Winter Wonderland Warriors

** I am typing this up on Sunday and setting it to post Monday morning, in case we are without power with the snow storm. (They are now saying we could have 11 inches!! Ooh I am so excited! It is supposed to start Sunday night :) Woohoo! Amy- I will link up as soon as I have Internet again!

I have all of my Winter Wonderland goals and my updates on the goals on my sidebar, so you check out my progress there :)

This week's positive picture!

Getting ready to workout...

This week's questions:

1. {This will be a weekly question} What have you done this past week to help you achieve your goals? My workout schedule that I posted last week really helped, I also got up in the mornings to do my Wii. My new water bottle (you can see it in the pic above) made drinking my water seem easier because it has a straw, and I journaled food to make sure that I got in my fruits & veggies.
2. Are any of your goals repeat offenders (i.e., have you made them before and not succeeded)? I have been working on the 2miles in 24 mins for awhile now... I am a slow runner...some day I think I could walk faster, but I keep putting forth the effort and know that one day I will achieve my goals. Because of my tachycardia, I keep a check on the Heart Rate constantly, and don't let myself get too fast if my HR is getting high.
3. Do you have a support system in place to help you achieve your goals? You guys are my biggest support! But my hubby is great to cheer me along!
4. Are you a planner when it comes to meeting your goals, or do you tend to “wing it” and hope for the best? I am definitely a planner.
5. Fun Question of the Week: Who knows about your blog? Are you on blogger lockdown or do the “real” people in your life know about your blog/read your blog? My husband knows about my blog, and a few friends...I don't think I really keep it a secret, but I don't tell everyone I meet either :) If I know someone that I think blogging could help, or that could gain support from the blog world I always tell them!

Snow :)

If you don't see me for a few days, it is because I am SNOWED in :) They are calling for a possible 6 inches of snow for us...and if that happen my sweet town in ALABAMA will shut down! LOL Hope y'all all have a great weekend!

Three Things Thursday

1. This has been a great week so far in terms of food & fitness. One thing that I have really enjoyed is playing Wii Fit in the morning. In trying to figure out a time to do the Wii in order to complete my weekly minutes for my WWW goal, I decided that a couple of morning a week I needed to get up and log some minutes, because I didn't want them all to be earned on the weekend (in case other things came up), and after I do the gym after work it is nice to just veg with T. I LOVE doing this in the morning. I have never liked going to the gym in the morning because of having to pack up everything and showering and dressing for work there (coming back home is not an option). This is a great way to get in some morning exercise. My favorite is Hoola Hoop and the 10 min session wears me out! But I love it :)

2.  They say we are in for more snow this week in BAMA :) I love this...did I tell you guys that we had a white Christmas? It was beautiful, but melted the next day. Maybe this snow will stick around a bit longer :)

3. I have noticed some new followers lately, and have tried to return the blog love, but if you are a new follower and you haven't seen me around your blog let me know so I can show you some support :)

Winter Wonderland Warriors-- Week 1

I am so excited about the WWW Challenge and ready to kick it off!

First off...Positive picture of the week!

My positive picture of the week is my new workout schedule. I am keeping this schedule in my car so that I can see what my workout is first thing in the morning...I also have a copy of the schedule at home. This schedule makes me excited...it is the Hal Higdon 10k training schedule...I am not sure that I will actually participate in a 10k, but loved the schedule because it incorporated several of my WWW goals...Running/walking, cross training, and strength training!

Now for the Questions!
1 &2. What are your ten goals for the WWW challenge and why did you choose them?


1. 150 miles on foot (A combo of walking, jogging, and running). I usually try to do 10 miles per week...in order to complete this goal I will be upping my weekly goal to 13 miles.

2. 150 miles on Bike (This will be at the gym). When I get in running mode, I tend to neglect other areas of cardio...this will encourage me to change things up.

3. 2 miles in 24 minutes. I have been working on this for awhile, and really want to mark this goal off my list!

4. Participate in an official 5k. I haven't done one in a while and they are fun!

5. Do 100 minutes of Wii Fitness a week. I read about others using there Wii all the time, but usually only use it when I can't get to the gym...I want this to be an extra component. I plan to use Wii fit, and have borrowed Dance Dance Revolution...I may also reward myself after the first month with a new game to keep my motivation high!

6. Save $100 per month. This will be tough, but I think I can do it...things are often tight financially but I want to try to make saving money a priority.

7. Strength Train 2 days per week. Strength training is very difficult for me, but I know how important it is...maybe if I add this as a challenge goal I will be more consistent.

8. Eat 7 fruit/Veggies per day. In general I think I do this...but it will be more planned now, and I hope to incorporate more fruits and veggies as snacks!

9. Drink at least 64oz of water per day. By making this a challenge component I will be more consistent, I am bad about "forgetting to drink" anything. I would really like to do 64 oz before lunch! but Baby steps :)

10. Do something FUN once a week. (This could be a movie at home with Tommy, a Girl's Night, or taking Humphrey for a hike...just something fun) Sometimes I get in a funk during the blah winter months so this will cause me to plan fun things!

3.Are you making a New Year’s Resolution beyond the WWW challenge? I just want to live life the best I can!

4. What does this challenge mean to you? This challenge is a way to keep myself motivated during the winter. I honestly feel challenges are key to keeping my motivation high in regards to diet and fitness.

5. Fun Question of the Week: What did you do when the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve?
I kissed my sweet hubby! It was a quiet night at home that included movies and watching the ball drop.  We actually watched the ball drop eastern time together and kissed...then he went to bed and I waited for midnight Central time, gave him a quick kiss while he was sleeping, and then crawled into bed myself.

Merry-thon Complete!

I finished my Merry-thon miles last night! Thanks to everyone who joined me on this fun little challenge. Be sure to let me know if you finished! :)

Happy New Year everyone!

I can't wait for the WWW!

Three Things Thursday

1. I have missed you guys!!! It has been almost two weeks since I have been on a computer. I did stop in for about two minutes on Christmas Eve to update my miles, but I haven't read any blogs in weeks! I am ready to get caught back up with you guys.

2.  I have two more miles to go to complete my Merry-thon! I am so glad that I had this challenge to keep me moving during my vacation from work. I know that I would not have put forth the effort to go to the gym if it weren't for the challenge and knowing you guys were working to get your miles finished too!

3. I ATE WAY TOO MUCH! Of course, a few years ago, this would have been my normal, but still it was too much. There were several cookies too many , along with many dinners out with friends and evening that included cocktails in the past two weeks! But that was then, and this is now. The holidays are coming to an end, and my regular diet routine has already started back...and I am ready for that normal routine.

Three Things Thursday

1. Well, I am officially behind on my Merry-thon miles, but I know I can get caught up. Yesterday, we had a mini ice storm that kept me in the house all day. It was nice to have an unexpected day off from work, and even though I got behind on my mileage, I got ahead on other things...and FINISHED my Christmas cards! Yay! I was soo behind on cards this year, but mine are going out Today!

2. When I got to work this morning, we were SHOCKED to find out that the library had been burglarized. They broke out a Window in my children's section. It was a huge mess and glass was everywhere. They only managed to get away with $30 and some changes that was in our donations box. We had to cancel the field trip that was coming to the library this morning, but I will still have my family night event this evening. What a day!

3. Tomorrow is my last day to work for over a week! I am so ready for this off time! I am looking forward to friends, family, and getting more miles complete :)

Merry Christmas everyone!