Better You Challenge

Better You

It's time for a new challenge. This challenge is titled Better You.. his is a 60 days challenge from August 1, 2010 to October 1, 2010. The most important thing for this challenge is to be consistence and commitment. It doesn't matter what exercise program you follow as long as you give it your all and you stick to it. This is about improve YOU in all faucets of life. We all know that weight is just a cover and its time to lift that cover.

I have included my POOW NOW agreement for your review. Please feel free to use it if you think it will help you on your journey. If you have ANY questions please contact me. Here's to us!

POOW NOW- Better You

I DID IT!!!

My First 5K

I completed my first 5K Saturday, June 26, 2010! I could hardly believe it myself. I jogged the entire 3 miles. YES!! You can truly do whatever you want to do. I could feel my body aching as I started to jog and I was thinking I needed to stop but I listened to my mind and ignored my body. I continued to jog and I talked to myself all the way up to 3 miles.

I knew if I could do 2 miles I could do 3miles. From May 18, 2010 up until June 25, 2010, I trained for this run. I was logging mad miles in the gym. I will continue because the journey has just gotten GOOD.

I Joined A Gym!

Week 1- 23.54 miles logged~

So, I decided to join a gym to train for my 5k. I needed a place outside of my home. I have become very bored with video tapes. I found a gym where it was so little each month that it was a no brianer!

I am doing a challenge from May 9 to July 4, 2010 called the 10/3/64. What 10/3/64 is a minimum of 10 miles or 3 hours a week of exercise and 64 oz of water each day. I did 23.54 miles this week by going to the gym 3 times! I feel so great. Why do we not exercise regularly? I always feel so good after I have completed a session. I love it! This is my "ME" time.

I hope you have found what works for you. By the way did I say I lost 2 lbs this week! No bad, if I say so myself.

My First 5k!!

My next challenge is a 5k! I have been talking about this event for about a week and just talking about it makes me excited. Getting healthy is contagious! You can join me for this 5k. which will be held on June 26, 2010. Many people have decided to join me in this new challenge and I'm so EXCITED. I will outline the event as we get closer to the actual date. You do not have to be in the same area to do this challenge. If we decide on a time and coordinate the schedule we could all do it at the same time (well all on the same day) all over the US and even all over the world! Isn't technology amazing!

Let me know if you will join me for my first 5k. Keep it moving, keep it positive!

Where have I been?

I'm still here fighting to keep this healthy living lifestyle going. This is a journey not a destination therefore it will take time to get to the end of the line. I can say that and know that it is true but it is one hard principle to accept!

I haven't given up and I will never give up. I did however put a hold on Insanity. My mind is not ready for it right now. I have to commit to it totally or not at all. Insanity is a tough program but I still believe I can do it if I commit myself. I just feel like going outside, to a gym or to class right now and to not be stuck in the house with a DVD player. I am disappointed that I have done the program but I have not given up on myself. I am thinking about doing it full force starting in May. Yeah, that's it, May it will be. Now you have to help me stick to that one. LOL... I will truly let you know on a serious note when I will start Insanity for REAL. Keep it moving, keep it positive!

Do you want this or do you want to talk about it?

The Journey Continues

No matter how hard it gets I'm in it to WIN it! The last 2 weeks has been very difficult, busy and crazy- all of that equals EXCUSES. Last week I did little to no exercise. I have to find a goal for me to focus on. Goals give me a direct target. I'm going to look into doing a 5k race. I don't know if I will walk, run or walk/run but that would give me a target. I need a focus point. I find when I have goals in front of me I tend to work harder and much better.

On Monday, I will start INSANITY and I will stick to it. What I know about myself, I prefer going out to exercise. I like going outside, to the gym or to classes. When I'm home it takes a real effort on my part to load the DVD and workout. I know that sounds silly but when I'm in the company of others I work better. I don't necessary have to workout with someone but just seeing other people working out pushes me.

Well I have to get over that and get on program with Insanity. I spent good money on the product and it is a good program therefore I need to complete the challenge. I will complete my INSANITY CHALLENGE! Join me as I reach my goals! Good luck to all of you.

POOW NOW- Insanity Slow down

I had to take a few days off from Insanity; my body needed a break. I somehow hurt my foot and it has been killing me. Insanity is intense and because of my hurt back and not foot I needed to step away for a moment. I had to substitute some other things in place of Insanity. I will start Insanity again on Monday. The blessed part of being alive is you always have an opportunity to start over.

You can have a do-over and keep on moving. I'm not upset because part of this journey is to learn how to listen to my BODY and I'm learning. I'm so excited about getting healthy that I can't stop talking about it. I have notice so many little things about myself and food. This is an opportunity of a lifetime and I'm ALL in! To all of you out there get in with both feet and the rest will come as you progress on your way. As an old adage says "When the student is ready the teacher will appear" and I believe this with my whole heart so I'm in. What about you? Trust yourself, push yourself but most of all encourage yourself.