Spring Fever Challenge Update

This week's positive picture...

 

 

 

Humphrey didn't want to take a picture...he wanted to go on his adventure :)

1. What have you done this week to help achieve your goals?

Goal 1- Face and Floss- Skipped more days on the flossing than I'd like to admit.
Goal 2- 150 feet miles- I am at 81 miles
Goal 3- Fitness Class -Got it!
Goal 4- Fitness Adventures with Humphrey- We actually had three adventures last week!!! We went to the park on Wednesday, Joe Wheeler State Park on Saturday, and a long walk on country roads Sunday. In total, Humphrey walked 8+ miles this week!!!
Goal 5- Vitamins and Supplements- Got it!
Goal 6- Strength Training- Got in 2/3!
2. What did you do to feel good about yourself?  Much needed eyebrow wax, unfortunately the wax was a bit too hot and burnt my eyelid eek! Not pretty.

3. How do you measure success of your goals? If I am putting forth a good effort, it is a success...even if I don't achieve exactly what I was working towards.  It is the journey more than the destination.

4. What is failure to you when it comes to goals? Giving up permanently.

Fun Question: If you could hop on a plane to anywhere right now, where would you go?
I would grab the hubby and take him to the Marlins game in San Francisco!!!  

Spring Fever Challenge Update

Positive Picture of the Week...

At Relay for Life event on Friday. Mom has a funny face because she just took a bite of a pickle :)

This week's Questions...

What have you done this past week to help achieve your goals?

Goal 1- Face and Floss- Doing Great! ( I had a dentist appointment last week,and have a good check-up :)
Goal 2- 150 feet miles- I am at 63.75
Goal 3- Fitness Class -I did two classes last week...both strength training classes.
Goal 4- Fitness Adventures with Humphrey- We had a great time last week on our adventure!
Goal 5- Vitamins and Supplements- Got it!
Goal 6- Strength Training- Got in 2/3!

What did you do this past week to make you feel good about yourself?
Participated in the Relay for Life event with my extended family. 


When you go away on vacation or business do your goals get put on hold/pause or do you continue to work on them while away?
I try to stay on track the best I can...sometime food choices are limited...and sometimes I make a decision to allow a treat that I don't eat on a regular basis. I always keep up my activity level by running on the hotel treadmill, or finding a sister gym.

Do you have friends/family members that you work on a goal(s) with? Do you find working towards a goal with someone easier or more challenging?
I don't really have someone is my daily life that I work on goals with....but I would Love to have that kind of support.


Fun Question: What is your favourite magazine to read?
I like All You Magazine...mostly for the coupons :) A friend gave me a subscription to Health for my birthday last year, and I enjoyed reading it.

Spring Fever Challenge- Week 4

This week's positive picture:

This is a picture of my first 5k. If the weather is nice, I will be running this race again this weekend. The race is about an hour from my house, and then we will be heading about 4 hours south to catch a few baseball games. We have a threat for storms and tornadoes this week. But I am hoping for a good run Saturday morning and good baseball that night (and maybe a swim at the hotel pool!)   :)

Question Time: 
What have you done this past week to help you achieve your goals?*Weekly Question
Goal 1- Face and Floss- Got the face done everyday...and flossed everyday except Friday Night.
Goal 2- 150 feet miles- I am at 39
Goal 3- Fitness Class -I actually got in 3 classes this week. They all paired will with my strength training goal. I did a Muscles class and Strictly Strength twice. LOVED the Strictly Strength class. It included lots of squats, dumbbell work, bar and bench work, and stretching. I will be doing more of this class :) 
Goal 4- Fitness Adventures with Humphrey- Sunday we went to the park and walked a mile. He was worn out after and slept the rest of the day LOL
Goal 5- Vitamins and Supplements- Missed Saturday.
Goal 6- Strength Training- Got in 3/3!


What did you do this past week to make you feel good about yourself?
I supported a friend during a difficult week.

Fill in the blanks:

__Reading to Children__ comes naturally to me.

__Gardening__does not come naturally to me.

I wish __running__ came naturally to me.

Fun Question:  What is your favorite Easter candy? Are you allowing yourself some this year?

I love Peeps! I got some in my Easter Basket that the hubby made for me, but haven't eaten any yet. I did have a Cadbury Egg and a mini peanut butter cup :)

Spring Fever Challenge- Week 2 !

This week's positive picture...

This week's positive picture is from my childhood. I think I am about 4 years-old celebrating Easter at my Grandmother's house.  My Grandmother always had her house decorated for the different holidays. At Easter, she always decorated her table with beautiful marble eggs, and made coconut cake. She cooked a big meal, but I would hurry though lunch and be ready for my Granddaddy to hide our Easter eggs.

Question Time!

1. What have you done this past week to help you achieve your goals?*Weekly Question

Goal 1- Face and Floss- Got the face done everyday...and flossed everyday except Saturday and Sunday nights. ( I must do better with this while we are traveling!) 
Goal 2- 150 feet miles- I am at 26.25  
Goal 3- Fitness Class -Had a blast with spinning class on Tuesday...I think I will attempt the Muscle class again this week.  
Goal 4- Fitness Adventures with Humphrey- Didn't happen this week...it has been to rainy and yucky out...the weekend was nice, but we were out of town. 
Goal 5- Vitamins and Supplements- Missed one day!
Goal 6- Strength Training- Got in 2/3.

2.  What did you do this past week to make you feel good about yourself?  Bubble Bath and Mud Mask :) I am not a bubble bath type of girl... I am more of a quick shower person. But it was nice and relaxing...and I enjoyed the "me" time!!


3.  Are your SFC goals your ultimate goals or steps to your ultimate goals?  Do you find it easier to set big goals or do you like making mini-goals?  My ultimate goal is to live a healthy life...Mind, Body, and Spirit. My SFC goals are things I can do everyday to help achieve that ultimate goal.


4. What are some of your ultimate goals, things on your bucket list?  
My bucket list had completing a 5k on it...and I DID that for the first time last year! Now I was to  complete a half marathon! ONE DAY!!!!  I would also love to take my husband to see a Florida Marlins game in Miami...he would love that and I would love experiencing his joy. I have always wanted to visit all the states in the US. 

5.  Fun Question: If you could achieve only one more thing in your life, what would it be? I hope I achieve many, many more things in my lifetime...if I only had one more achievement I would hope it would be that when people remembered me...they smiled.

Spring Fever Challenge- Week 1 !

My positive picture of the week...

I have always had a massive fear of climbing over the monkey bars. Last Sunday I conquered that fear and did it! I was terrified as obvious by the picture my hubby snapped from underneath, but I did it! :)

This Week's Questions:

1. {This will be a weekly question} What have you done this past week to help you achieve your goals?                                     Goal 1- Face and Floss- Got the face done everyday...and flossed everyday except Saturday night...I forgot to pack it for the trip. Goal 2- 150 feet miles- Got in 13 including my 5k Saturday morning. Goal 3- Fitness Class - Attempted and failed..I will get it this week. Goal 4- Fitness Adventures with Humphrey- We had a blast at Lexington Park. Goal 5- Vitamins and Supplements- Everyday! Goal 6- Strength Training- Got in 2/3.    
2. {This will also be a weekly question} What did you do this past week to make you feel good about yourself? I painted my nails! Simple but something I don't always take time to do.                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
3. Is your mindset future-oriented or living in the now? How does this impact you when you are working towards a goal?  I think I am a more live in the moment type of person...when I set long term goals I am more focused on what needs to be done today than the bigger goal. 
4. Is there someone in your {real} life that inspires you to strive for the best?  I think Tommy makes me strive for my best in my everyday life...but I don't really have one in terms of fitness or weight loss. 
5. Fun Question of the Week: Do you read blogs on the individual websites or via Google Reader? I use blogger dashboard. I love seeing each blog's background :) It adds personality! :)                                                                    

Spring Fever Challenge

It is here! It is here! We are moving past Winter and heading into SPRING! :) I am very excited about the Spring Fever Challenge!

My motivational picture of the week....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is one of my favorite pictures...It symbolizes Spring Time and Fun!

This Week's Questions:

one. What are your goals for the Spring Fever Challenge? 

two. Why did you choose them?  

three. What is your plan of action to make them happen?

Goal One:

"Face and Floss" - I am a soap and water kind or girl, but I am at the age (or passed the age) when I really need to start taking better care of my skin. My goal is to use a good cleanser to wash my face and put on sunscreen EVERYDAY! Also, I need to get into daily flossing again...I have gotten too lazy with this and need to make it a DAILY thing, not a couple of times a week.  I am going to make a calendar for my bathroom vanity and check off each day when I do these to tasks! 

 

Goal Two: 

"150 Feet miles :)"

This is a goal carried over from the WWW Challenge. I didn't complete this goal last time, but I WILL MAKE IT HAPPEN this time! I am splitting this into smaller goals of 50 miles per month. I will do it! 

 

Goal Three:

" A Fitness Class a Week"

I don't want my mileage goal to be my only focus...fitness classes are a good way to mix it up. I will achieve this my scheduling Monday for my fitness class...and then do it! :)

Goal Four:

"Fitness Adventures with Humphrey"

I wanted this to be a Family walk each week, but I couldn't get Tommy completely on board.  I will keep working on him. Until then, Humprhey (my pup) and I will head out for fitness adventures (to different parks) each week. I think this is going to be so much fun! 

 

Goal Five:

"Vitamins and supplements"

When I started taking my thyroid medicine a couple of months ago, I got out of the habit of taking all of my vitamins and supplements. I have always taken them with breakfast, but with the thyroid meds I have to wait four hours...and I sometimes forget to pack them with my lunch. Making this a goal will give me the incentive to do this daily. And hopefully it will be a solid habit by the end of the challenge.  This will be listed on my face and floss calendar so that it is marked off each day.

 

Goal Six:

"Strength Training 3 Days a Week"

Simply put, I don't like strength training, but having it as a goal will keep me doing it. My plan is two days of upper body, one day of lower body. UGH! :)

 

four. What does this challenge mean to you?

A new challenge always excited me and keeps pushing me forward in the journey.

five. Fun Question of the Week: 

Let's  get to know each other! What is something most people (er... fellow bloggers) don't know about you?

Spring is my favorite season :)