Motivation gets you started.  HABIT keeps you going.

I was scrolling down my FB feed and came across a young lady who gave herself a 100 day gym challenge. She suffered from low self-esteem and just really needed something to make her feel better about herself. She did a fantastic job and persevered during the times when she really just didn't want to go to the gym.

I say all that for this reason. I have decided to give myself a 160 challenge. No. I do not suffer from low self-esteem, however I am looking a bit fluffier than I would prefer (lol). Additionally, I do enjoy challenging myself and setting goals.

Over the next 159 days ( I started 1/24/17 and should end 7/2/17) I have to abide by the following:

1. Go to the gym every day. Yes...even when it snows and I want to hibernate like a little bear.

2. I must do a minimum of 30 minutes of cardio and weights for one body part (arms, legs. ect..).

3. Because I tend to forget to eat, I have to eat at least twice a day. (this may be harder than going to the gym....ugh the torture...lol)

***I am not going to say that I am going to severely limit my food and intake because as soon as I say I can't have it...I WANT ONLY IT. I am very good at limiting myself, but I suck at getting food in my body regularly***

4. I have to check in once every 10 days to update on progress.

I am sure I will come up with more conditions for myself as I go along, but for now these are MY basics. If anyone would like to join me, I strongly encourage you to do so.

It is believed that it takes 21 days to make/break a habit. Now, this may not be for you, but challenge yourself to either make or break a habit over the next 21 days and follow me through my journey over the next 159 days.

$100

Have you ever considered what you would do if you were given an extra $100?  What would you do with that money?  No, it isn't a lot of money, but would you do a mini splurge and if so what would that splurge be?  Would you instinctively save it?  

Because I always spend any and every extra dime I have on my children, I would try very hard to be selfish with this extra and unexpected money. I have been wanting and needing some spa time.  I would have the mani/pedi and a nice massage.  Depending on where I got these things, I think I could squeeze in a facial.  

I know it seems frivolous, but for me, they are well deserved.  Any time an expense needs to be cut out, it is from me.  NEVER MY CHILDREN!!!  The funny thing is, I would probably still try to go get them a nail polish or something.


I look forward to hearing what you would do......

Challenge update

Happy Monday morning everyone.  I just wanted to give a quick update on my progress. I would have taken a picture, but I have managed to catch a summer cold and kinda look like crap, so I will spare you all (LOL).

Ok back to business. As of today I have lost 4 pounds.  Now I will say that I had originally lost 6 pounds, but allowed stress to let 2 pounds creep back onto me.  That being said, I am sure I will lose the last six by the desired date. 

I have been doing some light exercises.  A little yoga, 10 minute Tae Bo (do you remember that?), and did the fit test for insanity. I am working mostly on my arms and my abs.   Unfortunately, I have a slightly crappy right knee, so I can't fully do a lot of the exercises, but I try to modify where I can. 

Wish me luck and I will check back around my birthday to let you know if I made my goal.

Acro Yoga by Equinox

Personal Challenge - Lose 10 Pounds

This year I will be 44 years old.  I am looking forward to it, however this year as a gift, I would like to give myself the gift of removing 10 pounds from my person.  My birthday is 47 days away.  I think this is MORE than enough time to lose such a minimal amount of weight.  Why 10 pounds you ask?  Simply put, I want to be under 300 pounds for me.  I know some are gasping and shaking their heads and thinking...she needs to put another zero behind that, and they may be correct LOL.  However, I am working on a short term goal and this is mine.

I am open to suggestions and I will check in with my progress.  It shouldn't be too difficult, except for the fact that I forget to eat and really hate eating 5-6 small meals a day.  After a while you just get so sick of eating.  Just feels like that is all you are doing all day.  OMG...annoying.  But, I love me and I want this for me.

Just an FYI.  No I don't take medications.  No I don't have diabetes, high blood pressure, or crappy cholesterol.  With the exception of the additional fluff.....LOL, I am considerably healthy.

Wish me luck and I am open to suggestions.  This also gives me a reason to work on some lower calorie/fat foods that are tasty fun to eat.

30 Day Cruch Challenge

This is a challenge that I will take.  I am going to match the crunches push ups.  I welcome others to join me.  

Half of Your Body Weight in Ounces of Water Per Day - Are You Drinking Enough?

Half of Your Body Weight in Ounces of Water Per Day - Are You Drinking Enough?

I think this is the challenge I will try for 30 days .  If I drink half my body weight in water, will I:

• lose weight
• feel better
• have less digestive issues
• anything else that might be beneficial to my health