2009 Get Fit Challenge Week 20, and good-bye.

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Sunday May 17, 2009 · 5:57 AM PDT

2009/05/17 · 05:57

Over the run of the Get Fit Challenge, I have really enjoyed getting to hear about everyone's fitness goals, weight loss goals, and the trials and tribulations along the road. I've lost 10 pounds (and counting) and improved my own fitness tremendously since January.

But... I think this is going to have to be the end, unless someone else wants to step up and post some of the (normally) Saturday check-in diaries.

kkmama

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Saturday May 09, 2009 · 6:03 AM PDT

2009/05/09 · 06:03

Here's the introductory paragraph from drbloodaxe:

The premise is simple. I'll post a weekly review diary around 10-11 EST Saturdays, wherein we all share our experiences over the last week in getting in better shape physically. Nutition and exercise are the most likely subjects of comment, but we want to know (if you're willing to share) your start weight and goals if you're trying to lose weight, or your BMI, or your starting exercise plan and goal, or however else you're measuring your progress. The more of us supporting each other there are, the more likely each of us is to meet our own individual goals, or so we hope ;)

I hope you guys know that I usually post around 7ish MDT, which works out to 9ish EDT (or 6ish PDT). :-)

kkmama

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Sunday May 03, 2009 · 9:36 AM PDT

2009/05/03 · 09:36

I read Nicholas D. Kristof's excellent op-ed piece in today's NY Times on how our health care system (and the politics surrounding it) will handle (or mishandle) the possible coming flu pandemic. That's scary stuff in and of itself, but I fixated on his third paragraph:

Not to be impolite, but Republicans like Karl Rove and Senator Susan Collins (along with some Democrats) lost credibility on this front when they scolded Mr. Obama a few months ago for proposing stimulus spending on something as frivolous as ... preparations for a flu pandemic. (Note to Senator Collins: You might want to remove from your Senate Web site the February article citing your opposition to pandemic preparation.)

I was curious, so I went to Sen. Collins' official website and did my own poking around. More after the fold.

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22 votes Show Results

Am I too cynical about Sen. Collins and her evolving position on the politics of flu pandemics?

22 votes Vote Now!

Am I too cynical about Sen. Collins and her evolving position on the politics of flu pandemics?

Yes, you should cut an embattled NE Republican a break, she doesnâ€<sup>TM</sup>t get many!

5 votes

No, Iâ€<sup>TM</sup>m more cynical that you.

11 votes

Purell pie.

6 votes

2009 Get Fit Challenge Week 18.

kkmama

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Saturday May 02, 2009 · 6:14 AM PDT

2009/05/02 · 06:14

Here's the introductory paragraph from drbloodaxe:

The premise is simple. I'll post a weekly review diary around 10-11 EST Saturdays, wherein we all share our experiences over the last week in getting in better shape physically. Nutition and exercise are the most likely subjects of comment, but we want to know (if you're willing to share) your start weight and goals if you're trying to lose weight, or your BMI, or your starting exercise plan and goal, or however else you're measuring your progress. The more of us supporting each other there are, the more likely each of us is to meet our own individual goals, or so we hope ;)

I hope you guys know that I usually post around 7ish MDT, which works out to 9ish EDT (or 6ish PDT). :-)

kkmama

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Saturday April 25, 2009 · 7:17 AM PDT

2009/04/25 · 07:17

Here's the usual introductory paragraph from drbloodaxe:

The premise is simple. I'll post a weekly review diary around 10-11 EST Saturdays, wherein we all share our experiences over the last week in getting in better shape physically. Nutition and exercise are the most likely subjects of comment, but we want to know (if you're willing to share) your start weight and goals if you're trying to lose weight, or your BMI, or your starting exercise plan and goal, or however else you're measuring your progress. The more of us supporting each other there are, the more likely each of us is to meet our own individual goals, or so we hope ;)

More after the fold.

kkmama

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Saturday April 18, 2009 · 6:29 AM PDT

2009/04/18 · 06:29

It's Saturday morning, isn't it? Time for another Get Fit Challenge!

As usual, here's our intro paragraph from drbloodaxe:

The premise is simple. I'll post a weekly review diary around 10-11 EST Saturdays, wherein we all share our experiences over the last week in getting in better shape physically. Nutition and exercise are the most likely subjects of comment, but we want to know (if you're willing to share) your start weight and goals if you're trying to lose weight, or your BMI, or your starting exercise plan and goal, or however else you're measuring your progress. The more of us supporting each other there are, the more likely each of us is to meet our own individual goals, or so we hope ;)

kkmama

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Saturday April 11, 2009 · 7:15 AM PDT

2009/04/11 · 07:15

I suppose I have to rouse myself from my sleepin' in revery at some point to post this week's diary. (Yo, with 3 kids, making it to 8 a.m. in a minor miracle.)

As usual, here's our intro paragraph from drbloodaxe:

The premise is simple. I'll post a weekly review diary around 10-11 EST Saturdays, wherein we all share our experiences over the last week in getting in better shape physically. Nutition and exercise are the most likely subjects of comment, but we want to know (if you're willing to share) your start weight and goals if you're trying to lose weight, or your BMI, or your starting exercise plan and goal, or however else you're measuring your progress. The more of us supporting each other there are, the more likely each of us is to meet our own individual goals, or so we hope ;)

kkmama

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Monday April 06, 2009 · 9:09 AM PDT

2009/04/06 · 09:09

I'm sure you're all groaning about my title, especially after all the silly press Michelle Obama's arms have been getting. I feel a bit like a weenie admitting this, but I have been appreciating the press that both Obamas are getting for both their fitness and their fitness routines. I guess I see them as positive role models... they have busy lives, they have kids, and they're still managing to make fitness a priority. (Okay, okay--they do benefit from being able to afford a gym/gym equipment, they have help with the childcare, etc., but my point is, they have obstacles just like the rest of us but they're still working out.)

I have kind of enjoyed all the (positive) press about fit arms. (David Brooks I could do without.) Fit arms are my "thing", too, and it's been interesting to read about other people's reactions to Michelle's fit arms and to scan through scads of advice about how to buff up the biceps. Below the fold, I'll include snippets and links to some of the press, plus links and snippets on arm-focused upper body strength training, and last but not least, some of my own (very non-professional) experience.

kkmama

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Saturday April 04, 2009 · 5:06 AM PDT

2009/04/04 · 05:06

Another week, another 2009 Get Fit Challenge diary. So we're on Week 14, entering our 2nd quarter.

Here's the intro paragraph from our fearless-missing-in-action leader, drbloodaxe:

The premise is simple. I'll post a weekly review diary around 10-11 EST Saturdays, wherein we all share our experiences over the last week in getting in better shape physically. Nutition and exercise are the most likely subjects of comment, but we want to know (if you're willing to share) your start weight and goals if you're trying to lose weight, or your BMI, or your starting exercise plan and goal, or however else you're measuring your progress. The more of us supporting each other there are, the more likely each of us is to meet our own individual goals, or so we hope ;)

Poll

37 votes Show Results

I'm (still) going to _________ this year.

37 votes Vote Now!

I'm (still) going to _________ this year.

lose weight

5 votes

gain muscle tone

3 votes

increase my endurance

4 votes

all of the above

22 votes

eat a lot of pie

3 votes

2009 Get Fit Challenge Week 13.

kkmama

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Saturday March 28, 2009 · 6:13 AM PDT

2009/03/28 · 06:13

Okay, folks--we're about a quarter of the way through 2009, perhaps now is a good time to reacquaint ourselves with the Get Fit Challenge and rededicate ourselves. ;-)

Drbloodaxe started this thing at the beginning of January.

The premise is simple. I'll post a weekly review diary around 10-11 EST Saturdays, wherein we all share our experiences over the last week in getting in better shape physically. Nutition and exercise are the most likely subjects of comment, but we want to know (if you're willing to share) your start weight and goals if you're trying to lose weight, or your BMI, or your starting exercise plan and goal, or however else you're measuring your progress. The more of us supporting each other there are, the more likely each of us is to meet our own individual goals, or so we hope ;)

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20 votes Show Results

Are you 1/4 of the way there?

20 votes Vote Now!

Are you 1/4 of the way there?

Yes!

0 votes

Yes on some things, no on others.

6 votes

No, but I've made progress.

7 votes

No, but I'm changing strategies.

1 vote

Doom.

4 votes

Pie...

2 votes

2009 Get Fit Challenge Week 12

kkmama

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Saturday March 21, 2009 · 6:25 AM PDT

2009/03/21 · 06:25

At least, I think it's week 12...

Okay folks, this is where you can check in on your fitness progress. How's your weight? How's your waist? How's your stamina? Tell us what you're eating (provide a recipe!), tell us your exercise secrets.

A new twist... I have found that having a group of people to be accountable to has greatly increased my stick-with-itness. I definitely haven't been perfect, but I'm not sure I'd be doing this if I hadn't seen drbloodaxe's first Get Fit Challenge diary in January and if I didn't feel obligated to come here every week and 'fess up as to how I'm doing. So I'm curious about the rest of you--what motivates you? What inspires you?

More below the fold.

Poll

23 votes Show Results

How's your fitness going?

23 votes Vote Now!

How's your fitness going?

I'm hanging in there!

3 votes

I'm a real loser (of inches and/or pounds)

8 votes

I once was lost but now am found

5 votes

Can I have a lifeline?

5 votes

Low-fat pie, please.

2 votes

2009 Get Fit Challenge Week 11

kkmama

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Saturday March 14, 2009 · 6:24 AM PDT

2009/03/14 · 06:24

I think we're on week 11...

Okay, Kossacks... we're apparently eleven weeks into the new year, a year in which some of you have pledged to work at being better at fitness, nutrition, and your weight. The slackers have fallen off the bandwagon, and only the diehards are left. (That doesn't necessarily mean you're making stellar progress--though if you are, kudos to you!--but it does mean that you are committed.)

We're not talking about Cinderella/Fairy Godmother type transformations--a wave of the wand and some bibbity bobbity boo, new you. The kind of stuff we're engaged in is real change, change we can use. ;-) It's slow, conscious development of better habits... the kind of habits that lead to greater health, greater stamina, and more years.

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