Fit with Ruthie

just a very fast post before heading out the door to celebrate the new year :) I got my 40 min run in .. but it turned into a 50 min walk run :) 4.5 miles completed! it was 43 degrees outside and yes.. my friends i ran outside :) three layers and a stocking cap did the trick! got a thumbs up from a college guy as he ran past me and two sweet smiles from an older lady out walking.. I think we were all thinking the same thing "way to go .. way to end 200 8 ! with a bang" how did you end 200 8 workout wise? see you next year :) ok that was really really funny. got up this morning to check in and found that i had done a whole post about my lst 2007 workout LOL .. it was either a blonde moment, i was really in a hurry, OR i deep down inside want to forget.. atleast a bit of 08 . :) .. OH no wait... it CAUSE I AM 40! and starting to go :) LOL happy 09 everyone!

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here is the information for the Transformation Challenge... His book comes out this month but this link has the challenge info and weekly assignments This differs from Body for Life in that it is 18 weeks and it takes into account the inner struggles we all have :) here's a part of assignment #1 article by Bill: "Being physically out of shape isn't 'cured' by just working out and eating a different way. You see, the condition of the body is a reflection of so much more than just exercise and eating habits. Truth is, our physical form is a manifestation of our thoughts, feelings, intentions… our collective ‘inner/non-physical condition.’ To achieve a sustainable and truly healthy change on the outside, we have to do the work on the inside." click here to see the rules (no money required or supplements sold) ... it has the links to the first 12 weekly assignments just finished lower body workout squats 12.10.8.6 and 24 lunges burnouts (ouch) deadlifts 12.10.8.6...

Here is a video telling about my story.... the last photo is June of 2009.

another 5k today.. felt great. I ran outside.. I was so cold when i left but once i got out there i warmed up and it felt great. and yes.. it was a nice warm 70 degrees outside and NO wind! beautiful. I ran 2 miles around campus and then a mile in my neighborhood. My nikeplus didnt work correctly again.. I think it was because my ipod was not charged enough... so just know instead of the measly .33 miles i actually did 3.1 miles :) stretched when i got home and then did wii yoga :) I am lovin yoga.. might need to get a dvd again on that :) feelin great OH and i AM sore from yesterdays weight lifting and yes my abs are still screaming too! all evidence i am back in the game :) and making progress. and finally. if you have not seen the biggest loser finally.. its a MUST see. click here to take youself to view the whole episode on line! (the main way i watch tv these days :) Progressing towards the goal!

What a year. What a year. Needless to say.. when it comes to fitness and trying to stay healthy .. this year has been pretty darn tough for me. In an effort to refocus, re-motivate and re-dedicate myself to staying on course i decided to do a post reviewing the events of the past year. I will try and make it as brief as possible.. Dec 31 2007 .. I ended the year with a bang! a huge success... the last post of 07 was filled with excitement of being able to squat 100lbs SIX times! Jan 2008 .. first post of many this past year about giving up sugar. Yes.. the dreaded sugar. took a country western dance class with my hubby 6th: posted "be strong, be confident, and believe Feb 2008 The month of the flu (everyone in the family got it... I got it TWICE... actually lasted more like 6 weeks.. but we will call it the month of the flu) 26th: posted "already lost lots of strength" March 2008 the month of the shoulder injury. stopped lifting for good for a month April took up the th...