Welcome to the eighth week of the Workout This Fall Challenge! We are just a little over half way done with the challenge! That went by real quick. I am so excited to be teaming up with my friend, Tara, from Mommy Head Adventures to bring you a safe, fun place to come link up your goals and find some new accountability friends.
How this challenge works is simple. You commit to workout 3-4 times a week during the months of October, November and December and challenge yourself with new goals so that you can stay away from those extra holiday pounds. With extra Halloween candy, Thanksgiving turkey and Christmas parties, it is our hope that we can help you to avoid the bulge and keep the number down on the scale.
So every Wednesday at 8pm CST, the link will go live and will stay open until the next Tuesday morning. That way you can feel safe to add your posts, comments, etc. whenever you have time. Share your progress photos on Instagram using the hashtag #workoutthisfall where you will find us sharing our watch pictures, Nike Plus app photos and various other exercise ventures. You can also follow us for encouragement as well at mommyhead7 and thecasualcraftlete.
Here is my set up for the coming week.
The Results:
My goal last week was to not snack after dinner. FAIL…haha! I’m a totally stress eater and when my toddler goes to bed I just eat and eat.
The Goal:
My goal for the coming week is to not eat processed foods. I know there’s no way I can do this 100% but I would like to try the best I can. AND ACTUALLY DO THE CHALLENGE THIS WEEK!!!
The Schedule:
I’ve decided to write my schedule from today (Wednesday) through next Tuesday. It will make things a bit easier for me since I post the challenge on Wednesdays.
- Wednesday: Run 5 miles
- Thursday: Strength Training with the 30 Day Shred DVD
- Friday: REST
- Saturday: Run 7 miles
- Sunday: Run 3 miles
- Monday: Run 5 miles
- Tuesday: Strength Training with the 30 Day Shred DVD
*In addition to my schedule I will be add in Tara’s Extra 30 November Challenge. Have you been joining along? I was really sore the first three days of doing this challenge but I can totally tell a difference. It’s working!
The Scale:
Here is a look at what the scale showed this morning for my weekly weigh in.
I’m actually down a pound this week to my surprise. I thought for sure that I would gain weight. This makes me happy! Now on to a new week and a fresh start.
HERE’S MY EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT:
SO, I was motivated by Tara’s November Challenge that I made one for December!
#25CHRISTMASCRUNCHES
December 1 through the 25 for everyday do 25 crunches, reverse, bicycle and a 25 sec. plank (try to increase your time throughout the challenge). You can follow along via social media by using the hashtag #25christmascrunches. Having a strong core is important for improved posture, better balance, reduced back pain and easier breathing. And hey, who doesn’t want a awesome stomach?!
Who is up for this challenge with me?
What a fun announcement and challenge! I’m looking forward to joining in.
And how’s the increase in mileage coming? I’m so proud of your training!
Yay! Glad your’e doing the challenge with me.
My back hurts more now that I have increased my miles. I just lay on the heating pad after I run. I also have a purple toenail that is due to fall off any day now. I have lost the same one before so I’m not freaking out this time 🙂 Thanks for asking!!!