B.E.E. 90x Challenge: Belated Check-In

The Hottie is having a contest at work.  I got roped into it.  As a result, I have become a bit completive about it. 

So competitive that I secretly went to work out in the basement after Monday night Bible study . . . I know . . . real holy.

But he was upstairs running in place, while I was studying the Word of God.  Sitting.  You know, like Mary.  Jesus did say that was the better choice.

The Hottie was doing it on purpose.  He was being a Martha.  He wanted to win.

Honestly, we do have a healthy competition going on.

Why?  Whoever (in our household—not at his office) has the most steps at the end of the day, wins a massage that night.    And with the Arnica Lotion we are reviewing from Tropical Traditions right now – you bet I wanted a massage.  That stuff soothes the muscles. 

Note:  Whoever has the most steps at the end of the week at the Hottie’s office gets some money or something lame like that. 

I was excited until I reset my pedometer on accident last night.  Blast.

But I am back in the game.  After fuming at the pedometer for 12 hours, it is back on my hip.  I am walking in place as I type this. 

Gotta keep moving. 

Remember B.E.E. 90x is about setting REASONABLE goals that you will fulfill in 90 days.  And the prayer is that in those 90 days you will establish life long habits.  A habit to read your Bible daily.  A habit to eat wisely.  A habit to move your body.

And remember . . . there will be some giveaways at the end of the 90 days here at Granola Mom 4 God.  Leave a comment.  Make some changes.

Do something. 

B.E.E in the Bible:  This week’s chronological readings are as follows:

• Monday . . . . Genesis 12-15

• Tuesday . . . . Genesis 16-18

• Wednesday . . . . Genesis 19-21

• Thursday . . . . Genesis 22-24

• Friday . . . . Genesis 25-26

• Saturday . . . . Genesis 27-29

• Sunday . . . . Genesis 30-31

B.E.E. eating well:  Learn to make yogurt.  Cut out white flour and sugar.  Eat whole wheat.  Have a smoothie for your meal.   Eat ONLY when you are hungry.  Or take the Eat Fat Lose Fat Challenge.

B.E.E. exercising:  go on a walk, run in place, lift something heavy while you do squats.  Place a pedometer on your hip (they are cheap) and make sure to walk over 10,000 steps in one day.  I have been using Biggest Loser Boot Camp, Biggest Loser Yoga, Wholy Fit (which has been a huge blessing to do with my sons and is a GIVEAWAY ITEM), and P90x Kenpo X.

Can’t wait to hear from you!

The B.E.E. 90x Challenge

I have received NUMEROUS blog posts in my inbox regarding New Year’s resolutions or lack thereof . . .

and emails regarding

goals that just “happened” due to being prompted by the beginning of a New Year. 

I don’t want to bombard you with more thoughts on the New Year. 

But I’m going to.

(And yes, this old bat actually stayed up.) 

I didn’t get to see the ball drop in Times Square. 

(Not that I am bitter.) I have ONLY seen the ball drop EVERY. SINGLE. YEAR. as long as a I can remember.  SOME PEOPLE neglected to inform us that it was midnight.  We were playing the Wii . . .  and a certain someone (who shall remain nameless but I am sure you can guess who it was because I am married to him) was resisting seeing a certain Dick Clark with lots of makeup on. 

I couldn’t look at my watch.  I was driving my racecar.  The nameless man was the ONLY one not playing.  He had been counting down the minutes until midnight with his fancy schmanshy (my new word) atomic, digital, and battery-less watch.  HE KNEW THE TIME.

While I deal with my “issues,” here are some suggestions for the new year . . . but certainly not resolutions . . . and this list isn’t setting you up for failure but offering an opportunity for growth.

1. B for Bible. Join me in reading the Bible in 90 Days (begins January 3rd – over 700 people are signed up so far!)
2. E for eating. Consider the Eat Fat Lose Fat challenge (starts January 5th)
3. E for exercising. Practice the moves of Dr. Jiggle (Veggietale character, in case you were wondering)and spring into action by exercising over the next 90 days.  To help me accomplish this massive movement of my postpartum body, I am using

• Biggest Loser Yoga (though I am hoping to obtain a Wholy Fit DVD)
• rebounder
• Leslie Sansone’s Walk at Home 
• Jillian’s 30 Day Shred
• P90x (which I blogged about last year)

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Wishbone Giveaway with a Tropical Traditions Twist

OK . . . I was going to start a giveaway today. Actually TWO giveaways.

• Tropical Traditions Coconut Peanut Butter
• A Stocking for Us All

But a promise is a promise. I committed to 90 days.

I choose to go do my P90X Workout. I don't have to do it. I am willingly exhausting my body.

If the Hotty can bike to work on a day where it is snowing, I can work out in the comforts of my warm home.

Sarah also gave me a pep talk. You see, I am in THE TRUCK DAYS. The days where you wake up feeling like a semi ran over you in the middle of the night. But one day soon, I will be in the truck instead of allowing it to drive over me. That will be a sweet day.

UPDATE: I just completed said P90X Workout. I liked it. If I can do this, so can you. I almost said to myself,

"Self, you are in jeans. You actually took a shower and got dressed today. You still have to go to co-op to get your food. You can't change your clothes and get sweaty. Plus, all of your workout clothes are in your room, and you have a sleeping Mr. Smackdown in there."

Then the logical self interjected,

"Ahh, but you didn't unpack your suitcase from this weekend. You can workout in your pink pajama pants."

"OK. You got me logical self," said emotional lazy self.

P90X -- 90 Days to Get Fit

I remember that the one goal that motivated me during labor and delivery was the end result . . . a baby. Each contraction or "hug" brought me one step closer to meeting our son. As each muscle tightened and pushed down, I knew that there was one less squeeze. One down . . . a few more to go. I had a precious goal person that I was excited to meet. I could always keep working in order to meet that baby.

Well . . . three precious goals.

Mr. Smackdown . . . Mr. Me-Too . . . and Mr. Smiley.

They were worth the work. They were worth the discomfort. Their births were each unique and special, and worth every calorie of the self-control, focused relaxing, and engagement with the raw process.

I loved giving birth. I don't really want to relive their births . . . but I enjoy remembering these very human experiences.

I am going to embark on a new birth. And no, I am not pregnant. Another story for another day.

We eat well . . . organic, no white sugar or flour, take our cod-liver oil, ingest fermented food along with some additional probiotics . . . yada yada yada. But there is one thing I don't do well.

Exercise.

A re-birth of the old Granola Mom that bears witness to 3 childbirths to a new Granola Mom 4 God who wants to glorify God in my body . . . and keep up with the Hottie Hubby on the slopes . . . and run around with my increasingly active munchkins.

I compare the birth process to my new endeavor which I think could potentially be more painful than childbirth . . . but gratifying. I have a goal. At least this goal won't pee on me . . . I hope. I won't attain my goal in 16 hours of continuous labor. We are talking 90 days . . . and then a lifetime of maintaining my fitness.

Want to know what I am going to do? It's coming in my mailbox really soon. Ultimate Fitness Gear is sending me the P90X Workout. Here is a sneak peak of the workouts that I am going to be doing. Yahoo! I sooooo think that the Hottie Hubby is going to be stoked about this!

What you get with the P90X program:

• P90X 3-Phase Nutrition Guide
• P90X Fitness Guide
• "How to Bring It" video

12 intensive p90x workouts:

• Chest and Back
• Plyometrics
• Shoulders and Arms
• Yoga X
• Legs and Back
• Kenpo X
• X Stretch
• Core Synergistics
• Chest, Shoulders and Triceps
• Back and Biceps
• Ab Ripper X
• Cardio X

Don't worry . . . I'm sure that I will keep you posted. If I complain . . . remind me that there is a goal. Health. Honoring God. Running with my boys. A fabulous ski trip.