Did you have a good Halloween?
Although most of our kiddos ditched us to go Trick-or-Treating (as they should), the staff had a BLAST modeling our costumes, especially this awesome 80’s getup : )
So I don’t typically join on to exercise challenges (mostly because my follow through is poor), but I did participate in a successful push up challenge last fall. So, I was highly motivated when I heard that Tina was arranging a PLANK challenge. For all of the details, check out her post on Carrots N Cake. The main goal is to double your current plank time in 4 weeks. The set up is simple…
Monday-Plank to Fatigue
Wednesday-Follow Tina’s Ab Workout (My Mom and I did the first one last week)
Friday-Plank to Fatigue (try to beat Monday’s time)
Last week, my Mom and I each did a 2 minute plank (mine on my elbows), making our goal to complete a 4 minute plank by Thanksgiving! About half way through Tina’s first workout, my mom asked me why we were doing this? The answer…sexy, strong abs! Is there any other reason???
Anyone else want to join in??? Looks like a simple way to improve the core muscles that you use every day! I’ll keep you posted!
Now, onto the month wrap up…
October has been a foodie month!
I ate TONS of quinoa…
I made 2 unbelievable chilies, Red Chicken Chili and Poblano-Turkey Sausage Chili….and
I was a Bread Baking Fool, including this Pumpkin Banana Bread and Cinnamon Delight Bread
This is what else was keeping me busy. Plus, I went to my first BEARS game of the season!
Man, it was a busy one!
Keep up the Healthy Habits with focus on drinking water, chewing, following hunger cues, and limiting processed foods
Let’s call this a draw! I have been drinking lots of water and working on slowing down during meals. I have been eating more real foods, but I think WAY too much food. Moving forward, I will be focusing on portions!
Create half marathon training plan for November race
My plan is set, but after being sick last weekend, my runs have not been up to par.
Find the Zen!
Yikes! It has been a super stressful month, but I did have some quality down time with my Mom up in Door County.
November Goals
-Healthy Habits Continued…this month’s focus is on real foods and portion control
-Half Marathon PR…seems like a reach, especially with my recent illness, but I’m going for it
-A 4 minute plank
-Feeling thankful for a happy, healthy, and family-filled Thanksgiving
How are you doing? What are your new goals?
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You are so ambitious! Really incredible accomplishments and Nov. is looking to be even better. Congrats!
Thanks for your comment! That means a lot! It helps to have support and encouragment…especially as we head into such a busy season : )
Great job last month! I like your goals for November. Healthy habits continued is a good one for me as the holidays approach. 🙂
Yes…I”m hoping it helps me stayed grounded through the rest of the year! Skinny jeans here I come! Happy November!
Love the costume! And great goals. I hope your plank challenge is a success!
I think my goal is to listen to my body better. I can tell when my knees are going to give me trouble, and yet I try to push through hoping I’m wrong.
That is a fantastic goal! I think that I have gotten better at that as I’ve gotten older (ie taking the weekend off while sick…kind of, I did get out for some walks), but I have a ways to go. Happy November!
I am rocking the plank challenge… planked to fatigue… after a one hour walk, 10 minute run and 40 minute weight work out…. go mom, go mom!!!
Go Mom Go!
a 4 minute plank is insane! I timed myself last week and I was at 1:34. I’m going to keep at it though!
Awesome! I’m so excited to have someone else joining in. Check out Tina’s website for the workouts. They are tough but quick and you will feel it!
I’m always so inspired by your goals! I definitely need to get back on the healthy eating wagon–I’m going to follow your cues!
Thanks…I need to come hear about your DC trip stat! Hope you guys had a nice Halloween!
well, I did my challenge up down planks on my elbows… figured better to get them done on my elbows than not be able to do them at all!
Way to go! Strong sexy abs…here we come!
I love your costume, and your goals!! I loveed October, and am sad to see it go. OWELL HERE comes Thanksgiving!
I am sad to see October go too, but I need a new post because this top picture needs to go…it cracks me up!
I totally need to join in on the plank challenge! Thanks for the motivation 🙂 Also, I’m all about controlling my portions this month.
You go for that 13.1 PR! You WILL do it! 🙂
Thank you!
Hope the road trip is going well and you enjoy the sunny FL weather. I did a 2:30 plank this morning so I am making my way up to that 4 minutes.
Yay for a foodie month!!! 🙂 My roommate made a similar pumpkin dip and we ate it with apples. It was SO good!!
I am obssessed. It might be my favorite dip EVER! Would be perfect for girls night in!
That planking sounds very interesting. It’s great you set a lot of goals and it sounds like you did great with them. Good luck with the half marathon, can’t wait to here more about your progress!
Thank you! I’m hoping the half goes well! The planking is tough, but going good!
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