August Thrive Challenge

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Comment by Michele Westphal on September 11, 2011 at 6:34pm

Yoga!!!! It's great for your mind, body and spirit.

Comment by pxy momma on August 31, 2011 at 12:20pm

Hi,

 

I am currently recovering from a vertigo inducing sinus infection.  During recovery of said infection, I have been able to stop drinking coffee and feel tons better.  I will not lie though, I have found stimulants essential in my work and daily life.  I am hoping to use wise nutrition and healthier attitudes to  change my need for these stimulants (which will ultimately be my demise.)  

 

I have also been trying since I was 40 to get rid of excess fat and be leaner and more energized.  It has felt like such an uphill battle so far.  I truly love being active and outdoors so I am hoping to be able to do that with more natural energy.

 

I am just starting with the Thrive suggestions so, wish me luck...

Comment by karen on August 28, 2011 at 10:44am

I play golf, swim, run outdoors, cycle, and list goes on...gotta luv summertime! 

Comment by Wayne Polukord on August 25, 2011 at 11:43am

I Live in southern Vermont and the winter is coming!  I love the outdoors and can get my workout in everyday by collecting firewood. I start with my Vega sport drink to get fired up,grab the chainsaw and hit the woods. When it's time to bring out the wood I use a garden cart that has to bike tires. I fill it up and pull it to the stacking area. I then complete the workout by stacking the wood. Once the snow starts,it is a whole new workout program. stay tuned....

Comment by YOU KNOW YOU LOVE NC! on August 24, 2011 at 6:38pm

My son needs to improve in reading. Since he does not like to read but loves to watch me exercise, I decided to do 20 push-ups as well as 50 sit-ups and 20 squats for every paragraph he reads. Now I don't do all on each paragraph,lol,but when you consider that he has to read for an hour,tired,exhausted!!! But it is well with the effort for the reward! Hope this this finds you all in great spirit and health!

Comment by Janine Croxall on August 23, 2011 at 12:05am

Dancing for hours on end, like at the many outdoor music festivals happening all over right now! It's working magic on my spirit and body, dancing from dusk until dawn, fueled by green smoothies, lots of dark chocolate and Vega Sport Performance Optimizer!

Comment by Janet Balsiger on August 22, 2011 at 7:51pm

Carrying hand weights to work with me so I can tone up on my breaks.

Comment by Christine ho on August 22, 2011 at 2:19pm

taking circus classes! soooo much fun!

Comment by Jamie Sirianni on August 22, 2011 at 2:05pm

I'm training for a marathon in Oct.  I also got a high energy dog this summer, so we walk an additional 5 miles each day.   She also likes to play tug & frisbee.

Comment by Bonita O'Neill on August 22, 2011 at 1:48pm

I do gardening for people who like flowers but are no longer able to garden for health reasons. All that weeding with a trowel and getting up and down in gardens and digging is a great leg and arm workout.

Comment by Marilyn McCormick on August 22, 2011 at 12:47pm

When the weather is bad, I walk an indoor mall at least three times inside the entire facility, and I make several trips up and down escalators with each round, walking them up and down each time—trying to beat my own record of stair #s gained before you reach the next floor. The latter is a great way to easily and gently periodically flex the muscles used in speed walking so that you can resume walking right away with renewed effort. This is a good practice for those of us who physically cannot bike and are not ironmen!

Comment by kelli bee on August 22, 2011 at 12:40pm

I get fit without trying by just having FUN!!  Hula hooping, slack lining, dancing around to reggae in the morning, doing cartwheels through the park during my morning run, long hikes in beautiful places, etc!  And I do this all with a smile at age 30!!  :)

Comment by Jacque Wise on August 22, 2011 at 12:23pm

I decided to get my Spin instructor certification. I sub for the regular instructors at my gym. I love it when I get a call! I have to show up to workout plus they pay me to do so! I get at least 2-3 calls a week. This is on top of my regular regimen. I don't know if this is without trying but... it is definitely an addition to my week.

Comment by Cathy on August 22, 2011 at 11:59am

We have a farm market about 6 km away that grows everything they sell on site.  I ride my bike there 3-4 times a week to buy produce rather than driving which gives me exercise and fresh local produce all in one!

Comment by Megan Putnam on August 22, 2011 at 10:42am

I always bike to where ever I need to go (and Montreal's a great city for it too)!

Comment by Ellen Ratliff on August 22, 2011 at 10:40am

Walk/bike to class rather than take the bus. I always take the stairs instead of the elevator (unless I have something with me that I can't lift)

Comment by Shadwell Hutchison on August 21, 2011 at 9:09am

I always take the stairs instead of the elevator. I will walk to the grocery store when I need those last minute items. If I do have to drive to a shopping centre I park at the far end of the lot. I always find parking and my car receives less scratches and dents. Not to mention the whole back yard is a garden so it forces us to get moving.

Comment by Roy T Zahn on August 20, 2011 at 12:04pm

Riding my bike 3 to 4 times a week.  The best medicine after knee surgery.

Comment by Marketa MacGregor on August 20, 2011 at 8:10am

I chase after my kids!  Trying to keep up with them is a challenge in itself, but fun!

Comment by Leslie Keegan on August 17, 2011 at 6:55am

I have signed myself up for two mud runs and a 10K to challenge myself and have a really good reason to kick it up a notch with my fitness level.. One of the mud runs is hard core & I am training whenever I can. In addition to being in the gym more I run my stairs at home, do lunges and squats when playing at the park with my kids and do ab work when I watch tv at night. A side effect of all this is that my friends are noticing and are being inspired.

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