Comments on: A Winter Challenge

By: Carly Blogs Here

Carly Blogs Here — Sat, 06 Dec 2014 04:01:11 +0000

The winter slump is real! Though I've had the fall slump too when it comes to exercising this year, haha. I love this idea and definitely have been trying to come up with my own (realistic) routine to get myself moving!

By: The Pink Growl

The Pink Growl — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 19:27:14 +0000

Ugh I need this. In the WORST way!

By: Tiffany {A Touch of Grace}

Tiffany {A Touch of Grace} — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 01:38:43 +0000

It really is harder in the winter I swear. But 30 minutes is totally doable! I usually find myself just doing body weight workouts while watching TV in the evenings. The time goes by so fast. But I love running when it's chilly outside. By far my favorite time to run.

By: MarlaJan

MarlaJan — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 01:34:10 +0000

Great idea! I was doing alright for a while, but fell off the wagon as usual. So damn easy to fall I to a slump, no matter what the season. You got this!

By: Selma @ Crazy Little World Of Mine

Selma @ Crazy Little World Of Mine — Wed, 19 Nov 2014 23:10:04 +0000

Come to think of it…30 minutes a day is nothing. I used to work out on a regular basis but on my own terms (no pushing and yelling and forcing etc). Then I moved this summer and we do have a little gym nearby but it's not inviting…and we don't have zumba classes that would allow me to get more done. So, I stopped doing any of that. I 'm not into working out as much but an inviting class or two is always fun and helpful. So, when my husband and I tried to get back into things we started with 15 minutes only. Didn't want to overpower our muscles. It worked. we then started to add 5 minutes each week and are now on 30 minutes. We got lazy again…so we must get back into this routine…it's a healthy way to stay healthy and happy. We can do this. Let's all do this because this winter is going to be horrible. 🙁

By: Jana @ Jana Says

Jana @ Jana Says — Wed, 19 Nov 2014 23:02:09 +0000

I'm Jana and it's been almost 2 months since my last workout. I'm definitely in a slump.

This is a great, manageable idea and I think I'll have to take your challenge.

By: Meagan

Meagan — Wed, 19 Nov 2014 22:18:40 +0000

This is a great challenge. Less "rules" makes it a bit easier to stick with and in the end you're being active no matter what type of exercise you're doing. 🙂 And 30 minutes really isn't much. Good luck!!

By: Angi

Angi — Wed, 19 Nov 2014 22:18:33 +0000

I FEEL YOU. I was doing so good running at least 4 times a week for several months and then I just completely fell off the wagon. I've run a few times over the last couple of weeks but nothing like I used to, and I can feel it. So, thankfully, Isaiah is training for the police academy and has decided to work out 6 days a week, so I'm doing that too. On Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday I'm doing this circuit training workout I have that takes about 30 minutes, and on Monday/Wednesday/Friday I'm hitting the treadmill. It's easier to motivate yourself when someone else is doing it as well – husbands OR blog friends!! We've got this!! (Plus…an excuse to eat more Christmas cookies, AMIRIGHT?)

By: Nadine Lynn

Nadine Lynn — Wed, 19 Nov 2014 21:39:35 +0000

It is hard to motivate yourself sometimes, especially when there is all this good food, holiday movies, and layers of clothes to cover the stuff you don't like. I plan to stick with my five day a week works outs, try to do as good as I can with food…but allow myself to enjoy this time of year as well.

I always used to laugh the first week of January when I avoided the gym because of all the people that would come flooding in for about 3 weeks before they gave up for next year. I think it is great if people want to set goals and get a fresh start, and if that is January 1, then so be it….but make realistic goals you plan to stick to! If you never went to the gym before….going 5 days a week right away isn't going to make you want to stick to it…ya know. I plan on doing a 21 day sugar/alcohol/dairy cleanse after the holidays….the only reason I wont do it now is because I am not going to deprive myself on my two favorite days of the year! haha!

By: MakeMeUpMia

MakeMeUpMia — Wed, 19 Nov 2014 21:26:45 +0000

You got this, such a good idea! I am 100% aware that it's so much easier to stay committed because Dustin and I do it together and we are kind of each others accountability partners. Without that, I'm sure I'd be in trouble haha! It's so hard to work all day then go home and it be dark & we're tired! We go to the gym 3 nights a week and try to go once on the weekend. We spend about an hour and 15 minutes and we do abs, cardio then lifting. My goal is to stay focused and continue this schedule and not stop once! The winters are brutal and all of the holiday treats are no help! Me & my stupid sweet tooth…