Call for Miles | Week 4

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It’s the end of week 4, which means we’ve been at this a month! Are you a third of the way to your goal? Do you need to push a little harder? Adjust your goal?

Let me know in the comments. Also, remember to check my math at times…it’s not my best subject!

I am not at home this weekend so there may be a delay in my getting the miles updated.

Call for Miles | Week 3

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Today (Sunday) marks the end of week 3! How are you feeling three weeks in? How did you do?

I had a better week this week. I went to a couple work out classes at my church and did my step work out once.

Any goals for this week?

Call for Miles | Week 2

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I saw this picture on Pinterest this week and I knew that I had to post it here. After all, having a goal to reach is what this challenge is about! You make your goal so that it works for you!

I want this to be a goal that challenges you, and pushes you, but I also want it to be a goal that is reachable. So, please do that. If you need it to be 50 miles for the three months, that’s great! If you need more and want to try for 200, that’s great! If 100 sounds like the right range, go for it!

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So, how was week two? Let me know in the comments!

For me, it wasn’t great. The second week of the month is my busiest week – I have multiple meetings, plus time in classrooms, babysitting my nephew, and more and this week it equaled out to me not getting much exercise in. I’m hoping to change that next month.

Pumpkin Smoothie

Among the top few of my favorite things about the Autumn season is pumpkin. I love pumpkin! A lot of pumpkin choices really aren’t that good for us though. (Pumpkin pie anyone?) One fall treat that I can enjoy over and over again with out guilt is a pumpkin smoothie.

If you have followed my personal blog for a couple of years, you have probably seen this, but I thought I would share it here anyway.

Pumpkin is packed with good stuff – fiber, vitamins, a bit of protein, not many calories and very little fat!

:Pumpkin Smoothie:

1 to 1 1/2 cups water

1 cup pumpkin

5-6 ice cubes

Dash Cinnamon and or Pumpkin Pie Spice

1/2 package Sugar-Free, Fat-Free Instant Vanilla Pudding

Combine in blender and blend!

*You could use apple juice for additional flavor, or milk for a thicker, creamier version.

What is your favorite use for pumpkin?

If you have a favorite {healthy} recipe that you would like to share email me: batnt99 [at] gmail [dot] com.

Call for Miles | Week 1

I can hardly believe that we are at the end of the first week of Round 3! I am so excited that you are all going to participate in this challenge with me. It’s been so helpful for me over the last six months and I’m am excited to see my progress over the next three!

How was your first week? Let me know in the comments. Remember that this time around our weeks are different: we are tracking Monday through Sunday.

Also, please share if you want your goal to be something other than 100. Feel free to let your friends know if you think that they would be interested. It’s never too late to join in!

Round 3 Starts Today

Round 3 starts today! I can’t believe that’s been six months since I decided to try this. Thanks to those of you that have been here from the start, and welcome to those of you that may be joining us for the first time.

My goal for this time around is to actually get to my goal (so disappointed to be a few miles short in Round TWO), and I really want to get serious about running. My dad is a runner and has been forever. My sister (Hi, Stacy!) took up running a few years ago and now does marathons. I figure that means that there is a runner inside of me somewhere. I’m on a mission to find her.

Not that I see myself running marathons. But going our for a three mile run everyday? That’s the kind of runner I want to be. Any advice for me?

What are your goals for round 3? Are you hoping to try some new exercises? To get faster miles? Are you hoping to drink more water while you work out? Are you hoping to get even more miles than last time?

Tell me in the comments and maybe we’ll get some good ideas and motivation from each other.