tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26851528114761726172024-02-06T20:39:10.880-08:00Twitter Exercise Motivation TeamThis space is a collaborative venture among many contributors around the world. The goal is for us to help keep ourselves motivated and dedicated to living our healthiest, best lives. Please join in, comment and bring your positive energy here to share. Together we can share our stories and reach our goals, boosting each other along the way! If you would like to be a contributor, email Joan at joanmancini@yahoo.comJoan Young (aka Mancini)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06862764260067132727noreply@blogger.comBlogger89125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685152811476172617.post-14981724291706572014-06-21T09:26:00.000-07:002014-06-21T09:26:03.772-07:00Your Worth in 3 Digits: The Tyranny of the Scale I often catch myself thinking those crazy thoughts of my earlier years, like: oh, if I could just lose 10 more pounds, or being thin is everything, or ...even crazier, well, at least with this clear liquid diet, courtesy of my recent bout with diverticulitis, I will lose a few pounds.<br />
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Now, when you look at being ill and equate it with the win of losing weight, something just aint right! Many other women have admitted to me that they actually like that when they are sick, at least they lose weight.<br />
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I've been working on a healthy body image and relationship with food pretty much my whole life. I have grown to appreciate food as "nurturing" and "nourishing" and not the evil I need to avoid in order to lose weight.<br />
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Still, though, when I find myself at the doctor's office, as I did last Sunday after being up all night in pain, I whispered to the nurse as I stepped reluctantly on the scale, "Please, don't tell me."<br />
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Now, she laughed and seemed to understand as I said that I often obsess on the number, but of course, my little pea brain did not stop. As the doctor came in to talk and examine me, my eyes took a glance at the paper on the folder, zeroing in on the number, the dreaded number that would tell me what a fatty I still was, despite my pretty intense efforts to eat healthy and work out regularly. I LOOKED! Although the number was definitely not on my list of favorite weights to be, I found myself challenging what it meant. I thought, hmm, this is interesting, as I seem to be in my smallest size clothes right now.<br />
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I got home and looked at a couple of recent pictures that I took while getting some sunshine in my backyard. I noted the growing definition of my ab muscles and the strength of my shoulders. I was able to appreciate that all of this picture happened to add up to the weight on that scale. And somehow, some way, I was liberated..at least for the moment.<br />
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Of course, that didn't stop me from jumping on my WiiFit board several days later to weigh myself. Damn, I thought, at least I'm down 5 lbs from that dreaded dr. office scale. So much for my liberation.<br />
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I'm going to take a big risk here, and share that pic of me and share the weight from that scale, because I think that many healthy, fit women like me will never see those numbers we hear about on the celebrity pages. I will probably never weigh in the 130's again, and for once, that is ok. If you are fit and healthy, it doesn't matter so much what that scale says.<br />
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If this is what 150 lbs. looks like, then hey, I'll take it.<br />
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Joan Young (aka Mancini)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06862764260067132727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685152811476172617.post-58592945820062362652013-10-14T19:03:00.000-07:002013-10-14T19:03:02.698-07:00Where do I go from Here?This past week has made me realize how important it is for me to live a healthier lifestyle. I have maintained the weight that I lost this last year (going up and down a couple of pounds here and there), but nothing drastic. <br />
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I am sending lots of prayers to my friends that are battling various forms of cancer, various forms of infertility and various forms of other illnesses. Of course not all of these could be necessarily be prevented by living a healthier lifestyle, but I am sure that it would be helpful.<br />
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This past week I also had a doctors appointment. You can follow that blog <a href="http://dreamsandadventurestogether.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">here</a> but the medicine that I took didn't work as well. Part of the reason that it didn't work correctly (even though it was a higher dose) was because of stress, being sick, but also for not taking care of my body! Between the eye opener of health risks (none of my own)... and the fact that I want to start a family.. I need to get back on track!<br />
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Today I did 3 miles at our neighborhood park! I can't wait to get back on the #temt twitter wagon. I also love the motivation from various hashtags on instagram too.<br />
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Are you keeping up with your goals? How do you stay on track?Busy Bee Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14228195052318259187noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685152811476172617.post-34091336717272387072013-08-18T20:52:00.000-07:002013-08-18T20:52:38.868-07:00Back to School and Back on TrackThis summer has been so very relaxing! If you know me.. you know that I don't sit well. This summer was an exception and I think I sat a little too well!<br />
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I had grand intentions of losing those last 10 pounds this summer. I thought about it, I talked about it.. and I did NOTHING! I made the excuse.. it is too hot (well.. it was) Oh, I will go to the gym later. So instead of losing those 10 pounds, I gained about 7 back this summer (I do have to admit.. some of that was from new medicine I am on)<div>
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I have been inspired this summer by several people, but one of the main ones is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WeightOffMyShouldersBlog" target="_blank">Weight Off my Shoulders</a> and she had mentioned a DietBet. I hopped over to <a href="http://www.dietbetter.com/" target="_blank">Dietbetter.com</a> and decided that this will be the jump start that I need.</div>
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I have decided to participate in the 28 day challenge for the <a href="http://www.dietbetter.com/games/21554" target="_blank">Runkeeper Game</a>. Tomorrow is my official weigh in. In the 28 days I will have to lose 4% to win (the weight I gained this summer) I don't know if I am completely ready to go back to school, but I do know that I am ready to be back on a schedule that is not just sitting on my couch!</div>
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I am a runner and have been dedicated to it six days a week,
fifty two weeks out of the year for thirty one years. Four days a week I wake
at 4:15 am so I can run before I go to school. I am a morning person and the
hour goes by quickly and serves multiple purposes. Not only do I get in my
exercise but it also allows me to think. What I mean by think is review and
plan what I’ll do with my students that day, reflect on my life, or think about
what I need to do at home.</div>
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No matter where I am the shoes come out and off I go. If you’re
on vacation what a great way to see a new city or surrounding area. One of my
most memorable runs was on the beach in South Carolina. The sun was rising and
it was truly magical. I also will never forget running on Bay Street in
Charleston pasted so many historical homes. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The bottom line is it doesn’t matter if your fast or slow or
somewhere in between, what time of day you choose, or what you’re wearing. What
matters is you’re out there. You are doing something for you. You need to take
care of you. Yes, your job is important but so is your well being. So get some
shoes and go. Take it slow, set small goals and most importantly don’t give up.<br />
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Off to get outside and enjoy the sunshine! <br />
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KK Lirenmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16058037226665551154noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685152811476172617.post-25252915581355512072013-07-27T18:05:00.001-07:002013-07-27T18:05:48.949-07:00#TEMTChallengeI have absolutely loved reading all of the posts that have been written on this blog, but as I said in my introductory blog I am in a rut and I need a little bit of motivation.<br />
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I loved Joan's blog about her <a href="http://twitterexercisemotivationteam.blogspot.com/2013/07/my-love-hate-relationship-with-my.html" target="_blank">Love Hate Relationship with her FitBit Flex</a> I too have a <a href="http://www.fitbit.com/" target="_blank">Fitbit</a> and love it, but I have become very complacent this summer (which really means that by the time I do get up.. it is way to stinking hot for me to get out of my house to go for a walk) But, here in a few weeks I will be clothes shopping for the new school year.. and I need to get back on track!<br />
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Although you can follow people on fitbit, I need something a little bit more accountable. Here are my thoughts.<br />
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I have a separate instagram account that I have set for private for weight loss. It has pictures of my journey along with motivation and my weekly goals.<br />
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After chatting with <a href="https://twitter.com/flourishingkids" target="_blank">Joan</a> we talked about sharing our daily steps. I think for me I am going to try to go with one main goal a week that I can easily keep track of. I plan to share it on Monday and then give updates along the way. Not only do I use fitbit, but I also use RunKeeper. I would love to say that I am going to at least 10000 steps a day, but then I sometimes feel defeated when I don't get that. </div>
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<br />Busy Bee Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14228195052318259187noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685152811476172617.post-71112884514759354052013-07-24T07:33:00.000-07:002013-07-24T07:37:04.536-07:00Dream Big- Passion of Learning<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<i style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: small;">It was an honour to have <a href="http://www.angelamaiers.com/">Angela Maiers</a> cross post and feature this "conversation" on her <a href="http://www.angelamaiers.com/2013/05/guest-post-dream-big-the-passion-of-learning.html">blog</a>. Many thanks to her for her encouragement in sharing my passion to learn!</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I love being a dreamer. Of imagining a world of possibilities that will shape and guide me.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So then, what does it mean to dream big ... I mean really?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I hear these words all the time... and yet I am not sure if I really understand what they mean. Or is it I don't value enough my own desires to actualize them? </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">That is exactly what it was ... until now.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This new year I have taken more than one step into uncharted territory.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Going back to school as a full time student after twenty years was no small feat. No small challenge but in many respects offered the incentive to really dream big.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I have long been looking for a passion that could rival both being a teacher as well as mother and wife. I knew that while I could utterly feel fulfilled in these roles I really felt I owed it to who I am to explore who I hope to become. Envisioning the future isn't only for the young, but probably most especially, for the young at heart.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Here is where the footsteps of my quest have taken me...</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I have found my passion in one of the most unlikeliest of places. I can't give myself any more credit that the simple fact that I stumbled upon it. Hiding in the shadows of my existence, it has become a part of me without me even knowing it was happening. I have been immersed in this culture and life for years now, but only recently could I see it calling to me with fresh eyes. I know that to dream big is to follow in the direction I am being led.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My passion is the martial art of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muay_Thai">Muay Thai</a>. The <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;">word </span><i style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;"><span style="color: #20124d;">Muay</span></i><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;"> is derived from the </span><span style="color: #073763;">Sanskrit<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;"> </span></span><i style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;">Mavya</i><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;"> which means "to bind together". Those simple words completely encompass how I feel when I am training. I am bound to the learning in a way I never thought was possible. </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> The confidence I feel is only matched by the competence I gain from each new training session. It consumes many of my waking thoughts and, for the first time, I revel in knowing that this learning is a part of who I am. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It has empowered me as a learner and given me a focus that compliments every other aspect of my life. Muay Thai has been an amazing teacher ... combining humility, </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">assurance, skill, tenacity, and intelligence as part of the curriculum. My own teachers, each and every kru (sensei), continue to offer me the challenge I need to grow in my skill, understanding, and learning. Most importantly, they instil in me the confidence to continue on.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I have never looked back and now truly understand what passion and fire feels like as it burns inside of me. I know that my journey has only just begun ... mastery may very well be a minute speck in the far distance, but with discipline and passion as my compass, I know I am headed in the right direction. Someday mastery might very well intersect my future.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: small; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><i>"I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times."</i></span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> ~Bruce Lee</span></span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">And so continues my passion and desire to learn... </span></div>
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Jana Scott Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00663040248270183184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685152811476172617.post-59781822208340125982013-07-23T21:27:00.000-07:002013-07-23T21:27:26.097-07:00IntroductionI was so excited when <a href="https://twitter.com/flourishingkids" target="_blank">Joan</a> added me to this blog. I have blogged about my weight loss on my own blog, but glad to use this as a resource.<br />
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A little back story. Hi, I am Andrea (<a href="https://twitter.com/akbusybee" target="_blank">@akbusybee</a>) I have been a special education teacher (in a LIFE- Living in a Functional Environment k-5) for 11 years. Next year I am changing positions to our campus Instructional Technology Specialist. In January my husband and I sat down and wrote some goals. These goals included ones that were job based, financial based... and for me weight based. Being married to an Executive Chef makes it hard sometimes to stay on track with food (especially when he sends out those gosh dog cheesecakes!)<br />
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Anyway, I started my journey in January weighing in at 220 pounds... I am now down to 195. I have never been one to be self conscious about my weight.. but it sure has been nice to be a smaller size!<br />
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So, this summer I have pretty much maintained. My goal was to be down another 15 pounds by the time school starts, but that is a VERY unreasonable goal (and although I am competitive.. I want to do this the right way)<br />
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Things I have done to get this far:<br />
<b>Accountability Buddy</b>-I have a friend that she and I text everything that we eat and when we work out. We both go through stages where we fall off the wagon (and that is kind of where I am right now)<br />
<b>Accountability Group</b>- I am excited to use this platform as another way to keep my self accountable (see a trend here) I also participate in a group on facebook.<br />
<b>Changing my eating habits-</b> Hi, I am Andrea and I am fast food aholic! In the past when I have tried to lose weight I give up fast food and sodas.. and then about a week later I was back to eating it. This time around I still have fast food.. not as often and only kid meals. I also stop eating after 8pm. <br />
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Here is where I need help!<br />
I have a fitbit, a gym membership, and the need to lose the rest of the weight.... but I can not get the motivation this summer! What do you do to change it up (and get yourself out of the house)? I am a summer traveler and always going, and this is the first summer that I have slowed down. How do you keep yourself accountable?<br />
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I look forward to learning from this group and connecting with others!Busy Bee Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14228195052318259187noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685152811476172617.post-31213341164930988702013-07-12T13:38:00.000-07:002013-07-12T13:38:07.841-07:00My Love Hate Relationship with my Fitbit Flex <br />
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Well, I'd keep rambling here, but by the looks of things on my graph, it's time to get movin'! What are you doing to be sure that you are active enough to ensure your good health? </div>
Joan Young (aka Mancini)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06862764260067132727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685152811476172617.post-49086663858806307142013-07-07T10:37:00.000-07:002013-07-07T10:37:02.718-07:00Let's Get Movin'! The Group Support of #Temt<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I know..it can be a bit irritating to hear people boast about their workouts, but if I annoy just one person each day to make a move back to health, then it will be worth it! I know that reading about someone else's run has gotten me off my butt on more than one occasion.<br />
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This blog was born out of a Twitter conversation several years ago. Fellow educators shared my plight: during the summer many of us are more active and seem to be able to take care of ourselves, but when school begins, the best laid plans fall apart. We agreed to use the hashtag #temt on Twitter to record our workouts and ask for support from others! We also planned to share this blog space to inspire others to get moving!<br />
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If you'd like to tell your story and become a contributor on this blog, just leave a comment or say hi to me on Twitter: @flourishingkids. If you've written here before, please jump back in and share. I promise to chime in more regularly and work to keep us all a bit more motivated on our journey to health. If we're going to be the best for others, we need to be in our best physical health!<br />
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<br />Joan Young (aka Mancini)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06862764260067132727noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685152811476172617.post-77348717858751871612012-07-07T18:10:00.000-07:002012-07-07T18:12:16.070-07:00Checking In With the #TEMT!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello Joan and the rest of the gang at #Temt. It has been a long time since we connected via posts. I still like catching the occasional tweet that reminds me we are connected.<br />
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Since last September, I have been using <a href="http://www.myfitnesspal.com/">MyFitnessPal </a>as my primary motivation. In case you are not familiar with the site, you record all your calories in and calories out through your own personal account. You can see what your foods cost you and what different activities credit you. That has been really helpful for me - the accountability.<br />
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I have not made record progress in the weight loss area and I am often scratching my head about it but I think the tool is solid. The best part is I am aware of what I am doing each and every day. There isn't anything new about this approach to wellness but it has been good for me and I know I get a lot more exercise in my life because of it. I am healthier and that has always been my one true goal.<br />
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I look forward to hearing how other folks are doing and what is working or not working for you. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is me 13 months ago & 25 lbs heavier.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some of the fabulous folks who tweet with #temt! Yay, we got to walk with Jerry at ISTE12! </td></tr>
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I can't believe it's been nearly a year since a post has graced this blog, and yet I also <b>can</b> believe it. We all get so busy, but hopefully we have found ways to keep up the commitment we made to our health, whenever that was! And if this post hits you in a lull or a "fall off the wagon" moment, maybe it's a sign to devote some care to your health. <br />
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I know that the #temt tweets from others remind me to "move it" and the replies I get when I post motivate and affirm my own inner desire to be the healthiest self I can be. Thank you to all who use the hashtag that stands for "Twitter Exercise Motivation Team." <br />
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So, here's what I would love to know! If you are one of the original blog members who posted here, I would love to see a post from you, updating us all on how your quest for health has been going. And, I would really like to know if there are any others out there willing to guest post on here occasionally, and by that I mean with whatever regularity you choose! <br />
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It would be wonderful to renew this blog and continue together on our journeys to our best healthy selves. Are you in? <br />
<br />Joan Young (aka Mancini)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06862764260067132727noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685152811476172617.post-68424419649860069432011-09-19T03:21:00.001-07:002011-09-19T03:33:41.846-07:00Back on TrackI see it's been a while since someone has posted here, but it's great to see that #temt is alive and active on Twitter. The temt team is always in the back of my mind pushing me, reminding me to take care of my body so I have energy and good health for myself and my family. Although I was pretty good through the summer, I finally feel back on track this fall.<br /><br />I have REstarted my own exercise program with two new frames of mind:<br /><br />1) Exercise every day! I'm no longer assigning workouts to certain days. I'm just exercising every day. For me, early in the morning works best - the time before my family wakes up. This is time for me and I just DO it! That way, I don't wake up and say, "Today I don't have to get up and move." Instead, it's, "Get up - it's time!" If I'm really exhausted one morning, it's no big deal if I don't get up and sleep in a little instead. But the next day - no excuses. It's working for me.<br /><br />2) It's not too late, it's too early! Both my hubby and I have started getting back on track late summer and, well, we didn't really get a chance to show off a stealth bod at the lake or in the pool. "So, what?" he said, "We're just getting a good head start on next summer." I've adopted this attitude with him and together we have made a pact to keep working out and eating right through the winter, into spring and summer. In other words - our cup is half full. <br /><br />I'm looking forward to fitting better in my jeans as the weather gets colder and having more energy as the days grow shorter. I can feel the difference already in my attitude and energy. <br /><br />Getting fit, let's face it, is a good thing no matter the season!Elizabeth Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13740409123355763568noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685152811476172617.post-15872827218011552622011-08-01T07:15:00.001-07:002011-08-03T10:37:37.390-07:00Awesome Green Smoothie Challenge Wrap-upI loved the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=224184187599996">Green Smoothie Challenge</a>, but I could only participate for 10 days due to my trip to Europe.<div><br /></div><div>This was a facebook event, and all the recipes, tips, suggestions, and websites were posted to the event wall. This can sometimes make it hard to find things. (Facebook needs a "favorite" button like Twitter, and Twitter needs a "Like" button like Facebook!) So I consolidated everything into a word document. Then I wanted to share it with the event participants and others, but couldn't figure out the best way. I didn't want to post "message me with your email and I'll send it to you" because I have enough email to manage. Then, DUH! Google Docs! (Thank you, <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/kchichester">Karen Chichester</a>!) Here's the link, enjoy! </div><div><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HpHg_bgIdQLDuRcihlCuY18bffxasYJd9mn9Ax430do/edit?hl=en_US">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HpHg_bgIdQLDuRcihlCuY18bffxasYJd9mn9Ax430do/edit?hl=en_US</a></div>Linda704http://www.blogger.com/profile/15931694049504476979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685152811476172617.post-62013681062331460942011-07-23T16:26:00.000-07:002011-07-23T16:26:59.841-07:00The Nerdy Teacher: Teachers are advocates<a href="http://www.thenerdyteacher.com/2011/07/teachers-are-advocates.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+thenerdyteacher/IZyg+(The+Nerdy+Teacher)">The Nerdy Teacher: Teachers are advocates</a>kelalfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14980518728186450241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685152811476172617.post-56280384325289928122011-07-07T06:07:00.000-07:002011-07-07T06:07:23.333-07:00Summertime..and the #Temt in's Easy<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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For me, summer is the time when I finally get my act together, resume regular workouts, and prepare yummy healthy meals. Well, most of the time, anyway! Even with family visitors, celebration of holidays and birthdays, it's still easier for me to take care of myself when the pressures of the daily commute and busy teaching day are off.<br />
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Maybe it's time that I developed some new habits. They say that it takes 30 days to create a habit, and I have just about 30 days before I return to work full-time. So here are some things I am going to do to make my life easier and prepare for when the hustle and bustle of school returns.<br />
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<ol><li><b>Make a yummy, healthy food shopping list on Evernote:</b> This way, when I am at the store, starved and brain-dead from a long day, I will have a go-to list and I won't feel deprived.</li>
<li><b>Keep a salad bar ready in the refrigerator</b> : If I get in the habit of having healthy veggies cut up and ready in the frig. I can just keep it going when school starts. I have thought of this often, but the habit just hasn't stuck. Suggestions?</li>
<li><b>Make a menu of fun workouts</b>: Sometimes when I am tired or just unable to make a decision, I need ideas of fun ways to exercise so that it sounds less like a chore. Why not get creative and draw (or create on the computer) a visual representation of all the ways I like to exercise? I bet I can come up with at least 10..maybe even 20. Stay tuned for a future post on that!</li>
<li><b>Get a buddy involved:</b> Last year my teacher friend next door and I talked of choosing a day after school when we would run together. Another coworker suggested hiking on a nearby trail. We didn't do it, but I plan to make it happen this year. A google doc is in the making for "collaborative opportunities for exercise."I will share it at our Summer Institute when we get together for professional development in August. </li>
<li><b>Start the day in workout clothes</b>: It's hard to distract yourself from the workout when you're already dressed. Today I will be going straight from the pj's to the fun new workout clothes I scored on the clearance rack at Marshalls! </li>
</ol><div>How will you develop a new habit to make health a priority during all seasons of the year?</div>Joan Young (aka Mancini)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06862764260067132727noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685152811476172617.post-4116731629758909472011-07-06T14:50:00.000-07:002011-07-06T15:10:00.652-07:00Change-up<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG2ogLmcglfYmEoEf1W1oPuJ6f0ALLgIUxDFd53lCFt3Eyg_7w1Qf2CcK7xM1y_iToPkl4WkE0H7KMv5wSNvgleVSlgoWWpiFRiYYgjBg9jkKJvq-P7xigMwxJhzUBStZO98Bjb5TSr2xd/s1600/spinach.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 159px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG2ogLmcglfYmEoEf1W1oPuJ6f0ALLgIUxDFd53lCFt3Eyg_7w1Qf2CcK7xM1y_iToPkl4WkE0H7KMv5wSNvgleVSlgoWWpiFRiYYgjBg9jkKJvq-P7xigMwxJhzUBStZO98Bjb5TSr2xd/s320/spinach.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626364633511622162" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Today's Recipe:</span><br />2-3 cups of seedless grapes (I used green)<br />1 handful of parsley (I used curly)<br />2 cups of spinach<br />2 cups of water<br /><br />I thought about adding a banana, because I really like the texture it adds, but decided I would try the smoothie without banana today. This recipe is particularly refreshing. First you taste the sweet tang of the grapes, then the freshness of the parsley hits. I did not really taste the spinach at all. I'm actually thinking this one might make a good slushie by incorporating chopped ice.<br /><br />Wish I would have taken a picture this morning. It was a lovely bright green!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cafemama/3637633662/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Photo by cafemama</span><br /></a>Linda704http://www.blogger.com/profile/15931694049504476979noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685152811476172617.post-70773860039553490462011-07-05T19:25:00.000-07:002011-07-05T20:35:52.738-07:00Commitment Takes Planning<blockquote style="font-style: italic;"><span class="huge">"Failing to plan is planning to fail.</span>"<br /><span class="bodybold"><a href="http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/a/alan_lakein.html">Alan Lakein</a></span></blockquote><span class="bodybold">A <a href="http://twitterexercisemotivationteam.blogspot.com/2011/07/going-green-day-2httpwwwbloggercomimgbl.html">few days ago</a> I shared how I was not adequately prepared for Day 1 of the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=224184187599996">Awesome Green Smoothie Challenge</a>, but I came up with a plan B to get me through the day. The next three days were not work days, so no worries. On Monday, I realized if I want to keep up with the smoothies, I must prep the night before.<br /><br />Since I blend my smoothies in 2 batches, I divide the produce between 2 perfect</span><span class="bodybold">l</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipkbCDEVOsY3Sjh7h6PMfm94-4b3UBUR5IydcfWNyaoZDfFIeWQoYuxU2EZz9937kzjtsnMnrIFodSDG4SXxpnl1IE1Lpx1BahExB9Z_AAFmw2INtdx64wbK6uq7LW3M8HbWy_39t3u3jc/s1600/prepped_greens.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 186px; height: 139px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipkbCDEVOsY3Sjh7h6PMfm94-4b3UBUR5IydcfWNyaoZDfFIeWQoYuxU2EZz9937kzjtsnMnrIFodSDG4SXxpnl1IE1Lpx1BahExB9Z_AAFmw2INtdx64wbK6uq7LW3M8HbWy_39t3u3jc/s320/prepped_greens.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626068601595778770" border="0" /></a><span class="bodybold">y-sized bowls. I realize some fruit may brown up a bit, but since it's all going into the blender, no worries! I blend the first batch and pour it into a mason jar, then I blend the next batch and</span><span class="bodybold"> pour the</span><span class="bodybold"> first batch back into the blender. (Just like blending 2 cans of paint to equalize the color.) In this way, if one bowl gets more or less of an ingredient, the final product will have everything evenly incorporated.<br /><br />I'm starting to experiment a little with quantities and ingredients, as well as blending speeds. Today's smoothie was actually my favorite so far: 2 bananas, about 1 cup of pineapple, 2 cups of spinach, and about a cup of water. The texture was really smooth without the strawberry seeds.<br /><br />Other planning involves the shopping. I'm trying to buy enough for only 2-3 days at a time so nothing goes to waste. Calculating the amount of whole fruits needed is easy; the leafy greens present a little more challenge. So far I've determined that the <a href="http://www.ebfarm.com/Products/Salad/SpinachAndSpinachBlends.aspx">5 oz clamshell of Earthbound Farm Organic Baby Spinach</a> has about 4 cups (packed). For the recipes I started with, 1 box of spinach made 2 days' worth of smoothies.<br /><br />I also need to at least think about my daily schedule to get my smoothies in. Breakfast is easy; but I have to try to project the remainder of my day to see if the other will be lunch or dinner. Lack of planning also affects my workouts; sometimes I work later than the gym is open. I think I'm going to have to sit down each week and look at my planner and actually schedule workouts to make sure they happen.<br /><br />What are your planning tips to plan for your health?<br /></span>Linda704http://www.blogger.com/profile/15931694049504476979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685152811476172617.post-67185589042647647972011-07-04T16:51:00.000-07:002011-07-04T18:10:26.618-07:00Fine with Fifty (I think!)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgah1lIcxlZEOL4OX7qlgwVnE-rGBZXR9QqmBROSZmQxfMjfaB6D74ayCyT0MkpVOp0feW9izenyjKInOk1fdMOWJ5p6R2QrVfr6i8R7E_uGD1nOBX4eE2hORFvKLnaEnCZ-MYMcqLPmsSl/s1600/50.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 184px; height: 184px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgah1lIcxlZEOL4OX7qlgwVnE-rGBZXR9QqmBROSZmQxfMjfaB6D74ayCyT0MkpVOp0feW9izenyjKInOk1fdMOWJ5p6R2QrVfr6i8R7E_uGD1nOBX4eE2hORFvKLnaEnCZ-MYMcqLPmsSl/s320/50.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625664609583810418" border="0" /></a>I started my 50th birthday with another green smoothie, followed by a wonderful yoga class. Off to a great start! Huge lunch at a great restaurant and green smoothie for dinner. Overall, not so bad.<br /><br />It has been so much fun reading the tweets and wall posts from my <a href="http://twitter.com/#%21/Linda704/followers">Twitter</a> and Facebook friends today. My favorite comment was probably this one: "<span jsid="text">Hope I look as good when I reach that point in my life!!!!!!! Rock on!!!!!!!"<br /><br />Later in the evening another friend called with birthday wishes and I shared that comment with her and added "I certainly work at it!"<br /><br />To which she replied, "Well, there does come a time when it doesn't come as easy as it used to."<br /><br />True that.<br /><br />I never really had a problem with my weight. I could always eat whatever I wanted. And a week or so of cutting back would shed a few pounds. In fact, I only gained 10 pounds over 25 years. But I didn't like how I felt (more so how my clothes [didn't] fit). The cutting back alone wasn't working anymore. That is when I joined <a href="http://www.curves.com/">Curves</a> and started being much more conscious of my eating habits. I'm not perfect, but overall, I'm happy with the results.<br /><br />In the months leading up to my 50th birthday, I've been rather reflective, emotions about the "Big 5-0" running the gamut from embracing to vehemently denying. In the end, I think I'm OK with it. Having a wonderful network of supportive, encouraging friends (and a little flattery here and there!) makes it easier and all worth while.<br /><br />Sure beats the alternative!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lwr/150636831/in/set-72157594476758743/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Creative Commons photo by Leo Reynolds</span></a><br /></span>Linda704http://www.blogger.com/profile/15931694049504476979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685152811476172617.post-57792181547742252702011-07-03T07:28:00.000-07:002011-07-03T07:55:55.360-07:00Going Green: Day 3<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjui7u2Sf-0_o_DEzHSNhZCgyTSKT3fVgOB0oYkC1jzOhXJdgGuC6KBeWjOq_CLNbJPZwyQNu2u6YxMgYUqCxEwJiNgVsSL3UeFvjIbEueEv5Js6mowc5BImwXxVWX1t1qN3SlIdKBt5zJO/s1600/smoothie2.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjui7u2Sf-0_o_DEzHSNhZCgyTSKT3fVgOB0oYkC1jzOhXJdgGuC6KBeWjOq_CLNbJPZwyQNu2u6YxMgYUqCxEwJiNgVsSL3UeFvjIbEueEv5Js6mowc5BImwXxVWX1t1qN3SlIdKBt5zJO/s320/smoothie2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625139805108190290" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">The </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=224184187599996">Awesome Green Smoothie Challenge with Santosha Yoga</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> started on July 1, but due to a hectic schedule that day (and lack of preparation on my part!) I "cheated" on day 1 by substituting </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://bolthouse.com/our-products/beverages/smoothies/green-goodness/detail">Bolthouse Farms Green Goodness</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> smoothie that I picked up at the store. It was very good; and the sale price made it even better! Since this is a pasteurized product, the benefits are not as complete as a raw smoothie. But, it was an acceptable substitute and, IMO, and met the spirit of the challenge.</span><br /><br />I'm finding that I really like the green smoothies. I love that I'm getting at least 4 servings of produce. I love the flavor. I love that I'm putting good food into my body. I love that I'm eating less junk because I'm full.<br /><br />I used the same recipe as <a href="http://twitterexercisemotivationteam.blogspot.com/2011/07/review-reflect-revise-reset.html">yesterday</a> (Irish Banana Split Smoothie), but today I cut back on the pineapple a bit and substituted a slightly over-ripe peach. I also reduced the amount of water to 1 cup. The pigments in the peach skin did shift the color a little.<br /><br />Another change today is I did not "process" it quite so much, as I felt I incorporated too much air yesterday. This left some very fine pieces of spinach, but still very drinkable. It actually looks a little bit like confetti. :)<br /><br />Although it's only been a few days, I really want to commit to this. Hope I can inspire you to try it, too!Linda704http://www.blogger.com/profile/15931694049504476979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685152811476172617.post-10436211567550047222011-07-02T16:51:00.000-07:002011-07-02T16:56:14.574-07:00Review, Reflect, Revise, ResetThe summer of 2010, I was in a pretty good place with my health and exercise. I had been working out consistently at <a href="http://www.curves.com/">Curves</a> for over a year, lost 10 pounds and a few inches, and generally eating well. I also added <a href="http://santoshayogami.com/">yoga</a> to my workout regimen. I even got on the twitter #temt train and wrote a few posts for this blog (<a href="http://twitterexercisemotivationteam.blogspot.com/2010/07/great-starts.html">here</a>, <a href="http://twitterexercisemotivationteam.blogspot.com/2010/07/additude-adjustment.html">here</a>, and <a href="http://twitterexercisemotivationteam.blogspot.com/2010/08/honor-your-body.html">here</a>).<br /><br />Then September hit. A bit of a backslide as school started up. (Scroll the blog archive for many references to that phenomenon). Added to the "regular" (whatever <span style="font-style: italic;">that</span> is!) stress was the urgency to complete my <a href="http://linda704.wordpress.com/?cat=16005">dissertation</a> and defend by the end of the semester. By the beginning of November, it was "do or die:" if I did not finish all 5 chapters by Thanksgiving, I would not be able to defend until the winter semester, which meant paying for a second credit ($500!) that I did not need. So basically everything except work and the dissertation went to you-know-where-in-a-handbasket--including diet and exercise. Writing binges do not play well with good eating habits, in my experience. I tried to squeeze in 1 or 2 workouts or a yoga class each week; some weeks were more successful than others.<br /><br />I started easing back into the exercise routine, but on December 31, I <a href="http://twitpic.com/3l07zj">broke my toe</a>, and couldn't workout for a couple of weeks. Then I was sick, etc., etc., etc.... Second semester I ended up working a lot of hours, which made it hard to get the exercise in, I would often get home after the gym closed. :(<br /><br />Now that it's summer, I've a new resolve to get/stay in shape and eat better.Still not getting all my Curves workouts in, but I am committed to getting in as much as I can. I also thought about my eating habits, and I've started to minimize meat. I'm also participating in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=224184187599996">Awesome Green Smoothie Challenge with Santosha Yoga</a>. Today's recipe:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbSUMBn63XG7oirf5Zlv-l2dlDWoQPHfOkn9Wexn8iczi3RAaI-8urzAzYfRKSNhI0zSrDk930B7U2FIQM2ZkCCUYrVoFTaoWiiUeD2Iuo6aHFpPmoepTll4gyMt1qqZUCyM9AqGcC59SD/s1600/277731_1814463413495_1597377015_31425247_7385902_o.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbSUMBn63XG7oirf5Zlv-l2dlDWoQPHfOkn9Wexn8iczi3RAaI-8urzAzYfRKSNhI0zSrDk930B7U2FIQM2ZkCCUYrVoFTaoWiiUeD2Iuo6aHFpPmoepTll4gyMt1qqZUCyM9AqGcC59SD/s320/277731_1814463413495_1597377015_31425247_7385902_o.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624901037350326818" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Irish Banana Split: </span><br />1/2 cup strawberries<br />2 bananas<br />1 cup pineapple<br />2 cups packed spinach<br />1 pint water<br /><br />It was totally rawsome!<br /><br />I had one for breakfast (about 1/2 liter), and the other for dinner. Amazingly filling. Just a funny side note, when I see "Irish" with a recipe, especially a beverage, my first connection is Bailey's (yum), and I couldn't figure out what it had to do with a green smoothie. Then, duh! the other ingredients are found in a banana split and the spinach makes it green. Silly me. ;)<br /><br />I'm committing to trying this for 1 week, and if it goes well, then into the next. How about you?Linda704http://www.blogger.com/profile/15931694049504476979noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685152811476172617.post-80794469729914807882011-06-16T20:08:00.001-07:002011-06-16T21:27:05.361-07:00Early Success with Couch to 5KTruth be told I've never been much of a runner. Sure, I was on the junior high cross country team in the 7th and 8th grades, but I didn't really contribute much to the team. I don't think I ever placed high enough in a race to help out my team. In fact, the only specific thing I can recall from my cross-country days is the fact that I suffered from several stone bruises--not a happy memory.<br /><br />Over the years, I have enjoyed participating in sports. I played tennis and soccer with some success in high school. I even received a small scholarship to play tennis in college. I continued playing soccer, too, even as a young professional. I could play both sports for hours even if they involved a ton of running, but I couldn't muster the motivation to jog around the block if a ball wasn't involved. For some reason, chasing a ball for 90 minutes wasn't nearly as painful as running through my neighborhood for 30 minutes seemed. I've never known why. Of course, that was 6 years and 25-30 pounds ago--before I stopped coaching, started finishing all the un-eaten Happy Meals "I paid good money for."<br /><br />Tomorrow I will complete week 2 day 3 of <a href="http://www.c25k.com/">Couch to 5K</a>. I'm somewhat surprised that I'm actually looking forward to the workout. Maybe it's because the workouts so far have been intervals of running and walking. Maybe it's because I've already lost 3 pounds. Maybe it's because I invested in some decent running shoes. Or maybe it's because I'm tracking my success in as many geeky (and social) ways that I can find. I'm not sure. I still not much of a runner, and I have a long way to go before I run a 5K, but I'm feeling like I can actually reach my goals of running a relatively painless 5K and dropping 15 pounds of weight.<br /><br />For anyone interested, I'm using a few apps on my iPhone to help me as I try to slow down the aging process and find a way to stick around to play with my grandkids. I'm using the <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/app/c25k-couch-to-5k/id301233668?ign-mpt=uo%3D5">Couch to 5K app</a> as well as the <a href="http://runkeeper.com/running-app">RunKeeper app</a>. (They seem to record different levels of calories burned.) I'm also using the <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lose-it/id297368629?mt=8">Lose It! app</a> to track my calorie consumption and help me watch how much I consume. I'm sharing my exercise success on <a href="https://twitter.com/#%21/philip_cummings">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://facebook.com/pgcummings">Facebook</a>, & with my <a href="http://runkeeper.com/user/pgcummings">RunKeeper Street Team</a>. I'd love to connect with you through one of these networks. I appreciate the encouragement I've received from #temt so far, and I look forward to encouraging others as they strive to reach their goals.<br /><br />The technophile in me is curious about what tools the members of my team are using to track their exercise regimens. How about you? What apps, widgets, or programs do you use to track your health and fitness?Philip Cummingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16234985390839246865noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685152811476172617.post-24399751264078450532011-06-12T11:20:00.000-07:002011-06-12T11:21:06.638-07:00Make it Playful: 10 Ways to Have Fun Exercising This Summer!School's out for summer and it's a chance for many of us to recommit ourselves to getting healthier and happier through balanced exercise and eating. The school year has been consuming for me, leading to a partial neglect of myself that I now plan on making up for with lots of sleep, play, nutritious food, and exercise.<br />
Coincidentally, I am reading a book called, <i>Play</i> by Stuart Brown, a book which has been selected for all of the staff at my school to read. I am reinspired to create a list of ways that I will exercise in a joyful playful way this summer. Here goes:<br />
<ol><li><b>Wii Fit:</b> I especially love my Wii Fit Active 2 disc with activities like Mountainboarding, cycling, step aerobics, and more. I also love the therapeutic aspect of the boxing station and the childlike fun of skipping. Zumba always puts me in a great mood as well, as the music gets my heart going and I forget about watching the clock. I am thinking of getting Just Dance 2. Anyone out there a fan?</li>
<li><b>Kayaking</b>: I am fortunate enough to live near the ocean and last summer spent a few of my most favorite days renting a kayak and exploring the bay near the Capitola pier. </li>
<li><b>Hiking:</b> I live within 20 minutes of several beautiful parks where I can hike and feel the wonder of my feet hitting the earth. There is always something so therapeutic about hiking up hills, feeling the ground, and listening to the creatures of the forest. </li>
<li><b>Walking:</b> Ok, so I don't always think of walking as exercise, but it is! I will be in Philadelphia for ISTE11 in a couple weeks and I plan on enjoying exploring the city by walking and talking with friends!</li>
<li><b>Running</b>: ( Granted, maybe I should call this one, jogging) : I go in and out of phases where I enjoy running, as I don't consider myself a "natural runner" with legs that are short and squat, attached to a frame made for childbearing than for athletics, but I do enjoy running, especially on the beach! I carry my phone along to take pics to make it more fun. </li>
<li><b>Gardening</b>: Oh yes, there is definitely some work to be done out front with weeds taking over my patio area. I am going to enjoy some tunes and gardening, and yes.. I do consider it exercise!</li>
<li><b>Insanity</b>: I am thinking of getting the Insanity Dvd's that I keep hearing about. I am afraid the pain of it all may not fit in the "play" category, but it looks like a great challenge!</li>
<li><b>Cleaning/Dancing Around the House</b>: Yep! When it's just me and my music, I can work up quite a sweat and a smile on my face, cleaning, organizing, and dancing my way to satisfaction. </li>
<li><b>Bicycling</b>: So, currently I don't own a bike, but I think it's about time to add cycling to my repertoire of fun fitness activities. Biking to the beach: how can I say no to that?</li>
<li><b>Rollerblading:</b> Time to dust off those blades and hit some flat, safe, paths to renew my skills. Don't worry, wrist guards will definitely be part of my practice!</li>
</ol>How will you find playful ways to rejuvenate either by yourself or with friends/family this summer? Please share!Joan Young (aka Mancini)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06862764260067132727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685152811476172617.post-36791608431364721352011-03-27T18:17:00.000-07:002011-03-27T18:17:59.507-07:00Getting Back on the TEMT Train!You may have noticed that it's been quite some time since anyone has posted on the Temt blog. Now I am here to publicly admit that I have not quite kept up with my fitness goals as I set at the beginning of the school year. Luckily, I have kept up some workouts so it shouldn't be a complete shocker as I get back on the train. <br />
With days lengthening, weather improving, and excuses disappearing, I am pledging right here and now to get some moderation into my world and not allow this, "all or nothing" mentality to prevent a healthful lifestyle. Here are some ways I am easing myself back onto the Temt train!<br />
<ul><li><b>I'm counting walking as exercise! </b>I've been at the ASCD preconference and conferencein San Francisco for the past 4 days and have been walking everywhere! I have often been guilty of an all or nothing attitude, berating myself for not "working out" and then not giving myself credit for walking as a form of exercise. Not anymore! I am walking with a coworker at a moderate pace at lunchtime for at least 20-30 minutes. I may not break out into a full-on sweat, but it is better than nothing!</li>
<li><b>I am continuing my fun Zumba and Wii Active Fit II workouts on the weekend. </b>Sometimes I don't think of "fun exercise" as really exercise. Can anyone relate to me on this or am I the only one with the ingrained, "No pain, no gain" complex?</li>
<li><b>I'm planning my lunches and snacks better.</b> I love healthy foods, yet sometimes salads and other healthy choices take more planning and preparation. I will get my lunch ready the night before and keep my healthy favorites, like cottage cheese and blueberries, on the ready! </li>
<li><b>Finally, I am going to ease back into running</b>. Instead of jumping into my car after a tutoring session that ends right in time for rush hour, I will take a 30 minute run and then slide into my car, nice and relaxed, for the commute home. If I do this on 2 weeknights, I will be able to get in 4 strong workouts a week. Not only will I be on a nice endorphin buzz, I will be less stressed and hopefully a more present partner. My husband will be thanking me I am sure! </li>
</ul>As you read this post, can you relate? Have you let the pressures of your job, or other responsibilities get in the way of your most important job of all: taking care of yourself?<br />
Please share your stories with the readers here. If you are a Temt contributor, won't you take the time to write a post and update us on your progress toward your goals?Joan Young (aka Mancini)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06862764260067132727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685152811476172617.post-61182003032863491752010-12-31T08:30:00.000-08:002010-12-31T08:30:59.730-08:00New Year: New Challenge with Fit42<a href="http://www.imagechef.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="ImageChef.com" src="http://cdn-users1.imagechef.com/ic/stored/2/101231/sampde1b48fbd46df936.jpg"/></a><br />
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I tried to walk away when I saw a tweet about the new<a href="http://www.teach42.com/challenge/about/"> Fit42</a> challenge offered up by a fellow educator who has created a friendly fitness challenge. Why did I want to avoid this wonderful opportunity to be accountable to myself and my goals? Three words: fear of failure.<br />
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I have been a recovering perfectionist for most of my adult life, and the fear of failing weighs heavily on me. ( no pun intended!) I obsess when I know the number on that evil little device, the scale, and I lose many hours in thoughts related to that ridiculous number and what it says about me. Now don't get me wrong: I realize that weight is important to health. But the number doesn't tell the entire story. And, for that reason, I decided that this challenge provided me the perfect opportunity to let me set goals that were not based on weight alone. <br />
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What I love about the Fit42 challenge is that everyone shares their story, their goal, and their plan. The forums provide a place to ask questions, offer support, and feel validated and empowered to stick to your plan. Of course, I just joined yesterday, so the trick will be: How do I keep up my activity and my community involvement once school is back in session? I will make it a routine to check in each morning and each evening to keep a record of my progress.<br />
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So, I offer you the challenge as well, if you haven't already taken it! If you decide not to do the <a href="http://www.teach42.com/challenge/about/">Fit42, </a>then how will you surround yourself with others who will help you reach your goals? Will you keep up the #temt tweets? Will you contribute to this blog as a writer? Please share how you plan to meet your goals of health and fitness for 2011.Joan Young (aka Mancini)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06862764260067132727noreply@blogger.com0