Winter!

So my new favorite sport is cross-country skiing, this weekend was a blast!  First time ever, but I think I am hooked.  Even thinking of buying my own skis, poles, and boots and hitting the back-country, aka state parks and other trails.  I have never been so sore in my life but loved it so much.  There were of few fails for sure, quickly followed by much laughing.  The first hill I concurred Heather said I looked constipated.  So I may not have been the most graceful or the fastest, but God it reminds me of why I love Michigan and being outdoors.  As much as I cannot wait until Spring finally arrives so I can hit the trails with my bike, I think for a bit longer I will enjoy the time that is Winter.  Well if this is what you want to call this current season of somewhat cold and no snow.

Also I have begun a bit of weight training as of last week Thursday.  It is a pain in my ass but is one way to beat the stationary life of this cold darkened season.  As an update on my 30 Day Challenge, I'm still not biting my nails, and I haven't done so well on my workout games.  I would not say that is too bad as I have been to the gym a few times.  Look forward to my next post when I pick my next challenge.  Post of this blog for more ideas.

"30" Day Challenge February Update

At the beginning of February I started a 30 day challenge that I plan to do for the entire year of 2012. So for the next year every month will bring about a new challenge, not only for physical health but also mental. I'm starting this now in February because it is my most stationary month. I work in an office and since it is busy season it means about 10 hours a day. When I get home I am often exhausted and not really up for being active.

At the beginning of February I started (stopped) doing two things. First since it is an awful habit and doesn't look pleasing, I ceased chewing my nails, so far so good so let's pass that topic. The other and what surprisingly is more difficult is playing 30 minutes of a Wii exercise game; so Just Dance, EA Active 2, Wii Fit. So far I have done this about half the time, so not quite what I was looking for but better than nothing.

Hopefully for the March my motivation improves. Not going to make any excuses, it is time to buck up and start getting results. So if you have any feedback let me know, I'll be gone from Facebook for a while so post here or message me. I'm thinking making a blanket for charity and something with running, I'll keep you posted.