A Little Competition Never Hurt...

So... two of our friends challenged us to see who could reach our fitness goals. We weigh-in once a week, did starting measurements, and plan on doing ending measurements. So far, us "wives" both got a bit closer to our goal, but the "husbands" just stayed the same. In order to better motivate ourselves we are encouraging ourselves with prizes and rewards for reaching our goal. I'm more motivated. I've got another 11 weeks or so of this competition and we'll see how it turns out. I'm so excited and pleased with myself!

Yay for a little competition!

Friends

My husband and I have combined with two of our friends to reach our goals and encourage each other. Last night we all weighed ourselves (yup... after Thanksgiving weekend!) and I took everyone's measurements. We are so excited to get working on this and I'm excited to see what really ends up happening. I love that FRIENDS really can help to be so motivating though! Here we go!

Classes are continuing

I know I've been missing for a while from this blog.

Good news...
Classes have been going on whether or not the blogging world knows about it and they have all been successful. I told those who attend that I need at least two people to come each week otherwise I'll cancel it for the week. I've never once had to cancel it. We've had a great variety of people coming and I absolutely love it!

Tonight we are going to mix things up a bit (got moved from Tues to tonight due to church-activity-time-conflicts). We are going to do a class tonight that focuses on the core muscles and hip-region instead of the circuit-training-like stuff we've been doing the last two months or so. Make sure you bring a mat or a towel and all are welcome. The time for tonight is at 5:45pm. See you all there!

Updates & Urging

First:
Go and VOTE today!
This is my "urging" for you...

Second:
Fitness Class. My House. 6-7pm. Tonight.
Be there, or be... round?


Third:
I am back to working out regularly. My goal is simply to do SOMETHING 6 days a week. Even if it is just a 20 minute walk.

Last night I did a Stretch & Tone class at the YMCA and love, love, loved it! I forgot how much I enjoy doing classes and yoga (which was incorporated lots).

Fit and healthy body, here I come!

Time for a new Challenge

It's time for a new challenge! Here it is!
Get at least 8 cups of water daily!

Water is vital to the body functioning properly. Majority of the body is comprised of water. Have you ever heard that drinking lots of water increases your metabolism? In a way, it does.

Your kidneys filter all your blood. This process makes up about 25% of the total calories your body burns at rest. So, if you are drinking more water, your body has more fluid to filter. Therefore it is working harder and using more calories. Exactly how many more calories it burns is uncertain.

In addition, water makes you feel more full.
Water helps your body and cells to work at an optimal level.

Here in AZ we live in a dry, dry desert. I feel it especially during the winter months. (Here's my theory for that- It isn't as hot and therefore doesn't make me feel like drinking as much.) Nevertheless, it is still important.

So, let's get hydrated friends!
Go have a DRINK....
of water!

Class Tomorrow

Class tomorrow will be at the same time and place as usual...

6-7pm @ my place

Bring your motivation, any friends, and I'll see you there!

No Class Tonight

I know we've had a Fitness group the last two weeks, but tonight is going to be canceled.
It is Enrichment night for the women of my ward (church). Since most of the attendees are in my ward, I'm encouraging you all to attend Enrichment instead.

We'll pick up next week though.

I'm looking into doing this inside a building. Working on it... I'll let you know when it's finalized.

For now,
Next Tuesday
6pm
My place.
Be there or be...round?

All are welcome.
I know there were some concerns that the class was already full, but there is always room for more friends! Join us whenever you feel like it!