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Holiday Bootie Buster Challenge || Week 1 Review

Before I get to week 1 of HBBC, I started a new running club yesterday and while in the store I saw this quote. I loved it and immediately thought of the joy of simply running because you can.

Week 1 was all about the points! Nothing like a little friendly competition to keep you motivated.

Review Week 1: Being off from work for the holiday and a little more flexibility with time made it relatively easy to accomplish my workout goals for the first week. Nutrition goals? Not perfect but not derailed by the holiday either. Other than a candy cane truffle from Godiva in the mall I wasn't really tempted by sweets/desserts. We'll see how long that lasts :) The best part...I ate what I wanted and didn't have even one moment of guilt!

One thing I noticed this week was how I felt after eating more carbs that I typically would. Kind of sluggish and not a lot of energy. 

Week 2 Goals 

 Workouts

• strength training - 3 days
• running - 4 days
• kenpo - 2 days
• abs - 4 days
• stretch - 2 days

Nutrition

• Shakeology smoothie - 7 days
• vitamins - 7 days
• stick to the weekly plan everyday! (you can see an example of my weekly clean eating menu here Commitment to Health and Fitness) 
• more water (I noticed a few times during the week that I didn't feel like I was drinking enough water)

How did week 1 go for you? Are sweets your biggest temptation during the holidays? 

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Now the link-up

How to Particpate

1. Follow me, the host, at [Fitness, Health & Happiness] on Google Friend Connect in the sidebar and leave a comment. 

2. Create a HBBC blog post.  

3. Using InLinkz below link directly to your HBBC post. Post URL only please.

4. Visit and comment as many other blogs as you wish.

5. There will be a new link up every week.

If you're new to link ups here is an example to give you an idea of how it all works Fitness Friday Blog Hop. Contact me if you have any questions using the "Contact Jill" in the menu bar above. 

 

 

Holiday Bootie Buster Challenge 2011 || Beginning

(Run to the Finish)

This is my first year to join HBBC. I started yesterday with strength training, stretching and fruits and veggies. Not bad for Day 1. For the challenge I will focus on running, strength training, cross training and nutrition. The ultimate goal is to stay on track thoughout the holidays and enjoy myself too!

Goals For This Week

Workouts:

• running - 4 days (this is my first week back running after surgery so this goal is if all things go well)
• strength training - 5 days
• stretch - 2 days

Nutrition:

• Shakeology smoothie - 7 days
• vitamins - 7 days
• follow 11/20 - 11/26 clean eating menu (you can see an example here Commitment to Health and Fitness)

What are your goals for the week? Is this your first year of HBBC?

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With so many blogging friends joining HBBC what better way to keep up with their efforts, progress and accomplishments than a link up.

Amanda gave me the thumbs up to post a weekly link up for HBBC participants to share their blog posts. I will post my week in review along with the link up on Sunday morning and it will remain active through Saturday of that week. 

How this works: 

1. Follow me, the host, at [Fitness, Health & Happiness] on Google Friend Connect in the sidebar. 

2. Create a HBBC blog post.  

3. Using InLinkz below link directly to your HBBC post. Post URL only please.

4. Visit and comment as many other blogs as you wish.

5. There will be a new link up every week.

If you're new to link ups here is an example to give you an idea of how it all works Fitness Friday Blog Hop. Contact me if you have any questions using the "Contact Jill" in the menu bar above (third tab from the left).

 

 

PINspiration Wednesday || Believe In the Run

Celebrating a passion for running and my [almost complete] 2012 race calendar!

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