Friday, January 30, 2009

An Adventure...




We spent the entire day exploring the woods in Iola, WI. We snow-shoed for hours and at the end stumbled on this guy going off this HUGE ski jump! It was great. We stood right next to the jump and watched him! He said it takes 10 min to hike up the jump and 10 sec to get down. It was AMAZING! I learned to skate ski yesterday from my friend Jim (thanks to my friend Wendy for letting me use her gear!) It was a total blast. It was a full day of fresh air and great friends. I am so lucky to be surrounded by people who love adventure as much as I do!

Thursday, January 29, 2009

We Are Starving...

Well, don't feel too bad for us! We are only hungry because we cut off the food train! Doug and I started the Feb. Challenge a few days early so that we can be ready for our Health Assessment. It is on Feb 10th and you have to have a better score than last year or you have to pay more for your insurance...YIKES!

I am hungry but I really do feel good! I am trying to remember that food is just fuel. It is just what gets you through the day. All the cookies, crackers and cheese and fast food is just something that we want. I really don't need it!

These last four days have been UBER tough on Doug! He is hungry and I don't think he is use to that feeling! The hardest part for him has been not eating or DRINKING (other than water) three hours before bed. He likes to have a beer or three while watching TV.

Here is the good news. We have both lost three pounds, BUT better yet my favorite jeans fit pretty good right now!

Give the Feb. Challenge a shot...but be ready for it to be hard! Details are in the last post or on Facebook under February Challenge.

Sunday, January 25, 2009

Feb. Challenge...YOU CAN DO IT!

Every year my friend Wendy does a February Challenge. This is the 10th year in a row and I think you should try it too! She gives us a challenge that seems almost impossible but reminds us that February is ONLY 28 days! So you can really do anything for 28 days, RIGHT??? Two years ago I started the Feb. Challenge and continued on to lose 20 pounds! I kept it off for this long and now I would like to lose some more!

Here is the challenge:

Starting February 1st, you must agree to follow 4 of the 6 rules posted for the entire 4 weeks. You pick the 4 that make the most sense for your goals. You must follow them to the letter!! However, you are allowed one mulligan during the month (keep in mind that the Super Bowl is on Feb. 1st and of course, Valentines Day could be an issue for some).

The Rules:

1. No eating within 3 hours of bedtime.
2. Eat 8 servings of fruits and veggies per day.
3. Exercise minimum of 1 hour per day, 6 days a week.
4. 8 glasses of water per day (no, wine doesn't count as a substitute).
5. Get minimum of 7 hours sleep every night.
6. Calorie challenge for those who want to lose a few lbs.
Men: 3 meals a day of 500 calories each plus 3 snacks of 200 calories.
Women: 3 meals a day of 400 calories plus 3 snacks of 100 calories.

Remember, it's just for 4 short weeks!!!

Follow the February Challenge on Facebook!! Let us know how you are doing!!

Thursday, January 22, 2009

New Madonna...and New Louis Vuitton Purses



What about getting a few of these purses for Pick Your Purse?!? WOW! LOVE THEM!

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Barack and Michelle Dance the Night AWAY!



This was so magical! I loved her dress and they really seem to groove on each other!

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

OBAMA Mania!


Would you wear these shoes?