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Ummm…what the heck was I thinking?

workoutmommy — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 23:52:01 +0000

I got caught up in a moment of “YES, please include me!” and ended up signing up for a Warrior Dash!

What the heck was I thinking?! I’m used to running race “courses”, not “battlegrounds”! The website describes it as “3.11 hellish miles”.
ACK!!!!!

This is what the course includes:

petrifying plunge
cargo climb
chaotic crossover
lumber jacked
tunnels of terror
road rage
great warrior wall
rubber ricochet
cliffhanger
muddy mayhem
warrior roast

Now my friends, how on EARTH am I supposed to train for this?!
(ps: it’s in 2 months!)

Have you ever done something like this?
Tell me this is going to be FUN, right?

(right?)

I want to be able to do pullups!

workoutmommy — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 16:09:04 +0000

Meet my Door Gym. It hangs in the entry way to my house so I CANNOT ignore it. My goal this spring is to do at least ONE unassisted pullup.

How am I going to get there? By attempting to do one (or more) every single day. (and some specific strength training)

It’s really hard to ignore a goal when it stares you in the face all day long.

It also makes for great fun for my kids! (and yes, I’m a little jealous of their six packs and strength!)

How about you gang?
What goal do you have and how are you going to get there?

Welcome to YOUR awesome!

workoutmommy — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 10:15:14 +0000

Hello 2012!

A new year.

a fresh start.

a clean slate, yes?

I normally don’t do resolutions (because I usually break them before noon) but this year I have just one and it is to LIVE.

LIVE life.
I’m going to take it by the balls horns this year and squeeze every last drop of LIFE out of it that I can.

So I am logging off right now and going to find/create/enjoy my awesome!

How about you?

How are you going to make your year AWESOME?

New month, new goals

workoutmommy — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 18:19:18 +0000

Hello, remember me?
It’s been awhile!

Now that we have started a new month, it’s time to get some new goals on the books. For me, that means:

Better, cleaner eating. Goodbye JUNK, hello fresh and unprocessed foods! Have you seen the website 100 days of real food? I need to make it my best friend.
Exercise! Although I haven’t gotten the all clear from the doctor yet, I’m trying to do some power walking and light jogging. I’ll be honest though, it isn’t pretty. I’ve got a long road ahead of me but hopefully I’ll be running another half marathon this spring. I also need to get back to my favorites–KETTLEBELLS!
Positive thinking. I need to do this. I need to MAKE myself do this. Being a stay at home mom of 4 little boys is just emotionally exhausting. At the end of the day I usually want to dive head first into a tray of brownies just to keep my anxiety in check. So instead of doing that, I need to just think positive happy thoughts and breathe. (very deeply)

My PRIMARY goal is to get back to my pre-kids weight, which right now means I need to lose just under 40 pounds.
ACK.

I’m giving myself 11 months to do it though. It’s going to suck but in the long run I know it will be worth it.

So that is what is going on in my end of the world, how about YOU?
Do you have any new fall goals?
Share below!

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Staying fit this holiday season

workoutmommy — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 04:38:29 +0000

So what is your plan for staying fit this holiday season? Everywhere I turn there are treats, drinks, and more! ACK!

I posted a few ways that I’m going to keep the holiday pounds from creeping on this season over on Workout Mommy Reviews.

Share your plan and be entered to win a $150 gift card! Who can pass up a chance at free cash!?

and remember gang: never underestimate the power of a workout!

PS: Fitness Anywhere is having an awesome sale on the TRX. Check it out!

Challenge yourself

workoutmommy — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 03:13:22 +0000

Have you ever thought “I would do that if I just had the money?”

Subway is giving one reader a $100 American Express gift card to be used toward your own personal fitness goal.

Come on over to Workout Mommy reviews to see my goal and leave a comment with yours.

My new gig at Bookieboo.com

workoutmommy — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 07:04:02 +0000

I’m very excited to announce that I am the new Community Manager over at Bookieboo.com, a fitness hangout for moms!

Please come and join me in on the conversation over there and make some new “friends”!

Already a member? Please let me know what you would like to see! What kind of topics/ideas would help you out? Leave me a comment here or over on Bookieboo.com!

It is a FANTASTIC day!

workoutmommy — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:04:41 +0000

Today is going to be a fantastic day gang!

After reading Mizfit’s post on Monday, I decided I want my glass to be FULL!
It’s tough to change your thinking, but it can be done.
It MUST be done.
No excuses.
Just like exercising.
It’s tough to change a routine (or no routine) but it can be done.
Start small and make it happen.

Today I am getting up at 5am to workout and I’m EXCITED about it!
What are you going to do to make your day FANTASTIC?!

Pushup challenge update

workoutmommy — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 06:54:00 +0000

It’s Monday gang, which means it is time to shake off the weekend and get moving!

Today’s challenge? Pushups! If you haven’t already done so, I encourage you to sign up for the 100 pushup challenge.

I jumped into this challenge three weeks ago and have seen a considerable increase in the number of full body pushups I can perform. (started with 5, now I can do 17!)

Week 3 was very challenging for me, so I have decided to hold myself back and repeat it. I want to focus on quality pushups with perfect form, so I think an extra week will give me the chance to build the strength that I need.

Here is my plan for today:

15 pushups, rest for 60 seconds (or more)
12 pushups, rest for 60 seconds (or more)
12 pushups, rest for 60 seconds (or more)
10 pushups, rest for 60 seconds (or more)
Max! 15 pushups or more

That gives me a total of 64+ pushups for today, which is a great way to start a Monday, yes? (Yes!)

On top of this, I plan to do 45 minutes on the spin bike for a cardio workout as well.

How about you gang? What is your fitness plan today?
No excuses!

What is your fitness plan this weekend?

workoutmommy — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 06:18:38 +0000

I will be using my ValSlidethis weekend and doing a circuit workout from Valerie Waters Red Carpet Ready. My legs are nervous just thinking about it!

I am also doing the 100 Push up Challenge, along with many others here. We are gearing up for a very challenging week #3. I am feeling strong, how about you?

And for those of you training for your fall marathon (Rachel, Fitarella, Nap Warden, JD, who else?), have a great run this weekend! (and please run a mile or two for me, ok? thanks!)

Now gang, how are you going to make your weekend an active one?

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What is your fitness plan this weekend?