Ideas for Challenge #1

How did you all do yesterday? One day at a time..small, manageable changes. This isn't supposed to be an overhaul. Many times people get so excited, start out big and then burn out just as quickly. I don't want that to happen to you. This year, I want you to actually reach your health and weight goals and not get to New Year's Eve 2012 and think "my New Year's Resolution is to get healthy or lose weight this year". It will be time to move on to bigger and better things because you will have already done it.

Matt and I got our exercise in yesterday by shooting some hoops in a gym nearby for about 10-20 minutes and then went to the gym to walk/run on the treadmill while watching the rest of the Rose Bowl game. Easy, fun AND got some TV watching in while doing something active instead of sitting on the couch with chips and a beer :) It did feel good to reflect afterward and enjoy the choice we made.

Here are some ways to get in your 15 minutes each day this week:

• Throw in some squats in the morning while brushing your teeth
• Take the stairs at work instead of the elevator
• Go on a walk during your break at lunch
• Bike to or from work if you are close
• Walk your dog or take an after dinner walk with your family
• Alternate crunches, squats and wall push-ups during commercials if you are watching your favorite show. You will be surprised at how many you can get in!
• Find an exercise bike on E-bay or Craiglist to put by your TV
• Stop by the gym for a short circuit workout
• Dance party by yourself or with your kids :) Rock the iPod!
• Do calf raises while doing the dishes or prepping dinner

If none of these will work for you, message me and we can brainstorm. Have a great day and see you tomorrow!