Call for Miles | Week 4

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I struggled this week. We were busy and I let that get in the way of my exercise. I’m not giving up though! How about you? How was your week? Share with us and go get ‘em this week!

Call for Miles | Week 3

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It’s the end of week 3 (Happy Easter, everyone!). How was your week? What were your challenges? What were your triumphs? How many miles did you get? What are your goals for this week?

Good luck this week!

Happy Easter!

I saw this on the Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans FB page, and had to share.

What are you weekend goals? How are going to keep from eating too much of the kid’s Easter candy?

My weekend plans include a long walk as part of training for a race in three weeks. Sunday will be a rest day in my training schedule. As far as the Easter candy…I plan to chew a lot of gum!

Happy sweating!

Call for Miles | Week 2

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It’s the end of week two. How was your week?

I started strong, but kind of fizzled. We had a super-busy week. Luckily, this week shouldn’t be as busy and my walking partner is back in town after a week in Florida. It’s amazing how motivating a friend is. :)

Leave me a comment with your miles for the week. Go get em this week!

Happy sweating!

Reasons

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A few years ago I was at a women’s meeting for my church and we had a doctor there to answer any questions that we had. One thing he said that really stuck with me was this:

“Don’t exercise to lose weight. Because, then if it doesn’t work, you will quit. Exercise to be healthy.”

Of course, I hope to lose weight when I exercise, but I continue to exercise because I know how much better I feel when I exercise. I have more energy, my mind is clearer, the mood is happier and I have more self-control.

Take a look at this list of 50 reasons, and tell me: Which are your top 5?

Mine are #’s: 5, 7, 17, 24 & 34.

Call for Miles | Week 1

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Our weeks are running a bit different this time, so today (Sunday) is the last day of week 1. It was a short week (we started Tuesday), but hopefully you were able to get out and do something to make you sweat.

How was your week? What were your successes and or challenges? Share in the comments and good luck this week!

Happy sweating!

National Walking Day

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Did you know that there is a National Walking Day?

I had no idea until I read about it on the Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans website. It is sponsored by the American Heart Association and they are encouraging everyone to walk for 30 minutes on Wednesday, April 2 (TODAY!).

You can take the pledge here. And, of course, be sure to log your miles!

Happy sweating!

New Challenge | April to June

It’s time for another round!

This quarter, our challenge will run from today (April 1) to Monday, June 30. 

Here’s how it works:

1) Make a goal. Your goal anything you want – Mine is the standard 100 miles, but others choose to go for more, and it’s okay to go for less. Make it something that is do-able for you!

2) Log your miles. Everyday for the next three months, log your miles. Keep track in your planner, on your phone, on dailymile or in your head. Just remember:

If you walk or run, count it mile for mile.

If you bike, swim, do yoga or lift weights (or whatever else), count 15 minutes for 1 mile. 

3) Check in. Every Sunday, I’ll post a call for miles. Leave a comment with how many you did. Also, share your goals for the coming week, and difficulties or successes that you have. We’re a community to support and cheer you on, but we can’t if we don’t know what is happening with you.

It’s fairly easy, and you’ll feel great when you’ve accomplished your goal. You can do it!

Feel free to comment or email me if you have any questions.

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Happy sweating!