This morning, I did 24 minutes of a Kathy Smith cardio workout. Sort of. At least I was moving the whole time. Then the boys and I went for a 14-minute walk. Getting up at 7 is much easier than trying to get up at 6. I found an article yesterday that talks about motivating yourself to get up and exercise. I see no reason I can't hit snooze for an hour THEN go exercise. LOL

I forgot about the pedometer! I've been wearing it. I just forgot to report in. 

Tuesday: 5526

Wednesday: 5454

Yesterday evening, I only had 4600 steps, so I walked around the apartment until I got 5,000 steps. Jeffrey asked me what I was doing. LOL Reminded me of the days when I used to pace or run in place to hit 10,000 steps before I went to bed each night. :-D

How did you do today? If you're blogging it, feel free to leave your link in the comments.

Fitness Challenge: Day 3

I have come to the conclusion that rather than setting my alarm for 6, hitting snooze for an hour, then getting up at 7, I'll just set the alarm for 7. I can't seem to get to bed before 11, and I need 8 hours sleep.

This morning, I did the 30-minute lower body Pilates workout on the Kathy Smith DVD. Gah. I'm trying to remember how much I used to enjoy working out.  It takes a little work to get all those muscles in shape again. LOL After the boys got up, we walked outside for 15 minutes.

How did your day go? Let me know in the comments. If you're blogging about it, feel free to leave your link in the comments.

Fitness Challenge: Day 2

I know I should be all enthusiastic and cheerleadery, but honestly, it's hard for me to get excited about working out until I start seeing and feeling the results. And right now, all I'm feeling is tired and sore. LOL 

I did get my new pedometer last night. It wasn't even shipped via FedEx, but by regular mail. So there was no reason for them to not deliver it Saturday. *sigh* It's fine. I have it now, and I just have to get used to wearing one again. It's bigger than the ones I used to wear, but it can also ride in my purse when I'm out, so it'll work. I do love that I don't have to worry about remembering to record my steps every night. It keeps the data, resets at midnight, and has a program I can upload my data to. I'm such a gadget girl. If you're looking for something smaller, and have more to spend, I hear the FitBit* is excellent. 

Fitness Challenge: Day 1

It's only Day 1, and really, if it weren't for all of you, I wouldn't have gotten out of bed. LOL I set the alarm for 6, and finally woke up enough to get up a little after 7. Guess I'm going to have to go bed before 11 tonight.

This morning, I did 41 minutes of Tae-Bo. Billy's Boot Camp: Mission One, for the curious. And I've already had 22 oz of water.

So how did you do today? Let us know in the comments. If you're blogging about the challenge, feel free to leave your link in a comment! You're welcome to use this image as long as you're linking back to this blog. I do have a smaller button, but it needs some work. I'll try to get that up in the next couple days. It won't be today. :-)

The "Spring Into Fitness" Challenge Starts Tomorrow! Are You Ready?

Get your pedometer and your walking shoes. Dust off those workout DVDs. Dig the weights out of the closet.

Are you ready? My pedometer is scheduled to arrive tomorrow. It was actually out on the FedEx truck on Saturday, but judging from this shipment and past events, if it's a regular FedEx shipment, even if it's on the truck, it will not get delivered on a Saturday. And I even have a rented box at one of those Pack & Ship places, so the driver has to stop there anyway. It's very frustrating. 

So I'll go through most of tomorrow without a pedometer, but starting Wednesday, I'll post my steps, too, from the previous day. I'll do my best to get my post up early each morning so you can post your comments after you finish your 30 minutes.

Remember, this is all about group motivation. No guilt! I will not chase anyone down or kick anyone out. :-) It's also not about weight. I did take some measurements this morning, though, and a picture of my sad jeans not buttoning. If you need to do something like that so you can see your progress in a few weeks, then do it! 

30 minutes a day for 30 days. Are you ready to take the "Spring Into Fitness" Challenge? ow.ly/jYVkh #exercise #health
— Amanda BeatyChambers (@4LBookBlogger) April 11, 2013

Take the "Spring Into Fitness" Challenge

There was a time not too long ago when I exercised every day. At least thirty minutes, and usually 45-60 minutes. I used DVDs five days a week and walked several miles on the weekends. Several different variables conspired against me, and eventually the workouts no longer worked out.

And there came a point at which my favorite jeans no longer fit.

Do you know how hard it is to find the perfect pair of jeans? I do not take jean-shopping lightly.

Faithful, Fit & Fabulous Challenge

How are those resolutions going? That's what I thought. The problem with resolutions is that they are usually impossibly huge and intimidating and many times aren't things we want to do, but things we "should" do; stop smoking, lose weight, exercise more. If you really wanted to do those things, you would already be doing them. In order to move forward, your goals need to come from within and you need to be motivated. Without a clear reason, you won't stay on track for long. I had a long blog post written, but then I found out about the Faithful, Fit, and Fabulous Challenge. Check it out.

Faithful, Fit & Fabulous
Filled with humor and “I can relate” life experiences, Faithful, Fit, and Fabulous is the ideal 8-week life boost that will refresh any woman's life. Create a personal and effective life plan, and learn how to readily apply it in your busy daily life. Establish holy habits, feel fit and fabulous, and get organized. Just one goal a week for eight weeks—it's simple and fun.